53rd Wing

10/23/2026

Guesswork? Never heard of it.

"Lethal" isn't a buzzword—it's a promise, and one we keep on every sortie. Check the receipts here.

10/14/2026

Not all lightning belongs in the storm.

Thanks to the quick response of our teams acros Eglin Air Force Base, our aircraft relocated ahead of as a precautionary measure. For those affected, follow the base for the latest updates and resources.

10/08/2026

As Hurricane Isaias approaches, the safety of our Airmen and families across the 53rd Wing remains our top priority.

Personnel at Eglin and Tyndall should review their respective installation’s evacuation guidance and continue monitoring official channels for updates.

Stay safe and take care of one another.

⚠️ EGLIN UPDATE: Evacuation guidance and facility closures

The 96th Test Wing commander issued a limited evacuation order for people ordered to evacuate by local civilian authorities due to Hurricane Isaias as of 10:30 a.m. today.

The limited evacuation order applies to everyone residing in Okaloosa County evacuation areas Zone A and B and Walton County in evacuation zones A, B, C, including service members, Department of War employees and their dependents. Specific guidance is available through your direct chain of command.

Use of the government travel card is authorized for travel and per diem in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation. If you need additional financial assistance, visit the 96th Comptroller Squadron in Building 260. Bring your Common Access Card and a copy of your evacuation order.

Airmen and base employees should contact their supervisors for reporting instructions.

❌ CLOSURES AND SERVICE UPDATES — THURSDAY, OCT. 8

• Child Development Centers closes at noon.
• The hospital and pharmacies closes at 2 p.m.
• Emergency operations, labor and delivery, and all inpatient services remains available. Contact the 96th Medical Group with questions about surgeries or existing appointments.
• The commissary and BX closes at 2 p.m.
• All Eglin Chapel programs are canceled through the weekend, including Sunday worship services.
• Follow Eglin FSS for updates on FSS facilities and programs.

Continue to monitor Eglin Air Force Base’s official page for confirmed installation updates.

Living off the installation? Follow the National Weather Service and your county or city’s emergency management agency for local alerts, evacuation guidance and community updates:

✅ Santa Rosa County: https://www.facebook.com/SRCEmergencyManagement
✅ Okaloosa County: https://www.facebook.com/OkaloosaCounty/
✅ Walton County: https://www.facebook.com/WaltonCountyEM

KNOW YOUR EVACUATION ZONE
✅ https://myokaloosa.com/ps/evacuation
✅ https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/667/Be-Informed
✅ https://www.mywaltonfl.gov/1515/Evacuations-in-Walton-County

10/07/2026

Tomorrow's fight gets tested today ⚡

Iron sharpens iron, and last month's Black and Gray Flags were no exception. How the Navy and Air Force are putting our adversaries on notice 👇

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/576472/53rd-wing-navy-test-teams-push-new-tech-limit-joint-exercises

10/06/2026

Through daylight, darkness, and back again.

For 24 hours, kept the POW/MIA flag moving in remembrance of the Americans who never made it home.

Every lap carried the same message:

You are not forgotten.

09/29/2026

The future now has a tail number.

See what comes next 👇

The aircraft will undergo Air Combat Command-led operational experimentation to evaluate uncrewed systems and refine operational employment alongside crewed combat aircraft.

09/29/2026

Hey! There's a viper in this coffee! 🐍

Happy ☕ What's fueling your mission today (besides JP-8)?

09/23/2026

Climbing to remember 🇺🇸

At 9:11 a.m. Sept. 11, gathered at the Eglin Air Force Base air traffic control tower to climb 110 stories to honor the lives lost on 9/11 and the first responders who climbed toward danger 25 years ago.

📸: Staff Sgt. Christian Conrad, 53rd Wing

09/23/2026

The A-10 Thunderbolt II defined Close Air Support for nearly half a century. Engineered for precision and rugged survivability, it answered the call of ground commanders time and again, preserving countless lives in contested territory.

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School's 66th Weapons Squadron, delivered 308 elite tactical experts in close air support to build the world’s premier combat leaders. As Nellis divests the airframe, we salute the decades of decorated service and the dedicated maintainers, pilots, and support personnel who kept the fleet mission-ready.

Read more about it here ⬇️

09/18/2026

Will no one think of the drones? 🥺

The bleeding hearts over at the 53rd TSS do. That's why they built a trailer that cuts drone recovery times to a fraction of what they once were. Peep the comments for more👇