Naval Air Station Oceana

02/04/2023

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Protect Your Pipes! :: VBgov.com - City of Virginia Beach

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02/03/2023

📣📣Team Oceana: Navy installations throughout Hampton Roads will participate in the annual force protection exercise, Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain, Feb. 6-17.

“The annual exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of our Navy security forces and ensure seamless interoperability among the commands, other services and our community partners,” said Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of the Navy’s Mid-Atlantic Region. “We are able to test our ability to prepare for, deter and respond to potential threats.”

Read more about the exercise in Navy Region Mid-Atlantic’s press release.

02/03/2023

Happy ! 🌧️ The rainy weather this week didn’t stop Team Oceana from getting it done! 💪

VFA 32 Fighting Swordsmen

02/02/2023

🥳 Congratulations to the 2022 Naval Air Station Oceana Airshow award recipients! Our volunteers’ hard work and dedication were paramount to the success of our record-setting air show.

We look forward to seeing you all again for the 2023 NAS Oceana Air Show!

02/01/2023

Check out the cool things our CYP is doing!

01/31/2023

ATTENTION ACTIVE-DUTY OFFICERS! APPLY TODAY!

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, are currently accepting officer applications for the 2024 air show season for the following positions:

3 - F/18 E/F Demonstration Pilots
1 - Executive Officer
1 - USMC C-130 Demonstration Pilot
1 - Maintenance Officer
1 - Supply Officer
1 - Public Affairs Officer

For full information regarding the hiring process click here:
https://www.blueangels.navy.mil/assets/docs/join/application-guide.pdf

01/30/2023

Wait for it 🔥

Have you ever heard of a Hush House? One of only nine Navy Aircraft Acoustical Enclosure’s in the United States, NAS Oceana’s Hush House operates year-round to help the squadrons keep their jets running. An engineering marvel, the facility is specially designed to absorb the noise of a jet engine turning at full power, while pulling in a massive amount of cool air to keep the jet running.

Today, the Hush House hosted an F/A-18 Super Hornet from VFA-106, the “Gladiators.” In the cockpit is AD1 Kevin Smith, turning up the heat 🔥

01/27/2023

Happy , everyone! 🛫☀️

Strike Fighter Squadron 37 - Ragin' Bulls
VFA-131 Wildcats

01/25/2023

Faces of Oceana

“Growing up, I would always look at the women and men, in uniform, and I said to myself ‘I want to wear that uniform. I want to be able to travel and give back to my country,’” said Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Sharell Steverson, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, the record’s keeper for the Hornet’s Nest Galley onboard Naval Air Station Oceana.
Before arriving at NAS Oceana, she was stationed aboard USS Nimitz (CVN-68) and assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134, the “Garudas.” Her favorite thing about her naval career are the people she has met along the way.
“The opportunity to meet new people from all over the world, all with different backgrounds and experiences, is absolutely my favorite part of being in the Navy."
Steverson joined the Navy six years ago and has experienced her dream of traveling while serving her country. She also has advice for junior sailors who may be new to their naval career.
“I think it’s important for junior sailors to branch out from their comfort zone. Utilize the diverse array of programs that the Navy offers to you, and do not be afraid to use your chain of command to assist you in achieving your goals. They are there to help you be the best you can be.”

USS Nimitz (CVN 68)
Electronic Attack Squadron 134 Garudas

01/25/2023

📣📣 Important information for those who use Naval Medical Center Portsmouth 📣📣

01/24/2023

We are hiring 911 Dispatchers! Send in your resumes today to [email protected].

01/23/2023

You heard it right - we've got more than just Sailors here at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex! OORAH!




U.S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps Recruiting

01/23/2023

MWR PEAK OF WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM - Beginning Monday, January 23. participate in NAS Oceana MWR Fitness’s peak of wellness incentive program. This will be a six-week program focusing on something different each week. For details, visit www.navylifema.com/activity/8236a0f4-32c4-4d6d-86a3-0d23300cea36
To reach your peak of optimal performance, this program gradually builds all aspects of wellness. Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits daily to attain better physical and mental health outcomes!!!

01/20/2023

01/20/2023

Happy ! 🌤️🛫

Have a great weekend, everyone!

01/19/2023

01/19/2023

01/17/2023

Faces of Oceana

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Jeffrey Vernocke, from Port Huron, Michigan is assigned to the air operations department onboard Naval Air Station Oceana.

“When I joined, I wanted to be a part of something bigger than my small hometown,” said Vernocke, whose hometown borders Canada along the shores of Lake Huron. “There is nothing bigger than the opportunity to serve your country.”

Vernocke is the leading petty officer for the air operations department. His job plays a crucial role in his department’s mission as he is in charge of leading junior Sailors in carrying out their daily duties and responsibilities in the most effective and efficient ways possible. As the command’s 3M coordinator, he also oversees the maintenance for multiple commands across NAS Oceana.

“My job keeps me busy, but I love the fast paced environment and the opportunity to interact with so many different people on a daily basis.”

What he loves about his job most? The mentorship he is able to provide his junior Sailors as their leading petty officer.

“The best part about my job is the chance to better the lives of those around me. I get to be a mentor to junior enlisted and my fellow peers. I get a chance to mentor and learn from those around, and those interactions are what makes my job special.”

01/16/2023

It’s a day on, not a day off.

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a national day of service. How are you honoring ?

01/14/2023

🐝🐝🐝 getting it done! Special thanks to our Public Works Department and CBMU 202 for this essential upgrade.

Lights💡Camera 🎥 Action 🛠

A team from Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202 (CBMU-202) installed new LED lighting fixtures at , Hangar 111. The project, overseen by Public Works Department (PWD) Oceana, includes replacement of all lighting throughout the hangar with new vapor-tight LED fixtures. The project significantly improves visibility within Hangar 111, and reduces maintenance lighting and requisite aircraft movement support. This effort by CBMU-202 is a great example of PWD / Seabee alignment to provide crucial expedited and reduced cost support to the Fleet!

