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NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. James Webb, accompanied by Cecilia Flores, a financial educator with Fleet and Family Support Centers of Hampton Roads and coordinator of the event, reads a proclamation supporting the Military Saves 2012. While Military Saves is an ongoing campaign, the military community comes together to focus on financial readiness during Military Saves Week, the last full week in February.
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0LOLWDU\ 6DYHV EULQJV ÞQDQFLDO LQIRUPDWLRQ WR 2FHDQD 6DLORUV STORY/PHOTO BY MC3 ANTONIO TURRETTO RAMOS NAS Oceana Public Affairs Military Saves Week at NAS Oceana kicked off Feb. 23 with keynote speaker Congressman Scott Rigell of Virginia’s 2nd District and a diverse panel to answer financial questions from Sailors. The two-hour event included junior and senior Sailors from various commands, as well as DoD civilians, becoming more educated and aware about information and services provided to them during a presentation at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana. Rigell was raised in a working class family and spent six years in the Marine Corps Reserves. He said when he and his wifeTeri first married,his net worth was zero.They had no living room furniture for the first few years and his daughter’s playhouse was the box the refrigerator came in. But through hard work and good decisions, he was able to become who he is today, which includes being the
founder and chairman of Freedom Automotive in Virginia Beach. “Living within one’s means is one of the principal ways that we stay fiscally sound,” said Rigell. During his speech, Rigell stressed that one of the keys to financial success is being content and grateful with what we have, which reduces the temptation to use credit to buy things we don’t necessarily need. “You reap what you sow, you reap more than you sow and you reap later than you sow; this is a universal truth,” said Rigell. Rigell also shared a secret he learned from legendary investor Warren Buffett. “If you look at his life and talk to him, it’s consistency, just a very disciplined approach,” said Rigell. “Start now, however modestly, and ideally through payroll deduction,” Rigell advised. “Because much like the taxes that are taken out of our checks, it’s not quite as painful.” NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. James — See Military Saves, Page 4
Synthetic chemical compound abuse
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WILL LOSE BY MC1(AW) LATUNYA HOWARD Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — The Navy continued to emphasize the policy of zero tolerance for substance abuse by separating 1,515 Sailors in fiscal year 2011 for synthetic chemical compounds, commonly called Spice, and other drug usage according to an official Feb. 21. “Currently, we are discharging a number of Sailors for use of synthetic chemical compounds also known as Spice, sighting failure to obey a direct order,” said Lanorfeia Holder, deputy director of Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP). “Those that are tested by our Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES) are discharged under an Article 92 misconduct or an Article 112A which is drug abuse.” A ban was placed on five synthetic cannabis compounds commonly found in the designer drug Spice, but also sold under different names, just one year ago March 1. AFMES has the ability to test for those five compounds via Navy Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) at the request of unit commanders if probable cause is determined. Spice is a synthetic chemical compound that is sold as herbal incense and mimics the effects of the drug marijuana. Some of the compounds were initially developed as research to help individuals with — See Drug Usage, Page 8
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Transition Benefits: NPC officials to discuss post-ERB matters in Norfolk Area From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
The COnnection Line has made a change! For questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about services provided on board NAS Oceana, now e-mail OceanaPAO@navy.mil. However, the best and fastest way to resolve a problem is through your chain of command or with the organization directly involved. Please be brief and to the point when using the COnnection Line. Capt. Jim Webb will reply through this column, since topics may be of interest to other readers.
Tax preparation assistance The Naval Legal Services Office Mid-Atlantic Oceana Branch Office is providing tax preparation assistance through April 17 to active duty, retired military and their family members and reservists on active duty for more than 29 days. All tax assistance centers have transitioned from one-onone preparation (VITA/ELF) to self-service tax assistance preparation (with limited exceptions). Self-service allows individuals to file returns electronically using an onlinebased filing program while receiving assistance as needed from IRS-trained tax center personnel. The NAS Oceana Tax Assistance Center is located in building 320, 799 Hornet Drive, Suite 100. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday. This site will accommodate walk-ins at self-service tax preparation terminals on a first come-first served basis, and provide one-on-one tax preparation services which is limited to customers unable to use self-service terminals due to disability (on an appointment basis only). For more information, call 433-2215.
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Supply Corps Officers from NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex, (l-r) Regional Supply Office Oceana Officer in Charge Cmdr. Trent Kalp, Lt. Blaque Washington, Lt. Adam Hamilton, Lt. Hung Dang, Lt. j.g. Austin Gage, Lt. j.g. Dan Salas, Lt. Shannon Percival and Lt. Amanda Jenkins celebrate the 217th birthday of the Supply Corps on Feb. 23.
