NEWS

July 20, 2022
Testing the Eagle II

The 96th Test Wing's F-15EX on a test mission in the local area.
July 18, 2022
53rd Wing completes first-ever guided launch of AIM-120D3

Successfully engaging a QF-16 full-scale aerial target, June 30, 2022.
June 16, 2022
Center to realign support functions at Eglin operating location

Starting in August, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, will realign 80 employees currently in support positions at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., to its Armament Directorate also located at Eglin AFB.
June 15, 2022
Atlanta Falcons visit Team Eglin

Atlanta Falcons visit Team Eglin on a USO community outreach visit June 10.
June 13, 2022
Air Force, Space Force hackathon applications close June 17

A hackathon is an innovation and software development event commonly employed by technology companies, in which teams self-form and urgently develop working prototypes that are later presented to senior leaders.
May 12, 2022
Combined effort executes largest maritime evaluation

The 53rd Wing conducted the largest maritime Weapons System Evaluation Program in April with a help from host unit, 96th Test Wing.
April 27, 2022
Airman's NASCAR paint scheme design debuts

96th Test Wing Airman-designed AF heritage paint scheme debuts at Talladega Superspeedway, race team almost wins.
April 12, 2022
Eglin unit helps AWACS with first-time, in-air update

The 36th Electronic Warfare Squadron helped a E-3G or AWACS, demonstrate the ability to receive and process in-air electronic warfare software updates derived from EW data collected and transmitted while in flight for the first time ever.
April 5, 2022
Airman creates heritage paint scheme for NASCAR team

Design will appear on Air Force sponsored car at the Talladega Superspeedway race in Alabama April 24.
March 15, 2022
Eglin test fighters fly together for first, last time

Included were the F-15EX Eagle II, the F-15E Strike Eagle, the F-15C Eagle, the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the A-10 Thunderbolt II.