Virginia Beach Native Becomes Member of U.S. Navy Blue Angels
Lt. Monica Borza, a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was recently announced as one of the officers selected for the Blue Angels 2021 air show season. “The Blue Angels is the best platform in the military for boosting patriotism and inspiring future service members,” said Borza. “This extraordinary team represents the sailors and marines who…… Continue Reading
Newport News Native supports Hospital Corps on front lines of U.S. Navy Coronavirus fight
Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Smith, a native of Newport News, Virginia, is playing a critical role in supporting the U.S. Navy’s efforts to maintain a healthy and ready fighting force in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. As a logistics specialist working at Naval Health Clinic Annapolis in Annapolis, Maryland, Smith supports the Hospital…… Continue Reading
Virginia Beach Sailor assists in search and rescue
On Wednesday, June 24 as a five-person crew aboard VAW-124’s E-2C Hawkeye were manning the skies above Hampton Roads they heard a potential Search and Rescue (SAR) distress call announced on the Urgent Marine Information Broadcast and took action. “We received a report of a vessel taking on water near Smith Island off the Virginia…… Continue Reading
Newport News Sailor serves aboard U.S. Navy warship
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 2, 2020) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Gabriel Pena helps retrieve the multi-function towed array (MFTA) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80), July 2, 2020. Roosevelt, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its first patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of regional allies…… Continue Reading
Newport News’ namesake ship, USS Newport News, Returns from Deployment
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Newport News (SSN 750) transits to Naval Station Norfolk, July 18, 2020. Newport News returned to its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after a seven-month deployment in support of national security interests and maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Alfred Coffield/Released)… Continue Reading
Newport News Native Awarded Civilian Commendation Medal from Navy Expeditionary Combat
John Brown, a native of Newport News, Virginia, was recently awarded the Navy Civilian Service Commendation Medal on Joint Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia.… Continue Reading
USS George Washington Crew Completes 75% of Midlife Overhaul Work
The USS George Washington crew has achieved another significant milestone in her refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) period… Continue Reading
2020 Military Appreciation Month Discounts
Service members and families are being honored during Military Appreciation Month with a variety of discounts in 2020. Military.com has an ongoing list of discounts. 2020 Military Appreciation Month Discounts Big Lots Big Lots is offering active-duty military and veterans a 15% military discount off everything through May both in-store and online. The Fresh Market Veterans…… Continue Reading
Virginia Beach Sailor Performs with U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band
The U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band performed “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I to brighten people’s day while reminding them to follow guidelines to help fight COVID-19. Musician 3rd Class Marshall Wacker, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, played keyboard during the performance. Wacker represents the dedicated men and women around the world serving in the Navy…… Continue Reading
Military Spotlight: Newport News Sailor Inspects Engine on Aircraft Aboard U.S. Navy Warship
Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Thomas Thompson, from Newport News, Virginia, uses a bore-scope to inspect an engine on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the “Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in the Atlantic Ocean May 13, 2020.…… Continue Reading