MARCH 27, 2014
VOLUME 53 NO. 12
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA
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PAGE 8 MWR Aerotheater will offer a free, prescreening of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” March 29 at 5 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and seating is first-come, firstserved. Please note that no cell phones will be allowed in the theater.
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HARRY S. TRUMAN, CVW-3 CONCLUDE OEF SUPPORT Lt. Cmdr. Mark Kennedy, assigned to the “Swordsmen” of VFA32, inspects ordnance attached to an F/A18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), March 19, before CVW-3’s final mission supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
BY MCSN EMILY M. BLAIR USS Harry S.Truman Public Affairs
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GULF OF OMAN (NNS) — Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, embarked on board the aircraft carrier USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) as part of the Harry S.Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG), completed its final sortie in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) March 19. CVW-3 flew more than 2,900 sorties and more than 16,400 flight hours in support of OEF beginning Aug. 27, 2013. Lt. Ian Higgins, assigned to the “Swordsmen” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32,took part in the final combat sortie, flying an F/A-18F Super Hornet. He flew 27 OEF missions, totaling nearly 170 flight hours. “It has been an honor supporting the troops on the ground,”said Higgins.“Launching our final mission was like any other day, we had to remain focused. Finishing our support of OEF may mean that we are closer to going home,but we still had to make sure the troops on the ground can make it home safely too.” Sailors and Marines performed maintenance, and launched and recovered aircraft daily throughout seven months of OEF support. Capt. George Wikoff, commander, CVW-3, said teamwork was the key to successful OEF operations. “It begins and ends with teamwork,” said Wikoff.“We executed our missions safely and just as we practiced during our pre-deployment exercises.To do that, every Sailor and Marine, every
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maintainer and every pilot,worked together.That teamwork is what enabled us to provide continuous support to coalition warfighters on the ground in Afghanistan.” Wikoff said that while teamwork within the air wing was key, teamwork between the air wing and Harry S.Truman was equally as crucial. “Team Truman was a major reason we were so successful,”he said.“They’re the ones that launch and recover our aircraft and work non-stop to ensure the ship is ready to execute each day’s air plan.Without them, we don’t launch, and the warfighters don’t get the support they need.” Capt. Bob Roth,Truman’s commanding officer, echoed Wikoff in saying the teamwork between
Truman and CVW-3 was the driving force behind successful support for OEF. “Aircraft carriers are a powerful tool of diplomacy and power projection,” said Roth. “We operated seamlessly with Carrier Air Wing 3 to provide combat air power from the sea.The understanding, respect and unconditional mutual support between this ship and air wing are what I value above all else.Together, we are unstoppable.This teamwork is what allowed us to support the warfighters on the ground when they needed us to protect them and help them accomplish their mission.” — See OEF support Page 6
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Oceana CPOs to host Oceana observing SAAM with special events events to celebrate 121st birthday From Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana
All active duty, retired, and reserve chief petty officers are invited and encouraged to attend the following events during the 121st CPO Birthday Week Celebration, hosted by NAS Oceana. CPO Golf Tournament — March 31, 6 a.m. to noon. Cost is $50 per person, $190 per team. Location will be at the NAS Oceana Aeropines Golf Club. Registration ends March 28. For more information and registration, contact ETCS Mario Dove at 836-1078, email at mario.dove@navy.mil or ADC Shara Polk at 433-5350 or email shara.polk@navy.mil. Anchor Leadership 5K Run — April 2, 11 a.m. Cost is $35 per person. Run takes place at JEB Little Creek, LZ Green, 1432 Hewitt Drive. Register online at https://www. raceit.com/search3/event.aspx?id=25771. For more information, contact SWC Guy See at 462-4316 or via email at guy.w.see@navy.mil. 121st Birthday Luncheon — April 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $30 per person.Uniform for active/reserve is khakis with combination covers or for retirees is business casual. Luncheon will be at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St,Virginia Beach.Tickets sales end March 28.To purchase tickets or for more information, contact ADC Suzanne Gagliardo at 433-6106, email at suzanne.gagliardo@ navy.mil.
Next flea market scheduled The next flea market at NAS Oceana will be April 19, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oceana Main Gate Park, across from the Navy Exchange. Spaces can be reserved by calling 4332193 and leaving a message or at 567-2020, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. only. Breakfast and lunch will be sold during the flea market. The semi-annual flea market is sponsored by the Navy Wives Club of America Princess Anne 143 and proceeds benefit military and community charities.
