May 27, 2021 AF breaks down updated fitness test scores Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10.
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.