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NCTAMS PAC
NCTAMS PAC is stationed in Wahiawa, Hawaii, is known as the largest communication station in the world consisting of 131 amenities occupying 2,421 acres of land. It has also a Headquarter based in Oahu, Hawaii. NCTAMS PAC main function is to management and provides support to the users of Pacific Telecommunication System.

NCTAMS PACFacts
- Location: Wahiawa, Hawaii
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- Phone: (808) 653-5385
- Longitude:
  -157.953611
- Latitude:
  21.361944
- DSN:
  315-453-8750
NCTAMS PAC main duty is the management, operational and maintenance of the Defense Communication System and various services like repair and maintenance, information resource services, Defense Management System coordination and electronics and communication services to the Navy of United States and the US Department of Defense actions in the Pacific.

After the war, United States Navy chooses to give back the vital point Naval Station Pearl Harbor and Wahiawa be made as the receiver point. Because of the inconvenience of Pearl Harbor as a site for expansion, they made a decision to give back the vital point to Wahiawa. Because of the necessity of telecommunication it was decided in 1959 to have a new communication net as it was also the need of that time to get more advance information.

NAVCOMMACTS Pearl Harbor commanded the communications centers at Camp Smith (CINCPAC), Secure Voice Pearl Harbor, Moanalua (FLEWAECEN), Makalapa (CINCPACFLT), Consolidated Maintenance and the Pearl Harbor (NAVSHIPYD). This department functions in the operational and administrative control of the whole communication centers. In 1976, the Naval Communication Area Master Station, Eastern Pacific (NAVCAMS EASTPAC) was renamed from the original Naval Communications Station in Honolulu.

NAVSCAMS EASTPAC bequeathed the largest satellite facility with high frequency on February 18, 1977 at Wahiawa. The merger of NARDAC Pearl Harbor and NAVCAMS EASTPAC on December 1, 1990 forms today’s telecommunication station in the Eastern Pacific to guarantee that they can face the all the advancements the new technology will give to the naval telecommunication station.
June 13, 2011
Naval Support Activity Panama City
On July 20, 1945, The Naval Support Activity Panama City was established as the United States Mine Countermeasures station. The organization is a well reputable military facility that hosts a total of 135 officers that are active on duty, 11, 000 retirees, 644 active duties enlisted, 1, 972 family members, 1, 333 civilian’s employees, 36 reserve component offers and 24 reserve component officers. The facility is nestled in Panama City Beach, Florida in the St. Andrew division. This facility is resourceful in providing the educational skills and theoretical specifications for water-fighters to have direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.

Naval Support Activity Panama City Facts
- Location: Panama City, Florida
- Website:
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- Phone: (850) 234-4011
- Longitude:
  -85.756445
- Latitude:
  30.174886
- DSN:
  N/A
The facility is effective in conducting continuous researches, testing and training for operatives throughout the year. The facility was later renamed in the United States Navy Mine Defense Laboratory in 1955, as the facility transitioned to improve the services provisioned new names are being assigned. The facility received the name Naval Coastal Systems Laboratory in 1972, categorized with a variety of command divisions such as, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren and the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock.

The name Naval Support Activity Panama City was assigned to the facility in 2007, therefore containing tenants to enforce development and research responsibilities.

The Naval Support Activity Panama City is very efficient in hosting the following command tenants:
1. NAVSEA System of Naval Surface Warfare Centers.
2. The Coastal Operations Institute
3. Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU)
4. Naval Surface Warfare Center: Panama City Division (NSWC PCD)
5. Navy Diving Salvage and Training Center
6. The Navy Diving Salvage Training Center
7. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment
8. Coastal Operations Institute
The subdivisions are fully equipped with all the amenities to comfort the needs of all occupants. Training is provided to evaluate the efficiency of all operatives to explore the Navy field. All operations require approval from the United States Navy which is the key division for the subdivision.
June 12, 2011
Naval Air Warfare Center
The key function of the Naval Air Warfare Center is to effectively train, enforce and regulate human performance solutions to educate the Nation’s War fighters. The name, Naval Training Systems Center was given to the facility in 1985 from its previous recognition Naval Training Equipment Center, after its relocation in 1988 and received the name Naval Air Warfare Center which is its current name, was issued on October1, 1993.

