Sailors assigned to Naval History and Heritage Command render a hand s...
ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 07, 2012) Sailors assigned to Naval History and Heritage Command render a hand salute during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery commemoratin... More
Pearl Harbor Rememberance
ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 20, 2013) A member of the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Honor Guard hands Information Systems Technician Seaman Yesenia Munoz, 19, a Sailor from Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) and a na... More
A wreath is placed at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National C...
ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 07, 2015) John Pentangelo, managing director for the Naval War College Museum, Yeoman 2nd Class Victoria Brunzell, assigned to Naval History and Heritage Command, and members of the U.S. Ar... More
Sailors assigned to the Naval History and Heritage Command place a wre...
ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 07, 2012) Sailors assigned to the Naval History and Heritage Command place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns during a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery commemorating ... More
Sailors lay a wreath honoring veterans of the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese at...
ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 07, 2018) Yeoman 2nd Class Keeana Hodges, from Chicago, Ill., assigned to Naval History and Heritage Command, a member of the Naval Order of the United States and a Soldier from the 3rd U.S... More
Pearl Harbor Rememberance
ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 20, 2013) Assisted by a member of the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Honor Guard, Information Systems Technician Seaman Yesenia Munoz, 19, A sailor from Naval History and Heritage Command and a na... More
Sailors assigned to Naval History and Heritage Command render a hand s...
ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 07, 2012) Sailors assigned to Naval History and Heritage Command render a hand salute during a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery commemoratin... More
Pearl Harbor Rememberance
ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 20, 2013) Yeoman Seaman Victoria Ruiz, from Naval History and Heritage Command, Naval Sea Cadet Nicklaus Tollmeo, Information Systems Technician Seaman Yesenia Munoz, from NHHC, Naval Sea C... More
An undated photograph provided by Naval History and Heritage Command s...
WASHINGTON (Feb. 19, 2013) An undated photograph provided by Naval History and Heritage Command showing the "Monitor Shiphouse" at Continental Iron Works, Green Point, N.Y. The ironclad Monitor, designed by Joh... More
U.S. Navy M1 Steel Helmet, 1945. Accession # HRNM
U.S. Navy M1 Steel Helmet, 1945. Accession # HRNM 1993-209D-003. The U.S. military replaced World War One style helmets in 1941. The M1 helmet, which replaced the M1917A1 design, was the most successful combat ... More
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted a re-enlistment
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted a re-enlistment ceremony in its gallery this morning. CS3(SW) Matthew Poole, assigned to the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) re-enlisted in front of members of his command and ... More
Submitted photo by Clay Farrington. Pictured are scenes
Submitted photo by Clay Farrington. Pictured are scenes from a recent tour of historic Building One aboard Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The original building opened in 1830 and is on the National Register o... More
The Kimberly High School Band, from Kimberly, Wisconsin,
The Kimberly High School Band, from Kimberly, Wisconsin, performed aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship, USS Wisconsin (BB-64) during the battleship’s 75th Commissioning Anniversary. The band is unde... More
Museum Volunteer Jim Leuci, MCPO, USN (Ret.) is pictured
Museum Volunteer Jim Leuci, MCPO, USN (Ret.) is pictured presenting a historical presentation entitled “First Class to Chief:1887-2019” for new Chief Petty Officer Selectees at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum’s ... More
BTCS(SW) Thomas Dandes (Ret.), Special Events Coordinator
BTCS(SW) Thomas Dandes (Ret.), Special Events Coordinator with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, presented a riveting first person narrative account of the fateful actions of Chief Water Tender Peter Tomich, who ... More
181207-N-HP188-0065 ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 7, 2018) Assisted
181207-N-HP188-0065 ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 7, 2018) Assisted by a member of the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Honor Guard, Yeoman 2nd Class Keeana Hodges, a native of Chicago, Ill., currently assigned to Naval History a... More
A leather bound historical album is displayed in a
A leather bound historical album is displayed in a wooden box inside of the homes located along Dillingham Boulevard aboard Naval Station Norfolk. 19 albums were created for each home, which was originally part... More
Electronics Technician Chief Cheyenne Shasky, from
Electronics Technician Chief Cheyenne Shasky, from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center, assisted in presenting a first person narrative account of the fateful actions of Chief Water Tender Peter Tomich... More
Julius Shoulars, 94, a resident of the
