May 3, 2019 Innovation works The 96th Test Wing innovation office holds a Share and Connect Workshop to promote a culture of innovation.
March 7, 2019 Double dog retirement 96th Security Forces Squadron holds a retirement ceremony to honor Military Working Dogs, Roy and Zuzu at the Air Force Armament Museum.
Feb. 22, 2019 Blue, Red battle for load crew of the year 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crews compete during the annual weapons load competition for the title of Best Load Crew Of The Year. The quick paced competition tests the knowledge and proficiency of the Airmen. The winning load crew is scheduled to be announced at the Maintenance
Jan. 4, 2019 96 TW to hold active assailant exercise The 96th Test Wing is scheduled to conduct an active assailant exercise Jan. 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The annual training exercise will take place at Eglin Elementary School and is intended to test emergency response plans.
Dec. 17, 2018 Raptor roars A 43rd Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor roars down the runway Nov. 30 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The 43rd FS’s mission is to provide pilot training in the F-22.
Dec. 17, 2018 53rd Wing brings Combat Archer to Eglin F-22 Raptors visited Eglin to participate in Combat Archer, an air-to-air weapons system evaluation program managed by the 53rd Wing. It is typically held at Tyndall AFB.
Nov. 15, 2018 Armistice Day, Veterans Day remembrance A native Florida dogwood tree and Armistice Day monument were planted and dedicated on Veterans Day, Nov. 12 at Jackson Guard in Niceville, Fla. to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. The monument and tree serve as a remembrance.
Sept. 24, 2018 POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony The 96th Test Wing hosted a POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony Sept. 21 at the Air Force Armament Museum to remember America’s prisoners of war, those still missing in action and their families.
Sept. 21, 2018 EOD tests prototype of new job-specific fitness test The 96th Civil Engineer Group’s EOD flight hosted and participated in the beta test for the Air Force’s prototype of the new EOD ‘Tier 2’ physical fitness test based on job demands Sept. 10 – 12, 2018.