History of the Emerald Coast: JFK Visits Eglin – Talks Special Forces
On this day in 1962 John Fitzgerald Kennedy, President of the United States made the second-ever presidential visit to Eglin Air Force Base. His speech that day would have huge implications for the special forces community and the future of special operations.
The Experts Keeping Eglin Airmen Healthy and Mission Ready

Behind the scenes at Eglin AFB, lab professionals power mission readiness with precision and near-perfect performance.
Growth, Change, and Opportunity: CHELCO Maps the Future

CHELCO leaders outlined future energy challenges while awarding scholarships and confirming board leadership at their annual meeting.
Safety First: Highway 285 Pauses for Eglin Test Exercise

Highway 285 will temporarily close April 21 as Eglin Air Force Base conducts scheduled testing in the area.
AI is Giving Air Force Testing a Critical Edge

A new AI tool at Edwards AFB is helping engineers generate flight test documents in minutes instead of weeks.
Strike Eagle takes flight to new home

An F-15E Strike Eagle has been moved from Eglin AFB to the Air Force Armament Museum, where it will soon be officially dedicated.
After Dark at Eglin: The Critical Training You’ll Hear

Eglin Air Force Base will conduct night flying operations through April 23, bringing increased aircraft noise to surrounding communities during evening hours.
Take a Look Inside Eglin’s Warrior Day

Teams at Eglin Air Force Base tackled a four-mile ruck and hands-on mission scenarios during Warrior Day, focused on building readiness.
New Rapid Legal System at Eglin Boosts Mission Readiness

A new process at Eglin Air Force Base is cutting legal paperwork time for deployers from hours to just minutes.
Take a Look Inside Eglin’s K9 Security Team

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