Military training at Warning Area 517, FDM

Posted on Aug 10 2015

The U.S. Marines and U.S. Air Force will conduct training at Warning Area 517 during the following dates and times:

• Aug. 9 from 10am to 5pm
• Aug. 10 from 1-10pm
• Aug. 12 from noon to 3pm
• Aug. 13 from 1-6pm
• Aug. 15 from 10am to 5pm

The U.S. Marines will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:

• Aug. 9 from 10am to 5pm
• Aug. 10-13 from 10:30am to 8:30pm
• Aug. 14 from 10:30am to 4:30pm
• Aug. 15 from 9am to 6pm

The public, especially fishermen, commercial pilots and marine tour operators, are advised to stay clear of the areas during the dates and times indicated. W-517 is activated south of latitude 12° 40’ 00»N. All vessels are advised to remain clear of W-517 south of latitude 12° 40’ 00”N. Santa Rosa Reef and Galvez Bank are open for public use. The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be on a 10-nautical mile radius on all quadrants. (PR)

Jun Dayao Dayao

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