LOCATION
Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor is located on the Kitsap Peninsula in northwestern Washington State. The nearest town is Silverdale, about three miles from the base. Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor covers nearly 7,000 acres and is a pleasant balance of untouched forest land, award winning operational and administrative facilities and attractive service and housing areas bordered by beautiful mountain ranges and the pristine waters of the Hood Canal.
Commercial Telephone Access (360) 396-xxxx 315-xxxx DSN Telephone Access 744-xxxx. Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor is located on the Kitsap Peninsula across Puget Sound from Seattle. Travel from Seattle via Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry (30 minute crossing time) or the Seattle-Bremerton ferry (60 minute crossing time) or drive around the Sound by going south from Seattle to Tacoma on Interstate 5. At Tacoma, take State Hwy 16 west to Gorst, then Hwy 3 north to Silverdale and Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. From the Seattle-Tacoma (SEATAC) airport, the drive is approximately 1 1/2 hours (depending on traffic conditions). From the south of Tacoma, drive north on I-5, west to Highway 16 and drive north to Hwy 3 to Bremerton/Silverdale area. Follow signs for Main Gate enterance. For further assistance and answers to questions, call the Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor Fleet & Family Support Programs at 1-800-562-3301 or (360) 396-4115.
HISTORY
Subase Bangor's military history began in 1942, when it became the site for shipping ammunition to the Pacific theater during World War II. The Navy announced the selection of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor as the homeport for the first squadron of Trident Submarines in 1973. Naval Submarine Base, Bangor, was officially activated on Feb. 1, 1977.
MISSION
The community Programs team provides services and sheltering that enhance Quality of Life at home and work. We serve as a catalyst for maximizing partnerships for the mental, physical, and social development of Department of Defense personnel,retirees and family members.
POPULATION
Active Duty Military - 5,700
Civilian Employes - 2,700
Contractors - 1,000
Family Members - 7,900
Retirees - 3,200
SPONSORSHIP
After you receive final orders to Naval Base Kitsap, your command will send a message to your new command stating when you will arrive. A sponsor will be assigned and given contact information about you, and you will receive contact information about your new command. You can contact your command/sponsor and ask for a Welcome Aboard Packet. Military One Source is a great point of contact for information. Your sponsor can arrange to pick you up at the airport or your command may arrange for a duty driver.
Check in with your housing office if you will be needing family housing. You can start your paperwork as soon as you receive your final orders. When you arrive at Naval Base Kitsap report directly to your new command by the report date on your orders. The Duty Office/Quarter Deck for Naval Base Kitsap is (360)627-4024.
TEMPORARY QUARTERS
For newly arriving families, you can arrange for up to 10 days lodging at the Navy Inn located on Naval Base Kitsap -Bangor. The toll free number is (800)NAVYINN. Make arrangements as soon as you receive your final orders.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
You can begin your change of duty stations as soon as you receive your final orders. Visit your Fleet and Family Service Center for information on budgeting for a move, moving and children, information about your new area, and information on schools. Visit your housing office to start your housing for the Kitsap area. Naval Base Kitsap has kitchen loan lockers and sleeping mats for your first few days. Call the Work and Family Life Programs at (800)562-3301.