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VOL. 54 NO. 6 FEBRUARY 12, 2015

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

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INSIDE An F/A-18F Super Hornet, from the “Checkmates” of VFA211, moves into position to be launched from the ﬂight deck of the Nimitzclass aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Theodore Roosevelt with embarked CVW-1, is underway participating in a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which tests the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group’s ability to effectively react to real-world scenarios and perform as an integrated unit.

EQUIPMENT UPGRADES COMING TO FRCMA OCEANA —Page 3

Photo by MC3 Anthony N. Hilkowski

CPPD captures seven training excellence awards About the awards

BY SUSAN D. HENSON CPPD Public Affairs Ofﬁcer

Presented by the Naval Education and Training Command, the annual awards recognize commands that demonstrate the highest standards of training excellence in meeting ﬂeet established requirements.

The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) has earned seven out of nine possible Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) awards for excellence in training, including the nod as top learning center. NETC announced its FY-2014 Training Excellence Awards (TEA) Feb. 3. The awards recognize commands for superior accomplishment in support of NETC’s mission and that demonstrate the highest standards of training in meeting established ﬂeet requirements. There are three categories of competition: the Learning Center Training Excellence “T” Award, the Training Support Center Training Support Excellence “TS” Award and Functional

Excellence Awards. CPPD won the 2014 Learning Center Training Excellence (White T) Award, which recognizes the overall top learning center for the competition year. CPPD also won Functional Excellence Awards for Business Administration and Support (Yellow T),Total Force Management (Red T), Logistics Management (Blue T), Curriculum Management (Black T), Training Production Management (Green T), and Training Support Management (Bronze T). NETC’s TEA competition is similar to a Battle Effectiveness (Battle “E”) competition held throughout the ﬂeet that recognizes sustained superior performance by a command in an operational environment. NETC annually assesses its 13 learning centers and three training support centers, measuring their performance

based on a variety of factors, such as staff management of training and student throughput, safety visits and how it handles high-risk training. “This is an incredible accomplishment that reflects the hard work of every member of the command,”said CPPD Commanding Officer Capt. F.A. Reid.“I am continually amazed at the CPPD team’s level of dedication to helping Sailors succeed personally and professionally by delivering products and services that help develop Sailors’ skills to think critically, act responsibly and lead proactively.” NETC will present a plaque and burgee (an identification flag) to all award winners, and CPPD is authorized to display the burgee through the 2015 calendar year to signify outstanding accomplishments and excellence in delivery of education and training.

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HERITAGE MONTH EVENT Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Ezra Hill Sr., one of the original Tuskegee Airman, will be the guest speaker for Oceana’s African-American Heritage Month Celebration, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. to noon, at the CNATTU auditorium. Following the event, the Oceana Galley will host a meal to commemorate African-American Heritage Month.

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

Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope Executive Officer Capt. Louis Schager Public Affairs Officer Kelley Stirling

BASE BRIEFS VOW RENEWAL The Oceana and Dam Neck chapels are hosting a Vow Renewal Ceremony Feb. 13 at the Dam Neck Chapel by the Sea. Ceremony begins at 6 p.m., followed by a free catered dinner at Shifting Sands Club. Childcare will be available. Space is limited to 60 couples. For more information and registration, contact the Oceana Chapel at 433-2871 or Dam Neck at 492-6602.

SERVICE ACADEMY AND ROTC INFORMATION DAY

Assistant Editor MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez

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

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DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT The NAS Oceana Flightline Fitness Center will sponsor a dodgeball tournament Feb. 19 at the ﬁtness center. For more information, contact David Crowley at 433-2695 or email david.crowley@navy.mil.

Café 545 in the Oceana Fitness Center in building 545 is now open.The cafe offers a variety of beverages and snacks, including coffee,tea,espressos,cappuccinos,lattes,hot chocolate, iced tea, an assortment of bottled juices, bagels and spreads, mufﬁns, yogurts, fruits and more. Hours are Monday through Friday 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 433-2695 for more information.

