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As part of Military Saves 2014, FFSC at NAS Oceana hosted a financial leadership forum, Feb. 12, at the Oceana Officers’ Club. Lori Irwin, a certified financial planner with 10 years of experience, discussed numerous ways to budget money. The goal of Military Saves Week is to encourage service members and their families to take the “Military Saves Pledge,” a commitment to begin the journey toward financial freedom.
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Why is it hard to do the right thing? BY LT. PHILIP NIETO Carrier Air Wing 7 Chaplain At times we all struggle with doing the right thing. I guess it is part of being human.And I think people who’ve become Christ’s followers struggle more than others; maybe because they are more aware of what the right thing is. One of the amazing things about the Bible is that in it, we read that our heroes struggled as well. I want to share something with you that the apostle Paul wrote about himself. Now remember, this is the guy that many people believe was the greatest Christ follower who ever lived. He was passionate about his faith. This guy loved Jesus with all his heart.You want to know something else, he sometimes struggled with doing the right thing. Romans 7:18-21 reads:“I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do — this I keep on doing. Now if I do what I do not want to do,it is no longer I who do it,but it is sin living in me that does it.So I find this law at work:When I want to do good, evil is right here with me.” (NIV) Can you believe that? One of the greatest Christians who ever live struggled with doing the right thing, too. For a Christ follower, there seems to be this constant tension between doing what we know is right and slipping up and doing what is wrong.Why is it so hard to do the right thing? Reason 1: Sometimes we just don’t want to.In fact, doing the wrong thing comes more naturally. Often we give into the pleasure of instant gratification and endure the guilt and consequences that follow, rather than doing the right thing in the first place. Reason 2: We position ourselves for failure. When you play with fire, you are eventually going to get burned. Sometimes … not often, the best line of defense is not to put yourself in the situation in the first place. Reason 3: Often we don’t listen to our guide. God has given us the holy spirit as a guide. And our consciences help us discern the difference between — See Right thing, Page 8
NAS Oceana hosts financial forum as part of ‘Military Saves 2014’ STORY/PHOTO BY MCSN KAYLA KING NAS Oceana Public Affairs As part of Military Saves 2014, Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Oceana hosted a financial leadership forum Feb. 12 at the Oceana Officers’ Club. During the forum, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Commanding Officer Capt.Kit Chope signed a proclamation designating Feb.24 through March 1 as “Military Saves Week.” The annual savings campaign is part of America Saves, coordinated by the non-profit Consumer Federation of America.The goal of Military Saves Week is to encourage service members and their families to take the “Military Saves Pledge,” a commitment to begin the journey toward financial freedom. “Money is the top source of psychological stress for adults.All four DoD services are involved in Military Saves Week,” explained FFSC representative Lea Lithicum. The first speaker was Lori Irwin, a certified financial planner with 10 years’ experience, who discussed numerous ways to budget money. During her opening remarks, she expressed her gratitude to the military. “Thank you so much for your leadership and what you do each and every day...It’s you who stand in the gap to keeping our country free and keeping our culture safe,” said Irwin.“And if there is anything I could do to give back to our military community,I want to make sure that we are about doing that.” “The Financial Planning Association Hampton Roads has pro bono financial planners who will help our military establish a basic financial plan and get them started going down that path.There is no reason why any military member should not be able to have access to trusted financial advice. Establishing goals — written goals — for your sav-
