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Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Notification
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PHOTOS FROM AROUND NSA Souda Bay

Welcome Back!
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) arrives in Souda Bay, Crete, for a scheduled port visit, March 10, 2023. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Delaney S. Jensen.
March is Women's History Month
Community Support!
Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) participate in a community outreach event March 13, 2023, in Chania, Crete, caring for the environment while experiencing the beauty of Crete. U.S. Navy photo by Konstantinos Fantaousakis.
Checking In!
Capt. Odin J. Klug, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, discusses proper boat maneuvering procedures with Sailors assigned to NSA Souda Bay’s Harbor Patrol Unit during an HPU Inspection on March 7, 2023. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Delaney S. Jensen.
Team Souda Celebrates!
Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay cut a cake during a Black History Month celebration held by the Souda Bay Multicultural Committee in The Anchor on Feb. 16, 2023. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Delaney S. Jensen.
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Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Trace Jordan and Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Kaile Oyler, assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, train Military Working Dog Drake during a Semiannual Regional Assessment onboard NSA Souda Bay on Feb. 1, 2023. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Delaney S. Jensen.
I See Souda!
Quartermaster 3rd Class Ryan Banda, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), stands watch on the bridge wing as the ship arrives in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit, Jan. 30, 2023. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Christine Montgomery.
Naval Support Activity Souda Bay
U.S. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is an operational ashore base in Crete, Greece, that enables U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed when they are needed to ensure security and stability in the European, African and Central Command areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Heather Judkins.

Welcome to U.S. Naval Support Activity Souda Bay

Installation Information:  Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, on the island of Crete, Greece, is a U.S. Navy installation that is structured under Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa and Central Command. NSA Souda Bay is strategically located for power projection in the Eastern Mediterranean, supporting the Warfighter with access to an all-weather airfield, a deep-water pier facility and refueling and resupply services. 

Welcome to Souda Bay:  Duty in Greece offers plenty of career opportunities but also offers travel, recreation, professional development and education. The information contained in the NSA Souda Bay Welcome Aboard Guide provides information for moving to the island of Crete and will help smooth your transition into the Souda Bay community. It's also a great resource while serving here. Click the link below to download a PDF version of the guide. 

Welcome Aboard Guide

Base Access for Visitors:  Naval Support Activity Souda Bay is a controlled-access installation located within the gates of a Greek Air Force Base. As such, entry to the installation and its facilities is restricted to permanent party personnel; access is only granted to visitors by prior arrangement and for specific appointments. More information is available at this link:  Base Access
 

 

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