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Wishing all our service members, their families and our civilians a VERY Merry Christmas!!
We also remember the thousands and thousands of service members who are deployed or standing the watch. We thank you! We wish you well and send our thoughts and prayers to you and your families this holiday season!
Don’t forget to track Santa on the NORAD Santa Tracker on the website below for live updates on Santa’s progress around the world.
https://www.noradsanta.org/en/map
Merry Christmas Eve everyone and stay warm🎅🧑🎄🎄!!!
Follow Santa Claus as he makes his magical journey around the world!
One much appreciated present Santa brought to our base personnelb this year is the Base Express Hampton Roads Transit!!
Check out the video for more information.
Thank you Naval Station Galley for an amazing holiday meal yesterday!
For our those on duty or living on base, don't forget they are going to have a special Christmast meal next week as well! The menu is included in the photos.
Happy Holidays!!!
Some important information from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth regarding their holiday operating hours and services!
Don't forget to come out to the galley today for their holiday meal!!!!
Looking for something to do over the Holiday Season? Check out all these awesome events MWR has planned here at Naval Station Norfolk and surrounding bases!
Naval Station Norfolk's Executive Officer, CAPT Janet Days served as the guest speaker and participated in the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Following the opening ceremony volunteers placed wreaths on the graves of more than 900 veterans.
Today, on National Wreaths Across America Day wreaths were placed at 3,400 locations in all 50 states on the graves of our fallen veterans.
We will never forget their service and sacrifice.
Congratulations to the following winners of our annual Operation Decorama contest!!!
1st Place - HomePort Hampton Roads (Carter Hall, Bldg. J-53)
2nd Place - USS Gettysburg (CG 64)
3rd Place - USS PORTER (DDG-78) and Naval Station Norfolk's Safety Office
The competition was extremely close and we want to thank ALL the commands who participated!!! Carrier Strike Group Four, Naval Station Galley, Region Legal Service Office Mid-Atlantic, USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), USS McFaul (DDG 74), Naval Station Norfolk FCPOA
It was a fun night and certainly put everyone in the holiday spirit!
Because everyone could use a reminder this giving season that some rocks make us resilient. Please join Fleet & Family Support Center Norfolk’s effort to spread the message of resiliency throughout Naval Station Norfolk.
It’s Game Day!!!! Go Navy! Beat Army!
A great way to get into the holiday spirit!!! Awesome job United States Navy Band!!!
We had a great time hosting CIVIC Leadership Institute for their military day! Thank you to USS PORTER (DDG-78), USS Washington and HSC-9 Tridents for the tours!!!
As a reminder...Naval Station Norfolk is a NO DRONE ZONE!
Today marks National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and the 81st anniversary of the attack in Hawaii.
On Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese military made a surprise raid on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, killing 2,403 U.S. service members and civilians. More than 1,100 people were injured in the attack, which also destroyed aircraft and naval vessels.
Please pause with us today as we reflect on those who lost their lives, were injured and all those impacted by this event.
We thank each of them for their service and sacrifice.
Go Navy, Beat Army!
Naval Station Norfolk's headquarters building is decked out for the holiday season! Did your command decorate? If so, enter in our annual Operation Decorama for a chance to win a $500 MWR gift card for your command! Check out the flyer for additional information.
The Snowball Express made a stop at Norfolk International Airport yesterday morning to take children and families of fallen service members on a special trip to Walt Disney World.
During their five day stay the families honor their fallen loved one while building relationships with other families who share the same experiences.
The Snowball Express is part of the Gary Sinise Foundation and the trip will include a special performance by the Lt. Dan Band.
Thank you ALL our Hampton Roads service members and EVERYONE involved who helped make this send off special for our Gold Star families!
Did you see Santa yesterday???🎅🎄
Yesterday was a big day for Naval Station Norfolk with the official ribbon cutting and launch of the Base Express!!! Hop on and check it out!!! IT IS FREE and open to EVERYONE on base.
Thank you for the partnership Hampton Roads Transit, Department of Rail and Transportation and James River Transportation!!!
If you get any good photos of Santa please share them in the comments!
Don’t forget to be look for Santa today at the following locations and time!!! Be looking for him as he practices his drops for the big day over the following areas:
Norfolk Naval Base 10:00 am
Patrick Henry Mall 10:05 am
Riverpointe Shopping Ctr 10:15 am
Town Point Park 10:25 am
Mount Trashmore 10:35 am
Cox High School 10:45 am
Lesnar Bridge 10:55am
Fort Story 11:05am
VB Oceanfront 11:15 am
Greenbrier Mall 11:30am
Columbia Park 11:40am
Walmart Supercenter (Suffolk) 11:50am
Come out and wave to Santa Saturday Dec. 3rd!
