AF names new weapons program executive officer
Brig. Gen. Scott Jansson was selected to be Maj. Gen. Kenneth Merchant's successor as the Air Force Program Executive Officer for Weapons, Armament Directorate here, according to a Jan. 10 Air Force...
View ArticleAFMC promotes American Heart Month in February
February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and the importance of heart health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...
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Base reveille and retreat reminder
Those new to Eglin may not be aware of the military traditions or are curious about the protocol. The expectations behind reveille and retreat are worth revisiting or providing an orientation and...
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Prayer Breakfast calls faith an ROE for success
Entering the Army Air Corps at the close of World War II as a black teenager from the segregated South with hopes of opportunity and advancement definitely required prayer. The rules of engagement on...
View ArticleSenior master sergeants announced
More than 1,360 master sergeants out of 12,834 eligible, have been selected for promotion to senior master sergeant, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today. The average overall score for those...
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AAFES top enlisted advisor visits Eglin
The senior enlisted advisor for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service visited here Feb. 25-26. During his visit, Chief Master Sgt. Tony Pearson toured Exchange facilities, met with Airmen and...
View ArticleSave a smile, Children's Dental Health Month
February is National Children's Dental Health Month. Here are some tips on what to do if your child's tooth gets knocked out. According to the American Association of Endodontists, an estimated five...
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Sequestration impacts our mission, people, and bases
As commander of Air Force Materiel Command, headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, I lead an organization of some 80,000 military members and civilian employees whose work touches every...
View ArticleFurlough update
UPDATE: Pentagon delays sending furlough notices to civilian workforce Pentagon officials have put off sending furlough notices to civilian employees until they've had a chance to analyze how pending...
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2013 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off
The annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign kicks off March 25 giving us all another opportunity to help our fellow Airmen when they need it most. The AFAF campaign supports four charities dedicated...
View ArticleFurlough/sequestration update
UPDATE: Civilian furlough days reduced as of May 14 Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has just confirmed that the number of civilian furlough days have been reduced from 14 to 11. Anticipate furloughs...
View ArticleHagel announces fewer furlough days for civilians
The Defense Department has revised from 22 to 14 the number of days hundreds of thousands of civilian employees could be furloughed this year because of the budget sequester, Defense Secretary Chuck...
View ArticleAFMC launches surplus supply site
Air Force Materiel Command has launched a "Unit-Purchased Supplies Efficiency" site to help the command manage surplus supplies and equipment. All AFMC employees have access to the site -- an...
View ArticleApril is Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month. Given our current anticipation of possible work changes and budgetary challenges, it is a timely topic to discuss. According to the National Institute of Mental Health,...
View ArticleAF community assessment surveys arrive
"A strong community depends on you" is the theme of the 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey. This important survey is sponsored by the Air Force Integrated Delivery System. Its goal is to make...
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'Yeah T,' the dangers of texting, driving
During my way home from work one day I saw an annoying yet all too familiar sight. A minivan was speeding up, slowing down and braking for no apparent reason. The van would weave into my lane, slowly...
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Design competition tests portable bridge technology
The Air Force Research Laboratory hosted teams from all three service academies and 17 universities for their Annual Design Challenge April 15-20 at the Air Force Enlisted Village in Shalimar, Fla....
View ArticleAFMC embraces new culture of savings
Air Force Materiel Command leaders are pledging their support for a new money-saving Air Force initiative dubbed Every Dollar Counts. In the wake of sequestration and reduced budgets, the initiative...
View ArticleHighways 85, 123, 285 to briefly close May 14
On Tuesday, May 14, several roads will be closed due to Eglin's test mission. Highway 85 will be closed from Range Road 213 to a point 0.4 miles north of the intersection of Highway 85 and College...
View ArticleHagel memo directs preparations for civilian furloughs
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today that he has signed a memorandum directing defense managers to prepare to furlough most Defense Department civilian employees for up to 11 days between July...
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