PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland (Feb. 3, 2026) – MA3 Andres Codesantiago of NAS Patuxent River Naval Security Force sweeps a room at the Pax River Visitor Control Center during a personnel-carried improvised explosive device (PCIED) drill as part of the Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2026 (CS-SC26) exercise. CS-SC26 is an annual, two-part force protection (FP) exercise conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) on all CONUS Navy installations. CS-SC26 enhances the training and readiness of Navy security personnel and better prepares Department of the Navy (DON) personnel for potential force protection situations. It also establishes a learning environment for security personnel to exercise functional plans and operational capabilities.
| Date Taken: | 02.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.03.2026 13:46 |
| Photo ID: | 9505131 |
| VIRIN: | 260203-N-JP566-6372 |
| Resolution: | 5197x3712 |
| Size: | 1.85 MB |
| Location: | PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND, US |
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