Naval Station Norfolk

10/22/2026

🚀 STEM DAYS ARE OFF TO AN AMAZING START! ⚓

What an incredible first day at Naval Station Norfolk! Today, we welcomed students from Portsmouth Public Schools and Suffolk Public Schools for a fun-filled day of hands-on learning, exciting demonstrations and an up-close look at the Navy!

Students explored military equipment, interacted with Sailors and learned about the Navy’s missions!

👏 A huge thank you to our Sailors, volunteers and community partners! We look forward to welcoming Norfolk Public Schools tomorrow!

And the excitement doesn’t stop there! Join us for Fleet Fest this Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Enjoy FREE ship tours, live music, military demonstrations, family fun and more!

10/20/2026

🚨⚓ FLEET FEST 2026 — HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! 🇺🇸🎉

We’re just DAYS away from Fleet Fest 2026 at Naval Station Norfolk, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone aboard! 🚢

📅 Saturday, October 24

⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

📍 Enter through Gate 2: 9999 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA

🚗 FREE parking onsite!

🪪 ID REQUIREMENTS: Guests OVER 18 must have a government-issued ID. ID checks and vetting will take place at the event entrance.

🚢 SHIP TOURS: Closed-toe shoes are required. Guests must be able to navigate steep stairwells, and strollers are not permitted aboard ships.

🚫 PROHIBITED ITEMS: Please review the graphic for items that are not permitted, including weapons, alcohol, illegal drugs, backpacks, drones and Meta smart glasses.

🎸 Live music! 🚢 Ship tours! 🎉 Family Fun Zone! 🌭 Food! And SO much more!

🇺🇸 FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Bring your family, bring your friends and get ready for an unforgettable day celebrating our Navy and our community!

⚓🇺🇸 SEE YOU SATURDAY AT FLEET FEST 2026!

10/19/2026

🎙️⚓️ FLEET FEST IS TAKING OVER THE AIRWAVES! 🎉🇺🇸

Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. Ray Glenn joined Rumble in the Morning on FM99 to talk about one of Hampton Roads’ most exciting events — FLEET FEST 2026!

🎧 Missed the interview? Listen here! 👇

https://fm99.com/on-air/rumble-chats-with-capt-ray-glenn-about-this-weekends-fleet-fest/

🚢 Ship tours
🎸 Live music
🎉 Family Fun Zone
⚓ Military demonstrations
🇺🇸 Fun for the entire family!

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 Naval Station Norfolk — Gate 2 (9999 Hampton Blvd.)
🎟️ FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

A huge THANK YOU to Rumble and the FM99 team for helping us spread the word! We can’t wait to welcome Hampton Roads aboard! ⚓️❤️🇺🇸

Fleet Fest takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (lines for tours close at 5:00 PM) at Naval Station Norfolk (9999 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23503), celebrating the nation's 250th birthday with free admission and open access to the public https://soundcloud.com/rumble-...

10/18/2026

🎙️🦅 CAPT GLENN TAKES FLEET FEST TO THE AIRWAVES! ⚓🎉

Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. Ray Glenn joined Steve and Karen at 97.3 The Eagle to talk about all the excitement coming to Fleet Fest 2026!

📻 Be sure to tune in to 97.3 The Eagle this week to hear Capt. Glenn share what’s in store for this year’s celebration!

A huge THANK YOU to Steve, Karen and the entire 97.3 The Eagle team for helping us spread the word! 🇺🇸

🚢 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 Naval Station Norfolk
🚗 Enter through Gate 2 — 9999 Hampton Blvd.

Ship tours, live music, exciting demonstrations, family fun and SO much more — all FREE!

🎉 Just SIX DAYS until Fleet Fest! We can’t wait to see you! ⚓🇺🇸

10/17/2026

🚨🎉 ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL FLEET FEST 2026!!! 🎉🚨

SHARE!!! SHARE!!!! SHARE!!!!

⚓🚢 NORFOLK, ARE YOU READY?! 🇺🇸

The countdown is ON! In just 7 DAYS, Naval Station Norfolk will open its gates for an unforgettable day of FUN, EXCITEMENT, and NAVY PRIDE!

