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Eglin AFB to conduct joint aircraft accident response exercise, requires closure of General Bond Boulevard

The 96th Test Wing will participate in a simulated mass casualty event involving multiple agencies to evaluate emergency response capabilities and fulfill airport requirements.

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The 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base will conduct a joint aircraft mass casualty accident response exercise on Sept. 25, closing General Bond Boulevard from 8 a.m. to noon.

The exercise aims to assess the wing’s ability to establish and maintain command, control, and coordination with multiple agencies on and off base. In partnership with Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, the scenario will simulate a major airline crash.

Participating organizations include:

Eglin’s fire department
Okaloosa County Department of Public Safety, encompassing emergency management and emergency medical services
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
96th Security Forces Squadron
96th Medical Group
Air Methods
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital
District One Medical Examiner’s Office

Motorists near the intersection of General Bond Boulevard and Highway 85, as well as the Destin Fort Walton Beach Airport’s cargo area, may observe smoke, individuals with simulated injuries, and emergency medical services from Eglin and Okaloosa County responding to the exercise.

People at the 96th MDG and local hospitals may also see individuals with simulated injuries being treated by medical staff.

This exercise serves a dual purpose, as it also fulfills Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport’s tri-annual review of its emergency action plan.

For additional information, the 96th TW Public Affairs office can be contacted at (850) 882-3931.

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