The time has come to celebrate.
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
Please join us for the retirement ceremony and celebration of CDR Nick Roberts, U.S. Navy
Retirement Ceremony
11:30 - 3 p.m.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Virginia Beach, VA
details below
Retirement Party following ceremony
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
New Realm Brewing Co.
Virginia Beach, VA
Vow Renewal & Beach Party
Saturday, May 17
10 a.m. - Arrive, set up beach stuff
11 a.m. - Vow renewal ceremony
The Narrows Beach, First Landing State Park
Ceremony Details
Friday, May 16, 2025
Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG); Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex
Virginia Beach, VA
Attire: Smart casual; Military: Option for uniform of the day (NWU-3 or better. Official party will be in dress blues).
All non-NSWDG badgeholders must ride the provided shuttle bus to the ceremony. Please note: NSWDG is a special access restricted area and military IDs will not gain access to the compound.
11:30 a.m. - noon Parking & Transportation. Park at New Realm Brewing Co. (1209 Craft Ln., Virginia Beach, VA) and board the shuttle to base. Be prepared to present your state-issued ID to the driver of the shuttle bus.
1:00 p.m. Ceremony begins; No photos allowed at any time on the NSWDG compound, and this is strictly enforced. Photography services are provided for this portion.
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Return shuttles to New Realm Brewing Co.
3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Outdoor party at New Realm Brewing Co. Take all the pictures you want!
Saturday, May 17
First Landing State Park - The Narrows Beach
Vow Renewal & Beach Party
Please bring a lunch and your beach stuff and join us at a favorite spot as we renew our vows in celebration of 20 years of marriage.
10 a.m. (ish) - Meet at First Landing State Park* - The Narrows Beach - Take the 64th Street Entrance into the park, then drive two miles to where the road dead ends at a beach. Park there or at the boat ramp parking lot.
11:00 a.m. - Vow renewal ceremony. Stay for the beach, hiking and fishing.
Attire: Beach day! The water has been warm enough for swimming.
We’ll have snacks and water/sparkling water
*$10/per vehicle entrance fee for a day pass to enter the state park
RSVP
Please RSVP by April 18, 2025.
In order to attend the ceremony, all guests must provide their legal first and last name. Guests will be asked to show a state-issued ID matching the name given through this RSVP in order to board the shuttle bus to the command.
Travel Tips
Air travel
Closest airport is Norfolk International (ORF), about 30 minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Richmond Airport (RIC) is about 1.5 - 2 hours away depending on tunnel traffic.
Accommodations
A discounted rate of $179 per night (plus taax and $18/night parking) has been reserved for king and 2 queen ocean view rooms at the Courtyard Marriott North (between May 15 - 18, 2025. To reserve at this rate, please email the Marriott’s Manager Tracy Kummers directly at tracy.kummers@crestlinehotels.com.
Or check out options on Air BNB, VRBO, and (for those with base access) DOD Lodging.
Roberts Road Trip
Inspired by the Year of Jubilee in Leviticus 25, our family embarks in June on a yearlong RV road trip to celebrate Nick’s retirement from the Navy and reset before civilian life begins.
We look forward to sharing stories and updates from the road!
We are so thankful to each of you for your love and support throughout our Navy journey.
