Naval Base Kitsap Bangor

Naval Base Kitsap Bangor, located on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington state, traces its origins to the 1942 establishment of the Bangor Ammunition Depot during World War II. The installation was originally tasked with storing and supplying ordnance for the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet. In 1973, Bangor was selected as the home port for the Navy’s new fleet of Trident ballistic missile submarines, leading to significant expansion and modernization. In 2004, it merged with Naval Station Bremerton to form Naval Base Kitsap, becoming a critical hub for submarine operations, nuclear maintenance, and strategic deterrence in the Pacific Northwest.