AFSOC Enlisted Leader Fired
AFSOC’s top enlisted leader was removed this week—what led to the sudden change remains unclear.
A Champion for Veterans In Niceville
Daquiri Champion, a retired dietician and Air Force wife from Niceville, Florida, has dedicated herself to honoring and supporting veterans. As regent of the Choctawhatchee Bay Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), she coordinates numerous events and services for veterans, including commemorations, charity work, and outreach to military families.
What It’s REALLY Like to Be a POW in a Vietnamese Prison Camp
VIDEO: Retired Air Force Pilot Howard Hill talks about his five years in a Vietnamese Prisoner of War Camp. He tells the harrowing story of his shoot down and capture by communist north Vietnamese militias, his grueling five-year imprisonment in a Hanoi camp for captured Americans, and his release back to his loving wife and family in the United States.
Pilot Logs 10,000th Hour in a C-130 at Eglin Air Force Base
Hogg’s time in the air equals more than a calendar year of flying.
Niceville Woman Credits This Chore For Helping Her Reach 104th Birthday.
Lillian Fowler celebrated her 104th birthday at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Church, reflecting on a life filled with gardening, community involvement, and unwavering spirit.
Changes Coming to Eglin Visitor Protocol May 1. Details:
Changes to how you will be able to get on base as a visitor begin the week of May 1. Here’s what you need to know if you are sponsoring someone – or are a guest on base.
Fire in Villa Tasso Claims Life of Dog
firefighters from Walton County Fire Rescue and Eglin Air Force Base Fire & Emergency Services worked together to rescue a person trapped in a burning home. Despite challenging conditions, they managed to reach the victim and provide life-saving assistance.
Fighting Falcons Land At Eglin To Transform Into Autonomous Aircraft
The F-16 Fighting Falcons are taking a leap into the future at Eglin Air Force Base! 🚀 Find out how these legendary aircraft are evolving through autonomy.
Niceville Mullet Festival to Return in 2025.
Organizers say the delay will allow them to get top-tier talent to the newly reconstituted festival.
Okaloosa Commissioners May Buy This Piece Of Niceville-Area Land To Build Affordable Housing
🏡 Okaloosa County Commissioners consider buying part of Eglin Golf Course for affordable housing. 🤔 Concerns arise, but a potential solution to the housing problem is on the table!
