HURREX 2026: U.S. Navy Launches Major Hurricane Drill to Test Fleet and Shore Readiness

Published on April 10, 2026

U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) will launch their annual hurricane preparedness and disaster response exercise, HURRICANE EXERCISE/CITADEL GALE (HURREX/CG) 2026, from April 13-24.


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