All Naval installations in the National Capital Region function under a single command structure. This was accomplished to help the Navy achieve greater efficiency, improve communication between commands and also provide local community leaders with a clear idea of who is accountable for the Navy’s local common operating support mission services.

Established in 1931, the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard is the official Ceremonial Unit of the U.S. Navy and is based at NSF Anacostia in Washington, D.C.

The United States Navy Band is the Navy’s premier musical representative in Washington, D.C. The Navy Band is recognized by many as ''The World’s Finest,'' and is staffed by some of the nation’s best musicians. Celebrating 80 years of service to America, President Coolidge signed into law a 1925 bill stating ''hereafter the band now stationed at the Navy Yard, known as the Navy Yard Band, shall be designated as the United States Navy Band.'' The Band presents public concerts in the Washington metropolitan area and tours the country annually. Based at the historic Washington Navy Yard, the organization features a concert-ceremonial unit and four distinct specialty groups - the ''Sea Chanters'' chorus, the ''Commodores'' jazz ensemble, the ''Country Current'' country-bluegrass group and the ''Cruisers'' contemporary music ensemble.

Naval District Washington serves as the Navy Community Service Program (NCSP) Regional Coordinator for Navy commands located in Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and the state of Maryland. The NCSP encourages and expands involvement of Navy volunteers in the communities in which they live and work. Its goal is to promote volunteerism and community service within the Navy among military personnel, civilian employees and their families.