Why Eglin Doesn’t Want You on This Stretch of Beach
Eglin Air Force Base officials say rising trespassing incidents on Santa Rosa Island’s restricted test areas are putting people at risk and disrupting military operations.
CONFIRMED: Remains of DeFuniak man who vanished in 2016 found on Eglin reservation
Skeletal remains discovered on Eglin Air Force Base property have been positively identified as John Thomas “JT” Watson, a DeFuniak Springs man who vanished in 2015. While the breakthrough brings a measure of closure to Watson’s family after a decade of searching, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office emphasizes that the active investigation into his disappearance and death is far from over.
Eglin Issues a New Gulf Warning Ahead of Munitions Testing
Eglin Air Force Base will conduct munitions testing in the Gulf of America from June 1-6, prompting safety warnings for boaters near Destin.
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.
Explosive Incident at Eglin Air Force Base Injures Two
Two people were injured after an incident at Eglin Air Force Base’s High Explosive Research and Development Facility on Thursday afternoon.
The Powerful Partnership That Fuels Northwest Florida’s Aerospace Boom
Space Florida and Okaloosa County Schools are partnering to prepare local students for high-demand aerospace careers as Northwest Florida’s aerospace economy rapidly expands.
A Navy Secretary’s Powerful Return to Eglin
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao returned to Eglin’s EOD schoolhouse May 2 to honor fallen technicians and review the future of explosive ordnance disposal training.
Navy Secretary Reflects on Sacrifice During EOD Memorial at Eglin
Hundreds gathered at Eglin Air Force Base to honor fallen EOD technicians during the 57th Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Memorial Ceremony.
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.
Allegations of Patient Abuse at Eglin AFB Spark Civil Investigation
The Carlson Law Firm is investigating alleged patient abuse claims involving a physician at Eglin Air Force Base and seeking other potential victims.
