Navy · Guam

Naval Base Guam

Apra Harbor; Santa Rita-Sumai area, Guam, United States

Naval Base Guam is the Navy installation around Apra Harbor in the Santa Rita-Sumai area, supporting ships, submarines and shore organizations.

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Apra Harbor viewed from above Naval Base Guam, March 2016; an archival harbor view.
U.S. Navy / Jeffrey Landis · via DVIDSThe appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.
Service branch
Navy
Location
Apra Harbor; Santa Rita-Sumai area, Guam, United States
Installation type
Naval installation
Status
Active

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At a glance.

Naval Base Guam is the Navy installation around Apra Harbor in the Santa Rita-Sumai area, supporting ships, submarines and shore organizations. [2]

Work, school and medical care may be in different parts of Guam. Check the proposed home’s school-bus arrangements while comparing the overall household journey. [6]

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Base essentials.

At your fingertips

Each detail has its own dated source. Confirm current procedures and availability with the responsible organization.

Life around your next station

Moving & living.

Start with your sponsor and the installation’s official newcomer resources. Confirm the arrangements that apply to your household before you travel.

Start with the gaining command

Confirm the command quarterdeck or personnel-office reporting point with the sponsor. Arrange the airport handoff for the whole household and register for Area Orientation, which includes the housing briefing.

Arrival and reporting

Use the Navy Housing Service Center

Contact the HSC in Building 3190 about the family’s housing route. Discuss government quarters, community options and the arrival paperwork before committing to a rental or assuming an advance application is an allocation.

Housing and furnishings

Follow NGIS’s nonavailability process

Contact Guam Navy Gateway Inns and Suites for the temporary booking. If it cannot accommodate you, obtain the required nonavailability letter and approved-hotel guidance before arranging a community stay.

Temporary lodging

Check the school and bus route together

McCool Elementary/Middle serves the naval-base area; Guam High is at the Naval Hospital installation. Confirm the proposed address’s school placement and bus eligibility before signing a lease.

Schools and transport

Distinguish base and hospital child-care sites

CDC services are listed at Naval Base Guam and the Naval Hospital, with school-age care separately located. Ask CYP which site and offered hours fit the home, school and work route.

Child-care programs

Check Apra Harbor versus hospital appointments

The branch clinic at Apra Harbor and U.S. Naval Hospital Guam in Agana Heights are separate facilities. Confirm which office is handling enrollment and the location of each appointment or referral.

Health-care facilities

Prepare the household for disruptions

Use Guam Homeland Security’s kit checklist and family-plan guidance. Include the needs of children and pets, and keep essential documents accessible while the household is still settling into temporary accommodation.

Guam preparedness checklist

Go straight to the source

Official resources.

Confirm current procedures and arrangements with the responsible organization.

The place behind the name

History & identity.

Current & former names: Naval Base Guam · NBG · U.S. Naval Base Guam · NAVBASE Guam

  1. Official record

    A view of the installation community

    Apra Harbor viewed from above Naval Base Guam, March 2016; an archival harbor view.

    Milestone source

A few useful answers.

Is every medical appointment on the main naval base?

No. Apra Harbor clinic and Naval Hospital Guam are separate destinations. Check the location on the appointment instructions.

Reference

Can I book any hotel when NGIS is full?

Follow NGIS’s nonavailability and approved-hotel process first. A private booking alone does not establish reimbursement eligibility.

Reference

Should we check school buses before leasing?

Yes. Confirm school placement and transportation for the proposed address before making a housing commitment.

Reference

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Sources & review.

  1. Official installation and organization Responsible installation command · Checked 2026-11-05
  2. Installation identity and background MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-05
  3. Arrival and reporting MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-06
  4. Housing and furnishings MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-06
  5. Temporary lodging MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-06
  6. Schools and transport MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-06
  7. Child-care programs MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-06
  8. Health-care facilities MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-06
  9. Official image and original caption U.S. Navy / Jeffrey Landis · Checked 2026-11-05
  10. Guam preparedness checklist Guam Homeland Security / Office of Civil Defense · Checked 2026-11-06
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Planning guidance expanded November 6, 2026 using the cited official service pages and, where direct access was restricted, indexed official text. Individual evidence dates distinguish this planning check from earlier history and image reviews. This is an online editorial review, not a phone call, site visit or official endorsement. Confirm current procedures, eligibility and availability with the responsible office.

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