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Fort Shafter
Fort Shafter Facts
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Website:
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- Phone: (808) 449-7110
- Longitude:
  -157.888553
- Latitude:
  21.338836
- DSN:
  N/A
Fort Shafter is located in Honolulu and the base of Pacific Command of US Army, the Army Corps of Engineers of the Pacific Ocean Division and Major authority of the US Armed Forces in the Asia. The place was established on June 22, 1907 and the oldest military base in Oahu, Hawaii. Palm Circle or 100 Area is the other name for Fort Shafter and has been chosen as the National Historic sign and identified by the National Register of Historic Landmark.

This is known as the oldest military base in Oahu and has been the base for the senior Army headquarters located in Hawaii for about one hundred years. Fort Shafter was name in honor of Major General William Rufus Shaffer who manned the United States mission to Cuba. Fort Shafter experienced its first war on 1941 when Lieutenant General Walter Short, a Hawaii Department Commander took up Quarter 5.

The succeeding next 50 years, the military base has been the headquarters for the senior Army in the Pacific Region. The following years, the army post continued to meet the changing requirement the US Army has. In 1979, the US Army created the US army Western Command and in 1990, it was renamed US Army, Pacific. It was in 1983 when the Army pass on 750 acres of barren land located on end post of mauka to the State of Hawaii.

At present, Fort Shafter is the central point for control, support and command of the Armed Forces in the Asia-Pacific region. The primary mission of the United States Army Pacific Command which is based here in Oahu, Hawaii is to provide the full support in the Army Forces operation in order to discourage assault, respond to all kinds of crisis, safeguards the security of the nation and to win in any battles that may arise.
May 17, 2011
Dover Air Force Base
Dover AFB Facts
- Location: Located in Dover, Delaware
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- Phone: (302) 677-3000
- Longitude: -75.459805
- Latitude: 39.123239
- DSN: 445-3000
The Delaware Dover Base is situated right in Dover belonging to Delaware. This is right in the very center of Delmarva (Maryland, Delaware and the precious Virginia) the peninsula. This base was constructed back in 1941. It is huge and Colonel Manson is currently commanding this facility. It has expanded its doors a lot and it is today home of the known 436th Airlifting Wing, along with the 512th Wing, & the Force Reserve huge Wing. Sometimes, this is even referred as the so called Liberty Wing. The Delaware Dover Air Force consists of 3,900, 2 runways. In addition, it has more than 1,700 buildings!

The Delaware Dover Defense sources are magnificent; this is in terms of the capabilities such as its aircraft and all the equipment which is directly assigned especially to its base- in monetary terms, it pretty much costs around 5.8 billion dollars. Moreover, this air force even provides around $470 million every other year that goes to local economy- This is also related to the ranking claiming that is Delaware’s 3^rd largest industry. This air force base is even home for more than 4,000 military people, approximately 1,200 civilians, not to mention the 2,500 reservists.

In addition, the Delaware Dover Team’s has a specific and perfect goal. The mission is pretty much to emphasize on amenities to fly great and to fully provide many strategic global airlift capabilities. This way they can enhance their current development and their performance can touch the sky. Their main mission then is helping a lot since they even house an extensive aerial port which is the biggest one worldwide. The port is also the most extensive one in the Delaware Defense Department and you may already know that it plays a very important role as to honor a spot where killed personnel bodies remain.
May 17, 2011
Naval Station Mayport
Naval Station Mayport Facts
- Location: East of Jacksonville, Florida
- Website:
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- Phone: (904) 270-5401
- Longitude:
  -81.420021
- Latitude:
  30.394199
- DSN:
  960-5011
It is a major Navy air base in the city of Jacksonville in Florida. It has a major air field with one long runway and it now hosts third largest fleet in United States. The base was built in 1942 and has been upgraded several times. It also has a harbor adjacent to the base capable of accommodating 34-ships and has a long runway capable to handle large size planes. It is also home to US 4^th Fleet that is one of the most important fleets of US Navy, but it is not in operation since 1950. The base also has the honor to serve some of the best ships that served US Navy such as USS Shanri-La, USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, USS John F. Kennedy and more.

Currently there are no carriers deployed at Florida Mayport Naval Station because all conventional diesel carriers were discontinued; the US Congress has passed $75 million budget to further upgrade the base and provide nuclear carriers. In early 2010 it was announced that Mayport base will be home to a nuclear aircraft carrier, it is also suggested that this action will help protect the surrounding area due to higher level of security. There are other navy bases near Florida Mayport working as homeport of nuclear carriers but there is only one carrier that is commissioned to Mayport base. There are also suggestions to the decision and it has not been settled yet. The base do works as base to cruisers, frigates and destroyers but there is only one carrier.

