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Reflecting on Howard Thurman’s legacy BY CMDR. JAMES PITTMAN Center for Personal and Professional Development Chaplain African American History Month affords us the chance to reflect on many great people. One often forgotten name that bears considerable thought is spiritual mystic, pastor and scholar Howard Thurman. Raised by his grandmother, who was a former slave, this pacifist man of God grew up in the Deep South and personally experienced the pain of oppression based solely upon the color of his skin. Deeply committed to teaching the transforming power of God, he was a dean at Howard University but was also the first African American dean in a predominantly white school, Boston University. Thurman’s work was deeply influential for a generation of civil rights activists. His book “Jesus and the Disinherited” was said to be required reading for those influenced by Dr. Martin Luther King’s methods for non-violent resistance/protest. In fact, it is told King carried this book with him during his journey to establish civil rights. Thurman was also mandatory reading as part of my graduate work in ethics at Boston University.He provided the unique lens of his own harrowing experience to give a rich and different interpretation of the events told in the gospels’message of Jesus.His insight pierced the fog surrounding the oppression of a conquered people. He described the ways people dealt with being subjugated and then applied that to how we respond to our own oppression — some individuals act from fear and avoidance, some with deception, and still others with open hatred. Thurman asserted that Jesus’ unique approach was based in love, including the love of self and the love of enemies. The deeply spiritual awareness rooted in knowing you are a person of worth and are loved by God provides one with power to treat others with respect and dignity.ForThurman,this provided the ability to overcome oppression and gave a vision to transform one’s enemies as well as oneself. Thurman consistently lived out his convictions in his daily life. He taught non-violent protest long before — See Thurman, Page 9
PHOTOS, RIGHT: Rear Adm. John Aquilino climbs into the cockpit of an F/A-18 Super Hornet, from the “Black Lions” of VFA-213 in preparation for an airborne change of command. TOP: Aquilino turned over command of CSG 2 to Rear Adm. Chip Miller during a flyover of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Feb. 17. George H.W. Bush is on a scheduled deployment in route to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility. Photos by MC2 Justin Wolpert
Carrier Strike Group 2 changes hands BY MC3 ABE MCNATT USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH,At Sea (NNS) — Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2 held a change of command ceremony on board the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Feb. 17, where Rear Adm. DeWolfe “Chip” Miller relieved Rear Adm. John C.Aquilino. Aquilino assumed command of CSG-2 in March of last year. While in command, Aquilino led the strike group throughout its preparations for the strike group’s second deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibilities. “This past year has been about building the finest strike group to date,” said Aquilino.“Thanks to the commitment and selflessness of the major commanders everyone was able to come together and make that happen.” Under Aquilino’s guidance, CSG-2 trained to become a fully integrated team, qualified and ready to operate at the tip of the spear. “The crew should be extremely proud,” said Aquilino. “They are the best trained group I have ever seen.This is an unbelievable team all the way down to the deck plates. Our success is due to the tremendous effort from our youngest Sailors all the way up through the commanders.” This will be a return to Bush for Miller, who served as the ship’s commanding officer previously. “It’s beyond words how blessed I feel to be part of this strike group again,” said Miller. “The quality of everyone involved in the strike group is unbelievable.Admiral Aquilino needs to be commended, and I’m honored to follow in his footsteps.The attitude, professionalism and morale of the crew is immediately evident everywhere I go.This
team is better prepared than anyone who has done this previously. Everyone who has been part of training and evaluating this strike group can’t get away from saying the words ‘best ever.’” Miller was previously serving as the director, ISR Capabilities Division in the Office of Chief Of Naval Operations. Miller hails from York, Pa., and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1981. He holds a Master of Science Degree in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University and is a national security management fellow of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, N.Y. “What gets me pumped up is meeting and talking to Sailors who are fired up to be here,” said Miller.“I am also so thankful for our Sailors’ families and support structures back home.We could not do this job without them.” CSG-2 operated in complex training environments throughout the last year safely and effectively. “We will soon be the carrier strike group on watch,” said Miller.“The team is prepared to put its training to use and respond to the challenges we will face during deployment.We need to sustain our level of excellence, continue to grow and bring everyone back home safely.” Aquilino leaves for Hawaii to become the director of operations, Pacific Fleet. The George H.W.Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment en route to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibly. With CVN 77 as the flag ship, strike group assets include the embarked squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 8, Destroyer Squadron 22 and ships USS Truxtun (DDG 103), USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) and USS Philippine Sea (CG 58).