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affected to express their emotions by decorating a shirt. The shirts displayed for SAAM are hung on a clothesline to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of sexual violence. Shirts designed by NAS Oceana personnel will be hung throughout Oceana and Dam Neck. •Facebook posts and scrolling marquee messages related to sexual assault prevention will be posted throughout the month of April. •“Can”paign:SAPR brochures and posters will be posted in high traffic areas on and off base such as at the commissary, NEX and Navy Gateway Inns & Suites to ensure civilians, service members and their families are aware and have access to SAPR services. To contact a member of the NAS Oceana SAPR team, call 433-2912.
NAS Oceana will stand with the rest of the nation during the month of April to observe Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). SAAM is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the prevention of sexual violence through use of special events and public education. SAAM provides an annual opportunity to reinforce our commitment to strengthening the professional climate across the armed forces, where the cultural imperatives of mutual respect and trust, team commitment and professional values are reinforced to create an environment in which sexist behaviors, sexual harassment and sexual assault are not condoned, tolerated or ignored. NAS Oceana is extending this message throughout the month through special events and activities related to sexual assault prevention. April 3 — SAAM kickoff at the Oceana chapel, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.“Live Our Values: Step upTo Stop Sexual Assault” is this year’s SAPR SAAM theme. Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope will read and sign the SAAM proclamation. Open to all hands, this event will showcase artistic Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana expressions related to sexual assault through poetry, songs and short vignettes.Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Protestant Catholic Decisions (CSADD) will be part of the event. Sunday Mass – Wednesday April 17— Appreciation luncheon for uniformed SAPR Sunday School - 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. personnel to thank Sailors who provide SAPR services to Worship (main chapel) Sun. Mass - 9 a.m. & victims, commands and installation. This will be an oppor10:40 a.m. 12:15 p.m. tunity to meet and greet the SAPR team, command leadership and CSADD. Command leadership and all command Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 SAPR personnel are invited. Confession Sat., 4:15 p.m. April 23 — 2nd Annual Denim Day Walk. Personnel at Contemporary Protestant Worship Sunday 9 a.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. NAS Oceana will observe Denim Day with organized walk on base to take a stand against sexual assault and violence. Adult and children’s Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m. Personnel are encouraged to wear denim jeans and red shirts. April 29 — A repeat performance of the“Live Our Values: Naval Station Norfolk Step Up to Stop Sexual Assault,” 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 event will showcase artistic expressions related to sexual Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) assault through poetry, songs, and short vignettes. Other activities •Clothesline Project — April 1; The Clothesline Project Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-7712, CVW-8 at 433-2337, CVW-3 at 433-2096, is a program that started in Massachusetts in 1990 to adFRC Oceana at 433-5933 dress the issue of violence against women. It allows those
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Structural integrity “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.” — Matthew 16:18 BY LT. RYAN WHITFIELD Carrier Air Wing 7 Chaplain I recently took a weekend trip to Colonial National Historical Park. This tour included views of the Yorktown Battlefield, Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement and proved to be both educational and enjoyable.While I learned a great deal about art, history and 17th century buildings, what this trip best provided was a near perfect example of integrity. I have always been told that integrity means being honest and ethical when no one is watching you.The principles of this understanding are true, but if old buildings serve as a near perfect example, then integrity must mean something more.What I am referring to is what we call structural integrity. Structural integrity is the ability of an object to support a designed load,including its own weight,without bending, breaking or collapsing. Over the years, many adverse factors have attempted to destroy the integrity of the historic buildings of Virginia. Hurricanes and tornadoes have caused strong winds to beat against their roofs; termites and rats have eaten away at their walls; windows have been accidentally broken. But through all of the years of attacks and injuries, the buildings have maintained their integrity. The designers of these buildings understood integrity. If this were not the case, they would have constructed their homes with paper,twigs or leaves.But desiring an item that would represent their work, and purpose for centuries to come, these builders built with stone. In Matthew 16:18, Jesus displayed both his understanding of integrity, as well as his experience as a builder. In his plan to build something that would represent his work and purpose for centuries to come, he laid the foundation with stone. Like buildings, we all have a purpose and also face adverse factors.We might call these outside forces discouragement,disappointment or fear.We should all feel confident in our ability to strive for exceptional integrity.As you build for your future life and career,don’t do so using paper, or twigs or leaves. Make every effort to ensure that whatever you continue to construct is built with exceptional integrity.