Naval Air Warfare Center Facts
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Website:
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- Phone: (407) 380-4000
- Longitude:
  -81.197526
- Latitude:
  28.586501
- DSN:
  N/A
This organization is operated and controlled by the Naval Air Systems Command. There are only a few Air Warfare Centers that are privileged to offer technical support for the United States Navy airborne and aircraft weapon systems. The Naval Air Warfare Center is effective in providing procedures and development tools for training pilots and other military personnel’s.

The establishment also oversees training for undersea and surface personnel operations. The unit is also effective in its training provisions for specialized task which includes firefighting and sonar operations.

The primary headquarters for the Naval Air Warfare Center is situated in Orlando, Florida along with other private companies and agencies execute professionalism and efficiency in the field. The division is well recognized as a property of significance in the Naval Air Systems Command and offers its continued support with consistency and effectiveness.

The organization consist of professionals with the primary aim and determination in providing accurate research theories, training systems product support, evaluation and testing, development and inter-service coordination for the Air Force and Army respectively. There are higher task specified which requires higher authority and maintenance. This facility is the smallest of all Navy bases in the world and is nestled on an estimated 40 acres of land, although the division is miniature in size, it plays a major role in military training and systems development. The services provided are deemed exemplary to other military divisions.
June 12, 2011
Naval Air Station Pensacola
The Naval Air Station Pensacola was assigned as the primary headquarters for the Chief of Naval Education and Training development in 1971. The development is in effective in executing directions and controls for all Navy training, educational organizations and activities. This establishment is located 60 minutes away from the eastern section of Mobile, Alabama, 500 miles from the city of Orlando, Florida and 45 minutes west of Fort Walton Beach in Florida. This landmass of 25.09 square miles attracts and the altitude of 120 feet above ocean level. The beaches in the United States are well maintained and monitored by this organization and maximum protection is alleviated for all shores.

Naval Air Station Pensacola Facts
- Location: Escambia County, near Pensacola, Florida
- Website:
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- Phone: (850) 452-0111
- Longitude:
  -87.320967
- Latitude:
  30.35088
- DSN:
  922-0111
The facility is well equipped with educated operatives that are professionally trained to deal with aviation particulars. There are 111 Fighter Composite Squadron and 106 Strike Fighter Squadron available for duties in the subdivision. Other operatives of the organization may include the Joint Interagency Task Force South, the Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit Detachment Key West and the United States Army Special Forces Underwater Operations School.

The Naval Air Station Pensacola is also the commanding host for the Naval Aviation Schools Command which also accommodates the followings subdivision schools:
1. U.S. Navy and Marine Corps School of Aviation Safety
2. Aviation Training School
3. Aviation Enlisted Aircrew Training School
4. Crew Resource Management
The institution is also well known for its commanding operations of the merger between the Officer Candidate School and the Aviation Officer Candidate School in 2007. The establishment also handles complex operations executed by over 7, 400 civilian operatives and 16, 000 military employees in the Santa Rosa and Escambia counties. Due to the high impact of damages experienced by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, the base was realigned temporarily in 2005 for reconstruction. Currently the facility is rehabilitated and is controlled by Captain S.W. Holmes.
June 11, 2011
Naval Air Station Atlanta
The Naval Air Station Atlanta is currently rehabilitated with the host name General Lucius D. Clay National Guard Center, which is assigned as an airport base for the navy under command of the Georgia Army National Guard.

Naval Air Station Atlanta Facts
- Location: Cobb County, near Marietta, Georgia.
- Website:
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- Phone: (678) 655-6392
- Longitude:
  -84.52898
- Latitude:
  33.913648
- DSN:
  625-6392
The air force station is situated at an agreeable location to the city of Marietta Georgia, in the Cobb County constitution. Prior to its reestablishment, the base was operated by the United States Navy then transferred ownership on September 26, 2009 to the National Guard.

