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JANUARY 24, 2013

SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA

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Dunes project gives new life to Christmas trees BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer

TRUMAN, CVW-3 UNDERWAY

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BLOOD PROGRAM CELEBRATES 60 YEARS

PAGE 6 A town hall meeting for family housing residents will be Jan. 31, 6:30 7:30 p.m. at the Wadsworth Community Center, 1200 S. Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. Oceana command leadership,Navy Housing Service Center and Lincoln Military Housing representatives will be available to answer questions. — See pg. 8 for more information

Each year following the holidays, the Environmental Program Division of the NAS Oceana Public Works Department, in partnership with the 1st Lieutenant’s Department at Dam Neck Annex, offers a unique way to give Christmas trees a“new life,” by recycling the trees on Dam Neck’s beach. For at least the past 10 years, Sailors from the 1st Lieutenant have used donated trees to build up the dunes along the Dam Neck’s four miles of beaches. Beginning each January, as trees pile up at two collection sites, the bushy evergreens of every shape and size imaginable are placed side-by-side behind the fence.To catch the sand better, trees are placed with the cut end toward the fencing. As the wind and waves blow the sand over the trees, it builds up the dunes and over the years, the pine trees underneath the sand decompose. “The purpose of the program is dune stabilization and to create a barrier between the Atlantic Ocean and our military mission,” explained Michael Wright, natural resources specialist at Photos by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos Oceana.“It allows us to continue training on base AMAN(AW) Jacob Barﬁeld from the 1st Lieutenant’s Department at Dam Neck positions the evergreens and it allows us to do it in a more natural way.” behind the dune fencing Jan. 9. The trees are placed with the cut ends toward the ocean, so the fuller part Wright explained the trees help catch the sand of the tree can collect the most sand.

Sailors from the 1st Lieutenant’s Department load the donated Christmas trees into a truck. Natural Resources at Oceana expects to collect nearly 1,000 trees this year to use to help build up the dunes along the four miles of beach at Dam Neck.

and build up the dunes. “So when we do have storms like [Hurricane] Sandy come through, we don’t end up with ocean water breaches, which would one, destroy habitat and displace wildlife and two, cause delays and stoppage of military training.” This year’s recycling project began the ﬁrst week of January and by the second week,the Sailors were adding nearly 40 trees to those already lined up side-by-side behind the new wooden fencing put into place following the hurricane. “Every couple of days, we’ve been coming out, laying as many out as there are, leaving about 15 just so there’s a good pile so people can see the distribution point,” explained Cryptologic

Technician –Technical 2nd Class (SW/AW) Noah McHugh from the 1st Lieutenant Department. The number of trees recycled annually has ranged from 500 up to 2,000 and Wright expects in 2013, the total to be around 1,000 trees. In 2008, Natural Resources began contacting the regional landﬁlls, local businesses and tree farms for any leftover trees that could be picked up by the 1st Lieutenant’s Department. But she noted that many businesses did not carry as many trees the past two holidays, resulting in fewer donations to the program. Recycling the trees is one of three parts of the dune restoration efforts by Natural Resources. — See Dune restoration Page 12

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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Tax Assistance Center The Tax Assistance Center (TAC) will begin operations Jan. 30 and be open through April 30. TAC is located on Oceana in building 320, 799 Hornet Dr. Suite 100 with the Region Legal Services Office, Mid-Atlantic Branch Office. Hours of operation will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. This site will accommodate walk-ins at self-service tax preparation terminals on a first-come, first-served basis and also provide one-on-one tax preparation services, limited to customers unable to use self- service terminals due

to disability, by appointment only. Call 444-9081 for an ap- available. Those wishing to participate must register no pointment. later than today, Jan. 24 by calling the Oceana chapel at 433-2871.

Trafﬁc study 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 study will include vehicle counts performed by contractor personnel at gates and selected locations on the installations, as well as the use of automated devices and video cameras. All hands are encouraged to remain alert while driving during that week to ensure the safety of personnel conducting the study.

STA-21 Career Days

The Seaman to Admiral-21 Career Days Program will be Feb. 14, 9 - 10:30 a.m. at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana. The presentation will inform potential fleet applicants how to receive an STA-21 college scholarship, including eligibility criteria, application procedures and the program deadline. Other officer accession programs will also be discussed at the brief. Hampton Roads NROTC officer candidates will share their experiences and answer questions. Vow Renewal Ceremony For more info, call retired Lt. David Boisselle at 352-4757 or The Vow Renewal Ceremony will be at the Dam Neck email dboisselle@regent.edu. Annex Chapel by the Sea Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.The ceremony will be followed by a dinner at Shifting Sands Club at 7 Mobile DMV services p.m.The chapel is sponsoring the free event. Registration The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will offer is required and limited to 50 couples. Childcare will be their mobile service,“DMV2GO” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the NEX parking lot on Feb. 25, March 29,April 29, May 31, June 28 and July 31.

CNO releases 2013 message to the fleet BY MCC JULIANNE METZGER Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert released his New Year video message to the fleet in his blog Jan. 11. In the video blog message Greenert highlighted the importance of safety, wellness and trust among shipmates.While most are focused on losing weight, Greenert stressed a larger goal of overall wellness. “I want you to be fit mentally and physically...take care of yourself,” said Greenert.“We need you more than you know; you are the key to our success.” Greenert went on to say that more than any other service; the Navy is dependent upon trust. “We go to sea; it is inherently dangerous out there,” he said.“If you’re alone in the water, eventually you’ll die.You need to depend on someone else, whether you’re flying over the water, you’re sailing on the water or you’re submerged.” Greenert stated that trust ties in with taking care of one another. He encouraged all personnel to have the moral courage to step up and intervene if they see a shipmate struggling.

