Welcome to the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. The military is no stranger to our area. In 1781, the early settlers here witnessed the surrender of the British troops at Yorktown. Since the Revolutionary War, Hampton Roads has played an influential role in the history of the United States. In 1918, U. S. Government procurement of approximately 9,000 acres resulted in the creation of Camp Eustis, later designated to be Fort Eustis. The Transportation Corps was created in 1942, and in 1950 Fort Eustis became the U.S. Army Transportation Center and Fort Eustis. Today, Fort Eustis is the home of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps, and the Transportation Corps Regiment.
We want you to feel at home here, and we want to share with you, as neighbors, the many recreational areas, the places of historical interest and the many civic enterprises that abound in this region of Virginia.
Fort Eustis is the home of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps.
Fort Eustis is virtually a city in itself - complete with a shopping mall, bank, credit union, post office, hospital, chapel, a USO and Red Cross, and many other facilities. There is plenty to do during off-duty hours. Whatever your interest - crafts, theater, libraries or sports - they can be found here and at Fort Story as well. Off-post, the Hampton Roads is one of the resort and vacation centers of the East Coast. Activities abound to help you fill your every moment.
Fort Eustis is on the western flank of Newport News(see map) on historic Mulberry Island. For history buffs, there is the "historic triangle" of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown along with more than a dozen museums within a 20-mile radius.
The Army Transportation Museum is just inside our front gate. Fort Story is located in Virginia Beach on historic Cape Henry and is the home of the Cape Henry Lighthouse.
We're proud of our past and present, and we look forward to our contributions to the Army of the XXI Century. We are integrated into the Hampton Roads, and we have a rich association with our communities as we constantly strive to make this a better place to live. We hope your stay with us will be enjoyable and that your tour of duty will be professionally challenging and satisfying.
September 20, 2007–Alion Science and Technology Launches Homeland Security Certification Program – Alion Science and Technology’s Newport News office has developed an on-line Homeland Security certification program in cooperation with Hampton University (which was recently ranked as the #3 HBCU (Historically Black College and University) in the nation. Alion brings its considerable expertise in Modeling and Simulation and distance learning to deliver a program that includes homeland security fundamentals, anti- and counter-terrorism strategic objectives and threat assessment/risk management studies. The program is aimed at working professionals, including first responders, security personnel, city managers, transportation officials and emergency planners. Alion’s Hampton Roads office is located in City Center at Oyster Point in Newport News. May 22, 2007– Newsweek Names Newport News Schools Among Top in the Nation – For the third straight year, Newsweek Magazine has rated Warwick High School among the top 100 high schools in the nation. Warwick High School is home to the school system’s International Baccalaureate program—which is just one of several magnet programs operating from elementary to high school. Also, for the second straight year, Newsweek Magazine ranked Newport News’ other four high schools among the top 1,000 in the nation. Prior to that, the magazine had ranked four of the city’s high schools among the top 1,000. March 9, 2007– USS Monitor Center Opens at Mariners' Museum – The $30 million, 65,500 square foot USS Monitor Center is now open. This interactive exhibit, located at one of the world’s best nautical museums, explores all facets of one of the first ironclad warships, including its historic battle with the CSS Virginia (aka the Merrimac). March 3, 2007– Newport News Schools Named Among Best for Music Education – The International Music Products Association and its American Music Conference has named the Newport News Public Schools as one of the 100 Best in the nation for music education. The school system’s commitment to school-based music programs was cited. November 30, 2005– Northrop Grumman Newport News Awarded $1.9 Billion Contract – The Defense Department awarded Northrop Grumman Newport News a $1.9 billion contract for the three-year refueling and overhaul of the USS Carl Vinson nuclear aircraft carrier. Up to 2,500 shipyard employees will work on the ship. Northrop Grumman Newport News is Virginia’s largest manufacturer.
Economic Base
Traditionally, the defense sector has underpinned the Newport News economic base. However, the City, over the last twenty years, has made tremendous strides in diversifying this economic base. The defense sector, which includes shipbuilding, military bases and related support industries accounts for about 33% of the employment in the City and about 25% of the employment in the Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News MSA.
The technology sector is one of the fastest growing sectors of the Newport News economic base. Technology-oriented firms are attracted to Newport News by the unbeatable combination of a highly skilled workforce, the low cost of doing business, and a pleasant and exciting array of lifestyle amenities. The nearby NASA Langley Research Center and the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) are two major high-tech drawing cards. Firms such as Canon, Siemens VDO Automotive, Alion Science and Technology, C² Technologies and Triumph Aerospace Systems produce electronic automotive components, precision machinery and instrumentation, nuclear components, precision engineering models, industrial controls, electronic testing equipment, software, and computer systems and peripherals. Other facets of Newport News' economic base include teleservices, food processing (especially seafood), materials processing (rubber, plastics, glass), printing, port activities and wholesale/distribution.
Economic Base Employment by Industry - 2006
Shipbuilding
18,400
Defense Installations
11,357
Automotive/Aerospace
2,430
Distribution/Wholesale
2,314
Teleservice
1,819
Computer, Office and Electronic Equipment, Instruments
1,755
Software, Information Technology, Engineering, Consulting
The port and Newport News' excellent inland transportation network have proven attractive to international firms seeking a home in the American market place. Canon, Siemens Automotive, Muller Martini Manufacturing and Icelandic USA are just a few of the foreign firms that have chosen Newport News as the best place in America for their new manufacturing plants.
Our Attractiveness Helps You Attract The Best
Executives, Managers, Professionals, in-demand Skilled Workers. Chances are you'll find the talent you need right here in the Newport News area. But if not, its easy to entice the people that you want to bring to relocate to Newport News. Why?
Housing in upscale neighborhoods is affordable in Newport News. The award winning school system offers variety and quality in education. Newport News residents can choose among programs at fifteen colleges and universities. An abundance of water, park land, golf, history, amusements and a mild climate create year-round recreational enjoyment. Cultural experiences span all the arts. Best of all, you can get from here to there conveniently, on interstates, without getting into a grid locked traffic jam.
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