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  • Sequestration impacts our mission, people, and bases

    As commander of Air Force Materiel Command, headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, I lead an organization of some 80,000 military members and civilian employees whose work touches every aspect of the Air Force. Eglin Air Force Base is one of the bases in my command.When the warfighter

  • Save a smile, Children's Dental Health Month

    February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Here are some tips on what to do if your child's tooth gets knocked out.According to the American Association of Endodontists, an estimated five million teeth are accidentally knocked out of adults and children's mouths each year.With proper

  • Practice professionalism at all times

    I want to share some thoughts on professionalism, what it means to be a professional, qualities of professional organizations and my expectations. As members of the United States Air Force we meet the definition of a professional. We are experts in our field. We deliver high quality work. We are

  • Veterans Day honors a truly elite group

    Because we are Airmen, and are surrounded by the military on a daily basis, it can sometimes be easy to forget how incredibly significant it is to be a veteran. The approximately 22 million living veterans in this country make up only about seven percent of the population. And less than one percent

  • National Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 7-13

    Eglin Air Force Fire & Emergency Services Flight will join fire departments across the nation to commemorate National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13.Fire Prevention Week is a time to check evacuation plans at home and in the workplace to ensure the safety of loved ones and co-workers. It is also a

  • CSAF Letter to Airmen

    Earlier today, I was sworn in as the 20th Chief of Staff of our Air Force. It was a pretty humbling experience. Since I haven't met most of you, I thought my first move as CSAF should be to say hi. You'll probably get tired of hearing me say that "every Airman has a story," but it's true, and I'm no

  • AFSA: Your membership matters

    We all want to belong. For some of us, this desire to belong is what made the Air Force attractive, motivating us to serve. For our ancestors, belonging to a group meant strength, which meant survival. The same could be said for us today. Membership in a group means strength in numbers and gives us

  • AAC commander sends Memorial Day message

    Memorial Day is a chance for us as a nation to remember our fallen heroes. Earlier this month, we unveiled the names of 18 heroes who gave their lives honorably in defense of our freedom.  They represent only a few of the more than 400 men and women who were killed in action in the last year alone.

  • Memorial Day scams target military families, supporters

    Memorial Day is a time to honor those who serve and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. It has also become a key opportunity for scammers to target those who are serving or have served their nation, especially elderly veterans. The Better Business Bureau urges consumers and donors to be

  • Airman proves 'it can be done'

    It can be done...When I joined the Air Force, I was told not to worry about the physical training aspect - I'd be whipped into shape at basic training. I went to basic unable to do pushups correctly and even graduated unable to do them correctly. My running and sit-ups improved while I was there,