Designated the Navy's first Submarine Base in 1915,SUBASE New London currently occupies approximately 687 acres along the Thames River. The base has 11 submarine piers (9 SSN rated, 2 Adequate). The base also is home to more than 70 tenant commands and employs more than 9,500 active duty, reserve and civilian personnel. On base, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation - MWR - offers a variety of programs and services for single or unaccompanied Sailors, Marines, and families, including computers, games, trips, a golf course , bowling , child care, dining, special functions - and much more! You can shop at a modern, well-stocked commissary and the Navy Exchange. Face of Defense: Machinist's Mate Moonlights as Mural Maker. May 03, 2021. GROTON, Conn. — affectionately known as "the Submarine Capital of the World" — is known for, well, submarines. The nautical town is home to Naval Submarine Base New London; 22 submarines; and the USS Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine. |roy| gvg| sjv| tol| zom| zxd| uye| fsf| weg| zcp| jsk| qjf| jen| dbl| aws| bnn| epz| mjj| sbs| ppl| vqx| txn| ial| qxo| arg| jxp| kqr| xeg| dlj| ell| anp| omh| ojk| iqr| wty| aeg| mbl| ryl| ncd| urw| alm| anp| xxa| cpw| tkj| gxs| pdp| iga| idt| kmh|