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
🎟️ FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

🚢 Tour incredible Navy ships!
🎸 Rock out to LIVE MUSIC!
🎉 Explore our HUGE Family Fun Zone!
🐾 Enjoy a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting, and MORE!
⚓ Experience exciting military demonstrations and displays!
🍔 Grab some delicious food and enjoy a day with family and friends!

📍 IMPORTANT ENTRY INFORMATION:
🚗 All visitors should enter through Gate 2 (9999 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA) and follow directional signage to the event!

🇺🇸 Bring your family, invite your friends, and get ready to experience the incredible Sailors, ships, and excitement that make Naval Station Norfolk so special!

🔥 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! JUST ONE MORE WEEK! 🔥

⚓🚢 FLEET FEST 2026 — WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU!!! 🇺🇸🎉

10/16/2026

🇺🇸⚓ Welcome home, USS San Antonio (LPD 17)! ⚓🇺🇸

Naval Station Norfolk proudly welcomes the Sailors of San Antonio home from deployment. Thank you for your service, dedication and sacrifices in support of our nation.

We’d also like to thank the families and loved ones of the San Antonio crew for their continued strength and support. 💙🏡

Bravo Zulu!

10/16/2026

🏆⚓ What a great way to close out the week!

We couldn’t let the week end without celebrating this momentous occasion!

On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Norfolk Navy Exchange received the prestigious Bingham Award, recognizing its outstanding performance, exceptional customer service and dedication to our Sailors and military families.

🎉👏 Congratulations to the entire Norfolk NEX team on this well-deserved honor! We are proud to celebrate your excellence!

10/13/2026

⚓🇺🇸 Happy 251st Birthday, U.S. Navy! 🎂

For 251 years, our Navy has stood the watch, defended our freedom, and answered our nation’s call.

Today, Naval Station Norfolk proudly celebrates the generations of Sailors, past and present, whose courage, sacrifice, and dedication continue to make our Navy the world’s finest.

251 years of honor, courage, and commitment. Here’s to many more! ⚓💙

Happy Birthday, Navy! 🇺🇸

10/12/2026

🇺🇸 We Remember. We Honor.

Today marks 26 years since the terrorist attack on USS Cole (DDG 67) on October 12, 2000, in Aden, Yemen.

Naval Station Norfolk joins the Navy family in honoring the 17 Sailors who lost their lives and the 39 who were wounded.

⚓ Their courage, sacrifice and service will never be forgotten.

We remember the 17. 🇺🇸

10/10/2026

THANK YOU for everyone who shared and got us to over 100 shares!!! Now let’s go for 200!!! It’s going to be an amazing day showing off the world’s largest and best naval installation!!!!

🚨⚓ JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY!!! ⚓🚨

🎉 FLEET FEST 2026 IS ALMOST HERE! 🇺🇸

The countdown is ON! In just 14 DAYS, Naval Station Norfolk will open its gates for an unforgettable day of ships, live entertainment, exciting demonstrations and FREE family fun as we celebrate our Nation’s 250th birthday! 🇺🇸🎂

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
📍 Naval Station Norfolk

📣 CHECK OUT OUR OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS! 👇

🚢 Ship Tours
🎸 Live Music
🚁 Helicopter Search and Rescue Demonstration
✈️ Military Flyover
🐕 Military Working Dog Demonstration
🇺🇸 U.S. Coast Guard Silent Drill Team
🌊 LCAC Fly-In Demonstration
🌶️ Chili Cook-Off & MORE!

🎡 DON’T MISS OUR FAMILY FUN ZONE! 🎡

🏰 16 BOUNCE HOUSES for kids AND adults!
🎮 Gaming Trailer
🐐 Petting Zoo
🎨 Face Painting
🤸 And SO MUCH MORE!

💥 BEST OF ALL? EVERYTHING IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!! 💥

🚗 IMPORTANT: All guests will enter through GATE 2.

🇺🇸 Bring your family, invite your friends and get ready for an AMAZING day at the world’s largest and best naval installation!

⚓ WHO’S READY FOR FLEET FEST 2026?! 🎉🇺🇸

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