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U.S. Military conducting training in Colorado Springs starting Wednesday

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) wants the community to know that the U.S. Military has begun training around the city.

CSPD doesn't specify which branch is training, but a military presence could be seen anytime between Wednesday, June 3, and Friday, June 6.

Police say that there could be activity near Memorial Park.

There could also be activity near the Old St. Francis Hospital at Pikes Peak Ave and South Institute St.

Police say that this is a planned training in coordination with local law enforcement to minimize disruption to the community.

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