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  • Naval Support Activity New Orleans
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  • The Naval Support Activity, New Orleans was a United States Navy installation. During its time in operation, it was the largest military installation in greater New Orleans. It hosts activities for other branches of service and federal agencies. The installation met the needs of military personnel, both in and behind the battle. Home to nearly 3900 active-duty and 2,700 civilian personnel, the facility spreads over both banks of the Mississippi River. The base was home to: * Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve * Marine Forces Reserve * 4th Marine Aircraft Wing * 4th Marine Division
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Built
  • November 1901
Name
  • Naval Support Activity New Orleans
Caption
  • Sign at front gate of the EastBank side of the base
  • Sign at front gate of the WestBank side of the base
Ownership
  • U.S. Navy
used
  • --09-15
Image
  • 300
Location
  • New Orleans, Louisiana
abstract
  • The Naval Support Activity, New Orleans was a United States Navy installation. During its time in operation, it was the largest military installation in greater New Orleans. It hosts activities for other branches of service and federal agencies. The installation met the needs of military personnel, both in and behind the battle. Home to nearly 3900 active-duty and 2,700 civilian personnel, the facility spreads over both banks of the Mississippi River. The base was home to: * Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve * Marine Forces Reserve * 4th Marine Aircraft Wing * 4th Marine Division The base was previously home to Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command, until that command's relocation to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia in March 2009 pursuant to Base Realignment and Closure 2005. Established in the early 1900s, but inactive for long periods, the facility was reborn in 1939. Between 1944 and 1966, the base progressed from a U.S. Naval Station to the Headquarters, Support Activity, New Orleans. In 1966, the Army, which owned the property on the river's east bank, transferred ownership to the Navy, thus establishing the New Orleans Naval Support Activity command. Base housing was limited to 300 units. Other amenities include a 22-unit Navy lodge, family service center, childcare center for 42, a medium-sized commissary and base exchange, and a healthcare clinic. Recreational activities include arts and crafts, auto hobby center, and a library.