Naval Support Activity Saratoga Springs (NSA Saratoga Springs) is a base of the

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that is located in

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. Its mission is to provide support services to naval assets within the New York Capital region as well as those in neighboring

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and

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. Primarily however, it serves the

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students and staff that are located just west in nearby Ballston Spa.

History

NSA Saratoga Springs traces its origin to the establishment of Naval Administrative Unit (NAU) Scotia, NY in 1974 to support the Navy’s nuclear power operations in Ballston Spa, NY. NAU Scotia eventually was moved to Saratoga Springs, NY and renamed Naval Support Unit (NSU) Saratoga Springs in 1999. The command changed its name to its current iteration when it became aligned under

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and

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in 2010.

Background

The base is located in one of the most scenic areas of the country, approximately 35 miles north of the New York state capital of Albany and situated between the Catskill and

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. The installation has a full service

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, while the installation's branch health and dental clinic,

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share space with civilian health providers off-installation. NSA Saratoga Springs serves an active duty population of approximately 3,000. In addition to its active duty populace, the small installation supports Naval Reservists in several Naval Operations Support Centers (NOSC) and Navy Recruiters within a 50-mile radius, as well as ANG personnel stationed on

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in nearby Schenectady County. Retirees are also eligible for certain services on the installation.

References

{{NYMilitary, state=expanded Naval Support Activities of the United States Navy Installations of the United States Navy in New York (state) 1974 establishments in New York (state)