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Explosions Coming from Military Training Range

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Tom Sofield
Pvt. Frank Barber, gunner, observes Pvt. Dillon Card, assistant gunner, as he hangs the mortar round prior to firing during mortar firing training on Mortar Firing Point 4 March 23, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. The New Jersey National Guard Soldiers are both with the 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry Regiment, Mortar Platoon and hail from Perth Amboy, N.J., and Freehold, N.J., respectively. The unit is based out of Riverdale, N.J. Credit: Lt. David J. Murphy/Air Force

Military officials said units will be conducting mortar and artillery-firing training this weekend at the ranges at Fort Dix in New Jersey

The weapons training will be held Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., base officials said. The explosions can often be heard from around the Levittown area.

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“This training is essential and helps to ensure the readiness of America’s fighting force. Residents may hear more noise than usual coming from the ranges and may experience possible ground shaking due to the training. It is important to note that noise from the ranges may travel farther during overcast weather conditions,” according from a statement from the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst press office.

The 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition); New Jersey Army National Guard from Westfield, N.J.; and the Golf Battery 3rd Battalion, 13th Marine Regiment based out of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst are using the range this weekend.

Similar training took place at the base in early April.

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Tom Sofield

Tom Sofield

Tom Sofield has covered news in Bucks County for 16 years for both newspaper and online publications. Tom’s reporting has appeared locally, nationally, and internationally across several mediums. He is proud to report on news in the county where he lives and to have created a reliable publication that the community deserves.