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Family and friends’ support helps VFA-87 senior chief earn commission BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer
During his retirement ceremony, STGC (SW) James Hepp (l ) is presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Capt. Brent Kyler, commanding officer of Training Support Center Hampton Roads. After 20 years of service, Hepp retired during a ceremony at the Dam Neck Chapel Feb. 3.
Hepp retires after 20 years STORY/ PHOTO BY ROBIN HOLLAND Training Support Center Hampton Roads Public Affairs Officer Shipmates, family and friends gathered at the NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex Chapel by the Sea to honor and bid farewell to Chief Sonar Technician (SW) James Hepp who retired Feb. 3, following 20 years of service. Lynwood Hardy, Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSCHR), Norfolk Site manager, was the guest speaker for the ceremony and highlighted Hepp’s accomplishments during his naval career, while thanking him for his leadership. “Jim is a straight shooter and was the ‘goto’ man for everything. He was excellent at his job; legal, student management, military protocol, counseling students and an awesome senior enlisted advisor,” said Hardy. Hepp did not discuss personal accomplishments during his retirement remarks, instead focusing on thanking family,friends, shipmates and mentors who helped shape him into a leader and the memories he’ll take with him. “I didn’t see either of my children graduate from high school or receive their associate’s degrees or my wife when she received her bachelor’s degree due to deployments, said Hepp. “Just to give you an idea of what my family means to me, this entire ceremo-
ny is for my family. I love you all and thank you.” Hepp was raised in North Fort Myers, Fla. and graduated from North Fort Myers High School in June 1985. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in March 1994 and attended Recruit Training in Orlando. Upon completion of his initial training, he reported for duty to USS Monterey (CG 61), homeported in Mayport, Fla. In a nearly six year tour, he rose from seaman to petty officer first class, served as division leading petty officer, and he earned his enlisted surface warfare qualification. From there, he transferred to Naval Ocean Processing Facility, Dam Neck, served three years on the watch floor and qualified for Integrated Undersea Surveillance System. He then reported to USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) where he served as leading petty officer for CA (sonar) division and later, force protection division. Selected for chief petty officer in 2008, he served as leading chief petty officer for both divisions and performed collateral duties, including master-at-arms, anti-terrorism training supervisor and small arms marksmanship instructor. In 2010, Hepp transferred to TSCHR where he worked in the legal department prior to transferring to student management. During his career, Hepp completed four deployments to the Persian Gulf, Horn of Africa and the Black Sea.
