VOL.55 NO. 4 FEBRUARY 18, 2015
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
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OCEANA RETIREE BEATS HEART DISEASE —Page 3
HEARTS REIGNITE AT DAM NECK’S CHAPEL BY THE SEA BY CARRIE ANDERSON The Jet Observer Peggy and Joe Connor have been married for 64 years. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, they decided to plan a romantic night with 21 other couples who braved the snow and freezing temperatures to renew their “I dos” at the Dam Neck Annex Chapel by the Sea vow renewal ceremony Feb. 12. The Connors said their “I dos” next to couples young and old, newly married and married most of their lives, including Jeremiah Nganga and his wife
Peris, who first exchanged wedding vows four years ago. Held every year since 2011, the ceremony enables couples to renew their commitment to each other by reinforcing the vows they made on their wedding day. “The ceremony emphasizes the importance of community and spiritual support for marriage and family and facilitating the Navy core value of commitment as it relates to marriage and the home. Our Navy Core Values of honor, courage and commitment begin in the home,” said Naval Air
Station Oceana Command Chaplain Chris Hester. During the ceremony, couples like the Connors and the Ngangas gather at the chapel, then there is a prayer, a reading of scripture and a brief reflection on marriage. This is followed by a Protestant renewal of vows, conducted by Hester this year, then a Roman Catholic renewal of vows, conducted by Lt. Andrew Young from the USS Wasp. “Aside from couples remembering their sacred vows, my favorite part of
— See “Vow renewal,” page 7
Photo by Harry Gerwien Peggy and Joe Connor, married for 64 years ago, renew their vows at the the Valentine’s Day vow renewal at the Dam Neck Annex Chapel by the Sea.
RAMPAGERS HOLD AIRBORNE CHANGE OF COMMAND —Page 7
CHARACTER BREAKFAST MWR will be hosting a character breakfast on March 18 at Dam Neck Shifting Sands. Tickets go on sale today ad are $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. No tickets will be sold the day of the event. For more information visit facebook. com/NASODNMWR.
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Serving Naval Air Station Oceana and Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, Virginia and NALF Fentress in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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BASE BRIEFS PHYSICAL READINESS TEST The Spring 2016 Cycle 1 PFA is scheduled for April 25 through May 6. If your Physical Health Assessment (PHA) expires prior to April 29 you will need to make an appointment with you primary care manager to have it completed. All NAS Oceana personnel will complete their body composition assessment (BCA) at the “white house,” building 230 in the CMC Conference Room/training classroom. Uniform will be Navy physical training uniform (PTU) only.The BCA will be conducted April 25, 27 and 29, 7 a.m. - noon and April 26 and 28, 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. and noon - 2 p.m. The command physical readiness test
(PRT) will be conducted May 2 - 6 at the Oceana Sports Complex (weather permitting), Hornet’s Nest Gym will be the alternate location. For more information see the plan of the week or contact your command fitness leader (CFL).
CREDO WOMEN’S RETREAT Registration is open for the CREDO Women’s Retreat being held April 1 - 3 at The Founder’s Inn, Virginia Beach. The retreat will incorporate literature (sacred texts included), music, art, rest and recreation to reflect. CREDO covers the cost of the retreat (food and lodging), participants are responsible for their own transportation to
New Navy Postal Directory System to improve mail service for Sailors BY TOM KREIDEL NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Office of Corporate Communication NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) -- Personnel from Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk visited USS George Washington (CVN 73) Feb. 9 as part of its current effort to assist area mail facilities with the installation and implementation of a new system to process transferring Sailors' mail quickly. According to the Regional Navy Mail Center (RNMC) Division Director Jeffrey Gibbs, the Navy Postal Directory System will be on line for all ships as of March 1 and all shore
based facilities and mail rooms by March 31. He says NPDS is a Microsoft Access program that automates the mail processing and record keeping for a command. It stores individual personal address data for current personnel assigned to a command and also stores new data for personnel when they transfer so that mail received by the command may be readdressed and forwarded. NPDS also prepares and prints address labels for readdressing mail and automatically purges files for transferred personnel. Gibbs explained that with the old program a command had to be able to receive an Authority to Operate (ATO) to be used on ship
CHAPEL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant Bible Study - 9 a.m. Protestant Worship (main chapel) - 10:40 a.m. Children’s Bible Study - 10:40 a.m. Confession and priest’s hours – Wed. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Catholic Sun. Mass - 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Protestant Bible Study - Wed. 6 p.m.
and from the hotel and must find their own childcare.To register, call 444-7654.
