Jet Observer - Jan. 22, 2015

VOL. 54 NO. 3 JANUARY 22, 2015

SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS

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GETTING A DEGREE WHILE UNDERWAY —Page 4

U.S. Navy photo An F/A-18F Super Hornet flown by Capt. Daniel Grieco, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), and Capt.

Benjamin Hewlett, deputy commander of Carrier Air Wing 1, completes the 200,000th arrested landing aboard Theodore Roosevelt Jan 15.

The 200,000th trap recorded aboard TR The very first trap on USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) took place Nov. 3, 1986 at 1 p.m.,when a C-1A from VRC40 become the first aircraft to make an arrested landing on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.

— From www.uscarriers. net

BY MCSA ALEX MILLAR USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) — Capt.

Daniel C.Grieco,commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), and Capt. Benjamin Hewlett, deputy commander of Carrier Air Wing 1 (DCAG), successfully recorded the 200,000th arrested landing aboard TR Jan. 15.

“It was an amazing opportunity to highlight an accomplishment of the USS Theodore Roosevelt ... making history during her 28th year in the fleet,” said Grieco.

Logging the 200,000th trap was the result of decades of dedication and professionalism from the team aboard TR, ranging from aviators to the Sailors operating the ship’s arresting gears.

“It is amazing to be a part of the

200,000th trap because with the job that we do, it takes a lot of effort for five traps,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Chad Gaston, arresting gear assistant leading petty officer, from Cordele, Ga. “So 200,000 is a lot for one ship, and I can’t even imagine how many Sailors and man-hours it took to reach this milestone.”

It’s not just the pilot landing the aircraft. Several different Sailors play a part in coordinating the landing of an aircraft aboard an aircraft carrier.

“It’s our job in primary flight control (Pri-Fly) to make sure the deck is clear of all people and FOD [foreign object debris] so aircraft can land safely,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Gabriel Uriva, a native of San Diego and an aft-spotter in Pri-Fly.“It feels great to see how the TR team came

together to get this done.”

The Sailors who operate TR’s arresting gears plan on celebrating the momentous event with a cake cutting ceremony, and handing out pieces of the arresting wire as souvenirs.

“We stripped the arresting wire that was used in the 200,000th landing and we are going to cut it up and give it back to the troops to show them our appreciation,” said Gaston.

“This is a benchmark for the ship,” said Grieco. “People see our aircraft carrier and see an amazing piece of equipment that can support our nation but don’t realize that she is only half way through her lifespan and has landed an incredible 200,000 airplanes. So in the years to come, with TR moving forward, she will likely land upwards of 400,000 airplanes before she is decommissioned.”

DIY AND SAVE MONEY AT OCEANA’S AUTO HOBBY SHOP —Page 8

VOW RENEWAL The Oceana and Dam Neck chapels are hosting a Vow Renewal Ceremony Feb. 13 at the Dam Neck Chapel by the Sea. Ceremony begins at 6 p.m., followed by a catered dinner at Shifting Sands Club.

Childcare will be available.

Space is limited to 60 couples.

For more information and registration, contact the Oceana Chapel at 433-2871 or Dam Neck at 492-6602.

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Serving Naval Air Station Oceana and Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, Virginia and NALF Fentress in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope Executive Officer Capt. Louis Schager Public Affairs Officer Kelley Stirling Editor Cathy Heimer Assistant Editor MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Contact us: Jet@militarynews.com (757) 433-3360 www.oceanajetobserver.com https://cnic.navy.mil/oceana

BASE BRIEFS BEST OF THE MESS Savor the flavors at the annual Best of the Mess competition, Jan. 23, 6 p.m. at the Founders Inn in Virginia Beach. The NAS Oceana Galley will be among the six Navy culinary specialist teams competing in the culinary showdown. Teams will prepare a three course tasting menu for a panel of judges and event guests.Tickets are $45 and include a sampling of all the menus, a drink ticket, cash bar, silent auction and music by Astro DJ. Open to everyone but attendees must be at least 18 years old. All proceeds benefit the Chief Petty Officers Scholarship Fund. All tickets must be purchased in advance and can be done at www.cposf.org through today, Jan. 22 at 5 p.m.

CAMP DAVID RECRUITERS VISITING Camp David recruiters are visiting NAS Oceana Feb. 5 at the CNATTU Oceana auditorium from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Camp David provides a safe and private

presidential retreat for the President of the United States. The base is located at Naval Support Facility,Thurmont, Md. in the Catoctin Mountain Park.

The recruiting team will conduct record screening and personal interviews with those meeting the initial qualification criteria. E1-E9 candidates must be in the following ratings: ABH, ABF, BU, CE, CM, CS, DC, EA, EM, EN, EO, ET, HM, IC, IT, LS, MC, NC, PS, RP, SH, SW, UT and YN. Candidates must be U.S. citizens.The required obligated service is 36 months. For more information, refer to the MILPERSMAN 1306-968 or contact the command career counselor’s office.

DAM NECK CHAPEL UPDATES The regularly-scheduled Sunday Contemporary Protestant service at Dam Neck Annex at 9 a.m. has been temporarily moved to Walker Hall,in the Walker Room on the second floor, until Jan. 31.Walker Hall is located on Dam Neck at 1905 Regulus Ave., build-

ing 199. The regularly-scheduled Saturday Catholic Mass, held at 5 p.m. at Dam Neck has been temporarily moved to NAS Oceana Chapel until Jan. 31.

The Dam Neck Annex Coffee House regularly scheduled on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. has been temporarily moved to the bachelor enlisted quarters in building 508, room 180 through Jan. 31. For more information, call 492-6602.

FFSC RENOVATIONS Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC ) at Oceana is undergoing renovations through Feb. 2. During this time, the FFSC Career Resource Development Center and computer lab will not be available. All other services and programs will be available at an alternate location within building 531.

Because of the renovations, everyone registering for any FFSC workshop should confirm the location ahead of the class. Contact FFSC at 433-2912 for additional information.

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Naval Academy accepting Summer STEM applications

BY LT. TENG K. OOI AND CAPT. (DR.) LINDA J. BELTRA U.S. Naval Academy Applications for the 2015 Naval Academy Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Program opened Jan. 5 at www.usna.edu/admissions/STEM. Session dates include June 1-6 for rising 9th graders; June 8-13 for rising 10th graders; and June 15-19 for rising 11th graders.

This annual summer program is designed to expose young people to STEM concepts and technologies and to encourage 9th-11th graders to pursue a course of study in en-

gineering and technology throughout high school, college and beyond.

