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Marine training exercise to produce noise

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A training exercise will be conducted here Monday through Friday by Light Attack Squadron 773, the Marine helicopter squadron which relocated to Robins last summer.

Those living on or near the base can expect to hear noise due to increased helicopter traffic.

The squadron normally operates seven AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters and four UH-1N Huey helicopters here. An additional three Cobras and two Hueys, which are operated by reserve elements of the squadron in Belle Chase, La., and Jonestown, Pa., will be here for the exercise.

Approximately 300 active-duty and reservists Marines will also be here for the exercise.

The Marine helicopter squadron is supported by Marine Aircraft Group 49, Detachment A, which is an active-duty unit located in a hangar in the 116th Air Control Wing area.