Message posted by Hank on October 21, 2008 at 7:52:28 PST:
Air Force to conduct urban training over Caliente, Panaca -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nellis AFB Office of Public Affairs 10/16/2008 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The U.S. Air Force Weapons School here will be conducting training in and near Caliente and Panaca next week. The upcoming training will give U.S. aircrews the opportunity to simulate tracking enemy targets in an urban environment. Aircraft will stay at an altitude of at least 4,000 feet, will not carry live weapons and will not fly at supersonic speeds. Ground forces in unmarked vehicles will use radios and GPS equipment to guide pilots to their simulated targets. The urban close air support training will take place Oct. 23 from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. and 6 - 7:30 p.m. On Oct. 24, training will be from 9:30 - 10 a.m. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School training is essential to ensure pilots are ready to support American and allied ground forces in close contact with the enemy in Iraq and Afghanistan. For more information about urban close air support or other Air Force activities, call the Nellis Public Affairs Office at 1-800-859-3804 or 702-652-2753. Hank
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