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Wounded warriors ride bikes to VB

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:17:31 GMT

Dozens of wounded warriors took part in the Warrior Ride Thursday, starting at Naval Station Norfolk and ending at NAS Oceana.

Navy sends EOD team to Boston

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:52:04 GMT

The Navy has sent one of its bomb-disposal units to Boston to assist local authorities as needed in the aftermath of the two explosions near the Boston Marathon's finish line. The blasts killed two and injured more than 100.

Navy releases statement on explosion

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:47:21 GMT

The U.S. Navy released a statement following explosions at the Boston Marathon's finish line that killed two and injured at least 49.

Coast Guard honored in Bounty rescue

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:43:43 GMT

Several Coast Guard members were honored for their efforts in the rescue of the HMS Bounty crew during Hurricane Sandy last fall.

Marine pilot sends love from sky-high

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:59:28 GMT

A Marine pilot serving in Afghanistan had to miss his brother's wedding this week, but he definitely sent some wedding wishes from thousands of feet up in the air and a world away that the newlyweds won't ever forget.

Triplets take big first step together

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:39:49 GMT

A set of triplets from Tucson, Ariz., decided to take a big step together, enlisting in the Arizona Air National Guard.

USS Arlington commissioned in Norfolk

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:20:01 GMT

The Navy commissioned the USS Arlington in a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk Saturday afternoon.

Increased landings planned at Fentress

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:34:00 GMT

According to a news release, the Navy will be conducting increased flight operations at Fentress during the next two weeks.

EOD sailors teach local students

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:29:37 GMT

Sailors from the EOD Mobile Unit (EODMU) and Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) took part in Portsmouth Public Schools' STEM day.

First responders hold emergency drill

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 23:17:31 GMT

First responders from the City of Virginia Beach and NAS Oceana trained for an emergency of the scope of last year's jet crash Wednesday afternoon.

Keel laid in for Warner fast-attack sub

Jeff Becker — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 23:40:30 GMT

The keel of the nation's 12th Virginia-class attack submarine was laid at Newport News Shipbuilding at a ceremony attended by the sub's namesake, former U.S. Sen. John Warner.