BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Military vehicles, helicopters and service members may be more visible around Battle Creek through Aug. 14, but officials say there’s no cause for concern.
The activity is part of Northern Strike 26-2, one of the nation’s largest joint reserve training exercises. The exercise is expected to bring together about 9,000 service members from multiple branches of the U.S. military to train in realistic scenarios designed to improve readiness and strengthen coordination among military units.
At the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, the 110th Wing is conducting a combat readiness exercise as part of Northern Strike…