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NAVY BASES IN GREECE

One major U.S. Navy installation is catalogued in Greece, operating under U.S. European Command (EUCOM).

Naval Support Activities (1)

HOST NATION CONTEXT

Country
Greece (GR)
Combatant Command
U.S. European Command (EUCOM)

Each base page below includes its specific Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) framework, command sponsorship requirements, and host-nation entry guidance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

One major U.S. Navy installation is catalogued in Greece: Naval Support Activity Souda Bay.

NATO Status of Forces Agreement (London 1951) and the bilateral U.S.–Greece Mutual Defense Cooperation Agreement (MDCA), most recently amended and extended in 2021. NSA Souda Bay is a tenant unit on Hellenic Air Force Base Souda. See each base's host-nation context for installation-specific arrangements.

Greece falls under U.S. European Command (EUCOM). The naval component for this region — U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and U.S. 6th Fleet — coordinates U.S. naval operations in this area.

Access to U.S. Navy installations in Greece is restricted to authorized DoD personnel, dependents, contractors, and pre-approved sponsored visitors. Civilian visitors must coordinate base entry through their host-nation sponsor in advance and meet all host-nation entry requirements.