Blog Posts in "Hampton Roads Duty Station"

A Day of Celebration: Taking Care of Military Children Free for Military families and Mariners’ Museum Members. Museum Front Lawn, Sunday, April 14, 2024 @ 12 – 4 p.m. The Mariners’ Museum and Park is partnering with TwelveMillionPlus, the first and only verified digital platform for the military spouse community, to host Month of the Military Child, an annual awareness campaign that recognizes the sacrifices made by military kids and their families. This year’s event celebrates children of US military service members and their important role in the armed forces community! Military families a... read more

Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of the Commissioning of the Battleship Wisconsin with over 80 Events throughout the month of April! Plus, Battleship Wisconsin Opens Its Decks with Free Admission for Military In the heart of Norfolk, Virginia, an icon stands tall and proud, embodying the spirit of naval excellence and resilience. As it marks its 80th year standing sentinel over the waters, the Battleship Wisconsin invites all to join in commemorating its storied history and the brave souls who sailed its decks. But this anniversary isn't just about reminiscing on the past; it's about honoring... read more

Will you be PCSing to a new military community and looking to buy a home? Or, are you currently serving or have served in the U.S. military and curious about the VA Home Loan Benefit? Let's dig in and learn more about this incredible benefit that you have earned. Why would a VA Home Loan be the best choice for you? VA loans offer many advantages for current or former service members. Whether you are looking to buy a home or refinance, you can do so without many of the expenses or restrictions that apply to people seeking conventional loans. This program is in place specifically for your benef... read more

A Warm Welcome to Our Heroes: Honoring the servicemen and womenfrom the USS Gerald R. Ford Deployment The nine squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW-8) have returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Naval Air Station Oceana, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and Naval Air Station Jacksonville. After a more than eight-month deployment with the USS Gerald R. Ford — extended twice due to the war in Israel — the Hampton Roads squadrons began returning home last week. As the brave men and women from the USS Gerald R. Ford return home, our partners at Busch Gardens Williamsburg would like to extend their deep... read more

Will you be PCSing to a new military community and looking to buy a home? Or, are you currently serving or have served in the U.S. military and curious about the VA Home Loan Benefit? Let's dig in and learn more about this incredible benefit that you have earned. Why would a VA Home Loan be the best choice for you? VA loans offer many advantages for current or former service members. Whether you are looking to buy a home or refinance, you can do so without many of the expenses or restrictions that apply to people seeking conventional loans. This program is in place specifically for your benef... read more