4,500 Sailors, Marines on USS Kearsarge and USS Arlington are back home After a seven-month deployment, the Sailors and Marines returned to Naval Station Norfolk. Author: Erin Patterson Published: 9:24 AM EDT July 16, 2019 Updated: 10:42 AM EDT July 18, 2019 NORFOLK, Va. — After seven months on a scheduled deployment, the Sailors and…
The Legendary Statsraad Lehmkuhl Returns to Norfolk, Virginia The commanding Statsraad Lehmkuhl will make its only United States visit Friday, March 8 – Friday, March 15, 2019 in Downtown Norfolk at Otter Berth in between Town Point Park and Waterside District. Norfolk, VA, (February 14, 2019) – Downtown Norfolk, Virginia welcomes the over-a-century-old majestic tall…
Battleship Wisconsin to Celebrate 75th Anniversary Throughout 2019 America’s Last and Largest Battleship Norfolk, Va. – 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of a legendary vessel that played a key role in World War II, the Korean Conflict, and Operation Desert Shield. In tribute to the Battleship Wisconsin’s distinguished history, Nauticus will be honoring the brave…
ARC GLORIA Norfolk, VA is the ONLY U.S. Port Call Norfolk, VA, (September 16, 2018) – On Monday, September 17, 2018 the Colombian Navy sail training tall ship “ARC GLORIA” is scheduled to arrive in Downtown Norfolk, docking at Otter Berth in between Town Point Park and Waterside District. The ARC GLORIA’s last visit to…
French air wing on unprecedented deployment to train aboard Norfolk aircraft carrier VIRGINIA BEACH Hundreds of French sailors and more than a dozen of their aircraft are in Hampton Roads this week getting ready to train aboard the Norfolk-based aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush while their nation’s only carrier undergoes a midlife overhaul. While France’s…
U.S. Coast Guard tall ship Eagle to arrive in Norfolk, Va. NORFOLK, Va. – The Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle, “America’s Tall Ship,” is scheduled to arrive in Norfolk, and be open to the public for tours, this Friday, April 6. The summer 2018 deployment spans eight months and 20 ports and including Barbados, Santa…
Norfolk NATO Festival A celebration of our 29 international Allies right here in our own backyard April 26 & 28, 2018 (Norfolk, VA) For over 65 years, Norfolk, Virginia has organized a salute to NATO’s role in maintaining peace and stability in the world – Norfolk NATO Festival. Norfolk is NATO’s home in…
SkyStar Wheel Arrives at Waterside District 12 story Ferris wheel makes debut in Norfolk, VA Norfolk, VA (3.9.18) – Waterside District is pleased to announce Norfolk’s newest entertainment attraction, SkyStar at Waterside. Arriving May 2018, the 137 foot high wheel will be located adjacent to Waterside District and offer individuals, groups, and companies a brand…
Guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin returns after 7-month deployment By Ryan Murphy The Virginian-Pilot Nov 17, 2017 NORFOLK The guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin returned to Norfolk Friday after seven months abroad. The Oscar Austin had been supporting U.S. naval operations in the Black Sea, North Atlantic, Mediterranean, the Gulf of Aden and…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jason Nichols, [email protected] The Legendary Statsraad Lehmkuhl Returns to Norfolk, Virginia The commanding Statsraad Lehmkuhl will make its only United States visit Thursday, November 9, 2017 in downtown Norfolk at Otter Berth in between Town Point Park and the Waterside District. Norfolk, VA, (October 10, 2017) – Downtown Norfolk, Virginia…
