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  • Eglin pays tribute during POW/MIA ceremony

    Active duty, retirees, families and community leaders attended the POW/MIA "Until every story ends" recognition ceremony Sept. 17 at the Air Armament Museum. In his emotional speech, guest speaker Okaloosa County Judge Patt Maney fought back his tears as he spoke of his fellow military men and

  • Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyKane Patrick, born July 27, to Spc. Glenn and Britteny RobertsGrayson Paul, born Aug. 8, to Sgt. Ryan and Kaylee LandisNathan Eric, born Aug. 15, to Airman 1st Class Marshall and Catherine

  • Eglin soccer team takes championship at Lackland

    Eglin's soccer team won the Defender's Cup at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 6.Eglin's team beat out 17 other military teams to win their third of the four yearly championships they have entered."This tournament is an endurance tournament," said Capt. Robert Wible, team captain. "Most teams

  • Fisher House opens at Eglin

    Two years and one snip of the giant scissors later ,the Fisher House, a safe-haven for families of ill and injured servicemembers, was dedicated here Sept. 10. The new facility becomes the 47th Fisher House and is located only steps away from the Eglin hospital and veteran's clinic. It provides free

  • McKinley Lab deep-freezes for tire testing

    As the Florida heat wave continued outside, snow fell and temperatures reached 20 degrees inside the McKinley Climatic Lab in preparation to test snow traction and ice braking capabilities on vehicle tires.Lab engineers had snow falling Sept. 4 to fill the chamber and create the freezing and icy

  • Aircraft take shelter from storm

    The once familiar sight of F-15 four-ships soaring over the Eglin skies began Sept. 1, but only lasted for a short time.The F-15E Strike Eagles were from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., which evacuated its aircraft due to the approaching Hurricane Earl.Approximately 30 F-15Es and three KC-135