Naval Air Station Oceana

09/19/2020

Naval Air Station Oceana and the 2020 NAS Oceana Virtual Air Show team would like to thank everyone who played a part in making this possible.

Thank you for making the 2020 NAS Oceana Virtual Air Show a success!

09/19/2020

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

He is one of Oceana’s own.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Dexter "Ace" Arceo was raised by his grandmother in the Philippines. See why she's so proud of what he's become in the U.S. Navy.

09/19/2020

Naval Air Station Oceana salutes our local frontline workers!

#OceanaAirShow #NASOceana #InItTogether #VBStrong

09/19/2020

Thank you to Mayor Bobby Dyer and the @cityofvabeach!

#OceanaAirShow #InItTogether #NASOceana #FlyNavy @marines

09/19/2020

Our Air Show announcers, Steph Stricklen and Rob Reider, are ready to go!

Are you? LIVE at noon!

09/19/2020

Here’s the schedule for the first hour of the air show!

09/19/2020

Crowds might be grounded, but Oceana air show this weekend isn’t

“This is a light that is going to bring a lot of joy to a lot of people especially considering these challenging times.”

The show starts right here on our page at noon!

The Oceana Air Show kicks off tomorrow, but will have a much different feel. That’s because COVID has forced the orgnaziers to “ground” the crowd.

09/19/2020

BRRRT 💥 It's almost show time!
We are LIVE at noon on our page!

09/18/2020

Oceana Air Show will be virtual — but it’ll still push aircraft, pilots and crews to the limit

“We’ll be pushing to the limits of what (the planes) can do.”

The air show starts right here on this page tomorrow at noon!

Saturday’s live-streamed Naval Air Station Oceana's 2020 Air Show will feature a live performance by VFA-106′s Rhinos

09/18/2020

Set your alarms ⏰ Set your reminders 📱
Saturday at noon! LIVE on our page!

09/18/2020

Today, Sept. 18, marks National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

Please dedicate a few moments today to reflect and honor those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action.

The sacrifices they made will never be forgotten.

Thank you to our local veterans groups and several individuals who brought wreaths and flowers to the Flame of Hope Memorial yesterday morning to honor and pay respect to our POW/MIAs.

09/17/2020

'Damn the Torpedoes – Full Speed Ahead': Navy’s First Admiral Was Hispanic Hero

Best known for the battle of Mobile Bay in August 1864, he was in command of a squadron of ships when one of them was struck by a mine (then referred to as “torpedoes”).

Recognizing hesitation from his subordinate commanders, he took the bold and decisive action of placing his flagship Hartford in the lead and giving the order, “Damn the torpedoes, Full speed ahead!” His actions in the face of danger led the flotilla to victory.

David Glasgow Farragut was the U.S. Navy’s first full admiral. At the time of his death in 1870, Farragut had served a total of 59 years in uniform.

09/16/2020

NAS Oceana Air Show 2020

Naval Air Station Oceana will broadcast the 2020 NAS Oceana Air Show LIVE on Facebook from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19.

It will be exhilarating. It will be educational. It will be enthralling.

It's going to be fun for the whole family.

The best part? It's absolutely free to watch.

09/16/2020

2020-2021 STEM Day-- Sept. 18, 2020

We’ve got some exciting news for fifth grade students in Virginia Beach. One of the best parts of the annual air show - STEM Day - will go on! Watch the video to learn more from Capt. Hewitt.

09/15/2020

NAS Oceana, City of Virginia Beach Continue Partnership, Hold Emergency Training

“NAS Oceana has a long history of partnering with the City of Virginia Beach in a variety of circumstances with many different city agencies across a wide of disciplines,” said Capt. John Hewitt, Naval Air Station Oceana commanding officer. “This exercise was simply another opportunity for us to reinforce those relationships.”

Hosting an air show requires a vast amount of preparation. Behind the scenes, emergency crews stand the watch, ready to respond in the event of an aircraft mishap. For many years, Naval Air Station Oceana and the City of Virginia Beach have joined forces to protect the lives of over 200,000 air show...

09/15/2020

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Service members using Common Access Cards that expire prior to Sept. 30 need to make an appointment to replace it immediately.

https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/display-news/Article/2346314/service-members-with-expiring-id-cards-need-to-make-appointments-immediately/

09/14/2020

LiveAirShowTV

FIVE. MORE. DAYS.

Who's ready for the 2020 NAS Oceana Air Show?!

Get ready! THIS Saturday at Noon EDT, it's the NAS Oceana Air Show 2020! This is the ONLY way you can see what's going on in the skies over Naval Air Station Oceana! The base will be closed and the area around it heavily patrolled. We know you want to see it for yourself, but leave it to LiveAirShowTV. WE will be your eyes and ears!

