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Eglin Air Force Base to conduct munitions testing in Gulf Feb. 9-13

The Air Force will test munitions in the Gulf from Monday through Friday, requiring vessels to stay clear of a designated hazard area off the Emerald Coast.
Maj Eric Hickernell from the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies an A-10C Thunderbolt II with Small-Diameter Bombs during a test near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla, Feb 9, 2022. The 96th Test Wing executes developmental tests of the A-10C, and improves its capability of carrying precision guided munitions and unguided munitions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven)

Eglin Air Force Base will conduct munitions testing in the Gulf Feb. 9-13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, according to a base announcement.

  • All vessels are required to remain clear of the active hazard area during the tests.

The hazard zone begins approximately 13 nautical miles southwest of the Destin pass and extends northeast to Santa Rosa Island.

The Eglin Joint Test and Training Operations Control Center will broadcast advisories and local notice to mariners on Channel 16 and on HF upper sideband 2182 KHZ.

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