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Eglin Air Force Base schedules munitions testing in Gulf of America

The Air Force will conduct tests in waters approximately eight nautical miles south of Destin East Pass, requiring vessels to remain clear of the designated hazard area during operations.

Jared Williams

The Air Force will conduct munitions testing in the Gulf of America on Thursday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to a news release from Eglin Air Force Base.

If needed, back-up missions are scheduled for April 25 and April 29 during the same hours.

The testing will take place in an active hazard area that begins approximately eight nautical miles south of the Destin East Pass. All vessels are required to stay clear of this area during the testing period.

Mariners will receive broadcast advisories and local notices about the testing on Channel 16 and HF upper sideband 2182 kilohertz. These broadcasts will be made by the Eglin Joint Test and Training Operations Control Center.

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