Army on the Move - Exercise Increases Air Traffic

Residents of Delta Junction and neighborhoods near Fort Wainwright will experience increased aircraft activity April 16 through 23 as Soldiers train.

Task Force Dragon field training exercise includes night-flying operations with CH-47 (Chinook), OH-58 (Kiowa) and UH-60 (Black Hawk) aircraft in and around the Donnelly Training Area and into and out of Fort Wainwright. Officials expect the flights to begin near darkness and last throughout the night.

The Soldiers will also conduct some convoy live-fires and other maneuvers as part of the exercise. The training is necessary for mission readiness and to maintain the pilots' certification using night vision goggles.

Residents can expect to hear more activity than normal during the week.