Jet Observer - February 19, 2015

VOL. 54 NO. 7 FEBRUARY 19, 2015

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

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INSIDE Lt. Joshua Eynon, a civilian firefighter from Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services, fills a barrier on NAS Oceana with water during Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Charlie, part of Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2015 (SC-CS15.

During FPCON Charlie Feb. 11, drivers were rerouted around the base to specific parking areas.

Exercise SC-CS15 was not in response to any specific threat, but was a regularly scheduled exercise which took place at naval installations across the U.S. Feb. 2- 13.

OCEANA SELECTS SAILORS OF THE QUARTER —Page 3

Photo MC2 (SW) Alysia R. Hernandez — More photos on page 6

Troops to receive millions under Service Members Civil Relief Act From DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Justice Department announced Feb. 9 that under its settlements with five of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers, 952 service members and their co-borrowers are eligible to receive more than $123 million for non-judicial foreclosures that violated the Service Members Civil Relief Act. The five mortgage servicers are JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.; Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Wells Fargo & Co.; Citi Residential Lending Inc., Citibank, NA and CitiMortgage Inc.; GMAC Mortgage, LLC, Ally Financial Inc. and Residential Capital LLC; and BAC Home Loans

Servicing LP, formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP (Bank of America).

In the first round of payments under the SCRA portion of the 2012 settlement known as the National Mortgage Settlement, 666 service members and their co-borrowers will receive more than $88 million from JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citi and GMAC Mortgage.

The other 286 service members and their coborrowers already have received more than $35 million from Bank of America through an earlier settlement.The non-judicial foreclosures at issue took place between Jan. 1, 2006, and April 4, 2012.

Unlawful foreclosures “These unlawful judicial foreclosures forced

hundreds of service members and their families out of their homes,” said Acting Associate Attorney General Stuart F. Delery. “While this compensation will provide a measure of relief, the fact is that service members should never have to worry about losing their home to an illegal foreclosure while they are serving our country. The department will continue to actively protect our service members and their families from such unjust actions.”

“We are very pleased that the men and women of the armed forces who were subjected to unlawful non-judicial foreclosures while they were serving our country are now receiving compensation,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta of the Civil Rights Division.“We look forward, in the coming months, to facilitating the compensation of additional service members who were subjected to unlawful judicial foreclosures or excess interest charges. We appreciate that JP Morgan Chase, — See Settlement page 7

GOLDEN WARRIORS HOST CONGRESSMAN —Page 4

NEX DISCOUNT COUPON SUPPORTS NMCRS The Navy Exchange is selling a $5 benefit coupon through March 29 to benefit the upcoming Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Fund Drive, being held March 1 - 31. The coupon entitles customers to specific discounts applied to a one time purchase from March 27-29. There are some exceptions to the discount. See NEX associates for details.

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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 Editor Cathy Heimer Assistant Editor MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Contact us: Jet@militarynews.com (757) 433-3360 www.oceanajetobserver.com https://cnic.navy.mil/oceana

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First lady of Va. to speak at local spouse symposium From the Military Officers Association of America ALEXANDRIA, Va. — 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, from 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.

There will be two panel discussions throughout the day. The first panel titled “Nuts and Bolts of Spouse Employment” will focus on state and federal policies, national programs, installation resources and local employment and educational opportunities that assist military spouses in advancing their career opportunities.

In the afternoon, military spouses will lead a second panel discussion titled “Real Spouses, Real Stories.” Attendees will learn about fellow military spouses who have navigated a wide variety of industries and strategic volunteerism opportunities to keep their careers on the move while “married to the military.”

Concurrent workshops include: s2ÏSUMÏ 7RITING 3TRATEGIES FOR -ILITARY 3POUSES s,INKED)N 3TRATEGIES s 3ECOND #OMMERCIAL s"E 9OUR /WN "OSS %NTREPRENEURSHIP s4IPS FOR .AVIGATING &EDERAL %MPLOYMENT Jacey Eckhart, author and military sociologist, will be the emcee.

Registration opens at 8 a.m. For more information and to register online go to www.moaa.org/spousesymposium. The opportunity for free résumé critiques, professional LinkedIn photos, Stella & Dot accessories and professional clothing through the donations of the Rosie Network and New York’s ECCOCI Limited Editions will be offered at no cost to attendees, as well.

