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
Chesapeake Sailor Named NECC Sea Sailor of the Year
Story by Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) — Navy Diver 1st Class Thomas Gerace, from Chesapeake, Virginia, was recently recognized as the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) Sea Sailor of the Year. This award allows Navy commands to highlight their top Sailors and reward them for their hard work and…… Continue Reading
Chesapeake Native Serves as Navy Nurse Aboard Aircraft Carrier
ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) – A Chesapeake, Virginia, native and certified registered nurse anesthetist was serving aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during National Nurses Day, observed in the U.S. on May 6. Lt. Melissa Richling plays a critical role in patient care for Truman. “A friend of mine was…… Continue Reading
Norfolk Native Reenlists in U.S. Navy Aboard USS James E. Williams
Petty Officer 2nd Class Jasper Galang, a native of Norfolk, Virginia, reenlisted in the U.S. Navy during a ceremony held onboard USS James E. Williams, a guided missile destroyer, currently deployed in the Persian Gulf. Galang, who has served in the Navy for over eight years, is an electronics technician (ET) responsible for the maintenance…… Continue Reading
6 Virtual Train Rides From Around the World You Can Take Right Now
Apartmenttherapy.com compiled six of the world’s most iconic and scenic virtual train journeys: 1: Take a journey through one of Switzerland’s most beautiful and unique railways, the Unesco heritage listed Berninabahn. 2. Enjoy iconic views of the New York City skyline on this virtual train journey on the Manhattan-bound leg of the train line nicknamed…… Continue Reading
Watch Daniel Radcliffe Read The Entire First Chapter of Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone!
Daniel Radcliffe has taken part in a star studded reading of one of the beloved Harry Potter books. Surprise! We’ve got a treat for you…From today, amazing friends of the Wizarding World are going to take turns reading Harry Potter book one. And to start us off with Chapter 1, we think you’ll agree…… Continue Reading
Turn on the Taps 2020: Virtual Virginia International Tattoo Experience.
The 2020 Virginia International Tattoo was celebrated online this year. RELIVE THE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE! Arriving in Norfolk and preparing Scope Arena for the Tattoo production-Planes, trains, automobiles, forklifts and cranes! Take a look! SUNDAY, April 26 First day of rehearsals – Rehearsing here, there & everywhere. Watch the Offsite P&D&D Rehearsal! Watch the Rehearsals at…… Continue Reading