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

ALL-NAVY VOLLEYBALL CAMP An All-Navy Volleyball Mini Camp will be held Feb. 21, Naval Station Norfolk, Waterfront Athletic Complex building Q-80. There will be a women’s session from 10 a.m. to noon and men’s session from 1

such as paints, light bulbs, ceiling tiles and miscellaneous hardware. Self-Help also has a wide array of building tools, such as band saws, table saws and sanders that can be used under supervision. For more information, call 433-2815 or stop by during the hours of operation,Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TAX ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE CAFÉ 545

Editor Cathy Heimer

- 3 p.m.The camp, open to Navy and Coast Guard service members, will give those interested an opportunity to meet the coach, gain knowledge about the program, and showcase their talents. The point of contact is Kerry Karwan at (510) 846-5841 or kerry.g.karwan@uscg. mil or call the ﬁtness center at 444-1267 or 444-1292.

SELF-HELP SHOP The Seabee Self-Help shop in building 829, around the block from Public Works Department in building 820, is a one-stop shop for commonly-used building materials

CHAPEL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant Bible Study - 9 a.m. Protestant Worship (main chapel) - 10:40 a.m. Children’s Bible Study - 10:40 a.m. Confession and priest’s hours – Wed. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Catholic Sun. Mass - 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Protestant Bible Study - Wed. 6 p.m.

The Tax Assistance Center (TAC) on Oceana in building 320, 799 Hornet Drive, Suite 100 is now open. The center will be open through April 15. Normal hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Oceana office will accommodate CAC card holders with NMCI accounts only. Eligible customers are active duty, family members, retirees, and reservists (90 days before deployment, 180 days after, and those who were on active duty more than 29 days in 2014). All sites, including JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and Naval Station Norfolk, will accommodate walk-ins at self service tax preparation terminals on a firstcome, first-served basis. No appointments will be made. Items to bring • Military/spouse/retired ID card • W-2 (Active duty W-2s available on mypay.dfas.mil as of Jan. 24) •Social Security number for all family members claimed on taxes •Any other tax information as applicable, including 1099s and mortgage statements •2013 tax return (if available) •Bank account information (routing and account numbers) for refunds/taxes owed •Those who are filing on behalf of a spouse should bring a power of attorney Because the hours are subject to change due to manning and customer demand, call the Norfolk TAC Quarterdeck at 341-5873 to verify hours and for more information.

Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 9

Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sun.,9 a.m. Adult & Children’s Bible Study Sun., 10:30 a.m. Confession Sat., 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Catholic Mass Sat., 5 p.m. Interfaith Coffee House - Wed., 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 (building C-7)

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

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New technology on the horizon for FRCMA Oceana BY AT3 JESSICA BRYANT FRCMA Oceana Public Affairs The future has arrived at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site (FRCMA) Oceana! The U.S. Navy has approved low rate, initial production for the latest Automatic Test System (ATS) technology designed to test, diagnose and assist in repairing complex avionics weapons systems. This new and improved system, known as Electronic Consolidated Automated Support System (eCASS) will upgrade naval test systems to run faster and more efficiently than its predecessors. The final approval was made Dec. 4, 2014 to soon have eCASS stations replace the original Consolidated Automated Support System (CASS). The modernized update includes the first electro-optics and high power capable stations to offer users full capability in sustaining all aircraft platforms. FRCMA Oceana will receive two of the three initial stations for testing, analyzing and calibrating within the next few months.The technicians will conduct the tests side-by-side with Naval Air Systems Command engineers, who manage, develop and supply all automated test equipment for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. This will prepare for the later process of full production. The original CASS technology was designed in the 1980s and presented in the fleet in 1994. It provided the Navy a standard way of testing complex avionics weapons systems by giving a specific diagnosis.This allowed the user to repair and perform routine maintenance on specific aircraft components. CASS was recognized for cutting the cost of repair and preventing Beyond Capability Maintenance actions across the fleet. The eCASS will be able to keep up with testing legacy and newer aircraft technology and provide a more accurate diagnosis in less time. It will also continue to support the original CASS Test Program Sets (TPSs) to allow a smooth transition without slowing down production.TPS consist of all software and support equipment used to assist CASS in the running of test programs. These programs are specific to particular equipment. “eCASS will support over 500 TPSs for

Arrival of new equipment Final approval for the eCASS stations was made Dec. 4, 2014 and Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Oceana will receive two of the three initial eCASS stations for testing, analyzing and calibrating within the next few months.

