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***2nd Annual STEM Fest  I  Saturday, 17 May 2025  I  1000-1400  I  NWS Yorktown Youth Center, 2101 Von Steuben Dr., Newport News, VA 23603  I  Join our Youth Center as they kickoff their summer events calendar with our FREE STEM fest. Enjoy LEGO demonstrations, hands on science experiments, Mad Science booth, bounce house, arts & crafts along with STEM events for all ages. For more information, call (757) 887-4310***

***Starting on Friday, 28 February 2025, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) will be required for access to NWS Yorktown via the automated vehicle gate at Gate 1 and via pedestrian turnstiles. This requirement applies to active duty servicemembers, reservists, DOD civilians, retirees, military dependents and DBIDS card holders who regularly use Gate 1 in automatic mode or the pedestrian turnstiles. Visit the Visitor Control Center (VCC) to establish or update your 2FA pin associated with your CAC card. VCC hours are Monday-Friday, 0700-1200 and 1230-1500. The VCC is located outside of Gate 3 at 2019 Longfellow Road, Yorktown, VA 23691; contact the VCC directly at (757) 887-7338 or (757) 887-7339.***

Welcome to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown

The land of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown is a site rich in colonial history. The station sits amidst a setting of natural beauty surrounded by the distant echo of the first settlers in Virginia and the battle cries of the Revolutionary War. The site of the weapons station was acquired for the Navy by a presidential proclamation on August 7, 1918, and was at the time the largest naval installation in the world, its land area covering about twenty square miles. In 1932, the Navy Mine Depot became the Naval Mine Depot in recognition of expanded ordnance support. Then, on August 7, 1958, on the Station’s 40th anniversary, the name was changed to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, again in recognition of a much expanded mission for naval ordnance. Today, the installation and its tenant commands continue to provide critical fleet ordnance support for the Navy.

Installation Information

Naval Weapons Station Yorktown hosts 40 tenant commands which include the Navy Munitions Command Atlantic, the Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Activity, the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Naval Expeditionary Medical Support Command, Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One and 19 departments.
 

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Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Featured Photo Gallery

Yorktown, Va. (February 5, 2025) Personnel assigned to the Harbor Patrol Unit of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown’s Security Department conduct security exercises on the York River as part of the annual Exercise Citadel Shield- Solid Curtain 2025. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Feb 07 2025

Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025

Max Lonzanida

Yorktown, Va. (February 5, 2025) Personnel assigned to the Harbor Patrol Unit of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown’s Security Department conduct security exercises on the York River as part of the annual Exercise Citadel Shield- Solid Curtain 2025. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

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 Williamsburg, Va. (February 4, 2025) A K-9 Team assigned to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown’s Security Department searches a suspect vehicle onboard Cheatham Annex as part of a slate of security exercises related to the annual Exercise Citadel Shield- Solid Curtain 2025. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Feb 07 2025

Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025

Max Lonzanida

Williamsburg, Va. (February 4, 2025) A K-9 Team assigned to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown’s Security Department searches a suspect vehicle onboard Cheatham Annex as part of a slate of security exercises related to the annual Exercise Citadel Shield- Solid Curtain 2025. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

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 Williamsburg, Va. (February 4, 2025) Members of the Security Department assigned to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown conduct a high-risk traffic stop onboard Cheatham Annex. The exercises were part of a slate of security exercises related to the annual Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Feb 07 2025

Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025

Max Lonzanida

Williamsburg, Va. (February 4, 2025) Members of the Security Department assigned to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown conduct a high-risk traffic stop onboard Cheatham Annex. The exercises were part of a slate of security exercises related to the annual Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

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 YORKTOWN, Va. (September 23, 2024) Civilian Police Officers assigned to the Security Department onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown along with personnel assigned to the installation’s Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department conduct casualty extraction training. The training was conducted at Fire Station 13 onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, and ensures seamless interoperability and the ability to react and respond to emergent incidents onboard the installation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Oct 23 2024

Combined Training

Max Lonzanida

YORKTOWN, Va. (September 23, 2024) Civilian Police Officers assigned to the Security Department onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown along with personnel assigned to the installation’s Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department conduct casualty extraction training. The training was conducted at Fire Station 13 onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, and ensures seamless interoperability and the ability to react and respond to emergent incidents onboard the installation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

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 YORKTOWN, Va. (March 20, 2024) A sailor assigned to the Naval Ophthalmic Readiness Activity (NORA) onboard Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown works on fabricating prescription eyewear. NORA, a component of the Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command (NMRLC) is responsible for providing prescription eyewear for servicemembers, retirees, family members, dependents and various select categories of personnel as outlined in SECNAVINST 68101.1 and AFI 44-117. NORA is the DoD Program Executive Office for the Optical Fabrication Enterprise and has oversight of all military optical fabrication worldwide. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Oct 23 2024

