WEPTAC 2026 Fuels Bold Tactical Innovation and Strong Readiness Momentum
Air Combat Command’s WEPTAC 2026 brought together Airmen from across the force to develop tactical solutions aimed at strengthening readiness for future conflict.
F-35 Deployment Signals Bold New Chapter for Air Force Innovation
The first F-35 Lightning II has arrived at Eglin Air Force Base, launching advanced cyber and systems testing for the 96th Test Wing.
Critical Tax Support Returns to Eglin AFB With Volunteer Drive
The Eglin AFB Tax Center is now open, offering free tax filing services and recruiting volunteers to support the base community through April.
High-Impact Testing to Temporarily Close Roads Near Eglin AFB
Several major highways near Eglin AFB will temporarily close Jan. 16 to support military testing missions, with closures lasting up to 90 minutes.
Breaking Barriers: AFWERX Innovators Elevate Opportunity in the Air Force
Two Airmen earned commissioning opportunities after presenting a low-cost drone detection system to senior Air Force leaders.
New Fitness Options Signal Major Shift in Air Force Readiness
The Air Force is updating fitness test standards, offering more exercise options, and resuming official testing under new rules in July 2026.
Eglin Air Force Base Is Awarded A Multi-Billion Dollar Contract to Support Infrastructure and Modernization
Air Force Awards Multi-Billion Dollar Contract to Support Eglin Staff Reports December 31, 2025 12:48 pm Eglin Air Force Base, Emerald Coast, Government, Hurlburt Field, Mary Esther, Military In Brief: 👤 Who: U.S. Air Force; Strategic Test Solutions LLC ❓ What: $1.87 billion operations and maintenance contract 📅 When: Awarded in December 2025; runs through […]
Charges Against Former AFSOC Chief Anthony Green Revealed
The Air Force Special Operations Command’s former top enlisted man will face serious charges, starting in February.
GALLERY: Christmas 2025 on the Emerald Coast (Send in your photos NOW!)
Merry Christmas to all from Mid Bay News! Here are the photo highlights of the season from around Northwest Florida and the Emerald Coast!
Patronis Demands Answers on Special Operations Relocation
Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis and Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are pressing Pentagon leaders for answers after the Air Force finalized its plan to move the 492nd Special Operations Wing from Northwest Florida to Arizona. In a sharply worded letter, the lawmakers warn the relocation could slow U.S. response times to growing threats in Venezuela and the Caribbean and question why the Air Force relied on Biden-era climate considerations instead of current national security priorities.
