military

Comm squadron updates to modernize Team Eglin

Slow and outdated computer communications will be a thing of the past. The 96th Communications Squadron continues to implement a…

5 years ago

Engineers, maintainers earn major command awards

Congratulations are in order for 96th Civil Engineer Group and 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron members at Eglin Air Force Base…

5 years ago

Qualified veterans, family eligible for expanded base access

The Defense Department announced expanded commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access beginning Jan. 1, and established a standard for…

5 years ago

State Road 85, 285 to close for missions

The 96th Test Wing will conduct testing missions on the Eglin range complex requiring the closure of State Roads 85…

5 years ago

Reading unites military families

The United Through Reading program bonds military families separated by deployment through reading children’s books on video. Since partnering with…

5 years ago

State Road 285 to close for testing

The 96th Test Wing will conduct testing on the Eglin range complex requiring the closure of State Road 285. Testing…

6 years ago

Eglin helps Tyndall children find new schools

Many Tyndall military members with school-age children transferred here.  Some children were enrolled in Eglin Elementary School.  Others went to Okaloosa, Santa…

6 years ago

Eglin showcases its innovation

The exhibition highlighted many of Eglin’s recent pioneering accomplishments through its innovation program. EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Eglin’s…

6 years ago

Saving Lives

After being tested, Tucker went back to his daily life until getting a call from the registry a few years…

6 years ago

Test wing change of command

Brig. Gen. Evan Dertien passed the guidon to the wing’s new leader, Brig. Gen. Scott Cain. The wing also bid…

6 years ago

Jackson Guard named best in DOD [PHOTOS]

Eglin was recognized for relocating 1,030 gopher tortoises to avoid its listing under the Endangered Species Act and potential mission…

6 years ago

Holocaust survivors remembered

Ripps spoke on behalf of her 91-year-old mother, born in Bendzin, Poland.  In 1942 at age 14, she and other…

6 years ago

Ranger Open House [PICTORIAL]

The 6th Ranger Training Battalion’s open house event was held on May 11, 2019, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.…

6 years ago

Munitions complex coming to Eglin

The Air Force Research Laboratory facility, officially designated as the Advanced Munitions Technology Complex, will provide increased munitions research and…

6 years ago

Public meetings announced for F-22 beddown

The U.S. Air Force will host a series of public scoping meetings in the project areas to allow members of…

6 years ago

UWF Haas Center to present veterans’ data storytelling event

The event will focus on veteran and defense industry demographics, occupation profiles and educational attainment rates, among other topics. It…

6 years ago

Space Control radar celebrates golden anniversary

On the front of the monument is a 50th anniversary logo meant to honor of the five decades of unwavered space…

6 years ago

Wounded Warrior ambassador inspires

Bradley Britt, AFW2 outreach program manager, said the Wounded Warrior program tries to educate Airmen in hopes Airmen who need…

6 years ago

Fit Food Tour encourages food over supplements

DeCaro said Eglin is one of 12 bases participating in the Health and Readiness Optimization strategy, or HeRO, recently implemented…

6 years ago

Visit from a hero

Retired Master Sgt. Joseph Deslauriers was the guest speaker for the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron’s monthly professional development group meeting. …

6 years ago