Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg

11/01/2026

A little Halloween spirit made its way across the command!

Public Works teams at NSA Mechanicsburg, NSA Philadelphia, and the Philadelphia Navy Yard Annex got into the Halloween spirit Friday with costume contests at each site. Judges made their rounds to check out the creativity, costumes, and festive fun.

Thanks to everyone who participated and to those who volunteered to judge!

10/20/2026

417 people, one warehouse, and a whole lot of Halloween spirit!

NSA Mechanicsburg’s annual Trunk-or-Treat drew a record-breaking crowd Friday, Oct. 16, with costumes, creative decorations, and plenty of treats. Even a last-minute location change couldn’t slow things down!

A big thank-you to NSA Mechanicsburg’s MWR Community Recreation office for organizing the event, and to everyone who helped make it happen. Events like these bring our installation community together and support the quality of life that helps Sailors, civilians, and their families thrive.

10/19/2026

A change of location couldn’t keep the Halloween fun away! 🎃

Hosted by NSA Mechanicsburg’s MWR Community Recreation office, the annual Trunk-or-Treat brought out hundreds of trick-or-treaters Friday, Oct. 16, for an evening of costumes, candy, and creative trunk decorations. When a last-minute location change moved the event indoors to the RV storage warehouse, the community showed up ready for a ghoulish good time.

Attendees cast their votes for their favorite displays, with NSA Mechanicsburg Security Department taking home the command trunk award for its jail-themed setup, complete with a mugshot lineup wall for photo ops.

The individual trunk winner was Laura Jensen’s Mad Tea Party, inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

Events like these strengthen the installation community and support the quality of life that helps Sailors, civilians, and their families thrive. Thanks to everyone who decorated a trunk, came out in costume, and helped make this year’s event a success!

10/15/2026

Fire safety starts with knowing what to do before an emergency happens. 🔥

During National Fire Prevention Week, NSA Mechanicsburg Fire Department welcomed homeschool students Oct. 8 for hands-on fire prevention and safety training designed to help students understand fire hazards, prevention, and emergency response.

Fire Inspector Robert McCann covered fire safety fundamentals, including how to use a fire extinguisher and what to do in the event of a fire. Students also practiced using an electronic fire extinguisher simulator, putting their knowledge into action in a safe, controlled setting.

McCann and Firefighter Christian Viands then gave the students an up-close look at the fire engine and the tools firefighters rely on to respond to emergencies. Students tried on oxygen tank packs to experience their weight and finished with a tour of the firehouse.

Supporting homeschool families with educational opportunities is one way NSA Mechanicsburg helps military-connected families make the most of their installation community. These hands-on experiences give parents another resource to supplement instruction with practical, real-world learning.

Thank you to the NSA Mechanicsburg Fire Department for sharing their expertise, and to School Liaison Lisa Bodle for coordinating this opportunity for the homeschool community.

10/14/2026

Navy Security Forces at NSA Mechanicsburg participated in scenario-based virtual reality training last week with instructors from the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center (NCTC), operated by the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Set up in the Building 14 Gym, the training used VR headsets and training weapons to put Sailors and federal civilian police officers through multiple scenarios, working in teams of two to practice decision-making, communication, and coordination in realistic situations.

The training also brought together military and local law enforcement, with an officer from Hampden Township Police Department joining NSA Mechanicsburg’s Navy Security Forces for the exercise.

Realistic training builds the skills and confidence needed to respond effectively when it matters. Working alongside local partners strengthens coordination, reinforces shared readiness, and helps ensure our security teams are prepared to protect the installation and the people who work here.

10/13/2026

Happy 251st Birthday to the U.S. Navy! ⚓

Since 1775, generations of Sailors have defended our Nation, kept the seas open, and carried American sea power across the world’s oceans. Their courage, ingenuity, and sacrifice built the Navy we serve today.

