Eglin Air Force Base News https://www.eglin.af.mil Eglin Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT Fri, 29 Jan 2021 03:03:17 GMT Medics provide vaccine to deployers, critical workers https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2478433/medics-provide-vaccine-to-deployers-critical-workers/ Vaccination event held at Eglin Readiness Center<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/21/2002568020/82/55/0/210114-F-GY014-0009.JPG' alt='Vaccines' /> <br /> Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT DoD News https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2478433/medics-provide-vaccine-to-deployers-critical-workers/ 96th Test Wing Community Coronavirus Medical Personnel issues Eglin leadership receive COVID vaccine https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2478365/eglin-leadership-receive-covid-vaccine/ 96th Test Wing and Armament Directorate leaders begin vaccination process.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/21/2002567932/82/55/0/210114-F-GY014-0005.JPG' alt='Leadership receive vaccine' /> <br /> Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:09:29 GMT DoD News https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2478365/eglin-leadership-receive-covid-vaccine/ 96th Test Wing Armament Directorate Base support Coronavirus Medical Personnel issues Take charge of your health with a Health Risk Assessment https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2470529/take-charge-of-your-health-with-a-health-risk-assessment/ Only takes 10 to 15 minutes.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/04/2002564384/82/55/0/210104-F-F3495-0001.JPG' alt='A graphic encouraging people to take their Health Risk Assessment at USAFwellness.com.' /> <br /> Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT DoD News https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2470529/take-charge-of-your-health-with-a-health-risk-assessment/ Medical Personnel issues Medical Group answers COVID-19 vaccine questions https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2471096/medical-group-answers-covid-19-vaccine-questions/ Six major frequently asked questions answered.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/18/2002266469/82/55/0/200311-F-F3312-0003.JPG' alt='Graphic of coronavirus from CDC' /> <br /> Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT Samuel King Jr. https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2471096/medical-group-answers-covid-19-vaccine-questions/ 33rd Fighter Wing 53rd Wing 96th Test Wing AF Research Lab Armament Directorate Army Base support Community Coronavirus Personnel issues Safety Eglin moves back to Health Protection Condition Charlie https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2470650/eglin-moves-back-to-health-protection-condition-charlie/ Aimed at the continued COVID-19 prevention efforts to protect Team Eglin’s people, resources and to preserve mission capability.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/13/2002267841/82/55/0/200309-D-NQ744-010.JPG' alt='graphic' /> <br /> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:42:39 GMT DoD News https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2470650/eglin-moves-back-to-health-protection-condition-charlie/ 33rd Fighter Wing 53rd Wing 96th Test Wing AF Research Lab Armament Directorate Army Base support Community Coronavirus Personnel issues Scholarship opportunities available for military-connected students https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2468577/scholarship-opportunities-available-for-military-connected-students/ Up to $50,000 for seniors and $5,000 for 20 military spouses.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Jul/28/2002174587/82/55/0/160728-F-ZZ999-0001.JPG' alt='courtesy graphic' /> <br /> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:01:00 GMT Samuel King Jr. https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2468577/scholarship-opportunities-available-for-military-connected-students/ 33rd Fighter Wing 53rd Wing 96th Test Wing AF Research Lab Armament Directorate Army Base support Community Family Personnel issues From the commander: Holiday message https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2452698/from-the-commander-holiday-message/ “Stay safe and stay connected.”<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jan/04/2002076971/82/55/0/190104-F-JZ012-064.JPG' alt='The 96th Test Wing is scheduled to conduct an active assailant exercise Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The annual training exercise will take place at Eglin Elementary School and is intended to test emergency response plans.' /> <br /> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:01:00 GMT Brig. Gen. Scott Cain https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2452698/from-the-commander-holiday-message/ 96th Test Wing Base support Community Family Personnel issues Flu vaccines available for military members https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2451572/flu-vaccines-available-for-military-members/ Walk-in hours for the immunization clinic are Monday-Friday 7:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Nov/02/2002554371/82/55/0/201102-F-ZS999-001.PNG' alt='Flu vaccine graphic' /> <br /> Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT 1st Lt. Karissa Rodriguez https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2451572/flu-vaccines-available-for-military-members/ 33rd Fighter Wing 53rd Wing 96th Test Wing AF Research Lab Armament Directorate Medical Personnel issues Team Eglin ready for COVID-19 vaccine https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2451538/team-eglin-ready-for-covid-19-vaccine/ "We are communicating with DOD daily on our readiness to begin vaccinations."<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/17/2002554353/82/55/0/201217-F-XX123-001.JPG' alt='The 66th Medical Squadron at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is planning to implement the Department of Defense COVID-19 vaccination distribution plan at the local level. Hanscom Clinic officials are encouraging all prioritized personnel to take the vaccine once it’s available. (Graphic by Defense Health Agency)' /> <br /> Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:29:00 GMT Samuel King Jr. https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2451538/team-eglin-ready-for-covid-19-vaccine/ 33rd Fighter Wing 53rd Wing 96th Test Wing AF Research Lab Armament Directorate Base support Coronavirus Medical Personnel issues Lactation Station now available https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2448468/lactation-station-now-available/ A private space for eligible nursing military and civilian mothers to provide nourishment for their children.