The Nomads’ darkest day: The bombing of the Khobar Towers
Thirty years after the tragic Khobar Towers bombing in Saudi Arabia, we remember the 19 U.S. service members killed and the lasting impact of this terrorist attack.
Eglin Maintainers Push Precision and Speed in New Contest
Eglin Air Force Base maintainers competed in the installation’s first-ever Sortie Generation Competition, testing speed, precision, and combat readiness.
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.
Memorial Ceremony Marks 28 Years Since Khobar Towers Bombing
On the night of June 25, 1996, a terrorist attack on the Khobar Towers in Dharan, Saudi Arabia, claimed the lives of 19 Airmen and injured over 400 U.S. and international military and civilian members. Today, over 200 attendees, including members of the 33rd Fighter Wing and the local community, gathered to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice 28 years ago. The memorial event featured a guest speaker, a traditional wreath-laying ceremony, the recitation of names, and the playing of “Taps.”
