Naval Air Station Oceana Story Archive
Oceana Motorcycle Riders Pledge 'W82TXT' (4 May 2012)
As part of Hampton Roads public service safety campaign, Sailors who are motorcycle riders at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana and Dam Neck Annex took the pledge to keep themselves safe on the road May 3, whether riding their bikes or behind the wheel of a vehicle.
Oceana Rodeo Showcases Motorcycle Safety (4 May 2012)
Military motorcycle riders roared their engines May 4, 2012 during the 'Wake the Base Ride' beginning at Dam Neck Annex and ending at the main gate park of Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The group ride marked the beginning of the Motorcycle Rodeo sponsored by the Safety Office at NAS Oceana.
Naval Air Station Oceana, movingly called on Americans to not only remember the fallen veterans but to support those returning from war today, during the May 28 Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in front of Chesapeake City Hall.
Hundreds of Virginia Beach citizens and tourists attended the Memorial Day service, held at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial May 28.
VR-56 Dedicates New Hangar, New Aircraft (4 June 2012)
The "Globemasters" of Fleet Logistics Squadron (VR) 56 celebrated years of planning and work with the dedication of their new hangar and transition to their new aircraft during a ceremony at the NAS Oceana flightline May 30.
Clean the Bay Day brings Volunteers to Dam Neck Beach (4 June 2012)
Armed with oversized orange garbage bags and rubber gloves, nearly 150 volunteers cleaned up the Dam Neck Annex beach June 2.
First responders from the state of Virginia and City of Virginia Beach who assisted in the aftermath of the April 6 crash of an F/A-18 Hornet, were publicly thanked during an informal event at the Oceana Officers' Club, July 16.
Oceana Sailors Use CPO 365 to Prepare for Selection (30 July 2012)
In today's Navy, first class petty officers are being prepared all around the fleet to don the coveted anchors worn by the rank of chief petty officer (CPO)through a training program called CPO 365.
Special Mass Reopens Blessed Sacrament Chapel (2 August 2012)
The Blessed Sacrament Chapel at NAS Oceana was rededicated during a special Catholic mass July 29.
Oceana, Dam Neck Support Feds Feed Families (15 August 2012)
Naval Air Station Oceana and Dam Neck Annex personnel have collected more than 6,000 lbs. of food as of Aug. 9, for the annual DoD Fed Feed Families campaign.
Unique Mass Casualty Drill Prepares First Responders (23 August 2012)
Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana held a mass casualty drill during the night of Aug. 16. The exercise is part of their annual preparations for the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, being held Sept. 14-16.
Fat Albert Pilot's Career Began on Historic Day (17 September 2012)
A Blue Angels pilot talked to media about his experiences in the military and as part of the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Team, Sept. 14, prior to the start of the 2012 Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show.
A Red, White and Blue Air Show at Oceana (17 September 2012)
The 2012 Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Show featured performances from military demonstration teams like the Blue Angels and U.S. Navy Tac Demo Team, and civilians like John Mohr, Sept. 14-16, but this year's show also offered the public the opportunity to celebrate the flag and patriotism.
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