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  • Outdoor Rec plans fall fun

    Lee Murphy, Eglin's new Outdoor Recreation director, has plenty of activities lined up for thrill-seeking authorized patrons willing to try new, exciting adventures or re-visit some favorite activities. "Our new programs focus on three areas: high adventure activities for young Airmen, and

  • Chiefs shoot down Eagles in football

    A Chiefs vs. Eagles Flag football game was held Sept. 24. After a close first half, the Chiefs ran away with game in the second half and won, 34-13.The Chiefs, wearing black jerseys, relied on meticulous preparation and a deep bench in outscoring the Eagles, who played in red jerseys."Our team got

  • Automated system replaces base operators

    With the cancellation of the base's switchboard contract ending Sept. 30, callers will no longer speak to a "live" person when calling the base operator. "We are trying to make this transition as easy as possible for all customers," said Lt. Col. Stamatis Smeltz, 96th Communications Squadron

  • Register to vote during Absentee Voting Week

    Absentee Voters Week, which takes place Sept. 27 - Oct. 1, is designated by the Secretary of Defense for active-duty members and their voting age dependents to register to vote.A voting booth will be set up in the base exchange from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., between Sept. 27 and Oct. 1. Personnel will be

  • Balad remembers a fallen Eglin Airman

    Servicemembers from across Joint Base Balad, Iraq, gathered at MWR-East for a memorial service Sept. 19, in memory of a fallen comrade.Senior Airman James Hansen, 332nd Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron airfield manager, died Sept. 15 during an ordnance disposal operation.  Airman Hansen was

  • Eglin golf course hosts AFA tourney

    Eglin's own golf course will play host to this year's Doolittle Scholarship Open tournament Oct. 7.The39th annual tournament's proceeds go toward college scholarships to Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets at four area high schools. Scholarships also go to graduates of the

  • Physician earns AFA top award for health care

    An Eglin doctor was selected for making the most significant contribution to the continued good health of the men and women of the Air Force last year.Lt. Col. Christopher P. Paulson, 96th Medical Operations Squadron, was presented the Air Force Association's Paul W. Myers Award for an Air Force