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Sept. 24, 2021
Debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

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
Sept. 7, 2021
AF announces mandatory COVID vaccine deadlines

Nov. 2 – Active Duty personnelDec. 2 – Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel
May 7, 2021
Nurse and Tech Week: Battle-tested and ready

Eglin nurses highlighted in AF Surgeon General feature.
March 5, 2021
PT test pushed to July, updates to scoring, physical components ahead

When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5 mile run, 1 minute of pushups and situps) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three component scoring table. In addition, work is underway to separate scoring into five-year age groups as opposed to the previous ten – for
Feb. 18, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine does not affect fertility, immunization experts say

You're pregnant, or you’re breastfeeding. Should you get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Dec. 7, 2020
AF PT assessments postponed to April 2021, waist measurement score removed permanently

To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to give Airmen and Space Professionals time to prepare.
April 13, 2020
Eglin test featured in AF's Week in Photos

This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force including HH-60W testing at Eglin.
March 25, 2020
COVID-19: DOD releases overseas stop movement order in response

Approximately 90,000 Service Members slated to deploy or redeploy over the next 60 days will likely be impacted by this stop movement order.
March 25, 2020
COVID-19: Eglin moves to HPCON Charlie

Commander also declares a public health emergency.
March 25, 2020
Medical, dental elective procedures postponed 60 days

The policy applies to all beneficiaries.