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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. 


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
 

 

News From Around NSA Souda Bay

PHOTOS FROM AROUND NSA Souda Bay

NSA Souda Bay Hosts the Hellenic Fire Corps
Naval Support Activity Souda Bay hosts Fire Col. Argyrios Regkas, commander, Hellenic Fire Corps Fire Command of Chania Prefecture, for a walk-through and tour of NSA Souda Bay’s Fire & Emergency Services fire house on May 8, 2025.
NDSP SLO Christopher McKibbin visits NSA Souda Bay
Non-DoD School Program's School Liaison Officer Christopher McKibbin and Naval Support Activity Souda Bay leadership visited Mavromatakis and Theodoropoulos Private Schools in Chania, Greece, to meet with directors and teachers and discuss educational opportunities for base family members on May 7, 2025.
NSA Souda Bay Hosts Summer Safety Stand Down
Capt. Stephen Steacy, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, talks about summer safety hazards during a Summer Safety Stand Down event hosted by the NSA Souda Bay Safety Office at the base softball field on May 6, 2025.
NSA Souda Bay MWR Easter Eggstravaganza
Family members and personnel assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, pose for a photo during the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Easter Eggstravaganza onboard NSA Souda Bay, Greece, on April 14, 2025.
NSA Souda Bay signs SAAPM Proclamation
Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Fleet & Family Support Center Director Denise Prendergast and FFSC Region Resiliency Counselor Rachel Wolfe Personnel host a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation signing and informational booth onboard NSA Souda Bay April 17, 2025.
CFLs Graduate at NSA Souda Bay
Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay; Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central, NSA Naples, and American Forces Network Souda Bay, receive Navy Command Fitness Leader Certifications from Capt. Stephen Steacy, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, during a graduation ceremony on April 11, 2025, onboard NSA Souda Bay.
NSA Souda Bay Completes Major Assessment Cycle
Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, respond to a simulated active shooter incident during a Commander, Navy Installations Command Final Evaluation Problem evaluation onboard NSA Souda Bay on March 6, 2025.
NSA Souda Bay welcomes visitors of the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Cmdr. Steven Aspholm, executive officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, welcomes visitors from the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs onboard NSA Souda Bay for a site visit on March 11, 2025.
FLTCM Lateef Compton Visits NSA Souda Bay
Naval Forces Europe- Africa Fleet Master Chief Lateef Compton speaks to the junior Sailors onboard Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a visit to the installation on Feb. 19, 2025.
NSA Souda Bay celebrates the 230th birthday of the Navy Supply Corps
Sailors and personnel, assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, pose for a group photo during a celebration of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps’ 230th birthday onboard NSA Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, on Feb. 25, 2025.
NSA Souda Bay gives back to the local community
Logistics Specialist 1st Class Perrylee Herrera , assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella, Site Souda Bay, picks oranges during a volunteer community service project on Feb. 10, 2025.
Team Souda wishes the USO a Happy 84th Birthday!
Naval Support Activity Souda Bay's USO celebrates their 84th Birthday on onboard NSA Souda Bay Feb. 5, 2025.
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.

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