Naval Air Station Oceana

05/09/2020

NAS Oceana Main Gate will be closed to traffic today, 9 May, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please, use the back gate to enter and exit the installation.

05/08/2020

Marking the 109th Anniversary of Naval Aviation Excellence - Navy Live

The colorful history of Naval Aviation is filled with hundreds of unlikely milestones, linked through the years by imagination, innovation, and good fortune—all building on the hard-fought lessons and determination of daring pioneers.

By Rear Adm. John Meier, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic U.S. Naval Aviation marks its early beg

05/08/2020

A Message from CNO and Mrs. Gilday on Military Spouse Appreciation Day - Navy Live

From Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday:
"Shipmates, my wife, Linda, and I wanted to take a moment to say thanks to all military spouses on Military Spouse Appreciation Day."
Details: https://navylive.dodlive.mil/…/a-message-from-cno-and-mrs…/…

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday and Mrs. Linda Gilday thank all military spouses on Milit

05/08/2020

Today Fleet & Family Support Center honors our Military Spouses. We SUPPORT their education and employment goals. We SUPPORT their ability to cope during deployment. We SUPPORT their awareness of financial freedom. We SUPPORT their knowledge of parenting skills and child development. We SUPPORT their ability to nurture themselves and experience improved mental health. We know that providing SUPPORT to military spouses is essential to mission readiness. It is our honor to SUPPORT your families and recognize their commitment, sacrifice, and strength.

While NAS Oceana FFSC is practicing "physical distancing" in response to COVID-19 guidelines, FFSC Oceana is offering assistance through e-mail at [email protected] and via phone at (757) 433-2912.

Leave a voicemail message with your name and phone number and a FFSC staff member will return your call.

05/08/2020

Beginning Monday, 11 May, 2020, Navy Federal is moving back to opening at 0900.

05/07/2020

Take advantage of this time at home and start preparing for hurricane season by putting together an emergency kit.

You may have many of these supplies already and it’s as good a time as any to clean out a garage, attic or closet to see what you’ve got on hand.

See more at #ReadyNavy

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

05/07/2020

CNO Message to the Fleet

“The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic brought an invisible enemy to our shores and changed the way we operate as a Navy. The fight against this virus is a tough one. But our Sailors are tougher, and each of you plays a critical role in defeating this virus.“

Read the complete message:

https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=112881&fbclid=IwAR00sEP--mofbaNcZu_lYkY5ZRkcecP9blO9ArFAme-UTJOMs7TD6QYIEv4

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday issues a message to the fleet regarding the Navy's plan while America begins to reopen following COVID-19.

05/06/2020

#ICYMI: Commissaries in the continental United States, along with Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, will place shopping limits on fresh beef, poultry and pork effective May 1.
“There may be some shortages of fresh protein products in the coming weeks,” Bianchi said. “Enacting this policy now will help ensure that all of our customers have an opportunity to purchase these products on an equitable basis.”
For the rest of the story: https://commissaries.com/…/some-commissaries-place-shopping…

Commissaries in the continental United States, along with Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, will place shopping limits on fresh beef, poultry and pork effective May 1.

“There may be some shortages of fresh protein products in the coming weeks,” Bianchi said. “Enacting this policy now will help ensure that all of our customers have an opportunity to purchase these products on an equitable basis.”

The shopping limits are as follows:
- Fresh beef – two items
- Fresh pork – two items
- Fresh chicken – two items
- Fresh turkey – two items

For the rest of the story: https://commissaries.com/our-agency/newsroom/news-releases/some-commissaries-place-shopping-limits-fresh-beef-poultry-pork?fbclid=IwAR3E4QQJwuJkdH3btsvm_smpyo86wufu3Phl-hQ8AUZ2jHRlU9tSAaLk9BA

05/06/2020

05/05/2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Read these fire safety tips! 🔥

Fire risk when improperly sanitizing face mask and cloth coverings
1. If using a disposable mask, always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Typically, disposable mask are one time use.
2. Per the CDC website, cloth face covering should be sterilized/cleaned safely in a washing machine. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
3. Using a microwave to kill germs may or may not work, but is very hazardous and can cause the mask to breakdown and ignite. Also, some disposable mask have metal to form to your face, and the metal could spark in the microwave causing the microwave and mask to catch fire.
4. Using the conventional oven is a fire hazard. Left in the oven too long, or left unattended will ignite the mask fabrics and start a fire.
5. It’s not recommended to drape / suspend the mask over the top of boiling water to sanitize mask. This is causing the elastic bands to stretch, causing the mask to come closer to the heat source and possibly igniting.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

05/05/2020

05/05/2020

ID Card Office Online

ATTN: Welcome to the New ID Card Appointment Scheduler Online. The old RAPIDS scheduler link is no longer valid. To schedule an appointment for an ID card or DEERS transaction visit the new website.

https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/#/

Consolidated ID Card Office Online

05/05/2020

NAS Oceana FFSC is offering a "Home Buying" training via telephone on Wednesday, 6 May, at 1:00pm-2:00pm.