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“I tell you shipmates, again and again; when we’ve talked to people who have considered taking their lives, you know what made the difference?” said Greenert. “Someone cared enough about that Sailor to get them the help they needed.” Greenert also covered the budget concerns which he said Sailors would be hearing a lot about in the weeks to come. He clearly stated in the video that no matter what happens with the budget, pay and benefits for active duty military will not be affected. He also said that taking care of families and maintaining fleet and family services is a priority. Greenert told Sailors to stay focused on the mission and not the budget discussion in Washington.He said that leadership will have to take hard look at non-critical operations and that he would keep the fleet informed on any potential changes. “Worry about warfighting first, worry about operating forward, and worry about being ready,”Greenert said.“You leave the rest to us.” CNO Greenert’s video message can be viewed in its entirety on his blog: http://cno.navylive.dodlive. mil/2013/01/10/kicking-off-2013/.

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Sunday Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship (main chapel) 10:40 a.m.

Mass – Tues-Fri, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m.

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Confession Saturday 4 p.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. Adult and children’s Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, FRC Oceana at 433-9286

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Rear Adm. Elaine C. Wagner, commander Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and retired Rear Adm. Earl P. Yates cut the ribbon at a rededication ceremony for the Adm. Joel T. Boone Health Clinic at JEB Little Creek Jan. 15. Yates attended the clinic’s original dedication in 1972. The clinic was named after Vice Adm. Joel Thomas Boone, a Medal of Honor recipient for his service during World War I.

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Corner Home BY LT. LEO O’BOYLE Training Support Center Hampton Roads Chaplain This past November, Dorothy’s iconic blue dress from the “Wizard of Oz” fetched a whopping $480,000 at auction. For those of us who can recall the generalities of the movie, Dorothy’s task is to get back home to Kansas. On the yellow brick road this nomad encounters one who is in need of wisdom,another who would benefit from courage, and yet still another who desires a heart. In following their vision, they encounter good (Good Witch), and survive episodes of unblemished terror (the Bad Witch and some pesky Flying Monkeys alike). In the end, they are all disappointed to find that the Wizard is a little old man behind a curtain of fear. They come to realize, as we do, that courage, heart and wisdom lie within. What virtues are we in need of in the daily living out our own personal visions? Perhaps it is getting in touch with the Lion part of our personality in confronting some issue or another in your life. It can be the Scarecrow part of us, asking for clarity which comes from Godly wisdom. And lastly, your reflection perchance may lead to the areas of your heart that feel tin and hollow inside. Somewhere over the rainbow, beyond the tapping of the ruby red slippers lies the lifetime journey of feeling at home with ourselves and our God, realizing like Dorothy, there is no place like home!

Photo by MCSN Derek Paumen

JEB health clinic rededicated after renovations BY MC3 KAREN BLANKENSHIP Navy Public Affairs Support Element East The Vice Adm. Joel T. Boone Branch Health Clinic at Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story was rededicated Jan.15 after the completion of extensive renovations. The renovations, which cost approximately $3.8 million, included new walls, ﬂoors, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, ﬁre alarm and sprinkler systems. More than 1.1 million patients received treatment at the 40-year-old clinic since construction began in 2005. “Our dedication to providing quality healthcare proves we are simply too valuable to the mission to close (for construction),” said Cmdr. Gabriel Brown, the welcoming speaker for the ceremony. Rear Adm. Elaine C.Wagner, commander, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, reiterated the clinic’s importance in Hampton Roads

“In 2012 alone, the clinic treated more than 230,000 patients, filled over half a million prescriptions, drew over 60,000 labs and processed over 18,000 X-rays,” said Wagner. “That’s a lot of healthcare,all while ensuring optimum readiness support for 162 commands on two bases.” Guest speakers at the event also included Cmdr. Doug Rhoads, executive officer JEB Little Creek and retired Rear Adm. Earl P. Yates, who attended the original ribbon cutting ceremony when the clinic was first opened in 1972. “With the cutting of this ribbon today, you can be assured that the dedicated staff of this clinic will continue to improve upon what are already high standards of excellence for our war fighters, retirees and their families,” said Rhoads. The clinic is named for Medal of Honor recipient Rear Adm. Joel T. Boone, a surgeon who served during World War I. Boone was awarded the Medal of Honor for demonstrating extraordinary heroism while his regiment battled the enemy in France in 1918.

TTGL conducts Fleet Synthetic Training with Harry S. Truman Strike Group BY LT. CMDR. TIM KUNKEL Tactical Training Group Atlantic Public Affairs Ofﬁcer The Harry S. Truman Strike Group, led by Rear Adm. Kevin M. Sweeney, along with USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), 1st Combined Destroyer Squadron, Carrier Air Wing 3, guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), and guided missile destroyers USS Bulkley (DDG 84) and USS Mason

(DDG 87) conducted a Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) Group Commanders (GC) exercise Jan. 5 -11. This FST-GC was a conducted from distributed locations, including Tactical Training Group Atlantic (TTGL), Distributed Training Center Atlantic, from several ships pierside at Naval Station Norfolk, as well as from Federal German Ship frigates Sachsen (F124)and Braunschweig (F260) participating pierside in Wilhelmshaven, Ger-

many. Based upon Strike Force Training Atlantic’s (SFTL) Treasure Coast scenario, FST-GC is centered on fictional Operation Brimstone that directs the enforcement of multiple fictional United Nations Security Council Resolutions and maritime freedom of access in theTreasure Coast region. Primary focus areas for the exercise were carrier strike group integration at the numbered fleet operational level of war, joint and coalition platform integration,

and responsiveness to external air tasking orders, while stressing core competencies across multiple warfare disciplines: command and control,strike,maritime security operations, air defense, ballistic missile defense and information operations. Prior to the exercise, a Warfare Commanders Course was conducted atTTGL at Dam Neck Annex in September to prepare — See Exercise, Page 11

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New requirements for letter mail to overseas bases BY MCSN ERIK LUEBKE Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Detachment Europe

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Gunslingers” of VFA-105 lands aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Jan. 15.

