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BY MC3 GREGORY WHITE Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs UNIQUE PATH FOR DAM NECK OIC’S CAREER
PAGE 6 NAS Oceana and CNATTU are hosting the Montford Point Marines and Tuskegee Airmen Feb. 8 for a prayer breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Oceana Galley and an 11 a.m. presentation at CNATTU. The events are open to all hands. For more information, call Master Sgt. Curt Clarke at 433-3209.
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The 555-metric ton island for the future nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is lifted into position on the ship’s flight deck during an “island landing ceremony” at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. The island-landing ceremony marks the final super-lift in the construction process for the ship. The Gerald R. Ford is the first in a new class of aircraft carriers, and is scheduled to be delivered to the Navy in 2015. — Story, more photos, page 3
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (AW/NAC) Mike D. Stevens addressed Sailors all over the world during an all-hands call at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, Jan. 25. The event took place in the C-9 auditorium on base and was streamed live via the Navy’s official website and the Pentagon Channel. The all-hands call began with a reenlistment ceremony.The CNO took the time to acknowledge and reenlist 36 servicemen and women, representing several commands — both ship and shore — from — See CNO visit, Page 8
Defense Department rescinds direct combat exclusion rule BY CLAUDETTE ROULO American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Following a unanimous recommendation by the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Jan. 24, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced the end of the direct ground combat exclusion rule for female service members. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the Joint Chiefs chairman, joined Panetta at a Pentagon news conference in announcing the policy change. The secretary also announced that the service branches will continue to move forward with a plan to eliminate all unnecessary gender-based
barriers to service. The change is intended to ensure that the best qualified and most capable service members, regardless of gender, are available to carry out the mission, Panetta said. “If members of our military can meet the qualifications for a job, then they should have the right to serve,regardless of creed,color,gender or sexual orientation,” he said. In a statement released following the announcement, President Barack Obama praised the decision. “This milestone reflects the courageous and patriotic service of women through more than two
centuries of American history and the indispensable role of women in today’s military,” the president said. The decision opens up about 237,000 positions to women — 184,000 in combat arms professions and 53,000 assignments that were closed based on unit type. Women are an integral part of DOD’s ability to fulfill its mission, Panetta said.“Over more than a decade of war, they have demonstrated courage, skill and patriotism, and 152 women in uniform have died serving this nation in Iraq and Afghanistan,” he said. — See Policy change Page 9
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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Traffic study During the week of Feb. 4, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic in conjunction with civilian contractors, will conduct a traffic study on NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex. The study will include vehicle counts performed by contractor personnel at gates and selected locations on the installations, as well as the use of automated devices and video cameras.All hands are encouraged to remain alert while driving during that week to ensure the safety of personnel conducting the study.
American Idol finalist to be at NEX Danny Gokey, national recording artist and a top three
finalist during American Idol’s 8th season, will be at NEX Oceana and NEX Norfolk to promote his Danny Gokey eyeglass frame label by Match Eyewear. While at the NEXs, he will sign autographs for customers and play an acoustic set of his music. Gokey will be at NEX Oceana Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. The Danny Gokey eyewear trunk show event will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.He will appear at NEX Norfolk Feb. 9 at noon and the trunk show will be at NEX Norfolk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Only authorized NEX customers may attend the event. Customers will receive 20 percent off when purchasing an eyewear package from any of the Match eyewear collections. — From the Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs
PREP workshops A one-day Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP) Workshop is offered monthly and conducted by chaplains.Workshops will be held at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s main chapel, building 3, second floor. Workshops are designed to teach couples healthy
Two businesses removed from military off-limits list From Navy Mid-Atlantic Region Public Affairs The Junction,16916 Warwick Blvd.,Newport News,and Variety Motors, 3530 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, have been removed from the off-limits list by the Joint Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (JAFDCB) for Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. The businesses were removed from the off-limits list because of efforts demonstrated by the businesses to resolve the board’s concerns and status reports provided to the board by local law enforcement agencies. The complete list of establishments currently off-limits to all members of the armed forces is: • Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton • Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 15435-B Warwick Blvd., Newport News • Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 4796 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes • Lazy Days, 731 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite B, Newport News, • Lazy Days, 839 W. 21st Street, Norfolk
JET Observer Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA 23460 Dam Neck Annex, Virginia Beach and NALF Fentress, Chesapeake Commanding Officer - Capt. Robert N. Geis Executive Officer - Capt. Kit Chope Public Affairs Officer - Kelley Stirling Editor - Cathy Heimer Jet@militarynews.com www.oceanajetobserver.com https://cnic.navy.mil/oceana PHONE (757)433-3360
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• Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948 Diamond Springs Road • Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News • Blazin Herbs, 85 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton The safety and security of all service members is a priority for the Department of Defense.The JAFDCB is an investigative committee composed of members from each military service and civilian advisers,who work with local law enforcement agencies and local businesses to identify conditions which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, and discipline of the armed forces.The off-limits order applies to all military personnel — active duty and reserves. Establishments are given the opportunity to notify the JAFDCB in writing that corrective actions have taken place. Removal from the list will be considered by the board upon presentation that satisfactory corrective action has been taken. Failure to respond will result in the Board making a request for establishment representatives to appear in person at a formal hearing of the JAFDCB.
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communication skills and ground rules for promoting intimacy and handling conflict. Call the NMCP Pastoral Care Department at 953-5550 to register. The next workshops are Feb. 13 and March 13, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
STA-21 Career Days The Seaman to Admiral-21 Career Days Program will be Feb.14,9 - 10:30 a.m.at the Center for Naval AviationTechnical Training Unit Oceana. The presentation will inform potential fleet applicants how to receive an STA-21 college scholarship, including eligibility criteria, application procedures and the program deadline. Other officer accession programs will also be discussed. Hampton Roads NROTC officer candidates will share their experiences and answer questions. For more information, call retired Lt. David Boisselle at 352-4757 or email dboisselle@regent.edu.