Pervious militants assigned to the facility, were trained as non-aviation and aviation reserve personnel’s for the Navy and the Marine Corps. This air station was also prominent for hosting the three Navy squadrons for F/A-18’s, the Marine Air Group 42, E-2’s and C-9’s, the Carrier Air Group 20A-H-1E and UH-1’s, the two Marine Corps squadrons and many other military command groups. Unfortunately in 2005, the base received finalized instructions for closure in effect of the issuance by the Base Realignment and Closure Commission.

Under standardized management, the installation was solely constructed to accommodate over 900 civilians and militants on active duty. This establishment offers world-class services and convenience, therefore the cost for reserve components to avail recruiting opportunities to enlist in the service, is flexible. If the cost imposed at the Naval Air Station Atlanta is issued in terms of access for airspace training opportunities, the individual is trained on the following functionalities:

Over flight traffic or bypass, 360 degree hub and departure, all functions specified are cataloged in airspace experience which is performed within a 200 miles radius of the facility. The north easterly section of the Atlanta airspace is considered the most congested when compared to others. This airspace facilitates arrivals and departures between cities in the north western region and Atlanta. It is very unfortunate for the Snow bird MOA/ATCAA to perjure in quadrant, while the NAF Atlanta units are streamed for primary airspace in this division.
June 11, 2011
Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian
Naval Air Station Meridian is found in the northeastern side of Lauderdale and Kemper County in Meridian, Mississippi. It lies in 12,000 acres of land wherein the 4,000 acres is in SEARAY, a target field and the Joe Williams Field. Its major function is to train the US Navy jet strike pilots in lined with the Naval Air Station Kingsville which is found in Texas and also provides the technical training and support for all the units stationed in the base. The Naval Air Station houses the 4,000 military employees and their dependents and civilian personnel employees.

Naval Air Station Meridian Facts
- Location: Lauderdale and Kemper Counties, near Meridian, Mississippi
- Website:
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- Phone: (601) 679-2211
- Longitude:
  -88.605691
- Latitude:
  32.550844
- DSN:
  637-2602
The ground breaking of the $60 million Naval Auxiliary Air Station on July 16, 1957, it was named McCain Field at that time in honor of Admiral McCaine, Sr. The station served as the base for the hundreds of airplanes which were based in Florida in trying to escape the destructive hurricane Betsy. The exodus of 300 planes from Florida was repeated on 1968 and 1969 when Hurricane Camille and Hurricane Gladys struck Florida. Over the years, the base continues to show improvements and became a Naval Air Station with increase constructions of buildings and housing units for the family of the servicemen.

The NAS Meridian is also the base for Training Squadron NINETEEN, Training Air Wing, and the Marine Aviation training Support Squadron, the Naval Training Center and the training Squadron Seven. The NAS Commanding officer is the backbone of the station while the Administrative Services Department offers services like the processing of the personnel matters, processing of the command and evaluation communications, offers messaging systems and other administrative services in the entire station. The Air Traffic Control Department functions in the radar final control systems and the control tower, issue instructions to the pilots of the military flight operations in the entire base.
June 11, 2011
Naval Air Station Whiting Field
The Naval Air Station coexists as one of the two primary pilot training facilities in the United States Navy. Travel to the facility is simple since it is only 30 miles in distance from the Pensacola Regional Airport. The Naval Air Station is nestled on approximately 3,842 acres of land, consisting of two separate air fields, prominently located in Milton, Florida. The installation is known to be the busiest of all Navy facilities worldwide. The area is well cropped in its provision for forestry and agricultural lands southwest, northwest and south of the boundaries. A total of 6 500 residents located within a four mile radius of the facility, can access drinking water from the surface.

Naval Air Station Whiting Field Facts
- Location: Milton, Florida
- Website:
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- Phone: (850) 623-7121
- Longitude:
  -87.019893
- Latitude:
  30.710042
- DSN:
  868-7121
The Naval Air Station constitutes over 10 percent of the Navy and Marine Corps along with the responsibility of 45 percent of the Naval Air Command Chief aircraft time.

