Krispy Kreme is celebrating this year’s high school and college seniors with a free dozen doughnuts on May 25th. Get a FREE Senior Day Dozen on 5/25/22 by visiting a Krispy Kreme shop and wearing or bringing something from the list below: Cap and gown with 2022 tassel, Class of 2022 apparel (t-shirt, sweatshirt, etc.),…… Continue Reading
Starbucks’ New Summer Drink is a Taste of Nostalgia
Summer is back at Starbucks. The popular coffee chain announced its new summer menu items on Tuesday (May 10th) and they include a Chocolate Cream Cold Brew and Lime-Frosted Coconut Bar. The Chocolate Cream Cold Brew is “inspired by nostalgic summer moments” and features Starbucks® Cold Brew topped with a chocolate cream cold-foam, and sweetened with…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Duncan
A sailor from Floyd, Virginia, assigned to Public Works Department (PWD) Bahrain, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Europe Africa Central (NAVFAC EURFACENT), was recently recognized as Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Atlantic, Sea Sailor of the Year. Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Duncan joined the Navy to serve his country. “I joined the Navy because I…… Continue Reading
Mother’s Day 2022: Freebies and Restaurant Deals
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th, and even though Moms may love saying “we have food to eat at home,” you can treat your mom to a meal out with these restaurant deals. Auntie Anne’s: Pretzel Perks members can take advantage of a buy one get one free pretzel from May 6 through May 8.…… Continue Reading
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With These Food & Drink Deals
Happy Cinco de Mayo! The holiday, which marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over France in the Battle of Puebla, has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture across the U.S. To honor the occasion, restaurant chains, and brands are offering deals on tacos, drinks, and more on Thursday, May 5th. Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant The deal: $5…… Continue Reading
How to Make The “Grey Stuff” from “Beauty and the Beast”
Beauty and the Beast fans, you can now make the “Grey Stuff” mentioned in the song “Be Our Guest” from “Beauty and the Beast” at home! The popular dish is sold at Disney parks and comes from the line in the song when Lumiere sings, “Try the Grey Stuff, it’s delicious / Don’t believe me? Ask the dishes.” The…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Petty Officer 2nd Class Dagnon Vissoh
A Hampton, Virginia, native was one of forty sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) who took the next step in their Navy careers by reenlisting as a group during a mass-reenlistment ceremony in the ship’s hangar bay, Feb. 27. Petty Officer 2nd Class Dagnon Vissoh, an aviation boatswain’s…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Mya Figueroa
Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Mya Figueroa, from Newport News, Virginia, prepares for a Catholic service in the chapel aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Mar. 9, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Petty Officer 1st Class Djuanta Bailey
A Hampton, Virginia, native serves in the U.S. Navy at a helicopter squadron who flies the newest and most technologically-advanced helicopters. Petty Officer 1st Class Djuanta Bailey joined the Navy 10 years ago. Today, Bailey serves as an aircrew survival equipmentman. “I joined the Navy for the economic opportunities that it has afforded my family,” said Bailey.…… Continue Reading
Service Member Spotlight: Lt. Bryan “Twilight” O’Loughlin, From Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk native exchanges flight suit patches with sailor from French Navy. Lt. Bryan “Twilight” O’Loughlin, from Norfolk, Virginia, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, attached to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), exchanges flight suit patches with a sailor from the French Navy Floréal-class frigate FS Vendémiaire (F…… Continue Reading