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PAGE 10 The Navy Wives Club of America, Princess Anne Chapter 143 is sponsoring a flea market, May 5, at the Oceana Main Gate Park. The event is open to all. To reserve a vendor space, call the thrift shop at 4332193 or 5672020, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. only.
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A U.S. Navy Sea Dragon helicopter from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 takes flight from a field of hay, April 27, after it made a precautionary landing the evening before in an open field on Harpers Road, near NAS Oceana. There were no injuries among the crewman aboard and the helicopter suffered no damage as a result of the precautionary landing and was able to return to Naval Station Norfolk.
The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families — the USO’s longest running, free traveling tour based on Sesame Street’s military families initiative — is rolling onto NAS Oceana in Elmo and friends’ new tricked out bus. The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families will visit NAS Oceana, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and Naval Station Norfolk. The tour will be at the Oceana Aerotheater,May 5 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and May 6 at 2 p.m.; JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Gator Theater, May 3 and 4 at 6 p.m. at the and at Naval Station Norfolk, May 9 and 10 at 6 p.m. at the base theater in building C-9. The tour’s stateside return is complete with a fresh new look and a brand new character named Katie,a military child who, with the help of her Sesame pals, learns to — See Elmo and friends Page 5
WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Department of Defense assignment policy changes affecting the assignment of Navy women to formerly closed positions will be implemented May 14. The changes will open an additional 14,325 positions to women across the Department of Defense. Of those positions, the Navy will open 60 medical officer, chaplain,chief hospital corpsman and hospital corpsman first class positions for the assignment of women in Marine Corps ground combat element battalions. The 60 new Navy positions include 18 medical officer positions, 19 chaplain officer positions, and 23 chief and petty officer first class hospital corpsman positions. From Chief of Naval Personnel The changes to the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule, announced Feb. 9 in a rePublic Affairs
DoD policy changes open new billets for Navy women
port to Congress, could not be implemented without a Congressionally-mandated notification period, which has now expired. A second change adopted in the exception addresses former co-location restrictions.When implemented, occupations will no longer be closed to women solely because the positions are required to be co-located with direct ground combat units. However, elimination of the co-location exclusion has no impact to the Navy, as current policy does not restrict the assignment of women based on co-location. Currently,95 percent of Navy billets are open to women. The 5 percent of closed billets include submarines for enlisted women, and SEALs, Riverine squadrons and — See New billets, Page 2
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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Motorcycle Rodeo The annual NAS Oceana Motorcycle Rodeo will be May 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the NAS Oceana Main Gate Park, across from the Navy Exchange. The rodeo begins with a “Wake the Base” ride at 9 a.m. Muster at 8:30 a.m.at the Shifting Sands Club at Dam Neck Annex. The group ride will tour Dam Neck to Oceana’s The COnnection Line has made a change! For ques- back gate, touring Oceana to the rodeo. There will be six riding contests.Two of the events are tions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about services provided on board NAS Oceana, now e-mail two-up with a driver and passenger, so bring a partner. OceanaPAO@navy.mil. However, the best and fast- There will be a bike show with three classes — sport bike, est way to resolve a problem is through your chain of cruiser, vintage and best in show.The NAS Oceana Chief command or with the organization directly involved. Petty Officers Association will sell burgers and hot dogs. Please be brief and to the point when using the There will be rider training simulators, bikes, safety COnnection Line. Capt. Bob Geis will reply through equipment information and displays, insurance informathis column, since topics may be of interest to other tion,“Rear Visibility” exhibit and brief, a motorcycle gear readers. raffle, helmet contest and “Parts That Should Not Be On Your Bike” seminar, Rider Alert Card Program, DUI simulator,Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group,Thunder Roads Skin Cancer Screenings offered As part of Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, Naval Magazine and more. For more information, contact AWOC Medical Center Portsmouth is offering skin cancer screen- Rustin Hallberg at 492-7517. ings May 7 - 11. The screenings are open to all TRICARE Family Fest beneficiaries. To schedule an appointment, call the DermaThe NAS Oceana Family Fest will be May 17, 3:30 - 7:30 tology Clinic at 953-0291 and choose option 3. p.m. at the Oceana track on 5th Street. Entertainment will include live music with battle of the bands, a DJ, Bobby Upcoming blood drives the Clown, photo booth, inflatables, carnival games, hayThe Armed Services Blood Program will hold the follow- rides and pony rides. Concessions will be available for a ing blood drives on NAS Oceana: minimal cost. Open to all families. For more information, •May 10 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fleet Readiness Cen- call 433-2246. ter Mid-Atlantic Site Oceana Room at the inn •May 17 - 18 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Center for NGIS at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex have hoNaval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana, building tel rooms available year round. All you need is a military, 340 DoD civilian or retired ID card to stay or sponsor family •June 4 - 8 a.m. to noon at VFA-31, Hangar 500 members.There are also NGIS locations at Norfolk Naval The Armed Services Blood Program is the DoD’s blood Shipyard, Naval Station Norfolk, Naval Support Activity donor program, responsible for all active duty personnel Norfolk, JEB Little Creek, Northwest Annex and Wallops worldwide and all family members in military medical Island. Make reservations online at www.dodlodging.net treatment facilities. For more information, visit www.mili- or call 877-NAVY-BED. taryblood.dod.mil or e-mail Ralph.peters@med.navy.mil.