ings is so important,” Irwin said. “You are 70 percent more likely to be able to do something about your goals if it is written down. If it is all up here, it is just a wish,” she said, while pointing to her head. “I encourage you to write a goal down and make a plan to save. “The average family has about $2,000 worth of unexpected expenses every single year. It doesn’t matter how much income you have. It may not hit you all at once but you know it happens. It’s tires, things breaking down, people getting sick. It’s all of those things that come along and if you do not have a solid savings plan, you will be ill equipped during those financial storms,” Irwin continued. Poor credit or high debt can lead to the loss of security clearances, which affects a service member professionally. Financial instability can have a great impact on the lives of service members and mission readiness. In addition to the stress,poor finances can affect an individual’s personal life, as well. Department of Defense officials have found that junior enlisted service members and their families are more vulnerable to financial problems than other military members. Irwin said there was a recent study that found that about half of families in Virginia are “liquid asset poor,” which means they don’t have savings. Irwin said she has made it her mission to make sure families establish savings accounts to secure their financial future. She said it’s easy to get so caught up in day-today needs that saving for the future doesn’t take place.“We need someone to tell us and remind us that this is something so vital and so important to our security that it needs — See Military Saves, Page 8
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Navy Reserve seeking a few good pilots leaving active duty BY MCCS (AW) WILLIAM LOVELADY a tactical or instructor tour,” said Bowen.“We want to grab Commander Naval Air Force Reserve Public Affairs that pilot and his skills that were honed in the fleet and retain it in the reserve.” The Navy Reserve is searching for a few of the best pilots Pilots who have been away from active duty for a few who are ready to leave active duty, but still looking to fly years, even if they are flying commercially, may not have Navy. the current skill sets needed to get back in the cockpit of “Just about every reserve squadron needs a constant flow an F/A-18 or F-5. of highly qualified applicants,” said Cmdr. Dave Bowen, the “We’re not looking for people who barely meet standards. reserve component commuIt is our job to provide experinity manager for pilot accesenced and well-qualified pilots sions.“A squadron with about to meet fleet and operational 25 officers aboard needs one support requirements,” said or two new accessions a year, Bowen. “Our reserve pilots but if we have a zero year that are highly-experienced operabecomes a problem.” tors and that’s what the Navy Reserve pilots are recruited needs from us — whether flyby holding pilot selection ing tactical missions in support boards. Squadrons that have of combatant commanders or positions to fill will send out flying in adversary squadrons a quarterly notice announcing to train our junior pilots just the convening of a board. arriving in the fleet.” “A lot of the pilots that apply The other challenge Bowen have known about the squadfaces with bringing new pilots rons for a long time by word to the Navy Reserve is the lack of mouth and have already F-5 Tiger Navy Reserve aircraft squadrons offer pilots a of awareness of the opportunirushed the squadron by com- chance to continue their naval aviation career after they ties. leave active duty. ing to visit on a drill weekend “No commanding officer Photo by Adrienne Downing and introducing themselves,” wants to lose his best people, said Bowen.“It’s important for so when a pilot is considernew pilots to visit the squadron and meet the wardroom in ing leaving active duty, there may not be a lot of resources order to put faces with names and see if they are a good fit forthcoming,” said Bowen.“For some pilots the only expoor not.” sure they have to the reserve component is if the squadron Because of the long and costly training pipeline,there are has a reserve squadron augment unit.” no direct accessions for Navy Reserve pilots.They have to Bowen, a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, come from the fleet, and their skills are incredibly perish- spent more than 10 years on active duty as an F/A-18 Horable. net pilot and a T-45 Goshawk instructor. “Our ideal candidate is a junior officer who just finished “I transitioned to the reserves eight and a half years ago
TSCHR recognizes top performers Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSCHR) Commanding Officer Capt. Brent Kyler and TSCHR Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Michael Nix recognized five staff members for their exemplary contributions to TSCHR at an awards ceremony Feb. 6. PHOTO LEFT - RIGHT: ETC Hall Dunn, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal; OS2 Steven Minter, Junior Sailor of the Quarter; Nix, Kyler, OS1 Paola Gomez, Sailor of the Quarter; Laurie Benton, Junior Civilian of the Year and O. Hardy, Senior Civilian of the Year. Photo by Robin Holland
