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JBLM copters start flying higher in response to complaints

Aviators at Joint Base Lewis-McChord using newly established air routes began flying their helicopters higher over populated areas of Thurston County starting today to cut down on noise that has generated dozens of complaints from residents, a base spokesman said.

Published: Aug. 3, 2012 at 12:53 p.m. PDTUpdated: Aug. 3, 2012 at 7:22 p.m. PDT
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A Chinook helicopter takes off at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Friday. (JANET JENSEN/Staff photographer)

Aviators at Joint Base Lewis-McChord using newly established air routes began flying their helicopters higher over populated areas of Thurston County starting today to cut down on noise that has generated dozens of complaints from residents, a base spokesman said.

Read more: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/street/2012/08/03/jblm-copters-start-flying-higher-in-response-to-complaints/

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