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Sailor Security

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Sonia Hernandez and Petty Officer 3rd Class Sean Redd participate in a small-boat attack drill during Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain in Groton, Conn., Feb. 4, 2021. The two-part force protection exercise is used to evaluate the readiness of the fleet and installation security programs.

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