News Details (Posted: April 14, 2008):

Eglin BRAC Public Hearings Info

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Please note the following Public Hearings the U.S. Air Force is holding regarding their BRAC Program 2005 implementation plans. The U.S. Air Force, through Eglin Air Force Base, Florida has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement that analyzes potential environmental consequences associated with the implementation of the Eglin Base Realignment and Closure 2005 decisions and related actions that involve establishment of the Joint Strike Fighter Initial Joint Training Site and relocation of the U.S. Army 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) from Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Eglin AFB. To view of download the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, visit www.eglinaf.mil Please attend a public hearing to: Learn about the Draft EIS Provide community-specific input Consider and comment on the document and proposal Public Hearing Schedule: 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Open House 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Air Force Presentation 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Public Testimony Public Hearing Dates and Locations in our area: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Niceville High School, 800 E. John Sims Parkway, Niceville Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Crestview Community Center, 1446 Commerce Drive, Crestview For more information contact: Mr. Mike Spaits 96 CEG/CEV-PA Eglin AFB, FL 32542-5000 850-882-2878 spaitsm@eglin.af.mil