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Great Lakes participating in anti-terrorism exercise

Daily Herald report

Naval Station Great Lakes will participate in an annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise, Feb. 4 to Feb. 15, officials announced Friday. It is designed to enhance the readiness of Navy security forces and ensure seamless interoperability among the commands, other services and agency partners. The exercise is not in response to any specific threat, authorities said. Measures have been put in place to minimize disruptions within local communities and to normal base operations, officials said. Advanced coordination is in place with local law enforcement and first responders.

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