Category: military

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE — To use the military’s new multimillion dollar, state-of-the-art F-35 flight simulators, pilots must first be in the dark.

DESTIN — On Saturday evening some of the world’s best endurance runners will stride off onto the beach. They’ll watch the moon set, the sun rise and then set again — and they’ll still be running.

DUKE FIELD — The Air Force Special Operations Command has taken a step forward that is also a step back — in time.

CRESTVIEW — Even after 70 years, George Mazock still cries when he thinks about his time during World War II.

EGLIN AFB — The Marine variant of the F-35 fighter jet has been grounded after a flight at the base experienced an engine problem during takeoff.

In preparation for the possibility of upcoming budget cuts, the Air Force has instituted a hiring freeze for all civilian workers. The measure includes termination of all temporary and term employees.

President Richard Nixon announced to the nation 40 years ago that an agreement had been reached to end the Vietnam War and “bring peace with honor” to Southeast Asia.

HURLBURT FIELD — On Sunday, 16 Special Operations airmen will leave Hurlburt Field with 40-pound rucksacks slung over their shoulders and march 450 miles to Tampa.

HURLBURT FIELD — Applications for the Funded Legal Education Program, or FLEP, and Excess Leave Program, or ELP, are being accepted through March 1. Interested officers are encouraged to compete. The…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Women in the military must have the same opportunities as men to take on grueling and dangerous combat jobs, whether loading 50-pound artillery shells or joining commando raids to t…