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STORY BY CATHY HEIMER | Jet Observer PHOTO BY MC2 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOS NAS Oceana Public Affairs
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PAGE 8 Spring ahead Sunday, March 10 with the beginning of Daylight Savings Time at 2 a.m. While setting your clocks ahead, don’t forget to also change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
During a community relations event at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, Feb. 28, MM2(SW) Jessi Monzingo opens a package of cheese crackers to be used for the agency’s BackPack Program, which provides a backpack of food to children from low-income families for weekends and school holidays. Also preparing to fill the backpacks are (l-r) STG1(SW/IUSS) Ralphkeith Tone, ABE3 Sabine Mathieu, OS2(SW) Cherise Dotson, AO2(AW/SW) Tashante McPherson and AZ1(SW/AW) Tanisesha Curry. Thirteen Sailors from various departments at NAS Oceana volunteered at the foodbank, filling bags for the mobile pantry and the BackPack Program.
Navy announces response to sequestration
WASHINGTON (NNS) — Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced March 2 that the Navy will go ahead with reductions in spending in order to meet the fiscal constraints imposed by sequestration. In ALNAV 014/13, Mabus outlined a variety of reductions in operations, training and maintenance. In addition to the ALNAV, there is also a list from Live Navy Blog of the five things Sailors, Navy civilians and Navy families need to know about sequestration
Department of the Navy response to sequestration From Defense Media Activity - Navy
Because no budget deal had been reached, the budget control act required setting in motion the
Sailors from NAS Oceana took a break from their regular military duties on Feb. 28 to help make sure others in the community have enough to eat by spending the morning volunteering for a community relations (COMREL) event at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. Working in an assembly-line style,in just two and one-half hours, 13 Oceana Sailors packed 1,080 meals for 239 families that will be distributed by the foodbank’s mobile pantry, as well as 120 backpacks of food used to feed children from low-income families during weekends and school holidays. The foodbank, located in Norfolk, depends on about 5,000 volunteers each year to carry out its mission, according to Angel Carabello, the facility’s quality assurance supervisor. “The Navy is one of our biggest supporters in helping us accomplish our goals. The military volunteers are traditionally larger groups,” and they help us keep our programs running, he said. Carabello estimates they would have to hire 20 - 22 fulltime staff to do the work that volunteers help with each year,“and being nonprofit, that money could be better utilized to serve — See Volunteers Page 9
automatic, government-wide cuts known as sequestration. Given that reality and the associated impact of budgetary uncertainty imposed by an indefinite continuing resolution, the Department of the Navy intends to commence some reductions immediately.
The Navy plans to: Shut down Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 in April.This will initiate the preparations to gradually stand-down flying in at least three additional air wings, with two more air wings being reduced to minimum safe flying levels by the end of the year; — See Sequestration Page 4
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March is designated as Navy Nutrition Month From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
For questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about services provided on board NAS Oceana, email the COnnection Line 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. Bob Geis will reply through this column, since topics may be of interest to other readers.
MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — March is designated as Navy Nutrition Month in conjunction with National Nutrition Month and the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative, according to NAVADMIN 051/13 released Feb. 28. “The goal is to increase awareness and transform food environments Navywide to facilitate and maintain better food and beverage options,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Wallinger, registered dietitian, Navy Nutrition, Navy Physical Readiness Program. Navy Nutrition officials seek to begin meaningful conversations about our food, how our choices impact us and the role we all play in changing the food environment. Improved nutrition is a key element to resiliency and Navy readiness will be improved by shifting the availability of foods within our commands. Transforming the Navy food environment to increase access to healthful food choices that are tasty and satisfying, while simultaneously decreasing access to highly-processed, unhealthy foods is the most promising strategy to improve individual eating habits.
Leadership can increase awareness by promoting the healthy choice as the easy choice at events, including command-sponsored picnics, department functions, food sales and even meetings. Commands are encouraged to use this opportunity to increase awareness of healthful eating and nutrition programs. Some of the recommended activities include interactive workshops, training events, health fairs and healthy cooking competitions. Downloadable nutrition month materials are available on the Navy Nutrition Program Web Page at www.npc. navy.mil/support/navynutrition/Pages/default2.aspx. Additional resources are also available through the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center at www.med.navy. mil/sites/nmcphc/health-promotion/Pages/default.aspx and from Navy Fitness at www.navyfitness.org/nutrition/. Read NAVADMIN 051/13 at www.npc.navy.mil for more information.
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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Women’s History observance The NAS Oceana Heritage Committee will present the annual Women’s History celebration, March 22 10 a.m., at the Oceana chapel. A guest speaker is planned. For more information, contact CSC Carlos Eldridge at 492-7090.
