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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

NDW Showcase

Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant of Naval District Washington, interacts with civilians, during SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore.

Jul 10 2026

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Soren Quinata

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant of Naval District Washington, interacts with civilians, during SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore, June 25, 2026. SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore commemorates the Nation’s 250th anniversary by bringing together international tall ships, military vessels, aviation demonstrations, and public events throughout Baltimore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Soren V.P. Quinata)

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 Petty Officer 2nd Class Luke Malkowski, a navy diver assigned to Explosive Ordnance Demolition Mobile Unit 12, interacts with a child as part of an interactive exhibit in Baltimore Inner Harbor

Jul 14 2026

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Seaman Apprentice Jonas Kott

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Luke Malkowski, a navy diver assigned to Explosive Ordnance Demolition Mobile Unit 12, interacts with a child as part of an interactive exhibit in Baltimore Inner Harbor, June 28, 2026, during SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore. SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore commemorates the Nation's 250th anniversary by bringing international tall ships, military vessels, aviation demonstrations and public events together throughout Baltimore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jonas Kott)

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 Naval District Washington teammates gather at Willard Park on the Washington Navy Yard for the command picnic.

Jul 10 2026

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Ed Zeigler

Naval District Washington teammates gather at Willard Park on the Washington Navy Yard for the command picnic, taking time to connect outside the normal pace of the workday. Events like this strengthen teambuilding, boost morale, and reinforce the cohesiveness that helps our team support the mission every day.

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 U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant, Naval District Washington gives the Oath of Enlistment to future sailors aboard the USS Constellation in Baltimore

Jul 14 2026

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Seaman Apprentice Jonas Kott

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant, Naval District Washington gives the Oath of Enlistment to future sailors aboard the USS Constellation in Baltimore, June 25, 2026, during SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore. SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore commemorates the Nation’s 250th anniversary by bringing together international tall ships, military vessels, aviation demonstrations, and public events throughout Baltimore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jonas Kott)

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 WASHINGTON (Aug 5, 2025) Members of the U.S. Navy Band perform during a concert on the avenue at the U.S. Navy Memorial. As we continue to celebrate the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday this year, events like these highlight the rich heritage, unwavering service, and strong sense of community that define our Navy. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

Aug 15 2025

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Petty Officer 1st Class Griffin

WASHINGTON (Aug 5, 2025) Members of the U.S. Navy Band perform during a concert on the avenue at the U.S. Navy Memorial. As we continue to celebrate the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday this year, events like these highlight the rich heritage, unwavering service, and strong sense of community that define our Navy. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting)

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 U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team, The Blue Angels, execute aerial maneuvers during an air show over Baltimore harbor.

Jul 14 2026

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Soren Qu

BALTIMORE (June 27, 2026) U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team, The Blue Angels, execute aerial maneuvers during an air show over Baltimore harbor, June 27, 2026. Sail 250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore commemorates the Nation's 250th anniversary by bringing international tall ships, military vessels, aviation demonstrations and public events together throughout Baltimore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Soren V.P. Quinata)

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 Rear Adm. David Faehnle, Commandant, Naval District Washington, speaks with Jake Stuart, air show announcer, during the air show portion of Sail 250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore

Jul 10 2026

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Chatney Auger

BALTIMORE (June 27, 2026) -- Rear Adm. David Faehnle, Commandant, Naval District Washington, speaks with Jake Stuart, air show announcer, during the air show portion of Sail 250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore. SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore commemorates the Nation's 250th anniversary by bringing together international tall ships, military vessels, aviation demonstrations, and public events throughout Baltimore. (Courtesy Photo)

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Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant of Naval District Washington, interacts with civilians, during SAIL250 Maryland & Airshow Baltimore. Petty Officer 2nd Class Luke Malkowski, a navy diver assigned to Explosive Ordnance Demolition Mobile Unit 12, interacts with a child as part of an interactive exhibit in Baltimore Inner Harbor Naval District Washington teammates gather at Willard Park on the Washington Navy Yard for the command picnic. U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David Faehnle, commandant, Naval District Washington gives the Oath of Enlistment to future sailors aboard the USS Constellation in Baltimore WASHINGTON (Aug 5, 2025) Members of the U.S. Navy Band perform during a concert on the avenue at the U.S. Navy Memorial. As we continue to celebrate the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday this year, events like these highlight the rich heritage, unwavering service, and strong sense of community that define our Navy. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Griffin Kersting) U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team, The Blue Angels, execute aerial maneuvers during an air show over Baltimore harbor. Rear Adm. David Faehnle, Commandant, Naval District Washington, speaks with Jake Stuart, air show announcer, during the air show portion of Sail 250 Maryland and Airshow Baltimore

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