BASE»BRIEFS BBR» IEFS TEEN JOB FAIR Fleet & Family Support Center Oceana and Lincoln Military Housing are co-hosting Teen Job Fair 2015. The March 6 event will run from 3 - 5 p.m. at Wadsworth Community Center, 1200 S. Birdneck Road,Virginia Beach. Meet with a variety of employers, including Ocean Breeze Water Park, Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation, Wells Fargo, Navy Exchange, AAA Pool Services, YMCA in Hampton Roads and many more. There will also be opportunities to learn more about volunteer positions. Workshops will include “How to Network a Job Fair” at 3 p.m. and “How to Get Money for College” at 4 p.m. For more information, contact the FFSC at Oceana at 433-2912.

CAFÉ 545 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 4332695 for more information.

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

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.

light bulbs, ceiling tiles and miscellaneous hardware. Self-Help also has a wide array of building tools, such as bandsaws, tablesaws 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.

COTTAGE/GOLF PACKAGE The Cottages at Dam Neck and Aeropines Golf Club at NAS Oceana have teamed up to offer a “Stay and Play Golf Package” available Monday through Friday until March 31. Enjoy a two-night stay and three days of unlimited golf for $200. Unlimited golf includes a cart for two people, play on the Tomcat or Hornet 18-hole courses and practice at the indoor training facility operated by PGA professionals. Call The Dunes at 4927053 to reserve a cottage and ask about the golf package.

EXPIRATION OF 75 DAY LEAVE CARRY OVER Beginning Sept. 30, the new maximum leave carry over is 60 instead of 75 days. Currently the Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) reflects an erroneous use/lose leave balance due to delayed system updates. The correction is scheduled to be made on the May or June LES. DFAS has indicated that an extremely high percentage of active duty Navy personnel will have in excess of 60 days of leave on Oct. 1.

It is important commands and members work together to the maximum extent to minimize the loss of leave.

Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 5

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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NAS OCEANA

QUARTERLY AWARDS

Photos taken by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez and information compiled by MC3 Timothy Daughton

BLUE JACKET OF THE QUARTER

JUNIOR SAILOR OF THE QUARTER

SAILOR OF THE QUARTER

SENIOR SAILOR OF THE QUARTER

MASA Fernando Arroyodiaz

MA3 Kandice L. Nelson

GS2 Brittany A. Haley

GM1 Marvin L. Ford

Master-at-Arms Seaman Apprentice Fernando A. Arroyodiaz is the NAS Oceana Blue Jacket of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2015.

As a sentry,Arroyodiaz supervised five personnel to ensure the safe and fast entry and exit to the base of more than 7,000 motorists. He has participated in and supervised over 500 commercial vehicle inspections. While issuing 16 Armed Forces Traffic Citations, Arroyodiaz demonstrated outstanding communication and investigative skills while handling personnel of all paygrades.

He volunteered with the “Snowball Express” and with Lions Clubs community outreach.

Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Kandice L. Nelson is the NAS Oceana Junior Sailor of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2015.

Since qualifying as a patrolman and radar operator, she has written over 32 Armed Forces Traffic Citations, responded to 50 calls for service, generating 10 incident reports. As lead sentry, Nelson is responsible for a guard team of five junior sentries providing force protection watch standing for over 16,000 personnel. She inspected and processed over 2,000 commercial vehicles, ensuring all deliveries entering NAS Oceana were free of contraband and dangerous materials She has volunteered as a member of the command’s heritage committee.

Gas Turbine System Technician 2nd Class Brittany A. Haley is the NAS Oceana Sailor of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2015.

As assistant to the command career counselor, she is responsible for C-Way, Pact and Fleet Reserve. Haley monitors the daily tracking system for over 500 Sailors, submitting more than 240 C-Way applications, designating more than 10 undesignated PACT Sailors and conducting more than 50 career development boards.

She tracks and submits all Fleet Reserve requests and is responsible for the coordination of all command ceremonies, including ordering of all certificates and coordinating the flags being flown. She has assisted in the coordination of more than 46 reenlistments, including the submission of three Selective Reenlistment Bonuses, resulting in over $10,000.

Haley has volunteered at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, Oceana’s 5K on the Runway and assisted with the children’s Christmas party.

Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Marvin L. Ford is the NAS Oceana Senior Sailor of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2015.

He managed and mentored 156 security, auxiliary security force and squadron security Sailors in the tracking and the execution of required training and screening packages, boards and all administrative correspondences.

