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  • Memorial Trail to get facelift

    The 96th Civil Engineer Group will soon take the thrill out of driving to the base commissary on Memorial Trail.Anyone who's driven Memorial Trail is familiar with the rollercoaster-like dips between the base commissary and the FamCamp. Hit the dip at the right speed and you might feel like you're

  • Traffic pattern changes begin near West gate

    The 96th Civil Engineer Group advises motorists coming onto or leaving the base through the West gate to take note as they approach the West gate chapel on Eglin Boulevard. They will soon experience new traffic patterns to increase safety.The road work is expected to be finished July 10 and new

  • Auto Hobby Shop services Eglin community's vehicles

    The Auto Hobby Shop, located on Eglin's east side next to the fitness track, does full-service and minor car repairs, tune-ups and is a do-it-yourself area for mechanics.  It is part of the base's recreation and leisure programs."Air Force auto hobby shops have a long history of providing eligible

  • "Critical Days of Summer" safety campaign kicks off

    The 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign began May 14 at the enlisted hall with safety briefings on drinking and driving; drinking and boating and swimming."We give these briefings to keep you safe, to keep you alive, and to keep you coming back to your families," said Brig. Gen. David

  • Emergency Services earns accreditation from global program

    Eglin Fire Emergency Services recently received "Accredited Agency" status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for meeting the criteria established through the organization's voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program."Achieving CFAI Accredited Agency Status is a lengthy

  • Record crowd rides in for motorcycle safety rally

    Through rain, then sunshine, bikers rode in to attend the base's eighth annual motorcycle safety rally here April 17.The event a joint-53rd Wing and 96th Test Wing effort brought in approximately 600 civilian and military riders for safety briefings, testimonials, question and answer sessions, door

  • Eglin conserves today for a secure tomorrow

    Earth Day is April 22, and the theme this year is "Conserve Today. Secure Tomorrow.""The Air Force's theme falls right in line with what Eglin is doing," said Brian Kelly, Eglin Earth Day coordinator. "We're asking volunteers to help us do maintenance on Timberlake Trail on base and a range cleanup