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Naval Live Oaks: America’s first federal tree farm

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 5, 2026. Posted in Community, Military.

A wooded area separates Gulf Breeze Proper from the rest of the Fairpoint Peninsula. The seemingly nondescript wooded area is Naval Live Oaks Reservation Area, which operates as the headquarters of Gulf Islands National Seashore. While it’s an enjoyable site for hiking and birdwatching, it also holds a special place in American history.

From weeks to minutes: AI accelerates flight test

Written by USAF Public Affairs on May 4, 2026. Posted in Military, News.

Before a single aircraft lifts off the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, engineers must complete a mountain of documentation. Test plans, hazard analyses, evaluation frameworks, and technical reports are all part of the process that ensures flight tests are conducted safely and produce meaningful results. Drafting those documents can take hours, days, and sometimes weeks.

Happy 200 to NAS Pensacola!

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on May 1, 2026. Posted in Community, Military, News.

Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola is known as the Cradle of Naval Aviation, as it has been training pilots since the 1910s. While “air” is in the installation’s name, it was important to the U.S. Navy long before planes took to the sky.

Irish Roots: From son of immigrants to Naval commander

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on April 15, 2026. Posted in Community, Military, News.

Tim Kinsella’s call sign in the U.S. Navy was “Lucky.” It fits. Not just because he grew up in Ireland and speaks with a characteristic Irish accent, but also because of his journey from the son of immigrants to a leader in the military and the community. Kinsella is the former commanding officer at NAS Pensacola. He served 33 years in the U.S. Navy, where he spent time on submarines, attended the U.S. Naval Academy and later became a helicopter pilot.

F-15E Strike Eagle finds new home at Air Force Armament Museum

Written by Staff Reporters on April 10, 2026. Posted in Community, Military, News.

The Air Force Armament Museum, which sits just before the main entrance to Eglin Air Force Base, is getting a new plane. Well, not exactly new.

Army Corps of Engineers’ report highlights potential dangers of munitions in Northwest Florida waterways

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on March 25, 2026. Posted in Beach, Military, News.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is investigating potential munitions and other military-related hazards across a 138,465-acre area that includes Pensacola Bay, Fort Pickens and parts of the Gulf of Mexico. Most of the area is underwater.

Software company founder looks to help vets file claims faster with AI

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on February 24, 2026. Posted in Business, Military, News.

The claims process for veterans to acquire their benefits can be burdensome, to say the least. According to the VA, the average time to complete a disability related claim this year is 84.7 days. The claim review process can take even longer depending on the type of claim filed, how many injuries or disabilities claimed, how complex the injuries are and how long it takes the VA to collect evidence needed for a decision.

Eglin policy now prohibits vehicle recording devices

Written by Staff Reporters on February 11, 2026. Posted in Military, News.

The use of vehicle dash cameras and recording devices are prohibited on Eglin Air Force Base to ensure the safety and security of personnel and assets on the base.

NAS Whiting Field hosts Junior Leadership program event

Written by Hansen Hasenberg on January 27, 2026. Posted in Community, Education, Military, News.

The Junior Leadership Santa Rosa program visited Naval Air Station Whiting Field earlier this month to learn about military aviation and other elements of the station’s operations. Junior Leadership Santa Rosa, a program for high school juniors, is designed to help students gain insights into their communities’ industries and government. The goal is to forge leaders who are knowledgeable and invested in their communities.

Former AFSOC Command Chief allegedly produced, possessed child porn

Written by USAF Public Affairs on December 18, 2025. Posted in Crime, Military, News.

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Feb. 10, 2026, for Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, previously assigned as the Air Force Special Operations Command Command Chief. He stands accused of possessing and producing child pornography.