NMCRS fund drive The annual Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society fund drive has begun. NMCRS plays an integral role by taking care of Sailors and Marines around the world in their time of need. Last year’s fund drive was very successful with NAS Oceana contributing $174,428. In 2012, NAS Oceana re-
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Inspiration through living history BY LT. CMDR. PAUL GREER NAS Oceana Chaplain Two weeks ago during the Black History Month celebration aboard Oceana, I was able to once again meet with several of the original Montford Point Marines, the first African American Marines who volunteered during World War II to fight for the liberties they themselves were denied and recently honored by our nation with the Congressional Gold Medal. This was my second opportunity to talk with and engage these men who are not only“living history,” but men who have become some of my personal heroes for their ability to shine in the midst of adversity, display the highest moral courage and conviction under fire from without and within, as well as their ability to help restore human dignity to its rightful place as designed by our creator. Human dignity is a critical theological point. This is easy to miss in a society that marginalizes the opposite sex as something for physical gratification and hookups, to media that glorifies violence, to even a generation who has witnessed the horrors of war, genocide and terrorism as a norm. God created each of us in his image with value, honor, dignity and worthy of respect. As my old seminary professor once said, “God made you in his image and God doesn’t make junk.” I think it would do us well to look at other individuals with the value they deserve and work through the devaluing that our culture quite often portrays. Many have fought for this, died for this, and ultimately, a reconciliatory God who has worked to restore us to this proper place and image of human dignity. One of the best ways to reframe our thinking is through the stories and struggles of those who have gone before us, through God’s word, and through prayer.As such, I want to leave you with the prayer I offered for these men at their awarding ceremony which I think says it all, and I ask you to join me in making the prayer your own. “Lord, as a nation we have come a long way in honoring our fellow man with due respect and dignity, offering the proper recognition for those who have blazed a trail through our history, leaving a mark which makes each of us collectively a better people. Today marks a — See Living history Page 11
Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy Shamblee and Lt. Alexis Schafer display a U.S. flag in the cockpit of an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the “Black Aces” of VFA-41 during a break in support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. VFA-41 is attached to the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. Photo by Lt. Daniel Hilligrass
VFA-41, Stennis supporting OEF troops BY MC3 GRANT WAMACK USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY — The “Black Aces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 are conducting daily flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) from aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). By providing direct air support to coalition forces on the ground in Afghanistan, flight operations contribute to the degradation of terrorist activities and improvement of overall security in the region. “We contribute to OEF by providing close-air support, by being prepared to defend coalition forces when called upon to do so,”said Lt. Eric Rohan, weapons system operator (WSO), from Upper Marlboro, Md. Before deployment,VFA-41 prepared for OEF by practicing close-air support missions and simulating armed surveillance. “Afghanistan is a big country,”said Rohan.“It’s important that we’re prepared to fly overhead and know we have their [coalition ground forces] back.” All nine aviation squadrons assigned to the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) contribute to OEF; however,VFA-41 has one distinct difference that sets them apart from other F/A-18 squadrons. “Our jets have two seats as opposed to one,”said Lt.Traver Fordham, pilot, from Gardnerville, Nev.“So we have an extra set of eyes. It allows us a little more flexibility when get close to certain borders in between countries.” Cmdr. Layne McDowell, commanding officer of the
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Black Aces, agrees that being a two-seat fighter brings added capabilities to the fight. “It allows us to operate as a forward air controller, airborne, (FAC (A)), in situations where the ground force commander or joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) [an operator on the ground who directs the actions of supporting aircraft] needs added support to control the fight from the air,” said McDowell. “The two-seat F/A-18F is the only Navy airborne platform capable of performing this role, and we have done it recently on multiple occasions in Operation Enduring Freedom.” VFA-41’s efforts have not gone unnoticed by troops with “boots on the ground.” “It’s a huge comfort knowing that we have an asset overhead like a jet,” said Army Capt. Carlos Semidey, ground liaison officer (GLO), from Fajardo, Puerto Rico.“When we find ourselves in trouble on the ground and we need to call in for air support,it brings peace of mind knowing our friends in the Navy are doing everything they can to help us out and keep us safe.” The JCSCSG is not the only Navy asset supporting operations in Afghanistan.Sailors serve throughout all 34 Afghan provinces and in the six Navy-led Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs), promoting governance, enhancing security and aiding in reconstruction efforts. JCSCSG, consisting of Stennis, Carrier Air Wing 9, Destroyer Squadron 21, and guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) are forward deployed to the U.S.5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.
Volunteers are needed to assist with the Virginia Beach Public Schools 5th annual Robotics Challenge, May 31, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.The event exposes students to science, technology engineering and math (STEM) concepts by providing an opportunity to discover the excitement and rewards of those fields and enriches student literacy.Volunteers are needed to serve as mentors and technical advisors. For more information, contact Brandon Martin at 683-6180 or Brandon.martin@vbschools.com.
