Naval Magazine Indian Island

02/19/2026

SECURITY TRAINING EXERCISE SCHEDULED AT INDIAN ISLAND FEBRUARY 26

PORT HADLOCK, Wash., - Naval Magazine Indian Island has a security training exercise scheduled Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Training activities will occur in the waters of Port Townsend Bay near Indian Island. The exercise scenario will include the use of loud sirens and bright blue flashing lights.

Residents living in the communities surrounding Indian Island and installation personnel could notice increased noise levels and activities associated with training activities.

The Navy conducts training exercises at installations across the world to ensure readiness and verify response procedures. NMII thanks the community for their continued support and understanding.

02/02/2026

Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2026 continues this week.

Thanks again to all of you who frequently visit our Northwest Navy installations for your patience and understanding as we work to complete this important annual requirement.

Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions within local communities and to normal base operations, but there may be increased traffic around bases or delays in base access. Area residents may also see or hear activities associated with the exercise that pose no safety risk, including seeing training smoke or hearing small explosive sounds.

This regularly scheduled security exercise is not in response to any specific threat. Exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of Navy personnel to deter and respond to potential threats to installations and units, and ensure seamless interoperability among the participants.

01/26/2026

Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2026 begins today at Naval Magazine Indian Island and other Northwest installations. This regularly scheduled security exercise is not in response to any specific threat.

We have taken measures to minimize disruptions within local communities and to normal base operations, but there may be increased traffic around bases or delays in base access due to activity. Area residents may also see or hear activities associated with the exercise that pose no safety risk, including seeing training smoke, observing increased response vehicle/vessel activity, or hearing small explosive sounds.

Thanks to all who visit our Northwest Navy installations for their patience and understanding as we work to complete this important annual requirement.

01/20/2026

Northwest Navy bases will participate in an annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise called Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2026 Jan. 26 to Feb.6.

Measures are being taken to minimize disruptions within local communities and to normal base operations, but there may be times when causes increased traffic around bases or delays in base access due to temporary gate closures or other security-related activities.

Area residents may also see or hear security and other first responder activities associated with the exercise, including potentially seeing training smoke, hearing small explosive sounds or emergency notification loudspeaker announcements, and observing increased response vehicle or vessel activity on or near an installation. The simulations are part of the training exercise and pose no safety risk. Advanced coordination has taken place with local law enforcement and first responders.

The safety and security of our people, equipment and facilities are top priorities. This important annual exercise is designed to ensure Navy personnel are trained and prepared to respond appropriately, quickly and with confidence to a security threat.

This regularly scheduled exercise is not in response to any specific threat, but it is based on realistic scenarios designed to increase readiness. It is Navy policy not to discuss the specifics of Force Protection; therefore, the details of the exercise will not be released.

Exercise is conducted by U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander, Navy Installations Command at all Navy installations located in the continental United States.

The Navy routinely conducts this type of security and other emergency response exercises to ensure readiness and improve coordination, communication and collaboration with other agencies during emergency situations.

01/07/2026

Naval Magazine Indian Island has security training exercises scheduled from Monday, Jan. 12, through Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

Training activities will occur at various locations on the installation, including the main gate and the pier. The exercise scenario will include boats on the water, blank ammunition, loud sirens, bright blue flashing lights, and announcements broadcasted from the base’s loudspeaker notification system.

The main gate may be temporarily closed for a short period of time during these exercises, however that should have minimal impact to traffic in the area.

Residents living in the communities surrounding Indian Island and installation personnel could notice increased noise levels and activities associated with training activities.

01/05/2026

12/16/2025

Naval Magazine Indian Island has a security training exercise scheduled Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.

Training activities will occur at various locations on the installation. The exercise scenario will include the use of blank ammunition, loud sirens, bright blue flashing lights, and announcements broadcasted from the base’s loudspeaker notification system.

The main gate may be temporarily closed for a short period of time during this exercise, however that should have minimal impact to traffic in the area.

Residents living in the communities surrounding Indian Island and installation personnel could notice increased noise levels and activities associated with training activities.

The Navy conducts training exercises at installations across the world to ensure readiness and verify response procedures. NMII thanks the community for their continued support and understanding.

11/25/2025

Naval Magazine Indian Island has a security training exercise scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.