E-85 PUMP OPERATIONAL The E-85 pump located at the NAS Oceana Exchange on Tomcat Boulevard is now operational. Remember, if you drive a flex-fuel government vehicle, you are required to fill up with E-85 fuel where available. If you are unsure if your vehicle is a flex-fuel vehicle, check the gas cap. Flex-fuel vehicles will have a yellow gas cap or a yellow ring around where you insert the fuel nozzle. It may also be indicated on the fuel door. Some vehicles have badges on the car body that indicate if the vehicle is a flex-fuel vehicle.
and shore computer systems. When unable to obtain an ATO for old system, the command would have to manually keep the data in a card filing system. New addresses would then have to be manually placed on a mail piece for forwarding. “This will simplify mail redirect services for all Navy commands, which depending on size of command can be a significant manpower savings in time taken to process redirect mail,” he added. Gibbs added that training is a major portion of the support from the mail center. “The RNMC team has prepared step by step processes for use by all fleet and shore commands for implementation of the new NPDS program,” he said. “RNMC provides hands on training and guidance with actual ship and shore command visits, along with training sessions in the RNMC Classroom on the NPDS program for all supported customers.”
Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 5
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sun., 9 a.m. Adult & Children’s Bible Study Sun., 10:30 a.m. Confession Sat., 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Catholic Mass Sat., 5 p.m. Interfaith Coffee House - Wed., 6 p.m.
Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Fri. - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Fri. - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (building C-7)
Call the Chaplains NAS Oceana at 433-2871 CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-7712 CVW-8 at 433-2337 CVW-3 at 433-2096 FRC Oceana at 433-5933
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OCEANA RETIREE SHARES STORY OF OVERCOMING HEART DISEASE BY MC2 (SW) ALYSIA HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs Did you know, that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women? Every February we recognize American Heart Month by working to raise awareness about heart disease and motivating ourselves and others to commit to a healthy lifestyle. For some people it takes a heart attack to open their eyes to reality and start taking their heart health seriously. For Dave Ruhl, retired chief aviation structural mechanic, it took two plus a photo which he now calls “Fat Dave.” Ruhl, who was last stationed with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 at Naval Air Station Oceana, explained that after 24 years in the Navy he returned from deployment and im-
mediately checked out on terminal leave Feb. 7, 2009. “February 13th I was in the hospital with my first heart attack … Couple of months later I had another one,” he said. He explained that he was regulating through medication, “cholesterol, blood pressure, an aspirin a day, fish oil – the whole regiment. I had to carry nitroglycerine pills with me all the time in case I had another one … I had to live like that for a couple years.” In 2011 Ruhl attended his wife’s holiday party where they had a photo taken and when she later showed him the photo on Facebook he asked her who she was sitting with. “She said ‘that’s you hunny.’ I said ‘Oh, no.’ In March 2012 I started watching what I was eating, I couldn’t run a mile so I started run-walking. I start-
Dave Ruhl, retired chief aviation structural mechanic, participates in a Spartan obstacle and endurance race.
ed kickboxing, swimming and running. Six months later I ran the Rock’n’Roll half marathon in two hours and 12 minutes. I had lost 60 pounds,” Ruhl said. “Now I’m 195 pounds, no meds, great blood pressure, cholesterol is a little high but that’s genetic. I watch what I eat,” he added. Ruhl explained his previous ways as being “that” guy.“I smoked a pack a day, I drank two pots of coffee a day. I didn’t care what I ate.” He recalled a time when he was attached to Fighter Squadron (VF) 101, he had gone to the flight surgeon to get his knee checked out and when they took his blood pressure he was told that when he retires he is going to have a heart attack. “Six years before I retired I was told that I was going to have a heart attack. ‘You’re going to die,’ is what he told me … You know what my outlook was? I didn’t care.” Ruhl recalled being at NAS Fallon a couple years later attached to VFA-143. He woke up and felt a tingling sensation in his hand that would not go away, a sensation he now believes was probably his first heart attack. He took a couple days and told himself he was going to quit smoking; but as soon as he started feeling better he fell back into his old ways. Nowadays, Ruhl lives a much healthier life and is an advocate for getting people to be more aware and make healthier choices. After finding the motivation in a photo, getting into
shape and accomplishing the Rock’n’Roll half marathon, he got into obstacle races, his first being the Military Challenge. He said he completed 11 obstacle races last year. “It really has become a part of me. I watch what I eat. If I don’t get to the gym there’s something wrong … It’s my addiction now, it’s my positive addiction,” Ruhl said. “Somebody like [Ruhl] is inspiration for beginners, even for myself,” said Justina Mosley, health promotion coordination for the Branch Health Clinic at NAS Oceana. “When I see him, that’s my key – I had better be at the gym!” Mosley explained that if Ruhl doesn’t see her at the gym, the next time he does he will be asking where she’s been. “That’s my accountability … to be a health advocator, a health educator, you can’t do it any other way.” As a health educator, Mosley visits commands and talks to them about making healthy choices. She explained that for 15 years the commissary has offered a tour to interested patrons who can schedule an appointment to have someone go around the store with them and help them choose the right foods, depending on their health needs. “The butcher will do whatever they need in the relm of a budget to give them heart healthy meat choices.The grocers do the same thing,” Mosley said. Mosley teaches 5 health promotion classes at the Navy Education Service
Photos provided After suffering two heart attacks, it was this photo that Dave Ruhl saw of himself that motivated him to make a change.
