March 24, 2010 Smoke advisory A plume of smoke may be visible above Eglin's ranges during a "fast cook off" test planned for March 25 at approximately 7 a.m.A rocket will be suspended over a 3,500 square foot pan of jet fuel sitting on a concrete slab on Test Area B-71, approximately five miles north of Lewis Turner Boulevard.
March 2, 2010 Lawsuit settled The United States Air Force and the City of Valparaiso, Fla., have reached an agreement to resolve the City's lawsuit over the basing of the new F 35 Joint Strike Fighter at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.Under the settlement, the Air Force will continue the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Feb. 23, 2010 Multiple road closures for March Certain roads around Eglin Air Force Base will be closed on the following dates and times for a test mission:March 3 from 8 to 10 a.m. -Range Road 257 at Range Road 604 -Range Road 213 at Range Road 675 East-Range Road 213 at Range Road 291 WestMarch 5 from noon to 2 p.m.-Hwy 285 and Range Road
Feb. 17, 2010 Nipa Hut off limits to military personnel the Nipa Hut Sports Bar and Lounge has been placed off-limits until further notice to all military personnel, effective Feb. 17. The Nipa Hut is located at 724 Eglin Parkway NE, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.The Nipa Hut has been placed off limits to protect the health, safety and welfare of members of the
Jan. 28, 2010 Road closures for February Certain roads around Eglin Air Force Base will be closed on the following dates and times for a test mission: Monday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. -Range Road 213 at Range Road 238, 236 East, 257 East and 257 Center and 291 West-Range Road 213 East at Range Road 708-Range Road 213 West at Range