The base also offers other good facilities such as school, recreational parks and entertainment facilities for navy personnel, officers and families; naval families are only allowed to enter the area on special occasions. The base is commissioned with 6-squadrons working on different operations and participates in training exercises.
May 16, 2011
MacDill Air Force Base
MacDill AFB Facts
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Website:
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- Phone: (813) 828-1110
- Longitude:
  -82.508097
- Latitude:
  27.852205
- DSN:
  968-1110
Florida MacDill Air Force Base is one of the most important bases in US located 4-miles from city Tampa, Florida. It is home to some of the most important everyday missions in Florida. It is also home to some of the most important airplanes such as Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker used for refueling airplanes in Florida air space and C-37A Gulfstream that is a private business jet used by high profile personnel. It also supports around 3000 personnel for everyday operations as well as outside operations with 12000 personnel. Florida MacDill’s primary mission is to provide support to on-flight refueling facility operating around the world. It is also base to Orion P-3, Gulfstream IV and provides support to Hurricanes Hunter airplanes.

The base supports 6-AMW comprising of 3000 personnel having capability to refuel jet planes during flight around the world. It can provide rapid support and they are stationed around the world. The whole team is commanded from Florida Machdill air base and they use Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker jet plane for refueling.

The base was built in 1939 and was named as Southeast Air Base Tampa but was later renamed to Leslie MacDill who was a fighter pilot in World War I. During Spanish-American War the base was upgraded to support the war and it was stationed with many wings such as Third Air Force with the mission to patrol against Spanish submarines during the war. It also became headquarter of the bombardment group during the war, and some of them are still stationed in Florida Machill.

During World War II the air-submarine mission was transferred to navy and aircrew at the base were trained to be deployed around the world. Today many of bombardment groups and wings are still stationed at Florida MacDill base and offer some of the best jet planes such as F-16s and MacDill family planes.
May 16, 2011
Naval Air Station Key West
NAS Key West Facts
- Location: Key West, Florida
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- Phone: (305) 293-2268
- Longitude:
  -81.690559
- Latitude:
  24.574602
- DSN:
  483-2268
It is basically a military base and naval station located in west of Florida. Its purpose is to provide security to defense organizations in US, which includes national security, allied forces and agencies. It is also home to many training operations such as US Air Force Special under Water Operations School and task force exercises. The base comprises of many smaller operational facilities including health clinic and properties in Florida. Surprisingly it also has recreational facilities for families such as RV Park and Sigsbee Park built in 1940s. The property of the park is privately owned but it is managed by Florida Key West base.

The base also has bachelor and officer quarters comprising of navy and government personnel. It also has a separate quarter for senior commissioned officers with better facilities. The quarter can also be seen from Sigsbee Park as it was once parts of the base and it was used for landing of sea planes. The base also has a beach that was once in operation.

The base was built in 1823 and it was first used to fight piracy when merchants use sea to transport materials to US. Infact it was home to some of the most widely known pirates of the world. But it stopped during US-Spain and Mexico-US war when the base was expended. The war between US and Spain started after sinking of USS Maine in 1898 and US Atlantic Fleet moved to Florida Key West base. Today it is one of the most ideal places for training having ideal flying conditions round the year. The base is attached adjacent to open sea offering wide area of water for airplanes. It also provides rapid access to open sea and planes.

Today the air base is under command of Captain S. W. Holmes. Florida Key West is not the best air base in Florida but it has its own advantages over others.
May 16, 2011
Integrated Support Command (ISC) Miami
ISC Miami Facts
- Location: Miami, Florida
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- Phone: (305) 535-4300
- Longitude:
  -80.15267
- Latitude:
  25.780996
- DSN:
  N/A
Miami is one of the most beautiful places in US, which attracts large number of tourists. It is a popular tourist attraction offering great weather and beautiful beach. Miami has no military base like other cities of Florida, but it has offices and headquarters. It has large beach area and there are many people on the beach. The Coast Guard is very active with headquarter located in Miami named as District 7. It also operates in other parts of the country providing safety operations, these areas include Georgia and South Carolina. It also operates in Caribbean and Puerto Rico.