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No great thing? BY CMDR. VINSON MILLER NAS Oceana Command Chaplain I am a creature of habit, like everyone else. Some are consciously chosen habits and others are entirely subconscious. Given that I rise early in order to commute to NAS Oceana all the way from the other side of the dreaded Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, I hit a drive-thru. Recommended by my 16-year old son who appears to know every place where food is cheap, the price is even right! Around the third or fourth time I had driven up, I heard a voice say“I got you.Diet Coke with light ice and a ham biscuit.” I had not placed my order (and have yet to figure out where the camera is on the menu board). Yet, I was intrigued at the rapid memorization of what I like, by a complete stranger. My wife and daughter can do that but I know it is an unusual gift. It was said by Mother Theresa that “We can do no great things, but we can do small things with great love.” One morning I pulled up with an empty wallet, only to discover that I’d left my debit card at home. She said,“I gotcha....Don’t worry about it.It’s already made.” It took me by surprise.Who at a chain drive-thru, does that? And yes, I repaid her the next morning! I called the restaurant a few days later, after I’d cleared the HRBT tube and worst of the traffic. I asked the manager for the name of the person who tends the drive-thru every morning. Her name is Brenda. I now call her by name every morning and I appreciate her meticulous and rapid work at such an early hour as I brace for the tunnel. Each time I pull into the drive-thru, the routine repeats with the same clear voice, before I can place my order, with her “I got you, baby.” I’m almost 53, so I always chuckle at that last word, a colloquial way of being friendly and gracious. I tend to notice politeness, graciousness, or whatever word we’d put to it, because of how increasingly rare it is in our society nowadays. One recent week was a particularly long and difficult one, for both the hours worked and the stressful events that required my energy. I rolled up to the window contemplating the day ahead.The routine repeated, but as the window opened and my diet drink was passed — See Small things, Next page
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Supply Corps celebrates 217th anniversary BY DEBBIE DORTCH NAVSUP Corporate Communications MECHANICSBURG,Pa.(NNS) —The Navy Supply Corps celebrated its 217th anniversary Feb. 23, commemorating a history that traces back to 1795. At its inception, the Supply Corps supported the Navy’s six frigates. Since that time, the duties and responsibilities of the Supply Corps have evolved to keep pace with the expanding scope of the Navy’s global mission. “Today’s Supply Corps is a key enabler of the Navy’s global force for good at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels,”said Rear Adm. Mark Heinrich, chief of Supply Corps and commander, Naval Supply Systems Command. “By delivering logistics capabilities to the Navy and joint warfighter, the Supply Corps provides mission-essential supplies that keep ships, aircraft, submarines and expeditionary forces ready for tasking.” There are more than 3,500 active and Reserve component naval officers serving on nearly every afloat platform and in a full range of expeditionary environments, as well as at hundreds of shore installations located worldwide. They are trained and employed in three principal lines of operation: supply chain management, acquisition man-
agement and operational logistics. Complementing these lines of operations are skills in comptrollership, operations research, and business management. All Supply Corps officers are graduates of the Navy Supply Corps School, now located in Newport, R.I. It is here where officers are educated in disciplines such as supply management, expeditionary logistics, inventory control, disbursement, financial management, contracting, information systems, operations analysis, material and operational logistics,fuels management,physical distribution and food service. “As we celebrate 217 years of proud service to the fleet, all of us who wear the oak leaf can take great pride in our history, in our traditions, and in a community that has always been an enabling part of the CNO’s (chief of naval operations) tenets-warfighting first; operate forward; be ready,” Heinrich said. “As we face challenges of a dynamic world environment, which will tax our capabilities to their limit, the logistics expertise and business acumen that Navy Supply Corps officers bring to the table is a skill set more coveted than ever. For 217 years we have been ‘ready for sea,’ and I am proud to be celebrating this birthday as the chief of the Navy’s premiere staff corps.”
British test pilot marks milestone in the F-35C BY VICTOR CHEN F-35 Integrated Test Force Public Affairs PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) — A Royal Air Force (RAF) squadron leader became the United Kingdom’s first military test pilot to fly the F-35C, the carrier variant of the Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft Feb. 21. As an international program, the F-35 has eight cooperative partners working with the United States; the United Kingdom (UK) was the first country to join the program in January 2001.The UK is planning to purchase the carrier variant to enter service as the joint combat aircraft (JCA).
“The F-35 has the best handling of any jet I’ve flown, which means it’s going to be easier to land on a ship than current aircraft.And pilots can devote all of their attention to the mission,” said Jim Schofield, RAF squadron leader. “Combined with the world’s best sensors which allow the pilot to find and target anything that’s out there, and a stealthy signature, which means the enemy can’t do the same to you, this is exactly the aircraft the UK needs to provide the best protection for our soldiers, sailors and airmen for the next 35 years,” he further explained. Schofield’s flight is the latest in a series of milestones for the UK’s JCA program, which included the first F-35C — See RAF aviator, Page 5
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Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield taking place this month on naval bases, installations From U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs NORFOLK (NNS) — Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) are in the final stages of planning the Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism (FP/AT) exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield (SC/CS) 2012 to be conducted on naval bases and installations throughout the continental United States March 19 - 24. These annual exercises are designed to enhance the training and readiness of Navy security forces to respond to threats to installations and units.The two exercises,each with a distinct focus, occur simultaneously and will stress different areas of the Navy’s anti-terrorism program to enhance the training and readiness of naval security force personnel to respond to real-world threats. There will be an increase in patrols on and around Navy installations as a result of this planned exercise. Exercise SC/CS 2012 is not in response to any specific threat, but is a regularly scheduled exercise. Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions to normal base and station operations,but there may be times when the exercise causes increased traffic around bases or delays in base access.
