Yearly Archives: 2022

Service Member Spotlight: Lt. Anthony Reid

Service Member Spotlight: Lt. Anthony Reid

A Chesapeake, Virginia, resident is serving with Commander, Operational Test & Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR) supporting Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2022 in the Arctic Ocean. ICEX 2022 is a three-week exercise designed to research, test and evaluate operational capabilities in the Arctic region. Lt. Anthony Reid joined the Navy 12 years ago for the opportunities military service has to offer. “My father…more »

Virginia Beach Native Spends Memorial Day Honoring Fallen Military Members

Virginia Beach Native Spends Memorial Day Honoring Fallen Military Members

By Alvin Plexico, Navy Office of Community Outreach As the nation pauses this Memorial Day to remember fallen service members, a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, has special the responsibility of honoring fallen comrades in the nation’s capital with the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. “I’m a division officer here at the Ceremonial Guard,” said Lt.…more »

Buffalo Bills and NFL Contribute $400,000 Following Buffalo Mass Shooting

The Buffalo Bills and the NFL have teamed up to contribute $400,000 to support the Buffalo community following a racist mass shooting Saturday. The Bills announced today that a combined $200,0000 will go to the Buffalo Together Community Response Fund. “On behalf of the Buffalo Together Community Response Fund, we are most grateful for the…more »

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…more »

Service Member Spotlight: Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Duncan

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…more »

Mother’s Day 2022: Freebies and Restaurant Deals

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.…more »

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…more »

Washington Nationals Detail “Ryan Zimmerman Weekend” Celebration this June

The Washington Nationals will honor former star Ryan Zimmerman for two days this summer, June 17-18, on “Ryan Zimmerman Weekend.” Zimmerman, a former star at Kellam High in Virginia Beach, retired this spring after 16 seasons. ‘Ryan Zimmerman Weekend’ will include fan giveaways, appearances by former players, and Zimmerman’s official jersey retirement ceremony prior to…more »