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Five things everyone needs to know about sequestration BY JASON KELLY From the Navy Live Blog The budget mechanism known as sequester, which took effect at midnight, March 1, trims roughly half a trillion dollars from defense spending over the next 10 years. Here are five things that you need to know.
1. What happens today? Will I notice sequestration has occurred? We recognize that the threat of sequestration brought significant uncertainty into the lives of our Sailors, civilians and families. That said — we need to acknowledge that the sky is not falling and that we have a mission to accomplish.There may be some cuts you notice right away or it may be months before you notice the full effect of
sequestration. We are trying to preserve flexibility and will not make final decisions about cuts until the last possible moment.We will continue to support our forward deployed forces and do our best to preserve the readiness of those next to deploy.
2. What will be the impact? Not pulling any punches here, impacts will be long lasting. We just took an $11 billion hit across many of our budget accounts — the exception being Sailor pay. If we don’t get a spending bill and sequestration is unchecked, impacts will affect our long-term readiness. We won’t be able to respond to crises as the nation has come to depend on and expect from us. As the CNO has said. We won’t be where it matters, when it matters.
3. What should I tell my family? Like many Americans, we know that you are experiencing increased anxiety as a result of this fiscal uncertainty. Military leaders are deeply concerned about the impacts of sequestration on you and your families.You can tell your family that leadership cares, understands how this might impact them and that they are doing everything possible to limit the worst effects on our people — especially on family support programs.Also tell them, that we will continue to keep you informed as we get more information.
4. What’s next? We must continue to make cuts and reductions to ensure that we live within our fiscal means.We are now in execution
mode.When able we will do what we can to make these actions reversible.There will be an impact — especially among our civilian workforce and families. Civilian furloughs will mean lost wages and productivity. It will also mean reduced services on our bases for Sailors and their families.
5. Does this end the fiscal uncertainty? No. Unless and until Congress passes an appropriations bill and either fixes sequestration or gives us the ability to transfer funds within our budget accounts, we will be forced to continue cuts and reductions in order to preserve our ability to operate forward. To help alleviate some of the uncertainty and anxiety, we will do our best to keep you informed with the latest information.
Sequestration: SECNAV releases list of reductions Sailors’ college path may — Continued from page 1 Defer USNS Comfort’s humanitarian deployment to Central and South America, “Continuing Promise 2013,” including supporting ships, Seabees, and medical units; Cancel or defer the deployments of up to six ships to various AORS throughout the month of April; Lay up four combat logistics force (CLF) units in PACOM starting in April; Return USS Shoup (DDG 86) to homeport early and not proceed as USS Nimitz (CVN 68) escort to CENTCOM; Return USS Thach (FFG 43) to homeport early from deployment to SOUTHCOM.
We will also immediately: Begin negotiating contract modifications to de-obligate efforts for any investment programs for which the remaining unobligated balance will be insufficient after the sequestration reduction is applied. Major programs affected include Virginia-class SSN advance procurement, reactor power units and joint high speed vessel (JHSV 10);
Commence final planning to slow Marine Corps depot maintenance activities, including reductions in the non-permanent workforce; Cancel March introductory flight screening for future pilots/NFOs; Announce intent to cancel Blue Angels shows scheduled for April 2013 [four shows: MacDill AFB (Tampa, Fla.), NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, Vidalia, Ga., MCAS Beaufort S.C.]; Cease new USMC enrollments in Voluntary Education Tuition Assistance; Cancel March Navy recruiting media support and reduce the majority of advertising contracts as much as possible under contractual conditions. These actions are being taken to preserve support for those forces stationed overseas and currently forward-deployed. Reductions in lower-priority forward operations, and significant reductions in all other operations, training and maintenance are the results of this selection process.We made these choices carefully, while trying to preserve our ability to reverse or quickly restore negative effects if and when funding is restored.
Actions we have taken to date will continue, to include those affecting the deferral of maintenance for USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72); the deferral of repair work for USS Miami (SSN 755) and USS Porter (DDG 78); the delayed deployment of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and USS Gettysburg (CG 64); the civilian hiring freeze; the planning for civilian furloughs;and the reduction of all training not related to the readiness of deployed or next-todeploy forces. Navy Department leadership understands the uncertainty that these and other decisions create both amongst our people and in the defense industry upon which we rely. The lack of a legislative solution to avoid sequestration is deeply regrettable.That said,we must endeavor to deal with the situation as we face it, not as we wish it could otherwise be.We will continue to keep the safety and well-being of our people foremost in mind, even as we try hard to keep whole the force structure which supports them. We will also continue to keep the fleet and fleet Marine force fully informed as follow-on decisions are made.