Small things: sometimes noticed most by those in daily ‘battle’ — Continued from page 3 over, Brenda asked how I was doing, noting I looked a bit fatigued.This from someone who is still a stranger, and yet who appears to live by the ancient code of ethics articulated by Plato:“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” Sometimes we do not know, nor do others know our name or much about us.Yet, the “small things” we do for others with the understanding that the human condition for all of us involves some measure of “battle,” is the better nature of being a human being. I note this as many of us are amid a season known as “Lent” which serves as a time of reflection for those of the Christian tradition. Every faith seems to set aside such a period for re-centering in what is most important, including how we treat one another if we would truly honor God. So, the person you encounter at a drive-thru, or at a quarterdeck or in a hanger.... may or may not be someone like Brenda, but the real question is: Who are we unto others, as to kindness and respect? What habits mark our conduct toward others? What habits are we choosing to make an intrinsic and visible part of ourselves as human beings — and yes, as those who wear our nation’s cloth?
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PHOTOS LEFT: Congressman Scott Rigell was the guest speaker during the Military Saves program at NAS Oceana Feb. 23 at CNATTU. Rigell, the founder and chairman of Freedom Automotive, shared how he had zero net worth when he married his wife. RIGHT: Following the presentation, those attending the Military Saves program pick up flyers and pamphlets at the Navy Federal Credit Union table with information on financial services offered to service members.
Military Saves: nationwide campaign highlights importance of fiscal responsibility — Continued from page 1 Webb signed an official proclamation supporting the Military Saves program for 2012.Webb said it’s important to understand the programs and the information offered to every service member as to what’s available to them to make life choices. “This information, especially in this day and age, is so incredibly important,” said Webb.“This is our chance to be proactive with the kind of information that’s important that leads them to success five, 10, 15 and 20 years down the road, so we got to take this seriously.” All the speakers at the event stressed the importance of managing credit and checking annual credit reports.Also addressed was how Sailors’ individual fiscal responsibility can affect the Navy as a whole by potentially undermining force readiness. Crystal Forehand, command security manager at Oceana, gave a presentation highlighting the lack of fiscal responsibility as the leading cause for Sailors’security clearances being revoked. According to Forehand, 228,049 adjudications were issued in fiscal year 2011, most being at the secret level.Adjudication as it pertains to security clearances is any final decision made by Department of the Navy Central Adjudication Facility (DONCAF) about the status of a security clearance. Final decisions include clearances being issued, revoked and notices of scrutiny among other things. One Sailor can potentially be issued several adjudications in a fiscal year that reflect any changes in security clearance status. “Financial considerations seem to be the biggest problem,” said Forehand.“The financial considerations continue, and it has been a trend for at least the last 10 years.” Fiscal responsibility is a critical part of military readiness according to Rigell. He said there’s a direct link between military readiness and an individual service member’s state
of mind. “You don’t want that young man or young woman, as they’re watching an F/A-18 come in, to have anything on their mind other than that operation,” said Rigell.“You don’t want them thinking,‘I’m two months behind on my car payment or three’ or ‘how am I going to pay this bill?’” According to the Military Saves website, Military Saves is a social marketing campaign to persuade, motivate and encourage military families to save money every month, and to convince leaders and organizations to be aggressive in promoting automatic savings. The campaign is a growing network of organizations and individuals committed to helping and supporting military members and their families build personal savings arsenals to provide for their immediate and long term financial needs, according to the Military Saves website. Military Saves was developed and tested by its non-profit sponsor, Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the military services from 2003 to 2006 and launched throughout the Department of Defense (DoD) on February 25, 2007. It is part of two larger campaigns -- the DoD Financial Readiness Campaign and the America Saves campaign. While it is an ongoing campaign, the entire military community comes together to focus on financial readiness during Military Saves Week, the last full week in February.
Crystal Forehand, command security manager at Oceana, gave a presentation highlighting the lack of fiscal responsibility as the leading cause for Sailors’ security clearances being revoked.
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Royal Air Force test pilot Squadron Leader Jim Schofield sits in the cockpit of an F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft after his first flight, Feb. 21, in the carrier variant. Schofield is the first pilot from the United Kingdom to fly the F-35C.
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RAF aviator: first test pilot from UK to fly carrier version of F-35 — Continued from page 3 launch on the test electromagnetic aircraft launch system (EMALS) Nov. 18, 2011, and the rollout of the first UK F-35 from the production line four days later. EMALS is the current launching system of record for the future HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, currently under construction. “This is another major step forward for the UK’s Joint Combat Aircraft programme,” said Group Capt. Harv Smyth, the UK’s JSF national deputy. “Squadron Leader Schofield is now test-flying both the [short takeoff and vertical landing] and carrier variants of the F-35, which affords the UK unprecedented early learning regarding this 5th-generation air system.This is a very exciting period for JCA, as not only are we now testing both the B and the C variants,but we look forward to taking delivery of our first production F-35 aircraft later this year.” According to the RAF’s website, the F-35 employed as the JCA in UK forces will offer many advantages over legacy platforms: low observability, supersonic flight, improved survivability, internal and external weapons carriage, increased range and easier supply and maintenance. The F-35C carrier variant of JSF is distinct from the F35A and F-35B variants, with its larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear to withstand catapult launches and deck landing impacts associated with the demanding aircraft carrier environment.The F-35C is undergoing test and evaluation at Naval Air Station Patuxent River prior to delivery to the fleet and international partners.
