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SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS CS2 James Onuska (l) and CS1 Niles Harper from NAS Oceana serve food to guests at the CPOSF “Best of the Mess” culinary showdown Jan. 23 at Founders Inn in Virginia Beach. Best of the Mess is a CPOSF fundraising event in which six teams of three CSs from local commands compete for the title “Best of the Mess.” Oceana’s team, also including CS2 Derrick Bates, took home the People’s Choice Award.

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Local culinary specialists compete in ‘Best of the Mess’ competition STORY/PHOTO BY MC2 (SW) ALYSIA HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs The Chief Petty Officer’s Scholarship Fund (CPOSF) hosted the “Best of the Mess” competition, an annual fundraising event, Jan. 23 at Founders Inn in Virginia Beach. The CPOSF provides educational scholarships to qualified family members of Navy chief petty officers. The Best of the Mess is the CPOSF’s flagship event in which six teams of three culinary specialists from Hampton Roads get the opportunity to compete and prepare a three course tasting menu for guests and judges to sample. Judges awarded the first, second and third place teams for their dishes and also for the team who had the best decorated station, while guests had the opportunity to vote for the team they thought should win the People’s Choice Award. The six teams that participated were from USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) who was awarded first place for the sec-

ond year running and also best decorated station, USS Tortuga (LSD 46) who was awarded second place, USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) who earned third place, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana who won the People’s Choice Award, USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51), and USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). NAS Oceana’s team consisted of Culinary Specialist (CS) 1st class Niles Harper, CS2 James Onuska and CS2 Derrick Bates. Harper said this was his second time competing in Best of the Mess and though his team did not place the ﬁrst time, winning the People’s Choice Award this year meant everything to him. “I want these guys to strive for better, so the fact that we got the People’s Choice Award — it means more than the regular award because this award is the one that everyone that was here chose … It’s nice and I just want to see my guys, not so much me, but my guys, get to take

— See Best of the Mess, page 8

CPOSF Since the chartering of the Chief Petty Ofﬁcers Scholarship Fund in 1998, more than $900,000 in scholarships has been awarded to eligible family members of chief petty ofﬁcers. This year they plan on hitting the $1 million mark. For more information about the scholarships or to make a donation, visit www.CPOSF.org.

FFSC’S CAREER WEEK HELPS WITH TRANSITION —Page 13

OCEANA’S GOT TALENT SHOW FRCMA Site Oceana’s Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions will sponsor “Oceana’s Got Talent” on March 26 at the base theater. Anyone with normal base access is encouraged to show off their talent or attend the event. For more information and to register to perform, contact AT3 Hayden Shrewsbury at 433-4756.

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

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CNP to hold worldwide all-hands call From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS — The Chief of Naval Personnel is scheduled to speak with Sailors around the world in an all-hands call broadcasting and streaming online live Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. EST. Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Bill Moran and Fleet Master Chief for Manpower, Personnel,Training and Education April Beldo will update Sailors on the issues that affect them and their families and open the floor to live questions from the fleet via satellite and social media. Sailors are encouraged to begin sending in questions and comments now by tweeting @USNPeople or emailing usnpeople@ gmail.com. The programs and policies under the office of the chief of naval personnel directly impact Sailors and include the following: — Pay and allowances — Advancements — Uniforms — Education and training — Family support policies — Sexual Assault Prevention and Response — Fitness and nutrition — Personnel programs and policies More than just asking questions, Moran and Beldo encourage Sailors to use this opportunity to share their feedback — what’s working in the fleet, what isn’t and what ideas they have to make the existing policies better. The event will be broadcast on Direct to Sailor (DTS) and DoD News. Online streaming will be available on www.navy.mil.

BASE BRIEFS BUDGET FOR BABY WORKSHOPS The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society is a non-profit organization which provides financial assistance and education, as well as other programs and services, to members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, their eligible family members, widows and survivors. Every second and fourth Wednesday, and first Saturday of the month, NMCRS offers “Budget for Baby,” a course for expecting parents in which NMCRS provides tips on budgeting and planning for the arrival of their baby. A layette set worth $80 or a $50 Visa gift card, along with a handmade blanket knitted by volunteers, is distributed to each attendee. To register for the class at NAS Oceana, call 433-3383.

SERVICE ACADEMY AND ROTC INFORMATION DAY

DAM NECK CHAPEL UPDATES

Service Academy and ROTC Information Day will be at the Norview High School, 6501 Chesapeake Boulevard, Norfolk, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All 8th through 11th grade students (and their parents) interested in pursuing an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Air Force Academy, Naval Academy, Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and/ or an NROTC/ROTC scholarship should plan to attend. Presentations by representatives will start at 10 a.m.,followed by an opportunity for individual questions and answers. Representatives from South Hampton Roads congressional ofﬁces, service academies and ROTC units will be in attendance.

SAFETY SEAT ROUND UP Did you know that an old or broken safety seat could be putting a child in danger? To help keep young children as safe

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.

as possible, Drive Safe Hampton Roads, along with various partners, have teamed up to conduct the 26th annual “Old, Used, Borrowed and Abused Child Safety Seat Round-up.” Many safety seats are old, have missing parts, have been recalled by the manufacturer, or are no longer crashworthy. Drive Safe Hampton Roads and partners want to “round them up” and recycle them so they cannot be used again. Throughout February, safety seats can be dropped of at select Walmart Super Centers or AAA ofﬁces in Hampton Roads for a $5 reward. For more information, call Drive Safe Hampton Roads at 498-2562, email dshr@drivesafehr.org or visit www. drivesafehr.org.

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., building 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.

COUPONS AVAILABLE The Jet Observer ofﬁce, located on NAS Oceana in building 230 on the second deck, has free coupons, great for saving money on grocery shopping.Limited quantities are available. Call 433-3360 for more information.

Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 6

Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Temporary changes have been made to the service locations, which are detailed in the brief above.

Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (building C-7)

Call the Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871 CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-7712 CVW-8 at 433-2337 CVW-3 at 433-2096 FRC Oceana at 433-5933

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MCPON STEVENS VISITS FRCMA SITE OCEANA BY AT3 JESSICA BRYANT FRCMA Oceana Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Oceana (FRCMA) hosted Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (AW/NAC) Mike D. Stevens Jan. 16 for a tour of the command. MCPON Stevens is the U.S. Navy’s highest-ranking enlisted Sailor and senior enlisted advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations. "It's always great to get out and visit with our Sailors. Hearing what's on their minds, meeting them, and speaking with them face to face is essential,” Stevens said.“As leaders, I believe it's vital that we are engaged with our Sailors and have that over-the-shoulder mentorship on a regular basis." During his tour, Stevens sat in on the command’s CPO 365 training.The weekly training promotes positive growth throughout the year among the first class petty officers and chief communities. Stevens considers CPO 365 to be a positive influence on the Navy’s rising leaders. “Developing leaders has been my number one focus area, and year-round leadership development is key to preparing our first class petty officers to become effective chief petty officers. But leadership development is important at all levels, from the junior enlisted all the way through master chief.CPO 365 is just one of the ways we can impart these leadership traits,” said Stevens. The training included a brief history of the MCPON position in the Navy and MCPON Stevens’predecessors and his successful career in the U.S. Navy. As a 30-year veteran of the Navy, Stevens has served in many commands over his career. Starting his career in 1983 as an aviation structural mechanic (AM) and aircrewman, he spent his early years in the helicopter mine countermeasures community. He was advanced to master chief in 2002. Stevens’ many successful years as command master chief were culminated by his selections as Commander, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic’s command

As leaders, I believe it’s vital that we are engaged with our Sailors and have that over-the-shoulder mentorship on a regular basis.” — MCPON Mike D. Stevens

master chief; Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet‘s command master chief, and later became the fleet master chief for Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command from 2010 to 2012. Stevens was selected as the highest-ranking enlisted Sailor on Sept. 28, 2012,becoming the 13th MCPON in the U.S. Navy. Following CPO 365, the MCPON held a call with all chiefs and first class petty officers to discuss innovative changes among leadership within the Navy. Master Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician (AW/SW) David Hollen, FRCMA senior enlisted leader, was honored to have MCPON Stevens visit FRCMA Oceana. “We enjoyed having the honor of hosting MCPON Mike D.Stevens and hope to receive another inspirational and motivating visit from him in the near future,” Hollen said. “It’s an honor to have MCPON Stevens take time out of his schedule to come speak to us first class petty officers,” said Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class John Harris. “My life motto is ‘set the example to be the example,’ and I believe that is what he is here to do today.” As one of the largest shore commands in Hampton Roads, FRCMA Site Oceana has over 800 Sailors and Marines and provides world class aviation support to 19 squadrons locally, 10 aircraft carriers and over seven major supply depots worldwide.

Photo by LSC (AW/SW) Jamie Cuesta MCPON (AW/NAC) Mike Stevens helps AOAN Destiny Borris (l) and AOAN Gabrielle Nigro from FRCMA Site Oceana’s Weapons Division clean and prepare an F/A-18 Super Hornet Aircraft LAU-127 Missile Launcher Jan. 16, as part of a preventative maintenance inspection.

Oceana Commissary to test in-store Wi-Fi for patrons BY KEVIN L. ROBINSON DeCA public affairs specialist FORT LEE, Va. — The NAS Oceana Commissary will be first in line to test Wi-Fi access for patrons Feb. 2. Through its Commissary Patron Internet Mobile System, or CPIMS, the Defense Commissary Agency seeks to open customer Wi-Fi access initially to all stateside commissaries — including Alaska and Hawaii — and Puerto Rico. “Many of our patrons come to the commissary with their smart phones and tablets, and store Wi-Fi will help them maximize their commissary benefit,” said Oceana Store Director Harry Nichols.“There’s a lot of valuable shopping information on www.commissaries.com, such as digital coupons for the Commissary Rewards Card, our sales flyer, the savings aisle for access to promotional prices and much, much more.” The following information is important to note regarding access to Oceana’s internet: • Anyone in the store can access the

store’s free Wi-Fi from the sales floor area • Prior to accessing the store’s free Wi-Fi, the user must accept Defense Commissary Agency’s “Terms of Service” agreement • Some websites are blocked • Patrons with questions about accessing Oceana’s Wi-Fi should contact the store’s customer service representative The Oceana test begins the first phase of the CPIMS roll out.This phase involves 102 stateside commissaries with existing network infrastructure to support patron wireless traffic.The test results at Oceana will help dictate the timeline for deploying patron Wi-Fi to the remaining stores in the initial rollout. The second phase of the rollout will parallel the agency’s technical refresh of commissaries that don’t have the system requirements to support patron Wi-Fi. DeCA officials said no decision has been made yet regarding DeCA’s expansion of store Wi-Fi to overseas commissaries.

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Calling for 2014 Spirit of Hope Award nominations From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) —The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) is seeking nominations for the 2014 Spirit of Hope Award, due by March 13. The award recognizes an individual or organization that epitomizes the values of Bob Hope: duty, honor, courage, loyalty, commitment, integrity, and selfless dedication. The Spirit of Hope Award is open to active duty, reserve, veteran and civilian Navy employees or an organization. Members of the civilian community or non-governmental organizations voluntarily supporting Sailors and embodying the Navy’s core values are also eligible. Originally commissioned by the USO, the Spirit of Hope Award was inspired by Hope’s dedication to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces for five decades. Since 1997, this award has been formally presented by the Wiegand Foundation, Inc., during an annual ceremony held in Washington, D.C. Since 2005, the Navy has nominated one outstanding individual or support organization to receive the distinguished Spirit of Hope Award. For more detailed instruction about the Spirit of Hope award, visit http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/100514p.pdf. Additional information about the Spirit of Hope Award can also be found at http://www.public.navy. mil/bupers-npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/readiness/Pages/SpiritofHopeAward.aspx. For questions on nominations, contact Millie King, 21st Century Sailor Office personal readiness and community support branch program analyst, at (703) 604-7137/ DSN 664 or via e-mail at Millie. King@navy.mil.

