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BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer JUMP START YOUR NEW YEAR’S WORKOUT
PAGE 9 The STA-21 Career Days Program will be Feb. 14, 9 - 10:30 a.m. at CNATTU Oceana. All potential fleet applicants are invited to learn about eligibility requirements, application procedures and deadlines. Hampton Roads NROTC officer candidates will share experiences and answer questions. For more info, call retired Lt. David Boisselle at 352-4757.
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The Navy’s Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels, make a pass around the NAS Oceana Air Operations Tower, Sept. 16, 2012. NAS Oceana earned the “Blue Angel Air Show of the Year” award for the 2012 show’s execution and support of the Blue Angels.
The 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show was recognized by the Navy’s flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels as “The Blue Angel Air Show of the Year,” during the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) annual convention last month in Las Vegas. The award recognizes one show annually for compliance with the flight demonstration team’s 50-page support manual, a key component to the safety and success of the Blue Angels at show sites across the United States. “For the 2012 show season, the Blue Angels selected the NAS Oceana Air Show as the Air Show of the Year for their flawless execution of the show and adherence to our in-depth support manual. The NAS Oceana Air Show did an outstanding job with checklist timeliness,communication throughout the planning process and overall execution.This allowed the team to safely perform our demonstration without having to worry about outside distractions,” said Lt.MarkTedrow,narrator and advance pilot for the 2012 — See Award, Page 8
Fleet Forces, PacFlt announce details of uniform working groups From U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs Commander,U.S.Fleet Forces (USFF) and Commander,U.S.Pacific Fleet (CPF) distributed a message to commanders and commanding officers Jan. 11 that announces the agendas of two uniform working groups. The working groups are reviewing the requirements and flame resistant qualities of fleet organizational clothing and subsequently the suitability of working uniforms worn at sea.They were formed following a recent impromptu test by the Navy clothing textile research facility that
showed the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type I is not flame resistant and will burn when subjected to flame. USFF Commander Adm. Bill Gortney said the working group that will review all organizational clothing worn by Sailors on ships, submarines, and in expeditionary units is designed to inform the second working group, which will ultimately determine the requirements for at-sea working uniforms. The Navy removed the requirement for all hands to wear flame resistant uniforms at sea in 1996. “The organizational clothing working group
has been tasked with providing fact-based information and determining whether to limit flame resistant organizational clothing to Sailors who work in engineering departments, flight decks, and other high risk areas; or to expand fire resistant organizational clothing to all Sailors afloat,” said Gortney. “Those findings are necessary before any recommendations can be made about at-sea working uniforms.” The primary consideration for both working groups is Sailor safety, and the results will provide the answers needed to maintain operational readiness and safety requirements. — See Working group, Page 6
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Navy commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 21 BY ENSIGN AMBER LYNN DANIEL Navy Office of Diversity and Inclusion Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — As announced by NAVADMIN 001/13, the Navy will join the nation in observing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 21. Navy commands are encouraged to reflect on the recurring theme,“Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off!” and increase their knowledge and awareness of Dr. King’s contributions to American history and civil rights by participating in military and community events. King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism during the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. Following in the footsteps of his father,King entered the Christian ministry in February 1948 at the age of 19. He was ordained at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta and
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in 1954, upon completion of graduate studies at Boston University, he accepted a call to serve at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery,Ala.While ministering there, King became an instrumental leader in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, made famous by the arrest of Rosa Parks.The boycott lasted more than a year and led to the 1956 District Court ruling that racial segregation on buses was unconstitutional. Over the course of his lifetime, King was arrested 30 separate times for his participation in civil rights activities. Although King spent the majority of his life preaching on the issues of social justice, empowerment, love and peace, which won him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, his attention and efforts also included fighting economic injustice. On April 4, 1968, King journeyed to Memphis, Tenn., to help lead sanitation workers in a protest against low wages and intolerable working conditions. While standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, King was
shot and ultimately died. In honor of King’s unfinished efforts, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. The first observance was held Jan. 15, 1986, the anniversary of King’s birthday. In 1992, President George H.W. Bush proclaimed the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday would be observed every year on the third Monday of January. On Aug. 23, 1994, Congress passed the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday and Service Act, designating the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday as a day of national volunteer service. All commands are strongly encouraged to increase their knowledge and awareness of King’s contributions to American history and civil rights through participation in military and community events and volunteerism within their communities and worldwide. More information on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, including a search engine to find volunteer opportunities near you can be found online at http://www.mlkday.gov/about/serveonkingday.php.
