Virginia Beach Sailor assists in search and rescue

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

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

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

Where to Find Deals and Freebies on National Ice Cream Day July 19th

There’s always time to celebrate ice cream! National Ice Cream Day falls on July 19 this year. Not to be confused with the other National Ice Cream Day, on December 13th.  Or National Ice Cream Cone Day on September 22nd.  Or National Chocolate Ice Cream Day on June 7th To celebrate this Sunday you can get deals and discounts on your…Continue Reading

Get a ’90s Music Festival Generated Just For You Online

Get a ’90s Music Festival Generated Just For You Online

Missing all the big music festivals this summer? You aren’t alone.  A man in the UK created a website that randomly generates massive ’90s music festivals that you can actually watch. It’s based on music festivals that took place in the UK and when you click on the site, you automatically get a festival loaded…Continue Reading