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yankeelmbb
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Eglin Air Force Base
Does anyone have any infromation on Eglin AFB and what kind of damage it received? Anything would be appreciated.
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Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2004 10:08 am Post subject:
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I, too, have heard that the tower is down at Eglin and that there was extreme damage to the base. Family in Baldwin County have stated this (inlaw in Coast Guard), as well as TV stations in West Palm Beach area here reporting the same. Also heard from family that a Gulf Coast fixture, the Florabama, has had major damage. Thought I saw video showing that the Pink Pony Pub was still standing, but no confirmation. This area was my playground for years growing up; guess they didn't completely learn their lesson from Frederik.
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I, too, have heard that the tower is down at Eglin and that there was extreme damage to the base. Family in Baldwin County have stated this (inlaw in Coast Guard), as well as TV stations in West Palm Beach area here reporting the same. Also heard from family that a Gulf Coast fixture, the Florabama, has had major damage. Thought I saw video showing that the Pink Pony Pub was still standing, but no confirmation. This area was my playground for years growing up; guess they didn't completely learn their lesson from Frederik.
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also found this, but it doesn't tell what the damage is -
http://www.wtvm.com/Global/story.asp?s=2300878
this is the best link - just found it now 2:33am
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6028506/
http://www.wtvm.com/Global/story.asp?s=2300878
this is the best link - just found it now 2:33am
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6028506/
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MSRobi911
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The FloraBama was heavily damaged, but not completely leveled. Has about 3-4 feet of sand inside the bottom and not much of the front or back left or the right hand side of the building. Could see the liquer on the shelves from the front of the building. Had local news reporters filming inside, was pretty well wrecked. But I don't put them down for the count!
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The best source for what is going on here is to look at the Pensacola News Journal newspaper. It is terrible in Pensacola. No school for at least four weeks, no gas, hard to get in or out. I live 50 miles east. My husband works at Eglin. He has to go out there today to take a look at their building with his boss. We heard that there is still no power on the base. Thank God we have it and little damage compared to our many friends.
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The NWFDN this morning said that the windows of the tower were blown out, suspect a tornado or microburst as the cause. They are bringing in a mobile tower since the planes are coming back tomorrow (Monday). The article also said that many of the structures on the base sustained roof damage. Base housing is without power still. The base commander said the damage was extensive, but superficial. Not really sure what that means. Military personnel to return to duty tomorrow. Mission essential civilians also. Other civil service on admin leave until further notice.
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