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Life and death BY LT. JOHN GIBSON Carrier Air Wing 3 Chaplain “Someday I hope you get the chance, to live like you were dying,” Tim McGraw (Skydiving). “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil,” The Apostle Paul (Romans 5:15-16) A while back, my wife and I had wills prepared.Why did we do this? Is it because we are expecting to die soon? No…and yes. No, we aren’t afraid that death might be imminent for either of us. Both of us are in our early-to-mid 30s, in decent health (despite the onslaught of cold symptoms for both of us that tend to characterize this time of year), and are looking forward to enjoying watching our 6-month old daughter grow up right before our eyes for many years. So why the advance preparation for an event that is likely (we hope) to not occur for many years? Well, that brings us to the “yes” portion of the answer to “is it because we’re expecting to die soon?” You see,death is inevitable.It is the unavoidable end to this thing we call life on earth. Ever since the Garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve said “yes” to Satan and disobeyed God, death has been a tragic and unnatural element to human life; one that God himself never intended to be a part of the creation order, but one that was introduced by our own sin and wrongdoing. Ever since then, human beings have had to deal with death in the form of prolonging life for as long as we can, as well as preparing for certain death at some point; often a point that is entirely unknown to us. Many of us do not have the luxury of knowing when our time on earth will be up. For some of us, factors such as terminal illness might provide a general window as to when that event might take place for us. But the truth remains that our life span is largely unknown. This then raises the question: What are you doing with the time that you have been given? Are you loving those closest to you, or are your relationships mired — See Life span, Page 13

CNO Adm. Jonathan Greenert speaks to Sailors and civilians during an all-hands call at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story about the status of the Navy.

CNO holds all hands call at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story BY MCSN ABRAHAM MCNATT Navy Public Affairs Support Element, East The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens visited Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS) to provide Sailors an opportunity to speak with senior leadership Jan. 24. CNO addressed sexual assault, current and future maritime operations and budget stability. Greenert also reenlisted six Sailors and presented awards to five Sailors and one civilian. “It’s great for the MCPON and I to be here at Little Creek,” said Greenert.“What we get out of this most is listening and learning.” “This is how we keep our finger on the pulse — being here having conversations with the fleet,” said Stevens.“If I don’t get the opportunity to do this, I would quickly become detached and not really understand all the challenges and issues and, just as importantly, the best practices that all of you use every day to lead your folks.”

Greenert and Stevens then answered a myriad of questions on upcoming events, manning, sea rotation, ﬂight safety, administrative redundancies and budget stability. “We have a stable budget now,” said Greenert. “When you have a stable budget, you can plan ahead for maintenance, training and hiring. We have a lot more to look forward to in 2014 compared to the past 18 months.” After the all-hands call Greenert, sat down for a“Conversation with a Shipmate,” an Internet video series addressing key issues in the Navy. The CNO’s conversation highlighted the importance of Navy and Marine Corps integration. “The nation needs the Navy and Marine Corps team,” said Greenert.“We’re absolutely unbeatable at what we do, which is amphibious operations and expeditionary operations.We are at our best operating together.” Greenert ended the conversation by thanking the Marine Corps brothers and sisters. He also thanked the Sailors for their amazing ﬂexibility. His last words were of his gratefulness to the families who support the Sailors and Marines who serve and allow them to do what they do. Greenert and MCPON Mike Stevens reenlist a group of Sailors during an all-hands call at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story where the two discussed the status of the Navy. Greenert and Stevens also presented awards during the allhands call, as well as answered questions from the audience about a variety of subjects such as pay, uniforms and the future of the force. Photos by MCC Peter D. Lawlor

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TSCHR commanding officer visits Birdneck Elementary School STORY/ PHOTO BY ROBIN HOLLAND Training Support Center Hampton Roads Public Affairs Officer Capt. Brent Kyler, commanding officer,Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSCHR) was given a tour of Birdneck Elementary School by Principal Irvin Beard Jan. 13. Birdneck Elementary School and TSCHR have been Partners in Education (PIE) dating back to 1991 when TSCHR was formerly named Fleet CombatTraining Center Atlantic. Lt. Cmdr. Michael Nix, TSCHR executive officer, and CS2 (SW/AW) Yvener Plaisimond, PIE coordinator, also toured the school. PIE provides TSCHR Sailors the opportunity to interact with students in kindergarten through fifth grade. PIE is a non-profit organization consisting of education partners focused on ensuring all students leave school with the academic skills necessary. Birdneck and TSCHR share a common goal of enriching the educational experience of the students through positive interaction with adult role models and mentors. Birdneck offers a variety of unique programs, such as a 5th grade after-school robotics club, an after-school LEGO Robotics Club for students in 3rd and 4th grades, and high tech classrooms equipped with laptop computers, iPads, smart tables and smart boards.