Julius Shoulars, 94, a resident of the Westminster-Canterbury on the Bay in Virginia Beach, was interviewed for an oral history by staff members from the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Shoulars entered service wit... More
An infographic created for social media regarding the
An infographic created for social media regarding the date of May 20, 1909. This was the date when the USS Mississippi (BB 23) successfully navigated the Mississippi river and called at Natchez, Mississippi. In... More
A torpedo from the Spanish Cruiser Viscaya, circa 1898;
A torpedo from the Spanish Cruiser Viscaya, circa 1898; the top portion of a Mark VI sea mine, and the bell from the USS Virginia are some of the larger artifacts scheduled to be carefully packaged and relocate... More
Julius Shoulars, a 94 year old US Navy veteran, recalls
Julius Shoulars, a 94 year old US Navy veteran, recalls his service during WWII as a coxswain. Shoulars was assigned to the 7th Naval Beach Battalion, which went ashore during the allied invasion of Normandy, F... More
The Kimberly High School Band, from Kimberly, Wisconsin,
The Kimberly High School Band, from Kimberly, Wisconsin, performs aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship, USS Wisconsin (BB-64) during the battleship’s 75th Commissioning Anniversary. The band is under... More
William T. Allbritton, an original crewmember of the
William T. Allbritton, an original crewmember of the Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64) is piped aboard. Albritton, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, was part of the Wisconsin’s commissioning crew whe... More
On display in the gallery of the Hampton Roads Naval
On display in the gallery of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum is a detailed builder’s model of the USS Maine (ACR 1). Maine was gain national attention when she exploded suddenly on February 15, 1898 while in Hav... More
Visitors to the Historic Pennsylvania House are greeted
Visitors to the Historic Pennsylvania House are greeted by members of the Tidewater Officer’s Spouses Association’s (TOSA) Holiday Homes Tour aboard Naval Station Norfolk. Pennsylvania House was originally an e... More
An undated photograph provided by Naval History and Heritage Command ...
WASHINGTON (Feb. 19, 2013) An undated photograph provided by Naval History and Heritage Command of a scale model of CSS Virginia from the Los Angeles Museum made by Alexander Lynch. The Confederate navy ironcl... More
Volunteers and staff members with the Hampton Roads
Volunteers and staff members with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum pose for a unique photo opportunity on the 5th floor of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s Building One. The original building opened in 1830, and... More
Ship's bell from the USS Breese (DD-122) on display at Hampton Roads N...
The brass ship’s bell from the USS Breese (DD-122) is on display at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, located in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia. She was built nearby, at Newport News Shipbuilding and launched in 1918... More
DCC Adam Botterbush, from the USS Stout (DDG-55) provides
DCC Adam Botterbush, from the USS Stout (DDG-55) provides some remarks on his years of service to the fleet during his re-enlistment ceremony in front of the iconic turret #1 on the USS Wisconsin. The USS Wisco... More
A view of the interior of Virginia House, which is
A view of the interior of Virginia House, which is along historic Dillingham Boulevard aboard Naval Station Norfolk; aptly named called by some as Admirals Row. The homes serve as Flag Officers Housing, and wer... More
The ship’s wheel from the USS West Virginia (BB 48)
The ship’s wheel from the USS West Virginia (BB 48) is on display in the gallery of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. It is one of the larger artifacts that is scheduled to be returned to the curator branch of th... More
Sailors from tenant commands at Naval Station Norfolk
Sailors from tenant commands at Naval Station Norfolk converged on the Hampton Roads Naval Museum’s H9 annex building earlier this week for a historical presentation about the Great White Fleet. The fleet, whic... More
Building H9, located aboard Naval Station Norfolk,
Building H9, located aboard Naval Station Norfolk, houses the special collections, artifact storage and processing areas, and archives for the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The facility is located across the stre... More
Volunteers and staff members with the Hampton Roads
Volunteers and staff members with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum are pictured touring building one aboard Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The original building opened in 1830 and is on the National Register of... More
Sea Cadets with the Thomas Jefferson Division of the
Sea Cadets with the Thomas Jefferson Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps receive some instruction on requesting permission to go-ashore from LCDR James Denning, the units volunteer finance officer while ... More
Navy International Programs Office Administration Officer
Navy International Programs Office Administration Officer and Flag Writer Lt. Cmdr. Laura Mallory, director, Navy International Programs Office Rear Adm. Joseph Rixey and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of... More
CPO Selectees from the Hampton Roads Area receive a
CPO Selectees from the Hampton Roads Area receive a historical presentation at Nauticus in conjunction with the CPO Heritage Days event. (US Navy Photo by Museum Educator Diana Gordon/Released)
Service members salute a wreath placed in honor of service members kil...
