Former AFSOC chief will face general court-martial
Former AFSOC Chief Master Sergeant Anthony Green will face a general court-martial to answer charges of creating child pornography
GAO Names Local Contractor In Audit Report
A Crestview defense contractor is flagged in a new GAO report after failing to account for government-owned property, exposing deeper issues with the Air Force’s inventory management system.
Charges Against Former AFSOC Chief Anthony Green Revealed
The Air Force Special Operations Command’s former top enlisted man will face serious charges, starting in February.
Eglin Air Force Base on lockdown due to bomb threat, sources say
Eglin Air Force Base on lockdown due to bomb threat, sources say Staff Reports November 12, 2025 2:50 pm Eglin Air Force Base EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — A source with knowledge of the situation has told Mid Bay News that Eglin Air Force Base is on lockdown due to a bomb threat. According to […]
In Photos: Veterans Day in Okaloosa County
Photo Gallery: Veterans Day celebrations in Okaloosa County
Active-Duty EOD Technician Honors Vietnam Veteran with Bedside Salute on Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Senior Airman Justin Hart honored Vietnam veteran and former EOD technician Irv Duvall with a bedside salute at Shoal Creek River Rehab, recognizing his decades of service and sacrifice.
HVAC Give-Back: Local A/C Company Donates New System to Vet During Government Shutdown
Air Force Sergeant John Demos and his family are receiving a brand-new HVAC system from Mills Heating and Air, a welcome gift during financial hardship caused by the government shutdown.
Duke Field aircraft crashes near Oklahoma City; crew walks away
A training flight from Duke Field’s 492nd Special Operations Wing ended in a crash near Oklahoma City on Thursday — but both crew members, an airman and a civilian contractor, escaped without injury.
Air Force Revises Physical Fitness Program, Adds Two-Mile Run and Updated Body Composition Standards
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Air Force will pause all Physical Fitness Assessments to transition to an updated program, with scored testing resuming September 1, 2026. The revised Physical Fitness Assessment includes a two-mile run, body composition measurement using the Waist-to-Height Ratio, and a 100-point scoring system across cardiorespiratory, muscle strength, and core endurance categories. Airmen will be required to test every six months, with diagnostic tests offered from March 1 through August 31, 2026, to help service members adapt to the new standards.
AFSOC Enlisted Leader Fired
AFSOC’s top enlisted leader was removed this week—what led to the sudden change remains unclear.
