Naval Support Activity Bethesda

Mary Bochanis, 91, has volunteered with the American Red Cross since 1943. Bochanis pushes the comfort cart down the hallways of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center every Thursday.

A female Aedes aegypti mosquito while she was in the process of acquiring a blood meal from her human host.

BETHESDA, Md. (Aug. 02, 2011) Rear Adm. Matthew Nathan, left, commander of National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) Bethesda, discusses details of the new Warrior Support Complex at Naval Support Activity Bethesda More

BETHESDA, Md. (Aug. 11, 2011) Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Washington hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Wounded Warrior Barracks at Naval Support Activity Bethesda. Those in attendance w More

U.S. Marine Cpl. Tyler Scuther watches his wife look through the welcome package in his room at the Tranquility Hall barracks at Naval Support Activity Bethesda. The Tranquility Hall barracks officially opened More

BETHESDA, Md. (Aug. 20, 2011) Marine Cpl. Tyler Southern's wife laughs at a joke he tells her after they move into their room at the Tranquility Hall barracks at Naval Support Activity Bethesda. The Tranquility More

BETHESDA, Md. (Aug. 20, 2011) Marine Cpl. Tyler Southern watches his wife look through the welcome package in his room at the Tranquility Hall barracks at Naval Support Activity Bethesda. The Tranquility Hall b More

BETHESDA, Md. (Aug. 20, 2011) Marine Cpl. Tyler Southern watches his wife look through the welcome package in his room at the Tranquility Hall barracks at Naval Support Activity Bethesda. The Tranquility Hall b More

F/A-18 Hornet strike fighters are refueled at Naval Air Station Pensacola while en route to Naval Air Station Key West. The base is a staging area for aircraft temporarily relocating to other bases to avoid dam More

Interior Communications Electrician Reginald W. Morris, assigned to the engineering department of the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), monitors the ship's television system during Hurricane Irene. Ent More

Rear Adm. Kevin Scott, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2, meets with his staff and senior personnel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD1) to observe Hurricane Irene. Wasp, along with More

Sailors assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 2 review plans for Navy Expeditionary Combat Command's adaptive force package aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, along w More

The last remaining inpatients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center are transferred by ambulance to the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda. The transfer time was changed from the original time due to the appr More

A GOES-13 infrared satellite image provided by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, Monterey, Calif., showing the status of Hurricane Irene at approximately 1 a.m. EST, Aug. 27. Hurricane Irene made landfall nea More

BETHESDA, Md. (Feb. 25, 2012) Veterans and their family members attend the first "100,000 Jobs Mission Hiring Event" at Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Md. The event gave veterans and their families the opport More

BETHESDA, Md. (Dec. 26, 2012) Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Joseph Pille stands guard duty at the North Gate at Naval Support Activity Bethesda. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Uniformed Services Unive More

BETHESDA, Md. (Jun. 21, 2013) Naval Postgraduate Dental School Class of 2013 stand to receive their degrees and certificates in the Memorial Auditorium at Naval Support Activity Bethesda. (U.S. Navy photo Hospi More

BETHESDA, Md. (Sep. 19, 2013) Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey B. Clark, left, accepts command of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center from Rear Adm. Alton L. Stocks during a change of command ceremony at Naval More

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BETHESDA, Md. (Apr. 01, 2014) Capt. David A Bitonti, middle, commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Bethesda, cuts the ceremonial opening ribbon for the USO Warrior and Family Center. With Bitonti are Vic More

BETHESDA, Md. (Dec. 30, 2014) An aerial view of Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) Dec. 30, 2014. NSAB provides customer-focused installation management and base operating support to it's tenant activities More

Dibble makes a tackle during a Washington Prodigy Women’s Football game May 9, 2015.

