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  • Fire Prevention Week safety tips

    The base fire department, along with fire departments across the nation, commemorates National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9 -15. Uncontrolled fire can destroy homes, possessions and lives. Fire Prevention Week is a time to check evacuation plans at home and the workplace to ensure the safety of

  • History of fire prevention week

    Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began October 8, but continued into and did most of its

  • Influenza season begins, vaccines available

    A mass influenza vaccination line for active duty and Eglin civilian government employees is scheduled for Sept. 26-29 from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the 9th Special Operations Squadron Auditorium and will be on a first-come first-serve basis. The auditorium is located on West F Avenue, across from the

  • Eglin Signature Management Office prepares base for ORI

    The Air Force Materiel Command inspector general team will conduct an Operational Readiness Inspection here later this year.The overall objective of an ORI is to ensure an effective transition from peacetime to wartime operations at any given moment. The IG team will evaluate processes Eglin uses to

  • Dirt biking dangers

    My children enjoy riding off-road motorcycles. I ensure they wear all the necessary protective gear - helmets, goggles, boots, gloves, knee braces, elbow guards, chest protectors, kidney belts, and most importantly, neck braces.One summer day, we were at the motocross track with a few friends. It

  • Motorcycle safety lessons worked on trip

    It was Memorial Day weekend and I couldn't wait to get on the road. To ride my motorcycle, I took extra precautions: changed the oil; lubricated the chain; checked the air pressure; replaced the fluids and ensured all the lights worked properly.Next, I prepared myself for what would be a long trip,

  • Know your limits when bicycling

    Up until five years ago I didn't pay much attention to safety messages while stationed at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J., on active duty. I considered myself safety-conscious, on and off duty, an example for others.However, my wake-up call came Sept. 11, 2006.I went cycling with a friend that day. I

  • Life jackets saved my family

    My brother and his family visited us here in the beautiful Florida Panhandle last summer. I looked forward to showing them all the exciting things to see and do.I was also eager to take them on a boat trip. I spoke extensively about the area wildlife and the beautiful waters. My niece was especially

  • Culture of correcting standards

    Do our Airmen set and correct standards on a day-to-day basis? In the Air Force, do we have the "culture of correcting standards?" I think we do a great job in correcting each other with regard to our specific career field tasks. However, we don't do a very good job at correcting standards that

  • Embracing a difficult path: solutions found in a joint environment

    Travel no further than Eglin Air Force Base to find a unique military experience. As an Airman, I'm honored to serve alongside Marines, Sailors, contracted employees, civil service members as well as one Army Soldier in our wing. Additionally, we are one of many associate units comprising Team