{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://kiggans.house.gov/2026/08/28/rep-kiggans-joins-chief-of-naval-operations-admiral-daryl-caudle-for-visit-to-naval-air-station-oceana/", "Rep. Kiggans Joins Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle for Visit to Naval Air Station Oceana", "2026-08-28", "2026", "2026-08", "Republican", "House", "VA", "Jennifer A. Kiggans", "K000399", "kiggans.house.gov", "kiggans", "https://kiggans.house.gov/feed/", "scraper", "VIRGINIA BEACH, VA \u2013 Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana leadership, and local Sailors for a visit to NAS Oceana. The visit highlighted the installation\u2019s critical role in supporting naval aviation, strengthening operational readiness, and preparing the Navy\u2019s warfighters for missions around the world.\n\nDuring the visit, Congresswoman Kiggans and Admiral Caudle met with NAS Oceana leadership for a briefing on the installation\u2019s mission, current operations, infrastructure priorities, and future. NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Captain Rob Littman also discussed the installation\u2019s ongoing priorities and the investments necessary to sustain its long-term mission.\n\nCongresswoman Kiggans said, \u201cAs the Representative of Virginia\u2019s Second District, I\u2019m always honored to spend time with the Sailors and Aviators that keep our Navy ready to fight and win. I\u2019m grateful to Admiral Caudle and MCPON Perryman for coming to Hampton Roads to hear directly from our warfighters and see firsthand the critical mission happening here every day. NAS Oceana is essential to our national security, and I\u2019ll continue fighting in Congress for the people, infrastructure, and resources needed to strengthen readiness and support Oceana\u2019s mission of mobile air superiority.\u201d\n\nThe delegation visited Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8), where Congresswoman Kiggans and Admiral Caudle participated in a simulator experience and spoke with aircrew about their training, operational responsibilities, and readiness. The visit also included an opportunity for MCPON Perryman to meet with the installation\u2019s Chief Selects.\n\nNAS Oceana is the Navy\u2019s East Coast Master Jet Base and plays a vital role in the training and readiness of strike fighter squadrons assigned to the United States Atlantic Fleet. The installation supports thousands of servicemembers, civilian employees, and military families while serving as an important component of both Hampton Roads\u2019 defense community and the region\u2019s economy.\n\nAs the representative for Virginia\u2019s Second District and a former Navy helicopter pilot married to a former F/A-18 pilot and current mother of a F/A-18 pilot, Rep. Kiggans remains committed to supporting America\u2019s servicemembers, strengthening military readiness, modernizing defense infrastructure, and ensuring Hampton Roads continues to play a leading role in our nation\u2019s defense.", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://kiggans.house.gov/2026/08/28/rep-kiggans-joins-chief-of-naval-operations-admiral-daryl-caudle-for-visit-to-naval-air-station-oceana/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.4877580106258392, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}