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face possible detour BY MC2(SW/AW) ERIC CROSBY Navy Public Affairs Support Element West SAN DIEGO (NNS) — The Department of Defense voluntary education partnership memorandum of understanding (MOU), a document between higher education institutions and the U.S. government, went into effect March 1. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1322.25 Voluntary Education Programs, states all institutions providing high school completion and post-secondary education programs through the DoDTuition Assistance (TA) Program must agree to the new DoD MOU and have a signed copy on-file with DoD prior to service members receiving TA approval to attend their institution. “The Navy will no longer issue TA vouchers for colleges that have not signed the DOD MOU,”said Dr. Jonathan Woods, (OPNAV 153 Education Branch).“DoD is not entertaining exceptions to this policy. Since most schools and colleges that serve Sailors have already signed the MOU, very few Sailors should be impacted by this policy. If there is any question, Sailors can check the status of their school at www.dodmou.com before submitting a TA request.” Sailors are also encouraged to talk to an education professional at the Navy College Office to explore all their options regarding best fit between degree programs and educational goals.Counselors can help maximize training and experiential credit opportunities and guide Sailors to meet degree requirements in the most economical way.
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‘Pukin’ Dogs’ hold change of command Ceremony marks 44th change of command in squadron’s history BY LT. BRANDON S. RODGERS VFA-143 Public Affairs Officer The change of command ceremony for the “World Famous Pukin’ Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 commenced on board NAS Oceana promptly at 1:43 on Feb. 15. In what marked the 44th change of command ceremony in the history of the Pukin’ Dogs, Cmdr. John Pitta relieved Cmdr. Eric Anduze. Pitta,a 1995 graduate of the U.S.Merchant Marine Academy, began his career piloting the S-3B Viking with Sea Control Squadron (VS) 32. Following his transition to the F/A-18C Hornet, he continued with tours in VFA-105 and VFA-15. Pitta then served on the Joint Staff in Washington, D.C. with the Office of the Chief Information Officer and in the National Military Command Center, followed by service with the Commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan/ International Security Assistance Force in Kabul, Afghani-
December 2011. Anduze celebrates a continuation of his 19 years of service. He is a native of Manati, Puerto Rico and a 1993 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. Anduze’s naval aviation career includes tours flying F-14 Tomcats with fighter squadrons VF-41,VF-101, where he graduated from TOPGUN, VF-154 and VF-143, transitioning the Pukin’ Dogs in 2005 to their current aircraft, the F/A-18E Super Hornet. After a tour with Joint Forces Command in Suffolk, the former Dog reported back to VFA-143 as the executive officer in August 2010.Anduze assumed command of VFA-143 in December 2011. Anduze will continue his naval service as the assistant chief of staff for training and readiness at Commander, Naval Air Force,Atlantic. The ceremony took place in the CNATTU ceremonial hangar, where the time-honored tradition of transitioning from one commanding officer to the Photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos next was observed by squadron members, families Cmdr. Eric Anduze (l) and Cmdr. John Pitta congratulate each other and honored guests, including Commander, Naval during VFA-143’s change of command ceremony, Feb. 15 at CNATTU Air Force Atlantic, Rear Adm.Ted Branch; CommandOceana. Pitta relieved Anduze as the “Pukin Dogs” commanding officer, just a week before the squadron left for deployment on USS er, Carrier Strike Group 8, Rear Adm. Mike Manazir; Commander, Carrier Air Wing 7, Capt. Terry Morris; Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). and former Pukin Dogs’ commanding officer and guest speaker, Capt. Stephen Koehler. Just one week following the change of command, Pitta stan.Upon his return,he attended the Joint and Combined Warfighting School and then reported to “The World Fa- led the Pukin’ Dogs into combat once again, as they demous Pukin’ Dogs” of VFA-143 as the executive officer in ployed aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).
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STA-21 briefing held at NAS Oceana BY MC2 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOS NAS Oceana Public Affairs An annual brief informing Sailors about Seaman to Admiral (STA) 21 was conducted at the NAS Oceana theater Feb. 14. Sailors who aspire to reach above the enlisted ranks and become commissioned officers learned about the tempo they would have to achieve to be considered a contender in this highly competitive scholarship program. Retired Lt. David Boisselle, accompanied by officer candidates from Hampton Roads Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC), spoke about what to expect from the application process and the pitfalls that are typical to first time applicants. “I would say the biggest obstacle that applicants face would be the SAT and ACT scores.You definitely want those scores to be high and reflect your potential.Without those scores, you will have a hard time get-
ting a CO [commanding officer] endorsement,” said Officer Candidate John Slappy from Hinesville, Ga., a former yeoman 2nd class, who’s on the path to be commissioned as an information warfare officer. He is in his first year at Old Dominion University. According to Boisselle, the level of competition is fierce. He highlighted simple logic, explaining that as the enlisted force shrinks, so does the officer community. Boisselle stressed that everyone in the room has the potential for success, but few are willing to pay the price. “If you’re old like me and never made it, then you’re never going make it. So I like to tell people in their 20s and 30s that now is the time. If you don’t put a huge down payment in your 20s and 30s on your career, it isn’t going to happen later on,” said Boisselle. According to the STA-21 website, what makes the STA-21 program so different
from most of the other commissioning programs is its fairness to the Sailor. Some of the previous enlisted commissioning programs required Sailors to pay their college tuition by themselves. Others remove the student from active duty status, thus taking away any source of income. STA-21 keeps all participants on active duty at their current enlisted paygrade. This means they will receive all the pay, allowances, benefits and privileges they currently enjoy and will still be eligible for enlisted advancement while in the program. But time spent in school will not count towards retirement; however, it will count towards pay purposes. Sailors receive up to $10,000 per year to cover tuition, books, and fees but are responsible for any costs above $10,000 per year. Participants attending universities that do not require use of the entire $10,000 for any year will not be able to keep the difference.
