What happened to NTC San Diego?

The base was closed by the Base Realignment and Closure (or BRAC) 1993 Commission at the end of the Cold War. It is now the site of Liberty Station, a mixed-use community being redeveloped and repurposed by the City of San Diego.

Who owns Liberty San Diego?

With the end of the Cold War, the Navy gradually wound down activity at NTC and officially closed in 1997. After that, the area gradually transitioned to the Liberty Station we know today. The City of San Diego took ownership of the property in 2000 and transformed the site into a center for commerce, history and art.

1942
Originally built in 1942 as a naval medical clinic, the facility is named after one of the first World War II heroes, John W. Finn and his wife, Alice. The most important rule in the registered club: No officers allowed! Built in 1941, the registered club encouraged sailors to be themselves, kick back and have fun.

What is the name of the Marine Boot Camp in San Diego?

Marine Corps Recruiting Depot
Marine Corps Recruit Depot (commonly referred to as MCRD) San Diego is a United States Marine Corps military installation in San Diego, California.

When did NRTC San Diego close?

When the decision was made to close NTC, there were two main component commands located on the base: Recruit Training Command (RTC) and Service School Command (SSC). The RTC was closed in March 1994 and the SSC in March 1996. Operational closure of the former NTC took place on 30 April 1997.

Where is the navy's basic training located?

Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Enlisted recruits depart for Boot Camp at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center north of Chicago, Illinois, near the western shore of Lake Michigan. Although it's called Boot Camp, it's really a huge campus that includes both the classroom and lots of hands-on training. The education is rigorous and demanding.

Where do the Marines go for basic training?

All recruits go to one of two places for basic training; Recruit Training Depot at Parris Island, South Carolina, or Recruit Training Depot in San Diego.

The NTC Foundation was established to renovate 26 historic buildings at the former Naval Training Center into an important new flagship destination for arts, culture and creativity.

Where is the Naval Training Center in San Diego?

Naval Training Center San Diego (NTC San Diego) (1923–1997) is a former United States Naval base located at the northern end of San Diego Bay. The Naval Training Center site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and many of the individual structures are designated historic by the city…

Who was the first commandant of the Naval Training Center San Diego?

The first commander was Captain David F. Sellers. Throughout its 70-year history as a military base, Naval Training Center (NTC) San Diego's mission was to provide primary, advanced and specialized training to members of the US Navy and US Naval Reserve.

When was Camp Nimitz in San Diego built?

The six recruit classes were commissioned in 1953. Construction of the new camp, later named Camp Nimitz, was completed in 1955. This new home for recruits initially provided 16 barracks for 3,248 sailors. There was also a galley with eight different mess wings large enough to accommodate 5,000 sailors.