Mar 29, 2013
Local doctor donates treatments to wounded troops
Years after going through intensive recovery from losing both legs and part of his hand in a blast from a roadside bomb in Iraq, Army Sgt. Joshua Cope was still struggling.
Mar 28, 2013
Iraq War veteran to command Military Order of the Purple Heart
CRESTVIEW — The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 811, Niceville, has elected Meredith M. McQuagge, a combat-wounded Iraq War veteran, as Florida’s first female chapter commander.
Mar 22, 2013
Ribbon cutting, first service planned for 7th's Liberty Chapel
EGLIN A.F.B. — The construction of the 7th Special Forces Group Airborne Liberty Chapel has been completed and a ribbon cutting ceremony is 3 p.m. March 25 at the 7th Special Forces Group Airborne co…
Mar 22, 2013
Pentagon delays furlough notices
Pentagon officials announced Tuesday they will postpone the forced unpaid leave for civilian employees pending analysis of legislation that could affect their budget.
Mar 20, 2013
Report: Lack of communication contributed to Eglin airman’s death
A lack of communication between crews and leaders contributed to a boat crash that killed an Eglin airman during a training exercise in Pensacola Bay last fall, according to an accident report releas…
Mar 20, 2013
Eglin prepares for budget cuts
EGLIN AFB — The effects of immediate across-the-board cuts to the military are starting to take place at Northwest Florida bases.
Mar 18, 2013
DoD report: Value of F-35 student training is limited (DOCUMENT)
A recent Defense Department analysis has reported that there is limited use to training students on the F-35 fighter jet because it is still in development and substantially limited in capability.
Mar 18, 2013
Hurlburt units receive high grade in operational readiness inspection
HURLBURT FIELD — After months of preparation, the 1st Special Operations Wing and 720th Special Tactics Group has earned an overall grade of excellent during their first consolidated unit inspection.
Mar 14, 2013
Air Force suspends airmen's tuition assistance due to federal cuts
RALEIGH, N.C. — The U.S. Air Force joined other military branches Tuesday in suspending tuition assistance that thousands of active-duty service members rely on to pay for college classes.
Mar 12, 2013
Duke Field Air Reserve veterans breakfast every first Thursday
CRESTVIEW — Some of them may not move as fast as they once did, and some may forget things now and then, but when the first Thursday of the month rolls around, 30 or more Duke Field Air Reserve Techn…