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Greenert: Navy faces support Corner shortfalls, maintenance backlogs
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‘Son of God’ — coming to theaters in time for Lent BY LT. CMDR. VICTORIA CHAPPELL NAS Oceana Chaplain Last weekend I went to see “Son of God” at the Lynnhaven AMC Movie Theater. It’s the latest in a line of movies about Christianity and the Bible that has been coming to theaters, starting with “The Passion of Christ” 10 years ago. If you are a Christian, or if you want to know more about this man Jesus who changed history and today has the most followers of any religious figure in the world, here are the reasons why I think you should check out “Son of God.” It blends the gospels artistically and creatively in a thought-provoking way. Unlike the movie,“The Gospel of John,” which covered every word of that gospel, in order, without changing or editing a thing (which was fantastic, by the way, and I highly recommend you rent it if you are so inclined), this movie takes the words of Jesus and layers them over the events recorded in the gospels. A scene that juxtaposes the Last Supper, temple worship and Pilate worshipping Greek gods simultaneously is a nice example of artistic license tastefully and appropriately done. It shows and humanizes the perspective of the Pharisees (religious leaders) in a fresh way. For all their flaws (you know, like our flaws), the movie’s take on them is that they were trying to do the right thing for their people to protect them from a Roman crackdown.We may consider the leaders short-sighted or too worldlyfocused because so many of them did not perceive Jesus to be the Son of God, but this reminds me of the times when I am too focused on the immediate and miss the big picture in any number of ways, so I can definitely relate and maybe you can, too. The movie invites us to consider that the Pharisees had seen false prophets before who had seemingly worked miracles. Being focused on the brutal Roman occupation at hand, they were trying to protect Jerusalem and the temple from riots and all sorts of drama, so the Romans wouldn’t shut down worship at Passover or worse! Pilate was the new governor in town and he didn’t play. If there were problems, he was going to clamp down big time and crush trouble makers. — See Movies, Page 10
BY CHERYL PELLERIN American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Shrunken but stable Defense Department budgets through fiscal 2015 allow the Navy an acceptable forward presence and have temporarily restored critical training and operations, but the force still faces shortfalls, backlogs and higher risks, the chief of naval operations said March 12. Navy Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert joined Navy Secretary Ray Mabus Jr. and Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F.Amos before the Senate Armed Services Committee to testify on the Navy’s fiscal year 2015 budget request. “Forward presence is our mandate. We operate forward to give the president the options to deal promptly with contingencies,” Greenert told the panel, directing their attention to small charts he gave them showing the global distribution of deployed ships, bases and support areas. “Our efforts are focused in the AsiaPacific, I think you can see that, and the Arabian Gulf,” Greenert said. “But we provide presence and we respond as needed in other theaters as well.” Over the past year, the Navy influenced and shaped the decisions of leaders in the Arabian Gulf, Northeast Asia and the Levant, and patrolled off
CNO’s priorities • Provide a sea-based strategic deterrent; • Maintain a forward presence; • Maintain the capability and capacity to win decisively; • Maintain the readiness to support the above; • Maintain and bring in asymmetric capabilities and maintain a technological edge; and • Sustain a relevant industrial base.
Photo by MCC Peter D. Lawlor
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert joins Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos, March 12, to provide testimony before the House Armed Services Committee on the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Budget Request on behalf of the Navy and Marine Corps. the shores of Libya, Egypt and Sudan to protect American interests, he added. With the Marine Corps, the Navy relieved suffering and provided assistance in the Philippines in the wake of typhoon Haiyan last November, dissuaded coercion against U.S. allies and friends in the East and South China seas, the admiral said, kept piracy at bay in the Horn of Africa and continues to support operations in Afghanistan. “The 2014 budget will enable an acceptable forward presence. Through the remainder of the year we’ll be able to restore a lot of our fleet training and our maintenance and our operations, and we’ll recover a substantial part of the 2013 backlog that we’ve talked about quite a bit in this room,” Greenert told the senators. “The president’s 2015 budget submission enables us to continue to execute these missions, but we’re going to face some high risk in specific missions articulated in the defense strategic guidance,” he added. The CNO said the Navy’s fiscal guidance through the DOD five-year Future Year Defense Plan is about halfway between severe cuts required
by the Budget Control Act caps, also known as sequestration, and the president’s fiscal 2014 plan. It’s still a net decrease of $31 billion when compared with the president’s fiscal 2014 plan. To prepare the Navy’s program within those constraints, Greenert said, he set the following priorities and Mabus supported him. • Provide a sea-based strategic deterrent; • Maintain a forward presence; • Maintain the capability and capacity to win decisively; • Maintain the readiness to support the above; • Maintain and bring in asymmetric capabilities and maintain a technological edge; and • Sustain a relevant industrial base. “Using these priorities, we built a balanced portfolio of capabilities within the fiscal guidance we were provided,” the admiral said. “We continue to maximize our presence in the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, using innovative combinations of rotational forward-based rotational forces, forward basing and forwardstationed forces.” — See Budget, Page 6