DOD reps, Pentagon press secretary visit TR BY MC3 JOHN M. DREW USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) — The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) hosted senior ofﬁcials, two from the Department of Defense and one from the White House, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) for an overnight underway as part of the Navy’s distinguished visitor program Jan. 19 - 20. Brent Colburn, assistant to the Secretary of Defense for public affairs; Rear Adm. John Kirby, press secretary for the Pentagon; and Bernadette Meehan, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, visited TR to get a glimpse of life at sea aboard the 90,000ton ship and the preparations being made for TR’s upcoming deployment. “I wanted to get a better handle on the pre-deployment work-up cycle,” said Kirby. “I’m often times responsible for trying to communicate those very delicate, very nuanced mission sets to the American people.” TR Sailors escorted the trio on a tour of the ship, giving them a chance to see ﬁrsthand the work that goes on in a carrier.During the tour, Kirby talked to Sailors around the ship about their upcoming deployment. “The tour I’ve been given has been amazing, I’ve learned a lot,” said Kirby.“I think what strikes me the most aboardTR, however, given what you guys are about

to face, a deployment around the world with multiple combatant command areas of responsibility, [is] how motivated and excited everyone is. The morale on this ship is just through the roof and it’s really been eye-watering for me to see how ready you guys are.” The group also attended TR’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration on the aft mess decks that featured a performance by the gospel choir, a speech reﬂecting on Dr. King’s works followed by cake and ice cream. Kirby helped Sailors set up the ice cream for the event and then joined them for conversation. “I was struck by the incredible talent you have on this ship,” said Kirby. “You had a choir singing, a command master chief recreating the ‘I Have a Dream’ speech. It was amazing to see how sincere everyone was as they watched, then participated in the ceremony. You look out at how diverse the audience was and how every seat in the room was ﬁlled, and that’s just powerful to me. It speaks a lot about the crew.” TR is underway participating in composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which tests the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group’s ability to effectively react to real-world scenarios and perform as an integrated unit. TRCSG is comprised of Carrier Strike Group 12 staff, USS Theodore Roosevelt

Photo by MC2 Chris Brown Rear Adm. John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, passes through sideboys as he arrives aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 19. Theodore Roosevelt is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which tests the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group's ability to effectively react to real-world scenarios and perform as an integrated unit.

Carrier Air Wing 1, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) and the DESRON-2 ships; the guided-missile destroyers USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), and USS Farragut (DDG 99). An F/A -18F Super Hornet from the “Red Rippers”’ of VFA-11 takes off on the ﬂight deck of Theodore Roosevelt Jan. 19. Photo by MC3 Anthony N. Hilkowski

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NEW LIFE FOR OLD TREES

Photo by MC3 Timothy Daughton Christmas trees are given a new purpose as part of an annual dunes replenishment project at Dam Neck Annex, a partnership between Oceana’s Natural Resources Office and the Dam Neck 1st Lieutenant. ABE2 Juan Roman, 1st Lieutenant’s leading petty officer, places donated Christmas trees along the beach to protect the dunes. A wooden fencing is normally added in front of the trees, which are placed with their cut ends facing the ocean, so the wider end collects the blowing sand and they are eventually covered by the sand. The built-up dunes protect the military facilities along Dam Neck’s nearly four miles of beaches.

NEXs to again sell benefit sales tickets for NMCRS From NEXCOM Public Affairs From Feb. 2 through March 29, NEX customers at select locations can show their support for the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) by purchasing a $5 benefit sales ticket.The benefit sales ticket will entitle customers to specific percent-off discounts for a one-time purchase from March 27 – 29.As it has been done for the past several years, the entire $5 donation will be passed onto NMCRS on behalf of NEX customers. Merchandise storewide is 10 percent off, excluding tobacco, alcoholic beverages, electronics, cameras, computers, video games and systems, uniforms, gas, DVDs, CDs and concession departments,home delivery, Keep it New plans and TempurPedic. It also excludes previously purchased mer-

chandise, existing layaways and special orders. The discount also cannot be applied to purchases made on MyNavyExhange. com, any gift cards or prepaid cards, NEX Car Care Centers and the Exchange Catalog. The benefit sales ticket also offers 10 percent off the entire stock of fine jewelry, excluding Rolex and Cartier watches, Maui Divers, Pandora and clearance jewelry. With the benefit ticket, customers will receive 20 percent off the entire stock of regular priced apparel, shoes, watches and sunglasses.Already reduced furniture with prices ending in .94, .96 or .97 will be 30 percent off. The maximum discount for any transaction is $250. Local NEXs participating in this event include JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, Portsmouth, Naval Station Norfolk and NAS Oceana.

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and heart may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Dependence

BY LT. JOHN GIBSON CVW-1 Chaplain Not long ago, our ship conducted a general quarters drill during an underway period.Those that have been to sea at least once should need no explanation of what I am referring to. For those that have never before had the pleasure of being underway, these are training periods designed to enhance the proﬁciency of the ship’s crew in the event of a major crisis aboard ship while deployed or at sea.

For our medical and religious personnel, this training involves being able to administer quality care to those who have been seriously wounded and/or infected with a serious disease of some kind. During this particular general quarters training, I was asked to help part of our medical staff become better able to assist wounded and ill casualties by posing as the casualty myself. Speciﬁcally, this involved me lying down ﬂat on a stretcher, while my arms, legs and even my head were securely fastened with straps and other securing mechanisms. Once that was completed, a large Velcro wrap was placed over me and securely attached to the other side of the stretcher.At that point, I was completely tied down, could hardly move, and was completely helpless.

