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Naval Support Activity Washington

 

NSA Washington
 
Washington Navy Yard
Oldest Installation in the Navy

Naval Support Facility Naval Research Laboratory

Naval Support Facility Suitland

Naval Support Facility U.S. Naval Observatory

Naval Support Facility Arlington

Naval Support Facility Carderock

Naval Support Facility Olney

 

Mission & Vision

Mission: To strengthen Navy readiness and support global warfighters by delivering world-class infrastructure, secure facilities, and exceptional installation management across the seven National Capital Region fence lines.

Vision: As the “Quarterdeck of the Navy,” we will be the standard of excellence in shore installation management, providing an unmatched operational environment for the Navy's strategic leadership.
 

NSAW Showcase
The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard stands in formation during Naval Support Activity Washington’s change of command ceremony, held in Washington Navy Yard’s Leutze Park.

Jun 02 2022

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Elizabeth Kearns

WASHINGTON, DC (June 17, 2021) – The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard stands in formation during Naval Support Activity Washington’s change of command ceremony, held in Washington Navy Yard’s Leutze Park. (U.S. Navy photo by Elizabeth Kearns)

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 Naval District Washington security forces officers aims imitation firearms during an anti-terrorism training exercise onboard Naval Support Facility Carderock.

Jun 02 2022

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Elizabeth Kearns

WEST BETHESDA, Md. (May 7, 2019) – Naval District Washington security forces officers aims imitation firearms during an anti-terrorism training exercise onboard Naval Support Facility Carderock. (U.S. Navy photo by Elizabeth Kearns/Released)

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 Sailors in the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard present the colors during the national anthem in Leutze Park at the Washington Navy Yard during a full honors ceremony at the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) change of command ceremony.

Jun 02 2022

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Chief Mass Communication Specialist Peter D. Lawlor

Sailors in the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard present the colors during the national anthem in Leutze Park at the Washington Navy Yard during a full honors ceremony at the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) change of command ceremony. Vice Adm. Dixon Rhodes Smith relieved Vice Adm. William French as the CNIC commander. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Peter D. Lawlor/Released)

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 A chief petty officer receives his anchors from his family during the chief petty officer pinning ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard.

Jun 02 2022

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Kiona Miller

A chief petty officer receives his anchors from his family during the chief petty officer pinning ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard.

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 U.S. Sailors with Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW) stand in formation before beginning a warm-up routine at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C.

Jun 08 2026

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Phillip Smarz

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 26, 2026) -- U.S. Sailors with Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW) stand in formation before beginning a warm-up routine at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Regular group exercise is mandatory for personnel to maintain wellness and mission readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Phillip Smarz)

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 Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Installations Command, left, speaks with Command Master Chief Dennis Hathorn, command master chief of Naval Support Activity Washington, as he holds an M1852 Navy Officer's Sword during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Navy on the Washington Navy Yard, April 1, 2026.

Jun 08 2026

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Phillip Smarz

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Installations Command, left, speaks with Command Master Chief Dennis Hathorn, command master chief of Naval Support Activity Washington, as he holds an M1852 Navy Officer's Sword during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Navy on the Washington Navy Yard, April 1, 2026. The ceremony was held to celebrate the 133rd birthday of the Chief Petty Officer and honor the deckplate leadership of chiefs, past and present. (U.S. Navy photo by Phillip Smarz)

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 A U.S. Naval District Washington (NDW) Police officer attends the inaugural Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW) Navy Security Force (NSF) Memorial and Celebration at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy.

Jun 08 2026

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Phillip Smarz

WASHINGTON (May 15, 2026) – A U.S. Naval District Washington (NDW) Police officer attends the inaugural Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW) Navy Security Force (NSF) Memorial and Celebration at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. The first-of-its-kind event brought together NSAW’s military and civilian security forces to honor their collective service, remember fallen heroes, and establish a new tradition of recognition. (U.S. Navy photo by Phil Smarz)

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The U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard stands in formation during Naval Support Activity Washington’s change of command ceremony, held in Washington Navy Yard’s Leutze Park. Naval District Washington security forces officers aims imitation firearms during an anti-terrorism training exercise onboard Naval Support Facility Carderock. Sailors in the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard present the colors during the national anthem in Leutze Park at the Washington Navy Yard during a full honors ceremony at the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) change of command ceremony. A chief petty officer receives his anchors from his family during the chief petty officer pinning ceremony at the Washington Navy Yard. U.S. Sailors with Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW) stand in formation before beginning a warm-up routine at the Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Installations Command, left, speaks with Command Master Chief Dennis Hathorn, command master chief of Naval Support Activity Washington, as he holds an M1852 Navy Officer's Sword during a ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Navy on the Washington Navy Yard, April 1, 2026. A U.S. Naval District Washington (NDW) Police officer attends the inaugural Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW) Navy Security Force (NSF) Memorial and Celebration at the National Museum of the U.S. Navy.

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