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Why we want the Navy find a new OLF site to train young pilots in safer conditions, part 3
CONSIDERATION OF HAZARDOUS NOISE: FINAL INTERIM AUDIT REPORT N2009-0008) On 10 August 2007, the Naval Audit Service began a broad audit of “Consideration of Safety and Occupational Health Issues in the Acquisition of Major Department of Navy (DON) Weapons...
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Part 2 Why we want the Navy find a new OLF site to train young pilots in safer conditions
FACT SHEET #2 Navy LINGO You Need to Know! Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) Program is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of those living near a military airfield while preserving the operational capability of the airfield. This...
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Part 1 Why we want the Navy find a new OLF site to train young pilots in safer conditions
FACT SHEET #1 The Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville was built in 1943 as an auxiliary field and covers 677 acres. Island County’s population was 6,098 in 1940. OLF, Coupeville is 5400’ long x 200’ wide. By contrast, Alt Field’s 2 runways are...
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What’s the big deal?
A lot of people ask “What’s the big deal about the jet noise at OLF?” They also tend to follow-up with “You knew about the noise when you moved in, you even had to sign a paper saying you did.” We’re glad you asked....