This establishment has secured a spot since July 1943 with the primary objective of educating and training future operatives for the Navy’s aviation team, in repairing wing aviation and complex helicopter training. Annually, the base provides training for an estimated 1, 200 aviation personnel’s for the United States Military. The facility primarily accommodates one squadron for helicopter training and a total of three secured wing squadrons.

The services executed at this facility are beyond expectations and the flying records are most creditable. This naval air auxiliary has served the United States military since its establishment to present and it continues to regularize its key functions. The installation is relieved from aeronautical intrusion, therefore improves the Florida growth characteristics and has revolutionized the demographics. Future improvements for the facility are in development to exercise effective measures, to remedy all unsolved issues in surrounding communities and worldwide. Professionals in the field are dedicated to providing positive results for all individuals expressing concerns.
June 10, 2011
Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head
Maryland is home to numerous military bases and societies where military families live. Maryland Indian Head is a large military town located in Charles County having population of around 3500. The area is famously known to have gun and rocket testing site, it has also been home to manufacturing of smokeless powder in Indian Head Powder Factory since 1990. There are also other military plants in Maryland Indian Head such as Naval Ordinance Station, Naval Propellant Plant and more. It is also has Advance Research Center in Maryland Indian Head named as Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center. The base has around 3700 employees working in different companies on the base.

NSF Indian Head Facts
- Location: Charles County, Maryland
- Website:
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- Phone: (301) 774-4536
- Longitude:
  -77.169683
- Latitude:
  38.561143
- DSN:
  354-4000
The Maryland Indian Head base was first built in 1920 and it is located near Polomac River. The base was a small town during World War II till 1960s, after which it received good number of funding by attracting investors. Today there are also few retailers working inside the base. There are also few plans to expand the base through private investments. There are also sites used to test weapons and they have set up houses and arsons.

The weapon manufacturing companies comprise of civilians and military scientists, assigned to develop weapons for military use. The testing of these weapons is administrated by Naval Surface Warfare Center. They also have a rapid response team incase of biological weapon outbreak, to control and contain the event; the team is known as Chemical and Biological Incident Response Force.

The base has all the facilities for Army families living inside the base. It has schools and education centers such as Henry E. Lackey High School offering number of services and features to children of Army families such as swimming pool, baseball, indoor track, basketball and more. The school offers excellent subjects in their circular and offers best class education.
June 7, 2011
United States Naval Academy (USNA)
The Maryland Naval Academy was once founded back in 1845. George Bancroft was the one to bring it alive. The magnificent history of the Naval Academy cannot be missed and it has even displayed the interesting USA history itself. This academy has experienced many changes throughout the years. Both, young men & women receive the training they need to become optimal professionals, they are then prepared to serve as marine and naval officers after they graduate. This is definitely the ultimate training ever.

US Naval Academy Facts
- Location: Annapolis, Maryland
- Website:
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- Phone: (410) 293-1000
- Longitude:
  -76.474805
- Latitude:
  38.986269
- DSN:
  281-1000
Furthermore, census matters are important. The Maryland Naval Academy is somehow like a census-designated spot known as the CDP, P stands for place. It is situated in the precious Anne Arundel County, right in Maryland, USA. It is pretty extensive; covering the United States campus of Naval Academy.

The Maryland Naval Academy population is around 4,300 considering the last census. The geography matters can delight anyone. It seems that according to recent studies in terms of the Census Bureau, this Naval Academy consists of an area of around 2.3 km², and 1.4 km² of the land & 0.8 km² of 37.78% is actually water! Demographics are outstanding.

In terms of families and population, it seems that there used to be around 270 housing units and the respective racial makeup was of:
- 5.59% were Afro American
- 86.10% were White
- 0.33% was Native American
- .96% were Asian
- 0.14% was Pacific Islander
- 1.84% where from other races, and 2.18% from two or more races.
When it comes to Latino people they represented around 6.84% of the total population.

Today the Naval Academy seeks to comply with high standards. Every other day, the undergraduate naval service college, the USA strives to fully accomplish their mission and goal to totally develop the best professionals considering moral, mental, & physical aspects!
June 7, 2011
Naval Air Station Patuxent River
The Maryland Patuxent River is a Naval Station. It is also known like the NAS PaxRiver. This is a USA Air Station situated in the fancy St. Mary’s County, in Maryland; it is right on Chesapeake Bay- This Naval Station is very close to the Patuxent River mouth. This is an optimal spot.

