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They rarely see the spotlight, but Eglin’s lab team is behind nearly every life-saving decision on base.

The Experts Keeping Eglin Airmen Healthy and Mission Ready

Staff Reports 04/28/2026 2:05 pm

Behind the scenes at Eglin AFB, lab professionals power mission readiness with precision and near-perfect performance.

CHELCO’s 2026 Annual Meeting drew hundreds, highlighted future energy challenges, honored leadership, and awarded scholarships to local students.

Growth, Change, and Opportunity: CHELCO Maps the Future

Staff Reports 04/27/2026 2:41 pm

CHELCO leaders outlined future energy challenges while awarding scholarships and confirming board leadership at their annual meeting.

Heads up, drivers 🚧 Highway 285 will pause for a military test mission next week here’s when and what to expect.

Safety First: Highway 285 Pauses for Eglin Test Exercise

Staff Reports 04/16/2026 11:03 am

Highway 285 will temporarily close April 21 as Eglin Air Force Base conducts scheduled testing in the area.

What used to take weeks… now takes minutes. The Air Force is using AI to fast-track the future of flight.

AI is Giving Air Force Testing a Critical Edge

Staff Reports 04/16/2026 10:32 am

A new AI tool at Edwards AFB is helping engineers generate flight test documents in minutes instead of weeks.

Before sunrise, a powerful piece of Air Force history rolled through Eglin’s gates — headed for a new mission on display.

Strike Eagle takes flight to new home

Staff Reports 04/07/2026 10:23 am

An F-15E Strike Eagle has been moved from Eglin AFB to the Air Force Armament Museum, where it will soon be officially dedicated.

Hearing jets after dark? Here’s why Eglin’s skies will be louder than usual over the next three weeks.

After Dark at Eglin: The Critical Training You’ll Hear

Staff Reports 04/06/2026 4:56 pm

Eglin Air Force Base will conduct night flying operations through April 23, bringing increased aircraft noise to surrounding communities during evening hours.