the testing of about 775 different types of aviation electronics gear across all Navy and Marine aircraft,” said William Saville, lead support equipment test engineer for FRCMA Site Oceana. Though eCASS will use the same TPS to support the current avionics gear, it will show improvements in runtime speed and capabilities. This system also reduces the footprint, measuring two thirds the size of the legacy CASS stations, which would be a benefit for carriers and shore-based avionics facilities. In 2014, aviation electronic technicians (ATs) were sent to Orlando, Fla. to assist in calibrating the new eCASS stations at Lockheed Martin, who designed, developed and manufactured the machines. “I noticed that eCASS was much more user-friendly for the technician. The improvements as simple as eliminating the need to pull out an entire section of the station for routine CASS maintenance, will save valuable time and space in the work center, especially on the ship,” said AT2 (AW/SW) Ira Schwartz, one of the selected Sailors. CASS consists of five to seven sections that pull out like individual drawers to expose the inner components while performing maintenance. When a drawer is pulled out, about two feet more of space is used. However, to open eCASS stations, the technician simply has to open the door to the section which makes it far easier to perform maintenance. eCASS is expected to provide positive effects on the Navy’s abilities in maintaining aircraft systems across the Naval Aviation Enterprise. The improved speed and more accurate diagnosis will lower the cost for all repairs of avionics gear and the advancements of the new technology will benefit the Navy.

Photo provided In this FRCMA Oceana file photo, AT3 (AW/SW) Ira Schwartz, from FRCMA Oceana, and AT3 Devin Riley from FRCSE Jacksonville, Fla., both now second class petty officers, test the new eCASS stations at the Lockheed Martin facility in Orlando, Fla. in 2014. Technicians at FRCMA will work with engineers from Naval Air Systems Command to install two of the new systems in the next several months.

NEX gives back to families with A-OK Student Reward Program BY KRISTINE STURKIE NEXCOM Public Affairs Specialist The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) has been offering students a chance to help pay for college through its A-OK Student Reward Program since 1997. The A-OK Student Reward Program offers all qualiﬁed students to participate in a quarterly drawing for monetary awards of $2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500 for a total of $5,500 per quarter. The next drawing will be held at the end of February. Any eligible full-time student who has a B-grade point average equivalent or better, as determined by their school system, may enter the drawing. Homeschooled students can also qualify with acknowledgement that the student has a “B” average or equivalent

record of accomplishment. Eligible students include dependent children of active duty military members, reservists and military retirees enrolled in 1st through 12th grade. Dependent children without a dependent identification card must be accompanied by their sponsor to submit their entry. Each student may enter only once each grading period and must re-enter with each qualifying report card. To enter the drawing, stop by any NEX with a current report card or progress report and have a NEX associate verify the eligibility. Then fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID which entitles the student to 19 discount coupons for NEX products and services. Along with the award, each winner will receive a lapel pin, certificate and medallion ribbon“In Honor of Academic Excellence.”

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Dam Neck Galley holds quarterly menu review board STORY/PHOTO BY MC3 TIMOTHY DAUGHTON NAS Oceana Public Affairs Dam Neck Annex Galley by the Dunes hosted its quarterly menu review board Jan. 28 for Sailors and Marines to provide input into the food and services provided. Food service ofﬁcers from Hampton Roads were invited, as well as command leadership, to attend the board and discuss the current menu items the galleys offer. “This board gives Sailors and Marines a chance to voice their opinion and test what is on the market that is not currently in our inventory. I speak to the other command master chiefs and have them send people to sit in the board and use them as a way to ﬁnd out what we are doing right and what we are doing wrong,” said NAS Oceana Command Master Chief Eric Clark. “Ideally, we want to provide them with the food items they want to eat, while staying in the nutrition guidelines the Navy re-

quires us to follow.” During the board, vendors offered meal items, such as various sandwich meats, salad dressings and breakfast burritos for the Sailors and Marines to taste test. “We had nine vendors come and display their latest and greatest dishes to the Sailors and Marines, while ﬁlling out a survey grading each item. We then review the feedback and use that to make changes to our menu,” said Edward Ruhling, Dam Neck Annex food service ofﬁcer. “I was a Navy cook for 25 years and now Sailors are given name brand meals which was not the case when I was serving, and even though I am retired, Sailors are near and dear to my heart,”said Tom Kuch,World Marketing representative and a retired senior chief mess management specialist. The menu review board is held at the end of each quarter and is a tool to assist in improving the satisfaction of its galley patrons. For more information, contact the Dam Neck Galley by the Dunes at 492-7090.