Thursday special at Shifting Sands Have lunch at the Dam Neck Annex Shifting Sands Club on Thursdays and receive an extra punch on frequent diner card. For more information, call the club at 492-0036.
Chapel Schedule of Services Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant
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Mass – Tues-Fri, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m.
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sunday 9 a.m.
Confession Saturday 4 p.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. Adult and children’s Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, FRC Oceana at 433-9286
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Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch, commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, places several coins under the island of the future aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) during the “island landing ceremony” at Huntington Ingalls IndustriesNewport News Shipbuilding Jan. 26. Watching Branch are Capt. John Meier, prospective commanding officer; Newport News Shipbuilding president Matt Mulherin; and Susan Ford Bales, daughter of late President Gerald R. Ford and the ship’s sponsor.
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Valentine’s Day already? Renew your vows this year
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BY LT. PAUL WIGGINTON NAS Oceana Chaplain I walked into the local drug store to get my after-Christmas sale items and there it was. Red heart-shaped boxes ready for Valentine’s day. Yes it is almost here! Fortunately the next day was my wedding anniversary and I was able to pick up a box and add to the thoughtful gifts I already had in place. Some of you reading this may think I’m making the other guys look bad; just so you know, I’m 23 years along in the process. Trying to live out and up to the vows taken many years ago. One way to say to your own sweetheart that you really do love them is by renewing your vows together. The NAS Oceana chapel is now taking final registrations for those wishing to renew their vows. The Vow Renewal Ceremony will be held at the picturesque Chapel by the Sea on Dam Neck Annex starting at 6 p.m. on the 8th of February. A time of celebration of the covenant of marriage will be shared by all in attendance and then a renewing of the commitment made by husband and wife. Dinner will follow for participants at the Shifting Sands main dining room with some appetizers and a buffet to follow.Enjoy the sounds of music and romantic atmosphere while you eat and take the opportunity to have your picture taken for a classy memory of a fantastic night.We will take the time to share some cake and celebrate the many years of marriage and shared memories on his evening together. Childcare is available by reservation at the time of registration for ages 2 - 10 and will be onsite at the Chapel by the Sea the night of the ceremony and dinner. Registration is almost filled so don’t miss your chance.
— For more information or to register, contact the chapel at 433-2871, or email to Andrew.brod@navy.mil or Jacqueline. bellins@navy.mil.
Island-landing ceremony held for Navy’s newest aircraft carrier BY MC3(SW/AW) SABRINA FINE Navy Public Affairs Support Element East The future aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) received its island during a ceremony at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding on Jan. 26. The Ford, named for the 38th President of the United States,is the first in a new class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers that will replace the current Nimitz-class carriers, while taking state-of-the-art technology to sea. The ceremony was attended by the ship’s sponsor and daughter of the late president, Susan Ford Bales, who spoke before the 555-metric ton island was lifted from the pier to the flight deck. Bales paid tribute to her father, by reciting a quote from the 55th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Tip O’Neill. “‘God has been good to the American people. In the time of the Civil War, he gave us Abraham Lincoln, and at the time of Watergate, he gave us Gerald Ford — the right man at the right time who was able to heal the nation,’” Bales quoted. Before Ford’s island was lowered, the ceremony featured an ancient shipbuilding tradition of placing coins under the ship’s mast for good luck. Modern shipbuilders continue this tradition,but it has been modified for aircraft carriers by placing coins and mementos under the island. Bales placed a small sandstone block, cut from the same stone used to build the White House and the U.S. Capitol, under the Ford’s island. Embedded in the stone were several coins commemorating President Ford’s naval service in World War II, his years in the House of Representatives, and his service as vice president and president. Rear Adm.Ted N. Branch, commander, Naval Air Force At-
lantic; Capt. John Meier, Ford’s prospective commanding officer; and Matt Mulherin, president of Newport News Shipbuilding, also placed mementos under the island before it was completely lowered onto the flight deck. “As the island is landed, Gerald R. Ford will take on that distinctive and unmistakable profile of an aircraft carrier,” said Meier. The Ford’s island incorporates the latest flat panel array and dual band radar systems. The island was placed 140 feet further aft and three feet further outboard than previous carriers to improve flight deck access for aircraft operations. The super lift of the completed structure marks the last major piece of the new carrier’s construction. With the ship nearing its launch date later this year, the nucleus of its crew, known as the Ford’s Pre-Commissioning Unit is being formed.This small unit of officers and enlisted Sailors has started the process of bringing the ship to life. “The technology on the ship is so amazing that I stayed in the Navy when I found out I could get orders here,”said Electronics Technician 2nd Class (SW) William Hamrick, future administrator of the reactor department’s computer network. Meier called upon the shipbuilders at Newport News and the ship’s crew to continue building a culture of excellence and a legacy that will “last for generations to come.” “Our nation and our Navy needs Gerald R. Ford to put to sea,” said Meier. “Ford represents a multi-billion dollar investment by our nation. It’s a clear recognition that sea power has been a keystone of our great nation’s preeminence throughout the world.” The Ford is scheduled for delivery to the Navy in 2015.
