Naval Station Norfolk — Transition Guide
Everything you need to plan your transition from Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, VA. Local job market, VA resources, and VA veteran benefits.
ACTIVE DUTY
60,000
TOTAL COMMUNITY
149,000
MAJOR UNITS
5
TAP OFFICE
Yes
Major Units at Naval Station Norfolk
Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA Job Market
The Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA metro area is the local job market for veterans transitioning from Naval Station Norfolk. Many veterans choose to stay in the area due to established community ties.
Transition Tips
- 1.Start your job search 6-12 months before separation
- 2.Attend Naval Station Norfolk's TAP workshops and career fairs
- 3.Connect with local veteran employment organizations
- 4.Research Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA cost of living and salary ranges
Virginia Resources
- •22 VA facilities in Virginia
- •700K veterans in Virginia
- •State veteran benefits and tax exemptions
TAP / Transition Office at Naval Station Norfolk
Fleet & Family Support Center — NAVSTA Norfolk (TAP)
7928 14th St, Bldg SDA-344, Norfolk, VA 23505
Phone: 757-444-3522
TAP-specific line for FFSC of Hampton Roads. Cohorts run multiple times monthly. Sign up through your command career counselor; bring DD-214 (if separating) or current orders.
VA Facilities Near Norfolk
The closest VA medical centers, clinics, and Vet Centers for veterans transitioning from Naval Station Norfolk.
Virginia Beach Vet Center
Vet CenterVirginia Beach, VA · 20 mi E · 324 Southport Cir Ste 102
757-248-3665Veteran-Friendly Employers in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA
Major employers in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA area known to hire transitioning service members and veterans. Roles range across defense, healthcare, technology, and skilled trades.
Newport News Shipbuilding (Huntington Ingalls)
Shipbuilding / DefenseLargest industrial employer in Virginia. Builds nuclear carriers and submarines; heavy veteran hiring across trades and engineering.
Northrop Grumman
Defense contractorCyber, ISR, and shipboard systems work concentrated in the Hampton Roads tech corridor.
Sentara Healthcare
HealthcareLargest health system in southeast VA; strong veteran-hiring program.
Booz Allen Hamilton
Defense / ConsultingCleared work supporting Navy and joint commands across Hampton Roads.
BAE Systems
Defense contractorShip repair (BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair) and platform sustainment.
ADP
Software / HR ServicesNorfolk corporate office; veteran-friendly hiring through MOAA and Hiring Our Heroes.
Bank of America
Financial ServicesMajor Norfolk operations center with veteran resource group.
Old Dominion University
Higher EducationResearch labs, IT, facilities — multiple veteran-preferred roles.
Local Veteran Service Organizations
Free representation, peer support, and benefit assistance from accredited VSOs in the Norfolk area.
Virginia Department of Veterans Services — Norfolk Office
State VSO. 6350 Center Dr Bldg 5 Ste 100, Norfolk VA 23502. Walk-ins 8:30-10:30am M-F.
757-455-0814Hampton Roads Veterans Coalition
Coalition of 30+ Hampton Roads veteran organizations. Quarterly stand-downs and resource fairs.
DAV Department of Virginia
Find your local Norfolk-area chapter via dav.org/locator.
VFW Department of Virginia
Chapter posts across Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News. Find via vfw.org.
American Legion Department of Virginia
Posts throughout Hampton Roads. Find via legion.org/postlocator.
Housing & BAH at Naval Station Norfolk
Norfolk metro is moderately priced — BAH covers most reasonable rents in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth. Virginia Beach oceanfront and Chic's Beach run higher; areas inland of I-264 are usually under BAH. 2026 rates increased 3.5% from 2025.
| Rank | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $2,430 | $1,908 |
| E-7 | $2,604 | $2,235 |
| O-3 | $2,694 | $2,505 |
BAH ZIP: 23511. Sample rates FY2026. Confirm current rates with the official DoD BAH calculator.
Navy Career Translation Guides
Explore civilian career paths for Navy occupations commonly found at Naval Station Norfolk.
VA Claims & Disability
Start your VA disability claim before or after separating from Naval Station Norfolk. File a Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) claim 90-180 days before separation for faster processing.
Plan Your Transition from Naval Station Norfolk
Use our free toolkit to translate your MOS, build your civilian resume, track VA claims, and explore Virginia benefits — all in one place.