Tom Kuch, World Marketing representative, who is also a retired senior chief mess management specialist, serves samples of his company’s food during Dam Neck Galley’s menu review board Jan. 28. The menu review board is held at the end of each quarter and is a tool to assist in improving the satisfaction of Sailors and Marines who eat in the galley.

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EXERCISE SOLID CURTAIN-CITADEL SHIELD 2015

Photos by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Chesapeake Police Department Field Training Officer Sean Maddox watches the door as Officer Justin Garcia directs a shooting suspect during an active shooter drill at NALF Fentress Feb. 5, as part of Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2015. The nationwide exercise tests response and coordination between Navy emergency response personnel and their civilian counterparts in an active shooter situation.

Members of the installation and police training teams line the walls as they observe Chesapeake Police Department Officer Justin Garcia and Field Training Officer Sean Maddox clear a hallway in response to an active shooter drill at NALF Fentress. Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2015 is scheduled to conclude Feb. 13.

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Air-traffic controller selected as CNIC’s Sailor of the Year From Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs Air-Traffic Controller 1st Class (AW/SCW) Darren S. Johnson of Portsmouth, Va. recently was selected as the Navy Installations Command Sailor of the Year for 2014. Inspired by his father to join the Navy, Johnson enlisted in 2000. Since Johnson was a child, he has always had an interest in the Navy, so joining was an easy decision when he graduated in 2000 from Salem High School in Virginia Beach. “I felt like I was born for this,” said Johnson. “My father retired as a boatswain’s mate in 1997 as a petty officer first class. When he was stationed at the Washington Navy Yard, I remember being three or four years old and he would bring me to work or take us on the USS Barry display ship. I have very fond memories of the Navy Yard as a kid.” After completing boot camp in Great Lakes, Ill., Johnson attended Air Traffic Control “A” school in Pensacola, Fla. His first duty assignment was on the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Johnson completed two combat deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, and was selected as USS Theodore Roosevelt’s 2002 Junior Sailor of the Year. His first shore duty assignment was at Naval Air Station Oceana, in November 2003, followed by a 12-month tour to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia in January 2007. Johnson continued his career returning to Pensacola

for another advanced training program Carrier Air Traffic Control Center “C” school. Upon graduation, he reported to another carrier, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. (CVN 69). Johnson served as the air operations branch chief and Precision Approach Landing System (PALS) radar final controller for the carrier. In addition to his normal duties, he served as command duty section leader where he led 200 Sailors during the 2009 deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In March 2010, once again, Johnson returned to Pensacola, only this time as an instructor to teach at Naval Air Technical Training Center. While there, he served as leading petty officer for the control tower operations course and was designated as a master training specialist. Johnson currently is assigned to Naval Station Norfolk as the leading petty officer and radar chief. He has completed his Associates Degree in Supervision and Management from Coastline Community College and his professional military education requirements. The Navy has taken Johnson to many places around the world, including St. Thomas, V.I.; Bahrain; Marseille, France; Slovenia; Cartagena, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Trieste, Italy; Diego Garcia and Souda Bay, Crete. “I’ve been an air-traffic controller for almost 15 years,” said Johnson.“The best thing I like about my job is the amount of responsibility that is placed on you at such a young age, and to see junior Sailors embrace the responsibility at 19 or 20 years of age that many people in their 20s and 30s do. That is the most rewarding.”

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION Auntie Anne’s held their grand opening celebration at the NEX Food Court on Oceana Feb. 6. Cheering them on in the pretzel costume is “Twistee,” also known at Shaq Williams, while (l-r) Vicki Myers, NEX services manager; Louis Shell, regional food service operations manager; Cortez Jackson, Auntie Anne’s manager; Dayna Cooper, franchise owner; Melissa Dodson-Dozier, Oceana NEX general manager and Capt. Kit Chope, NAS Oceana commanding ofﬁcer, cut the ribbon. Auntie Anne’s continued the grand opening celebration the following day with free pretzels and children’s activities. Photo by MC3 Timothy Daughton

Photo by Sandra Niedzwiecki Vice Adm. Dixon R. Smith (r), commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) presents AC1 (AW/SW) Darren S. Johnson, from Naval Station Norfolk, a plaque for being selected as the 2014 CNIC Sailor of the Year. An award ceremony was held at CNIC headquarters at the Washington Navy Yard Jan. 29.