Navy prepares black box locator for MH370 search From U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) — The U.S. Navy is continuing efforts to search for missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370. As a precautionary measure in case a debris field is located, U.S. Pacific Command has ordered U.S.Pacific Fleet to move a black box locator into the region March 24. If a debris field is confirmed, The Navy’s Towed Pinger Locator 25 will add a significant advantage in locating the missing Malaysian aircraft’s black box. The TPL-25 Towed Pinger Locator System is able to locate black boxes on downed Navy and commercial aircraft down to a maximum depth of 20,000 feet anywhere in the world. Commercial aircraft pingers are mounted directly on the flight recorder, the recovery of which is critical to an accident investigation. The Pinger Locator is towed behind a vessel at slow speeds, generally 1-5 knots, depending on the depth. The tow array carries a passive listening device for detecting pingers that automatically transmit an acoustic pulse. “In the event a debris field is located, we’re moving some specialized locator equipment into the area. The Towed Pinger Locator has some highly sensitive listening capability so that if the wreck site is located, we can hear the black box pinger down to a depth of about 20,000 feet. Basi-
The TPL-25 System used for locating emergency relocation pingers on downed Navy and commercial aircraft down to a maximum depth of 20,000 feet anywhere in the world.
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cally, this super-sensitive hydrophone gets towed behind a commercial vessel very slowly and listens for black box pings,” said Cmdr. Chris Budde, U.S. 7th Fleet operations officer. “This movement is simply a prudent effort to preposition equipment and trained personnel closer to the search area, so that if debris is found, we will be able to respond as quickly as possible since the battery life of the black box’s pinger is limited,”said Budde. If found, the acoustic signal of the pinger is transmitted up the cable and is presented audibly, and can be output to either an oscilloscope or a signal processing computer. The operator monitors the greatest signal strength and records the navigation coordinates.This procedure is repeated on multiple track lines until the fi-
nal position is triangulated. The system consists of the tow fish, tow cable, winch, hydraulic power unit, generator and topside control console. Most pingers transmit every second at 37.5 kHz, although the TPL can detect any pinger transmitting between 3.5 kHz and 50 kHz at any repetition rate.
Towed Pinger Locator 25 General Specifications: • Tow body length: 30 in. • Diameter: 25 inches • Weight: 70 lbs. • Performance depth: 20,000 ft. of seawater • Speed: 1 - 5 knots
ADVANCEMENT EXAM Sailors take the Navywide petty officer third class advancement exam at Naval Air Station Oceana’s Hornet’s Nest Galley March 20. The exam assesses the Sailors’ in-rate training and professional military knowledge.
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez
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Navy Tuition Assistance continues 100 percent reimbursement BY MC1 ELLIOTT FABRIZIO Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Tuition Assistance (TA) program will continue to pay 100 percent of Sailors’ tuition and enrollment fees in fiscal year 15 (FY15), as announced by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm.Jonathan Greenert,during an allhands call in Mayport, Fla. March 18. This decision modifies a proposal for FY15, which originally included a payment split for TA where the program would pay 75 percent of tuition costs and 25 percent of that would be the responsibility of the Sailor. “This is important to me because I want an educated Sailor, and I want you to leave with all the certifications you can, so you can get a good job when you leave the Navy and
fall right into a career,” said Greenert. “We’ve accelerated your life, as we like to say.” The CNO added that he is focusing on a way to ensure that Sailors using tuition assistance take courses that will benefit both the Navy and the Sailor and lead to a marketable degree in the civilian sector. The split-pay proposal was designed primarily to improve the effectiveness of the program by increasing Sailors’ investment in their education. Usage analysis of Tuition Assistance suggests that when Sailors weigh personal cost as a factor, course completion rates increase. “Eventually, we may have to ask you to put a little skin in the game, as they say, but again I wanted FY15 to be at 100 percent,” said Greenert. TA was created after the switch from a draft military to an all-volun-
teer military. It provided an incentive for people to volunteer, and operated as a cost share program for more than 30 years. In 2002, in response to retention and recruiting challenges, the TA reimbursement rate was increased from 75 percent to a full 100 percent. The current tuition assistance policy pays up front the tuition and fees for course enrollments.There is a FY credit limit of 16 semester hours, 24 quarter hours, or 240 clock hours per individual per fiscal year.Payments for tuition/fees will not exceed: • $250 per semester hour • $166.67 per quarter hour • $16.67 per clock hour If you are considering taking courses, now is the best time to submit your TA application. The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) recently announced that the expenditure rate for TA funding is currently below normal levels. Usage is trending upward, and it’s expected to increase to normal levels over the next few months, but currently, there’s more funding available than usual at this time of the year.
Reenlistment
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ABH3 (AW) Amber Marie Green is reenlisted by Lt. j.g. Shakilah Verner, NAS Oceana administrative officer, for another four years, March 19, at the NAS Oceana quarterdeck. Green, a native of Wesley Chapel, Fla., has been in the Navy for four years and will be transferring to USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) March 28. Accompanying her at her reenlistment is her husband William Green Jr., daughter Nevaeh S. Green and son William Green III.
