If you've been noticed an increase in helicopter activity in the air, you're not alone.

Military training throughout the island continues through the week with the use of helicopters and live-fire ammunition, according to a release from the Joint Region Marianas:

The U.S. Navy will conduct helicopter training in Dandan-Malojloj from 11 a.m. to 11:55 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, and 12.

The U.S. Navy will also conduct search and rescue training in Outer Apra Harbor from 11 a.m. to 11:55 p.m. Dec. 10. The public and marine operators are advised to remain alert of military personnel who will be swimming in the water as part of the training event.

Naval special warfare units will conduct anti-terrorism training in Radio Barrigada from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11. Training ammunition will be used during this training. Residents in
surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they see or hear increased activity associated with the trainings, according to JRM.

Helicopter Sea-Combat Squadron 25 will conduct embassy reinforcement training in Radio Barrigada from 6-11 p.m. Dec. 11. During these trainings, blanks will be used. Residents in surrounding areas again should not be alarmed if they see or hear increased activity associated with the trainings, according to JRM.

The U.S. Coast Guard will conduct live-fire training in open ocean from 9:30-11 a.m. Dec. 11. All vessels are advised to keep clear of a five nautical mile radius of these coordinates: 13°29”N/ 144°25”E. Residents in surrounding areas should not be alarmed if they see or hear increased activity associated with the training. It is recommended the general public, fishermen, and marine tour operators monitor the U.S. Coast Guard broadcast notice to mariners for advisories.