Naval Air Station Oceana

01/04/2021

12/30/2020

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

The command’s new Maintenance Operating Center reported 360 F/A-18 fighters were mission ready, up from 240 at the same time last year.

“That’s a 50% increase, it’s a huge increase in aircraft in the air,” Meier said.

12/24/2020

12/23/2020

Find out what's open this holiday season:

*Check the comments for MWR schedules!

12/23/2020

HAPPENING NOW: The Noblemen Toy Drive assisting Sailors and Marines onboard Naval Air Station Oceana utilizing a COVID-safe drive through pickup!

12/22/2020

This year, our NAS Oceana Navy Gold Star Program joined forces with the NEX Oceana Main management team to place our annual Navy Gold Star Holiday Tree of Remembrance along their hall of honor in between the food court and the main interior entrance to the NEX. The names that are on the tree are from families who have given written permission for their Fallen Hero to be honored publicly. This year, our tree features 100 names with Fallen Heroes representing the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, US Marine Corps, and the US Coast Guard. The Navy Gold Star Program is proud to share this tree with all of the many visitors and patrons to the NEX as a reminder to please share in honoring and remembering our nation’s Fallen and their families during this holiday season. Please feel free to stop by, view our tree, and take a moment to write a note of thanks or remembrance on the gold stars on the adjacent table. The tree will remain in place at the NEX until 5 Jan. 2021.

“To our Fallen Heroes, this holiday season and always we are thankful for you and for your service and sacrifice while serving in our Nation’s Armed Forces. You are not forgotten.”

“To our Gold Star Family Members, we honor you and recognize your service and sacrifice in support of your Fallen Hero. We are deeply sorry for your loss and we are here to support you."

12/22/2020

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

ICYMI.

“This report shows the Navy continues to be a major economic driver in Hampton Roads that provides meaningful employment for uniformed personnel and civilians while also supporting private businesses throughout the region,” said Rear Adm. Charles W. Rock, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.

12/18/2020

Fair winds & following seas to CDR Shaun "Snot" Bellemare, who is retiring after 20 years of naval service.

Congratulations!

12/18/2020

Congratulations to NAS Oceana's new selects from Cycle 248!

12/18/2020

NAS Oceana wishes fair winds and following seas to Dave Guzman, NAS Oceana IT Department. Congratulations on your retirment!

12/18/2020

Branch Health Clinic Oceana will sponsor blood drives on 21 & 22 December, 0830-1230.

12/16/2020

Save the date and stay safe!💉

12/15/2020

Faces of Oceana

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Bradley Davis, assigned to Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, from La Center, Washington, says his everyday job as an ABH working at Fentress really helps him achieve his long term goals.

"We really focus on the fire fighting aspects of being an ABH here at Fentress, which is my favorite part of my job," said Davis. "Working here is going to be very beneficial to me in the long run because it is setting me up for my future and what I want to do after I ultimately get out the Navy."

Davis said that he joined the Navy to get out of his hometown and travel the world. He is thankful that the Navy has provided him with the opportunity to do both of those things during the six years that he has been in.

12/14/2020

Congratulations to Master-at-Arms 1st Class William Skwarlo on receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for the superior performance of his duties while serving onboard NAS Oceana. Bravo Zulu!

12/11/2020

Congratulations to MA2 Amanda Zielinski on her decision to reenlist and stay Navy! Bravo Zulu!

12/10/2020

Army - Navy Spirit Video 2020: Are you on onboard?

Go Navy! Beat Army!

The 2020 Army - Navy football game is Dec. 12 and Navy Region Mid-Atlantic has a question for America: Are you onboard?

12/09/2020

Hanukkah begins tomorrow evening, and the celebrations in our local military community begin today at 1630!

Happy Hanukkah from Naval Air Station Oceana!

12/08/2020

Give your unwanted Christmas trees a new purpose by recycling them at Naval Air Station Oceana - Dam Neck Annex.

NAS Oceana will be recycling Christmas trees in order to restore/conserve dune habitat and help protect military training grounds.

See flyer for details!

12/08/2020

NAS Oceana Air Show

Naval Air Station Oceana is proud to announce the dates for the 2021 NAS Oceana Air Show!

The 2021 NAS Oceana Air Show is scheduled to be held Sept. 18-19, 2021, and will feature the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels, in their brand new F/A-18 Super Hornets!

Our live broadcast of the 2020 Air Show was an unforgettable experience and we’re excited to begin planning for the show next year. We will continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation in order to determine the safest way to make the 2021 show the best one yet!

12/08/2020

2 DEC 2020: Firefighters onboard NAS Oceana check out the Navy Gateway Inns & Suites holiday décor after responding to an alarm.

We appreciate everything our Fire and Emergency Services team does to keep NASO safe, and thank the NGIS Oceana team for their holiday spirit!

12/07/2020

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

This day 79 years ago changed everything. We will never forget. We will always honor those who died and those who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.

12/03/2020

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving from Naval Air Station Oceana!

We're thankful for all the service members and civilian employees who serve onboard the Navy's Master Jet Base.

Also, we're thankful for the local community of Virginia Beach, a place we're proud to call our home!

It’s a different type of year. But there’s still so much to be thankful for. What are you thankful for this year?

11/20/2020

Faces of Oceana

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Casey Nalley, officer in charge of Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, from Youngstown, Ohio, said there's many different ways junior Sailors can help themselves to have a more successful Naval career.

