Loud booms, increased air activity expected at Fort Campbell during training exercise

A post-wide full-scale exercise coming up at Fort Campbell may increase air traffic and noises on base.

By Fort Campbell Public Affairs Office

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May 1, 2026 11:19 am

Christian County NowA fly over of 101st helicopters at the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell Change of Command Ceremony on Jul. 20, 2023. (Lee Erwin)

FORT CAMPBELL, KY – Fort Campbell is conducting a post-wide, multi-agency force protection training exercise on the installation, May 5 – 8. Fort Campbell conducts annual full-scale exercises designed to test the installation’s emergency preparedness and response to realistic scenarios.

Individuals may see or hear increased security and other first responder activities associated with the exercise. This includes simulated gunfire, small explosive sounds, emergency notification loudspeaker announcements, training smoke, and increased emergency response ground and air vehicle activity Fort Campbell.

The simulated gunfire and explosives will use blanks and pose no safety risk. Advanced coordination has taken place with local law enforcement and first responders.

Emergency services will continue to be available during the exercise to respond to any real-world emergencies by calling 911.

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