This training offers an insight on the most significant purchase many people will ever make. During the course the learner will learn to determine if they are ready to purchase a home, how to choose the a real estate agent and mortgage, and the steps of the home buying process.

Registration is required to gain access to the "tele-training classroom" as NAS Oceana FFSC is practicing "physical distancing" in response to COVID-19 guidelines. Please register by calling NAS Oceana FFSC at (757) 433-2912, and leave a voicemail message with your name and phone number or email [email protected]

An FFSC Staff Member will contact you with instructions to access the training telephonically.

05/04/2020

The MyNavy Family App is now even more helpful. New resources are available to provide information about the COVID-19 pandemic. Download it today.

From #NavyFFSP - The MyNavy Family (#MNF) app now includes a Pandemic Resource section under Family Emergencies and includes Navy COVID-19 Blog Information. The COVID-19 resources added in the March content update is to help families cope with the current pandemic crisis, is also included. The update also includes new hyperlinks, updated Naval Services FamilyLine (NSFL) resource links, and Alcohol/Drug and Prescription Misuse and Prevention Fact Sheets to help spouses get the information they need to get their Sailor the help they need. Additional resources also include the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3.net
), National Military Family Association (#NMFA) and Tutor.com
(timely no-cost tutoring services to military families).

05/04/2020

Congratulations to Marine Corps 2nd Lieutenant Peyton Midgette who was commissioned yesterday morning by Naval Air Station Oceana commanding officer, Capt. John Hewitt.

Midgette is a recent graduate of Norwich University, and due to COVID-19, prospective officers from his school had to find their own commissioning sources.

Following his commission, Midgette will attend The Basic School in Quantico, VA, followed by Student Naval Aviator Training.

05/03/2020

ATTN: As a reminder, the Dam Neck Annex Beach is closed, with the exception of exercising. Be advised that if you are currently on DNA Dam Neck Annex Beach, you must be exercising or security personnel will request that you depart the beach.

04/30/2020

Congratulations to Lt. Timothy Lee, NAS Oceana chaplain, who was promoted this afternoon at a small ceremony at the NAS Oceana chapel.

Lt. Lee had his uniform shoulder boards changed by his mother and father.

04/30/2020

ATTN: Weather Alert

National Weather Service officials have forecasted intense rain and wind gusts which may reach 50kts. Consider securing items outside work areas and home. Tie down items that could become missile hazards.

Be alert to flooded roadways. Stay alert to high water and road closures. With periods of moderate to heavy rainfall, the storm has the potential to cause localized road and parking lot flooding on NAS Oceana. Areas historically hit include the traffic circle (Hornet/Tomcat), intersection of 3rd and B, intersection of 3rd and E, intersection of F Ave and 3rd, and the housing area by the golf course.
Stay tuned for updates.

04/30/2020

In case you missed it, Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels honored frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia … here are a few photos.

#AmericaStrong Air Force Thunderbirds and Navy Blue Angels honored frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers yesterday with formation flights over New York City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia … here are a few photos.

04/30/2020

Month of the Military Child - Navy Live

Linda Gilday, wife of Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, shares her thoughts on the resilience and strength of Military Children during #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild.
Although we can't physically be together to celebrate all our wonderful #MilKids, we are thinking of you all a little extra! (Especially those extra special Navy brats... not that we are biased)
https://navylive.dodlive.mil/…/29/month-of-the-military-ch…/
Linda Gilday Shares Her Thoughts on the Resilience and Strength of Military Children By Mrs. Linda G

Linda Gilday Shares Her Thoughts on the Resilience and Strength of Military Children By Mrs. Linda G

04/29/2020

There's still time to donate to the Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society!

There are four ways to contribute:
- CASH, CHECK, ALLOTMENT or ONLINE (https://action.nmcrs.org/page/contribute/ADFD_2020)

To donate, please contact Chief Ortiz at [email protected] or CS1 Gibson at [email protected]

04/29/2020

While NAS Oceana FFSC is practicing "physical distancing" in response to COVID-19 guidelines, FFSC Oceana is offering assistance through e-mail at [email protected] and via phone at (757) 433-2912.

Leave a voicemail message with your name and phone number and a FFSC staff member will return your call.​

“It doesn’t have to be this way”, says Kirk Martin, founder of
Celebrate Calm. Listen to his FREE PODCASTS and get practical answers to your toughest questions. “What do you do when your kids resist or defy you? How can you discipline without escalating situations?” https://www.celebratecalm.com/podcasts/
#NCAPM2020 #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

Communities have a great influence in families’ lives. Just as plants are more likely to thrive in a garden with good soil and plenty of sunlight and water, families are more likely to thrive in supportive communities. It’s everyone’s job to keep children safe! #NCAPM2020 #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

04/29/2020

Congratulations to Chaplain LT David Jones on receiving a Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal as his end of tour award for his time at Naval Air Station Oceana!

