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The Navy is among more than 30 state and federal agencies located at the John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC) in northern Hancock County near Bay St. Louis. The Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command and its subordinates, the Naval Oceanographic Office, the Navy Oceanography Operations Command, Fleet Survey Team, Naval Oceanography Anti-Submarine Warfare Center and Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Professional Development Detachment South, a detachment of the Naval Research Laboratory, the Navy Human Resources Services Center Southeast, Special Boat Team 22, and the Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School constitute the Navy presence at this unique federal city.
Headed by a rear admiral, this is the only operational flag command in the State of Mississippi.
Naval Oceanography provides global meteorology, oceanographic, meteorological and maritime geospatial environmental information and services critical for safe and effective operations of the Navy and Marine Corps and Department of Defense. The Naval Meterology and Oceanography Command recently reorganized from regional operations to an information-centric organization aligned to the Navy’s five warfighting disciplines – Anti-Submarine Warfare; Special Warfare; Mine Warfare; Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; and Fleet Operations (Strike and Expeditionary) – as well as the following warfighting support disciplines: Navigation, Precise Time and Astrometry, Maritime Operations and Aviation Operations.
The worldwide organization comprises some three thousand officer, enlisted and civilian personnel at a number of activities located around the world.
For more than 175 years, the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) has been responsible for providing oceanographic products andservices to all elements within the Department of Defense (DoD).
NAVOCEANO utilizes airborne, surface and subsurface platforms deployed worldwide, remote-sensing satellites and seaborne buoys, to collect data around the world.
Global ocean and littoral data are analyzed on scene and in house by NAVOCEANO experts, who then convert the data into specialized, operationally significant products and services, which are tailored to the warfighters’ needs. Available for warfighters and civilian, national and international customers, these products and services support virtually every type of Fleet operation by providing mission essential information to the warfighter 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.
Comprised of approximately 1,100 military and contractor personnel, NAVOCEANO is the largest subordinate command within the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command. From its location at Stennis Space Center, NAVOCEANO oversees the Naval Ice Center in Suitland, Md., and the Fleet Survey Team, also at Stennis Space Center.
From data collection through production and analysis, the NAVOCEANO Warfighting Support Center (WSC) remains ready to prepare the warfighter’s maritime battlespace.
The WSC’s 24-hour customer support provides warfighters with the near-real-time environmental analyses of the battlespaces they face, whether it is near shore, deep water or anywhere in between.
Experts at NAVOCEANO use satellite imagery, computer models, and environmental databases and other products created at NAVOCEANO to create specialized products that are delivered to the warfighter in time for use in operational and tactical decisionmaking.
Many unclassified oceanographic products are available at https://www.navo.navy.mil.
The NAVOCEANO Major Shared Resource Center (MSRC) for High Performance Computing serves the nation as one of the premier supercomputing centers in the world today. The MSRC provides a scientific computing environment that serves thousands of scientists and engineers throughout the nation engaged in research and development, testing and evaluation activities for the DoD. The MSRC provides critical support for worldwide Navy and DoD operations as one of the world’s most capable high performance computing environments for high-resolution modeling and simulation of global-scale oceanography and meteorology.
In January 2007, the MSRC completed a series of upgrades that increased computing capability to approximately 70 trillion operations per second.
The NAVOCEANO MSRC Visual Analysis and Data Interpretation Center (VADIC) is another key element of the MSRC. The VADIC merges advanced data visualization and analysis tools, techniques and an expert staff with one of the world’s premier computing and data management environments.
With more than 400,000 volumes of information, NAVOCEANO’s Matthew Fontaine Maury Oceanographic Library contains the world’s foremost military collection of physical oceanography materials. A valuable resource for scientists in government, academia and industry, the library is noted for the technical diversity of its holdings, which includes modern media as well as handwritten 18th century ships’ logs.
The Maury Library is open Monday through Friday (closed federal holidays) 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and serves the Navy, DoD, federal agencies, universities and Stennis Space Center tenants. It participates in an active interlibrary loan program for those outside Stennis Space Center. For more information, call the Maury Library circulation desk at (228) 688-4597.
Through its Community Service Program, NAVOCEANO provides local schools and educational organizations with science- and math-related education resources, including handouts, science fair judges and classroom speakers.
NAVOCEANO personnel also serve as speakers for area professional and civic organizations on a variety of topics, including oceanography, engineering, bathymetry, hydrographic survey operations, remote sensing techniques, acoustics and Command programs and activities.