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Increased assignment flexibility allows detailers to fill anticipated vacancies From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON,Tenn.(NNS) —A change to personnel policy now allows detailers to write orders directing the transfer of Sailors up to six months prior to or after their Projected Rotation Date (PRD), according to NAVADMIN 058/14 released March 13. Additionally, shore duty Sailors in paygrades E-4 to E-9 may be pulled for Early Return to Sea Duty, after having completed at least 24 months ashore. A change to MILPERSMAN 1306-104 gives Navy detailers increased flexibility in filling anticipated fleet vacancies on time with a fully trained and qualified relief.Although the use of the Voluntary Sea Duty Program, Sea Duty Incentive Pay, and the Chief Petty Officer Early Return to Sea programs have made progress in improving fleet manning, there are times when the number of fleet vacancies and/ or the associated training requirements for those positions do not align with the number or availability dates of Sailors in their orders negotiation window. PRDs will not be adjusted and the current Career Management System/Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) application and detailing policies remain unchanged. Sailors will still enter their CMS/ID order negotiation window nine months prior to their PRD. However, when they are selected for their next assignment, their orders may direct transfer earlier than
the previous three months prior to four months after their PRD allowed.The actual transfer date will be determined by the commencement of training for the prospective job and the date of the anticipated fleet vacancy they are being ordered to fill. Additionally, when the number of critical fleet vacancies exceeds the number of sea duty rollers, detailers may contact shore duty Sailors who are approaching or beyond 24 months ashore,and consider them for an early return to sea move. When being considered for an early return to sea requirement, Sailors will be contacted by their detailer, and their current command will be contacted by their placement coordinator, and they will be afforded a 30-day window to submit an impact statement for consideration regarding their early transfer. Also, nuclear enlisted Sailors will have their initial sea tour PRDs set in accordance with their prescribed sea tour lengths. This change removes unnecessary administration from the ships,allows for more accurate personnel inventory reports and provides Sailors with more accurate PRDs upon receipt of orders to their initial aircraft carrier sea tour.
Career
Photos of recent awards, change of commands, reenlistments and retirements
MILESTONES ET1 (SW/AW) Steven Howard (r) is presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope March 10. Howard, who served at the Oceana Administrative Department’s leading petty officer, was selected as the 2013 NAS Oceana Sailor of the Year. Howard will transfer from Oceana to attend the Navy Expeditionary Combat School in Mississippi, en route to Coastal Riverine Squadron 2 in Portsmouth. Photo by MCSN Kayla King
ABH2 (AW/SW) Araminta E. Mack (r) is reenlisted by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Latonya Wallace, officer in charge of NALF Fentress, at Freedom Lanes bowling alley at NAS Oceana March 17. Mack has been in the Navy since 2007 and reenlisted for six more years. Photo by MC3 Timothy Daughton
— Complete information about the changes is available by reading the message at www. npc.navy.mil.
VAW-125 assists with rescue of civilian mariners off N.C. coast BY MC2 ERNEST R. SCOTT Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs NORFOLK (NNS) — The “Tiger Tails” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 assisted with the rescue of three distressed civilian mariners off the coast of North Carolina March 11. An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to VAW-125, received a distress call while participating in a local training exercise.The call for assistance was relayed to the U.S. Coast Guard North Carolina sector, who asked the Hawkeye crew to serve as the “eyes in the sky” in locating the survivors. “Preparing for search and rescue assignments is part of our training,” said Lt. Cmdr. Christopher LeBlanc, mission commander during the flight. “Fortunately we were in the area and able to help.”
The Hawkeye crew pinpointed the location of the downed boat and passed the information to a nearby good Samaritan merchant vessel that brought the distressed boaters aboard. From there, a U.S. Coast Guard MH60 Jayhawk helicopter carried the mariners to safety. “This rescue was a team effort,” said Lt. Cmdr. Mike McNabb, an air control officer aboard the Hawkeye.“I’ve conducted several missions where I felt I really made a difference — this is one.” VAW-125 operates the E-2D Hawkeye, an aircraft designed for all-weather, carrier-based tactical battle management and airborne early warning. The Hawkeye acts as a communication link to provide the big picture of what’s happening in the air and on the ground. “Any E-2D could have done this,”said LeBlanc.“All of our E-2D squadrons on the waterfront are well trained, well equipped and capable of this level of response.”
• Based at Naval Station Norfolk, VAW-125 is one of six VAW squadrons in Norfolk. VAW-125 provides airborne early warning and command and control to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 and is assigned to USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).