From the Foundry to the Fleet, it is our Sailors, Navy civilians, and the families who support them who make that readiness possible. Every day, their professionalism, technical expertise, and commitment to the mission help ensure our Navy remains ready to meet the Nation’s needs.

Here’s to 251 years of naval service, and to the generations carrying that legacy forward.

Built in the Foundry. Tempered in the Fleet. Forged to Fight.

10/05/2026

The Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg Public Works Department recently paused its normal workday to focus on one of the most important aspects of mission success: safety.

The Safety Stand Down began with presentations from Dan Schismenos of the Installation Safety Office, covering topics ranging from slips, trips, and falls and workplace hazards to traffic safety and off-duty recreational considerations. Employees then rotated through hands-on training stations led by the Installation Fire Department, Installation Security Office, MWR Fitness, and Installation Safety Office.

The event also recognized several members of the Public Works team for their years of federal service. Congratulations to Rodney Dunkelberger and Benjamin Sheesley on 10 years of service, and to Terrance Burget, Mario Aguirre, and David Fox on 20 years of service.

Safety is a shared responsibility and a critical component of warfighter readiness. By reinforcing safe practices both on and off duty, NSA Mechanicsburg helps ensure its workforce remains prepared to support the mission every day.

10/05/2026

🍳 Love cooking with purpose? Join our team as a CYP Cook!

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From planning and preparing large-scale meals to creating a clean, welcoming kitchen environment, this is an opportunity to turn your passion for food into meaningful service. Know someone who would be a good fit? Share it with them!

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10/02/2026

🎃 Mark your calendars for this upcoming annual event! If you have base access, we'd love for you to join us.

If you'd like to set up a car to participate, contact the MWR Community Recreation Office at 717-605-2266.

Proudly Sponsored by:

📚United Through Reading📚



🎃Join us for a scare if you dare at the NSA Mechanicsburg’s annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday, October 16th, 2026, hosted by your MWR Community Recreation team. 🎃



👻Beginning at 5:30 PM, the building 214 parking lot will be transformed into a spooky good time where costumes are encouraged! 👻



🧛All base commands are welcome to participate in decorating a trunk of their own for a chance at winning a 1st Place Plaque. Personal entries are also welcomed at this frightfully festive event that is open to anyone with base access, plus their accompanied guests within the same vehicle. 🧛



🦇Sign-up sheets are available on the brochure wall conveniently located outside the recreation office in building 214. Please hand in the completed sign-up sheet to a Community Recreation Office staff member in person or e-mail it to [email protected] NLT Friday October 9th. 🦇



‍🐈‍⬛This year, patrons in attendance will be voting for their favorite command trunk and their favorite personal trunk! 🐈‍⬛



🧟This special event is FUN for all ages, and you’ll be guaranteed a ghoulish good time! 🧟



No Navy endorsement implied

09/30/2026

Competitors put their endurance to the test Sept. 25 at the NSA Mechanicsburg Fitness Center during a challenging multi-stage "Dryathlon" competition hosted by MWR Fitness.

Participants began with a 2,000-meter row, transitioned directly to a 10-mile stationary bike ride, and finished with a 3.1-mile run, all completed with no breaks and against the clock. Fourteen individual competitors and one relay team of active-duty Sailors from the installation, Fire Controlman (Aegis) 1st Class Vincent Lim, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Aaliyah Garcia, and Master-at-Arms 1st Class Matthew Jordan, took on the challenge during two midday waves.

MWR Fitness Center staff helped keep the event running smoothly by cheering on competitors and recording times throughout the competition.

🏆 Individual Winners:
• Male: Chris Scheib with a time of 48:48
• Female: Jocelyn Corrie with a time of 1:06:27

Second place went to Adam Cole with a time of 57:56, third place went to Phil Mogilevsky with a time of 1:05:46, and fourth place went to Thomas Workman with a time of 1:06:18.

Congratulations to all participants for pushing themselves and demonstrating determination, resilience, and a commitment to personal readiness.

A special thank you to Francis Graziano, who organized the event.