Located in the nation’s capital, the region encompasses more than 4,000 square miles, including the District of Columbia; the Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George's, and St. Mary's, and northern Virginia counties of Loudoun, Fauquier, Fairfax, Prince William, Stafford King George, Westmoreland, Arlington and the cities within their outer boundaries. NDW is the regional provider of common operating support to naval installations within a 100-mile radius of the Pentagon. Services provided include public affairs, public works, public safety, community support, human resources, information technology, morale, welfare and recreation, supply, air and port operations, ceremonial support and environmental safety. NDW is responsible for efficiently delivering these support services to more than 120 mission commands located within its geographical borders. Mission Statement Strengthen the operational readiness of our shore installations Provide ceremonial support for the Navy and National leadership Support Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region Vision Statement Become the most agile and adaptive Navy region, enabling optimal tenant mission support with a reputation as an indispensable mission teammate. NDW includes the following commands: Naval Support Activity Annapolis Naval Air Station Patuxent River Naval Support Activity South Potomac Naval Support Activity Washington Naval Support Activity Bethesda Commandant, Naval District Washington represents the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) in a variety of matters, including public and diplomatic functions and the presentation of awards and decorations. The commandant also coordinates Navy participation in official ceremonies and serves as deputy commander for the Joint Forces Headquarters—National Capital Region (JFHQ-NCR).