Lt. Amelia Leeds, a P-3 pilot with the VP-62 “Broad Arrows,” joined the Navy Reserves after nine years of active duty service with the Navy. Photo by MCCS (AW) William Lovelady
and started flying the F-5 Tiger, and began my department head tour at VFC-111 in Key West, Fla.,” said Bowen.“Now I’m the commanding officer of the 3rd Fleet Maritime Operations detachment at Las Vegas, but I still fly as a guest pilot with VFC-111. For me, I get to enjoy the best of both worlds — a civilian career in aviation, as well as continuing my Navy career flying fighters part time.” One pilot who recently joined the Navy Reserve is Lt. Amelia Leeds, a P-3 pilot with the VP-62 ‘Broad Arrows’ in Jacksonville, Fla. After serving almost nine years on active duty in the Navy, Leeds did an interservice transfer from the Navy to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Corps where she flew the WP-3D Orion; a modified P-3 used for collecting weather information. After leaving NOAA, Leeds became an air interdiction agent/pilot for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, before she joined the Navy Reserve in 2011. “I found out about the reserves through numerous sources, but mainly other pilots from work,” said Leeds.“I went through a recruiter at the [Navy Operational Support Center] in Jacksonville and put a pilot package together that — See Reserve pilots, Page 11
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Sailors prepare students for future careers STORY/PHOTO BY MCC (EXW/DV/SW/AW) JAYME PASTORIC Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs
provided feedback on their responses and reviewed their résumé.” Entering its sixth year, the event is an opportunity for students to interact with companies from 13 different career fields, as well as representatives from the armed serSailors from Center for Personal and Professional Devel- vices, and learn how to prepare for the job market after opment (CPPD) used their leadership skills to mentor lo- high school. cal high school students Feb. 10 The Peninsula Council for during the 2014 Youth Career Workforce Development co“I was truly impressed with the pro- sponsored the event. Vice Expo at the Hampton Convenfessionalism each student had, and President Shawn Avery said the tion Center. Command Master Chief Dave I’m confident in the future of our high military participation is very Colton, Master Chief Gas Turbeneficial to the students. bine System Technician Dave school graduates.” “The students interviewing Rush, assigned as CPPD fleet liwith Sailors is beneficial to the aison officer, and Chief Aviation — CPPD Command Master Chief Dave Colton students by providing them Structural Mechanic Gilbert a different perspective,” said Avery. “The time spent talking Espino, assigned as the Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor course manager, spent the with members of the armed services will help students day conducting career training with students from high become better educated on their job opportunities after graduation.” schools throughout Hampton Roads. Avery said the ability to talk to experts in their career “We conducted a mock job interview with the students,” said Rush.“Once we finished asking questions, we field will give the students a better understanding of what
GSCM Dave Rush provided guidance about a student’s résumé during the 2014 Youth Career Expo at the Hampton Convention Center. Sailors from Center for Personal and Professional Development used their leadership skills to mentor local high school students, Feb. 10, during the 2014 Youth Career Expo at the Hampton Convention Center. it will take to accomplish the employment goals they have set. Dressed in their finest business attire and tentatively drinking cups of coffee, students walked single file into a large conference room containing multiple rows of tables, — See Career training, Page 13
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An F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the “Sunliners” of VFA-81 based at NAS Oceana, launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Jan. 24. Carl Vinson with embarked CVW -17 completed tailored ship’s training availability and final evaluation problem off the coast of Southern California, before returning to NAS North Island Feb. 10.