Military spouse symposium scheduled for Feb. 24 Virginia’s First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe, will be the keynote speaker at the Military Spouse Symposium “Keeping a Career on the Move,” hosted by the Military Ofﬁcers Association of America (MOAA), Feb. 24, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center,Virginia Beach. The professional development conference is free and open to all military spouses, currently serving service members, retirees, veterans and surviving spouses. Concurrent workshops include Resume Writing Strategies for Military Spouses, LinkedIn Strategies, 30 Second Commercial, Be Your Own Boss: Entrepreneurship and Tips for Navigating Federal Employment. Registration opens at 8 a.m. For more information and to register online go to www.moaa.org/ spousesymposium.

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Naval museum hosts annual Lego shipbuilding contest BY ENSIGN HOLLY QUICK Navy Public Affairs Support Element East Ship builders of all ages across Hampton Roads competed in the fourth annual “Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding Contest” at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum (HRNM) Feb. 7 in Norfolk. HRNM partnered with the Hampton Roads Naval Historical Foundation, the Naval Historical Foundation (NHF) and The Home Depot to give more than 2,000 builders a chance to create historic naval ships while learning the science behind shipbuilding. Many volunteers and participants who attended the shipbuilding event are current or former Sailors. Retired Damage

Controlman 1st Class Charles Cash, who competed in Lego contests as a young Sailor, built a naval ship model with his 5th grade son,Alexander. “Events like these bring out their creativity and give them a chance to socialize with other kids who love Legos as much as they do,” said Cash. HRNM expanded the shipbuilding contest this year into two separate competitions: one for those who made ships at the museum and one for those who built their ships at home. Ship models were judged based on three categories: creativity, aesthetic and originality. HRNM awarded prizes for ﬁve winning age categories ranging from ages 4 to 17 and up in each competition, along with a fan fa-

BLOOD DRIVE

Photo by MC3 Timothy Daughton Phlebotomist Jesse Cordero, from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth draws blood from ISSA Luke Minton during a blood drive Feb. 3, hosted by the Center for Information Dominance Unit Hampton Roads at Dam Neck Annex. To help increase needed blood donations following the holidays when donations typically drop off, the commander of NMCP has challenged his counterpart at Naval Medical San Diego to see which facility can collect the most pints of blood through the end of February. CNATTU Oceana will host a blood drive on Feb. 13.

Photo by MC1 Drae Parker Moria Gintyrapp, from Elizabeth City, N.C., constructs a model of USS Gettysburg (CG 64) with help from her father Christian, a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum 4th annual “Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding Contest” Feb. 7.

vorite voted for by attendees. “After doing this for the past three years, we felt it really wasn’t fair for somebody who had a month to work on their ship to compete with somebody who just had a few hours,” said HRNM Public Affairs Officer Susanne Greene.“So this year we decided we need to have two separate shipbuilding competitions.” Tabletop “dry docks” created for the on-site shipbuilding activities were new to this year’s contest.The dry docks were color-coded based on skill level, with four levels ranging from easy to expert. “The first year we did this we put tape along the tables to separate the seats,”said HRNM Deputy Education Director Laura Orr.“It didn’t do anything and Legos went everywhere. We’ve spent the last couple years trying to figure out some way to separate the seats so that Legos don’t go everywhere when you dump them out.” As part of the museum’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach program, attendees who didn’t compete in the contest had the opportunity to create historic naval ships using professional instruction manuals created by NHF from HRNM ship designs. New ships this year included USS Wisconsin (BB 64), USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), USS Cumberland and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). “We really wanted to start this program because it brings together one thing that

About the museum The Hampton Roads Naval Museum, www.hrnm.navy.mil, introduces visitors to more than 239 years of U.S. naval history in Hampton Roads. One of 10 ofﬁcially operated U.S. Navy museums reporting to the Naval History and Heritage Command, the museum houses a rich collection of authentic uniforms, weaponry, underwater artifacts, detailed ship models and artwork.

kids love — Legos,” said Orr.“Combining Legos with shipbuilding is perfect for us. It’s a good way to teach science, technology, engineering and math, which can be tough in a history museum.” This year’s event offered additional Lego-themed educational activities, including Duplo building blocks for the youngest building enthusiasts, Lego Chalk Wall, Lego Man Craft, Lego photo corner, and a Lego-themed beanbag toss. “I just like it here because you get to bring your creativity and bring out your ideas,” said Alexander Cash. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is located on the second level of Nauticus in downtown Norfolk.Admission is free.