fact box According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, uncontrolled high blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. In fact more than 67 million Americans have high blood pressure. People with high blood pressure are four times more likely to die from a stroke and three times more likely to Dave Ruhl carries a log durdie from heart disease, ing a Spartan obstacle and endurace race. compared to those with normal blood pressure. Center, building 531 at NAS High blood pressure Oceana. Classes offered often shows no signs include Healthy Heart, or symptoms, which is Nutrition Basics, Tobacco why having your blood Cessation Workshop, Shipshape, and Right Weigh. For pressure checked more information on these regularly is important. classes, visit www.med. navy.mil/sites/NMCP2/ BranchClinics/OceanaBHC and click the “Health Promotion” link on the left or contact Mosley by e-mail at morris.j.mosley.civ@mail. mil or call 953-3965.
4 JET OBSERVER • February 18, 2016 NAS Oceana Commanding OfďŹ cer Capt. Louis Schager addresses the audience during the 2016 Black History Month Celebration at the NAS Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd Feb. 12. The ceremony was presented by the American Heritage Observance Committee who are pictured behind Schager.
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NAS OCEANA CELEBRATES A HISTORY OF BLACK LIFE STORY/PHOTO BY MC3 KAYLA KING NAS Oceana Public Affairs The 2016 Black History Month Celebration was presented by the American Heritage Observance Committee at the NAS Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd Feb. 12. The focus of this year’s presentation was “A Century of Black Life, History & Culture.â€? The keynote speaker was Dr. Joyce Rose Scott who had the distinction of becoming the ďŹ rst female,AfricanAmerican chief nurse anesthetist at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. “I am glad to be here and to talk about Black History Month. Each year we Americans set aside a few weeks to focus on some particular contributions that people of African-American decent have done to make this country,â€? said Scott. “We as Americans have become one of the most diverse countries on the planet, as well as one of the most inventive countries.â€? The ceremony highlighted events like the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, spanning the 1920s and the people who had a pivotal role including James Mercer Langston Hughes, Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington, Eleanora Fagan, professionally known as Billie Holiday, and Louis Armstrong. “We are one big family when you look at it. Those who know me, know that I
come from a big family and I love that kind of feeling in the organization I serve. One of my professional heroes is an aviator, Jesse Brown. Those who have visited our galley knows that there is an area for him and have heard me talk about him,â€? said NAS Oceana Commanding OfďŹ cer Capt. Louis Schager. “He was our ďŹ rst African-American aviator and he ew in the Korean War. He bonded with a man named Thomas Hudner. They were best friends ‌ They became so close that they became godparents to each other’s kids.â€? Brown, an ensign, ew 20 combat missions before his F4U Corsair aircraft came under ďŹ re and crashed on a remote mountaintop on Dec. 4, 1950, while supporting ground troops at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. Brown died of his wounds despite the efforts of Hudner, who intentionally crashed his own aircraft in a rescue attempt. “In the end it is not about the color of your skin, it’s about the friendship that you form. You may ask yourself ‘Do you have your own professional heroes,â€? said Schager. “They are sitting right next to you. No matter what the color of their skin, when I look people in the eye. That is why I love the military service. When you need a helping hand, I guarantee there are people that will be there for you. I’m proud that we have this wonderful committee to provide an important message for all of you because our differences are what make us great.â€?
