Naval Base San Diego | |
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San Diego, California in the United States | |
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Coordinates | 32°41′05″N 117°07′48″W / 32.68476190°N 117.12996370°W |
Type | Naval base |
Area | 1,926 acres (779 ha; 3.009 sq mi) |
Site information | |
Owner | Department of Defense |
Operator | US Navy |
Controlled by | Navy Region Southwest |
Condition | Operational |
Website | Official website |
Site history | |
Built | 1918 |
In use | 1918 - present |
Garrison information | |
Current commander | Captain Robert Heely |
Naval Base San Diego is a United States Navy base in San Diego, California. It is the world's second largest surface ship naval base. Naval Base San Diego is the principal homeport of the United States Pacific Fleet, consisting of over 50 ships and over 150 tenant commands. The base is composed of 13 piers stretched over 1,600 acres (650 ha) of land and 326 acres (132 ha) of water.[1] The total on base population is over 24,000 military personnel and over 10,000 civilians.