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Tactical Training Group Atlantic conducts international fleet synthetic exercise BY LT. CMDR. TIM KUNKEL Tactical Training Group Atlantic Public Affairs Officer
explore its capacity as an operational-level staff and then execute command and control its assets in a real-time, although synthetic environment”, explained Capt. John “Chuck” Nygaard, commanding officer of Tactical Training The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (ENT CSG) 12, led Group Atlantic. by Rear Adm. Walter Carter, along with participants from “FST-J is a rigorous flag-level exercise, allowing a strike Germany and the United Kingdom, executed a fleet syn- group to operate as a team and exercise their battle rhythm thetic training (FST) exercise, FST-J 12-2, Feb. 13 - 17. prior to going on deployment. Synthetic training allows The exercise was developed and supported by Com- geographically separated participants to conduct operamander, Strike Force Training Atlantic (CSFTL) Rear Adm. tions within the same synthetic battlespace,”Nygaard said. Dennis FitzPatrick, providing training for CSG-2, destroyer “Here, we are able to replicate the types of situations and squadrons 2 and 22, Carmissions that ships will rier Air Wing 1, elements potentially face on their of the U.K.’s Mine Coundeployment.” ter-Measures Task Group The key objectives of (UKMCM TG), Federal FST-J 12-2 was to train German Ship (FGS) FrigU.S. Navy staff and coaliate Hamburg, guided mistion partners in the core sile cruisers USS Vickscompetencies of planburg (CG 69), USS Anzio ning, command and con(CG 68), and guided mistrol and warfighting. sile destroyers USS James “It was great training. E Williams (DDG 95) and We’re ready for deployUSS Nitze (DDG 94). ment,” Carter agreed, Primary focus areas for during the post-exercise Photo by YNSN Dean Ross the exercise were carrier During Fleet Synthetic Training (FST) exercise, FST-J 12-2, Feb. debrief. strike group integration 13 - 17, CSG-12 staff conduct a simulated strait transit from The ability to conduct at the numbered fleet Tactical Training Group Atlantic’s battle watch training module. fleet synthetic training operational level of war, is made possible by the joint and coalition platform integration, and responsive- Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE). The ness to external Air Tasking Orders (ATO), while stressing NCTE is managed from its central Atlantic Coast node at core competencies across multiple warfare disciplines: DTCL,located at Dam Neck Annex.The DTCL, through the command and control, strike, maritime security opera- NCTE, provides participating units with a synthetic traintions, air defense, ballistic missile defense and information ing environment and stimulates shipboard combat and operations. weapons systems. Sailors standing watch operate their FST-J 12-2 was conducted from distributed locations, in- equipment and “fight the war” just as they would at sea. cluding CSFTL,TTGL, Distributed Training Center Atlantic This allows assessors to observe participants executing (DTCL), and from several ships pierside at Naval Station tasks that are required for their upcoming forward deployNorfolk, Mayport, Fla., and a trainer system in Wilhelm- ments. shaven, Germany. Based upon CSFT’s Treasure Coast sceThe vast majority of the Navy’s mission essential tasks nario, FST-J 12-2 is centered on fictional Operation Bold required for a strike group’s major combat operations Step, which directs the enforcement of multiple fictional certification can be accomplished in a synthetic environUnited Nations Security Council Resolutions and maintain ment, which can result in huge savings for the fleet when maritime freedom of access in the Treasure Coast region. compared with the cost of executing a live exercise. PerPrior to FST-J 12-2, a demanding at-sea training phase haps the greatest benefit of FST is the ability to deliver the was conducted off the East Coast for the CSG-12 Staff, to right type of training, at the right level of difficulty, to the prepare them for their upcoming deployment right training audience. “The intent of the FST-J is to allow a strike group to fully
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VFA-131 ‘Wildcats’ kick off the year in Fallon BY LT. J.G. FRANK SACCO VFA-131 Public Affairs Officer Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 returned from a four week Air Wing Fallon detachment at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) in Fallon, Nev. on Feb. 5. The training is designed to simulate combat conditions and the operational tempo that pilots and maintainers may experience when once deployed as a carrier air wing. The “Cats” set the example by dropping 43,152 pounds of ordnance including CBU-99 Rockeye, 2,000 pound MK84 General Purpose bombs, GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions, GBU-12 Laser Guided Precision Weapons, several thousand rounds of 20mm ammunition, and dozens of heavy and light inert weapons. Once again, Wildcat maintainers exemplified their excellence throughout this high-tempo training period by continually providing mission capable F/A-18Cs for 283 sorties and 412 flight hours. “Wildcat” pilots primarily focused on conducting large force strike missions against tactical targets located within the Fallon Range Complex. VFA-131 also took the fight to the bandits, engaging in multiple air-to-air scenarios, ranging from section engaged maneuvering to large force offensive and defensive counters air missions. In addition to the
VFA-131’s F/18C Hornets sit on the flightline in Fallon, Nev. during the “Wildcats” Air Wing Fallon detachment in January and early February. Courtesy of VFA-131 Administration Department complex missions, pilots also gained valuable experience by participating in close air support exercises, providing support for special operation teams on the ground. Finally, two Wildcat department heads successfully completed NSAWC’s Air Interdiction Mission Commander Course, qualifying them to lead dozens of aircraft into combat
should the need arise. “Honestly, it was some of the best flying I’ve ever done. The ability to conduct this level of simulated and live fire training just doesn’t exist in most other environments,” is how Wildcat pilot Lt. John Mulcair summed up the level of training that was conducted.
