A Hampton, Virginia, native serves in the U.S. Navy at a helicopter squadron who flies the newest and most technologically-advanced helicopters. Petty Officer 1st Class Djuanta Bailey joined the Navy 10 years ago. Today, Bailey serves as an aircrew survival equipmentman. “I joined the Navy for the economic opportunities that it has afforded my family,” said Bailey.…… Read More
Norfolk native exchanges flight suit patches with sailor from French Navy. Lt. Bryan “Twilight” O’Loughlin, from Norfolk, Virginia, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, attached to the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18), exchanges flight suit patches with a sailor from the French Navy Floréal-class frigate FS Vendémiaire (F…… Read More
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Leo Floresca, from Virginia Beach, Virginia, provides cover while Sailors on the security reaction force team finish donning their gear during an active shooter training evolution aboard the Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), April 11, 2022. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on a scheduled deployment in…… Read More
King George is slowing down but he isn’t stopping! In a new interview with Pollstar, George Strait opened up about touring and recording new music. The King of Country says he has a few concerts set for next year and plans to record a new album! “I would say that I’m working at just the…… Read More
Spicy chicken fans rejoice. Chick-Fil-A is bringing back their Spicy Chicken Biscuit, 6 years after the menu item was discontinued. According to ChewBoom, it was last seen in 2016, and “features a breakfast portion of the brand’s boneless breast of chicken, seasoned with a spicy blend of peppers, freshly-breaded, pressure-cooked in 100% refined peanut oil…… Read More
Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Carrie Underwood, and Brett Eldredge all dropped new music today (April 22nd). Let’s start with Luke. His new album “Growin’ Up” is coming out June 24th and he released “Tomorrow Me,” a mature breakup song, co-written with Dean Dillon and Ray Fulcher. The somber tune includes the lyrics, “Cause the tomorrow…… Read More
Old Dominion is hitting the road with Kenny Chesney on his “Here and Now Tour” this spring and summer. The tour kicks off this Saturday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa but Old Dominion arrived in town early and decided to play a pop-up show at the legendary Crowbar in Ybor City, Florida. Headed to…… Read More
John reached out after he went out with Christina. From what John was telling us, he met Christina while waiting for a friend of his for dinner. Christina was tending bar and John was smooth enough to grab her number before he went off with his friend. They went out and according to John, really…… Read More
Furry Friday: I went to meet Bear who is up for adoption at Norfolk Animal Care Center. Bear is about 2 years old, potty trained, SUPER friendly, and well-behaved. He was sitting like a little gentleman in the chair when I walked in. He loves people and will cuddle up in your lap immediately.…… Read More
A Navy Sailor’s love song for his wife is melting hearts on TikTok. The sailor, Mort Block, wrote the song 64 years ago after his first date with his wife, Susan. The pair were then separated when Mort headed out to sea and he wrote her a love song called “My Love.” “Then it went…… Read More