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LORTON, Va. (AP) -- The military is conducting a joint exercise this week with local emergency responders in the Washington area.
The exercise, called "Capital Shield 2010," is being held at the Lorton Youth Detention Center on Tuesday and Wednesday. For the first time, the exercise will include air operations, and officials are warning Fairfax County residents to expect a minor increase in helicopter traffic.
The exercise is coordinated by the Joint Force Headquarters for the national capital region. Officials say it's designed to ensure government agencies at every level are prepared to take coordinated action during an emergency.
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