The coast guard is only allowed to operate in certain areas and has to take permission to enter other areas, which may belong to defense organizations. The Coast Guard is equipped with sophisticated electronics for both defense and safety. They also have jet planes and helicopters such a Dassault Falcon 20 that is a business jet but it is also used to do surveys and travel long distances. Coast Guard also has Eurocopter HH-65 Dolphin helicopter used in search and rescue operations around US, which also comes in other models and some of them are used by Coast Guard. They also use diesel powered air planes such as EADS Casa HC-144 Ocean Sentry that are also used in marine patrol operations; it is usually used to deliver cargo having capacity to lift 16,000-kg, transfer passengers and travel long distances.

Besides providing rescue assistance Coast Guard also focuses on providing security from illegal immigrants who tries to enter United States through sea routes. They also provide protection from drug trades by working along defense organizations. A good feature of Coast Guard District 7 headquarter is that they are located on Opa-locka Airport, which is a general purpose and civil-military joint operation airport. This gives Cost Guard the facility to response rapidly on command. The airport was built during World War II as Naval Air Station Miami but today it operates as a general airport.
May 15, 2011
Naval Air Station Jacksonville
NAS Jacksonville Facts
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida
- Website:
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- Phone: (904) 542-2338
- Longitude:
  -81.678028
- Latitude:
  30.23623
- DSN:
  N/A
It is also sometime called Naval Air Station Jacksonville at tomes places and it is located the city of Jacksonville, Florida. The base was built in the year 1940 and it is located near another air base in Florida. The base has very importance as it had the second largest rifle range in US and Florida National Guards started training here during early 1900s. it has also worked along other air stations such as Naval Station Mayport, which gives Florida Jacksonville station great importance in northeast Florida.

During the World War, the air base saw many constructions and many new buildings were made, which included prisoner compound, hospitals, chapel and other buildings all in total of 700 and some of them are still in use. Due to continuous stationing of troops in Florida Jacksonville, the air station was further expanded with more buildings and it continued expanding till 1940. In 1950s a budget of $325,000 was passed to further expand the air station with larger parking ramps, air-craft hangers and a longer aircraft taxing area.

The air base is now working with 23,000 personals and civilians, and the base is considered as one of the busiest naval bases in Florida comprising of smaller areas inside the premises of the base. Today it also works as Aviation Maintenance Facility supported by other smaller aviation organizations. It also comprise of pilot training facility, naval hospital, highly equipped maintenance crew capable to performing maintenance operation from highly sophisticated electronics to complete engine repairs and replacements, industrial center, naval family service center, recreational areas for both navy personnel and their families and naval communities.

Today the base has become the largest station for naval aviation and it is home to training center for NATO pilots, US pilots, air crew as well as maintenance personnel, as well as only home to Navy plane P-3 Orion.
May 15, 2011
Naval Hospital Pensacola
Hospital Pensacola Facts
- Location: Pensacola, Florida
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- Phone: (850) 505-6601
- Longitude:
  -87.325524
- Latitude:
  30.402991
- DSN:
  N/A
Hospitals in Florida, Pensacola are well equipped to cater for any form of sickness of medical abnormality. The hospitals have the spyglass direct visualization technology equipment, which are used to tread gallbladder, bile duct and liver malfunctioning. The West Florida Hospital has the first ever digital operating room in the area. They also offer the Deep Brain Stimulation which is the newest way to treat Parkinson’s disease. They also have the Dynesys Dynamic stabilization equipment, which are used to treat lower back pain. It is also used to treat leg pains caused by degenerative disc disease. The latest CT scan equipment adds to the line of high-tech facilities. The hospital has offices scattered all over the area to serve patients at their convenience.

As part of the many safety measures put in place to protect patients, the electronic bedside bar code that helps administer correct patient medications. The inpatient unit has 531 beds, all well equipped. The Family Birthplace also recognizes the Labor, Delivery, Recovery and Post-Partum unit of the hospital. Technology advancement has also caught up with the hospital, with patients able to send a text message to find out the wait time in emergency rooms. Their daVinci Robot provides robotic-assisted surgical procedures in prostate, general and thoracic surgical.

