Yorktown naval weapons station

Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, established in 1918 in York County, Virginia, has played a crucial role in U.S. naval operations for over a century. Originally constructed to support the Atlantic Fleet during World War I, the station rapidly expanded during World War II, serving as a major ordnance storage, assembly, and shipping facility. Throughout the Cold War and into the present, Yorktown has continued to provide vital logistical support, including munitions handling and storage for the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic operations. Today, it remains an essential component of the Navy’s shore infrastructure, supporting fleet readiness and national defense.