USAG NEWS RELEASE: April training advisory for Schofield area
Posted on Apr 1, 2016 in Latest Department NewsSCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (April 1, 2016) – Local service members are scheduled to conduct various training here in April that may be heard by surrounding communities.
For the community’s awareness, the training is as follows. Please note, all training dates are subject to change based on environmental and other factors:
- April 4-8: Marine Corps mortar training
- April 4-17: Army artillery training
- April 11-15: Marine Corps mortar training
- April 26-28: Marine Corps mortar training
- April 23-29: Army artillery training
Should individuals hear noise, there is no immediate danger. Weather, such as overcast conditions, can increase noise and vibrations.
The military services in Hawaii appreciate the community’s understanding and continued support of local service members and families. While sometimes loud, the sounds of training represent how the military ensures the nation’s service members are ready to accomplish the mission and return home safely.
To report concerns related to noise or training, community members can call the U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii (USAG-HI) Noise Concern Line at (808) 656-3487 or email [email protected]. The USAG-HI Public Affairs Office responds to all reported concerns during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Army produces a monthly schedule of ground training activities to alert its neighbors of upcoming training activities that are louder in nature and may be heard outside the military installation. This schedule is subject to change and is not inclusive of Army aviation activities.
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