You'll see the Rhino Demonstration Team F-22 Raptor Demo Team A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team Scott Francis Mike Goulian Skydive Suffolk & Team Fastrax the V22 Osprey, Fleet aircraft, and warbirds from the Military Aviation Museum.

Steph Stricklen and Rob Reider Air Show Announcer will be your hosts and we'll bring you several acts with LIVE onboard cameras from OnBoard Images

We'll be on the ramp, and we'll see you online!!!

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09/14/2020

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

For 50 years, ombudsmen have served as unsung heroes who connect families with command leadership.

They take late-night phone calls and send early-morning emails. The text messages never end.

They deliver news that can be joyous and heartbreaking.

They provide a shoulder to cry on and someone to celebrate with.

They serve as counselors and mentors.

They provide resources to families who aren't sure where to find them.

They know the difficulties a long deployment can bring and the hope a care package or note from home can provide.

They know it takes teamwork at sea and at home to make it through life's unexpected challenges.

They make homecomings special.

They are leaders. They are selfless. They are volunteers.

Thank you for all that you do. Thank you for who you are.

(Share and tag an ombudsman to show your appreciation)

09/14/2020

We're working hard to put the finishing touches on the Live Broadcast NAS Oceana Air Show and are very excited to get this show off the ground! As a reminder, the base is not open to the public, and the best seats in the house will be online to catch all the action, interviews, videos and more!

Tune in THIS SATURDAY, Sept. 19 at noon to 4 p.m.!

Hey, Oceana Air Show fans!

We're working hard to put the finishing touches on the Live Broadcast NAS Oceana Air Show and are getting very excited to get this show off the ground! To remind everyone, the base is not open to the public and the best seats in the house will be on-line to catch all the action and cool interviews, videos and more.

While the final performer line up is still being finalized, we can tell you that we'll have appearances by the F/A-18 Super Hornet, A-10 Thunderbolt 2 (or "Warthog", affectionately), F-22 Raptor and the MV-22 Osprey from the Marine Corps. Skydive Suffolk and Team Fastrax will provide parachute jumps and we'll have flybys by current Navy aircraft as well as historic war birds like the TBM Avenger and the PBY Catalina.

We'll also take a moment to honor and thank our local First Responders and Frontline Workers for all they do for us each and every day with an awesome parade procession led by the Patriot Guard Riders.

Tune in to this page or the Naval Air Station Oceana page at noon on Saturday, September 19th to take in all the action!!!

09/14/2020

FFSC Oceana continues to bring you quality Life Skills webinars. Contact FFSC for registration and additional information at (757) 433-2912 or email [email protected]. See flyers for topics, dates and times!

09/14/2020

“Preparedness Empowers You!”
Staying informed throughout an emergency increases your ability to know what to do, when to act, and when it is safe to return. This allows you to keep you and your family safe. There are many resources you can tune into to stay informed and in the ready. Some of these include:

• The Wide Area Alert Network (WAAN)
• General resources including the Internet, television, radio, and social media
• Government websites such as Ready.gov, FEMA.gov, NOAA.gov, and CDC.gov
• Commander, Navy Installations Command Homepage at www.cnic.navy.mil

Aside from these resources, there are also several apps that can assist you in staying informed and prepared. For more information on these apps, visit the Ready Navy Website.

https://www.ready.navy.mil/stay_informed/Preparedness_Applications.html

This is a reminder for all Navy Personnel to remember to ensure that their contact information is current in the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS). It is imperative as the Navy uses NFAAS to assess, manage, and monitor the recovery process for personnel and their families if they are affected and/or scattered by a wide-spread catastrophic event. NFAAS provides valuable information to all levels of the Navy chain of command, allowing commanders to make strategic decisions which facilitate a return to stability.

Be Ready Navy!

09/11/2020

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Today, we remember.

We remember how things were before.

We remember the smiles we’ll never see again. The laughter we won’t hear again.

We grieve for those who have lost loved ones because we remember.

We remember your pain because it is our nation’s pain.

We remember New York. We remember Arlington. We remember Shanksville.

We go to work with purpose because we remember. We sacrifice because we remember.

We have the watch.

We remember.

09/11/2020

FFSC Oceana continues to bring you quality Career Development webinars. Contact FFSC for registration and additional information at (757) 433-2912 or email [email protected]. See flyers for topics, dates and times!

09/11/2020

FFSC Oceana celebrates Ombudsman Appreciation Day on September 14th and celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Navy Family Ombudsman program.

Thank you for you for your service!