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During the week of Feb. 4, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic, in conjunction with civilian contractors, will conduct a traffic study on board NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex. The Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana study will include vehicle counts performed by contractor personnel at gates and selected locations on the installaProtestant Catholic tions, as well as the use of automated devices and video Sunday Mass – Tues-Fri, cameras. All hands are encouraged to remain alert while MLK birthday observance Sunday School - 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. The Dam Neck Annex Galley by the Sea will serve a spe- driving during that week to ensure the safety of personnel Worship (main chapel) Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m. cial meal celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday on conducting the study. 10:40 a.m. Jan.18,10 a.m.to 5:30 p.m.The meal will include barbecue Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 chicken, fried catfish, braised ribs, rice pilaf, macaroni and Tax preparation cheese, turnip greens with ham hocks and more.The meal Jackson Hewitt is now open from 10 a.m.to 6 p.m.every- Contemporary Protestant Confession Saturday 4 p.m. is open to all military, DoD civilians and contractors. day in the Oceana NEX parking lot. They are offering 2013 Worship Sunday 9 a.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. pre-filing and information services at this time. Starting Jan. Adult and children’s Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship Town hall meeting 30, they will expand their hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m. The NAS Oceana command leadership team will be Customers may call 425-4677 with questions. joined by Navy Family Housing and Lincoln Military HousNaval Station Norfolk ing representatives Jan. 31, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. for a town hall Mobile DMV services meeting with family housing residents.The meeting will be The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will offer Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 held at 1200 S. Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach in the Wad- their mobile service,“DMV2GO” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) sworth Shores Community Center.All officers, enlisted and the NEX parking lot on Feb. 25, March 29,April 29, May 31, Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871, CVW-1 at 433-3676 their families living in Midway Manor and Wadsworth fam- June 28 and July 31. CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, ily housing are encouraged to attend.
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Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus, poses for a group photo with the 2012 Navy Recruiters of the Year during their visit to the Pentagon Jan. 8. Thirteen Navy recruiters and their family members from around the world spent a week in the nation’s capital, meeting with Navy leadership and receiving recognition for their recruiting efforts as part of the Navy’s Recruiters of the Year celebration.
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Initiative to excellence BY LT. CMDR. HARVEY MACKLIN Center for Personal and Professional Development Chaplain Striving for excellence is one process through which humanity can obtain a common goal; it motivates everyone involved to move in unison in order to accomplish their anticipated objective. Within the concept of excellence, we find a two-part harmony: God’s divine intervention and humanity’s unification of innate gifts. Music is a perfect way to demonstrate the beauty of harmony.When a song is harmonic, with its tones complementing one another, the listener experiences something magnificent. Our Lord and creator incorporated a desire within each of us, even nature itself, to achieve this type of beautiful harmony.As we strive to work together towards a common mission, the combination of God’s divine intervention and our initiative to seek out the complementary tones, a balance and intensity creates and fortifies a peaceful harmony. One might say that in an organization that is called upon to take up arms, such as the military, this cannot be accomplished; but God tells us that in him all things are possible. When humanity lives in dysfunction, God is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. When humanity is gripped by fear, God thrives in a love that casts out all fear. When hopelessness overwhelms us, God provides a tower which his children can run into for safety and security. In order for this type of excellence to be achieved, we must temporarily halt the momentum of our mission, take time to engage those around us, and then seek the unity that is found in the power that lives within us. This power can even be found through the proper application of justice, prudence, temperance and fortitude. Regardless, whether a person submits to God’s holiness or his earthly universal truths, inter-relational realities provide a tuning fork for unified harmony. When people feel that they are being treated justly or that they are able to exercise prudence with regards — See Chaplain’s Corner, Page 4
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Navy recruiting honors top recruiters BY MC1(SW) SONJA M. CHAMBERS Commander, Navy Recruiting Command Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) recognized its FY 2012 Recruiters of the Year (ROY) during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Jan. 9. Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, Rear Adm. Earl L.Gay,honored 13 of NRC’s top active and Reserve recruiters from around the world. Guest speaker, Chief of Naval Personnel,Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk, said the Navy relies on recruiters to find new talent for the Navy’s future. “There is no Navy without Sailors and there are no Sailors without recruiters,” he said. “The successful completion of our Navy’s global mission begins by recruiting the best and the brightest of our nation’s young men and women to serve. Because of the hard work and dedication
of our recruiters, today’s force is more intelligent, more fit and more diverse than we’ve ever seen. Our awardees have separated themselves from among their peers by performing exemplary service in recruiting the next generation Sailor.” Operations Specialist 1st Class (SW) Matthew Tucker, Enlisted Recruiter of the Year, Active, said receiving the honor was a very humbling experience. “I know there are many people out there just like me grinding and trying to get the job done, so I’m very happy and honored to receive this award,” he said. Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 1st Class (SW) Duane Curato,Enlisted Recruiter of theYear,Reserve, said mentoring and leadership were key to his success. “Being a recruiter is not difficult,” he said.“You just have to be on top of your game and ask your leaders for guidance because they are always there to support you.” — See Top recruiters, Page 11