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Drug use: zero tolerance for Sailors — Continued from page 1 certain brain conditions, but the research did not reach its fruition, according to Holder. Some of the short-term effects include auditory and visual hallucinations, painless head pressure, panic attacks, time distortion and delirium. Long-term effects from the designer drug can include permanent physical impairment, mental illness or death. “We have Sailors who are having mental conditions that they will never recover from,” said Holder.“Using synthetic chemical compounds is like playing Russian roulette; you never know what is in the package.As detection catches up with manufacturers, makers alter the ingredients in an attempt to avoid detection.” OPNAVINST 5350.4D defines the scope of drug abuse as the wrongful use of controlled substances to include designer drugs, illicit-use anabolic steroids, prescription or over-the-counter medication. The unlawful possession or use by Department of the Navy personnel of controlled substance analogues (designer drugs), natural substances, chemicals wrongfully used as inhalants, propellants, prescribed or over-thecounter medication or pharmaceutical compound with the intent to induce intoxication, excitement or stupefaction of the central nervous system is prohibited via SECNAVINST 5300.28D. Violators are subject to punitive action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice,Article 92. “If a Sailor is having issues with drug abuse or synthetic chemical compound use specifically, we recommend that they reach out to Military-One Source for confidential assessment and counseling at no cost to the Sailor,”said Holder.“We also recommend members seeking substance use counseling talk with their doctor, chain-of-command or self-refer to a substance abuse rehabilitation program.” For more information about synthetic chemical compounds like Spice or other designer drugs visit the NADAP page on the Navy Personnel Command website at http://www.public.navy. mil/bupers-npc/support/nadap/education_training/pages/spice.aspx
BHC Oceana celebrates Black History with portrayal of historic figures STORY/PHOTO BY REBECCA A. PERRON Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs A dozen Branch Health Clinic Oceana staff participated in the Black History Month celebration Feb. 24, with the theme “Things They Didn’t Tell You.” The event featured staff portraying historical figures and participants gave speeches,sang songs and performed reenactments. The choice of the theme began a month prior when organizers decided to highlight people and events that may not be well known, but had a significant impact on Black history. “We want our audience to get a feel for Black history and really embrace the culture,” said Hospital Corpsman (HM) 1st Class Donald Banks, the leading petty officer of the Pharmacy Department and one of the organizers.“We want to depict people who had a major role in the development of the country, that in many cases that role is not taught, but passed by word of mouth.” The first portrayal was by HM3 Matthew Jones of Primary Care acting as Abraham Lincoln, who spoke about the Emancipation Proclamation and the ratification of the 13th Amendment. Next to speak was HM1(SW/AW/FMF) Cedric Odom of Physical Therapy, who portrayed John Hanson,a man who led the united colonies before the Declaration of Independence. “While I was researching the role of John Hanson, I ran across a book called ‘Things They Didn’t Tell You,” said Odom. “It felt really good to remember him, because by making people aware of such people, we can better build a future together.” Speaking as Hanson during the ceremony, Odom explained how the role of president had been poorly defined, and that Hanson established the Treasury Department, the Secretary of War and the Foreign Affairs Department. He also declared Nov. 28, 1782, as a day of Thanksgiving. A slide show followed, showcasing the pictures and accomplishments of dozens of military and civilians in the Black com-
Sharon Adams from Branch Health Clinic Oceana’s Aviation Medicine portrays Rosa Parks as she’s forcibly removed from her bus seat by staff playing Montgomery, Ala., police. Parks’ act of civil disobedience in 1955 led to her being called “the first lady of civil rights.” munity.Set to six songs by Black musicians, the presentation included many firsts in the military and featured entertainers and athletes in the civilian community. Carol Raynor, secretary for the clinic’s officer in charge (OIC), produced the slide show. The ceremony then featured HM3 Diane Bond of Family Practice speaking as actress Dorothy Dandridge and HMCS Reginald Barnes, the clinic’s senior enlisted leader, as Colin Powell. HM1(SW) Mary Wilkins, administrative chief, sang, “At Last,” while portraying singer Etta James; and HN Steve Leach of Primary Care sang a few lines as Sam Cooke. The last portrayal was a spirited reenactment of Rosa Parks’s famous act of civil disobedience on a Montgomery, Ala., bus in 1955. Clinic staff portrayed police who forcibly removed Parks after she refused to move to the back of the bus, an action leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Civil Rights movement. Sharon Adams of Aviation Medicine played Parks and Cmdr.Martin Kerr,OIC of the clinic,played the bus driver.
After the reenactment, Kerr spoke about the importance of remembering Black history. “We do these things so we don’t forget many kinds of history,” Kerr said.“It is important. Quoting George Santayana,‘Those who don’t remember the past are doomed to repeat it.’ “Remember the sacrifices of those before us across American culture,” Kerr continued.“Always remember there’s more to it than those who are recognized. Think about those ordinary people who have gone unrecognized.” Kerr then read the poem,“A Rock, a River, a Tree,” by Maya Angelou. “I choose this poem because it talks about hope and remembrance,” Kerr added.“It is important to continue to remember to build a future.” At the end of the celebration, the audience was invited to a food sampling that included food and desserts specific to Black history.