NORA Fabrication Spaces

Max Lonzanida

YORKTOWN, Va. (March 20, 2024) A sailor assigned to the Naval Ophthalmic Readiness Activity (NORA) onboard Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown works on fabricating prescription eyewear. NORA, a component of the Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command (NMRLC) is responsible for providing prescription eyewear for servicemembers, retirees, family members, dependents and various select categories of personnel as outlined in SECNAVINST 68101.1 and AFI 44-117. NORA is the DoD Program Executive Office for the Optical Fabrication Enterprise and has oversight of all military optical fabrication worldwide. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

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 Back to School Backpack Giveway

Oct 23 2024

Back to School Backpack Giveaway

Max Lonzanida

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (August 23, 2024) MASN Kanches, assigned to the Security Department onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown hands out a clear backpack filled with school supplies to a student at Oliver Greenwood Elementary School in Newport News, VA. The backpacks and assorted school supplies were purchased with grant funds received from the Boys and Girls Club of America’s Military Outreach Services department. The backpacks and supplies were handed out to students at nearby Oliver Greenwood Elementary School in Newport News, Virginia. The school was selected due to its population of military affiliated children who are registered for the 2024-2025 school year. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

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 YORKTOWN, Va. (October 18, 2024) Captain Dan Patrick, Commanding Officer, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown delivers remarks during a wreath laying ceremony at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. The wreath laying event was coordinated by the USS Yorktown (CG-48) reunion association, and was held in honor of the ship’s sponsor, Mary Matthews. USS Yorktown (CG-48) was a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser that was commissioned in 1984 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and decommissioned in 2004. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Oct 23 2024

Wreath Laying Event

Max Lonzanida

YORKTOWN, Va. (October 18, 2024) Captain Dan Patrick, Commanding Officer, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown delivers remarks during a wreath laying ceremony at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. The wreath laying event was coordinated by the USS Yorktown (CG-48) reunion association, and was held in honor of the ship’s sponsor, Mary Matthews. USS Yorktown (CG-48) was a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser that was commissioned in 1984 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and decommissioned in 2004. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

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 WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (October 22, 2024) David Hasey, Battalion Chief of Training for Naval Weapons Station Yorktown's Fire & Emergency Services directs role players during the annual Blue October 2024 Integrated Training Exercise onboard Cheatham Annex. The exercise enabled members of the installation’s security department, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services, York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office along with York County Fire & Emergency Services to exercise their mutual aid agreements and train so that they are able to respond effectively to any emergent events that may arise. It also allows the participants to test interoperability and foster interagency cooperation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Oct 23 2024

Blue October 2024 Exercise

Max Lonzanida

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (October 22, 2024) David Hasey, Battalion Chief of Training for Naval Weapons Station Yorktown's Fire & Emergency Services directs role players during the annual Blue October 2024 Integrated Training Exercise onboard Cheatham Annex. The exercise enabled members of the installation’s security department, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services, York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office along with York County Fire & Emergency Services to exercise their mutual aid agreements and train so that they are able to respond effectively to any emergent events that may arise. It also allows the participants to test interoperability and foster interagency cooperation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

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 YORKTOWN, Va. (June 20, 2024) Sailors assigned to the Naval Ophthalmic Readiness Activity (NORA) Color Guard present the colors during the opening ceremonies for the Tri-Service Optician School’s (TOPS) class 24-005 commencement ceremony. The commencement ceremony was held at Nelson Chapel onboard Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown. The mission of TOPS is to provide formal optical training to Army Optical Laboratory Specialist MOS (68H) and Navy Hospital Corpsman (NEC L19A) students with quality training through a 24-week, DoD, uniformed services school on the subjects of ophthalmic dispensing, ophthalmic fabrication and clinical optics. Upon completing the required curriculum, graduates are immediately able to function as an independent optician in any military environment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released)

Oct 23 2024

TOPS Class 24-005 Graduation

Max Lonzanida

YORKTOWN, Va. (June 20, 2024) Sailors assigned to the Naval Ophthalmic Readiness Activity (NORA) Color Guard present the colors during the opening ceremonies for the Tri-Service Optician School’s (TOPS) class 24-005 commencement ceremony. The commencement ceremony was held at Nelson Chapel onboard Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown. The mission of TOPS is to provide formal optical training to Army Optical Laboratory Specialist MOS (68H) and Navy Hospital Corpsman (NEC L19A) students with quality training through a 24-week, DoD, uniformed services school on the subjects of ophthalmic dispensing, ophthalmic fabrication and clinical optics. Upon completing the required curriculum, graduates are immediately able to function as an independent optician in any military environment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released)