Truman Strike Group begins COMPTUEX the evaluation after months of training and preparation. “This is the last time that we can prove we are proficient at our jobs and ready to go on deployment,” said Masley.“This scenario will be a final test of the crew’s deployment readiUSS HARRY S.TRUMAN,At Sea (NNS) — Harry S.Truman ness and is intended to make sure everyone has the ability to (CVN 75) Strike Group (HSTSG) began its composite train- fight and defend the ship in real-world scenarios.” ing unit exercise (COMPTUEX) after departing Naval Station Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Erin Maisch, assigned to Norfolk Jan.14. Truman’s intelligence department, said COMPTUEX will COMPTUEX is a series of training verify her department’s ability to accuscenarios designed to certify HSTSG rately collect, analyze and disseminate as a deployment-ready fighting force information under stressful conditions. capable of completing operations in “We need to be prepared for anyoverseas theaters. thing,” said Maisch. “Throughout The exercise will be evaluated and COMPTUEX,we need to show that we graded by Commander, Strike Force can do our jobs with 100 percent accuTraining Atlantic (CSFTL) through warracy, within rules and regulations, and fare scenarios that will include simuwithin a certain time frame.” lated surface, air, undersea, strike and Darish said he has confidence that electronic attacks. every member of HSTSG will perform In addition, events such as maritime admirably during the upcoming scePhotos by MC3 Lorenzo J. Burleson interception operations (such as visit, ADAN Darius Carter and AD3 Joshua narios. board,search and seizure),live-fire evo- Whitlock perform corrosion prevention “I have nothing but the highest exlutions, and strike group formations maintenance on a E-2C Hawkeye from pectations,” said Darish.“I think we’re will also be assessed by CSFTL. the “Seahawks” of VAW-126 aboard the eager to prove ourselves,eager to learn “We can always run simulations, but aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN and to train.Everyone is ready and willnothing takes the place of real live sce- 75) Jan. 15. Harry S. Truman is underway ing to get the job done. We will have narios with communication between conducting COMPTUEX in preparation for the skills right out the door when it various units and aircraft in real, tacti- its upcoming deployment. comes time to deploy.” cal situations,” said Cmdr. Jason Darish, Units operating with HSTSG include Truman’s combat direction center officer.“Proficiencies have Carrier Air Wing 3, 1st Combined Destroyer Squadron, USS been built at a very high rate in the months leading up to Barry (DDG 52), USS Gravely (DDG 107), the German ship COMPTUEX and I think our Sailors are ready for this exer- FGS Hamburg (F220), and the Canadian ships HMCS Ville cise.” De Quebec (FFH 332) and HMCS Preserver (AOR 510); USS Chief Operations Specialist (SW/AW) Michael Masley, Monterey (CG 61), USS Gettysburg (CG 64), and USS KauffCDC’s leading chief petty officer said his Sailors are ready for man (FFG 59).

BY MC3 TAYLOR DIMARTINO Harry S.Truman Strike Group Public Affairs

NAPLES, Italy (NNS — The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently sent out a mandate that all letter mail being shipped to overseas military installations be addressed with a nine-digit zip code, starting January 2013. The policy change came with an upgrade to USPS’s mail sorting system and the opening of an additional centralized gateway for receiving and shipping all government mail. “The USPS is asking anyone sending letters to service members at overseas bases to label them with a nine-digit zip code,” said Chief Logistic Specialist (SW) Jimmy Jimenez, leading chief petty ofﬁcer of the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Capodichino post ofﬁce. “This change accompanied the opening of a centralized gateway at O’Hare to take some of the stress off of John F.Kennedy International Airport,which used to be the sole routing hub for government mail.” The new mail sorting system will enable mail to be delivered and sorted quicker by giving the sorting machines another way to divide up the mail.The new address format will include the box number as a four digit number at the end of the zip code. For example: John Smith PSC 999 Box 82 FPO AE 09622-0082 “The new system will make it so that everything is already sorted when it gets here,” said Jimenez. “This means we don’t have to spend hours sorting baskets full of mail, and we can put it directly into the boxes.” For more information, visit the USPS website at https://www.usps.com/ship/apo-fpo-guidelines.htm.

January 24, 2013 • JET OBSERVER 5 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad Runge/Released

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Military, civilian blood donors provide ‘gift of life’ BY TERRI MOON CRONK American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — January is National Blood Donor Month and Defense Department employees are encouraged to “roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life,” said Air Force Col. Richard McBride,Armed Services Blood Program director. The military blood program also celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, with “60 Years of Donors — We Thank You,” as its theme, McBride said. The program coordinates support between the military services and the combatant commands to ensure sufficient blood products and services exist wherever troops serve, McBride explained. The blood program is a tri-service effort involving the Army, Navy and Air Force, he said. “Without the three services’ support, we wouldn’t have a military program,” McBride said. The military’s blood program began during the late 1940s, when organizations such as the Red Cross supplied blood to wounded warriors during World War II, he said. “We realized we needed a program to support the military,”McBride said.“As the population increased, it became more difficult to support the civilian and military [sectors].The military began its own blood program so civilian blood supplies would not be compromised.” In the past 60 years, blood donors have helped save wounded warriors in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, and Operations Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn, McBride said. Both civilian and military programs comply with the same federal regulations, test for infectious diseases and process, manufacture, store and distribute blood wherever it’s needed. DOD has the added mission of supporting wounded warriors and DOD beneficiaries worldwide, McBride said. “If there’s a doctor and a nurse [who] need blood, it’s our responsibility to make sure they have it,” he said.“We have a tremendous record and now have the highest

survival rate in the history of modern American warfare, which is a testament to the impact our blood program has had in bringing wounded warriors back to their loved ones.” And 2012 was one of the program’s most successful years in the history of military medicine, he said. “Approximately 150,000 units of blood were collected,” McBride said.“That’s a record.” The need for blood at military hospitals around the world always exists, he said. Potential donors must be at least 17 years old and free of medical conditions or diseases that would prevent them from donating, McBride said, adding that donors can contribute blood every 56 days. Blood is perishable and only considered safe to use at a maximum of 42 days by law, he added. McBride offers a good reason to donate blood to those who are unsure. “If you have anyone who’s a wounded warrior, a loved one, or anyone who’s been in the military and has received medical care, that blood comes from people like you,” he said. For people who cannot donate blood, volunteers always are needed to help advertise blood drives, and to take care of donors before and after their blood is drawn, McBride said. “We always need people in leadership positions to encourage troops to go out and donate,” he said. McBride says some donors have contributed blood for years. “We call them our ‘gallon donators,’” he said. McBride told about a young Army lieutenant who recently received more than 500 units of blood from his point of injury through his recuperation and convalescence. “That’s a tremendous testament to the impact blood has had on wounded warriors,” McBride said.“It’s not just the blood — it was the dedicated service of the doctors, nurses and medics who helped him, but we’d like to think those 500 units played a big role.”