Durham, N.C., native Christy Blankenship, a non-medical attendant (NMA), prepares medications for Sgt. Eric Osborne, a patient and Soldier with the Warrior Transition Brigade-National Capital Region who hails f More

Prior to grooming the animal, New York City native Spc. Stephone Carmichael, a patient and Soldier in transition with the Warrior Transition Brigade-National Capital Region, checks service-dog-in-training Annie More

York, Pa., native, Spc. Skyler Heath, a patient and Soldier in transition with the Warrior Transition Brigade-National Capital Region, begins his daily physical therapy routine with some cardio on the upper bod More

18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey unveils his legacy portrait at the Pentagon, Sept. 24, 2015. The portrait saved the Department of Defense more than $30,000 and five months of l More

South Bend, Ind., native Staff Sgt. Paul Helfman (center), an infantryman and squad leader for Troop B of the Warrior Transition Brigade-National Capital Region, assists his trooper, Texarkana, Texas, native Sp More

A worker shovels snow during the only major snowstorm last winter in the National Capital Region.

160204-N-SJ730-063 Naval Support Activity Bethesda Security personnel respond during an active shooter drill as part of the Navy-wide Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield exercise Feb. 4. Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield i More

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Zane Kentner looks at a map as he assesses the situation during a suspicious package training exercise onboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda during Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2016.

Representatives from the Army and the Marines tip off to begin the wheelchair basketball game during the Adaptive Reconditioning Commander’s Cup in the Naval Support Activity Bethesda Fitness Center Feb. 18.

Army Spc. David Snipes throws a discus during the 2016 Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. Photo courtesy Bryce Doody

Therese Shell, a Red Cross surgical waiting room volunteer, answers the phone in the surgical waiting room at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Sea More

A group of Vietnam War veterans and Capt. Marvin L. Jones, Naval Support Activity Bethesda commanding officer, pose for a photo during a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary event at the USO Warrior and Family Center B More

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michelle Jones, incoming command sergeant major, U.S. Army Element, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), receives the unit colors from Col. Richard Lindsay during a More

Teams made up of Wounded Warriors, their families, active duty service members and others in the community competed in this unique sporting event, sponsored by Team River Runner. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commun More

More than 200 people participated in Naval Support Activity Bethesda's (NSAB) Leprechaun Chase 5K held on the installation March 17. NSAB's Morale Welfare and Recreation hosted the event that included a 5K run, More

BETHESDA, Md. (Mar. 19, 2016) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) hosted the 2016 Eggstravaganza at the MWR Sports Complex for the children and family of personnel on Naval Support Activity Bethesda. The Eggst More

Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) hosted the 2016 Eggstravaganza at the MWR Sports Complex for the children and family of personnel on Naval Support Activity Bethesda March 19. The Eggstravaganza included fo More

Medical students at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences perform field exercise drills during Operation Gunpowder held on Naval Support Activity Bethesda March 21-24.

John Leitzinger, voting assistance officer for Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB), works on his computer March 22 at NSAB headquarters.

Naval Support Activity Bethesda Sailors speak to students at Bowie High School March 23 in an effort to reach out to the community and share their military experiences with the students.

BETHESDA, Md. (Mar. 28, 2016) The Honorable Assist. Sec. of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Franklin R. Parker pets a therapy dog during a tour of the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) on N More

BETHESDA, Md. (Mar. 28, 2016) The Honorable Assist. Sec. of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) Franklin R. Parker (center, left) tours the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) on Naval Support Ac More

Yvonne Richaudeau Skidmore shows some of the baby blankets she’s made for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society-Bethesda chapter. In her 22 years of volunteering, she’s made more than 1,300 baby blankets that ha More

Sarah Leggate, an emergency dispatcher, answers a call during a shift April 1 on Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB). NSAB recognizes its telecommunication personnel in the public safety community during the More

BETHESDA, Md. (Apr. 01, 2016) Sarah Leggate, an emergency dispatcher, answers a call during a shift on Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB). NSAB recognizes its telecommunication personnel in the public safet More

Kim Agnew, Naval Support Activity Bethesda Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Kim Tobiere-Agnew poses for a photo.

