Virginia Beach’s Interactive Learning Center Offers Free Admission for Military Families
Military families can visit Virginia Beach’s interactive learning center for free. In July 2021, the Anthony L. and Hideko S. Burgess Interactive Learning Center (ILC) was officially added to the map of Blue Star Museums. As a part of the Blue Star program, the ILC offers free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families,…… Continue Reading
Hometown Spotlight: Newport News Native Serves with Navy Electronic Attack Squadron
Petty Officer 2nd Class Tikina Carpenter, a native of Newport News, Virginia, is serving with the U.S. Navy’s Electronic Attack Squadron 135. Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Jake Joy, Navy Office of Community Outreach “I worked in the local veteran’s hospital and felt that serving would be a nice way to pay them back for what…… Continue Reading
Watch a Group of Marines in Full Dress Uniform Help a Stranded Motorist in Floodwater
A group of Marines in their dress uniforms trudged through floodwaters near the Pentagon to help a stranded motorist. A torrential downpour had flooded a number of roads in the area, and the Marines pushed the car out. In the video shared on TikTok, a woman in the car says, “The Marines are going to…… Continue Reading
Norfolk Native Receives Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Aboard U.S. Navy Warship
Congratulations to Electronics Technician 2nd Class David Hammers, right, from Norfolk, Va., who received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Cmdr. Joseph Burgon, from Cottonwood, Calif., aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), June 24. Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S.…… Continue Reading
Shopping access to military exchanges expands to DoD, Coast Guard civilian employees
The Department of Defense announced that it is expanding access to the military exchange stores to DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees with a Common Access Card. This will include in-store and online exchange shopping privileges to civilian employees who work in the U.S. and in U.S. territories and possessions. Those eligible will now be…… Continue Reading
2020 Veterans Day Free Meals and Restaurant Deals and Discounts
2020 Veterans Day Restaurant Discounts: 7-Eleven — Active-duty, retired, veteran, guard, reservists and family members get a free coffee or Big Gulp on November 11. (7-Eleven app and Veterans Advantage membership required.) Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant — Veterans and active-duty military can choose one free entrée from the Veterans Day menu on November 11 at select locations. Army & Air Force Exchange Service — On November 11, MILITARY STAR cardholders…… Continue Reading
Virginia Beach Native is USS Carl Vinson’s “Sailor of the Day”
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Kevin Jackson, a Virginia Beach, Va. native serving aboard Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), was recognized as Vinson’s “Sailor of the Day” in a ceremony on the ship’s bridge, Aug. 21. Jackson was selected for this honor from among over 3,000 Sailors in the ship’s crew. Story…… Continue Reading
Norfolk Sailor successfully completes tour with the “Bluetails”
Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW-121) the “Bluetails”, based at Naval Station Norfolk held a change of command, Sept. 3, to mark the time-honored tradition of changing commanders. Cmdr. Neil Fletcher of Chatham, New Jersey, having served as squadron executive officer, relieved Cmdr. Martin Fentress of Norfolk with both of their immediate families present. During…… Continue Reading
Newport News Native Serves aboard USS Ronald Reagan in the Indo-Pacific Region
Newport News, Virginia native and Woodside High School graduate Aiyanna Matthews is serving aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), which is continuing to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Matthews is a culinary specialist seaman apprentice and helps with inspecting and maintaining firefighting equipment throughout the entire supply department. “I feel proud in being able…… Continue Reading
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
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