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OEF support: CVW-3 flies more than 2,900 sorties and more than 16,400 flight hours
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Finishing our support of OEF may mean that we are closer to going home, but we still had to make sure the troops on the ground can make it home safely too.” — Lt. Ian Higgins from the “Swordsmen” of VFA-32
— Continued from page 1 HST CSG Commander Rear Adm. Kevin Sweeney praised both CVW-3 and Truman for the safe and successful execution of OEF flight operations. “Providing support to the coalition troops on the ground in Afghanistan was one of the main mission areas for us,” he said.“I could not be more proud of our young Sailors and Marines. They executed precision, professionalism and lethality when called upon. In doing so, we also helped build trust and confidence with our partners and allies throughout the region.” Truman and CVW-3 are scheduled to be relieved by USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) and CVW-8 later this month. Harry S.Truman, flagship for the HST CSG, is deployed Photo by MCSN Pasquale Sena to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting An F/A-18C Hornet from the “Ragin’ Bulls” of VFA-37, lands on the flight deck of the aircraft maritime security operations and supporting theater se- carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) March 13. Truman and embarked CVW-3 completed the final sortie in support of Operation Enduring Freedom March 19. curity cooperation efforts.
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March 27, 2014 • JET OBSERVER 7 Photo by MC3 Shane A. Jackson
No matter how far away you are, you’ll always be close. Cmdr. Jeremy Andrew, outgoing commanding officer of VFA32, flies over USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) in an F/A-18F Super Hornet during an aerial change of command ceremony. Andrew was relieved by Cmdr. Peter Hagge during the ceremony.
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Annual fund drive helps NMCRS provide variety of services to active duty and their families BY MCSN KAYLA KING NAS Oceana Public Affairs Since celebrating their 60th anniversary at Naval Air Station Oceana on Dec. 31, the NavyMarine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) has continued their focus on spreading the word to Sailors and Marines on how NMCRS can help them in their times of need. At locations worldwide — not just at Oceana and Dam Neck — NMCRS provides services such as interest-free loans, grants, Budget for Baby classes and much more. Other services that military members are less familiar with are education services, visiting nurses and most importantly to NMCRS, are volunteer opportunities. During March, the annual NMCRS Active Duty Fund Drive takes place and is run by the active duty coordinators. “It’s an opportunity to raise awareness of what the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society is and what they can do for their service members and gives their service members the opportunity to donate to help themselves … help their fellow service
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It’s an opportunity to raise awareness of what the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society is and what they can do for their service members ...” — Lolita Sheats Oceana NMCRS Director
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Jana Holkon (r), NMCRS Oceana casework lead, discusses a financial aid application with Anna Bohorquez, an NMCRS volunteer at NAS Oceana’s NMCRS office in building 531. members,” said Lolita Sheats, Oceana NMCRS director. The donations are a 100 percent turnaround to the service member, which means it goes into the NMCRS general fund for loans and services NMCRS provides to service members and their families. In just the first two weeks of the 2014 fund drive, Oceana had raised a little more than $64,000 and the total across Hampton Roads was a little more than $360,000.“That’s pretty good for two weeks,” Sheats said. The goal of the fund drive is always 100 percent contact with Sailors and Marines at each command. It helps NMCRS raise awareness about what their services are and what they can do for their military members and their families. Maybe the service NMCRS is best known for is interest-free loans and grants. “That is probably the biggest service that we offer to our service members that people remember us for,” said Sheats. “Things that we help service
members with are basic living expenses … rent, utilities and food. Emergency travel, we get service members to where they need to be when there’s a crisis in their family, especially death or illness; essential vehicle repairs, for those service members that do need to get to work; fuel expenses sometimes, when it becomes an issue; disaster relief, this area [Hampton Roads] is always prone to hurricanes and you never know when we might have to evacuate,” said Sheats. Assistance is typically $300 for single service members and $600 for families when disaster relief is needed.“It’s not to hold them for a whole month; it’s to get them to a safe location, cover for some lodging, food and gas until the storm passes. If there is additional needs beyond that, then we do that case-by-case basis afterwards,” explained Sheats. “During Hurricane Irene, at this office alone, we did 340 cases in that day and a half.That is where volunteers are really important because they rally to come in and help out and get
