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Eglin Air Force Base is warning boaters to avoid a designated area of Choctawhatchee Bay during scheduled munitions testing from June 30 to July 2.

Eglin Announces Choctawhatchee Bay Munitions Testing Schedule


EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The Air Force will conduct munitions testing in the
Choctawhatchee Bay, June 30 to July 2, from noon to 6 p.m. and 9 to 10:30 p.m.

All vessels are required to remain clear of the active hazard zone during these tests.

This area begins approximately 2.5 nautical miles from the shoreline of the bay and is 8 nautical miles wide.

Advisories and local notices to mariners will be broadcast on Channel 16 and on HF upper
Sideband 2182 KHZ by the Eglin Joint Test and Training Operations Control Center.

For information, call the 96th Test Wing Public Affairs Office at (850) 882-4485.

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