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Budget: CNO testifies before Senate on 2015 request — Continued from page 3 The Navy still faces shortfalls in support ashore and a backlog in facilities maintenance that erode the ability of its bases to support the fleet, he said, and has slowed modernization in areas that are central to staying ahead of or keeping pace with technologically advanced adversaries. As a result, “we face higher risk if confronted with a high-tech adversary or if we attempt to conduct more than one multiphase major contingency simultaneously,”
he added. “As I testified before you in September,” he told the committee chairman,“I’m troubled by the prospect of reverting to the Budget Control Act revised caps in 2016. That would lead to a Navy that is just too small and lacking the advanced capabilities needed to execute the missions that the nation expects of the Navy.” Greenert said such a Navy would be unable to execute at least four of the 10 primary missions laid out in the 2012 Defense
VCNO visits Norfolk-based COs, CMCs From Defense Media Activity Washington Norfolk (NNS) —The Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), Adm. Mark Ferguson spoke with waterfront commanding officers and command master chiefs on Naval Station Norfolk, March 13. The VCNO asked the assembled command leadership teams to share their views on fleet readiness, manning and Navy’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program. Questions and discussion ranged from surface training programs to manning in key ratings, to suggestions for improving the SAPR training. USS Barry (DDG 52) Command Master Chief Charles Jones said he enjoyed the lengthy and frank discussion. “I didn’t expect him to address the group the way he did. He really let the questions drive the discussion,which made for a very informative and enjoyable session,” said Jones. Capt. Rick Cheeseman, commanding officer of USS Monterey (CG 61), appreciated senior leader focus on readiness issues. “I was very happy to hear the VCNO confirm that readiness accounts are getting the attention they deserve.A decade of war and contingency ops has eroded a lot of our readiness,” said Cheeseman. Ferguson wanted to hear directly from shipboard COs and CMCs the impact funding constraints are having on the waterfront. “This is about giving deckplate leaders an opportunity to communicate directly with senior leadership. Hearing, first-hand, the impact of fiscal constraints on the safety, readiness and morale of our
Photo by MC1 (SW/AW) Phil Beaufort
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson speaks with commanding officers and command master chiefs from the waterfront at Naval Station Norfolk March 13. Sailors is critical,”Adm. Ferguson said.“This direct feedback allows Navy leadership in Washington to make better and informed decisions about current programs and the future of our Navy.” For Command Master Chief Michael Fisher from USS Cole (DDG 67), having the opportunity to speak directly to the Navy’s top leadership in an open forum is vital to the health of the Navy. “It’s very important for senior leadership to have face-to-face time with Sailors on the waterfront,” said Fisher. “(Navy senior leaders) are deciding policy and determining what programs get funding, and it’s up to the Sailors on the waterfront to implement those policies and programs. I think these types of engagements are the difference between success and failure.”
Strategic Guidance and the 2014 Quadrennial Defense Review, and its ability to respond to contingencies would be dramatically reduced in that future scenario. “It limits our options and the nation’s decision space, and we would be compelled to inactivate an aircraft carrier and an air wing, he said.“Further, our modernization and our recapitalization would be dramatically reduced, and that threatens our readiness and our industrial base.” If the nation reverts to the Budget Control Act caps, Greenert added,“year by year it will leave our country less prepared to deal with crises, our allies’ trust will wane, and our enemies will be less inclined to be dissuaded or to be deterred.” In his remarks to the panel, Amos said the Marine Corps, in its partnership with the Navy, gives the nation an unmatched naval expeditionary capability. “This is why I share the CNO’s concerns about the impacts associated with the marked paucity of shipbuilding funds,” he said. America’s engagement throughout the future security environment of the next two decades will be undoubtedly naval in character, the Marine Corps commandant said.To be forward engaged and to be present when it matters most means a need for capital ships, and those ships need to be loaded with United States Marines, Amos added. “Expeditionary naval forces are America’s insurance policy.We’re a hedge against uncertainty in an unpredictable world,”the commandant said. “The Navy and Marine Corps team provides power projection from the sea, responding immediately to crises when success is measured in hours, not in days.” If the nation is saddled with the full eight years of sequestration, Amos said, the Marine Corps will be reduced to 175,000 Marines. “To maintain the near-term readiness now of those deployed units and those that are about to deploy, he said,Amos said, he reached into operations and maintenance accounts within his authorities and canceled 17 programs. “I’ll be able to do that for probably another two years,” he added. “But the 36th commandant will reach a point, probably two years from now, where he’s going to have to take a look at that readiness level and say,‘I’m going to have to lower that so
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Expeditionary naval forces are America’s insurance policy. We’re a hedge against uncertainty in an unpredictable world.” — Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F. Amos
I can get back into these facilities [and] my training ranges that I can’t ignore, and the modernization.’” Otherwise,Amos said,“we’ll end up with an old Marine Corps that’s out of date.” In his remarks to the Senate panel,Mabus discussed the number of ships the Navy would end up with if sequestration moves ahead as planned.“We would get to a 300ship Navy by the end of this decade under the current plan, and we would keep it going forward,” the secretary said. The decommissioning of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) would be an issue, Mabus said. “Three destroyers, one submarine, four support ships, and one afloat forward-staging base that we are currently planning to build — we could not build at those levels,” He said. One of the perverse things that happens with sequestration, Mabus said, is that the Navy takes ships, such as destroyers or submarines out of multiyear contracts.“We’re breaking the contracts, which raises the cost of the individual ships,” he told the senators. “So we get fewer, and they cost more.” In response to a question about whether there is an area he considers a special problem area, the secretary cited fair compensation for service members and what he called the unique characteristic that the Navy and Marine Corps give the nation: presence, which he defined as “the ability to be forward deployed, the ability to have the right number and the right mix of ships forward, the ability to maintain those ships, the ability to have trained crews on those ships.”That presence gives the nation options, he added. “We — the CNO, the commandant and I — are working very hard to protect that presence ... with Sailors and Marines on those ships to give options to this country,” he said.