The crew soon began conducting “four-man carry” drills once they had me afﬁxed to the carrying apparatus, and it was at that point that I began to realize just how seriously my physical well-being depended on these four individuals whom I barely even knew. All it took was them dropping me one time, and I could have been injured, if not worse. Even more seriously, however, if I had been an actual casualty, where the stakes were even higher, my dependence on them for my very survival would have been even more critical and pronounced. The point I’m trying to make is that too often,it rarely crosses the mind just how dependent we really are on others. Many times, we unthinkingly and too quickly assert that we are not, in fact, dependent on anybody

— Psalm 73:25-26 and that it is we who are the masters of our own fate … we and we alone. However, when you climb into your car to head to work in the morning, look around and try to determine for yourself just how in control you are of the other drivers on the road with you. Are you really not dependent on them to make good choices, so as not to involve you in a massive trafﬁc accident? How about when you order food in a restaurant? How sure can you be that the food brought to the table by your waiter or waitress (whom you often have never even met before) is safe to eat? How ﬁrm is your certainty that those responsible for growing, harvesting, preparing the food, and ensuring its edibility have in fact done their jobs? Even

the very basic-to-survival act of eating takes more faith in others than we’re willing to concede. The reality is that we are a whole lot more dependent than we will probably ever even realize, let alone care to admit. The deeper reality, when examined, is that we are created to be exactly that way.Not only are we created to depend on others, particularly those in our communities of faith, but even more so on our God, who is our ultimate provider. Psalm 73:25-26 says, “Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My ﬂesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.” While we may attain vary-

AWARDS AND HONORS Chief Warrant Officer 3 Aleithia Castro, NAS Oceana’s food service officer (l), is presented with a framed chef’s coat, signed by members of the Hornet’s Nest Galley team Jan. 21. Castro reported to the galley in March 2013 and under her leadership, the galley earned their 7th consecutive 5 Star Galley award and was runner-up for the 2014 Capt. Edward F. Ney award. Castro was also presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope. Castro’s next duty station will be USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Photo by MC3 Kayla King

ing degrees of what we ourselves refer to as “selfsufﬁciency,” the truth of the matter is that we are not, and never will be, able to fully fend for ourselves. Because of God’s design for us, we are to depend on him and trust him to provide for all of our needs, as well as occasionally rely on those whom he has strategically placed around us for our good, and for theirs (as they too must depend on us from time to time). My hope and prayer for you is that you will come to a point where you are dependent on God, and thankful for those whom he has put in your path for you to help, as well as draw strength and sustenance from.

Chapel seeking volunteers Straight Talk for Teens: Christian volunteers are sought to give an hour a week to help with a new youth program, “Straight Talk for Teens.” The program is taking place at the Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck Annex. Program beginning Feb. 4 and will meet on Wednesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. in the chapel classroom. Awana Club: Christian volunteers are needed to help with the Awana Club Children’s Ministry. Program begins Feb. 1 and meets from 5 - 7 p.m. Sundays at the Chapel by the Sea. For more information on the programs and how to volunteer, contact the Youth Ministry Coordinator Cordel L. Garrett at 492-6725.

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Photo by MC2 Omar A. Dominquez The U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, conduct a flyover during the Commander, Naval Air Forces change of command and retirement ceremony Jan. 22, aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) at NAS North Island, Calif. Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker relieved Vice Adm. David H. Buss as the commander of Naval Air Forces.

Naval Air Forces holds change of command From Naval Air Forces Public Affairs SAN DIEGO (NNS) — Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) held a change of command ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) at Naval Air Station North Island Jan. 22. During the ceremony, Vice Adm. Mike Shoemaker relieved Vice Adm. David H. Buss as CNAF. While serving as the Navy’s “air boss” since October 2012, Buss ensured the material readiness, administration and training for all naval aviation commands and provided operationally ready squadrons and aircraft carriers to the ﬂeet. He also led the Naval Aviation Enterprise, a partnership between Navy and Marine Corps aviation organizations that work closely to improve processes for more efﬁcient and effective naval aviation forces. During his tenure, Buss oversaw the

fleet acceptance of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye; led the developmental testing of the F-35C Lightning II and the X-47B unmanned aerial system aboard the aircraft carrier; ensured the readiness of USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) prior to their deployments in support of Operation Inherent Resolve; and prepared the first operational deployment of the P-8A Poseidon and the Navy’s inaugural manned-unmanned expeditionary squadron aboard a littoral combat ship. Retired Adm. Joseph W. Prueher was the guest speaker. Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., presented Buss with the Distinguished Service Medal on behalf of the president for displaying extraordinary strategic vision, analytical insight and inspirational leadership as CNAF. Buss thanked all those who supported him throughout his career and commended Shoemaker on his superb leadership. “I turn over an aviation force today of which I am, and you should be, very, very proud,” said Buss. “Not only do we continue to excel in combat and have so continuously for the past 13 plus years, but we continue to set the conditions on a strategic playing field for decades of future success as a warfighting force for unprecedented transition into new and everincreasingly capable aircraft, manned and

— See CNAF, page 10

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BEST OF THE MESS: Oceana Sailors take home People’s Choice Award — Continued from page 1 something home.” Though there were only three CSs from each command presenting their dishes at the event, Onuska said it took the effort of all hands at the galley. “By all means it wasn't a three-man job," Onuska said. "This was complete help from everyone at NAS Oceana galley, from seaman to chiefs with helping us in the stores, loading shopping carts, to helping roll the pimento cheese balls into the fritters, and helping fabricate the meat and mashing potatoes and loading the vans up, setting up the great decorations … it was all hands team work by our command — it was great.” This year, each team was asked to follow the theme “Savory to Taste.” They were given ﬁve ingredients they were required to use in their three course tasting menu: Granny Smith apples, pimento cheese, sage, pork belly and sweet potatoes. Oceana’s culinary team made pimento cheese fritters with green tomato jam for their appetizer, stuffed chicken breast, tricolored mashed potatoes and green bean almondine for their entree and Granny Smith apple bread pudding with a caramelized pecan crunch for their dessert. Onuska said that Oceana received a lot of positive feedback and that he was told

This was complete help from everyone at NAS Oceana galley, from seaman to chiefs with helping us in the stores, to loading shopping carts, to helping roll the pimento cheese balls into the fritters, and helping fabricate the meat and mashing potatoes and loading vans up, setting up the great decorations ... it was all hands team work by our command — it was great.” — CS2 (SW) James Onuska

that the best item that was served at the event was their appetizer, the pimento cheese fritter with green tomato jam.

The CPOSF’s Best of the Mess fund raising event included a culinary competition between six local commands, a silent auction, and an opportunity for guests to place bids to make donations to the scholarship fund.