The aim is to integrate STEM-focused concepts across the curriculum and pave the way for students to succeed academically in mathematics and science, and help put them on a path towards successful STEM careers.

An effective and practical way to stimulate student interest in STEM is to show how mathematics and science are applied to create exciting technologies.

The 2015 STEM program will showcase the latest in technological advances in a wide variety of science and engineering topics, to include energy and light, infra-

CHAPEL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant Sunday School - 9 a.m.

Protestant Worship (main chapel) - 10:40 a.m.

Catholic Mass – Wednesday 11:30 a.m.

Catholic Sun. Mass - 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.

structure, transportation, cybersecurity, environmental challenges, flight and fluids, automation, simulation and modeling, biometrics and robotics.

Students will participate in project-based modules using a hands-on, real-world approach to solving design and analysis problems at the Naval Academy’s laboratory facilities. This unique learning environment promotes engineering “habits of mind” such as critical thinking, optimization, innovation, creativity and teamwork. It exposes students to a problem-based environment outside the traditional classroom.

Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 6

Call the Chaplains: Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 NAS Oceana at 433-2871 Temporary changes have been made to the service locations, which are detailed in the brief above. CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-7712 CVW-8 at 433-2337 CVW-3 at 433-2096 Naval Station Norfolk FRC Oceana at 433-5933 Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (building C-7)

January 22, 2015 • JET OBSERVER 3

MLK DAY CELEBRATED A “Living Voices” performer enacts the life of a child in the Civil Rights Era Jan. 14, during a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony at Naval Undersea Museum Keyport, Wash.

BY MC3 JONTEIL JOHNSON USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

Photo by MC3 Charles D. Gaddis IV

Pentagon salutes Dr. King’s life, legacy

BY AIR FORCE TECH. SGT. JAKE RICHMOND DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON — Defense Department members gathered Jan. 15 at the Pentagon’s annual observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, ahead of the federal holiday.

Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work called King a “true, remarkable American patriot and hero” and said he was honored to help pay tribute to the late civil rights leader.

“The most fitting way to honor Dr. King’s legacy is not just to celebrate this holiday or to celebrate his achievements, but to act on his word in what we do every day in the service of our nation,”Work said.

King, who would have been 86 Jan. 15, was assassinated in 1968, less than four years after winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership of nonviolent civil disobedience in the advancement of civil rights.

A Proponent of peace Joining the deputy secretary to give the event’s keynote speech was Adm. Michelle Howard, vice chief of naval operations. In 1999, Howard became the first African-American woman to command a combatant ship in the U.S. Navy, and in 2014, she became the first woman to rise to the rank of four-star admiral.

“Not only did [King] peacefully bring society through some of the most complicated and charged social upheavals of American history, but he also fostered change in the very hearts and minds of the American people,” Howard said.

Howard called King one of the greatest leaders the

Abraham Lincoln’s crew honors and celebrates MLK’s life

country has ever seen and recounted several of his most memorable words. Quoting King, she said “if a man has not discovered something that he will die for, he isn’t fit to live”and“a genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus, but a motor of consensus.”

The admiral praised King for convincing so many that people work better together and for “overwhelming the status quo” with consistent, concentrated and insistently righteous perseverance.

Inclusiveness and restraint “He pushed both black and white citizens to look beyond themselves, beyond their comfort zones, habits or beliefs, to something bigger and better for all of us,” Howard said. “He rose above the pain and he taught his followers to demand the moral high ground ...these lessons of inclusiveness and restraint are some of the hardest concepts throughout human history.”

For that reason, the admiral explained, it is even more important for Americans to continue to observe and remember Dr. King for the things he did and the principles he stood for.

“Today, as we honor this great American,” Work said,“let us also reflect on what we can do, each and every one of us in this room, throughout the Pentagon, throughout the armed services of our great nation, to further the struggle for human freedom and dignity that Dr. King helped to lead and for which he ultimately gave his life.”

King was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established as a U.S. federal holiday in 1986.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (NNS) — Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with the showing of “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,The Man and the Dream” on the Floating Accommodation Facility Jan. 16.

Abraham Lincoln’s Operations Department worked with their Diversity Council to show the documentary, “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,The Man and the Dream”.

“This gives us a chance to educate the crew on the accomplishments of Dr. King,”said Chief Operations Specialist Frank Thomas, Operations Department leading chief petty officer.“We can share his life with everyone, which is something Dr. King fought so hard for.”

Thomas said showing this documentary will provide the crew, particularly the younger audience, with some insight on how society treated racism in Dr. King’s era, and how it is viewed today.

“Many younger Sailors don’t realize how far we’ve come as a society in terms of racism.They haven’t experienced many of the hardships our parents and grandparents had to endure,”Thomas said.“I believe that showing “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,The Man and the Dream” will give them more understanding.”

One major goal for King was equality, not just for African-Americans, but for all people. Thomas believes nothing embodies this more than the Navy.

“In today’s Navy,it’s amazing how diverse our shipmates are.We come together to serve our country in many ways,” Thomas said.“The only color that matters is blue and gold.”

By holding events on the mess decks during chow hours, Sailors are given the opportunity to participate without taking away from the workday.

“I believe showing the documentary will help others understand what African-Americans were facing back then, and what one man was willing to sacrifice to make the world a better place,” Smith said.“It’s an opportunity for me as an African-American to share the trials and tribulations of my culture with others.”

This is only one of many events the Operations Department will host for Black History Month.

“We plan to attend [a] trip to Washington D.C., and possibly help the mess decks with providing special meals,”Thomas said.

Abraham Lincoln is currently undergoing refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.

Abraham Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz class to undergo a RCOH,a major life-cycle milestone.Once RCOH is complete, the ship will be one of the most modern and technologically advanced Nimitz-class carriers.

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(Nearly) free college degree possible through NCPACE

BY SUSAN D. HENSON Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs Officer College tuition is a huge bargain for Sailors taking classes through Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) — in fact it’s almost free.

NCPACE, one of numerous programs administered by Navy Voluntary Education (VOLED), is offered to officers and enlisted Sailors assigned to ships and deployable commands (Type 2 and 4 duty) to provide undergraduate and graduate educational opportunities on par with those available to Sailors on shore duty.With tuition funded at 100 percent, students are responsible only for the cost of textbooks and related materials.

Approximately 7,200 individual Sailors participated in NCPACE in FY-13, accounting for more than 10,700 enrollments.

