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Increased aircraft activity at NAS Jacksonville, surrounding areas with arrival of F-35B fighter jets

Naval Air Station Jacksonville is hosting F-35B "Lightning II" jet fighter pilots for training exercises through Feb. 12.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — You will notice increased aircraft activity if you're near Naval Air Station Jacksonville. NAS Jacksonville is hosting F-35B “Lightning II” jet fighter pilots for training exercises starting Wednesday. The training will last through Feb. 12, an NAS Jax news release states. Aircraft participating in the training will begin arriving here Wednesday morning, the news release states.

Base officials warn residents in neighborhoods surrounding NAS Jacksonville "will notice an extensive increase in aircraft activity and noise during this training period," the news release states.

Use the following email for noise complaints: NASJAX.NOISECOMPLAINTS@US.NAVY.MIL

Credit: USS America (LHA 6)

An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes of the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Credit: USS America (LHA 6)

An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes of the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Credit: USS America (LHA 6)

An F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand)