‘Never Forget’: Former Airman who served during 9/11 reflects the impact
A former Airman who witnessed the impact of 9/11 while stationed at Andrews Air Force Base reflects on the attacks, their lasting effects on the military and the importance of passing those lessons to a younger generation of service members.
Nationwide nonprofit gifts home to Crestview veteran
Former Army Staff Sergeant Christopher Williams and his family received a mortgage-free home in Crestview from Building Homes for Heroes. Williams, who served three deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq before being medically retired, said the home will give his family the stability and security they deserve after years of combat-related injuries and struggles.
A Rite of Passage: Eglin’s New Senior NCOs Complete Forge Week
Eglin Air Force Base’s newest senior NCOs completed Forge Week, a week-long professional development course focused on leadership. The technical sergeants faced a field training exercise before participating in a senior NCO induction ceremony the following day, marking an important milestone as they stepped into greater enlisted leadership responsibilities.
1 SOW awards Innovation OTA to HSU Educational Foundation
for a five-year innovation agreement. The partnership begins with a $183,600 CATALYST task order supporting training in emerging technologies, programming and data analytics, while participants develop software prototypes aimed at solving real-world military challenges.
Eglin Fighter Jets Set for Training Flights Aug. 4-6
Residents near Eglin Air Force Base may hear fighter aircraft overhead during nighttime hours Aug. 4-6. The 60th Fighter Squadron will conduct training missions between 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Eglin officials said the nighttime flights are required for training operations and may result in increased aircraft noise.
Eglin Gives Airmen a Place to Build Better Solutions
Eglin Air Force Base’s Emerald Spark Cell is helping Airmen turn everyday workplace frustrations into innovative solutions that improve efficiency across the Air Force. From cutting fuel sampling times by 75% to redesigning equipment inspections, the program is proving that some of the military’s best ideas come from the people doing the work every day.
Eglin Announces Choctawhatchee Bay Munitions Testing Schedule
Boaters are urged to avoid portions of Choctawhatchee Bay as Eglin Air Force Base conducts scheduled munitions testing through July 2.
Smoke Expected as Eglin Conducts Prescribed Burn Near Florosa
Residents near Florosa may see smoke this week as Eglin Air Force Base conducts planned prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risks and improve forest health.
Eglin welcomes new commander during critical time for essential missions
Colonel Chris Keithley has officially assumed command of the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, taking over leadership from Brig. General Mark Massaro. During the ceremony, Major General Scott Cain emphasized the critical role the wing plays in national defense, while Keithley urged the team to avoid complacency and continuously assess their operational assumptions.
City Manager secures lease agreement for Twin Oaks Park
After years of discussion, the Niceville City Council unanimously approved a resolution to execute a 30-year lease agreement with the U.S. Department of Air Force for the Twin Oaks Park Mullet Festival Site at Tuesday’s meeting. City Manager David Deitch said he’d been negotiating with Eglin Air Force Base, which owns the land, for “almost […]