Commands must have an active NCPACE program for Sailors to participate. One such command is the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team, Blue Angels, which Maintenance Control team member and Education Services Officer (ESO) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 1st Class (AW) John Phillips is glad about.

Using NCPACE, he completed a Master of Arts in Administrative Leadership with the University of Oklahoma in December.

“I enlisted in the Navy to serve my country and was aware the GI Bill provided an opportunity to complete my education,” said Philips. “Once in the Navy, the additional educational benefits offered such as Tuition Assistance (TA), NCPACE and college-level exams came as a welcome surprise. Each time I reenlisted, the educational benefits — which far exceed those offered in most civilian employment — became a reinforcing

factor for staying in.”

Most Sailors hear “Voluntary Education” (VOLED) and tend to think of TA, which pays tuition for courses toward completion of a high school diploma, certificate, or technical or college degree. While TA is the most popular VOLED program the Navy offers, it has annual caps for each participant to ensure as many Sailors as possible have an opportunity to use it. NCPACE courses, however, don’t count against a Sailor’s annual maximum TA funding cap while still providing the means for Sailors to complete coursework toward a diploma or degree.

This, coupled with the low cost, makes NCPACE among the best educational deals the Navy offers, according to Lt. Cmdr.

Mark Wadsworth, director of Voluntary Education Support Site Saufley Field in Pensacola, Fla. “Sailors only having to foot the bill for books and course materials is a big savings for them,” said Wadsworth. “Taking courses through NCPACE is a really good way for Sailors to continue their education, especially when they’ve maxed out their TA for the year.”

Wadsworth pointed out that all NCPACE schools are regionally accredited, meaning Sailors will have maximum flexibility in transferring credits to their home college. Another benefit of NCPACE is flexible term dates that can be tailored to a unit’s deployment cycle at the unit ESO’s request.

“While NCPACE doesn’t have an annual credit hour cap like TA, we do limit Sailors to two NCPACE courses per term, regardless of the delivery method being instructor led (IL) or distance led (DL),” he said. “This, along with the number of terms a command requests, will determine the number of NCPACE

I have no doubt that earning my degree has helped me reach the level I’ve obtained in the Navy as a chief petty officer.

— NCC (SW/AW) Travis Cook courses a Sailor can potentially complete in a year.”

The IL delivery method provides an instructor teaching courses while a ship is underway or pierside, while the DL program allows the flexibility of independent study. NCPACE can be continued during in-port periods through coordination with the local Navy College Office,according to Wadsworth. The NCPACE program also offers IL academic skills classes in math, reading and writing to help Sailors improve their skills in those areas.

Chief Navy Counselor (SW/ AW) Travis Cook, command career counselor and ESO for Assault Craft Unit 1 in Coronado, Calif., has taken NCPACE courses at four commands, which allowed him to earn an Associate of Applied Science through Excelsior College.

“I found out about NCPACE early in my career through my command career counselor and career development boards,” said Cook.“I have no doubt that earning my degree has helped me reach the level I’ve obtained in the Navy as a chief petty officer. So now when I talk to junior Sailors, I tell them that education will not only benefit you when you decide to leave the service,

Photo by MCSA Aaron T. Kiser Paul Durbin teaches an NCPACE math session in the ship’s classroom aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) April 16, 2014, while the amphibious assault ship was deployed.

but it can help you while you’re still active.”

Cook said finding time to participate in NCPACE is, indeed, possible.

“The most challenging part for me was balancing family, work and the education requirements,” said Cook. “I would recommend that any Sailor who’s interested to first talk to their command career counselor,a mentor or someone in their chain of command for guidance to make sure they meet command requirements and are eligible.”

Phillips said Sailors participating in NCPACE should choose the right course delivery method and be ready to maintain selfdiscipline.

“The DL program is an outstanding opportunity for those who have the drive and tenacity to complete courses outside of a classroom environment, but it can be challenging for those who appreciate continual interaction from an instructor,” said Phillips.“The IL program brings the instructor to the student, but it’s still challenging because Sailors must dedicate what little free time they may have toward attending class and completing the coursework.”

Cook said the key to any Sailor’s success in NCPACE is to effectively prioritize personal responsibilities.

“Our leadership recognizes that off-duty education is volun-

tary, but they consider it valuable and a direct reflection on a Sailor’s level of motivation for selfimprovement,” said Phillips. “As such, off-duty education has become a standard question during our Sailor of the Year and Quarter boards, mid-term counselings, and career development boards.

Every Sailor is encouraged to take advantage of the various VOLED programs the Navy offers.”

Navy VOLED Director Ernest D’Antonio, also a retired U.S. Marine, is personally aware of the challenge of taking courses while assigned to a deployed unit. He still hopes more Sailors will take advantage of NCPACE. “If Sailors who want a college degree take advantage of NCPACE when they can, it will cost them less time and money in the long run,” he said. “This program is an all-around win for Sailors who are working toward their degree and trying to save money. It’s also a win for participating commands because, just like all VOLED programs, their Sailors are learning critical thinking and analytical skills that help them make informed decision and perform at a higher level, which contributes to overall mission accomplishment.”

To sign up for NCPACE, Sailors should contact their unit ESO or servicing Navy College Office.For more information on the Navy College Program, visit https:// www.navycollege.navy.mil.

January 22, 2015 • JET OBSERVER 5

AWARDS & HONORS OS2 Jasmine Smalls is presented with a letter of commendation by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope on Jan. 9 at Oceana’s Administrative Department morning quarters. Smalls received the letter for her work as the assistant to Oceana’s command security manager from July 2013 to December 2014. Smalls’ next duty station is USS Laboon (DDG 58) stationed in Norfolk.

Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez

Photo by Kelley Stirling After presenting letters of appreciation to military and civilian personnel who provided outstanding support to the Safety Department’s Winter Safety Stand Down, NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope (far l) and Executive Officer Capt. Louis Schager (far r) pose for photos with MA1 (SW) David Calderwood, Lawrence McGrogan, Antonio Burke, HM2 (FMF) Nicholas Belflower, George Trujillo and John “Jay” Cirillo, in building 230 Jan. 16.

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

Using our gifts and abilities to help others reach their goals not only serves to build up their entire body, but it helps us to reach our own personal goals as well.”

BUILDING UP TOGETHER

BY LT. ROBERT D. FASNACHT CVW-3 Chaplain Four weeks have passed since you may have made your New Year’s resolutions.

