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Simulated gunfire and grenade explosions may be heard around Naval Amphibious Base Coronado Monday as Navy training exercises get underway.

The training is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, according to Naval Base Coronado.

Base officials said the exercise will take place in the vicinity of Naval Amphibious Base Pier 6 and in San Diego Bay.

The base is the West Coast center for special and expeditionary warfare training and operations. It’s command includes four SEAL teams.

— City News Service

Chris Jennewein is founder and senior editor of Times of San Diego.