Friday, October 17, 2008

JSF impact statement released

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The final Environmental Impact Statement about the new missions at Eglin Air Force Base is now available. The study is part of the process for moving the Joint Strike Fighter and the 7th Special Forces Group to Eglin. The release marks the start of a 30-day public review. The document is available at the Eglin Web site and area public libraries. There have been some complaints about the noise the F-35 will bring to communities surrounding Eglin. (Source: Northwest Florida Daily News, 10/17/08)