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  • Social media policy balances Web 2.0 with security

    The new policy allowing access to social media from computers connected to the Defense Department's unclassified network balances the mission value of Web 2.0 tools and the need for security, a top defense official said. Since being hired as principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for public

  • Team Eglin tweets to inform, engage

    Team Eglin entered the social media realm March 3 by establishing an Eglin AFB Twitter account (www.twitter.com/teameglin) designed to keep the base population and surrounding communities informed with the latest information about the base. "Social media provides the base with an additional resource

  • Eglin saves, conserves during three-day energy campaign

    Proven: less = more.That was the energy goal for Eglin's Energy Management Center's "How low can you go" campaign to discover how much the base could conserve during the February three-day weekend.Now the results are in and the base saved more than 90,000 kilowatts based on the same usage from 2009.

  • 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

  • Eglin Airmen selected for senior master sergeant

    Congratulations to the following master sergeants who were selected for promotion to senior master sergeant.Lisa Buckman, 96th Force Support SquadronRobert Cain, 46th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronBrian Cerney, 96th Comptroller SquadronDrancy Ennis, 96th Medical GroupFreddy Holguin, 96th Medical

  • Eglin offers discounts with DePLAYment program

    Eglin's Airmen and Family Readiness Center has started a program called the DePLAYment Plan, to help families of deployed military. The program, a part of the Year of the Air Force Family, allows spouses and guardians to sign up to receive discounts and bonuses from organizations on base."The Air

  • AFRL gets 1 over Med Group

    The Air Force Research Lab managed a one-score victory over the 96th Medical Group during a hard-fought third game of the intramural soccer season, Feb. 17.This was the first game of the season for both teams, each looking to kick the season off with a 'W.' The last time these two team met, AFRL won

  • Valentines for Vets inspires, gratifies

    Emotions, surprise and admiration set the tone of this year's Valentine's for Veterans program.More than 90 enlisted members visited several retirement homes throughout the community. Each presented a rose and homemade card made personally by children from the local community School Age Child Care