USS Carl Vinson, CVW-17 complete TSTA/FEP BY MCSA JAMES BLEYLE USS Carl Vinson Public Affairs NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. (NNS) — The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) completed its Tailored Ship’s Training Availability (TSTA) and Final Evaluation Problem (FEP) before returning to Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, Coronado, Calif.Feb. 10. The 26-day underway period brought the ship’s crew and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 together and qualified them for further training and integration with Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1. “I am incredibly proud of my crew aboard Carl Vinson,” said Capt. Kent Whalen, Carl Vinson’s commanding officer. “Their hard work and dedication to training ensures this fine warship is mission-ready when the country calls upon her.” TSTA is the first combined training event of the Inter-Deployment Training Cycle (IDTC). During TSTA, training drills and real-world scenarios placed an emphasis on damage control, flight deck operations and simulated combat, each of which were evaluated by Afloat Training Group (ATG) Pacific. Sailors practiced fire-fighting, responded to man-overboard musters, con-
ducted boat operations, and responded to simulated attacks from multiple threats. At the end of TSTA, Carl Vinson immediately rolled into its FEP to demonstrate the crew’s ability and proficiency in a challenging environment. Sailors faced diverse combat scenarios and successfully kept the ship in fighting shape through complex casualty simulations, ultimately earning a certification from Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific to begin the next phase of training. “Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 will move into the integrated training phase next, where they will combine individual unit warfare skill sets with other Carrier Strike Group 1 assets,” said Lt. Cmdr. Christine Fletcher, Carl Vinson’s training officer. The group will need to demonstrate an ability to cohesively operate within a challenging, multi-warfare, joint, multinational and interagency environment in order to complete the integrated phase and deploy on schedule. While underway, Carl Vinson and CVW17 conducted 1,609 sorties with 761 of those at night. The ship also held its fifth consecutive Super Bowl party at sea and celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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During the financial leadership forum, Feb. 12, NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope signed a proclamation designating Feb. 24 through March 1 as the “Military Saves Week” at NAS Oceana. The goal of the annual Military Saves Week is to encourage service members and their families to take the “Military Saves Pledge,” a commitment to begin the journey toward financial freedom.
CDSA civilian assists shooting victim at local mall STORY/PHOTO BY TAMMY VAN DAME Director, Corporate Communication, Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck
Alex Ramirez
Alex Ramirez’s trip to a local mall Valentine’s Day to take his wife out to eat during her lunch break was the only thing he expected to be doing on that day at a local mall. Instead, he found himself saving a life. In a bizarre twist of events, Ramirez, a Navy civilian employee assigned to Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck, ended up witnessing a mall melee that left one man seriously injured after be-
ing shot in the leg. It was shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, when Ramirez heard several groups of young men arguing and fighting at The Gallery at Military Circle mall in Norfolk where his wife is employed. As the safety gates came down at the store where his wife works, Ramirez ignored her request to remain in the store; instead, he went to investigate the commotion.Although he didn’t see the shooting,Ramirez heard a gunshot and when he looked up, a young man was about 50 feet away from him and bleeding profusely. A uniformed Sailor rushed in first to apply pressure to the victim’s wound and Ramirez, a retired Navy chief, immediately followed. After quickly assessing the situation, Ramirez determined there was a large amount of blood gushing from the victim’s leg. “I pulled his pants off and saw where the bullet went into his upper thigh, hitting a vein. He was losing a lot of blood quickly and I knew I had to act fast,” said Ramirez. He took his belt off and made a tourniquet above the man’s wound, while at the same time, talking to him to keep him losing consciousness. Ramirez credits his first aid training while assigned to a coastal warfare unit for his quick and focused response. The first responders told him that the swift actions of his and the other Sailor saved the man’s life. “Once the paramedics arrived, they placed another tourniquet just above my belt and took him to the hospital,” said Ramirez. Since the incident Ramirez has visited the young man, who is now at home recovering.The young man refers to Ramirez as “his angel.” According to the Norfolk police, one arrest has been made and the shooting remains under investigation. And Ramirez’s original Valentine’s Day plans with his wife? “Once I washed the blood off, we went to lunch. Without my belt though.”
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Military Saves: Annual event encourages service members, families to prepare for their future — Continued from page 3 to be established. If we get all of our military established with even basic emergency funds and then preparing for their retirements, we have already set the foundation for the culture,” said Irwin, reminding the audience that “you are going to one day retire.” She also pointed out to the audience how“our veterans have such a high statistic for becoming homeless, becoming financially insecure.” “We have to stop this and it has to start with our active duty service member,” Irwin said. Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Kristopher Saliba was among those who attended the forum.“I
learned a lot here, and I am sure everyone else learned something new as well,” said Saliba from the Oceana 1st Lieutenant Division. Service members can visit www.militarysaves.org to make a pledge to save, and are encouraged to attend regular financial training provided by the personal financial educators at the FFSC. Personal financial educators offer various workshops and one-on-one consultations on multiple financial topics, to assist in debt reduction, investing, credit management, thrift savings plan, retirement planning and saving for college. For more information and a monthly workshop schedule, call 433-2912 or visit www. cnic.navy.mil/navylifema.
