Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Matthew Sanchez, left, from Long Island, New York, and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Keizha Vergara, right, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, prepare a cake for the Navy’s 247th Birthday celebration aboard amphibious transport dock USS Portland (LPD 27), Oct. 12, 2022. Portland is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock homeported in San Diego.… more »
Chesapeake native turns over command at Strike Group Oceanography Team Norfolk. Cmdr. Matthew Cushanick was relieved by Cmdr. Kristine Bench as Commanding Officer, Strike Group Oceanography Team Norfolk (SGOT-N), in a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, 16 September, 2022. Friends, family, and military personnel gathered to wish fair winds and following seas to Cmdr.…… more »
By Megan Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach GULFPORT, Miss. – Ensign Austin Abbott, a 2021 Old Dominion University graduate is part of Naval Oceanography ensuring the U.S. Navy maintains freedom from the ocean floor to the stars at Fleet Survey Team. Sailors and civilians working throughout Naval Oceanography collect, measure, and analyze the elements…… more »
We Are MSC: Hard Work, Mentorship Drives USNS Newport JSO Success Derrick Valentine advanced from entry-level Steward Utility (SU) to Junior Supply Officer (JSO) aboard the Expeditionary Fast Transport vessel USNS Newport (T-EPF 12). “I was starting a tour USNS Wally Schirra and the Supply Officer, Rosalyn Pridgeon, came to me my second day onboard…… more »
Happy Fall y’all! Check out a huge list of pumpkin patches, haunted houses, hayrides, and more in Hampton Roads this year. Chesapeake Bergey’s Breadbasket: 2207 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake, Virginia. Monday – Saturday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bergey’s Corn Maze will be open through Oct. 29th. For more click here. Great Bridge Pumpkin Patch: 900…… more »
Hampton Roads is bracing for moderate to major tidal flooding on Monday, especially during Monday morning’s commute. Many area schools around the region have closed on Monday in anticipation of the second round of bad weather. Click here for closings/delays from our friends at WTKR. There is a wind advisory in effect from Sunday night…… more »
The remnants of Hurricane Ian are set to move up the East Coast to end the week. Expect rain, wind, and tidal flooding throughout the weekend. Many organizations have canceled scheduled events due to the impact of Tropical Storm Ian. Get a list of canceled and rescheduled events below. J&A Racing in partnership with the…… more »
The remnants of Hurricane Ian are set to move up the East Coast to end the week. Expect rain, wind, and tidal flooding throughout the weekend. Many organizations have canceled scheduled events due to the impact of Tropical Storm Ian. Get a list of canceled and rescheduled events below. J&A Racing in partnership with the…… more »
The Virginia Zoo has welcomed three new residents to the Asia-Trail of the Tiger exhibit. According to a press release, a female Malayan tiger named Cahaya arrived at the zoo in late May and explored her exhibit for the first time in early August. Early last week, the zoo introduced two new female red pandas,…… more »
September 29th is National Coffee Day and you can celebrate with deals on your favorite cup of Joe. Check out a list of participating restaurant and chain deals below. Barnes & Noble The bookstore’s cafe is offering free tall hot or iced coffee with the purchase of any baked item. Burger King Royal Perks members…… more »