COMNAVPERSCOM, Millington TN

• Origins in Washington, D.C.: The Navy Personnel Command (NPC), known as COMNAVPERSCOM, traces its roots to the Bureau of Navigation established in Washington, D.C., in 1862, which managed Navy personnel administration. • Millington Move: The command relocated to Millington, Tennessee, in 1998 as part of a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process to centralize Navy human resources functions. • Manpower Hub: COMNAVPERSCOM is responsible for the assignment, distribution, and career management of over 328,000 active-duty and reserve Sailors in the U.S. Navy. • Home of the "Detailers": The unit is famous among Sailors for their "detailers," the personnel specialists who match Sailors with Navy jobs and assignments around the world. • World War II Training: Millington’s Naval Support Activity (NSA) base, where COMNAVPERSCOM is located, trained over 20,000 aviation cadets during World War II. • Support to Navy Families: The command also oversees the Navy’s family support, transition, and casualty assistance programs, directly aiding service members and their families. • Home to the Navy Personnel Command Museum: The base is home to a museum dedicated to the history of Navy personnel management, with artifacts, uniforms, and historical records. • Technology and Innovation: COMNAVPERSCOM manages the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS), the Navy’s largest human resources information system. • Notable Leadership: Many senior Navy leaders, including Chiefs of Naval Operations and Master Chiefs, have served tours at NPC during their careers. • Community Engagement: The command regularly partners with the greater Memphis community in veterans’ outreach, STEM programs, and disaster response efforts, strengthening civilian-military relations.