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LOCATION
Welcome to the Peach State, to Southern Hospitality and to Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, a state-of-the-art home to the Atlantic Fleet's Trident II Submarines. Kings Bay borders the cozy historic town of St. Marys, Georgia, in Camden County. Camden County lies in the southeastern corner of Coastal Georgia, just north of the Florida border. The main towns in Camden County are St. Marys, Kingsland and Woodbine. Woodbine, eighteen miles northeast of the Base, is the county seat. Kings Bay is approximately three miles from Georgia State Highway 40; five miles from Interstate 95; and 30 miles north of the Jacksonville, Florida Airport.
Navy Times Newspaper announced in January 2002 that Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia had been voted by sailors in the Navy Times Best Base Award program as their pick for the base closest to which most want to retire. Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay is 30 minutes from the metropolitan area of Jacksonville but not in the midst of urban crowding and circumstances that go along with a big city. The base is relatively young (just over 25 years old) and the surrounding community has tripled in size since construction of facilities began. Yet, there is plenty of space, not a lot of traffic, and a conveniently laid out base infrastructure. Most of the critical services are nearly all within walking distance. Two of the factors that make Kings Bay appealing for retirement are the overall low cost of living as well as a very supportive, friendly local community. Sailors also praised the excellent public school system and down-to-earth atmosphere. For those who like to travel, a big plus is the proximity to Jacksonville International Airport as well as I-10 and I-95. The weather is also great and the Kings Bay area is popular among retirees active in outdoor recreation.
HISTORY
The base consists of more than 16,000 acres, lying between the St. Marys and Crooked Rivers, on Kings Bay, an arm of Cumberland Sound. The first Navy personnel arrived in the Kings Bay area in January 1978, with actual transfer from the Army occurring on July 1st. On July 2, 1979, USS Simon Lake (AS 33) arrived. On July 6th, the first submarine, USS James Monroe (SSBN 622) arrived alongside the Simon Lake to begin a normal refit. The Naval Submarine Support Base was now operational.
In May 1980, Kings Bay was selected as a site for the Navy's East Coast Base for the newest generation of fleet ballistic missile submarines -- the Ohio Class or Trident SSBN's. In April 1982 the Base title was changed to Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, reflecting its growing significance.
On January 15, 1989, the first Trident Submarine, USS TENNESSEE (SSBN 734), arrived at Kings Bay. It was followed by USS PENNSYLVANIA (SSBN 735); USS WEST VIRGINIA (SSBN 736); USS KENTUCKY (SSBN 737); USS MARYLAND (SSBN 738); USS NEBRASKA (SSBN 739); USS RHODE ISLAND (SSBN 740); USS MAINE (SSBN 741); USS WYOMING (SSBN 742); and USS LOUISIANNA (SSBN 743). The Navy spent more than $1.3 billion to complete the base, which will soon be homeport for five Trident submarines after the departure of USS PENNSYLVANIA and USS KENTUCKY in 2002, the USS NEBRASKA in 2004, and the departure of USS MAINE AND USS LOUISIANA in late 2005. Facilities are available to serve as homeport, refit site and training facility for people who operate and maintain the Ohio-Class Submarines.
MISSION
To Deliver Support to the Strategic Warfighter. Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay has three major commands: Trident Training Facility (TTF), Trident Refit Facility (TRF), and Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic (SWFLANT). In addition, this installation is the homeport of five Ohio-Class TRIDENT submarines.
POPULATION SERVED
The Kings Bay community consists of DoD personnel and their families, civilians, contractors, and visitors from NATO countries.
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
The Fleet & Family Support Center provides training to area personnel on how to administer their Sponsorship Program, train prospective sponsors, provide sample letters and materials, Welcome Aboard Packages, and continuing training as requested by area commands. The Navy Sponsor Program directs a sponsor for service members undergoing a PCS move. Each Navy command has a Sponsorship Program with a designated Sponsorship Program Coordinator assigning command sponsors to newly reporting service members. The designated command sponsor will be the direct connection to the service member's new command, and the community surrounding the installation. The designated command sponsor should make contact with the service member prior to their transfer from the detaching duty station.
If you have not been contacted prior to your scheduled transfer date, request the detaching duty station assist you in contacting your next command to identify your designated sponsor.
Mail Enroute To New Duty Station - Before detaching from your duty station, fill out a Change Of Address Card with a forwarding address at the local Post Office. Your forwarding address can be the address listed on your PCS Orders for your new command, or your next residence. If a delay is anticipated getting to your next assignment, consider forwarding your mail to a trustworthy friend or relative who could support a quick response in resolving any urgent billing issues.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
The Fleet & Family Support Center can help you prepare for your PCS move stateside or overseas, retiring, or separating from active duty through a variety of services. - Create a budget for your move. - Learn about cultural adjustments. - How to accommodate the financial and emotional needs of relatives left behind. - Exceptional Family Member Program information. - Learn details about your new homeport, including housing availability, cost of living, childcare, schools, college, and recreational activities. - Smooth Move Workshop. - One-on-one assistance from experienced relocation counselors. - Sponsorship Orientation and Training - Provide Welcome Aboard Packages - New Spouse Orientation Workshops - Lending Locker Commands conducting a Homeport Change can pickup a Homeport Change Kit that includes "how to" videos, brochures and pamphlets, and ideas on how to disseminate information to crewmembers and their families. Welcome Aboard Packages are available to be picked up at the Fleet & Family Support Center by visiting service members on House Hunting orders, newly reporting personnel or retirees relocating to Kings Bay.
Lending Locker: Active duty service members on PCS orders waiting for their House Hold Goods to be delivered or after they have been shipped, can be loaned a Hospitality Kit up to thirty 30 days. The Hospitality Kit contains the necessary essentials to support a family of four in transition: dishes, pots pans, coffee pot, silverware, serving utensils, measuring cups, serving/mixing bowls, and a can opener.
The Relocation Resource Center located in the Career Support & Retention Office of the Fleet & Family Support Center, has tools and information resources for customers to use to obtain information concerning their transfer. The Resource Center provides the following tools and equipment: - Computers with printer capabilities and Internet access. - Long Distance Telephone access. - Incoming/Outgoing Fax capabilities. - Videos for worldwide military installations. - TV/VCR combination for viewing relocation videos in the office.
CRITICAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Telephone services are accessible by using the following combination of digits:
Installation Telephone Access
| Access |
Numbers |
| On-Base Extensions |
Last 4 Digits: 573-XXXX |
| Local Off-Base |
9+ XXX-XXXX |
| Long Distance |
76+ (XXX) XXX-XXXX |
| DSN |
80+ XXX-XXXX |
| Toll Free |
711+ (800/866/877) XXX-XXXX |