How’s it going? Did you resolve to lose those last few pounds? Exercise more regularly? Read more? It has been proven that when we work towards our goals

with other people, we have a higher chance of success.

Often times we don’t like to share our goals, because we become accountable to others. If we fail to reach them, we fear being labeled a failure. Keep in mind, however, that no one would consider Thomas Edison a failure, but he failed over 1,000 times to make the first light bulb.Yes, he went on to great success, but he persevered in the midst of his failure, never losing sight of his goal and nearly losing everything.

As I work through the book of Ephesians for my own personal writing and blogging, I am struck how Paul, the author of the letter,

wants the church to be unified and work together. In Ephesians 4:12,13,Paul says, “prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature” (NIV).

The church is to work together, using our multiple talents and gifts, to help other people mature in their faith and knowledge. Using our gifts and abilities to help others reach their goals not only serves to build up their entire body, but it helps us to reach our own personal goals, as well.

Dear reader, what about you? Instead of focusing

solely on your own goals, how can you help someone this year achieve their goals? What can you do as a leader that will ensure the success of those you influence? What can you do as a loving spouse to help your partner finish school, get supper on the table, and enjoy life to the fullest? Won’t building up your team, your colleagues and your family have a tremendous impact on your own life, as well?

Our fears are often what hold us back.We must learn to silence that voice in our head that says,“I can’t do it.”

Teachers and parents know that children often operate either with a fear of trying or abject fearlessness, both

of which are a sign of immaturity and both of which can have disastrous consequences. We help them through their growth and development towards maturity by not only modeling mature behavior, but also working with them and doing tasks together.

Mature folks can work together. There is no fear in who gets the credit and glory. There is no negative judgment at a misstep or set-back. There is just a shared vision on accom-

plishing the goal.

Each of us has a skill that we need to use to build someone else up. Offering help is not boastful or an act of arrogance, and it shouldn’t be taken personally if that help is rejected.

I encourage you for the remainder of the year to take your New Year’s resolutions and revamp them to include helping others reach their goals. Perhaps accepting help from someone else is what you need to accomplish your goals, too.

Back to the future: Time to write your chapter of naval history is now STORY/ PHOTO BY ERIC LOCKWOOD Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach Division WASHINGTON (NNS) — If you haven’t started, now’s the time to begin gathering together your command’s Command Operations Report (COR) in preparation for the March 1 deadline, and to make the process easier, commands can now submit their reports electronically.

By policy, all ships, submarines, squadrons and Navy commands listed in the Standard Navy Distribution List are required to submit a COR to the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) operational archive.

The COR archive permanently

records command operations and major achievements for future generations. For shore commands and squadrons, it’s the only record that remains reliably on file for future reference as they, unlike ships, don’t use deck logs.

“In previous years, NHHC didn’t have reliable electronic storage capacity to receive all of the reports commands submitted via email,” said Joe Gordon, NHHC’s lead reference archivist. This year, that limitation has been removed. It’s also been simplified.

“In the past, we have had three smaller electronic mailboxes for Unclassified COR submissions.This year, we would like all unclassified COR submissions sent to archivemail@

navy.mil in order to avoid confusion and decrease duplicate submissions.

Confidential and secret CORs should be sent to the classified electronic mailbox, archives@navy.smil.mil.”

However, Gordon said,“Top Secret CORs should be forwarded via courier to NHHC, and SCI CORs and supporting materials should be forwarded via courier to the Office of Naval Intelligence. Reports and enclosures too large to be sent electronically may still be mailed-being careful to follow the guidelines for submitting classified material.”

When emailing CORs, commands should use this subject heading:“[TiLaura Waayers, an archivist at Naval History and Heritage tle of Command] COR Submission.”

— See Report page 11

Command (NHHC), and Dale “Joe” Gordon, the lead reference archivist at NHHC, read through a command operations report Jan. 9.

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SUNLINERS’ ORDIES AT WORK

CareerConnection presents...

NewYear NewCareer Photo by MC2 John Philip Wagner Jr. Aviation ordnancemen from the “Sunliners” of VFA-81 upload a GBU-31 2,000-pound bomb onto a pylon of an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Jan. 14. Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.

Free tax preparation, advice, available to military, families

BY NICK SIMEONE DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON (NNS) — With the new year comes the annual dread of tax-filing season and the confusion and stress that can go along with it, especially for military families whose tax returns can be further complicated by frequent relocations, involvement of rental properties and other aspects of military life.

To ease the burden, the Defense Department,through Military OneSource,is teaming again this year with H&R Block to offer no-cost tax preparation to the military community with a promise of guaranteed accuracy, a service that otherwise could cost military families hundreds of dollars or more.

No-cost consultation, tax preparation Military OneSource offers no-cost tax consultation and no-cost tax preparation and filing to service and family members, as well as to reservists regardless of activation status,survivors and separated service members until 180 days after their retirement, discharge or end-of-tour date,Anthony Jackson, a Military OneSource program analyst, told DoD News.

Because it’s online, the service is available to eligible tax-filers regardless of where they are.“They can do one federal and up to three state tax returns — again, at no cost to the service or family member,” Jackson said.

New features this year This year, he said, the service is adding features to accommodate those with special tax-filing needs. “If your tax situation includes rental property, charitable deductions or mortgage interest, this software can accommodate those particular situations,” he explained.

Tax experts also are available by phone at no cost for anyone who may have questions before they get down to using the online tax preparation software.

“You’re getting individuals when you’re talking — tax consultants who are thoroughly educated on the military situation, no matter what it is,” Jackson said, including knowledge of special tax exemptions for combat duty and other situations unique to the military.

The tax service being offered by Military OneSource became active Jan. 13.

For more information, visit http://www. militaryonesource.mil.

2015 CAREER FAIR This career fair will enable you to meet face to face with recruiters and hiring managers from real companies with real opportunities, all in one spot!

Wednesday, January 28th 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Constant Convocation Center 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS

This event is FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!

Dress professionally and bring plenty of rèsumès. and more to come!

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RECRUITERS: To reserve your booth space, please contact Denise Wilson at (757) 446-2143 or via email at denise.wilson@pilotonline.com.

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Oceana Auto Hobby Shop available for do-it-yourself repairs and projects About the shop Oceana’s Auto Hobby Shop is a complete care garage with 20 stalls, 12 lifts, storage stands, a tire changer, wheel balancing and other related capabilities. The shop offers a variety of services, including car storage, battery charge, sand blasting, technical assistance and much more.

