Jan. 13, 2020 AFMC beta-testing diagnostic fitness assessments The Air Force Materiel Command will offer diagnostic fitness assessments to Airmen starting Jan. 20. As the Air Force continues to review the overall current fitness assessment guidance for Airmen, the AFMC has elected to implement diagnostic testing as a potential part of the policy change.
Jan. 8, 2020 Qualified veterans, family eligible for expanded base access Veterans and primary family caregivers who are eligible and want to take advantage of in-person benefits must have a Veterans Health Identification Card, or VHIC.
Dec. 26, 2019 Military conducts first test of Advanced Battle Management System The Air Force, Navy and Army used new methods and technology Dec. 16-18 for collecting, analyzing and sharing information in real time to identify and defeat a simulated cruise missile threat.
Dec. 23, 2019 Global Strike Command stands up helicopter detachment Lt. Col. Mary Clark assumed command of Detachment 7.
Dec. 16, 2019 Team Eglin featured in AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force including Team Eglin's Honor Guard.
Nov. 14, 2019 First Air Force Hypersonics Pitch Day The Armament Directorate and the Air Force Research Laboratory host the first-ever Air Force Hypersonics Pitch Day. The purpose of Air Force “pitch days” is to do business at the speed of ideas by inspiring and accelerating startup and small business creativity toward answering national security
Aug. 21, 2019 DoD agency keeps file swaps safe Now in the wheelhouse of DISA, the file transfer capability has been rebranded DoD SAFE, or secure access file exchange. The DoD SAFE capability is part of DISA's Defense Collaboration Services suite of applications.
June 3, 2019 Fire Department 'tops out' new station Eglin firefighters hold a 'topping out' ceremony on the construction site of the installation's new fire station.
May 29, 2019 Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run The 34th annual Gate-to-Gate Memorial Day Run was held here May 27.