Hampton Roads Navy installations participate in annual security exercise It's designed to enhance the readiness of Navy security forces and ensure seamless interoperability among the commands, other services and agency partners. Author: 13News Now Staff Updated: 11:53 PM EST February 1, 2021 NORFOLK, Va. — Navy bases all around Hampton Roads are conducting a yearly security exercise. Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain runs through February 12, 2021. It's not a response to any specific threat but tests the U.S. Navy's ability to respond to one. You may see or hear more security activity around the military installations, and you may also have to deal with some extra traffic because of it.