Military Hero

Military Hero
WAFX From February 24, 2025 at 12:00am through December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm, listeners will be directed to 1069thefox.com to the “Military Hero” contest page to complete a registration and submit required information about an active, former, or retired United States military member to nominate him/her to be the “Military Hero.” Military members may also nominate themselves. On the first day of the month from 4/1/25 through 1/1/26, one entrant will be randomly chosen as the Military Hero and will receive a prize package and notified by telephone. If the office is closed due to a holiday or weekend on the first of the month, the winner will be randomly chosen on the next business day. Submissions must be received by 11:59 pm on the last day of the month to be eligible for the next random drawing.  Submissions received after that time will be in the running for the following month. Entrants who are not chosen will remain in the pool of entrants for the duration of the promotion. In the event an entrant is not eligible, another entrant will be randomly chosen as the winner. In the event there are no new eligible entrants, no winner will be selected that week. This station is conducting this contest concurrently and simultaneously with one other station in Hampton Roads, VA affiliated with Tidewater Communications. Listeners of WAFX will, therefore, be competing with listeners of one other radio station to win the same prize. Winners will need to follow all COVID guidelines and protocols put into place by the concert organizer. WAFX cannot be held responsible for any event cancellations or rescheduling. Prize package consists of: Military Hero trophy from AJ’s Trophies and Awards (ARV: $20), $100 gift card to Long Jewelers; $25 Visa gift card courtesy of The Firm for Men; $25 Norfolk Ink Gallery/Whiskey River Tattoo Gift certificate (ARV: $25); $25 Bubba’s 33 gift certificate.  Total ARV of prize: $185 WAFX contests are open to all eligible Hampton Roads and northeast North Carolina residents who live or work within 75 miles of the transmitter 21 or older. Entrants must be active, former, or retired military personnel with military ID and must be based locally. They can be currently deployed or overseas, but must have a home base of Hampton Roads. Any prize awarded to an ineligible listener will be deemed null and void, and an alternate eligible winner may be named. Prizes are not transferrable or redeemable for cash. Images submitted must be owned by the person submitting the entry. No one else may have, or can claim, legal rights to the image. If there is a “minor” (a child or person under the age of 18) in this image, the entrant must certify that he or she is the parent or legal guardian of the minor (child or children) in the image. Any misrepresentation of ownership of the submitted image, or legal guardianship of the minor in the submitted image (if any), will be grounds for disqualification of the contest and potentially all future contests or promotions with Tidewater Communications. Entries containing inappropriate images will be disqualified. Tidewater Communications has final say of what content is appropriate for the website. No indecent or obscene material, no content or material that is illegal, no material containing nudity or is sexually explicit, or by law, obscene profane or pornographic is permitted. By entering this contest, you are verifying that you are the owner and producer of the submitted material and that no third-party ownership rights exist to the image. If the image contains people, by submitting such image you agree to have the rights necessary to consent or submit on behalf of those in the image. Employees of WAFX, Tidewater Communications, LLC, and its ultimate parent company, Saga Communications, Inc., their advertising agencies, affiliates, contest sponsors, employees and immediate families of each, and employees of all media of mass communication within a one hundred mile radius of the WAFX main studio are not eligible to win any contest.  Immediate family includes the spouse, great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of the employee and his/her spouse. This also includes individuals for whom the employee is current legal guardian. Listeners may nominate as many military members as they wish, but they may only nominate the same person one time during the duration of the promotion (2/24/25 through 1/1/26). In the event the military member chosen is deceased, currently deployed, or overseas, the spouse, significant other, or immediate family member over the age of 18 may pick up the prize. No purchase necessary. WAFX’s Sole responsibility will be to award the prize. WAFX will have no further responsibility in connection with the prize if the prize winner, for any reason, cannot or decides not to use any of the prizes. Winners will be responsible for all federal and state taxes, and any fees and incidentals. Prizes are not transferrable or redeemable for cash. Full contest rules available at WAFX studios located at 870 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 399, Chesapeake, VA 23320 between the hours of 9am and 5pm; or by logging onto www.1069thefox.com.   WNOR From February 24, 2025 at 12:00am through December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm, listeners will be directed to FM99.com to the “Military Hero” contest page to complete a registration and submit required information about an active, former, or retired United States military member to nominate him/her to be the “Military Hero.” Military members may also nominate themselves. On the first day of the month from 4/1/25 through 1/1/26, one entrant will be randomly chosen as the Military Hero and will receive a prize package and notified by telephone. If the office is closed due to a holiday or weekend on the first of the month, the winner will be randomly chosen on the next business day. Submissions must be received by 11:59 pm on the last day of the month to be eligible for the next random drawing.  Submissions received after that time will be in the running for the following month. Entrants who are not chosen will remain in the pool of entrants for the duration of the promotion. In the event an entrant is not eligible, another entrant will be randomly chosen as the winner. In the event there are no new eligible entrants, no winner will be selected that week. This station is conducting this contest concurrently and simultaneously with one other station in Hampton Roads, VA affiliated with Tidewater Communications. Listeners of WNOR will, therefore, be competing with listeners of one other radio station to win the same prize. Winners will need to follow all COVID guidelines and protocols put into place by the concert organizer. WNOR cannot be held responsible for any event cancellations or rescheduling. Prize package consists of: Military Hero trophy from AJ’s Trophies and Awards (ARV: $20), 2 tickets to any show plus two non-alcoholic beverages with souvenir glasses, one appetizer, two salads, two entrees, and two desserts (ARV: $200); $100 gift card to Long Jewelers; $25 Visa gift card courtesy of The Firm for Men; $25 Norfolk Ink Gallery/Whiskey River Tattoo Gift certificate (ARV: $25); $25 Bubba’s 33 gift certificate; 4 Hardee’s coupons  (ARV: $10); a 4-pack of Norfolk Tides tickets for any home game in the 2025 Season (not valid on 7/3/25; ticket vouchers may be redeemed for tickets based on availability) (ARV: $64).  Total ARV of prize: $489. WNOR contests are open to all eligible Hampton Roads and northeast North Carolina residents who live or work within 75 miles of the transmitter 21 or older. Entrants must be active, former, or retired military personnel with military ID and must be based locally. They can be currently deployed or overseas, but must have a home base of Hampton Roads. Any prize awarded to an ineligible listener will be deemed null and void, and an alternate eligible winner may be named. Prizes are not transferrable or redeemable for cash. Images submitted must be owned by the person submitting the entry. No one else may have, or can claim, legal rights to the image. If there is a “minor” (a child or person under the age of 18) in this image, the entrant must certify that he or she is the parent or legal guardian of the minor (child or children) in the image. Any misrepresentation of ownership of the submitted image, or legal guardianship of the minor in the submitted image (if any), will be grounds for disqualification of the contest and potentially all future contests or promotions with Tidewater Communications. Entries containing inappropriate images will be disqualified. Tidewater Communications has final say of what content is appropriate for the website. No indecent or obscene material, no content or material that is illegal, no material containing nudity or is sexually explicit, or by law, obscene profane or pornographic is permitted. By entering this contest, you are verifying that you are the owner and producer of the submitted material and that no third-party ownership rights exist to the image. If the image contains people, by submitting such image you agree to have the rights necessary to consent or submit on behalf of those in the image. Employees of WNOR, Tidewater Communications, LLC, and its ultimate parent company, Saga Communications, Inc., their advertising agencies, affiliates, contest sponsors, employees and immediate families of each, and employees of all media of mass communication within a one hundred mile radius of the WNOR main studio are not eligible to win any contest.  Immediate family includes the spouse, great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, brothers, sisters, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of the employee and his/her spouse. This also includes individuals for whom the employee is current legal guardian. Listeners may nominate as many military members as they wish, but they may only nominate the same person one time during the duration of the promotion (2/24/25 through 1/1/26). In the event the military member chosen is deceased, currently deployed, or overseas, the spouse, significant other, or immediate family member over the age of 18 may pick up the prize. No purchase necessary. WNOR’s Sole responsibility will be to award the prize. WNOR will have no further responsibility in connection with the prize if the prize winner, for any reason, cannot or decides not to use any of the prizes. Winners will be responsible for all federal and state taxes, and any fees and incidentals. Prizes are not transferrable or redeemable for cash. Full contest rules available at WNOR studios located at 870 Greenbrier Circle, Suite 399, Chesapeake, VA 23320 between the hours of 9am and 5pm; or by logging onto www.FM99.com. [rules]

