Marines plan training drill today in Virginia Beach

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By Corinne Reilly
The Virginian-Pilot
© January 17, 2012

VIRGINIA BEACH

The Marine Corps is warning residents in Creeds not to be alarmed today if they spot low-flying military helicopters.

The service is planning a training exercise to prepare personnel with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, based at Camp Lejeune, N.C., for an upcoming deployment.

The exercise will take place at the Virginia Beach Police training site in Creeds. It will involve about 25 Marines who will arrive by helicopter at the training site Tuesday night. They'll depart by helicopter a few hours later. In between, nearby residents may hear blank fire, said Capt. Robert Shuford, a Marine Corps spokesman.

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