Welcome to Willow Grove Naval Air Station

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Installation Info: Zip Code: 19090, Area Code: 215, DSN: 991

The mission of the Willow Grove Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base is "to maintain highly trained, well-equipped and motivated Guard and Reserve forces in order to provide daily peacetime contributory support, augmentation and wartime mobilization of the active armed forces." The facility, in operation since 1943, played an integral role during World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and the Gulf War supporting military mission around the world through the training of active-duty and reserve personnel. The base was designated a Joint Reserve Base in 1994 to reflect its role as a joint reserve training center. The Marine Corps, Army, Air Force and Pennsylvania National Guard join the Navy at this base on 1,100 acres in Horsham, Pa., 30 miles north of Philadelphia.

In addition, a variety of recreational opportunities are available including bowling, auto hobby center, gyms, pools and camping. Commissary services and additional housing are available at Fort Dix, N.J., which is about 45 miles to the east. Opportunities to explore the past and present exist only minutes away. Trace the history of Montgomery County and our country through local historic homes and sites such as Valley Forge National Historic Park. Philadelphia also is full of historical site, such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the U.S. Mint. Philadelphia also has teams in all the major professional sports. Other activities in the region include Elmwood Park Zoo or the Berman Museum of Art. Golf, fishing, skiing, and camping, and other recreational activities are plentiful.

Today's Headlines (CNN.com)

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	Adult services censored on Craigslist Sep 04 - Embattled online classified service Craigslist apparently made a change to its website early Saturday, censoring its adult services section.
	U.N. envoy in Pakistan flood aid plea Sep 04 - A United Nations representative on Saturday pleaded for more international aid to help the millions of Pakistanis displaced from flooding that has ravaged the country for more than a month.
	Mexicans: U.S. cartoonist went too far Sep 04 - An American's cartoon showing the eagle in the Mexican flag dead in a pool of blood is drawing criticism.
	Mistrial in alleged 'sham marriage' case Sep 03 - The sham marriage trial of actress Fernanda Romero, which the judge has likened to a soap opera, appeared threatened with a mistrial Friday after a dramatic turn a day earlier.

	Earl speeds up, expected to cause destructive waves Sep 04 - Tropical Storm Earl is gaining momentum as it barrels up the Atlantic Ocean about 100 miles from the U.S. East Coast. Earl still had maximum sustained winds of 70 mph.
	Adult services censored on Craigslist Sep 04 - Embattled online classified service Craigslist apparently made a change to its website early Saturday, censoring its adult services section.
	U.N. envoy in Pakistan flood aid plea Sep 04 - A United Nations representative on Saturday pleaded for more international aid to help the millions of Pakistanis displaced from flooding that has ravaged the country for more than a month.
	Mexicans: U.S. cartoonist went too far Sep 04 - An American's cartoon showing the eagle in the Mexican flag dead in a pool of blood is drawing criticism.
	Mistrial in alleged 'sham marriage' case Sep 03 - The sham marriage trial of actress Fernanda Romero, which the judge has likened to a soap opera, appeared threatened with a mistrial Friday after a dramatic turn a day earlier.