• August, September Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyBrody Leonard, born Aug. 14 to Tech. Sgt. Jason and Christy SmithMatthew James, born Aug. 16 to Senior Airman Russell and Brenda SchmidtSebastian Fernando, born Aug. 19 to Sgt. 1st Class Delio and

  • AFMC promotes breast cancer, prostate cancer awareness month

    During October, Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer Awareness. This is an excellent time to educate individuals about breast and prostate cancer and promote screening. Knowing about these diseases and what you can do can save your life.According to the

  • Sister Strong to unite area military spouses

    Members of a new program designed to bring local military spouses together will launch their first event in October. Sister Strong, an organization made up of spouses of service members from Eglin, Hurlburt Field, 7th Special Forces Group and the 6th Ranger Training Battalion, was recently created

  • Eglin Housing to get facelift

    Base housing residents are about to get a little pampering in the form of remodeled kitchens and bathrooms."We're renovating 435 kitchens in Capehart Housing area and 145 bathrooms in Poquito Housing," said Kathy Lawhon, Eglin's housing manager.  "All of the kitchens and bathrooms will get new

  • July, August Tots in Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyJames Lee, born July 24 to Capt. Jarrod and Jessica JuddMichael Anthony, born July 25 to Airman 1st Class Anthony and Ashley AbreuNoah Joseph, born July 28 to Sgt. Ulices and Misty

  • A&FRC offers financial readiness advice, programs

    The Airman and Family Readiness Center's personal financial readiness program offers education and guidance to its military and civilian members."Money touches so many areas of our lives. It impacts everyone," said Angela Teixeira, an Airman and Family Readiness Center community readiness

  • Airman receives medal for quick response

    An Airman from the 33rd Maintenance Squadron received an Air Force Achievement Medal Aug. 15 from Gen. Edward Rice, the Air Education and Training Command commander, for his quick response and help during a medical emergency.Senior Airman Andrew Goodchild was commended by Rice before the ceremony,