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER American idols
LT. RYAN WHITFIELD Chaplain “You shall not make yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them.” (Exodus
20:4-5). This Bible passage is listed in what is popularly known as the Ten Commandments. During the ancient days of Israel when these commandments were given, idolatry, in the form of the worship of false gods, was a major problem and an impediment to righteous submission to God. When we think about idolatry we are immediately drawn to images or ideas of strange people in foreign lands worshipping statues, buildings, icons, animals and, in some cases, people. Idolatry makes us think about scenes in movies like Indiana Jones and Apacalypto
where native peoples make bodily and human sacrifice to false deities in bloody ritual. While these images of sacrifice and ceremony probably provide a sufficient depiction of idol worship, idolatry is a sin that most of us, especially in modern America, are guilty of committing every day in nearly complete ignorance. The problem of idolatry is not one of the worship of statues, stones, or even unholy ritual; rather, idolatry occurs when we inflate something or someone to function in place of God. Idolatry occurs when we worship and serve creation instead of the creator (Romans 1:25). Money, for example, is an important resource that is required to survive in our society. It is a tool that exists
to serve our needs. Money is neither inherently good nor bad. It is an inanimate material that possesses no moral values or standards, nor can it operate under principles of right or wrong. It is simply a resource that is used to serve us. Many people have improperly understood or have been wrongly taught that, “money is the root of all evil.” The Bible does properly and clearly communicate that, “the love of money is the root of evil” (I Timothy 6:10). Money is not evil but it is the improper value that we place on money that creates the propensity for sin. Idolatry occurs when we look to money for our ultimate fulfillment instead of God. Money is a tool and gift from God that is provided to
serve us, but when money becomes an idol, we begin to serve it. We do so by making sacrifices to it. Many people have been willing to sacrifice their health, marriages, personal freedom (Bernie Madoff is currently serving a 150 year prison sentence in service to his idol). In some cases, people even give their own lives in order to serve their idol of money. When this occurs, the thing that has been given by God to serve us becomes the master. It no longer serves us; instead, we begin making personal sacrifices to serve it. Idolatry takes many forms. We idolize money and possessions and dedicate our lives to attaining more of it. We idolize pleasure and passions and sometimes put ourselves at great risk in order to attain it. We may
also at times idolize other people or ourselves. Simply put, idolatry occurs when we look to things other than God as our ultimate source of fulfillment. While it is easy to fall into this addictive sin, we can have peace in knowing that we are not bound to live under idolatry. We can overcome our own idolatry by admitting the places in our lives where we have stashed and stored our idols, and by asking God to forgive us for serving them. God desires that we serve and worship He and He alone because He is the only source of fulfillment sufficient to meet our needs. Whom do you serve, and where do you seek ultimate fulfilment? The Mighty Creator God or your American idols?
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QUARTERLY AWARDS
Information compiled by MC3 Kayla King
SENIOR SAILOR OF THE QUARTER
SAILOR OF THE QUARTER
JUNIOR SAILOR OF THE QUARTER
BLUE JACKET OF THE QUARTER
ABH1 (AW/SW) Alexis Tiefert
MA2 David Werlinger
MA3 Rhene Smith
ABFAN (AW/SW) Briana Gibson
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Handler 1st Class Alexis Tiefert if the Senior Sailor of the Quarter 2016, first quarter. Tiefert is the training department and auxiliary security force leading petty officer. She supervised six personnel in maintaining 160 training records. Her efforts contributed to the security department receiving an outstanding during 2015 Chief of Naval Operations Integrated Vulnerability Assessment. She revamped the auxiliary security force program by establishing contact with 16 tenant commands and managing the administrative processing of 110 Sailors into the program. Tiefert is directly responsible organizing and scheduling 72 hours of anti-terrorism and law enforcement tactics training.She was hand-selected to lead the Snowball Express where she organized and directed 35 Sailors in providing comfort to families of the fallen service members as they arrived at Norfolk International. Tiefert earned six credits to bring her to a total of 34 credits towards her Associate Degree at Columbia Southern University. During her off time, Tiefert spends her time volunteering the first class petty officer association and the Morale Warfare and Recreation committee.
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class David Werlinger is the Sailor of the Quarter 2016, first quarter. Werlinger is the lead watch commander. He manages 48 Sailors and 20 civilian DOD police officers ensuring the integrity of five patrol zones, 33 guard posts, 10,500 acres of government property, the safety of more than 16,000 personnel and the enforcement of the commanding officers policies across three installations. Werlinger has conducted 20 hours of technical training, security, legal and law enforcement for more than 100 personnel. His actions contributed to the qualification of three watch commanders, five patrol supervisors, seven patrolman and 19 Sentries; all contributing to the increased mission readiness and watchbill flexibility for security department. Werlinger also completed three undergraduate semester credit hours at American Military University. In his off time, Werlinger serves as an instructor for the US Naval Sea Cadets. He is also a member of the Black Death Crew Social Charity which raised $3,720 for the “Our Military Kids” Foundation.
