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Navy’s first East Coast-based Osprey arrives at Norfolk
The Navy's Osprey fleet is set to take on carrier logistics missions, replacing the aging C-2A Greyhound aircraft.
USS Gerald R Ford strike group heading home to Norfolk
The flattop will return to its homeport in Norfolk, Virginia, in the “coming days."
By Diana Stancy
USS Oscar Austin readying for a move to Spain in fall 2024
The homeport shift is part of the Navy’s broader plan to bolster its destroyer presence in Europe from four to six vessels.
By Diana Stancy
Deliverance: Grubhub is bringing takeout to Naval Station Norfolk
Grubhub ordering has come to Naval Station Norfolk.
By Sarah Sicard
USS Porter sailors save stranded divers off coast of North Carolina
The Porter conducted the rescue while participating in the Navy and Marine Corps’ Large Scale Exercise 2023.
By Diana Stancy
Navy, Marines set to launch second iteration of Large Scale Exercise
In all, the exercise will use nine maritime operations centers and six carrier strike groups across seven U.S. fleets.
By Diana Stancy
USS Gerald R Ford leaves Norfolk for first full-length deployment
The Ford, which was originally supposed to deploy in 2018, completed a brief, inaugural deployment last year.
By Diana Stancy
USS George HW Bush returns to Norfolk after deployment
The Bush, which replaced the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman in August, supported allies and partners to reinforce commitment to NATO, while underway.
By Diana Stancy
Hangman’s nooses discovered aboard Norfolk-based destroyer
Sailors discovered a series of hangman’s nooses targeting a specific sailor aboard a Navy destroyer last month.
Suspected prowler turns out to be Navy sailor who deserted in 1978
Airman Apprentice Antonio D. Miller, who ditched his unit back in 1978, tried to pass himself off as his brother. The problem: His brother died in 2010.
Navy ousts two commanding officers for loss of confidence
The CO of amphibious transport dock Mesa Verde, and CO of guided-missile destroyer Carney were relieved Wednesday.
By Diana Stancy