News

April 12, 2021
Eglin's Eagle II highlighted in AF Week in Photos

This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force including the image of the F-15EX unveiling and naming event.
March 30, 2021
Eglin Airmen among major command's 'best of the best'

The Air Force Materiel Command announced the 2020 Annual Excellence Awards recipients during a virtual ceremony, March 26, 2021.
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
March 3, 2021
AF allows shorts for maintainers, updates uniform options

Airmen and Guardians will now have more dress and appearance options with upcoming uniform changes
March 3, 2021
AF finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process

First update in more than 16 years; more than 150 Airmen participated in testing the uniform.
Feb. 11, 2021
F-15EX completes first flight

The first F-15EX completed its initial flight in St. Louis Feb. 2. The fighter jet took off and landed from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Missouri.
Jan. 11, 2021
Eglin featured four times in AF's Year in Photos

This annual feature showcases the men, women and equipment of the Air Force.
Dec. 22, 2020
Scenes from first local Wreaths Across America

Eglin Airmen participate in first local Wreaths Across America ceremony.
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.
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.