NR-VA-705

**Unit NR-VA-705** is a Virginia-based Naval Reserve unit established in 1985 as part of the Navy Reserve’s nationwide expansion during the Cold War. Originally tasked with coastal defense and support operations, NR-VA-705 played a pivotal role in joint training exercises with NATO allies throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. During the Global War on Terror, the unit provided personnel and logistical support for overseas deployments, notably augmenting naval security forces in the Middle East. Today, NR-VA-705 continues to support both national and international missions, focusing on maritime security and readiness.