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Taekwondo champions train at Oceana STORY BY CATHY HEIMER • PHOTOS BY MC3 ANTONIO TURRETTO RAMOS Every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Hornet’s Nest Fitness Center, nearly 45 children, teens and adults get together to get into shape and have some fun,while learning discipline and teamwork — all through three Taekwondo classes offered through MWR at NAS Oceana. The Taekwondo class also sports a championship team. Ten kids competed in the 2012 Friendship Tournament at Virginia Wesleyan College Jan. 28 and all 10 earned at least one metal, bronze, silver or gold. Students competed in forms, which involves a series of movements in a set pattern with no contact with an opponent, and sparring, which is direct contact with an opponent. During the Friendship Tournament, Lucas Gurney, 7, earned a bronze medal for sparring — his first medal at his first tournament. Gurney explained his first competition taught him to “fight harder when you don’t know someone because you don’t know how good they are.” Although he also earned a silver medal for forms, Gurney said the best part of the tournament was sparring. Kentrell Horn-Taylor, 13, has earned his red belt in the four years since joining the classes and picked up a gold medal in both sparring and forms at the tournament. “When I was in elementary school,I got picked on a lot,so my dad signed me up for Taekwondo and I’ve loved it ever since,” Horn-Taylor explained why he originally joined the class. The Plaza Middle School student also plays football and wrestles.“It helps with other sports; it keeps me in shape,” Horn-Taylor said. The Oceana classes are the only ones he’s taken and part of that has to do with Elmore“Preston”Pedigo, the instructor.“He’s nice, he cares for his students. He’ll slow down and work with us. It’s like a family here,” said Horn-Taylor.
Navy skiers ranked 10th nationally BY MC2 ALEXIA RIVERACORREA U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) — The Naval Academy men’s alpine ski team ranked 10th out of 135 teams in the 2012 College Snow Sports Rankings and qualified for the U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association Mid-Atlantic Regionals, Feb. 23-26. To watch the competition live and view the results, visit http://live-timing.com/races.php or www.uscsa.com.
Also referred to as“Sabonim,”a Korean title that signifies a master level martial arts instructor, Pedigo has taught the Taekwondo classes at Oceana for the past 17 years. Pedigo, a fifth degree black belt, explained he got into martial arts as a way to keep the weight off and get some exercise, which led to tournaments and becoming an instructor after his retirement from the Navy as a master chief. Pedigo is assisted by Robert Moore, who at 77 years of age is a third degree black belt. What Pedigo enjoys about the Oceana program is being able to mentor and work with the kids.Over the years,he’s received many calls from current and former students. Some have called him when they’re in a crisis situation.“I go pick them up and take them home, where they need to be,” said Pedigo. One of his favorite memories was being invited to a former Taekwondo student’s graduation from the Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe, an intervention program for at-risk teens. Salem High School junior Thomas Leal returned from the tournament with more than a bronze medal in forms. During the sparring competition, his nose was the accidental recipient of a missed kick, resulting in it being broken.The trip to the hospital in the middle of the competition ruined his hopes for another medal in sparring. But Leal shrugged off the injury, preferring to focus on all the good lessons he’s learned during nearly five years of Taekwondo.The classes have taught him commitment and “I just like the environment and it gives me something to do, instead of being at home, bored.” Oceana’s Taekwondo program attracts nearly as many
Brian Horn, one of several adult students in the Taekwondo class at Oceana, holds the kicking pad for Victoria Martinez, 15, during the advanced class.
Eight of the 10 Taekwondo students who competed in the Jan. 28 Friendship Tournament display their medals for a photo — See Taekwondo, Page 12 on Feb. 7. With the students is longtime instructor Elmore “Preston” Pedigo (r).
The women’s ski team and both snowboard teams also qualified for the regional competition. The men’s team earned eight first place and two second place finishes out of 10 races during the regular season. The teams compete in the Allegheny Conference, one of 11 collegiate snow and ski conferences in the U.S. The Allegheny Conference includes teams from Penn State,West Virginia, Bucknell, Carnegie Mellon,West Chester and Villanova. “We were very surprised, since Penn State has been the strongest competitor,” said Midshipman 1st Class Garrett Long, team captain.“For the last few weekends the team has been very active and united.” The women’s snowboard team, led by Midshipman 1st Class Nicole Leonard and Midshipman 2nd Class Caitlin Fine, took 2nd in the Allegheny Conference. The men’s
team, led by Midshipman 1st Class Ryan Goldsmith and Midshipmen 2nd Class Brian Gureck and Bill Gureck,took several individual top-five finishes during the season. “It is very exciting to be able to compete,” said Midshipman 2nd Class Pat Paap.“It’s all about teamwork.You really have to come together and understand not only your needs but also other teammate’s needs.We definitely help and coach each other.” “We are helping each other prep the skis, which is definitely one of the main things you can do to get ready for the race,” said Midshipman 4th Class Stefan Schmidt.“It’s also important to stay confident and not freak out during the competition.” The ski and snowboard teams hope to qualify for the national competition which will be held March 5 - 10 in Maine.
