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Jan. 16, 2024
Eglin celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Notable civil rights leader honored.
Jan. 8, 2024
Civilian Development Nomination Window opens Jan. 10

Civilian employees in the grades of GS-07 through GS-15 (and equivalents) may apply for more than 40 civilian development opportunities starting Jan. 10.
Jan. 5, 2024
Understanding AFSOC’s Adaptive Airborne Enterprise

The 27th Special Operation Wing’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) community and industry partners completed several capability demonstrations throughout December 2023 as part of Air Force Special Operations Command’s Adaptive Airborne Enterprise (A2E) development.As directed in the 2022 U.S.
Jan. 2, 2024
CPI team streamlines enlisted to officer commissioning process

So, in November 2022, the 442d Fighter Wing process manager, Mrs. Shallyn Troutman, put together a continuous process improvement event to address the issue of inconsistent Deserving Airman Commissioning Boards. She gathered a team of sharp company-grade officers who had been enlisted themselves and
Dec. 29, 2023
Slife promoted to general, assumes AF’s second highest military position

Air Force Gen. Jim Slife formally received his fourth star during a ceremony celebrating his promotion and new position as the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Dec. 29 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C.
Dec. 23, 2023
After Tough Year, Military Recruiting Is Looking Up

It's no secret that 2023 was a tough year for military recruiting, but there's reason to be optimistic going into 2024, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
Dec. 22, 2023
SecAF delivers holiday message

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall delivers his holiday message.
Dec. 19, 2023
Air Commandos of the Caribbean

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos assigned to Hurlburt Field conduct pre-flight operations on an AC-130J Ghostrider gunship at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 7, 2023. The AC-130J provides ground forces an expeditionary, direct-fire platform that is persistent, ideally suited for urban operations and
Dec. 19, 2023
Hurlburt Field conducts operations over the Caribbean

U.S. Air Force Air Commandos look out the back of an MC-130J Commando II after landing in Puerto Rico to refuel, Dec. 7, 2023. Our Air Commandos have the capability to respond to any crisis or contingency, whether hostile or humanitarian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ty Pilgrim)
Dec. 14, 2023
Tips for smart holiday spending

Military and Family Readiness Center encourages base personnel to plan for added holiday expenses, offers strategies for holiday budgeting and avoiding excessive debt.