Florida's confident of getting carrier
2008-11-26
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson says Virginia officials are being "a little piggy" for trying to block a decision to move a nuclear aircraft carrier from their state to Mayport Naval Station in Florida.

 Sky13: Marine reservists come home
2008-11-25
Sky 13 was live at 6:15 p.m. as 77 Marine reservists returned to Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek after 7 months in Iraq.

 Economy's down, Army recruiting is up
2008-11-25
With jobs at a premium, many people are considering joining the military. Recruiters say they continue to see more and more young people inquiring about life in the Army.

 Langley families enjoy tasty Thanksgiving
2008-11-25
A community outreach on Langley Air Force Base in Hampton is helping Air Force families have a happy and tasty Thanksgiving.

 VIDEO: USS Jacksonville comes home to Norfolk
2008-11-24
This is a short clip of Monday's homecoming of USS Jacksonville to Naval Station Norfolk. It is natural sound only.

 Hampton Roads creating carrier relocation battle plan
2008-11-24
Nearly three dozen Hampton Roads business leaders and retired military officers joined forces Monday to fight a carrier move to Mayport, Florida.

 Ft. Story's first woman garrison commander
2008-11-21
For the first time since the Army post opened in 1917, there's a woman in charge. She's Lt. Col. Jayne Jensen.

 Virginia lawmakers call for delay in carrier move
2008-11-20
Virginia officials are asking the Navy to delay its plan to base a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Florida until President-elect Obama takes office.

 Carrier move will avoid another Pearl Harbor, supporters say
2008-11-19
NORFOLK – 67 years ago on December 7, 1941, the US Navy fleet at Pearl Harbor was attacked. On that infamous day, the three Pacific Fleet aircraft carriers were not in port.

 Happy homecoming for USS Albany
2008-11-18
The crew of the Norfolk-based submarine came home Tuesday afternoon, in time for the holidays.

 Lawmakers to fight plans to move carrier from Norfolk
2008-11-18
A bi-partisan group of Virginia lawmakers is sending a letter to President-elect Barack Obama and is planning a series of hearings to grill Navy officials on the recommendation to move an aircraft carrier to Mayport, Florida.

 Navy wants to move Norfolk-based carrier to Florida
2008-11-17
The Navy's Pentagon-based information office confirmed Monday that Mayport would be listed as the preferred location for a new nuclear carrier when it releases an environmental impact study on the project on Friday.

 Good food served up to thank the military
2008-11-17
Golden Corrals are taking part in Military Appreciation Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 Carrier homeporting decision looms
2008-11-13
The Navy is considering several options, including moving an aircraft carrier from Naval Station Norfolk to Mayport, Florida.

 Today's veterans hall a mouse click away
2008-11-11
Veterans of past wars have long found companionship over beer and conversation at their local veterans hall. But many of those who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan seek that companionship elsewhere -- online.

 Hampton Roads remembers veterans
2008-11-11
Across Hampton Roads, localities paid tribute to men and women of the Armed Forces.

 Families thrilled about USS McFaul's return
2008-11-06
275 sailors came home from the sea Thursday afternoon and into the arms of loved ones waiting pierside at Naval Station Norfolk.

 Sen. Warner, some veterans supporting McCain
2008-10-30
Retiring Virginia Senator John Warner and some military veterans warned there'll be dire consequences if Sen. Barack Obama is elected on Tuesday.

 VIDEO: 3 pulled from sinking boat off NJ
2008-10-30
Coast Guard rescue crews from six different units, including three Cutters and three Air Stations, responded to a sinking sailboat with three people onboard approximately 102 miles southeast of Atlantic City N.J., Wednesday.

 NCIS releases new images of "John Doe"
2008-10-29
"John Doe's" body was recovered during a dredging of the piers at Naval Station Norfolk in May 1997. He had on a multi-colored jacket and a long-sleeved Nautica shirt.

 Fleet Week gives visitors look at Navy life, then and now
2008-10-13
The Navy invited visitors to Little Creek Amphibious Base for ship tours and demonstrations.

 Carrier homeporting decision due in Dec. or Jan.
2008-10-10
The Navy will decide whether to move a carrier or other ships out of Hampton Roads to Florida in December or early January, according to members of Congress who met with Donald Winter, Secretary of the Navy.

 Warner courts veterans' votes in Norfolk
2008-10-09
Warner campaigned in Downtown Norfolk, speaking to a group called "Veterans For Warner" near the USS Wisconsin.

 Hornets fly home to NAS Oceana
2008-10-08
The "Blue Blasters" came home to the Va. Beach base after nearly seven months away with the West Coast-based USS Lincoln Carrier Strike Group.

 Navy making sure sailors get to vote
2008-10-08
navy voting assistance officers are set up at all commands worldwide, including Hampton Roads, and on all ships, so make sure they get information they need to absentee vote.

 Welcome home to USS Kauffman
2008-10-07
The crew of the Norfolk-based ship returned home after six months aways.

 Fleet Week starts Wednesday
2008-10-07
Capt. Bill Crow, C/O of NAB Little Creek, and Commander Glen Leverette, C/O of Riverine Squadron Two, talk with 13News Anchor Lasalle Blanks about events in Hampton Roads.

 USS San Antonio having successful maiden voyage
2008-10-03
USS San Antonio is experiencing several firsts for this new class of ship – its first trans-Atlantic crossing, the first transit through the Straits of Gibraltar and the first foreign port visit – to Marmaris, Turkey.

 USS Nassau nearly home from helping Ike victims
2008-09-26
The crew of the Norfolk-based ship spent time providing hurricane relief off the Texas coast.

 USS George Washington arrives in Japan amid protests
2008-09-25
The formerly Norfolk-based aircraft carrier was met with protests against its use of nuclear power.