Military OneSource provides tax assistance service BY ARMY SGT. 1ST CLASS TYRONE C. MARSHALL JR. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON (NNS) — As tax season nears, Military OneSource and H&R Block have joined forces again to provide a free online tax preparation service for service members. During an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel,Tony Jackson, a program analyst for the Military OneSource program office,detailed the services available for troops and their families. “Military OneSource is a gateway to a free tax preparation service, partnered with H&R Block,” he said.“We also have tax consultants who can provide assistance, whether it’s seeking and filling out tax forms or any other tax-related information.” Jackson emphasized it is a safe and secure way for service members to prepare their taxes online. “Military OneSource and H&R block definitely meet in-
dustry standards for security for websites,” he said.“Also, encryption software [is used], and there’s also no selling of information, so service members and family members can be assured that their information is secure, and it stays within Military OneSource and H&R Block.” Jackson noted that two services — basic and premium — are provided through H&R Block, with one notable difference.The basic service is free, he said, and the premium service would apply to taxpayers who must file Schedule C returns, generally to report gains or losses from business ownership. “When you [start] getting into premium, ... you’re going to incur some additional costs, where basic is free,” Jackson said.“But if you have Schedule C tax issues, that’s when you’d go to the premium.Again, the key point there is you do incur additional costs if you have to use the premium.” — See Tax assistance, Page 10
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International partner tours Surface Combat Systems at Dam Neck BY OS1 DANIEL OSTERBERG Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit Dam Neck The Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit (CSCSU) Dam Neck welcomed the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Chief of School Education Division and staff members for a tour of its training facilities on Dec. 19. Capt. Luis Boticario, commanding officer, CSCSU Dam Neck, greeted Capt. Akihiko Endo and provided a tour that emphasized the training center’s role in developing Sailors who are technically and tactically ready to face the challenges endured on ships deployed across the globe. “It was a pleasure hosting Endo and his staff,”Boticario said.“I wanted to emphasize to Capt.Endo that there is constantly a push to revamp how we train students to ensure we meet the requirements of shipboard operations. It is important that the training conducted at our learning site turns out quality Sailors to the fleet.” The visit to Dam Neck marked the conclusion of a series of visits to East Coast Navy training commands, including the Aegis Training and Readiness Center. JMSDF
has a long standing relationship with CSCS. “On average, two to four Japanese sailors enter Dam Neck’s combat systems training pipeline each year,” Boticario explained. “Since some of the U.S. and Japanese weapons systems are similar, the command can support a myriad of basic and advanced operator courses tailored specifically to the Japanese students.” Many of the courses taught at Dam Neck combine classroom style lectures with state-of-the-art computer simulations and real hardware. “Instructors of the 96 courses offered at the command are able to tap into several different methods of instruction to deliver the information to the Sailor,” said CSCSU Dam Neck’s Director of Training Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Beare. During the tour, Endo was able to observe the Close in Weapons System (CIWS) technician training facility. Chief Fire Controlman Douglas Mcqueen,CIWS program’s course supervisor, discussed how new Sailors gain experience and technical expertise using computer-based simulations that augment life-sized mock ups of the weapons system even before they ever step aboard a ship.
FCC Andrew Alexander from the Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit Dam Neck’s (center) explains the functionality of the Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) to the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) during a tour at CSCSU Dam Neck Dec. 19. The visit to Dam Neck marked the conclusion of JMSDF’s series of visits to East Coast Navy training commands. “The advanced courseware enables the instructor to give realistic scenarios to students and track their every move electronically,”said Mcqueen.“While the students are waiting to work on the actual equipment, they can gain experience on the computer by troubleshooting the system beforehand so they are comfortable when working with the real weapons mount.” Boticario believes the visit was successful and important especially since one of the key goals of the maritime strategy is fos-
VAW-121 ‘Bluetails’ change command Cmdr. Daryle D. Cardone relieved Cmdr.Timothy J. Slentz Jan. 11, as commanding officer of the E-2C squadron, part of CVW-7. BY SEAMAN BRIAN WILBUR USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121 held a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Station Norfolk Jan.11. Cmdr. Daryle D. Cardone relieved Cmdr. Timothy J. Slentz in front of members of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, VAW-121 and friends and family. After the opening remarks and rendering of colors, the commander of CVW-7, Capt. Terry S. Morris, congratulated Slentz on the many successes VAW-121 accomplished un-
der his command. “This command is on a wonderful course and it is due to your leadership and continues toward greatness,”said Morris.“I cannot thank you enough for allowing me to share this change of command with you. I wish you nothing but success.” Before reading his orders, Slentz reminisced about his time as commander of VAW-121 and credited his success to having an incredible group of Sailors. “It has been the greatest honor of my career to serve with you,” said Slentz. “No commanding officer succeeds alone, and I have been blessed with so many talented people who make this squadron so successful with their daily contributions.” Slentz’s next assignment will be at Strike Force Training Atlantic (CSFTL). The incoming commanding officer, from Nanticoke, Penn., graduated from the University ofWilkes-Barre in 1993 and received his commission from Officer Candidate School (OCS) in December 1995.
