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The Los Angeles class attack submarine USS Jacksonville
(SSN 699) departs from Pier 3 at Naval Station Norfolk. |
Crew members assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS
Bataan (LHD 5) observe a foggy sunrise as the ship
departs from her homeport at Naval Station Norfolk. |
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The USS George Washington (CVN 73) prepares to
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Orders to Norfolk? See: Plan My Move Booklet
for Naval Station Norfolk (PDF) |
The Naval
Station (NS) Norfolk is geographically located in the
Southeastern corner of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Hampton
Roads is a region including the cities of Williamsburg,
Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach,
Chesapeake, and Suffolk. Hampton Roads is considered to be a
military town with the cost of living being slightly higher
than average. The base operator's phone number is 757-444-0000
or DSN 312-564-0000.
Norfolk's attractions include the battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin
and Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, an interactive
science and technology center.
History
The land on which Naval Station is located was originally the
site of the 1907 Jamestown Exposition. During this exposition,
high-ranking naval officers agreed that this site was ideal
for a naval activity. A bill was passed in 1908 proposing
Congress to allow $1 million for the purchase of the property
and buildings, but it died when the Assistant Secretary of the
Navy was given a choice between this property and a new coal
ship. He replied that a new ship was an absolute necessity.
However, immediately after the United States entered World War
I in April 1917, the Secretary of the Navy was persuaded to
buy the property.
That property is where today's NS Norfolk is situated in the
Sewells Point area of the City of Norfolk, near the site of
the Civil War battle of the Monitor and Merrimac (CSS
Virginia). It is the largest naval installation in the world
based on support population and is the home of the U.S.
Atlantic Fleet. For a thorough history of the installation
visit the installation's homepage.
Mission
Naval Station Norfolk supports the operational readiness of
the US Atlantic Fleet, providing facilities and services to
enable mission accomplishment. We are committed to safety,
security, and continuous improvement in quality of life and
quality of service for our Sailors and families.
Population Served
The region has over 1.4 million people and serves a very large
community of active duty, retirees, family members and
dependents, reservists, DoD civilians and Joint Forces.
Base Transportation
Shuttle buses are free to military and civilian personnel. The
buses drive in a continuous loop around the base at
approximately 30-minute intervals. In addition to shuttle
services, taxi service and local bus transportation is
available.
Sponsorship
When you receive your orders to NS Norfolk, immediately
contact your gaining command to request a sponsor. The sponsor
will assist you with your transition. You may also request a
sponsor by using the Sponsor Assignment Aid (SSA) found on the
sponsorship website. The SAA e-mails your request (with an
assigned tracking number) to your gaining command's sponsor
coordinator, who will assign a sponsor.
If you are unsure where you should check in at Norfolk Naval
Station, call Personnel Support Detachment (PSD) 757-445-5200
for directions and guidance. If you are arriving after working
hours you will report to Carter Hall (building J53). All mail
should be forwarded to your gaining command's address. Your
sponsor can make arrangements for holding your mail until your
arrival.
Temporary Quarters
There are 3 Navy Lodges (1-800-NAVYINN) and 7 Visitors
Quarters (VQ) (1-877-ZUMWALT) in the Hampton Roads area. Newly
reporting personnel are eligible to make reservations in
advance and every effort is made to accommodate them. The
Regional Housing Office maintains a list of
temporary/short-term options. There are many local hotels and
motels that can accommodate military members and families. Be
aware that you may have to pay significantly more depending
upon the season. Try to make reservations for lodging as early
as possible. Pets are not allowed in the VQ or the Navy
Lodges, some of the hotels and motels do not accept pets.
Relocation Assistance
The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) offers one-on-one
consultations providing information about both military and
community resources such as schools, housing, employment, and
recreation. Other services include workshops such as a
Newcomers Brief, "Welcome Aboard Packages" and the opportunity
for personnel on PCS orders to borrow loaner items at no cost
from the Lending Locker. The locker has items such as dish
packs, tri-fold mattresses and tables and chairs available.
Items can be borrowed for up to 8 weeks. Contact 757-444-2102, DSN 312-564-2102 or 1-800-FSC-LINE.
Critical Installation Information
There is a lengthy waiting list for childcare centers in the
Hampton Roads area. Consider family home care in military
housing or civilian childcare options if care is needed
immediately.
Cell phones are prohibited from use while driving on the
installation, this includes hands free devices.
Effective July 1, 2007, children riding in motor vehicles are
required to be properly restrained in a booster seat until
they reach eight years of age. The new law requires
rear-facing child seats be placed only in the back seat of a
vehicle. If the vehicle does not have a back seat, the device
may be placed in the front passenger seat, provided the airbag
has been deactivated, or there is no airbag equipment. |
MAJOR
UNITS
CINCLANTFLT
Contact Information:
Fleet Master Chief
COM: 757-836-6738
DSN: 312-836-6738
FAX: 757-836-5887
DSN FAX: 312-836-5887
CNRMA
Contact Information:
Command Master Chief
COM: 757-322-2822
DSN: 312-262-2822
FAX: 757-444-2133
DSN FAX: 312-564-2133
COMSUBLANT
Contact Information:
Force Master Chief
COM: 757-836-1346
DSN: 312-836-1346
FAX: 757-836-1347
DSN FAX: 312-836-1347
USJFCOM
Contact Information:
Command Master Chief
COM: 757-445-3647
DSN: 312-565-3647
FAX: 757-836-2886
DSN FAX: 312-836-2886
JTC-I
Contact Information:
Command Duty Officer
COM: 757-836-7000
DSN: 312-836-7000
FAX: 757-836-8117
DSN FAX: 312-836-7117
NAVSUPPACT
Contact Information:
Command Master Chief
COM: 757-836-1842
DSN: 312-836-1842
FAX: 757-836-1897
DSN FAX: 312-836-1897
COMNAVSURFLANT
Contact Information:
Force Master Chief
COM: 757-836-3046
DSN: 312-836-3046
FAX: 757-836-3218
DSN FAX: 312-836-3281
COMNAVAIRLANT
Contact Information:
Force Master Chief
COM: 757-444-8666
DSN: 312-564-8666
FAX: 757-444-7018
DSN FAX: 312-564-7018
NAVSTA Norfolk
Contact Information:
Command Master Chief
COM: 757-322-2319
DSN: 312-262-2319
FAX: 757-444-0721
DSN FAX: 312-564-0721 |
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