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Officer Leadership Continuum key to growing Navy leaders STORY/PHOTO BY SUSAN HENSON Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs A recent update to the Naval Military Personnel Manual’s (MILPERSMAN) Navy Officer Leadership Continuum Training article defines milestone requirements for officer leadership training, Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) leaders said Jan. 22. MILPERSMAN 1301-906, which was signed Dec. 14, spells out when officers are required to attend Navy leadership training that is part of the Officer Leadership Continuum, which consists of the Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC), Department Head Leadership Course (DHLC), Executive Officer Leadership Course (XOLC), Commanding Officer Leadership Course (COLC), and Major Commander Leadership Course (MCLC). “Navy leadership training is designed to provide officers with the tools to perform
— and excel — in demanding leadership jobs regardless of community, specialty or job title,”said Capt.John Newcomer,CPPD’s commanding officer. “These courses focus on giving maritime professionals the tools to lead with courage, respect and trust and mentor future leaders to do the same.” XOLC, COLC and MCLC are offered via the Command Leadership School in Newport, R.I., and are available only to officers selected to those billets, with some exceptions for those selected for an officer in charge billet to attend the COLC course on an as-available basis. DIVOLC and DHLC are offered at CPPD learning sites in several fleet concentration areas. The MILPERSMAN update restated the requirement for all officers in leadership positions to attend the appropriate CPPD leadership training either as part of their community pipeline, if offered, or through a CPPD learning site.The article defines the appropriate leadership training for department heads and division officers and also
NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis speaks on leadership expectations to students attending the Department Head Leadership Course at Center for Personal and Professional Development Learning Site Dam Neck Jan. 9. clears up previous confusion by provid- and department heads to focus ahead of ing corrected course names and course their assignment and be ready for the chalidentification numbers, according to Cmdr. lenges that will greet them as soon as they Jerome Morick, CPPD assistant director of arrive,”said Cmdr. Kevin Boykin, CPPD Sites training. West director and CPPD Learning Site San “Communities that have established Diego instructor. training pipelines for officers heading to Navy leadership training is an iterative division ofprocess, acficer and decording to partment head Morick. “It’s Navy leadership training is debillets get the not meant necessary leadsigned to provide officers with the to be a oneership training time segment tools to perform — and excel — of training course through those pipein demanding leadership jobs re- that, once relines,” Morick ceived, meets said. “Officers gardless of community, specialty a check in the not en route box.CPPD deor job title,” to a departvelops train— Capt. John Newcomer, CPPD’s command- ing focused ment head or division offito meet the ing officer cer tour who needs of ofwould like to ficers at parattend the training can enroll through their ticular career points. DIVOLC and DHLC command training officer or representa- are part of a leadership continuum that tive.” continues throughout the officer’s career. Officer leadership training at all levels is Just like education, this leadership training a brief time-out for officers while in transi- stays with you regardless of what you do tion to the next level of leadership to re-en- throughout your life, whether you stay in gage on the discussion of leadership skills, the Navy or separate to pursue a civilian caawareness, challenges and opportunities to reer,” he said. prepare them for the leadership challenges DIVOLC covers various situations in they will face.It also provides an opportuni- which division officers may find themty to share experiences and best practices selves, whether it involves briefing a senior among peers from within and outside one’s officer on the status of the division, workcommunity, said Morick. ing with the chief in administering day-to“Attending these courses provide the — See Leadership training, Page 13 tools and time for future division officers
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‘PERSISTENCE’ HELPS DAM NECK OIC ACHIEVE CAREER GOALS Story by Cathy heimer • Jet obServer Photo by mC2 antonio P. turretto ramoS • naS oCeana PubliC affairS Ever since the age of 6, Lt. Cmdr. Brian best thing to do was to enlist in the Navy,” Morgan dreamed of being a naval aviator. he said. But it took many twists and turns in his naAfter boot camp in 1989, he was selectval service to earn those wings of gold as ed for the nuclear power program. While a naval flight officer (NFO). But even after seemingly not part of his plan to become achieving his childhood dream, his career a naval aviator, Morgan saw it as a pipeline has continued in directions he never imag- that offered the most career choices. And ined, eventually bringing him to the job as by that time,he had decided to give college the officer in charge of Dam Neck Annex another shot, planning to apply to the U.S. nearly eight months ago. Naval Academy as an enlisted Sailor. As a child, Morgan recalled looking at a But while browsing through the “big, black and white photo of his dad with his thick catalog from the Naval Academy,” his crew cut, sunglasses and flight suit stand- roommate was looking at a pamphlet for ing by his plane, with his name “Lt. j.g. J.W. the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMorgan Jr.” stenciled on the side of the MA) – a place Morgan knew nothing about. plane. His father was a naval flight officer Because the Navy was in the middle of in the E-1 Tracer, P2V and Constellation air- cutting officer accession programs, compecraft. His maternal grandfather was also a tition would be tough for the flight school naval aviator. billet he coveted, so Morgan decided to While his twin brother had no interest look closer at USMMA at Kings Point, N.Y. in the military, both Morgan and his older Not nearly as well known as the other four brother carried on the military tradition military service academies, the school ofin the family; his older brother is a Coast fers a commission in the Naval Reserves or Guard commander. other services, or the opportunity to work “I realized that was the best job in Amer- in the maritime industry. ica, the world. “While not It was unsung, as glamorous there was little There’s camaraderie, there’s trust. at the time known about as the Naval There’s a higher calling in the mili- Academy, it the carrier aviator,” he said. provided the tary, from my perspective. That’s most options Growing up in Houston, his if the Navy why I stayed in,” dad’s fellow was really on — Lt. Cmdr. Brian Morgan, about his decision to a downward aviators, freremain in the Navy after his aircraft, the S-3 Viking, track of hirquent visitors was retired. to their home, ing,” Morgan reinforced his desire. explained about his decision. Although“I had one purpose in life, to be Joking that he “squeezed four years into a part of naval aviation,” Morgan strayed off five,”Morgan graduated from Kings Point in track as he started classes at the University 1995 with a commission and he was finally of Houston.While his lack of discipline and on his way to earning his wings with a seat maturity led to a short college career,it also in NFO school. led to one of his best career decisions. With his dad a carrier aviator,“if it didn’t “I was floundering miserably, so the next have a hook on the back, I wasn’t inter-
