Santa Maria and Orcutt residents may notice an increase in noise from military aircraft this week.
This comes as the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center conducts exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3.
From Monday to Friday, over 120 aircraft are scheduled to depart across California twice a day.
Officials add that they could remain in the air for up to five hours during this large-scale exercise.
There will also be night launches to allow aircrews to simulate training during nighttime combat operations.
The exercise is designed to enhance warfighting capabilities and bolster readiness.
