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 wins NDW Region Installation Excellence Award, Moves to Navy-Wide Competition
Nov 21, 2022

Commandant, Naval District Washington, Rear Adm. Nancy Lacore has named NAS Patuxent River the NDW Regional winner of the Installation Excellence Award — Large Shore category — which recognizes quality in installation management, program excellence and community outreach.
NAS Patuxent River Promotes Safety with Base-Wide FOD Walk Down
Oct 05, 2022

Standing shoulder-to-shoulder as they methodically made their way down the runway looking for anything large enough to pick up with their fingers, volunteers at NAS Patuxent River came together to support an often overlooked part of every day’s flight operations.
Naval Support Activity Bethesda Hosts Community Leaders for Update on Fire Station
Sep 19, 2022

Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bethesda hosted senior community leaders for an update on the Navy's action to ensure the Bethesda Naval District Washington (NDW) fire station on the installation is safe, including a tour of the complex on Sept. 19.
USS Minneapolis-St. Paul hosts Maryland Deputy Commerce Secretary during Fleet Week
Sep 15, 2022

U.S. Navy and Maryland Department of Commerce leaders met onboard USS Minneapolis-St. Paul (LCS-21) to discuss and celebrate women leaders in business during Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore Friday, September 9.
Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Begins
Sep 15, 2022

Ships from around the world sailed into the Port of Baltimore, kicking off Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore (MDFW), Sept. 7, 2022. This year's MDFW includes ship tours, Baltimore Inner Harbor flyovers, static displays, and Fleet Week festivals at multiple locations throughout Baltimore Sept. 7-13, both in-person and online. This is the third time Baltimore has hosted Fleet Week.

NDW Showcase

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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Oct 17 2022

247th Navy Birthday

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting

WASHINGTON (October 13, 2022) -- Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Color Guard parade the colors during the 247th Navy Birthday at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy onboard the Washington Navy Yard. Each year, Sailors of the U.S. Navy recognize and celebrate its birthday, giving appreciation to our heritage and our traditions.

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Mentors and protégés pose for a photo at The Facilitated Mentorship Program graduation celebration held at the Washington Navy Yard.

Oct 17 2022

NDW's Facilitated Mentorship Program Graduation Celebration

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Oliver Serna

WASHINGTON (Oct. 06, 2022) - Mentors and protégés pose for a photo at the Facilitated Mentorship Program graduation celebration held at the Washington Navy Yard. The Facilitated Mentorship Program pairs an experienced employee with a less experienced employee to help foster career development and growth by sharing knowledge, skills and insights that have been learned through the years.

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