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  • Commissary reopens with new fixtures, more space

    Eglin's commissary, re-vitalized by a two-year long, $24 million renovation project, introduced its new look with a grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 9."The commissary started out as a fairly small store back in 1972," Col. Bill Porter, 96th Air Base Wing vice-commander, said in his

  • 'Lighthouse' center opens for Airmen, dorm residents

    Airmen can now find a renovated and expanded place to call "home" at a community center called "Lighthouse" on Dorm18 D's third floor, accessed from an entrance near the Airmen Leadership School parking lot.The seven-room complex offers a full kitchen, video gaming options and surround sound movie

  • Taxes, Taxes, Taxes

    Tax season is in full swing and the Eglin tax center is here to lend a hand.The Eglin Tax Center opened Jan. 18 to assist all service military members, dependents, DOD civilians and retirees in the local area with preparing and filing 2010 federal and state tax returns. 2010 brought new changes to

  • Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boyJace Devon, born Jan. 4 to Tech. Sgt. Coby and Crystal HillAiden James, born Jan. 5 to Chief Petty Officer James and Tech. Sgt. Melissa CooganKadan Daniel Kent, born Jan. 11 to Pfc. Danny and

  • Survey will assess Eglin community well-being

    Invitations to take the 2011 Air Force Community Assessment will be sent out Jan. 25. The assessment is designed to assist  people working at installation-level helping facilites better meet the needs of service members and their families."This important survey provides ... a means to ensure that

  • Test Wing major brings Disney marathon to Iraq

    Maj. Devin Traynor, test pilot for the 46th Test Wing's Operations Group, and his wife Lynette just completed Disney's half marathon together while 7,000 miles apart Jan. 8. Through Disney's and the United States Forces Iraq audio visual technology, Mrs. Traynor was able to begin and finish this

  • 96 MDG eyes second basketball title

    The 2011 intramural basketball season playoffs began here Jan. 10 with the 96th Medical Group posting a decisive 65-43 win over the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron.The 96 MDG, seeking a second consecutive intramural basketball title, were seeded number one of the eight teams

  • Cyclist tour visits Eglin, raises Vet and Military Awareness

    Retired Army lieutenant colonel Doug Adams is cycling the United States to raise awareness for U.S. veterans and the military. His journey included a stop to Eglin, Dec. 22.With his wife, Deb Lewis, trailing him in their "Duty Honor America" promotional RV, the two are traveling to small military

  • Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boyAnthony Thomas, born Dec. 1, to Senior Master Sgt. Anthony and Kimberly BrennanJaxon Thomas, born Dec. 8, to Airman 1st Class Nicholas and Tonya Smith Travis Clayton, born Dec. 13, to Tech. Sgt.

  • Initiative strives to boost number of CCAF graduates

    In an attempt to increase the number of Community College of the Air Force graduates on Air Force Materiel Command bases, command officials rolled out a plan entitled "Year of the Community College of the Air Force" Jan. 1.Gen. Donald Hoffman, AFMC commander, addressed the importance of the campaign