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Rhene Smith is the Junior Sailor of the Quarter 2016, first quarter. Smith’s primary duties include security supply/logistics custodian, vehicle control coordinator, hazardous material coordinator, defense reutilization management team coordinator, property equipment custodian, fire warden and recycling coordinator and fraud, waste and abuse coordinator. Smith is directly responsible for 19 GSA/public works vehicles, 147 XTL5000 radios and all force protection equipment valued at $11million. Smith provides logistical support to 172 naval security force, auxiliary security force and DOD police officers. She ensured 100 percent readiness and inventory accuracy on a daily basis with zero discrepancies. Smith serves as the secretary for the NAS Oceana Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions. She is also an active member of the command assessment team. Smith earned four credits, to bring her to a total of 61, at the University of Maryland. In her off time, Smith volunteered 50 hours with Mount Lebanon Baptist Church in Chesapeake assisting the community and families in need.
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Fuel Airman Briana Gibson is the Bluejacket of the Quarter 2016, first quarter. Gibson is the admin support administrator, junior officer of the deck, assistant watchbill coordinator and mustering petty officer. Gibson earned six college hours at Trident University in the first quarter completing her Associate’s Degree in Applied Science. She is a candidate for a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice in the upcoming fall semester at Trident University. In her off time, Gibson has volunteered 12 hours assisting with the Virginia Beach Food Bank.
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RAMPAGERS HOLD AIRBORNE CHANGE OF COMMAND BY LT. GREG TAYLOR VFA-83 Public Affairs Cmdr. Jason B. Higgins relieved Cmdr. Nathan A. Ballou as commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 on Feb. 2 during an airborne change of command ceremony while deployed on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75). Ballou joined the Rampagers of VFA-83 as the executive officer in May 2013, during the squadron’s second of two backto-back combat deployments aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). He assumed command in Sept. 2014 and led the Rampagers to pinnacle accomplishments throughout his tenure. Under his guidance, the Rampagers safely completed the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 deployment workup cycle. The Rampagers left in Nov. 2015 for a scheduled 7-month deployment aboard USS Harry
S. Truman (CVN-75). In recognition of the squadron’s success with Ballou at the helm, the Rampagers were awarded the Blue “M” for Medical Readiness, the “Golden Anchor” Retention Excellence Award, the “Golden Wrench” Award for Maintenance Excellence and the Battle “E”. Additionally, under his leadership the Rampagers extended their safety record to 22 years and 88,000 flight hours with zero Class A mishaps. Ballou is a native of Rochester, New York and graduated with high honors from Illinois Institute of Technology in 1996. He was commissioned via the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps and earned his naval flight officer wings of gold in 1998 with Training Squadron (VT) 86 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, Fla. Higgins is a native of Huntsville, Texas. He is a 1999 gradu-
ate of the United States Naval Academy, a 2001 graduate of the University of Maryland and a 2013 graduate of the United States Naval War College. He was designated as a naval aviator and earned his wings of gold at NAS Kingsville, Texas in 2003. In 2004, Commander Higgins joined VFA-27 based at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan. Over the following three years, he made multiple deployments as part of the forward deployed naval Force and CVW-5 in support of operations in the Western Pacific. In 2007, he returned stateside, reporting to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 9 at Naval Air Warfare Center China Lake where he served as the AIM-9X operational test director and strike-fighter projects assistant director. In 2010, Higgins joined VFA-34 at NAS Oceana where he completed two de-
Photo provided Cmdr. Jason Higgins and Cmdr. Nathan Ballou embrace following an airborne change of command ceremony aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75).
ployments in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. Higgins has logged over 500 arrested landings and over 2,350 flight hours including 2,100 hours in the F/A-18. His military awards include various individual and unit citations including two Strike Flight Air Medals and two Navy Commendation Medals. Cmdr. Marvin Scott assumed the duties of executive officer.
He is a native of Houghton, Mich. and is a 2000 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. He has served with VF-103, VFA-103, the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, and VFA-31. Prior to reporting to the Rampagers, he served as the deputy fleet liaison officer for the Naval Special Warfare Development Group where he deployed with a joint task force in support of an Overseas Contingency Operation.
VOW RENEWAL: Brings couples
together on Valentine’s Day Continued from page 1 the ceremony is watching the couples smile at one another. I am convinced that clergy have the best view in the house as they get to see the faces of grooms and brides, or husbands and wives, look lovingly into each other’s eyes’ when they are making vows at a wedding or renewing their vows,” said Hester. The goal of the vow renewal ceremony, for the couples, is to remember their wedding vows and to renew their commitment to one another.“For the chapel community, the vow renewal is considered a faith reinforcement gathering since marriage is a sacred institution from the Church perspective,” said Hester.