Although the applicant’s history of fleet performance will receive consideration during the selection process,emphasis will be placed on the identification of those applicants who possess the academic and leadership potential necessary to become outstanding naval officers. STA-21 was created by the 25th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Jeremy Michael Boorda, and designed to provide an opportunity for enlisted personnel who possessed outstanding qualifications and motivation for a naval career to obtain a commission. Boorda, who was the first CNO to rise from the enlisted ranks, believed “people should have the opportunity to excel, and be all they can be, even if they don’t get a perfect or traditional start.” STA-21 is managed and administered by the Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), Officer Development. For more information about the STA-21 program, contact your career counselor, visit www.sta-21.navy.mil or call (850) 4529563.
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NMCP participating in nationwide effort to raise patient safety awareness BY DEBORAH KALLGREN Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs Officer In an effort to raise awareness and encourage the engagement of patients, families, health care providers, and the public, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth is participating in the 2013 Patient Safety Awareness Week campaign, Patient Safety 7/365. Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 3 – 9.This year’s theme highlights the need for everyone to understand the importance of focusing on patient safety all year round. The seven days of the campaign also serve as time to recognize the range of work being done to improve health care safety worldwide. NMCP will engage staff, patients and the community through educational and awareness-building activities specific to patient safety.The highlight of the week is a Patient Safety Awareness Fair, being held March 7,from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.on the second floor of the medical center. “Patient Safety 7/365 reminds us that providing safe patient care requires a constant and valiant effort, 365 days a year. This week encourages a sustainable and conscientious collaboration between health care organizations, providers, and consumers, regardless of their current state of health. The week is intended to imprint an indelible statement that efforts toward patient safety must be collaborative and that we must never be satisfied with the status quo,” said Registered Nurse Patricia A. McGaffigan, interim president, National Patient Safety Foundation. Patient Safety Awareness Week was created in 2002 and is an annual education and awareness campaign for health care safety. Each year, health care organizations around the world take part in the event. For additional information on Patient Safety Awareness Week, visit www.npsf. org. For up-to-date information on NMCP and its branch clinics, go to www.med. navy.mil/sites/NMCP or www.facebook. com/NMCPortsmouth.
Volunteers: Sailors’ efforts help feed 239 families — Continued from page 1 our community.” That community covers a 4,745-squaremile service area including the cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Franklin and Virginia Beach, as well as the counties of Southampton, Sussex, Isle of Wight, Northampton and Accomack. The organization partners with about 480 agencies,which are responsible for the distribution of thousands of meals from Virginia’s Eastern Shore out to the western edges of Hampton Roads. But each Friday, the foodbank is open from 9 - 11 a.m. for individuals in need of assistance and Carabello said they typically serve between 120 and 300 households in just those two hours. Oceana volunteers worked in the agency’s warehouse, filling plastic grocery bags with a variety of 12 staples, including canned fruit and vegetables and macaroni and cheese, to be distributed via mobile pantry to families in rural areas in Hampton Roads. Once done with those bags, Sailors moved on to helping with the BackPack Program, used to address childhood hunger. Backpacks are given out at the end of the week or before school holidays to children from 46 different schools who qualify for free or reduced cost school lunches and whose families often do not know where their next meal is coming from. Instead of singling the children out by giving them a grocery bag of food to take home, children each receive a reusable backpack, and the sealed bags,packed carefully by volunteers such as the Oceana Sailors, fit neatly inside.According to the foodbank’s website, during fiscal year 2012, more than 48,000 bags were given out to more than 2,700 students. Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (AW) Kimberly McKinney was
among the Oceana volunteers. As she counted the number of mobile pantry bags completed and labeled the filled cartons, McKinney, who is nearing the end of her first pregnancy, said it’s “important to lead by example and community service is important.” McKinney has volunteered 16 of the 17 years she has been in the Navy, including at an orphanage while stationed in Atsugi, Japan, as a domestic violence victims’ advocate and a children’s soccer coach.“It’s very rewarding to help others,” said McKinney. Pallets with bags packed for the mobile pantry will be distributed by volunteers to prearranged locations in remote areas, which range from church parking lots to senior citizens’ homes.“The impact of the mobile pantry is that we are helping others further away,” who ordinarily would not get assistance because there isn’t a partner agency in their area, said Carabello. Being able to help so many families was part of the reason Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class (AW/SW) Joshua Avery, the event’s coordinator, gave for organizing the volunteer effort. Following a similar COMREL last year, Avery said,“I liked what we were doing and we were able to reach so many families who were less fortunate.” Because the Sailors come from so many different departments,Avery said it was difficult to find the best time for the community relations event.“But the more people that come out, the more families we are able to reach,” he said. Avery, who also enjoys volunteering individually in his off-duty time, has already scheduled another COMREL event on March 28 at the Vetshouse, a transitional program to help homeless veterans get back on their feet. Sailors will be helping Before adding cans of spaghetti sauce to grocery bags for the mobile panty, OS2(AW) Sam Torres checks each can for large dents, bulges or leaks, which make them unusable. Thirteen volunteers from NAS Oceana worked assembly-line style to fill enough bags to feed 239 families through the foodbank’s mobile pantry program.