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Describing himself as a “roll up my sleeves” kind of manager, Lt. Cmdr. Brian Morgan (standing, center), officer in charge of Dam Neck Annex, helps Sailors from the 1st Lieutenant’s Department move sand bags Jan. 16. ested,” his first choice was the Prowler. But when he earned his wings in 1997, was selected instead for the S-3 Viking. After squadron tours, Morgan arrived in Hampton Roads in 2005 for a tour as the tactical action officer on USS George Washington (CVN 73). “I only expected to be here about two years. I promised that to my wife,” he said. It was during his tour on GW, that the S-3s were retired and Morgan found he was too senior to transition to another aircraft. “I wouldn’t have credibility with the j.g.s who had already flown in combat and already had two cruises under their belt and I didn’t have one, if I was flying a new jet,” he explained. It was the “fantastic people” he worked with up to that point in Morgan’s career that convinced him to remain in the Navy. “There’s camaraderie, there’s trust.There’s a higher calling in the military, from my perspective.That’s why I stayed in,”he said. Although he wishes he could have flown longer, Morgan said,“I’m fortunate, I’m absolutely blessed to set a goal and actually achieve that.” His self-described “persistence,” is what motivated him to look at different career paths within the Navy once he realized his flying career was coming to an end. That same persistence has led him to success over the years in the Navy. As he looked at other opportunities
within the Navy, he found he was too senior for many career paths. His detailer suggested the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC), which at the time Morgan said was “a new organization where everyone was starting off fresh…If there was an opportunity, this was going to be the opportunity.” He was assigned to the new command under NECC, the Maritime Civil Affairs Group (now Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training Command, known as MCAST), as the operations officer. He deployed to Afghanistan a year later to aid construction teams in civil affairs.When he returned, it was to Yorktown to an MCAST squadron located there. He deployed to Africa in 2011 as part of another civil affairs team and then returned to MCAST at Dam Neck. With three children, now 18, 13 and 11, Morgan wanted to stay in Hampton Roads. So his detailer offered him the Dam Neck OIC job – a billet Morgan didn’t even know was available. He described the other career options as jobs in Norfolk “with acronyms that I had never even heard of … and stuff that I knew I was completely unqualified for,” he joked, adding “I knew I would not be a good staff officer.” — See Persistence, Page 11
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SELF-SERVE TAX ASSISTANCE CENTER OPEN AT NAS OCEANA From Region Legal Service Office, Mid-Atlantic The Tax Assistance Center (TAC) provides tax preparation assistance to active duty and retired service members and family members, and reservists on active duty for more than 29 days during the 2012 tax filing season. This year, in accordance with guidance from the Chief of Naval Operations, Region Legal Service Office operated Tax Assistance Centers (TACs), will continue to offer self-service tax assistance preparation for all eligible customers with limited exceptions. Self-service allows individuals to file returns electronically using an online-based filing program, while receiving assistance as needed, from IRS-trained TAC personnel. The TAC will continue to provide oneon-one tax preparation services to active duty, retired, family members and eligible reservists as defined above in limited circumstances. One circumstance is to assist customers unable to use self-service, due
to disability. This service allows eligible customers to come in with necessary documents and have their taxes prepared for them by TAC personnel. Customers using the TAC can receive help on both federal and state tax returns if they are being filed together. Most customers who use the TAC and file an electronic tax return can expect to receive their tax refund in as little as two weeks from the date of filing. The main TAC is located at Naval Station Norfolk, building B-30, 1176 Gilbert St., Norfolk, first deck.There is a branch office at Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story, building 3129, 1450 D St. in the Fleet and Family Support Center building; and another branch office at Naval Air Station Oceana,Region Legal Service Office in building 320, 799 Hornet Drive, Suite 100. All sites began operations Jan. 30 and remain open through April 30. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Appointments at any site can be made by calling 444-9081. All TAC customers, self-service and one-
on-one, need to bring their military identification cards,W-2 forms, documentation of any interest income or mortgage interest paid and any other tax related documents. Customers receiving one-on-one assistance also need to bring their Social Security card and the Social Security cards for any individuals whom they claim on their taxes. This year, the tax deadline is April 15.To avoid wait times right before the deadline, customers are encouraged to come in as soon as they have received all of their necessary tax forms. While the TACs IRS trained personnel will assist eligible customers in processing their taxes correctly, the IRS does impose some restrictions.The TAC cannot process business taxes, or returns that involve the sale of stocks, capital gains, or rental properties. Service members who are deployed during the regular tax season, which runs from January through April, receive an automatic extension on filing. Bring following documents • Military ID.
• Social Security cards for you, your spouse and family members and/or a Social Security number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration if using one-on-one tax preparation services. • Dates of birth for you, your spouse and family members listed on your tax return. • Current year’s tax package if you received one. • Wage and earning statement Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers. • Interest and dividend statements (Forms 1099). • A copy of last year’s federal and state tax returns, if available. • Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit. • Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number (the provider’s Social Security number or the provider’s business Employer Identification Number). • To file a married-filing-joint tax return electronically, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.
