Drilling would hurt Eglin mission

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The commander of Eglin Air Force Base told lawmakers Wednesday that oil and gas drilling in Florida waters could threaten military operations. Col. Bruce McClintock told the House Military Affairs and Local Policy Committee that when Eglin fires missiles at drones, the drones and the spent missiles “have to fall somewhere.” Drilling supports say the entire Gulf is not a military training area, and exclusion zones can be set up. (Source: Florida Today, 01/13/10)