Eglin Air Force Base’s Award-Winning Food Service Keeps Military Well Fed

It’s no secret that the Emerald Coast has staked its claim as one of the top culinary wonders of the world, with numerous renowned chefs now living and working in the area.

But in the heart of the Panhandle, there is a different sort of food service program that soars far above average expectations.

The motto of the dining facilities team at Eglin Air Force Base in Fort Walton Beach is “Excellence … Our Standard, Not Our Goal.” It’s the passion behind this motto that recently won them the coveted Hennessy Award, recognizing the team’s commitment to provide quality service and food to customers.

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Categories: Cooking, Economy, Emerald Coast Living, Kitchen, Military
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Walton County Financial Planner and Author Offers Abundant Business Advice During Troubling Economic Times

Buz Livingston might be considered a traditional small-business owner, but he’s one with a vast reach and a nickname that cannot be easily forgotten.

“I was a huge sports fan and took the nickname ‘Buz’ from several players, including one who played for the Georgia Bulldogs. I was in the fourth grade before I knew it should have two z’s,” he says.

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How the Stimulous Package Breaks Down:

Education:

• $54 billion in state fiscal relief to prevent cuts in state aid to school districts, with up to $10 billion for school repair;

• $26 billion to school districts to fund special education and the No Child Left Behind law for students in K-12;

• $17 billion to boost the maximum Pell Grant by $500 to $5,350; $2 billion for Head Start.

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Here is a breakdown of who gained, who lost and who survived in the final economic stimulus bill that the House and Senate are expected to vote on Friday:

                                           Amtrak gains funding in the compromise version of the economic stimulus bill.

Winners

High-speed and inner-city rail: Went from $300 million in House bill to $2.25 billion in Senate to $8 billion in final version. There also is a $6.9 billion provision for public transit.

Amtrak: Picked up $500 million from both House and Senate versions to total $1.3 billion. The bill stipulates that no more than 60 percent can go to the Northeast Corridor.

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