*** Air Force to Conduct Training at Farallon de Medinilla *** ASAN, Guam (June 13, 2014) – The Air Force will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla June 17 and June 19 from 8:45 - 11:55 p.m. The general public especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators are advised to stay clear from the area during the times and dates indicated. The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla training area will be on a 10 nautical mile radius on all quadrants. Farallon de Medinilla plays a special and unique role in national defense because its location provides access frequency that supports established training requirements. In addition, the air and sea space in the Farallon provides sufficient room for the many different attack profiles necessary to replicate training opportunities in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. For more information, contact the Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs Office at (671) 349-4055/3209.
Posted on: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 06:35:27 +0000