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/16/2002552982/82/55/0/201201-F-IA865-0300.JPG' alt='Lactation Station' /> <br /> Wed, 16 Dec 2020 15:38:00 GMT Kevin Gaddie https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2448468/lactation-station-now-available/ 96th Test Wing Base support Family Innovation/Technology Personnel issues Eglin medics making a difference https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2441157/eglin-medics-making-a-difference/ Deployed nurses battling COVID<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/09/2002549116/82/55/0/201130-A-SI375-704.JPG' alt='Eglin nurses deployed' /> <br /> Wed, 09 Dec 2020 19:27:43 GMT DoD News https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2441157/eglin-medics-making-a-difference/ 96th Test Wing Coronavirus Personnel issues AF PT assessments postponed to April 2021, waist measurement score removed permanently https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2437962/af-pt-assessments-postponed-to-april-2021-waist-measurement-score-removed-perma/ To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to give Airmen and Space Professionals time to prepare.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jan/22/2002547570/82/55/0/140122-F-GF899-000.JPG' alt='The Air Force updated its policy governing uniform wear Jan 17. Among the changes are the Air Force physical training uniform no longer has color restrictions for athletic shoes and black socks are now allowed with the physical training uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sara Vidoni)' /> <br /> Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:05:00 GMT DoD News https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2437962/af-pt-assessments-postponed-to-april-2021-waist-measurement-score-removed-perma/ 33rd Fighter Wing 53rd Wing 96th Test Wing AF Research Lab Armament Directorate Base support Personnel issues AFMC launches command-wide diversity survey https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2429529/afmc-launches-command-wide-diversity-survey/ Focuses on gathering civilian and military Airmen perceptions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Nov/30/2002542987/82/55/0/201130-F-JT962-1001.PNG' alt='Diversity and Inclusion Survey graphic' /> <br /> Tue, 01 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT Marisa Alia-Novobilski https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2429529/afmc-launches-command-wide-diversity-survey/ 96th Test Wing AF Research Lab Armament Directorate Base support Personnel issues Into the fight: Medical Group answers short-notice call to battle COVID-19 https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2426023/into-the-fight-medical-group-answers-short-notice-call-to-battle-covid-19/ Airmen deploy to North Dakota.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Nov/24/2002541035/82/55/0/161215-F-YG475-235.JPG' alt='96th Medical Group graphic' /> <br /> Tue, 24 Nov 2020 15:55:00 GMT Samuel King Jr. https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2426023/into-the-fight-medical-group-answers-short-notice-call-to-battle-covid-19/ 96th Test Wing Base support Community Coronavirus Deployments Personnel issues AF restores military tuition assistance cap, AF COOL funding https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2421975/af-restores-military-tuition-assistance-cap-af-cool-funding/ $4,500 per fiscal year and online preparatory course funding for fiscal year 2021, effective immediately. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Jan/25/2002538857/82/55/0/180125-F-IA865-000.PNG' alt='Accessing Higher Education' /> <br /> Fri, 20 Nov 2020 05:02:00 GMT DoD News https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2421975/af-restores-military-tuition-assistance-cap-af-cool-funding/ 33rd Fighter Wing 53rd Wing 96th Test Wing AF Research Lab Armament Directorate Base support Family Personnel issues Veterans Day message from the Commander https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2411878/veterans-day-message-from-the-commander/ Take a moment to remember those who gave the last full measure of devotion<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Nov/10/2002533235/82/55/0/201110-D-PC795-0002.PNG' alt='Veterans Day 2020' /> <br /> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT Brig. Gen. Scott Cain https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2411878/veterans-day-message-from-the-commander/ 33rd Fighter Wing 53rd Wing 96th Test Wing AF Research Lab Armament Directorate Base support Community Personnel issues COVID-19 Medical Group update: hospital procedures, pharmacy, etc. https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2129634/covid-19-medical-group-update-hospital-procedures-pharmacy-etc/ Updated visitor policy Nov. 10<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/29/2002271614/82/55/0/200327-F-F3962-009.JPG' alt='Medical group graphic' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 22:16:00 GMT DoD News https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2129634/covid-19-medical-group-update-hospital-procedures-pharmacy-etc/ 33rd Fighter Wing 53rd Wing 96th Test Wing AF Research Lab Armament Directorate Army Base support Coronavirus Medical Personnel issues COVID-19: Service reductions, closures https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2118995/covid-19-service-reductions-closures/ Last updated: Nov. 10.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Mar/09/2002265190/82/55/0/200309-D-HN545-003.JPG' alt='Coronavirus Disease 2019 Rotator Graphic' /> <br /> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 22:12:00 GMT DoD News https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2118995/covid-19-service-reductions-closures/ 33rd Fighter Wing 53rd Wing 96th Test Wing AF Research Lab Armament Directorate Army Base support Community Coronavirus Family Personnel issues New cyberspace test facility, munitions complex coming to Eglin https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2397139/new-cyberspace-test-facility-munitions-complex-coming-to-eglin/ $107 million in state-of-the-art facilities.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Oct/27/2002525230/82/55/0/201027-F-ZZ999-301.JPG' alt='An artist&#39;s rendering of the overall site perspective of the Advanced Munitions Technology Complex at Eglin AFB, Florida.' /> <br /> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT Mila Cisneros https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2397139/new-cyberspace-test-facility-munitions-complex-coming-to-eglin/ 96th Test Wing AF Research Lab Armament Directorate Personnel issues Base moves to mission essential posture for hurricane https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2397120/base-moves-to-mission-essential-posture-for-hurricane/ Begins 4 p.m. today with late reporting tomorrow.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Aug/02/2001949839/82/55/0/170502-F-F3962-0102.JPG' alt='Eglin hurricane graphic' /> <br /> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:33:54 GMT DoD News https://www.eglin.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2397120/base-moves-to-mission-essential-posture-for-hurricane/ 33rd Fighter Wing 53rd Wing 96th Test Wing AF Research Lab Armament Directorate Army Base support Community Family Personnel issues Safety