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.
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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…
Local bases step up war against sexual assault
HURLBURT FIELD — Over the past year, the base has upped its sexual assault response training.
Two special ops units to move from Eglin to Hurlburt
Two squadrons at Eglin Air Force base are being sent packing — across town.
Eglin general: Furloughs just one part of sequestration
FORT WALTON BEACH — The civilian furloughs have been announced, but more impacts from the $45 billion in sequestration cuts to the Department of Defense could soon hit Eglin Air Force Base.
F-35s cleared to resume flights
EGLIN AFB — The three variants of the F-35 fighter jet have been cleared to fly again.
Local civilian military workers worry about sequestration
James Blount is worried about his family’s future.
F-35s grounded again
For the second time in five weeks, the most advanced fighter jet in history has been grounded with mechanical problems.
Civilian employees brace themselves for possible sequestration
EGLIN A.F.B. — The impact of civil service employee furloughs would be felt throughout the community if sequestration is activated March 1, Crestview City Council President Ben Iannucci III said.
Eglin civilians receive furlough notice
EGLIN A.F.B. — Civilian employees of Eglin Air Force Base were notified this afternoon to begin making preparations for possible furloughs if Congressionally mandated "sequestration" is activated Mar…