Army Conducts Explosives Training at JBER

Neighbors should expect some noise

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By Janessa Webb
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Story Created: Mar 6, 2013 at 5:36 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Mar 6, 2013 at 7:22 PM AKDT

ANCHORAGE - Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Army units want people living in Anchorage and the Valley to know not to worry if they hear explosions on JBER -- it's only training. Since Monday JBER's 501st Mortar Platoon has been conducting explosive training to get soldiers prepared for their next mission.

The 36-member unit has been firing off 81-millimeter mortars.

Army officials say even though it is pretty loud, it's vital for their team to get hands-on training.

Click the video above to see the training in action.

 

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