LOCATION
The Washington Navy Yard is located in Washington, DC. It is in the Southeast quadrant of the city. Naval District Washington's Headquarters is located there.
Naval Support Activity Washington (NSA-W) or Anacostia Annex is the support base for Naval District Washington (NDW) and is located three miles south of the Navy Yard in the Southwest quadrant. Personnel Support Detachment (PSD), Fleet & Family Support Center (FFSC), Navy Family Housing Welcome Center, and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) are a few of the support agencies located on this installation.
The National Capitol region is a high cost area. With a healthy job market, housing prices have seen a steady increase. The National Capitol region is home to many military installations.
HISTORY
The Washington Navy Yard is the oldest U.S. Navy shore facility. Founded in 1799 on land set aside by George Washington, the Navy Yard first served as a shipbuilding facility. During WWl the Yard housed manufacturing facilities, which produced various guns used in the war. Presently, the Navy Yard is home to a variety of activities. NDW functions as the military coordinator for most of the Navy units in the Washington, Northern Virginia and Maryland areas. The Navy Yard has been designated a National Historical Landmark by the National Park Service and features the Navy Museum, the homeport for Navy History.
MISSION
Sustain combat readiness through effective and efficient shore installation management and support.
POPULATION SERVED
Naval District Washington encompasses over 4,000 square miles including the District of Columbia, the Maryland counties of Calvert, Charles, Montgomery, Prince George's and St. Mary's and the Northern Virginia counties of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, King George, Loudoun, Prince William, and Stafford and the cities within their outer boundaries. Naval District Washington services active duty, retirees, and their family members along with DoD civilians and contractors. In total, NDW comprises 126 commands and activities.
SPONSORSHIP
Contact your gaining command for assignment of a sponsor. Request a Welcome Aboard Package from your sponsor. Your sponsor will be able to guide you through Naval District Washington's in processing procedures.
TEMPORARY LODGING
The NDW's Navy Lodge is located in the Bellevue Housing area, which is south of Bolling AFB and Naval Support Activity. A second Navy Lodge is located on the grounds of the National Naval Medical Center. Make reservations for lodging well in advance. See topic temporary lodging for contact information.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
The Relocation Assistance Office is located in Bldg 72 on Naval Support Activity. Contact the Relocation Office for information on Naval District Washington and the National Capitol Region. The Relocation Office also provides lending locker items such as pots and pans, dishes, silverware, futons, and small appliances for check out.
Newcomers arriving in the Washington, DC area report to individual commands followed by area Personnel Support Detachments (PSDs). Report to the quarterdeck of your command to check in.