Staff from Training Support Center Hampton Roads visited Birdneck Elementary School in Virginia Beach Jan. 13, where they received a tour from Principal Irvin Beard. LEFT - RIGHT: Lt. Cmdr. Michael Nix, TSCHR executive officer; CS2 (SW/AW) Yvener Plaisimond, Partners in Education coordinator; Beard and Capt. Brent Kyler, TSCHR commanding officer. “This is a great partnership, with a myriad of volunteer opportunities. I will continue to steer the Sailors that are on hold awaiting instruction to volunteer, but I want to expand this program and open it up to my staff, so they can experience the benefits of volunteering,” said Kyler. “Your command volunteers really help in the library. For

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instance, say 700 students check out two books a week, which means 1,400 books are returned every week and those books have to be put back on the shelves in the right place, so that the books can be checked out again, and that’s never ending. That alone, is a tremendous help. Some of our students come from single parent families and working parents who have little time to dedicate to education, so it’s up to our teachers and volunteers who are role models and mentors that help ﬁll in the gaps,” said Beard. “Community service strengthens the morale of military personnel and the teaming of the command, because it gives us the opportunity to step out and do something different other than our day-to-day duties. It gives us a sense of pride and accomplishment to see the children smile when we help,” said Plaisimond.“I believe that community service is very important for Sailors because it sets a positive military presence in the local community.” TSCHR is working closely with Beard and his staff to generate more opportunities for Sailors to participate this year. “This is an excellent partnership. We hope to make an impact on these children and we hope it will equally impact our Sailors who will volunteer their time,” said Kyler. “What we see is an investment to be engaged in young people so they grow up to not only know who we are as Sailors, but who we are as volunteers giving back to the community.”

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NAS OCEANA Senior Sailor of the Quarter

Quarterly Awards

Sailor of the Quarter

AC1 (AW/SW/EXW/IDW) Doran D. Glass ET2 (SW/AW) Nicole A. Eisenmenger Air-Traffic Controller 1st C Class (AW/SW/EXW/IDW) D Doran D. Glass II is the Naval A Air Station Oceana Senior Sailo or of the Quarter, first quarter 2 2014. As the final controller withiin the Air Traffic Control Divission for the Air Operations D Department, Glass’ on-the-job ttraining techniques contribu uted to 25 air traffic control qualifications, increasing the air traffic control facility management and operational capabilities by 18 percent. Glass served as the secretary for the NAS Oceana First Class Petty Officers Association and was a key figure in planning and executing the inaugural 2013 Children’s Christmas Breakfast.He also helped raise $139 for the Holiday Assistance Program which provides food and gifts to NAS Oceana Sailors, Marines and their families. Collateral duties for Glass include arrival controller and training petty officer within the AirTraffic Control Division. Glass was also the chairman for the Command Blue Jacket of the Quarter Board during the 4th quarter, a petty officer indoctrination instructor and a command general military training (GMT) instructor.

Electronics Technician 2nd Class Nicole N A. Eisenmenger is the Naval v Air Station Oceana Sailor of the Quarter, Q first quarter 2014. Eisenmenger is the assistant leading i petty officer and senior military radar r electronics technician assigned s to Ground Electronics Maintenance t Division (GEMD) of the Air Operations Department. She coorO dinated six hours of maintenance d time to troubleshoot and repair two t faults affecting the AN/GPN-30 Digif tal Air Surveillance Radar system, ensuring that the radar’s offline time caused no impact to air operations by conducting maintenance outside of the normal flying hours. Other duties for Eisenmenger include preparing the division watchbill, scheduling duty technician and division duty driver. In addition to her professional duties, Eisenmenger scored an outstanding on the most recent physical readiness test and led the divisional physical training plan, ensuring peak physical fitness levels and healthy lifestyle choices.This resulted in no failures for the physical fitness assessments for any GEMD petty officers. She has completed four 5Ks, one 10K and a 10-mile race during this quarter. She placed first in her age group at the NAS Oceana Pumpkin Patch 5K. Eisenmenger organized the division’s adoption of a two-mile section of Dam Neck Road with the Virginia Beach Adopt-aHighway program, cleaning up the highway and removing 125 pounds of litter.

Up-to-date emergency data critical for family readiness From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON,Tenn.(NNS) — “It’s not going to happen to me,” is probably something each of the Sailors who died in 2013 was thinking. Considering only one percent of these deaths were in theater, it is important that Sailors prepare for the unexpected, Navy Casualty officials said Jan. 17. “Sailors often don’t take the time to update their record of emergency data (NAVPERS 1070/602, or Page 2), or their Service Members’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) elections. While command leadership works diligently to ensure their Sailors have done this, the best and most reliable person to ensure records are up to date, is you,” said Cheryl Dockery, branch head, Navy Casualty Operations. “We take the death of a Sailor very seriously, and intend to provide for the primary next of kin and each additional ben-

eficiary as compassionately and professionally as possible,” Dockery said.“Too many times we’ve discovered that Sailors don’t take the time to update their Record of Emergency Data (Page 2), or their SGLI, and that causes undue stress for their families.We only have the Sailor’s documents to rely on — when there is a discrepancy, we are obligated to ensure payments are made in accordance with the Sailor’s desires.” Sailors are encouraged to review their current documents in the Electronic Service Record (ESR), and check their Leave and Earning Statement (LES) to ensure the deductions for SGLI premiums match their intent. “We need Sailors — and commands, for that matter — to be proactive in encouraging regular reviews and updates of beneficiaries and Page 2s.They should also keep hard copies of all documents on hand,” said Dockery. — See Family readiness, Page 11

