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April 17, 2014 • JET OBSERVER 3 Members of NAS Oceana’s CSADD chapter peform a skit during a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention program in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd April 3.
Sailors, Marines acknowledge Sexual Assault Awareness Month STORY/PHOTOS BY MC2 (SW) ALYSIA HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs To kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Naval Air Station Oceana Sailors and Marines attended the 2014 Sexual Assault Awareness Program at Oceana's Chapel of the Good Shepherd April 3. The event incorporated guest speakers and performances including skits, poetry recitals and song, all performed by Sailors to share a message regarding sexual assault prevention. Julie Hughes, one of Oceana's Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC), started off the event by welcoming guests and introducing Oceana's commanding officer for opening remarks and the reading of Oceana's proclamation certificate, declaring April 2014 Sexual Assault Awareness Month. "I will start off with a 'wow," NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope said in response to the vast turnout for the event. "I've been in this chapel once or twice and I will tell you, I'm not sure I have ever seen this many people here at once.Thank you for your active role in stamping out sexual assault." Chope discussed the themes "live our values," and "step up to stop sexual assault." "We've talked about that a lot." Chope said. "All hands, everybody in here … you all have a part in this. You all, I hope, are here because you want to take an active part in this, and that's fantastic." "So, what does taking an active part mean?" Chope asked the crowd. "It means intervening
when appropriate.We've talked a lot about bystander intervention. You all can break the chain of sexual assault." Chope also called attention to the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) victim advocates, many of whom were in the audience "Every one of those victim advocates has stepped into that role as a volunteer for a reason. It's a very personal commitment that they have made to you and to all of us,” Chope said. "Thank you all for what you do in that very, very demanding role." After Chope’s remarks, the Mistress of Ceremonies, Chief Information Systems Technician (IT) Artevious Curry introduced the first speaker Lt. Cmdr. Paul Greer. "Today we're going to talk about sexual assault in a very real way, because we have a very real problem," Greer said. "As a chaplain, I've worked with many sexual assault victims and their families. I've walked with them as they've walked the tough road of trauma and healing, and it's not easy." Greer discussed how the devaluing of a human being takes place in a sexual assault. "When a person is devalued, they're no longer seen as a mother or sister or daughter, brother or son or shipmate or fellow Marine, but as an object," Greer explained. "All for the sake of sick selfish needs and sexual gratification." In Greer's conclusion he said that in order to "reverse the course and get ahead of this problem" we need to first challenge the way we think and treat others with the respect and dignity they deserve.
The next speaker was Cmdr. Jeff McCray. After McCray enthusiastically introduced himself as a lawyer, he explained that many people probably think the obstacle of stamping out sexual assault seems nearly impossible, but then compared it to alcohol use in the Navy years ago. He asked a few master chiefs in the audience if they remember how alcohol use seemed to be part of the culture of the Navy when they were in their early years in Navy. "The old retired guys you see now at the commissary, the exchange, the really old guys cannot believe that we have a handle on alcohol," McCray explained. "It's not perfect yet, there are still instances, but man it's much better in control." "If we can get a handle on alcohol and we can get a handle on drug abuse, we can get a handle on this too," McCray said with confidence. "It can and will be done." "Surprisingly, it's not just going to come from the old guys like me, like the captains here, or the master chiefs … it's going to come from you guys and gals. That's the way it's got to be because punishing from sexual assault is not what we really want, punishing DUIs, punishing drug abuse is not what we really want," McCray went on. "What we really want is to not have to do it anymore … that's the answer we're looking for. McCray went on to explain
