JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –
Joint Base Andrews will be holding an Emergency Management exercise June 7 and June 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
During this time period, members of surrounding communities inside and outside the gates may experience an increased level of noise related to combat weapons and machinery simulations.
Members of Joint Base Andrews may experience traffic delays or detours while the exercise is occurring, as there may be additional law enforcement and emergency vehicles in use on the installation at various locations.
This emergency management exercise is a routine event that allows first responders, such as Security Forces, Fire Department and Medical personnel to hone their skills in order to be able to better react to an emergency situation.