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  • Eglin holds motorcycle safety event March 12

    Eglin's safety offices are revving up for the base's annual Motorcycle Safety Day training event March 12.The event will kick-off with an introduction by Maj. Gen. C.R. Davis, Air Armament Center commander, followed by open discussions with local maintenance technicians, riding techniques, group

  • 11 Eglin Airmen receive Articles 15 in January

    In January, there were 11 Articles 15 on base. Nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline and also promotes positive behavior changes in service members without the stigma

  • Pulled pork for support

    (Editor's note: Sadly,  Tech. Sgt. Eric Olafsen passed away Jan. 19, after  this article was written. All proceeds from the fundraisers covered in this article will still go to his family.)The scent of sizzling barbecue hung in the air surrounding the petroleum, oil and lubricant hub here, Jan. 14.

  • Eglin colonel, surgical team making a difference in Southern Philippines

    On the southern island of Jolo, Philippines five members of the U.S. Air Force are operating a fully-equipped trauma center, providing emergency care, basic medical care and educational services to hundreds of Filipino and U.S. troops. The Air Force members comprise the Forward Surgical Team,

  • Team Eglin ensures safety through wingman concept

    Due to budget drawdowns and staffing constraints, the 728th Air Control Squadron is reaching out to its Air Combat Command neighbor the 53rd Wing for safety support.The 728th ACS based here at Eglin, falls under the 552nd Air Control Wing located at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. "Back in 2008, the

  • EOD school's major accident exercise potentially saves lives

    Four people were killed and 17 injured when a truck with C-4 explosives swerved to miss a deer and careened into a bus filled with 20 Soldiers.This was the scenario faced by first responders out at the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal School, Dec. 7, during a Major Accident Response Exercise.The

  • Holiday safety briefings planned

    Cooler weather has the Air Armament Safety Office heading toward its annual holiday traffic safety campaign. The safety office has two major events scheduled to raise awareness and remind everyone to be extra cautious during the upcoming months. The Save a Life Tour is scheduled Nov. 9 and 10, from