ARLINGTON, Va. (Dec. 07, 2014) Members of the U.S. Navy Sea Cadets, Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric Lockwood from Naval History and Heritage Command and members of the U.S. Army 3rd U.S. Infantry R... More
The staff and volunteers of the Hampton Roads Naval
The staff and volunteers of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum converged on the Decker Half Moone Cruise Terminal, located next door to the museum, for their 7th Annual LEGO Brick by Brick Shipbuilding event on Sat... More
180402-N-LV695-044 VIRGINIA (April 2, 2018) Family
180402-N-LV695-044 VIRGINIA (April 2, 2018) Family members of Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Thomas J. Hudner, Jr. are greeted by staff at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport during a dignified transf... More
180412-N-AP176-003 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 12, 2018)
180412-N-AP176-003 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (April 12, 2018) Curators from the Smithsonian and Naval History and Heritage Command walk down a demolition range with explosive ordnance disposal technicians at Joint Ex... More
Marines from the USMC's Security Forces Training Company
Marines from the USMC's Security Forces Training Company from NSA Hampton Roads' Northwest Annex bring equipment and supplies aboard the USS Wisconsin in preparation for a historic mess night. The USS Wisconsin... More
Raymond Mountford was aboard the USS Hammann, DD-412
Raymond Mountford was aboard the USS Hammann, DD-412 on June 6, 1942. The Hammann was rendering aid to the stricken carrier, USS Yorktown, when she was hit by a torpedo fired from the IJN Submarine I-168. Mount... More
LS2(AW) Nice E. Benpaul, from Naval Helicopter
LS2(AW) Nice E. Benpaul, from Naval Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15, re-enlisted aboard the iconic USS Wisconsin, BB-64. The USS Wisconsin is moored as a museum ship adjacent to the Hampton Roads Naval Mu... More
A re-enactor portraying a Ships' Doctors' apprentice
A re-enactor portraying a Ships' Doctors' apprentice holds up a jar of leeches for visitors. During the early 1800s, leeches were used to "bleed" patients to rid them of ailments, and re-enactors answered quest... More
The iconic USS Wisconsin (BB-64), an Iowa-Class battleship
The iconic USS Wisconsin (BB-64), an Iowa-Class battleship moored permanently as a museum ship next to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and Nauticus, served as a backdrop for a re-enlistment this morning. MMW1(SS... More
CAPT Kevin Knoop, MC, USN (Ret) addresses the Class
CAPT Kevin Knoop, MC, USN (Ret) addresses the Class of 2018 from the Emergency Medicine Residency program at Naval Medical Center-Portsmouth. The commencement ceremony took place on the fantail of the USS Wisco... More
Volunteer model shipbuilders from the Hampton Roads
Volunteer model shipbuilders from the Hampton Roads Ship Model Society, work on a wooden model of the USS Constitution. Pictured are resident model shipbuilders Pat Roll (left) and Lee Martin (right) working at... More
MA1(SW) Mark Bruce from VAW-124 re-enlisted today on-board
MA1(SW) Mark Bruce from VAW-124 re-enlisted today on-board the USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The Wisconsin is a museum ship moored permanently next to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia. The... More
A visitor on-board the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) has a
A visitor on-board the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) has a rare opportunity to watch the USS Monterey (CG-61) dock next to the museum ship. The Monterey will be docked behind the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and Nauticus... More
LT Lauren McKinley, a reservist with the US Navy
LT Lauren McKinley, a reservist with the US Navy (left-seated) and CPT Carrie Lauderdale (right-seated) enjoy a dazzling fireworks display at Norfolk's Town Point Park. Both are graduates of Virginia Military I... More
Members of the U.S Fleet Forces Band stopped by the
Members of the U.S Fleet Forces Band stopped by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the U.S.S Wisconsin (BB-64) for a unique photo opportunity in front of the iconic turret #1. (U.S Navy Photo by Civilian Public... More
BM2 Timothy Okwuosa from the USS Monterey, CG-61, addresses
BM2 Timothy Okwuosa from the USS Monterey, CG-61, addresses fellow sailors after his honorable discharge prior to his re-enlistment aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The Wisconsin is an Iowa-Class Battleship th... More
