Jackson Guard to Host Archaeology Day In March
Eglin’s 10th archaeology day promises loads of local learning Eglin Air Force Base will host its 10th annual Eglin Archaeology Day on Saturday, March 18th, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Jackson Guard location in Niceville, Florida. The event is part of “Celebrate Florida Archaeology Month,” and is free and open to the […]
Okaloosa Gas to Open $77 Million Facility in Valparaiso
Okaloosa Gas to break ground this summer Okaloosa Gas, the publicly-run gas authority for Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties, will open a new $77 Million facility in Valparaiso – and will help the tax rolls for the town. Groundbreaking is scheduled for July 1, 2023. Carl Scott told the city council he believes […]
College Credit for Combat Medics To Become Reality in Florida?
If new Florida House of Representative member Dr. Joel Rudman has anything to say about it, former military personnel who served as combat medics will get college credit for the lifesaving efforts they made downrange.
State Road 285 to Close for Eglin Test Missions
The 96th Test Wing is scheduled to conduct testing on the Eglin range complex requiring the closure of State Road 285.
Up for a Hunt? Feral Hogs invade Niceville Spray Fields.
The wild, aggressive animals began to invade the city’s spray fields on Eglin Air Force Base.
AFRL Opens Munitions Complex on Eglin
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) opened the newest weapon in its testing arsenal at Eglin Air Force Base, the Advanced Munitions Technology Complex (AMTC).
Eglin General Geraghty Headlines Wreaths Across America Event in Valparaiso
Eglin Air Force Base’s top officer will be on hand to officiate the Sunset Cemetery Wreaths Across America event this December in Valparaiso.
Air Force To Rent Maternity Uniforms to Airmen, Defenders
Pregnant airmen will soon have the option to rent maternity uniforms from the Air Force.
Industry of the Future? Hsu Foundation Wants You(r Government) to Co-Sign On A $102 Million Grant
A local nonprofit started by entrepreneur Paul Hsu wants to partner with Okaloosa County to apply for a $100M+ grant. Commissioners aren’t sold on the idea.
Eglin AFB to Practice for ‘Active Assailants’ at Navy EOD School
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. –The 96th Test Wing will conduct an active assailant exercise Nov. 15 from approximately 7 a.m. to no later than noon.
