Eglin Air Force Base is the largest Air Force base in the world by area and home to Air Force Materiel Command's 96th Test Wing.
Valparaiso, Florida
Eglin Air Force Base is the largest Air Force base in the world by area and home to Air Force Materiel Command's 96th Test Wing.
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Eglin Air Force Base is located near Valparaiso, Florida.
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