Before becoming VAW-121’s executive officer and now commanding officer, some of Cardone’s assignments include VAW-125 and as administrative officer and maintenance officer at VAW-121.He also served on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations as special assistant to the director, Flag Officer Management and Distribution in Washington D.C., and as executive officer at VAW120. Cardone said he is looking forward to his time as commander of VAW-121 and knows that the command will still hold to the high standard of excellence as it did under the command of Slentz. “This is our second operational tour together and I have learned a ton from him. It has been my honor to serve as your executive officer,” said Cardone.“I am truly honored to serve beside each and every one of you. I feel incredibly fortunate to become your commanding officer today.” Cmdr. Ryan J. Bryla assumed duties as VAW-121’s executive officer.
tering and sustaining cooperative relationships with international partners. “I look forward to continuing to support JMSDF in their mission to train,” Boticario said. CSCSU Dam Neck provides many different curriculums and is a primary training facility for several Navy combat systems ratings. For more information about the Center for Surface Combat Systems, visit https:// www.netc.navy.mil/centers/cscs/ .
Excellence: making effective use of the gifts given to us — Continued from previous page to the choices they are given to make, they will become productive in their endeavors. In the same way, receiving validation and temperance from those around us also increases our productivity. God created us to need one another and to make effective use of the gifts which lie within us.When a group of individuals, united in purpose, strives for excellence — all the while validating one another’s individual gifts, treating each other justly, and operating in appropriate prudence and temperance — they are empowered to achieve a unified goal.The result will be as magnificent as the harmony of a wellknown world choir. Measure your success by the harmony of excellence and how well you unify the gifts God has surrounded you with.
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Ground crew await as an EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 taxis after returning from a flight during heavy snows at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa, Japan on Jan. 10. VAQ-132 is currently finishing up a six-month deployPhoto by MC1 Kenneth G. Takada ment at NAF Misawa in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
— Continued from page 1 “We intend to use these working groups to inform a deliberative review process. We will determine the level of protection our Sailors need, given the missions and tasks we expect them to execute in their respective work environments,” said Gortney. Both working groups will be comprised of members of the USFF and CPF staffs, along with members of the Naval Safety Center, systems commands, and various operational commands. While the groups are not working on a specific timeline, Gortney said he hopes to have the organizational working group’s findings in a matter of weeks. The Navy currently requires Sailors who stand watch in engine room or machinery spaces to wear fire retardant coveralls, with the sleeves rolled down, and when they’re performing maintenance in machinery spaces where steam is circulating in the piping systems or fuel fired machinery is in operation. Individual Navy type commanders also provide organizational clothing, with added protection,to Sailors working on the flight deck or as part of damage control teams.