just a butter bar ensign,” but Shelly persuaded Thomas to not take LDO off of his application and continue to apply for both LDO and Chief Warrant Officer. It was also family support from his wife of three years, Senior Chief Aviation Electrician’s Mate Carrie Gardner, which helped him achieve his goal. When they first began dating six years ago, she was puzzled about why he was working long hours at night, on weekends and holidays while on shore duty.“They were the extra things I was doing to make myself more competitive towards this goal,” he explained.“So she’d let me do what I needed to do.” Having been through CPO induction at the same time,Thomas said they are sup-
A few inches of snow, some bad weather and closed naval bases in Hampton Roads couldn’t stop the commissioning ceremony of Senior Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (AW/SW) Jeremy Thomas.The former senior chief made the transition to the officer ranks during a ceremony Jan. 31 at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana. Having applied four times to become an officer and with family and friends from out of state travelling hours to attend, Thomas had no choice but to continue with the commissioning ceremony, despite the seven inches of snow that had shuttered Oceana almost three days. Thomas praised many of those family, friends and shipmates, including officers and enlisted Sailors from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, where he was stationed, who didn’t let the snow and base closure prevent them from attending his commissioning to become a Limited Duty Officer (LDO) in the Aviation Maintenance field. Thomas was commissioned by VFA-87 Com- New Ensign Jeremy Thomas is all smiles as his wife AECS manding Officer Cmdr. Carrie Gardner attaches his officer shoulder boards to his Geoffrey Vickers uniform. Despite seven inches of snow that shut local naval It was retired Chief installations down for three days, Thomas, who was stationed Warrant Officer 4 Charles at VFA-87, was commissioned during a Jan. 31 ceremony at Bergstol who Thomas said CNATTU Oceana. Photo courtesy of RGB Imaging “planted the seed” to become an LDO. Bergstol was the material control officer at Heli- portive of each other’s goals “all the way.” copter Combat Support Squadron (HC) 4 Their family now includes Emmalyn, now when Thomas was stationed there. It’s the a year old. same job Thomas himself will be doing for Raised in Pearland,Texas,Thomas joined his first tour as an officer, when he reports the Navy at age 21. After high school, he to VFA-211. earned his master machinist certificate “I knew right from the get-go that he and put it to use working in the oil indushad potential,” said Bergstol, who added try. But as the economy soured, Thomas he was honored to be the guest speaker watched as the older employees were laid for the ceremony. off and knew he didn’t want to eventually Although he admits the “list would be be in that position. endless”of those who helped him achieve Wanting to work in the aviation field, he his goal,Thomas also singled out Lt. Cmdr. first walked into the Air Force recruiting Gary Shelly. “When I made senior chief, — See Commissioning Page 11 pride took over and I didn’t want to be
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Forum brings military, civilian PAOs together for disaster planning STORY/PHOTO BY MC2 (SW) ALYSIA R. HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs Representatives from military and civilian public affairs entities gathered at Naval Air Station Oceana’s Conference Center for a seminar Feb. 11. The seminar for public affairs officers and public information officers gave military members and civilians the opportunity to train and discuss what’s been done in the past and what to do in the future in case of disasters, and to network with people from all involved areas. The forum was kicked off with opening remarks from NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope, followed by a brief presentation from Oceana’s Public Affairs Officer Kelley Stirling who organized the event.The bulk of the training came from Tim Riley, battalion chief of the Virginia Beach Fire Department, who lead the discussion and gave a presentation on how to properly handle future incidents. People in attendance included representatives from local Navy commands, Coast Guard, National Guard,Virginia Beach and Chesapeake fire departments, Virginia Beach
police department,Virginia medical examiner’s office, and City of Virginia Beach Media Communications group. Public affairs and information officers got the opportunity to discuss past incidents and potential future ones. They also had the chance to meet their counterparts that they may be working with in the event an incident occurs. “The biggest takeaway is the relationship building,” said Riley.“It’s always better to identify your partners now, in a non-stressful environment, than when the emergency incident occurs.” Barbara Morrison,media and communications coordinator from the City of Virginia Beach Multimedia Services, agreed that relationship building was the biggest takeaway from the forum. “If you know ahead of time who you’re working with, when or if an incident happens, it’s much easier to reach out to them and hit the ground running,” Morrison said. A large part of the training referred back to the aircraft mishap that occurred in 2012 when an F/A-18D Hornet crashed into an apartment complex in Virginia Beach, just after takeoff. Many of the people who attended the forum were in some way involved with the mishap and they
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Ty Schartz, multimedia communications supervisor at the City of Virginia Beach asks a question during the forum for public information and public affairs officers at NAS Oceana Feb. 11. The forum provided both military and civilians the opportunity to train and discuss what’s been done in the past and what to do in the future in case of disasters. shared their experiences and discussed how operations could be improved from a public affairs perspective in the case of any future incidents. — See Forum, Page 10
