There are four Naval shipyards in the United States; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Maine is the oldest continuously operating U.S. Navy shipyard. Located in Kittery, Maine, Portsmouth is responsible for maintenance for the Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet among many other duties. This installation is unique in that it is physically located in Maine on Seavey Island but the … [Read more...] about Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
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Naval Support Activity Orlando
Naval Support Activity Orlando (NSA Orlando) is located in Orlando, Florida within 40 miles of Disney World, Epcot, Sea World, Universal Studios and other famous attractions in Orange County. It is on the east side of the Orlando city limits in the Central Florida Research Park. This Navy installation is smaller than many of its’ peers, but plays an important role in support … [Read more...] about Naval Support Activity Orlando
Naval Submarine Base New London
Known as the United States Navy’s first submarine base, Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton Connecticut is located along the Thames River, occupying roughly 680 acres. The area is also home to the United States Coast Guard Academy, and there are many historical landmarks and attractions near this coastal city. Find information about Naval Submarine Base New London … [Read more...] about Naval Submarine Base New London
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans
Naval Air Station (NAS) Joint Reserve Base (JRB) New Orleans in Belle Chasse, Louisiana which is located by the West Bank of the Mississippi River in the greater New Orleans area. Those familiar with New Orleans, “the Big Easy” will appreciate this base’s location to a variety of local traditions, events, cuisine, and culture. On the base itself, there is an impressive … [Read more...] about Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans
Stennis Space Center
Technically speaking, the John C. Stennis Space Center is not a military base and is not administered by the Department of Defense; it is operated by NASA and is one of 10 NASA field centers in the United States. The Stennis Space Center, also known as SSC, is roughly 50 miles northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana. SSC has a large number of tenant operations, the largest of … [Read more...] about Stennis Space Center