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New billets: 14,325 positions to open across DoD — Continued from page 1 Marine Corps support in compliance with direct ground combat rule. “The secretary of defense has said this is the beginning, not the end, of a process,” said Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jo Ann Rooney.“The department intends to continue to remove barriers that prevent service members from serving in any capacity in which they qualify.” “The Navy has always been committed to pursuing the elimination of gender-restricted policies where feasible while maintaining force readiness,” said Lt. Maura Betts, director of the Office of Women’s Policy. For more information about women in the Navy, visit www.npc.navy.mil/AboutUs/BUPERS/WomensPolicy/. To view the previously released report to Congress, visit http://www.defense.gov/news/WISR_Report_to_Congress.pdf.
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Chaplain’s Jill Biden speaks at Newport News school Corner STORY/PHOTO BY MCSN KAREN BLANKENSHIP Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
Unpredictability and uncertainty! BY LT. LES SIKORSKI NAS Oceana Chaplain Unpredictability and uncertainty is what we experience in today’s economy, and in life. A good example of this is the recent crash of a Navy jet here in Virginia Beach. We need to accept that uncertainty is the rule of life, not the exception, but this is always the case. Is it possible to put ourselves in a better position to contribute to a positive outcome? Take for an example, your military career. If you are in the military longer than 20 years, you will likely have had as many or more than 10 different jobs, and you may not have enjoyed them equally, but you have probably liked most of them. If you are close to your retirement, soon you will be enjoying the fruits of your labor.And if you have just begun climbing the ladder of success, your hope is to someday get to the very top of your aspirations. Marriage, similarly to your military career, begins with a clean slate with no misconceptions,and only within few months,sometimes years,marriage can prove to be more challenging and needs a period of adjustment; during this period, we learn each other’s weaknesses and flaws. Both your military career and your marriage can be planned, but there are still occasional bumps on the road of your career or in your marriage to be expected. Life cannot completely be free off pain, suffering or disappointments. You may be feeling today like things are crushing around you and there is no way out, but think twice. Life is worth living despite the unpredictability and uncertainty, and even if the reality crushes through the roof of your dreams and expectations, life is still worth living even if you must start from the very beginning. If you need someone to sort out how to start over, talk to a chaplain. Editor’s note — To contact a chaplain at NAS Oceana, call 433-2871; on Dam Neck, call 492-6602.
between the Department of Defense and Old Dominion University’s (ODU) and our schools…to recognize these needs will ensure the long term success of our military children.” Dr. Jill Biden, second lady of the United States, spoke at Lee As part of the Joining Forces campaign, ODU’s Center for Hall Elementary School in Newport News for the first anniver- Education Partnership in Norfolk, partnered with Newport sary of the Joining Forces initiative April 25. News Public Schools to start a program called “Teaching The initiative was Education and Awareness launched a year ago by for Military-Connected StuBiden and first lady Michelle dents” (TEAMS). TEAMS reObama to help schools betceived a $2.5 million grant ter meet the needs of millast year from the Departitary-connected children ment of Defense Education and their families. Activity Partnership Grant “One of the best parts Program. of my role as second lady According to ODU’s Ofis spending time with so fice of University Relations, many veterans and military TEAMS hopes to create a families,” Biden said. “I’ve learning environment that travelled to bases across will meet the academic, sothis country and the world, cial and emotional needs of and I’m always inspired by military children in two lothe strength, the resilience cal middle schools and five and the pride of our milielementary schools, includtary families.” ing Lee Hall. According to the Office “Nowhere is this work of the Vice President, there Dr. Jill Biden, second lady of the United States, poses for a photo with more important than in Virare 1.3 million school-aged, HM2 Latesha Smith and her son Jaelen Franco, (center), after a Join- ginia, which educates more military-connected chil- ing Forces anniversary commemoration at Lee Hall Elementary School than 70,000 military children. Of those children, in Newport News April 25. Joining Forces is a national initiative cre- dren,” said Biden. “Virginia 147,000 have a parent who ated by Biden and first lady Michelle Obama to educate, challenge and has stepped up and shown is currently deployed and, spark action from all sectors of society to support veterans and mili- its commitment to making on average, military chil- tary families. life easier for highly mobile dren attend six to nine difmilitary kids.” ferent schools throughout their school careers. As the ceremony concluded, Biden expressed her gratitude Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm.James A.Win- for the support military families have received. nefeld also spoke at the event on the importance of support“We’ve been so inspired by the many ways Americans all ing military children and their families. across this country are taking action to honor, celebrate and “We all know the unique challenges and stresses associated support our military families,” said Biden. with being a military child,” said Winnefeld.“This team effort
VFA-2 changes command on USS Abraham Lincoln Cmdr. James Bates new commanding officer of the “Bounty Hunters” BY LT. MITCHELL COLE VFA-2 Public Affairs Officer USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS) — The “Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2 held a change of command ceremony,April 25, while deployed with USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Cmdr. James Bates relieved Cmdr. Patrick Greene as commanding officer. The airborne ceremony took place over Lincoln’s flight
deck, while squadron crew members looked on. Greene passed the lead of the aircraft formation to Bates, symbolizing the transfer of authority and the official change of command. In traditional fashion, the officers of VFA-2 celebrated Greene’s last flight in the command by wetting him down upon landing. Following the wetting down, Greene briefly addressed the squadron. Capt. Dave Silkey, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, presented him with a Meritorious Service Medal. “It has been a tremendous honor to serve as the 52nd commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 2,” said Greene.“I wish to extend my sincerest appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to our officers, chiefs and Sailors for their extraordinary — See VFA-2 CO, Next page