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Career challenge pays off with SOY honors for Oceana Sailor BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer
“The thing I really like about being the LPO here is that every day was something new, something that I haven’t experienced Working outside of his rating proved before.As an ET, you don’t necessarily deal very beneficial for the career of Electron- that much with admin as you do with ics Technician (ET) 1st Class (SW/AW) Ste- equipment. In this position, I was able to ven Howard. Selected as the NAS Oceana deal a lot with admin and more so with Sailor of the Year is an impressive accom- personnel and the issues associated with plishment for any Sailor but even more managing personnel,” he explained. so for Howard, who has spent most of his His day frequently began as early at 6:30 career working with equipment until he a.m. and lasted until 5:30 or 6 p.m.“If you volunteered to become the administration get here first, you’re able to get a lot of department’s leading petty officer. stuff, paperwork out of the way so that Within a month of reporting to NAS you can actually interact with people. If Oceana’s Ground Electronics Maintenance you stay a little bit later, you can get more Division (GEMD) in April 2011, Howard paperwork or anything else done, so you was asked if he would instead move to have time throughout the day to actually Oceana’s Administration Department to interact with Sailors and deal with actual work in the emergency operations cen- issues,” he explained. ter (EOC), where a position needed to be Howard is reluctant to view his SOQ filled. and SOY awards as individual accomplishBecause he had previously been in ments. “The thing is I had a whole lot of GEMD at Oceana’s Norfolk Detachment, great people working with me that were he thought moving able to help me get to the EOC and doing ³,¶YH EHHQ OXFN\ HQRXJK both of those. I’ve something different been lucky enough WR KDYH D JUHDW GHSDUWPHQW to have a great dewould be a good challenge for him. “I was EHKLQG PH ,¶YH KDG D ORW RI partment behind me. pretty excited about I’ve had a lot of opRSSRUWXQLWLHV WR GR D ORW RI portunities to do a lot it,” Howard recalled. He assisted the ciGLIIHUHQW WKLQJV ´ of different things,” vilian director with he said. preparations for drills Born in Indiana, ³ (7 6WHYHQ +RZDUG Howard also lived in and emergencies and 1$6 2FHDQD 6DLORU RI WKH <HDU Texas before he enreceived his first taste of dealing with a real listed more than 14 emergency when years ago while living Hurricane Irene rolled across the East in Florida.With his father in the Air Force, Coast in late August 2011. Then came the Howard was used to moving around while crash of an F/A-18 Hornet into a Virginia growing up. “My sister had spina bifada Beach apartment complex on April 6,2012. and we followed where the best doctors At the same time, the administration’s in the Air Force were,” he said. assistant leading petty officer (LPO) was Upon graduating from high school, his open and Howard said“I was lucky enough dad informed him that he was either goto work into that.”When the LPO position ing to college or moving out of the house. opened up, Howard was moved into that Tired of school, Howard decided his best position. option was to join the military. When the He jokes how he first described his days Navy offered him an enlistment bonus of “as managing chaos.” But what his duties about $7,000, it was an easy choice for the entailed were managing personnel across 18-year-old. nine divisions that fall under the adminIn the beginning, it was the reenlististration department, along with tracking ment bonus of $28,000 that kept him in correspondence and training. the Navy. By his second reenlistment, he
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During a rehearsal for a retirement Feb. 13, ET1 (SW/AW) Steven Howard (r) passes the flag to PS1 (SW/AW) Nicole Thomas, from FRCMA Oceana. Howard, who served as the Oceana Administration Department’s leading petty officer, was selected as the NAS Oceana Sailor of the Year. While at Oceana, he briefly worked at GEMD in his rating before moving to the emergency operations center to fill an open billet, outside of his rating. was a second class and getting ready to get married. He knew if he advanced one more time, he could stay until retirement at 20 years.“Now I really like the Navy,” he laughed. Previous duty stations have included USS MountWhitney (LCC 20),GEMD at Oceana Det. Norfolk and then to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) where he is plank owner. Although his hard work had resulted in being “capped” to first class under the CommandAdvancement Program while on George H.W. Bush, his selection as Oceana Sailor of the Quarter in 2013, marked the first time Howard had been selected for just such an honor. Howard also took the chief petty officer’s exam in January.“It’s a lot better than it used to be,” he said optimistically about his chances for advancement. His career goal is “to stay on as long as they will keep me!” Down the line, “if it’s in the cards,” Howard would like to apply for the Chief Warrant Officer/Limited Duty Officer programs. He’s made good use of his shore
duty at Oceana, working on his degree in electronics engineering from ECPI. Some of his favorite things to do in his spare time are to play with his six-year-old daughter and watch cartoons with her. Married for four years, his wife also has a 23-year-old daughter and a six-month-old grandson that he considers his own. He lists taking care of his grandson as his second favorite way to spend his off-duty time. As Howard prepares to leave Oceana Feb. 28, a little earlier than his original detachment date in May, he knows exactly what he will miss the most.“I’m going to miss the people … I’ve met a lot of great people and learned a lot from people at this command, both up and down the chain of command. They have taught me more than I could have ever imagined,” he said. Following 31 days at the Navy Expeditionary Combat School in Mississippi, Howard will report to Coastal Riverine Squadron 2, based at Portsmouth in April, where he is slated to fill an ET billet.
