Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana will participate in an annual force protection exercise, starting Jan. 26, 2026. 

Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2026 (CS-SC26) is conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) on all Navy installations in the continental U.S. 
Citadel Shield, which occurs the first week, is the field training exercise (FTX) portion led by CNIC. Solid Curtain occurs the following week and is the command post exercise (CPX) led by USFFC. This two-part approach is designed to enhance the readiness of Navy security forces and ensure seamless interoperability among the commands, other services and agency partners in order to protect life, equipment and facilities. 

CSSC26 is a regularly scheduled exercise and is not being held in response to any specific threat.

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, please follow our social media platforms at facebook.com/NavalAirStationOceana and x.com/nas_oceana. 

For more information, contact Katie Hewett, NAS Oceana public affairs officer at 757-433-3155 or kaitlyn.h.hewett.civ@us.navy.mil.