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Groundbreaking fuel adapter enhances safety for Eglin Air Force operations

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — A groundbreaking innovation in fuel sampling, the single-point nozzle adapter (SN), is now improving…

4 months ago

Eglin’s 96th Test Wing commander outlines leadership vision at all-call

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Test Wing commander emphasized family values, his vision for the wing, and…

6 months ago

Eglin’s 96th Medical Group wins top honors at Medic Rodeo

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base has once again claimed the…

7 months ago

New director takes helm of Air Force Armament Directorate at Eglin AFB

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The Air Force Lifecycle Management Center’s Armament Directorate has a new leader following an…

7 months ago

Eglin hosts inaugural Women’s Leadership Summit in EOD career field

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The inaugural Explosive Ordnance Women's Leadership Summit took place August 8-10 at Eglin Air…

7 months ago

Grand jury indicts Niceville man in classified info leak case

NICEVILLE, Fla.—A local Air Force veteran has been arrested for allegedly disclosing sensitive information related to national defense, the U.S.…

8 months ago

Eglin Airmen selected for promotion to master sergeant (list)

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Several Team Eglin Airmen have been selected for promotion to senior master sergeant, Eglin…

12 months ago

Eglin readiness exercise could impact base services, travel

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Eglin Air Force Base (EAFB) is participating in an exercise to test the base’s…

1 year ago

C-130H avionics modernization testing underway at Eglin Air Force Base

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The C-130H is going digital with a major modernization upgrade. The Air Force Reserve Command’s…

1 year ago

McKinley Climatic Lab returns to 96th Test Wing after eight-year hiatus

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The climatic lab at Eglin Air Force Base has returned home under the 96th…

1 year ago

Eglin to conduct munitions testing off Santa Rosa Island

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The Air Force will conduct munition launches off Santa Rosa Island on Thursday, and mariners…

1 year ago

“Her Stories” from Eglin: Five women Airmen working in predominantly male careers

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – In honor of Women's Equality Day on Aug. 26. 2023, the 96th Test Wing…

2 years ago

Breakthrough achievement: Artificial intelligence pilots aircraft at Eglin

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Artificial intelligence, or AI, has been used to successfully pilot an aircraft at Eglin…

2 years ago

Air Force wildland firefighters mitigate wildfire hazards, protect bases

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Where there’s smoke, there’s Air Force wildland firefighters protecting bases and ensuring military preparedness. According…

2 years ago

Former intelligence officer sentenced for keeping top secret defense documents

FLORIDA – A former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer will serve time in prison for willfully retaining top-secret national defense…

2 years ago

Giant aircraft, heavy equipment used in cargo load training at Eglin [PHOTOS]

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A 436th Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy flew to Eglin Air Force Base (EAFB)…

2 years ago

Raptor pilots test next generation helmet

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The Air Force’s new Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet is undergoing testing at Eglin…

2 years ago

46th Test Squadron engineer earns leadership award

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Sharon Rogers, a 46th Test Squadron test engineer at Eglin Air Force Base, has…

2 years ago

Hurlburt Field holding open house in April

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Hurlburt Field is holding an open house in April. For the first time since 2012, Hurlburt…

2 years ago

Eglin’s security forces receiving combat-focused training

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The 96th Security Forces Squadron is shifting traditional law enforcement training to a more…

2 years ago