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Patches return, rules sharpen, and professionalism takes center stage as the Air Force updates how Airmen wear the uniform.

Smart Glasses Out: Air Force Tightens Dress and Appearance Rules

Staff Reports 02/09/2026 12:31 pm

The Air Force has reinstated duty identifier patches and clarified uniform standards under updated dress and appearance guidance released Jan. 9.

From interim leader to confirmed commander — Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry now leads one of the Air Force’s most critical missions.

From Interim to In Command: Hurry Takes the Helm at AFMC

Staff Reports 02/06/2026 11:21 am

Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry has been confirmed as the new Commander of Air Force Materiel Command, overseeing nearly every major Air Force weapon system worldwide.

Bombs loaded. Missiles ready. Pride on the line as weapons loaders battled for Q4 supremacy 💥✈️

Weapons Loaders Clash in a High-Stakes Battle for Q4 Supremacy

Staff Reports 02/06/2026 10:32 am

Weapons loaders from the 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron faced off Jan. 30 in a high-intensity competition focused on speed, precision, and readiness.

Eglin Air Force Base is adjusting operations as the government shutdown continues — here’s what’s open, limited, and closed.

Eglin AFB Services Limited Amid Government Furlough

Staff Reports 02/02/2026 3:10 pm

Eglin AFB announces limited services and facility closures during the government shutdown and furlough, impacting multiple base departments.

From contract to combat-ready in record time — the Air Force just proved its newest missile can strike farther, faster, and smarter.

New ERAM Weapon Signals Bold Leap in U.S. Military Firepower

Staff Reports 02/01/2026 10:20 am

The Air Force successfully tested its new ERAM cruise missile at Eglin, proving rapid development and next-generation long-range strike capability.

Eglin’s medical team just set a new standard in military healthcare — winning Air Force Materiel Command’s coveted Hospital of the Year title after an extraordinary year of more than half a million patient visits, 18 command awards, and standout performances across every department.

Eglin’s Medical Warriors Capture AFMC Hospital of the Year Title

Staff Reports 01/30/2026 11:10 am

The 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base earned AFMC Hospital of the Year after delivering record-breaking patient care and winning 18 total command awards.