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  • "Critical Days" safety campaign begins

    The 101 Critical Days of Summer safety campaign began May 21 at the enlisted hall with safety briefings on drinking and driving, swimming, traffic and boating. Col. Monte Cannon, the 96th Test Wing vice commander, gave opening remarks. He said the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the

  • Brave Defender to consolidate

    The 96th Ground Combat Training Squadron here will deactivate June 6 as the training mission moves to Fort Bliss, Texas.Currently, security forces conducts training at six U.S. regional training locations: Creech AFB, Nev; Ft. Bliss; Ft. Wolters, Texas; Camp Guernsey, Wyo; Joint Base McGuire Dix

  • Volunteers recognized for selfless service

    Individuals from diverse backgrounds were recognized at Eglin's Volunteer Recognition Program hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center May 8.The six volunteers were nominated for the 2014 Volunteer Excellence Award, which highlighted the selfless contributions made to the Air Force's

  • Eglin Airman wrestles for Air Force

    When the Air Force's wrestling coach asked Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Zastrow to become an Airman and wrestle for the blue, he knew it was an opportunity he couldn't pass up. After all, wrestling was in his blood. He followed his uncles' and grandfather's footsteps onto the mat through high school and

  • A&FRC Telework training fills need

    Military spouses packed the room for the Home-Based Career and Telework Job Development Training Program offered by the Airmen Family and Readiness Center here May 6. Attendees came to get guidance on gaining income, career growth or working flexible hours."I have a 15-year-old who's getting to be

  • April status of discipline

    The following disciplinary actions occurred in the month of April.A technical sergeant from the 96th Force Support Squadron received a letter of reprimand, reduction in rank to staff sergeant and a (six-month suspended) 30 days extra duty for wrongful use of a controlled substance.A senior airman

  • Memorial ceremony honors fallen EOD technicians

    Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal hosted the 45th Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial Ceremony at the EOD Memorial here May 3. The EOD community from all four services gathered to remember the historical legacy of 298 EOD heroes as well as to add an additional eight EOD technicians to