Right thing: Don’t put MWR offers employment yourself in position to fail opportunities MWR at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex offers em— Continued from page 3 ployment opportunities in food service, maintenance, recright and wrong. Unfortunately, sometimes we just don’t reation assistants at outdoor equipment and skeet;program listen. assistants for childcare; sales clerks at ITT; custodial workReason 4: The cleanup job isn’t finished…yet.We are a ers for the cottages; recreation aide for fitness; laborers and work in progress and so when we make mistakes, it’s not a tractor operators at the golf club; laborers at the stables; time to give up and give in. It’s just time to redouble efforts lifeguards and certified swim instructors and recreational and work at it again. lodging manager. So, here’s how we can do the right thing. You must want MWR positions offer opportunity for advancement, a to do the right thing. Don’t put yourself in a position to team-oriented environment, training and development, fail. In other words know your weaknesses. Listen to the competitive salaries and excellent benefits. holy spirit if you are a believer and follower of Christ. If For these and other career possibilities, contact the NAF you are not a follower of Christ, then at least listen to your Human Resources Office on NAS Oceana at 433-4939 or www.discovermwr.com/nafhr/jobs_naso-dn-html. conscience. Finally, remember the good work that God be- visit The NAF Human Resources Office for Oceana and Dam gan in you is not finished yet. Keep striving to do the right Neck is located in building 531, 875 D Ave. on Oceana. thing, don’t give up.
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USS Harry S. Truman wins Battle ‘E’ BY MCSN EMILY M. BLAIR USS Harry S.Truman Public Affairs GULF OF OMAN (NNS) — The aircraft carrier USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) was announced as the East Coast aircraft carrier Battle Efficiency winner by Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Feb. 14. The Battle “E” is awarded annually to the ships that display the maximum condition of readiness in their group and for their capability to perform their wartime responsibilities. “We qualified for Battle ‘E’ by excelling throughout the ship,” said Harry S. Truman’s Command Master Chief (CMDCM) Raymond Kemp Sr. “Through our various departments and the hard work of the crew, we have revealed our ability to maintain battle and mission readiness.” Kemp added that it was an especially no-
table accomplishment given Truman’s relatively short time in service. “Being commissioned for only 15 years and earning our eighth Battle‘E’shows that we have been doing really well,” he said. “For the ship and its Sailors,this means that we have proven measures of our battle excellence to be the best on the East Coast.” Sailors assigned to Harry S. Truman not only earn another ribbon on deployment but also earn the pride of being on a battle efficient aircraft carrier. “I would say this is a pat on the back for us,” said Personnel Specialist 3rd Class Orazali Aydogdiyev. “It shows that our teamwork and hard work really matters. You see the product that you’ve created and now we’ve reached the finish line and received the reward.” Within the framework of the Battle “E” award are departmental awards, given to
AM2 Benjamin Anderson, from the “Ragin’ Bulls” of VFA-37, performs maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Feb. 7. Harry S. Truman, flagship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
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ABH2 Christopher O’Neil directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Gunslingers” of VFA-105 onto a catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Feb. 17. Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic announced Feb. 14 that Harry S. Truman earned the East Coast aircraft carrier Battle “E” award. mark excellence in individual ship departments throughout the TYCOM. Truman departments were recognized with the following awards: • Air — yellow “E” • Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance — black “E” • Combat Systems — green “CS” • Deck — black “D” • Medical/Dental — blue “M” • Navigation — a white ship’s wheel • Operations — green “E” • Reactor/Engineering — red “E” • Security — black “S” • Supply — blue “E” •Weapons — black “W” Truman also received a red “DC”for its damage control readiness as well as the Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation award. Those letters and symbols, along with a white Battle “E” signifying the overall ship efficiency award, will be painted on Truman’s superstructure, joining past awards. “This crew exhibits tremendous energy, professionalism, and dedication every day, and they have done so since the day we left last July,” said Capt. Bob Roth,Truman’s commanding officer.“The teamwork within the ship and our enduring partnership with the warfighters of Carrier Air Wing 3 made this award possible. I am incredibly