Junior Sailor of the Quarter

CS3 (SW/AW) Derrick K. Bates Culinary Specialist 3 3rd Class Derrick K. B Bates is the Naval Air SStation Oceana Junior SSailor of the Quarter, fi first quarter 2014. During the quarter, B Bates was selected to ccompete in the Best of tthe Mess chef competittion against all the gallleys in the Hampton Roads, winning first R place. He was also selected as Culinary Specialist of the Month for the Hornet’s Nest Galley. Bates was selected as the Hornet’s Nest Galley watch captain, a position normally held by a first class petty officer. As watch captain, Bates leads 18 culinary specialists and 25 civilian contract mess attendants in serving more than 750 meals daily. He also improved all paperwork accuracy from 90 percent to 98 percent.

Blue Jacket of the Quarter

MASN Tawanna K. Cole Master-at-Arms Seaman Tawanna K. Cole m iis the Naval Air Station Oceana Blue Jacket of O tthe Quarter, first quartter 2014. Cole serves as a pattrolman, armed sentry aand desk sergeant for tthe NAS Oceana Securrity department. She devveloped and organized training records for 41 military and civilian personnel on shift, keeping all training correspondence accurate and up to date. She also wrote 13 incident complaint reports, ten of which were criminal in nature. Cole helped 15 of her peers by creating healthy nutrition and exercise plans which resulted in all 15 Sailors increasing their scores for the Physical Readiness Test.

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USS Carl Vinson An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Sunliners” of VFA-81 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Jan. 18. Carl Vinson is underway conducting a tailored ship’s training availability off the coast of Southern California. Photo by MC2 George M. Bell

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Volunteer opportunities Polar Plunge Winter Festival The Polar Plunge Winter Festival, Feb. 7-8, is Special Olympics Virginia’s largest fundraiser, during which individuals and teams, alongside Special Olympics athletes, take the plunge into Virginia Beach’s icy Atlantic Ocean in the height of winter! Other crowd favorites include Friday’s Cool School Challenge for middle and high school students, the Friday Night Plunge Party featuring Slapnation, Saturday’s 5K, a beach volleyball tournament (new for 2014) and the Pee Wee Plunge for kids 10 and under. For more information, call (804) 346-5544 or email volunteers@specialolympicsva.org

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HS-5 transitions to HSC-5 BY MCSN TAYLOR N. STINSON Navy Public Affairs Support Element, East Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 5 transitioned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5 during a ceremony Jan. 24 at Naval Station Norfolk. The new platform, which includes the MH-60R “Seahawk” and MH-60S “Knighthawk,” will replace the SH-60F and HH60H. The transition itself placed new challenges and definite changes for the squadron in training and in atmosphere “The big glaring change is the airframe. It is just leaps and bounds ahead in terms of technology and capability,” said Cmdr. Aaron R.Kelley,HSC-5 commanding officer. The HSC-5“Nightdippers”returned from deployment in July 2013 and began the transition to the new platform of MH-60S by sending pilots and aircrew through schools in San Diego, as well as training with another squadron, HSC-2, in Norfolk, said Lt. Chris Hoffmann, public affairs officer for HSC-5. In preparation for the transition to HSC, HS-5 sent aviation ordnancemen, avia-

tion electrician’s mates, and aviation electronics technicians to San Diego for four months of training while some pilots and members of the aircrew, speciﬁcally maintainers, remained in Norfolk to train with HSC-2. HSC-2 “Fleet Angels” assisted HS-5 with training and requalifying all maintainers with the new technology and format of the MH-60S and MH-60R helicopters. HSC2 will also assist HS-5 by continuing to cover the anti-submarine warfare mission that HSC-5 is losing. “We’ve renewed our focus on our combat search and rescue, naval special warfare support, and anti-surface warfare missions, and that’s not to exclude logistics,” said Kelley. However, with all the new challenges and changes that HSC-5 faces, the squadron remains enthusiastic with the transition and continues to push forward. “Everybody is really excited to get back to ﬂying and get up to operating speed again,” said Hoffmann. “Hopefully, we will be able to go out to help everybody on the front lines again.” HSC-5 will continue to remain the “World Famous Nightdippers,” although

Photo by MC2 Justin Wolpert

Cmdr. Aaron R. Kelley, commanding ofﬁcer of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, talks to Sailors during a transition ceremony. Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 5 transitioned to HSC-5, changing to MH-60R Seahawk and MH-60S Knighthawk replacing the SH-60F and HH-60H. the anti-submarine warfare mission has been dropped. The Nightdippers are not just famous for the legacy that is continually delivered but also the attitude that remains within the squadron.

