There are two military bases in Louisiana, the Naval Support Activity (NAS) in New Orleans and the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base (NAS JRB) in Belle Chasse. The NAS JRB was first established or installed along the shores of Lake Ponchartrain in New Orleans during World War II. Read More..

One of the present primary duties of the Commanding Officer of the NAS JBR is to train Naval Aviation reserves through the 926th Fighter Wing, which is a US Air Force Reserve organization. It also supports and launches sea-air rescue from Apalachicola, Florida to the Texas/Louisiana border for vessels or persons in distress. Read More..

Unlike the Joint Reserve Base which is located outside of New Orleans, the Naval Support Activity (NSA) is located in New Orleans spreading throughout the east and west banks of the Mississippi River. The Naval Support Activity serves as the headquarters of the Naval Reserve Force and the Marine Forces Reserve. It is also home to both military personnel and civilians - about 4, 000 and 3,000 of them. Read More..

New Orleans Navy Housing (NONH) offers its homeowners a safe and secure residence through its military-type security platform but with the amenities of upscale living. All units come with fully furnished kitchens, walk-in closets, balconies, garages and more. At present, it has built close to a thousand town homes and flats which can accommodate a single resident or an entire military family with its two, three and even four-bedroom homes. Read More..

Yes and both the NAS JRB and the NSA observe religious services that cater to various religions. Roman Catholic masses are observed every Sunday at 11:30 in the morning and presided by the command chaplain. Read More..

Both medical and dental services are offered in the NAS JRB and the NSA (there are two facilities in NSA - east and west banks, and one in the NAS JRB). The medical services include out-patient and wellness services. The naval ambulatory care clinic in the NAS JRB is open only on weekdays from 7 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. Dental services on the other hand include periodontal treatment such as oral prophylaxis, endodontic or root canal treatment, oral surgery and prosthodontics or denture service. The dental clinic, located in the NAS JRB, is open only on weekdays from 7 AM until 11:30 AM and from 12 noon until 3 PM. Read More..

The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) in the NAS JRB is open only on weekdays from 7:30 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon. They focus on personal, disaster and deployment preparedness and adjustment for the military family. They have a program for everyone. Among the services they offer are information and referral, counseling, classes, deployment support, personal financial management, new parent support program, transition assistance program, family employment readiness program, relocation assistance, family advocacy program, sexual assault victim intervention program, crisis response and ombudsman support. Read More..

Located at the NSA in New Orleans, the Navy Exchange (NEX) is like your everyday department store on the base. It's got everything you need from clothing, health and beauty goods, toys, jewelries, electronics and a mini-mart. Read More..

Being a part of the military means that you also have to be physically fit and active. There is a fitness center and gymnasium at the NAS JRB in Belle Chasse. Read More..

Unfortunately, the NAS JRB New Orleans is not open to the general public. Only enlisted personnel - active or retired - and their families can enjoy the privileges and amenities that are available on the base. This is because the Navy recognizes the integral role that the military family plays in the success of every enlisted personnel or recruit. Read More..