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01/13/2023

Happy , Team Oceana! This week, alongside the F/A-18 Super Hornet, we are featuring the mighty T-34C Turbo Mentor 🦈

We hope you have a great weekend.

01/13/2023

MHS Genesis

📣Important update for those who use our health clinics:

MHS GENESIS, the Department of Defense’s new electronic health record, is coming to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (including the surrounding clinics) this month. Please be patient with our staff and clinicians at our Branch Health Clinics, who are working hard to meet your needs while they transition to this new system.

01/13/2023

NMCP and its Branch Health Clinic Pharmacies are experiencing intermittent network interruption with the potential to impact prescription processing times. Please continue to use Q-Anywhere text messaging to get in line for your new prescriptions and only report to the Pharmacy of your choice when you receive notification that your medications are ready for pickup. Refill pickup is unaffected.

01/13/2023

01/10/2023

OPSEC Awareness Video 2023

OPSEC Awareness Video 2023

NAVIFOR OPSEC Awareness 2023 Video with VADM Kelly Aeschbach, Commander, NAVIFOR and FORCE Laura Nunley, Force Master Chief, NAVIFOR. January is OPSEC Awareness Month, and this year's theme is "Protecting Critical Information and Indicators."

01/10/2023

2023 NFDS Blue Angels Enlisted Hiring Video

2023 NFDS Blue Angels Enlisted Hiring Video

01/09/2023

Fire Safety Tip: Never attempt to recharge non-rechargeable alkaline, lithium, or heavy-duty batteries by placing them in a battery charger. Lithium batteries can often be recycled at major home improvement stores—never put lithium ion batteries in the regular trash. Alkaline batteries are usually disposed of in normal household trash—check with your municipal garbage and recycling provider. Use only devices and chargers listed by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL listed).

01/09/2023

We ❤️ our CYP!

As we wrap up the holiday season, we wanted to recognize our kids and staff at Midway Manor, who donated over 392 lbs of food and more than 200 items of clothing to a local food bank and shelter. That's what the season of giving is all about!

01/06/2023

Check out NAS Oceana's Fleet and Family Support Center classes this month 👀

01/06/2023

Happy , and congratulations to Strike Fighter Squadron 87, the Golden Warriors, on their Change of Command this week!



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01/06/2023

We hate to break it to you, but it’s time to let it go🎄

Today is National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day, and we certainly don’t want that old pile of twigs to start a bonfire in your living room. Bring it on by Oceana instead, and your Christmas cheer will help rebuild our ecologically critical sand dunes on Dam Neck Annex!

01/05/2023

📣📣Team Oceana: We are in the last two weeks of the Combined Federal Campaign!

Overseen by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the Combined Federal Campaign is the official workplace giving campaign for service members, federal employees, and retirees. Since its inception, the CFC has raised more than $8.6 billion for charities and people in need!

Donate today at https://givecfc.org/

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management CFC includes charities working in many different areas of community improvement: disaster relief; first responders; legal aid; crime prevention; transitional housing; faith-based support; rehabilitation programs; places of worship; mission services; and support groups. Donate today at GiveCFC.org.

01/05/2023

DOD Expands Military Parental Leave Program

DOD Expands Military Parental Leave Program

The expansion builds on the Defense Department's support of military families and service members by streamlining and enhancing the parental leave benefit for service members.

01/05/2023

Don’t forget to stop by BHC Oceana today before 1230 to make a difference in someone’s life!

Join us tomorrow at Branch Health Clinic Oceana for an urgent blood drive in support of the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) 💉🧛🏻‍♀️🩸

01/04/2023

Join us tomorrow at Branch Health Clinic Oceana for an urgent blood drive in support of the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) 💉🧛🏻‍♀️🩸

01/04/2023

01/04/2023

Jan. 4, 2013, Capt. Sara Joyner took command of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, becoming the first woman to command a carrier air wing.

Now a Vice Admiral, serving as director, Force Structure, Resources and Assessment, J8, Joint Staff, Joyner has accumulated over 3,700 flight hours and 750 arrested landings in Naval Aircraft in her illustrious Navy career.

Read more: https://www.navy.mil/Leadership/Flag-Officer-Biographies/Search/Article/2236408/vice-admiral-sara-joyner/

U.S. Navy, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Naval Aviation Enterprise, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Women in Aviation International, VFA-105 "The Gunslingers", U.S. Navy "Super Hornet" Strike Fighter Squadron, Carrier Air Wing Three

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01/03/2023

2023 marks a significant milestone in navy history and in : 50 Years of Women Flying in the Navy. In 1973 the first eight women began flight school at NAS Pensacola, and one year later six of those women, known as “The First Six”, earned their . Today, our women Naval Aviators project power from the sea in every type, model, and series aircraft. They fly and fight in all strike missions, hunt submarines, protect the integrity of our nuclear triad, supply essential cargo and personnel to every corner of the globe, and rescue those in distress at sea and ashore. They command aircraft carriers, carrier air wings, squadrons, and missions to space. In 2023, we reflect on our Naval Aviation history and pay tribute to all our women naval aviators - The First Six, and all those who have come after them. Our nation and our navy is stronger because of their service!



U.S. Navy
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Navy Office of Community Outreach - NAVCO
Naval Aviation Enterprise
Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Coast Guard
Women in Aviation International

01/01/2023

Happy New Year, from Team Oceana!

12/30/2022

NMCRS offices will be closed Friday Dec 30 and Monday Jan 2. American Red Cross can provide emergency assistance during the closure at 877-272-7337. Have a safe and happy New Year!