Active assailant exercise coming next week

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The 96th Test Wing will conduct an active assailant exercise Jan. 25 from approximately 9 to 11 a.m.

The annual training exercise will take place at Eglin Elementary School, located on the installation and at a second location on the west side of the base. The intent of the exercise is to test emergency response plans.

The exercise was planned in conjunction with a scheduled teacher workday. No students will be present or involved in exercise activities.

There will be increased activity at the school and on the west side of the base side involving first responders and emergency response vehicles throughout the exercise.