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JBLM Resumes Mortar And Artillery Training For The Next 10 Days
Anyone who lives near Joint Base Lewis-McChord can expect some more noise for the next week and change.
LAKEWOOD, WA — Residents of Lakewood who live near Joint Base Lewis-McChord will want to prepare for some extra noise this week.
The base announced Friday that they will be conducting artillery and mortar training starting at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, and lasting all the way through 5:30 a.m. Monday, April 19.
During artillery training, JBLM Army units fire live munitions into a designated "artillery impact area" on JBLM's main campus.
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As longtime residents are no doubt aware, those artillery shells can cause some noise for the surrounding area.
More on the training and the potential noise can be found on JBLM's website. Neighbors who think their property has been damaged by JBLM training events can also call 253-477-1878 or 253-477-1877 to file a claim.
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