High-altitude balloons set to fly over the ArkLaTex
By KTBS staff
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LEESVILLE, Louisiana (KTBS) — Residents near Fort Polk and surrounding areas may notice large balloons in the sky this week as the military conducts high-altitude training.
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), in coordination with the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), will operate the balloons from Wednesday through Saturday. The flights are part of a scheduled rotational training exercise.
The balloons are similar in appearance to weather balloons and will be visible during daylight hours. Military officials said the assets operate at significant altitudes and do not pose a risk to commercial or private aviation.
Military and civilian aviation authorities are monitoring flight paths. Once the mission is complete, military personnel will recover the equipment in designated landing zones.
The balloons are expected to be visible from the Sabine County area.
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