Navy Region Mid-Atlantic participates in Solid Curtain

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NORFOLK Va Installations across the Mid-Atlantic region participated in exercise Solid Curtain 2023 (SC23) Feb. 13-17, to enhancethereadinessofNavysecurityforces

We ask for your continued support to ensure that our installations remain as safe aspossibleduringthedurationoftheseexercisesandbeyond While there is no credible threat to the public thisexerciseisaperfectopportunityfor all installation personnel to practice the “see something,saysomething reportingmethod

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 next week. 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 Ensuringthesafetyandsecurityofoursailors, civilians, andsurroundingcommunity is ourtoppriorityandrequiresateameffort.

Exercise SC23 is an anti-terrorism force protection exercise that is being conducted nationwideonNavyinstallations.Theannual exercise is not in response to any specific threat, but is used to evaluate the readiness offleetandinstallationsecurityprograms

Virginia Beach,Va (Feb 9,2023) - Sailors assigned to NavalAirStation Oceana security forces participate in an active shooterdrill in support ofCitadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2023. (U.S.NAVYPHOTOBYMASSCOMMUNICATION SPECIALIST2NDCLASSMEGANWOLLAM/ RELEASED)