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NORAD conducting exercises in D.C. area

By WTOP Staff

WASHINGTON — If you think you’re hearing planes flying over your house early Thursday morning, you probably are — but it’s nothing to worry about.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command is conducting exercise in the National Capital Region until 5:30 a.m. The exercise includes Civil Air Patrol aircraft, Air Force F-16s and a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter.

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