Photos by MC3 Harry Andrew D. Gordon

Antiya Sutton, a phlebotomist for Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, draws blood from AT2 Ross Williamson,from Sea Operational Detachment at FRCMA Oceana, during the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) blood drive at NAS Oceana. ASBP is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, with the theme of “60 Years of Donors — We Thank You.”

During the blood drive on Jan. 16, ADC(AW/SW) Christopher Peters (l), from FRCMA Site Oceana, is presented an award by HM1 (SW/AW) Curtis Jervier, leading petty ofﬁcer at NMCP’s Blood Donor Center, for Peters’ outstanding support of the Armed Services Blood Program.

Recruiting duty: Sailors need to shape the future force BY MC2 ANDREA PEREZ Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — Shore special programs detailers are currently looking for Sailors in pay grades E-5 and above to serve as recruiters,said a Navy official Jan.16. “The Navy is a rotational force and recruiting is essential to maintaining an experienced 21st Century fleet,”said Capt. John Alexander, assistant commander, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) for Career Management. The mission of recruiting is to recruit men and women for enlisted, officer candidate and officer status in the active duty and Reserve components of the Navy. Interested Sailors should start by talking with their chain of com-

mand and command career counselor. “Recruiters are important to the Navy because we’re always looking for the most highly qualified men and women to fill our ranks,” said Chief Navy Counselor Russell Custer, lead recruiting detailer for production recruiters, NPC. According to Custer, there are different types of recruiters. “Some Sailors recruit officers, some recruit enlisted personnel and the Navy even has a Career Recruiting Force (CRF). Once selected for CRF, Sailors will spend the remainder of their career recruiting,” said Custer. Enlisted Sailors in most rates, if eligible, can request to serve as a production recruiter.Production recruiters earn the 9585 Navy Enlisted Classification Code and are consid-

ered the classic recruiter for enlisted personnel. “Recruiting duty is very demanding. It teaches you time management and prioritization unlike any other job in the Navy,” said Custer.“It’s very similar to a fast-paced sales environment and Sailors are expected to accomplish various goals and expectations on a daily basis.” According to Custer, applicants must have no performance mark averages below 3.0, no alcohol related incidences, no NJPs (non-judicial punishments) within the last 36 months and have a valid driver’s license. Sailors must also be within height, weight or body fat standards and have passed their last three years of regularly scheduled — See Recruiting Page 10

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NHSC at Oceana helps military find housing to fit their needs BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer The Navy Housing Service Center (NHSC) may be the best kept secret on NAS Oceana but Sylvia Parker and Ella Osmore want to change that and let military and their families know about the many services they provide. Parker, who is the installation program director for Oceana and Osmore, a housing management specialist, help single and married active duty find the best housing for their needs.Within their office in building 536 is nearly all the housing information military and family members need. “We’re here to give them housing options — whether it’s out in the community or PPV (public private venture) housing,” explained Parker.They also provide information on schools, the local communities and maps — all to help military and their families make the best decisions about where to live. “A lot of members do not realize we’re sitting here,”said Parker, adding, “We get confused with the BQ (bachelor quarters).” Because many people don’t know about the Oceana office, they drive to Norfolk for the same services. The Oceana office,which was established early last year, maintains a rental partnership program or RPP, with rental agencies in the community, which includes about 17,000 homes of all types in Hampton Roads. The military are qualified for RPP through the NHSC and provided a list of properties that meet the criteria. For military tenants, the advantages to RPP are the cost is 5 percent or more below market rates, and Osmore said that based on the Sailor’s credit history, they could • Quarterly town hall qualify for reduced or eliminated security deposits. meetings with NAS Leases are 12 months long Oceana command and all rent is paid by allotleadership, NHSC and ment, which ensures the Lincoln Military Hous- rent is paid on time, even if a military member is deing are now held for ployed. military housing resiParticipating agencies dents of Wadsworth, “cannot refuse to rent to Midway Manor, Wind- the military based on credmill Walk and Fairway it history but can based on Crescent, all of which rental history,” explained Parker. fall under Oceana. Junior Sailors will need The next meeting is command authorization to scheduled for Jan. 31, live off base. For military 6:30 -7:30 p.m. at the families, the office also maintains a list of availabilWadsworth Commuity in the area’s PPV housnity Center. ing, which is maintained