NAS Patuxent River Facts
- Location: St. Mary’s County, Maryland
- Website:
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- Phone: (301) 342-3000
- Longitude:
  -76.418628
- Latitude:
  38.285939
- DSN:
  342-3000
Today, it is actually home to United States Naval exam Pilot School, & it serves like a testing, examination and evaluation place. It is also good for systems acquisition related to the Naval Aviation. It was commissioned back on April 1943 and was acquired through a very eminent domain- this Maryland naval air station started growing at a fast speed in order to properly respond the World War II needs.

The Maryland Patuxent River Naval base later became the center for evaluating and testing including many other facilities that were built back in the 1950s & the 1960s; within the Weapons Test Division back in 1960), the great Propulsion Evaluation System Facility. This magnificent base even served like a testing and evaluation place for V-22 Osprey. The Naval base remains outstanding without a doubt.

The measures have somehow migrate the research & the testing places for the rotary and the fixed wings aircrafts to the known NAS Patuxent River that are from decommissioned bases. Many employees are there and this is definitely huge. It is home to NAVAIR Headquarters, Air Testing Wings Atlantic, & Naval Warfare Aircraft Division Center Commands.

Back in 1937, the Aeronautics Bureau wanted to fully consolidate many aviation test plans and programs that were before conducted at plenty of stations like Norfolk, the Yard, the Naval Air Anacostia station in Washington, etc. Finally, the cedar Point was the one selected because of the specific remote location that was on the beautiful coastline, no traffic, no problems, etc.
June 7, 2011
National Naval Medical Center (NNMC)
Maryland Bethesda Medical Center is also known as National Naval Medical Center and it is situated in the city of Bethesda in state Maryland. The medical center was built in 1940 and it has been operating as one of the best US naval hospitals. The staff of medical center comprises of both civilians and military personnel. It also has the honor to provide health care to the family of US President. The center is made up of research department to conduct research work, provide health care for high profile Americans as well as medical care services to both current and former military personnel.

National Naval Medical Center Facts
- Location: Bethesda, Maryland
- Website:
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- Phone: (301) 295-4611
- Longitude:
  -77.096998
- Latitude:
  39.001126
- DSN:
  295-4000
There are also some plans to merge Maryland Bethesda Medical Center with Walter Reed Army Medical Center to create a larger medical center with more facilities and services. The medical offers great services and it is build with many medical features. It works to provide better service and work with other organizations such as Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, which is run by US Federal Government. It also works with Armed Forces Radiobiology Institute providing facilities to other medical organizations and institutes. They all work together to provide better medical research platform and services to both civilians and military personnel.

The original design of the project only included health care services but after numerous upgrades of medical staff and instruments it is more than just medical center. Today it has become home to medical center for family of US President, American hero and some of the most high profile civil and military personnel. Even the President Ronal Reagan’s wife Nancy Reagan visited Maryland Bethesda Medical Center for medical care.

In 1960 it went under a major expansion upgrade costing around $5.6 million, the main building was added with more floors, more bed spaces were added to the inventory of the center and temporarily ward building built during World War II was removed from the project.
June 6, 2011
Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base
Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base Facts
- Location: Camden County, southeastern Georgia
- Website:
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- Phone: (912) 573-2000
- Longitude:
  -81.569998
- Latitude:
  30.787334
- DSN:
  573-2001
The Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base is well recognized as the prominent home for the Atlantic Fleets Trident II Submarines containing ballistic missiles. These submarines are composite of nuclear Trident missiles that are known weapons of mass destruction. This development is situated in the county of Camden, on the south eastern border of Georgia.

The naval base comprises a total landform of 16, 000 acres and facilitates a total of 9, 000 civilians and active duty personnel’s. The base also houses a variation of superior commanding units such as, the Submarine Squadron 20, Submarine Group 10, Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic, Submarine Squadron 16, Trident Training Facility, Naval Submarine Support Center and the Marine Corps Security Force Battalion.

