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  • 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,

  • Impact of DUI, supporting your wingman

    Every day we see the tremendous capacity for excellence all Team Eglin personnel possess and demonstrate. Our Airmen continually perform at a high level while balancing their responsibilities to their families, our country and themselves. Your dedication to each other and the mission during these

  • Tools to stop the progression of alcohol abuse

    About 90 percent of Americans have or will have a problem related to their drinking. About half will have more than one negative life-event while intoxicated. These consequences are costly in both terms of money ($185 billion/year) and lives (about 85,000/year). With the costs so high, we must act

  • May is employee physical fitness month

    May is National Employee Physical Fitness Month, a time for all us to focus on developing and / or maintaining a fit and healthy workforce. Air Force Materiel Command will be promoting its Be Active: Physical Fitness and Activity Initiative throughout the month. According to the Centers of Disease

  • Lessons learned: PT assessments at Eglin

    Q: What are the biggest take-aways and lessons learned you've seen at Eglin after two and a half years on the fitness testing program? 1. A solid unit physical training program is very important. Lack of structured PT in the unit will lead to most Airmen not keeping good fitness habits. Having the

  • Hold the line: Truth can set you free, but first will tick you off

    As a master sergeant and the newly appointed squadron superintendent, I felt it was important to provide our unit's Airmen with an honest assessment of their performance. Seizing an opportunity, I asked a staff sergeant to come by my office for a chat. The staff sergeant was one of our hardest

  • Living with unknown consequences of DUI charges

    Imagine waking up daily, ready to run without knowing if you are the lion pursuing a fresh meal or a deer trying to escape from being devoured. Either you are going to make the conscious effort to aggressively face the uncertainties of life or passively allow them to generate fear or doubt in your

  • National Nutrition Month

    Like a jet aircraft requires fuel to operate, so do our bodies. Healthy nutrition is about taking in the right balance of protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, minerals and water. While this seems like a simple lineup of requirements, eating healthy continues to be challenging for many of us.A

  • Change is coming, be ready

    Through innovation and adaptability we can come together to help one another while we conquer these tough economic times. The current budget cuts have forced us to be mindful of how we move forward into the future. Through teamwork and pride in who we are and what we do, we can come through this