GM2(SW) Lamb, from the USS Vella Gulf, CG-72, stands
GM2(SW) Lamb, from the USS Vella Gulf, CG-72, stands before a formation of sailors on-board the USS Wisconsin, BB-64 during a re-enlistment ceremony. The USS Wisconsin is a museum ship, moored next to the Hampt... More
Retired Army Major Frederick Perkins administers the
Retired Army Major Frederick Perkins administers the Oath of Re-enlistment to his nephew, AO2(AW) Brandon Howard, who is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Nine. The re-enlistment took place on-board th... More
A Douglas AD-4 Skyraider, one of a handful of airworthy
A Douglas AD-4 Skyraider, one of a handful of airworthy examples nationwide, makes a low pass on the grass airfield of the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia. (US Navy Photo by Civilian Public... More
U.S Navy Service members stand at attention during
U.S Navy Service members stand at attention during a re-enlistment ceremony for FCC(SW) Robert J. Miller from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The re-enlistment ceremony was hosted aboard the U.S.S Wisco... More
GSE1(SW/EXW) Ali Saleh from the Mid-Atlantic Regional
GSE1(SW/EXW) Ali Saleh from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) poses with his family after his re-enlistment today aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The USS Wisconsin is an Iowa-Class battlesh... More
Darcy Sink, volunteer coordinator with the Hampton
Darcy Sink, volunteer coordinator with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, leads a group of campers on a tour of the Battle of the Atlantic exhibit. (US Navy Photo by Civilian Public Affairs Officer Max Lonzanida/Released)
Pat Roll, a volunteer model shipbuilder, works on a
Pat Roll, a volunteer model shipbuilder, works on a ship model of the USS Constitution in the gallery of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Pat retired from the US Navy, and volunteers weekly at the museum. The Ha... More
A view of a detailed model replica of the CSS Virginia,
A view of a detailed model replica of the CSS Virginia, which is housed in a display case at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. (US Navy Photo by Civilian Public Affairs Officer Max Lonzanida/Released)
Service members with the UK Royal Navy are pictured
Service members with the UK Royal Navy are pictured in-front of turret #1 aboard the USS Wisconsin during a promotion ceremony. They are assigned to the Naval Ocean Processing Facility, Dam Neck; located in Vir... More
Two school age campers from the Taylor Bend YMCA participate
Two school age campers from the Taylor Bend YMCA participate in a scavenger hunt through the galleries of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum to learn about the areas Naval History and Heritage. (US Navy Photo by Ci... More
CTRC(IW/SW) Casey L. Collins, from the Joint Reserve
CTRC(IW/SW) Casey L. Collins, from the Joint Reserve Intelligence Center-Norfolk, re-enlisting aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The Wisconsin is an Iowa-Class Battleship moored permanently as a museum ship nex... More
Vintage WWII Aircraft on Display at the Military Aviation
Vintage WWII Aircraft on Display at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach. Displayed are the museum's FG-1D Corsair, AD-4 Skyraider, P-51 Mustang and a Curtiss P-40. (US Navy Photo by Civilian Public A... More
IT2(SW) Jefferson Cocohoba, from the USS Arleigh Burke
IT2(SW) Jefferson Cocohoba, from the USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) re-enlisted today aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The Wisconsin is an Iowa-Class Battleship that is moored permanently next to the Hampton Roads... More
The USCGC Eagle on the Elizabeth River approaching
The USCGC Eagle on the Elizabeth River approaching the pier behind the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and Nauticus; picture captured from the fantail of the USS Wisconsin, BB-64. (US Navy Photo by Civilian Public A... More
Ensign Alfred Canoy of the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth,
Ensign Alfred Canoy of the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, holds the command's ornamental Bull during his promotion ceremony aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64). (US Navy Photo by Civilian Public Affairs Officer ... More
