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The sounds of freedom: Military training exercise at Bogue Field may mean noisy nights

The Navy and Marine Corps are asking for permission to sample drinking water wells near Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue for certain PFAS, which may be present due to past use of firefighting foam or other materials on base.
LCpl Glen Santy
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File: Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue Field.

It may be a little noisier than usual in areas along the Crystal Coast this week because of a military training exercise planned for Bogue Field.

The towns of Emerald Isle and Pine Knoll Shores are telling people to expect an influx of daytime and late-night military jet noise. An F-35 squadron is utilizing the auxiliary field to practice simulated aircraft carrier and amphibious ship landings.

Because of the specialized nature of the training, the fifth-generation Stealth Fighters will make multiple low-altitude passes through the area, with night operations scheduled to run as late as midnight.

Those with pets sensitive to loud noises are advised to keep them secure indoors.

Annette is an award-winning journalist based in Eastern North Carolina. Her career includes professional stops across the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, recently culminating in a 2026 Region 8 Edward R. Murrow Award for Small Market Radio Best News Series for her work on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Series. Guided by a passion for human-interest storytelling, she focuses on narratives that touch hearts and connect communities. A mother of four and grandmother of two, Annette enjoys reading and creating epic Halloween costumes in her spare time. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.