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USS George H.W. Bush, CVW-8 team earn Adm. Flatley award BY MCSN BENJAMIN KELLY USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs NORFOLK, Va. (NNS) — USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 team was recognized as the recipients of the Adm. Flatley Memorial Award April 9, a safety award presented to the top aircraft carrier and associated air wing team. The award is based on the overall safety record, including the number of ClassA and Class B mishaps experienced by the ship and air wing, their exposure to hazards during the year, and a type commander assessment of the ship’s safety program,including an evaluation of Operational Risk Management (ORM) readiness.All major areas have equal weight in determining the ďŹ nal winner. “A lot of safety is ORM driven,â€? said Cmdr. Patrick Honeck, the ship’s safety ofďŹ cer. “Along with ORM, we also monitor 18 different Navy Safety and Occupational Health programs on board — everything from eye hazards, hearing protection, electrical safety and heat stress, to inspections of all of the ladders, trunks, hatches and non-skid aboard the ship.â€? The Naval Safety Center considers every aspect of the yearly safety record from all of its applicants,to include the number of days each ship was deployed, the total number of ight hours own and the total number of arrested landings. Class A and B mishaps include serious personal injury or death and larger material property damage. “This was a team effort,â€? Honeck said.“The efforts of the
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strike group,air wing and ship’s company combined led to us earning the award. “To keep the ship and crew safe on deployment we focused on a lot of different areas like the proper use and storage of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) in order to avoid some of the problems experienced by other ships in the past,â€? Honeck said.“We made the full set of work-ups and our entire deployment with no Class A or B mishaps.â€? George H.W. Bush may not be in contention for this award in 2012 because the air wing will not be embarked, and there will be a signiďŹ cant amount of time spent in a shipyard maintenance period. In addition to a great safety program and record, a ship needs to have a work-up cycle and/or deployment in that reporting year to be competitive. Being forward deployed and having a high number of mishap-free sorties are all contributors to improving the team’s statistics leading to the award. “[The years] 2013 or 2014 could be a great opportunity to win it again,â€?Honeck said.“We will be completing workups and going on deployment. That will aid in the exposure piece of the competition and help our chances to win again. The time spent safely underway provides the best way to stay on top.â€? Keeping Sailors safe and protecting essential equipment is paramount to properly conducting missions. “Not breaking airplanes or hurting people is the cornerstone of readiness,â€?Honeck said.“It shows our ability to do our job both effectively and professionally when we operate mishap free.â€?
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-213, launches from the ight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Dec. 7, 2011. The George H.W. Bush and CVW-8 team were recognized as the recipients of the Adm. Flatley Memorial Award April 9. The safety award is presented to the top aircraft carrier and associated air wing team.
VFA-2 CO: Bates most recently served as instructor with ‘Gladiators’ — Continued from page 3 efforts during the course of two incredibly demanding combat deployments and two arduous work-up cycles. Our Sailors accomplish amazing things every day, and it has been an absolute privilege to have worked with them and the entire Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 team.â€? Greene assumed command of VFA-2 March 18, 2011. During his tour, the Bounty Hunters earned the 2011 Commander, Naval Air Forces PaciďŹ c Fleet Battle Effectiveness (Battle “Eâ€?) and the 2011 CNAF Rear Adm. C.Wade McClusky Awards. Bates most recently was an instructor at VFA-106.He was born in Greenwich,Conn., enlisted in the Navy in 1987, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1995 and
was designated a naval ight ofďŹ cer in November 1996. “I could not have asked for a better mentor to serve with during my tour as executive ofďŹ cer. Cmdr. Greene will be missed,â€? said Bates.“His leadership and all the hard work every Bullet Sailor has put in transformed VFA-2 into the ďŹ nest strike ďŹ ghter squadron in the Navy.â€? Bates’ previous assignments include ying the F-14 Tomcat; ying with Fighter Squadron (VF) 154;as a strike ďŹ ghter tactics instructor at Strike Fighter Weapons School, Atlantic; at VFA-213, ying the F/A-18F Super Hornet and as training ofďŹ cer of VFA106. VFA-2 is one of nine squadrons that make up CVW-2, embarked aboard Lincoln, the
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USO photo by Fred Greaves
Elmo and Katie, a new character from a military family, bend down to greet children from military families. During a traveling show called “Sesame Street and USO Experience for Military Families,” Elmo and friends help Katie open up about her fears and excitement about moving to a new location. The show will be at the NAS Oceana Aerotheater this weekend.
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Elmo and friends: rolling into Oceana this weekend — Continued from page 1 deal with her fears and excitement about relocating after her parent’s deployment. Created exclusively for this tour, Katie was first introduced to military families in April 2011 by Michelle Obama and Jill Biden at a Joining Forces rally in Columbus, Ohio. Emphasizing the importance of adjusting to change and the power of friendship, this 30-minute character performance lets military youngsters know they are not alone and provides special giveaways and outreach materials to military families who attend. The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families made its debut in July 2008 to help families deal with the challenges of deployment and homecomings. Since the tour’s inception four years ago, the tour has taken its message to more than 248,000 troops and military families, and performed 433 shows on 131 military bases in 33 states and 11 countries. To learn more about the tour, visit uso.org/sesame.