by Lincoln Military Housing. One advantage to PPV housing is that it’s a six month lease; out in town, it’s normally one year. PPV housing also allows two pets without a pet fee, with restrictions on certain breeds. Sailors first bring their application for PPV housing into the NHSC for review and referral to Lincoln. “We qualify them and get them on the wait list,” said Parker. Also depending on the number of bedrooms and area preferred, some PPV housing has immediate availability, she said. Parker explained that because they have oversight with Lincoln, she and Osmore do follow up after the move-in.They check to see how Photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos the move-in went — if the unit was The team from the Navy Housing Service Center at Oceana,Sylvia Parker, installaclean, how they were treated by the tion program director for Oceana (r) and Ella Osmore, housing management specialstaff and if there were any mainte- ist, discuss housing options on Jan. 14 with SHC(SW/AW) Imron Quamina from the Unaccompanied Personnel Housing at Dam Neck Annex. nance issues. “The other thing we tell them is if you have an issue or concern that is not being taken care and landlord issues off base.“If someone has an issue with of by Lincoln and you went to them first, we’re here to their landlord, we’re here to mediate,” said Parker, adding help you get it resolved,” said Parker. that “Ella is the expert in landlord-tenant mediation.” Quarterly town hall meetings with command leaderOsmore said they try to mediate both ways, not taking ship, NHSC and Lincoln Military Housing are now held sides. If a military tenant has a problem with the landlord for military housing residents of Wadsworth, Midway Man- or if the landlord has a complaint about their military tenor, Windmill Walk and Fairway Crescent, all of which fall ant that hasn’t been resolved,“we’re here to assist and get under Oceana.The next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 31, a resolution,” she said. 6:30 -7:30 p.m. at the Wadsworth Community Center. All NHSC also verifies military orders for those who need residents — both officer and enlisted and their families in to terminate a lease early,either due to PCS or deployment the housing areas are encouraged to attend. NAS Oceana longer than 90 days. Osmore and Parker advise military Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis, along with represen- members to contact their office for complete information tatives from Lincoln Military Housing and the NHSC, are before terminating a lease early. scheduled to attend. Parker said it’s a good time for resiFor DoD personnel who will be relocating, the team dents bring up concerns and questions. suggests visiting the Automated Housing Referral Network For PPV residents with housing concerns who call the at www.ahrn.com, a DoD-backed website with informaNHSC, Parker or Osmore will contact Lincoln to find out tion about available housing, both rental and purchase, at what the situation is.“We will go out and meet with that the new location.The website provides property descripfamily.We will let Lincoln know, so they can go and take tions, photos, information on schools and maps. care of that family,” explained Parker, adding it also works Although not eligible for RPP or PPV housing, the in reverse. If Lincoln is having problems with the family, housing center can also provide DoD civilians and miliParker said NHSC is contacted and they in turn, contact tary retirees with referrals in the community. Listings for the service member’s command and a meeting is set up to short-term housing are also available to military members address the issues. temporarily assigned to a command in Hampton Roads. She also strongly suggests PPV residents call in service NHSC is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through calls as soon as they see an issue in their housing.“We do Friday and closed on weekends and holidays.The team is follow up calls on service calls, randomly,” to make sure also available to speak about their services at command problems are being addressed, explained Parker. briefs. Because much of their job involves being out of the The Oceana staff also will help with housing inspections office, they suggest calling ahead at 433-3268.

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Obama takes oath of office recognizing contributions of military members Story By Donna MileS • aMerican ForceS PreSS Service President Barack Obama took the oath of office from Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. in a public ceremony at the U.S. Capitol before thousands of people in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21. Roberts also administered the oath in an official ceremony at the White House Jan. 20. White House photo by Sonya N. Hebert

DoD photo by EJ Hersom

The Army's 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, part of the president's escort, marches in the inauguration parade for the 57th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 21. More than 2,100 service members from each of the ﬁve branches were marching in the parade, with approximately 5,000 supporting inaugural festivities.

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama expressed hope for a more those lessons into this time as well.” resolve our differences with other nations Obama took the ceremonial oath of of- peaceful future, noting that Americans unThe president affirmed the nation’s re- peacefully – not because we are naive fice for his second term as the 44th U.S. derstand that “enduring security and last- solve to defend its people and uphold its about the dangers we face, but because enpresident and commander in chief on the ing peace do not require perpetual war.” values through both the “strength of arms gagement can more durably lift suspicion steps of the U.S. Capitol Jan. 21, honoring Americans are “heirs to those who won and rule of law” — and with an arm ex- and fear,” he said. the men and women in uniform who have the peace and not just the war,who turned tended to its friends as well as adversaries Meanwhile,“America will remain the anpreserved America’s freedoms throughout sworn enemies into the surest of friends,” to help lay conditions for long-term peace. chor of strong alliances in every corner of its history. the president said. “And we must carry “We will show the courage to try and the globe,”he said.“We will renew those inMore than 5,000 military memstitutions that extend our capacity to bers— some participating in the Inmanage crisis abroad, for no one has augural Parade, others playing musia greater stake in a peaceful world cal accompaniment, firing artillery than its most powerful nation.” rounds into the sky or providing The United States will support debehind-the-scenes support — were mocracy around the world,“because among more than a half million peoour interests and our conscience ple who gathered on the National compel us to act on behalf of those Mall to watch Obama and Vice Presiwho long for freedom,” Obama said. dent Joe Biden enter their second “And we must be a source of hope to term. the poor, the sick, the marginalized, Recognizing the drawdown of the victims of prejudice — not out forces in Afghanistan and the rampof mere charity, but because peace ing down of more than a decade of in our time requires the constant conflict, Obama offered high praise advance of those principles that our during his inaugural address for U.S. common creed describes: tolerance service members, their contributions and opportunity; human dignity and and sacrifices. justice.” “Our brave men and women in uniObama urged the nation to put form, tempered by the flames of batpartisanship aside and come togethtle, are unmatched in skill and courer to support their universal ideals. age,” he said.“Our citizens, seared by “With common effort and common the memory of those we have lost, purpose, with passion and dedicaknow too well the price that is paid tion, let us answer the call of history, for liberty. The knowledge of their Photo by Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Mark Fayloga and carry into an uncertain future sacrifice will keep us forever vigi- Audience members wave flags from the National Mall during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in that precious light of freedom,” he lant against those who would do us Washington, Jan. 21. More than 700,000 people made their way to the National Mall for the inauguration said. day events. harm.”