“We do our job professionally, reliably, and enthusiastically and I think it is that enthusiasm that ﬁlters from the deck plates all the way up,” said Kelley.“It’s contagious and folks remember the Nightdippers.”

Combined operations: Opportunity to test interoperability for U.S., France

Photo by MC3 Karl Anderson

An F1 Rafale aircraft, attached to the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, prepares to launch from the ﬂight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during carrier qualiﬁcation integration Jan. 13. Harry S. Truman, part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is conducting operations with units assigned to French Task Force 473 to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual maritime capabilities and promote long-term regional stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

— Continued from Page 1 “They were very professional and it was a great experience,” he said. Boyd and Cmdr.ForrestYoung,VFA105’s commanding officer, were the first two U.S. Navy pilots to land on the French aircraft carrier during the current period of operations. French aircraft also took advantage of combined operations to land on and launch from Harry S.Truman. “It’s a great opportunity to test our interoperability through this kind of experience,” said a French Rafale pilot known as“Pronto.”“I have already landed on an American aircraft carrier but it was the first time for me to do it with a Rafale F-3.” The Rafale F-3 is a single-seat jet fighter and the most advanced in France’s fighter inventory. Like Boyd, Pronto noted the difference in the size of the two flight

decks and a few operational differences. However, he said he faced no challenges in landing on Harry S.Truman. “There were no difﬁculties,” he said.“The main difference is the size of the deck and the fact that it’s full of planes when we land. Some of our procedures are also different.” In addition to launching and recovering on their counterparts’ﬂight decks, U.S. and French pilots have also participated closely together in air defense, a war at sea exercise and a variety of other operational and training scenarios. HST CSG and French Task Force 473 will continue operating together throughout the month of January to enhance levels of cooperation and interoperability, enhance mutual defense capabilities and promote longterm regional stability.

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TR celebrates 103 years of carrier aviation BY MC3 HEATH ZEIGLER USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs USSTHEODORE ROOSEVELT,At Sea (NNS) —The aircraft carrier USSTheodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) commemorated the 103rd anniversary of carrierborne naval aviation with the first arrested landing of the day when a C-2 Greyhound, assigned to the “Rawhides” of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, touched down Jan. 18. On the same day in 1911, Eugene Ely successfully landed a Curtis pusher biplane on a makeshift landing platform aboard the Pacific Fleet’s armored cruiser USS Pennsylvania (ACR 4). It was the first landing on a carrier. “Eugene Ely landed on a ship for the first time 103 years ago,” said Cmdr. William M. Schomer,TR’s mini air boss.“We [TR] celebrated that accomplishment by highlighting the first trap of the day.” The Mare Island Navy Yard constructed the temporary wooden platform over Pennsylvania’s aft deck and gun turret.A series of ropes, with sandbags at each end, were stretched across the temporary deck and held above it by boards laid along its length. Hooks attached to the airplane’s landing gear caught the ropes and the weight of the sandbags was used to bring the plane to a rapid halt. Pennsylvania’s crew constructed awnings on the sides and front of the flight deck to catch the plane and pilot in case the plane failed to stop. This arrangement paved the way for today’s modern arresting gear and safety barrier system employed on the Navy’s aircraft carriers. “Eugene Ely’s biggest challenge was probably not knowing what to expect.Through the years we have grown and changed the way we fly around the ship, but for him, he was the beginning of the data set, the first data Photo by MCSA Matthew Young point which grew into what we have today.Without men like him, we may have never known how invaluable an asset an aircraft carrier would be,” said A C-2A Greyhound assigned to the “Rawhides” of VRC-40 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft Schomer. Theodore Roosevelt continues to carry out the tradition and legacies set carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 18. Theodore Roosevelt, is underway conducting carrier qualifications, celebrated the 103rd anniversary of naval aviation with the first arrested landing of that day. forth by Eugene Ely and the brave crew of USS Pennsylvania.

