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Communities near Camp Lejeune should expect military training noise through Friday

A Spanish marine observes an impact zone while conducting joint suppression of enemy air defense training during Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 20, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security.
Sgt. Jorge Borjas/Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet
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U.S. 2nd Fleet
A Spanish marine observes an impact zone while conducting joint suppression of enemy air defense training during Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 20, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security.

Communities near Camp Lejeune should prepare for possible military training noise through Friday.

The base’s weekly noise report lists artillery, mortar and rocket fire, demolition exercises and other training that could be heard outside the installation.

Some activities are scheduled to continue late into the night, with several training events running until nearly midnight.

The report also warns that realistic training may involve low-flying aircraft, weapons fire and vibrations noticeable in nearby communities.

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.