After the vow renewal ceremony, the happy couples gather at Shifting Sands for the vow renewal reception, intended to mimic a wedding reception complete with a photographer, dinner, dancing and a cake cutting. When it’s time for the cake cutting, both the most recently wedded couple and the couple that has been married the longest come forward to cut the cake together. “It’s such a joy to see one couple just starting out and another couple that has been married for many years come together to cut the vow renewal cake. This is a remarkable ceremonial event that celebrates a shining example for faithful commitment in marriage and inspires a hopeful future for those just beginning their marriage journey,” said Hester.
Photo by Harry Gerwien Couples at the Valentine’s Day vow renewal ceremony at the Dam Neck Annex Chapel by the Sea exchange vows as NAS Oceana Command Chaplain Chris Hester and Lt. Andrew Young of the USS Wasp lead the ceremony.
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FFSC
Fleet and Family Support Centers
SPORTS &
WORKSHOPS FITNESS Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located in Building 531. It offers a variety of programs and workshops to assist active duty and their families. Registration is required for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for more information or registration, unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema.
HOMEOWNERSHIP FEB. 18, 8:30 A.M. - 3 P.M. VHDA’s Homeownership workshop is designed to take the mystery out of buying a home. Learn more about managing personal finances and credit; working with a lender and real estate agent; and completing the loan process and home inspection. You’ll also learn ways to protect your investment as a home owner.
EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING FEB. 19 & 29, 9 A.M. - NOON Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume. This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.
CAREER OPTIONS AND NAVY SKILLS EVALUATION PROGRAM FEB. 22-25, 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. This course is designed to help active duty service members achieve their Navy and, ultimately, civilian career goals.
SAPR COMMAND POINT OF CONTACT (POC) FEB. 23, 8 A.M. - 4 P.M. The Command SAPR POC is responsible for coordinating mandated annual awareness, prevention and education training.
PARENTING IN A MILITARY FAMILY FEB. 23 & 24, 4 - 6:30 P.M. This workshop explores what it means to discipline children and the ways it can be accomplished most effectively.
CREDIT MANAGEMENT FEB. 23, 5 - 6:30 P.M. This workshop provides valuable information on establishing a credit history,
choosing and using credit and debit cards, debt-to-income ratio, consumer installment loans, credit reports and effectively managing your credit.
SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS FEB. 24 1 - 2:30 P.M. This interactive program, suitable for all audiences, is designed to help participants to save and invest wisely.
TSP – YOUR KEY TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE FEB. 24, 2:30 - 4 P.M. Learn how to take advantage of this exciting government-sponsored saving and investment program to build wealth and achieve financial independence in this workshop.
FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSES SUPPORT GROUP FEB. 26, 10 A.M. Feeling lonely, homesick or isolated? Just want to talk to someone from your part of the world? Join other foreign-born military spouses, network and share resources and develop friendships.
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES FEB. 26, 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. Learn more about the crucial steps in the job search process.
COMMAND FINANCIAL SPECIALIST TRAINING FEB. 29 - MARCH 4, 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. This interactive training seminar covers the basics of personal financial management and serves as a foundation for those selected by their command to serve as a Command Financial Specialist per OPNAVINST 1750.4A.
DAM NECK INDOOR SWIMMING POOL MON. - FRI.: 10:30 A.M. 12:45 P.M. MON. - THURS.: 4 - 6 P.M. Dive in to the Damn Neck Annex indoor swimming pool and get some laps in before lunch. Lap swimming is available from 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Mon.Fri. and lap and recreational swimming is available in the evenings. Admission is free and there are lockers available for free as well. Open to active duty, eligible family members, retirees, reservists and DoD civilians. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, call 492-7183.
