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Comment by TraceJ on July 26, 2012 at 12:28pm

Hey all!  Excited to be going to visit our Sailor in Norfolk tomorrow!  First time visiting him on a base.  Last time seeing him before he leaves for Japan in a few weeks.

Comment by BEVERLY (kyles mom) on July 26, 2012 at 8:33am

hello ladies. There is a young family that needs help. From my understanding the father had to have emergency back surgery and they have 3 kids and no family in Norfolk. The mother needs help with getting food and child care. if there is anyone that can help PLEASE let me know. Thanks and God Bless

Comment by Stephanie on July 25, 2012 at 8:05pm

Oh okay, thanks very much Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom! This is all new to me, my boyfriend's first long deployment!

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 25, 2012 at 7:46pm

Hi and welcome Stephanie!  Yes, you need to be accompanied by someone with a military ID to get on the Norfolk base.  For homecomings, arrangements are made for family members, contact your Ombudsman and they'll explain.

Comment by Stephanie on July 25, 2012 at 6:51pm

Hi everyone, I'm new to this group and have never been to Norfolk before. My boyfriend is currently deployed on the USS Eisenhower and I want to be there when he comes back, which will be awhile, but I would like to know ahead of time if I would need a military I.D. to get onto the Norfolk base? I know some bases only need I.D.'s, doesn't necessarily need to be a military I.D. Thank you!

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 25, 2012 at 6:32pm

PS when you drive north on 95 to DC it's so easy to sight-see - you cross the 14th St bridge over the Potomac and land right at the museums on the Mall - Smithsonian, Natural History, American HIstory, Air and Space, National Gallery of Art; and the Washington Monument and the Capital; and the White House is nearby.  The only challenge can be parking :)

Comment by Marcy ~ Corpsman Mom on July 25, 2012 at 6:29pm

DC is worth the drive and it's a straight shot at least; watch for and use the HOV lanes if available during your drive time.  If you want to stay overnight reasonably, try Springfield or Woodbridge on I-95 about 20 miles south of DC and outside the heaviest traffic.  In Norfolk, the Navy Lodge doesn't have a pool, but you're close to Virginia Beach, and there's lots to see and do in Norfolk - Nauticus and the USS Wisconsin, the Zoo, the Aquarium.  If your sailor can get you on base, Little Creek has a nice beach too.  Stop at Doumar's in Norfolk on Monticello for BBQ and ice cream - a true drive-in and a landmark!

Comment by bahkmom09/86 on July 25, 2012 at 8:22am

Another area to check out is Fredericksburg, VA....it is halfway between Richmond and DC.  There is a very nice historical area with shopping and resturants and historical sites.  We live very near Fredericksburg and have worked in DC...that is how I am VERY familiar with the traffic in the area!  :)

 

Comment by blessedsailorsmom ship12div 039 on July 25, 2012 at 2:20am

Thanks Jhn and Yvonne and Bahkmom09/86 :) that info was very useful. Geez... NY is far ... as much as I really really want to go... It is just to much.... it would be mostly driving then enjoying time.. im not the best driver and even a worse back seat driver ! LOL!!! I understand on waiting... why not have breakfast rather then sit in gridlock.....

Comment by momoftwosons on July 24, 2012 at 8:48pm

WVEC.com

Posted on July 24, 2012 at 3:19 PM

Updated today at 6:41 PM

Norfolk – Four additional civilian businesses were recently declared off-limits to all military personnel.

A news release from the Joint Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board did not give specifics as to why the businesses were placed on the list.

The businesses recently designated off-limits are:

• Auto Express II, 5029 East Princess Anne Road, Norfolk
• Buck's Brand, 16906 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
• The Junction, 16916 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
• Vegas, 14859 Warwick Blvd., Newport News

The lists seems to be divided into three categories:  nightclubs, shops that sell banned substances, and car dealerships.

Kevin Gossett of Auto Express II says his business has been placed on the list because of a misunderstanding with a Navy client.

"We want to clear our name.  It's unfortunate circumstances that we got put on this list, and it will be resolved 110% and hopefully, we'll be taken off this list quickly," said Gossett.

Other businesses already on the list are:

• Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Virginia 23669
• Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 15435-B Warwick Blvd., Newport News, Virginia 23608
• Lazy Days, 731 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste B, Newport News, Virginia 23601
• Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948 Diamond Springs Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
• Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, Virginia 23601
• Somewhere in Time, 92 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Virginia 23669
• Blazin Herbs, 85 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton, Virginia 23669
• The Car Store, 5564 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
• Variety Motors, 3530 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, Virginia  23518
      The Joint Armed Forces Disciplenary Control Board is an investigative committee composed of members from each military service and civilian advisers. It works with local law enforcement agencies and local businesses to identify conditions which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, morale, and discipline of  armed forces persomnel. The off-limits order applies to all military personnel – active duty and reserves.

Establishments are given the opportunity to notify the committee in writing that corrective actions have taken place.

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