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  • A couple of promotions

    A couple of 12-year veterans with the 96th Medical Group received some great news June 27 when they discovered both were promoted to technical sergeant.After five tries, high-school sweethearts, Staff Sgts. Anthony and Larrilyn Darif's names were on the coveted list of yearly promotees."It was so

  • Identical twins complete long-awaited reenlistment

    Master Sgt. Antone Scott always wanted his identical twin brother to be a part of one of his reenlistment ceremonies; but for 10 years, timing and location kept them apart. On June 27, when Scott raised his hand to receive the oath for his fifth enlistment, his brother was there to administer

  • 96 TW groups face off in pushup competition

    It was a fierce and tiresome campaign as the Operations Group battled through sweat and fatigue to claim the victory at the first-ever 96th Test Wing pushup competition held June 21 here. "Our first pushup competition was a great success," said Chief Master Sgt. Marcus Snoddy, the 96th TW command

  • 91 Eglin Airmen selected for tech sergeant

    More than 5,000 staff sergeants were selected for promotion to technical sergeant, Air Force officials said today. The 5,654 selected represent 15.03 percent of the 37,608 eligible.The average score for those selected was 340.17. Selectees' average time in grade is 5.52 years and time in service is

  • 96th MOS furls its guidon at inactivation ceremony

    The 96th Maintenance Operations Squadron furled its guidon June 6 at an inactivation ceremony here.When they were approximately 83 members strong, the 96th MOS "Gryphons" provided premier quality assurance and test planning support for all system tests. They conducted training and

  • Above-normal hurricane season expected

    With Tropical Storm Andrea kicking off the 2013 hurricane season already, Team Eglin members should prepare for what experts are predicting will be an active hurricane season. According to a recent advisory issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Hurricane Center,

  • Eglin cop wins county police award

    Tech. Sgt. Jason McWilliams, a member of the 96th Security Forces Squadron here, was recently named the 2012 Okaloosa Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.The award is given annually to the law enforcement officer who best meets the following criteria: one or more heroic acts; high personal standards

  • Eglin Hospital expansion continues

    Driving down Boatner Road, one cannot help but notice the vast amount of construction taking place at Eglin Hospital. After breaking ground on their expansion in June 2012, construction at the hospital has continued to move forward with many of the new facilities and departments scheduled to open

  • A&FRC offers spousal employment assistance

    On May 21, the chairs of the Crossroads lounge were filled with military spouses eager to learn more about the opportunities for working from home. The "Home-Based Career and Telework Job Development Program" was the latest workshop provided by the Airman and Family Readiness Center in a bid to