TAE KWON DO TUES. & THURS, 5:30 P.M. Tae Kwon Do is a true martial art with its roots in ancient Korea. Join Master Preston Pedigo as he teaches all ages this ancient martial art at the NAS Oceana Physical Readiness Testing Center in building 529. Classes for kids ages 4-6 start at 5:30 p.m., beginner classes start at 6 p.m. and advanced classes start at 7 p.m. The cost is $45 per month for the first student, $40 for the second student and $35 for the third student. No contracts are required. For more information, call 433-3928 or email elmorepedigo@yahoo.com
MISSION NUTRITION
ba, high intensity interval training and yoga. Wear your best 80’s get-up and totally learn about cardiovascular health. There will be drawings and giveaways throughout the event. For more information, call 433-2200
GROUP EXERCISE CLASS SCHEDULE NAS OCEANA Monday 9 a.m. Core Fitness Plus 10 a.m. Stroller Aerobics 11:30 a.m. Cardio Kickboxing 4:30 p.m. Boot Camp 6 p.m. Yoga Restore
Tuesday 9 a.m. Spin 11:30 a.m. Chisel 3:30 p.m. Fitness Fusion
Wednesday 9 a.m. Core Fitness Plus 10 a.m. Stroller Aerobics 11:30 a.m. Zumba 3:30 p.m. Wednesday Express 6 p.m. Yoga Restore
FEB. 24-25, 9 A.M.
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The Mission Nutrition class offers upto-date information on the basics of nutirition and performance nutrition. The class will provide strategies for meal planning, healthy snack options and fueling the body for performance on the job and off. For more information and to register, call 433-3901.
9 a.m. Spin 11:30 a.m. High Intensity Interval Training 4:30 p.m. Triple Threat
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OCEANA ENDUR-A-THON
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FEB. 26, 11:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. Join the NAS Oceana Flightline Fitness Center for an afternoon of fun and put your endurance to the test. This 80’s-themed event includes Zum-
9 a.m. Vinyasa Yoga 10 a.m. Stroller Aerobics 11:30 a.m. Zumba
All classes are held at the Hornet’s Nest Fitness Center (building 529) and are free to active duty, retirees, reservists, eligible family members and DoD civilians.
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MID-ATLANTIC HOME & OUTDOOR LIVING SHOW FEB. 19 - 21, 10 A.M. - 6 P.M. Join the Tidewater Builders Association and Eagle Bay Hardscape Products as they take over the Virginia Beach Convention Center to present the 31st Annual Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show. Connect with over 200 local professionals and exhibitors ready to assist you in building or renovating the indoor or outdoor space you so desire.The Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show features 7 full-scale outdoor living spaces and an exciting lineup of celebrities. Admission fee is $10 adult, $8 active duty/retired and dependents with military ID, $8 seniors (62 and older with photo ID), children 12 and younger free. For more information including full event schedule and list of show exhibitors, visit www.midatlantichomeshow.com.
WORLD OF PETS EXPO FEB. 19 - 21 The 4th Annual World of Pets Expo will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center (HRCC) in Hampton. Exhibitors will fill the spacious HRCC with thousands of products and services for pets. Some of the country’s foremost authorities in the pet industry will present seminars and demonstrations covering practically every aspect of pet care and training. Pets covered in these seminars include dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets and more. The Expo will be Feb. 19, 2 - 8 p.m.; Feb. 20, 10 a.m. 7 p.m.; and Feb. 21, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for children, children younger than 5 years old are free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www. worldofpets.org.
Viviano, as well as new works that focus on the interplay between sea and land in our waterfront community. This walking tour starts at the Chrysler’s welcome desk and ends nearby Work|Release at 759 Granby Street. This event is free. For more information, visit www.chrysler.org.
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER & FRIENDS FEB. 27, 11 A.M. AND 1 P.M. Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, returns to the Virginia Living Museum (VLM) with another engaging presentation. Join George Washington Carver on a fast-paced and hilarious introduction to some of the most influential black Americans of the last 150 years. Booker T. Washington, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall and Madame C.J. Walker are just a few of the inspirational stories brought to life. Recommended for grades Pre-K-5. The VLM is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd. in Newport News. For more information on VLM programs, visit www.thevlm.org.
Friday, Feb. 19 6 p.m. - The Revenant (R, 156 min.) 9 p.m. - Dirty Grandpa (R, 102 min.)
Saturday, Feb. 20 noon - Norm of the North (PG, 86 min.) 3 p.m. - Concussion (PG-13, 123 min.) 6 p.m. - 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R, 144 min.) 9 p.m. - The Forest (PG-13, 95 min.)
Sunday, Feb. 21 1 p.m. - Norm of the North (PG, 86 min.) 4 p.m. - The 5th Wave (PG-13, 112 min.) 7 p.m. - Ride Along 2 (PG-13, 101 min.) 875 D Ave., Bldg. 531 | (757) 433-2391 | Schedule is subject to change, call ahead for details. Cash or credit accepted for concessions and admission. Doors open approximately one hour before showtimes. Children ages two and younger are admitted free. Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R-rated movies.