Photos by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez CS2 Derrick Bates from NAS Oceana’s team of culinary specialists serves Lt. Cmdr. Victoria Chappell a sample of Oceana’s dessert, Granny Smith apple bread pudding with a caramel pecan crunch, during the CPOSF’s Best of the Mess culinary competition Jan. 23 at the Founders Inn in Virginia Beach.

Harper said that though he was the first class petty officer on Oceana’s team, Onuska was the one who took the lead. "I felt he did an outstanding job; he picked the menu, he picked up the cooking methods and everything else. He really did great and I'm proud of him.” CS3 Iroh Cox from Oak Hill, who was competing for the first time, was very nervous at first but once he got to the event, he said it was pretty easy for him. Cox was in charge of making Oak Hill’s dessert, sage and pineapple ice cream. He said people were impressed that they were the only team that made an ice cream and that helped them stand out among the crowd. He stood in front of his team’s station and was doing his best to pull people in to try the dishes he and his shipmates prepared. He accredited his salesmanship to his prior experience working in retail. “This experience is wonderful,” Cox said. “It’s a little bit stressful prepping all this food because we were all back on the ship trying to get the meal out at the same time, but when we got here it was just like ‘Wow — this is nice — this is wonderful.’” Though the main attraction at the Best of the Mess was the culinary showdown, the goal of the event was the raise money for the CPOSF. Other than the competition, the event included a silent auction, an opportunity for guests to place bids to

donate to CPOSF, and video presentations where guests heard from scholarship recipients about how the assistance has helped them follow their dreams. Duane Bushey, chairman for the CPOSF and the 7th Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON) who helped start the CPOSF, said the event went great.“There's just so many people that volunteered their time, put their heart and soul into this,” Bushey said. “Every penny that was made tonight goes to the CPO Scholarship Fund," Bushey said. He added that the Best of the Mess usually brings in $10 - 12,000.“Every year we give out two $5,000 scholarships and depending on how much money comes in, is how many $2,000 [scholarships] we give out … last year we did 42.” Bushey said the CPOSF began while raising money for the activities leading up to the commissioning of USS Chief (AM 315). The chiefs were asked to donate $1 and after three weeks, they had more money than they needed.The money that was left over was used to start the scholarship fund. “It took a while for it to catch on, but they keep plugging at it and we're up to almost a million dollars … this year we'll make the million mark.” For more information about the CPOSF events or to make a donation, visit www. cposf.org.

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TRICARE patients must attest to health care coverage

LOADING THE SHIP Sailors from the “Ragin’ Bulls” of VFA-37, load supplies onto an aircraft elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Jan. 20. George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in its homeport.

BY TERRI MOON CRONK DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON — As tax season begins, Defense Department officials want to remind TRICARE beneficiaries of changes in the tax laws, which require all Americans to have health care insurance or potentially pay a tax penalty. For the first time since the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010, all U.S. citizens, including service members, military retirees and their family members, must report health care coverage on their 2014 taxes, said Mark Ellis, a Defense Health Agency health care operations program analyst. For this year only, taxpayers will “self-attest” on their 2014 tax forms to each month in which they had health care coverage, he said.

Meets minimal essential coverage The act mandates that health care must meet minimum essential coverage, and TRICARE coverage meets that criteria for the majority of service members and their families, Ellis said. TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Standard, TRICARE for Life, TRICARE Overseas,TRICARE Remote and the Uniformed Services Family Health Plan meet the minimum essential coverage, he added. When purchased, premium-based plan such asTRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve also fulfill the act’s requirements. Uniformed service members who have questions about TRICARE, the act and the individual coverage mandate can visit the TRICARE website to download a fact sheet on TRICARE and the act, with TRICARE plans compared to minimum essential coverage, Ellis said. Military beneficiaries that are solely eligible for care in military hospitals and clinics, for example, parents and parents-in-law, have an automatic exemption from the tax penalty for tax year 2014 only. (Note:The TRICARE and ACA fact sheet is available at http://www.tricare.mil/~/media/Files/TRICARE/Publications/FactSheets/ACA_FS.pdf) The site also has suggestions for those who need to purchase coverage to meet the act’s minimum requirements, he noted.That could include retired reservists, Selected Reserve members, young adults up to age 26 and those who leave military service but need transitional coverage, Ellis said. TRICARE beneficiaries with tax questions should contact the Internal Revenue Service or their tax advisers, he emphasized. “The experts there can help them,” Ellis said.

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Navy installations to conduct Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2015 From Navy Installations Command and Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) will conduct Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2015 (SC-CS15) Feb. 2-13 on Navy installations located in the continental United States. This annual anti-terrorism force protection (ATFP) exercise is designed to train Navy Security Forces to respond to threats to installations and units. “This is the largest force protection exercise conducted across the Department of Defense and the value of training events like this cannot be underestimated.This exercise enhances the training and readiness of our security personnel and ﬁrst responders.Additionally, it creates an integrated learning environment for installation and aﬂoat personnel to exercise functional plans and operational capabilities,”

About the exercise Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2015 will consist of roughly 130 simultaneous ﬁeld training exercise attacks across the country, each designed to test different regional antiterrorism force protection operations.

said William Clark, CNIC’s exercise program manager. Exercise SC-CS15 is not in response to any speciﬁc threat, but is a regularly scheduled exercise.The exercise will consist of roughly 130 simultaneous ﬁeld training exercise attacks across the country, each designed to test different regional ATFP operations. “Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2015 provides an opportunity to assess the Navy’s ability to respond to

and recover from a broad spectrum of antiterrorism threats,” said Capt. Greg Sandway, USFF ATFP exercise director. “One of the key components of the exercise is to improve our ability to protect our Navy equities, but this exercise also enables us to integrate with the emergency responders from the various local communities and establish coordinated response and recovery procedures that are mutually beneﬁcial.” Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions to normal base operations, but there may be times when the exercise causes increased trafﬁc around bases or delays in base access. Residents near bases may also see increased security activity associated with the exercise. Base personnel should register for the AtHoc wide area alert network if they have not already done so, as this will keep them updated of force protection conditions and other emergency, environmental, or exercise-related impacts on the area.

