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Caitlyn Burchett

Caitlyn Burchett covers the military and veterans for The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press. Prior to moving to Hampton Roads, she worked as a reporter in Florida. Caitlyn graduated from Harvard University with a master’s degree in journalism. In her spare time, Caitlyn can typically be found at the beach with her dogs, Daisy and Dax.

The delivery comes as the Newport News shipyard and other shipbuilders face major delays. Blocks four and five of Virginia-class submarines, the Navy said earlier this month, are delayed 24-36 months.

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Newport News Shipbuilding delivers 1st Virginia-class submarine built to include women

May 1, 2024 at 11:06 a.m.

The delivery comes as the Newport News shipyard and other shipbuilders face major delays. Blocks four and five of Virginia-class submarines, the Navy said earlier this month, are delayed 24-36...

The USS George Washington and about 3,200 sailors on board crossed the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel around 11 a.m. Thursday before cruising out of the Chesapeake Bay. It marked the end of the Washington's time in Hampton Roads for the foreseeable future, but it is a journey the crew is ready to begin, officials said.

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USS George Washington aircraft carrier leaves Norfolk to begin a new chapter in Japan

April 25, 2024 at 7:09 p.m.

The USS George Washington and about 3,200 sailors on board crossed the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel around 11 a.m. Thursday before cruising out of the Chesapeake Bay. It marked the end...

A Navy chief was convicted of attempted espionage last week in a San Diego military court after he was accused of providing classified documents to a foreign contact while stationed in Norfolk and Japan.

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Navy sailor formerly stationed in Norfolk found guilty of attempted espionage

April 25, 2024 at 6:03 p.m.

A Navy chief was convicted of attempted espionage last week in a San Diego military court after he was accused of providing classified documents to a foreign contact while stationed...

When the USS George Washington pushes off the Norfolk pier Thursday, it will deploy with a new rest and recreation den installed on board as part of a servicewide effort to improve sailor quality of life.

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When sailors deploy on USS George Washington, they will have a ‘good vibe’ recreation and gaming center

April 24, 2024 at 5:10 p.m.

When the USS George Washington pushes off the Norfolk pier Thursday, it will deploy with a new rest and recreation den installed on board as part of a servicewide effort to...

Mark Edelson told the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance last week the Navy's modernization efforts will allow the service's four shipyards to get warships battle ready at a quicker pace.

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$520 million in construction at Norfolk Naval Shipyard aims to meet needs of high-tech warships

May 1, 2024 at 12:21 p.m.

Mark Edelson told the Hampton Roads Military and Federal Facilities Alliance last week the Navy's modernization efforts will allow the service's four shipyards to get warships battle ready at a...

The Washington is deploying for the first time in nearly a decade as part of Southern Seas 2024.

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USS George Washington to leave Norfolk Thursday, deploying to South America en route to Japan

April 24, 2024 at 8:57 p.m.

The Washington is deploying for the first time in nearly a decade as part of Southern Seas 2024.

The review found that the lead ship of the Columbia-class submarines is delayed 12-16 months, blocks four and five of Virginia-class submarines are delayed 24-36 months and the third Ford-class aircraft carrier is delayed 18-26 months — all of which Newport News Shipbuilding plays a role in constructing.

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Navy review highlights challenges behind yearslong shipbuilding delays

April 24, 2024 at 1:37 p.m.

The review found that the lead ship of the Columbia-class submarines is delayed 12-16 months, blocks four and five of Virginia-class submarines are delayed 24-36 months and the third Ford-class...

Provided by the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads, Operation Hero addresses the unique obstacles faced by military children, including parental deployment, stress related to frequent moves and trauma if a parent is wounded or killed in service.

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After-school program helps Hampton Roads military children cope with deployment

April 18, 2024 at 6:23 p.m.

Provided by the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads, Operation Hero addresses the unique obstacles faced by military children, including parental deployment, stress related to frequent moves and trauma if...

When asked if the person has been identified, base spokesperson April Phillips directed additional questions to Naval Criminal Investigative Service.

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Body found on beach at Little Creek Navy base

April 16, 2024 at 4:36 p.m.

When asked if the person has been identified, base spokesperson April Phillips directed additional questions to Naval Criminal Investigative Service.

The overhaul is now 65% complete and the ship is scheduled for redelivery to the Navy in October 2026, the service said.

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USS John C. Stennis leaves Newport News Shipbuilding dry dock, overhaul 65% complete

April 13, 2024 at 8:12 a.m.

The overhaul is now 65% complete and the ship is scheduled for redelivery to the Navy in October 2026, the service said.

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