AVCM Fred Flaherty from VFA-15, who just returned from a deployment aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), uses a lift to work on his daughter’s vehicle’s air conditioning system at Oceana’s Auto Hobby Shop Jan. 10.

STORY/PHOTOS BY MC3 TIMOTHY DAUGHTON NAS Oceana Public Affairs Having car trouble? The NAS Oceana Auto Hobby Shop is available at your disposal.Whether you are an experienced mechanic who only needs the facility and tools, or someone who has never lifted the hood of their car, the staff at the MWR Auto Hobby Shop is there to provide expert advice and customer service to all of its patrons.

Located just behind the NEX service station at 891 E.Ave., in building 543, the shop is open seven days a week and it receives more than 600 customers a month. The staff of 12 personnel possess a wide array of expertise in everything from oil changes to high performance upgrades.

The shop offers 13 vehicle lifts, ranging in strengths from 5,000 to 20,000 pounds, that can be used for $5 an hour including any required tools.

John Anderson, assistant manager of the hobby shop, said the biggest

I treat every car that comes in here like it is mine, so I offer any help I can to make sure no one gets hurt and no one’s vehicle is damaged from a mistake that could have been avoided.”

— John Anderson Assistant manager, Auto Hobby Shop

thing people come for is replacing,rotating and balancing their tires.

“Rather than taking it somewhere else, they come here and learn how to properly do it themselves and at the same time, save money in the process,” said Anderson.

Auto Hobby Shop Assistant Manager John Andersen provides a tractor push to a 1997 Chevy Camaro, as the owner of the vehicle, DCFN Maeson Hadstom, who is stationed aboard Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), steers it Jan. 14. The shop offers a wide array of services, including free technical assistance.

Anderson, a magna cum laude graduate of Tidewater Community College’s automotive technology program, has been working for the shop for more than three years.

“I treat every car that comes in here like it is mine, so I offer any help I can to make sure no one gets hurt and no one’s vehicle is damaged from a mistake that could have been avoided,” added Anderson.

Anderson told a story about a service member that came in the shop who was paying $300 to get an oil change for his BMW at a dealership.

Originally, the member believed it would be too difficult to do it himself. After visiting the shop and learning how to do it himself, he saved himself $195 per oil change from that day forward.

The shop has 102 storage spots available at affordable daily rates for anyone who might have a vehicle that is not in working condition or a project vehicle they are working on.

“We have a lot of patrons that have left other facilities and drive out of their way to work on their car here on base,” said Susan Schweinsderg, a cashier at the shop.

Schweinsderg has been working for the shop for more than two years.

Before working at the shop, she did

not have any previous experience working on cars and now regularly changes her oil and has replaced the breaks on her vehicle.

“I like seeing someone coming in with a car that is not running very well and then watch them drive it out of the shop after doing the work themselves. The look on their faces says it all and that is what I enjoy,” added Schweinsderg.

Damage Controlman 3rd Class John Siebenaller, who has been coming to the shop for more than four years, was helping a fellow Sailor fix the clutch on his 1997 Camaro.

“This place is great. They have every tool you can ask for; the staff is friendly and helpful. I like that it isn’t always packed and you can feel comfortable while working on your car,” said Siebenaller.

For additional information about the Auto Hobby Shop including a full price list, visit http://www. discovermwr.com/media/naso-dn/ naso_auto-skills_pricing-sheet.pdf or call 433-3403.

Editor’s note — This is part of an occasional series by Jet Observer staff about what MWR offers to military members and their families on NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex.

January 22, 2015 • JET OBSERVER 9

OBAMA SEEKS AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF FORCE AGAINST ISIL

ISIL,” he said.“We need that authority.”

Additionally, Obama noted, U.S. support to a moderate opposition in Syria not only can help in the effort there, but also can assist people everywhere who stand up to the “bankrupt” ideology of violent extremism. This effort will take time and require focus, he added, but we he pledged success.

Smarter American leadership

BY ARMY SGT. 1ST CLASS TYRONE C. MARSHALL JR. DoD News, Defense Media Activity

Obama praised U.S. military power for its role in what he called “smarter American leadership.”

“My first duty as commander in chief is WASHINGTON — In his State of the to defend the United States of America,” he Union address Jan. 20, President Barack said.“In doing so,the question is not whethObama called on Congress to authorize er America leads in the world, but how. the use of military force against the Islam“When we make rash decisions, reic State of Iraq and the Levant. acting to the headlines instead of using In a speech largely focused on his doour heads — when the first response to mestic and economic agenda, Obama also a challenge is to send in our military — touched on a myriad of topics related then we risk getting drawn into unnecto the Defense Department, noting the essary conflicts, and neglect the broader start of the century “dawned with terror strategy we need for a safer, more prostouching our shores.” perous world,” he continued.“That’s what Video screen shot our enemies want us to do. I believe in “We are 15 years into this new century — 15 years that dawned with terror President Barack Obama delivers the State a smarter kind of American leadership. of the Union address to the U.S. Congress in touching our shores — that unfolded We lead best when we combine military Washington D.C. Jan. 20. with a new generation fighting two long power with strong diplomacy, leverage and costly wars.Tonight, for the first time our power with coalition building and since 9/11, our combat mission in Afghandon’t let our fears blind us to the opporistan is over.” tunities that this new century presents.”

Six years ago, the president noted, nearThe president said the United States ly 180,000 American troops served in Iraq must stand united with people around and Afghanistan. Today, he added, fewer the world who have been targeted by terthan 15,000 remain. rorists — from a school in Pakistan to the “We salute the courage and sacrifice of streets of Paris. every man and woman in this 9/11 gen“We will continue to hunt down terroreration who has served to keep us safe,” ists and dismantle their networks,” he said.

Obama said. “We are humbled and grate“We reserve the right to act unilaterally, as ful for your service.” we have done relentlessly since I took ofCostly lessons learned fice, to take out terrorists who pose a diThe nation has learned some “costly” rect threat to us and our allies.” lessons over the last 13 years of combat, The United States is demonstrating the — President Barack Obama Obama said,and he detailed efforts to have power of American strength and diplomacy, Afghan forces take charge of their own Obama said, and is upholding the principle country’s security. that bigger nations can’t bully the small.

