Custodial cuts create cleaning chores

With more than a $6 Million shortfall in the 2011 Base Operating Support budget, changes on Eglin were inevitable. Now, all of Team Eglin will pitch in to take out the trash.Three major contracts have been either eliminated or drastically reduced, including the building custodial contract, the mail

Cyclist tour visits Eglin, raises Vet and Military Awareness

Retired Army lieutenant colonel Doug Adams is cycling the United States to raise awareness for U.S. veterans and the military. His journey included a stop to Eglin, Dec. 22.With his wife, Deb Lewis, trailing him in their "Duty Honor America" promotional RV, the two are traveling to small military

Tots In Blue

Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here: It's a boyAnthony Thomas, born Dec. 1, to Senior Master Sgt. Anthony and Kimberly BrennanJaxon Thomas, born Dec. 8, to Airman 1st Class Nicholas and Tonya Smith Travis Clayton, born Dec. 13, to Tech. Sgt.

First graders receive robotic visit

Initiative strives to boost number of CCAF graduates

In an attempt to increase the number of Community College of the Air Force graduates on Air Force Materiel Command bases, command officials rolled out a plan entitled "Year of the Community College of the Air Force" Jan. 1.Gen. Donald Hoffman, AFMC commander, addressed the importance of the campaign

AF shooting team visits Eglin

Air Force Sports Shooting Team Program members displayed competition firearms and gear and offered information about the Air Force Sports Shooting Program to base exchange patrons Dec. 13. Maj. Steve Dennis, Air Force Action Shooting Team captain, Capt. Nick Siesser, Action Shooting team member and

In the field: AF, Eglin test Airmen's skills with chemical response exercises

(Editor's note: This is the last of a three-part series on Air Force chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training as it's managed and conducted at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The series will cover equipment, training and practical exercise.)More than 50 Airmen lay burnt, torn

10 Articles 15 in November

Ten Eglin members receive nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 in November:Nonjudicial punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline and also promotes positive behavior changes in

Equipped: improvements in gear ensure Airmen protection, capability against threats

(Editor's note: This is the first of a three-part series on Air Force chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training as it's managed and conducted at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The series will cover equipment, training and practical exercise.)The first key to surviving a

Inside the suit: Airmen train, experience life in chemical gear

(Editor's note: This is the second of a three-part series on Air Force chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive training as it's managed and conducted at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The series will cover equipment, training and practical exercise.)The Air Force's "C-bag" contains