Naval Support Activity Bethesda’s (NSAB) Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) has a team of personal trainers at the Fitness Center to help do just that, and also help family members stay in shape as well. Servi More

Leadership from various commands aboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda joined together April 5 in Bldg. 17 to sign a public proclamation and pledge their dedication to eliminate sexual assault in the military More

Jessie Chris, a country music singer, meets with fans in attendance at The Warrior Café on Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) April 7. Chris performed songs for the military and civilian personnel on NSAB. More

BETHESDA, MD. (Apr. 07, 2016) Jessie Chris, a country music singer, meets with fans in attendance at The Warrior Cafe on Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB). Chris performed songs for the military and civili More

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Naval Support Activity Bethesda's Fleet and Family Support Center holds the 5th annual Youth Health and Fitness Fair. The Youth Health and Fitness Fair promotes healthy children and allows parents to get inform More

Dr. James Iron, deputy director of the Earth Sciences Division at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, helps Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) kick off Earth Week by speaking in a forum in Walter Reed Nation More

A Soldier going through the Warrior Transition Brigade (WTB) asked Staff Sgt. Loriann DeMelis, an inpatient squad leader at the WTB, if she had done her pull-ups.

Naval Support Activity Bethesda's (NSAB) Fleet and Family Support Center Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team held a Strikeout event at the Bowling Center on NSAB Apr. 19. The event was part of a series More

BETHESDA, Md. (Apr. 20, 2016) Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) recognizes Earth Week by holding a base-wide cleanup. NSAB held multiple events recognizing Earth Week. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Matthew Ho More

Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) recognizes Earth Week by holding a base-wide cleanup April 20. NSAB held multiple events recognizing Earth Week throughout the we of Apr. 18-22. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman More

Individuals from Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) planted a tree during a ceremony at the USO on base celebrating Earth Week April 21. NSAB held multiple events recognizing Earth Week and it's importance More

BETHESDA, Md. (Apr. 21, 2016) Individuals from Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) planted a tree during a ceremony at the USO on base celebrating Earth Week. NSAB held multiple events recognizing Earth Week More

Sailors and civilians aboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda wear denim in observance of Denim Day April 27. The Denim Day campaign, which occurs on a Wednesday in April, was originally triggered by a ruling by More

BETHESDA, Md. (Apr. 27, 2016) Sailors and civilians aboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda wear denim in observance of Denim Day. The Denim Day campaign, which occurs on a Wednesday in April, was originally tri More

The Washington Nationals visit the USO for a meet and greet with service members aboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda April 27. The Nationals Visited in conjunction with Military Appreciation Day at Nationals More

The Washington Nationals visit the USO for a meet and greet with service members aboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda April 27. The Nationals Visited in conjunction with Military Appreciation Day at Nationals More

BETHESDA, Md. (Apr. 27, 2016) Capt. Marvin L. Jones, Naval Support Activity Bethesda's commanding officer, speaks to Sailors and civilians aboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda during an observance of Denim Da More

BETHESDA, Md. (Apr. 27, 2016) Sailors and civilians aboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda wear denim in observance of Denim Day. The Denim Day campaign, which occurs on a Wednesday in April, was originally tri More

Children join their parents aboard Naval Support Activity Support Activity Bethesda during Take Our Child To Work Day April 28. Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work helps girls and boys across the nation discove More

BETHESDA, Md. (May. 05, 2016) Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) observed the National Day of Prayer at the USO Warrior and Family Center. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the firs More

BETHESDA, Md. (May. 05, 2016) Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) observed the National Day of Prayer at the USO Warrior and Family Center. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the firs More

Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) observed the National Day of Prayer at the USO Warrior and Family Center May 5. The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, invit More

National Intrepid Center of Excellence Director Navy Capt. Walter M. Greenhalgh parks his bicylce at one of several bike racks on Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB). The installation is set to be one of the More

Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) Morale Welfare and Recreation held a Travel Expo May 13 at NSAB's ftiness center. The travel expo gave service members a chance to learn about travel options that are avai More

Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) holds an Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) exercise in the Fleet and Family Support Center May 18 aboard NSAB. The exercise was part of Hurrex Citadel Gale 2016 wh More

BETHESDA, Md. (May. 20, 2016) Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine participates in a chicken wing eating contest with civilians and service members aboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda during a visit from the Gary Si More

The Gary Sinise Foundation and the Lt. Dan Band visit Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) May 20. The Lt. Dan Band performed for the civilians and service members aboard NSAB. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Commun More

Naval Support Activity Bethesda’s Commanding Officer Capt. Marvin L. Jones, Security Director Barry Bradwell and MASN Jordin Sharp cut a cake in celebration of National Police Week May 20.