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Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia R. Hernandez
Before the Norfolk Admirals hockey team tested their flying skills at the simulator, VFA-131 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Matt Barker (2nd r) was presented a hockey stick signed by team members, in appreciation of their tour at VFA-131 on March 10. Norfolk Admirals making the presentation are (l-r) center Emerson Etem, team captain and defenseman Garnet Exelby and goaltender John Gibson.
Norfolk Admirals: VFA-131 provides opportunity to learn about naval aviation — Continued from page 1 what’s here on the base. It’s a chance for us to experience how things work around here. It’s exciting for us because we don’t get the opportunity to see the base,” said Yonkman, who is originally from Saskatchewan, Canada. Although he has been a professional hockey player for 13 years, it’s his first season with the Admirals. As he watched flight operations from the Wildcats’ hangar,Yonkman said he was surprised just how many jets the squadron had in the hangar. “They’re always in the air, they’re always working,” he noted as aircraft mechanics continued their work as the team toured the hangar. Noting it’s one of the most unique tours he’s given to a group, Lt. Chris Nisch from VFA-131 said, “It’s nice to show someone who is not familiar with us, what we do on a regular basis. Civilians out in town see us flying on a regular basis ... so it’s nice to show the community what we do, day in and day out.” Nisch who has been at the squadron for two and one-half years, likes conducting the tours because “It gives me something different to do during the day other than
flying.” Being a hockey fan, Nisch attends an Admirals’ game at least every couple of months and volunteered to help conduct the tour. But seeing the players close up, Nisch was surprised at the age range of the players, especially “how young some of the guys are and some guys seem like they’ve been in the league for a while.” VFA-131 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Matt Barker was able to join the tour during their visit to the F/A-18 simulator.At the conclusion, the Admirals presented a hockey stick signed by the entire team to Barker and the Wildcats. With the opportunity to see professional hockey less than 30 minutes away from Oceana, Barker said “To be able to meet them, it’s pretty great to be able to put a name to a face, it’s pretty great to not have the glass between them and us.” Barker explained that providing tours of his squadron for groups such as the Admirals is “important for community involvement.” With nearly all of the aviators at Oceana being “Hornet guys,” Barker added “it’s fun to meet others from a completely different profession and get their take on things.”
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During the dedication ceremony, Jimmy Hargrove relates the history of the Montford Point Marines as (l-r) John Johnson, William A.L.Brown, Robert E. Nichols and Tommy Deramus listen. Sailors and Marines at CNATTU attended the dedication and met with Montford Point Marines following the ceremony.
CNATTU Oceana honors Montford Point Marines with dedication BY RETIRED MASTER SGT. CURT CLARKE Special to the Jet Observer Since 1775, the U.S. Marine Corps has served the country in peace and war.Today, the Marine Corps is comprised of a diverse group of men and women warriors who consistently rise to the challenges asked by the nation. Many of the opportunities for servicemen and women of different ethnic backgrounds to serve were only made possible by the front runners in the Marine Corps, who set the foundation on diversity in the ranks. Several local heroes were honored at a wall dedication at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Oceana Feb.21.The wall,which honors the Montford Point Marines, will serve as a living monument to educate students, staff and visitors of the aviation training facility at NAS Oceana.The 14 men highlighted on the wall are part of an elite group of men who struggled to become Marines during a time of racism and segregation. From 1942-1949, approximately 20,000 African-American men survived the harsh treatment at the segregated boot camp known as Camp Montford Point in Jackson-
Montford Point Marines were honored at CNATTU Oceana, Feb. 21, with the dedication of a tribute wall in building 223. Among those who were honored are Robert E. Nichols and William A.L.Brown, who check out the Montford Point Marine Tribute Wall.
