State Road 285 to close again for Eglin AFB missions next week – February 7-10
The 96th Test Wing will conduct testing on the Eglin range complex requiring the closure of State Road 285 again. Testing will take place from Feb. 7-10, 2023. The road
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Eglin Air Force Base to close Highway 85, State Roads 123 & 285 next week
Eglin Air Force Base has announced that the 96th Test Wing will conduct testing on the Eglin range complex on January 31, 2023, requiring the closure of Highway 85 and State
Eglin Air Force Base announces new Military Family Care Complex in Crestview, adding more childcare
The Crestview facility is on schedule to open in the Fall of 2023.
Eglin Base Exchange locations to close for inventory
On January 13, 2023, Eglin Air Force Base announced that the following Eglin Base Exchange locations will temporarily close at various times to complete an inventory of their stores beginning
212 American flags now on display at Air Force Armament Museum
The Emerald Coast Exchange Club has posted their flags for honorees at the Air Force Armament Museum on Eglin Air Force Base. The flags are each sponsored and recognize local Veterans
Eglin Air Force Base announces Lightning, Raptor night flights next week
Residents may experience aircraft noise August 15 – 18 when the 60th Fighter Squadron and the 43rd Fighter Squadron conduct night flying operations in the area. The 60th FS’s F-35 aircraft
Eglin Air Force Base test pilot returns to take command of 96th Test Wing
On June 20, 2022, the 96th Test Wing welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony. Brig. Gen. Scott Cain passed the guidon to the wing’s new leader, Brig. Gen.
Okaloosa collaborates with Reef Smart Guides on 3D model of sunken military target
Back in April, the Air Force Research Laboratory & Eglin’s Integrated Test Team demonstrated a new low-cost, air-delivered capability for defeating maritime threats in the Gulf of Mexico. An F-15
WATCH: Air Force sinks old cargo ship near Destin-Fort Walton Beach with new weapons
On Thursday, April 28, 2022, the Air Force Research Laboratory & Eglin’s Integrated Test Team demonstrated a new low-cost, air-delivered capability for defeating maritime threats in the Gulf of Mexico.
Eglin’s 35th Annual Gate to Gate Memorial Day Run/Walk is back after two-year hiatus
After a two-year hiatus, the tradition returns with Eglin’s 35th Annual Gate to Gate Memorial Day Run/Walk! This year’s 4.4-mile event will take place on Monday, May 30 at 7 a.m.
Massive alligator spotted near Postl Point at Eglin Air Force Base
On Sunday, April 24th, Outdoor Recreation at Eglin Air Force Base posted this photo of a massive alligator spotted at Postl Point. The alligator was reported to be +11 feet.Â
Air Force leaders praise Okaloosa’s support of the military
On Monday, right before the start of the Final Goblet ceremony honoring the Doolittle Raiders, I was granted an exclusive interview with Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and General CQ Brown,