Free Montgomery Gentry concert National recording artists, Montgomery Gentry, will rock Naval Station Norfolk’s Vista Point,May 18 at 7 p.m., as part of the 2012 Signature Series presented by the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region MWR Department. Admission to the concert is free and open to the general public with gates opening at 5 p.m. Attendance at the concert does not require a base pass or DoD sticker; however non-military guests are asked to enter through Gate 2, located off Hampton Boulevard to access the concert site. For more information about the MWR Signature Series, pick up a copy of Discover, a free monthly publication about Fleet & Family Readiness activities, or visit www.discovermwr.com.
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Quarterly Awards
Sailor of the Quarter
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
ABH1(AW/SW) Michael Neverson
MA2(AW) Alan J. Lemire
PSSN Julian C. Robinsonwhite
The NAS Oceana Sailor of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter, 2012 is Aviation Boatswain’s Mate – Handling 1st Class (AW/SW) Michael Neverson. Neverson, who serves as the NALF Fentress assistant leading petty officer, just returned from an individual augmentee tour with Joint Task Force -Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, were he served as the assistant watch commander for Camp 6. Neverson was responsible for the safe, secure, legal and transparent care and custody for more than 120 detainees. He also supervised more than 60 guards from all branches of service in all assigned watch stations. Neverson served as the MWR representative for Camp 6, where he organized four 5K runs, coached a basketball and soccer team and was a member of the base soccer team. Since his return,Neverson has trained five Sailors at Fentress in crash crewman, driver operator, airfield familiarization and tower PQS. He has also completed one USMAP certification and 12 Navy Knowledge Online courses. In his off-duty hours in Cuba, he volunteered for the base’s Safe Ride Program. Since returning to Fentress, he spearheaded Fentress’ volunteer efforts with “Reading Enriches All Children,” a program that assists children living in homeless shelters with literacy issues.
Navy adjusts SRB levels From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
The NAS Oceana Junior Sailor of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter, 2012 is Master-atArms 2nd Class (AW) Alan J. Lemire. Lemire serves as the Oceana Security Department’s staff leading petty officer, a position normally held by a more senior petty officer. He is responsible for more than 70 naval security force and 39 auxiliary security force personnel, divided among three watch sections.He also serves as,the NAS Oceana assistant urinalysis program coordinator and departmental career counselor, sponsor coordinator, Exceptional Family Member Program coordinator and limited duty coordinator. During Exercise Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain, Lemire was the primary ASF coordinator and supervised several barrier implementation teams. Lemire initiated and implemented a reorganization plan for the operations division which maximized personnel resources. In his off-duty time, Lemire is active with the Neighborhood Watch Program, volunteers with the Aborfield Court Neighborhood Beautification Committee, attends the Salem Methodist Church and is an active member of AMVETs and the VFW. — Photos by MC3 Antonio P.Turretto Ramos
MILLINGTON,Tenn. (NNS) — The Navy announced revised Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) rates April 24 in NAVADMIN 143/12. SRBs enhance Navy’s ability to size, shape and stabilize manning by using a monetary incentive to encourage Sailors with critical skills and experience to stay Navy.Award levels are strategically adjusted as retention needs dictate. The new message approves six increases, three additions, one deletion and one skill being moved from Tier 2 to Tier 1. Cryptologic technician interpretive (NEC 9ARB) in Zone B, information systems technician (NEC 0000) in Zone B and submarine machinist’s mate auxiliary
The NAS Oceana Blue Jacket of the Quarter, 2nd Quarter, 2012 is Personnel Specialist Seaman Julian C. Robinsonwhite. Robinsonwhite serves as a receipts/travel clerk at Personnel Support Detachment Oceana, where he processed more than 528 pay and personnel transactions related to receipts and BAJ/BAS requests with 98 percent accuracy. He also processed more than 25 percent of all travel claims submitted through the WINIATS programs. As the assistant supply petty officer, Robinsonwhite maintained full accountability of more than $100,000 in supplies and was instrumental in reorganizing the inventory to eliminate duplicate orders.As the assistant Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DMRO) petty officer, he inventoried and disposed of more than 150 pieces of office equipment, resulting in 15 percent savings of allowed money, which allowed the command to purchase additional items. His other collateral duties include serving as the naturalization coordinator. In his off-duty hours, Robinsonwhite coached 80 participants for the 2012 Special Olympics Virginia Tidewater Regional Basketball Tournament.
maintenance (NEC 4230/31) in Zone A were new to the SRB list this cycle. Navy diver awards were removed. Sailors should consult NAVADMIN 143/12 to determine their SRB eligibility and award level. The increased award levels are effective immediately and decreased levels are effective 30 days from the release of NAVADMIN 143/12. Enlisted community managers continuously monitor the health of their community and make recommendations to leadership, as required, to maintain acceptable manning levels. Award levels are continually reviewed and evaluated to match reenlistment behavior. This NAVADMIN super-
sedes NAVADMIN 013/12. Commands must submit SRB reenlistment requests for eligible Sailors 35-120 days prior to the requested reenlistment date. SRB requests submitted less than 35 days in advance without substantial justification will not be accepted. Sailors can reenlist for SRB no more than 90 days prior to their end of active obligated service. Commands may contact Navy Personnel Command (NPC) PERS-811 for waiver eligibility and procedures. PERS-811 will post and update a current list of SRB eligible ratings/skills based on available quotas at, http://www.public. navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/enlistedcareeradmin/pages/srb.aspx.