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Award: recognizes Oceana’s teamwork, support of Blue Angels’ mission — Continued from page 1 air show season, in an email. The selection is based on checklist accuracy, timeliness and attention to detail, maintenance and operational support, successful inclusion of Navy and Marine recruiters and media coverage and opportunities. “It is awesome to be recognized as the best Air Show in the country from the Blue Angels, the world’s premier jet demonstration team.This highlights what a fantastic team we have here at NAS Oceana. Putting on an air show is a team sport. It takes great effort from the youngest volunteer through the highest level of leadership to pull off a great show and at Oceana, we are known to put on a world class show.This award shows our performers think the same thing,” said NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis. According to OceanaAir Show Director Richard“Corky” Erie, Bobby Rountree is the main reason for such a successful relationship with the Blue Angels. For the past six air shows, Rountree, who is the regional air operations program director, volunteered to be the Blue Angels liaison for the Oceana show. “To be singled out from amongst those 35 -36 venues, is a nice validation for all the hard work that the air show committee puts into it, that the base puts into it, that the Sailors put into it, that Bobby Rountree puts into it,” said Erie. Rountree explains his job as taking “the Blue Angels support manual that lists all the requirements for them to operate at the show site and I coordinate across various Oceana departments…basically just coordinate to get all the things in place that they need to operate in place for a week.” He works with 13 different offices and agencies both on and off base. He tracks hundreds of details, such as making sure there are 35 rental cars of specified makes and models ready for the Blues’ arrival or that the 17 pieces of required support equipment provided by the 900 division at the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Oceana are ready for the team’s arrival. For 51 weeks each year, Rountree works with the Blue Angels installation coordinator, who interacts with the team’s events office.“You’re passing information back and forth so that they, the Blue Angels, are getting the sense that the support manual is being met and …everything is ready for their arrival,” he said. On that final week,“show time,” the process is turned over to their narrator, who executes the plan and Rountree mainly works with the narrator and crew chief that arrive on Wednesday, prior to the weekend’s show. After taking the job as program director in 2002, Rountree began helping with the air show but following the 2006 show, asked to take on a larger role. At the same time, Erie needed someone to take on the Blue Angels’ coordinator position. With Rountree’s background as a naval aviator, former squadron commanding officer and former Oceana executive officer, Erie knew he was more than qualified to take over the coordinator position. “His words to me were ‘I need someone to get it running on automatic and you can turn it over to somebody,’” recalled Rountree. He spent the first year understanding
the intricacies of the support manual and working with the team and by the 2012 show, he said “it pretty much was running on automatic.” He’s helped greatly by being able to work with many of the same people year after year and meets with new air show committee members ahead of time. Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Amadeo Chavez, from Oceana Air Operations and one of several air bosses for the 2012 show, will be returning for the 2013 show. He explains the jobs of the air bosses and mini-bosses as keeping all the aircraft on a tight flying schedule, including landings and takeoffs, “making sure everything’s in time order.” In consultation with all performers, each day’s schedule is planned well in advance.That timeliness of all other
Mike Gooding, military reporter for WVEC-13, interviews Capt. Greg Mcwherter, commanding officer of the Navy’s Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels, Sept. 14, prior to the start of the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show. One of criteria for the Blue Angels’ annual award is media coverage such as this Jet Observer file photo by Harry Gerwien interview. performers affects the Blue Angels’ ability to start their show on time, Chavez explained. During the show, as spectators are craning their necks and raising their cameras, the air bosses are continually coordinating the movement of aircraft, to and from the “hot box,” where aircraft are parked between performances, to be ready for the next show. Air bosses also coordinate the departure of aircraft following the show. “There are some occasions where we try to get them [other performers] out of here earlier, if we have a window of opportunity during the show— but not during the Blue Angels,” said Chavez. Chavez stressed the success of the show is “because everybody worked very well together…It wouldn’t have gone so smoothly if it wasn’t for the good communication that was involved.” Another key component of service is provided by Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate–Fuels (AW/SW) Damien Lazarus and his team of 12 Sailors and civilians at the Fuels Division within the Regional Supply Office at Oceana.The team procures the required amount of fuel and smoke oil and is responsible for quality assurance on all fuels, not just for the Blue Angels, but for all perform-
ers. “The Blue Angels, without their fuel and smoke oil, are just another transient squadron but with blue jets,” said Erie. “The fuel guys basically make the show happen. There’s a million moving parts to support the Blue Angels and that piece is critical in terms of timing, efficiency and availability,” said Erie. More than 200,000 gallons of jet fuel, low lead and low sulfur fuels, and smoke oil, costing just over $3 million were needed for the 2012 air show.The fuel arrives from Georgia several days prior to the first performer touching down on the Oceana runway. Lazarus explained for the Blues, they ensure three of the best mobile refuelers are available, in addition to 12 additional refueling trucks for other performers. Following the performers’ arrival, servicing aircraft becomes a continuous operation. Fuels personnel begin work early in the day and finish up around 8:30 p.m. — long after the show is over. He said most of his team has worked together for the past several years, making them cohesive and efficient. “For the Blue Angels to recognize Oceana is a testament that our training process is working,” Lazarus said. Erie also credited the personnel at FRCMA’s 900 Division for their precision in providing the needed support equipment to the Blues. “All the things they need to operate a squadron, they can’t bring with them, so they need to borrow it. And it needs to be in a certain place, at a certain time, in a certain condition,” said Erie. Blue Angels representatives were at Oceana in December to begin coordinating with the base for the 2013 show, scheduled for Sept. 20 - 22. Oceana’s commanding officer is confident this show can be even better than past years. “We’ve already started our planning to make the 2013 show even better,” said Geis. Erie said it’s likely the 2013 NAS Oceana Air Show will be themed around the 70th anniversary of the air station, which will be celebrated this year.“As always you will see some great performers, the Blue Angels and other great, great things for people to see,” said Erie.
