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WELCOME TO NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON!

"The Quarterdeck of the Navy"


Welcome to Navy Region Naval District Washington. "The Quarterdeck of the Navy."  With the nation's capital at its heart, Naval District Washington encompasses more than 4,000 square miles, including the District of Columbia; the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George's, and St. Mary's, and northern Virginia counties of Loudoun, Fauquier, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford King George, Westmoreland, Arlington and the cities within their outer boundaries.

Mission Statement

Deliver warfighting readiness by providing shore-based services and infrastructure that enable the Fleet to operate globally and support Navy, Joint, and Interagency partners in the National Capital Region.


Vision
Naval District Washington will lead the shore enterprise as a region of excellence, delivering reliable, responsive, and resilient shore capabilities, and leveraging innovation and collaborative partnerships to sustain the Fleet, enable the Warfighter, and support the Family in the National Capital Region and beyond.


Commandant's Priorities

  • Security
  • Mission Assurance
  • Implement Strategies
  • Unaccompanied Housing
  • Land Exchange Implementation
  • Joint Task Force NCR Integration

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News From Around Naval District Washington

NDW Showcase

WASHINGTON (Aug 5, 2025) Members of the U.S. Navy Band perform during a concert on the avenue at the U.S. Navy Memorial. As we continue to celebrate the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday this year, events like these highlight the rich heritage, unwavering service, and strong sense of community that define our Navy. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

Aug 15 2025

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Petty Officer 1st Class Griffin

WASHINGTON (Aug 5, 2025) Members of the U.S. Navy Band perform during a concert on the avenue at the U.S. Navy Memorial. As we continue to celebrate the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday this year, events like these highlight the rich heritage, unwavering service, and strong sense of community that define our Navy. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

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 WASHINGTON (Aug 5, 2025) Members of the U.S. Navy Band perform during a concert on the avenue at the U.S. Navy Memorial. As we continue to celebrate the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday this year, events like these highlight the rich heritage, unwavering service, and strong sense of community that define our Navy. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

Aug 15 2025

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Petty Officer 1st Class Griffin

WASHINGTON (Aug 5, 2025) Members of the U.S. Navy Band perform during a concert on the avenue at the U.S. Navy Memorial. As we continue to celebrate the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday this year, events like these highlight the rich heritage, unwavering service, and strong sense of community that define our Navy. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

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 WASHINGTON (Aug 8, 2025) Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant, Naval District Washington, speaks to National Capital Region chief petty officers and chief petty officer selects prior to chief season. Chief selects will begin their six-week initiation to become chief petty officers. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

Aug 15 2025

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Petty Officer 1st Class Griffin

WASHINGTON (Aug 8, 2025) Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant, Naval District Washington, speaks to National Capital Region chief petty officers and chief petty officer selects prior to chief season. Chief selects will begin their six-week initiation to become chief petty officers. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

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 WASHINGTON (June 4, 2025) Naval District Washington commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a wreath-laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near Midway Atoll—approximately 1,500 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii—marked a pivotal turning point and the strategic high water mark of the Pacific War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

Jun 05 2025

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MC1 Griffin Kersting

WASHINGTON (June 4, 2025) Naval District Washington commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a wreath-laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near Midway Atoll—approximately 1,500 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii—marked a pivotal turning point and the strategic high water mark of the Pacific War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

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 WASHINGTON (June 4, 2025) Naval District Washington commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a wreath-laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near Midway Atoll—approximately 1,500 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii—marked a pivotal turning point and the strategic high water mark of the Pacific War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

Jun 05 2025

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MC1 Griffin Kersting

WASHINGTON (June 4, 2025) Naval District Washington commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a wreath-laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near Midway Atoll—approximately 1,500 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii—marked a pivotal turning point and the strategic high water mark of the Pacific War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

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 WASHINGTON (May 5, 2025) - Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant, Naval District Washington, signs a Gold Star Remembrance proclamation at the Navy Museum onboard the Washington Navy Yard. The Navy Gold Star Program provides support to surviving family members of Sailors who died while on active duty, regardless of your loved one's military branch, location, or manner of death. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

May 27 2025

Rear Adm. Faehnle Signs Gold Star Remembrance Proclamation

MC1 Griffin Kersting

WASHINGTON (May 5, 2025) - Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant, Naval District Washington, signs a Gold Star Remembrance proclamation at the Navy Museum onboard the Washington Navy Yard. The Navy Gold Star Program provides support to surviving family members of Sailors who died while on active duty, regardless of your loved one's military branch, location, or manner of death. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

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 WASHINGTON (April 24, 2025) - Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant, Naval District Washington, addresses military and civilian staff members during the annual Naval District Washington command potluck. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

May 27 2025

Command Potluck 2025

MC1 Griffin Kersting

WASHINGTON (April 24, 2025) - Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant, Naval District Washington, addresses military and civilian staff members during the annual Naval District Washington command potluck. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

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WASHINGTON (Aug 5, 2025) Members of the U.S. Navy Band perform during a concert on the avenue at the U.S. Navy Memorial. As we continue to celebrate the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday this year, events like these highlight the rich heritage, unwavering service, and strong sense of community that define our Navy. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting) WASHINGTON (Aug 5, 2025) Members of the U.S. Navy Band perform during a concert on the avenue at the U.S. Navy Memorial. As we continue to celebrate the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday this year, events like these highlight the rich heritage, unwavering service, and strong sense of community that define our Navy. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting) WASHINGTON (Aug 8, 2025) Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant, Naval District Washington, speaks to National Capital Region chief petty officers and chief petty officer selects prior to chief season. Chief selects will begin their six-week initiation to become chief petty officers. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting) WASHINGTON (June 4, 2025) Naval District Washington commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a wreath-laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near Midway Atoll—approximately 1,500 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii—marked a pivotal turning point and the strategic high water mark of the Pacific War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting) WASHINGTON (June 4, 2025) Naval District Washington commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a wreath-laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near Midway Atoll—approximately 1,500 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii—marked a pivotal turning point and the strategic high water mark of the Pacific War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting) WASHINGTON (May 5, 2025) - Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant, Naval District Washington, signs a Gold Star Remembrance proclamation at the Navy Museum onboard the Washington Navy Yard. The Navy Gold Star Program provides support to surviving family members of Sailors who died while on active duty, regardless of your loved one's military branch, location, or manner of death. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting) WASHINGTON (April 24, 2025) - Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant, Naval District Washington, addresses military and civilian staff members during the annual Naval District Washington command potluck. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

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