Why you might hear loud ‘explosive’ type noises in the West Valley
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily) - You might have heard an unusual amount of loud noises if you live in and around Glendale and surrounding West Valley areas. Don’t be alarmed.
According to Luke Air Force Base, the explosive ordinance unit will conduct routine training on the base until about 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Residents in nearby areas like El Mirage, Goodyear, Glendale, Tolleson and Waddell could hear the training exercise.
The 56th Civil Engineer Squadron, a team of highly trained professionals, is actively engaged in disarming explosive devices at a moment’s notice. It is equipped with a range of tools, including robots, X-ray machines, and bomb suits, to ensure the community’s safety and help support any missions.
“The range clearance mission involves an ongoing effort to clear active ranges of dud-fired ordnance, munitions waste, and explosive residues to facilitate the continuation of training operations,” said Staff Sgt. James Vossah, 56th CES EOD team lead, in a news release by Luke personnel detailing the unit’s role.
“Our emergency response capabilities involve providing 24/7 response to any direct or indirect explosive incident, accident or threat which may impede the ability to execute the mission,” he said.
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