Welcome to Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) and sunny California. Located about 65 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Santa Barbara, this premier Naval installation is composed of three operating facilities—Point Mugu, Port Hueneme and San Nicolas Island.

A major aviation shore command and a Naval Construction Force mobilization base, NBVC provides airfield, seaport and base support services to fleet operating forces and shore activities.

Offering a unique combination of mission capabilities to the Navy and the Department of Defense (DoD), NBVC and its tenants employ more than 6,000 civilians, 9,000 military personnel and 1,300 contract workers. Also, NBVC hosts more than 60 tenant commands.

Strategically located in a non-encroached coastal area of Southern California, NBVC is a key element in the DoD infrastructure because of its superior geographical location. The base provides a valuable contribution to the operational readiness of the DoD's total force, including development and testing of new systems, joint war fighting experimentation, training, readiness and Homeland Defense.

Point Mugu and Port Hueneme are seven miles apart and offer a variety of recreation and entertainment options for NBVC sailors and their families. The region offers luscious environmental preserves, saltwater marshlands, 6.5 miles of beachfront property at Point Mugu and the restored, historic Bard Mansion at Port Hueneme.

In addition, the Morale, Welfare and Recreation program at NBVC offers a wealth of fitness and recreational options in their effort to bring local sailors and their families the widest variety of recreational and leisure activities. For more information, refer to the "Recreation and Leisure" section of this publication.

NBVC FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) supports military commands by providing programs and training for our military and their families. NBVC's Fleet and Family Support Center serves active duty, reserve and retired DoD service and family members who are currently residing or expect to reside in Ventura County.

The Fleet and Family Service Center is located at Building 1169 at NBVC Port Hueneme and at Building 225 at NBVC Point Mugu. FFSC serves as an information and referral and assistance center for all military personnel (active duty and retired) and their families.

The FFSC is fully staffed and available to provide a variety of services, such as:
• Deployment support
• Family advocacy
• Financial counseling
• Individual and family counseling
• Information and referral
• New parent support
• Relocation assistance
• Sexual assault victim intervention
• Spouse employment
• Support and education
• Transition assistance
• Victim services

A retired activities office (RAO) staffed with military retirees also is available. They assist those already retired and those considering retirement.

Thumb through this Newcomer's Guide and discover a wealth of information about the your new home, the base and the local community.

Welcome Aboard!