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ville, N.C. Six Montford Point Marines were represented at CNATTU, including Jimmy Hargrove, William Brown, Tommy DeRamus, John Johnson Jr., Robert Nichols and Joseph Williams. Although now deceased, Williams was represented by his daughters Carolyn Williams Washington and Deborah Williams Dunn. They were greeted by CNATTU Oceana Commanding Officer Cmdr. Richard S Sherman and his team. The event included a video presentation and a spoken word performance by Gunnery Sgt. Lawrence Dean, also known as “Life.” The wall was the vision of Sherman, who was assisted by Staff Sgt. Jetaun Washington, Sgt. Courtney Jones and Sgt. Mikal Ali. Hargrove spoke on behalf of his entire group of brothers. “Thanks for this great tribute to our service and sacrifice to our nation. I did not expect to see segregation when I joined in 1948, but through all the negative things, I had to forgive,” said Hargrove, who served 30 years and retired as a master gunnery sergeant. During the 1940s, these men only wanted to be treated as equals, be allowed to fight and serve as Marines, but they ultimately had to “fight for the right to fight.” They endured extremely harsh physical and verbal treatment because of the color of their skin, yet they demonstrated to the racist-minded individuals that they could fight, bleed and die for the United States of America as proud, honorable Marines. Close to 70 years after President Roosevelt established the directive giving African-Americans the opportunity to serve in World War II, Korea, Vietnam and other military campaigns, they were awarded
the Congressional Gold Medal. As it states on their medals, “For Outstanding Perseverance and Courage that inspired Social Change in the Marine Corps,” the Montford Point Marines did more than just serve as Marines during major conflicts abroad and at home, they opened doors by not quitting. In those years, the Montford Point Marines have unknowingly served as pioneers for many minorities and women who
served after them. The commitment and sacrifice of the Montford Point Marines, paved the way for many “firsts” for future generations, including Edgar Huff who became the first African-American in the Marine Corps to be promoted to the rank of sergeant major; Frank E. Petersen, the first Marine Corps African-American aviator and lieutenant general; and the first AfricanAmerican administrator of NASA, retired Marine Corps Major Gen. Charles Bolden.
Return of the Blue Angels
U.S. Navy photo
The Blue Angels pilots — wearing “throwback” gold flight suits — begin their pre-flight walk-down at the first Blue Angel flight demonstration of the 2014 air show season at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif. Throughout the Blue Angels’ history, the gold flight suit has been worn to commemorate special milestones for the Navy and Marine Corps’ premiere flight demonstration squadron. Today, the Blue Angels pilots and officers are wearing the commemorative gold flight suit to celebrate the team’s return and the 2014 season. The Blue Angels will perform at the NAS Oceana Air Show Sept. 20 - 21. For more information, visit www.oceanaairshow.com.
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USS GEORGE H.W.
BUSH CVW-8
USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), with embarked Carrier Air Wing 8, is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. Photo by MC2 Jared King
Master Chief Stephan A. Fontenot (l), command master chief of VFA-31, Lt. j.g. Leah M. Fontenot, Ensign Bryn Moriarty and Capt. Sean T. Moriarty, chief of staff for Carrier Strike Group 2, pose for a group photo during a family reunion aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). The two fathers were flown over to Ramage via helicopter from George H.W. Bush to visit with their daughters. Ramage is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility.
Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the “Tomcatters” of VFA-31 aboard George H.W. Bush March 15. Photo by MCSN Andrew Johnson
Aircraft carrier extends operations in Mediterranean Sea
Photo by MCSN Andrew Johnson
An F/A-18C Hornet from the “Valions” of VFA-15 prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier March 16.
BY ARMY SGT. 1ST CLASS TYRONE C. MARSHALL JR. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) will remain in the Mediterranean Sea a few days longer than originally scheduled, a Defense Department spokesman said in Washington D.C. March 14. Army Col.Steve Warren told Pentagon reporters the extension allows for additional training and enhances maritime capabilities in the region. “This is a few more days over what the original plan was,”he said.“There’s two reasons: one is to conduct these additional training opportunities, and frankly, because a lot of what we’re doing there now is an effort to reassure our allies.” The carrier left Norfolk, Feb. 15, to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. On the situation in Ukraine,Warren said the department continues to monitor the situation “very closely” and continues to call on Russia to de-escalate the situation. “Russian intervention in Ukraine, we’ve said all along, is a violation of international law and international agreements to which Russia is a signatory,” he said.
Photo by MCSN Andrew Johnson
Sailors prepare to launch an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Fighting Blacklions” of VFA-213 from the deck of the aircraft carrier.