Material Terms 2025 – Rules

WAFX From February 24, 2025 at 12:00am through December 31, 2025 at 11:59pm, listeners will be directed to 1069thefox.com to […]

Robert Leon, Air Force

Staff Sergeant Robert Leon was nominated by his wife Imani, who had the following to say about him: “Staff Sergeant […]

Jeremy Hall, Navy

“Jeremy has served in the Navy for 13 years and has just been promoted to Chief Petty Officer. He is honorable, dependable, and a hard worker. On top of his outstanding military career, he comes home every day to his wife and four daughters and is the best husband and daddy. Everyone he meets loves him, but we adore him!”

William Wallace, Navy

“My husband served 20 plus years. Did two tours to Iraq. Was a riverine, he has PTSD he is a hardworking provider for his family career about the guys where he works at now.”

John Kressley Sr., Army

“Retired Command Sergeant Major. Served 30 years total. He’s a very respectful man who helps anyone he can! He is also very full of jokes!”

Charles Battle, Navy

“I’ve served back-to-back deployments bringing of 2019 through 2021. I got discharged honorably at 100% and am now doing something fun with my life for others.”

Johnny Baines, Army

“John is a military man to his core. As the son of a Chief Warrant Officer 2, he was inspired to serve his country in the Army. After separating from the military, he continued to serve his country through work that allowed him to partner with the military. Later, John’s heart for service led him to become a member of the Civil Service. He has always maintained a connection to the military and his love of all things military has only grown stronger over the years. It would be impossible to find anyone who is more dedicated to the mission than John. He always places the needs of his country and her people above his own. He is eager to teach and share his knowledge with others. Even as a Civilian, he always remains “inspection ready” at all times. Those who are blessed enough to know him and love him are better for it.”

Mike Wilson, Navy

“Mike is about to hit his 14 year mark and looking forward to the last 6! Mike gives everything he can to every person he knows. He’s an incredible person, husband and father. He juggles being at a fast paced, demanding command as an ITC and having two young sons at home, flawlessly. The boys and I are so very lucky to have him in our lives and I’m so grateful our sons have him to look up to. We love you!”

Jason Strauch, Coast Guard

“Jason, a 31 year veteran with service on both the east and west coast, has demonstrated significant leadership and technical skill as an electronic technician, and H60 helicopter hoist mechanic. He has assisted in saving countless lives in dangerous situations on the Alaska coastline. As a leader, Jason has earned the respect of his peers and subordinates through his calm demeanor and ability to provide solutions during challenging times. As a prime manager for the H60 program, Jason has overseen and supported the efforts of the Coast Guard across the country. The Coast Guard, while often being underfunded, work tirelessly to provide safety and security to our shores and waterways. Jason has demonstrated time and again that heroes do not back down even when facing difficult and long odds. We are proud of his efforts to serve our country.”