"Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek" Hampton Things to Do Tip by Ewingjr98

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  Dock Landing Ships at Little Creek
by Ewingjr98
 
 

Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek is home to Naval Special Warfare Group 2, the parent command for the 4 teams comprising the East Coast SEALs. The SEALs hold their the annual SEAL Team reunion is at SEAL Park on base, and much of the beach front area is reserved for their training.

Ships are Little Creek include six Dock Landing Ships used for amphibious operations, two rescue and salvage ships, and 20 other ships. 7,700 navy personnel are stationed on Little Creek's 2,100 acres of land. This is the world's largest naval amphibious base.

Little Creek was originally created in 1942 to prepare military personnel for the assaults on North Africa and Normandy.

Directions: Little Creek is located at the southern end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. From I-64, take Hwy 60 east.

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  • Updated Apr 4, 2011
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