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  • Hagel memo directs preparations for civilian furloughs

    Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today that he has signed a memorandum directing defense managers to prepare to furlough most Defense Department civilian employees for up to 11 days between July 8 and the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year.Here is the text of the memo in its entirety:This memo

  • Students colonize on Marsville

    Hundreds of local fifth graders gathered in a 33rd Fighter Wing maintenance hangar to experiment with space exploration here, May 9. Working with environmental engineers and volunteers from the base, the "astronauts" were tasked with the mission to sustain life for one day on Mars. Inside rows of

  • Eglin shoppers "clean up" on savings

    Military shoppers clipped out and cashed in more than $1.5 million in coupons and promotions last year at Army and Air Force Exchanges worldwide.Eglin Exchange shoppers literally "cleaned up" on one of the most successful promotions - a $2 off coupon for Tide, Gain or Cheer detergents. "We were

  • Creating a "Medical Home" at Eglin Hospital

    The 96th Medical Group has implemented a new model of care called Patient-Centered Medical Home. PCMH is a team-based, patient-centered approach to medical care, where a patient has one primary provider alongside a team of health professionals, all centered on meeting the patient's medical needs.

  • Navy wife reenlists Marine husband

    When Gunnery Sgt. Markus Lill recited his oath of enlistment April 12, his spouse not only looked on in admiration, but also administered the oath.For his fifth enlistment, Lill, an airframes division chief with the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, asked his wife, Lt. j.g. Lisa Lill, to

  • AF community assessment surveys arrive

    "A strong community depends on you" is the theme of the 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey. This important survey is sponsored by the Air Force Integrated Delivery System. Its goal is to make known the opinions and needs of the entire Air Force community including active duty members,

  • February, March Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyMaddox Allen, born Feb. 12 to Maj. Nathan and Kristen LoydAlexander Colton, born Feb. 14 to Capt. Bert and Dusty FergusonZander Blake, born Feb. 25 to Matthew and Irene McGinthyCayde, born Feb. 28

  • Hagel announces fewer furlough days for civilians

    The Defense Department has revised from 22 to 14 the number of days hundreds of thousands of civilian employees could be furloughed this year because of the budget sequester, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today.In addition, a senior Defense Department official speaking on background told

  • Knowlan accident investigation completed

    A report released by a ground accident investigation board shows an Air Force officer was struck and killed by a government-contracted boat in October while participating in a one-man life raft training exercise near Pensacola, Fla.Maj. Garrett Knowlan was killed immediately when he was struck by a