Behind the strong defenses of Naval District Washington, a bond forged in trust and rigorous training. This month's I Am NDW Profile, we spotlight one of our military working dog handlers, MA2 Dauntae Forrest and our dedicated military working dogs who work tirelessly to safeguard our region and the Navy. Their teamwork exemplifies the resilience and commitment of our U.S. Navy as we celebrate 250 years of service. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)
Naval installations within the National Capital Region will participate in the annual force protection exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025 (CS-SC25), scheduled for February 3rd through the 14th. CS-SC25 is one of the Navy’s primary exercises for ensuring its security forces are prepared for a variety of threats.
Naval District Washington is gearing up for an extensive hurricane preparedness and disaster response exercise from April 22 to May 3. This exercise underscores the Navy’s commitment to bolstering resilience against natural disasters.
In the face of emergencies, military and civilian security personnel must be ready to defend and protect. Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain 2024 (CS-SC24), scheduled for February 5 through the 16th, is one of the Navy’s primary exercises for ensuring its security personnel have all the tools necessary to respond to changing and dynamic threats.