Eglin Air Force Base

Eglin claims 2021 environmental award

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Eglin been named a winner in the 2021 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards. The…

4 years ago

AC-130U tow to Hurlburt Field airpark [PICTORIAL]

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Air Commandos with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow an AC-130U “Spooky” gunship to…

4 years ago

Hurlburt Field military working dog handler proves she can do it better

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- A sea of emotion covers her face while describing her first deployment and the moment she…

4 years ago

Eglin hospital’s labor, delivery, surgery departments finish renovations [PHOTOS]

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The 96th Medical Group recently completed its $24 million renovation of its labor, delivery,…

4 years ago

EOD Memorial event returns

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Dressed in the bright whites, deep blues and dense blacks of their service uniforms,…

4 years ago

Last days to get COVID-19 shot on base without appointment

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The 96th Medical Group wraps up its COVID-19 vaccination events here at the Enlisted…

4 years ago

May road closures

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Here are the road closures announced for May 2021. Check back throughout the month…

4 years ago

AF Employee Assistance widens resource umbrella

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The variety of resources available to Air Force EAP users at Eglin Air Force…

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1st SOCES members complete UAS training

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Air Commandos with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron attended an unmanned aircraft system flight…

4 years ago

Proud to be a Woman of Maintenance

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Grease-covered combat boots conceal painted toes. Dirt smudges replace foundation. The scent of gunpowder clings to…

4 years ago

Airmen share hope, encouragement after sexual assault

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A “Voices from the Valley: Moving on from Violence and Silence” testimonial event was…

4 years ago

COVID-19: Eglin service reductions, closures

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --– Eglin is in Health Protection Condition Bravo. Below is the official and most current…

4 years ago

Brown takes command of Beale AFB detachment

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Lt. Col. Mikita Brown took command of the 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Detachment…

4 years ago

Airfield management [PICTORIAL]

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The Airfield Management section is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all runways…

4 years ago

Lightning night operations

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Residents may experience aircraft noise April 26 - 30, when the 58th Fighter Squadron…

4 years ago

Raptor night operations

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Residents may hear aircraft noise April 26 - 30 when the 43rd Fighter Squadron…

4 years ago

53rd Wing welcomes F-15EX “002”

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The 53rd Wing welcomed the second F-15EX Eagle II to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.,…

4 years ago

Jolly Green II developmental testing complete [PHOTOS]

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Air Force’s new combat search and rescue helicopter, the HH-60W Jolly Green II,…

4 years ago

Air Force to host virtual weapons pitch day

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Armament Directorate will host a Weapons Pitch Day on April 29, 2021. The…

4 years ago

Holocaust remembered at Eglin virtual event

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A Holocaust Days of Remembrance virtual event was held here April 9. The guest…

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