Special to the Leader-Press
According to an announcement from the Fort Hood Media Center on Monday morning, B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 9th Air Support Operations Group, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana are conducting training operations involving the release of 500-pound munitions in the Fort Hood impact area from 8 a.m. to noon, Dec. 15–19, as part of routine training.
The training supports aircrew proficiency and joint readiness and will take place exclusively within designated training areas on the installation.
“Residents on and around Fort Hood may hear increased aircraft noise during the scheduled training window. Fort Hood officials emphasize that all operations are carefully planned and coordinated to ensure the safety of service members and the surrounding community,” stated the release.
The installation’s impact area will remain restricted to unauthorized personnel during training operations.
Individuals are reminded not to enter restricted training areas at any time and to report any unexploded ordnance or suspicious objects by calling 911 or the Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services.
Fort Hood regularly conducts training exercises to maintain readiness while working closely with local communities to minimize disruptions.
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