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  • 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

  • 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

  • Airman fights to remain unbeaten at MMA event

    During his first amateur mixed martial arts fight, Staff Sgt. Steve Burks was knocked unconscious twice, but still earned a victory.Burks, an avionics Airman with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, is now on the eve of his second professional fight at the Strike Fight MMA

  • Building dedicated to EOD technician

    The EOD community, family and friends remembered a fallen hero Oct. 30, with the dedication of a building in his honor.Tech. Sgt. Daniel Douville was an Airman assigned to the 96th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight when he was killed while on this third deployment. He died June 26, 2011, as a

  • Synthetic drugs continue to raise concern

    For the past two years, the synthetic marijuana commonly known as spice, has become more prevalent in the military and in Okaloosa County.Incidents involving service members abusing the herbal mixture "spice" prompted uniformed service leaders to stress the ramifications of using the drug and other

  • OSI introduces new smartphone anonymous tip line

    The Air Force Office of Special Investigations has opened its first anonymous tip line that allows submissions from the Internet, via SMS (texting) or using a smartphone application. The application was created in order to capitalize on cyberspace and engage the Air Force community more effectively,

  • Team Eglin remembers with POW/MIA Recognition Day

    Hundreds gathered for the annual Prisoner-of-War and Missing-in-Action recognition ceremony at the Air Force Armament Museum here, Sept. 21. The 53rd Wing hosted the ceremony, featuring retired Lt. Col. Bruce McKenty, the national commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, as guest