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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The waters around Eglin’s main base and range area are now considered RESTRICTED.
The restricted area includes six specific waterways open for ID Card holders and guests with a visitor’s pass only. The posture change comes due to identified emerging air and waterborne threats against defense installations.
Based on these security concerns, the 96th Test Wing commander deemed it necessary the waterways conform to the same security posture as Eglin’s land areas.