proud to be associated with this superior crew. Their work ethic and unselfishness are truly inspiring.” Rear Adm. Kevin Sweeney, commander, Harry S.Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG), extended his congratulations to the ship and its crew. “Winning the Battle ‘E’ is a tremendous accomplishment,” he said. “The Sailors of USS Harry S. Truman have demonstrated their commitment to teamwork and excellence on a daily basis throughout an incredibly demanding year that started with certification for deployment in January 2013, five months of sustainment training when the deployment was delayed due to sequestration and finally six months of flawless operations while deployed to both the 5th Fleet and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. I could not be more proud of these young men and women.” The USS George Washington (CVN 73), forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, won Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific’s Battle “E” on the West Coast. Harry S. Truman, flagship for the HST CSG, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
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Reserve pilots: Need experience, qualifications to meet fleet, operational requirements tions concerning being a part of a reserve squadron,” said Bowen.“We’re trying to get the word out that these are some of the best opportunities to stay in the cockpit and enjoy the ready room camaraderie part time.” Some of the recurring questions highlighted in recent years: • What reserve squadrons are out there, and how do I apply? • Do you have to “rush” a reserve squadron in order to be selected? • Do I have to be an airline pilot to make the commute work if I don’t want to live locally? • How many days per month will I be expected to be at the squadron? I don’t want to be away from my family for too long — that’s why I left active duty. • Do you have to be a “patch wearer” to be considered for one of the tactical squadrons? • What is the reserve retirement and what other benefits will I receive? “The answers to these questions might surprise you,” said Bowen. “The bottom line is that we have reserve aviators from a variety of civilian professions living all over the country. There are a lot of resources available to get guys to the squadron and most are flexible with individual participation concerns.” Commander, Navy Air Forces Reserve (CNAFR), has community managers for the Tactical Support Wing which flies F/A18, F-5, EA-6B/EA-18G aircraft and the Fleet Logistics Support Wing which flies the C40A, C-37, C-20, and C-130 aircraft. CNAFR also has two VP squadrons which fly P-3C and three helicopter squadrons which fly the HH-60H and the SH-60B. Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) also offers reserve aviators and flight officers the opportunity to train aviators. If you’re interested in flying with the Navy Reserve, reach out to one of the squadrons which can direct you to a community manager. “We hope to make the entire naval aviation community more aware of the close support relationship that exists between the active and reserve components and let aviators know about the benefits of being part of a reserve squadron,” said Bowen. “Pilots coming off of active duty have the tactical and instructional skills that we want to retain – and in return give them the enjoyment and quality of service to our country that is unmatched in any civilian job.”
Lt. Tim Berryhill, a former U.S. Marine Corps C-130 pilot and now a reservist with the VR-62 “Nomads,” climbs his aircraft past Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima. Photo by AWFCS(NAC/SCW) Mike Wendelin
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Mark Thompson, a participant in the Brick by Brick Lego Shipbuilding Competition at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Feb. 8, poses by his ship. Participants in the annual competition used Lego building blocks to create ships while learning basic concepts of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also known as STEM.
