180th Fighter Wing to conduct air defense exercise over the region on Wednesday

180FW Airmen conduct daily training in realistic environments and circumstances to ensure they maintain the highest level of proficiency and readiness for worldwide deployment. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker).

The 180th Fighter Wing will conduct an air defense exercise over the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan areas on Wednesday, Sept. 6, between 8 and 10 a.m.

Those living in and around the Coldwater, Michigan, and Toledo and Sandusky areas may hear or see fighter jets in close proximity to a Civil Air Patrol aircraft, which will be taking on the role of a Track of Interest (TOI). A TOI is an aircraft that has been identified as a potential threat.

The purpose of the exercise is to evaluate response and coordination procedures.

Although scheduled for the morning, the exercise flights could be relocated, delayed or canceled due to inclement weather.