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Eglin Air Force Base returns to no masks indoors

This article has been updated with new info from Eglin as of 9:14pm on Wednesday Due to the decrease in COVID-19 cases across Eglin Air Force Base and local communities, […]

Brig. Gen. Scott Cain, 96th Test Wing commander, speaks to the audience during the F-15EX Eagle II unveiling and naming ceremony April 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The aircraft will be the first Air Force aircraft to be tested and fielded from beginning to end, through combined developmental and operational tests. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

This article has been updated with new info from Eglin as of 9:14pm on Wednesday


Due to the decrease in COVID-19 cases across Eglin Air Force Base and local communities, Brig. Gen. Scott Cain, the 96th Test Wing commander, directs Health Protection Condition Bravo.

  • In addition, mask wear is not required indoors with the exception of the hospital in accordance with new DOD policy.

Healthcare professionals will continue to comply with mask-wear guidance. Patients, visitors and all others entering base healthcare facilities will continue to wear masks while in these facilities to reduce transmission of COVID-19.

All Eglin AFB personnel will continue to exercise diligence in personal hygiene and public health risk mitigation measures. These measures include:

  • Strict hygiene.
  • Regular cleaning of workplace common areas.
  • Gatherings are limited to 50 persons unless approved 
  • Wear masks in accordance with current guidance.
  • Physical distancing – maintaining at least a six-foot distance between individuals.
  • Stay at home when experiencing symptoms or illness, notify your supervision, and contact your primary care manager.

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