DC2(SW) Sher F. Singh, from the USS Anzio (CG-68),
DC2(SW) Sher F. Singh, from the USS Anzio (CG-68), re-enlisted aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) in front of members of his command and family. The Wisconsin is an Iowa-Class battleship moored next to the Hampto... More
Captain Matthew Kosnar, USN, Commanding Officer at
Captain Matthew Kosnar, USN, Commanding Officer at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown holds up a picture of the USS Yorktown (CG-48) during the facility's centennial celebration. The picture, along with other artif... More
Visitors to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum's booth
Visitors to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum's booth learn about the museum's exhibits and opportunities to explore history during Navy Night at Norfolk's Harbor Park baseball stadium. Darcy Sink, the museum's vo... More
CSS1(SS) David Lott, from the USS Delaware (SSN-791)
CSS1(SS) David Lott, from the USS Delaware (SSN-791) re-enlisted aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) in front of members of his command and family members. The USS Wisconsin is an Iowa-Class Battleship moored perm... More
190814-N-HP188-0008 RICHMOND, Va. (August 14, 2019)
190814-N-HP188-0008 RICHMOND, Va. (August 14, 2019) Conservators, assigned to the Conservation Branch at the Collection Management Facility, Naval History and Heritage Command, use a mirror to reflect a face pa... More
Pat Roll, a volunteer model shipbuilder, works on a
Pat Roll, a volunteer model shipbuilder, works on a detailed model of the USS Constitution in the gallery of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. This is a weekly sight in the museum, and visitors are welcome to wal... More
Museum Educators Zach Smyers and AJ Orlikoff from the
Museum Educators Zach Smyers and AJ Orlikoff from the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, interact with visitors during a recent Hands on History session. The museum is one of ten US Navy museums that fall under the Na... More
EMC(SW/AW) John Paul Valenzuela (center), from the
EMC(SW/AW) John Paul Valenzuela (center), from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) poses for a picture aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) with members of his command after his re-enlistment ceremony. The USS W... More
STGCM(SW/IUSS) Andre A. Delarosa, from the USS Paul
STGCM(SW/IUSS) Andre A. Delarosa, from the USS Paul Ignatius (DDG-117) re-enlists in a morning ceremony held in front of family and members of his command aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The Wisconsin is an I... More
PR3(AW) Kylah Valdez from Carrier Airborne Early Warning
PR3(AW) Kylah Valdez from Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 120 (VAW-120) re-enlisted in front of family and members of her command aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The Wisconsin is an Iowa-Class Battles... More
CPO Selectees from area commands converged at the City
CPO Selectees from area commands converged at the City of Norfolk's Town Park for the start of 18th Annual CPO Heritage Days Training Event.This annual event is hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, in conj... More
USS Pueblo (AGER-2) Veteran Earl Phares speaks to CPO
USS Pueblo (AGER-2) Veteran Earl Phares speaks to CPO Selectees from area commands aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) and at the Nauticus pavilion. He retired from the US Navy at as a Senior Chief in 1995, and re... More
CPO Selectees from Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic
CPO Selectees from Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic pose for a group picture aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) during the 18th Annual CPO Heritage Days training event. The Wisconsin is moored permanently ... More
CPO Selectees compete for the title of the Best Mess
CPO Selectees compete for the title of the Best Mess during a cadence and guidon competition during the 18th Annual CPO Heritage Days. Seated in the front row is Retired Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, ... More
CPO Selectees from Afloat Training Group-Norfolk pose
CPO Selectees from Afloat Training Group-Norfolk pose for a group picture aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) during the 18th Annual CPO Heritage Days training event. The Wisconsin is moored permanently next to th... More
STG2(SW/AW) Andrew McAlister, from the USS Dwight D.
