News

Nov. 15, 2021
AF releases alternate fitness score charts

Airmen will have the choice to perform various options to meet the strength and cardiovascular requirements.
Oct. 4, 2021
Eglin featured twice in AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America including two from Eglin.
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
July 29, 2021
Command funds additional AFMC We Need efforts

An additional $5 million for projects across the enterprise to include Eglin.
June 11, 2021
AF changes women’s hair standard after feedback

The adjustment addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head.
Nov. 20, 2020
AF restores military tuition assistance cap, AF COOL funding

$4,500 per fiscal year and online preparatory course funding for fiscal year 2021, effective immediately.
Sept. 17, 2020
AF pushes fitness testing to Jan. 1

Move is help continue minimizing close contact among personnel and ensure units and personnel are fully ready to resume.
June 15, 2020
Emergency Family Assistance Center assists in adverse events

The Emergency Family Assistance Center here activates when a disaster or emergency affects a substantial number of base personnel.
April 20, 2020
AFMC mission operational under ‘new norm’

Air Force Materiel Command continues to maintain support across all mission areas in the face of COVID-19.