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Visit: High school students learn about jet engine repair during visit to Oceana — Continued from page 1 20 - 30 students visited during the field trip, last year it was “a busload” and because there were even more students this year, the tour was split into two groups who each spent a day at Oceana, including lunch at the galley. “Not everybody goes to college and this [the Navy] is a great opportunity,”said Kennedy, asking,“What’s cooler than a jet engine?” As part of his course, Kennedy also took students to the Army’s transportation museum at Fort Eustis, Va. and will next visit the Advanced Technology Institute and the Military Aviation Museum, both in Virginia Beach. At the museum, teens will have a chance to talk with the mechanics who keep vintage aircraft flying. The first stop for the students was FRCMA Oceana’s 400 Division, where Sailors and Marines provided a tour of their building and explained the GE 404 engine to students. The teens were shown a combuster with an explanation of how it works, as well as the differences in the engines for the Hornet and Super Hornet.
Photos by MCSN Kayla King ADC (AW/SW) Kenneth Semones, from CNATTU Oceana shows Jason Smith, a Kellam High School student in the power and transportation class, how to use a simulated engine trainer to troubleshoot repairs. “Obviously we have a good organization here and maybe I can help any of these guys to get any information to help them take their own career path later on,” said Aviation Machinist’s Mate (AD) 2nd Class (AW) Brian McMillin from work center 413, who assisted with the tour. McMillin who enlisted six years ago at age 19, remembered how“I was once their
Thurman: Pastor founded the first intentional, multi-racial congregation — Continued from page 3 it was popular. In 1944, Thurman co-founded the first intentionally multi-racial congregation, The Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples. In many ways he embodied his stated intent for writing “Jesus and the Disinherited” for “those who need profound succor and strength to enable them to live in the present with dignity and creativity.” If you have ever been oppressed or have been oppressive to others, the work of Howard Thurman is for you. His words are not hollow, ivory tower philosophical thoughts or theology; rather they are heavenly-minded ideals of great earthly use. His thoughts were forged in his own crucible of suffering.They were refined upon the anvil of hate-filled individuals who refused to acknowledge his humanity. His grandmother taught him that
Christian love transcends petty human humiliations.Therefore,tremendous dignity is due to all people, because they are created in the image of God. From the comfort he experienced in his grandmother’s deep faith, he was transformed and able to offer comfort to others (II Cor. 1). The aid he offered to those in “profound need” enabled them to walk with dignity, which inspired hope.The gushing well of creativity flowing from Thurman’s heart called a nation to acknowledge the humanity and worth of all of its citizens,regardless of the color of their skin. “There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all your life spend your days on the ends of strings that somebody else pulls.” — Howard Thurman
Lt. j.g. Matt Carrasquillo provides a tour of VFA-106 to Kellam High School students in the power and transportation class at NAS Oceana Feb. 21. Eighty students in grades 9 - 12 from the Virginia Beach high school toured CNATTU, FRCMA Oceana and VFA-106 Feb. 20 -21.
