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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.

Military leaders address climate change

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:01:35 GMT

Military leaders gathered in Norfolk Monday to discuss the effects climate change could have on national security.

Exclusive look at high-tech Navy center

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:21:29 GMT

WAVY News' Art Kohn got an exclusive look into Naval Station Norfolk's Naval Warfare Development Command Center.

Navy is planning deployment changes

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:50:40 GMT

The U.S. Navy is planning changes to how it deploys Aircraft Carriers

Ricin possible in package at DC base

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:43:57 GMT

U.S. officials say a package containing what authorities said could be ricin was found this morning at a military mail sorting facility at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C.

Wounded transit officer is VMI grad

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:13:44 GMT

The transit police officer who authorities say was severely wounded by the Boston Marathon bombing suspects is out of surgery and has been stabilized.

Navy sends EOD team to Boston

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:52:04 GMT

The Navy has sent one of its bomb-disposal units to Boston to assist local authorities as needed in the aftermath of the two explosions near the Boston Marathon's finish line. The blasts killed two and injured more than 100.

Navy releases statement on explosion

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:47:21 GMT

The U.S. Navy released a statement following explosions at the Boston Marathon's finish line that killed two and injured at least 49.

Fleet Angels get new commanding officer

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:45:59 GMT

A Change of Command ceremony was held at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field Friday morning.

Defense Dept. budget calls for BRAC

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:28:00 GMT

The Department of Defense's Fiscal Year 2014 budget released Wednesday calls for drastic cuts as well as possible BRAC.

Navy cancels Oceana Air Show

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:11:20 GMT

The Navy has canceled the annual Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show and appearance of the Blue Angels due to sequestration.

Autopsy: Navy divers drowned

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:33:40 GMT

The Maryland medical examiner's office says two Navy divers who died in a test pond at Aberdeen Proving Ground in February accidentally drowned.

Navy jet crashes in North Arabian Sea

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:51:30 GMT

A Virginia Beach-based Navy jet has crashed in the North Arabian Sea Monday.

USS Monterey embarks on deployment

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 10:38:27 GMT

USS Monterey is headed to the Arabian Gulf. The ship deployed Monday from Naval Station Norfolk.

USS Jason Dunham returns home

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:01:31 GMT

USS Jason Dunham returned home to Norfolk Friday after a nine-month deployment.

Fallen Navy SEAL remembered in VB

Liz Palka — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:06:06 GMT

A fallen Navy SEAL will be remembered Thursday in Virginia Beach and Gov. Bob McDonnell has ordered flags fly at half-staff.