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MM2(SW) Jessi Monzingo adds some canned vegetables to the bag of IC2(AW/SW) Joshua Avery during the community relations event, Feb. 28, at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, located in Norfolk. with landscaping, moving furniture and visiting with the veterans who reside in the facility near NAS Oceana. Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class (SW) Jessi Monzingo was pleased to hear the final totals for their efforts.“I like knowing what I’m doing is helping someone else and our efforts will have good results. I really enjoyed doing this.” Because the foodbank uses a combination of donated food items and money to carry out its mission, they are always in need of donations. And following the holidays, Carabello said,“there’s a great need” for food donations. For those who would like to donate, the agency maintains a “10 Most Wanted” list of food items, including peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, and tuna fish. In partnership with the foodbank, local businesses around the area serve as donation drop-off points. The foodbank also offers community service hours for individuals or groups who organize a food drive. More information about the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore is available at www.foodbankonline.org.
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In light of his leadership and the squadron’s many accomplishments, Velivlis was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Cmdr. Joseph C. Girard relieved Cmdr. Velivlis’ next assignment is with Capt. Jason P.Velivlis as the commanding officer Gregory Fenton’s staff, serving as the operof Strike Fighter Squadron ations officer aboard USS (VFA) 136 on Feb. 21 in a George Washington (CVN ceremony at NAS Oceana. 73). Velivlis assumed comBefore assuming command of VFA-136 in Ocmand, Girard reported tober 2011. Under his to VFA-136 in October leadership, the “Knight2011 as the executive ofhawks” completed an ficer. Prior to reporting to eight-month deployment the Knighthawks, Girard aboard USS Enterprise served at Headquarters, (CVN 65) beginning in U.S. European Command March 2012. During this in Stuttgart, Germany as final combat deployment the executive assistant to of the 51-year-old Enthe U.S European ComCmdr. Joseph C. Girard terprise, Velivlis led the mand Director of Policy, Knighthawks to complete Strategy, Partnering, and Ca1,813 sorties and 5,580 flight pabilities (ECJ5/8). His prior hours.This included 448 combat sorties in service includes tours with VFA-15, VFAsupport of Operation Enduring Freedom, 106, CVW-5 and VFA-105. which contributed to the mission compleThe new executive officer of VFA-136 is tion and safety of coalition ground forces Cmdr. Jeffrey Dermody. Dermody arrived in Afghanistan. from the U.S. naval element, NATO AEW Over the course of the deployment, the E-3A component in Geilenkirchen, Germasquadron received numerous awards, in- ny as the officer in charge.While attached cluding the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 “Top to the NATO component, Dermody qualiHook” award for the third line period and fied as aircraft commander, piloting the the overall “Top Hook” award for the 2012 E-3A AWACS and deployed to Afghanistan deployment. in support of the International Security Because of his attention to operational Assistance Force and to Italy in support risk management in the squadron’s comple- of Operation Unified Protector. His prior tion of 3,646 sorties under his command, tours included VFA-192, Marine Fighter AtVelivlis furthered the squadron’s safety re- tack Training Squadron 101, U.S. Air Force cord to more than 80,000 flight hours and Air Command and Staff College in Mont19 years without a Class “A” flight mishap. gomery,Ala. and VFA-105.
