Commander Naval Forces Marianas

The Commander Naval Forces Marianas, also known as COMNAVMARIANAS, is the Navy force shore commander responsible for United States Navy activities in Guam,[1] Saipan, Tinian and the surrounding islands, and is an Rear Admiral.

COMNAVMARIANAS is currently a shared position of Commander, Joint Region Marianas.

The Navy and Air Force held a groundbreaking ceremony for a combined headquarters at Nimitz Hill on February 6, 2009, signalling the beginning of Joint Region Marianas.

The creation of a joint region is mandated by Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 2005 but is also unique to Guam.

Joint Region Marianas will be responsible for all support management functions.

Ha. 62-76 Japanese Midget Attack Submarine captured in 1944, on Comnavmarianas grounds