people on their way,”said Sheats. The most popular program under the loans and grant services is the Quick Assist Loan (QAL). That’s the $500, no appointment necessary scenario.The goal is to get service members in and out of the NMCRS office within a 10 - 15 minute window, providing they meet all criteria. Some of the QAL criteria is service members not have an outstanding loan with the NMCRS; a zero balance from previous assistance; no grants from NMCRS within the last six months; budget not in a deficit within the last four months; and come in with a current LES. “On a typical case, we do budgeting with them. We sit down and we’ll go through what they have coming in and what they have going out. We’ll also make recommendations along the way if we see something that could be improved upon,” said Sheats. “Education is also another service that we offer. There are some programs out there that the service members are possibly eligible to receive assistance for,” said Sheats. The NMCRS’s website has several different education assistance programs available to active duty, children and spouses, as well as wounded and injured veterans. Applications, available at www.nmcrs.org, require the same financial aid application process as the school uses for their financial aid.The applicant has to be accepted at an accredited college for the next year. Applications are due by May 1 every year. “I encourage folks to go out and just review the other possible education programs that may be unit-specific.They might have been a member of it at one time and may be eligible,” said Sheats. NMCRS also offers the visiting nurses program. There are two categories of visiting nurses.Specialty combat casualty nurses visit service members who are recuperating from their injuries. The nurses do not directly assess — See NMCRS, Page 10
NMCRS offers volunteer opportunities One of the most important services the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society provides is volunteer opportunities, according to Lolita Sheats, Oceana NMCRS director. “We are a volunteering organization so, volunteering is always the top of our list of services,” said Sheats. “We are always looking for folks to interview our clients, do budgets with them, offer recommendations to them to improve upon their budgets and make a determination on just how we can help them … be financially or just getting the budget done with them,” said Sheats. Other positions are client service assistants. Commonly known as a receptionist, they answer phones, set and check appointments, and prepare clients to see the case workers.They’re also the ones who process most of the Quick Assist Loans. Volunteering at the Oceana NMCRS is open to everybody, whether they are military spouses, active duty, retired military or civilians.Volunteers work as many or as few hours, as fits their schedule. “I enjoy helping service members, and volunteering here presents a really good opportunity … It’s very flexible so you have the chance to learn a different skill set and which assignments you want to work on,” said Heather Kuhn, a volunteer at Oceana’s NMCRS. “We have knitters. We’re always looking for folks that knit or crochet.They do the blankets for our Budget for Baby program,” said Sheats. “We have other positions like chairman of volunteers … publicity is another area that people can volunteer to help out with.” To learn more about volunteering at NMCRS, visit their office in building 531 or call 433-3383.
— By MCSN Kayla King, NAS Oceana Public Affairs
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VFA-131 celebrates substantial safety milestone ‘Wildcats’ mark 110,000 flight hours since last Class A safety mishap BY LT. STEVEN SHAW VFA-131 Public Affairs Officer Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131 attained a significant safety achievement during a training mission last month.A section of F/A-18Cs launched from Naval Air Station Oceana Feb. 20 to conduct air intercept tactics and during the sortie, marked 110,000 flight hours since the last major safety mishap for the “Wildcats.” The last Class A mishap attributed to the squadron occurred in December 1987. Class A mishaps are defined by the Department of Defense as an accident that results in loss of a life,permanent total disability or $2 million in damage to an aircraft.Preventing Class A mishaps is a concerted effort
requiring integrated risk management and a focused squadron safety culture. Operational Risk Management (ORM) can help prevent accidents by evaluating potential hazards and implementing controls to mitigate associated risks. Because the Hornet’s missions and operational conditions are inherently dangerous, the strike fighter community must maintain ORM discipline. The Wildcats have embraced ORM principles by drafting ORM teams, which apply the procedures to various squadron activities, including aircraft maintenance and the physical fitness program. As a result, the ORM process is prevalent throughout the command and leads to safer on and off-duty evolutions.Additionally,the pilots developed an ORM guide to supplement flight briefs. This creative tool was adopted by the Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic safety officer and distributed to other East Coast squadrons. A safe squadron is one that embraces a “Safety through Professionalism” culture. VFA-131 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Matt Barker has specifically expressed this sen-
A Navy file photo of an F/A-18C Hornet from the “Wildcats” of VFA-131 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in 2013. During a flight Feb. 20, the The Wildcats marked 110,000 flight-hours since the last Class A safety mishap. Photo by MCSN Andrew Schneider
timent by implementing command goals every quarter. The command’s short term safety goal for the current quarter is “no aircraft crunches.”This goal focuses on the higher potential of collisions while moving aircraft in and out of the hangar during adverse winter weather. “We avoid having a passive safety program by defining a new focus every quarter. We keep the message of safety fresh in the minds of every Wildcat,” said Barker.
