May 9, 2022 Eglin maintainers highlighted in AF Week in Photos This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force including 96th Maintenance Group Airman participating in a weapons load competition.
Feb. 11, 2021 F-15EX completes first flight The first F-15EX completed its initial flight in St. Louis Feb. 2. The fighter jet took off and landed from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Missouri.
Nov. 21, 2019 True support: LRS creates new parts shop for F-22s The article highlights operations and support efforts on anniversary of Raptor arrivals from Tyndall.
Oct. 7, 2019 Evaluation through integration, employment The 83rd Fighter Weapons Squadron conducted a Combat Archer exercise Sept. 16-27.Combat Archer is part of the 53rd Wing’s Weapons System Evaluation Program and the Department of Defense’s largest air-to-air live fire missile employment exercise.
Feb. 22, 2019 Blue, Red battle for load crew of the year 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crews compete during the annual weapons load competition for the title of Best Load Crew Of The Year. The quick paced competition tests the knowledge and proficiency of the Airmen. The winning load crew is scheduled to be announced at the Maintenance
Dec. 17, 2018 Raptor roars A 43rd Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor roars down the runway Nov. 30 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 43rd FS’s mission is to provide pilot training in the F-22.
Aug. 30, 2018 Civilian aircraft crash Eglin and Okaloosa County emergency crews responded to a civilian aircraft crash approximately two miles north of the installation’s runway in a densely wooded area on the Eglin Reservation Aug. 30.
Feb. 14, 2017 Grim Reaper finds his rage For only the second time here, a Naval aviator has been selected to dual qualify in the U.S. Navy’s F-35C and the Air Force’s F-35A.