Training activities will occur near the installation’s main gate. The exercise scenario will include the use of loud sirens, bright blue flashing lights, and announcements broadcasted from the base’s loudspeaker notification system.

The main gate may be temporarily closed for a short period of time during these exercises, however that should have minimal impact to traffic in the area.

10/01/2025

Nov. 12 Update: The lapse in appropriations has been resolved with a Continuing Resolution until January 30, 2026.

09/04/2025

Commander, Navy Region Northwest Region Chaplain Capt. Ray Rivers and his team paid a visit to the Sailors of Naval Magazine Indian Island on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Capt. Rivers sat down with the installation Sailors and discussed a variety of issues affecting young men and women in the U.S. Navy. He was then treated to a tour of the installation by Naval Magazine Indian Island Commanding Officer Cmdr. Robert Jameson. Thank you for the visit, Chaps!

08/26/2025

During Naval Magazine Indian Island’s annual command picnic Aug. 14, Naval Magazine Indian Island Commanding Officer Cmdr. RJ Jameson, presented awards to several Indian Island staff.

These include:

🔷 Commander, Navy Installations Command Certificates of Life Saving were presented to Firefighter Nathan Lynch for the successful lifesaving actions they performed on February 23, 2025, when he provided pre-hospital care to a patient in cardiac arrest. His exceptional directly contributed to saving the life of the patient. Also present at the ceremony was Chief Brian Bartles, the Navy Region Northwest Fire Chief.

🔷 In recognition of his achievements while acting as Harbor Security Boat Crewman, Assistant Section Leader, and Assistant Command Fitness Leader on Naval Magazine Indian Island, Master-at-Arms Second Class Roel Duaz was selected as the Naval Magazine Indian Island Junior Sailor of the Semester for 1st Semester, Fiscal Year 2025. He was presented the award by Naval Magazine Indian Island Commanding Officer Cmdr. RJ Jameson at this year’s command picnic.

🔷 In recognition of his achievements while acting as Harbor Security Departmental Leading Petty Officer on Naval Magazine Indian Island, Master-at-Arms First Class Roel Duaz was selected as the Naval Magazine Indian Island Sailor of the Semester for 1st Semester, Fiscal Year 2025. He was presented the award by Naval Magazine Indian Island Commanding Officer Cmdr. RJ Jameson at the command’s annual picnic.

🔷 In recognition of his exceptional professionalism and dedication in the performance of his duties as Explosives Material Handler for Navy Munitions Command Pacific Conus West Division Unit Indian Island, Jimmy Leigh was awarded as the Pacesetter of the Quarter for Quarter 2 of Calendar Year 2025. He was presented the award from Naval Magazine Indian Island Commanding Officer Cmdr. RJ Jameson at the command’s annual picnic.

🔷 In recognition of her years of service, Nichole Walston, the Logistics Support Supervisor for Navy Munitions Command Pacific Conus West Division Unit Indian Island, was presented her Twenty-Year Civil Service pin from Naval Magazine Indian Island Commanding Officer Cmdr. RJ Jameson at this year’s command picnic.

🔷 In recognition of his years of service, Nathan Paddock, a Deckhand with Port Operations of Naval Magazine Indian Island, was presented her Ten-Year Civil Service pin from Naval Magazine Indian Island Commanding Officer Cmdr. RJ Jameson at this year’s command picnic.

🔷 At this year’s command picnic, Naval Magazine Commanding Officer Cmdr. RJ Jameson recognized the extraordinary efforts of some base support operating contract employees on Naval Magazine Indian Island. Henry Van Loon, Jake Rowls, Justin Berline, Charlie Ryan, and Jerry Berlin worked hard in blistering heat and on uneven terrain to remove thick underbrush and fallen limbs around our perimeter fence. Their efforts directly improved installation security while reducing the overall risk to its employees.

08/24/2025

Naval Magazine Indian Island hosted its annual Deer Run Aug. 9, with more than 220 runners from surrounding communities participating. Deer Run consisted of two separate events, a 1-mile race and a 5k race. Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) personnel presented awards and trophies to race participants at the finish line. A huge thanks to all Naval Magazine Indian Island and MWR staff for putting on such a successful event!