Detailers describe detailing process From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON,Tenn. (NNS) — Sailors need to take charge of their own careers, educate themselves, and understand that detailers are their advocates, Navy officials said March 19. “No one cares any more about your career than you do. Make yourself smart and knowledgeable on the latest NAVADMINS and any changes or updates to the MILPERSMAN,” said Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist (EXW) Tom Jones, lead mass communication specialist detailer.“You can find those on NPC’s website. Be an informed consumer!” Sailors communicate their desires to detailers through the Career Management System - Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID). CMS-ID is a web-based tool that enables enlisted Sailors to research and apply for jobs and communicate their career goals to career counselors and detailers. Sailors can log into CMS-ID at https:// www.cmsid.navy.mil/. “Remember to communicate with your detailer and keep your information in CMS-ID up-
to-date and current, including communicating your preferences — what are you looking to do and where are you looking to serve in your next assignment,” said Jones. Detailers will always attempt to fill billets using a Sailor’s desired selections first; however, fleet readiness requirements are the guiding factor in filling billets.The detailing process is constantly under review and enhancements are made when necessary. NAVADMIN 058/14 was recently released that affects the detailing process. “Every Sailor is unique,and each circumstance is different,” Jones said.“Detailers are the Sailors’ advocate and we take in to consideration everything we can to ensure we are providing the right ‘fit’ for each billet advertised on CMS/ID. “We evaluate each Sailor’s professional milestones and take into consideration a Sailor’s personal aspirations and stated preferences. There are a number of variables unique to each and every one of us in the Navy — from our personal situations: whether we’re single, married, dualmilitary couple, single parent, same-sex spouse, EFM family members, whatever — to our professional standing: does a Sailor have the proper
This and several other innovative safety programs keep the lines of communication open, improve reporting and participation, and enhance the overall safety culture. As expected, the threshold-crossing flight was uneventful, and it represented the culmination of hard work and dedication of every Wildcat towards safety principles.The command’s “Safety through Professionalism” culture has thrived despite intense operational requirements.
qualifications for that particular job, or do they require training; is a Sailor a roller to sea duty or shore duty;will this be the best job for the Sailor and is this the best Sailor for the command, etc. “For two equally qualified Sailors, we would give selection preference to the one that was ranked higher during the gaining command’s review/comment phase,” said Jones. Detailers won’t assign Sailors to advertised jobs until after the close of the CMS-ID application phase, during the detailer selection phase. Sailors may log into CMS-ID any time after the detailer selection phase to see if they have been selected for orders. “When a detailer has selected a Sailor for a billet,a notification is sent to that Sailor,through CMS/ID, to the email addresses provided in a Sailor’s personal contact information profile. That’s why it’s so important that Sailors to keep their CMS-ID profile updated with their current work and personal email addresses,” Jones said. “This is when a Sailor is ‘posted’ to the billet. Once a Sailor has been selected, then posted to the billet, the order writing process begins, ultimately ending in the Sailor receiving a set of orders.” For more information, visit the Navy Personnel Command website at www.npc.navy.mil and www.navy.mil/local/npc/.
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NMCRS: Services go far beyond emergency financial assistance — Continued from page 8 the wounds but can give the service member treatment resources. Most military families are aware of the visiting nurses who visit new moms. The nurses talk to them about taking care of the baby and themselves, and help if the mother is having problems with breastfeeding. The nurses work out of the Norfolk and Portsmouth ofďŹ ces. Not only do the NMCRS provide nurses for new moms, they also offer a Budget for Baby class.It’s open to everybody from E-1 through admiral. Parents can attend each time they are expecting. The instructor talks about everything that babies need that will affect parents’ expenses and income. At the end of class, a “baby seabagâ€? is issued. The canvas bag is loaded with Gerber baby products and a hand-knitted blanket made by NMCRS volunteers. Through June, Oceana is part of a pilot
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program, offering a new parent the option of choosing the baby products or a $50 gift card. “Our headquarters is always looking for ways to meet our clients’ needs.They realize that sometimes people had their baby showers and they received all these products already ...That is where the gift card came into play. If they get the gift card, they can spend it on things that they need ‌ like diapers or maybe they need formu-
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la that they may not have gotten with their other items,â€? said Sheats. Women can sign up for the class the moment they ďŹ nd out they’re pregnant.Sheats recommends not attending after the baby is 6 month old. At Oceana, NMCRS offers the class the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, as well as the ďŹ rst Saturday of every month. While some ofďŹ ces operate their own thrift store, Oceana does not have its own store; instead they work in partnership with the Oceana Thrift Store, operated by the Navy Wives Club of America, Princess Anne 143. “Whenever we have clients that might be in need of something that the thrift shop might have, we coordinate with the manager and arrange for a time for our client to go over there and browse to see if something might meet their needs. [The thrift store] typically does that at no charge to the service member that we refer,â€? explained Sheats. The NMCRS at NAS Oceana is located in building 531 and open Monday thought Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about what NMCRS offers, contact them at 433-3383 or visit www.nmcrs.org.