CNO visit: discusses current issues facing Navy — Continued from page 1 Hampton Roads. “I’m coming up on the end of my career and I wanted to do something memorable,” said Chief Personnel Specialist Jasper D. Mitchell from USS Enterprise (CVN 65).“It’s not every day that you meet somebody as innovative as those two [CNO and MCPON], who have changed the Navy a great deal in the little time they’ve been in charge.To have the CNO’s signature on my reenlistment papers is a big deal to me.” During the all-hands call, Greenert discussed some of the most current events in the Navy. He also spoke about current issues the Navy faces and measures that should be taken to solve them. “Everyone is satisfied and things are fine, but there are four things that have caused some set drifts and we need to take a look at,” he said.“The first thing we’re going to look at is sexual assault.” Greenert said that the number of sexual assaults is alarming and unsatisfactory, stating the Navy as a whole needs to educate and take charge of the problem, in and out of the fleet. He also said that there are some good initiatives that have been put in place with proven successful in reducing sexual assaults.These initiatives will soon
be spread around the fleet. “We’ve been working on this for a couple of years,” he said, “ ... and we’re going to ramp it up.” Greenert also discussed suicides. He said that the Navy has had a slow increase in the number of suicides over the past few years, and that it is something Sailors need to be aware of and work toward preventing. He mentioned that in almost every case, Sailors who have thought about suicide, or maybe even attempted it, said they are still alive because a shipmate or someone else asked the Photo by MCC Leah Stiles right questions and cared enough to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert reenlists Sailors at Naval get help. Station Norfolk. Jan. 25. The reenlistment took place during an all-hands call in The CNO went on to discuss the which Greenert and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (AW/NAC) Mike D. Stevens Navy’s operations tempo, budget informed Sailors about the most current events in America’s Navy. and projected sea power,noting that the world has evolved a lot in the last year. came, in a big way, the service of choice and many of you “The Arab spring rolled into all kinds of issues from Lib- are living that.” ya to Syria, issues in the Arabian Gulf with Iran and their To view the all hands call in its entirety, visit www.navy. desire for nuclear ability, the list goes on,” he said.“We be- mil/viewVideo.asp?id=18032.
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Navy file photo of ENC Patricia Cooper, a student in the Riverine Combat Skills course (RCS), patrolling the training grounds Oct. 24, 2012 during a field training exercise in Camp Lejeune, N.C. This class was the first RCS training group composed of Coastal Riverine Force (CORIVFOR) Sailors and the first to incorporate women into the course. RCS is a five-week class that teaches CORIVFOR Sailors combat skills, weapons fundamentals and equipment, land navigation, urban operations, offensive and defensive patrolling, and communications. Photo by MCSN Heather M. Paape
Policy change: Military moving forward to eliminate gender-based barriers — Continued from page 1 The new policy is the culmination of a process that began last year,a senior defense official told reporters Jan. 24. More than 14,000 assignments in ground combat units or collocated with ground combat units were opened to women in February. That extension of women’s roles had a positive impact, Panetta said at the news conference. “Every time I’ve visited the war zone, met with troops, reviewed military operations, talked to wounded warriors, I have been impressed with the fact that everyone is committed to doing the job,” he said.“They are fighting and dying together.The time has come for our policies to recognize that reality.” The change ensured sufficient female midgrade and senior enlisted and officers were in place to guarantee successful integration of junior personnel, a senior defense official said. The secretary has directed the military services to undertake an evaluation of all occupational performance standards to ensure they are up to date and gender-neutral. Specialty schools will be included in the evaluation,a senior defense official said.The results of this evaluation are to be submitted to the
defense secretary by May 15,while the entire process is to be completed by Jan. 1, 2016. “We are all committed to implementing this change without compromising readiness or morale or our warfighting capabilities,” Panetta said.“For this change in policy to succeed, it must be done in a responsible, measured and a coherent way.” Occupations and assignments will open incrementally, but “as expeditiously as possible,” a senior defense official said.“We would fully expect that ... we will open positions throughout the year as we go forward,” the official said. Once the policy is fully implemented,military occupations will be closed to women only by exception, and only if approved by the defense secretary, a senior defense official said. “I fundamentally believe that our military is more effective when success is based solely on ability,qualifications and on performance,” Panetta said. “In life, as we all know, there are no guarantees of success,” he added.“Not everyone is going to be able to be a combat soldier. But everyone is entitled to a chance.By committing ourselves to that principle, we are renewing our commitment to the American values our service members fight and die to defend.”
