NAVCONSTA CHELTENHAM

NAVCONSTA Cheltenham, short for Naval Communications Station Cheltenham, was a key United States Navy communications facility located in Cheltenham, Maryland. Established during World War II, the station played a vital role in processing and relaying classified naval communications, supporting operations across the Atlantic and beyond. Throughout the Cold War, NAVCONSTA Cheltenham remained an important hub for secure message traffic, cryptographic work, and technical training. The facility was eventually decommissioned in the 1990s as communications technology advanced and operations were consolidated at other commands.