• CE division moves from behind scenes to AF spotlight

    The 96th Civil Engineer Group Asset Management Division recently won the Maj. Gen. Robert C. Thompson Award as the Air Force's Outstanding Civil Engineer Resources Flight for its ability to provide support for the entire group, and the Air Force's largest base.The award honors General Thompson, who

  • AF Hennessy Team to return to Eglin

    The 96th Force Support Squadron will be vying for back-to-back awards this year as the Air Force Hennessy team visits Eglin for an evaluation Feb. 17-19.Eglin won the John L. Hennessy for Best Food Service Operation in the Air Force last year in the multiple facility category.The Hennessy team will

  • Former BMT instructors give new recruits glimpse at 'Basic'

    A husband and wife team of former Air Force military training instructors gave some new recruits a taste of what to expect at basic training here Feb. 6.Master Sgt. Tiffany Lopez, 96th Force Support Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Raul Lopez, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron, spent four years at Lackland

  • 11 Eglin Airmen receive Articles 15 in January

    In January, there were 11 Articles 15 on base. 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 service members without the stigma

  • Jackson Guard boss earns top Air Force honors

    Steve Seiber's life-long passion for the outdoors has resulted in his being named "Best in the Air Force."Mr. Seiber, the chief of Eglin's Natural Resources Management section, better known as Jackson Guard, has been named the recipient of the Gen. Thomas D. White Natural Resources Conservation

  • Eglin Airman, among 'vigilant' Airmen keeping Southwest Asia base secure

    Being "vigilant" isn't just a word to Senior Airman Jacqueline Lawson; it is part of her deployed duties with the 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron.Deployed to a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia, Airman Lawson is a security forces journeyman charged, along with fellow security forces,

  • Year of the Air Force Family events continue

    The Air Force is now halfway through the Year of the Air Force Family and Team Eglin has some new events for all members of the base community from physical fitness to financial classes."The Year of the Air Force Family shows our constant commitment to supporting our Eglin warriors through the four

  • Air Force returns enlisted high year of tenure to standards

    Air Force manpower and personnel officials here announced Jan. 27 a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels."We've considered returning HYT limits to their normal levels for several years. Now that our Air Force end strength is stabilizing, it is an appropriate time to

  • IT experts provide Bob Hope villagers with computer support

    A group of IT savvy specialists are making a difference offering computer support to the residents in the Air Force Enlisted Villages.The volunteer group, IFalcon, with members from Hurlburt and Eglin, help the residents of the Bob Hope and Theresa Village every weekend with any computer issue they