Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Ceremonial Rifle Team Exercise - Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Aerial image of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Ceremonial Rifle Team will be conducting a practice exercise at the Shipyard softball field on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, beginning at approximately 3:00 PM.

During the exercise, the Rifle Team will be firing blank ammunition.  Due to the location of the exercise, residents may hear gunshots during this time.

The exercise is practice for the 21 gun salute the Rifle Team will be rendering at the annual Thresher Memorial Service on Saturday.

For questions or more information, please contact Public Affairs Officer, Danna Eddy at 207-438-1525.