Dec. 1, 2021 AF to field new bladder relief device The Air Force recognized current devices were not optimized for long-duration sorties, and as a result, aircrew were routinely dehydrating themselves to delay the need for bladder relief.
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.
May 5, 2021 F-15EX soars over Alaska skies Just weeks after delivery to Eglin, the F-15EX, both 001 and 002, flew to Northern Edge 21.
March 5, 2021 Strike Eagle can carry 15 JDAMs on single sortie February mission proves "Strike Eagle can now carry enough JDAMs for an active combat mission, land, reload itself and/or another aircraft such as an F-35 or F-22 for additional combat sorties
Nov. 3, 2020 Female fighter pilots test modified “G-suit” A modified version of the Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suits was successfully tested by five female fighter pilots October 26-30, 2020.
Sept. 16, 2020 Jolly Green II begins live-fire testing Three primary weapons: GAU-2, GAU-18 and GAU-21.
July 15, 2020 Contract awarded for new F-15EX aircraft inbound to Eglin First 8 aircraft go to Eglin to support testing efforts.