Naval air station atsugi was redesignated a naval air facility in 1970s. This page is intended to provide updated information and discussion on naf atsugi mwr. Atsugi naval air facility real ghost stories and incidents. Japan air selfdefence force jasdf raytheon u125a hawker 800sm atsugi air base nja rjta. Cinema 77 is naf atsugis fully digital movie theater conveniently located in building 77, across from the nex food court and mcdonalds. Amc passenger terminal, raaf base richmond, australia. It is the largest united states navy air base in the pacific ocean and houses the squadrons of carrier air wing 5, which deploys with the aircraft carrier uss george washington. The shinkampo incinerator complex sic was a combustion waste disposal equipped with incinerators that burned up to 90 tons of industrial and medical waste daily. Approximately 6000 people live or work at naf atsugi.
Atsugi post office remains closed petty officer second class mike shepard sorts mail in a makeshift post ofice in the halsey gym on atsugi naval air station. Service members stationed at atsugi also work in conjunction with the kamiseya naval radio receiving facility. Cfa okinawa cfa sasebo cfa yokosuka naf atsugi nsf diego garcia. Retired atsugi marine barracks section opened on 112302 not affiliated with the marine corps, navy or any other us government agency. While this is an open forum, its also a familyfriendly one, so please keep your comments and posts clean. On the way home he can put you on the shuttles list and you can return to the airport alone. Naval air facility naf atsugi held its annual open base event, bon odori, sat aug. At the height of the korean war, more than 250 aircraft flew daily from atsugi. Mwr naf atsugi events july 2019 by mwr naval air facility atsugi. Atsugi will remain a vital base for the us military and will be used occasionally for training, refueling or maintenance. Naf atsugi was a major naval air base during both the korean war and vietnam war, serving fighters, bombers, and transport aircraft. For several years, the army used the base as a storage area.
Supporting cvw5, hsm51, and 24 other tenant commands and their. Naval air facility atsugi base guide on august 15, 1945, japan announced its unconditional surrender. One of the aircraft based at atsugi at least since 1957 was the u2 spy. Dvids news atsugi mystery tree steeped in bases history. The seabees navy construction battalions came to the base in 1950 and prepared it for reopening that december as naval air station atsugi. Atsugis air base is actually the place where most american forces of occupation once landed. On the east side of naval air facility atsugis flightline stands a solitary tree surrounded by a thick course rope. This base was built in 1938, by the japanese imperial navy as the kamikaze naval air base. Know of a contact that should be included in this base directory.
Us navy boeing p8a poseidon 7378fv atsugi air base nja rjta. Enjoy movies and entertainment at benny decker theater 7 nights a week, plus matinees on weekends and a sensory friendly film on the 3rd saturday of every month. It is the largest united states navy usn air base in the pacific ocean and houses the squadrons of carrier air wing five cvw5, which deploys with the aircraft carrier uss ronald reagan. Many atsugi personnel toiled long hours to provide the 29 ships with logistic support. Mondayfriday when the japanese animal quarantine office is fully. Rjta is a naval air base located in the cities of yamato and ayase in kanagawa prefecture, japan.
Commander, navy installations command, 5720 integrity drive millington, tn 38055 disclaimer. The naf atsugi base guide has information for service members and families. Mwr navy air facility atsugi provides recreation, leisure, fitness, and childcare services to service. Other special events include adultsonly showings, kidsdays, ladies nights, and free movies. Naval air facility atsugi was the largest naval air facility in the.
On august 30, 1945, general douglas macarthur landed with 8,000 troops at atsugi to accept the. See july group fitness schedule on our website for specific dates. Narita airport to atsugi naval air station atsugi forum. In 1950, at the outset of the korean war, the navy selectedcommissioned atsugi as its major naval air station in the far east and base restoration and development immediately began. After imperials surrender, many pilots killed themselves in this hangar for disgracing their nation. Kanagawa atsugi naval air facility the corrosion hangar bay located on the other side of the base stands over the old hangar used by imperial japan kamikaze pilots. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. If your brother is stationed at atsugi he can ride the shuttle from the base to pick you up for free if it is still free. Navy lodge atsugi is conveniently located near onbase family resources. Welcome to mwr naval air facility atsugi s page sponsored by naval air facility atsugi. Back to domestic index go to forgien index section constructed by sgt.