age,”and wasn’t sure what he wanted to do after high school. As engine repairs continued around the students, Sailors and Marines explained how the teams tear down and rebuild engines. Students also learned about the use of test cells, repair of the engine’s afterburner modules and the not-ready-for-issue engines. Staff Sgt. Richard Duggan demonstrated how jet engine components can be replaced if one goes bad, and explained how jet engine maintenance is performed during deployments. Duggan joined the Marines 16 years ago and explained to the teens that for anyone who likes being a mechanic, the military offers great opportunities and job security. “With the mechanical aspect of it, as the technology grows, your ability grows and the doors always open,” he said. “The Marine Corps has allowed me to do a lot of things by working on engines. They sent me to welding school, I’ve been in Japan a few times … There’s always the opportunity — instead of just being stagnant — to move forward, if they have the initiative and the drive,” Duggan added. Following the FRCMA Oceana tour, the students moved on to CNATTU, where they received a brief overview of a training environment. The teens spent time in the F/A-18 Legacy Hornet aircraft trainer, where they saw how Navy mechanics troubleshoot engine problems, with a simulated engine attached to two oversized screens, in order to find and repair problems.The students also received a close up look at an aircraft drop tank — an add-on fuel tank to enable the jet to fly farther
without refueling. “I would hope they would get an idea for a possible career choice … In the small amount of time we’re together, I hope they would take as much information from us as possible and consider any of the possibilities for themselves,” said AD2 (AW) Dominick Formato, an instructor at CNATTU. Although initially interested in enlisting out of high school, Formato earned an associate’s degree and worked for several civilian companies doing engine repairs. But when the economy took a nosedive, Formato knew there was little job security repairing ATVs and motorcycles, so he decided to enlist at age 27. For Kellam 10th grader Zach Van Haelen, visiting Oceana opened up his perspective of Navy careers. Because his father has served 22 years in Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Van Haelen shared that “I always wanted to join the Navy,” and the tour provided him a look at other career fields. “I like engines, see how they work, how they operate, how you can figure out how you can fix it up and make them work,” Van Haelen explained why he is taking the power and transportation class. His favorite part of the tour was at FRCMA Oceana, “where they put together all the engines and how they related it to what we do in our shop.” Following lunch at the galley, students ended their day with a tour of the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, where they learned about engine maintenance at the squadron level and saw an F/A-18, including the inside of the cockpit and learned about naval aviation careers.
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NAS Oceana Public Affairs Officer Kelley Stirling addresses attendees during a seminar for civilian and military public information and public affairs officers, held at Oceana Feb. 11. The seminar provided an opportunity to train and discuss what’s been done in the past and what to do in case of future disasters, and to network with people from all involved areas.
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Forum: provided chance to share lessons learned, plan for future — Continued from page 6 Morrison said she found the training to be helpful. “It helps us understand what your procedures and protocols are, so if there is an incident and we are working with the military on it, when decisions are made, we understand why,” Morrison said. “That helps us to do our job and to stay in our own lane when we’re responding to the media.” Riley said it’s important to share the lessons learned, good and bad, so people can build on them and respond even better in the future. “All we’re doing today is putting tools in people’s toolboxes, so they can pull from personal experience when they have to deal with a tragic situation,” Riley said. Riley also spoke about how important the relationship between Oceana and the City of Virginia Beach is. “We’re partners; the city of Virginia Beach and Oceana are like the left hand and the right hand,” Riley said.“We’re in this together so we have to train together, we have to identify our relationships, we have to work on our relationships … to make them stronger, and that’s what we’re doing here today.”
Galley meal rates: New galley regular meal rates are in effect through Dec. 31. The new cost is breakfast $2.55; lunch $4.65; dinner $4.65; brunch $5.35 and holiday meal $7.70 (Christmas and Thanksgiving). Special meals where civilians and retirees are authorized to eat at the galley are on Christmas and Thanksgiving, along with the Navy birthday at the NAS Oceana and the Marines Corps birthday at Dam Neck. For more information, call 433-2207 or 433-2381.
