The Bridge

If you have not experienced iFLY, I highly recommend putting it on your bucket list. I've always wondered what it would feel like to jump from an airplane free falling from thousands of miles up in the air. But, that little thing called fear of heights has always gotten in my way. That is what was so wonderful about my iFLY experience. I was able to get that free falling feeling without the fear of heights getting in my way. It was exhilarating. The other great benefit about iFLY is just about anyone can do it, any age. When our family went to our local iFLYVirginia Beach location for the fir... read more

If you have been thinking about making any changes to your Tricare health care plan, the time is fast approaching. There is only about a one month window, so be sure to mark your calendars. Detailsof Tricare and Federal Benefits Open Season The second annual TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season takesplace November 11 to December 9, 2019. During this time, eligible TRICARE beneficiaries will have the option toenroll in or change their TRICARE health plan. Eligible beneficiaries canalso enroll in or change their FEDVIP plan. Open season is the only timebeneficiaries can switch o... read more

Happy 244th Birthday To The United States Navy! "No Higher Honor" Theme for 244th United States Navy Birthday: “No Higher Honor” Key Messages: The service of our WWII shipmates cemented the Navy’s legacy: there is no higher honor than to serve and to do so in harm’s way. Sailors today carry on this legacy of toughness, initiative, integrity, and accountability. Heroism in action takes on many forms. From cyber to submarines, the actions of our Sailors, both past and present, prove there is no higher honor than to serve in the U.S. Navy. Maritime superiority begins with our ethos: We defend ou... read more

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA--OCTOBER 12, 2019 In celebration of the U.S. military in Hampton Roads and the Navy’s birthday, the Children’s Museum of Virginia will host their 4th Annual Military Appreciation Day on October 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum will offer a discounted $5 admission for active-duty members, retired veterans, Department of Defense civilians and their families (with valid I.D., children under 2 are free), as well offer a 20% discount in the museum gift shop during the event. New this year, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and the ... read more

United States Postal Service is Making it Easier to Support the Troops this Holiday Season The U.S. Postal Service offers discounted shipping year-round for military, perfect for sending presents and cards to military members this holiday season. Once again this year, The postal service has rolled out their recommended shipping dates for family members and loved ones of service members. To send packages to friends and loved ones serving in the military and diplomatic posts abroad, the U.S. Postal Service offers a year-round discounted price of $18.45 on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate® Bo... read more