As the Oceana range safety officer, he supervised four personnel in training and qualifying 223 personnel on M9, M4, M500 and M240 with zero mishaps. As the armory leading petty officer, Ford trains duty armorers and supervises three shifts of 23 armorers in ensuring 100 percent accountability, maintenance and procedural compliance.

Ford conducted 40 hours of ammunition handling training and transported 34,560 rounds as the explosive quality assurance safety officer.

Security received a grade of 98 percent on the Command Explosive Safety Inspection, resulting in Ford being awarded an on-the-spot Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Ford volunteered to help facilitate the command petty officer indoctrination for 44 newly-selected petty officers. He also developed and implemented a general military training and indoc training schedule for the security department’s shift workers.

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Tax assistance available

NEW JERSEY CONGRESSMAN VISITS VFA-87 STORY/PHOTO BY LT. J.G. ZACH DANIEL VFA-87 Public Affairs Officer The “Golden Warriors” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 welcomed U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen from New Jersey to NAS Oceana for a tour of the squadron Jan. 30, 2015. During the visit, Frelinghuysen received a brief on the squadron’s recent deployment with Carrier Air Wing 8, with a focus on the impact VFA-87 had on combating Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria.

During a question and answer session with the congressman, VFA-87 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Tom Winkler discussed topics including rules of engagement, typical mission requirements, and collaboration with coalition partners. Winkler also covered the intricacies involved with VFA-87’s transition to the F/A-18E Super Hornet, and how it will improve the squadron’s future combat effectiveness. Prior to his departure, Frelinghuysen was given an up close look at the newest aircraft on

During his visit to VFA-87 on Jan. 30, U.S. Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen from New Jersey, poses with “Golden Warriors” Sailors (l-r) AMC(AW) Suzanne Figel, AZAN Devon Cobb and AMAN Philip Highfill, who are also from New Jersey.

VFA-87’s flightline, the Super Hornet. The aircraft was recently completed at Boeing’s production facility in St. Louis, Miss. and was delivered to NAS Oceana just a few days prior to the congressman’s visit.

Golden Warrior Sailors from Rep. Frelinghuysen’s home state of New Jersey were able to meet the Republican congressman, discuss their roles at VFA-87, and share memories from the 2014 deployment.

“After serving 17 years in the U.S. Navy, it was a privilege to meet Congressman Frelinghuysen from my home state,” said Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Suzanne Figel.

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. Because hours are subject to change due to manning and demand, call the Norfolk TAC Quarterdeck at 341-5873.

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 first-come, first-served basis.The Oceana office will accommodate CAC card holders with NMCI accounts only. No appointments will be made.

Items to bring: Military/spouse/retired ID card; W-2 form; Social Security number for all family members claimed; 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 and those who are filing on behalf of a spouse should bring a power of attorney.

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

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ONLINE PROGRAMS

Heart consciousness

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BY LT. RYAN WHITFIELD CVW-7 Chaplain Are you health conscious? Considering the enormous growth and popularity in both the health and fitness industries over the last decade, many Americans have taken a more disciplined approach to physical health.

We understand that how we train and what we put into our bodies will ultimately determine our overall physical health. Good input (healthy diet and exercise) yields good output (good physical health), while bad input (poor diet and idleness) yields bad output (poor health).

Fostering a healthy lifestyle requires both discipline and effort as today, we are surrounded by adversaries of good health.We are bombarded daily with advertisements from fast food chains and other stewards of edible toxins. Our increased pace of life has made it difficult to find time for physical activity and to make healthy food choices, and technological advances have led to an increasingly sedentary lifestyle.The realization of these and other barriers to our overall health has led many of us to become more health conscious, and to take a more deliberate and disciplined approach to getting a good output from our bodies.

While many of us would consider ourselves dedicated to physical health, we are probably less deliberate about what we put into our hearts. Many have heard the expression,“The eye is the window to the soul.”The Bible teaches us that “The eye is the lamp of the body.” This is to say that whatever goes into our eyes will go directly into our heart. For practical application, think of the windows at your home. If you open your curtains on a sunny day, light from the sun fills your home with light. If there is darkness outside and there is no other source of light inside of your home, your home will be filled with darkness.

