Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) celebrated its 169th anniversary Aug. 31. NAVFAC was established on this date in 1842 as the Bureau of Navy Yards and Docks (BuDocks) and formally changed its name to NAVFAC in May 1966.

“Beginning in 1961, NAVFAC has had a presence in the Pacific Northwest,” said Capt. Pat Rios, commanding officer NAVFAC Northwest. “Back then we were the Northwest-Alaskan Division Bureau of Yards and Docks. Our goal then was the same as our goal now, to provide increasingly efficient, innovative and responsive solutions to our supported commanders facility needs.

“We are here to support the fleet, fighter and family,” Rios continued. “Our NAVFAC team holds true to the Navy core values of honor, courage and commitment. Happy birthday NAVFAC and here’s to another 169 years.”

NAVFAC is the Systems Command that delivers and maintains quality, sustainable facilities, acquires and manages capabilities for the Navy’s expeditionary combat forces, provides contingency engineering response and enables energy security and environmental stewardship.