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  • Marines involved in crash identified

    It is with a heavy heart that U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command formally announces the names of the seven Marines who died when a U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter crashed near here at approximately 8:30 p.m. March 10, 2015.Dead are:Capt. Stanford H. Shaw, III, 31, from Basking

  • January, February Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyChristopher Wyatt, born Jan. 9 to Capt. Christopher and Connie HarrisonNoah, born Jan. 12 to Capt. David and Chandis CisekChristian, born Jan. 24 to Master Sgt. Yamil and Tani OsorioTerry Edward,

  • 'Hospital of the Year' celebrates end of construction

    The cold weather couldn't dampen spirits as the 96th Medical Group celebrated the completion of their military construction renovation with a ribbon cutting February 19 here.More than 50 people gathered in the Eglin Hospital parking lot to commemorate the massive undertaking which broke ground in

  • Go4Life inspires positive fitness change in older adults

    Getting back in shape can be hard for someone at any age, but for those over the age of 50 living a sedentary lifestyle, it can be particularly challenging to get the motivation and education to get back out there.Joseph Proctor, a civilian in 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was one of those

  • January Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyJakeb Herold, born Jan. 17 to Lee and Dawn WitheringtonIt's a girlAna Sofia, born Jan. 13 to Senior Airman Jorge and Eliana VanegasMadelyn Claire, born Jan. 20 to Richard and Staff Sgt. Ariel

  • Base volunteers make Christmas wishes come true

    With the Christmas season in high gear, military families received a helping hand at the 11th annual toy drive Dec. 5 - 6 here. Eglin and Hurlburt Field active duty members (E-6 and below) and their families chose gifts for their children from the stacks of toys, craft kits, books, games, sports

  • Christmas wishes are hung on Eglin's "Angel Trees"

    The base chapel's annual Angel Tree program kicked off Nov. 7 with trees on full display in several locations here."For over 10 years, the Eglin Chapel has been able to bring Christmas to the families of Eglin military personnel in need of a little assistance, said Susan Huberty, the Eglin pastoral