Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Richard Koehnke approaches a vehicle used in a gate running drill during Citadel Shield 2018 at Naval Support Activity Bethesda in Bethesda, Maryland on Feb. 1, 2018. The practice scenario was part of a series of exercises set up and played out over the course of the day to help participating personnel "train like we fight" in response to security threats. Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain are annual anti-terrorism force protection exercises held over two consecutive weeks. Each is designed to ensure peak readiness of personnel and security forces to deter and respond to po

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Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Richard Koehnke approaches a vehicle used in a gate running drill during Citadel Shield 2018 at Naval Support Activity Bethesda in Bethesda, Maryland on Feb. 1, 2018. The practice scenario was part of a series of exercises set up and played out over the course of the day to help participating personnel "train like we fight" in response to security threats. Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain are annual anti-terrorism force protection exercises held over two consecutive weeks. Each is designed to ensure peak readiness of personnel and security forces to deter and respond to potential security threats. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Phillips/Released) #ReadyNavy #USNavy #CitadelShield #SolidCurtain #NavyInstallations

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