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2017 NAS Oceana Air Show NAS Oceana Air Show Presenting Sponsor USAA The men and women of Naval Air Station Oceana are busily planning 2017 NAS Oceana Air Show and are very excited to once again open their base up to the public on Saturday and Sunday, September 16th & 17th, 2017. This year the NAS Oceana Air Show is pleased to present the United States Navy’s Blue Angels flight demonstration team along with a host of thrilling military and civilian performances. We’re especially pleased to dedicate our show to the service and sacrifice of our Navy Families, so please join is as we “Honor the ... read more

Navy Rings In Recognition For America's Fallen Heroes Story Number: NNS170828-10Release Date: 8/28/2017 3:24:00 PM By Stephanie Hunter, Commander, Navy Installations Command Navy Gold Star Program (Photo courtesy of Navy.mil) WASHINGTON (NNS) -- On Sept. 21, Navy installations will participate in the second annual Bells Across America for Fallen Service Members ceremony to honor those who died while on active duty. For centuries bells have been used by the Navy for timekeeping, safety, communication, to sound alarms, in ceremonies and to signal the presence of VIPs. During Bells Across Americ... read more

US Navy Recovers Remaining USS John S. McCain Sailors aboard Ship Story Number: NNS170827-04Release Date: 8/27/2017 8:57:00 PM A A A Email this story to a friend Print this story From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs (Photo Courtesy of U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs) CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Republic of Singapore (NNS) -- U.S. Navy and Marine Corps divers have now recovered the remains of all ten USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) Sailors. The fallen Sailors are: - Electronics Technician 1st Class Charles Nathan Findley, 31, from Amazonia, Missouri - Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Abraham Lopez... read more

San Antonio is a huge military community with many military installations nearby. Many local businesses want the opportunity to show their appreciation to the military community by offering a military discount or appreciation offer. Below is a list of 15 businesses in and around San Antonio that support the military community through a military discount plus offer tons of fun. Whether you are stationed in San Antonio, PCSing to San Antonio, or vacationing in the area be sure to check out these FUN ideas of things to do with a Military Discount. (1) Morgan's Wonderland Morgan’s Wonderland, loc... read more

JUNIOR ENLISTED MILITARY FAMILIES TO BE HONORED FOR VOLUNTEERISM The Armed Services YMCA will host the 23rd Annual Five Star Military Family Recognition Luncheon on Friday, November3rd at the Westin Virginia Beach . Several Hampton Roads businesses and community supporters generously contribute to this event each year. November is National Military Family Month and the Armed Services YMCA honors one Hampton Roads junior enlisted family from each of the five military branches of service that best represents a commitment to serving others through volunteerism . Each family is formally honored a... read more