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Commissioning: New LDO persists to reach goal of commissioning — Continued from page 4 office; when they turned him down, the Navy recruiter was his next stop. In his 15 years since enlisting, his career has spanned naval aviation assignments at Aviation Intermediate Maintenance Department, Sigonella; Special Projects Patrol Squadron (VPU) 1 Brunswick, Maine, back to Sigonella at HC-4; Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic in Norfolk and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), before reporting to VFA- 87 in December 2012. His interest in a commission began as a second class in 2001. But it wasn’t until 2006, when selected for first class, that he began seriously working toward that goal, which meant“getting the correct billets to be recognized as the expert in the field.” Although he made chief and senior chief on his first time up,Thomas wasn’t discouraged when he had to apply four times before being selected for a commission. “Every year you do better, you get that extra eval, you get more experience,”Thomas said about his persistence. Another boost was earning his associates degree, having “chipped away,” taking one class every term through Excelsior College. He’s also just three classes away from a bachelor’s degree from the same college. He considers himself fortunate to have attended the Senior Enlisted Academy; the six credits he earned accelerated his degree path. He also thinks his time at the wing, where one of his jobs was to inspect squadrons helped his application.Thomas said the biggest boost to his final application were the jobs that he held and also having earned his safe for flight, production control and OOD qualifications. As an LDO, he sees the opportunity to become a carrier air wing maintenance officer, as well as the potential to make commander and captain, and the opportunity to influence change on the things he’s seen on the flightline which haven’t worked. “When we see something that doesn’t make sense but we’ve never been in a position to change it,” as a commander or captain, Thomas said it’s possible to make changes. His advice for those Sailors who want to be in his position is to realize the LDO program is changing to meet the changing Navy’s requirements. “The LDOs of the future are going to be in that window of 8-14 years. If you’re interested in that, you have to ask questions early, you can’t wait,” he said. He suggests Sailors focus on their records and their goals as early as when they are third class petty officers. Following his officer indoctrination classes in Newport, R.I., Thomas will report to VFA-211 in April. Although Thomas did not deploy with VFA-87, which left Feb. 15 on USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), his time with the “Checkmates” will offer a chance for deployment. VFA211 is scheduled to begin workups toward their next deployment shortly after he checks in and the new ensign is looking forward to the challenge.
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FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER WORKSHOPS
» » »» » »»» FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSES SUPPORT GROUP Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to noon Join other foreign-born military spouses, network and share resources, discuss the American way of life, develop friendships, receive monthly newsletters, and learn about the many resources available to make your new life experience positive.
CFS TRAINING March 3 - 7, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Command Financial Management Specialist (CFS) Training covers topics, such as spending plans, budgets, managing credit, savings and investments, and retirement planning.
CAREER PLANNING March 3, 9 a.m. to noon. In this workshop, you will be guided through career choices based on life goals, personal skills, abilities, preferences and work values.
SAPR COMMAND LIAISON TRAINING March 4, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) command liaisons are responsible for keeping victims apprised of developments in their cases and work closely with command leadership to ensure that victim needs are being met.
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES March 4, 9 a.m. to noon. This workshop covers everything from assessing the hidden job market to finding a job long-distance, including job searching on the Internet.
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March 4, 4:30 - 7 p.m. Topics include sustaining their emotional record keeping, building realistic expectations, establishing positive communications and developing healthy habits together.
ENHANCING STEPFAMILIES March 4, 4:30 - 7 p.m. This workshop includes discussions on the myths of stepfamily living, the different roles a stepparent may assume, the stages a stepfamily goes through as they develop, and tips for handling discipline.
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EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING March 5, 9 a.m. to noon. Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume and get tips on translating military terminology.
CHILDREN AND DIVORCE March 5, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. 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.
JOB NETWORK March 5, noon to 1 p.m. Ask local and national employers what they like to see on resumes and how to prepare for interviews. Find out about open positions, their application process, and what benefits are available.
