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  • Holiday reflection illuminates successful year

    Despite the increased activity the holiday season often brings, this time of year also presents an opportunity for reflection. I would like to thank all AFMC personnel for your exceptional dedication and professionalism in meeting our mission of equipping our Air Force for world dominant airpower. I

  • 'Making It Happen' one Airman at a time

    Earlier this year, I asked our former Command Chief Marcus Snoddy to work with our Public Affairs office to create a 96th Test Wing mission video that demonstrates our mission accomplishment as a unified wing. While the activation of the 96th Test Wing occurred more than two years ago, the

  • AFMC encourages safety, drive sober for holidays

    Drinking and driving shatters lives. The nightmare can start with a phone call from law enforcement informing you that a family member has been involved in an alcohol-related accident."Drunk driving is 100 percent preventable and avoidable," said Steve Callon, AFMC Drug Demand Reduction Manager.

  • Eagle Eyes: be observant, report suspicious behavior

    Security Forces defend the base, but everyone can help ensure Eglin is safe and sound through the Air Force Office of Special Investigations' Eagle Eyes program."Eagle Eyes enlists the help of base personnel whether active duty, reservist, family members, or civilian contractors and the civilian

  • Veterans Day is a day for gratitude

    Every generation hopes that the next will never have to go to war. Yet, as our United States Air Force approaches its 25th year of sustained combat operations, willing men and women from throughout our country continue to answer their nation's call to protect our freedoms.Veterans Day is a time to

  • A thank you from the commander

    I want to take a minute to simply say...Thank You.  I'm constantly amazed by the effort, enthusiasm and dedication each of you bring to the mission every day.  Your passion is truly inspiring.At the end of September, I spent the evening with our comptroller and contracting teams as they worked

  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Did you know that one in four American women and one in seven men aged 18 and older have survived severe physical violence by an intimate partner? Unfortunately, military members and their families are not left untouched by domestic violence. In 2014, the Eglin Family Advocacy Program received 131

  • Flu vaccines become available

    The Influenza (flu) vaccine will be available beginning Oct. 14 for all eligible beneficiaries at the Eglin Immunization Clinic and Eglin primary care clinics during regular operating hours.Since influenza outbreaks can happen as early as October, everyone is encouraged to get immunized early.

  • Absentee Voting Week: let your voice be heard

    Absentee Voting Week, Sept. 29 - Oct. 3, is designated by the Secretary of Defense for active-duty members and their voting-age dependents to register to vote.Personnel will be on hand at the base exchange during operating hours to assist patrons in registering to vote, or with voting with an

  • 'No dollar gets left behind' at fiscal year's end

    With the end of fiscal year 2014 fast approaching, the 96th Test Wing is ensuring that no dollar gets left behind, in this severely resource-constrained environment. The Department of Defense operates on a 0ct. 1 to Sept. 30 fiscal year. Sequestration has highlighted the old adage, "There are