SUBASE Bangor's military history began in 1942
when it became the site for shipping ammunition to the Pacific theater
during World War II. After the Navy purchased 7,676 acres near the town of
Bangor for approximately $18.7 million, the U.S. Naval Magazine was
established June 5, 1944 and began operations in January 1945.
From World War II, and through the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, until
January 1973, Bangor continued its role as a U.S. Ammunition Depot
responsible for shipping conventional weapons abroad.
The Navy announced the selection of Bangor as homeport for the first
squadron of TRIDENT submarines in 1973. An Environmental Impact Statement
was published in July 1974 and construction began in October 1974. On 1
February 1977, SUBASE was officially activated. In May 1987, SUBASE Bangor
was awarded the Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award,
otherwise known as the "Best Base in the Navy" award. In June
1989, the Secretary of the Navy presented SUBASE Bangor the Environmental
Quality Award for "effectively melding the operational requirements of
the Navy with the national objectives of protecting and improving the
environment.
Main
phone numbers: Commercial (360)396-6111 or DSN 744-6111
Mailing
address: naval Submarine Base bangor, Silverdale, WA 98315
Population:
6,115 active duty; 10,000 family members; 2,800 civilians
Housing: 112
officer family units; 1,087 enlisted family units, wait up to 12 months; 66
unaccompanied officer spaces; 600 unaccompanied enlisted spaces
(800)876-7022
x3
or (360)396-4399
Temporary
lodging: 66-room guesthouse (360)535-7000; 50-room Navy
Lodge (360)779-9100
Family
Service Center: (360)396-4115
Schools: None
on base.
Child
Care: Center for 100, nine-month wait; 38 approved homes
(360)396-5920
Health
care: Clinic. Appointments (360)315-4390; Tricare
(800)404-4506; benefits (360)475-4690; also see Bremerton naval
Hospital
Bangor
Naval Submarine Base has a large size commissary - (360)396-6025, a large
exchange, and a mini mall (360)697-8703. Recreation at Bangor
Naval Submarine Base includes arts and crafts, bowling, library, auto hobby,
recreation center, gym, tennis, swimming, outdoor activities, camping, and
fishing.