Following the performance of the Blue Angels on Sept. 15, 2012, Sailors and civilians at the Fuels Division of the Regional Supply Office at Oceana refuel the team’s F/A-18 Hornets. During the 2012 Oceana Air Show, more than 200,00 gallons of fuel and smoke oils were provided to military and civilian Jet Observer file photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto aircraft.
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Navy experts weigh in on staying and getting fit From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON,Tenn. (NNS) — Getting fit rates high among resolutions people make at the start of the New Year, and Navy’s Physical Readiness Program has resources and information to help Sailors and families achieve their fitness goals, officials said Jan. 8. “Whether you exercise and want to increase your current level of fitness or you are looking to start a routine to attain a healthy level of fitness, we can help,” said Bill Moore, director, Navy Physical Readiness Program.“Focusing on the wellness of Sailors and their families by providing the skills and tools for fitness and nutrition is one of our primary objectives.” While it is common for Sailors to skip or reduce workouts over the holidays according to Moore, Sailors should be able to resume their normal fitness routine if little time elapsed between workouts over the holidays. “Most commands wrap up their fall physical fitness assessments before Thanksgiving and there are gatherings and shopping that may eat into fitness time over the holidays, so it is natural for people to exercise less,” said Moore.“Missing four to five days of exercise over the holidays should have little impact on fitness routines.” Sailors who missed more than six days between workouts may experience some muscle soreness when resuming their routine. For those who haven’t worked out since
the last semiannual physical readiness test board ship or submarine, or in the dirt and Moore recommends starting off slowly and sand, the Navy provides its Sailors resourcbuilding up slowly. es and equipment to remain fit to fight. “Start with Navy guida shorter duraance recomtion for cardiomends Sailors respiratory complete at exercise and least 150 minless weight for utes of moderstrength trainate physical acing. Build up tivity each week from there,” said and perform Moore. “Sailors strength-training can start with exercises at least 20 minutes of twice a week to some sort of work all major exercise two or muscle groups. three days per Examples of week, slowly moderate-intenincreasing time sity cardio-respiby five minutes ratory activities per week until include brisk they reach their walking (3 mph desired level of or faster), bicyactivity. cling (slower “If you have than 10 mph) Photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos and water aerotruly been inactive and want to As part of their regular workouts, Ensign Patrick Palma bics.High-intenstart a routine, (l) and Lt. William Marshall, both from VFA-143, run sity activities then you should along the roadway near the back gate at NAS Oceana include jogging consult your Jan. 14. or running, physician belap swimming, fore performing exercise,” he added. jumping rope and circuit training. Strength Once you establish a fitness routine, training includes pushups, lifting weights, Moore recommends making it part of a and working with resistance bands. Includweekly schedule. ing two sessions per week of 8-10 exercis“Consistency is the key,” he said, adding es that work all the different parts of the that whether serving on shore duty, on body (legs, hips, back, chest, abs, shoulders
and arms) repeated for 10-12 reps each can improve fitness, decrease muscle loss and help maintain a healthy weight. The Navy Physical Readiness Program website at http://www.public.navy.mil/ bupers-npc/support/physical/Pages/default2.aspx has links to sample warm-ups and workouts users may choose. One sample workout specifically addresses techniques to improve performance on the Navy’s physical readiness test. Sailors and families will also find links to nutrition information that when followed compliment a good fitness routine. “No matter what your fitness goals are, good nutrition can help improve your exercise performance, decrease your recovery time from strenuous exercise, prevent injuries due to fatigue,and provide the fuel required during times of high-intensity training and weight control,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Wallinger, registered dietitian, Navy Physical Readiness Program. The site also contains a Navy registered dietitian locator so Sailors and family members may meet face-to-face with an expert and learn more about incorporating proper nutrition to maximize the benefits of their fitness routine. Whether it is maintaining or seeking to attain a healthy level of fitness, the Navy provides Sailors and family members the tools to reach their goals, according to Moore. For more information visit the physical readiness section of the Navy Personnel Command website www.npc.navy.mil.