"Right now, I think the big issue that we are having is that junior Sailors aren't becoming subject matter experts," said Nalley. "So if you want to do well in the Navy; if you want to do well at your job, junior Sailors shouldn't get concerned with everything outside their area of responsibility, which is their rate. Learn your job well and once you become a subject matter expert, then you should start worrying about everything else."

Along with becoming a subject matter expert in their rate, junior Sailors should also be aware of what the Navy offers every Sailor to help advance their careers.

"The best advice I have for junior Sailors is to know all the programs the Navy has in place to help you excel and to take advantage of those programs," said Nalley. "Whether it is going to the Naval Academy, becoming a limited duty officer or a chief warrant officer, seaman to admiral, any of the programs like that, know what you are eligible for and apply for it. The worst that can happen is that they tell you no, you aren't ready for this, but hey, at least you can say you tried and you can always try again."


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11/19/2020

The Navy’s New Fitness Test is Here – What you need to know

Are you ready? 💪

The Navy will hold a single, six-month physical fitness assessment cycle during calendar year 2021, allowing the service to resume fitness testing while limiting Sailor exposure to COVID-19. That

11/19/2020

Earlier this week, Naval Air Station Oceana and Dam Neck Annex Chapels held their annual Lone Sailor & Marine Thanksgiving Dinner onboard NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex.

Though health protection measures prevented the usual dine-in experience, chapel staff and volunteers from the congregations were able to provide take-out Thanksgiving dinners to Sailors and Marines who may not have the opportunity to travel home for the holiday.

11/17/2020

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

BREAKING: Hampton Roads Navy installations shift to HPCON Charlie

NORFOLK, Va. – Navy installations in Hampton Roads are being ordered to move to Health Protection Condition Level (HPCON) Charlie tomorrow.

The order issued today by Rear Adm. Charles W. Rock, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, follows an increase in both the number of COVID-19 cases and the positivity rate among the local military and civilian populations.

Installations in the region had been in HPCON Bravo, a less restrictive level, since Sept. 23.

The return to HPCON Charlie means military personnel in Hampton Roads must limit travel to and from their homes to their place of work, with stops only for essential services such as food, medicine and child care. Dining in at restaurants is not allowed, but take-out is authorized.

Military personnel are prohibited from using off-base services such as gyms and barber shops, but may continue to use those facilities on base.

Participation in team sports, going to amusement parks and attendance at parades or other public celebrations is also prohibited. Social gatherings in Sailors’ homes may not include more than 10 guests who don’t live there.

“The health and safety of our Navy family is our number one priority,” Rock said. “We’ve been fighting this virus for a long time, but we’ve still got some more work to do and can’t give in to fatigue. As we enter the holiday season, it’s more important than ever that we look out for each other and ensure our Sailors’ mental health and resiliency remains strong. Check in with one another often and take time to recharge.”

Travel restrictions associated with HPCON Charlie do not apply to personal leave and liberty travel outside of the local area for Navy service members, who must first receive approval from their commanding officers in accordance with Navy regulations. Sailors with specific questions about leave should contact their chain of command.
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11/17/2020

Faces of Oceana

Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Kayleigh Jones, from Manhattan, Kansas, says her everyday job as an RP helps her develop important skills, such as accounting and interpersonal communication.

"A lot of junior Sailors aren't comfortable going to chaplains for help because of their rank, but they're comfortable with us because we're at the same level as them," said Jones. "We still fall under the umbrella of confidentiality that chaplains are under. I like being able to help and care for people."

Not only does Jones assist in counseling at the chapel, she also works as the religious offering fund custodian, which has inspired her to pursue a bachelor's degree in accounting.

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11/16/2020

Congratulations to AC1 Charles Taliaferro on his decision to reenlist and stay Navy! Bravo Zulu!

11/16/2020

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Make sure you know your options.

11/13/2020

App for Military Resources Available to Service Members, Families

Military OneSource is a DOD-funded program that is both a call center and website that provides free comprehensive information, support and resources on every aspect of military life.

The "My Military OneSource" mobile app makes it more convenient for service members and their families to access resources from a smartphone.

11/12/2020

Faces of Oceana

Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jamel Daniels, from New York, New York, works in the aircraft intermediate maintenance department at Fleet Readiness Center Oceana.

"Primarily we work on and fix bomb racks, pylons, different assortments of weapons and many other things like that for the jet," said Daniels.

"My favorite part about my job is just being able to work with my hands everyday that I come into work," said Daniels. "Everyday is an adventure."

11/12/2020

Due to flooding on NAS Oceana, the NAS Oceana Back Gate (POST 2) is open for all traffic.

11/11/2020

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

Happy Veterans Day! Take a moment today to reflect on the service of those who have gone before you.

Thank you, veterans.

Thank you to every veteran who has served. We wish you and your families a safe and happy Veterans Day.

11/10/2020

Faces of Oceana

Aviation Machinist's Mates 2nd Class Danielle Carillo, from Apache Junction, Arizona, said she initially decided to join the Navy to follow her family's tradition of serving in the military.

"My uncle and my grandfather are both Marines," said Carillo. "I was also thinking about joining the Marines, but I ended up deciding that the Navy would be a better opportunity for me.”

Carillo, who was selected as VFA-32's Sailor of the Quarter, said she loves the excitement her job brings to her everyday.

"There’s so many crazy things that could happen on the flight deck," said Carillo. "I love being able to stand on the flight deck while jets are taking off. It is really just a huge adrenaline rush for me."

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