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  • 'Tis the season to be scammed

    The holiday season is almost here. Ah, the smell of the turkey in the oven and homemade pies and let's not forget those gifts waiting to be unwrapped. The holiday season brings joy to most of us, but for those who don't use good Operational Security principles might just find themselves the victim

  • Team Eglin Airmen affected by domestic violence

    I trust the subject of domestic violence and the fact that it affects Team Eglin Airmen is as disappointing for you as it is for me, but it's the truth. According to the Family Advocacy Program, there were 336 referred cases of domestic violence involving Team Eglin Airmen in FY2008. From a major

  • Making history is a team effort

    On May 5, the Eglin Enlisted Heritage Committee was assembled and comprised of 13 enlisted representatives from around Team Eglin, chaired by Master Sgt. Keith McCabe. The committee consists of all ranks from airman 1st class to chief master sergeant. Each private organization, such as the Chiefs'

  • 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 we

  • Riders and Drivers: Share the Road

    To quote Paul McCartney and the Beatles "I read the news today, oh boy...". Did you see the headlines?: "Vehicle hits motorcyclist, drags bike 15 to 20 feet;" "Eglin accident caused by woman's failure to yield;" "Motorcyclist critical after SUV collision;" or "Pickup turns, hits Harley-Davidson."

  • Promotion ceremonies: Make them special

    Who cares about promotion ceremonies? We all should! Think about the last promotion ceremony you attended...or the last ceremony you were in charge of ... Was it (did you make it) the kind of ceremony you'd want for your promotion? Airman or Chief ... Lieutenant or Lieutenant General. Every rank is

  • Which is it: Quantity or Quality?

    Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, "Never before have we had so little time in which to do so much." Those words, from our thirty-second President more than 63 years ago, are just as true today. There seems to be 30 hours worth of stuff to do in each given day. So what do we do? We get less sleep, we

  • Mentoring: Take advantage of some good advice

    Throughout my career, I've seen many mentoring programs come and go. The Air Force puts an emphasis on mentoring, but quite often, people are unsure of what exactly a mentor is and what to expect from a mentor/mentee relationship.Webster's Dictionary defines a mentor as a wise, loyal advisor; a

  • Freedom for all: our nation's commitment

    Happy Independence Day! As we all take time to reflect on Independence Day let me share with you some insights on what this special holiday means to me, especially this year. First, let me say that it is my honor and privilege to return to Eglin to serve with you all as we continue the proud

  • Hidden dangers of fraud, waste, abuse

    As the installation Inspector General, we take fraud, waste and abuse about as serious as we possibly can. In fact, this is one of the primary missions of an installation IG and we have a huge responsibility to ensure base personnel understand this policy. Let me begin by reminding everyone of the