Marc Behnke, Joint Tactical Terminal instructor, explains
Marc Behnke, Joint Tactical Terminal instructor, explains the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer Instructor Operations Stations to guests at the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer Facility ribbon cutting ceremony at Gallery Hall... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 12, 2015) Cmdr. Brett Dresden,
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 12, 2015) Cmdr. Brett Dresden, the commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, is greeted by his son during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The ... More
160223-N-IS680-086 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 23, 2015)
160223-N-IS680-086 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 23, 2015) Chief petty officers render a salute as the motorcade of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Robert J. Walker passes the building which holds Wa... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 30, 2015) Chief of Naval
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 30, 2015) Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert shakes hands with Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Louis Schager on the NAS Oceana flightline prior to... More
Officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department
Officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department arrive to assist Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana's security forces during an active shooter drill at NAS Oceana as part of Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield... More
From right, Masters-at-Arms 2nd Class Cody Ruvolo,
From right, Masters-at-Arms 2nd Class Cody Ruvolo, 3rd Class James Dylon Allen, Seaman Michael Angelo, and 3rd Class Wilkyns Nova respond to an active shooter drill at Naval Air Station Oceana as part of Exerci... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) Friends and family
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) Friends and family await the arrival of the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The 1,600 men ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) Pilots assigned
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) Pilots assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 are greeted by friends and family during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. Th... More
Rear Adm. Lawrence E. Creevy, deputy commander for
Rear Adm. Lawrence E. Creevy, deputy commander for surface warfare at Naval Sea Systems Command, addresses key notes during the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer Facility ribbon cutting ceremony at Gallery Hall at Dam ... More
The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Naval
The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana hosted Peter Bielagus, a financial educator, for a presentation to kick off Military Saves Week which takes place in February. Bielag... More
Ceremonial first puck, Virginia Beach
Capt. Kit Chope, commanding officer of Naval Air Station Oceana, drops the ceremonial first puck at the Norfolk Admirals Hockey Military Appreciation Night during Hampton Roads Fleet Week. (U.S. Navy photo by M... More
150205-N-IS680-046 CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Feb 5, 2015) Chesapeake
150205-N-IS680-046 CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Feb 5, 2015) Chesapeake Police Department Field Training Officer Sean Maddox watches the door as Officer Justin Garcia gives a shooting suspect direction during an active sho... More
Master-at-Arms Seaman Michael Angelo and Officer Joshua
Master-at-Arms Seaman Michael Angelo and Officer Joshua Makin, from the Virginia Beach Police Department, cover a doorway during an active shooter drill at Naval Air Station Oceana as part of Exercise Solid Cur... More
Pre-air show practice, Virginia Beach
Pilots from the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform a pre-air show practice at Naval Air Station Oceana. The 2014 NAS Oceana Air Show is partnered with the Wounded Warrior program.... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) Pilots assigned
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) Pilots assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 walk towards their family and friends during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana... More
150205-N-IS680-037 CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Feb 5, 2015) Officer
150205-N-IS680-037 CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Feb 5, 2015) Officer Justin Garcia, front, and Field Training Officer Sean Maddox from the Chesapeake Police Department clear a hallway in response to an active shooter drill... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) A pilot assigned
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) A pilot assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 embraces his family during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The 1,600 men a... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 12, 2015) Friends and family
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 12, 2015) Friends and family members of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 await the pilots' arrival during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The VFA-81 "Sunlin... More
150205-N-IS680-091 CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Feb 5, 2015) Chesapeake
150205-N-IS680-091 CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Feb 5, 2015) Chesapeake Police Department Officer Kieth Hill, left, followed by MA3 Wilkyns Nova and Field Training Officer Chad Page respond to an active shooter drill at Na... More
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class James Dylon Allen passes
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class James Dylon Allen passes information over a radio during an active shooter drill at Naval Air Station Oceana as part of Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2015 (SC-CS15). SC-CS15 is ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 6, 2015) Capt. Kit Chope
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 6, 2015) Capt. Kit Chope requests from Rear Adm. Rick Williamson permission to go ashore for the final time during a change of command ceremony in which Chope retired at Naval Air Sta... More