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

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REPTILES, BIZARRE AND BEAUTIFUL FEB. 14 -16 Enjoy three days of native and exotic reptiles at the Virginia Living Museum, Newport News. See exotic reptiles from around the world on loan, including a Galapagos tortoise, weighing more than 120 pounds with a shell that is 2.5 feet long. Also see an Asian cobra, cane toad, giant day gecko, green tree python and waxy monkey tree frog. Also see the museum’s permanent residents ranging from alligators to tree frogs in special exhibits, live animal programs and feedings. “Lizard Lounge” will display several exotic and native lizards. See a wide variety of turtles in the popularTurtle Cove. Exhibitors include Reptile Education of Virginia, Sandy Bottom Nature Park, Virginia Herpetological Society, Virginia Aquarium Stranding Team and Wildlife Responses. There will also be children’s crafts and activities. “A Sky Full of Scales” will be shown in the Abbitt Planetarium at 11:30 a.m. Saturday and Monday, 1:30 p.m. all three days, plus 3:30 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. Planetarium shows are an additional $4 for non-members. Hours are Saturday and Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $17 adults, $13 children (ages 3-12); ages 2 and under and VLM members free. For more information, visit www.thevlm.org or call 595-1900.

CHILDREN AND DIVORCE FEB. 17, 3 - 7 P.M. This workshop addresses the pain and loss of a family breakup from the child’s perspective.Topics of discussion include typical reactions of children of different ages, things children need to hear, and what parents can do to help them through the pain. Suggestions for the non-custodial parent are also provided.

Friday, February 13 6 p.m. - Taken 3 (PG-13, 109 min.) 9 p.m. - American Sniper (R, 132 min.)

Saturday, February 14 Noon - Paddington (PG, 95 min.) 3 p.m. - Unbroken (PG-13, 137 min.) *Free for active duty*

6 p.m. - Unbroken (PG-13, 137 min.) 9 p.m. - The Wedding Ringer (R, 101 min.)

HOMEOWNERSHIP FEB. 19, 8:30 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Virginia Housing Development Authority’s homeownership workshop is designed to take the mystery out of buying a home. Learn more about managing personal ﬁnances and credit: working with a lender and real estate agent; and completing the loan process and home inspection. You’ll also learn ways to protect your investment as a home owner.

OVERSEAS TRANSFER WORKSHOP FEB. 18, 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

Sunday, February 15 *Free popcorn reﬁlls Sundays in February; one reﬁll per purchase* 1 p.m. - Into the Woods (PG, 124 min.) 4 p.m. - The Imitation Game (PG-13, 114 min.) 7 p.m. - The Gambler (R, 112 min.)

Information will be provided on household goods and auto shipment, ﬁnancial planning, travel arrangements and passports, personal security, and culture shock. Open to active duty and family members, 12 years and older.

SMOOTH MOVE WORKSHOP FEB. 17, 4 -7 P.M.

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

ST. JUDES DREAM HOME TICKETS Tickets to win the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are available for $100 by calling 1-800-851-5323 or at any TowneBank location. The three-bedroom house, to be valued at approximately $475,000, is being built in Culpepper Landing of Chesapeake and will feature 2.5 baths, screen in porch, updated laundry room, and bonus room above a two car garage.The Dream Home Giveaway beneﬁts the lifesaving work of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a pediatric cancer research center. For more information about the St. Jude Dream Home

Fleet and Family Support Centers

Topics include hints on shipping household goods, travel and ﬁnancial planning, entitlements, family preparation, and ways to cope with relocation. Open to all active duty, retiring and separating military personnel, and their families.

EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING FEB. 19 OR 25, 9 A.M. TO NOON

Giveaway, visit www.dreamhome.org.

SAMOA SOIREE

Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume. This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.

MARCH 7, 6 - 10 P.M. The Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast will host the 7th annual Samoa Soiree, an adults-only tasting event at the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center. Some of the top chefs in Hampton Roads will create unique desserts and appetizers using Girl Scout cookies as the key ingredient.Vanessa Corria of WVEC-TV will serve as the MC for the event, that includes live

music, silent auction and food. Tickets are $60 per person/$500 for a table of 10. For more information, and tickets, call 548-9438 or visit www.gsccc.