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‘Blood Donor Challenge’ taking place between Portsmouth, San Diego naval medical centers BY DEBORAH KALLGREN NMCP Public Affairs Officer The commanding officer of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth has challenged his counterpart in San Diego that his facility can collect the most pints of blood between Jan. 20 and the end of February. Capt. Darin Via recognized that blood donations drop off precipitously after the holidays, though the need remains the same. NMCP’s monthly goal for whole blood units is 500. During the same time last year — from Jan. 20 to Feb. 28, 2014 — NMCP collected 530 units, about 130 units short of the goal for more than a fiveweek time frame. When collection goals are not met, the medical center must request units from other military treatment facilities or buy units from civilian agencies. To address the need this time of year, Via challenged Capt. José Acosta, commanding officer of Naval Medical Center San Diego, to a friendly competition to encourage more people to donate blood at a time when supplies are notoriously low throughout the country. The Armed Services Blood Program will be scheduling extra blood drives

ASBP Challenge The Armed Services Blood Program will be scheduling extra blood drives throughout Hampton Roads. Each unit of whole blood collected will go toward the challenge count. The challenge is open to military and civilians who have base access. For more information, call 953-1717 or 953-1695.

throughout Hampton Roads. Each unit of whole blood collected will go toward the challenge count.The challenge is open to military and civilians who have base access. For more information, call 953-1717 or 953-1695. “This truly is the gift of life. I encourage everyone to join me and roll up their sleeve to give a pint of blood,” Via said. “Don’t wait until the last minute.” What does the medical center that collects the most pints win? Mostly bragging rights, but according to Via,“The medical center that collects the most units is not what’s important. It’s our patients who

CNAF:Shoemaker relieves Buss as Navy’s ‘air boss’ — Continued from page 7 unmanned alike, and our next generation aircraft carrier — the USS Gerald R. Ford. “When coupled with new operating concepts, new technology, and bright, sharp forward-thinking minds in naval aviation today, our strategic relevance and our importance to this nation tomorrow should never be — and must never be — in question,” said Buss. Donna Buss,Vice Adm. Buss’ wife, was also recognized

File photo by AT2 Janel Perkins During a blood drive for Armed Services Blood Program in September 2014, AME2 Craig Mitchell from CNATTU Oceana has his blood drawn by HM3 Arwin Mejia from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Because blood donations drop off after holidays, NMCP has challenged Naval Medical Center San Diego to see which facility can collect the most pints through Feb. 20, with drives scheduled at Oceana and Dam Neck.

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Scheduled blood drives Feb. 3 - 4: CID Hampton Roads, Dam Neck Annex, 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 6: Navy Information Operations Command, Naval Station Norfolk, 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 10: Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, Naval Station Norfolk, 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 13: Center for Naval Aviation Tech-

for her time and dedication to support Navy families and she was presented with the Department of the Navy Superior Public Service Award. Immediately following the change of command, Buss retired after 36 years of naval service. Shoemaker addressed the men and women of CNAF for the first time as the Navy’s seventh “air boss” and described the value of naval aviation. “I am incredibly honored and humbled by the opportunity to ‘fleet up’ and take over as your new air boss,” said Shoemaker. “Those in uniform know all too well the constant demand for naval forces, naval aviation in particular, that we continue to see. Our combatant commanders clearly value the strategic options and flexibility that carrier strike groups and our expeditionary aviation forces bring to their areas of responsibility.The

nical Training Unit Oceana, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 19: NSA Northwest Annex Gym, NSA Northwest Annex, 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 24:Assault Craft Unit 4, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, 8 a.m. to noon For more information, including donor requirements and additional blood drives, visit http://militaryblood.dod.mil/nmcp.

challenge that lies ahead of us is how we continue to sustain the capacity to generate those forces, and ensure they are going forward with the right capabilities to operate where needed ... all in a fiscal environment characterized by ever-increasing uncertainty.” Shoemaker is a 1982 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and native of St. Petersburg, Fla. As a flag officer, he served as assistant commander, Navy Personnel Command for Career Management (PERS-4) and Naval Air Force Atlantic. His command tours include Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105,VFA-106, Carrier Air Wing 17, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 and CSG 3. CNAF, headquartered at NAS North Island, Calif., effectively mans, trains and equips 10 combat-ready aircraft carriers, 10 carrier air wings, 170 squadrons and more than 100,000 personnel.

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FREE STUFF & Weekend Plans Delivered to Your Inbox Photo provided Suzanne Bannister (r) was selected as the NAS Oceana/Dam Neck Annex Spouse of the Year by Armed Forces Insurance, as part of the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year award. Bannister is shown with her family (from l) daughter Tyler, husband, Capt. Wesley Bannister from Tactical Training Group Atlantic, daughters Ava and Danielle, and son Camden, along with their two dachshunds Oliver and Vienna.

Armed Forces Insurance selects Dam Neck spouse for award From the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year Program PITTSBURGH — Suzanne Bannister was selected as the NAS Oceana/Dam Neck Annex Spouse of the Year by Armed Forces Insurance, announced Jan. 23. The selection is part of the 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, which represents more than 170 bases and all nine Coast Guard districts. Having won her respective base award, Bannister is now eligible for the branch level round of voting at http://msoy.militaryspouse.com/vote. Bannister is the wife of Capt. Wesley Bannister, stationed at Tactical Training Group Atlantic on Dam Neck. She serves as director of client and community relations for the Hampton Roads Military Relocation Team at 1st Class Real Estate. She assists clients with housing needs/issues and acts as a liaison between military/ community resources and the families/servicemembers. In 2014, Bannister helped kick off VetNoise, a monthly charity event supporting veterans’ charities such as Vetshouse, Fisher House, Dogs on Deployment, Wounded Wear,CPO Scholarship Fund and Wounded Wheels. “It is my genuine pleasure to connect

people throughout the military and civilian community who would have never met otherwise. It is very fulﬁlling to watch people I have helped, make unlikely connections and merge their qualities into incredible, talented forces to help our military community,” said Bannister in her biography, which can be found at http://msoy.militaryspouse.com/ vote/#view/0/2604481. The national winner is based on the highest combined score derived from both the popular vote and judge’s panel. In 2013, Military Spouse magazine expanded the award program by introducing an installation echelon. Nominations are now aggregated at the base (Air Force,Army, Marine Corps, Navy), district (Coast Guard), and state level (National Guard).This year, more than 1,600 nominations were submitted from 197 installations across the country. Voters then elected a base level winner at each of these installations. The overall winner and 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, will be announced May 8. To learn more about the candidates and vote for the overall 2015 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year, visit http://msoy.militaryspouse.com.

