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  • Fitness knowledge: On target or misses the mark?

    According to the American Public Health Association, the U.S. life expectancy has reached a record high of 78.1 years, but still ranks 46th behind other countries. Combinations of factors have contributed to Americans living longer lives on average. The advancement of medical technology and a better

  • Spring break a time for fun, safety

    Airmen here are entering a time of increased opportunity and risk as local beaches host spring break visitors from across the nation. Commanders across the base want to ensure their Airmen continue to think of safety as they enjoy this season. "Being safe should be a top priority for everyone

  • Keeping fit key factor for continued health

    A 2008 American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry study revealed overweight children are much more likely to become overweight adults unless they adopt and maintain more healthful patterns of eating and exercise. The U.S. Air Force Services Family Member Programs have an initiative to

  • UDMs ensure Airmen are mission ready

    Mission readiness is a focus of today's Air Force that can be easily defined by the time-honored Boy Scout motto - "Be prepared." That's where a unit deployment manager comes in handy. Ensuring Airmen maintain mission readiness is absolutely vital to warfighting capabilities. A unit's ability to

  • HAWC programs tailored to specific needs

    NOTE: This is last part of a three-part series about programs offered by the Health and Wellness Center to assist Team Eglin to eat better, be healthier, feel stronger and boost energy levels. Nutrition and exercise have been addressed, but HAWC also offers programs for individuals with special

  • Chiefs dine on plucked Eagles

    The Chiefs plucked the Eagles 2-0 in a best-of-three volleyball tournament during the first match of the Chiefs vs. Eagles Multi-Sport Tournament held March 2 at the Fitness Center. The tournament pits Eglin's chief master sergeants against colonels in volleyball, softball, golf and basketball.

  • Battles continue in third week of intramural soccer season

    The Air Force Research Laboratory held off the 728th Air Control Squadron and its power kicking goalie Feb. 23, to remain undefeated after three weeks in the intramural soccer season. "We played the best we've ever played as a team, with more communication, more passing and more intensity," said

  • More troops, families to qualify for New GI Bill benefits

    Troops nearing retirement eligibility may be able to tap into the transferability benefits provided in the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, even if they're unable to serve four more years of duty due to service policies, a senior defense official said. The Post-9/11 Veterans Education Bill that takes effect

  • Fitness Annex offers assessment, exercise guidance

    NOTE: This is part two of a three-part series about programs offered by the Fitness Annex and the Health and Wellness Center to assist Team Eglin to eat better, be healthier, feel stronger and boost energy levels. Nutrition is a good start but now it's time to begin an exercise regimen. Trish Moye,

  • Air Force Assistance Fund campaign begins

    Albert Einstein said, "The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving." The same holds true today as the 2009 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off Feb. 23 and runs through April 6. In the tradition of Airmen helping Airmen, donations from the 36th