U.S. Air Force Field Training Exercise at Malabar Annex in Palm Bay Will Include Small Explosions and Gun Fire
By Space Coast Daily // September 14, 2023
45th Civil Engineer Squadron training exercise

BREVARD COUNTY • PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, FLORIDA – The 45th Civil Engineer Squadron will participate in a Field Training Exercise from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Sept. 14-15, at the Malabar Annex in Palm Bay, Florida.
During the training exercise, the unit plans to utilize a few assets from Explosive Ordnance Disposal, which will create small explosions and simulate the noise of live gun fire.
“Residents should not be alarmed,” said 45th Civil Engineer Squadron officials.
If you receive questions from residents, contact the Space Launch Delta 45 Public Affairs Office at 321-494-5933 or email SLD45.PA.PublicAffairs@Spaceforce.mil
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