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WORKSHOPS CONSEP FEB. 2 - 5, 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Career Options and Navy Skills Evaluation Program (CONSEP) is designed to help active duty service members achieve their Navy and, ultimately, civilian career goals. Sponsored by command career counselors, Navy College and FFSC, this training includes career-making decisions, information on upward mobility, schools, apprenticeships, ﬁnancial management, investment strategies, and creating work experiences that will lead to your success.

COUPLE’S WORKSHOP FEB. 3 & 10, 2 - 4:30 P.M. This workshop will help you discover your communication style, learn how to ﬁght fair and strengthen your relationship. Open to active duty service members and their partners.

STEP: SCHOOL AGE FEB. 3 - 12 (T&TH), 3 - 7 P.M. This program offers participants a wealth of information and skills for parenting 5 to 12-year-olds. Learn ways to help your children become more responsible, respectful and cooperative.Topics include communication, discipline, the goals of misbehavior, mutual respect and family meetings.

EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING FEB. 3, 5 - 6:30 P.M. These days, only a top-notch resume will get you an interview. Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume. This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.

VETERAN’S AFFAIRS DISABILITY BENEFITS REVIEW FEB. 5, 7:30 A.M. - 4 P.M. This workshop teaches participants how to review service medical records and identify medical conditions that may lead to a compensable disability rating with the VA;request vocational rehabilitation benefits and training; and complete their VA application for submission. Service members must be within 75 days to six months of separation to attend. Participants should bring their medical records, copies of their medical records and if applicable, copies of marriage certificates children’s birth certificates, family members’ social security numbers, and divorce decree or death certificate. Sponsored by the Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs and FFSC.

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.

FFSC hosts federal employment class during Career Week STORY/PHOTO BY MC3 TIMOTHY DAUGHTON NAS Oceana Public Affairs Whether preparing to transition from military service in the near future or planning for it someday, military members, DOD employees and eligible family members have the opportunity to take classes at Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Oceana that will help them do just that. Once a month, FFSC holds a career week consisting of classes that discuss federal employment, job search strategies, interview techniques and effective resume writing. More than 15 people attended the Federal Employment Systems workshop Jan. 16 at Oceana.The class provided information and resources on applying for government jobs. Each person gave a brief introduction of themselves about their education level, prior experience and skills, and what they expected to gain from the class.Among the group, the majority were looking to crack the code on how to gain an advantage when applying for government jobs. Another common expectation for the class was to learn better networking skills. “I have been to other classes and this is one of the best I have seen. I learned a lot about the federal job system and how to become organized and prepared for applying for different positions,” said retired Master Chief Dan Mittendorff. One of the resources discussed during the class was USAJOBS.gov, a one-stop website resource for federal veteran employment information. It is designed to ensure veterans, transitioning service members and their families receive accurate and consistent information regarding veteran’s employment in the federal government.

Roslyn Williams, an employment educator at FFSC, instructs a Federal Employment Systems workshop during FFSC’s monthly career week at NAS Oceana Jan. 16. Each month FFSC hosts career week, consisting of classes that teach about federal employment, job search strategies, interview techniques and resume writing.

Many of the attendees said they were familiar with the website but had become overwhelmed by the application process, which was discussed in-depth during the class. “We know a lot of transitioning service members and spouses are looking for federal employment and the information they receive during these classes is crucial to their transition,” said Roslyn Williams, employment educator. Williams, a New York native and a retired senior chief, has a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and a master’s degree in Public Administration. As an employment educator, Williams conducts one-on-one resume reviews, plans job fairs and has been teaching classes for more than 18 months. “This is the second course I have taken here at FFSC, the ﬁrst being resume writing which was exceptional, and this really prepares you to be able

to compete for federal positions,” said Cmdr. Jody Kite, air traffic control analyst at Naval Safety Center Norfolk. Another resource discussed during the class was Mil2fedjobs.com, a website designed to provide information on federal jobs related to a member’s military experience. It also explains federal job characteristics, paygrades and qualifications. “We do have several success stories from members who have attended this class. I have been a part of their application process and many have come back for mock interviews that allowed them to be better prepared. A lot of people are intimidated by the federal employment systems and we assist in taking away some of that anxiety,” added Williams. For more information on the classes FFSC provides monthly, call 4332912 or stop by the office located in building 531 next to the Oceana Aerotheater.

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VA. LIVING MUSEUM CELEBRATES GROUNDHOG DAY JAN. 31 AND FEB. 2 Get ready for Groundhog Day with groundhog-related activities at the Virginia Living Museum on Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet Chesapeake Chuck, the museum’s resident whistlepig. Children’s activities include crafts, ‘groundhog chucking’ and an interactive photo opportunity. Showing in the Abbitt Planetarium on Jan. 31 will be “Assignment Earth,” a program that helps kids understand the confusing interconnections between the earth, moon and sun. Shows are at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.Tickets are $4 plus museum admission. The museum’s groundhog, Chesapeake Chuck, will do his ofﬁcial groundhog weather forecasting duties on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2 at noon.WAVY-TV Meteorologist Jeremy Wheeler will be on hand to assist in the annual ceremony. Tradition says if the groundhog sees his shadow on Feb. 2, there will be six more weeks of winter. Last year the groundhog saw his shadow. The museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Admission is $17 adults and $13 children (ages 3-12). Children ages 2 and under are free. For more information call 595-1900 or visit the web site at thevlm.org.

eﬁt Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. Cash or checks should be made payable to Cypress Point Circle. Email cypresspointcircle@gmail.com or call 962-7900 for reservations.

