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  • 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 success in our standing mission and priorities. The

  • 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 being so bad, "that I should just shoot myself."As I
  • EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Airmen from Team Eglin gather together to show a typical scene in deployed enviroments during the holiday season. Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Westermeyer, Command Chief, reminds people to remember our Team Eglin Warriors who are deployed during the holidays. As we enjoy this holiday season, let's remember that our family extends beyond those in our homes. Airmen united to build a tent in front of the Officers' Club and fill it with cots and other deployment items to give people perspective on the lives of the Warriors downrange. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

    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 saying goodbye to friends and loved ones as well as

  • 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 Departments responded to an average of 250 home fires

  • 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 accomplishments.Reinvigorate AFMC Role in the Nuclear

  • 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 in need, we normally make a donation to charity and

  • 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 and provide necessary relationship assistance

  • Life is good

    When was the last time you took a few minutes to do an evaluation on the difference of what is really important and what's not, or how about what's bad compared to what's really, really bad? Today was one of those days I took a moment to evaluate my perspective on life. Today I received some bad news. My question to you is how do you put things,
  • Suspicious package

    Holidays prime time for suspicious packages

    As we start into the holiday season, the Eglin Antiterrorism Office would like to remind you to take precautions when handling mail and packages. The following are a few typical indicators that highlight suspicious envelopes and parcels. -- Unknown or a strange postmark from a place outside your normal correspondence area(s). -- No return address.

  • Climate change and behavior change continues to be a leadership challenge

    As a clinical neuropsychologist who has studied the intricacies of how the human brain is wired for a living for the last 16 years, it still remains fascinating to observe why change is so hard to accept, especially when facts and negative consequences are within clear view. The negative effects of driving under the influence of alcohol, smoking,
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