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  • Fisher House opens at Eglin

    Two years and one snip of the giant scissors later ,the Fisher House, a safe-haven for families of ill and injured servicemembers, was dedicated here Sept. 10. The new facility becomes the 47th Fisher House and is located only steps away from the Eglin hospital and veteran's clinic. It provides free

  • Air Force officials urge OPSEC vigilance

    According to the FBI, fraudsters continue to hijack accounts on social networking sites and spread malicious software. One technique entices users to download an application or view a video that appears to be sent from users' "friends", giving the perception of being legitimate. Once the user

  • Couple celebrates promotion together

    When the staff sergeant list was released Aug. 19, it brought good news to a married couple stationed here.Senior Airmen Ryan and Candice Tadlock were among the 13,518 eligible Airmen selected for promotion to the NCO rank. Ryan, a vehicle maintenance journeyman with the 96th Logistics Readiness

  • Army and Air Force Exchanges listen, react

    Improved stock assortments, a revamped customer comment program and a focus on social media are just a few ways Army and Air Force Exchanges are listening and adjusting to military shoppers' needs.In an effort to meet a continuing demand for more of the best brands at the best prices, AAFES

  • ABW commander shares vision for base

    A month ago, Team Eglin welcomed the new 96th Air Base Wing commander to its family.Col. Sal Nodjomian, a career civil engineer, arrived from his position as a Senior Military Assistant, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Installations, Environment and Logistics, Pentagon, Va. That position, and

  • Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boy!Marion David, born June 26, to Sgt. Tres and Jennifer PettusLucas Andres, born July 20, to 1st Lt. Eddy and Nemesia GutierrezFreddie Dean, born July 22, to Freddie Dean Martin and Gina

  • Child care fees change to maintain quality services

    The Defense Department is adjusting its child care fees, adding categories for its highest income earners, to compensate for six years without fee range increases, Pentagon officials announced July 30.The department's Military and Community Family Policy Office has added three categories to the top