Eglin Conducts Munitions Test in Gulf of America

The following story is directly reprinted from an Eglin Air Force Base press release. 

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The Air Force will conduct munitions testing in the Gulf of America April 24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Back-up missions are scheduled for April 25 and April 29 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

All vessels are required to remain clear of the active hazard area during these tests, beginning approximately eight nautical miles south of the Destin East Pass.

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

For information, call the 96th Test Wing Public Affairs Office at (850)-882-3931.