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FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER WORKSHOPS

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Recruiting: Opportunities available for qualified Sailors E-5 and above

This workshop provides in-depth instruction and information on developing successful money management skills. Topics include understanding and using credit, â€” Continued from page 6 Navy pay and allowances, spending stratephysical ďŹ tness assessments and body comgies, and how to save and invest. position assessments. Lastly, Sailors must have a recommendation from their comSTEP: EARLY CHILDHOOD mand master chief and their commanding Jan. 29 to Feb. 7, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. ofďŹ cer. Systematic Training for Effective ParentA complete listing of eligibility requireing (STEP): Early Childhood is a seven-ses- ments can be found in MILPERSMAN 1306sion class to help parents develop a positive 964. Sailors who meet the requirements FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSES and consistent approach for dealing with and would like to apply for the recruiting SUPPORT GROUP the special challenges of children under duty program should contact their rating 6. Topics include understanding develop- detailer when entering their permanent Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to noon Join other foreign-born military spouses, mental sequences and accomplishments of change of station orders negotiation winnetwork and share resources, discuss the infants, toddlers and preschoolers; building dow, nine months prior to their projected American way of life, develop friendships, effective discipline skills; developing skills rotation date. receive monthly newsletters, and learn for communicating effectively with young â€œThere are recruiting opportunities for about the many resources available to children; and much more. Sailors across all 26 Navy recruiting dismake your new life experience positive. tricts throughout the United States,â€? said FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM Custer. FAMILY READINESS GROUP Jan. 30, 9 a.m. to noon. Sailors accepted to the recruiting duty Gain the advantage in your job search program as production recruiters attend LEADERSHIP TRAINING with the federal government by learning the Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit in Jan. 26, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Family Readiness Groups play an integral how to ďŹ nd vacancies and job listings, Pensacola, Fla. for ďŹ ve weeks of training. part in keeping families together in various complete the application process,and how Students are taught sales skills which will situations, especially during deployment. to understand standard qualiďŹ cations and enable them to promote the Navy. Sailors Contact the closest FFSC for more informa- testing requirements. will also learn, develop and practice comtion. petence in the areas of marketing, public speaking and social networking. Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located in Building 531. It offers a variety According to Custer, recruiters are curof programs and workshops to assist active duty and their families. Registration is re- rently eligible for Special Duty Assignment quired for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for more information or registration, Pay of $450 per month, use of a government vehicle, cell phone and laptop, and unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema. Supplemental Clothing Monetary Allowance. Vehicles Include Taxes, Tour lengths are a minimum of 36 Hardplates, and Insurance. months and begin when a Sailor arrives Reasons to visit BMB Topâ€˘Ten â€˘ to their assigned Navy Recruiting District Get your base sticker NOW!

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(NRD). A Sailorâ€™s NRD will then further assign them to a Navy Recruiting Station (NRS).Therefore, a Sailorâ€™s ultimate duty assignment is based on the needs of the NRD. Sailors may not always be stationed in the exact geographic location they request, but most Sailors are assigned to the location they request or as close to the location they request as possible, said Custer. â€œI think that every Sailor should apply to be a recruiter at some point in their career,â€? said Custer.â€œRecruiting gives a Sailor the opportunity to give back to the community. It allows them to promote Navy awareness within their community, talk about what the Navy has done for them and give others the opportunity to achieve their ambitions, goals and dreams by serving in the Navy.â€? Shore Special Program detailers assign Sailors to more than 20 shore special programs Navywide. These programs are not necessarily geared for a speciďŹ c rating, but manning them with qualiďŹ ed Sailors is still important. Examples include recruit division commander duty and brig staff duty, service on USS Constitution or the USS Arizona Memorial, and assignment to the Blue Angels or the Navy Ceremonial Guard. MILPERSMAN 1306-900 contains a complete list of special programs available. For more information and a list of currently available NRDs, visit www.npc. navy.mil/enlisted/detailing/shorespecialprograms/recruiting/Pages/Recruiting%20 Duty.aspx.

VA-ACME scholarships available The Virginia Advisory Council on Military Education (VA-ACME) will award multiple $1,000 scholarships at its conference March 28 at the Hilton Oceanfront in Virginia Beach. All scholarship applications and attachments must be postmarked by Feb. 4. Incomplete applications will not be considered.Awardees will be notiďŹ ed in March by phone and by e-mail.All applicants must either reside or work in Virginia. Scholarship categories â€˘Active duty, drilling reservist or National Guard Member â€” $1,000.

â€˘Spouse of active duty member, drilling reservist, National Guard, veteran or military retiree â€” $1,000. â€˘Child of active duty member, drilling reservist, National Guard, veteran or military retiree â€”$1,000. â€˘Permanently disabled military member or family member (spouse or child) or family member of a service member missing/killed in action â€”$1,000. â€˘Veteran or retiree of the U.S. Armed Forces working or residing in Virginia â€”$1,000. For selection criteria and application process, visit www.vaacme.org.

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Gear inspection

Photo by MC2 Timothy Walter

ET2 Desiree Huenergardt inspects electrical gear for AE2 Joshua Altheide from the “Red Rippers” of VFA-11 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Jan. 7. George H.W. Bush is conducting training and carrier qualiﬁcations in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Exercise: FST brings together ships, commands from U.S. and Germany — Continued from page 3 them for their upcoming deployment. Immediately following the FST-GC, the Truman Strike Group rolled straight into its composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) underway certification, due to a dramatically truncated Fleet Response Training Plan cycle which requires them to use every opportunity for additional training. For TTGL’s Royal Navy exchange officer Cmdr. David Sherriff, this is the first U.S.-led FST exercise, he has participated in.“Multi-national coalitions have to resolve a lot of issues before operating together, from information disclosure procedures to ROE (rules of engagement) and search and rescue. FST events allow us to explore those issues deliberately rather than reactively., said Sherriff. At the exercise debrief, Sweeney, the commander of Carrier Strike Group 10 said,“[FSTGC] was a significant milestone in the HST CSG’s readiness for our upcoming deployment. The training and proficiency achieved during FST-GC has postured the strike group

for success during COMPTUEX and ultimately while forward deployed.” “Synthetic exercises like FST-GC allow strike groups the opportunity to plan and execute a full range of maritime missions, build relationships as a team in a dynamic scenario, and execute command and control of its tactical units from their actual battle stations,” explained Capt. Bob Lineberry, commanding ofﬁcer of TTGL. The ability to conduct Fleet SyntheticTraining is made possible by the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE). The NCTE is managed from its central Atlantic Coast node at the Distributed Training Center Atlantic (DTCL) located at Dam Neck. The DTCL, through the NCTE, provides participating units with a synthetic training environment and stimulates shipboard combat and weapons systems. Sailors standing watch operate their equipment and “ﬁght the war” just as they would at sea.This allows assessors to observe participants executing tasks required for their upcoming forward deployments.