If our eyes are the lamp of the body, then if our eyes are healthy, that is, if we intentionally input good things into them, our hearts will be filled with good things. Conversely,if we input bad things into them,our hearts will be full of darkness. Proverbs 4:23 tells us that above all else, we are to guard our hearts,“for everything you do flows from it.”

Cultivating a healthy heart requires our serious time and attention, as everywhere in our culture, we are surrounded by darkness and dark things. We are assaulted and harassed daily by negative and harmful content in movies, TV shows,commercials,on the internet and in some cases, by the company we keep.The increase in communication — See Heart health page 6

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FPCON CHARLIE

During FPCON Charlie Feb. 11, drivers were rerouted off of Tomcat Boulevard, near building 230. Exercise SC-CS15 began Feb. 2 at naval installations across the United States and concluded Feb. 13. The drill uses realistic scenarios to test emergency responders’ responses to a variety of threats. The exercise consisted of approximately 130 simultaneous field trainPhotos by MC2 (SW) Alysia R. Hernandez ing exercise attacks across the country, each designed to test different regional anti-terrorism force protection operations. During SC-CS15, NAS Oceana first responders worked with the NAS Oceana Commanding Officer is briefed by Oceana Security personnel during Force City of Virginia Beach Police on Feb. 3 and at NALF Fentress, the City of Chesapeake Police Protection Condition (FPCON) Charlie Feb. 11. FPCON Charlie was set as part of Exercise Department joined Navy security personnel on Feb. 5 in responding to crisis situations.

Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield (SC-CS15) 2015. SC-CS15 is the Navy’s largest annual force protection exercise designed to test the ability of the security forces to respond to threats to — See more photos at www.oceanajetobserver installations and units.

HEART HEALTH: requires

CARRIER QUALS

serious time and attention — Continued from page 5 through social media and an overall relaxation of governmental regulation of radio and television programing has made it more difficult to avoid such darkness.

Our attitudes, behaviors, and expectations all originate from the heart. If your attitudes, behaviors and expectations are negative, the most likely cause is that your heart is overly consumed with negative things. As has happened with our growing realization of health consciousness, we must understand that what we put into our hearts will ultimately determine our overall spiritual, emotional and mental health. Our hearts are affected by what we see. I encourage you to protect your eyes from the dark and harmful things of this world and take a more disciplined approach to set

The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!

— Matthew 6:22-23

your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

Photo by MC3 Joshua Card An F/A-18 Super Hornet from the “Gladiators” of VFA-106 takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Feb. 11. George H.W. Bush is conducting training exercises in the Atlantic Ocean.

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VOW RENEWAL

SETTLEMENT: Unlawful foreclosures took place between 2006 and April 2012 — Continued from page 1

Photo by Harry Gerwien Chief Electronics Technician Bryce Brown and his wife Jessica renew their commitment to each other during the annual NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex Vow Renewal Ceremony Feb. 13. The Browns have been together 15 years.

The annual Valentine’s Day event offers both a Catholic and Protestant renewal ceremony, followed by a free catered dinner at the Shifting Sands Club on Dam Neck Annex and is open to all couples with military ID cards.

NMCRS offers Budget for Baby workshops at Oceana 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 at Oceana 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 or visit their office in building 531. To learn more about the services provided to Sailors, Marines and their families, visit www.nmcrs.org.

Wells Fargo, Citi, GMAC Mortgage and Bank of America have been working cooperatively with the Justice Department to compensate the service members whose rights were violated.”

Section 533 of the SCRA prohibits non-judicial foreclosures against service members who are in military service or within the applicable post-service period, as long as they originated their mortgages before their period of military service began. Even in states that normally allow mortgage foreclosures to proceed non-judicially, the SCRA prohibits servicers from doing so against protected service members during their military service and applicable post-military service coverage period.

Under the National Mortgage Settlement, for mortgages serviced by Wells Fargo, Citi and GMAC Mortgage, the identified service members will each receive $125,000, plus any lost equity in the property and interest on that equity. Eligible co-borrowers will also be compensated for their share of any lost equity in the property.

To ensure consistency with an earlier private settlement, JP Morgan Chase will provide any identified service member either the property free and clear of any debt or the cash equivalent of the full value of the home at the time of sale, and the opportunity to submit a claim for compensation for any additional harm suffered, which will be determined by a special consultant, retired U.S. District Court Judge Edward N. Cahn.

