State Road 285 to Close Temporarily for Eglin Test Mission
State Road 285 near Eglin Air Force Base will be temporarily closed on March 26 for a test mission, with possible closures on March 27 and April 3.
Eglin Waterways Now Considered Restricted
Eglin Air Force Base has restricted access to six waterways around its main base and range area due to emerging security threats, allowing only ID card holders and approved visitors.
New Eglin Commander Holds All Call
Brig. Gen. Mark Massaro, the new 96th Test Wing commander, emphasized mission, personnel care, and potential organizational changes during his first address at Eglin Air Force Base.
Eglin General Fires Group Commander. This Is Who Will Replace Him:
Colonel Jeremiah Hammill has been removed from his position as commander of Eglin’s 96th Test Wing Civil Engineer Group due to a “loss of confidence to lead and maintain good order and discipline,” as announced by Eglin Public Affairs. Brig. Gen. Mark Massaro emphasized the importance of taking care of the unit’s personnel in his decision. Colonel Michelle Sterling will replace Hammill, with a formal assumption of command ceremony taking place this week.
Eglin Cancels Closure of SR 285 for Explosives Testing
Eglin has canceled their closure of SR 285 on Wednesday, September 27th.
Deitch named Niceville’s New City Manager
Retired Colonel David Deitch will succeed longtime Niceville City Manager Lannie Corbin as city manager. Here are more details about the city’s newest hire and the man himself.
Video: Eglin EOD tests out new Robot
Eglin Air Force Base’s EOD flight has one of just two brand-spankin-new T7 robots. The T7 helps EOD Techs get rid of dangerous unexploded ordinance and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) while keeping Americans and allies safe.
Geraghty takes over command of Eglin AFB
Brigadier General Jeff Geraghty, formerly of Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee, took over command of Eglin Air Force Base from Brigadier General Scott Cain at a change of command ceremony, June 30th.
Eglin Air Force Base To Open Largest USO Gaming Center in the World
Eglin, Fla. (April. 25, 2022) – Members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families will have a new center to recharge and reconnect as the United Service Organizations (USO) opens a state-of-the-art USO Gaming center at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB) in Northwest Florida. The USO Gaming center at Eglin AFB will hold its […]
Eglin moves to HPCON Alpha
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Brig. Gen. Scott Cain, the 96th Test Wing commander, directs Health Protection Condition Alpha effective immediately due to the decreased community transmission of COVID-19 across local communities. In addition, mask wear is not required in federal facilities regardless of vaccination status except in healthcare facilities. All persons will continue […]
