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 effective and efficient shore readiness through our assigned installations to enable tenant mission execution around the globe. Provide coordination of foreign diplomatic representation and world-class Navy ceremonial resources for high-level events and National-level events interests within the National Capital Region (NCR) and beyond. Serve as a proactive and anticipatory component to Joint Task Force NCR and a willing partner to all local, state, and Federal agencies within the Region.

Commandant's Priorities

a. Security

b. Mission Assurance

c. Business Lines/Efficiency

d. Energy/Climate Resiliency

e. Culture of Excellence

SELECT YOUR INSTALLATION:

Go to your installation for more information, including support services, base services, etc: (select on map)

News From Around Naval District Washington

Pax River Abuzz Over Boy Scouts Bee House Project on Base
Aug 15, 2022

– Naval Air Station Patuxent River has long been a steward of the local flora and fauna of the Southern Maryland Landscape since its construction in 1943. With nearly 15,000 acres of land dedicated to the Test mission here, it’s no surprise that much of that land is covered in forest, grassy meadows, and marsh lands that are home to various animals.
What You Need to Know about Greenbury Point. Respect the Rules and Stay Safe!
Aug 12, 2022

Greenbury Point, located at the mouth of Severn River in Anne Arundel County, is Navy property managed by Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis as a mission-supportive natural resources conservation area. It also serves as a popular hiking destination for nature lovers, runners and dog walkers. While the installation keeps the conservation area open to the public, it is also critical to the NSA Annapolis mission and can close anytime without prior notification.
NAS Patuxent River Transitions Back to Health Protection Condition Bravo Beginning August 8
Aug 07, 2022

NAS Patuxent River will transition from Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha to HPCON Bravo effective 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. NAS Patuxent River makes the move as a result of rising COVID cases throughout Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties.
Pax River Security Opens Military Working Dog Kennel on Base
Jul 29, 2022

NAS Patuxent River Security cut the ribbon on its new Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennel this spring as part of its commitment to greater base security. The opening is the culmination of nearly two years of work between NAS Patuxent River, Naval District Washington, and various security entities among the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army.
Pax Firefighters Build Skills for Firefighting at Sea
Jul 25, 2022

“Every Sailor a Damage Controlman,” goes the adage for seagoing personnel, referring to every Sailor’s responsibility in responding to emergencies aboard ship.

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Rear Adm, Nancy Lacore, right, relieves Rear Adm. Michael Steffen from his duties as Naval District Washington commandant, during a change of command ceremony at Washington Navy Yard’s Leutze Park, June 10, 2022.

Jun 10 2022

Naval District Washington Change of Command

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting

220610-N-VP266-1160 WASHINGTON (June 10, 2022) -- Rear Adm, Nancy Lacore, right, relieves Rear Adm. Michael Steffen from his duties as Naval District Washington commandant, during a change of command ceremony at Washington Navy Yard’s Leutze Park, June 10, 2022. During the ceremony, Lacore became NDW’s 93rd commandant.

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Jun 06 2022

80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Oliver Serna

220606-N-DD308-1159 WASHINGTON (June 06, 2022) --Sailors, Marines and Civilians attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific theater of World War II and set the stage for the Allied victory over Japan.

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew R. Weber, speaks to military and staff members at the Admiral Gooding Center onboard the Washington Navy Yard during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance, May 26, 2022

May 26 2022

NDW AAPI Heritage Month Observance

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting

220526-N-VP266-1033 WASHINGTON (May 26, 2022) -- U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew R. Weber, speaks to military and staff members at the Admiral Gooding Center onboard the Washington Navy Yard during an Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance, May 26, 2022. During the month of May, the U.S. Navy continues to honor all of the achievements and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

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Rear Adm. Michael Steffen, commandant, Naval District Washington (NDW), signed a proclamation in honor of Gold Star Awareness Month during a town hall at NDW headquarters on board the historic Washington Navy Yard on May 12th, 2022.

May 12 2022

Gold Star Awareness Month Proclamation

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting

220512-N-VP266-1005 WASHINGTON (May 12, 2022) Rear Adm. Michael Steffen, commandant, Naval District Washington (NDW), signed a proclamation in honor of Gold Star Awareness Month during a town hall at NDW headquarters on board the historic Washington Navy Yard on May 12th, 2022. 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.

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U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to commands in the Naval District Washington region, man the rails during the national anthem prior to a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, May 10, 2022.

May 17 2022

Nationals Park Navy Day

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting

220510-N-VP266-1126 WASHINGTON (May 10, 2022) -- U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to commands in the Naval District Washington region, man the rails during the national anthem prior to a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, May 10, 2022. Navy Day at Nationals Park is an event that honors the U.S. Navy.

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May 17 2022

Blessing of the Fleet

Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting

220409-N-VP266-1019 WASHINGTON (April 9, 2022) -- Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band perform preliminary music prior to the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony at Navy Memorial in Washington April 9, 2022. The Blessing of the Fleet is a centuries-old tradition to safeguard crews and ships from the danger of the seas. This year’s blessing includes water from the Seven Seas and the Great Lakes.

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