Payment amounts have been reduced for those service members or co-borrowers who have previously received compensation directly from the servicer or through a prior settlement, such as the independent foreclosure review conducted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

and the Federal Reserve Board.

The Bank of America payments to identified service members with nonjudicial foreclosures were made under a 2011 settlement with the Department of Justice.

The NMS also provides compensation for two categories of service members: — Those who were foreclosed upon pursuant to a court order where the mortgage servicer failed to file a proper affidavit with the court stating whether or not the service member was in military service; and — Those service members who gave proper notice to the servicer, but were denied the full benefit of the SCRA’s 6 percent interest rate cap on pre-service mortgages.

The service members entitled to compensation for these alleged violations will be identified later in 2015.

Points of contact Borrowers should use the following contact information for questions about SCRA payments under the National Mortgage Settlement: — Bank of America borrowers should call Rust Consulting, Inc., the settlement administrator, tollfree at 1-855-793-1370 or write to BAC Home Loans Servicing Settlement Administrator, c/o Rust Consulting, Inc., P.O. Box 1948, Faribault, MN 55021-6091.

— Citi borrowers should call Citi toll-free at 1-888-326-1166.

— GMAC Mortgage borrowers should call Rust Consulting Inc., the settlement administrator, tollfree at 1-866-708-0915 or write to P.O. Box 3061, Faribault, Minnesota 55021-2661.

— JPMorgan Chase borrowers should call Chase toll-free at 1-877-469-0110 or write to P.O. Box 183224, OH-7160/DOJ, Columbus, Ohio 43219-6009.

— Wells Fargo borrowers should call the Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Military Customer Ser-

These unlawful judicial foreclosures forced hundreds of service members and their families out of their homes.”

— Acting Associate Attorney General Stuart F. Delery

vice Center toll free at 1-877-8392359.

Service members and their family members who believe that their SCRA rights have been violated should contact an Armed Forces Legal Assistance office. To find the closest office, consult the military legal assistance office locator at http://legalassistance.law.af.mil and click on the Legal Services Locator. Additional information about the Justice Department’s enforcement of the SCRA and the other laws protecting service members is available at www.servicemembers.gov.

Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force The settlement was announced in connection with the President’s Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. The task force was established to wage an aggressive, coordinated and proactive effort to investigate and prosecute financial crimes.

With more than 20 federal agencies, 94 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and state and local partners, it is the broadest coalition of law enforcement, investigatory and regulatory agencies ever assembled to combat fraud.

For more information on the task force, visit www.StopFraud. gov.

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COMMUNITY

ATTENTION JOBSEEKERS!

CALENDAR

The Job Market is Improving...

HOMESCHOOLERS DAY AT NAUTICUS FEB. 25, 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet face to face with employers ready to hire as well as schools offering specialized training to further prepare you for a well paying sustainable career!

Career Fair & Education Expo WHEN

Wednesday, February 25th 10am to 2pm

WHERE

Chesapeake Conference Center 700 Conference Center Dr. Chesapeake, VA 23320 PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS

FREE • Williamsburg Plantation

To Jobseekers & Onsite Parking

Please bring plenty of résumés.

Nauticus will welcome homeschoolers for a special day of hands-on science programs, demonstrations and 3D movies.

Education programs will be offered throughout the day at Nauticus, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the Battleship Wisconsin. In the ship’s wardroom, homeschoolers can learn how to pack a sea bag and tie knots, plus explore fasci-

Visit www. oceanajetobserver.com for more events in and around NAS Oceana

nating areas of the ship above and below decks. Inside, they can participate in a ROV workshop, discover how sailors lived during the Age of Exploration, investigate sea creatures at both the Shark Lab and Horseshoe Crab Cove or watch one of two 3D movies in the Nauticus Theater,.

Cost is $10 per child ages 4-17, and $12 per adult; under 3, free. RSVPs are encouraged. For more information or to RSVP, call 664-1034 or register online at reservations@nauticus.org.

VA. AQUARIUM DISCOUNT THROUGH FEBRUARY AND MARCH In February and March, Hampton Roads residents are eligible for $10 off adult admission at the Virginia Aquarium. Valid Monday through Friday, during regular operating hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests must present a photo ID and proof of residence, such as a utility bill, voter registration card, etc.

Enjoy special exhibits such as the “Adventures of Mr. Potato Head,” who needs visitors to join his tater team for some fun and educational expeditions at the aquarium. The exhibit is free with paid aquarium admission.

