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  • Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boyWilliam Edward, born Nov. 2, to Airman 1st Class Aaron and Jacqueline GrinesKooper Maksym, born Nov. 4, to Tech. Sgt. Jerome and Melanie CollinsAdam Michael, born Nov. 6, to Airman 1st Class

  • Family uses pillowcase keepsakes to stay connected

    Thousands of miles and an 11-hour time difference separates Shalimar, Fla. and Bagram AB, Afghanistan. Nevertheless, every night before he goes to bed, Capt. Tony Cuciti, still kisses his 3 -year-old daughter Amalia on the cheek. That's because he recently received a pillowcase with his little

  • R & B star entertains local military

    Military and family members from three local Air Force bases were treated to some "smooth grooves" Nov. 13 when R & B star, John Legend, performed a free concert at the Mattie Kelly Performing Arts Center in Niceville Fla.The concert was part of the "Stateside Tour for The Troops" program hosted by

  • Base leadership clash in dual B-ball games

    Eglin's intramural basketball season kicked off Nov. 8 with a doubleheader of familiar match-ups between officer and enlisted personnel.The afternoon began with the first-ever Commanders versus Shirts game. The Commanders controlled the game from the opening tip and stayed out in front the entire

  • Dad saves final salute for son

    Becoming his dad may be one of the greatest memories in Master Sgt. Mark Olsen's Air Force career, but giving his son his final salute is a close second. After more than 22 years of service, the F-15 Eagle Avionics technician affectionately known as "Awesome Olsen" retired from active duty with his

  • Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boyJude Aron, born Oct. 13, to Pvt. Joshua and Bobbi LackeyNiven Ross, born Oct. 14, to Tech Sgt. Scott and Nivaska EastwoldJake Nathaniel, born Oct.17, to Capt. Steve and Christie ChuDesmond

  • Eglin bowler rolls 34 strikes in route to county record

    Working at a local Fort Walton Beach, Fla., bowling alley, Chuck Clifford Jr., watched as the Okaloosa County three-game bowling record fell in 2005. Just five years later, Mr. Clifford claimed that record as his own, bowling an 886 Oct. 22, during Eglin bowling center's Friday night league. He

  • BX offers "Hero" essay contest

    A 300-word essay could be worth $2,000 in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's "My Hero" Essay Contest. To qualify, authorized shoppers must write an essay on their hero, including what makes the nominee unique or what accomplishment or influence they have achieved.The "My Hero" contest is open

  • Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyRylen Nicholas, born Oct. 2, to Airmen 1st Class Paul and Kirsten ReckendorfGiovanni, born Oct. 8, to Tech. Sgt. Erick and Staff Sgt. Julia AndujarBlake David born Oct. 11, to Airman 1st Class