Naval Air Station Key West will participate in an annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise Feb. 3-14.

Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2020 is conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Navy Installations Command on all Navy installations in the continental U.S.

190205-N-NJ416-041 KEY WEST, FL (Feb. 5, 2019) Security forces at Naval Air Station Key West respond to an active shooter drill as part of the Citadel Shield- Solid Curtain exercise at Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West Feb. 5. The purpose of Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain is to ensure that the Navy is ready to respond to changing and dynamic threats at all times. NAS Key West is a state-of-the-art facility for air-to-air combat fighter aircraft of all military services and provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication specialist 3rd Class Arnesia McIntyre)

“We ask our personnel, and those outside the fenceline, to please be extra-alert to what is happening on the base during this exercise timeframe,” said NAS Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Sohaney. “As usual, follow the orders of our security personnel, be patient and plan ahead if you need access to any of the NAS Key West annexes.”

The exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of Navy security forces and ensure seamless interoperability among the commands, other services and agency partners.

Exercise CS-SC20 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. For information about potential impacts due to the exercise, check us out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – @NASKeyWest.

For more information, contact NAS Key West Public Affairs at 305-293-2027.

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