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  • 'Reach Out! Raise Hope!' theme to 2009 Combined Federal Campaign

    There are more than 470 families in the Fort Walton Beach area without a place to live. Many of them live in cars and wash in public restrooms. Maybe it's someone from church or the cashier working at the local grocery store. No matter who it is, help is needed. Circumstances like these are examples

  • Historic hangar showered in foam

    'Splish splash' King Hangar got a bath Sept. 3 when the 96th Civil Engineer Group completed its final foam test of the new fire suppression system designed to protect critical 46th Test Wing assets. The system, which has 24 foam generators suspended from the ceiling, released 110 gallons of the

  • Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boy! Joshua Rhodes, born August 8, to Senior Airman Randy and Rachel Rhodes Caleb Powers, born August 7, to Senior Airman Nathaniel and Jessica Powers Daniel Bailey, born August 4, to Robert Bailey

  • ADC provides legal defense for variety of issues

    The Area Defense Council's separation from base command allows them to represent and defend members aggressively against adverse action on a variety of issues. Capt. Andrew Norton and Tech. Sgt. Crystal Smith serve as the Eglin ADC to handle cases affecting Airmen's careers. The ADC works for the

  • Colonel-selects donate funds to Fisher House

    The time-honored tradition of celebrating promotion with a party was rewritten by five lieutenant colonels ready to pin on new rank. When Lt. Cols. Donald Finley, Gregory McNew, Mel Petersen, Charles Greenwald, and Doug Hagen were notified of their selection to colonel, they collectively decided to

  • LRS, Eglin strive to save energy with vehicle fleet

    The Air Force is preparing to launch its FY10 Energy Awareness Campaign. This year's theme is "Energy Solutions Fueling the Mission." As the largest consumer of fuel in the federal government, the Air Force has a tremendous stake in conservation efforts. Published EPA Acts and Executive Orders

  • Post-9/11 GI Bill beefs up benefits

    Airmen and veterans looking to further their education have a new option when making decisions using GI Bill benefits to satisfy their educational goals. Here at Eglin, the new Post-9/11 GI Bill has piqued high interest in those seeking to reap the education benefits. "People have been coming in

  • Inpatient tower Eglin hospital named after founder

    Col. (Dr.) Adanto A.S. D'Amore, the man responsible for building the structure that currently makes up the majority of Eglin Hospital, was memorialized in a ceremony Aug. 24, when the inpatient tower was named in his memory. The inpatient tower was erected as a part of the construction of the main