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Established in 1799, the first official U.S. Navy base is the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. Currently still an active base, among other commands, it also houses the Navy Historical Center and Museum, as well as facilities for local retirement ceremonies. There are several other active Navy commands stationed there as well, including NCIS, CNO, and the Navy JAG Corps.
The Navy Yard was the first Navy shore installation and served as the Navy's first shipyard and ordnance center. It is also the oldest Navy installation still in existence. It is also designated on the U.S. Historical Register and as a U.S. Historical Landmark.
On a more personal note, the Navy Yard is located in Southeast Washington, D.C., and is in one of the most violent neighborhoods in the city. Though security inside the Yard perimeter and walls is extreme, outside the wall it's extremely unsafe. During my Reserve term with the Chief of Naval Operations staff, I visited the Yard many times, always praying that my car wouldn't break down outside the walls.
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Do you have to be an American to join the US Navy?
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What are some facts about the US navy base at Norfolk Virginia?
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Dos the US have any troops or military base in Bahrain?
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NSA Bahrain Navy Base in Bahrain, Bahrain.
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Who built first airplane for US Navy?
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