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Norfolk native serves aboard Navy warship in San Diego

Derby is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible. “I would like to thank my lead petty officer, Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Doxtator,” added Derby. “He has been a great leader, teaching me to work beyond my rank, and was supportive every step of the way.”

Williamsburg native serves aboard USS Nimitz

7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with 35 maritime nations in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific Region.

Newport News Namesake ship returns to homeport after a six-month deployment

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Newport News and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) TWELVE and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.