CYP ART CONTEST Gio Collazo, an art student at Old Domionon University, judges art created by the children of the CYP Feb. 10. Collazo grew up attending the CYP and is a past winner of the CYP art contest. NAS Oceana winners are :Domonic Biello, Sophia Avellaneda, Rose Green, Arielle Kenney, Daisy Watson, Violet Green, Nyaliz Pena-Aponte, Serena Conover, Addison Arroyo-Shannon, Zaniah Miliford. The winners will now be entered in the Regional Boys and Girls Clubs of America Fine Arts Exhibit.
ARTIST TALK AND BOOK SIGNING FEB. 20, 2 - 3 P.M. Pulitzer prize-winning photographer Preston Gannaway will share the stories behind the photographs and discuss her process of creating the five-year-long documentary essay and book: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. Based entirely in Norfolk’s Ocean View neighborhood, this is Gannaway’s first time back in Norfolk showing the work and signing books. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and the author will be available for signing. This illustrated talk is free, located at Chrysler Museum of Art, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. For more information, visit www. chrysler.org.
EXHIBITION EXPEDITION FEBRUARY 20, 4 - 6 P.M. Explore the art of Edward Burtynsky and Norwood
Photo by MC3 Kayla King
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unteer, visit www.artandfarm.org/#!getinvolved/codrg.
Volunteers needed for Sunday morning school each week from 9 a.m. - noon. Experience the reward of helping children grow in their faith. For more information, call Ms. Lillian Doctor at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 433-2871.
SETON YOUTH SHELTERS
VETERANS ART & FARM THERAPY Veterans Art and Farm Therapy is a charity extension of Stargazer Stables, located on West Road in Chesapeake.The Veterans Art and Farm Therapy Program allows veterans to experience the helpful therapeutic benefits of art and farm activities. The animals on the farm have years of experience working with active children and are super quiet and patient for the veterans. They are currently seeking volunteers to work with the veterans at the farm. For more information or to register as a vol-
Seton Youth Shelters offers emergency shelter and counseling for runaway and homeless youth. Seton leads the way in delivering critical help to teens in crisis throughout Southside Hampton Roads. At Seton, opportunities to volunteer include Residential Shelter Volunteer which entails landscaping duties; cooking and freezing meals; conducting donation drives to collect non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies and other items; and facilitating arts and crafts, recreational activities or holiday celebrations. Seton is also looking for mentors age 20 and older to be a positive influence in a child’s life by volunteering at least four hours per month for one year. For more information on these opportunities, visit www.setonyouthshelters.org/volunteer.
SINKINSON DYSLEXIA FOUNDATION Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation, located on Pacific Avenue in Virginia Beach, seeks volunteer reading tutors for children or adults with dyslexia.Tutors will be trained to use a structured reading program and are asked to commit at least one hour a week. Tutors will be monitored and coached throughout the process. Tutors must submit to a background check and have completed one semester of college. If interested, please visit www.volunteertidewater.com
RED CROSS The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients by giving blood this February. During the winter months, inclement winter weather and seasonal illnesses can keep regular donors from giving blood. Healthy donors of all blood types are needed to help maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in their own communities as well as areas where donors were unable to give due to severe winter weather. Individuals with types O, AB, B negative and A negative blood are
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especially needed. Make an appointment to help maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need this winter by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767. Upcoming donation opportunities: — Feb. 19, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hall Chrysler Showroom, 3152 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach — Feb. 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Chesapeake Square Mall, 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake — Feb. 20, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Virginia Beach Blood Donation Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach — Feb. 23, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Virginia Beach Blood Donation Center, 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach — Feb. 24, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.,Virginia Wesleyan Batten Student Center, 1584 Wesleyan Drive, Norfolk — Feb. 24, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., American Legion Post 327, 705 Lesner Avenue, Norfolk — Feb. 24, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City of Virginia Beach Police, 2509 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach — Feb. 25, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sentara Virginia Beach General Front Lobby, 1060 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach
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NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. ††ALL LEASE OFFERS: CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES. YOUR PAYMENT MAY VARY BASED ON DEALER PARTICIPATION AND FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. DOES NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. LEASE A CAMRY LE FOR $189 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS WITH $1999 DUE AT SIGNING. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $1810 DOWN (AFTER APPLICATION OF $500 TOYOTA LEASE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES). FIRST $189 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. BASED ON 2016 CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 2532, MSRP $23,905. CAPITALIZED COST OF $22,664 INCLUDES $650 ACQUISITION FEE. LEASE A COROLLA LE FOR $139 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS WITH $1999 DUE AT SIGNING. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $1860 DOWN (AFTER APPLICATION OF $1000 TOYOTA LEASE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES). 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