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September 27, 2012

Navy wants to expand bombing range in Ore.

  • The range near Boardman is used by planes from the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station for low-altitude training — as low as 200 feet.

    • PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — The Navy wants to expand military training activities at the Boardman Bombing Range in northeastern Oregon, a facility that has gained value recently for drone use.

    An environmental analysis weighs possible effects of adding mortar pads, live firing ranges or a demolition training area, the East Oregonian reported Wednesday.


     
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