There are a total of eight submarines that are nuclear powered, two of which are equipped with guided missiles and a total of six submarines that are fully equipped with ballistic missiles.

The town of St. Mary which is a historical city is bordered by the naval base on the southern section of the coast of Georgia, which is located on the northern side of the Florida border.

In 2007, this prominent military base was honored for its line of commands in submarine and shore activities and the Navy Region South East, which is unsurpassed in the United States Navy.

With the dedicated operatives assigned to the organization, the continued work of excellence is inevitable. The establishment is well recognized in the efforts executed and deemed the top naval installation in the entire Department of Defense attaining, the Commander in Chief’s Installation of Excellence Award. Other merits include, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, as the recipient for the highest rating in safety for Voluntary Protection Program. For the third consecutive year, the installation was also awarded merits for the Secretary of Navy and Chief of Naval Operations Safety Ashore.
May 30, 2011
NAS JRB New Orleans
NAS JRB New Orleans Facts
- Location: Belle Chasse, Louisiana
- Website:
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- Phone: (504) 678-3260
- Longitude:
  -90.021286
- Latitude:
  29.827689
- DSN:
  N/A
The Joint Reserve Base from Naval Air Station within New Orleans in Louisiana can be found at twenty or so minutes to the south from the downtown area of New Orleans; it is the home of: Air National Guard in Louisiana, VR-54, VFA-204, VP-94, United States Air Force Reserve, United States Coast Guard, as well as the United States Customs Services. After the structure has been re-designated during May 94′ in order to include “Joint” in the Reserve Base the idea shattered the actual paradigm regarding the base. JRB keeps a twenty-four-hour functional capacity to assist releases as well as recoveries involving United States Coast Guard Air-Sea Recovery, United States Custom Alerts and also the 159th Attack Group – Air National Safeguard in Louisiana, United States Air Security Control alarm specifications.

Portion in the joint-services corporation from 1957, the camp can provide Air Force Reserves, Navy as well as Air National Defense forces the practice terrain to get an assortment of fighter airplanes. Setting up mini-wars above the West coast of Florida, F-15, F-16 along with F-18 aircraft pilots take part in extremely fiercely fought for bayou brawls ever since the Fight from New Orleans during 1815. Regarding Air Force forces anchored in JRB, those types of mini-wars are offering essential distinct fighter instruction that lots of groups in other places get occasionally. But it is a day to day occurring to the 926th Fighter Wing Reserves (F-16s) as well as the ANG 159th Fighter Team (F-15s) in Louisiana. And this also held all of them sharpened intended for the latest deployments helping Operations Deny Flight inside Italy and also Provide Security within Turkey. Being a clemency Platform Information Department that answers to the Naval Computer plus Tele-communications Area Master Section Atlantic Ocean, NCTAMS LANT Det New Orleans has been mainly responsible for handling the BLII inside New Orleans region.
May 29, 2011
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division
NSWC Crane Division Facts
- Location: Martin County, Indiana
- Website:
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- Phone: (800) 798-2204
- Longitude:
  -86.791667
- Latitude:
  38.833333
- DSN:
  482-XXXX
Located a few miles from Bloomington, the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division Base is the third largest Naval Base in the world. It is named after William M. Crane and covers about 259 square kilometers of Lake Greenwood. Though parts of the Base extend into Lawrence and Greene Counties, the larger portion is in Martin County. It was originally built to serve as Naval Ammunition Depot and also to produce, test and store ordnance under the Bureau of ordnance to implement the Supplemental Defense Appropriation Act. The bureau of weapons expanded its operations in Crane as weapons became more sophisticated in the 1950s to respond to the sophistication. Crane was placed under the Naval Sea Systems command and renamed the Naval Weapons Support Center, which was a better description of their operations. The Crane Army Ammunition Activity was later formed as a tenant command to deal with the manufacture and storage of ammunition at the Base.

