Eglin Air Force Base News

Faces of Honor

DoD News — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:02:00 GMT

Highlighting the Airmen who joined the ranks of Eglin's Honor Guard Oct. 29.

With Honor

DoD News — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:01:00 GMT

An attended-version of the Honor Guard graduation ceremony returned Oct. 29 for the first time since March 2020. The team added 13 new Airmen to the roster.

Lightning in the air tonight

DoD News — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

F-35 night operations

Flu vaccines now available

DoD News — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Enlisted Heritage Hall through the end of the week.

Eglin moves to HPCON Bravo

Samuel King Jr. — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Result of the decreasing rate of new COVID-19 cases here and in the surrounding community

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Kevin Gaddie — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 17:35:42 GMT

United to End Domestic Violence

High-schooler starts letters campaign to thank Afghan veterans

Samuel King Jr. — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:49:00 GMT

“I knew I wanted to help the Afghan citizens and U.S. service members impacted by these events.”

Civilian program offers help during challenges

Kevin Gaddie — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Air Force Employee Assistance Program is here to help. www.AFPC.AF.MIL/EAP

F-35s to fly at night next week

DoD News — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT

Oct. 12 – 14 between 7 and 8:30 p.m., and Oct. 12 – 15 between 9:30 and 11 p.m.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Kevin Gaddie — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:30:00 GMT

This year’s theme is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.”

Eglin clinic offers help with mental health

Kevin Gaddie — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:02:00 GMT

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

DoD News — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The COVID-19 vaccine is mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work.

Brazilian peppertree invading Eglin ecosystem

Mike Spaits — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The Brazilian peppertree is from the same family as poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac. It also has the potential to cause skin rash and respiratory problems for people with sensitivities to the species.

AF announces mandatory COVID vaccine deadlines

DoD News — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 18:14:00 GMT

Nov. 2 – Active Duty personnel Dec. 2 – Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel

Gorillas find success in Alaska

Senior Airman Heather Leveille — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:02:00 GMT

58th Fighter Squadron student and instructor pilots completed training at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 20.

F-35 wing reactivates former squadron

DoD News — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

The 60th Fighter Squadron officially reactivated. The squadron will plan and execute a training curriculum for the F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter.

Medical Group's latest COVID-19 vaccine information

DoD News — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:53:34 GMT

Pfizer vaccine available.

Eglin night flying operations

Team Eglin — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 18:20:00 GMT

58th Fighter Squadron conducts night flying operations in the area Aug. 30 – Sept. 2.

Eglin monitors Hurricane Ida

DoD News — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:20:00 GMT

Hurricane heads into Gulf of Mexico

355 Airmen promoted to staff sergeant

DoD News — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:30:00 GMT

Eglin's new NCOs