
Honoring the Legacy
Join the Festivities

Muffins for Mom
Saturday, May 10, 2025Celebrate Mom at select Navy Exchange locations on Saturday, May 10, 2025. NEX families can come into their local store for a FREE grab-and-go muffin and beverage to share with their mom, grandma, aunt or another special person.

Strides of Honor Virtual 5K
May 17-May 25, 2025In celebration of Armed Forces Day, join us for our Strides of Honor Virtual 5K. Run, walk, hike, bike, roll or stroll the 3.1 miles.

Strides of Honor in Person
Saturday, May 17, 2025The in-person race will take place on May 17, with a free cookout and plenty of family activities at the finish line! It will take place at Rockwell Hall at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Register now through MWR and complete the race in person!

Donuts for Dad
Saturday, June 14, 2025Celebrate Father’s Day weekend at your NEX! Kids are invited to bring dad, grandpa, uncle or another special person for a sweet treat on Saturday, June 14th.
More details & participating locations coming soon!
NAVY
1896 - First Canteen

U.S.S. Indiana-1896
1909 - Naval Appropriations Act

Canteen image
1929 - Ship's Stores

1930-45 USN ship's store postcard
1944 - Ship's Store Division

USS Denver, a cruiser in 1940s
1945 - Capt. W.H. Bingham

BB44 USS California during WW2
1946 - Navy Ship’s Store Office

Rear Admiral T.L. Becknell
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