“Instead of Americans patrolling the val- stopping the Islamic State of Iraq and the The nation is opposing Russian aggression leys of Afghanistan,” Obama said, “we’ve Levant’s advance. and supporting Ukraine’s democracy while “Instead of getting dragged into an- reassuring NATO allies, he added. trained their security forces who’ve now taken the lead, and we’ve honored our other ground war in the Middle East,” he Cyber defense troops’ sacrifice by supporting that coun- said, “we are leading a broad coalition, Turning to cybersecurity, the president try’s first democratic transition.” including Arab nations, to degrade and said no foreign nation or hacker “should Partnerships have taken the place of uni- ultimately destroy this terrorist group.” be able to shut down our networks, steal lateral action, Obama said, noting that in- The United States has a role in that effort, our trade secrets, or invade the privacy of stead of sending large numbers of ground the president added, and he called on American families, especially our kids.” forces overseas, he said, the United States Congress to provide the authority to use “We are making sure our government now works in concert with nations from force against ISIL. integrates intelligence to combat cyber South Asia to North Africa to deny safe ha“Tonight,” Obama said, “I call on this threats, just as we have done to combat ven to terrorists who threaten America.

Congress to show the world that we are terrorism,” he said. The president urged In Iraq and Syria, Obama said,American united in this mission by passing a resolu- Congress to pass legislation to increase leadership, including military power, is tion to authorize the use of force against cooperation between the government

We salute the courage and sacrifice of every man and woman in this 9/11 generation who has served to keep us safe.”

and the private sector “to better meet the evolving threat of cyberattacks, combat identity theft, and protect our children’s information.”

“If we don’t act,” Obama added, “we’ll leave our nation and our economy vulnerable. If we do, we can continue to protect the technologies that have unleashed untold opportunities for people around the globe.”

Other global challenges Obama noted that U.S. troops, scientists, doctors, nurses and health care workers in West Africa are helping to fight the Ebola virus while, “saving countless lives and stopping the spread of disease.”

“I could not be prouder of them,” he said, thanking Congress for supporting their efforts.

“But the job is not yet done,” Obama added. “The world needs to use this lesson to build a more effective global effort to prevent the spread of future pandemics, invest in smart development and eradicate extreme poverty.”

In the Asia-Pacific region, the president said, the United States is modernizing alliances while making sure that other nations play by the rules in how they trade, resolve maritime disputes and participate in meeting common international challenges such as nonproliferation and disaster relief.

And no challenge, Obama said, poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change.

“2014 was the planet’s warmest year on record,” he said. “Now, one year doesn’t make a trend, but this does — 14 of the 15 warmest years on record have all fallen in the first 15 years of this century.”

Obama said while some people “dodge the evidence,” scientists at NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and others, are all “telling us that our activities are changing the climate.”

Top Pentagon officials say that climate change poses immediate risks to national security, Obama said. “We should act like it,” he added. “Over the past six years, we’ve done more than ever to combat climate change, from the way we produce energy to the way we use it.”

A brighter future The country has made it through some hard times, Obama said, and in this new century, has again begun the work of remaking America.

“We have laid a new foundation,” he said. “A brighter future is ours to write.

Let’s begin this new chapter together, and let’s start the work right now.”

10 JET OBSERVER • January 22, 2015

SPORTS &

FITNESS Weight management initiative launched for Health Weight Month From Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Public Affairs The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) announced the launch of its weight management initiative, Jan. 7 as part of “Healthy Weight” month.

The initiative encourages Sailors, Marines, their families and health educators to access relevant healthy eating, active living, and psychological and emotional well-being resources that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

The timing of the announcement is aligned with NMCPHC’s “Healthy Weight” Month and the “New Year, New You” Month observed by the Military Health System and Navy Medicine.

“Addressing healthy weight is important for Sailors and Marines because exceeding body composition assessment (BCA) standards can negatively affect their career and compromise mission readiness,” said Cmdr. Connie Scott, the Health Promotion and Wellness department head at NMCPHC.“Exceeding BCA can also be an impediment to readiness because extra pounds can decrease quality of life and increase health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and some types of cancer.”

In support of the Secretary of the Navy’s (SECNAV) 21st Century Sailor & Marine Initiative, NMCPHC’s Healthy Weight Month increases awareness about the benefits of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, and offers resources that equip Sailors and Marines to take charge of their weight management by developing life-long healthy behaviors, including healthy eating, active living and psychological and emotional well-being.

Weight management is part of the spectrum of wellness that maximizes each Sailor’s and Marine’s personal readiness.

Resources offered include a comprehensive listing of posters and infographics;

About the initiative The weight management initiative encourages Sailors, Marines, their families and health educators to access relevant healthy eating, active living, and psychological and emotional well-being resources that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

fact sheets; brochures; and interactive tools, including quizzes and games developed by both NMCPHC and other leading health organizations. Newly-created NMCPHC materials include “One Day at a Time: 31 Day Challenge for a Healthier Life,” a fact sheet series addressing the safety and health impacts of supplements, and “Better Eating Habits in 7 Days” food log.

Sailors and Marines can also achieve weight management goals with the ShipShape Program, the official Navy weight management program that assists active duty and Reserve military service members, beneficiaries and government civilians with making healthy behavior changes in order to lose weight. The program consists of eight sessions that focus on three important components for weight management: mindset, nutrition and physical activity.

The ShipShape Program is highly recommended for active duty personnel who have failed or are at risk of failing their BCA standards. The program is managed by NMCPHC and aligns to the missions of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine Initiative, and Navy Medicine to maintain a healthy, fit and ready force.

For more information and resources on weight management, visit NMCPHC’s website at: http://www.med.navy.mil/ sites/nmcphc/health-promotion/Pages/ hp-toolbox-january.aspx.

Free fitness classes The MWR fitness centers at Oceana and Dam Neck Annex offer free fitness classes each week to help you keep your New Year’s fitness and weight loss resolution. For a complete schedule, visit www.discovermwr.com/naso/the-zone.

POLAR PLUNGE FEB. 6 - 7 Come chill at the Polar Plunge Winter Fest, Feb. 6 - 7 in Virginia Beach.

Proceeds from the event help Special Olympics of Virginia provide free programming to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Cool School Challenge — Teachers and students, wear a bow tie with pride while braving the icy waters of the Atlantic Feb. 6 and learn the value of service leadership at the same time.

Plunge 5K (Feb. 7) — Tie up your laces for the coolest 5K all year. Runners, walkers and stroller pushers of all ages are welcome and don’t have to plunge to participate. 5K registration is $40 through event day on Feb. 7. Online 5K registration closes Feb. 1 at midnight.

Pee Wee Plunge —The youngest plungers, 10 and under, can enjoy a “petite freeze” when they plunge into a cool kiddie pool,and earn prizes,too on Feb.7.All pee wees must raise $100 to participate.

