TAMPA, Fla. \u2014 A\u00a0\u201cshelter in place\u201d order has been lifted at MacDill Air Force Base after a threat was made against the base, officials said Wednesday.<\/p>\n
There were no specifics shared on that threat.<\/p>\n
In a statement, base leaders said:<\/p>\n
\u201cWe take all threats seriously and are taking appropriate measures to prioritize the safety and security of our installation.\u201d<\/p>\n
MacDill Air Force Base is home to U.S. Central Command which is leading U.S. operations in Iran.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, MacDill Air Force Base issued a Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Charlie. This is a heightened security posture for the Base that reaches the second-highest threat level.\u00a0
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