We tested the shoes in this review on overnight trips and found many of them to be suitable options but only for weights under 20-30 pounds. The Merrell Siren Sport 2 - Women's and Salomon Ellipse GTX are suitable for light backpacking.e tested the shoes in this review on overnight trips and found many of them to be suitable options but only for weights under 20-30 pounds. The Merrell Siren Sport 2 - Women's and Salomon Ellipse GTX are suitable for light backpacking.
Eglin Air Force Base. Share. Welcome to Eglin Air Force Base. Eglin Air Force Base is located in northwest Florida, comprising over 640 square miles. This is a military friendly area and also a major tourist attraction due to the white sand beaches. Eglin is located 60 miles east of Pensacola, FL.
Florida Air Force Bases (5) Eglin AFB is operated by Air Force Materiel Command and located in Valparaiso, Florida. The air base was established as Valparaiso Bombing and Gunnery Base on June 14, 1935 and was later renamed Eglin Field on August 4, 1937. It is currently home to the 96th Air Base Wing, commanded by Colonel Bruce H. McClintock.