Polar Plunge — Go ankle deep or all in on Feb. 7. When you brave the icy Atlantic with 3,500 of your closest friends, you’re helping athletes discover how cool it feels to be a Special Olympics champion. All plungers must raise $100 to participate.

Free shuttles will run from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.from the municipal lot at 19th Street

File photo by Harry Gerwien Costumes are part of the fun at Polar Plunge Winter Fest in Virginia Beach.

Proceeds from the Feb. 6 -7 event help Special Olympics of Virginia provide free programming to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

and Pacific Avenue. Shuttle buses from both lots will drop off at 8th and Atlantic.

Volunteers are needed to help with everything from set up to registration. Online registration is strongly encouraged for each event.For complete information, registration and volunteer opportunities, visit www.polarplunge.com.

‘Lose to Win’ 12-week weight loss program to begin at Oceana

BY AT2 JANEL PERKINS NAS Oceana Public Affairs In light of the popular New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get healthy, a 12-week fitness competition “Lose to Win,” arrives just in time on Jan. 26 at the Flightline Fitness Center on NAS Oceana, to help meet that goal.

Lose to Win is a group competition

based on a point system. Each group will be evaluated based on their weight progress and specific tasks given to them each week. The tasks include workshops,field trip and workouts. The points awarded can win the group a workout session with a personal trainer.The group awarded the most points at the end of the 12 — See Lose to Win, page 12

January 22, 2015 • JET OBSERVER 11

REPORT: Command’s history due March 1 to NHHC — Continued from page 6 For example: “USS George Washington (CVN 73) COR Submission.”

Additionally, said Laura Waayers, an archivist at NHHC, “If people are sending photographs, CD-ROMs or any other hard copy item, those need to be sent via UPS or FedEx, not via the postal service. Our incoming mail is subjected to security measures and this process tends to damage just about everything.”

For those who may never have written a COR before, the guiding instruction is OPNAV 5750.12K.While the entire document should be read and understood, the heart of it is section three, the monthly chronology and narrative. The monthly chronology includes major operational and other significant events by month, and the narrative provides details and context for each major event. Note that the listed email address in the instruction

has been replaced by the email address listed above for providing NHHC with unclassified material.

When familiarizing yourself with the instruction, said Gordon,“Note the list of enclosures for each type of COR: fleet command, ship command, aviation command, and shore command.The list of enclosures will not apply to every command and only indicates the type of information we have found to be useful from a historical point of view.”

When writing and compiling the report, commands should include any documents related to their primary activities, like deployments, underway periods, qualifications achieved and awards earned. Accuracy is essential.According to the archives staff, in the past, some important activities and information have been left out and “unpleasant” information deliberately omitted altogether, distorting the historical record.

“A piece of advice to keep in mind is to use plain language,”said Waayers. Spell out acronyms, describe operation names, etc.

Examples of documents often missing in the report or incomplete include: •Detailed chronologies that show the dates of movements and major operations of a command, with a narrative elaborating on the chronology •An accurate description of the command’s mission •Supporting reports, which can be submitted “as is” •Operational and administrative chains of command listing at least commanding and executive officers and command master chiefs •Official records, such as medical logs, patrol reports, records about ship modifications, and message traffic.

•Also, commands with rotational crews, such as some submarines and patrol craft, need to submit complete reports for each crew.

These records retained at NHHC are a key source to respond to questions from veterans, Congress, scholars, media and the public about general naval history, as

well as historic details from specific ships and commands. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests are common, as well.

When there’s no report to refer to, there is a gaping hole in the Navy’s historical narrative which also means the hard work and efforts of Navy commands and people go unrecognized. What’s worse is a missing COR may have contained the piece of information a veteran needed to acquire essential benefits such as medical care.

Exceptions to the March 1 deadline are possible, but commands need to contact NHHC to get an extension.

A delinquent list will be published by NHHC listing all commands which have not submitted a report or been granted an extension.

Additional information about CORs and a template can be downloaded at http://www.history.navy.mil/Commands/index.htm.

For more information, contact John Greco at John.Greco1@navy.mil, Laura Waayers at laura.waayers@navy.mil, or Dale “Joe” Gordon at dale.gordon@navy. mil, or call the NHHC Operational Archive front desk at (202) 433-3224.

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12 JET OBSERVER • January 22, 2015 Oceana Fitness Coordinator Willie Tate instructs a fitness class at Oceana’s Hornet’s Nest Fitness Center Jan. 20.

Tate is running the “Lose to Win” group competition at Oceana to help participants keep their New Year’s resolution.

Photo by AT2 Janel Perkins

LOSE TO WIN: helps participants

keep New Year’s resolution — Continued from page 10 weeks wins and also earns a prize.

The program was initially called “The Biggest Loser” but has been molded and sculpted to benefit the participants throughout the years and has morphed into the Lose to Win competition held today. Lose to Win will be using the percentage of weight lost in order to calculate the points awarded each week as a way to make the competition as fair as possible.

People of all shapes and sizes will be able to compete together and have an equal chance of winning.

Willie Tate, Oceana’s fitness coordinator, has been running a version of the competition for eight years with no intentions of ceasing any time soon.“We keep doing it because people keep playing!” he said.

This program is one of the largest incentive programs the fitness center offers.The largest number of people to sign up to the program to date is 84 people.

Lose to Win is a group competition, but participants are not required to have a group established to participate. Program coordinators will place all of participants into groups of four, with the exception of those who already have groups.The groups will be separated into morning, lunch and evening meeting times. Each group will pick a day and time to meet every week, where their points will be evaluated and posted.

The largest amount of weight lost by a single participant of the competition is 50 pounds but on average, participants who complete the program lose 20 to 25 pounds.

Tate explained that the competition is successful because of the group element. “People are more committed when they have

to work together. ... Also it works great because if one is not feeling like it the other one is there to motivate them,” he said.

The weekly workout each group must complete will be posted along with pictures of each exercise. Tate explained the fitness team added the pictures to eliminate any confusion on how the move should be performed. It makes even the novice participant confident in completing each exercise.

Teams will be ranked every week in addition to points each team has been awarded.This is how everyone will know where they stand in the competition and what they need to do to get a higher ranking, Tate said.

The program is open to active duty, retirees and family members.

“We’ve had them all.We have had family members, we have had active duty, retirees; we’ve reached across all the areas and brought people in.There were people that were failing PRTs that signed up for the program and they got healthy and came within standards. We’ve had mothers and sons, mothers and children involved in this, too,” said Tate.

