Eglin AFB News

Eglin Air Force Base will be closed tomorrow because of the projected path of Tropical Storm Ida.

Two Air Force colonels asked the state's most powerful legislators Thursday to help make life a bit better for service members assigned to Florida.

Air Force Staff Sergeant Rene Anderson, E Company, 148th Brigade Support Battalion, vehicle maintenance mechanic repairs a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle at Forward Operating Base Lightning, Afghanistan.

The fifth of 14 men who accuse former Judge Herman Thomas of paddling them in exchange for leniency kicked off Day 4 of testimony.

First Lady Michelle Obama visits Eglin Air Force Base today. The White House says Mrs.

Michelle Obama to Visit Eglin: Press Office: Appearance is Part of Her Effort to Reach Out to Military Families Source: Northwest Florida Daily News Publication date: 2009-10-14 By Tom Mclaughlin, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach Oct.

The First Lady will travel to Florida's Eglin Air Force Base in the afternoon where she will meet with base leaders and military families.

United States Attorney Thomas F. Kirwin, Northern District of Florida, announced today that Mark A. O'Hair, 49, and Richard Schaller, 57, both of Niceville, Florida were sentenced to prison terms for their role in conflict of interest-related federal crimes.

IN FLORIDA NEWS Shadow panels help Crist make court appointments September 22, 2009 15:01 EDT MIAMI -- Gov.

Sr. Airman Yana Overstreet visits with her son, Chaz, after she and other members of the 728th Air Control Squadron returned home to Eglin Air Force Base following a 4 1/2-month deployment in Iraq.

Granted, Airman Scott may not have a multimillion dollar television contract and an international, best-selling cookbook, but he does cook delicious, nutritious food for a living.

Sep. 14--EGLIN AFB -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics has designated Eglin Air Force Base as a Historic Aerospace Site.

A fierce war being waged for control of the Venice Municipal Airport has led to the discovery of covert CIA and military operations, dating back to at least 1959, which go well beyond what was previously known to have taken place there.

The "Eagle era" at Eglin AFB, Florida has come to an end. Yesterday, the last three F-15s assigned to Eglin's 33rd Fighter Wing left the base , heading for retirement at the Air Force "boneyard," located in Arizona.

IN FLORIDA NEWS Judge delays decision in Anthony civil suit September 08, 2009 12:11 EDT ORLANDO, Fla.

Military and Local Officials Dedicate F-15 Display at Airport: They Also Signed a Covenant Pledging Support for Military Members and Their Families Source: Northwest Florida Daily News Publication date: 2009-09-02 By Mona Moore, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach Sep.

Aug. 25--EGLIN AFB -- In a ceremony Monday morning, the hospital's inpatient tower was named for Col.

Jacobs Technology in Tullahoma, TN received a $98.1 million indefinite delivery/ indefinite quantity contract to provide Technical, Engineering and Acquisition Support at Eglin Air Force Base, FL and various tenant organizations.

A plume of smoke may be visible above Eglin's ranges during a "fast cook off" test planned for Saturday, July 18 at approximately 7 a.m. A rocket will be suspended over a 3,000 square foot pan of jet fuel sitting on a concrete slab on Test Area B-71, approximately five miles north of Lewis Turner Boulevard.

Air Force officials recently recognized four Airmen with the service's 2008 Lance P. Sijan Air Force Leadership Award.