‘MyICP’ gives military spouses new career-planning tool BY TERRI MOON CRONK American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Military spouses who need guidance on education and careers have a new online tool at their ﬁngertips, a program analyst for the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, known as SECO, said in an interview last week. “My Individual Career Plan,” or MyICP, allows spouses to build a virtual career roadmap based on their speciﬁc goals and objectives, Lee McMahon said. MyICP launched Jan. 10 on Military OneSource’s MySECO website, the primary access point for the Defense Department’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, McMahon said. “SECO provides expert career and education guidance to military spouses worldwide,” she explained,“supporting them in four career lifecycle stages: career exploration, education, training and licensing, employment readiness, and career connections.” The MyICP tool is available for all active-duty Army,

Navy,Air Force and Marine Corps spouses and to National Guard and Reserve spouses as well, McMahon said, noting that it’s also open to spouses for up to 180 days after their service member separates or retires from the military. Spouses must ﬁrst register at https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil to use it. Surviving spouses of military members who died while on active duty also are eligible. To illustrate how MyICP works, McMahon used the example of a nursing student military spouse who has just moved to a new duty station and wants to see what opportunities exist in the new area. Licensing requirements are an issue for nurses, McMahon notes. So once logged on and after clicking on “manage my individual career plan,” the spouse would begin to build a MyICP by selecting “licensed” and “student.” Next,the spouse would go to the occupation page to ﬁnd “nursing,” which would generate information from the Labor Department.The spouse would then select topics from the “challenges and growth opportunities” category. This category may include topics such as child care and relocation or time-management skills.

The self-service wizard then produces a MyICP, McMahon said, which recommends activities to meet a person’s career and education goals based on the selections made. The Military Spouse Employment Partnership, a component of SECO, is composed of more than 200 companies and organizations that have committed to hiring military spouses, she added, so MyICP also includes the ability for users to see which of MSEP’s partners might have jobs in the user’s occupation, and provides a link to check the company’s openings in the chosen ﬁeld. McMahon encouraged all military spouses in search of such opportunities to try the MyICP tool. “We would love to hear their feedback,” she said, noting that users can submit their input on the MySECO website by clicking on “SECO Satisfaction” or the feedback button. Military spouses who have additional questions or need more information about using the MyICP tool can call Military OneSource at 1-800-342-9647 and speak to a SECO career counselor.

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New year brings new leadership for VFA-83 Family Readiness Group

Photo by MCSN Brian Stephens

An F/A-18F Super Hornet with the Blacklions of VFA-213 takes off from the ﬂight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Dec. 14. George H.W. Bush with embarked CVW-8 was underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting COMPTUEX, a scenario-driven exercise aimed at integrating the ships of the George H.W. Bush Strike Group through a series of live training events.

News from VFA-213 BLACKLIONS PREPARE FOR DEPLOYMENT The “Fighting Blacklions” continued their preparations for deployment as they marked the end of Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), a rigorous month of training in November and December, on board USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). COMPTUEX, designed to integrate Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 with Carrier Strike Group 2, marks the end of the work-up cycle for the Blacklions before they deploy. Previous to COMPTUEX, the Blacklions spent a month on the ship from mid-August through the beginning of September for the Tailored Ships Training Availability in order to perfect cyclic operations and gain landing proﬁciency. In the middle of September the squadron detached to NAS Fallon, Nev. for Air Wing Fallon. One of the most demanding training evolutions during the past year, CVW-8 aircraft executed large force strikes, close air support missions and combat search and rescue efforts. The four weeks molded the Blacklions into the air wing team in preparation for any mission asked to complete during deployment.

VFA-213 CELEBRATES FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY Family and friends of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 gathered last month for the

Blacklion Friends and Family Day 2013 at the squadron’s hangar. Members of the command were able to show the daily life of a Blacklion Sailor as they prepare for a combat deployment. Events included a cockpit familiarization of the F/A-18F Super Hornet, flightline tour, videos of recent footage of Blacklions at work, a bounce house for kids, as well as a tour through the spaces. Additionally, friends and family could get dressed in flight gear, ask questions about the inner-workings of the Super Hornet, and see the ordnance carried by the strike fighter aircraft. During the event, Cmdr. Clarke Craine, VFA-213 commanding officer, announced the Blacklion Sailors of the Year. The honor was made more memorable in that family and friends witnessed the leadership and skill of the recognized Sailors. Blacklion Sailors recognized: Senior Sailor of theYear –Aviation Structural Mechanic - Equipment 1st Class Jorge Ali Junior Sailor of the Year – Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Chad White Petty Officer of theYear –Yeoman 3rd Class Justin Pond Blue Jacket of theYear – Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class David Kelley Plane Captain of the year – Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Ronald Kelley

— By Lt.j.g.Mark Garcia,VFA-213 Public Affairs Ofﬁcer

The Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 Family Readiness Group (FRG) began the new year with fresh leadership after conducting turnover at the end of 2013. Leadership of the organization passed to Jennifer Scharf and Shannon Buckingham, who along with their husbands, are members of the Rampager family. Scharf and Buckingham set a positive tone in their very ﬁrst week by delivering individually-packaged, homemade Christmas cookies to each Sailor in the squadron. As many Sailors attested,these cookies were delicious. The outgoing leaders of the FRG are Amanda-Lee Pitzer and Tracy Frost, who were highly successful during their

time in charge of the group. Recent activities organized by the two women included the fall festival and children’s Christmas party, both of which were enjoyed by many Rampagers and their families. Pitzer and Frost were recognized for their hard work at the squadron’s annual Christmas party by Cmdr. Jesse Hilliker, commanding ofﬁcer of VFA-83, who thanked them for all of the time and effort they contributed to this volunteer job. “Amanda-Lee and Tracy did an outstanding job in their tenure as leaders of the FRG, and I look forward to assisting Jen and Shannon as they continue to support our Rampager family,”said Cmdr. Nathan Ballou, executive ofﬁcer of VFA-83.

