Public Affairs Office
U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (May 31, 2019) — Local military units are scheduled to conduct various training activities here in June that may be heard by surrounding communities.
For the community’s awareness, the training is as follows:
- June 1-7: The 25th Infantry Division is conducting a large-scale training exercise called Lightning Forge in the following Army training areas: Schofield Barracks East Range, Dillingham Army Airfield and Kahuku Training Area. This includes convoys, aviation training and ground training with simulated, or “blank,” ammunition.
- June 1-30: Army Lightning Academy training with blank ammunition and explosive simulators, Schofield Barracks East Range. Training will occur during daytime and nighttime hours.
- June 3-4: Army demolitions training, Schofield Barracks
- June 5-13: Army mortar and demolitions training, Schofield Barracks.
- June 13: Army Lightning Academy helicopter operations, Schofield Barracks East Range. Training will occur during daytime hours.
Training dates are subject to change based on environmental and other factors. Weather, such as overcast conditions, can increase noise and vibrations. Should individuals hear noise, there is no immediate danger.
The military appreciates the understanding and continued support of the local community. While sometimes loud, this training is critical to ensure military units and service members are ready to accomplish their mission and return home safely.
To report concerns related to noise or training, community members can call the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii (USAG HI) Noise Concern Line at (808) 656-3487 or email usarmy.hawaii.comrel@mail.mil. The USAG HI Public Affairs Office responds to all reported concerns during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Army produces this monthly schedule to alert neighbors of upcoming training activities that are louder in nature and may be heard outside the military installation. This schedule is subject to change and is not inclusive of all Army aviation/unmanned aircraft system (UAS) activities, or East Range training activities (between Wahiawa and Mililani Mauka). To receive Army training advisories directly, email usarmy.hawaii.comrel@mail.mil with “Subscribe Training” in the subject line.