Navy celebrating 2013 African American/Black History Month BY ENSIGN AMBER LYNN DANIEL Navy Office of Diversity and Inclusion
she was promoted Aug. 24. Howard is currently serving as deputy commander for U.S. Fleet Forces Command. This was not Howard’s first time in the Navy history WASHINGTON (NNS) — As announced books, however. In 1999, she became the by NAVADMIN 009/13 released Jan. 16, the first African American woman to command Navy joins the nation in celebrating the vi- a ship in the U.S. Navy when she took combrant history and culture of African Ameri- mand of USS Rushmore (LSD 47). can and Black Sailors during African AmeriImmediately following this year’s celcan/Black History Month throughout the ebration of African American/Black History month of February. Month, Force Master Chief April Beldo, curEstablished in 1926 as Negro History rently the Naval Education and Training Week, President Gerald R. Ford expanded Command force master chief, will make the celebration in 1976 to include the en- history as the Navy’s first female African tire month of February. American fleet master chief. Beldo will This year, Navy commands are encour- become the Manpower, Personnel, Trainaged to celebrate and ing and Education reflect on the theme, The Oceana Heritage Com(MPT&E) fleet mas“At the Crossroads of mittee will present a Black ter chief in March Freedom and Equal2013. ity:The Emancipation History Month CelebraSailors and their Proclamation and the tion, Feb. 21 10 a.m., at commands are enMarch on Washing- the Oceana chapel. Guest couraged to use this ton.” month to celebrate African American speaker will be Rev. Geoffrey and recognize the Sailors have a legacy V. Guns of Second Calvary exceptional and of honorable service distinctive contriin every major armed Baptist Church, followed by butions and the conflict since the food sampling in the fellowunique histories and Revolutionary War. ship hall. cultures that African African Americans American shipmates continue to serve bring to the Navy. with distinction, now comprising more More information on the many milestones than 17 percent of the active duty Navy to- achieved by African American Sailors and tal force end-strength. the history of the African American Navy Striving for equality at home and blazing experience can be found at the Naval Hisa trail for future African American Sailors, tory and Heritage Command at http:// Wesley A. Brown became the first African www.history.navy.mil/special%20highAmerican graduate of the United States lights/africanAmerican/African-hist.htm. Naval Academy in 1949, joining the Navy’s A full-color brochure on the history of Civil Engineer Corps and retiring at the African Americans in the U.S. Navy is also rank of lieutenant commander. He died available for download through the Naval May 22, 2012, after a distinguished career History and Heritage Command link. both in the Navy and in the civilian workA complete educational presentation, inforce. cluding a downloadable educational poster Edna Young, the first African American on African American/Black History month woman to enlist in the regular Navy and can be requested from the Defense Equal later the first African American woman to Opportunity Management Institute (DEOachieve the rank of chief petty officer also MI) by email at deomipa@us.af.mil. died in 2012. Young joined the Navy after More information on Navy diversity the passage of the Women’s Armed Servic- events, including the observance of African es Integration Act July 7, 1948. American/Black History Month, is available In 2012,Vice Adm. Michelle Janine How- on the Navy Office of Diversity and Incluard became the first African-American sion calendar at http://www.public.navy. woman to receive a third star in flag rank mil/BUPERS-NPC/SUPPORT/DIVERSITY/ within the Department of Defense when Pages/DiversityObservances.aspx.
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DEPLOYMENT READINESS BRIEF Feb. 7, 9 -11 a.m. Participants will learn successful coping skills and how to avoid deployment pitfalls at this program. This class will assist Sailors and family members in adjusting to the changing demands of the Navy’s Fleet Response Plan. Commands can include this brief in their training programs at their command.
IA HOMECOMING BRIEF Feb. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This program explains potential physical and emotional effects of hazardous duty on Sailors and their family members, and identiďŹ es resources that provide help for military families.
SAPR COMMAND DATA COLLECTION COORDINATOR TRAINING Feb. 7, 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 ofďŹ cers to collect data through coordinated efforts with all agencies assisting a victim of sexual assault. Individuals certiďŹ ed as DCC will not have victim contact, but will ensure timely ďŹ ling of initial, continuation, and ďŹ nal SITREPs.The DCC will obtain the data elements in a sexual assault incident data collection report.
TRANSITION GPS Weekly, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Transition GPS (Goals, Plan, Succeed) is a ďŹ ve-day workshop for separating military and pre-retirees. It covers military to civilian crosswalk, ďŹ nancial planning, job search and career validation, federal hiring, resumes,VA beneďŹ ts and other topics that facilitate a smooth transition from the military to the civilian community. If space is available,spouses may accompany the transitioning member. All classes are held Monday through Friday with registration on Monday at 6:30 a.m. The course is held in building C-9 at Naval Station Norfolk. See your command career counselor for a quota and workshop requirements to attend.
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.
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Old, used and abused car seats wanted Did you know that an old or broken safety seat could be putting a child in danger? Throughout February, drop off old, used car seats during the 24th annual “Old, Used, Borrowed and Abuses Child Safety Seat RoundUp.”Drive Safe Hampton Roads and partners are collecting and recycling them so they cannot be used again. Many safety seats are more than 8 years old, have missing parts, have been recalled by the manufacturer,or are no longer crashworthy and could harm children in an accident. Seats with the harness and straps removed can be dropped off at any Walmart Super Center, DMV Customer Service Center or AAA office in Hampton Roads. There will also be a $5 reward for each seat dropped off. For more information, call 498-2562 or email drivesafehr@aol.com.
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Persistence: Trait helped Dam Neck’s OIC achieve childhood goal — Continued from page 6 As Dam Neck’s OIC, his official job description is being responsible for “installation sustainment through the 1st Lieutenant’s services.” He does that all with 5 -11 permanent and temporarily-assigned Sailors, who manage base cleanliness and environmental upkeep, including four miles of beaches. “I could not be more proud of those guys.They are the kind of guys who get everything done with virtually zero resources,” he said about his 1st Lieutenant Department Sailors. The OIC manages communications from the tenant commands to NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt.Bob Geis and Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope. He also de-conflicts training evolutions on Dam Neck to keep everyone on the base informed. Morgan describes much of his job to provide “customer service to those tenants who have issues and gaps.”While not always able to provide the service the tenant command needs, Morgan can connect them with someone who can help. “Whatever the issue is, there are paid professionals to handle those things,” and that often includes contacting public works, environmental or a myriad of other departments at Oceana and Dam Neck. Describing himself as a “roll up my sleeves kind of manager,”Morgan can’t see himself ever wearing a suit to work in any career that would follow his naval service.