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VFA-213 Blacklions celebrate camaraderie with dining out
During the “Blacklions” dining out, Lt. Matthew Bellassai (l), is presented a farewell gift from the officers mess by VFA-213 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Clarke F. Craine on Jan. 24. The Blacklions took one last opportunity to enjoy an evening with spouses and significant others before deploying with CVW-8 aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), which departed Feb. 15.
STORY/PHOTO LT. J.G. MARK GARCIA VFA-213 Public Affairs Officer The officers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 gathered at the Shifting Sands Beach Club on Dam Neck Annex to join in the long-standing tradition of a Navy Dining Out on Jan. 24. Historically, officers have arranged these formal affairs to enhance unit spirit de corps, while also providing the command the opportunity to escort spouses and significant others to a night of true camaraderie. “Blacklion” officers and spouses gathered together one last time as a family before departing on deployment on board
USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) with Carrier Air Wing 8 and Carrier Strike Group 2 Highlights of the evening included a cocktail hour where members greeted the commanding officer or “president of the mess,” the invocation, a dinner, awards and fellowship culminating in toasts to the heritage and future of the United States, the Navy and its leaders. The dining out tradition traces its roots to the earliest centuries of the Christian era, where Viking clans gathered to celebrate the spoils of their most recent victories. The continuation of the Navy’s “Mess Night” celebration only strengthens the link between past, current and future generations of warriors.
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— Continued from page 3 It was emotionally and visually hard hitting. It’s one thing to read in the book, but another to see on the big screen what it might have been like to have been there at the arrest and crucifixion. (“Crucifixion” is where the word “excruciating” comes from.) Going through the terrors of Roman torture with Jesus,his mother and disciples left not a dry eye in the theater, so bring tissues. When Jesus was on the cross, the gospels record a blotting out of the sun and an earthquake that even split the massive temple curtain in two; that was something to see on the big screen. Even if you do not believe that Jesus was the Son of God, to see someone sacrifice his life for others,
protecting his friends, and praying for the salvation of his enemies, is a fitting tribute to the honor, courage and commitment to which we all aspire. Coming up is “Noah.” In theaters March 28 and starring Russell Crowe and featuring Emma Watson, it is sure to bring hightech Hollywood drama to the worldwide, catastrophic flood account. So many cultures around the world have ancient flood stories — why do you think that would be? I don’t know how faithful Noah will be to the biblical account, but if it causes people to wonder and want to learn more, then that’s a great thing. Sailors, Marines, and civilians of NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex, thank you for all you do!
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society: Emergency car repairs,unexpected housing expenses, or unplanned medical or dental copays can be a challenge for anyone. The Navy Marine-Corps Relief Society can help Sailors and Marines deal with these kinds of unexpected financial burdens in as little as 15 minutes with a Quick Assist Loan. To learn more, visit the NCMRS office at Oceana in building 531 or contact them at 433-3383. Throughout March, the annual NMCRS Active Duty Fund Drive is taking place, providing an opportunity for Sailors and Marines to learn more about the services NMCRS provides to them and their families. For more information, contact your command’s fund drive coordinator or visit www.nmcrs.org.
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FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER WORKSHOPS
» » »» » »»» NEW PARENT RESOURCE AWARENESS WORKSHOP March 21, 8 a.m. to noon This workshop assists expectant military women as they make the transition into parenthood. Topics discussed include the Navy’s policy on pregnant military women, Navy Family Care Plans, housing information, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and information about their Budgeting for Baby program, child care resources, FFSC programs and services,the WIC program and information on career planning.Registration is open to first time expectant military women and their partners are strongly encouraged to attend with them.
EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING March 25, 9 a.m. to noon Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments, and experience with an impressive resume.
SINGLE PARENTING IN THE MILITARY March 27, 2 - 4:30 p.m. This workshop explores ways for active duty single parents to balance their military and parental responsibilities and looks at the opportunities and challenges of parenting alone in the military. Discussion topics include dealing with changes, co-parenting, talking with your child about their other parent, dating, resources for single military parents and more.
CHILDREN AND DIVORCE March 25, 3 - 7 p.m. This workshop addresses the pain and loss of a family breakup from the child’s perspective.Topics of discussion include typical reactions of children of different ages,things
children need to hear, and what parents can do to help them through the pain. Suggestions for the non-custodial parent are also provided.
FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSES SUPPORT GROUP March 28, 10 a.m. to noon Join other foreign-born military spouses, network and share resources, discuss the American way of life, develop friendships, receive monthly newsletters, and learn about the many resources available to make your new life experience positive
CFS TRAINING March 31 to April 4 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Command Financial Specialist Training covers the basics of personal financial management and serves as a foundation for those selected by their command to serve as a CFS per OPNAVINST 1750.4A.The training covers topics including spending plans,budgets, managing credit, savings and investments and retirement planning. Participants are also introduced to the techniques of shortterm, solution-focused financial counseling.
