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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek and U.S. Army Garrison Fort Story joined, Oct. 1, to form Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story.
The Navy was designated as the lead agent for the new installation with Navy Capt. William Crow as commanding officer and Army Lt. Col Jayne Jansen as deputy commander.
Navy and Army officials from both installations have actively engaged in developing process and procedures in joining the two services since 2007. The dedication ceremony was the final phase in that process.
"We have worked hand in hand for a seamless transition with no [civilian] job loss affected," said Jansen.
Although savings can not be estimated so early in the process, Capt. Crow remains optimistic with the realignment.
"We anticipate that savings will be derived as efficiencies and best practices are implemented between the two installations," said Crow.
Affected components of the joint basing include support services, community services, environmental services, fire protection, emergency services, security and law enforcement.
"Management now shifts from Army to Navy for both properties," said Crow. He gave assurance that specific missions and training will continue to fall under its respective service.
Fort Story was the sub-installation of Fort Eustis, which will begin a similar transition early next year as it joins with Langley Air Force Base to become Joint Base Langley-Eustis at the end of 2010.
The Department of Defense and Congress directed the realignments in 2005 as part of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission decision. Twenty-seven military installations are to be affected by the streamlining which aims to reduce operation costs and future service contracts.
Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek was commissioned, Aug. 10, 1945, created out of four existing bases post-WWII, to provide necessary training in methods and techniques for landing troops during an amphibious assault.
Fort Story named after Major General John Patton Story in 1916, provides training in Joint-Logistics-Over-the-Shore and amphibious operations.
With both installations possessing a rich history in the local area, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story does not foresee any interruption for public interest.
"We will continue to work closely with the city of Virginia Beach to ensure the public maintains access to those historical sites," said Crow.
| Date Taken: | 10.05.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 10.05.2009 15:23 |
| Story ID: | 39698 |
| Location: | VIRGINIA BEACH, US |
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