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  • Act ends controversial personnel system

    With President Barack Obama's signature today on the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act, a controversial pay-for-performance personnel system is abolished. About 220,000 Defense Department employees who had come under the National Security Personnel System will transition back to the

  • 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

  • New staff sergeants announced at Eglin

    The wings of Eglin had more than 360 Airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant Aug. 20. The promotion rate for Eglin was 48.91 percent. The Air Force rate was 49.79 percent. Congratulations to the following senior airmen: 1st Special Operations Wing Christopher Elder Brian Sparks Robert

  • Team Lean Challenge Recognizes Winners

    The third annual AFMC Team Lean Challenge, "Cleared for Take-Off" was conducted March 2 - May 29. "This command-wide initiative is part of AFMC's Wellness and Safety campaign and is designed to promote a healthier lifestyle," said Marilyn Leggett, Civilian Health Promotion Services. Participants

  • First 53rd wing civilian tapped to deploy

    Charles "Doc" Merkel always knew he could deploy as a historian, but now it has become a reality and he'll be the first civilian to deploy from the 53rd Wing. He will deploy to Kandahar, Afghanistan, in September to "fill in" as historian for the 451st Expeditionary Wing for approximately five

  • 7 from Eglin receive Articles 15

    In June, seven people stationed here were issued Articles 15. 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

  • Eglin captain selected as Sijan award winner

    The Air Force recently recognized an Eglin Airman with the service's 2008 Lance P. Sijan Air Force Leadership Award. The Sijan award annually recognizes Airmen who demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities. Capt. Thomas Eckel, 366th Training Squadron Detachment 3 deputy commander, was selected as

  • Eglin commander named White House Fellow

    Lt. Col. Rob Lyman finally got the news he's been waiting for--his appointment as a White House Fellow. As the commander of the 96th Communications Squadron, Colonel Lyman faces challenges each day, but the selection process for this prestigious award was intense. The colonel is just one of 15

  • New Force Support Squadron streamlines Eglin's functions

    Community support, people, programs and quality of life are the focus of the newly formed 96th Force Support Squadron. The merger of 96th Mission Support Squadron and 96th Services Squadron into the 96th FSS occurred on June 30. The merger is the result of an ongoing Air Force-wide initiative which