Tate is very enthusiastic about this program because of the impact that is has on the community. “I love this! I especially love the end. I love the whole process!

Watching the people go from,let’s say,novice work out people to people who are actually enjoying it, who’ve learned that they can do it themselves type of thing, who’ve changed their eating habits.We’ve affected families.That’s the part that I love.”

A meeting for the competition will be Friday,Jan.23,11 a.m.to noon,at the Flightline Fitness Center. For more information, call 433-3928.

January 22, 2015 • JET OBSERVER 13

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WORKSHOPS One cowhide Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located on NAS Oceana 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.

COUPLES WORKSHOP JAN. 22 & 29, 2 - 4:30 P.M. Do you have trouble communicating with your partner or find yourself arguing a lot? This workshop will help you discover your communication style and learn how to fight fair and strengthen your relationship. Open to active-duty service members and their partners.

FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSES SUPPORT GROUP JAN. 23, 10 A.M. TO NOON Feeling lonely, homesick or isolated?

Just want to talk to someone from your part of the world? Join other foreignborn military spouses, network and share resources, discuss the American way of life, develop friendships, receive monthly newsletters and learn about he many resources available to make your new life experience positive.

FRG LEADERSHIP BASIC TRAINING JAN. 24, 8 A.M. TO 5 P.M. Family readiness groups play an integral part in keeping families together in various situations, especially during deployment.

Advanced FRG training will be held at Oceana.

SAPR VICTIM ADVOCATE TRAINING JAN. 26 - 30, 8 A.M. - 4 P.M. This basic training prepares command SAPR personnel to coordinate training for the crew,fulfill reporting requirements,assist victims and manage the advocate program. Command-appointed SAPR points of contact data collection coordinators and SAPR advocates who are approved by the command and want to assist victims of sexual assault should plan to attend.

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EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING JAN. 28, 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.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES JAN. 29, 9 A.M. TO NOON This workshop teaches you how to feel more confident at your next job interview. 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.

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Miss Abilities Chesapeake Pageant Woman ages 13 and older,with a disAbility,and live in Hampton Roads are invited to participate in the MissAbilities Chesapeake Pageant,April 19, 6 - 9 p.m.

Contestants will compete in casual wear, evening wear, interview and talent competitions. Every contestant will receive a tiara and trophy for participating. One contestant will be crowned Miss Abilities Chesapeake 2015 by the mistress of ceremonies, Miss Virginia 2014 and first runner up for

Miss America 2015, Courtney Paige Garrett.

Contestant application is $25. The pageant will be at the Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Dr. Registration deadline is Feb. 28. The application and directions are available at cityofchesapeake.net under Therapeutic Recreation.For more information,call Jessica Smith at 382-1328 or by email jbsmith@ cityofchesapeake.net.

Friday, January 23 *Free for Active Duty* 6 p.m. - Into the Woods (PG, 124 min.)

9 p.m. - Wild (R, 115 min.)

Saturday, January 24 Noon - Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tombstone (PG, 97 min.)

3 p.m. - Into the Woods (PG, 124 min.)

6 p.m. - The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13, 150 min.)

9 p.m. - Top Five (R, 102 min.)

Miss Virginia 2014 Courtney Paige Garrett

Sunday, January 25 1 p.m. - Annie (PG, 118 min.)

4 p.m. - Unbroken (PG-13, 137 min.)

7 p.m. - The Pyramid (R. 89 min.)

HOMESCHOOL DAY JAN. 27, 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum and the Children’s Museum of Virginia have teamed up to host Homeschool Day. Guests will receive admission to both museums for only $9.The purpose of this event is to offer homeschool families for a day of amusement, learning and fun. Both locations will have grade-specific educational programs throughout the event.

Call 393-8031 or visit www.vshfm.com for information about the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum and call 393-5258 or visit www.childrensmuseumva.com for information regarding the Children’s Museum of Virginia.

SCHOLA CANTORUM PERFORMING WINTER SERIES Schola Cantorum of Virginia, Inc. begins its 19th season with its 2015 Winter Series,“Romancing the Song: A Celebration of the American Standard.”

Under the direction of Agnes Mobley-Wynne, Schola’s program offers a trip down the memory lane of the Great American Songbook, featuring music from The Fantastiks, standards by Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and much more.Admission is free and donations are appreciated.

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WINTER WILDLIFE FESTIVAL FEB. 5 - 8 Registration has begun for the 2015 Winter Wildlife Festival, which provides unique opportunities to witness winter wildlife throughout Virginia Beach.The festival will feature educational workshops, outdoor excursions, children’s activities and an exhibit hall at Great Neck Recreation Center.

Accomplished birder and renowned wildlife photographer,Kevin Karlson will be the keynote speaker and guest trip leader. Karlson will lead two sessions on the topic, in addition to an Advanced Flight & Action Photography workshop. He will also deliver the keynote address Feb. 6 at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library titled “Visions: Earth’s Elements in Birds and Nature Photography,” based on his forthcoming book by the same title.

For more information and to register, visit VBgov.com/ WinterWildlife.

EXHIBIT EXPLORES WOMEN’S CHANGING ROLES THROUGH AUG. 9 An exhibition exploring the changing, and sometimes surprising, roles of women in the city’s past, “The Truth About Women: Myth and Reality,” is now open to the public at the Hampton History Museum.

Visitors will hear stories that examine women loosening society’s restrictions by entering fields such as science, medicine, law, engineering, government, and business.“The Truth About Women”reveals how beliefs about women’s abilities and intellect and the opportunities al-

875 D Ave., building 531 | 433-2391 | Schedule is subject to change, call ahead for details. Cash or credit accepted for concessions and admission. Doors open approximately one hour before show times. Children ages 2 and younger are admitted free. Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R-rated movies.

lowed to females differed significantly based on race and economic class. Chronicled are the difficult challenges women encountered and overcame while making significant contributions which have altered history.

The exhibit explores the way women navigated social challenges to pursue their own interests, provide a living for themselves and their children, or to influence social change, and the individual and collective power they have exerted from the 16th century to the present.

Selected objects drawn from the Hampton History Museum’s extensive archaeological holdings and collection, along with items from partners, including NACA/NASA and Hampton University, are on display with an array of photographs of well-known and lesser-known women throughout the exhibit.

The museum is located at 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton.Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, active military, active NASA,AAA, children 4-12; under 4 free. For more information,including hours and admission fees,dial 727-1610, visit www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org.

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