Another awesome holiday event!!!
SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN! This Saturday DEC. 3rd Santa will be coming to the Hampton Roads Area in a helicopter! Be looking for him as he practices his drops for the big day over the following areas:
Norfolk Naval Base 10:00 am
Patrick Henry Mall 10:05 am
Riverpointe Shopping Ctr 10:15 am
Town Point Park 10:25 am
Mount Trashmore 10:35 am
Cox High School 10:45 am
Lesnar Bridge 10:55am
Fort Story 11:05am
VB Oceanfront 11:15 am
Greenbrier Mall 11:30am
Columbia Park 11:40am
Walmart Supercenter (Suffolk) 11:50am
Come out and wave to Santa Saturday Dec. 3rd!
Some additional details on the "My Future" Expo scheduled for Dec. 10th!!!
Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Today we reflect and are thankful for our country, our freedom and especially all those past and present who defend our freedoms.
For tomorrow, 24 NOV and Friday 25 NOV, Gates 3A and 22 will be open 24/7.
All other gates will be closed.
Don’t forget about the special Thanksgiving meal at the galley today!
Gate 6 will now be open Monday - Friday from 0500 to 0900 beginning tomorrow, 22 NOV.
Naval Station Norfolk's galley hosted a cake cutting ceremony today in honor of Warrior Care Month.
Warrior Care Month was established in November of 2008 by former Secretary of Defense, Robert F. Gates. He declared it would be a Department of Defense (DoD) effort aimed at increasing awareness of programs and resources available to wounded, ill and injured service members, their families, and those who care for them.
Thank you to our Wounded Warriors, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Navy Wounded Warrior team and all those who came out to support this important event.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Sailors of the Year!!!
Senior Sailor of the Year (SSOY) – MA1 Molly Crawford
Sailor of the Year (SOY) – ABH2(AW) Stephanie Owens
Junior Sailor of the Year (JSOY) – YN3 Jasper de Guzman
Blue Jacket of the Year (BJOY) – LSSN Cory Mercer
Thank you for your dedication to excellence!!!
Want to run to the NEX for lunch??? Don't Stress...Take the Base Express!!!
The Base Express is up and running! Check it out!
It’s FREE!!!!
Check out the galley's special meal next week!
This Veterans Day we pay tribute to those American men and women from every generation who have honorably served and defended our great nation.
It is because of your service and sacrifice we enjoy the very freedom that makes this country the best country in the world.
Thank you to all the family members who have unwaveringly supported our veterans. We also celebrate and thank you today!
Enjoy your day!!!
Guess what’s coming to Naval Station Norfolk on November 15!?!?!
The long awaited and much needed Internal Circulator! And it is FREE for all base personnel to utilize!
Thank you Hampton Roads Transit for the great partnership with getting this implemented!
Happy 247th Birthday United States Marine Corps!!!
Friendly reminder!
Join us for Naval Station Norfolk’s first ever post high school college and career expo. The event is designed with military youth in mind who need to know what options are available locally for after graduation plans. We will have local colleges, military recruiters, and trade schools along with scholarship information.
We will also be doing resume, interview and public speaking workshops. Register now to save your space!! @gmail.com
🎃🎃🎃Throughout the weekend and today, Naval Station Norfolk has been creeping and crawling with Halloween fun!!!
On Friday morning, Naval Station Norfolk MWR hosted the Monster Dask 5K and later that evening MWR and Navy Exchange hosted a Trunk or Treat event! Thank you for hosting and to all who participated!
And today, we had a creepy fellow stop into our Air Mobility Command (AMC). Thankfully the AMC team stopped him before he jumped on an Space-A Flight💀👻☠️!!!
Wishing everyone a happy and safe Halloween!!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️ JOB SEEKERS: Love working with kids? Want to join Team Naval Station Norfolk?
We have the perfect job for you! Apply today to Naval Station Norfolk's Child & Youth Programs. We have a fantastic CYP team that we want to grow. Interviews begin soon, with the goal to start our new team members in November. Benefits include...
Discounted Child Care:
- 50% discount for first child enrolled in CYP, 20% discount for additional children
Heath Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Life Insurance
- Disability (Full-Time Only)
- Retirement/401K
- Annual/Sick Leave/Federal Holidays Off
Educational Benefits:
- Child Development Associates Credential (CDA)
- Military School Age Credential (MSA)
- Tuition Assistance (Up to 4K annually)
- Scholarship Opportunities
Pay Incentives:
- On-the-Spot and Other Awards
- Sign On Bonus-$500.00 Successful completion of CYP Orientation
- 1st Year 90 days-$500.00+8.0 time off award
- 1st Year Six Months-$500.00+8.0 hours time off award
- 1st Year 12 Months-$750.00+8 hours time off award
Apply today at: www.NavyLifeMA.com/CYPjobs
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Check out the nuclear powered submarine, USS New Mexico!!! What knows what the first nuclear powered submarine was???? #anchoredinpride #usnavy
We hope you enjoy the tour of USS Gerald R. Ford - CVN 78 Did you know that aircraft carriers are approximately 3 ½ football fields long and 1 ½ football field wide and the flight deck covers 4 ½ acres. While deployed it carries 75-90 aircraft, has a crew of 6,000 sailors, and has eight galleys that serve 21,000 meals a day🍎🍔🥪??? #anchoredinpride #aircraftcarrierlife
Check out the history of McClure Field, the second oldest brick baseball stadium in the United States! MLB For our baseball fans⚾️⚾️⚾️...who knows what the oldest one is? #anchoredinpride #baseball #anchoredinhistoryandheritage
Virtual Fleet Fest Opening remarks by Captain David Dees, Naval Station Norfolk's Commanding Officer. #anchoredinpride #usnavy
⚡️ HIGH VOLTAGE ⚡️ In this segment of Anchored In #History and #Heritage, Capt. David Dees brings you an #electrifying look at the USS Electrician, a Navy school house built to look like a Pennsylvania-class battleship. #Navy #ElectriciansMates #AnchoredInHistoryandHeritage
Now that school is out and we reflect on our respect for the innocence of childhood, please take a moment to view this important message from our Fleet and Family Support Center. #respect4innocence #anchoredinrespect
Happy 105th birthday Naval Station Norfolk!!!! Let's hear from those stationed here, past and present! #anchoredinhistoryandheritage #happybirthday #anchoredinrespect
Do you live in unaccomanied housing? If so, we ask that you participate in this survey! Let your voice be heard!! #anchoredinrespect #Anchoredinpride #qualityoflifematters
Check out the flyover from Naval Air Station Oceana Fighter Squadron Composite Twelve Fighting Omars.
Check out the first of four Top Gun Maverick Behind-The-Scenes vignettes, “The Power of Naval Aircraft." Who out there has already seen the movie?!?!? If so, comment and let us know what you thought!
Did you know Amelia Earhart crash-landed right here on Naval Station Norfolk? Check out the latest segment of Anchored In History and Heritage to learn more! #AnchoredInHistoryandHeritage #WomensHistoryMonth
As we continue to celebrate Women's History Month, check out Fleet and Family Support Center's Anchored In Respect video! #anchoredinrespect
We are proud to commemorate the #160thAnniversary of the #BattleofHamptonRoads with a special two part #AnchoredInHistoryandHeritage.
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Looking for somewhere to get ready for the PRT? Look no further than the newly re-opened McCormick Sports Center. #MWR #NAVSATNorfolk #PRTSeason #Gains #Gym
As we close out Black History Month, please view this important message from our Fleet and Family Support Center highlighting some of the mental health struggles Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. faced. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #anchoredinrespect
Looking for something to do over the long weekend? Then roll on into Pierside Entertainment Center!!!! #nsnbestofthebest
In this episode of Anchored in History and Heritage Captain Dees tells us how Naval Station Norfolk got its modern name. For those who still call Naval Station Norfolk, NOB...this ones for you. #AnchoredInHistoryandHeritage #NavalHistory #History #Heritage
Check out the recap of Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2022!
A great reminder from our Fleet and Family Support Center! Check out all the classes they have to offer! https://www.navymwrmidlant.com/events/support-services-classes-workshops
Cruise on down to the MWR Auto Skills Center!!! The Auto Skills Center allows authorized patrons the opportunity to work on their vehicles in a safe and helpful environment. #MWR #AutoShop #Cars
Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads
Blandy RoadNATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT)
Blandy Road
Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineer
Front Street
U.S. Army Recruiting Station Little Creek, VA
E Little Creek Road
Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads
Blandy Road
NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT)
Blandy Road
Civil War Navy Sesquicentennial
Waterside Drive
US Army Recruiting - Norfolk Company
E Virginia Beach Boulevard
U.S. Coast Guard Force Readiness Command
E. Main Street