US special forces, Colombian Junglas train at Eglin
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — One of the Western Hemisphere’s most enduring security partnerships strengthened in November…
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Annual toy distribution helps Eglin families with Christmas
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Eglin’s annual Toy Drive distribution was held Dec. 4-5 for families who may need…
Christmas tree lighted during ceremony at Eglin
Christmas tree lighting festivities recently were held at Eglin Air Force Base. Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano, 96th Test…
Fire truck repair saves wing thousands, ensures readiness
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Fire Truck Maintenance Section recently saved the wing thousands…
Wreaths Across America essay contest
To honor veterans during the upcoming holiday season, Wreaths Across America is inviting fifth- through eighth-grade students to…
Airman honored as one of 2015’s outstanding Airmen of the year
Staff Sgt. Kurtis Harrison, 96th Communications Squadron Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems Project Manager, was recognized as…
TAAC-Air advisers provide C-130 medevac training to Afghan medics
KABUL, Afghanistan — Ten Afghan National Army flight medics and one flight nurse did hands-on training in a C-130H Hercules…
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver hosts youth football camp
Military children from local installations received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with and like the pros. Partnering with…
Northern Edge provides environment for testing new capabilities
With 18 experiments and initiatives undergoing field testing in Alaskan training ranges throughout Exercise Northern Edge 15, no…
19 years later, 19 still remembered
In keeping with tradition, the men and women of the 33rd Fighter Wing held the 19th Khobar Towers…
Views, surprises from Eglin’s Aero Club
Airman 1st Class Courtney Mitchell got more than a bird’s eye view of the Emerald Coast, when her…
First female F-35 pilot begins training
The Department of Defense welcomed its first female F-35 Lightning II pilot here May 5. Lt. Col. Christine…
Team Eglin ensures wounded warriors welcome on base
The introductory adaptive and rehabilitation camp and Warrior Games training held here April 13-22 required preparation, coordination and…
Career-ending injury leads Airman to new calling
When a career-ending injury halted then-Staff Sgt. Daniel Crane’s promising military career, he almost gave in to the…
Contractor breaks ground on new base housing
Corvias Military Living, held a groundbreaking ceremony here March 20 to mark the start of construction of 747…
First production QF-16 arrives at Tyndall
The first Air Force Lot 1 production QF-16 touched down here March 11. The aircraft fulfills the first…
Eglin celebrates Black History Month
Eglin community members gathered at the Black History Month luncheon at the Bayview Club Feb. 25 to celebrate…
Go4Life inspires positive fitness change in older adults
Getting back in shape can be hard for someone at any age, but for those over the age…
“Super” Eglin Airman is professional bodybuilder
(Eglin Air Force Base – Bodybuilder) After a heavy, weight workout, Senior Airman Terrence Ruffin walks over to a…
Military operations to take place in bay, Gulf
(Military Operations, Niceville FL) – The 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base will be conducting…