 USS Nassau helps Ike victims
2008-09-23
This is video shot by the Navy of the crew of the Norfolk-based USS Nassau helping Texans clean up following Hurricane Ike.

 Look, up in the sky, for the NAS Oceana air show
2008-09-19
The 2008 NAS Oceana Air show runs through the weekend with lots of great events to watch.

 Rory walks for Pat Tillman
2008-09-17
Rory Fanning, who was a friend of NFL star and soldier killed by friendly fire Pat Tillman, set out Wednesday to walk coast to coast to bring attention to the Tillman Foundation. 13News caught up with him at the start of his journey at the Va. Beach Oceanfront.

 Navy, Marines sharpen trauma skills
2008-09-17
A joint mass casualty drill was held Wednesday at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth for medical personnel who treated America's wounded warriors.

 Navy mother, son promoted to same rank
2008-09-16
Justin Wray and his mom, Crystal Wray, were both promoted Tuesday to the rank of Chief Petty Officer in the Navy.

 134 soldiers deploy from Fort Eustis
2008-09-15
It was deployment day Monday as members of the 89th Transportation Company deployed to Iraq for a year.

 Families say farewell to USS Mason, USS Nitze
2008-09-12
The last two ships of the USS Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group deployed Friday for duty in the Med and Persian Gulf.

 Coast Guard sends help for Ike victims
2008-09-12
Three aircraft from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City will be on hand to help rescue anyone stranded by Ike.

 Soldiers say goodbye then leave for a year
2008-09-10
More than 250 soldiers from Fort Eustis and Fort Story to handle cargo duties in Iraq.

 Deployment day is tough for Monterey families
2008-09-10
The Norfolk-based ship left Wednesday afternoon.

 Final hugs and then Mahan sailors ship out
2008-09-09
The ship left Naval Station Norfolk on Tuesday for duty in the Persian Gulf.

 VIDEO: Families say goodbye to USS Mahan
2008-09-09
This is raw video from 13News photographer Tony Church, who was pierside Tuesday for the departure of USS Mahan, which is headed to the Persian Gulf.

 TR deploys from Naval Station Norfolk
2008-09-08
The aircraft carrier left Monday and the rest of her strike group will leave from various East Coast ports.

 Families say goodbye to USS Theodore Roosevelt crew
2008-09-08
Thousands of sailors deployed Monday with the departure of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt from Naval Station Norfolk.

 Roosevelt deploys
2008-09-08
More than 7,000 sailors are getting ready to leave Hampton Roads, as the Theodore Roosevelt strike group deploys Monday.

 Web extra: Clint Black
2008-09-05
This is a raw interview done by 13News anchor Lasalle Blanks with Country Western singer Clint Black about an ABC TV program airing Sunday night called USAA Presents America United: In Support of Our Troops."

 Navy planes fly out, ships stay put
2008-09-05
As Hanna approaches Hampton Roads, about 100 planes from NAS Oceana flew out to safer bases while Navy ships were still tied up at their piers.

 Raw video: NAS Oceana aircraft prepare for Hanna
2008-09-05
This is raw video, silent, of NAS Oceana aircraft either flying out of the Va. Beach airbase or being put into hangars.

 USS Bataan leaves for hurricane exercises
2008-09-02
The USS Bataan left Naval Station Norfolk Tuesday morning and may be called to deliver relief in the aftermath of Gustav.

 VIDEO: USS Bataan leaves on hurricane exercise
2008-09-02
This is raw video, shot by 13News photographer Karen Leimer, of the departure of USS Bataan from Naval Station Norfolk on Tuesday morning.

 USS Bataan departs for readiness exercise
2008-09-02
The USS Bataan will deploy from Naval Station Norfolk Tuesday.

 VIDEO: Navy helicopter crews to help in Gustav aftermath
2008-09-01
This is video of the crew of Navy search and rescue and heavy lift helicopters getting final orders before deployment to Pensacola, Florida to wait out Hurricane Gustav. The interview is with Capt. Paul Lluy, the Squadron's Commander. He talks about the mission, crew capabilities and how this differs from the Hurricane Katrina response.

 Norfolk-based aircraft headed to Gulf Coast
2008-09-01
The helicopters, used for search and rescue, are just part of the assets from Hampton Roads ready to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Gustav.

 Navy keeping track of Gustav
2008-08-28
At Naval Station Norfolk, the Navy forecasters are watching Tropical Storm Gustav and its possible impact on the Gulf coast.

 Another delay for USS San Antonio
2008-08-26
Cost overruns, construction problems that delayed her entry into the fleet for two years and now an issue with its stern gate delayed her deployment Tuesday.

 USS Iwo Jima deploys
2008-08-26
The ship left Tuesday morning for its 6-month deployment.

 Families welcome home Fort Eustis soldiers
2008-08-26
About 70 soldiers returned home Tuesday after 14 months of duty in Kuwait.

 Sky13: USS Iwo Jima prepares to deploy
2008-08-26
This is video from Sky13 around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday of USS Iwo Jima preparing for deployment. The crew is manning the rails and tugs are moving into position to help it out of Naval Station Norfolk. Other ships leave today and Thursday as part of the Iwo Jim Expeditionary Strike Group.

 Norfolk-based McFaul delivers aid to Georgia
2008-08-25
The guided missile destroyer arrived Sunday to off-load 72 palettes of supplies including hygiene items, baby food and care supplies, bottled water, and milk for people living in the former Soviet republic.

 Families reunited as 2 Navy ships return to Norfolk
2008-08-18
USS Gonzalez and USS Nicholas returned to Naval Station Norfolk Monday after 6 months in the med.