FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2025: Eglin Enhances Test Range 

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The 96th Test Wing (96TW), under agreements with the U.S. Coast Guard, developed a new test site providing instrumentation support for test and training missions in the Eglin Gulf Test Range.

The 96TW organization tracks, measures, communicates, and controls systems tested over approximately 120,000 square miles of overwater airspace South of Tampa.  This test site and its instrumentation are maintained by the 96th TW and operated remotely through control centers located at Eglin Air Force Base in Destin Florida.

The Eglin Test and Training Complex is one of the largest military ranges in the continental United States where research, development, testing, and evaluation of conventional weapons and electronic systems takes place.

For further information contact:  Eglin Air Force 96 Test Wing Public Affairs Office Media Operations Division by calling (850) 882-3931 or email to [email protected]

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• The Flotilla has its Staff and General Meeting the first Tuesday of every month (except July) Fellowship begins at 1800 and the General Meeting comes to order at 1900.  

• Our Flotilla, founded in 1970, is celebrating 55 years of service to the United States Coast and the Englewood, Venice, Nokomis, Osprey, Sarasota communities we patrol, service and protect.  Educating the public and saving lives.

• Venice our local town and AOR (area of responsibility) is celebrating 100 years:  https://www.venicegov.com/things-to-do/events/centennial-celebration