Checkmates visit Key West

F/A-18F Super Hornets assigned to the “Checkmates” of VFA-211, based at NAS Oceana, taxi on board NAS Key West Jan. 22. NAS Key West is a state-of-the-art facility for air-to-air combat ﬁghter aircraft of all military services and provides world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels. Photo by MC2 Class Brian Morales

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Family readiness: Review documents, make updates â€” Continued from Page 6 According to Dockery, there are more than 4,000 Sailors who have elected zero (SGLI) coverage and more than 10,000 who elected less than the full $400,000 coverage available. â€œWhile saving the premium costs may seem like a good idea, when a Sailor dies leaving their family with little or no money to continue, it doesnâ€™t seem like a good place to have conserved,â€? Dockery said. Contact the Personnel Support Detachment or personnel ofďŹ ce if changes to beneďŹ ciary data are needed. For more information on death beneďŹ ts, Sailors should contact the Navy Casualty Assistance OfďŹ ce at 1-800-3683202/(901) 874-2501/DSN 882-2501 or call the Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Customer Service Center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC, e-mail CSCMailbox@navy.mil or visit NPCâ€™s website at www.npc.navy.mil.

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Best of the Mess: Competition brings together six Navy galleys — Continued from page 1 on their essay answers. Each galley had 90 minutes to cook their meal and teams drew for their judging positions. COMSUBLANT began cooking for the judges at 5 p.m. until 6:30,when they rolled their finished meal into a judging room, a scenario which was repeated every 15 minutes until all six teams were done. Each galley was represented by three culinary specialists, who prepared the meal and presented it to the judges. In addition, the galleys could bring up to three support staff that assisted with set up, clean up and served food to the crowd.“Team Oceana”consisted of CS1 Michael Mahan,CS2 James Onuska and CS3 Derrick Bates.Assistants CS3 Andrew Patrick, CS3 Lily Weske and CSSN Alejandra Rodriguez sported black aprons with“Taste of Oceana”in gold. Long before the first guest arrived at 6 p.m.,Team Oceana was hard at work.They began at 5 a.m. with some last minute shopping, followed by transporting needed equipment to Founders Inn, where they set up and decorated. With bright sunflowers, red and green tablecloths, a lighted fountain and a variety of fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes covering their tables,Oceana’s team did their best to transport visitors to Tuscany for the evening. “They can be as creative as they want…they just have to stay within the theme,” said Elliott about the decor. Oceana’s team incorporated the required ingredients of “pancetta,” an Italian bacon and balsamic into their salad.The main course of chicken and a tomato sauce over bowtie pasta included the required ingredients lentils and pecorino cheese. Dessert included a moist bread pudding, with caramelized peaches and pine nuts, as well as the required fennel, which had been caramelized to a liquid and drizzled over each piece. Oceana also offered fresh strawberries and marshmallows for dipping into a fountain, filled with eight pounds of melted chocolate.The meal was topped off with a small sample of Chianti wine, imported from the Tuscan region. “We tried to focus on some of the harvest the Tuscan region is famous for. Surprisingly, peaches, obviously pasta, tomatoes, garlic, balsamic,” explained Onuska. “This is my third competition in the last year. I’m passionate,I love cooking.I assembled a group at NAS Oceana of guys that I have a good rapport with,work well with and they were all eager,” Onuska said. Teams received $500 to purchase ingredients for the tasting plates, expected to serve 400 people. Shortly after arriving at 6 p.m., guests began lining up at the tables to sample each dish.The only limit to how many times guests could visit each station was when the food ran out andTeam Oceana kept serving until nearly 9 p.m., just prior to the formal program. To earn first,second or third place meant more than

CSSN Alejandra Rodriguez, CS3 Andrew Patrick and CS3 Lily Weske from the Oceana Hornet’s Nest Galley pose for a photo before the competition begins. The three Sailors assisted the cooking team with set up, clean up and serving food to the more than 330 guests who attended.

