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Military to conduct training at W-17, FDM
ASAN, Guam—The military will conduct training at Warning Area 517 (W-517) during the following dates and times:
• Dec. 18 from 8:30am to 1:30pm
• Dec. 19 from 1-5pm
• Dec. 20 from 9:30am to 9:30pm
• Dec. 21 from 7:30am to 5pm
The military will also conduct training at the island of Farallon de Medinilla during the following dates and times:
• Dec. 18 from 8:30am to 1:30 pm
• Dec. 19 from 8:30am to 5pm
• Dec. 20 from 9:30am to 9:30pm
• Dec. 21 from 7:30am to 5pm
It is recommended the general public, fishermen and marine tour operators monitor the Coast Guard broadcast notice to mariners for advisories.
W-517 is activated south of latitude 12° 40’ 00”N. Santa Rosa Reef and Galvez Banks are open for public use. W-517 begins south of Guam and extends south-southwest in international waters. W-517 supports surface and aerial gunnery, missiles, and laser exercises. W-517 is contained within the following coordinates: 13° 10”N/144° 30”E, 13° 10”N/144° 42”E, 12° 50”N/144° 45”E, 11° 00”N/144° 45”E, 11° 00”N/143° 00”E, 11° 45”N/143° 00”E, 12° 50”N/144° 30”E.
The general location of the training on the island of Farallon de Medinilla will be in a 12-nautical mile radius of the island. Farallon de Medinilla, located in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, supports aircrew combat readiness training.
For more information, contact the Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs Office at (671) 349-4055. (PR)