It is the largest united states navy air base in the pacific ocean and houses the squadrons of carrier air wing 5, which deploys with the aircraft carrier uss george washington cvn73. Jul 22, 2017 yokohama around 6,000 people will sue the government next month to demand a halt to nighttime and early morning flights at atsugi air base near tokyo and seek compensation for noise pollution. It is one of the most well known landmarks of the base because of the mystery. But the carrier wing is slated to be transferred to u. Mwr navy air facility atsugi provides recreation, leisure, fitness, and childcare services to service members and their families aboard naval air.
However, to avoid any problems, schedule your pets arrival between 8. During the event, visitors to the base shared music, food and other aspects of the japanese cultural with. Mar 18, 2020 commander, navy installations command, 5720 integrity drive millington, tn 38055 disclaimer. Thousands of residents near atsugi air base plan to sue. Gradually the tense situation abated, and the ships and atsugi base personnel returned to normal duties. Naval air facility atsugi bldg 958 atsugi bekiaigun koku kanagawa ken yamato, jp, 2521101 get directions. Cinema 77 is naf atsugis fully digital, 3dcapable movie theater, located in building 77 next to the large marquee screen. Midtown 2 theaters is a proud recipient of the navy motion picture service nmps movie program and receives the latest digital movies. Patron groups that are authorized to use navy mwr facilities, equipment and services include activeduty military personnel and their family members, activated reservists, retired military personnel, civilian dod personnel, foreign national employees assigned and working directly for the dod installations overseas, and dod contractors working fulltime on the installation. Youll have money left over for all of atsugis fabulous dining, bargainhunting, and nightlife thanks to our economical plane tickets. Cinema 77 is naf atsugi s fully digital movie theater conveniently located in building 77, across from the nex food court and mcdonalds. See more ideas about japan, special forces training and japan beach. The exchange exchange stores movie guide showtimes. Mwr naf atsugi events june 2019 by mwr naval air facility.
Naval air facility atsugi is a naval air base located in the cities of yamato and ayase in kanagawa prefecture, japan. Areas near cinema 77, nex, and the reid field stadium. The closest military installation to atsugi is camp zama, a u. Cinema 77 is naf atsugi s fully digital, 3dcapable movie theater, located in building 77 next to the large marquee screen.
The bill is called the examination of exposure to environmental hazards during military service and health care for camp lejeune and atsugi naval air. If youre looking for military base or reserve lodging near ayase, kanagawa prefecture in japan, reserve your hotel room online here. Aircraft flown at naf atsugi include the f18 super hornet, the ea18g growler, the hawkeye 2000, the c2 greyhound, the mh60s seahawk and the sikorsky sh60b helicopter. The atsugi axt office building lies south of central atsugi, near the interchange of the tomei expressway atsugi, atsugishi is a city located in kanagawa prefecture, japan. Aviation photos taken at atsugi air base nja rjta shared by photographers from around the world. Atsugi is related by new britains city, connecticut, united states. As of june 2012, the city has an estimated population of 224,462, and a population density of 2,390 persons per km. From 1985 to 2001, personnel at naval air facility naf atsugi in atsugi, japan may have been exposed to environmental contaminants from off base waste incinerators. Navy first provides select overseas navy locations with the biggest titles at the same time they open in u. Vrc50 was relocated to nas north island in february, 1971. Naval air facility atsugi is a naval air base located in the cities of yamato and ayase in kanagawa prefecture, japan, just south of tokyo. The department of the navy does not officially endorse any private company or sponsor their products or services.
On the east side of naval air facility atsugi s flightline stands a solitary tree surrounded by a thick course rope. Tickets are available for purchase at the community recreation center cash cage 04676337824538 to the far left of the cinema entrance, as well as online see instructions below. Approximately 6,000 people live or work at naf atsugi. The mission on base is to support the combat readiness of carrier air wing 5, the helicopter maritime strike squadron 51 and the tenant commands assigned to the base.