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HOLOCAUST DAYS of Remembrance observance
Guest speaker Elena Baun from the Holocaust Commission of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater presents the experience of Holocaust survivor, Hanns Loewenbach, in the video presentation, “What We Carry,” at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana on April 25. The presentation to a filled auditorium at CNATTU was a special Holocaust observance for Days of Remembrance, a national recognition. “What We Carry” is a documentary-style film depicting a combination of four firsthand testimonial interviews by survivors of the Holocaust. Loewenbach’s story was presented at NAS Oceana because he lived his remaining years in the Virginia Beach area before passing away on Jan. 30, 2012 at 96 years old. Loewenbach’s passport was initially revoked by the Nazis, but was reinstated when, after several escape attempts, one Loewenbach’s schoolmates, by then a Nazi soldier, recognized him and aided in its reissue. As a result, Loewenbach eventually escaped Nazi Germany and was able to arrange for his mother to escape and for his father’s released from a concentration camp. The Loewenbach family fled to China until the war was over. Photos by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos
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ABOVE: An F/A-18C Hornet from the “Rampagers” of VFA-83 lands on IKE’s flight deck April 28. Dwight D. Eisenhower is the flagship for Carrier Strike Group 8. Photo by MC3 Ridge Leoni
LEFT: AE3 Matthew Carlucci from the “Wildcats” of VFA131 performs maintenance on an F/A-18C in the hangar bay of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier April 25. Photo by MCSN Douglas Revell
PHOTOS, ABOVE: Sailors prepare to move aircraft from an aircraft elevator into the hangar bay of IKE on April 27. Photo by MC3(SW) Rob Rupp
LEFT: AZAN Kione Morgan and ADAN Cesar Romero from the “Wildcats” of VFA-131 wash a F/A-18C Hornet on April 29. Photo by MC1 Nathanael Miller
Photo by MC3(SW) Rob Rupp
Lt. j.g. Andrew Stoner climbs into the cockpit of an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Pukin Dogs” of VFA-143 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier April 27.
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Oceana Sailor of the Year takes flight in career, jet ride BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer
recognized. It’s not really anything that I do.” His military career began on Sept. 18, 2001 when he enlisted through the Navy’s Delayed Entry Program, folThe Navy career of Air Traffic Controller 1st Class (AW/ lowing more than a year at Liberty University and TidewaSW) Samuel Hughes, radar branch chief at Oceana Air Op- ter Community College.Already part of DEP, his activation erations, literally took off in early March in what he de- date was pushed up after the events of Sept. 11, 2001.“I scribes as the “probably craziest week of my life.” As the don’t regret it and it was probably one of the best deciNAS Oceana Sailor of theYear,Hughes earned a flight in an sions I’ve made,” said Hughes about his decision to enlist. F/A-18 Hornet on March 5 from Capt. Jim Webb, Oceana’s It was the influence of one of his friends who was an commanding officer at the time. AC at Oceana who steered Hughes toward his career path. Weeks later, Hughes is still smiling about the flight.“It “I saw what he did here and that’s what sold it for me. I was incredible. The CO, Capt. Webb was awesome about knew when I got out I could get a good job as an air traffic it. I can’t even begin to describe what a great experience controller,” said Hughes. that was!” His first duty station was at NAS Patuxent River, Md. and The flight provided a very different perspective for then went to sea duty on USS Enterprise (CVN 65). He Hughes about the job of an AC.“I got to see it from their reported to Oceana in October 2007. (the aviators’) perspective…It’s totally different. When I His daily duties include qualifying all controllers on was in there, I couldn’t tell where I was at. But when I’m positions and radar.”I help make policies and procedures looking into the scope [in the tower], I can tell exactly regarding air traffic control…trying to make it easier and where they’re at,” he explained. more efficient for the aviators,” explained Hughes. He was also able to be on “the other side of the mike,” What Hughes likes about being an AC is “it’s fast paced talking from the jet to the ACs that he normally sits beside. and you always have to be on your game. We’re always Then on March 9, just four days after his memorable pushing each other to see who’s the best. Every time you jet ride, Hughes found out he was selected to be commis- come in, you want to be the best; you want to be better sioned through the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) program. than everyone else. Everybody else has that mindset and it It was the very first time he applied for the program.After makes for a good working environment.” calling his wife, he joked that it took a couple of hours of He is qualified as a facility watch supervisor and until phone calls to thank all the people who helped him reach recently when more Sailors qualified, there were only four his goals. of them to cover all shifts. It means that if anyone is out Being selected for LDO is “a dream come true…I was for any reason, Hughes could be called to work that posiblessed and honored that I was picked.”He knows the oth- tion. Because the tower is covered 24/7, he could work an er candidates, their records and qualifications and compe- evening shift one day, midnight the next and the day shift tition was stiff this year. day later, depending on the manning needs. Hughes is very humble about his accomplishments, ex“But being an AC,we’re part of a team.It’s like organized plaining,“Everybody works hard. I’m just the one who got sports; when one goes down, the whole team comes together,” he said.“When I have to come in, I don’t even think about it. I’ll just be there. That’s what makes it a good rating to be in.” The flexible work schedule doesn’t faze Hughes — or his wife Rebecca, an X-ray technician with Sentara. The parents of Laila, 2, and Emmy, 9 months, the couple has help from his mother who lives in Virginia Beach, when his schedule changes at the last minute. “It’s been a crazy year. I just took over radar branch chief and all that additional work and responsibility when Emmy was born. I think that was the hardest part, juggling both of them and my wife obviously helps with that,” he said. He also makes time to be active with As the Oceana Sailor of the Year, Hughes earned a ride in an F/A-18 Hornet from their church, the Essential Church in VirCapt. Jim Webb, NAS Oceana commanding officer on March 5. ginia Beach. He enjoys volunteering to
