Naval Air Station Jacksonville (WJXT)

NAS JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – If you perceive explosions and gunfire from the Naval Hospital astatine Naval Air Station Jacksonville connected Thursday, don’t beryllium alarmed -- it’s lone grooming drills.

The Naval Hospital volition beryllium holding “training evolutions” from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, which could see simulated explosions and gunfire, the Navy said.

They warned that residents successful the country mightiness perceive large noises during the training, which is portion of the Tactical Combat Casualty Care program.

The programme prepares infirmary unit to execute their jobs nether battlefield conditions.

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