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 WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (September 11, 2024) Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Ethan Holland, assigned to the Security Department onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, is pictured at the finish line after participating in the first annual 9/11 Stair Climb event onboard Cheatham Annex. The commemorative event honored the courageous first responders and others who lost their lives during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The event featured two distinct groups of walkers and runners. Over 250 participants from multiple commands in area participated, and navigated through 10 designated stations representing every 11th floor that the first responders ascended during their heroic efforts. Additionally, participants donned name tags printed with the names of first responders who perished during that fateful day. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Oct 23 2024

9/11 Stair Climb onboard Cheatham Annex

Max Lonzanida

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (September 11, 2024) Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Ethan Holland, assigned to the Security Department onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, is pictured at the finish line after participating in the first annual 9/11 Stair Climb event onboard Cheatham Annex. The commemorative event honored the courageous first responders and others who lost their lives during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The event featured two distinct groups of walkers and runners. Over 250 participants from multiple commands in area participated, and navigated through 10 designated stations representing every 11th floor that the first responders ascended during their heroic efforts. Additionally, participants donned name tags printed with the names of first responders who perished during that fateful day. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

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Yorktown, Va. (February 5, 2025) Personnel assigned to the Harbor Patrol Unit of Naval Weapons Station Yorktown’s Security Department conduct security exercises on the York River as part of the annual Exercise Citadel Shield- Solid Curtain 2025. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released). Williamsburg, Va. (February 4, 2025) A K-9 Team assigned to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown’s Security Department searches a suspect vehicle onboard Cheatham Annex as part of a slate of security exercises related to the annual Exercise Citadel Shield- Solid Curtain 2025. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released). Williamsburg, Va. (February 4, 2025) Members of the Security Department assigned to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown conduct a high-risk traffic stop onboard Cheatham Annex. The exercises were part of a slate of security exercises related to the annual Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released). YORKTOWN, Va. (September 23, 2024) Civilian Police Officers assigned to the Security Department onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown along with personnel assigned to the installation’s Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department conduct casualty extraction training. The training was conducted at Fire Station 13 onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, and ensures seamless interoperability and the ability to react and respond to emergent incidents onboard the installation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released). YORKTOWN, Va. (March 20, 2024) A sailor assigned to the Naval Ophthalmic Readiness Activity (NORA) onboard Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown works on fabricating prescription eyewear. NORA, a component of the Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command (NMRLC) is responsible for providing prescription eyewear for servicemembers, retirees, family members, dependents and various select categories of personnel as outlined in SECNAVINST 68101.1 and AFI 44-117. NORA is the DoD Program Executive Office for the Optical Fabrication Enterprise and has oversight of all military optical fabrication worldwide. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released). Back to School Backpack Giveway YORKTOWN, Va. (October 18, 2024) Captain Dan Patrick, Commanding Officer, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown delivers remarks during a wreath laying ceremony at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. The wreath laying event was coordinated by the USS Yorktown (CG-48) reunion association, and was held in honor of the ship’s sponsor, Mary Matthews. USS Yorktown (CG-48) was a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser that was commissioned in 1984 at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and decommissioned in 2004. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released). WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (October 22, 2024) David Hasey, Battalion Chief of Training for Naval Weapons Station Yorktown's Fire & Emergency Services directs role players during the annual Blue October 2024 Integrated Training Exercise onboard Cheatham Annex. The exercise enabled members of the installation’s security department, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services, York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office along with York County Fire & Emergency Services to exercise their mutual aid agreements and train so that they are able to respond effectively to any emergent events that may arise. It also allows the participants to test interoperability and foster interagency cooperation. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released). YORKTOWN, Va. (June 20, 2024) Sailors assigned to the Naval Ophthalmic Readiness Activity (NORA) Color Guard present the colors during the opening ceremonies for the Tri-Service Optician School’s (TOPS) class 24-005 commencement ceremony. The commencement ceremony was held at Nelson Chapel onboard Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown. The mission of TOPS is to provide formal optical training to Army Optical Laboratory Specialist MOS (68H) and Navy Hospital Corpsman (NEC L19A) students with quality training through a 24-week, DoD, uniformed services school on the subjects of ophthalmic dispensing, ophthalmic fabrication and clinical optics. Upon completing the required curriculum, graduates are immediately able to function as an independent optician in any military environment. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released) WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (September 11, 2024) Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Ethan Holland, assigned to the Security Department onboard Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, is pictured at the finish line after participating in the first annual 9/11 Stair Climb event onboard Cheatham Annex. The commemorative event honored the courageous first responders and others who lost their lives during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The event featured two distinct groups of walkers and runners. Over 250 participants from multiple commands in area participated, and navigated through 10 designated stations representing every 11th floor that the first responders ascended during their heroic efforts. Additionally, participants donned name tags printed with the names of first responders who perished during that fateful day. (U.S. Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

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