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  • Teen dating violence prevention takes awareness

    February is National Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month. It is critical we take time to understand how domestic violence can affect teens and young adults. Most teens will develop non-violent relationships; however, did you know:One in three adolescents in the US will be a victim of

  • My educational journey: a command chief

    A few years ago I was asked to be the commencement speaker at a Community College of the Air Force graduation. I gladly accepted and over the next few weeks, I worked on developing a speech that would be meaningful and hopefully enlightening. However, as I completed my research, I was amazed by what

  • AAC commander highlights Eglin accomplishments in 2011

    With 2011 behind us, I want to take this opportunity to highlight a few of Team Eglin's many outstanding accomplishments.We welcomed our nation's premier front line fighter jet, the F-35 Lightning II, as part of the 33rd Fighter Wing, while also bedding down the Army's 7th Special Forces Group near

  • Civilian personnel restructure announcement

    Last week President Obama announced the new National Defense Strategy saying, "...our military will be leaner, but the world must know - the United States is going to maintain our military superiority with Armed Forces that are agile, flexible and ready for the full range of contingencies and

  • Highlight of my career

    I have spoken the words "highlight of my career" several times during my nearly 23 years, whether it was re-enlisting my top senior NCO while repelling 100 feet off a water tower at Fairchild AFB or escorting five original Tuskegee Airmen around the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Joint Base Balad,

  • Put tires at top of car "winterizing" list

    With winter fully upon us, it's already a little late to get our vehicles ready for the rough weather and conditions ahead. Getting this accomplished before you need it is the way to go.Up north, we call this "winterizing," and we get crazy about anti-freeze, wiper fluid, water grabbing gas

  • New Year, New You!

    I'm hearing there is a remote possibility not everyone conquered the munchies over the holidays, and my suggestion of just running a marathon on Christmas Day to make up for it might not have universal appeal. So for those who didn't holler "yahoo!" when they jumped on the scale for the first time

  • Christmas tree fire safety

    Carefully decorating Christmas trees can help make your holidays safer. The Eglin Fire and Emergency Services Flight along with the National Fire Protection Association offer some facts and tips that will hopefully make Christmas time a safe and happy time for you and your family this year and for

  • Customs & courtesies reminder

    The 96th Air Base Wing and virtually all of Team Eglin just came through a challenging time with the pressure of the Operational Readiness Inspection and the proposed restructuring announcements. With the holidays right around the corner, we've all earned a well-deserved break. But let's not

  • Thinking about veterans

    As we reflect upon Veterans Day, I ask you to ponder the sacrifices of our older veterans as I contrast my experiences with their experiences. I do not expect you to join the military nor live military lives, rather to just try to understand those service members better from years gone by.First,