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

Delivers effective and efficient shore readiness through our assigned installations to enable tenant mission execution.
Supports foreign diplomatic visits and ceremonies within the Greater National Capital Region (NCR).
Serves as a proactive and anticipatory component to Joint Task Force NCR and partners with all local, state and federal agencies within the Region.

Vision

In 2027, Naval District Washington leads the shore enterprise as a region of excellence, continually improving the infrastructure and services we deliver to the Fleet, Fighter and Family.

Commandant's Priorities

a. Security

b. Mission Assurance

c. Energy/Climate Resiliency

d. Culture of Excellence

2023 Mission, Vision, and Commandant's Priorities PDF

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News From Around Naval District Washington

Boy Scouts Treat NAS Patuxent River to a Massive Popcorn Donation
Mar 15, 2023

NAS Patuxent River’s active-duty service members and their families received a massive gift of popcorn, delivered on February 10 from the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Noise Advisory – Field Carrier Landing Practice Flights Scheduled March 13-28, 2023
Mar 01, 2023

Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place March 13-28, 2023 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Managing Aggressive Invasive Species Helps NSA Annapolis Preserve Natural Resources
Feb 28, 2023

Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis, in coordination with the Maryland Department of the Environment, is implementing measures to control invasive plant species at Greenbury Point in Annapolis, Md.
Navy, Annapolis First Responders, and Emergency Medical Centers Conduct Mass Casualty Drill
Feb 17, 2023

Naval Support Activity Annapolis (NSAA), local law enforcement, and local emergency medical centers conducted a security response drill at Naval Health Center Annapolis, as part of the Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain (CS/SC) 2023 exercise Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.
Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain 2023 - We train to Defend
Feb 02, 2023

In the face of emergency situations it is imperative that security personnel are ready to defend and protect. Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain 2023, scheduled for February 6 through the 17th, is one of the Navy’s primary vehicles for ensuring that its security personnel have all the tools necessary to respond to changing and dynamic threats.

NDW Showcase

Naval District Washington police officers review a resume at the law enforcement and public safety job fair held at the Harborside Hotel in Oxon Hill, MD.

Jan 30 2023

NDW hosts a law enforcement and public safety job fair

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Oliver Serna

WASHINGTON ( Jan. 26,2023) - Naval District Washington (NDW) police officers review a resume at the law enforcement and public safety job fair held at the Harborside Hotel in Oxon Hill, MD. NDW hosted the job fair to fill critical positions at several installations in the region.

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Brian Lindsey, a member of Naval District Washington’s (NDW) N1 team, packs canned goods into boxes while volunteering at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington.

Jan 25 2023

NDW Volunteers at Capital Area Food Bank

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting

WASHINGTON (Jan. 23, 2023) - Brian Lindsey, a member of Naval District Washington’s (NDW) N1 team, packs canned goods into boxes while volunteering at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington. NDW personnel volunteered at the food bank to show their support to the local community.

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Seaman Travis Nelson of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard fires a single round during a 21 gun salute ceremony held onboard the Washington Navy Yard.

Nov 15 2022

21 Gun Salute Held Onboard the Washington Navy Yard

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Oliver Serna

WASHINGTON (NOV. 11, 2022) -- Seaman Travis Nelson of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard fires a single round during a 21 gun salute ceremony held onboard the Washington Navy Yard. The ceremony was conducted in honor of the return of a World War I Unknown Soldier's remains that were carried to Washington Navy Yard by the protected cruiser USS Olympia (C-6) 101 years ago.

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Nov 15 2022

Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting

WASHINGTON (November 11, 2022) Rear Adm. Nancy Lacore, commandant, Naval District Washington, delivers remarks to guests during a Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony at the United States Navy Memorial. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans.

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Members of the Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services extinguish a simulated aircraft fire onboard Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

Nov 07 2022

NDW Fire and Emergency Services Conducts Fire Training

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Oliver Serna

WASHINGTON (OCT. 31, 2022) -- Members of the Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services extinguish a simulated aircraft fire onboard Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. NDW Fire and Emergency Services conduct routine fire training to ensure their firefighters are ready to operate equipment and extinguish fires.

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Chief Yeoman Julio Castro, attached to Naval District Washington, passes through side boys after being pinned to the rank of chief petty officer during a pinning ceremony aboard the U.S. Navy Memorial.

Oct 25 2022

Chief Pinning Ceremony at the Navy Memorial

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting

WASHINGTON (October 21, 2022) – Chief Yeoman Julio Castro, attached to Naval District Washington, passes through side boys after being pinned to the rank of chief petty officer during a pinning ceremony aboard the U.S. Navy Memorial. Twenty four Sailors from the National Capital Region were promoted to the rank of chief petty officer during the ceremony.

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