MADISON — The Department of Defense will be conducting evening training flights Tuesday, Feb. 18 through Friday, Feb. 28. During this time area residents may see or hear aircraft taking off or landing until approximately 7 p.m. Training flights normally take place during daylight hours, but pilots and maintenance personnel are required to conduct nighttime operations as a part of their overall readiness. Some flights have the potential to operate as late as 2 a.m. Pilots will continue to follow flight paths designed to minimize noise to area residents. The Department of Defense appreciates the overall support we have from the citizens of Wisconsin and the greater Madison area as we continue to train in support of our state and federal missions.