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.
Range Road 213 now considered Closed Area
A section of Range Road 213 at Eglin Air Force Base is now a Closed Area, restricting public and recreational traffic to ensure security and safety. Only authorized personnel, including military and utility workers, may use the road. Enforcement measures include increased patrols, new signage, and potential fines for violations.
TRICARE SNAFU Leaves Area Healthcare Providers In The Wind
TRICARE’s transition to a new claims processing system has caused significant delays in provider payments, potentially affecting access to care for military members and their families.
The Military Drops Thousands of Pounds of Jet Fuel on Your House. What Happens Next?
The Military Drops Thousands of Pounds of Jet Fuel on Your House. What Happens Next? Christopher Saul January 13, 2025 5:22 pm Eglin Air Force Base, Military, Niceville In Brief: •✈️ What: An F-16 fuel pod fell onto Gene Lowe’s property, spilling jet fuel and causing significant damage. •📍 Where: Lowe’s property near Turkey Creek […]
Some of the World’s Greatest Musical Artists Are Giving A Free Concert in Niceville January 17, 2025
World-class musicians, including Alon Goldstein and acclaimed acts like Amit Peled’s Cello Gang, Eleni Katz, Neo-Art Piano Duo, and Medhelan Duo, will perform a series of free concerts across Florida’s Emerald Coast next week. Organized by the Emerald Coast Music Alliance, the program aims to bring classical music to underserved communities, with two public performances scheduled for January 16 at the Fort Walton Beach Civic Auditorium and January 17 at Crosspoint Church in Niceville, both at 6 p.m.
