{"id":2406890,"date":"2025-02-26T10:34:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T15:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/naval-air-station-put-under-lockdown-and-shelter-in-place-order-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-02-26T10:40:27","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T15:40:27","slug":"naval-air-station-put-under-lockdown-and-shelter-in-place-order-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/naval-air-station-put-under-lockdown-and-shelter-in-place-order-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Naval air station put under lockdown and shelter-in-place order &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnaval-air-station-put-under-lockdown-and-shelter-in-place-order-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2406890&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A U.S. Navy air \u2062station in Sicily,\u200c Italy, \u2064known as Naval Air Station \u200dSigonella, was placed under lockdown and given a shelter-in-place order due to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/president-of-haiti-assassinated-wednesday\/\" title=\"President of Haiti Assassinated Wednesday\">ongoing security situation<\/a> at \u2063it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/homeland-security-member-makes-stunning-prediction-on-how-many-illegals-will-be-trying-to-enter-u-s-by-summer\/\" title=\"Homeland Security Member Makes Stunning Prediction On How Many Illegals Will Be Trying To Enter U.S. By Summer\">entry point<\/a>.Approximately 7,000 troops \u200band their\u200b families are stationed at Sigonella, which is strategically crucial for U.S. and NATO operations in teh Mediterranean. The lockdown was communicated\u200d via the base&#8217;s \u200csocial media,\u200c instructing personnel\u200b to follow security protocols \u200cand\u2062 avoid certain traffic\u200c routes. the\u2064 situation was resolved within hours, with no injuries reported, and the lockdown lifted, allowing \u200dnormal traffic to resume. Sigonella has been operational since 1959 and serves\u200d critical logistics for U.S. and NATO forces \u200cin europe.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Naval air station put under lockdown and shelter-in-place order<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1999182\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A U.S. Navy air station in <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/italy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Italy\">Italy<\/a> faced an imminent security problem and ordered a lockdown and a shelter-in-place warning on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Naval Air Station Sigonella, located in Sicily, Italy, was ordered to take precautionary measures because of an &ldquo;ongoing situation&rdquo; at the base&rsquo;s entry, according to reports. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stripes.com\/branches\/navy\/2025-02-26\/navy-sigonella-lockdown-sicily-16957993.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">station<\/a> is an integral part of naval operations overseas, housing approximately 7,000 troops and their families. Furthermore, given its location in the Mediterranean Sea, the base is considered of great strategic importance for U.S. and NATO forces.<\/p>\n<p>The warning about the security measures put in place were posted on the naval base&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/facebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Facebook<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Due to an ongoing situation at the NAS Sigonella (NAS 2) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/syria-airstrikes-sent-very-strong-signal-pentagon-says\/\" title=\"Syria Airstrikes Sent \u2018Very Strong Signal,\u2019 Pentagon Says\">entry control point<\/a>, a lockdown has been issued,&rdquo; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nassigonella\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">warning<\/a> read. &ldquo;All personnel onboard NAS 2 are directed to follow the instructions from Naval Security Forces and monitor AtHoc for updates. Inbound and outbound traffic at the NAS 2 base entry control points is secured. Traffic has been redirected to the East ITAF Gate. Personnel should avoid traveling on highway SP105 between Marinai Housing Complex and NAS 2.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The situation was resolved shortly before 11:30 a.m. local time. No injuries were reported, and the lockdown and shelter-in-place were lifted. A separate message was posted on social media about the precautions being lifted, but no further details were provided.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Today&rsquo;s shelter-in-place was ordered in response to a security incident,&rdquo; a different message posted to Sigonella&rsquo;s Facebook account read. &ldquo;The situation was cleared at 11:25 a.m., and the shelter-in-place has been lifted. Inbound and outbound traffic lanes at the NAS 2 base entry control point are open.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We are grateful to our Navy Security Force personnel for their quick response,&rdquo; the message noted.<\/p>\n<p>After Naval Support Activity Bahrain, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stripes.com\/branches\/navy\/2025-02-26\/navy-sigonella-lockdown-sicily-16957993.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sigonella<\/a> is the Navy&rsquo;s second<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-naval-air-station-put-under-lockdown-and-a-shelter-in-place-order-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"U.S. ... under ... and a shelter-in... - Washington Examiner\">-largest security command globally<\/a>. It is home to numerous &ldquo;reconnaissance aircraft, MQ-4C Triton drone detachment, and a Space Force contingent.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/3328119\/senate-confirms-daniel-driscoll-army-secretary\/\" title=\"\">SENATE CONFIRMS DANIEL DRISCOLL AS NEXT ARMY SECRETARY<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">naval air station began operations<\/a> in 1959 at the height of the Cold War. Currently, Sigonella <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cnreurafcent.cnic.navy.mil\/About\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coordinates<\/a> &ldquo;base operating support functions for operating forces throughout the region.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Sigonella has grown to be the premier logistics base in the Mediterranean as it continues to be a vital component in supporting U.S. and NATO operations within the European theater,&rdquo; a description of the base&rsquo;s significance from the U.S. Navy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/us-naval-air-station-sigonella-lockdown-sicily-italy-shelter-in-place\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1999182\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1999182\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Naval air station in Italy locked down due to security threat<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2406891,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sigonella.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[6290,51137,51118],"class_list":["post-2406890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-lockdown","tag-naval-air-station","tag-shelter-in-place"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Sigonella.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2406890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2406890"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2406890\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2406894,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2406890\/revisions\/2406894"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2406891"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2406890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2406890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2406890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}