SPECIAL VALENTINE’S GIFT FEB. 14 -15, 8 A.M. TO 10 P.M. Each year the Norfolk Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society provides unforgettable memories throughout Hampton Roads with Singing Valentines. Say “Be My Valentine” with a barbershop quartet, a love song, a red rose and a Valentine card personalized with a special message.Available throughout Hampton Roads.To order or for more information, call 215-1602 or e-mail valentines@commodorechorus.org.

MILITARY DISCOUNT FOR MONSTER JAM FEB. 14 - 15 Hampton Coliseum is offering military discount ticket to Monster Jam. Military offer is $10 tickets for all ages and is valid on tickets regularly priced at $25.Additional fees may apply. For any other military ticket purchase, bring military ID to Hampton Coliseum Box Ofﬁce or any Ticketmaster location. For complete information, visit www.hamptoncoliseum.org.

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In Celebration of Black History Month 2015, the Starving Artists from Old Dominion University will present “For Colored Girls who have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf.” Performances take place Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 7 - 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the ODU Theater Production Studio, 4600 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Proceeds will be donated to the YWCA South Hampton Roads. Visit https://squareup.com/market/the-starving-artists to purchase tickets or email starvingartists@ odu.edu.

The First Baptist Church Norfolk and the Office of Military & Veterans Affairs at Regent University are hosting a Military Wives Appreciation Dinner at the Regent University Library for a special night to thank military wives for the sacrifices they make in service to their families and our nation. Author and former military spouse, Jocelyn Green will offer a presentation “A Legacy of Faith and Courage: Inspiration from Yesterday’s Military Wives.” The free event will provide a time of food, fun and inspiration. Attire is business casual and childcare will not be provided. Seating is limited and registration is required by Feb. 13 and can be done online at www. firstnorfolk.org/military. For more information, contact Mary Bingham in the Military Ministry Office at the church at 802-9511 or email military@firstnorfolk.org.

TEDDY BEAR TEA PARTY FEBRUARY 8, 2 - 4 P.M. Cypress Point Circle of The King’s Daughters is hosting a Teddy Bear Tea Party at the Cypress Point Country Club, 5340 Club Head Road,Virginia Beach. Parents, grandparents, boys and girls are invited to enjoy tea time treats and fun with special guests, Healthy Bear and Elsa. Dress in tea party best and bring along a favorite teddy bear. Reservations required.Tickets are $12 each and ben-

‘THREADS’ EXHIBITION THROUGH MARCH 3 The Hermitage Museum and Gardens presents its ﬁrst exhibit of 2015, “Threads,” through March 3. Fea-

Friday, January 30 6 p.m. - The Gambler (R, 112 min.) 9 p.m. - Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death (PG-13, 98 min.) *Free for active duty*

Saturday, January 31 Noon - Annie (PG, 119 min.) 3 p.m. - Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tombstone (PG, 97 min.) 6 p.m. - Exodus: Gods and Kings 3D (PG13, 150 min.) 9 p.m. - Wild (R, 115 min.)

Sunday, February 1 *Free popcorn reﬁlls Sundays in February; one reﬁll per purchase* 1 p.m. - Into the Woods (PG, 124 min.) 4 p.m. - The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13, 150 min.) 7 p.m. - Top Five (R, 102 min.) 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.

turing the work of Diana Laurel Caramat, Knox Garvin and Kristin Skees, Threads is a collaborative response to early 1900s photographs of knitting mills by Lewis Hine.The exhibit aims to share stories of those whose labor helped to fund the Hermitage art collection, while simultaneously enhancing the signiﬁcance and appreciation of it. Caramat, Garvin, and Skees came together to create three site-speciﬁc installations in the Hermitage Changing Galleries.Their synopsis says they explore “the relationship between art and labor as part of a larger human struggle — one that can still be connected, like a thread, through time and art to change the way we see the valued objects of today.” Through photography, sculpture and mixed media this is achieved. The Hermitage Museum and Gardens is located at 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. For more information, visit thehermitagemuseum.org or call 423-2052.

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*HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE EXCEPT FOR RETIREES OR VETERANS HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF SERVICE AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF ELIGIBLE QUALIFYING MILITARY PERSONNEL. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT OR MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ON LEASE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT MUST BE DATED BY FEBRUARY 2, 2015 FOR INCENTIVE OFFER. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. OFFERS ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY, INCLUDING A MAXIMUM TERM OF 60 MONTHS ON FINANCE CONTRACTS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND DELAWARE; AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **0.9% AND 1.9% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX AND LICENSE FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $17.05 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED AT 0.9% AND $17.48 AT 1.9%. 0% APR FINANCING UP TO 36 MONTHS ON TUNDRA AND 4RUNNER AND 48 MONTHS ON SIENNA AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX AND LICENSE FEES. 36 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $27.28 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED ON TUNDRA (EXCLUDES TRD PRO TUNDRA) AND 4RUNNER (EXCLUDES TRD PRO 4 RUNNERS). 48 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $20.83 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED ON SIENNA. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. ***CUSTOMERS CAN RECEIVE $750 CASH BACK ON COROLLA AND RAV4 OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. †FINANCE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL APR FINANCING IF VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION. FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ††LEASE FOR $189 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS WITH $1999 DUE AT SIGNING. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $1810 DOWN (AFTER APPLICATION OF $750 TOYOTA LEASE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES). FIRST $189 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. DOES NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES. YOUR PAYMENT MAY VARY BASED ON DEALER PARTICIPATION AND FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. 2015 GAS CAMRY LE 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 2532, MSRP $23,795. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. †††TOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED SERVICE. PLAN IS 2 YEARS OR 25K MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET, OR A LIVERY/TAXI VEHICLE. SEE PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALER FOR PLAN DETAILS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND ALASKA. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE DOES NOT INCLUDE PARTS AND FLUIDS. PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID COMES WITH AN EXTRA YEAR OF ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, FOR A TOTAL OF THREE (3) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. OFFERS DO NOT INCLUDE DEALER FEES. LEASE, APR AND CASH BACK OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFERS END 2/2/15.