Latest "Eglin Air Force Base" stories

Here’s when the first T-7 trainer is to fly to Edwards Air Force Base

Mark your calendar: The U.S. Air Force plans to fly its first T-7A Red Hawk trainer halfway across the country for testing.

By Stephen Losey

7 weeks ago

Goodbye, dials: Digital avionics coming to aging US Air Force C-130s

The C-130H's avionics modernization will replace its old analog gauges with digital displays, as well as an array of other navigation and flight upgrades.

By Stephen Losey

7 weeks ago

Duke Field to get military’s first electric aircraft charging station

Beta Technologies, which developed the fast charger now being built at Duke Field, will deliver its first ALIA electric aircraft to the Air Force in fall.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago

In a season of deadly rip currents, Air Force officer saves swimmer

Air Force 1st Lt. Micah Grissom rescued a distressed swimmer from a dangerous rip current.

By Georgina DiNardo

5 months ago

F-22 flight training begins at Virginia base after years in limbo

It's a new start for F-22 instructor pilots and maintainers who were displaced by Hurricane Michael in 2018.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

F-15EX tests added missile capabilities

The tests place the F-15EX one step closer to carrying more missiles than any other U.S. Air Force fighter.

By Stephen Losey

11 months ago