CS1 Michael Mahan from Oceana prepares a plate of salad for the panel of four tasting judges during “Best of the Mess,” Jan. 24, at Founders Inn. Mahan, along with CS2 James Onuska and CS3 Derrick Bates, prepared a three course meal of “tasting plates” to serve 400 people during the 4th annual culinary competition between six Navy galleys in Hampton Roads. Photos by Harry Gerwien preparing the tastiest meal and most appealing plate presentation for the panel of four tasting judges.Two floor judges roamed the ballroom, checking to see how the theme was incorporated into each booth. The people’s choice award was decided by audience votes. In addition to ticket sales, money was raised from the proceeds of a silent auction that included Disney Hopper passes,a 32-inch flat screenTV,a tablet,CPO-related items, pet gifts, a beautifully-decorated chocolate cake and much more, donated by local businesses. Guests could also take a chance at purchasing the winning ticket for a 50/50 drawing to take home some cash. CMDCM Gregg Snaza, command master chief for Navy Exchange Service Command, was the master of ceremonies. “The idea is to pit local Hampton Roads commands against each other,in a fair competition,” explained Snaza. “The ultimate goal is to showcase the unsung heroes of the deckplate.” He said local culinary specialists compete hard to be in the competition, with new teams, such as USS Oak Hill’s galley, competing for the first time.

CS2 Cameron Tirabassi and CS2 Eric Moore from USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) prepare their three-course meal for the judges. The Oak Hill team created stuffed mushrooms, chicken breast stuffed with spinach and fresh herbs and fennel ice cream. In addition to earning first place, the Oak Hill team, which included CS1 Cynthia Kruz, also took home the people’s choice award. While it may have been their first Best of the Mess competition, the culinary team from the amphibious ship demonstrated they knew how to cook for a crowd —and the judges. Emphasizing fresh ingredients throughout their three courses, CS1 Cynthia Kruz, CS2 Cameron Tirabassi and CS2 Eric Moore created stuffed mushrooms for an appetizer, a stuffed chicken breast with spinach and fresh herbs and fennel ice cream. “We all came together, put our best foot forward and we did what each was good at,” explained Tirabassi. Apparently the judges and the guests agreed with that strategy.The Oak Hill team walked away with not just first place but also the people’s choice award, making them the team to beat next year. Second place went to Abraham Lincoln and third to COMSUBLANT.

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FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER WORKSHOPS

be designated by their command and will represent the command in all sexual assault cases.

CREDIT MANAGEMENT Feb. 4 or 25, 5 - 6:30 p.m.

SAPR DATA COLLECTION COORDINATOR TRAINING Feb. 4, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Data Collection Coordinator (DCC) training will certify individuals designated by their commanding officers to collect data through coordinated efforts with all agencies assisting a victim of sexual assault. Individuals certified as DCC will not have victim contact, but will ensure timely filing of initial, continuation and final SITREPs.The DCC will obtain the data elements in a Sexual Assault Incident Data Collect Report.

» » »» » »»» CONSEP Feb. 3 - 6, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Career Options and Navy Skills Evaluation Program (CONSEP) includes career-making decisions, information on upward mobility, schools, apprenticeships, ﬁnancial management, investment strategies, and creating work experiences that will lead to your success.

DECKPLATE RESOURCE AWARENESS TRAINING Feb. 4 - 5, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This training provides information on Navy and community resources available to military personnel. Participants learn techniques that effectively address personnel concerns brought to their attention.

SAPR POINT OF CONTACT Feb. 4, 8 a.m. to noon The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) point of contact (POC) maintains and provides current information and referrals to base and community programs for victims. The SAPR POC ensures mandated collection and maintenance of sexual assault data per OPNAVINST 1752.1B. Individuals attending the training will

children; and much more. Workshop meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

COUPLES WORKSHOP Feb. 4 and 11, 2 - 4:30 p.m. Do you have trouble communicating with your partner? Do you ﬁnd yourself arguing a lot? 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: EARLY CHILDHOOD Feb. 4 - 13, 3 - 7 p.m. Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP): Early Childhood helps parents develop a positive and consistent approach for dealing with the special challenges of children under 6. Topics include understanding developmental sequences and accomplishments of infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers; building effective discipline skills; developing skills for communicating effectively with young

This workshop provides information on establishing a credit history, choosing and using credit and debit cards, debt-to-income ratio, consumer installment loans, credit reports and effectively managing your credit.

BOOTS TO BUSINESS Feb. 5 - 6, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Boots to Business is a transition assistance program and self-employment initiative training workshop offered in collaboration with the Small Business Administration and Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University.Learn if starting a small business is right for you, if your idea is feasible and much more. Open to transitioning military, veterans and spouses interested in starting a business.

VA DISABILITY BENEFITS REVIEW Feb. 6, 7:30 a.m. to 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. Participants should bring their medical records, copies of their medical records and if applicable, copies of marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates, family members’ social security numbers, and divorce decree or death certificate.

Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located in Building 531. It offers a variety of programs and workshops to assist active duty and their families. Registration is required for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for more information or registration, unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema.