Influenza widespread in Virginia
Flu vaccine still available at NMCP and branch clinics From Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs Flu season arrived early in the U.S. this year with seasonal influenza cases double the numbers experienced at this time last year. For the fourth straight week, flu is categorized as widespread in Virginia, which the Virginia Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cite as the highest category of flu activity. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and its branch clinics have flu shots and the nasal vaccine FluMist available for TRICARE beneficiaries who have not yet been immunized this season. Influenza vaccine is available at the following locations: NMCP Immunization Clinic, Monday through Friday – 8
a.m. to 4 p.m.; Oceana Branch Clinic, Monday through Friday – 7 a.m.to 4 p.m.;Admiral JoelT.Boone Clinic,Monday, Tuesday,Thursday and Friday – 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday – 8 a.m. to noon; Naval Station Norfolk Clinic, Monday through Friday – 8 to 11 a.m. and Monday through Thursday - 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Northwest Clinic, Monday through Friday – 7 to 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m.; and Yorktown Clinic, Monday through Friday – 8 a.m. to noon, and Monday through Thursday – 1 to 2:30 p.m. TRICARE Prime Clinics in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach offer flu vaccine by appointment only, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 1-866- MIL-HLTH (1866-645-4584) to schedule an appointment. In an effort to protect patients,visitors and medical staff from the spread of flu, effective Jan. 9, 2013, hospitals and
health care systems in Hampton Roads (including NMCP and its clinics) strongly recommend all patients and visitors wear a mask upon entering hospitals, freestanding emergency departments, urgent care centers, and branch clinics, including patients seeking outpatient services at the hospitals.A mask is also strongly recommended on arrival for patients and family members seeking care at associated primary care physician practices.The recommendation to wear a mask when entering health care facilities will remain in effect during the flu season and while prevalence of flu in the region is extraordinarily high. Medical evidence suggests infected people can transmit the flu virus as much as 24 hours before displaying symptoms. This recommendation helps protect patients, — See Flu, Page 11
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Tax assistance: MilitaryOne Source gateway to free help Jackson said. Everything is on a recommended basis. All members of the Army, Navy,Air Force and Marine Corps are eligible to use the service, he said, including members of the National Guard and Reserve components, regardless of activation status. Coast Guard reservists activated under Title 10 authority to serve with the Navy also are eligible, he added, and so are spouses and other family members enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. “Family members that have been designated to provide support to deployed service members, medically discharged retirees and discharged service members [within] 180 days of their discharge date are eligible for Military OneSource services,” Jackson added. The key to these services is financial readiness, which is a Defense Department priority, Jackson said. “We understand that financial readiness is a readiness issue,” he said.“If you have a service [member] who’s concerned about
— Continued from page 3 For those not sure which service they should use, Jackson encouraged them to use the Military OneSource website as a guide. The site lists answers to frequently asked questions, he added. “You can always contact Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647,” Jackson said. “We’re open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so any questions you have, you can use the website or the call center at the [toll-free] number.” Jackson said both methods are effective in contacting Military OneSource tax consultants offering useful services for troops and their families. “Not only do they provide forms and basic information relative to military-specific tax issues and questions, they are a gateway to get you to H&R Block,” he said.“If your tax situation warrants, they’ll get you to a volunteer income tax assistance clinic on your local military installation or larger command. It’s one-stop shopping.” These tax consultants cannot prepare tax forms or direct people to do anything,
their financial situation then that detracts from the mission.” Jackson also provided his personal testament to using the free tax preparation program, having served on active duty in the Marine Corps as a personnel officer for more than 20 years. He said his family still uses the service. “In fact,I have a daughter right now who is currently a military spouse, and she continues to use it as well,” he said. This program’s ultimate goal, Jackson said, is to ensure service members and their families know that Military OneSource is an option. “We hope it’s the first option ... for getting your taxes prepared or answering any questions or issues you have with taxes,” he said.“Just know that Military OneSource is there to help you.”
