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.
Eglin AFB Cuts Ribbon on New Dorms
Eglin Air Force Base officially opened two state-of-the-art dormitories, offering top-tier, no-cost housing for 288 Airmen and significantly boosting on-base living capacity.
Okaloosa Schools Release Bus Schedules for 2025-6 School Year
Okaloosa County School District has released their bus schedules for the upcoming school year.
Autonomous Jet Flies with Pilots in Gulf Range Trial
A new test at Eglin AFB showed how autonomous drones like the XQ-58A Valkyrie could team up with human pilots in future air combat.
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.
Five Okaloosa JROTC Cadets Receive Scholarships from Air and Space Forces Association
Five JROTC cadets from Okaloosa County high schools were awarded scholarships by the Air and Space Forces Association Eglin Chapter at a ceremony held April 15 at the Air Force Armament Museum.
Eglin Conducts Munitions Test in Gulf of America
The Air Force will conduct munitions testing in the Gulf of America on April 24 from 8 AM to 4 PM.
State Road 285 to Close Temporarily for Eglin Test Mission
State Road 285 near Eglin Air Force Base will be temporarily closed on March 26 for a test mission, with possible closures on March 27 and April 3.
Can Eglin Actually Close Waterways Near Base? Here’s What We Found Out:
Eglin Air Force Base is shutting down access to parts of local waterways—what’s behind the new security measures and can the Air Force do them?
Eglin Waterways Now Considered Restricted
Eglin Air Force Base has restricted access to six waterways around its main base and range area due to emerging security threats, allowing only ID card holders and approved visitors.