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Pukin’ Dogs prepare for upcoming deployment BY LT. BRIAN JONES VFA-143 Public Affairs OfďŹ cer The “World Famous Pukin’ Dogsâ€? of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 are well into the work up phase in preparation for an upcoming deployment in the summer of 2012 aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7. The Pukin’ Dogs have just completed Air Wing Fallon, wrapping up four weeks of evaluation on Feb. 3, while detached to NAS Fallon, Nev. From lectures to large force strikes, the Pukin’ Dogs proved their mettle throughout the challenges of Air Wing Fallon. Starting with a building block approach, the basics were reďŹ ned during sorties designed to enhance smart weapon delivery and hard target penetration. To ramp up the intensity, the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) provided scenario-based mission objectives for CVW-7 to execute. These mission objectives focused on teamwork across the air wing, utilizing all members of the CVW-7 combat team. The executed objectives included air-to-air, air-to-surface, suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD),
combat search and rescue (CSAR), and close air support (CAS). The Pukin’ Dogs provided support for every axis of employment, paving the way for mission success. During the detachment, the Pukin Dogs expended approximately 62,000 pounds of live and inert ordnance, ranging from Mk-80 series unguided bombs to the GBU-54 Laser Guided Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), and 20mm cannon rounds in strafe deliveries. Mission success is constantly measured in metrics of validation and target destruction and demands the very best of pilots during air to ground deliveries. The Pukin’ Dogs answered the call, executing precision strikes with professionalism and expertise. The Pukin’Dogs and the rest of CVW-7 strive to carry the momentum from a successful Air Wing Fallon into the rest of work-ups and upcoming deployment. Following this stage of training, the squadron will embark aboard Eisenhower for Tailored Ship’s Training Availability (TSTA). During the upcoming phases of training, many unique challenges await the CVW-7 team that will test the readiness and performance of all Sailors and pilots.
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Lt. j.g. Khalia Bates, a pilot from VFA-32, was the guest speaker at Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic’s Black History Month observance Feb. 15 at CSFWL’s conference room. Bates encouraged everyone to develop the qualities of resilience and perseverance to reap the rewards of hard work. The celebration also included a slide show, followed by a potluck luncheon.
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CONSEP March 5 - 8, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Career Options and Navy Skills Evaluation Program (CONSEP) includes career-making decisions, information on upward mobility, schools, apprenticeships, financial management, investment strategies, and creating work experiences to lead to success.
SAPR ADVOCATE/POC TRAINING March 6 -9, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This training prepares command Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) personnel to coordinate training, fulfill reporting requirements, assist victims and manage the advocate program.
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PHOTOS ABOVE: As part of learning teamwork, students work together in practicing a demonstration. RIGHT: As Miranda Fyfe, 15, practices her kicks, Samantha Gelle, 16, uses the skills she’s learned through the Taekwondo class at Oceana to block them. MWR offers three levels of Taekwondo classes on Tuesday and Wednesdays at the Hornet’s Nest Fitness Center.
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Taekwondo: students learn valuable life skills — Continued from page 9 females of all ages as males, including Miranda Fyfe, whose mom Lucy volunteers as the team mom.With nearly seven years of classes, Fyfe, 15, has earned her black belt. Like Horn-Taylor, the tenth grader thinks Taekwondo makes her more confident and also helps her be a better swimmer for Cox High School. “It definitely helps keep me in shape and I’m really flexible because of Taekwondo, which is good for swimming too,” she said. Students testing for the next belt spend a great deal of time preparing and not just with the techniques.“We have to come up with our own demos. It’s really cool because I get to use all the techniques I’ve learned,” said Fyfe. The next testing will be held later this month. Oceana offers three Taekwondo classes, based on age and skill level. The youngest kids,“Tigers,”meet from 5:30 6 p.m., followed by the beginner class, normally for ages 7 and up to those who have earned an orange belt, at 6 p.m. and finally the advanced class, which includes teens and all adults, begins at 7 p.m. According to Lucy Fyfe, 7 - 8 year olds who aren’t ready for the beginner class can stay with the 30-minute tiger class.
Children and adults from other programs are welcome to attend Oceana classes. Because all programs are run a little differently, Fyfe explained Pedigo firsts tests each new student to see exactly what their skills are. All Taekwondo participants start by earning their white belt and work their way through yellow, orange, green, blue, brown, red and for those who stick with the classes, they work their way to the coveted black belt. Cost for the class is a monthly fee, not a contract and participants can opt to register for a month at a time.The cost is $40 per month for one family member with discounts for additional children. The uniforms can be purchased anywhere students choose and the only additional cost is $12 per year for mandatory insurance required by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU). For parents of kids heavily involved in school activities, the month-to-month option is welcome. “If they want to come try it out, they can try it for a month and see what they like and don’t like about it,” explained Fyfe. New students of all ages are always welcome at the Oceana Taekwondo classes. For more information or registration, visit the Oceana Flightline Fitness Center in building 529 or call 433-2695/2049.
