Naval Bases News and Trends

Find out about activities on United States Navy bases throughout the world
By Casey Holley From Naval Base San Diego to Yokosuka Naval Base, Sailors are busy with various activities, including community service, protecting US interests and military ceremonies. Staying up to date on all of these activities can be a difficult task, unless you know the most comprehensive sources of information.

Consider the following suggestions to stay current on naval bases news and trends throughout the world, including rules, regulations, activities and other programs.

1. Stay on top of activities happening on naval bases throughout the world, regardless of your location.

2. Take advantage of programs to help make the transition to a new base as easy as possible.

3. Find out about news and information regarding contractors working for and on base.

Keep track of activities happening on United States Naval bases

If you are in the Navy or have family members in the Navy, you probably want to know what is happening on various naval bases. Fortunately, the United States Navy has a varied selection of resources to help you stay up to date on all the activities happening on any Navy base, including Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Great Lakes Naval Base RTC, Great Lakes Naval Base NTC, Naval Station Norfolk, Naval Base Coronado and Diego Garcia Naval Base.
Try:  You can stay up to date on all the upcoming and latest events on US Navy bases around the world by visiting the US Navy official website. This website has RSS feed and podcast subscriptions as well as copies of All Hands that date back to 1997 for full magazines and as far back as 1922 for selected articles. You can find a wealth of Navy MWR (morale, welfare and recreation) information and links to US Naval base resources on CNIC.

Find the information to help you transition to a new Navy base

Being transferred to a new US Navy base is a difficult transition, especially if you have to transition with a family or over a long distance. The Navy has numerous tools and programs to help you with the transition, even when you have to report before your quarters are ready for you to move into.
Try:  The Navy Lodge offers temporary housing options for the time you have to transition to a new US Navy base. This website offers articles to help you think of all the little things to make the transition more comfortable for you and your entire family, including kids and pets. Military HOMEFRONT is a DOD sponsored website dedicated to helping Sailors and their families relocate to Naval and non-Naval bases around the world.

Learn the requirements for contractors on United States Navy bases

Everyone on a US Naval base, including civilian and government contractors has to follow certain rules. Staying up to date on the rules and requirements enables you to stay in good graces with the base administration.
Try:  The United Stated Department of Labor maintains up to date information regarding the rights of civilian contractors working on US Navy bases around the world. NAVSEA offers up to the minute information for civilian contractors with the US Navy and Air Force. This website features a bulletin section that is accessible with valid DUNS and MPIN numbers.

• When you report to a new US Navy base, check your base information packet for the base website address. This will help you to find out interesting facts about your new home.