Location
Naval Station Newport is located on 1,399 acres of military friendly towns in both Newport and Middletown stationed on the western shore of Rhode Island. Naval Station Newport’s Gate 1 is located at: 1 Training Station Road, Newport, RI 02841.
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History
History
From its infancy during the Revolutionary War to its present day technology, the United States Navy has been a part of Narragansett Bay. Until the last two decades of the 19th century, a sailor learned most of his trade on the job. In the 1880s, a new concept of shore-based training for officers and enlisted personnel was developed, and the Navy turned to Narragansett Bay. By 1913, the Navy had constructed a Naval Hospital on the mainland of Aquidneck Island.
Newport is the Navy’s premier site for training officers, officer candidates, senior enlisted personnel and midshipman candidates, as well as conducting advanced undersea warfare and development systems. Naval Station Newport’s mission is to fulfill the diverse requirements of its tenant commands by providing the facilities and infrastructure that are essential to their optimum performance.
Naval personnel assigned to Newport arrive from all parts of the United States and many free nations of the world. The naval installation mirrors a miniature America, flavored with an international touch. The Navy’s economic impact in Rhode Island is legendary. For many years, it was the state’s largest single employer, both in terms of personnel and payroll. Today, it is still the largest single employer in Newport County and third overall in the state.
Newport is home to the Navy’s most prestigious educational institution, the Naval War College. As the oldest institution in continuous existence anywhere in the world, the college is organized to pursue and integrate both academic and research endeavors. Each year, over 500 outstanding mid-career level officers of the Navy, all other US services, civilian federal agencies and international naval officers come here to pursue a rigorous ten month course of post-graduate studies following in the footsteps of such notable War College graduates as ADM Chester Nimitz, Rear ADM Alan Shepard, first American in space, ADM Robert Fallon, Commander, US Central Command and others.
The Naval Station Newport homepage, as well as many of the command web sites, have more detailed information on the extensive naval history of our area.
Mission
Naval Station Newport’s Mission Statement: The mission of Naval Station Newport is to fulfill the diverse requirements of its tenant commands by providing the facilities and infrastructure that are essential to their optimum performance. NAVSTA Newport will ensure that the highest standards of the Navy are incorporated into its efforts; that all tenant commands will benefit from its continuous improvement; and that all hands will work together to earn and maintain its reputation as the Navy’s world-class Center of Learning Excellence.
Population
There are 1,028 military assigned to NAVSTA Newport, 680 reservists, and the average daily onboard student count is 1,737 with annual student throughput of 11,860. Approximately 4,047 civilians and 2,147 contractors are currently employed by NAVSTA Newport and Tenant Commands.
Base Transportation
Currently, there is no on-base transportation.
Sponsorship
Your command will advise you on where to check-in and newcomer briefings are sponsored by each command. If flying, you will arrive at Providence airport, approximately 35-40 minutes from base. Commercial shuttles to Newport are available for approximately $20 per person. Don’t forget to make arrangements for your personal mail with your gaining command or through the US Post Office.
Temporary Quarters
Navy Lodge – 401-849-4500, FAX 401-841-1807 – and Navy Bachelor Housing – 401-841-7900, FAX 401-841-7577 – should be able to accommodate you on your arrival in Newport. Advanced reservations are required and may be made by calling once you have your orders. There are no pets allowed in on-base lodging facilities.
Relocation Assistance
The Fleet and Family Support Center’s Relocation Assistance Program extends a welcome to you as you prepare to relocate to the Newport area. If you have not received a “Welcome Aboard Package” from your sponsor, please contact the Relocation Specialist at 401-841-2283 to request one. There are loan locker items to help you until your household goods arrive or when you are packing out. We can also provide base and local community information, as well as, information on other military installations worldwide.