The robot is able to locate exact locations of tumors, blood clots and other abnormalities. Their electronic health record also allows for easy record keeping on patient. Their Picture Archiving and Communications Systems convert X-rays, CT and MRI scans pictures immediately into digital format and stored for easy retrieval remotely by doctors. The electronic medication bar coding system used by the hospital helps reduce medication errors which cause a lot of deaths in hospitals. Barcodes of a patient’s medications are scanned right at their bedside and kept in the database.
May 15, 2011
Naval Hospital Jacksonville
Naval Hospital Jacksonville Facts
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida
- Website:
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- Phone: (904) 542-7300
- Longitude:
  -81.690631
- Latitude:
  30.210868
- DSN:
  N/A
Jacksonville, Florida has not been left out in the advancements in the field of medicine. Hospitals and health facilities in the area are up to the highest standards and the best ever available. The University of Florida’s medical research center boasts of the best practices in medical science. Most of the hospitals have specialized centers, where serious and chronic medical conditions. Most of the hospitals have MRI scanning facilities that are able to locate even the minutest of defects in any part of the party.

Florida Hospitals in Jacksonville also have electronic record systems that track patients from the moment they enter the hospital facilities for the first time till they stop coming. These records can be retrieved at the click of a button and at the shortest possible time. In patient bedding facilities are the best in the area, with most of the hospitals having electronic barcode systems, by which patients medications are tracked.

The Florida Hospitals in Jacksonville have specialized centers where special conditions are diagnosed and treated. The surgical suit in Mayo Hospital contains 16 operating rooms which contains the transplant programs. This center takes care of specialized and complex transplant procedures such as heart, kidney and liver transplant. They also do lung, pancreas and kidney transplant at this center. The stroke units of these hospitals have all the medical personnel to cater for stroke patients.

The units have radiology, neurology, neurosurgery and rehabilitation services. The units also have physiology facilities where stroke victims are helped to use their body parts that have been lost to the disease. Bariatric surgery is also offered by some of the hospitals to help people with nutritional disorders live normal lives. They help in weight management and streamlining the body. What is more is that, most of the hospitals in Jacksonville accept health insurance and as such patients do not have to pay cash before being attended to.
May 15, 2011
Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC)
Autec Complex Facts
- Location: West Balm Beach, Florida
- Website:
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- Phone: (561) 832-8566
- Longitude:
  -80.0537
- Latitude:
  26.715
- DSN:
  N/A
So the Florida Autec Complex is just great, especially since the Atlantic Undersea exam and Evaluation spot is known and able to meet with specifics. One location is in Florida and the center has the total capability to fully track deep water, targets and so on in a simultaneous way.

All the tests conducted right at the AUTEC are fine and properly certify all to be submarine captains & the respective crews. In addition, they make sure about the weapons and the right accuracy in terms of undersea matters and fire arms. The United States has actually proclaimed a specific joint agreement which is linked with the known Royal Navy in order to construct a well equipped Bahamas facility. Moreover, the United Kingdom has also access to all these test and evaluation spots. Many important studies take place every other week.

It is able to fulfill with the many needs and tasks for undersea matters- as previously mentioned is even high-tech and capable of multitask- They simply maintain the supremacy of the United States navy throughout studies, research and the proper testing. Furthermore, the military staff uses 3 basic ranges when it comes to testing. This is why the Florida is among the top ones together with Andros Island and the Bahamas, too.

They can even uncover many mysteries at times. So the US government actually leads them many responsibilities. The AUTEC Florida complex is magnificent and that being said, it is imperative to mention that it is actually an acronym that stands for the Atlantic Undersea linked to Test & Evaluation Center. The many operations are always kept in secret mode, especially because it is an important sector of the military operations. The weapon tests are high standard. The activities are complex at times and they are always ready to deal with uncertainty, too.
May 14, 2011
Blount Island Command
Blount Island Command Facts
- Location: Blount Island in the Jacksonville section of the St. John’s River in Florida.
- Website:
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- Phone: (904) 696-5051
- Longitude:
  -81.520872
- Latitude:
  30.406137
- DSN:
  N/A
The Florida Blount Island belongs to the Marines Corps’ of the United States of America. It is somehow a Maritime Prepositioning program. Its main goal is to fully provide support in such a way to help out to the maximum. It is ready to properly serve United States Marines Corps’ that are stationed all over the world. This base is absolutely able and committed to supply all the needs that the specific troops required for approximately thirty days.

This full base appear to be situated in the beautiful Blount Island, it is right in the Florida Jacksonville area, most precise directly of St. John’s in the magnificent and extensive Florida. It seems that the Marine Corps’ once leased this base right from a company which was private back in 1986. They finally purchased the Florida Blount Island military back on 2004. This magnificent base appears to be complete and equipped with amenities and facilities that are optimal for the needed resupply and maintenance considering the various MPS vessels- All those that actually dock right there on a regular basis. In addition, it consists of many docks that are ready to fully deploy the plenty ships.

