EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — The 96th Test Wing will conduct an active assailant exercise on Monday, March 28 from approximately 9 a.m. to no later than 5 p.m., Eglin Air Force Base has announced.
The annual training exercise takes place on the west side of the installation at and around Eglin Elementary School.
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, Eglin said.
People should expect increased activity on the west side of the base involving first responders and emergency response vehicles throughout the exercise.