Could Northwest Florida Become a Maritime Testing Ground?
Northwest Florida combines protected waters, defense expertise, and testing heritage, making it uniquely suited for maritime innovation. However, turning public waterways into authorized test ranges requires institutional pathways. Establishing clear testing procedures creates a complete industrial ecosystem—training workers, manufacturing components, and demonstrating new maritime technologies across the regional corridor.
‘Never Forget’: Former Airman who served during 9/11 reflects the impact
A former Airman who witnessed the impact of 9/11 while stationed at Andrews Air Force Base reflects on the attacks, their lasting effects on the military and the importance of passing those lessons to a younger generation of service members.
Eglin Airmen Launch Emergency Medical Flight for Brain Aneurysm Patient
Eglin Airmen launched a critical care mission Aug. 5 after receiving an emergency call to transport a patient with a brain aneurysm from Panama City to Pensacola. The 413th Flight Test Squadron and 96th Medical Group assembled a medical team and helicopter in less than two hours, delivering the patient for emergency neurosurgery.
A Rite of Passage: Eglin’s New Senior NCOs Complete Forge Week
Eglin Air Force Base’s newest senior NCOs completed Forge Week, a week-long professional development course focused on leadership. The technical sergeants faced a field training exercise before participating in a senior NCO induction ceremony the following day, marking an important milestone as they stepped into greater enlisted leadership responsibilities.
Eglin Fighter Jets Set for Training Flights Aug. 4-6
Residents near Eglin Air Force Base may hear fighter aircraft overhead during nighttime hours Aug. 4-6. The 60th Fighter Squadron will conduct training missions between 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Eglin officials said the nighttime flights are required for training operations and may result in increased aircraft noise.
Eglin Child Neglect Investigation Results in Federal Guilty Plea
An Ohio woman has pleaded guilty to felony child neglect after a welfare investigation on Eglin Air Force Base led investigators to rescue a child from her home in 2023. Devon Mae Witryk faces up to five years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for Sept. 17 in Pensacola.
Eglin Announces Choctawhatchee Bay Munitions Testing Schedule
Boaters are urged to avoid portions of Choctawhatchee Bay as Eglin Air Force Base conducts scheduled munitions testing through July 2.
Eglin welcomes new commander during critical time for essential missions
Colonel Chris Keithley has officially assumed command of the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, taking over leadership from Brig. General Mark Massaro. During the ceremony, Major General Scott Cain emphasized the critical role the wing plays in national defense, while Keithley urged the team to avoid complacency and continuously assess their operational assumptions.
Night Operations Will Be Launching at Eglin
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — Residents across portions of Okaloosa County may hear increased aircraft activity next week as fighter pilots conduct nighttime training missions out of Eglin Air Force Base. According to Eglin officials, the 58th Fighter Squadron is scheduled to conduct night flying operations from June 15 through June 17. Training flights are […]
Why Eglin’s New Warfare Squadron Matters Worldwide
The Air Force is activating the 337th Electronic Warfare Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base as the mission supporting allied F-35 operations rapidly expands worldwide.
