Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Story Archive
Gravely Gets Underway for Maiden Deployment (11 February 2013)
Deploying for the first time, guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) departed Feb. 11 for the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility to participate in Ballistic Missile Defense escort operations.
WASP Prepares for Boiler Inspections (11 February 2013)
The Engineering Department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) is preparing for an Afloat Training Group (ATG) light off assessment (LOA) for its two main boilers scheduled to take place at the end of April 2013.
Wasp Sailors Participate in SRF-B Training (11 February 2013)
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), participated in Armed Sentry and Security Reaction Force Basic (SRF-B) Training Jan. 28 through Feb. 1.
USS Kauffman CO Relieved of Command (15 February 2013)
Capt. John V. Fuller, commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22, relieved Cmdr. Corey D. Wofford, commanding officer of the Norfolk Naval Station-based USS Kauffman (FFG 59), Feb. 15, due to loss of confidence in Wofford's ability to command.
Ash Wednesday Observed On USS Wasp (22 February 2013)
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) celebrated Ash Wednesday in the ship's chapel Feb. 13.
Forrest Sherman Returns Home (27 February 2013)
Arleigh Burke-class Aegis destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) returned home to Norfolk Naval Base Feb. 26 after completing an eight-month deployment to the 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility in support of theater security cooperation.
Patrol Coastal Squadron 1 Begins APEX (1 March 2013)
The Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Monsoon (PC4) departed Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Va. Feb. 27, beginning the next phase of pre-deployment training exercises.
PHIBCB 2 Marches on Seabee Birthday (8 March 2013)
After unveiling the freshly painted "Can Do Dozer" and cutting the Seabee birthday cake, Amphibious Construction Battalion (PHIBCB) 2 stepped off for a five-mile march on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLC/FS), March 5.
SURFLANT Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year Named (8 March 2013)
Two first class petty officers earned the coveted titles of Naval Surface Force Sea and Shore Sailor of the Year (SOY) at a ceremony March 7th.
'Restaurant: Impossible' Chef Visits Naval Station Norfolk (15 March 2013)
A celebrity chef visited Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk March 12-13 as part of the Navy-wide Adopt-A-Ship program.
USS Porter Crew, Families Complete Shamrock 8K (19 March 2013)
More than 150 Sailors and family members from the Norfolk-based Arleigh Burke destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) participated in the TowneBank 8K road race March 16.
PCU Arlington Arrives in Norfolk Homeport (22 March 2013)
Precommissioning Unit Arlington (LPD 24) arrived in her Norfolk homeport March 22, in advance of an April 6, commissioning.
USS Winston S. Churchill Returns Home (28 March 2013)
USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) returned to Naval Station Norfolk March 28, after a nine-month deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
SURFLANT Celebrates Women's History Month (28 March 2013)
The Diversity Committee from Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) organized a Women's History Month celebration at the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Norfolk chapel, March 19.
USS Winston S. Churchill Returns Home with Third Battle-E (28 March 2013)
The guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) returned to homeport, March 28 with its third Battle Efficiency Award, or Battle "E" in a row.