Comprised of civilian and military personnel The Fleet Survey Team (FST), located at Stennis Space Center, is a rapid-response team with capabilities to conduct hydrographic surveys within two to three days. Able to perform quick-turnaround surveys, FST provides timely products to the warfighter anywhere in the world.
The on-scene data collected and processed by the team provide the Navy with the best graphic depictions of potential hazards to navigation. The team, uses data from tactical mine-hunting sensors, including unmanned underwater vehicles; deploys with the mine countermeasure squadrons to characterize the littoral battlespace; and provides tactical support via technologies like change detection.
FST is also actively involved in south Mississippi and southeast Louisiana communities, where they frequently assist schools and civic organizations. In 2006, FST members served as classroom speakers, science fair judges and civic speakers and assisted in building community playgrounds.
The Naval Oceanography Operations Command, established at Stennis Space Center in 2005, is focused on operational support to the Navy’s warfighting and support disciplines – Anti-Submarine Warfare; Special Warfare; Mine Warfare; Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Fleet Operations (Strike and Expeditionary); Navigation, Precise Time and Astrometry, Maritime and Aviation.
The Naval Oceanography ASW Center, established at Stennis Space Center in 2006, includes about 35 personnel at SSC with another 60 people at subordinate field activities worldwide. The center provides warfighters who support naval ASW exercises and operations with oceanographic expertise and access to products and services of the Naval Oceanographic Office at SSC. The center reports to the Naval Oceanography Operations Command.
NMOPDDS, a division of the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Professional Development Center in Gulfport, was established in 2007 to provide training services for naval oceanography officers, sailors and civilians based at Stennis Space Center.
NRL is the Corporate Research Laboratory for the Navy and Marine Corps and conducts a broad program of scientific research, technology and advanced development. NRL has served the Navy and the nation for 80 years and continues to meet the complex technological challenges of today’s world.
NRL at Stennis Space Center conducts a broadly based, multi-disciplinary program of scientific research, advanced technology development and applied research in ocean acoustics, oceanography, ocean remote sensing, marine geosciences and geospatial information, and related technologies directed towards Naval and other national applications. This includes the investigation of basic processes within the ocean basins and littoral regions and the development of models, sensors, technique, and systems to exploit this knowledge for application to national needs and to enhance Navy and Marine Corps systems, plans and operations.
Organizational entities located at NRL SSC are the Oceanography Division, Marine Geosciences Division and Ocean Acoustics Division – all a part of the Ocean and Atmospheric Science and Technology Directorate, Washington, DC.
Human Resources Service Center Southeast is one of the seven service centers that provides human resources management support to over 300 Naval, Marine Corps, and Army activities in the Southeast Region. The center services ten southeastern states, encompassing Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, and two Caribbean bases in Puerto Rico and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The HRSC Southeast employs approximately 155 people and provides staffing, recruitment, classification, processing, training labor relations, and equal employment opportunity for approximately 27,000 DON civilian employees.
The Navy’s Special Boat Team 22 is the Department of Defense’s agent for conducting riverine warfare around the world. Detachments are capable of performing missions associated with small-unit naval special warfare operations, as well as providing maritime coastal support to special forces in other services.
The Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School, formerly located in the Republic of Panama, conducts small craft maintenance and riverine training for foreign military students, primarily from Central and South America.
Courses are technical in nature and cover management, operations, and maintenance of small naval vessels. Students learn everything from general seamanship, navigation and weapons maintenance, to complete engine overhaul and repair. The school, which offers seven basic and two advanced courses, is staffed by approximately 60 Navy personnel.
Located near the Mississippi Gulf Coast just 45 miles east of New Orleans, the John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC) is one of 10 NASA field centers in the United States. With over 30 resident agencies, SSC comprises a unique federal city.
SSC is one of four NASA centers responsible for the human exploration and development of space and is NASA’s lead center for rocket propulsion testing. It is also is the Lead Center for Commercial Remote Sensing within NASA’s Earth Science Enterprise. Personnel work with industry partners to help them incorporate geospatial technologies into new products and services responsive to their customer needs.
The emerging remote sensing industry has the potential to become a multi-billion dollar force in the U.S. economy. SSC’s Commercial Remote Sensing activities are contributing to U.S. economic competitiveness through partner companies adopting the use of remote sensing and related geospatial technologies in their products.
By Air: New Orleans International Airport and Biloxi/Gulfport Regional Airport provide air service to the local area.
