Blaine Stewart

3 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Blaine Stewart

Billions of dollars are being spent to not only recruit the next generation of service members in the United States, but to retain the military's top existing talent. Those, and other efforts, now appear to be paying off. Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, shared insights into the military's modern recruitment dilemma. He emphasized the changing cultural landscape regarding service. "The propensity to serve is a little bit different.

4 weeks ago | wtkr.com | Blaine Stewart

NAS OCEANA, Va. — It's been about a year since the Gunslingers of VFA-105 returned from deployment. The squadron, made up of more than 200 Navy sailors, was dispatched to the Red Sea, as part of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. The sailors were gone for nine months, longer than anticipated. "What we did in the Red Sea with the Ike strike group last year was truly unprecedented," said Cmdr. Joel Nogle, commanding officer of the squadron.

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Blaine Stewart

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Hampton Roads is mourning the loss of two familiar voices on the radio. This week, we learned of the passing of longtime on-air personalities Jeff Moreau and Mark McKay. The two were staples on airwaves across the area for decades. McKay worked as a DJ and then program director at 97.3 The Eagle from 1999 to 2019, leaving the station to work for a Nashville-based record label.

1 month ago | wtkr.com | Blaine Stewart

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Hampton Roads is mourning the loss of two familiar voices on the radio. This week, we learned of the passing of longtime on-air personalities Jeff Moreau and Mark McKay. The two were staples on airwaves across the area for decades. McKay worked as a DJ and then program director at 97.3 The Eagle from 1999 to 2019, leaving the station to work for a Nashville-based record label.

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Blaine Stewart

Several factors contribute to the increase in foster cases, according to Sharon Reams, the director of youth services. "We've also seen an increase of infants needing foster care, and that's a direct result of the national substance use epidemic," she says. Reams emphasizes that potential foster parents need not feel alone in their journey. "We help with car seats, cribs, clothing.