STG2(SW/AW) Andrew McAlister, from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) re-enlists aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) in front of members of his command. The Wisconsin is an Iowa-Class Battleship that is moored ... More
The USS Wisconsin (BB-64) and the Hampton Roads Naval
The USS Wisconsin (BB-64) and the Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted a promotion ceremony this afternoon. US Navy Cmdr. Wade Rindy, Commanding Officer of the Defense Contract Management Agency-Hampton Office, wa... More
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted a promotion ceremony
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted a promotion ceremony aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) this afternoon. LCDR Joshua Zelfer from the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFLTFORCOM) was promoted this afternoon to Com... More
ABE1(AW) Jean Torres, from the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78)
ABE1(AW) Jean Torres, from the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) re-enlisted aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) in front of family and members of his command. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted the promotion ceremon... More
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted a dual promotion
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted a dual promotion ceremony aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) this afternoon. LTJG Duffy and LTJG Kruse, both from the USS George Washington (CVN-73), were promoted to Lieuten... More
Lieutenant Erica Diamond, from the Naval Medical
Lieutenant Erica Diamond, from the Naval Medical Center-Portsmouth, was promoted to Lieutenant Commander aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) in-front of turret #1. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted the promoti... More
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted a dual promotion
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted a dual promotion ceremony aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) this afternoon. LT Leonard Deprisco and LT Fitzgerald, both from the Naval Network Warfare Center in Suffolk, Vir... More
Lt. Colonel James R. Haiderer, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve,
Lt. Colonel James R. Haiderer, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, was promoted to Colonel this afternoon aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64). The Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosted the promotion ceremony aboard the USS Wis... More
LN1(SW/AW) Rhianne Poff, from the Region Legal Service
LN1(SW/AW) Rhianne Poff, from the Region Legal Service Office Mid-Atlantic, re-enlisted aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) in front of members of her command and family. The Wisconsin is one of four Iowa-Class Ba... More
Museum Educator, Joseph Miechle from the Hampton Roads
Museum Educator, Joseph Miechle from the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, leads a tour through the museum’s gallery. The museum hosted a group of the non-profit Portco, which provides transitional, supported employm... More
Lieutenant Commander Brian Ellis, USN, was promoted
Lieutenant Commander Brian Ellis, USN, was promoted to the rank of Commander today aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) in front of members of his command and his family. The Wisconsin is one of four Iowa-Class Bat... More
The calm before the storm. A view of the Lone Sailor
The calm before the storm. A view of the Lone Sailor statue, which is located in Wisconsin Square in Downton Norfolk, Virginia. The Virginia Elite and American Rover are moored next to the USS Wisconsin (BB-64)... More
The calm before the storm, part two. Pictured here
The calm before the storm, part two. Pictured here is a view of East Ocean View Avenue, which borders the Chesapeake Bay in the City of Norfolk. The blue duct taped sign is a warning to motorists; as this secti... More
The Colombian Navy’s ARC Gloria docked at the City
The Colombian Navy’s ARC Gloria docked at the City of Norfolk’s Otter Berth in Downtown Norfolk under a cloudy and overcast sky on Monday, September 17, 2018. Crew members from the USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) wer... More
AO2(AW/SW) Andrea Harvey from the Fleet Readiness Center,
AO2(AW/SW) Andrea Harvey from the Fleet Readiness Center, Mid-Atlantic proudly held up her right hand and re-enlisted today aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64). Members of her command and family members were prese... More
Volunteers fabricate a giant lei to hang on the USS Wisconsin
Courtesy Photo-Beth Bilderback, City of Norfolk. A giant lei is constructed by volunteers in preparation for the 19th Annual USS Wisconsin Association Reunion.