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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

  • Patuxent River: A Model for Excellence in Navy Barracks Management

    Jun 09, 2025

    The living conditions of junior military personnel, especially sailors, have been under active public and congressional scrutiny in recent years to address concerns about safety, sanitation, and the overall quality of life. Leadership across the Department of Defense has acknowledged that it can significantly impact readiness by affecting the morale and well-being of service members, and subsequently, their warfighting missions.

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    Naval District Washington Commemorates the Battle of Midway

    Jun 05, 2025

    Naval District Washington commemorated the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a wreath-laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial on June 4, 2025.

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    Hurricane Preparedness: How Naval District Washington is Getting Ready

    Apr 17, 2025

    WASHINGTON -- Naval District Washington will participate in the annual hurricane preparedness and disaster response exercise, Hurricane Exercise/Citadel Gale (HURREX/CG) 2025, from April 21 to May 2. This annual exercise, led by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), aims to enhance the region’s response to tropical storm and hurricanes, involving all Navy regions and installations along the eastern seaboard and Gulf Coast.

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    Pax Officer Reflects on Key Bridge Response One Year Later

    Apr 14, 2025

    The landscape of Baltimore was changed forever in the early morning hours of March 26, 2024 when the historic and strategic Key Bridge collapsed after it was struck by a container ship transiting the waters of the Baltimore Harbor.

  • From Tragedy to Training: The Naval Academy learns from the Bonhomme Richard Blaze

    Mar 21, 2025

    In July 2020, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) sustained catastrophic damage from an onboard fire, resulting in the eventual scrapping of the ship. Five years later, NSA Annapolis and the U.S. Naval Academy are still learning from the lessons of that tragic loss.

NDW Showcase

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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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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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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 WASHINGTON (April 16, 2025) - Sailors assigned to Naval District Washington conduct a service dress white uniform inspection in preparation for the annual summer uniform shift. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

May 27 2025

NDW Summer Uniform Inspection

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WASHINGTON (April 16, 2025) - Sailors assigned to Naval District Washington conduct a service dress white uniform inspection in preparation for the annual summer uniform shift. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

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 WASHINGTON (April 7, 2025) - Naval District Washington Chief of Staff Capt. David Adams participates in a wreathe laying ceremony during the 8th annual Bucks County Tour of Honor. During the tour, veterans from Bucks County Pennsylvania visited the monuments of Washington D.C., celebrating the enduring sacrifices of our veterans. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

May 27 2025

Bucks County Tour of Honor

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WASHINGTON (April 7, 2025) - Naval District Washington Chief of Staff Capt. David Adams participates in a wreathe laying ceremony during the 8th annual Bucks County Tour of Honor. During the tour, veterans from Bucks County Pennsylvania visited the monuments of Washington D.C., celebrating the enduring sacrifices of our veterans. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

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 WASHINGTON (April 1, 2025) - Chief Petty Officers from the National Capital Region area of operations, salute during a ceremony commemorating the 132nd birthday of the Navy Chief. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

May 27 2025

132nd Navy Chief Birthday

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WASHINGTON (April 1, 2025) - Chief Petty Officers from the National Capital Region area of operations, salute during a ceremony commemorating the 132nd birthday of the Navy Chief. (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) 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) WASHINGTON (April 16, 2025) - Sailors assigned to Naval District Washington conduct a service dress white uniform inspection in preparation for the annual summer uniform shift. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting) WASHINGTON (April 7, 2025) - Naval District Washington Chief of Staff Capt. David Adams participates in a wreathe laying ceremony during the 8th annual Bucks County Tour of Honor. During the tour, veterans from Bucks County Pennsylvania visited the monuments of Washington D.C., celebrating the enduring sacrifices of our veterans. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting) WASHINGTON (April 1, 2025) - Chief Petty Officers from the National Capital Region area of operations, salute during a ceremony commemorating the 132nd birthday of the Navy Chief. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

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