FORT HOOD, Texas – B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 343rd Bomb Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, will conduct training operations involving the release of 500-pound munitions between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Fort Hood impact area, as part of routine training.

The training supports aircrew proficiency and joint readiness and will take place exclusively within designated training areas on the installation. Residents living on and around Fort Hood may experience increased aircraft noise and hear detonations during the scheduled training windows. All operations are carefully planned and coordinated to ensure the safety of service members and the surrounding community.

The installation’s impact area will remain restricted to unauthorized personnel during training operations. Individuals are reminded not to enter restricted training areas at any time and to report any unexploded ordnance or suspicious objects by calling 911 or the Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services at 254-287-4001.

Fort Hood regularly conducts training exercises to maintain readiness while working closely with local communities to minimize disruptions.

For additional information, follow the official Fort Hood Facebook page at www.facebook.com/forthoodarmy or contact the Fort Hood Public Affairs Office at https://forthoodmediacenter.com.