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  • 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

  • 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

  • AFMC CC honors veterans, family members

    On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served in our nation's armed forces, as well as those who continue to serve. This being the Year of the Air Force Family, it's also appropriate that we acknowledge not only the service and sacrifices of our military veterans, but those of their family members

  • Domestic Violence: A Community Issue

    It is the time of year again where the weather gets a little cooler; our attention turns toward sports and Fall festivals. Families focus on Halloween, school plays, and cozy nights by the fire. But, October also marks a more somber time of the year: Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This is when

  • Road to a championship: a healthy relationship

    How would you like an opportunity to go to the National Championship this year? The chance is yours, for the taking, to actually play on a winning team. The only qualification is to be married, happily or otherwise. Think about THIS:You and your spouse are teammates in the most important game in the

  • Fire prevention week safety message

    The base fire department, along with fire departments across the nation, are commemorating National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10. Fire Prevention Week is a time to check evacuation plans at home and in the workplace to ensure the safety of loved ones and co-workers. It is also a time to check for

  • PT Pains

    Since I joined the military seven years ago, I've heard complaints about physical fitness, training, conditioning or any other term we used over the years. Things like, "It's too hard, too soft, doesn't prepare us for combat, doesn't accurately gage fitness, etc." Some of those complaints may have

  • Eglin prepares for Fire Prevention Week, honors tradition

    Keeping with our nation's almost century-old tradition, Eglin's fire dogs are preparing for this year's Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10) with a full schedule of events for all to participate in. In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day Proclamation and for more

  • Safety office recommends vigilance in seasons beyond 101 summer days

    Before the 101 Critical Days of Summer began, Team Eglin took a proactive approach in educating personnel on the importance of safety, on and off-duty. Unfortunately, however, three of the 22 Air Force Airmen lost during this time were close to home at Hurlburt Field and one Soldier here passed. We

  • Base legal advises on making Florida state of residence

    Summer time brought many new faces to Eglin that now qualify for Florida residency. Besides the beaches and climate, Florida is also a desirable location to choose as a residence for its lack of a state income tax. There are several things Airmen need to understand when they consider establishing