EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Eglin will move to a mission essential posture Sept. 26 beginning at 6 a.m. due to potential weather conditions from Hurricane Helene until further notice.
Most operations and services will be closed or impacted.
The following services will be affected Sept. 26 beginning at 6 a.m.:
The 96th Medical Group’s Emergency Room and inpatient services will be open. All other medical facilities will be closed.
The Aero Club, Outdoor Recreation, Eglin Golf Course, honor guard, child development centers and the youth center will be closed.
The commissary, dining facility, the West Gate shoppette and both shopette gas pumps will close at 3 p.m. Sept. 26.
Eglin personnel should maintain close contact with their leadership for information about their status.
Please follow the Eglin Facebook and X accounts or go to www.eglin.af.mil for Hurricane Helene base updates.
Hurricane preparedness information can be found at the link.
For more information, contact the 96th TW Public Affairs office at (850) 882-3931.