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A lacrosse clinic will be held everyTuesday andThursday, March 12 through April 30, 5 - 6 p.m. at the gym at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. The clinic will be taught by Len Larson, who among other qualifications, is an NYSCA certified instructor, FHSAA certified coach and founder of the AAL Landshark Program. The clinic is open to those who are new to the game or players who are already skilled and would like more practice. Register by contacting Jennifer Slater at 953-7108 or Jennifer.slater@med.navy.mil by March 9.
The March Madness 5K will be March 28, 11:30 a.m. at Dam Neck Annex.The run is free and begins at the fitness center. Preregistration deadline is March 21 and same day registration begins at 10:30 a.m.There will be five age divisions in both men’s and women’s category and awards will be given to the top three in each division. Registration forms are available at MWR fitness and sports centers. Call the Dam Neck MWR Fitness and Sports Office at 492-7483 for more information.
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Special activities March 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Free exhibit admission •Discounts on IMAX Admission • Dr. Seuss inspired face painting • The Lorax themed make-n-take activities •Dr. Seuss storytime with the Hampton Public Library and Hampton Councilman Donnie Tuck • Hands-on experiments with the water cycle •Digitally enhanced photograph displays by Brian Hopson Photography • Tasty “Thing 1â€? and “Thing 2â€? cupcakes from The Grey Goose (fees apply – while supplies last) • Gaming! Playstation Move and Xbox Kinect with Gamestop • Meet Blizzard from Downtown Hampton on Ice! and receive free skate rental. Activities and discounts, including military\student discounts for IMAX ďŹ lms, continue throughout the month. For more information and a complete schedule of events held on Saturdays throughout March, call 727-0900 or visit www.vasc.org.
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BASE BRIEFS      Shabbat Across America The Levy Chapel at Naval Station Norfolk is joining with synagogues across the U.S. and Canada to celebrate Shabbat Across America. There will be a traditional Sabbath dinner, followed by a short worship service March 2. Participants are requested to provide a par eve side dish or dessert.The Levy Chapel will provide baked kosher chicken for the event. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. For further information, call 444-7361.
Hockey game to beneďŹ t NMCRS Support your Sailors and Marines during the “Admirals Night Out,â€? a fundraiser for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.The event will be March 31, when the Norfolk Admirals take on the St. John’s Icecaps at the Norfolk Scope, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for red level tickets. Online tickets can be purchased through midnight on March 28 at www.norfolkadmirals.com/groups. For more information, contact Kathy Nelson at 322-1173 or Kathy. nelson@nmcrs.org or Charlie Colon at 640-1212,ext.23 or Charlie@norfolkadmirals.com.
Computer-based exams offered College Level Examinations Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), and Excelsior College Examinations (ECE) are offered at NAS Oceana every Tuesday morning at 9 and 11 a.m. and every Wednesday, 4 - 7 p.m.,in the Navy College ofďŹ ce in building 531,Room 104. The scores are available immediately.Exams are free for active duty; other eligible examinees must pay a fee.To preregister or for more information, call 428-8395 at Oceana
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The NAS Oceana Thrift Shop, located on Hornet Drive,next to bachelor housing in building 419,offers great deals and monthly specials on military uniforms, clothing for adults and children, household goods and much more. Active duty can take advantage of the special on uniforms; all pants, shirts and skirts are buy one, get one free. While the prices are already a good deal, during the last week of every month, shoppers can save even more, with the exception of uniform items. For just $7, shoppers can ďŹ ll a brown, commissary-size paper bag or $30 for a shopping cart with anything and everything in the store that will ďŹ t. The store also accepts donations.A drop box is located in front of the building for after-hours donations or items can be brought inside during store hours. Proceeds from items sold beneďŹ t military families and the local community. Current hours are Monday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.;Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m.The store’s phone number is 433-2193.
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Industrial Action Services, Inc. (IAS), the Industrial Leader in On-Site Fluid Purification, System Decontamination (High-Velocity Flushing and Chemical Cleaning) and Condition Monitoring, is looking for seasoned Project Managers (PM’s) and Field Service Technicians (FST’s) with a minimum of 6-10 years’ experience in a shipboard/forward operating, hands-on, engineering & maintenance environment. Formal education and other specialized credentials are a plus. IAS is a relatively young company comprised of a team of worldclass, seasoned experts from industry. Due to IAS’ rapid growth, upward mobility opportunities are endless. IAS specializes in Fluid System Maintenance in the North American Power Generation (Conventional and Nuclear), Petrochemical, Refining and Heavy Industrial markets, with some International services as well. The position entails approx. 80% overnight, multi-day travel with all travel expenses and per diems paid 100% by IAS. IAS offers Top Pay, Unlimited Overtime, Opportunities for Advancement, Excellent Incentive Packages and Employee Benefits Compensation Packages to Top Performers. Highly Motivated Professionals are encouraged to seek further information by contacting HR@IASCorpOnline.com or by faxing a resume to (800) 536-9547.
VA Beach, near Dam Neck & Oceana, 3BR, 2BA, w/gar, fencd bkyd, deck, huge MBR & closet, pet friendly, $1500/mo Earl Byers, agent, 572-6551
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PRESENTED BY: 2011 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year Spouse of Captain Samuel Arnett - Joint Base Langley-Eustis
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Join us in honoring our unsung heroes for their sacrifices, their strengths and their commitment to our community.
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