OCTOBER 13, 2025 – Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, visited Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana to administer the oath of enlistment to new U.S. military recruits and personally recognize NAS Oceana Sailors for their exceptional leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the Navy and the installation’s mission, during a ceremony held at Apollo Soucek Field, onboard NAS Oceana, Oct. 7.
The enlistment ceremony marked the official entry into military service of 60 young men and women from Richmond, Virginia’s Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The enlistment ceremony included remarks, a formal swearing in, and a coin presentation by Hegseth to select MEPS personnel and NAS Oceana Sailors.
MEPS facilities across the United States are where U.S. military recruits undergo medical screenings, aptitude tests, and other assessments in order to determine their eligibility for enlistment in the armed services…