Shipyard To Remain Open

On Wednesday, August 24, the Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) voted 7-1 to keep the Portsmouth Shipyard open.

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Shipyard Workers Celebrate BRAC Decision NHPR correspondent Roger Wood was in front of the yard’s main gate when the Shipyard's workers heard the news.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Spared NHPR Correspondent Julie Donnelly reports from Washington.

Portsmouth Shipyard to Stay Open Former Shipyard Commander Peter Bowman is on the Front Porch to talk about why Portsmouth keeps dodging the bullet.