Apr 2, 2013
High-flying role model: Tuskegee airman tours Eglin Air Force Base
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — When James Harvey III volunteered to become an Air Force pilot during World War II, he wasn’t wanted.
Apr 1, 2013
Crestview's McKeon in combat for the love of it
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FORT HOOD, Texas —One soldier found his "perfect fit" for the Army during basic combat training just more than four years ago.
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 29, 2013
Pentagon reduces length of furloughs for civilian employees
The Pentagon has reduced the number of days civilian workers will be required to take unpaid leave this fiscal year.
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
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 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 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.