Starting Monday, Northwest Navy bases will take part in an annual anti-terrorism drill over the next two weeks.
The exercise happening from Feb. 6 to 17 is known as Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2023.
There may be times when there is more traffic around bases or delays to base access due to gate closures or security-related activities.
Those who live near bases may also see or hear some activities associated with the exercises such as smoke, the sounds of small explosions, gunfire, emergency announcements on loudspeakers and increased vehicle or vessel activity.
“The simulations are part of the training exercise and pose no safety risk,” a news release from Navy Region Northwest Public Affairs said.
The annual exercise helps ensure Navy personnel are trained and ready to respond to a security threat, Navy officials said.
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