Four units will train at D-M during March

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Davis-Monthan Air Force Base will host four U.S. military flying units for training during March. 

* Four KC-130 Hercules from the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452, N.Y., are here conducting annual training in preparation for future deployments through March 22.

* Eight F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 157th Fighter Squadron, S.C., will be conducting training in nearby ranges
Mar 18-23. 

* One KC-135 Stratotanker from the 134th Air Refueling  Wing, Tenn., will be here supporting the F-16s with refueling operations during their training, Mar 18- 23. 

* One C-130 Hercules from the 179th Airlift Wing, Ohio, will be conducting a variety of aircraft tests, Mar. 20- May 1. 
               
The training scenarios will take place in southern Arizona's many outstanding military training ranges and will give the units a chance to test their skills preparing them for future operations.  During their visits, the pilots will adhere to all Davis-Monthan arrival and departure procedures and noise abatement procedures.