NORFOLK, Va — Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, the world’s largest Naval base, was recognized as the winner of the 2025 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence on Jan 14, 2026. This significant honor comes with a nomination from the Secretary of Defense, who selected this installation as a representation of the U.S. Navy.
Sailors and other participants gathered at 9:15 am at the flag plaza across from NAVSTA Norfolk headquarters to celebrate this achievement. Command Master Chief Ian Thompson welcomed everyone and read a signed letter from President Donald J. Trump.
“Installations like Naval Station Norfolk, with its commitment to fostering mission readiness, leadership skills, strategic management, communications, security, community life, waste management, and energy resilience, have been a model for progress.” said Thompson…