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  • Furlough update

    UPDATE:  Pentagon delays sending furlough notices to civilian workforcePentagon officials have put off sending furlough notices to civilian employees until they've had a chance to analyze how pending legislation that would fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year will affect the

  • January, February Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyLandon Jack, born Jan. 23 to Senior Airman Benjamin and Daisy AndersonKing Solomon, born Jan. 23 to Spc. Solomon and CaMisha MasonKieran Troy, born Jan. 24 to Senior Airman Phillip and Senior

  • AAFES top enlisted advisor visits Eglin

    The senior enlisted advisor for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service visited here Feb. 25-26.During his visit, Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson toured Exchange facilities, met with Airmen and community members and addressed Exchange-related issues."Part of my job as the senior enlisted advisor is to

  • Prayer Breakfast calls faith an ROE for success

    Entering the Army Air Corps at the close of World War II as a black teenager from the segregated South with hopes of opportunity and advancement definitely required prayer.The rules of engagement on how to succeed in the Air Force are virtually the same so Chief Master Sgt. (ret.) Walter Richardson

  • December, January Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyAdrian Favier, born Dec. 10 to Angel and Xiamara AlverioTavin Joseph, born Dec. 25 to Senior Airman Joseph and Amanda MabryGrant Samuel, born Dec. 27 to Capt. Josh and Jamie SuthoffAustin Davis,

  • Base reveille and retreat reminder

    Those new to Eglin may not be aware of the military traditions or are curious about the protocol. The expectations behind reveille and retreat are worth revisiting or providing an orientation and introduction to the military lifestyle.The terms "Reveille" and "Retreat" can refer both to the ceremony

  • September, October Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyAiden Christopher, born Oct. 30 to Sgt. 1st Class Adam and Kathleen HooksAyden Joseph, born Oct. 31 to Geral and and Staff Sgt. Amber VinciIt's a girlBailey Sophia, born Oct. 20 to Staff Sgt.

  • Early Christmas toys help Eglin parents

    Santa's traditional approach altered slightly, landing him straight into the attic and providing families in need of help a better holiday at the 9th annual toy distribution here, Nov. 29.More than 6,000 toys, collected by donations made throughout the year to the Airman's Attic, were distributed to