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Navy Marksmanship Team seeking new members for upcoming season BY MCC WILLIAM LOVELADY Patrol Squadron 62 Public Affairs
Rifle Championships are held at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s National Rifle and Pistol Matches and NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE,Fla.(NNS) — The the National Rifle Association’s National Rifle U.S. Navy Marksmanship Team (USNMT) is looking for and Pistol Championships are held at Camp new members to participate in Navy and inter-service rifle Perry, Ohio. and pistol matches.All active duty and reserve Sailors are Both fleet matches begin with classroom and welcomed and encouraged to participate. range training to familiarize shooters of all skill “Sailors receive limited small arms training as they pro- levels with safety and proper practices on the Navy file photo by MCC William Lovelady cess through Navy Individual Augmentee Training at vari- range as well as the fundamentals of marks- Lt. Eric Palmer calls shot corrections as GM1 Aaron Stempeck fires ous U.S. Army training centers,” said Cmdr. Mick Glancey, manship. Then the shooting starts. There are from the 300-yard line during the Infantry Trophy Match at the 2009 USNMT officer in charge.“All Sailors serving IA/GSA tours warm-up matches before the 1,000-point rifle National Rifle and Pistol Matches. The National Matches have been are issued a service rifle (M-16) or a service pistol (M9); matches fired at distances of 200, 300 and 500 held at Camp Perry, Ohio since 1907. some receive both prior to deployment.Small arms marks- yards and the 1,000 point pistol matches fired manship is a basic fundamental skill set all our Sailors are one-handed from 25 and 50 yards. required to possess.” Competitors also shoot in both pistol and rifle excel- shoot.“Once you’ve shot for a while and are ready to buy The USNMT is the leading proponent of small arms lence-in-competition (EIC) matches. EIC competitions your own equipment and guns, there are a lot of manumarksmanship and safety training for U.S. Navy person- are qualification matches in which competitors earn “leg facturers that offer discounts to team members on rifles, nel. Each year, the team conducts the U.S. Fleet (Atlantic points”toward the distinguished marksman and the distin- ammunition and just about everything else you need.” and Pacific) Rifle and Pistol Matches, where hundreds of guished pistol shot badges. “We’ve had shooters shoot their whole careers with Sailors are trained in service rifle and service pistol marks“We want to get the word out to everybody,”said Glanc- a van rifle,” said Master Chief Utilities Constructionman manship. Sailors participating in fleet matches represent ey.“We want more new shooters to come out and partici- Scott Hancock.“They just keep track of the rifle number their commands in individual and team events,earn marks- pate in the matches.” and shoot the same one at every match.” manship medals and badges, and qualify to stand armed Lt. Rich Ray, 2012 East Coast match director, reports, One common area of confusion for Sailors wanting to watches aboard ships and at other commands. “This year’s theme is ‘Train the new shooter.’” shoot is how to join the team. It couldn’t be easier. The USNMT also conducts the annual All Navy (East and Sailors do not have to be experienced shooters to ben- Navy Marksmanship Team is not a commissioned unit of West) Rifle and Pistol Championships, in which the top efit from competitive shooting nor do they even need to the Navy. It has no unit identification code and there are 100 Sailors who have fired qualifying scores in fleet own firearms. no billets. Team leadership is a collateral duty and team matches compete. As members of the rifle and pistol Throughout the match season, Naval Sea Systems Com- membership is entirely voluntary.The Navy team doesn’t teams, the top 20 Sailors from each coast represent the mand Crane Division provides an armorer’s van with hire professional shooters like the Army Marksmanship Navy in the annual Inter Service Rifle and Pistol Matches match grade rifles, pistols, ammunition, and a workshop Unit, and it doesn’t have permanent change of station aswhere the “best of the best” come to compete from the where a group of veteran gunsmiths build and maintain signments like the Marine Corps team. It is made entirely Army, Navy,Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. I/S Pistol these precision firearms for Navy shooters. They even of Sailors who love to shoot and want to compete. Championships are held at Ft Benning, Ga., while the I/S have all the small gear for matches like spotting scopes, Joining the Navy shooting team and shooting either of shooting coats, mats and the fleet matches is the same thing. Interested shooters folding stools used to carry need to read the annual message, announcing match dates gear up and down the 600- and locations that came out recently and contact their commands to request orders to attend.The annual match for individual tickets purchased at the yard rifle range. PGA professionals event “Most shooters buy their announcement message and team details may be found at Spend the day with PGA professionals, Scope box office with valid military ID. own gear once they get inthe team web site www.usnst.org. Randy Clark, Tom Mumpower and Lefty For groups of $15 or more, cost is $9 each volved in the sport, but if Depending on funding availability, active duty Sailors Barba, at the Oceana Aeropines Golf Club. and must be purchased through Admirals you don’t already own the may have to pay some of their travel and messing expensGroup Sales Office. For more information, Receive tips, swing analysis, club fittings guns and gear,it’s best to try es out of pocket. contact Charlie Colon at charlie@norfoland much more on Feb., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. competing before you buy, “No-cost TAD orders are the norm,” said Glancey.“Howkadmirals.com or call 640-1212, ext. 23. No appointment is needed. For more inso you’re sure of getting ever, our USMC friends at Quantico routinely provide free formation, call the pro shop at 433-2866. what you need,”said Lt. Eric barracks out at Camp Upshur, open-bay style living, but it Dodgeball Tournament Oceana Sports is sponsoring a free Palmer, West Coast match is free!” Military Appreciation Night Reservists can use any type or combination of orders The Admirals Hockey Team will take dodgeball tournament, Feb. 13, at the director, who got his start to the ice against the Hershey Bears for Flightline Fitness Center. Registration like most Navy shooters with command approval. However, if funding is unavailMilitary Appreciation Night, Feb. 8, 7:30 deadline is Feb. 8. Crazy shirts are encour- — he heard about a match able, some reservists do have to come on unpaid annual p.m. at the Norfolk Scope.The cost is $11 aged. For more information, call 433-2695. and decided he wanted to training orders.
