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  • Command Chief retires, shares final thoughts

    The following is a transcript of a Team Eglin Public Affairs interview session with Chief Master Sgt. Marcus Snoddy Nov. 10. The chief served as the Command Chief for the 96th Test Wing from Nov. 2012 until his retirement Nov. 21.Q: What are your plans after retirement?A: My wife, Mayumi, and I are

  • Until deployed do us part: Eglin Airmen find way to wed

    For most people, the terms marriage ceremony and wedding are interchangeable, since they usually happen at the same time. For one Airman here, that is not the case.Senior Airman Ashley Reid, was not at her marriage ceremony. She hasn't had her wedding yet either. But, she is married.Reid, who has

  • Eglin doctors give special tactics Airmen jumpstart back to service

    Fulfilling the duties of U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Airmen is no easy task. Every day, these operators put their bodies through extremes to accomplish their mission:  enabling global access, precision strike and personnel recovery, anywhere, anytime.However, this constant strain often leads to

  • Eglin pilots children's nutrition and fitness program

    When Jodi Vetter visited the 96th Medical Group for her daughter's most recent Well Child appointment, she knew concerns about her child's weight would be expressed."Obesity runs in our family, and I was concerned about my daughter dealing with the health and social issues my family has had," said

  • Service members receiving military workplace survey

    About 580,000 service members have begun receiving emails or letters inviting them to participate in the first RAND Military Workplace Study, Defense Department officials said.Active and reserve component members in all military branches and the Coast Guard are being invited to participate. "The

  • July Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyBlake Charles, born July 1 to Capt. Clay and Nicole MatthewsCamdyn Reed, born July 7 Staff Sgt. Jon and Katie RussellCaysen Paul, born July 11 to Staff Sgt. Paul and Senior Airman Kirsten

  • DOD bone marrow donor drive scheduled

    A base-wide bone marrow donor drive is scheduled for Aug. 19-21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the base exchange, mini mall and the 96th Medical Group here.The donor drive is part of the DOD's C.W. Bill Young Marrow Program. All three area bases will take part with Hurlburt Field conducting their drive