Life span: make the most of each day, your life

— Continued from page 3 in conﬂict and selﬁshness? Are you staying true to your religious convictions, or have those fallen by the wayside as you’ve pursued other interests? Are you taking care of your body and your health, or are you being neglectful via poor eating habits and lack of exercise? Your answers to these questions will determine not only how well or how poorly you have stewarded your life, but also the

legacy you leave behind for others. My purpose is not to cast a dark shadow over your day with talk of death. Rather, it is to encourage you: make the most of your day and your life. Love God, show those closest to you that you love them, and make every effort to go after those dreams that God has put in your heart. Live like you were dying…because we are.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR » » »» » »»»»»»» KROC JOB FAIR Feb. 1, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. With only three months until the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center opens to the community, the Salvation Army is beginning the process of finding qualified candidates to fill the ranks of the staff.A job fair will be held at the Richard Bowling Elementary School in Norfolk, just blocks from the new Kroc Center. The Kroc Center has openings for both full and parttime positions ranging from child care workers and instructors to maintenance and administrative support. Candidates are requested to have a resume and are recommended to have a completed application for employment. A list of some of the positions currently open at the Kroc Center, and a downloadable application can be found online at www.KrocCenterHRVA.org.

GROUNDHOG DAY Feb. 2, noon to 4 p.m. Will we have six more weeks of winter or is spring around the corner? The Virginia Living Museum will celebrate with an afternoon of children’s activities, including face painting, groundhog-themed crafts and treats, planetarium programs (additional fee) and a visit from the museum’s whistle pig — aka the groundhog.WAVY-TV Meteorologist Jeremy Wheeler will assist the groundhog as ofﬁcial prognosticator in a brief ceremony. Tickets are $4 plus admission for non-members, vouchers are $2 for VLM members. For more information, visit www.thevlm.org.

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY Feb. 2 Virginia Air & Space Center is hosting the Super Bowl Sunday game on the Peninsula’s biggest screen. It is a free, ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served event.Doors open at 5 p.m.and kick-off is at 6:30 p.m.Enjoy the ever popular Superbowl commercials; beverages and food will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.vasc.org.

FOLLOW THE DRINKING GOURD Feb. 1, 8, 15 & 22; 4 p.m. Celebrate Black History Month with a planetarium program at the Virginia Living Museum about the Underground Railroad and learn how the stars of the northern sky led slaves to freedom.This poignant and inspiring tale of one family’s desperate ﬂight to freedom is based on the children’s book written and illustrated by Jeanette Winter. Free, museum admission is not required and not included. For more information, visit www.thevlm.org.

+DPSWRQ +RPH *DUGHQ 6KRZ Presented by the Peninsula Housing & Builders Association, this event runs from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Feb. 7 - 8 and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Tickets are $10 for the general public. Active duty, retired military and senior citizens (62+) receive a $2 discount, and children 12 and under are free. For more information, visit hamptonroadshomeshow.com.

ANNUAL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST April 2, 7:15 a.m. Tidewater Council, Boy Scouts of America will be hosting their 14th annual fundraising breakfast at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.This year’s featured speaker is Medal of Honor Recipient and retired Marine Col. Wesley L. Fox. This is a fundraising event with a $125 minimum contribution to attend. To print a donation form, visit www.tidewaterbsa.com/Breakfast/DonationForm. pdf. For more information, call 497-2688 or e-mail Susan Miley-Petrehn at supetreh@bsamail.org.

Virginia Beach Library Programs Pawsitive Reading with Therapy Dogs Practice reading skills by sharing stories with therapy dogs. Bring a book or choose one from the library’s selection. Open to grades kindergarten through ﬁfth. Offered Feb.1,10 – 11 a.m.,Meyera E.Oberndorf Central Library, 385-0150.

Central Anime Club Join us and other fans to check out and discuss various anime titles. Open to ages 12-18. Offered Feb. 1, 2 – 4 p.m. at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library, 385-0150.

Recipes Swappers Discover favorite recipes and talk about what is cooking in your kitchen at the Bayside Area and Special Services Library. Rate and review local restaurants and hear guest speakers. Recipe samples welcome. Adults only. Feb. 4, 2 p.m. Call 385-2680 to register.

Booklovers Coffee Hour Come in from the chilly weather, Feb. 10, 10:30 11:30, in a casual atmosphere to chat about popular books at the Bayside Area & Special Services Library. Adults only. Light refreshments provided. No required reads. Call 385-2680 to register.

Genealogy Tours Join a guided tour of the Central Library Local History and Genealogy section, including suggestions of books and microforms to advance a genealogical project.Adults only. Feb. 8, 10 – 11 a.m., and Feb. 13, 2 – 3 p.m., at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library. Call 385-0150 to register.

Valentine’s Day Story & Crafts Listen to a great story and then make Valentine crafts at the Bayside Area and Special Services Library Feb. 8, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Ages 4 - 8. Registration required, call 385-2680.

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