Naval Ammunition Depot

The Naval Ammunition Depot (NAD) was established during World War II to meet the United States Navy’s urgent need for a centralized facility to store, assemble, and distribute naval munitions. Located at various key sites across the country, such as Hastings, Nebraska, these depots played a crucial role in supplying ammunition to the Pacific and Atlantic fleets. During the war, the NADs operated around the clock, employing thousands of civilians and military personnel to ensure a steady flow of ordnance. After the war, many depots were gradually decommissioned or repurposed, but their legacy remains a testament to the logistical backbone that supported American naval operations during times of conflict.