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  • MDG doctor kept eye on goal, wins DoD, AF awards

    From humble Humboldt, Kansas, beginnings to the top of Air Force eyes, Eglin's top optometrist is coming off one "great year" and possibly looking for a new goal.Lt. Col. Annette Williamson, 96th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, completed the hat trick of awards for her busy 2009, winning Optometrist of

  • AAFES ensures lowest possible price

    A recent Army & Air Force Exchange Service survey found the second most important customer service item for shoppers is price matching.  However, the same survey found only 52 percent of customers had ever taken advantage of it at the BX."While the exchange is committed to offering the best possible

  • TRADOC deputy general visits EOD school

    The deputy commanding general of initial military training for the U.S. Army toured the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal School Feb. 17.Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, got a glimpse of what his Soldiers experience during their 143-day schedule at the joint school,

  • Eglin offers discounts with DePLAYment program

    Eglin's Airmen and Family Readiness Center has started a program called the DePLAYment Plan, to help families of deployed military. The program, a part of the Year of the Air Force Family, allows spouses and guardians to sign up to receive discounts and bonuses from organizations on base."The Air

  • Wings step up to energy challenge

    Members of Team Eglin began a fierce, month-long battle, Feb. 11, to become the first Energy Challenge Champions."The main purpose of the contest is to conserve energy, reduce demand and change culture," said Paul DerSarkisian, Eglin Energy Management Center energy efficient technician. "We feel

  • Valentines for Vets inspires, gratifies

    Emotions, surprise and admiration set the tone of this year's Valentine's for Veterans program.More than 90 enlisted members visited several retirement homes throughout the community. Each presented a rose and homemade card made personally by children from the local community School Age Child Care

  • Military saves campaign begins Feb 21 at Eglin

    "Take the pledge."That is the strategy and campaign of this year's Military Saves program that kicks off with Military Saves Week, Feb. 21-28.The goal of the campaign is to enable the military and family members to avoid common financial pitfalls such as overreliance on credit, spending beyond one's

  • Volunteers make Special Olympics an "exhilirating experience"

    The triumph over adversity, the excitement of competition and the chance to cheer for others are some of the reasons the athletes, coaches and spectators come to the Special Olympics each year. But for those who volunteered their time and efforts to make the tournament possible, they were just happy

  • Eglin air show right around the corner

    Plans are in high gear for Eglin's 2010 Open House and Air Show. The event, scheduled for April 10 and11, is the first here since 2007. This year's theme, "75 Years of Eglin Pride," will showcase the mission here and pay homage to Eglin's 75th Anniversary. According to Lt. Col. Chris Wheeler, Air