Contact Information
Automotive Services
Auto Skills Shop
304 Meyerkord Avenue
Newport, RI 02841
Phone 401-841-3026
Phone (DSN) 312-841-3026
Fax 401-841-2145
Fax (DSN) 312-841-2145
Barracks/Single Service Member Housing
Combined Bachelor Housing
1312 Meyerkord Ave
NAVSTA
Newport, RI 02841-1105
Phone 401-841-7900
Phone (DSN) 312-841-7900
Fax 401-841-7577
Fax (DSN) 312-841-7577
Beneficiary Counseling Assistance Coordinators
Health Benefits Advisor
43 Smith Road
Newport, RI 02841
Phone 401-841-6189
Phone (DSN) 312-841-6189
Fax 401-841-6166
Fax (DSN) 312-841-6166
hapels
Chapel of Hope
1172 Chaplains Way
Newport, RI 02841-1521
Phone 401-841-2234
Phone (DSN) 312-841-2234
Fax 401-841-4288
Fax (DSN) 312-841-4288
Civilian Personnel Office
Civilian Personnel / Human Resource Office
114 Porter Ave, Brett Hall
Newport, RI 02841
Phone 401-841-2150
Phone (DSN) 312-841-2150
Fax 401-841-4395
Fax (DSN) 312-841-4395
Commissary/Shoppette
Commissary
1163 Whipple St
Newport, RI 02841-1639
Phone 401-841-2111 / 401-841-2112
Phone (DSN) 312-841-2111
Fax 401-841-2113
Fax (DSN) 312-841-2113
EFMP – Enrollment
Enrollment/EFMP
1260 Peary Street
Newport, RI 02841-5000
Phone 401-841-2148
Phone (DSN) 312-841-2148
Fax 401-841-7698
Fax (DSN) 312-841-7698
Emergency Relief Services
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
1260 Peary Street
Fleet and Family Support Center
Newport, RI 02841-1629
Phone 401-841-7342
Phone (DSN) 312-841-7342
Fax 401-841-2345
Fax (DSN) 312-841-2345
Exchange(s)
Navy Exchange
1250 Hacker Street
Newport, RI 02841
Phone 401-841-2590
Phone (DSN) 312-841-2590
Fax 401-841-4143
Fax (DSN) 312-841-4143
Family Child Care/Child Development Homes
Child Development Homes
1376 Bushnell Street
Newport, RI 02841
Phone 401-841-4562
Phone (DSN) 312-841-4562
Fax 401-841-7698
Fax (DSN) 312-841-7698
Financial Institutions
Navy Federal Credit Union
657 Peary St.
Newport, RI 02841
Phone 1-888-842-6328
Fax 401-847-4053
Hospital/Medical Treatment Facility(s)
Naval Health Clinic New England
43 Smith Road
Newport, RI 02841-1002
Phone 401-841-3771 / 888-628-9633 for appointments
Phone (DSN) 312-841-3771
Fax 401-841-6086
Fax (DSN) 312-841-6086
Information and Referral Services
Information and Referral
1260 Peary Street, Fleet and Family Support Center
Newport, RI 02841-1629
Phone 401-841-2283
Phone (DSN) 312-841-2283
Fax 401-841-1586
Fax (DSN) 312-841-1586
Legal Services/JAG
Naval Legal Service Office
360 Elliot St
Newport, RI 02841-1517
Phone 401-841-3766 x 203
Phone (DSN) 312-841-3766 x 203
Fax 401-841-3227
Fax (DSN) 312-841-3227
Loan Closet
Relocation Assistance Program
656 Whipple Street
MWR
Newport, RI 02841-1629
Phone 401-841-2568
Phone (DSN) 312-841-2568
Fax 401-841-1586
Fax (DSN) 312-841-1586
Temporary Lodging/Billeting
Combined Bachelor Housing
1312 Meyerkord Ave
NAVSTA
Newport, RI 02841-1105
Phone 401-841-7900
Phone (DSN) 312-841-7900
Fax 401-841-7577
Transition Assistance Program
TAMP Manager
1260 Peary Street
Fleet and Family Support Center
Newport, RI 02841-1629
Phone 401-841-2283
Phone (DSN) 312-841-2283
Fax 401-841-1586
Fax (DSN) 312-841-1586
Victim Advocate Services
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR)
1260 Peary St
Newport, RI 02841
Phone 401-841-2283 / Victim Advocate 24/7: 401-450-2327
Phone (DSN) 312-841-2283
Fax 401-841-1586
Fax (DSN) 312-841-1586
Welcome/Visitors Center
Naval Station Information
690 Peary St
Newport, RI 02841-1522
Phone 401-841-3456
Phone (DSN) 312-841-3456