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  • TAP classes expanded to five days

    Transition Assistance Program workshops in the armed forces were recently expanded from three to five days. The workshop now includes briefs from the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs, as mandated by the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.Eglin's Airman

  • LRS holds haircut fundraiser to support Airman

    For many of the Airmen and civilians of the 96th Fuels Management Flight, the work week of Nov. 2 ended with the sounds of an electric razor and occasional laughter.That's because, Master Sgt. Catherine Holland was handing out haircuts to raise money for the Combined Federal Campaign charity, the

  • September, October Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyTyler John, born Sept. 16 to Staff Sgt. Tyler and Jessica SmithArian Anthony, born Sept. 16 to Adrian and Amanda CortezLiam Alejandro, born Sept. 17 to Staff Sgt. Jose Santiago and Kristin

  • Memorial service honors fallen Airman

    Maj. Garrett Knowlan lived his life with honor, for God, his family and his country.A devoted family man, an infectious smile and an outstanding officer were just a few phrases used to describe the major at a memorial service on Eglin's flightline Nov. 5. Knowlan died Oct. 11 while participating in

  • August, September Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyBrody Leonard, born Aug. 14 to Tech. Sgt. Jason and Christy SmithMatthew James, born Aug. 16 to Senior Airman Russell and Brenda SchmidtSebastian Fernando, born Aug. 19 to Sgt. 1st Class Delio and

  • Flu shots now available for Eglin military, civilians

    The Influenza (flu) vaccine is now available at the Eglin immunization clinic and Eglin primary care clinics during regular operating hours. Immunization is the key to seasonal influenza prevention and is recommended for everyone six months old and older. There are two ways to receive the influenza