ForKids seeking volunteers for their programs ForKids, which assists homeless families in Hampton Roads, is seeking volunteer to assist with landscaping April through October. Help is needed with mowing, weeding, trimming, planting, litter pickup, painting, cleaning and other outdoor maintenance. Volunteers are also needed the Good Mojo Thrift Store operated by ForKids. Good Mojo, located at 2411 Granby St. Norfolk receives donations daily and constantly needs volunteers to sort, organize and tag donations,as well as hang clothing and arrange items on the sales oor. Volunteers are also needed to help load and unload donations from the truck.All store proďŹ ts go directly to ForKids programs. For more information, contact Rebecca Myers, volunteer coordinator, at rmyers@ forkidsva.org or call 622-6400 ext. 137, or visit www.forkidsva.org.
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PARENTING TEENS April 3, 2 - 4:30 p.m. This workshop presents the physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental characteristics of teens, and parents’ reactions to the way adolescents handle these changes. Discussion topics include building healthy relationships, avoiding power struggles, and providing guidelines.This is an overview of the in-depth STEP/Teen multisession program.
VETERAN’S AFFAIRS DISABILITY BENEFITS REVIEW April 3, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The workshop teaches participants how to review service medical records and identify medical conditions that may lead to a compensable disability rating with the VA; request vocational rehabilitation benefits and training; and complete their VA application for submission. Participants should bring their medical records, copies of their medical records and if applicable, copies of marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates, family members’ social security numbers and divorce decree or death certificate.
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will be March 30. Event includes a 1 mile boys’race and a 1 mile girls’race. Course will be on flat, paved streets beginning and ending at Thoroughgood Elementary School.Trophies for first place overall winners and additional awards for the top five in each age group. There will be health and fitness activities, vendors, door prizes, goody bags and raffles. Registration packet pick-up opens at noon; health and fitness expo open from noon to 3 p.m.; boys’ race at 1:30, followed by girls’ run at 2 and awards ceremony at 2:45. Toregisterandpayonline,visitwww. raceit.com/Register/?event=25322. Race day registration is $15. Thoroughgood Elementary is located at 1444 Dunstan Lane,Virginia Beach.
Autism Awareness 5K Help increase awareness about autism and show support for individuals with autism and their families in Hampton Roads and beyond by participating in the 9th Annual Autism Awareness 5K. The run will be held April 5 at Mount Trashmore Park, 310 Edwin Drive Virginia Beach.The cost for the 5K is $40. Early packet pick-up will be April 3, 5 - 7 p.m. and April 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Running Etc. in Virginia Beach. race day packet pick-up and registration will be 7:15 - 9 a.m. at Mt.Trashmore. Kid’s run starts 8 a.m., 5K at 8:30. Celebration to follow with music by DJ Wize, awards, kid’s activities and refreshments. For more information and online registration, visit www.tidewaterasa.org or www.active. com/2014TidewaterAwareness5K.
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Theater of War: Soldiers & Citizens Tour being presented at ODU Outside the Wire, a social impact company, will present a performance of the “Theater of War: Soldiers & Citizens Tour� at Old Dominion University, Mills Godwin Building 102, March 29, 2:30 p.m., hosted by Points of Light and Volunteer Hampton Roads. TheTheater of War:Soldiers & CitizensTour presents dramatic readings of Sophocles’Ajax — an ancient Greek tragedy about the suicide of a great, respected warrior — to diverse military and civilian audiences, in order to engage communities in powerful town hall discussions about the visible and invisible wounds of war.The presentations are intended to foster understanding and compassion, while mobilizing citizens and resources to help improve the lives of service members, veterans, their families and people in their communities. Outside the Wire, and its partners Massachusetts General Hospital Academy, National Council for Behavioral Health, and Points of Light, are the recent recipients of a two-year grant from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation to present the Theater of War: Soldiers & Citizens Tour to National Guard and Reserve units and their communities across the U.S. and continue community engagement using a mobile app and Google Hangouts On Air. Each performance is approximately 90 minutes long. The reading from the play is followed by discussion with panelists from the local civilian and military communities, and a facilitated town-hall style audience discussion. For more information about the project, visit www.outsidethewirellc.com or www.facebook.com/TheaterOfWar. — From Volunteer Hampton Roads
In a children’s craft area of the main arena,ODU students will lead family-oriented activities representing the North and South American continents, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and Africa. In addition, educational vendors will include more than 20 local non-proďŹ t organizations, schools, community alliances and state agencies. An international bazaar marketplace will feature clothing, jewelry, handmade items and crafts, along with items made in Hampton Roads and around the world. Outside, the Teeny Tiny Farm will be on hand with their petting zoo of bunnies,goats,ducks and miniature varieties of a horse,cow,pig,llama and alpaca.Ms.Shelly’s Rocks and Gemstone Mining LLC, will provide gemstone bags with rocks, minerals, fossils and sand to be mined on-site for a small fee. Food vendors will include Grapevine Restaurant (Greek), India Palace Restaurant (Indian), Jeepeny Express (Asian fusion), Caribbean Castle (Caribbean), Scratch Bakery (cupcakery), Baladi Mediterranean CafĂŠ (Mediterranean) and Mary-Helen’s Place LLC (American Creole). For more information about the festival, visit http:// www.odu.edu/oir or call 683-4406.
