News

July 12, 2026
F-15E to EX: the 909th ARS refuels the future

The 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, supported the arrival of the F-15EX to Kadena with a refueling mission between a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, a F-15EX Eagle II, and F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 85th TES. The refueling
July 9, 2026
Test Wing maintainers keep Falcons fighting

Highlighting 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue.
July 8, 2026
F-15EX returns to Pacific

85th Test and Evaluation Squadron takes Air Force's newest fighter to Kadena.
July 3, 2026
New leadership for Civil Engineers

96th Civil Engineer Group change of command
July 3, 2026
New cyber facility officially opens

Ceremonial ribbon cutting June 25.
June 16, 2026
96th Test Wing hosts change of command, responsibility

Col. Chris Keithley took command of the 96th Test Wing from Brig. Gen. Mark A. Massaro during a change of command ceremony June 16 at the McKinley Climatic Lab.
June 8, 2026
Eglin EOD exercise highlighted again in AF Week in Photos

This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force including Eglin's EOD Warfighter exercise.
June 4, 2026
CMSAF highlights priorities, hears from Airmen at Eglin all-call

Highlighting the uniqueness and variety of mission sets at Eglin.
June 3, 2026
Trespass violations on SRI bring consequences

33 cases of trespassing on the closed test area resulting in $3,915 in fines from January 1 to April 23, 2026.
June 1, 2026
Defenders challenged

The event tested skills and teamwork in a timed competition to conclude the unit’s Police Week activities.