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Navy holds hearing on deaths of divers

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:08:05 GMT

Two members of a Navy dive unit are facing involuntary manslaughter and dereliction-of-duty charges in the drowning of two divers at Aberdeen Proving Ground near Baltimore.

Navy presents Bronze Stars to sailors

Catherine Rogers — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:51:56 GMT

The Navy honored two local sailors Tuesday for their work in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan last April.

Suspicious package at Oceana cleared

Catherine Rogers — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:26:49 GMT

A report of a suspicious package in Virginia Beach Monday afternoon was deemed a false alarm.

USS Bainbridge deployment

Ginger Whitaker — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:51:22 GMT

The USS Bainbridge left Friday for a seven-month deployment from Naval Station Norfolk.

Task force for women on subs

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:42:46 GMT

The commander of a Groton-based submarine group is leading a task force dedicated to the integration of enlisted women on Navy submarines.

US Navy jets train on Iwo Jima

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:02:02 GMT

Iwo Jima is a training site like no other. The rugged volcanic crag was one of the most iconic battlegrounds of World War II, and is so isolated and barren it has almost never been inhabited by anyone other than military troops.

Submarine delivered ahead of schedule

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:19:04 GMT

Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) has delivered the submarine Minnesota to the U.S. Navy, almost 11 months ahead of schedule.

USNA probing alleged sexual assault

Fri, 31 May 2013 18:03:16 GMT

The U.S. Naval Academy is investigating allegations that three members of its football team sexually assaulted a female midshipman at an off-campus house last year, a Pentagon spokesman said Friday.

Navy lets grass grow long to save money

Fri, 31 May 2013 17:27:12 GMT

The Navy's spit-and-polish image is taking a bruising in southeast Virginia as it lets the grass go longer to cut costs.

2 plead guilty in Navy kickback scheme

Thu, 30 May 2013 20:53:32 GMT

The admitted leader of a kickback scheme that cost the U.S. Navy $18 million pleaded guilty Thursday in U.S. District Court in Rhode Island.

Navy going flame-resistant for sailors

Thu, 30 May 2013 20:24:32 GMT

The Navy is phasing in flame-resistant clothing for every sailor who goes to sea.

Fmr Navy employee to admit to kickbacks

Wed, 29 May 2013 18:02:54 GMT

A former U.S. Navy civilian employee will change his plea to guilty and admit he orchestrated a kickback scheme in which government contractors funneled millions of dollars back to him and others.

Big honor for USS Scranton

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:51:15 GMT

USS Scranton received the Navy Unit Commendation award at Naval Station Norfolk.

VB business off-limits to the military

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:38:12 GMT

A Virginia Beach business will no longer see military personnel coming through its doors.

Navy senior leaders face charges

Liz Palka — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:08:13 GMT

A Navy investigation into two divers' deaths has two senior leaders facing charges. They will face a military court-martial on Tuesday.

Local SEAL killed in Ft. Knox accident

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:33 GMT

A U.S. Navy spokesman says a Virginia Beach-based sailor was killed and seven others were injured during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky.

Former sailor pleads not guilty

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:13:14 GMT

A former sailor has pleaded not guilty to additional charges that he passed top secret documents to individuals he believed represented the Russian government.

Accused spy indicted on new charges

Rachel West — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:10:32 GMT

A Navy veteran accused of trying to spy for Russia has been indicted on new charges.

Pentagon cuts furloughs to 11 days

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:27:32 GMT

The Pentagon announced plans Tuesday to furlough about 680,000 of its civilian employees for 11 days through the end of this fiscal year.

Navy launches unmanned aircraft

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:12:29 GMT

History was made off the Virginia Coast Tuesday, in what was a very exciting moment in Naval Aviation.

Appeals court considers Cole lawsuit

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:10:33 GMT

An effort to revive a lawsuit seeking an additional $282.5 million from Sudan for the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole is in the hands of a federal appeals court in Virginia.

Navy to move 5 patrol ships to Bahrain

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:55:17 GMT

The Navy will permanently move five patrol coastal ships to Bahrain starting this summer.

Navy names Woman of the Year

Thu, 09 May 2013 21:11:58 GMT

A helicopter instructor pilot based in Norfolk, Va. is a proud recipient of the U.S. Navy's Woman of the Year Award for 2013.

Military spouses honored at ceremony

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:30:09 GMT

The sacrifice by our troops is great. Military spouses are often the unsung heroes; the ones holding down the homefront so their spouse can serve.

Diving unit commander relieved of duty

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:01:20 GMT

The commanding officer of a Virginia Beach-based diving unit was relieved of his duties Wednesday, following an investigation into the drownings of two sailors.

Navy report on Rock Island hazing

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:10:42 GMT

A Navy report says a commanding officer in Illinois was removed from the job after humiliating three reservists in front of other sailors.

Major milestone reached on new carrier

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:56:51 GMT

A construction milestone was reached at Newport News Shipbuilding Tuesday.

Sea trials for new submarine complete

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:50:15 GMT

Monday afternoon, workers completed the first round of sea trials on the Navy's newest submarine.

Navy: Jets will stay in flight, for now

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:56:09 GMT

Navy officials told WAVY.com several carrier air wings have been spared closure due to sequestration, at least for the time being.

Navy to use Wallops for training

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:04:47 GMT

NASA announced it signed an agreement with the U.S. Navy to conduct Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) operations at the Wallops Flight Facility.