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  • Holloman unmanned QF-4 drone crash

    Release No. 14-02-03At approximately 9:08 a.m. today, a QF-4 Drone crashed on White Sands National Monument, approximately four to five miles west of Runway 22.The unmanned aircraft was conducting a routine training mission. The monument was closed in advance of the test mission and will remain

  • Changes to annual fitness events on Eglin

    The 96th Force Support Squadron announced changes Thursday to the annual fitness events held each year here. Starting in 2014, the annual Gate-to-Gate Run will be moved to the Saturday preceding Memorial Day to provide the local community with a fitness-oriented event to honor the sacrifices of

  • New AC-130J completes first test flight

    After more than a year of modification maintenance, the newly created AC-130J Ghostrider took to the skies for the first time as a gunship here Jan. 31.In early Jan 2013, the Air Force Special Operations Command MC-130J arrived here to begin the modification process with the goal of creating a "best

  • November, December, January Tots In Blue

    Congratulations to the following parents who welcomed their new arrivals while stationed here:It's a boyEthan Nicholas, born Nov. 25 to Staff Sgt. Donaldo and Jessica BoddenJoshua Larry, born Nov. 28 to Tech. Sgt. Marcus and Shakira MazeMalachi A., born Nov. 29 to Sgt. 1st Class Ronnie Richardson

  • Welsh thanks Team Eglin Airmen, families

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III visited Team Eglin Jan. 26 to 28 to thank Airmen and their families for their service and sacrifice, discuss current challenges and opportunities facing the service.Though the general's second visit to the base as chief of staff included his birthday

  • Keep safety in mind when returning to work

    Eglin will return to normal duty at noon today. However, road conditions vary widely in the surrounding areas. No one should risk their own safety or that of a loved one. Please err on the side of caution and take care of your families. If you cannot safely make it to work, coordinate with your duty