Naval District Washington

Navy Exchange Services

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010

The Navy Exchange
NNMC’s Navy Exchange (NEX) is a quality, full-line retail and services complex and is the largest NavyExchange in the D.C. metropolitan area. The NEX offers consumer goods and services at a savings to eligible customers, and provides financialsupport for Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) activities and programs. The NEX operates the followingfacilities on the NNMC complex:

Main Exchange
The Main Exchange, Bldg. 57, is located at NNMC’s southwest corner near the intersection of Rockville Pike and Jones Bridge Road. The NEX offers a full line of goods and services, including name-brand clothing, shoes and cosmetics, fine jewelry and watches, an extensive assortment of domestic and imported beers, wines and spirits, home decor, greeting cards, books and magazines, health and beauty aids, gourmet foods and more. The NEXaccepts MasterCard, Visa, Discover and Military Star Card. Hours are:

  • Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Sundays and holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Personalized Services
    The NEX Personalized Services shop in the Main Exchange offers a wide range of services including: engraving, printing, UPS shipping, Western Union, key duplication, wedding invitations, gift wrapping, special order militaryinsignia and mounting of military medals. Personalized Services alsooffers our ‘‘Navy Pride” shop, which stocks an assortment of Navy and NNMC-related collectibles and local gifts.

    Navy Exchange Optical Shop
    The Optical Shop is located in the Main Exchange and offers a variety of designer eyewear and optical accessories. Opticians can order and fit frames, prescription lenses and contact lenses. New Single Vision lenses are often available in one hour. An optometrist is available. Tricare and Aetna are both accepted

    Barbershop
    The NEX operates two barbershops, one in the Main Exchange and the other on Main Street in the hospital. Complete barber services are offered atboth locations and appointments areaccepted.

    Laundry and Dry Cleaning Shop
    The Laundry and Dry Cleaning Shop is located in the Main Exchange. Operated by Coach Cleaners, full laundry and dry cleaning services are available.

    NEX Quick Mart
    The NEX Quick Mart, near McDonald’s and the Main Exchange, features convenience foods and beverages, food staples such as bread and milk, laundry and household cleaning supplies, gasoline, car-care products, and health and beauty products.

    The Navy Lodge
    The Navy Lodge, located one block away from the hospital, is a modern 106-room hotel for authorized patrons, including active duty and retired military service members, their families, patients and other authorized guests. Single rooms consist of one queen-sized bed. Double rooms consist of two queen-sized beds and it also has a complete kitchenette. Handicapped rooms with and without kitchenettes are also available. All rooms include microwave oven, refrigerator, cable TV (including Showtime), a private bath and are non-smoking. Amenities such as high chairs, cribs, fax machines, irons and ironing boards, laundry facilities, coffee, ice machines, vending machines and rollaway beds are also available. Reservations can be made 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 800-NAVY-INN. Call for current rates. Same-day reservations can be made by calling the Lodge directly at 301-654-1795.

    Main Street
    ‘‘Main Street” is a colorful and busy area located in Bldg. 2 on the 1st floor. There are a number of eateries including Main Street CafÈ, Subway and Dunkin Donuts. There is a constantly changing variety of vendors displaying and selling jewelry, purses and leather goods, artwork, children’s toys and many other interesting items.

    Uniform Center
    NNMC’s NEX offers a full-service Navy Uniform Center and tailor shop. It’s now conveniently located inside the hospital on Main Street in Bldg. 2 across from Dunkin Donuts.

    A Wide Variety of Eateries

    Main Street CafÈ
    The Main Street CafÈ is comprised of different venues: Stacker’s Deli and Boardwalk Fries. Cafeteria-style entrees are still present along with freshly prepared Caesar salads, Asian wraps, and hot carved turkey platter. Special catering and party programs are also available.

    Subway & Dunkin’ Donuts
    Subway & Dunkin’ Donuts feature made-to-order sandwiches, freshly baked donuts, coffee and ice cream along with in-store seating.

    The Wedge
    The Wedge is located in Bldg. 9 on the 1st floor, adjacent to the Radiology and Internal Medicine Clinics. The cafe serves Starbucks Coffee, Manhattan Bagels, light breakfast and lunch fare.

    Flagship Vending Center
    Located near The Wedge, the Flagship Vending Center is a vending bank offering a full array of vending products with 24-hour convenience.

    McDonald’s
    NNMC’s base McDonald’s (next to the NEX Quick mart) features anindoor ‘‘Play Place” for children and ample seating inside and out forpatrons.

    William III Gourmet Coffee
    Located at the hospital’s mainentrance in Bldg. 10, William III Gourmet Coffee shop features topquality coffees, cappuccino, gourmet muffins, biscotti and a full lunch menu. Special catering is also available.