Naval Weapons Station Crane

10/21/2026

Department of the Navy selects Radiant Industries for Microreactor Prototype at Naval Weapons Station Crane.

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of the Navy announces the selection of Radiant Industries, Inc. (Radiant) to design, build, and deliver a prototype Microreactor Power Plant (MPP). The

10/13/2026

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy. Honoring 251 years of honor, courage, commitment, and unwavering service to our nation. From Old Ironsides to today’s fleet, the legacy of American sea power continues!

10/06/2026

Team Crane defends America in more ways than one! BZ to our joint security force team members SSG Park and MA2 Brimner!

Two service members at Naval Weapons Station Crane rescued an injured juvenile bald eagle, which was later treated for avian pox by a rehabilitation center and released back into the wild.

10/06/2026

Team Crane,

In recognition of Columbus Day, installation gate hours will be as follows:

-Visitor Center: Closes 9 October at 1:30 p.m. and will reopen 13 October at 6:00 a.m.
-Crane Gate: Open 24/7.
-Bloomington Gate: Closes 9 October at 10:00 p.m. and will reopen 13 October at 4:30 a.m.
-Burns City Gate: Closes 9 October at 5:30 p.m. and will reopen 13 October at 5:30 a.m.

The following activities will be open as depicted:

-Café: Closes 9 October at 12:30 p.m. and will reopen 13 October.
-Lakeview Conference Center: Open by reservation only.
-ITT Office: Closes 9 October at 1:30 p.m. and will reopen 13 October.
-Fitness Center: Closed 12 October and will reopen 13 October at 5:00 a.m.
-The Marina: Open by reservation only.
-The Campground: Open for the season.
-NEX: Closed 12 October and will reopen 13 October at 8:00 a.m.
-Commissary: Open regular hours 9 October and 12 October.

10/05/2026

Team Crane,

On Thursday, 8 October, the Burn’s City gate will be closed all day. Thank you for your cooperation.

09/24/2026

On Friday September 25th the Burns City Gate will be closed during the morning hours along with the Bloomington Gate from 0900-1030 for base training. All gates will be open in the afternoon as normal. Thank you for your cooperation.

09/23/2026

09/14/2026

Team Crane,

Bloomington Gate will be closed on Tuesday September 15th from 0915-1045 AM for base training. Thank you for your cooperation.

09/11/2026

25 Years. One Nation. Never Forgotten.
We remember the fallen, honor the heroes, and stand united in defense of our great nation. Never Forget.

09/09/2026

“DoW Announces Navy’s First Advanced Nuclear Microreactor Deployment at Naval Weapons Station Crane”

The War Department announced the planned installation of Indiana's first advanced nuclear Micro Modular Reactor at Naval Weapons Station Crane no later than September 2028.