Photos by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos
AC1(AW/SW) Samuel Hughes, radar branch chief at NAS Oceana Air Operations, monitors flight traffic April 30 from the tower. Hughes, the Oceana Sailor of the Year, was selected for commissioning through the LDO program. coach softball, helping out at Clean the Bay Day and helping out with water stops at local marathons and half marathons. It was when Laila was born that Hughes decided to make the Navy a career.“Once you’ve got a mortgage to pay and you’ve got some children, it was decided for me,” he joked. Hughes credits the chiefs at Air Ops, especially ACC Bobbi Nofsker, for the“grooming”they did to prepare him for the Sailor of the Year board.“She got me to the point where the board didn’t intimidate me. I could just go in there, be myself, speak from my heart,” he said. He also credits Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Decker for his mentorship in helping him reach his goal of becoming an LDO. His commissioning is scheduled for August 2013. In the interim, Hughes wants to work with LDOs and learn as much as possible. He’s already begun progress toward finishing his bachelor’s degree with online classes through Thomas Edison University. Although he will now remain at air operations after his original rotation date of October 2012, his billet is being filled, freeing him up to prepare for his commissioning. He wants to use that time to take onsite courses at Embry Riddle University and finally be able to finish his degree in aeronautics. Even with all of his accomplishments, Hughes has just one regret so far in his career.“I wanted to make chief first but it just didn’t work out that way.God has a plan for you, regardless, and that was just the path he decided to put me on.”
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NMCRS Oceana honors volunteers The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at NAS Oceana honored their volunteers during a luncheon April 20 at the Shifting Sands Club at Dam Neck Annex. The luncheon was part of the national 2012 Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 15 -21. With few paid staff, the NMCRS at Oceana depends on volunteers who serve as client service assistants, caseworkers and knitters, who create the handmade blankets for the baby seabags that are part of the “Budget for Baby,” offered at NMCRS. The number of hours contributed by volunteers ranged from 6,503 by Toni Boynton to 19 hours by several new volunteers. Along with hourly recognition, there were certificates of appreciation, superior performance awards and special recognitions by NMCRS Director Lolita Sheats, NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis and his wife, Teresa, who is the honorary chairman of volunteers.
PHOTOS, ABOVE LEFT: Several of the NMCRS volunteers display their awards following the luncheon. CENTER: Megan Moffit, from the NMCRS Headquarters Relief Committee was the guest speaker. RIGHT: Lori Wilson received special recognition with the “Germaphobe” award, presented by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis. Her certificate noted she “went through an entire 1,000 count Lysol wipes in one afternoon.” Each year, the Oceana office presents several humorous certificates to recognize unique personality traits of their volunteers. LOWER LEFT: Chairman of Volunteers Heather Gage is presented the 2011 NMCRS Oceana Volunteer of the Year award by Geis. Gage was also recognized for contributing 1,386 hours to NMCRS.
2012 NMCRS fund drive comes to a close; raises more than $1.7 million BY DAVID TODD Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs The annual 2012 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Fund Drive serves as a vehicle to raise money and promote the various ways NMCRS supports active duty Sailors and Marines, retirees and their families. This year, the active duty service member driven campaign raised more than $1.7 million in a seven-week time frame. Final totals are still being collected from forward-deployed units and the combined total is expected to be even greater. Founded in 1904, NMCRS is a private non-profit charitable organization sponsored by the Department of the Navy. Nearly 250 offices ashore and afloat are operated at Navy and Marine Corps bases throughout the world.And more than 3,600 trained volunteers accomplish a major portion of their mission. “What makes us really different than the other relief
agencies for the Army, the Air Force and the Coast Guard is that we are volunteer focused,”said Kathy Nelson, NMCRS director, Norfolk office. “So, the Army and the Air Force, most of their work is done by what would be Fleet and Family Support Center civilians who are doing it as a collateral duty. The Coast Guard does their assistance with active duty military personnel. But we do it, almost exclusively, with volunteers.” In 2011, NMCRS provided more than $48 million in interest-free loans and grants worldwide, with approximately $8.1 million given in Hampton Roads alone.This year, Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force conducted the drive on behalf of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. Local funds were generated by vari-
ous events throughout the area, including fun runs, cookouts,car washes,bake sales,NEX coupon savings program, the Norfolk Admirals hockey night, and much more. “Our goal is 100 percent contact,”said Nelson.“We hope by telling the story, it will give Sailors and Marines the opportunity to contribute towards a process that is there strictly to benefit them — active and retired,and their family members ... and then reserves that are mobilized or activated.” One of this year’s standout fundraising commands was Commander, Naval Air Force U.S.Atlantic Fleet, who raised more than $690,000. Navy Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) also increased their donations from 2011, which added to this year’s success. Lt. Cmdr. Michael Reed, the 2012 Navy Region Mid-Atlantic NMCRS area coordinator, said that supporting the drive is very important because it’s a way to support fellow shipmates. — See Fund drive, Next page