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Dune restoration: Recycled Christmas trees used for 10 years — Continued from page 1 Sand fencing and planting of native dune grasses and other plants twice a year are also part of the restoration efforts, which proved its worth along the shoreline during Hurricane Sandy which hit Hampton Roads Oct. 29. “All these things work together and they did exactly what they were supposed to do. We did not have any breaches and in the man-made sections where we got hit the hardest, it didn’t unearth the hardened core,” said Wright. While Wright said Sandy didn’t do exceptional damage to the beach,the hurricane did destroy much of the wooden fencing along the beach and many of last year’s trees were gone.Although Sailors from 1st Lieutenant were able to retrieve some of the pine trees and put them back into place, others were carried out to sea by the rough waves. “But had that barrier not been there, it would have gone into the next layer,” said Wright.

“The trees kept the dune from being completely washed up but we still have to recreate the fence.”

Photos by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

LS2(SW/AW) Niclous Howard checks the alignment of the evergreens, making sure the fuller part of the tree is closest to the dunes so that it will collect the most sand.

- CTT2(AW/SW)Noah McHugh Dam Neck 1st Lieutenant’s Department

“The trees definitely served their purpose,” agreed Lt. Omar Robinson, Dam Neck’s assistant officer in charge. As McHugh drove a load of trees down the beach on Jan. 8, he pointed out many of the two by four wooden posts originally placed about every eight feet along the beach were missing or snapped into very small pieces along the beach. But behind the broken and battered fence line, much of the dunes, built up over several years of recycling the trees,remains intact with grasses sprouting up from the sand. “The trees definitely fared better than the fence,”laughed McHugh,adding,“The trees kept the dunes from being completely washed up but we still have to recreate the fence.” So far, the trees used have been just those donated to the two collection sites by individuals following the holidays. Donation is easy; for those without base access, trees can be dropped off at the Natural Resources Center,across from the Oceana stables on Oceana Boulevard. At Dam Neck, new oversized wooden signs provide directions to the collection site behind CDSA in building 127,a site much closer to the beach than the 1st Lieutenant’s headquarters. Wright said any extra trees collected this year will be used to build up height in locations on base “where the storms are starting to wreak havoc and there could be a potential breach.” While tree collection is scheduled to formally end Jan. 21, Robinson said,“we’ll keep putting trees on the dunes as long as people are bringing them.”

A load of donated Christmas trees is hauled down the beach at Dam Neck to be used in the dune restoration efforts.

As part of the dune restoration project, donated Christmas trees have been place behind the dune fencing along the beach at Dam Neck. The trees help build up the dunes by collecting the blowing sand and once covered and the sand begins to harden, the trees decompose underneath.

One of two collection points for the trees. This one is on Dam Neck, behind CDSA in building 127; the second one is at the Oceana Natural Resources Building, across from the stables on Oceana Boulevard.

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SPORTS & FITNESS » » » » » » » » » » »» » » » » » » » » » » » » » » Upcoming events 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.

DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Oceana Sports is sponsoring a free dodgeball tournament, Feb. 13, at the Flightline Fitness Center.The registration deadline is Feb. 8. Crazy shirts are encouraged for all participants. For more information, call 433-2695 or email David.crowley@navy.mil.

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Captain’s Cup Volleyball will begin league play at Oceana Feb. 25.The season runs through March 31.An organizational meeting will be Feb. 13, 10 a.m. and team registration deadline is Feb. 22. For more information, call 433-2695 or email David.crowley@navy.mil.

ANCHOR LEADERSHIP 5K Celebrate the 120th birthday of the chief petty ofﬁcers with the Anchor Leadership 5K Run,April 2, 1 p.m. at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek.The run will begin at the LZ Green,across from the Carl Brashear CPO Club, 1432 Hewitt Dr. The cost is $25 per person and includes a race T-shirt and medal. Proceeds support the CPO Scholarship Fund.An open social at the club will follow the run. All participants must be in appropriate attire and CPOs are encouraged to wear their CPO pride T-shirts. The event is open to all DoD ID card holders and online registration and payment can be done at www.raceit. com. For more information, contact BUCS Jason Holden at 462-4316, ext. 410 or jason.k.holden@navy.mil.

TAE KWON DO MWR offers ongoing Tae Kwon Do classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays (excluding holidays) in the Oceana Hornet’s Nest Fitness Center in building 529. The class schedule is tigers, ages 4 - 6, 5:30 - 6 p.m.; beginners, ages 7 and up, 6 -7 p.m. and advanced, ages 7 and up, 6 -7 p.m. The cost is $40 per month for the ﬁrst student, $35 for the second and $30 per month for the third. No contract is required and payment is made on a month-to-month basis. Classes are taught by Preston Pedigo, a 5th degree black belt under the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, World Tae Kwon Do Union and U.S. Military Tae Kwon Do Federation. For more information, call 433-3928 or 420-0469 or email Elmorepedigo@yahoo.com.