Col. Steve Peters is the heading the Florida Blount Island Command. This base is simply great and the logistics are impeccable. The main portion of this island is actually occupied by the command and it began to take more strength in 2010. It Is spending money on various projects in order to fully improve their security, even the gate access is to be enhanced. The industrial base along with the navy support is huge and their structure can amaze anyone. The cargo is properly offloaded once in a while and the ships tend to go to dry dock. The response is usually immediate, their effectiveness is always out there.
May 14, 2011
USCG Auxiliary 7th District
District 7 Facts
- Location: Miami Florida
- Website:
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- Phone: (305) 415-6683
- Longitude:
  -80.188406
- Latitude:
  25.765482
- DSN:
  N/A
Located in the Tampa Bay of Florida, Florida District 7 Base is commanded by Rear Admiral William D. Baumgartner. It is the main headquarters of the United States Coast Guard and is responsible for operations of the coast guard in the Florida, Georgia and South Carolina States. It also oversees the patrols in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. The unit has many high speed aircraft and ships which it uses for this purpose. The unit provides logistic and personnel support for the United States Coast Guard Clearwater Air Station.

The Florida coast is a usual route for illegal immigrants entering the United States and Europe and the Florida District 7 works to arrest and stop these illegal immigrants. Most of them usually come by the sea in small boats and ships. The Florida state intercepts these ships and arrest the occupants for later deportation. The Illegal drug trade is also a menace that the Florida District 7 tries to help contain the situation. They patrol the high seas and surrounding areas to make sure that no cocaine or any other illegal drug load comes through.

The Caribbean is also known to be a serious drug trade zone. Most of the time, drug dealers conduct their illegal activities in bushes and solitude areas. The aircrafts are also used to patrol the forest areas to track all activities in those secluded places to ensure no illegal drug trade goes on. The division also organizes search and rescue operations in the event of accidents in the sea or in the surrounding zones. There are ambulances available to convey disaster victims to nearby hospitals. They also provide education on boating and boat safety. Additionally, the Base provides safety check services on private vessels. They are also involved in marine environmental protection.
May 14, 2011
Eglin Air Force Base
Eglin AFB Facts
- Location: Valparaiso, Florida
- Website:
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- Phone: (850) 882-1110
- Longitude:
  -86.526175
- Latitude:
  30.483814
- DSN:
  872-1110
Established in 1935 as a military base to serve as a United States airforce armament proving land, the Florida Eglin Base is located a few miles from the Fort Walton Beach. It covers a vast land of about 1,900 square kilometers. This land covers 97,963 square miles into the Gulf of Mexico. It provides support for personnel, logistics, information and communications technology, engineering, medical and security services for the surrounding areas. It is also a main source of support for the Air Armament Center as well traditional military services available in tenant units. The Florida Eglin Base was named after a Lieutenant who died in an aircraft crash and is now under the commandership of Colonel Sal M. Nodjomian.

The vast land on which the Florida Eglin is a major factor that is responsible for its economic boom. The base is the home of manufacturing of high-tech equipment and products and is toured by many people each year. The Indian Temple Mound Museum, also located near the Base. A lot of tourists troupe to this museum each passing day to see for themselves the Mississippian-period mound. The Civic division of the Florida Eglin Base organizes outreach programs to visit some civilian groups and schools. This is an effort to foster good relationships between the military and civilian society.

The public affairs division organizes tours for civil society groups on request. Additionally, the Base organizes air shows, during which they display their aircraft facilities. Members of the public are allowed to feature in this event. School children are shown round the various departments and military equipment. The tour groups are expected to be numbered from 20 to 40 people and are expected to come up with their own transportation, with an Eglin escort on board each bus. Any group wishing to tour the Florida Eglin Base should inform the unit at least 30 days before the tour date.
May 14, 2011
USCG Marine Safety Lab
Marine Safety Lab Facts
- Location: Chelsea Street in New London, Connecticut
- Website:
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- Phone: (860) 441-2645
- Longitude:
  -72.089
- Latitude:
  41.402
- DSN:
  N/A
The Connecticut Safety Lab is somehow the US Coast Guard’s especially dedicated to many studies focused on marine & maritime safety. This laboratory regularly cares to collect many samples from several water bodies and they proceed to evaluate and test them in order to find hazardous chemicals and contaminants. To be more precise, the Safety lab is pretty much the main spot to handle important analysis linked to many oil spill researches and studies. This Connecticut Safety laboratory even conducts studies about substances that are actually carried by the incoming vessels.

