Summer is back at Starbucks. The popular coffee chain announced its new summer menu items on Tuesday (May 10th) and they include a Chocolate Cream Cold Brew and Lime-Frosted Coconut Bar. The Chocolate Cream Cold Brew is “inspired by nostalgic summer moments” and features Starbucks® Cold Brew topped with a chocolate cream cold-foam, and sweetened with…… more »
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Service Member Spotlight: Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Duncan
A sailor from Floyd, Virginia, assigned to Public Works Department (PWD) Bahrain, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Europe Africa Central (NAVFAC EURFACENT), was recently recognized as Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Atlantic, Sea Sailor of the Year. Petty Officer 1st Class Travis Duncan joined the Navy to serve his country. “I joined the Navy because I…… more »
Mother’s Day 2022: Freebies and Restaurant Deals
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 8th, and even though Moms may love saying “we have food to eat at home,” you can treat your mom to a meal out with these restaurant deals. Auntie Anne’s: Pretzel Perks members can take advantage of a buy one get one free pretzel from May 6 through May 8.…… more »
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With These Food & Drink Deals
Happy Cinco de Mayo! The holiday, which marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over France in the Battle of Puebla, has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture across the U.S. To honor the occasion, restaurant chains, and brands are offering deals on tacos, drinks, and more on Thursday, May 5th. Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant The deal: $5…… more »
Washington Nationals Detail “Ryan Zimmerman Weekend” Celebration this June
The Washington Nationals will honor former star Ryan Zimmerman for two days this summer, June 17-18, on “Ryan Zimmerman Weekend.” Zimmerman, a former star at Kellam High in Virginia Beach, retired this spring after 16 seasons. ‘Ryan Zimmerman Weekend’ will include fan giveaways, appearances by former players, and Zimmerman’s official jersey retirement ceremony prior to…… more »
Service Member Spotlight: Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Mya Figueroa
Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Mya Figueroa, from Newport News, Virginia, prepares for a Catholic service in the chapel aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Mar. 9, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support…… more »
Chick-Fil-A Announces Return of Menu Item After 6 Year Hiatus
Spicy chicken fans rejoice. Chick-Fil-A is bringing back their Spicy Chicken Sandwich, 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…… more »
Kelloggs Brings Back Popular Pop-Tart Flavor From the ’90s
Kelloggs is bringing back a popular Pop-Tart flavor from the ’90s…grape! The nostalgia-inducing flavor returns with the same grape jelly filling, white icing, and purple crunch-lets to Walmart stores nationwide starting this month, and retailers nationwide starting in May 2022. To the literal thousands of tweets and comments that we have received: Grape is BACK…… more »
Taco Bell Is Bringing Back This Fan Favorite For Good
Rejoice Mexican pizza fans, Taco Bell is bringing back this fan-favorite 18 months after removing it from the menu. “Our menu is full of fan-favorites, but the Mexican Pizza is at the top of that list,” said Mark King, CEO of Taco Bell. “From its flashy introduction to menus in 1985 as ‘Pizzazz Pizza’ to…… more »
Service Member Spotlight: Commander Quincy Bowles of Norfolk
Commander Quincy Bowles, a native of Norfolk, Virginia, serves the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Manvir Gill Bowles joined the Navy 17 years ago. Today, Bowles serves as a strike operations officer. “I joined the Navy…… more »