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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

  • The Minoan Taverna’s Culture of Excellence

    Mar 12, 2025

    For the Minoan Taverna, exceptional food quality and customer service is not an aspiration, it is the status quo. The Food Service Officer at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay’s galley takes none of the credit for their success, and instead, attributes it to a long-standing culture of excellence.

PHOTOS FROM AROUND NSA Souda Bay

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.
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.
Team Souda Welcomes USS Mount Whitney
The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit on March 10, 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.
Maria Olson, Chargé d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy Athens visits NSA Souda Bay
From left to right, Christopher Dostal, deputy political counselor, U.S. Embassy Athens; Cmdr. Steven Aspholm, executive officer, Naval Support Activity Souda Bay; Maria Olson, Chargé d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy Athens; Capt. Stephen Steacy, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay; and Capt. Mark Imblum, defense attaché, U.S. Embassy Athens, pose for a group photo onboard NSA Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, on March. 4, 2025.
FFSC Class at NSA Souda Bay
Personal Financial Specialist Adrienne Taylor, assigned to Fleet & Family Support Services Mobile Training Team, teaches a class 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.
February 2025 NSA Souda Bay Awards at Quarters
Personnel assigned to Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, receive awards and recognitions, from Cmdr. Steven Aspholm, executive officer, NSA Souda Bay during an awards ceremony on Feb. 18, 2025, onboard NSA Souda Bay, Crete, Greece.
NSA Souda Bay February CPOLDC Graduation
Graduates of the Chief Petty Officer Leader Development Course (CPOLDC) pose for a group photo, after completing the five-day course on Feb. 7, 2025, onboard NSA Souda Bay, Crete, Greece.
Team Souda welcomes USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrives at the NATO Marathi Pier Complex in Souda Bay, Crete, Greece, during a scheduled port visit on Feb. 6, 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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