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Welcome to Naval Base Kitsap

NAVBASE Kitsap is the Navy’s third largest fleet concentration area in the United States, and arguably the most complex. We are home to more than 70 tenant commands, including Commander, Navy Region Northwest; Commander, Submarine Group 9; Commander, Carrier Strike Group 3; Naval Facilities Engineering Command Northwest; Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport; and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.

Spanning more than 12,000 acres across the Kitsap Peninsula, we support a diverse range of strategic missions, including all types of submarines, Nimitz-class aircraft carriers, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Manchester Fuel Depot. NBK is also the home of several Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation commands that ensure the Navy’s technological advantage. NBK and its supported commands produce substantial economic benefits to our surrounding communities.
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News from around NAVBASE Kitsap

  • U.S. Navy ship to arrive in Portland for Rose Festival Fleet Week 2024

    Jun 04, 2024

    Sailors assigned to U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) is scheduled to arrive in Portland to participate in annual Rose Festival activities, June 5-9.

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    Navy conducting Force Protection Exercise at Northwest Bases

    Jan 30, 2024

    Northwest Navy bases will participate in an annual anti-terrorism force protection exercise called Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2024 (CS/SC 24) February 5-16.

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    DoD cancellation of Retired Civilian Base Access ID

    Jun 06, 2023

    In February 2023, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness cancelled Department of Defense (DoD) civilian retiree identification card. As a result, federal civilian retirees wanting to access a Navy installation will be required to apply for a Defense Biometric Identifications Systems (DBIDS) ID card. New civilian retiree ID cards will no longer be issued, and previously issued ID cards will remain valid through Aug. 31, 2023.   Applying for a DBIDS ID card can be done at the nearest Navy Visitor Control Center. DBIDS credentials will be issued to eligible personnel with “MWR Facility Privileges” on the back in the “Remarks” box, and be assigned to the “Facility Use” (yellow) category during enrollment. The limited use of MWR facilities by DoD civilian retirees will remain at the discretion of the installation commander.

  • Naval Base Kitsap Conducts Change of Command

    Feb 17, 2023

    Naval Base Kitsap (NBK) conducted a change of command ceremony Friday, Feb. 17, at NBK-Bangor, where

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    Navy Recovers Sunken Patrol Boat from NBK-Bangor Shoreline

    Feb 08, 2023

    A Navy security patrol boat that struck a security barrier and sank on Jan. 19 was safely recovered from the waters along the shoreline of Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor.

PHOTOS FROM AROUND NAVBASE Kitsap

Three CMV-22B Osprey's, from the "Sunhawks" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 50, rest after landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations.

Apr 19 2022

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Seaman Apprentice Kenneth Lagadi

220312-N-ZQ263-1035 PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 12, 2022) Three CMV-22B Osprey's, from the "Sunhawks" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 50, rest after landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kenneth Lagadi)

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 The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington, Dec. 14, 2022, following a seven-month deployment. Seawolf is the first of the Navy’s three Seawolf-class submarines, designed to be faster and quieter than its Los Angeles-class counterpart. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn L. Ohrazda)

Mar 10 2023

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Petty Officer 2nd Class Gwendely

The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington, Dec. 14, 2022, following a seven-month deployment. Seawolf is the first of the Navy’s three Seawolf-class submarines, designed to be faster and quieter than its Los Angeles-class counterpart. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn L. Ohrazda)

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 Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Jazz Belocora watches as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departs homeport in Bremerton, Washington Nov. 28, 2022. Nimitz provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sophia H. Brooks)

Mar 10 2023

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Seaman Sophia Brooks

Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Jazz Belocora watches as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departs homeport in Bremerton, Washington Nov. 28, 2022. Nimitz provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sophia H. Brooks)

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 Sailors observe Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets’ pushups during the physical fitness assessment portion of a regional JROTC competition at Shelton High School in Shelton, Washington, Feb. 4, 2023. Active duty members from all service branches participated as judges for the competition, which brought local high school JROTC students together to compete in a series of four events including color guard, physical fitness, academics and a military-style ceremonial drill performance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sophia H. Brooks)

Mar 10 2023

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Seaman Sophia Brooks

Sailors observe Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets’ pushups during the physical fitness assessment portion of a regional JROTC competition at Shelton High School in Shelton, Washington, Feb. 4, 2023. Active duty members from all service branches participated as judges for the competition, which brought local high school JROTC students together to compete in a series of four events including color guard, physical fitness, academics and a military-style ceremonial drill performance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sophia H. Brooks)

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 Sailors work aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) as the vessel transits the Puget Sound to its new homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington, Jan. 17, 2023. Chicago, the fourth U.S. Navy ship to be named for the Illinois city, is scheduled to begin the inactivation and decommissioning process at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard after 36 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Sophia H. Brooks)

Mar 10 2023

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Seaman Sophia Brooks

Sailors work aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) as the vessel transits the Puget Sound to its new homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington, Jan. 17, 2023. Chicago, the fourth U.S. Navy ship to be named for the Illinois city, is scheduled to begin the inactivation and decommissioning process at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard after 36 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Sophia H. Brooks)

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 The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) returns to its homeport in Bremerton, Washington, Dec. 21, following a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The Pacific Submarine Force provides anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and early warning, special warfare capabilities, and strategic deterrence around the world to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific Region.

Apr 19 2022

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Seaman Apprentice Sophia Brooks

The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) returns to its homeport in Bremerton, Washington, Dec. 21, following a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The Pacific Submarine Force provides anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and early warning, special warfare capabilities, and strategic deterrence around the world to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Sophia H. Brooks)

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Three CMV-22B Osprey's, from the "Sunhawks" of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 50, rest after landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway conducting routine operations. The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington, Dec. 14, 2022, following a seven-month deployment. Seawolf is the first of the Navy’s three Seawolf-class submarines, designed to be faster and quieter than its Los Angeles-class counterpart. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gwendelyn L. Ohrazda) Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Jazz Belocora watches as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departs homeport in Bremerton, Washington Nov. 28, 2022. Nimitz provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sophia H. Brooks) Sailors observe Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets’ pushups during the physical fitness assessment portion of a regional JROTC competition at Shelton High School in Shelton, Washington, Feb. 4, 2023. Active duty members from all service branches participated as judges for the competition, which brought local high school JROTC students together to compete in a series of four events including color guard, physical fitness, academics and a military-style ceremonial drill performance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sophia H. Brooks) Sailors work aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) as the vessel transits the Puget Sound to its new homeport of Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Washington, Jan. 17, 2023. Chicago, the fourth U.S. Navy ship to be named for the Illinois city, is scheduled to begin the inactivation and decommissioning process at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard after 36 years of service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Seaman Sophia H. Brooks) The Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) returns to its homeport in Bremerton, Washington, Dec. 21, following a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. The Pacific Submarine Force provides anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface ship warfare, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and early warning, special warfare capabilities, and strategic deterrence around the world to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific Region.

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