By Car: From Louisiana and points west. Take Interstate 10 West to the Stennis Space Center exit. Turn left after exiting the interstate and follow Hwy. 607 to the SSC South Gate Reception Center.
From Mississippi Coast/Mobile/ and points east: Take Interstate 10 East to the Stennis Space Center exit. Turn right after exiting the interstate and follow Hwy. 607 to the SSC South Gate Reception Center.
From Picayune/Hattiesburg/and points north: Follow Hwy 59 South to John C. Stennis Space Center exit. After exiting the highway turn left onto Hwy. 607 and follow to the SSC North Gate Reception Center.
The Stennis Space Center telephone directory database is online. The URL is http://www.ssc.nasa.gov/telecom/phone/phoneform.html
All persons assigned to SSC are required to wear an identification badge at all times while on site. Contact the appropriate Navy security manager, then obtain badges at the SSC South Gate Reception Center.
Security:
COMNAVMETOCCOM: 688-4582
NAVOCEANO: 688-4161
NRL: 688-4876
Each naval oceanography activity at SSC has its own public affairs office. PAOs handle internal, community, and media relations for their organization. Each also distributes an internal news publication.
COMNAVMETOCCOM:
Bldg. 1100 Phone: 688-4384
NAVOCEANO and FST:
Bldg. 1100 Phone: 688-5649
NRL: Bldg. 1008, Phone: 688-5328
Keesler Federal Credit Union (KFCU) is a full-service banking establishment located in Building 1100. Business Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. KFCU’s Automatic Teller Machine is located in Building 1100 across from the cafeteria Phone: 688-3478
Hancock Bank is a full-service bank located in the northwest corner of Building 1100, Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday;
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Fridays. Phone: 688-3053. A drive-through service with Handy-Teller is also available on H Road. 24-Hour ATM
Bldg. 1100, Telephone 688-3348. Monday-Friday,
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The main cafeteria, located in Building 1100, offers breakfast and hot lunches, cold and hot sandwiches, a salad bar and soft-serve ice cream and yogurt. Catering available for on-site events. Bldg. 1100, Phone: 688-3860. For menu information, call 688-3663 or visit http://www.mssfos.com/cafeteria.html.
NAVOCEANO Snack Bar
Bldg. 1100, 688-2273
NAVSCIATTS Lunch Buffett
228-813-4050, ext. 12362.
Rocketeria
Bldg. 1200, StenniSphere, 688-2273. Open
Monday through Friday from 10 am – 2 pm.
Offers a variety of salads, pizzas, sandwiches, soup, po-boys, daily specials and more. Takeout and site-wide deliveries available. A $10 minimum order is required for delivery. Orders may be placed by calling 688-2273 or sending a fax to 688-2613.
The Center of Higher Learning (CHL) is a consortium of three universities (University of Southern Mississippi, Mississippi State University, and University of New Orleans) and one community college (Pearl River Community College) which provides a coordinated multi-university approach for interdisciplinary education. The mission of CHL is to provide incentives for agencies and organizations to locate and remain at the John C. Stennis Space Center through on-site education and applied technology programs. CHL provides a central location to serve the needs of all Stennis employees as well as the businessesand residents of the surrounding area. Approximately 30 to 40 courses are offered each semester to interested students.
Additionally, the Center maintains applied technology programs whose research areas include Scientific Visualization and GIS/Geospatial Applications.
Bldg. 1103, Room 103. Telephone: 688-7663. http://www.chl.state.ms.us/
The SSC clinic and dispensary is located in Bldg. 1100. It is open weekdays. Phone 688-3810.
The Child Development Center at SSC, part of the Navy Child Youth Programs, provides affordable, accessible, quality child development programs for children six weeks to five years of age. Open Monday-Friday, 6:00 am – 5:30 pm. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. For information contact 688-3224. http://www.mwr.navy.mil/Child/YouthPrograms.
A branch of Corporate Cleaners is located in Building 1100. Hours are from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Monogramming and minor alteration services are also available. Telephone: 688-2315
In the event of any emergency situation, you may call the SSC Emergency Control Center. For updated information on site operations, 688-3777.
The Fleet and Family Support Center at Stennis Space Center provides financial information and guidance on most major areas of financial planning as well as assist clients in the process of overcoming their financial indebtedness; identify and develop successful strategies for achieving their financial goals; support clients as they work through their financial challenges and opportunities; and provide retirement evaluations for DoN and DoD personnel.
