April 6, 2012 F/A-18 Crashes in Virginia Beach From Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- An F/A-18D assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 crashed in Virginia Beach, Va. April 6. Initial reports indicate that at approximately 12:05 p.m., the jet crashed just after takeoff at a location just off of the base. Both aircrew … [Read more...]
White House Announces ‘Joining Forces Challenge’ Winners
April 2012 From a White House News Release WASHINGTON – First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden today announced the five winners and “The People’s Choice Winner” of the Joining Forces Community Challenge, an effort to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary efforts of citizens and organizations across the country that are working to improve the … [Read more...]
2012 U.S. Army Soldier Show
2012 U.S. Army Soldier Show U.S. Army Soldier Show, proudly presented by the Installation Management Command, G9, Family and MWR Programs, is back with its best production yet. Come enjoy a family-friendly, high-energy, 90-minute live musical production by the active duty Soldiers as they perform at 40 venues across the globe. The six-month tour features performances of … [Read more...]
Month of the Military Child: Saluting Our Military Children
April 2012 The Month of April offers us a special opportunity to acknowledge and honor the service of our littlest heroes, our military children. Established by Caspar Weinberger, the Month of the Military Child recognizes the important role military children play in our communities. There are approximately 1.9 million military children, ranging in ages from newborn to 18 … [Read more...]
National Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
April 2012 Nationally, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) occurs in April and commits to raising awareness and promoting the prevention of sexual violence through use of special events and public education. SAAM provides commands/installations an annual opportunity to highlight Department of Defense (DoD) and Service policies addressing sexual assault prevention and … [Read more...]