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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.

From carrying a 100-pound mannequin to suiting up for chemical threats. Warrior Day at Eglin puts readiness to the test.

Take a Look Inside Eglin’s Warrior Day

Staff Reports 04/03/2026 11:52 am

Teams at Eglin Air Force Base tackled a four-mile ruck and hands-on mission scenarios during Warrior Day, focused on building readiness.

From hours to minutes, Eglin is speeding up legal prep so Airmen can focus on the mission, not paperwork.

New Rapid Legal System at Eglin Boosts Mission Readiness

Staff Reports 03/23/2026 11:07 am

A new process at Eglin Air Force Base is cutting legal paperwork time for deployers from hours to just minutes.

They’re fast, fearless, and fiercely trained. Watch how two military working dogs protect the mission at Eglin.

Take a Look Inside Eglin’s K9 Security Team

Staff Reports 03/23/2026 10:00 am

Military Working Dogs Rolly and Sagi demonstrated speed, discipline, and precision during a recent security forces event at Eglin Air Force Base.

Boaters near Destin may hear military testing offshore this week as Eglin Air Force Base conducts munitions tests and warns vessels to stay clear of a large Gulf hazard area.

Explosions Likely in the Gulf as Eglin Conducts Testing

Staff Reports 03/16/2026 3:28 pm

Eglin Air Force Base officials are warning boaters to avoid a large offshore hazard area as the Air Force conducts munitions testing in the Gulf of America through March 28.