If you were in downtown Norfolk around Atlantic Street (between the Marriott and the Bank of America building) this afternoon and saw what looked to be a movie crew filming, you’re kind of right. It was in fact a crew, and they were in fact filming – not for a movie but for a commercial for the U.S. Army. About 75 people were on site for half of the day – complete with that awesome catering spread film crews always have that you're always tempted to snatch a muffin or juice from (don't lie) – to film the commercial. Norfolk was chosen because of its proximity to the base here.

In the commercial, a young woman will emerge from an office building, then be magically transformed onto the beach. I don’t exactly get it either, but maybe it'll it make sense when it airs...

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