April 26, 2019

NAVFAC Atlantic Puts Down Roots Tied to Naval History to Commemorate Earth Day and Arbor Day 2019

NORFOLK, Va. — In an affirmation to the robust traditions of the live oak in U.S. Navy history, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic paid tribute to the historically significant tree as part of their annual celebration of Earth Day and Arbor Day. Two live oak saplings were planted by NAVFAC Atlantic employees adjacent to the command’s headquarters on the northern shore of the Lafayette River Annex in Norfolk.

March 21, 2019

'Stewards of the Sea' Exhibit 5-Year Anniversary

NORFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) sponsored 'Stewards of the Sea: Defending Freedom, Protecting the Environment' interactive exhibit at Nauticus in Norfolk, Virginia, marked its fifth year on display, March 13, 2019. The 1,000-square-foot dynamic exhibit, which is a partnership among the command, Nauticus, and the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, is an integral component of the U.S. Navy’s environmental outreach program.