• Transition "GPS" workshop readies service members for civilian life

    Whether it's retiring after a career or separating after an enlistment, preparing for life after the military can be daunting.The Airman and Family Readiness Center holds a bi-monthly Transition Goals, Plans, Success workshop to help make a service member's road to civilian life easier.The

  • AF COOL roadshow introduces new education assistance program

    Team Eglin was introduced to a new program that will help Airmen E-3 and above with their career advancement goals and beyond, at the enlisted hall here, Sept. 16.Russell Gray, Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online director; and Jason Smith, Community College of the Air Force Credentialing

  • AFMC promotes Mental Fitness Awareness campaign

    During the fall months, Air Force Materiel Command will promote its Mental Fitness Awareness Campaign. According to Comprehensive Airman Fitness (AFI 90-506), mental fitness is defined as the ability to effectively cope with unique mental stressors and challenges. One way to keep on top of your

  • FY-15 second quarter status of discipline

    The following disciplinary actions occurred here between April and June:A staff sergeant from the 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron received a reduction in rank to senior airman, forfeiture of $655.50, and a reprimand for the wrongful use of hydrocodone and hydromorphone.An airman 1st class from

  • 'Feds Feed Families' campaign underway

    The annual "Feds Feed Families" food drive campaign is underway here with the first large donation drop off event called "Fill the Truck" scheduled for Aug. 29-30 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the commissary.The goal of the event is to fill a base fire truck with food donations over the two-day

  • Welcome to Team Eglin: newcomers orientation streamlined

    The Newcomers orientation here has been streamlined from six hours to four, but the information it provides to new Team Eglin members still contributes to a successful duty assignment."The program gives newly assigned Airmen a positive jump start on what this base's mission is and how they can

  • AF Small Business Programs director visits Eglin

    Mark Teskey, Air Force Director of Small Business Programs, visited here July 27 to highlight the importance of driving small business competition and the continuous development of the local industrial base.Teskey met with leadership from the 96th Test Wing; Small Business Office; the Air Force

  • AF funds development of munitions technology

    Critical Air Force missions take place both day and night in locations around the globe.  In some cases, the use of high-performance munitions is critical to mission success.As a result, the Air Force Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer program office recently