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Facilities Services Reduction to Impact NDWDue to budget constraints in fiscal year 2013 (FY 13), certain maintenance services may be reduced or cut at commands throughout Naval District Washington. Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) released a facilities services message Aug. 29 outlining these service level reductions.

NDW Celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthSince the creation of the United States, Hispanic Americans have been fighting in its defense. These individuals, from centuries past to the present day, have served proudly and honorably in the defense of this nation. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, their service and sacrifices are recognized during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Absentee Voter Week Kicks Off September 27According to a report released last year by the Federal Voting Assistance Program, absentee ballot requests from military members were extremely low. As a result, Department of Defense has designated the week of Sept. 27 through Oct. 4 as Absentee Voting Week to encourage higher voter turnout from service members and their spouses.

Ready Navy: Preparedness Empowers YouIn the event of an emergency, readiness can mean the difference between a swift response and a lengthy regret. Ready Navy, the U.S. Navy’s emergency preparedness program, is designed to increase the ability of Navy personnel and their families to better plan for and react to an emergency situation should it occur. According to the official Ready Navy website, emergency planning empowers the individual and their family by saving lives, property and time, ultimately reducing stress on individuals and their families during an already stressful event.

NDW Hosts Defenders of Freedom Appreciation DayNaval District Washington's (NDW) Morale Welfare and Recreation program hosted the Defenders of Freedom Appreciation Day for all military and Department of Defense employees at the Six Flags of America theme park, Sept. 22.

NDW Meets Goal for Feds Feed FamiliesAs the world’s economic pressures carry on month after month, even a home-cooked meal seems like a commodity too often hard to come by. However, as participants in the annual Feds Feeds Families drive, Naval District Washington is doing its part to ensure that no one has to go hungry in times of need.

Tenant Command Overview: Naval History and Heritage CommandIn order to know where one or an organization is going, it is vital to look at its past: it is the responsibility of the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), headquartered on the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) to preserve, protect, and otherwise promote over 200 years of the U.S. Navy's legacy.

RapidGate Set to Expand at NDW Entry Control PointsRapidGate, a system for electronically verifying military, civilian and contractor credentials, is due for an expansive update in the upcoming months.

Riding and driving safe go hand-in-handAs the scorching heat starts to die down with the end of the summer and the milder days of early fall approach, while on the road riders and drivers alike need to be aware of the tenets of motorcycle safety.

Campers Visit Puppies from Warrior Canine ConnectionNSA Annapolis' teen summer camp recently undertook a new project: being some of the first human contacts for puppies destined to be Wounded Warrior service animals.

Campers Visit Puppies from Warrior Canine ConnectionNSA Annapolis' teen summer camp recently undertook a new project: being some of the first human contacts for puppies destined to be Wounded Warrior service animals.

Don't get in over your head: Water SafetyAsk one what their favorite activity to participate in during the summer and you're likely to hear something having to do with water.

NDW Feature: Naval Support Activity South PotomacDuring the summer holiday, many Sailors are thinking of heading on trips to distant locales in order to spend their free time, but why not consider a jaunt down south to Naval Support Activity South Potomac (NSASP)?

Armed Forces Voter Week is underwayAre you planning on doing your civic duty on November 6th or earlier this year? Armed Forces Voter's Week (AFVW) is underway from today, June 28 to next Saturday, July 7.

NDW Feature: Washington Navy YardAs one makes plans for this summer, why not consider a vacation to their own backyard? The Washington Navy Yard (WNY), headquarters for Naval District Washington (NDW), has a rich history and plenty to see and do.

Tenant Command Overview: Office of the Judge Advocate GeneralIf it is anything legal, more than likely it has to do with the Office of the Judge Advocate General, also known as OJAG, and it’s headquartered right here in Naval District Washington (NDW).

Naval District Washington Commemorates Battle of Midway at U.S. Navy MemorialNaval District Washington commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a wreath-laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in downtown Washington, June 4.

The tools of the Battle of MidwayThe tools of the trade for the Sailors at Midway were varied yet distinguished, and stood tall against the Imperial Japanese Navy's weapons.

BATTLE OF MIDWAY: The Turning Point"Rock 'em and sock 'em and don't lose your shirt," is how Naval District Washington Historic and Heritage Command historian Robert Cressman characterizes tactics of service-members who fought and defeated the Japanese in the Battle of Midway June 4-7 1942.

A look at NAVFAC WashingtonNaval Facilities Engineering Command Washington, or NAVFAC Washington, is one of the largest and most active tenant commands on location at Naval Support Activity Washington (NSAW). NAVFAC Washington provides public works services to Navy and Marine Corps installations in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

As temps move up, keep Summer SafeAs we move into the summer months, there are many things that come about to enjoy: a day at the beach, a barbeque, even mowing the lawn. But with these previously forgotten activities of the summer comes new responsibility for all hands to remain safe.

'The Most Stunning Blow in Naval History': The Impact of the Battle of MidwayIt's a question that is not easily answered, but what truly was the impact of the Battle of Midway? If one were to look at the sheer statistics, there's an obvious answer: the U.S. Navy lost one carrier and a destroyer to the Imperial Japanese Navy's (IJN) four carriers and heavy cruiser.

Cracking the code that would win a warStation HYPO, also known as Fleet Radio Unit Pacific, won one of the greatest battles of the war: the battle of intelligence. Naval Intelligence has a long and proud history in the United States' armed forces, and they certainly proved their value during the days leading up to what would become one of the greatest naval victories of all time: the Battle of Midway.

Asian Americans in the Navy: Adm. Gordon Chung-HoonAsians and Pacific Islanders have a proud tradition in the U.S. Navy and in the armed forces as a whole. Their influence has been felt far and wide in the Navy and has ultimately provided a strong effort in a global force for good.