An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing (180th Fighter Wing). (Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker, 180th Fighter Wing)
DETROIT – The 180th Fighter Wing in Ohio will be conducting an air defense exercise in the southern Michigan area Wednesday morning.
The Ohio Air National Guard said between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Jan. 22, 2025, people may hear or see fighter jets close to a Civil Air Patrol aircraft, which will be taking the role of a Track of Interest, for training purposes.
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A Track of Interest is an aircraft that has been identified as a potential threat.
According to officials at the 180th Fighter Wing, the exercise flights could be relocated, delayed or canceled due to inclement weather.
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