Twelve F-16s Hosted at D-M for two weeks

Published March 11, 2013
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DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a common site in Tucson but residents may notice more F-16 traffic than normal operating from the base Mar. 11-21.

The 355th Fighter Wing is hosting twelve Air National Guard F-16s conducting daily operations around southern Arizona as part of readiness training. The visiting pilots will be instructed to adhere to all standard D-M flight procedures during their visit to the base.

If residents have comments or concerns about flight operations at D-M, they can call the base's noise complaint hotline at (520) 228-5091.

For any other questions or public concerns, contact the 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office at 355WGPA@dm.af.mil or (520) 228-3378.