Navy Region Southwest (California,Nevada,New Mexico,Arizona,Colorado,Utah)

09/02/2026

Last month Mr. Tim Bridges, executive director of Navy Commander, Navy Installations Command, presented the Inaugural Shore Command (Small Installation) Battle-E Trident Award to the Command Leadership of Naval Air Facility El Centro.

During his visit, Mr. Bridges, boarded a UH-72 Lakota and took an Air tour of National Defense Area 5. After the flight, Mr. Bridges toured NAFEC’s new Fire Station, visited the Secondary Border Wall project, and toured important sections of the NDA. Mr. Bridges departed NAFEC with a greater understanding of the unique challenges NAFEC endures with the acquisition of the NDA.

09/01/2026

September is National Preparedness Month,

I Am Navy Ready, Are You?

Week 1's theme is "Make A Plan," are you prepared if disaser strikes?

Last month CNRSW held a disaster preparedness exercise in case a tsunami occurred on the California coastline, but San Diego is also vulnerable to wildfires, earthquakes, and more.

Do you have plan in case of these, or other emergencies? If not, make a plan!

Use the resources at https://www.ready.navy.mil/Stay-Informed/ to Be Ready Navy!

08/28/2026

Navy Band Southwest serenaded the San Diego skyline with military pomp and modern beats the evening of Thursday, August 27th at Progress Park on Harbor Drive.

This free, public concert was hosted by Commander, Navy Region Southwest Regional Commander RADM David Faehnle and the band was lead by Navy Band Southwest Director LCDR Matthew Shea.

Follow us or visit https://cnrsw.cnic.navy.mil/ for more info on future events and the Navy’s historic role and impact in our region.

08/27/2026

Navy Band Southwest will perform a free concert of patriotic music today at Progress Park in downtown San Diego.

The hour-long concert starts at 6 p.m., and guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for comfort.

Progress Park is located at 999 N. Harbor Drive (at W. Broadway).

Navy Band Southwest is one of the Navy’s finest and oldest continuing musical organizations.

Now with over 100 years of support to the San Diego community, the band serves as the musical ambassador for the Commander, Navy Region Southwest. Under the direction of Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Shea, the band calls Naval Base San Diego home.

Follow Navy Band Southwest on Instagram and Facebook.

08/24/2026

Commander, Navy Region Southwest held a Change of Command Ceremony on Thursday Aug. 20, 2026, where Rear Adm. Rich Jarrett relinquished Command to Rear Adm. David Faehnle aboard Naval Base Coronado.

RDML Jarrett, a Charleston, W. Va. native, leaves CNRSW after a 14-month tour that was highlighted by improvements to Sailor housing options in the southwest region, and the first ever NASCAR event held aboard a U.S. military installation.

RADM David J. Faehnle, of Columbus, Ohio, was previously the Commandant of Naval District Washington, before taking command of CNRSW from RDML Jarrett on Aug. 20th.

The ceremony took place at Pier O on Naval Base Coronado, overlooking the San Diego bay and skyline. RDML Jarrett was honored by hosting Mr. Tim Bridges, Executive Director of Navy Installations Command, as the guest speaker for the ceremony.

CNRSW is the Navy's installation command of the southwestern region of the United States, providing coordination of base operating support functions for Sailors throughout 6 six states. This includes providing expertise in areas such as housing, environmental, security, family services, port services, air services, bachelor quarters, supply, medical and logistical concerns for the hundreds of thousands of active-duty, reserve and retired military members in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.

08/20/2026

RDML Rich Jarret will relinquish command to RADM David J. Faehnle.

08/20/2026

Good morning.

Please join us online today at 10:00am for the live broadcast of Navy Region Southwest REGCOM RDML Rich Jarrett’s Change of Command Ceremony.

RDML Jarrett will relinquish command of CNRSW to RADM David J. Faehnle.

08/14/2026

We are honored to invite you to join us in celebrating yet another momentous occasion — the 251st Navy Birthday Ball. This prestigious event will commemorate the proud history, traditions, achievements, and excellence of the United States Navy.

08/06/2026

📣Be Navy Ready! I am. Are you?📣

Day 3 of Exercise Citadel Rumble: Navy Region Southwest has been practicing how to deal with a simulated tsunami all along the California Coastline.

Now that the danger has passed, are you ready for what comes next?

The Navy and many supporting agencies are here to help, and we have compiled a list of resources to utilize when dealing with disaster or the next steps in recovery - please visit https://www.cnic.navy.mil/Operations-and-Management/Base-Support/Emergency-Management/ to learn about what resources are available to our Sailors, Navy Civilians, and their families.

Emergency Management page

08/05/2026

Come join our team at Navy Region Southwest.

This role supports the Environmental Division and Public Works Department of Navy Region Southwest - coordinating strategic environmental planning, supervising staff members, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Navy Region Southwest

Supervisory Interdisciplinary Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

GS-0819/1301-13

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878344600

CLOSING: 08/11/2026

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY in the COMMANDER NAVY INSTALLATION COMMAND (CNIC) of NB SAN DIEGO.