{"id":348031,"date":"2026-06-05T14:09:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/348031\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T14:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T14:09:12","slug":"military-training-exercise-brings-helicopters-explosions-to-east-long-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/348031\/","title":{"rendered":"Military Training Exercise Brings Helicopters, Explosions to East Long Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

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LONG BEACH, Calif. \u2014 Video from Long Beach shows recent urban warfare with helicopters, explosions, and simulated gunfire heard overnight as the U.S. Military conducted a training exercise that lasted until about 2 a.m.<\/p>\n

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The exercise was part of a planned military operation. Long Beach Police Department personnel were deployed in the area to assist with pedestrian and vehicle safety.<\/p>\n

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City officials noted that the training was conducted by the U.S. Military and was not a City of Long Beach operation. Officials also said the city did not have jurisdiction over the exercise\u2019s operational details.<\/p>\n

No emergencies or public safety threats were reported in connection with the training. Additional details about the exercise were not released due to operational security concerns.<\/p>\n

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