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  • Team Lean Challenge begins again at Eglin

    Team Lean Challenge returns to Eglin with online enrollment in February.The theme is "Cleared for Take Off," and focuses on clearing the way for permanent healthy lifestyle changes which can"take off" your unwanted pounds. The program is designed to help military and civilian personnel develop

  • Relationship workshops available in Feb

    One of the most common problems in a relationship is ineffectual communication. The fact is the majority of us didn't learn relationship skills in a direct manner from qualified sources. We picked up bits of information from books, television, and people who had good intentions, but lacked

  • The value of family

    I often tell people I am blessed with three families: my immediate family that includes my wife, children and relatives; my spiritual family that help me stay balanced and maintain my spiritual wellness, and my military family that includes my brothers and sisters in arms.We all value our immediate

  • Base CC reflects on 2009

    As 2010 begins, it is appropriate to take stock of our efforts over the past year prior to focusing on our opportunities and challenges in 2010. As you know, shortly after I took command in 2008 we collectively established specific priorities for our wing and put into place processess to ensure

  • Suicide has ripple effects on families left behind

    Thirty years ago today, Dec. 29, my father forever changed my life, as well as the lives of his other family members. He took a shotgun and shot himself in the head. His death certificate reads, "Self-inflicted gunshot wound."I can't tell you how many times I've heard people joke about something

  • Our deployed Warriors: Remember them, support them

    There are people whose sole focus is on the holidays - planning, travelling, wrapping gifts, decorating and spending quality time with family and friends. They are the lucky ones. For many of our service members and their families, their focus is on making the most out of the time they have before

  • Fire Department offers tree trimming safety tips

    Carefully decorating Christmas trees can help make your holidays safer. The Eglin Fire and Emergencies Flight along with the National Fire Protection Association offer some facts and tips to make Christmas time a safe and happy time for everyone. The NFPA statistics:Between 2003- 2007 U. S. Fire

  • AFMC commander reports on state of command

    Shortly after I assumed command one year ago, we set out to define our FY09 priorities for the men and women of AFMC. Through our corporate process we instituted the five Air Force priorities. This past year we made significant progress, and I would like to quickly highlight some of your

  • Take note of charities you give to this holiday season

    The holidays always bring out the best in us. We think about those who are not as fortunate whether they be a veteran returning from the warfront, a homeless person, or a person who just recently lost his/her job and has a family and home to support. When contributing to a fund or assisting people

  • Let Family Advocacy be your Wingman

    Contacting the Family Advocacy Program before family or relationship(s) fall apart is important. Help us to help you. Although domestic violence is not to be tolerated in the Armed Forces, there are daily incidents occurring within our community. FAP is used as a conduit to assist families in crisis