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'This Celebration Belongs to you:' VP Vance Tells Service Members During America 250 Speech at NAS Oceana

Vance praised deployed service members and veterans as officials framed the visit as part of America 250 celebrations.

  • On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance visited Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, honoring U.S. military service members and their contributions.
  • The visit served as part of the Trump administration's series of events commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary, aiming to highlight efforts to support American warfighters and veterans.
  • Rep. Jen Kiggans and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins delivered remarks before Vance praised Carrier Air Wing 8 for their 11-month deployment supporting "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran.
  • During his speech, Vance promised the administration will "revitalize our once great shipyards" with significant investments while joking about remaining nonpartisan regarding President Joe Biden.
  • Collins thanked service members for "projecting peace," as the administration pushes for shipbuilding and across-the-board pay raises to strengthen Navy capabilities for the next 35 years.
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Virginia Mercury broke the news on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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