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  • New testing center opens at Eglin

    The University of Maryland University College's facility here held its national testing center grand opening Aug. 14."Having the center at Eglin makes a college degree more attainable for military personnel and civilian community members with base access, and can help them reach their long- or

  • Eglin DUIs within 8 of 2011 total

    In the first eight months of 2012, 29 driving under the influence of alcohol incidents have been recorded here, eight short of the 37 total DUI incidents recorded in 2011.That statistic, provided by 96th Security Force Squadron, isn't the only alarming alcohol-related increase occuring on

  • June, July Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyNoah Christopher, born July 7 to Tech. Sgt. Matthew and Michelle BurchDominik Alan, born July 13 to Airman 1st Class Jason and LeAnna ShelmidineIt's a girlC'Niya Amoi, born June 30 to Senior

  • Dining facilities to offer more dining choices, open access

    Eglin's military and civilian personnel will soon see sweeping changes in food service operations at 96th Test Wing dining facilities.The Food Transformation Initiative, scheduled for implementation Oct. 1, is designed to provide improved food quality, variety and availability for Airmen and

  • Air control squadron stays vigilant with deployment exercise

    The Demons of the 728th Air Control Squadron packed up their gear and revved up their vehicles for their last deployment July 23.The 11-truck convoy and subsequent field training exercise named Bison Fury, was the final deployment-readiness exercise for this storied Air Combat Command squadron. The

  • 96th MDG scores 'excellent' on health inspection

    The 96th Medical Group received an overall rating of 'excellent' following an Air Force Inspection Agency Health Services Inspection in June, with a score of 91.The AFIA's Medical Directorate sent inspectors to Eglin's hospital to conduct the HSI, done every three years. The HSI is equivalent to a

  • Eglin missions remain, but under new names

    The diverse Air Armament Center missions here officially became part of two other Air Force Materiel Command centers during a ceremony July 18. Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, officiated the ceremony.Eglin's air armament development and acquisition mission aligned