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Marines prepare for an amphibious combat vehicle gunnery exercise last March at Camp Pendleton. Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts
Marines prepare for an amphibious combat vehicle gunnery exercise last March at Camp Pendleton. Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts
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Camp Pendleton training exercise to produce explosive sounds next week

OCEANSIDE — Camp Pendleton officials advised the public today that a training exercise next week will produce the sounds of explosions in the area.

“There is a live-fire training with high explosive munitions scheduled on the following dates: March 24-30, 2025, from 12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.,” the base posted on X.

“This training may be heard anytime throughout the day or night,” the post added.

Officials said that, depending on atmospheric conditions, the sound of explosions might be heard up to 50 miles away.

More information about the training exercise can be found at https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Main-Menu/Base-Information/Noise-Advisory/.

For noise inquiries, contact Range Operations Division Office at 760-725-0357 during the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. After normal business hours (and weekends), contact the Command Duty Officer at 760-725-5061. Courtesy photo
For noise inquiries, contact the Range Operations Division Office at 760-725-0357 during the hours of 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. After normal business hours (and weekends), contact the Command Duty Officer at 760-725-5061. Courtesy photo

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