Local Residents Alerted to Controlled Blasts Near McConnell Air Force Base Today
Wichita, Kan. — Residents in the vicinity of McConnell Air Force Base might have heard a series of loud, startling noises today, which officials confirmed were due to a scheduled explosive ordnance disposal training exercise. The controlled detonations, part of routine military preparations, were designed to train personnel in safely handling and disposing of explosive devices. The Air Force explained that such exercises are critical for the readiness of military forces, ensuring that explosive ordnance …