Capt. Janet Days will become the 51st commanding officer of Naval Station Norfolk, making her the first Black female to hold the position in the installation’s 106-year history.
The first female commanding officer at Naval State Norfolk is set to be sworn in on Friday. Captain Janet Days will assume the duties as Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s 51st Commanding Officer.
With a gloved salute, power was transferred from Commanding Officer Capt. David Dees to Capt. Janet Days. She is the first Black female to hold the position in Naval Station Norfolk's 106-year history.