SWANTON, Ohio — The 180th Fighter Wing will conduct two training exercises Thursday: an active shooter training and routine night flying operations.
According to a press release from the 180th Fighter Wing, which is an Ohio Air National Guard base in Swanton, airmen will engage in a no-notice active shooter training to test their abilities to "react, respond, neutralize threats and provide life-saving medical care."
The training will begin at noon and will last through 5 p.m. In addition to an increased presence of airmen and base personnel, local law enforcement and emergency responders will also be participating in the exercise, the 180th said.
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During that time, the public may see what the 180th described as increased personnel activity and lights. Residents may also hear announcements made from a loud speakers, sirens and simulated gunfire. The activity, however, is only an exercise, and there is no threat.
The 180th is also conducting a routine night flight operation Thursday. According to the release, the training, which is weather-permitting, tests personnel on their overall readiness. During this exercise, residents may see or hear the base's F-16 fighter jets, and may also see the use of flares, until about 11:30 p.m.
The base's training operations generated a lot of reaction on June 12 and 13, when flight exercises caused sonic booms that were heard around northwest Ohio.
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There is no indication in the press release that Thursday's night flying operations would cause a sonic boom.
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