Naval Support Activity Naples Department Gaeta

Provide reliable and flexible force protection, administrative and logistical support to the Sixth Fleet Flagship USS Mount Whitney and their families, various smaller commands throughout the Lazio province, and visiting USS/USNS/NATO ships at a remote overseas location.

Gaeta has completed a major transformation in recent times. Some adjustments are still in the process and changes may occur. Please contact your sponsor for the most up to date information.

There is no government housing available in Gaeta and housing availability is limited from June through October.

NSAND Gaeta does not have a Child Development Center; however, Italian Child care is available on the economy.

There is no DODEA schooling in Gaeta.

Dependents are required to check in with NSAND Gaeta Admin Office within eight days of arrival in order to submit a sojourner permit Application.

The closest U.S. Medical facility is in Naples. The U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) is located at the Naval Support Activity Gricignano on the Support Site. It is encouraged that persons coming to Gaeta bring a minimum of 3 months of maintenance medication and have a full complement of refills on those medications. Dental Care is provided at Naval Hospital Naples.

Gaeta has a small Navy Exchange Minimart stocked to meet most bachelor sailor needs.

The support Site in Naples is approximately 50 miles from Gaeta's Fleet Landing where USS Mount Whitney is homeported. In the summer, the commute to the Support Site can be extremely challenging due to Naples traffic congestion and different driving habits. The commute can then surpass two hours each way.