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  • 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

  • Eglin offers fun for all

    (This is part 2 of a 3-part series that will highlight places newcomers can get information about some of the many activities to participate in around the Eglin area. From days at the beach to great on-base activities, this information aims to help people just getting to the base.) If you are new to

  • Support Services helps AAC mission

    The Support Services Management Branch in the Engineering and Acquisition Excellence Directorate is a little-known acquisition team supporting the Air Armament Center's mission. To most, this is not a familiar name, but the acquisition programs they manage are familiar to many: TEAS and TAMS. The

  • Cops ask for vigilance against on-base thefts

    Living or working on a military installation gives most people a sense of security. Why wouldn't it? There's a fence around the base and guards at the gates. The sense of security is displayed by motorists who leave their windows down while shopping at the BX or leave their cars running while they

  • Base legal cautions driving with suspended license

    A surprising number of people are ticketed for driving with a suspended license on base and a common problem seems to be that many do not know there are two steps to reinstating their license after it has been suspended-contacting both the ticket-issuing court and the Department of Motor Vehicles.

  • Don't be a statistic: a safety message

    It's hard to believe that we are already half way through the 101 Critical Days of Summer. With so much to do in the area this time of year, it is easy to let loose and to lose sight of taking necessary steps to keep ourselves safe while having fun. A fact that might bring you back to reality is

  • Think smart, prevent DUIs

    Within the past few weeks, five Team Eglin active duty members received Preventable DUIs. I say PREVENTABLE because no DUI ever has to happen. Luckily, none of these incidents resulted in serious injuries or loss of life. There are two things I immediately ask when I hear of a DUI: What was the plan