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National Security Agency

The National Security Agency (NSA) is a cryptologic intelligence agency of the United States Department of Defense responsible for the collection and analysis of foreign communications and foreign signals intelligence, as well as protecting U.S. government communications and information systems, which involves information security and cryptanalysis/cryptography. The NSA is directed by at least a lieutenant general or vice admiral. NSA is a key component of the U.S.

Located at 39.109, -76.77 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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National Security Agency, Computer security organizations, Government agencies established in 1949, Mass surveillance, Signals intelligence agencies, Supercomputer sites, United States Department of Defense agencies, United States government secrecy

National Cryptologic Museum

The National Cryptologic Museum (NCM) is an American museum of cryptologic history that is affiliated with the National Security Agency (NSA). The first public museum in the U.S. Intelligence Community, NCM is located in the former Colony Seven Motel, just two blocks from the NSA headquarters at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. The museum opened to the public on December 16, 1993, and now hosts about 50,000 visitors annually from all over the world.

Located at 39.1148, -76.7748 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cryptography organizations, National Security Agency, Science museums in Maryland, American national museums in Maryland, Museums in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Military and war museums in Maryland, Museums established in 1993, 1993 establishments in Maryland

Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

The Patuxent Wildlife Research Center is a biological research center in Maryland. It is one of 17 research centers in the United States run by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The center is located on the grounds of the 12,841-acre Patuxent Research Refuge, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This is the only National Wildlife Refuge with the purpose of supporting wildlife research.

Located at 39.06, -76.78 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Landmarks in Maryland, United States Geological Survey, Conservation organizations based in the United States, Protected areas of Prince George's County, Maryland, Biological research institutes

Forest Haven

Forest Haven was a children's developmental center and mental institution in Laurel, Maryland. It was notorious for its poor conditions and abuse of patients. It opened its doors in 1925, and was shut down in 1991 by a federal court. There have since been numerous civil and class-action lawsuits involving patients and employees. During the early years, Forest Haven was considered a "state of the art" facility. With a good reputation, this hospital set the standard for other states to follow.

Located at 39.1053, -76.7756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Psychiatric hospitals in Maryland, Buildings and structures in Prince George's County, Maryland, Laurel, Maryland

Tipton Airport

Tipton Airport is a public airport located just south of Fort George G. Meade in Odenton, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The facility is bordered by Fort Meade, the National Security Agency, and the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center. This airport opened in 1999 on the site of a former United States Army Airfield that was closed in 1995. It is operated by the Tipton Airport Authority.

Located at 39.0853, -76.7594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Airports in Maryland, Transportation in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Buildings and structures in Anne Arundel County, Maryland

NSA Hall of Honor

The Hall of Honor is a memorial at the National Security Agency headquarters in Fort Meade, Maryland. It honors individuals who rendered distinguished service to American cryptology.

Located at 39.1148, -76.7748 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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National Security Agency, Monuments and memorials in Maryland, Science and technology halls of fame, Halls of fame in Maryland, National halls of fame in the United States, Hall of fame inductees, Awards established in 1999

Maya Angelou Academy

The Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings, renamed from Oak Hill Academy in May 2009, is an alternative school operated by the non-profit See Forever Foundation. The school is located east of Laurel, Maryland in Anne Arundel County at the New Beginnings Youth Center, the District of Columbia's secure facility for youth who are adjudicated as delinquent and committed to its Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services.

Located at 39.1019, -76.7875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Juvenile detention centers in the United States, Schools in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Laurel, Maryland, Public high schools in Maryland, Alternative schools in the United States

National Vigilance Park

The United States National Vigilance Park (NVP) is a memorial to the military servicemen who participated in aerial reconnaissance during the Cold War. Dedicated on September 2, 1997, NVP is located just one block from the NSA headquarters at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. It is open 24 hours a day for viewing. Military events connected with the Intelligence Community and/or personnel stationed at Ft.

Located at 39.1119, -76.7748 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cryptography organizations, National Security Agency