Crane first produced batteries, electronic components and rotating components. Among the services it offered were repair, overhaul, failure analysis and standard hardware design and engineering. Now world renowned ordnance roots, crane is recognized for its sophisticated and modern weaponry and technical products. The center also conducts a lot of research into weapons development and evaluation. They also regulate weapon acquisition and combat system security. Crane is also into fleet maintenance and modernization. They also develop and maintain power systems, strategic systems, small arms and surface electronic systems. The Base also develops marine systems such as undersea warfare systems. Crane developed the system the United States Army for the yet-to-come DD(X) class of destroyer and the Littoral Combat Ship. A groove of trees, also known as the Constitution Grove at the base is harvested for the White Oak wood for the United States Constitution. The Center also oversees strategic missions.
May 29, 2011
Naval Station Great Lakes
Great Lakes Facts
- Location: Lake County, North Chicago, Illinois
- Website:
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- Phone: (847) 688-3500
- Longitude:
  -87.850765
- Latitude:
  42.308162
- DSN:
  792-3500
Build originally with 38 buildings; the Illinois Great Lakes is the host of the boot camp of the United States Navy. Known officially as Naval Station Great Lakes, the first buildings of this base was designed between 1909 and 1911 by the renowned architect, Jarvis Hunt. Located close to North Chicago, Illinois, this Naval base is made up of 1,153 building structures on a 1,628 acres of land, making it the largest single military station in Illinois and the largest naval training station. The road network spans about 50 miles to provide access to the facilities. Operated as a city on its own, the base has a security force, fire department and public works department. It also has schools and medical facilities to serve occupants of the base. The base also serves as the center for training new Navy recruits.

The Great Lakes Base became the only beginners’ training School for the navy in 1996 and since then, the base trains about forty thousand recruits each year. The workforce of the Naval base is about 7,000 at each point in time. Training is also organized for civilians aspiring to be sailors with about 16,000 of them passing out each year.

The center also provides support for some sites with technical training contents which include the Center for Surface Combat systems, the Center for Personal Development Center for Naval Engineering, Center for Naval Leadership, and the Center for Service Support. Among the numerous training facilities are other training institutions like the Electrician’s Mate, the Fire Controlman, Gunner’s Mate, Electronics Technician and Quartermaster, among others. The center has seen an improvement since 2005 with the building of a non-denominational chapel and a reception for civilian families. The Great Lakes Naval Base is listed as one of the historic places in Illinois. It also houses one of the 15 United States Naval Museums, the Great Lakes Naval Museum.
May 28, 2011
Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport
Gulfport Battalion Center Facts
- Location: Gulfport, Mississippi
- Website:
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- Phone: (228) 871-2555
- Longitude:
  -89.072685
- Latitude:
  30.40634
- DSN:
  868-2555
The Gulfport Naval Construction Battalion Center is the home base of the construction units of the Naval Force which is found in Gulfport, Mississippi. It houses the 20th Naval Construction Regiment and the Navy Mobile Construction units such as the 1, 7, 74 and 133. The base offers home and services to the construction workers and is used as storage for the construction materials and equipment as well as a stand by force in time of emergency and insurgency.

The Gulfport Battalion Center was founded on June 2, 1942 as a base for the Navy Seabees who were civilians at that time in constructing the military equipment and installations and provides home to the US Navy Construction Battalions that were to be assigned to the battlefields in Europe and the Pacific during the World War II. The US Naval Training Center was launched on March 1944 which provides training in radioman, basic engineering, diesel, electrician and quartermaster knowledge.

During the World War II, the base was the center for training and construction works. It was then commissioned by the Navy and used as store house for the Navy and military facilities which until now serves the same purpose as well as the center for the various construction jobs in the military. On 1945, it became the US Naval Storehouse and was commissioned on 1946 as the Training Center. On 1948, it became the storage of the countries accumulated stocks such as copper, bauxite, sisal, abaca and tin. Bauxite is the largest stock the station has which occupies 24 of the stations 1,098 acres of land.

The Gulfport Battalion Center had ballooned to 183 military and 523 civilian employees in support of the 4,200 Seabees. It is now listed as one of the Navy’s excellent installations whose major concern is military’s readiness in the logistic support and mobilization of the US Navy.
May 26, 2011