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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

9/11 Remembrance Run
Personnel assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, participate in a 9/11 Remembrance Run, Sept. 11, 2024, onboard NSA Souda Bay, Greece.
Chief Selects clean the beach!
Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay clean up the beach at the Hellenic Air Force, 115th Combat Wing Summer Officer's Club in Agios Onoufrios, Greece, on Aug. 24, 2024.
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Personnel assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, participate in a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, Sept. 11, 2024, onboard NSA Souda Bay, Greece.
Chief Selects church painting COMREL
Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay paint a church in Mouzouras, Greece, on Aug. 24, 2024.
Chief Selects in the community
Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay clean up the beach at the Hellenic Air Force, 115th Combat Wing Summer Officer's Club in Agios Onoufrios.
Kids at the firehouse
Firefighters assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay Fire & Emergency Services give children a tour of the firehouse.
Congrats on your reenlistment MA1 Gallegos
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Mark Gallegos assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, is reenlisted by Lt. Berenice Mack, security officer, NSA Souda Bay, on Sept. 3, 2024, onboard NSA Souda Bay, Greece.
National Preparedness Month
In recognition of National Preparedness Month, Capt. Stephen Steacy, commanding officer, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, signs a proclamation confirming the installation’s commitment to emergency preparedness, Sept. 9, 2024, onboard NSA Souda Bay, Greece.
Awards at Quarters
Personnel assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Greece, receive awards and recognitions from Capt. Stephen Steacy, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, during an awards ceremony on Sept. 10, 2024, onboard NSA Souda Bay.
Capt. Steacy takes command
Capt. Stephen Steacy, incoming commanding officer, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, is piped ashore during a Change of Command Ceremony onboard NSA Souda Bay, Greece, on Aug. 1, 2024.
Team Souda Color Guard
Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay parade the colors during a Change of Command Ceremony onboard NSA Souda Bay, Greece, on Aug. 1, 2024.
Team Souda Port Ops
Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay moor amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on July 8, 2024.
WASP arrives at Marathi
Amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on July 8, 2024.
Team Souda aircraft mishap training
Firefighters assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Fire & Emergency Services respond to a simulated aircraft mishap on July 12, 2024, onboard NSA Souda Bay.
Team Souda ALDC graduation
Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, and Airmen assigned to Detachment 1, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, completed the four-day Advanced Leader Development Course (ILDC) on July 11, 2024.
Happy American Independence Day!
Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, and their family members, watch fireworks an NSA Souda Bay Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Souda Bay Independence Day celebration at the Hellenic Air Force, 115th Combat Wing Summer Officer's Club in Agios Onoufrios Beach , Greece, on June 28, 2024.
Mighty Ike Tour Group
Sailors and civilians assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, and Airmen assigned to Det 1, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron toured the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on June 27, 2024.
Big things on the horizon
Sailors assigned to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, prepare to moor the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on June 25, 2024. NSA Souda Bay provides logistical and operational support to the components of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, which arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean after an eight-month deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
Port Ops nesting
Sailors and civilians from Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay Port Operations pose in front of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), nested alongside one another, while moored at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on June 28, 2024.
Service members of the Hellenic armed forces march in formation outside the Firka Fortress on the Venetian Harbor in Chania, Crete, Greece, on May 24, 2024. Capt. Odin J. Klug (not pictured), commanding officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, joined service members from the Hellenic, United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand armed forces during a ceremonial flag-raising to mark the 83rd anniversary of the battle to defend Crete against the Nazi invasion.
Rodney Atkins, country music star, performs a song for personnel assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay during a Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)-sponsored concert, titled Operation MWR, in the base Navy Exchange parking lot on May 12, 2024.
Members of the Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Chiefs Mess salute the flag during colors in honor the Navy chief’s birthday on March 28, 2024.
Firefighters assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay Fire & Emergency Services simulate a casualty evacuation during an earthquake response drill on Jan. 30, 2024.
Competitors affiliated with Navy Support Activity Souda Bay, NATO and Hellenic armed forces take part in a 4-kilometer kayak as part of the 20th Eco-Challenge event hosted by NSA Souda Bay and organized and executed by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation team on Sept. 9, 2023.
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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