The Safety Lab is today situated at Chelsea St. It is located in New London. The Parties that are looking and fully interested to request any kind of water study along their respective are can go ahead and bring samples right to the Safety laboratory. Yet, if they don’t want to leave their place, they can fill out online forms, which is optimal!

The Naval NSMRL is then situated located the right way and it is always seeking to meet high-standards. Their main goal is detailed and their mission is definitely to provide the best and protect overall health. In addition, they are constantly trying to enhance productivity and War Fighters performance. They do this through many focused diving, submarine & surface studies solutions.

Their tradition is great and this recognition is due to their long lasting effective developments. They even contribute with the laboratory tech innovations and they care to integrate all the latest trends. The crew operations remain great since the beginning. They have the lead in the so called undersea human! The best part is they can: have the proper performance which is based on screening the color vision. They ensure personnel screening along with the assessment for any types of enclosed environments. The effects of the atmospheric constituents linked to health in enclosed spots are taken care of, too.
May 13, 2011
Naval Submarine Base New London
New London Submarine Base Facts
- Lcation: Groton, Connecticut
- Website:
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- Phone: (860) 694-3011
- Longitude:
  -72.086964
- Latitude:
  41.398115
- DSN:
  694-3011
The Connecticut Naval Base in New London is pretty much the US Navy’s main submarine base, it is known like the “Submarine Force Home”, & “Submarine World Capital”.

The history is impressive and the research is extensive. You might want to learn about the base Realignment & its Closure back in 2005, this truly marked a difference. Back in 1868, Connecticut State gave these Navy around 112 acres that were just of precious land all along the River Thames in order to construct a fancy and huge Naval Station. Because of the need of funding- federal funding- it didn’t really happen until the year 1872 when they developed 2 brick spots together with a pier with a T shape. These 2 buildings were then built and they were officially declared like the Navy Yard. So this brand new spot was primarily good like a good coaling station situated in Groton & Ledyard.

According to sources, the 1^st submarine that was diesel-powered- the USS E-1, was actually commissioned back in Feb, 1912. Moreover, it serves as homeport considering 15 attack neighbor and submarines to major construction submarine yard, the General Dynamics and the Electric Boat Corp and all officer & Enlisted submariners.

This is also combined like School just for the STS, the ET navigation, and the Fire control Tech. Some are also known like the radio men and all is linked to the Connecticut New London facility. In addition, the main New London base actually occupies like 687 acres and much more than 530 acres of housing for families. It is also the home to many submarines especially developed to attack. The Connecticut New London base can even support much more than seventy tenant commands like the Commander NRNE, the Commander Submarine G2, the respective Naval Submarine facilities, etc.
May 13, 2011
Coast Guard Academy
Coast Academy Facts
- Location: New London, in the state of Connectic
- Website:
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- Phone: (860) 444-8444
- Longitude:
  -72.105721
- Latitude:
  41.345754
- DSN:
  N/A
The US Connecticut Coast Academy is somehow the foremost educational place for training and would be the place to deliver optimal Coast officers. This academy’s main place and campus is situated in beautiful New London, right in Connecticut. It differs from the 4 academies of United States Armed Forces (Navy, Army, Marine Corps), because any of the interested students are welcome to fully apply for admission with ease, they do not need to secure any sorts of congressional recommendations.

The interested students to get into the Connecticut Coast Academy are actually given the opportunity to select within 7 different sections, even nautical science, engineering, & also management. Once they graduate, the cadets are able to choose; they can go right into the service with Coast Guard if they desire, or they can also go for a much higher academic paper and or degree. This Coast academy is great since it allows the possibility to many students when looking to grow as professionals, and they can also venture into the several civilian careers that are a lot of fun even after they finish their respective studies.

Today, it looks like approximately 2 hundred students are graduating every year from batches and they have actually passed through the specific selection process. Moreover, the United States of America Connecticut Coast Academy is somehow the smallest one of 5 federal services academies that is offering prestigious education to experience the optimal time. They make a lot of emphasis in terms of control, empowerment, leadership, even physical fitness along with proper professional development.

With tradition, together with honor, this military Coast academy, sustains 8-to-1 interested students-to-teacher ratios, this is a water front academic campus which creates a very traditional and fine college feel. The cadets are devoted to themselves in order to go along with an honor goal and concept; it is all about the optimal leadership!
May 13, 2011