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  • Eglin hosts medical law symposium

    More than 300 Air Force personnel attended a medical ethics and law symposium held here, Feb. 13.The symposium is a continuing education requirement for medical workers to maintain a medical license. To ensure as many Air Force medical employees could attend as possible, staff from Keesler, Tyndall,

  • December, January Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyAdrian Favier, born Dec. 10 to Angel and Xiamara AlverioTavin Joseph, born Dec. 25 to Senior Airman Joseph and Amanda MabryGrant Samuel, born Dec. 27 to Capt. Josh and Jamie SuthoffAustin Davis,

  • Base reveille and retreat reminder

    Those new to Eglin may not be aware of the military traditions or are curious about the protocol. The expectations behind reveille and retreat are worth revisiting or providing an orientation and introduction to the military lifestyle.The terms "Reveille" and "Retreat" can refer both to the ceremony

  • AFMC promotes American Heart Month in February

    February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and the importance of heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States; approximately one in every three

  • AFMC outlines near-term budgetary guidance

    The budgetary uncertainties currently facing the Department of Defense, combined with a projected $1.8 billion shortfall in Air Force funding for overseas contingency operations, require prudent steps to mitigate budget execution risks, according to Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, Air Force Materiel

  • Community support coordinators focus on resiliency

    Amid a challenging fiscal and personnel climate, the Air Force recently created a Community Support Coordinator position at 71 Air Force installations to help Airmen and their families withstand, recover from and grow in the face of stressors and changing demands.The position was developed to

  • September, October Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyAiden Christopher, born Oct. 30 to Sgt. 1st Class Adam and Kathleen HooksAyden Joseph, born Oct. 31 to Geral and and Staff Sgt. Amber VinciIt's a girlBailey Sophia, born Oct. 20 to Staff Sgt.

  • Early Christmas toys help Eglin parents

    Santa's traditional approach altered slightly, landing him straight into the attic and providing families in need of help a better holiday at the 9th annual toy distribution here, Nov. 29.More than 6,000 toys, collected by donations made throughout the year to the Airman's Attic, were distributed to