Cope North to conduct training at Farallon de Medinilla

Posted on Feb 19 2016

Tag: ASAN, Cope North, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands

ASAN, Guam—The military will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:

Feb. 22-25 from 8am to 7pm

Feb. 26 from 8am to 1pm The general public— especially fishermen, commercial pilots, and marine tour operators—are advised to stay clear of the areas during the dates and times indicated.

The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be on a 12-nautical mile radius on all quadrants.

Farallon de Medinilla plays a special and unique role in national defense because its location provides frequent access 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. (PR)

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