History
It all started in 1947 when our founder, Joe Frank, returned from serving in the Army during WWII. After purchasing a corner grocery store, he slowly expanded into housewares, then gloves,shoes, and used work clothes. During the late 1960's it became obvious that the neighborhood grocery was on the way out and the expansion into work clothes began. Within a short time, we became all clothing and footwear and are now are proud to be a supplier to the Military nationwide as well as local government agencies and civilians. With the help of our supplier partners, we are capable of providing extreme service at competitive pricing.
Specialties
Portsmouth Armie Navie Store is a local family-owned business specializing in military surplus and big men's work clothing. We carry Carhartt, Dickies, and other brand name work wear. Georgia and Wolverine are just two of the many brands we carry in steel and composite toe work boots. Along with work wear, we carry a number of options for more tactical occupations. We provide military BDUs and Tru-Spec 24/7 pants to local EMS, Fire, and Police forces. This is coupled with our large selection of military surplus gear that ranges from used military issue pants and shirts, to unique items like gas masks and mariners clocks. We even buy your old uniforms!.Portsmouth Armie Navie is your supplier of big men's clothing as well. Carrying shoes up to size 17 and clothing up to 10X, we are the local's choice for big and tall. Family owned since 1947, Portsmouth Armie Navie is your one stop shop for any longshoremen or shipyard worker, active duty or civilian.