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About Naval training Center,Bainbridge,Md

Naval Training Center Bainbridge, located in Bainbridge, Maryland, was commissioned in 1942 during World War II as a major training site for the United States Navy. At its peak, the center trained hundreds of thousands of recruits, playing a critical role in preparing sailors for wartime service. After World War II, Bainbridge continued to serve as a recruit training and specialized instruction center, notably during the Korean and early Vietnam Wars. The base was officially closed in 1976 as part of military realignment, having trained over 500,000 sailors during its years of operation.

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Margaret Evans-Kellner

U.S. Navy

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Roy Minnix

U.S. Navy

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FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

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Historical Facts

• World War II Origins: Naval Training Center Bainbridge was established in 1942 during World War II to meet the urgent need for trained naval personnel. • Massive Construction: The center was constructed in just six months, with more than 500 buildings erected to house, feed, and train tens of thousands of recruits. • Namesake: The base was named after Commodore William Bainbridge, a notable U.S. Navy officer who commanded the USS Constitution during the War of 1812. • Peak Population: At its height during WWII, Bainbridge trained over 24,000 recruits at a time and processed more than 300,000 sailors during the war. • Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES): Bainbridge was one of the first facilities to train WAVES, the women’s branch of the U.S. Naval Reserve. • Postwar Closure and Reopening: The center was closed in 1947 after WWII but was reopened in 1951 due to the outbreak of the Korean War. • Cold War Role: Bainbridge continued to train sailors during the Cold War, adapting its curriculum for new technologies and changing military needs. • Officer Candidate School: The base hosted the U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School and Officer Candidate School, helping to shape future naval leaders. • Decommissioning: NTC Bainbridge was officially closed in 1976, and its sprawling grounds have since been repurposed for various civilian uses. • Legacy and Remembrance: Despite its closure, Bainbridge’s alumni associations and reunions continue to honor its legacy and the hundreds of thousands of sailors trained there.