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Fund drive: benefits Sailors, Marines and families — Continued from previous page “It’s like taking care of your own,” he said.“As times get rough — the economic problems that we have these days — Sailors can go to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society before they have to reach out to any of the predatory lending programs that are out there. First of all, they can get their budget in order, and if they need any assistance, they can get that too. I think it’s a way to care for our own — a first resort.” Although the drive was very successful, it did not come without some challenges. Other than the normal obstacles involved with recording fundraising numbers on deployed ships, there was also a major military exercise which caused some delays. “This year we had the Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield exercise that occurred around week four and week five,” said Reed, which was a contributing factor to why the fund drive was extended. There were also some great lessons learned. “The online donations really kicked in this year, so that was a challenge to try to figure out how to include those totals,”explained Reed.“Because last year,the online donations started at the very end of the drive, so it wasn’t as significant as it was this year. We also used some of the public service announcements that Naval Safety Center did last year.We were able to put those out and they were shown at the NEX, at the hospital and certain medical
clinics, and we also passed them out to all the sub-area coordinators so they had real world testimony from Sailors and Marines to present to their commands.” NMCRS provides need-based financial assistance to eligible recipients in the form of: Interest-free loans, grants, plus scholarships and interest-free loans for education. In addition, NMCRS also offers financial counseling,“Budget For Baby” workshops, thrift shops and visiting nurse services.And the society has a Quick Assist Loans (QAL) program, which proves up to $300 for family emergencies, medical or dental procedures, vehicle or transportation expenses and basic living expenses. QAL was created in 2008 to help combat the increasing use of payday loans. “Being a wife of a Sailor, when my husband is deployed, knowing that there are those resources out there and there are places that I can go to do a budget and make sure that things are OK, it puts him at ease,” said Angie Setering, NMCRS Public Affairs, Norfolk office.“And that’s part of the fund drive too. When those Sailors are deployed, they’re focused on what they’re doing, and (with NMCRS) they don’t have to worry about their family (finances). Nelson concurred, stating, “Certainly, financial issues are an operational readiness issue. It you’re worried about your (bills), you can’t be focused on your job as much as you need to be.” For more information about NMCRS, visit www.nmcrs. org.Visit www.nmcrs.org/norva-area.html for NMCRS locations throughout Hampton Roads.
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ABOVE: The Spring Fever 5K at NAS Oceana drew a good turnout of 401 runners on April 18. The course, which began at the fitness center, took runners around the base to the back gate and finished back at the fitness center. LEFT: Maj. Michael Keane, MACS-24 site commander, cruised to another 5K win with a time of 19:02. Keane was also finished first at the Dam Neck March Madness 5K March 28. Finishing second overall was Tirone Pasquale with 19:10 and third was Eric Price with 19:11. They were also the top three in the Men’s 30-37 age group. The first female was Megan Riley with 21:47; 2nd was Yoko England and 3rd was Elizabeth Campos. Photos by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos
WOASF Golf Tournament The Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation (WOASF) Golf Tournament will be held May 25 at Aeropines Golf Club on Oceana. Registration is at 6:30 a.m.; shotgun start is 8 a.m. Format is best ball. Individual registration is $80, foursome registration is $300 and includes breakfast, lunch, green fee, cart, goodie bag and prizes. Registration online at www.wingsoveramerica.us. All proceeds benefit Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation, which provides college scholarships to children and
spouses of U.S. Navy aviation personnel, including officers and enlisted, active duty, retired, honorably discharged or deceased. WOASF will award $100,000 in scholarships in 2012. The command with the most golfers will win the command challenge and have a scholarship awarded in honor of the command. For more information, contact Christine Wilson, executive director of Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation, at 671-3200, extension 118 or email info@ wingsoveramerica.uswww.wingsoveramerica.usa.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR » » » » » » » » » » » »» LEND A HAND COMMUNITY DAY May 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Princess Anne Middle School in Virginia Beach will host its second annual community day on Saturday, benefiting the American Red Cross and its tornado relief efforts. There will be games and entertainment for all ages, along with food and drink, basket raffles, and a crafters’ market. Contact the school at 648-4950 for more information.
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Mayo Festival Feast at TowneBank Fountain Park in Town Point Park along the downtown Norfolk waterfront.There will be live music by the Jesse Chong Band, covering reggae, funk, bluegrass and the blues. Admission is free and open to the public. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.A portion of the beverage sales will benefit the Little Creek Lions Club. For more information, visit www.festevents.org, call 441-2345 or find Festevents on Facebook.
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The galleries are free and open to the public this weekend at the Peninsula Fine Art Center. There will be ARTventures on Saturday,10 a.m.to 4 p.m. with family art activities, which are free to Pfac members, $2 for non-members ages 4 and up. Enjoy artistic inspiration in “Who We Are, Past and Present,” as well as Prefaces 2012 High School Juried Exhibition. On Sunday, take a self-guided tour of the exhibitions and have fun with selfguided art activities in the Hands On For Kids gallery. Celebrate area high-school artists by attending the Prefaces 2012 reception 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Sunday. Awards ceremony at 3. Pfac is located at 101 Museum Drive, Mariners’ Museum Park, Newport News. Visit www.pfac-va.org for more information.
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In honor of OpSail 2012,The Hurrah Players are pleased to present “Anchors Away,” a musical salute to the military and the most nautical performances from stage and screen. Anchors Away will play at the Perry Family Theatre in downtown Norfolk. Tickets are $15 for children, $20 for adults. For more information, contact The Hurrah Players at 627-5437 or visit www.hurrahplayers.com.