09/10/2020

“Disasters don’t wait. Make your plan today!”
Everyone should have a plan for disaster preparedness, individually or as a family. This should include a list of contacts one may need during an emergency. Making an emergency plan reduces stress and can save lives and property. Don’t know where to start? No worries! Go to the Ready Navy website to find more information on making your plan today. You will find forms to assist you, such as a home escape plan worksheet and contact cards.

https://www.ready.navy.mil/make_a_plan/family_plans.html

“Emergencies happen. Take action beforehand and be prepared for any emergency.”
In preparation for an emergency, it’s a good idea to have a kit of emergency supplies. Did you know that it is recommended that your kit contain enough supplies to support each of your family members for 3-5 days? During and after a disaster, emergency management and relief workers could be difficult to reach. As their response time could be affected, you may have to survive on your own for several hours or days. With possible limited access to basic essentials and utilities such as water or electricity, having your emergency kit ready to go can help mitigate stress and take care of you and your family. For more information on what to include in your kit, please visit the Ready Navy website.

https://www.ready.navy.mil/build_a_kit.html

This is a reminder for all Navy Personnel to remember to ensure that their contact information is current in the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS). It is imperative as the Navy uses NFAAS to assess, manage, and monitor the recovery process for personnel and their families if they are affected and/or scattered by a wide-spread catastrophic event. NFAAS provides valuable information to all levels of the Navy chain of command, allowing commanders to make strategic decisions which facilitate a return to stability.

Be Ready Navy!

09/10/2020

Emergency Training Exercise Highlights

Thank you to the City of Virginia Beach and Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services for a successful day of training.

09/10/2020

NAS Oceana Emergency Training Exercise

Yesterday, Naval Air Station Oceana, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services, and the City of Virginia Beach conducted a cooperative emergency training exercise in preparation for the 2020 NAS Oceana Virtual Air Show.

Annual training exercises, such as these, are conducted to mitigate the loss of life and property, and to minimize impact to the community. The exercise is not in response to any specific threat, but regularly scheduled.

Stay tuned for the full story!

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 9, 2020) A firetruck assigned to the City of Virginia Beach Fire Rescue parks near F/A-18 Super Hornets during an emergency training exercise on board Naval Air Station Oceana. The goal of the exercise was to enhance the readiness of response teams and maintain interoperab...

09/09/2020

For more information, please contact FFSC Oceana & Dam Neck at (757) 433-2912 or email [email protected].

Resources to share and promote with Families:
Ready Navy: https://www.ready.navy.mil/
NFAAS: https://navyfamily.navy.mil
FEMA: https://www.fema.gov

09/09/2020

The Joint Staff

If you or someone you know are having thoughts of suicide, know that you are not alone. Contact the Military Crisis line at 1-800-273-8255. It is free and confidential. Don’t wait to get the help you need.

"Regardless of the uniform we wear--we are not immune from life's challenges, including thoughts of suicide."

Hear our Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. John E. Hyten's personal message on seeking help when he needed it and why all leaders need to stay connected to their people.

#ConnectToProtect U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Defense Suicide Prevention Office

09/09/2020

NAS Oceana is scheduled to conduct an emergency training exercise at 1 p.m. today in preparation for the 2020 NAS Oceana Virtual Air Show. The exercise will allow Navy personnel and the City of Virginia Beach first-responders to react to a simulated incident onboard the installation. Area residents may see increased activity associated with the exercise, as well as potential smoke on the airfield. Measures will be taken to minimize disruptions to normal base operations. If the exercise is disrupted by inclement weather, today’s training will be canceled. The goal is to enhance the readiness of our response teams and to maintain interoperability between Navy leadership and the City of Virginia Beach.

“The City of Virginia Beach and NAS Oceana have an immensely strong relationship and a long history of partnering together for exercises such as these,” said Capt. John W. Hewitt, NAS Oceana’s Commanding Officer. “Today’s tabletop and field training exercise will enable our respective fire departments, EMS and emergency management personnel to hone their skills through a variety of scenarios. We are very grateful and appreciative for this opportunity which serves to strengthen the bond between the Navy and the City of Virginia Beach.”

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrma/installations/nas_oceana/news/press_releases/20-07.html

09/08/2020

FFSC Oceana continues to bring you quality Employment and Financial webinars. Contact FFSC for registration and additional information at (757) 433-2912 or email [email protected]. See flyer for topics, dates and times!

09/08/2020

How to wear a mask:

• Wash your hands before and after putting it on

• Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin

• Fit it snugly against the sides of your face

• Make sure you can breathe easily

Don’t have a mask? Learn how to make one: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-make-cloth-face-covering.html

#MaskOn

How to wear a mask:

• Wash your hands before and after putting it on

• Put it over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin

• Fit it snugly against the sides of your face

• Make sure you can breathe easily

Don’t have a mask? Learn how to make one: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/how-to-make-cloth-face-covering.html

#MaskUp757

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