5K MALL WALK-A-THON MARCH 7, 8:30 A.M. Relay for Life will sponsor a 5K Mall

Walk-A-Thon at Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake.Help Kick Colon Cancer in the Butt by entering a shoe decorating contest All event proceeds beneﬁt Relay For Life of Chesapeake. Registration begins at 7 a.m. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/greenbrier5k or email Richard. pulley@cancer.org.

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Spiritual look at top 10 secrets to success

BY LT. CMDR. VICTORIA CHAPPELL NAS Oceana Chaplain The following column is a spiritual look at the “Investor’s Business Daily Top Ten Secrets to Success.” Maybe one of the reasons military people are often so successful in their endeavors after their years of service is because our work ethic matches up with that of the business world. We might be quick to get the job done, but we are also up for the challenge when the job is drawn out: a sustained ﬁre ﬁght or shipboard emergency, a crucible or an IN-

SERV inspection. Whatever is called for, we are marathon runners indeed. Being persistent and never giving up is a way of life and necessity for us. If we weren’t persistent, we never would have made it past boot camp or our officer indoc programs.And on board a ship or in a fire fight, giving up is not an option. Our families and loved ones also share these great ethics as they endure extended deployments and all the hardships that come with them. But what would it mean to be persistent and work hard in our spiritual lives? The answer is different for different religions. For some, works are necessary for salvation or reaching new spiritual heights whether in this life or the next. So working persistently and with strength for the benefit of others, especially for the poor, sick, needy and oppressed is a part of life here on earth. And whether

you’re religious or not, community service will add great dimensions of satisfaction and wellbeing in your life as you experience yourself as making a difference in this world. For others, being persistent might refer to their spiritual practices. If we are people of prayer,meditation, the reading of holy works, and of service, then we know that life is better and more balanced when we have steady spiritual practices than when we’re not persistent in our pursuit of them. Often when it seems like life is careening out of control with stress and more responsibilities on our plates than we can handle, our spiritual disciplines suffer, then the more stressed out we get in a vicious cycle. Have you ever experienced that? I surely have. But then when we remember that this life of spiritual living is a marathon and not a sprint, we slow down, get our bear-

ings back, return to our practices that were calming, balancing and centering us in the ﬁrst place, and then ﬁnd ourselves more prepared to deal with our hectic lives in a less stressful way. So if you haven’t tried it before, I invite you to learn about some of the spiritual practices of your faith tradition, and discover for yourself how incorporating them can help you succeed with persistence in this marathon we’re running. They just may give you the extra push of inner

strength you need to never give up. Jesus, when he was at the most stressful moment of his life fell to his knees in prayer. He prayed so ardently and under such duress that he was sweating blood! But by looking to God in prayer, “… there appeared to Him an angel from heaven, strengthening Him.” (Luke 22:43, English Standard Version). Friends, there is spiritual strength just waiting for you to tap into it.Christians, Muslims, Jews and other faiths believe in angels:“For he will command his angels

concerning you to guard you in all your ways”(Psalm 91:11, New International Version); “And there are many angels in the heavens, whose intercession will avail nothing except after Allah has given leave for whom He wills and pleases” (Quran 53:26). Call on your higher power to help you run the marathon, whether in the military, business or your personal life. If you’d like to talk about spiritual help for running your personal race, see your chaplain or religious leader today.

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Production of original editorial copy, including hard news and features, and copy editing. Rewriting press releases and wire stories to specific style guidelines. Communication liaison between Public Affairs Office staff and Military Newspapers team. Locate and upload credible internet stories/photos of interest to military audience for use on Military Newspapers websites. Assist with updating and maintaining Military Newspaper social media accounts.

QUALIFICATIONS: • 3 - 5 years related work experience or equivalent education in journalism, communication, or similar field. • Able to apply Associated Press Style Guide and Navy Style Guide rules to news stories. • Proficient with PC computer and Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat, as well as MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint). • Prior military background or knowledge of the military is preferred. • Experience working in a monthly, weekly or daily newsprint and/or glossy quality publication environment. • Able to adjust to flexible schedule during special events.

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