CAMP CAX Back by popular demand,the Naval Weapons StationYorktown Morale, Welfare & Recreation (MWR) Department announces the return of Camp CAX. Held at Cheatham Annex,this overnight summer camp is open to military youth ages 9 - 12, as well as teens ages 13 - 15. Nine to 12-yearolds will camp during one of three sessions held June 2430, July 1-7 or July 8-14. New this year, Camp CAX offers a camp just for teens, 13 - 15, being held July 15 - 21. Camp CAX will take place near Jones Pond at Cheatham Annex. Space is limited to 20 campers per week, so register today. For registration and camp details, contact Deborah Galloway at (757) 887-4233.
Flying Proms The Military Aviation Museum is joining with the Virginia Arts Festival and the Virginia Symphony for the second year to bring the Flying Proms to Virginia Beach. Relax on the museum’s lawn and watch vintage aircraft soar through the sky to the sounds of the symphony. The flying ends at intermission, and the symphony returns for more music and a fireworks finale. The Flying Proms takes place May 5, beginning at 6:45 p.m. Admission is $45 general admission; $35 lawn and $15 student lawn seating (under age 25). Ticket includes museum admission. The rain date is May 6. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. For complete information and ticket sales, visit www.militaryaviationmuseum.org. LEFT: The TBM Avenger and Wildcat are expected to take to the skies to music of the Virginia Symphony during Saturday’s Flying Proms. Photo provided
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Sailors from various commands attend “Taste of TAP,” April 11, a seminar about the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), offered by the Fleet and Family Support Center at Naval Station Norfolk. “Taste of TAP” is a annual function designed to provide commands with an introduction to TAP., which is offered weekly through FFSC for separating personnel and those getting ready to retire.
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» » » » » » » »» » » » FAMILY READINESS GROUP LEADERSHIP TRAINING May 5 - 6, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family readiness groups play an integral part in keeping families together in various situations, especially during deployment. Please contact the Oceana FFSC to ask for more information.
CFS TRAINING May 7 -11, 7:30 a.m. to 4 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 (CFS). The training covers topics such as spending plans, budgets, managing credit, savings and investments and retirement planning. Participants are also introduced to the techniques of short-term, solution-focused financial counseling.This training will be at Dam Neck; call 433-2912 to register.
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES May 7, 1 - 4 p.m. to noon This workshop covers everything from assessing the hidden job market to finding a job long-distance, including job searching on the Internet. Many of the resources and services available to job seekers are also discussed, including major employers in the Hampton Roads area and the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC).
STEP: SCHOOLAGE May 7 -10 and May 14 -17 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP): Schoolage is a seven-session program with a wealth of information and skills for parenting 5- to 12-year-olds. Learn ways to help your children become more responsible, respectful, and cooperative.Topics include communication, discipline, the goals of misbehavior, mutual respect and family meetings.
EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING May 8, 14, 22 or 31, 9 a.m. to noon Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume. This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.
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JOB NETWORK May 8, noon to 1 p.m. This is a monthly employer panel comprised of three human resource personnel. Ask local and national employers what they like to see on resumes and how to prepare for interviews. Find out about open positions, their application process, and what benefits are available. Transitioners, separatees and military family members are invited to attend.
STRESS MANAGEMENT May 8 -17, 2 - 4 p.m. Stress is an unavoidable fact of life.The way we handle stress can affect our personal and professional lives. Learn more about managing stress with techniques such as goalsetting, time management and progressive relaxation.
DADS AND DISCIPLINE May 8, 5 -7:30 p.m. This class provides an opportunity for fathers to gain valuable, practical information about parenting. Participants will discuss the changing role of fathers and learn how dads can use effective discipline techniques to help raise responsible, well-behaved children.
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES May 9, 9 a.m. to noon Topics include positive answers to difficult questions, dressing for success, and the importance of body language and positive attitude. Interview follow-up and salary negotiations are also discussed.
CHILDREN AND DIVORCE May 9, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. This workshop addresses the pain and loss of a family breakup from the child’s perspective.Topics of discussion include typical reactions of children of different ages,
things children need to hear and what parents can do to help them through the pain. Suggestions for the non-custodial parent are also provided.
FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM May 10, 9 a.m. to noon May 22, 1 - 4 p.m. Gain the advantage in your job search with the federal government by learning how to find vacancies and job listings, complete the application process, and how to understand standard qualifications and testing requirements.
Military Transition Job Fair Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Oceana is hosting a Military Transition Job Fair, May, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FFSC in building 531. Transitioning service members, along with military spouses, are the focus of the fair. More than 20 employers are planning to participate, which is scheduled midday to accommodate transitioners on NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex. A wide variety of jobs are available, with a wide range of employers. Some of the employers attending the Job Fair scheduled to attend include Norfolk Southern, Oceaneering, Top Guard Security, TSI, SAIC, Portsmouth Police Department, Newport News Shipbuilding, Kelly Services,Verizon, Lowes, Remedy Staffing and GEICO. To enhance job readiness skills and knowledge, and in preparation for the Fair,FFSC is offering Career Planning, Resume Writing, Job Network, Interview Techniques, and Resume Review.The times and dates are listed on the left. All ID card holders are welcome to attend the FFSC workshops and job fair. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for additional information or to register for the workshops.
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.
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