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June 3, 2019
Eglin's Navy F-35C squadron deactivates

After seven years, U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 101, aka the “Grim Reapers” deactivated here May 23. The assets were consolidated to Naval Air Station Lemoore, California.
May 29, 2019
Missile testing in New Mexico

40th Flight Test Squadron pilots and 96th Maintenance Group maintainers took part in testing an AIM-9X against an QF-16 target.
May 28, 2019
Hurricane season approaches

Hurricane preparedness briefings were held at the enlisted hall here May 21-22.
May 28, 2019
Cyber readiness inspection ahead

DOD evaluation begins next week.
May 22, 2019
New crew chiefs named for F-22s

The 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron held a dedicated crew chief ceremony to forge bond of Airman and aircraft. This is the first type of ceremony for the unit since they moved to Eglin from Tyndall AFB in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
May 21, 2019
Robotic arm is newest Eglin innovation

Latest idea will make multiple instrument calibrations to the missile flight simulation autonomously greatly reducing test downtime and manpower.
May 21, 2019
Combat Archer combines with Checkered Flag

The Combat Archer exercise, also known as the Weapons Systems Evaluation Program, is the Department of Defense’s largest air-to-air live-fire evaluation exercise. Squadron leaders monitor the lifespan of a missile to assess execution performance by maintenance crew members, aircraft armament systems
May 20, 2019
Taking the Security Forces' Warrior Challenge

Teams competed in a 96th Security Forces Squadron-created physical activity event during Police Week.
May 20, 2019
EOD Airmen take on Warfighter Challenge

Eglin's two-week explosive ordnance disposal exercise brought together largest group of Airmen in the EOD career field.
May 17, 2019
87th Electronic Warfare Squadron activated

The 53rd Wing hosted an activation ceremony for the 87th Electronic Warfare Squadron here May 17.