Eglin Air Force Base Announces Limited Services and Closures Amid Government Shutdown
Eglin Air Force Base will operate with reduced staff and partial closures in multiple service areas, including the library, dining facilities, fitness centers, and testing offices, amid the federal government shutdown.
Air Force Revises Physical Fitness Program, Adds Two-Mile Run and Updated Body Composition Standards
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Air Force will pause all Physical Fitness Assessments to transition to an updated program, with scored testing resuming September 1, 2026. The revised Physical Fitness Assessment includes a two-mile run, body composition measurement using the Waist-to-Height Ratio, and a 100-point scoring system across cardiorespiratory, muscle strength, and core endurance categories. Airmen will be required to test every six months, with diagnostic tests offered from March 1 through August 31, 2026, to help service members adapt to the new standards.
Falcon Peak highlights need to counter UAS threat
Falcon Peak 25.2 at Eglin Air Force Base focused on countering small drones at military installations. Demonstrations included the Anduril fly-away kit and Anvil effector intercepting aggressor UAS, with participation from USNORTHCOM, NORAD, and industry partners.
US, Norway test maritime strike in High North
The U.S. Air Force and Royal Norwegian Air Force conducted a test on Sept. 3, 2025, of next-generation precision maritime strike capabilities—including using the QUICKSINK weapon system with a B-2 stealth bomber—in the Norwegian Sea.
Test wing’s life flight helps save child’s limb
A 96th Test Wing life-flight mission successfully transported a two-month-old infant with a limb-threatening blood clot from Miramar Beach to Gainesville amid severe weather when civilian transport was unavailable.
Autonomy Proving Ground advances with first alternative navigation flight
Eglin Air Force Base hosted test flights of the Osprey MK III unmanned aerial system using third-party alternative navigation software, marking the first time this aircraft flew with non-Air Force-developed systems as part of AFWERX’s autonomy testing program.
950th Spectrum Warfare Group Adds Two Units, Changes Command at Georgia Ceremony
The 950th Spectrum Warfare Group expanded its mission with the activation of two new electronic warfare units and a squadron command change at Robins Air Force Base.
AFSOC Tests New OA-1K Skyraider II Aircraft at Eglin AFB
The U.S. Air Force is testing its newest special operations aircraft, the OA-1K Skyraider II, at Eglin Air Force Base to evaluate its airworthiness, mission capabilities, and performance in austere environments.
American Airlines launches Miami service, expands Chicago Service from Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
American Airlines will launch nonstop service from VPS to Miami and expand Chicago flights to year-round, increasing travel options and regional access.
23d Electronic Warfare Squadron Reactivated at Eglin Air Force Base
The U.S. Air Force reactivated the 23d Electronic Warfare Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base on April 18 to support mission data reprogramming and electromagnetic warfare operations.
