military

Helping our warriors heal: SOF Missions holding 2023 gala in Destin

DESTIN, Fla. -- We can help make a difference in the lives of military members dealing with mental and physical…

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

Military family care complex coming to Crestview

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Eglin Air Force Base plans to establish a family medical clinic and complex that…

2 years ago

Eglin AFB night flying ops begin tonight

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Night lightning ops begin tonight. Residents may experience aircraft noise Jan. 17 – 19 when…

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919th Special Operations Wing announces January promotions

DUKE FIELD, Fla. -- The following 919th Special Operations Wing enlisted Citizen Air Commandos were promoted in the month of…

2 years ago

Eglin’s January road closures

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Here are Eglin’s road closures for January 2023. Check back for updates throughout the month. Jan. 3,…

2 years ago

Wreaths to be placed on nearly 800 veterans’ graves in Niceville, Valparaiso

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- On December 17, Christmas wreaths will be placed on the graves of nearly 800 veterans at Heritage…

2 years ago

Farmer veteran from Niceville is awarded Kubota tractor

NICEVILLE, Fla. – A farmer veteran living in Niceville has been awarded a Kubota tractor through Kubota’s “Geared to Give”…

2 years ago

Black Flag introduces new test component, tactics development

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The 53rd Wing partnered with the 57th Maintenance Group, U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Nevada…

2 years ago

Eglin EOD among first to get newest EOD robot, robotic system

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The 96th Test Wing’s explosive ordnance disposal flight is among the first to get…

3 years ago

Water survival training near Eglin brings special operations units together

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Two special ops units combined resources to help Airmen complete the water survival portion of…

3 years ago

Fighters flying Monday, Tuesday nights this week

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The 40th Flight Test Squadron, 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron and 60th Fighter Squadron will…

3 years ago

Two appointed to Florida Defense Support Task Force

FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of two men, one of Key West and the other of Winter…

3 years ago

Personal electric rotary aircraft completes test flight at Duke [PHOTOS]

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The Lift Hexa, an electric, vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, completed its first test flight…

3 years ago

Brig. Gen. Jeff Geraghty takes command of the 96th Test Wing

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The 96th Test Wing welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony…

3 years ago

Eglin reports deficit of 415 housing units despite building 747 new homes

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The final housing privatization unit has been accepted into the inventory of 747 new…

3 years ago

Eglin announces new group and squadron commanders

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Here are Eglin’s new group and squadron commanders for May and June, the base…

3 years ago

Eglin moving back to HPCon Bravo on Monday

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Eglin Air Force Base will move back to Health Protection Condition Bravo on June 27, according…

3 years ago

Atlanta Falcons visit with airmen at Eglin [PICTORIAL]

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., -- Four players with the National Football League's Atlanta Falcons visited with airmen and youngsters…

3 years ago