Students visit Naval Air Station Oceana
Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Michael Broadbent explains afterburners to students from Kellam High School during their visit to Naval Air Station Oceana to get a first-hand look at potential careers using... More
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Wilkyns Nova and Master-at-Arms
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Wilkyns Nova and Master-at-Arms 3rd Class James Dylon Allen respond to an active shooter drill at Naval Air Station Oceana as part of Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2015 (SC-CS15... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 12, 2015) A Strike Fighter
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 12, 2015) A Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 pilot is greeted by his family during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The VFA-81 "Sunliners" returned to Oceana... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 12, 2015) A Strike Fighter
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 12, 2015) A Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 pilot waves to family and friends during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The VFA-81 "Sunliners" returned to Oce... More
Culinary Specialist Derrick Bates from Naval Air Station
Culinary Specialist Derrick Bates from Naval Air Station Oceana’s team of culinary specialists serves Lt. Cmdr. Victoria Chappell a sample of Oceana’s dessert, Granny Smith apple bread pudding with a caramel pe... More
150205-N-IS680-032 CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Feb 5, 2015) Members
150205-N-IS680-032 CHESAPEAKE, Va. (Feb 5, 2015) Members of training teams line the walls as they observe Chesapeake Police Department Officer Justin Garcia and Officer Sean Maddox clear a hallway in response t... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 12, 2015) Cmdr. Brett Dresden,
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 12, 2015) Cmdr. Brett Dresden, the commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, is greeted by his family during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. T... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 6, 2015) Capt. Lou Schager
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 6, 2015) Capt. Lou Schager relieved Capt. Kit Chope as commanding officer of Naval Air Station Oceana during a change of command ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Tr... More
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class James Onuska (l) and
Culinary Specialist 2nd Class James Onuska (l) and Culinary Specialist 1st Class Niles Harper from Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana serve food to guests at the Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund's (CPOSF) “Best... More
150225-N-IS680-123 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 25, 2015)
150225-N-IS680-123 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 25, 2015) Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (CSFWL) Capt. Mark Weisgerber is greeted by his wife and two sons following his final flight as CSFWL. Capt. Randy ... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) A pilot assigned
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) A pilot assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 is greeted by his family during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The 1,600... More
Peter Bielagus, a financial educator, conducts a
Peter Bielagus, a financial educator, conducts a presentation to kick off Military Saves Week which takes place in February. Bielagus discussed how to save, invest and answered questions from guests. (U.S. Navy... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) A pilot assigned
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) A pilot assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 is greeted by his daughter during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The 1,6... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) A pilot assigned
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) A pilot assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 is greeted by his daughter during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The 1,6... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 6, 2015) Marine Capt. Lou
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (March 6, 2015) Marine Capt. Lou Schager relieved Capt. Kit Chope as commanding officer of Naval Air Station Oceana during a change of command ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Techn... More
150225-N-IS680-029 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 25, 2015)
150225-N-IS680-029 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 25, 2015) Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (CSFWL) Capt. Mark Weisgerber and his deputy, Capt. Randy Stearns, return to the Naval Air Station Oceana flightlin... More
From right, Masters-at-Arms 3rd Class James Dylon Allen
From right, Masters-at-Arms 3rd Class James Dylon Allen and Seaman Michael Angelo respond to an active shooter drill at Naval Air Station Oceana as part of Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2015 (SC-CS15). ... More
Masters-at-Arms 3rd Class Wilkyns Nova and Seaman Michael
Masters-at-Arms 3rd Class Wilkyns Nova and Seaman Michael Angelo clear a hallway in response to an active shooter drill at Naval Air Station Oceana as part of Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2015 (SC-CS15... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 12, 2015) Friends and family
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 12, 2015) Friends and family members of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 await the pilots' arrival durign a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The VFA-81 "Sunlin... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) The Red Rippers
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 22, 2015) The Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, the first of three squadrons returning to Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, arrives to a homecoming celebration in their ha... More