04/28/2020

Read these important fire prevention tips from the District Fire Chief! 🔥

04/28/2020

While NAS Oceana FFSC is practicing "physical distancing" in response to COVID-19 guidelines, FFSC Oceana is offering assistance through e-mail at [email protected] and via phone at (757) 433-2912.

Leave a voicemail message with your name and phone number and a FFSC staff member will return your call.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events occurring before age 18. ACEs include all types of abuse and neglect as well as parental mental illness, substance use, divorce, incarceration, and domestic violence. ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance misuse in adulthood. However, ACEs can be prevented.
https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/aces/fastfact.html #NCAPM2020 #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

Hands Are Not for Hitting is a book about alternative actions and activities that children and adults can do with their hands instead of hitting. The story helps children understand why they may feel like hitting and offers many ways one can deal with feelings by replacing the use of hitting with alternative skills. #NCAPM2020 #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

04/28/2020

Navy Cancels Active/FTS E4 Exam, Sets Schedule for Finishing Advancement Cycles

As part of the Navy's initial COVID-19 mitigation response in March, the service temporarily shut down administering further E-4 through E-6 advancement exams for the Active Duty and Full-Time Support (FTS) Cycle 247 and Selected Reserve Cycle 106, hoping to resume testing in late May.
After evaluating multiple options, Navy leadership has decided to cancel Cycle 247 Active Duty and Full-Time Support E-4 advancement exams. Instead, advancements will be determined using a modification to the current advancement scoring formula.

After evaluating multiple options, Navy leadership has decided to cancel Cycle 247 Active Duty and Full-Time Support E-4 advancement exams.

04/27/2020

While NAS Oceana FFSC is practicing "physical distancing" in response to COVID-19 guidelines, FFSC Oceana is offering assistance through e-mail at [email protected] and via phone at (757) 433-2912.

Leave a voicemail message with your name and phone number and a FFSC staff member will return your call.

Some people believe children need to feel worse to do better, but the reality is children DO better when they FEEL better. Learn more about Positive Discipline strategies and ways to reduce the risk of child abuse. https://www.positivediscipline.com/about-positive-discipline
#NCAPM2020 #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

In a National Parent Survey, 60% of parents reported having enough patience as one of the top three improvements they would like to make as parents. You’re not alone. It’s hard to learn to manage our own emotionsas parents, but it is important for teaching children self-control. #NCAPM2020 #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

04/27/2020

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, and the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia April 28.

The teams welcome and encourage viewers to tag the flyover on social media with the hashtag #AmericaStrong.

Check the comments section for the flight paths of these locations tomorrow.

Visit the U.S. Navy Blue Angels for more information! ✈️

Thunderbirds, Blue Angels to Salute New York, New Jersey
and Pennsylvania COVID-19 Responders

NAS PENSACOLA, Fla. – The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, and the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over New York City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia April 28.

“We are truly excited to take to the skies with our Navy counterparts for a nation-wide tribute to the men and women keeping our communities safe.” said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col.
John Caldwell, Thunderbird 1 and mission commander for the flyover. “We hope to give Americans a touching display of American resolve that honors those serving on the
frontline of our fight with COVID-19.”

A formation of 6 F-16C/D Fighting Falcon and 6 F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft will conduct these flyovers as a collaborative salute to healthcare workers, first responders, military,
and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are incredibly honored to have the opportunity to salute those working on the frontline of the COVID-19 response, we are in awe of your strength and resilience,” said Cmdr. Brian Kesselring, U.S. Navy Blue Angels commanding officer and flight leader. “Thank you to all of those in essential industries keeping our nation moving forward. We will get through this. We are all in this together.”

This mission, the first of several planned over the coming weeks, is the culmination of more than a month of planning and coordination between the two teams and numerous city and government offices.

Residents along the flight path can expect a few seconds of jet noise as the aircraft pass overhead, along with the sight of 12 high-performance aircraft flying close in precise formation.

Flyovers in Newark, New York City and surrounding boroughs will start at noon (EST) and last approximately 35 minutes.

Flyovers in Trenton will start at 1:45 p.m. (EST) and last approximately 10 minutes.

Flyovers in Philadelphia will start at 2 p.m. (EST) and last approximately 20 minutes.

Residents in these areas will be able to see the flyover from the safety of their home- quarantine and should maintain all social distancing guidelines during this event. They should also refrain from traveling to landmarks, hospitals and gathering in large groups to view the flyover. A detailed flight route will be released on the day prior to the flyover.

The teams welcome and encourage viewers to tag the flyover on social media with the hashtag #AmericaStrong.