military

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

State roads to close Wednesday for Eglin test mission

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Test Wing will conduct a test on the Eglin range complex on…

12 months ago

The Sound of Freedom: Eglin to conduct night-flying operations this week

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — As part of their ongoing training regimen, the 60th Fighter Squadron is scheduled to…

1 year 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

More than $1.8 million awarded to Florida military communities

FLORIDA — More than $1.8 million has been awarded to military communities in Florida through the state’s Defense Infrastructure Grant…

1 year ago

2024 Military Family Appreciation Day is coming to Fort Walton Beach

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — The 2024 Military Family Appreciation Day, an event held to honor the service and sacrifices…

1 year ago

Eglin Air Force Base road closures for January

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Here are Eglin’s road closures for January 2024. Check back for updates throughout the month.…

1 year ago

Wreaths Across America honors local veterans on December 16 in Niceville

NICEVILLE, Fla. — On Saturday, Wreaths Across America will host a joint ceremony honoring veterans buried at Heritage Gardens Funeral Home…

1 year ago

Moody: $3.5 million recovered for Florida military members and veterans

FLORIDA — Attorney General Ashley Moody is highlighting the millions of dollars in recoveries by her Military and Veterans Assistance…

1 year ago

Four veterans appointed to the Florida Defense Support Task Force

FLORIDA — Four military veterans have been appointed to serve on the Florida Defense Support Task Force. The Task Force supports…

1 year 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

Fire and Emergency Services team at Eglin honored with award

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Fire and Emergency Services crew at Eglin Air Force Base has been honored with…

2 years ago

74 Team Eglin Airmen selected for promotion to master sergeant

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Eglin Air Force Base has announced Team Eglin's Airmen who have been selected for…

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

Eglin Cultural Resources Management named best by Department of Defense

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Department of Defense (DOD) recently announced Eglin Air Force Base (EAFB) winner of…

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

Coastguardsman from Niceville wins award for Hurricane Ian response photo series

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- A Niceville native and graduate of Niceville High School has won a U.S. Coast Guard journalism award…

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