022916-N-AV609-1001 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (February 19, 2026) Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana held its change of command ceremony, February 19, 2026. During the ceremony, Capt. Rob Pittman relieved Capt. Josh Appezzato as commanding officer of NAS Oceana. Capt. Pittman became the 50th commanding officer of the U.S. Navy's master jet base. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Noah J. Eidson)
Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana hosted a graduation ceremony today for eight Project SEARCH interns. This marks the fourth year the Navy has hosted this innovative program, which connects high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to internships and on-the-job training. NAS Oceana is the only naval installation to host this innovative program.