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DOLL/TEDDY BEAR SALE March 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Look for great bargains on antique,vintage and modern dolls, including the American Girl, as members of the Precious Memories Doll Club and other vendors are cleaning out their closets and doll collections for the 3rd Annual Doll Sale at Scott Memorial Methodist Church, 409 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach. The sale will also include teddy bears of all kinds, as well as clothes to ďŹ t all sizes of dolls, including the popular 18 inch, and My Twinn, accessories, wigs, stands and more. Admission is $2 adults, under 12 free. For more information about the show,including being a vendor,contact Eleanor at 567-2020.
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CHECKERED FLAG TOYOTA 5301 Virginia Beach Blvd. • Virginia Beach 757-490-1111 • checkeredflagtoyota.com
FIRST TEAM TOYOTA
3400 Western Branch Blvd. • Chesapeake 757-673-2345 • firstteamtoyota.com
GLOUCESTER TOYOTA 6357 George Washington Hwy. • Gloucester 804-693-2100 • gloucestertoyota.com
PEARSON TOYOTA
12978 Jefferson Ave. • Newport News 757-874-6000 • pearsontoyotascion.com
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PRIORITY TOYOTA GREENBRIER 1800 Greenbrier Parkway • Chesapeake 757-366-5000 • prioritytoyota.com
RK TOYOTA
2301 W. Mercury Blvd. • Hampton 757-838-5000 • rktoyota.com
Smartphone users scan here for more incentive information. Go to gettag.mobi to download the free application. *HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE EXCEPT FOR RETIREES OR VETERANS HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF SERVICE AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF ELIGIBLE QUALIFYING MILITARY PERSONNEL. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT OR MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ON LEASE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT MUST BE DATED BY MARCH 31, 2014 FOR INCENTIVE OFFER. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. OFFERS ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY, INCLUDING A MAXIMUM TERM OF 60 MONTHS ON FINANCE CONTRACTS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND DELAWARE; AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **PURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE $2000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA ON CAMRY (EXCLUDES 2014.5 MODELS), CAMRY HYBRID (EXCLUDES 2014.5 MODELS), HIGHLANDER (EXCLUDES HYBRIDS), UP TO $1500 CASH BACK ON PRIUS LIFTBACK, PRIUS C, PRIUS V AND UP TO $1000 CASH BACK ON TUNDRA OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT ***0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS (36 MONTHS ON TUNDRAS) AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX AND LICENSE FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67, OR 36 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF 27.78 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED AT 0%. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. †INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA IN ADDITION TO 0% APR FINANCING IF VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION. FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ††ALL LEASE OFFERS CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 24,000 MILES. YOUR PAYMENT MAY VARY BASED ON DEALER PARTICIPATION AND FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. TAX, REGISTRATION, INSURANCE, AND DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. RAV4 DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2,820 DOWN, (AFTER APPLICATION OF $500 TOYOTA LEASE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES), FIRST $179 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. 2013 RAV4 2WD 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 4430, MSRP $24,295. COROLLA DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $1840 DOWN FIRST $159 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. 2014 COROLLA LE 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 1852, MSRP $19,110. †††TOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED SERVICE. PLAN IS 2 YEARS OR 25K MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET, OR A LIVERY/TAXI VEHICLE. SEE PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALER FOR PLAN DETAILS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND ALASKA. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE DOES NOT INCLUDE PARTS AND FLUIDS. OFFERS DO NOT INCLUDE DEALER FEES. OFFERS END 03/31/14.