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  • Eglin doctor named physician of the year

    Just minutes before convening a weekly faculty meeting at Eglin's hospital in late February, Lt. Col. Patricia Goodemote got a phone call she couldn't put off."The residency administrator came in and said 'I have a call for you,'" she recalled, asking her to take a message. "She said 'no, you have

  • Eglin efforts help reclassify endangered local fish

    A small fish, whose habitat is almost exclusively on the ranges here, became the first-ever fish on DoD lands to be reclassified on the endangered species list.The Okaloosa darter still remains in the "threatened" status as of March 28, but due to major erosion control efforts by 96th Civil Engineer

  • AFAF needs help to help others

    Albert Einstein said, "The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving."The same holds true today as the 2011 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off March 28 and runs through May 6.In the tradition of Airmen helping Airmen, donations from the 38th annual

  • K-9 team's bond critical to mission, long lasting

    The phrase "man's best friend" thoroughly explains the deep, even emotional connection between a dog and its master. This is never more apparent than the bonds formed between Air Force K-9 handlers and their furry companions.New canines arrive to their bases with basic obedience, detection and

  • Revamped Team Lean challenge returns in April

    The Team Lean Challenge has received a facelift this year and is coming to Eglin April 11. The official theme of the newly refreshed program is Team Pedometer Challenge; the program focuses on taking the necessary 'steps' for permanent healthy lifestyle changes. The Team Pedometer Challenge involves

  • Eglin K-9 team competes in regional contest

    Sit, stay, fetch and roll over.Rex is WAY past that. He and his handler Staff Sgt. David Aenchbacher, 96th Security Forces Squadron, recently competed in a K-9 competition against the best local and regional handlers at a contest in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.Sergeant Aenchbacher and Rex were the only

  • Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyAugustus Xavier, born March 12 to Staff Sgt. Michael and Denise PereiraHaiden Allen, born March 14 to 1st Lt. Lucas and Heidi BennettKaiden James, born March 19 to Bradley and Staff Sgt. Katherine

  • MTI team recruits leaders for next AF generation

    Eglin Airmen looking for a special duty assignment may find interest in what the Military Training Instructor recruiting team has to say during their visit March 25."I have always made it a priority to seek out and recommend Airmen to apply for special duty as an MTI," said Senior Master Sgt. Darren