Getting ready for the big one, U.S. Fleet Forces
conducts 'Hurricane Exercise/Citadel Gale 2024.' The idea is to prepare to respond to weather threats to U.S. coastal regions, and to maintain the ability to deploy forces under adverse weather conditions. 13News Now

New report from U.S. GAO says U.S. Navy 'has historically assigned fewer crew members to ships than are required to operate them safely.' gao.gov/products/gao-2… 13News Now

30 U.S. Navy sailors and Marines from USS Wasp Amphibious Ready Group and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit hurt off coast of Jacksonville aboard two Landing Craft Air Cushion hovercraft following 'incident' during training exercise. 13News Now

The 'Smart Ship Repair Act' would increase the amount of time allowed to repair a Navy warship at its hometown facilities. Congresswoman Jen Kiggans says: 'We need to give steady business to our ship repair industry.' 13News Now

Following U.S. GAO report that shows that F-35 sustainment costs have risen 44% since 2018, and availability rates have 'trended downward considerably,' Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III calls jet, 'one of the best in the inventory.' gao.gov/products/gao-2… 13News Now

With veterans homelessness up 7.4% in 2023, House Veterans Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano calls on mayors to update local regulations on vets' income to determine housing eligibility. 13News Now

Lawmakers meet with U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to discuss ongoing problems at Richmond Regional Processing and Distribution Center, which Mark Warner called 'totally unacceptable,' and Tim Kaine said have been 'a disgrace.' Will meet again in 60 days. 13News Now

Construction has begun on temporary pier and causeway to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza, Joint Chiefs Chair pledges 'not only the security of the port itself, the security of our forces, but also the security of the distribution and also the aid workers.' 13News Now

Norfolk-based USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike group leaves Middle East, enters Mediterranean Sea according to U.S. Navy release.
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Sailor from U.S. Navy 's Naval Weapons Station Yorktown dead. According to release, during security boat training and familiarization exercise on York River on Sunday, the unnamed sailor fell overboard, 'resulting in fatal injuries.' 13News Now

U.S. sending $6 billion to Ukraine for weapons and equipment for that county's war with Russia--the largest aid package to date. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III says aid 'underscores our enduring commitment to Ukraine.' 13News Now

New report from U.S. GAO calls for new oversight, reforms on how U.S. Navy and U.S. Marines commanders use 1962 policy called 'the Vessel Exception' to administer discipline to personnel who get in trouble at-sea on embarked vessels. gao.gov/products/gao-2… 13News Now

After week-long general court-martial, military judge finds U.S. Navy Fire Controlman Chief Bryce Pedicini of the guided missile destroyer USS Higgins guilty of Attempted Espionage. Sentencing is scheduled for May 7. 13News Now

Sailors from U.S. Navy 's USS George H. W. Bush load boxes at Foodbank SEVA & ES , part of ship's effort to honor its namesake in this, the 100th anniversary year of his birth. 1,300 sailors worked at 77 locations, completing more than 3,000 hours of community service. 13News Now

Virginia Class fast attack submarine New Jersey delivered by HII Newport News Shipbuilding to U.S. Navy . It is the the 23rd such vessel built as part of the teaming agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat. Commissioning expected later this year. 13News Now

Secretary of U.S. Navy announces personnel on duty in Red Sea eligible for combat decorations. 13News Now

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Officially unveiling our 2023 National Championship rings!! This Friday at Harbor Park players and staff of the title winning team will receive their rings during a special pre-game ring ceremony 🔥

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Monarchs secure midweek win over the Rams, 7-1 13News Now Old Dominion Baseball VCU Baseball ⚾️⚾️⚾️
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12th annual Honor and Remember Run for the Fallen kicks off May 2. Four-day, 240-mile trek begins at Ft. Story, ends at Arlington National Cemetery , will pay tribute to 808 Virginians who've died during military service dating back to 2000 USS Cole Bombing. 13News Now

She is the first Black woman to serve as Commanding Officer of NavalStationNorfolk . On May 4, U.S. Navy Captain Janet Days will be guest speaker at Old Dominion University 's graduation ceremony. Days in an ODU Class of '99 grad herself. 13News Now