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Living history: Prayer honors contributions of those who have made their mark on the military and nation — Continued from page 3 milestone of historic recognition as we honor these proud men of Montford Point. Marines who through their patriotism, selfless efforts and valiant service in the face of inward and outward hostilities, paved the way for equality through their voluntary and sacriďŹ cial service, each making their mark on the Marine Corps and our nation as a whole. It is imperative that we as a nation, and those who serve today, know the struggle of these great men,who crossed the threshold of prejudice, to secure the opportunity for future generations of African Americans to excel and rise through the ranks of military service. Their bravery, patriotism and sacriďŹ ce serve as an example and inspiration to us all. So today Lord, we honor their service, and give thanks for the legacy they have passed on to a diverse generation of service members, who have the privilege to serve as the heritage of these distinguished gentlemen lives on.
Today, as they are awarded the Congressional Gold Medal,we pray that they would feel a great sense of pride and accomplishment, as well as the appreciation of a grateful nation and United States Marine Corps, as these men take their due place in recorded history. Almighty and everlasting God, we have been witnesses to the power of the human spirit, to triumph over obstacles in the face of adversity, and the power of each individual to change the world for the better. As we depart this day inspired by the men of Montford Point, we pray that we may at all times keep our mind open to new ideas, that we may grow in understanding, that we may become ever more ďŹ lled with a cooperative spirit and true compassion for all; valuing each and every human with equality, while endued with power from on high to aid one another in reaching our fullest God given potential. Bless us now to this task, that we may experience liberty and justice for all mankind. Amen.â€?
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TIME-TRAVELLING GAMES March 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Hampton History Museum will host their 2nd Saturday Family Event,“Time-Travelling Games,� at 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Activities include Powhatan Indian corncob toss, the African kudoda game, colonial pins, jackstraws, hoop races, marbles and more. Children’s make-and-take activities include Native American buzzers and colonial hanky dolls. Free for museum members and $2 for non-members and includes entry to the Hampton History Galleries and the exhibition An American Turning Point:The Civil War in Virginia —Surviving War. Children six and under are free. For more information, call 727-1610 or visit www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org and like Hampton History Museum on Facebook.
[re]create ART will be held at The Jewish Mother, 600 Nevan Road, Virginia Beach. The semiannual charity art show features local artists displaying their artwork and talent with a live art fusion event. During the live art fusion, six blank canvasses will be transformed into works of art. The crowd will watch six artists working in two teams of three,as the DJs change the beat every 10 minutes, forcing the artists to change to the next canvas.After one hour, the completed canvasses will be rafed off for the winner to take home. APPLY FOR FINRA FOUNDATION MILITARY Featured artists are Danielle Eckhardt, Rob Cropper, Brandon Thompson, Brian Banks and Charles Long Photog- SPOUSE FELLOWSHIP raphy. There will be live performances by local musicians Through March 31 JoAnna Lynne and DJs VA Pressure and The Pawn ShopliftThe FINRA Investor Education Foundation’s Military ers. General admission is $7 and proceeds from door and Spouse Fellowship Program has opened applications for rafe sales will beneďŹ t StandUp for Kids Hampton Roads. its class of 2013 military spouses. The FINRA Foundation To learn more, visit www.trinitytattoois.com. Spouse Fellowship Program provides military spouse recipients with the education and training needed to earn the accredited ďŹ nancial counselor (AFC) designation. JOB FAIR The program is open to current or surviving spouses of March 9, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. active duty or retired Army, Navy,Air Force, Marine Corps, Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach will hold the 2013 Coast Guard, National Guard or Reserve service members, Job Fair at Landstown Middle School, 2204 Recreation as well as spouses of members of the U.S. Public Health Drive, Virginia Beach. Hiring will be conducted for sea- Service Commissioned Corps and the National Oceanic sonal, part-time positions including crowd control, ushers, and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned OfďŹ cer ticket takers, guest services, housekeeping, merchandise, Corps The program covers the costs associated with completparking attendants, producing the AFC training and testing for military spouses. More tion personnel and more. information at www.SaveAndInvest.org/MilitaryCenter. Applications are accepted online at www.MilitaryFamily. CAREGIVER SEMINAR org/FINRAFellowship. Reasons to visit BMB Top•Ten • COLD BEVERAGES $8 Military Pricing • #8 ICE • $8 Military Pricing • • ★
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Virginia Beach, (NAMI-VB) will host a discussion “Taking Care of The Caregiver,â€?at the Eastern Shore Chapel, 2020 Laskin Road,Virginia Beach. Guest speaker Sandra Quarles, a licensed social worker and NAMI, VB board member, will discuss the frustration and stress that comes with being a primary caregiver for a loved one aficted with mental illness. She will discuss the caregiver’s often overwhelming emotions of grief, sadness, shame, guilt and the ensuing exhaustion and suggest ways
MILITARY DISCOUNTS AT HAMPTON COLISEUM Hampton Coliseum is offering discounts for upcoming events with military ID at all Ticketmaster outlets and Hampton Coliseum Box OfďŹ ce or with password at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Offer is not valid on previous purchases or with other discounts. Additional fees may apply. Professional Bull Riders —March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Military Offer: $5 off with password USA; Offer valid on tickets originally priced at $30 and $20. Discount not valid day of show.