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Leadership training: CPPD course provides tools to excel in demanding roles — Continued from page 4 day division tasking,or sorting out conicts between members of the division. Facilitators emphasize the importance of the chain of command and how division ofďŹ cers use the chain to meet the command’s mission,according to Lt.Dan Rogers, a CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck DIVOLC instructor. “DIVOLC is valuable because it provides a forum for junior ofďŹ cers to prepare for their roles as division ofďŹ cers through practical exercises and the experiences of both the instructors and their fellow classmates. Students do not always realize it, but they often can ďŹ nd all of the answers they need from the network that develops between them and their classmates,â€? Rogers said. DHLC similarly places value on what students have to contribute and provides expertise in lessons learned from the facilitators. It provides course content in a way designed to appeal to each class member’s preferred learning style.The course places special emphasis on leadership variables that distinguish superior commands from average ones, according to Lt. Cmdr.Matt Mattro, a CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck instructor. “We use the collective knowledge of the students as the foundation for learning about leading and managing people, tapping into that wealth of knowledge and experience, and relating it to the course content.With this information,we provide the students with a toolbox of information they can immediately use in their role as a department head,â€? he said. Lt. Cmdr. Noah Bellringer, a CPPD Learning Site San Diego instructor said, “I enjoy facilitating these courses because of the different points of view from ofďŹ cers from diverse backgrounds and designators. I learn as much from the students as they learn from me.â€? In addition to courses offered at one of CPPD’s learning sites, the command also has the ability to provide DIVOLC and DHLC to nearly any command in any location in the world via a mobile training team (MTT),based on need and command support, according to Morick. Regardless of how and where the courses are completed, “Leader development is essential at all levels of the Navy ‌ junior and senior, ofďŹ cer and enlisted,â€? Morick said.“It requires the focus of all hands to be successful as we‘grow’ our leaders for tomorrow and beyond.â€?
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from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Workshop participants will receive advice on assisting children with special needs to acquire the necessary services and resources on campus that will enable them to thrive in college. Seating is limited at both workshops.To register, contact Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ Parent Support and the PSIC at 263-2066. Information Center (PSIC) will host two workshops for parents of children with special needs in all grade levels. Both workshops will be at the Central Library Audito- VETERANS HEALTH EXPOSITION rium, 4100 Virginia Beach Blvd.,Virginia Beach. “Transition to Workâ€?workshop, tonight, Jan. 31, 6 - 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Norfolk’s DAV Chapter 21 and the National OrganizaThis workshop will give key insight on helping older stution for Aortic Awareness will present the annual Veterans dents make the move from the familiar environment of Health Exposition at the Hampton Roads Convention Cenpublic school to the challenging world of work. “The Transition to Higher Educationâ€? workshop, Feb. 27 ter in Hampton, for veterans, active duty and their families. The free health expo will feature free abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screenings for the ďŹ rst 100 veterans. Pre-registration is required for the free screening, conducted by Life Line Screening; contact them at 1-866-636Vehicles Include Taxes, 4445, mentioning Chapter 21. Additional screenings will Hardplates, and Insurance. include blood pressure and Ankle Brachial Index, provided by Sentara Norfolk General. Get your base sticker NOW! The exposition will also offer free health information from various organizations and veterans beneďŹ ts and employment information. Call for a free round-trip ride! For more information or to register for the event, visit the Facebook pages at www.facebook.com/dav21virginia, or www.facebook.com/noaafoundation; or the websites at www.dav21virginia.org or www.noaafoundation.org.
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1 p.m. -Monsters, Inc. 3D (G) 4 p.m. - Playing for Keeps (PG-13) 7 p.m. - Jack Reacher(PG-13)
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SUNDAY January 27 1 p.m. - Parental Guidance (PG) 4 p.m. - The Hobbit: an Unexpected Journey (PG-13) 7 p.m. - Silver Linings Playbook (PR) * Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all `R’ rated movies. * Credit cards are accepted as payment for admission and concessions.
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[R] 10PM THURSDAY 02/07 Showtimes for 02/01 thru 02/07
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FRIDAY January 25
January 31, 2013 • JET OBSERVER 15
Classifieds TO PLACE AN AD...
BY PHONE:
BY FAX: (757) 853-1634
MILITARY NEWSPAPERS OF VIRGINIA
Call: (757) 222-3990 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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DEADLINE: Reader & Display Thursday 5:00 p.m. (week prior)
BY EMAIL:
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Call 222-3 990 today!
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Restrictions: • Only 5 ads per week, per household • Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted • Illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published and must be resubmitted for the next issue • Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year • Real estate ads must begin with name of city, neighborhood and must be your primary residence. • Ads will not be accepted via official mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia. • Free ads cannot be of a commercial nature (i. e., business opportunities, help wanted, etc) and must be personal property of the eligible member. Should not represent a sustained income or business or listed through agents or representatives. • When advertising a home for rent or home for sale, the home must be THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE. (All rental properties are considered paid ads.) WE DO NOT ACCEPT CALLS FOR FREE CLASSIFIED ADS Deadline Thursday, 5 p.m. for the following week’s publications
16 JET OBSERVER • January 31, 2013
We’re here using training, teamwork and determination to save lives. Where are you? When you’re ready to make a change from full-time, active duty service, consider the Coast Guard Reserve. The men and women in the Coast Guard Reserve serve part time,* usually 2 days a month and 2 weeks a year, close to home. But their commitment doesn’t stop there. Coast Guard Reservists are born to serve
• Law Enforcement • Intelligence • Investigation • Electronics
• Health Services • Mechanics • Boat Operations • Food Service
• Administrative Support • Environmental Protection
As a member of the Coast Guard Reserve, you’ll receive a generous benefits package, including extra income, technical training, college tuition assistance, low-cost medical, dental and life insurance coverage, and retirement benefits. All of this while continuing to add to your military service time. Visit GoCoastGuard.com/Reserve to learn more. *Reservists may be called on to serve on a full-time basis during national emergencies.