Eglin Air Force Base News

Eglin Youth of the Year earns state semifinalist honors

Matthew Veasley — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:22:00 GMT

Youth of the Year represents Team Eglin at the Florida Boys & Girls Clubs of America competition.

Air Force tests Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Creech

Pentagon News — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:28:00 GMT

The future of air combat is being forged in the Nevada desert as the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit pushed the boundaries of semi-autonomous technology during a recent Agile Combat Employment exercise.

Flexibility, tailored care plans help labor, delivery meet patient needs

Michelle Gigante — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:37:36 GMT

The 96th MDG offers flexible, tailored birth plans for patients with trained service animals.

Emerald Spark Cell empowers problem-solvers

Mary Del Rosario — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:35 GMT

Enter the Emerald Spark Cell. 

Eglin launches interactive digital bulletin board

Pentagon News — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:42:00 GMT

Stay informed about base-wide events, volunteer opportunities, traffic advisories and more

Futures Flight builds own autonomous aerial system

Samuel King Jr. — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:47:00 GMT

Built, modified and successfully flew an aircraft autonomously in less than 24 hours.

VENOM program progresses to piloted flights, autonomy tests

Samuel King Jr. — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:41:00 GMT

A solo F-16 Fighting Falcon test pilot taxis through the Florida humidity toward a mission take off for the 96th Test Wing.

F-15E to EX: the 909th ARS refuels the future

Senior Airman Melany Bermudez — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:33:00 GMT

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 mission built familiarity with the F-15EX ahead of its integration into Kadena’s long-term mission, strengthening combat readiness and the wing’s ability to deter aggression, ensure regional stability and defend Japan.

Test Wing maintainers keep Falcons fighting

Samuel King Jr. — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:53:13 GMT

Highlighting 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Blue.

F-15EX returns to Pacific

Samuel King Jr. — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:28:00 GMT

85th Test and Evaluation Squadron takes Air Force's newest fighter to Kadena.

New leadership for Civil Engineers

Pentagon News — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

96th Civil Engineer Group change of command

New cyber facility officially opens

Samuel King Jr. — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Ceremonial ribbon cutting June 25.

96th Test Wing hosts change of command, responsibility

2nd Lt. Jose Garcia — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:36:56 GMT

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.

Eglin EOD exercise highlighted again in AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:03:00 GMT

This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force including Eglin's EOD Warfighter exercise.

CMSAF highlights priorities, hears from Airmen at Eglin all-call

Samuel King Jr. — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Highlighting the uniqueness and variety of mission sets at Eglin.

Trespass violations on SRI bring consequences

Pentagon News — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:22:15 GMT

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

Defenders challenged

Samuel King Jr. — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:21:58 GMT

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

Eglin Defenders celebrate Police Week

Samuel King Jr. — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:36:14 GMT

Remembrance ceremony, ruck march and more.

EOD exercise featured twice in AF Week in Photos

Pentagon News — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:02:00 GMT

This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force including Eglin's Warfighter explosive ordnance disposal exercise.

Reveille changes to align with morning fitness routines

Pentagon News — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Moves from 7:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. beginning June 8.