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Red Rippersâ€? of VFA-11 ies over the ight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Jan. 9. George H.W. Bush is conducting training and carrier qualiďŹ cations in the Atlantic Ocean. Photo by MC3 Kevin J. Steinberg
Top recruiters: recognized during Jan. 9 ceremony — Continued from page 3 The ceremony was part of a week-long event honoring the ROY. Recruiters and their guests visited many top Navy ofďŹ cials including Secretary of the Navy the Honorable Ray Mabus; Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mark Ferguson, and Chief of Navy Reserve, Commander, Navy Reserve Force, Vice Adm. Robin R. Braun. They also toured various D.C. sites, including the White House, Pentagon, Library of Congress and Arlington National Cemetery where the two Enlisted ROY placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
Other top recruiters for FY 2012 were Lt. Lincoln Schneider, OfďŹ cer Recruiter of the Year, Active; Lt. Stephen Graff, OfďŹ cer Recruiter of the Year, Reserve; Electrician’s Mate 1st Class (SS) Daniel Macomber, Nuclear Field Coordinator of the Year; Navy Counselor 1st Class (AW/SW) Brian Dubose, Station Leading Petty OfďŹ cer of the Year; Personnel Specialist 1st Class (SW) Benjamin Erdelyi Jr., ClassiďŹ er of the Year; Chief Navy Counselor (SW) Dewayne Scott, Division Leading Chief Petty OfďŹ cer of the Year; Fire Controlman 1st Class (SW) Aurelio Herrera, Diversity Enlisted Recruiter of the Year; Lt. Carolyn StarksHolman, Medical OfďŹ cer Recruiter of the Year; Navy Counselor 1st Class (SS) Brian Fields, Nuclear Propulsion OfďŹ cer Candidate Recruiter of the Year; Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class (EXW) Conner Mastry,Navy Special Warfare/Navy Special Operations Recruiter of the Year; Personnel Specialist 1st Class (AW) Kerri Scranton, Support Person of the Year.
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“The reason for this game is camaraderie always,â€? said Lovely. “It’s an opportunity to highlight the skills how capable the wounded warrior community is.â€? The mission of the team is to raise awareness, through exhibition and celebrity softball games, of the sacriďŹ ces and resilience of the military, and highlight their ability to rise above any challenge. WWAST represents some of the nation’s bravest and most determined heroes, soldiers and veterans. The young, extremely athletic men have sustained severe injuries resulting in amputation, while serving in the military/ war, and through extensive rehabilitation, have become competitive athletes again. The WWAST is comprised of young,competitive, athletic veterans and active duty soldiers who have lost limbs post-9/11, while serving their country in the military/ war. The team includes individuals with a variety of amputations of the arm, above knee,below knee, bilateral below knee and foot.Some are still in the service,others are attending college because of the Post-9/11 GI Bill,while others have moved on to new careers. The game concluded with the victory for the WWAST with a score of 20-13.
Lose to Win competition: Registration ends Feb. 1 for the free Lose to Win competition at the NAS Oceana Flightline Fitness Center. A meeting for all contestants will be Feb. 4, 11 a.m. and the contest begins immediately following the meeting and runs through April 12 with weekly competitions, classes and weigh-ins. Call 433-3302/3901 for more information.
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TSP — YOUR KEY TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE Jan. 23, 2:30 - 4 p.m. The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) provides all service members with the opportunity to get an immediate tax break while saving for their and their family’s future. Learn how to take advantage of this government-sponsored saving and investment program to build wealth and achieve ďŹ nancial independence.
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All national park service sites, including the Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield units of Colonial National Historical Park, will offer free admission for all visitors to celebrate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Although best known for its iconic historic resources, Historic Jamestowne will provide visitors with a special opportunity to learn about various birds of prey. Join the Busch Gardens Animal Ambassador Team as they present a Birds of Prey Program with two live eastern screech owls, a Harris hawk and an American kestrel.The program will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Historic Jamestowne Visitor Center. Following the program, a park ranger will be available to help visitors view one of Jamestowne’s active eagles’ nests from the visitor center parking lot. For a full schedule of programs and more information, call 898-2410, or log on to www.nps.gov/colo.
HANGAR DANCE Feb. 9, 6 -10 p.m. Join the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach for the 5th Annual 1940s Valentines Hangar Dance. Come dressed in your 1940s attire as one of the hangars is transformed into a dance floor in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Plane rides and Virginia Arts Festival tickets prizes for the “best dressed lady, man and couple.” Terry Chesson Orchestra Band will be playing all the favorite period hits to dance the night away to with members of the Swing Virginia Swing Dance Club. For lessons before the event, check out SwingVirginia. com and Echoes-of-Time.com for local costume rentals in Hampton Roads.Tickets are limited and last year’s hangar dance was sold out. Cost is $40 each with table discounts and available at www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/events. The museum is located at 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach.
FRIDAY January 18 7 p.m. - The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey 3D (PG-13)
SATURDAY January 19 1 p.m. - Monsters Inc. (PG) 4 p.m. - Cirque due Soleil: Worlds Away 3D (PG) 7 p.m. - Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (PG-13)
SUNDAY January 20 1 p.m. - Life of Pi (PG) 4 p.m. - Playing for Keeps (PG-13) 7 p.m. - Killing Them Softly (R) * Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all `R’ rated movies. * Credit cards are accepted as payment for admission and concessions.
CALL 433-2495 for more information
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