• Eglin hands out 18 Articles 15

    In the months of September - November, there were 18 Articles 15 offered here 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

  • EOD school's major accident exercise potentially saves lives

    Four people were killed and 17 injured when a truck with C-4 explosives swerved to miss a deer and careened into a bus filled with 20 Soldiers.This was the scenario faced by first responders out at the Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal School, Dec. 7, during a Major Accident Response Exercise.The

  • 53rd unit takes ACC Installation Excellence Award

    The 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron's Agile Combat Support Division works to save time, money and, most importantly, the lives of today's warfighters. The work in the division recently garnered special recognition at the command level. The group received a Commander in Chief's Annual Award for

  • Pet Welfare volunteers provide essential care to Eglin's furriest

    More than 300 cats and dogs are placed in loving homes every year thanks to Eglin's all-volunteer pet shelter. "We do really well with what we have, but we could do better," said Jennifer Davis, Pet Welfare volunteer coordinator. "Our greatest need is volunteers for weekday [morning] shifts." As the

  • AFRL, 96th CEG take 'W' in Over-30 kick-off

    The Over 30 Basketball season began Oct. 26, with the Air Force Research Lab defeating the 96th Security Forces Squadron followed by 96th Civil Engineer Group's one-point win 96th Contracting Squadron at the fitness center here. Over-30 gives the more "experienced" players across Eglin a chance to

  • Air Force program woos retirees back

    Retirees are taking full advantage of the chance to serve their country again. Retired officers are volunteering to return to the Air Force through the Retired Rated Officer Recall Program. The directive for the program came earlier this year when it was determined the growth of new aircraft systems

  • Expo energizes commitment to reduce

    Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing commander, turned up the heat at Eglin's Energy Expo Oct. 21 without ever touching a thermostat. Doing his best "Speed Racer" imitation, Colonel McClintock sidled into the Eglin Main Exchange parking lot driving a brand-new, all-electric, 'Arrest-Me Red,'

  • 96th FSS prepares Eglin family celebrations

    The 96th Force Support Squadron is gathering base resources to provide a week of activities Nov. 1-7, in order to celebrate base families. "I hope they see and feel a renewed energy behind the message 'Year of the Air Force Family' and that the focused activities during the week are only the

  • Freeze holiday weight gain with HAWC program

    The holiday season is fast approaching, which traditionally means a time for family, friends, and food. Holiday goodies like cookies, chocolates, and fruit cake can become the central focus wherever you go. How can you try to maintain your weight and heart-health during such a tempting time as the