• Local memorial set for Eglin's fallen Airman

    The Air Force Office of Special Investigations 9th Field Investigations Squadron invites base personnel to a memorial in honor of Special Agent (Maj.) Adrianna M. Vorderbruggen Jan. 21, at 1 p.m.The service is at the Soundside Club main ballroom, 107 Kissam St., Bldg. 90910 at Hurlburt Field.  It is

  • Wingman Toolkit supports Comprehensive Airman Fitness

    Comprehensive Airman Fitness is built on the four domains of fitness -- physical, mental, social and spiritual. CAF is a top-level priority in the Air Force, and it is essential for individuals to be fit across all four domains.Gen. Mark Welsh III, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, said,

  • AFMC's Wingman Intervention program going strong

    More than two years after it was introduced, Air Force Materiel Command's Wingman Intervention program is still going strong."AFMC made a concerted effort to provide its Airmen with the skills and confidence they need to safely intervene when they see fellow Airmen entering into potentially harmful

  • Support service members with Exchange holiday gift cards

    Any person can send a little holiday cheer to military service members this year by purchasing a Soldier, Airman, Sailor or Marine an Exchange gift card.Service members can use Exchange gift cards to purchase snacks, electronics, books, clothing or even jewelry at any Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine

  • AFMC to transition to new civilian personnel pay system

    Some 13,000 Air Force Materiel Command non-bargaining unit civilian employees will transition to the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) pay system in June 2016, according to AFMC officials. "This is a win-win for both employees and managers. It will support employee

  • Annual toy distribution helps families for holidays

    Eglin's annual Toy Drive distribution was held Dec. 4-5 for families who may need assistance finishing off the Christmas list this year.The program provides toys and gifts for families of Airmen E-6 and below. The first day of the program was by invitation only, while the second day was open to all

  • AFMC commander talks resiliency, command agility at CC Call

    The Air Force Materiel Command commander closed out her immersion visit here Dec. 1 with a Commander's Call at the Enlisted Heritage Hall.Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski said she was thrilled to return to Eglin and had specifically saved it for the last stop on her immersion tour.The general began with an

  • "Street Smart" program kicks off Holiday Traffic Safety Campaign

    The annual Holiday Traffic Safety Campaign was held at the Enlisted Heritage Hall here Nov. 12.The campaign, presented by the 96th Test Wing safety office, reminds both Airmen and civilians about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; texting or e-mailing while driving; and

  • Airmen earn diplomas through CCAF

    Congratulations to the following Airmen on earning their Community College of the Air Force degrees.  More than 100 Airmen received their diplomas in a ceremony here Nov. 13.  Almost 300 earned their diplomas this year.SSgt Kevin AlexanderSrA Amanda AltmanMSgt Tara AltonSSgt Alfred AnayaSSgt Kirsten