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Building ships, brick by brick at Lego fest STORY/PHOTOS BY MCSN ADAM AUSTIN Navy Public Affairs Support Element East Photo by MCC (EXW/DV/SW/AW) Jayme Pastoric
Sailors from Center for Personal and Professional Development used their leadership skills to mentor local high school students Feb. 10 during the 2014 Youth Career Expo at the Hampton Convention Center. — Continued from page 6 chairs and interviewers.Upon entering,they were directed to open seats.The interview process began with an introduction and a handshake. “I had the opportunity to speak with several students from local high schools with interests in a number of professions,” said Colton. “I was truly impressed with the professionalism each student had, and I’m confident in the future of our high school graduates.” The interviewer was given a list of optional questions to ask the students about past work experience and expectations for the future. Questions included, “What are your favorite school subjects?” and “How much money do you expect to earn in your career?”The student responses ranged from making minimum wage to being millionaires. The CPPD chiefs took every opportunity to provide feedback and assist the students at refining their résumés. Students were graded on preparation, confidence, eye contact and appearance. “I felt like I was helping one of my Sailors with their yearly evaluation when reviewing the student’s résumés,” said Espino.“My goal was to make sure they had a professional product when they left the interview.” After the last interview was conducted, 2,500 students from 16 high schools had the opportunity to refine their professional interaction skills and update their résumés. “The goal of the event was to prepare the students for the workforce,” said Avery. “This is a great opportunity to gain some of those tools for the future, and I think we accomplished that.”
plot.They figure out how to build the ship from the keel up, just as one would build a ship in real life . . . except with Legos.” Amid the booths bustling with chattering children, Other activities at the event include the “Make a Ship” watchful parents, and curious spectators, one small boy activity, which allows participants to follow a set of instood sentry next to his newly constructed Lego creation. structions to construct a historical naval ship, such USS “Vote for number eight!” he called Wisconsin (BB 64), out of Legos. out, as passersby stopped to admire Bricks 4 Kids, an organization his creation. based in Virginia Beach that stresses It had taken Mark Thompson two the use of Lego creations for educadays of effort and engineering to tion, was also present at the event. complete his Lego project. It was a “We came here with our Bricks small airboat, complete with work4 Kids project kits and then the ing motor. It was also the winner of kids, and parents, get to build differthe fan-favorite category at the Brick ent tools that they might find in a by Brick Lego Shipbuilding Competishipyard,” said Jessica Filosa, direction held at the Hampton Roads Nator and owner of Bricks 4 Kids.“{It val Museum. helps} bring in and show children “I thought a good strategy was to how important it is for engineering stay by my boat and have a lot of and the possibilities for different cafans,” said Thompson, who entered reers in the future.” his boat in the ages 7 - 9 category. Whether the participants chose “Entering and winning fan favorite to bring in their own kits and crewas the best thing in my life.” ations, build them from instrucEvery year, the Hampton Roads tions, or freestyle them from proNaval Museum hosts the Brick by vided blocks, the Brick by Brick Brick competition. Participants can competition has garnered a huge make Lego creations from blocks response, both from participants that are supplied by the museum, or and volunteers. they can choose to build their own Four-year-old Roan Pierce completes the “Most of our volunteers are activeships to bring in for judging. construction of a Lego machine at the Brick duty Navy,” said Orr. “We ended up The competition is free and open by Brick Lego Shipbuilding Competition at getting more responses than I even to the public. Judging is based on the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. had room for volunteers.” effort, creativity and aesthetics and The event was fun and familywinners in each category are given friendly, offering excellent learning various prizes, but the event isn’t about competition. opportunities, as well as a creative and social outlet for “They get to learn science, technology, engineering and young minds. math,or STEM,which is something that is really important Julia Thompson, mother of Mark Thompson, said she for schools,” said Laura Orr, special events coordinator at and her two sons really enjoyed the atmosphere at the the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.“It gives the kids the competition and they learned a lot, which will come in chance to learn how to read simple graphs and learn to handy when they return next year.