Wounded Warrior hone archery, cycling skills at athletic camp From Navy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor Public Affairs PORT HUENEME, Calif. (NNS) — Twelve seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors attended an adaptive athletics camp, Jan. 11 - 13, at Naval Base Ventura County Port Hueneme, Calif. The camp focused on cycling and archery, two of seven contested sports at the Warrior Games,an annual competition among wounded warrior athletes from all branches of service.All of the camp participants were selected last November at the ﬁrst Team Navy-Coast Guard trials. The 2013 Warrior Games will take place May 11 - 17. “When my teammates and I train at home, we just get out and go, and we are on our own.At the camp, we learned all kinds of skills — like how to adjust the breaks on our cycles — we would never get on our own,” said Navy Yeoman 1st Class Javier Rodriguez. “The coaches were really great; they kept us all motivated.” Rodriguez, who was injured in 2011 in a motor vehicle accident, currently is conﬁned to a wheelchair. During the camp, he focused on enhancing his cycling skills. The camp was hosted by Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) - Safe Harbor, the Department of the Navy’s support program for seriously wounded,ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen. The camp is one of several adaptive athletics events that will take place this year. For example, members of Team Navy-Coast Guard will train at Penn State University in early February; later that month, NWW also will host an introductory sports clinic at Naval Station Norfolk. The camp was staffed by world-class instructors and

Stennis 5K Sailors participate in a 5K run on the ﬂight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Jan. 18. Hosted by the aircraft carrier’s MWR Department, volunteers from the ship’s CSADD program assisted with the run. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. Photo by MC2 Kenneth Abbate

experts in adaptive sports, including cycling coach Rick Babington and archery coach Jeff Fabry, who earned a historic gold medal in archery at the 2012 Paralympics in London. “The camp was a lot of fun,and it was very intense,”said Navy Lt. j.g.Timothy Kraynack.“We were able to focus on speciﬁc sports, and it was good to have the coaches’ eyes on us.We also had some down time and were able to get to know one another a little better.” Kraynack, who currently works at the pediatrics department at Naval Hospital Bremerton, Wash., suffered a seizure in 2011 and has some lower-body impairment. During the camp, he also focused on cycling. NWW supplies the equipment — from hand cycles to archery bows — for all 35 members of Team Navy-Coast Guard. At the camp, cyclists were provided tool kits and received a bike maintenance tutorial from a mechanic, providing them with a new competitive edge. “It’s great to see the progress our athletes have made over the past two months.They are very eager to compete at the Warrior Games and their enthusiasm shows,” said Navy Lt. Megan Haydel, who manages NWW’s adaptive athletics program.“What is most important is to see how much the adaptive sport program is helping with their everyday lives. It gives them a reason to get out of bed in the morning, to put one foot in front of the other, and to make and tackle new goals.” To learn more about NWW, including its adaptive athletic reconditioning program,visit www.safeharbor.navylive. dodlive.mil, call 855-NAVY WWP (628-9997), or email navywoundedwarrior@navy.mil.

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The 2013 Virginia Flower & Garden Expo will take place this weekend at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The Virginia Horticultural Foundation produces the annual expo and this year’s theme is “Where Joy Begins.” “We’re returning to our roots with a focus on pure gardening,” said Laurie Fox, show coordinator. “This is a comprehensive event, promoting horticulture for home gardeners, professionals and anyone in between. “We’re very excited to be having our January event. The timing is perfect since that’s when most people begin planning their landscapes and thinking about their ﬂower gardens. It’s the one time each year when residents of Hampton Roads have access to information on virtually every aspect related to ﬂowers and gardening, at a single, climate-controlled location. Experts and knowledgeable professionals will be there to discuss plants, plans, products and practices,” said Fox. The expo features 11 gardens and hardscapes created by local landscapers, a wide variety of garden-related products and vendors, and speakers and demonstrations.There will be entertainment for children and plenty of plants for sale. Expo hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25 and Saturday, Jan. 26, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27. Tickets are $10. For discount coupons and more details, visit www.vafgs.org.

WOMEN OF DISTINCTION NOMINATIONS Nomination deadline, Feb. 1, 5 p.m. Do you know a deserving woman who exempliﬁes the YWCA mission in her everyday life? Nominate her today for the 25th Annual Women of Distinction Awards. Each year, the YWCA South Hampton Roads recognizes 12 outstanding women, including military members, who have made signiﬁcant contributions to the community through their professional activities and volunteer efforts.The women honored as Women of Distinction recipients are the epitome of the YWCA mission: eliminating racism, empowering womPhoto provided en. The award will be presented during a luncheon March Redesign your deck or patio with ideas from the experts at the 28,at noon at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott. For more infor2013 Virginia Flower & Garden Expo. mation,visit www.ywca-shr.org or call 625-4248.

E-CYCLING EVENT AT VA. AQUARIUM Jan. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, in partnership with TFC Recycling and Goodwill Industries, will offer its semi-annual E-cycling event this at the Virginia Aquarium East Parking Lot. Recycle unwanted personal electronic equipment and keep recyclable materials out of landﬁlls. Learn more about going “green” at the event. Personal computers and laptops,printers,monitors and ﬂat screens, telephones, cell phones, PDAs,fax machines, TVs smaller than 32 inches,circuit boards and components, stereo equipment and game systems will all be collected at this event. For more information, call 385-0262.

MILITARY DISCOUNTS AT HAMPTON COLISEUM The following offers are valid with military ID at all Ticketmaster outlets and Hampton Coliseum Box Ofﬁce or with password (see each event for respective password) at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000.Offer is not valid on previous purchases or with other discounts. Additional fees may apply.

97.3 The Eagle Country Winterblast Jan.26,5 p.m. Featuring Jerrod Niemann with special guest Randy Houser. Also with Maggie Rose,Brett Eldredge,Tyler Farr,Charlie Worsham andThe Henningsens Military offer: 20 percent off on tickets regularly priced at $27 and $15;use password USA.

Hampton Funk Fest Feb.1,8 p.m. Featuring Bootsy Collins,Rose Royce,Zapp,Con Funk Shun and Lenny Williams Military offer:Save $5;use password USA.

Monster Jam Photo provided

Professionals will provide tips on gardening, ﬂowers and ﬂoral arrangements during the expo, Jan. 25 -27.

Feb.8,7:30 p.m. Feb.9 at 2 and 7 p.m. Military offer: $10 ticket; Not valid on Saturday 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY January 25 7 p.m. - This is 40 (R)

SATURDAY January 26 1 p.m. - Parental Guidance (PG) 4 p.m. - Monsters, Inc. 3D (G) 7 p.m. - The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey 3D (PG-13)

SUNDAY January 27 1 p.m. - Cirque due Soleil: Worlds Away (PG) 4 p.m. - The Guilt Trip (PG-13) 7 p.m. - Red Dawn (PG-13) * 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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