Hampton Roads Navy installations to participate in security exercise

Navy installations throughout Hampton Roads will participate in the annual force protection exercise Feb. 6-17.
Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Navy Installations Command conduct exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2023 on all Navy installations in the continental U.S.
“The annual exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of our Navy security forces and ensure seamless interoperability among the commands, other services and our community partners,” said Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of the Navy’s Mid-Atlantic Region. “We are able to test our ability to prepare for, deter and respond to potential threats.”
Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain is not in response to any specific threat, but is a regularly scheduled exercise.
Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions within local communities and to normal base operations, but there may be times when the exercise causes increased traffic around bases or delays in base access. Area residents may also see or hear security activities associated with the exercise. Advanced coordination has taken place with local law enforcement and first responders.
“There will be an increase in activity on and around the installations across the region for the next two weeks,” said Gray. “All installation commanders are engaging with their local government partners to mitigate unnecessary disruptions to traffic and community services.”

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVY REGION MID-ATLANTIC
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
1510 GILBERT ST., STE. 207
NORFOLK, VA 23511
TEL: (757) 322-2853
FAX: (757) 445-1953
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For information about potential impacts due to the exercise, check us out at www.facebook.com/CNRMA.PAO or www.twitter.com/CNRMA.

Note to Media: If an actual incident occurs during Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2023, it will be noted that this is not an exercise. As there is a potential for misunderstanding, the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs office is available to clarify the veracity of a reported incident for our media partners.
Media interested in covering local events should contact their respective installation Public Affairs Officer.
Installation Public Affairs Offices:
• Naval Station Norfolk, VA: (757) 322-2576
• Naval Air Station Oceana, VA: (757) 433-3155
• Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, VA: (757) 462-8425
• Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, VA: (757) 836-1484
• Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, VA: (757) 887-4939
• Norfolk Naval Shipyard, VA: (757) 396-8122