Community Briefs – August 16, 2016

VA Benefits outreach on Aug. 31
The U.S. Department of Veterans Benefits Administration (Non-health) will be conducting a Veterans Benefits Outreach this Aug. 31, 2016, from 9am to 3pm at the Saipan VA Outreach Clinic, MH II Bldg., Suite 206, Marina Heights Business Park in Garapan.

A VA Benefits counselor will be available to answer Benefits questions, and assist with the claim process.

Points of contact are Ruth Coleman at 322-0035 or Chris Duenas at 1-671-648-0090/93. (PR)

Ordinance detonation in Marpi this Friday
The Department of Public Safety is notifying the public of an upcoming scheduled ordinance detonation scheduled for Friday, Aug. 19, 2016 at 1pm in Marpi.

DPS is advising all residents, workers, visitors, tour companies, and tour guides that Marpi will be closed on Aug. 19, 2016 at 11am, until the completion of the detonation.
Please make proper adjustments to your daily schedule on this date. Should you have any questions pertaining to this operation, please call Sgt. Anthony Macaranas, XRT Operational Supervisor, at 483-5818. (PR)

Air Force to conduct training at FDM, W-517
ASAN, Guam—The Air Force will conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:

• Aug. 17 from 7:45am to 10pm
• Aug. 18 from 3am to 7pm
• Aug. 19 from 8:45am to 4pm

The Air Force will also conduct training at Warning Area 517 (W-517) during the following dates and times:

• Aug. 15 and 16 from 9:30am to 9pm
• Aug. 17 from 9:45am to 5pm
• Aug. 18 from 9am to 5:30pm
• Aug. 19 from 9:45am to 10:30am

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 10-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, located in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, provide sufficient room to conduct the many training profiles required to support aircrew combat readiness requirements.

For more information, contact the Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs Office at (671) 349-4055/3209. (PR)