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03/27/2026
01/31/2026

🙌🏋️Update on status of gyms🏋️🙌

- N-24 remains completely closed due to heating issues.

Operational Test and Evaluation Force proudly congratulates Chief Fire Controlman Joseph Konkoly on 20 years of dedicate...
01/30/2026

Operational Test and Evaluation Force proudly congratulates Chief Fire Controlman Joseph Konkoly on 20 years of dedicated and honorable naval service. Your commitment, leadership, and professionalism have made a lasting impact on the Fleet and the Sailors you’ve led. Thank you for your faithful service to our Navy.

A special thank you to The The Mariners' Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia, for hosting and helping make this milestone celebration possible.

Staying prepared for the weather!
01/30/2026

Staying prepared for the weather!

With winter weather expected this weekend, now is the time to prepare. Take a few simple steps to help keep yourself, your family, and your home safe:

✔️ Follow a drip plan to prevent frozen pipes
✔️ Watch for black ice on roads and walkways
✔️ Use caution during high winds
✔️ Secure loose outdoor items to prevent windborne hazards

NSA Hampton Roads will continue to share updates as conditions change. Please monitor official channels and local weather sources, and use extra caution if traveling. Stay safe and stay warm! ❄️⚓

Big congratulations to OPTEVFOR’s Winners of the Year. Your hard work, leadership, and impact made this year exceptional...
01/26/2026

Big congratulations to OPTEVFOR’s Winners of the Year. Your hard work, leadership, and impact made this year exceptional. We are proud of you and grateful for the example you set every day. Bravo Zulu.

Operational Test and Evaluation Force proudly congratulates Chief Aviation Electronics Technician William Peterson on hi...
01/23/2026

Operational Test and Evaluation Force proudly congratulates Chief Aviation Electronics Technician William Peterson on his selection and advancement to Senior Chief Petty Officer.

Surrounded by family, friends and shipmates, Senior Chief Peterson was pinned and capped to the next pay grade, marking a significant milestone in a career defined by leadership, technical excellence, and dedication to Sailors and mission. This moment reflects years of hard work and the unwavering support of those who stand beside him both at home and in uniform.

Bravo Zulu, Senior Chief Peterson. Your OPTEVFOR family is proud of you and excited to see you continue to lead from the front.

01/20/2026

🌟 Navy Spouse in Transition (NSIT) 🌟

If you are anxious about what’s next as your spouse transitions out of the military, this class is for you! 🇺🇸

Join us at FFSC Norfolk to get the tools and knowledge you need as you prepare for life after the military.

📅 When: January 21, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Where: FFSC Norfolk, 7928 14th St., Bldg. SDA-344, Norfolk, VA
📞 757-322-9173 to register

Don't miss this opportunity to plan your next steps! 🚀

Operational Test and Evaluation Force proudly congratulates CDR Lisa Gordon on her retirement after 26 years of faithful...
01/17/2026

Operational Test and Evaluation Force proudly congratulates CDR Lisa Gordon on her retirement after 26 years of faithful and dedicated Naval service.

Her retirement ceremony was held at the MacArthur Memorial Center in Norfolk, Virginia, surrounded by shipmates, family, and friends who came together to celebrate an incredible career of leadership, service, and commitment to the Navy and the nation.

12/31/2025

Have you seen the Navy's Newest Hype video?

12/31/2025

As we sail into 2026, the Operational Test and Evaluation Force is focused on the future of naval warfare.

This year, our team is poised to test and validate the next generation of capabilities for the Fleet. Our goal is to provide our warfighters with the most advanced and reliable systems, ensuring they are ready for any challenge.

Thank you to all OPTEVFOR Personnel, innovators, testers, and evaluators who make this possible. Here's to a year of innovation, collaboration, and mission success. Happy New Year!

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12/31/2025
New PRT standards
12/31/2025

New PRT standards

To meet Department of War requirements, the Navy is implementing updates to the 2026 Physical Fitness Assessment.

OPNAVINST 6110.1L implements changes to the Physical Readiness Program and includes revised guides and additional resources. For an overview, read the NAVADMIN 264/25 here: https://www.mynavyhr.navy.mil/Portals/55/Messages/NAVADMIN/NAV2025/NAV25264.pdf?ver=cJYhAwvSf2OzrHHWwNzYcA%3d%3d

Key changes:

- Active: 2 fitness assessments/year

- Reserve: 1 fitness assessment/year

- New BCA starts with sex-neutral waist-to-height ratio

- Actual scores now included in FITREPs/EVALs

- Introduction of the Combat Fitness Assessment/Combat Fitness Test for combat specialties

- Incorporating PT into the daily battle-rhythm

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