John Herren mentors Army Sgt. 1st Class Charles Cole in the Warrior Cafe June 1. Herren is one of 175 mentors who work with the wounded, ill and injured as part of the Wounded Warrior Mentor Program.

Sailors from Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) ran a crime prevention booth at the children’s street arts festival, Imagination Bethesda, June 4. Children who visited the display were able to sit in a patr More

BETHESDA, Md. (Jun. 11, 2016) Naval Support Activity Bethesda's (NSAB) Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) held a Color Me 5K. The Color Me 5K was run around NSAB and after the race participants were able to ru More

BETHESDA, Md. (Jun. 11, 2016) Naval Support Activity Bethesda's (NSAB) Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) held a Color Me 5K. The Color Me 5K was run around NSAB and after the race participants were able to ru More

BETHESDA, Md. (Jun. 11, 2016) Naval Support Activity Bethesda's (NSAB) Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) held a Color Me 5K. The Color Me 5K was run around NSAB and after the race participants were able to ru More

Naval Support Activity Bethesda's (NSAB) Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) held a Color Me 5K June 11. The Color Me 5K was run around NSAB and after the race participants were able to run an obstacle course. More

Naval Support Activity Bethesda's (NSAB) Multicultural Awareness Committee poses for a photo with NSAB's leadership.

Naval District Washington Commandant Yancy Lindsey along with Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) Commanding Officer Capt. Marvin L. Jones and NSAB employees cut a ribbon July 6 to note the completion of the More

George Odom, a FEMA representative, shares his experience transitioning out of the military at a Navy Wounded Warrior Safe Harbor workshop July 22.

Naval Support Activity Bethesda hosted the National Night Out at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda Aug. 2. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William Phillips/Released)

Warrior Café staff members pose for a photo on the Warrior Café's fifth anniversary.

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Naval Support Activity Bethesda's Navy Exchange held their fiscal year 16 chief petty officer fashion show Aug. 17. The fashion show was a way to display the proper wear of the chief uniform. (U.S. Navy photo b More

The Warrior Brigade aboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda held an adaptive combative workshop Aug. 17-18. The workshop was a way or service members to learn adaptive martial arts and self defense. (U.S. Navy p More

Parents and children attended Naval Support Activity Bethesda’s (NSAB) annual Back to School Fair Aug. 17 where they learned of resources on base and in the community to help their student succeed in the upcomi More

Walter Reed Bethesda hosted a 9/11 remembrance ceromony for service members and civilians aboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda September Sept. 8. The cermony was held to honor the lives lost in the 9/11 attac More

BETHESDA, Md. (Sep. 08, 2016) Walter Reed Bethesda hosted a 9/11 remembrance ceromony for service members and civilians aboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda. The cermony was held to honor the lives lost in th More

Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine visited the USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda Sept. 20. The visit included lunch for service members, Wounded Warriors and their families along with, the chance to speak and More

During NSAB's Suicide Prevention Town Hall speakers included those who have lost loved ones to suicide as well as a first a responder who has dealt with suicide in the line of duty. Speakers shared personal st More

Service members and civilians listen to music at the dedication of the Green Road Project aboard Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB) Sept. 26. The Green Road Project is a two-acre site on NSAB that incorpora More

Musicians play traditional Peruvian music during Navy Lodge Bethesda’s diversity celebration Oct. 14. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Matthew Hobson/Released)

Service members from Walter Reed Bethesda and Naval Support Activity (NSAB) participated in the first Historic Fun Run around NSAB Oct. 14. The formation made stops around NSAB to read historic events that have More