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  • A photograph of the new 180th Fight Wing (FW), Ohio Air National Guard, solar field located in Swanton, Ohio, taken Oct 19, 2009. The solar field, set for completion October 2010, is part of the 180th FWs Renewable Energy Project funded by the Department of Defense Research and Development Program in an effort to reduce the use of limited fossil fuel sources and dependence on foreign energy sources. (USAF Photo by MSgt Beth Holliker)

    Eglin announces solar career training program

    Eglin military members seeking careers in solar-related fields may have a bright future thanks to a recently announced program, here, aimed at offering training to active-duty members departing the service.The Solar Ready Vets program is a Department of Energy-sponsored national program that will offer training to separating members to ready them
  • Storm shutters cover the stained-glass displays at the All-Wars Memorial during the base’s week-long hurricane exercise May 12 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Base personnel practiced the procedures of each hurricane condition and base evacuation in response to simulated Hurricane Mako. The exercise is an annual event to prepare Eglin for the upcoming hurricane season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

    Hurricane prepared

  • Turtle Rescue: Team Eglin’s Fire Rescue members assist EQ Team members in rescuing a disoriented loggerhead sea turtle that got lost on Eglin’s beaches. Eglin volunteers contribute over 2,000 hours to surveying for nesting activity, monitoring nests and nest sitting to ensure that hatchlings make it to the water safely.

    Environmental Team named Best in DoD

    Eglin's environmental team won the Department of Defense's top environmental prize, earning the 2016 Secretary of Defense Environmental Quality Team Award.The award recognizes individuals, teams and installations that support mission readiness through its environmental activities.Through its commitment to environmental excellence, stewardship of
  • Maj. Paul Homan (right), 96th Weather Squadron commander and Col. Scott Thompson, 96th Operations Group commander watch as the 96th Weather Flight guidon is furled at the squadron activation ceremony April 14 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The new squadron was previously named the 96th Weather Flight since 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Kevin Gaddie)

    Weather flight becomes a squadron

    The 96th Weather Squadron was activated in a ceremony here April 14.  It was previously named the 96th Weather Flight since 2011.Maj. Paul Homan assumed command of the squadron as he accepted the squadron guidon from Col. Scott Thompson, 96th Operations Group commander."The activation of the 96th Weather Squadron is a testament to the hard work,
  • Volunteers help clean an illegal dump site on Eglin reservation during the 2015 Earth Day cleanup. Volunteers are needed for the 2016 Earth Day cleanup event. To volunteer, contact Erica Laine, Eglin volunteer coordinator, at (850) 883-1177.

    Eglin's Earth Day activities begin next week

    Spring is a time of renewal, when Mother Nature sprouts life from dormant twigs.  It's also a time for people everywhere to renew their commitment to better the environment. Earth Day is April 22, and the Air Force theme this year is "Conserve Today, Secure Tomorrow.""We have a number of opportunities for the Eglin community to get involved and

  • Space squadron begins exterior renovation

    The 20th Space Control Squadron began a four-month-long renovation project to replace the protective cover on the site's radar here March 1.The TEFLON-like radar cover needs 10 stories replaced on one side and seven stories on an opposing side.  Due to the location of the radar, the construction will not affect any activity on Eglin, but any air
  • This image of Timothy Thoner and the corresponding story posted to Facebook by a Pensacola family promptly went viral in late February. It was posted as a thank you and recognition to Thoner who helped the family clean up and recover after a tornado struck their home. The image and story of his selfless act garnered more than 15,000 likes and 6,500 shares. (Courtesy photo)

    Team Eglin member's generous acts go viral

    A local federal employee and Air Force reservist's simple helping-hand efforts after a tornado were recognized recently on a viral level through social and local media.Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Thoner remembers vividly the kindness of strangers.Two years ago, while he was out of state, dozens of strangers helped his family recover after a
  • Col. Matthew W. Higer, the 96th Test Wing vice commander, speaks to the audience during the groundbreaking ceremony for three large-scale solar electric generating facilities held at NAS Pensacola Dec. 16. The Solar Array facilities are a joint effort between the Air Force, Navy and Gulf Power to provide solar-powered electricity to 18,000 area homes over three counties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sara Francis)

    Military, community break ground on state's largest solar projects

    The Navy and the Air Force broke ground with Gulf Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company, today at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, marking the start of construction for three large-scale solar electric generating facilities.Combined, these facilities will have approximately 1.5 million solar panels that could generate up to 157 megawatts of
  • Construction workers use a lift to reach the top of the Chapel Center to replace some roofing tiles Dec. 11 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

    Reaching the top

  • 30-MW solar energy project begins at Eglin

    As part of an Air Force Community Partnership and Energy Program initiative, the Air Force and Gulf Power Company signed an Enhanced Use Lease Nov. 24 to develop a 30-megawatt photovoltaic solar energy project on a 240-acre parcel of land on Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.The mutually beneficial lease agreement allows Gulf Power and their
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