Sept. 16, 2020 Airmen test dropping blood from aircraft Operation Blood Rain determined fresh blood could withstand an airdrop to combat medics in austere environments.
June 25, 2020 Masks now mandatory in most Eglin support facilities Effective immediately by 96th Mission Support Group order.
June 8, 2020 Virtual bootcamp trains new test engineers Held virtually for the first time due to COVID-19 restrictions
May 20, 2020 From the commander: Team Eglin to hold virtual safety day Installation to take a pause May 21.
May 11, 2020 Eglin lab begins COVID-19 testing DOD beneficiary testing split between Eglin and Wright Patterson AFB.
April 16, 2020 Base has a COVID-19 reception team Provides support to inbound, quarantined and isolated Airmen.
April 6, 2020 COVID-19: DoD, AF issues guidance on use of face coverings Face coverings required when individuals cannot maintain six feet of social distance in public areas or work centers.