TRANSITION GPS Weekly 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. All classes are held Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in building U-93 at Naval Station Norfolk. Registration is Monday at 6:30 a.m. See your command career counselor for a quota and workshop requirements to attend.
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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MEN WHO COOK COMPETITION March 29, 6 p.m.
Students of any skill level will spend the day at the Virginia Living Museum creating a coiled basket, using spartina grass, long leaf pine needles and an oyster shell. Instructor Jean Poythress Koon studied basket weaving at the Bay School of Arts in Virginia, and is a member of the Tidewater Virginia Basketry Guild, the National Basketry Organization and the Rappahannock Art League. For ages 18 and above. Cost is $85. Register in advance at 595-9135 or at www.thevlm.org.
Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center’s fifth annual “Men Who Cook: Hampton Roads” premiere amateur chef competition is sure to dish up fun at the Norfolk Plaza Hotel, 700 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. Twenty-five, two-man teams of local amateur chefs will compete for the title of Top Chef. Judges will be an allfemale panel who will present awards such as People’s Choice, Most Likely to Cook in My Own Kitchen and Tantalizing Taste Bud. There will be musical entertainment and a silent auction. Proceeds from this event provide wellness programming and support for the center’s nutrition program which serves more than 1,000 hot, home cooked meals for seniors each month and provides adult day care. Tickets are $50 in advance, $55 at the door, and $180 for a four pack. For more information about “Men Who Cook” and the Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center, call 625-5857 or visit www.primeplus.org.
MOVIE SCREENINGS March 27 & 29
VIRGINIA HOT ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW March 29 - 30
“Ground Operations”is an award-winning documentary film and social action campaign that champions combat veterans who are transitioning to new careers as sustainable farmers, ranchers and artisan food producers. The mission is to connect farmer/veterans with local resources so they can create healthy lives for themselves and delicious food security for America. Both screenings will be followed by a question and answer with the film’s producer and director,Dulanie Ellis,as well as a participants from the film. Screening locations •Tidewater Community College, Advanced Technology Center, 1800 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, March 27, 6 - 8 p.m.; free admission •Beach Movie Bistro, 941 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach March 29, 7 - 9 p.m.; free to active military and veterans; $10 for all others Register or learn more at www.groundoperations.net/ events/beach-movie-bistro.
Cruise on over to the Hampton Coliseum at 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton for the inaugural Virginia Hot Rod & Custom Car Show, an indoor car and motorcycle show featuring some of the hottest classics, hot rods and customs in the country. Presented by Ocean City, Md.-based Live Wire Media, the event will showcase close to 90 hot rods and more than 40 custom motorcycles. Other activities and highlights include vendors, special celebrity guests, hot rod personalities, children’s activities, and more. Event hours are March 29, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., March 30 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. $12 general admission, $10 for military, $5 for children ages 7 - 12, children 6 and under are free. For more information, visit www.vacarshow.com.
PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY CLASS March 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LANGLEY SPEEDWAY Saturdays, April 5 through Oct. 4 Nearly every Saturday, satisfy the need for speed at this historic NASCAR home track.The only weekly racing se-
VA-ACME Symposium hosting job fair, golf tournament The 8th annual Virginia Advisory Council on Military Education Symposium will be March 25 - 27 and includes a job fair and education expo, and the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program Golf Tournament. The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Military Transition Job Fair and VA-ACME Education Expo, March 25, 3 - 7 p.m. at the Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, 4535 Commerce St.,Virginia Beach. Participating employers and educational institutions scheduled to attend include Aviation Institute of Maintenance, Bryant & Stratton College, Centura College, GEICO, MVOSS Creation, Newport News Shipbuilding, Roto-Rooter Services Co., Tidewater Community College and Tidewater Tech Trades. The job fair is open to all military personnel and family members. Complimentary parking will be in the Westin
parking garage. For more information about the job fair, contact Sharon Dail at 664-2501; SDail@hrccva.com or Maggie Cromwell, 664-2537, MCromwell@hrccva.com or visit www.HamptonRoadsChamber.com. The golf tournament will take place March 25 at Oceana Aeropines Golf Club. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. The format will be a four person scramble. The cost is $80 per player or $300 per foursome and includes greens fees,cart,breakfast,lunch and beverages.All proceeds benefit the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program. Wounded warriors who would like to play a free round of golf should contact Michael Camden at 451-8203 or jcamden@troy.edu. Register online for the golf tournament at www.vaacme.org.
ries in Hampton Roads. Late model, grand stocks, modifieds, legends, super trucks, U-cars,super street, Pro Wing Champ Karts, enduros and Pro 6 racing. Gates open at 2 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call 865-7223 or visit www.langley-speedway.com.
