News

Sept. 24, 2021
Debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine is mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 7, 2021
AF announces mandatory COVID vaccine deadlines

Nov. 2 – Active Duty personnelDec. 2 – Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel
July 8, 2021
AF releases cardio, strength fitness assessment alternatives, online capabilities

The Air Force will provide Airmen five physical fitness assessment alternatives—three for the cardio portion and sit-up components and two for the push-up component of the physical fitness assessment beginning in early 2022.
June 11, 2021
AF changes women’s hair standard after feedback

The adjustment addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head.
May 31, 2021
Eglin test leads AF Week in Photos

This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force including local countermeasures testing.
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