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Navy HPU Security Exercises On York River February 2, 2026
January 28, 2026 - U.S. Navy patrol boats crewed by sailors assigned to the Harbor Patrol Unit (HPU) onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown (NWSY) conduct a variety of security exercises using blank firing simulation rounds on the York River in the vicinity of the installation’s R-3 weapons pier. This exercise was conducted as part of the annual Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain exercises occurring onboard installations across the nation. Regular security exercises with the installation’s Harbor Patrol Unit ensures the ability to respond swiftly when needed to ensure the safety of installation personnel and assets. Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Navy photo by Max Lonzanida, PAO at NWSY. U.S. Navy Gifts | U.S. Navy | U.S. Department of War Americans | I Am An American! | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | Hooray USA! | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | I Am The One | Answering The Call | Brave Young | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Vietnam War Veterans | Spouses Serve Too Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |