Naval Station Norfolk
Coverage of Naval Station Norfolk in the Nexus archive.
- USS Fort Lauderdale to return to Naval Station Norfolk after 11-month deployment
The USS Fort Lauderdale will return to Naval Station Norfolk after an 11-month deployment to the U.S. Fourth Fleet area of operations. The ship left the base with USS Iwo Jima and USS San Antonio earlier in the deployment.
- USS Nimitz to return to Naval Station Norfolk after four-month deployment
USS Nimitz will return to Naval Station Norfolk after a four-month deployment. The aircraft carrier, commanded by Capt. Joseph Furco, served as the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 11 during its deployment to the U.S. Southern Command starting March 7.
- Newport News man sentenced for gate crashing at Naval Station Norfolk with stolen vehicle
A Newport News man was sentenced for illegally entering Naval Station Norfolk in a stolen vehicle during a hit-and-run incident while in possession of a firearm. The case involved unauthorized access to a military base and criminal charges related to vehicle theft and firearm possession.
- USS Mitscher returns from 11-month deployment
The USS Mitscher, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, returned to Naval Station Norfolk after an 11-month deployment. The return marks a significant event for military families, many of whom experienced the longest deployment in their lives.
- VSP: Man missing from Naval Station Norfolk
A critically missing adult alert has been issued for Isaac Benjamin Morris, 22, who was last seen around 11 p.m. Sunday on Naval Station Norfolk. Virginia State Police are seeking information about his disappearance.
- USS Mitscher to return to Naval Station Norfolk
The USS Mitscher, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, will return to Naval Station Norfolk on June 16 after a deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. The ship left Naval Station Norfolk on July 25, 2025, for a regularly scheduled deployment.
- Navy sailor sentenced to 44 years for strangling fellow servicemember in Virginia barracks room
A Navy sailor was sentenced to 44 years in prison for strangling a fellow service member in a Virginia barracks room. The case involved a guilty plea to unpremeditated murder and highlighted concerns about prior warnings not being addressed.
- Navy sailor admits killing fellow service member as mother questions missed warning signs
A Navy sailor admitted to strangling fellow sailor Angelina Resendiz in 2025, with her mother criticizing military leaders for failing to address prior allegations against him. The sailor, Jeremiah Copeland, pleaded guilty to murder and other charges, including assault and indecent recording, and faces a minimum of 40 years in prison.
- Navy plans to use Ford-class aircraft carrier to power Naval Station Norfolk
The U.S. Navy plans to use the nuclear-powered U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford to provide energy resilience and mission assurance by charging Naval Station Norfolk. The initiative aims to ensure a reliable power source for the naval base.
- US Navy to explore powering shore installations with aircraft carriers
The U.S. Navy plans to test exporting nuclear power from a Ford-class aircraft carrier to Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia this summer. The initiative aims to enhance energy resilience for military bases and explore applications like supplying water to drought-affected regions. Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle emphasized the strategic importance of establishing a Navy reactor pilot program.
- USS Ford returns home after 11-month deployment supporting the Iran war and Maduro’s capture
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned home to Virginia after an 11-month deployment supporting the U.S. war with Iran and the capture of Nicolás Maduro. The aircraft carrier spent 326 days at sea, breaking the record for the longest post-Vietnam War deployment. The crew faced a noncombat-related fire and lengthy repairs during their time at sea.