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  • Uniformed "Angels" awarded for saving girl's life

    For three people, Jan. 7 was anything but a typical morning commute on State Road 85.That morning, Specialists Steven Brooks and Nicholas Wallace, 6th Ranger Training Battalion medics, helped save the life of 18-year-old Brianna Baker, a commuter who'd run head on into a light pole.The Specialists,

  • Eglin gas stations drive for value at pump

    The increasing spike in gas prices has Exchange officials reaching to ensure drivers are aware of the procedures in place to determine pump prices on base as well as the benefits available to authorized patrons. While overall energy prices are beyond the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's control,

  • Eglin conserving today for a secure tomorrow

    Spring is a time of renewal, when Mother Nature renews her leaves and sprouts life from dormant twigs. It's also a time for people everywhere to renew their commitment to better the environment. Earth Day is April 22, and the theme this year is "Conserve Today. Secure Tomorrow.""This year's theme

  • DBIDS required for ID cards

    May 2 is the date DBIDS arrives.DBIDS, or the Defense Biometrics Identification System, is an enhanced security system that uses biometrics to monitor entry control points to installations. It uses photographs and fingerprints as the source of identification. Tech Sgt. Josh Rule, 96th Security

  • Civil Engineers recognize Earth "Day" all year

    Use less electricity, natural gas, and water. Recycle, reuse, and reduce. Replace incandescent lights with compact fluorescents lights. What will you do to commemorate Earth Day on April 22? Senator Gaylord Nelson helped establish Earth Day over four decades ago because he was troubled that "the

  • 728th supports readiness exercise

    Convoys of trucks rolled out the gates April 1 to begin a 10-day training exercise in two geographically separated locations.The convoys, belonging to the 728th Air Control Squadron, are supporting the squadron's first large-scale field training exercise in more than two years. One of only three