WORKERS WANTED... Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and get busy? This Event will feature Employers seeking candidates for employment with a full range of work experience, from unskilled to skilled labor backgrounds.
Wednesday, March 12th • 10 am - 2 pm Constant Convocation Ctr., On the campus of Old Dominion University 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA • Free parking on site. • Please bring plenty of résumés and dress to impress! PARTICIPATING EMPLOYERS
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES March 6, 9 a.m. to noon. Topics include positive answers to difficult questions,dressing for success,and the importance of body language and positive attitude. Interview follow-up and salary negotiations are also discussed.
Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located in Building 531. It offers a variety of programs and workshops to assist active duty and their families. Registration is required for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for more information or registration, unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema.
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Mariners’ Museum marks 152nd anniversary of ironclad battle One hundred and ďŹ fty-two years ago, on March 8 - 9, 1862, the great naval conict of the American Civil War raged in the body of water known as Hampton Roads. On March 8, the CSS Virginia laid waste to the woodenhulled Union Navy. On March 9, USS Monitor arrived in Hampton Roads, and the ďŹ rst meeting of ironclad ships in battle commenced. Four and a half hours later, the battle ended in a draw. But there was a clear winner in iron versus wood, and warship designs changed forever with the Monitor’s gun turret. The Mariners’ Museum will commemorate the 152nd anniversary of the ironclads’ ďŹ rst meeting with Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend March 7 - 9. The weekend includes lectures by noted Civil War historians, family programs, Civil War-era interpreters and two ticketed events. It also serves as an introduction to the photography exhibition “Between the States: Photographs of the American Civil War from the George Eastman House.â€? The weekend includes several lectures. March 8, Garry
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As part of the 2012 Battle of Hampton Roads weekend, attendees chose to sign up for either the Confederate or Union armies. Adelman, director of history and education for the Civil War Trust, will present a photographic tour of the Civil War’s eastern theater, with an emphasis on the Virginia Peninsula. Later Saturday will be “A Conversation with Mr. Lincoln,â€? featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Harold Holzer and George Buss, a leading Lincoln interpreter. The event also features two ticketed events.A March 7 Civil War motor coach tour will examine historic sites in Virginia’s Tidewater region that were documented by the artists and photographers in the area in the 1860s. The second ticketed event is “History Bitesâ€? March 8, a food tasting of Civil War-era dishes.Food will be prepared by 10 of Hampton Roads top restaurants, with judging in several categories by celebrity panelists. The Mariners’Museum’s Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend isn’t just for Civil War aďŹ cionados. Programming included with regular museum admission, and free for museum members, is designed for families. “Ironclad BattleQuestâ€?is an interactive family adventure encouraging visitors to conduct a scavenger hunt in the museum.This year, families are encouraged to bring cameras or smartphones, taking pictures based on the photographs included in the new exhibition “Between the States.â€? There will be family crafts, such as making USS Monitor models, and programs, including “A Slave’s Perspective on the Warâ€? and a Sunday presentation on artifact conservation by USS Monitor Center staff.The weekend also includes costumed interpreters and a living history encampment. The traveling exhibition “Between the States: Photographs of the American Civil War from the George Eastman House,â€? which opens March 1, looks at Civil War sites from the viewpoint of photographers, including George Barnard, Matthew Brady and Alexander Gardner. For the full slate of weekend activities, visit BattleofHamptonRoads.com or call 596-2222 or (800) 581-7245. The Mariners’ Museum is located at 100 Museum Drive, Newport News.The Mariners’Museum is off I-64 Exit 258A. For hours and other information, visit MarinersMuseum.
Cheer on the Hampton Roads Junior Whalers in the second round of the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Playoffs. The Junior Whalers swept round one of their playoffs and are now ready to face the East Coast Eagles in round two. The puck drops at 6 p.m. March 1 and 10 a.m. March 2. Playoff action takes place at Chilled Ponds Ice & Turf Sports Complex, 1416 Stephanie Way, Chesapeake. Tickets are still available or can be purchased at the door on game day. Admission price is $4 for a single game ticket or $7 for a weekend pass.
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