AMRAAM test setback at Eglin Air Force Base
An AMRAAM air to air missile test over Eglin Gulf range failed to hit two drones equipped with electronic countermeasures. The F 15 fired two drones too close for radar to distinguish, prompting an Air Force probe as the program has 22 successes in 26 tests. The Navy plans to buy the missile, which extends launch range for safer pilot engagement. Destin Water Users to hold its annual meeting March 2 at Destin Elementary with three board seats up for election and nominations open.
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Air Force
Eglin Air Force Base
Gulf of Mexico
Eglin
Pentagon
Navy
Destin Water Users
Destin
Kelly Street
Beach Drive
George French
Amos Dobson
James Forrest
Henry Garrett
James Linfau
Ted Santucci
Malcolm Patterson
Airport Road Widening Set Near Destin Fire Station
The county plans a March start for widening Airport Road from U S 98 to just west of the Destin Fire Station with added turn lanes at the intersection. Expected duration is two to three weeks with one lane closed at a time and a project cost around 87 429 dollars, pending weather.
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Airport Road
U.S.98
Destin Fire Station
Tony Vitale
Six finalists named for Okaloosa 911 coordinator
Okaloosa County narrowed applicants to six for the 911 emergency dialing coordinator post. Inter views were held Wednesday. final selection to be announced in coming weeks. The job pays up to 27000 annually and centers on installing and operating the three digit 911 system linking about 60000 phone lines to emergency agencies.
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Okaloosa County
Stan Schill
Schill
Coor
Dinator
Fort Walton Beach
Niceville-Valparaiso
Crestview
Sherriff
Niceville Voters Weigh Funds For Rec Center Plan
Niceville City Council earmarked 30000 in earnest money for a proposed recreation center, but attached conditions. The panel debated land lease, funding source, and whether to place the project before a July election with a referendum, while a citizens committee plans to raise 150000 and possibly lease the Rec Skating Center to a non profit with YMCA support.
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Niceville
Fe Rcob
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al Swihart
Rec
Comitee
Mike Chesser
Rec Skating Center
Chesser
Twin Cities
Lannie Corbin
Corbin
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