The FFSC clinician is qualified to help individuals, couples, groups and children (ages 10 and up) with issues including: grief and loss, stress, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and anger management. A weekly hurricane-recovery discussion group is available to facilitate informational meetings, large and small.
Case Managers have access to a wealth of resources for needs related to housing, child care, healthcare, transportation, legal issues, counseling, financial assistance, spousal employment, etc. They work one-on-one with clients to help with all aspects of hurricane recovery and individual needs.
The FFSC is located in Bldg. 1210, Room 147-A. Office hours are 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Telephone: 813-4070
Day: Bldg. 7001, Phone: 3781, Emergency and After hours: Bldg. 2201, Phone: 688-3636.
Building 2201, Phone: 688-3636
For personal mail only, an official branch of the U.S. Post Office is located in Building 1100, Northwest Corridor. The full-service facility is equipped to provide money orders, stamps and services such as parcel post, certified mail, and registered mail. A Postmaster is on duty daily from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For additional information, call 688-3766.
Personnel assigned to SSC agencies and contractors are members of the John C. Stennis Space Center Recreational Association (RA). The RA sponsors clubs and activities for every interest including the Cultural Awareness Club, Golf League, Gun and Archery Club, Mardi Gras Krewe, SSC Running and Walking Club, Relic Club, Riding Club, Softball League, Tennis Club and Toastmasters Club. RA members also have weekday access to the Cypress House from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. A snack bar, conference room, kitchen and two pavilions [with picnic tables and barbecue pits] are also available as are softball diamonds, horseshoe pits, and volleyball courts. There are also club specific activities available at Stennis. The Gun and Archery Club members and guests have access to a firing range and skeet range. Members of the SSC Wellness Center also have access to tennis courts, a running/walking track and a lap pool. Weekend access (7 a.m. to midnight) may be arranged by calling
688-2311.
Bldg. 2104, Telephone: 688-2682
The Stennis Gift Store, managed by the Navy Exchange, sells perfume, jewelry, greeting cards, magazines, sundries and gift items Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Building 1100. For additional information, call Branch Manager Pattie Ferguson at 688-3046.
The Stennis Mini-Mart [Bldg. 272] offers light groceries from milk and bread to canned foods and baby formula. Also offers hurricane supplies and gift items. New merchandise always arriving. Open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. For additional information, call Branch Manager Pattie Ferguson at 688-3046.
StenniSphere Space Odyssey Gift Shop offers space-themed merchandise including clothing, toys, mugs, mementoes., Phone: 688-2371.
The Stennis Space Center Rotary Club meets Tuesdays 11:30-12:30 in the Herman Glazier Conference Room, Bldg. 1103. Brown bag lunch. Guest speakers. Visitors welcome. For more information, call 688-3061.
SATOTRAVEL: 689-9508, Fax: 689-0420
Navy PSD: 688-4230, Fax: 688-4019
The Navy Exchange Auto Center. provides gasoline and full automotive service. Hours: Bldg. 3219, Phone: 688-3492
For more information about the Navy at SSC, visit the following home pages on the Internet.
COMNAVMETOCCOM: https://pao.cnmoc.navy.mil/
NAVOCEANO: https://www.navo.navy.mil/
NRL: http://www.nrlssc.navy.mil/
HRSC Southeast: http://www.donhr.navy.mil/
HRSC/hrsc.asp?ItemArea=7
The John C. Stennis Space Center Visitors’ Center, StenniSphere offers 14,000 square feet of interactive exhibits representing NASA, the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command and other SSC agencies. Guests can man the controls of a Space Shuttle Cockpit or stroll along a replica of the ocean floor. The Rocketeria, a retro space-themed restaurant offers a taste of local cuisine. The center is open Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 688-2370 or visit the StenniSphere web site at http://www.ssc.nasa.gov/public/visitors/
The SSC Wellness Center is a 6,500 square foot facility located next to the childcare center on H road. The center provides afull line of fitness equipment. Outdoor facilities include a 25-yard, 3-lane exercise lap pool, ¼-mile asphalt walking/jogging track,and 2 full court regulation size basketball courts. Exercise physiologists are available during all hours of operations to assist individual members and supervise their exercise programs. The center also provides “lifestyle” assessment and enhancement programs. Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Weekdays. For membership andprogram information,call 688-3950. Wellness.center@ssc.nasa.gov
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