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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

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

 

News From Around Naval District Washington

NDW Showcase

WASHINGTON (June 15, 2023) - Naval District Washington held its annual command picnic at Willard Park, on board the Washington Navy Yard, June 15, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Ed Zeigler)

Jun 21 2023

NDW Command Picnic 2023

Ed Zeigler

WASHINGTON (June 15, 2023) - Naval District Washington held its annual command picnic at Willard Park, on board the Washington Navy Yard, June 15, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Ed Zeigler)

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 WASHINGTON (June 5, 2023) - The United States Navy Memorial hosted a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Midway, where Chief of Naval Operations U.S. Navy Admiral Michael Gilday was the keynote speaker in attendance, June 2, 2023. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near the Midway atoll, approximately 1,500 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii, represents the strategic high water mark and turning point of the Pacific war. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting)

Jun 08 2023

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MC2 Griffin Kersting

WASHINGTON (June 5, 2023) - The United States Navy Memorial hosted a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Midway, where Chief of Naval Operations U.S. Navy Admiral Michael Gilday was the keynote speaker in attendance, June 2, 2023. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near the Midway atoll, approximately 1,500 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii, represents the strategic high water mark and turning point of the Pacific war. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting)

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 WASHINGTON (June 2, 2023) - The Washington Nationals baseball team hosted Naval District Washington U.S. Navy Sailors during their annual Navy Day appreciation game in Washington, June 2, 2023. Navy Day at Nationals Park is an event that honors the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting)

Jun 08 2023

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MC2 Griffin Kersting

WASHINGTON (June 2, 2023) - The Washington Nationals baseball team hosted Naval District Washington U.S. Navy Sailors during their annual Navy Day appreciation game in Washington, June 2, 2023. Navy Day at Nationals Park is an event that honors the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting)

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 WASHINGTON (June 2, 2023) - The Washington Nationals baseball team hosted Naval District Washington U.S. Navy Sailors during their annual Navy Day appreciation game in Washington, June 2, 2023. Navy Day at Nationals Park is an event that honors the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting)

Jun 08 2023

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WASHINGTON (June 2, 2023) - The Washington Nationals baseball team hosted Naval District Washington U.S. Navy Sailors during their annual Navy Day appreciation game in Washington, June 2, 2023. Navy Day at Nationals Park is an event that honors the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting)

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 WASHINGTON (June 1, 2023) - U.S. Navy Capt. Todd Copeland speaks to guests in attendance during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, June 1, 2023. During the change of command, U.S. Navy Capt. David Wilson relieved Copeland as Naval Support Activity's commanding officer. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting)

Jun 08 2023

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WASHINGTON (June 1, 2023) - U.S. Navy Capt. Todd Copeland speaks to guests in attendance during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, June 1, 2023. During the change of command, U.S. Navy Capt. David Wilson relieved Copeland as Naval Support Activity's commanding officer. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting)

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 DAHLGREN, Va. (April 20, 2023) -- Travis Wray, Naval Support Facility Dahlgren natural resources program manager, holds a trash bag for students from Dahlgren Middle School, as they clean up trash on Naval Support Facility Dahlgren.

Apr 20 2023

Dahlgren School Commemorates Earth Day

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Oliver Serna

DAHLGREN, Va. (April 20, 2023) -- Travis Wray, Naval Support Facility Dahlgren natural resources program manager, holds a trash bag for students from Dahlgren Middle School, as they clean up trash on Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. NDW installations are honoring Earth Day throughout the month of April with stream cleanups, tree plantings, and other activities aimed at protecting the region’s waterways and the land-based ecosystems through which they run.

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 PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (April 20, 2023) -- NAS Patuxent River hosted a Earth Day event where local students were able to learn about the local environment and assist in invasive species clean-up efforts around the installation.

Apr 20 2023

Naval Air Station Patuxent River Commemorates Earth Day

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (April 20, 2023) -- NAS Patuxent River hosted a Earth Day event where local students were able to learn about the local environment and assist in invasive species clean-up efforts around the installation. NDW installations are honoring Earth Day throughout the month of April with stream cleanups, tree plantings, and other activities aimed at protecting the region’s waterways and the land-based ecosystems through which they run.

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 BETHESDA, Md. (April 14, 2023) -- Capt. Alan Christian assumed the role of commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Bethesda relieving Capt. Scott Switzer during a change of command ceremony held at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, April 14.

Apr 14 2023

Naval Support Activity Bethesda Change of Command 2023

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Oliver Serna

BETHESDA, Md. (April 14, 2023) -- Capt. Alan Christian assumed the role of commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Bethesda relieving Capt. Scott Switzer during a change of command ceremony held at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, April 14. The change of command was followed by a retirement ceremony for Capt. Switzer, who ended his U.S. Navy career after 31 years of dedicated service.

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WASHINGTON (June 15, 2023) - Naval District Washington held its annual command picnic at Willard Park, on board the Washington Navy Yard, June 15, 2023. (U.S. Navy photo by Ed Zeigler) WASHINGTON (June 5, 2023) - The United States Navy Memorial hosted a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Midway, where Chief of Naval Operations U.S. Navy Admiral Michael Gilday was the keynote speaker in attendance, June 2, 2023. The Battle of Midway, fought over and near the Midway atoll, approximately 1,500 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii, represents the strategic high water mark and turning point of the Pacific war. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting) WASHINGTON (June 2, 2023) - The Washington Nationals baseball team hosted Naval District Washington U.S. Navy Sailors during their annual Navy Day appreciation game in Washington, June 2, 2023. Navy Day at Nationals Park is an event that honors the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting) WASHINGTON (June 2, 2023) - The Washington Nationals baseball team hosted Naval District Washington U.S. Navy Sailors during their annual Navy Day appreciation game in Washington, June 2, 2023. Navy Day at Nationals Park is an event that honors the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting) WASHINGTON (June 1, 2023) - U.S. Navy Capt. Todd Copeland speaks to guests in attendance during a change of command ceremony on board Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, June 1, 2023. During the change of command, U.S. Navy Capt. David Wilson relieved Copeland as Naval Support Activity's commanding officer. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting) DAHLGREN, Va. (April 20, 2023) -- Travis Wray, Naval Support Facility Dahlgren natural resources program manager, holds a trash bag for students from Dahlgren Middle School, as they clean up trash on Naval Support Facility Dahlgren. PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (April 20, 2023) -- NAS Patuxent River hosted a Earth Day event where local students were able to learn about the local environment and assist in invasive species clean-up efforts around the installation. BETHESDA, Md. (April 14, 2023) -- Capt. Alan Christian assumed the role of commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Bethesda relieving Capt. Scott Switzer during a change of command ceremony held at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, April 14.

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