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Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival returns to Hampton Roads Convention Center Celebrate 25 years of quilt,wearable and textile art as the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XXV returns to the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Presented by Mancuso Show Management and drawing upwards of 10,000 attendees, this show is a must for any quilting or art enthusiast. This year, Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival celebrates its silver anniversary. Those entering the quilt competition were asked,“What is the ‘silver lining’ in your quilting world?� The accepted quilt entries compete in traditional, innovative, and wall quilt categories, as well as for the “best of show� title, with prizes totaling more than $14,000 in value.The winning works of the quilt competition will travel to the Quilt Fest of New Jersey to inspire another region’s quilters and textile artists. Other highlights of the 25th anniversary show include a merchants mall with more than 250 vendor booths, showcasing quilting supplies, textiles, antique quilts, books, sewing-related craft items, kits, sewing machines and clothing. For an additional fee, individual workshops
STEP TEAM SHOW Feb. 22, 2 -4 p.m. Brandon Middle School will be hosting their annual Step Team Show in the school’s gym.Tickets are $10. The event will be hosted by Sonja Seymore,8th grade English teacher at Brandon. This Step Show competition started back in 1993 at the school. The Step Team competition has grown over the years from just two teams to this year’s show with middle school teams from Crestwood, Independence, Landstown, Larkspur and Brandon. The competition will also feature high school teams from Indian River,Salem and Green Run, along with step teams from community recreation centers. For more information, contact Sonja Seymore at 648-4450.
HAMPTON BAY DAYS POSTER CONTEST Hampton Bay Days is now accepting entries for the 32nd annual Hampton Bay Days Poster Contest. Open to all amateur and professional artists, the competition will help decide the artwork chosen for the ofďŹ cial 2014 poster. The cost to enter the poster contest is $35 per entry. Artwork submitted must be original and should be representative of the downtown Hampton waterfront and surrounding communities. Multiple entries by a single artist will be accepted, however, each will require a separate entry fee. No computer generated works are eligible. The winner will receive $250 cash, in addition to 50 percent of the proceeds of the auctioned original work. The winner will also receive a complimentary booth at the festival, Sept. 5 - 7.The winner will be announced on or before July 3. Entries should be delivered to Hampton Bay Days, Inc.;
and lectures are available to attendees. Explore the Wearable Art Competition and vote for the “quiltâ€? and “wearable viewer’s choice awards.â€? This competition features works from some of the ďŹ nest quilt and textile artists in the country and includes vests, jackets and coats. Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XXV hours Feb. 27 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 28 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 1 — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 2 — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $15 and includes re-admission; Sunday only $13;children under 16 are free. Discounts for 20 or more can be arranged by calling (215)862-5828. Photo provided Hampton Roads Convention Center is located at 1610 During last year’s Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, the best of show Coliseum Dr.,Hampton. For more information on the quilt award went to “Carousel Stampede,â€? created by Cathy Wiggins. festival, including workshop and lecture schedules, visit www.quiltfest.com or contact the convention center at 315-1610.
care of Hampton Parks & Recreation, 5th Floor City Hall, 22 Lincoln St.; Hampton,VA 23669. Entries due by 4 p.m. on June 13 and the winner will be announced on or before July 3. For more information or for an ofďŹ cial entry form, contact the Hampton Bay Days OfďŹ ce at 727-8314 or by email at cmasterstaff@hampton.gov.
BEACHSTREET USA AUDITIONS, JOB FAIR March 1 -2 BeachStreetUSA, the summertime entertainment program along Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, is seeking novelty and musical entertainers for the 2014 season. Auditions are scheduled for March 1,11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and March 2,2 - 6 p.m., at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. An audition time must be scheduled in advance by calling the BeachStreetUSA ofďŹ ce at 463-1940, extension 121. BeachStreetUSA features live entertainment along the oceanfront during the summer. Sidewalks, street corners, and closed streets become the stage for solo musicians, music combos, stilt walkers, jugglers, magicians, ďŹ re-eaters, costumed characters and more. Along with auditions, BeachStreetUSA will hold a job fair at the same time as auditions at the convention center, with opportunities in production, marketing and event stafďŹ ng. For more information about auditions and job fair, visit www.BeachStreetUSA.com or call 463-1940, extension 121.
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