Hurlburt Field demolition training to create loud blasts in Okaloosa County next week

Residents across Okaloosa County should expect to hear significant detonation sounds next week as Hurlburt Field conducts explosive demolition training exercises. According to an Air Force release, the training will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is part of routine military operations at the base. The blasts may be audible across a wide area, so residents are being notified in advance to avoid confusion or concern about the source of the noise. The Air Force has not specified which days the training will occur, so residents should monitor local military and emergency management channels for exact dates.