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Noise Alert: Blank Fire Machine Gun Exercises Near Bay, Ocean

The Navy is conducting training exercises involving blank gunfire and small boats operating in San Diego Bay and off the ocean beaches south of Naval Amphibious Base Coronado.

Expect to hear the small arms and .50-cal blank gunfire during the following training exercise dates and times:

Aug 5 12 p.m. – 4p.m. Ocean Beaches
Aug 12 12 p.m. – 4p.m. San Diego Bay
Aug 13  8 a.m. – 4 p.m.  San Diego Bay
Aug 14 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.  San Diego Bay
Aug 14 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Ocean Beaches
Aug 15  4 p.m. – 9 p.m. San Diego Bay

The Navy recognizes the importance of being good neighbors with the local communities and makes every effort to abate noise when possible. 

All noise abatement complaints can be directed to 619-545-8233. All other questions can be directed to Naval Base Coronado Public Affairs Office at 619-545-8136.

U.S. Navy press release


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