Eglin changes permitting, hunting regulations
Eglin Air Force Base has implemented new recreation permitting and hunting regulation changes—including background checks, mandatory check-in/out, and a lottery system for deer-dog hunting—to improve safety and resource management.
Okaloosa Commission approves $4M contract for VPS fuel farm expansion
Okaloosa County approved a $4 million expansion of Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport’s fuel farm, doubling storage capacity to keep pace with surging airline traffic.
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.
What Will Happen to Eglin’s Golf Course?
Eglin Air Force Base wants bids to transform its golf course into a commercial development through a long term lease.
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.