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Basketball tournament The NAS Oceana Basketball League began competition in November with 18 teams, that competed through Jan. 31. The season end with the tournament Feb. 11- 15, where the ďŹ nal two teams both came from the same command, the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Oceana. FRC-400 and FRCStaff battled for the winner’s trophy, captain’s cup points and bragging rights during the ďŹ nal game Feb. 15 on the basketball court at the Flightline Fitness Center. FRC-400 easily came out on top with a score of 67 -33.
Photos by Harry Gerwien March Madness 5K Register now for the March Madness 5K at Dam Neck Annex March 20, 11:30 a.m. Preregistration deadline is March 14 and race day registration begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Dam Neck Fitness Center.The run is free.There will be ďŹ ve age group divisions for both men and women. Proper Autism Awareness 5K/Family Walk PT gear must be worn at all times. Registration forms are The Autism Awareness 5K takes place March 30 at available at MWR ďŹ tness centers. Call 492-7483 for more Mt.Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach. The 5K will begin at information. 8:30 a.m., followed by the 1 Mile Family Walk at 9:15 and awards at 10. 5K and Walkathon The cost is $25 until March 15; $30 thereafter. Race day The 2013 5K Run & Walk-A-Thon is scheduled for March registration will begin at 7:30 a.m.All adults who partici23 at Mt.Trashmore,Virginia Beach. Same day registration pate in the 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Family Walk must pay begins at 7 a.m.; the 5K at 8:30; 1 miler at 9:30 and awards a registration fee. at 10. There will be family activities from 9:15 - 11 am., includThe entry fee is $30 before March 10; $35 thereafter. Pro- ing face painting, rafes, prizes and much more. Events ceeds beneďŹ t Cerebral Palsy of Virginia. Awards will be giv- take place rain or shine. Online registration and more inen to the top three male and female overall ďŹ nishers and formation is available online at active.com. the top three male and female ďŹ nishers in each age group. Online registration is available at www.mettleevents.com. Dismal Swamp Stomp The 7th Annual Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon For more information, call 497-7474. and the 5th Annual Children’s Half-Mile Cub Run will be
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» » »» » »»» EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM POC TRAINING March 8, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Any newly-designated Exceptional Family Member Program point of contact in Hampton Roads should plan to attend this training that provides information to enable points of contact to assist members in their commands.
SMOOTH MOVE WORKSHOP March 12, 1 - 4 p.m. This workshop offers tips to help make your move as painless as possible.Topics include hints on shipping household goods, travel and financial planning, entitlements, family preparation, and ways to cope with relocation. Open to all active duty, retiring and separating military personnel, and their families.
OVERSEAS TRANSFER WORKSHOP March 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information will be provided on household goods and auto shipment, financial planning, travel arrangements and passports, personal security and culture shock. Open to active duty and family members, 12 years and older.
PARENTING IN A MILITARY FAMILY March 13 -14, 9 - 11:30 a.m. This workshop explores what it means to discipline children and the ways it can be accomplished most effectively. It includes strategies for encouraging children to behave appropriately, communicating in ways that really work, and increasing cooperation. Participants discuss attention-seeking behaviors and how parents can best respond to them.Additional topics include child development, temperament, expect-
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SAPR REFRESHER TRAINING March 14, 9 - 11:30 a.m. This workshop is an advanced training that provides SAPR Program updates.Open to anyone previously trained as a SAPR point of contact, data collection coordinator or advocate in Hampton Roads.
EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING March 14 or 18, 9 a.m. to noon Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume.This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.
SPONSOR TRAINING March 14, 1 -3 p.m. This training, available for presentation at your worksite, teaches command personnel to serve as sponsors.Topics include ways to be an effective sponsor, duties and responsibilities, military and community sources of help, and FFSC relocation assistance.
TRANSITION GPS Weekly, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Transition GPS (Goals, Plan, Succeed) is a five-day workshop for separating military and pre-retirees. It covers military to civilian crosswalk, financial planning, job search and career validation, federal hiring, resumes, and programs, and VA benefits and other topics that facilitate a smooth transition from the military to the civilian community. If space is available, spouses may accompany the transitioning member. Registration is each Monday at 6:30 a.m. Transition GPS is held in building C-9 at Naval Station Norfolk. See your command career counselor for a quota and workshop requirements to attend Transition GPS.
Transition assistance services available at all FFSCs • Workshops and counseling on all financial aspects of transition • Individual transition planning counseling • Transition information and employment referral
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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