INDEPENDENT LIVING WORKSHOP AND RESOURCE FAIR April 26, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free workshop and resource fair, hosted by the City of Virginia Beach’s Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities, the Mayor’s Commission on Aging and AARP/ Virginia, will take place at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Participants will get comprehensive advice, tips and checklists for improving the comfort, safety and long-term livability of their home. Everything from useful gadgets to major renovations will be addressed. Local experts will answer questions on what finance, health and transportation resources and services are available to help people continue to live at home. No products will be sold or promoted. Seating is limited, so registration is highly recommended. To register, call 1-877-926-8300 or visit http://aarp.cvent. com/VAILYW.
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Naval Base San Diego welcomes wounded warriors to a sports camp BY PATTY BABB Navy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor Public Affairs
MWR DODGEBALL The Captain’s Cup Dodgeball Tournament was held Feb. 25 at the flightline Fitness Center. Competitors included FRCMA Oceana, VFA-11, VFA-131 and Supply. Photos by Harry Gerwien
March is National Nutrition Month From Tricare Communications A major part of living healthy is eating the right kinds of food to give your body the essential nutrients it needs.Temper this with limiting the kinds of food that cause unnecessary weight gain.The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ National Nutrition Month is a great time to assess dietary and nutritional needs for optimum health. Children and adults have specific dietary needs although the total number of calories a person needs each day varies depending on several factors, including age, gender, height, weight and activity level. To maintain a healthy weight, calorie intake must be sufficient but not exceed calories burned. Carbohydrates, protein and fat are the main sources of calories. Most foods and beverages contain combinations of these macronutrients in varying amounts.
TRICARE covers well-child care from birth to age 6. This includes height and weight assessments, as well as health guidance and counseling, including breastfeeding and nutrition.While nutritionist/dietician services for adults are not covered by TRICARE, many military hospitals and clinics have nutrition clinics where appointments can be scheduled with a registered dietician or attend nutrition classes. While there certainly is a lot to learn about nutrition, in time you can become very knowledgeable.The sooner you get started, the sooner you will learn how to feed yourself and your family the healthiest foods.This could mean fewer sick days, lower health care costs, healthier bodies and stronger minds. For more information about nutrition and dietary health, visit www.nutrition.gov. For information about TRICARE health plans, visit www. tricare.mil.
SAN DIEGO (NNS) — A group of 17 seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen participated in Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) - Safe Harbor's first adaptive athletics camp at Naval Base San Diego March 7-9. For retired Navy Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Troy Johnson, who has a traumatic brain injury and is confined to a wheelchair, the camp was an opportunity to swim for the first time since his 2012 snowboarding accident. “To be honest,I was pretty stressed when we first arrived, but I am so glad that we came to the camp,”said Johnson’s wife Erika.“The staff here has been really accommodating. I hope Troy can continue aquatic therapy. It’s something new that he can do, and he seems to really enjoy being in the pool.” In addition to swimming,the threeday camp offered cycling, seated volleyball and wheelchair basketball activities. While most of the wounded warrior athletes hailed from Navy Region Southwest, some traveled from Washington and Colorado to participate.More than half had never before been to an adaptive athletics event. “This camp has been amazing,”said Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jaime Garza.“I am really enjoying the group activities. It’s usually hard to get people with disabilities together to play sports, and this was a great
opportunity to meet other people like me.” In July 2010, Garza was stationed in the Philippines when he suffered a traumatic brain injury after a 30-foot fall while fast-roping out of a helicopter during a training exercise. As he prepares to medically retire from the Navy, Garza is pursuing an internship and getting involved in adaptive athletics. Adaptive athletics — sports that are modified to meet the abilities of injured or ill individuals — are essential to the recuperation of wounded warriors. Sports are proven to have numerous positive effects on these service members, including higher self-esteem, lower-stress levels and fewer secondary medical conditions. For many wounded warriors, adaptive athletics helps them feel like part of a team again. “I have definitely enjoyed the camp," said Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Reginald Yarbough, who has deployment-related post-traumatic stress disorder. “It’s a great thing for me personally; it really helps my self-esteem. I like being able to get involved in something new and to meet all the people here,” said Yarbough. NWW has provided more than 1,350 Sailors and Coast Guardsmen, as well as their families, with nonmedical care while they are recovering from serious illness or injury. Regional non-medical care providers tailor support to each enrolled service member’s recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration needs.
Admirals Fundraiser Night Out March 28, 7:30 p.m. The Norfolk Admirals will host “Admirals Fundraiser Night Out,”to benefit the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.The Admirals will play the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins. Red level tickets are $11.Tickets can be purchased online at norfolkadmirals.com/groups. Enter the code NMCRS14. Online ordering will close on March 26 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, contact Kathy Nelson at 322-1173 or by e-mail at kathy.nelson@nmcrs.org, or Charlie Colon at 640-1212 ext. 23 or by e-mail at charlie@norfolkadmirals.com.
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