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US armed forces practice: Increased military presence in the Upper Palatinate!
Military training exercise by the US armed forces in the Upper Palatinate from February 3rd to March 4th, 2026 affects Brunn and the surrounding area.
US armed forces practice: Increased military presence in the Upper Palatinate!
The community of Brunn provides information about an upcoming military training exercise by the US armed forces, which will take place in the Upper Palatinate area from February 3rd to March 4th, 2026. This exercise aims to ensure the operational readiness and training of the forces involved.
The active exercise phase, which will take place from February 11th to 23rd, 2026, is particularly important. According to gemeinde-brunn.de, there will be an increased military presence in the administrative community of Laaber during this time, with the towns of Laaber, Brunn and Deuerling being particularly affected. The exercise will not involve the participation of the Bundeswehr, but will be carried out exclusively by US troops.
Activities and noise development
Military activities may involve military vehicles on the road and helicopter flights. It is also possible for individual training sections to be carried out in the evening or at night. The municipality points out that short-term noise developments may occur during the exercise. However, there will be no use of live ammunition, which means there will be no risk to the population.
Although there are no closures of public roads, short-term disruptions to public spaces cannot be ruled out. The bodies involved have announced that they will take the population, the environment and the infrastructure into consideration. This is to help keep the effects of the exercise as low as possible.
Communication with the population
The community of Brunn would like to inform residents early on in order to create understanding for the upcoming activities. Citizens of the affected locations are encouraged to actively reach out if they have any questions or concerns. Those responsible emphasize that the safety and well-being of citizens is a top priority.
In summary, the upcoming military training exercise represents a significant measure to ensure the operational readiness of US troops. Those responsible are aware of the possible inconveniences and strive for transparent communication with the population.