The aquarium will offer a family program, Feb. 21, 10 - 11 a.m. Rain or shine, there will be water activities that are easy to do indoors when plans for a nature play day get washed out. Children must be accompanied by an adult, who will also be actively participating. The recommended age is 4-10 years old, but anyone under 12 is welcome.

More details on the discount promotion are on www.virginiaaquarium.com.

Friday, February 20 6 p.m. - Selma (PG-13, 127 min.)

9 p.m. - Boy Next Door (R, 91 min.)

Saturday, February 21 Noon - Paddington (PG, 95 min.)

3 p.m. - Taken 3 (PG-13, 109 min.) *Free for active duty*

6 p.m. - The Imitation Game (PG-13, 114 min.)

9 p.m. - The Gambler (R, 112 min.)

Sunday, February 22 *Free admission and half price concessions (value packs not included) to Feb. 22 movies* 1 p.m. - Paddington (PG, 95 min.)

4 p.m. - American Sniper (R, 132 min.)

7 p.m. - The Wedding Ringer (R, 101 min.)

875 D Ave., building 531 | 433-2391 | Schedule is subject to change, call ahead for details. Cash or credit accepted for concessions and admission. Doors open approximately one hour before show times. Children ages 2 and younger are admitted free. Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R-rated movies.

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FFSC

Fleet and Family Support Centers

WORKSHOPS CAREER PLANNING

FAMILY

FEB. 20, 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

FEB. 24 & 25, 4 - 6:30 P.M.

DECKPLATE RESOURCE AWARENESS TRAINING

CREDIT MANAGEMENT

FEB. 24 & 25, 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM FEB. 24, 9 A.M. TO NOON

TSP — YOUR KEY TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE FEB. 24, 2:30 - 4 P.M.

PARENTING IN A MILITARY

FEB. 24, 5 - 6:30 P.M.

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

SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS FEB. 25, 1 - 2:30 P.M.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES FEB. 26, 9 A.M. TO NOON

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.

WANTED - PART TIME

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Duties include writing original stories, proofreading, editing for a print publication, and maintaining websites.

Time will be split between the Public Affairs Office at Oceana and the Military Newspapers Office in Norfolk.

The position is part time, Monday- Friday work week, but can involve some evening and weekend events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • • • • •

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.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS EMAIL YOUR RESUME TO LAURA.BAXTER@MILITARYNEWS.COM EOE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

HOURS: Monday-Saturday 9 AM - 8 PM Sunday 12 PM - 5 PM

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Classifieds TO PLACE AN AD...

BY PHONE:

BY FAX:

Call: (757) 222-3990 Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(757) 853-1634

BY MAIL:

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DEADLINE: Reader & Display Thursday 5:00 p.m. (week prior)

BY EMAIL:

JET CLASSIFIEDS adswork@militarynews.com 150 W. Brambleton Ave. Norfolk, VA 23510

Call 2223990 today!

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For Rent-House (All) Hampton, Wythe, Home for rent. 3BR & 2BA Rent $950.00. 3/1/15. Call 757.325.6448

For Rent-Rooms FOR RENT-ROOM Newport News, furnished 1 BR 1BA in condo, 1st flr, close to Ft Eustis, 6 mo lease, $525 all utilities. Call (757) 888-6339.

Furniture-Household Brand New Layaway Available MATTRESS SETS Full- $99, Queen- $129, King- $169 40% Military Discount on all other sets!

Can deliver. 757-706-3667

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Submit your classified ad and advertise for FREE Restrictions do apply see below for details

Qualifications:

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Submit online at: www.oceanajetobserver.com/free

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For active-duty, retired military, their eligible family members and active or retired civil service employees If you are retired military or retired DOD civilian, include current employer and work phone number on the application.

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

Calling all housekeeping, catering, home improvement, lawn/landscape service, professional services, janitorial service, carpet cleaning, appliance repair, babysitting/child care, adult elderly care, courier service, attorneys, tax service, etc:

Advertise your business through the Military Newspapers Service Directory.

Sample ad

Run a 1x1 ad for 5 weeks for $125 ($25/week) SERVICES

To advertise with Military Newspapers of Virginia, call Dot Way at 757-222-5374.

FIND WHAT YOU’RE E LOOKING FOR IN THE CLASSIFIEDS.

PA I N T I N G

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