his role in sexual assault cases. "I work for you. I work for the victims of sexual assault." He explained that he is not an 'operator,' he can't fly a plane or drive a submarine or move airplanes across a deck, nor should he try. "But, I can drive a court martial, and I can drive it really well," he said. "That's my ship, that's my plane." After the conclusion of the speakers, members of the Oceana chapter of the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) performed a skit that displayed Sailors going out to celebrate their recent advancement. During the skit, before a poor decision was made to drink and drive or get into a situation where a sexual assault could occur, a member of CSADD stepped up and explained, "This is the point where we can step in and educate and give them a way to make a better decision." When the skit carried on, a chief stepped up and diffused the situation. Sailors then performed another skit titled 'Bleeding on paper,' a female Sailor's account of sexual assault that also touched on the techniques of bystander intervention. In this skit, a group of Sailors were at a party drinking after returning from a deployment. A female Sailor drinks too much and ends up being a victim of sexual assault, the perpetrator being a coworker and someone
she considered a friend. The next day the female Sailor writes in her journal, confessing what she remembered from the incident. "I know what he did, but I don't want to believe it," the Sailor wrote in her journal during the skit. "Of all the people at the party, why didn't somebody say something? Do something?" The Sailor looked up from her journal and asked, "If you were there would you have said something or done something? Would you have intervened?" Four Sailors then took the stage and shared different approaches that could be taken to prevent a sexual assault including a direct approach, indirect approach, or using a distraction. The final segment of the program was called "Breaking the Chains" where service members recited realistic afflictions of sexual assault victims and how it affects their lives. After each Sailor read their piece they picked up a length of chain to represent the weight and burden carried by victims.To conclude the segment each of the victims shared how they would ease the burdens associated with sexual assault by engaging in military and community resources. To learn more about Navy's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program, visit www.sapr. navy.mil. To contact a member of the NAS Oceana SAPR team, call 433-2912.
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Holidays of the season Religious services
To find out times and locations for religious services at Navy chapels, see page 2.
BY LT. CMDR. VICTORIA CHAPPELL NAS Oceana Chaplain Throughout the year I have on my calendar holidays for various religious faiths. Recent holidays (the word “holiday” derives from the contraction of “holy” and “days”) have included the Hindu New Year (March 31), Jewish Purim (March 15), Christian Ash Wednes-
day (March 5), Buddhist Nirvana Day (Feb. 15), and Muslim Mawlid an Nabi (Jan. 13). There are many, many more throughout the year, and you can find them by searching “Interfaith Calendar” on the web. Most all religions have prescriptions for taking days of rest, relaxation and celebration with families, and there is wisdom in this for health and happiness. Sometimes the military operational tempo makes it hard to take care of ourselves, getting proper rest and relaxation, but we suffer when this goes on too long. Sometimes we have to keep going nonstop as in times of war, but when the situation isn’t so dire, even our national culture includes fed-
eral holidays for us to take a step back and enjoy what life is all about. This past week marked the convergence of the two major holidays in Judaism and Christianity. Passover, or the Feast of Unleavened Bread, began April 14 at sunset, and it is celebrated through April 22. It commemorates the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt over 3,000 years ago. It’s called Passover because the angel of death passed over the homes of the Jews whose door posts were marked by the blood of a lamb, thus sparing their lives. This terrible last plague was enough for Pharaoh to finally let the Jews leave. Because they left so quickly, they did not even have time
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY Renee Evert, site director, Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, and Lt. Cmdr. Roger Mitchell, Dam Neck Annex officer in charge, cut a cake to celebrate NGIS’ Employee Appreciation Day at Dam Neck March 26. They were joined by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope and 59 NGIS employees for the luncheon, which was held simultaneously at NAS Oceana for their NGIS employees. Nancy Martz, who recently retired from Dam Neck after 32 years of service, was presented an award, 10 new housekeepers received certifications and three $100 on-the-spot awards were presented for outstanding performance. Photo provided
to let their bread rise, and that is why the memorial is celebrated with matzo, or unleavened bread. You can read the account in the Book of Exodus in the Hebrew scriptures or Christian Bible. Iconic scenes of Exodus are also artistically and timelessly interpreted in the classic Cecil B. DeMille movie “The Ten Commandments.” Also, Christians celebrated Holy Week. Beginning with Palm Sunday, Christians followed the steps of Jesus of Nazareth in his last week before the crucifixion and resurrection. On Palm Sunday, many churches distributed palms or even reenacted Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey and people throwing palms on the road as a sign of royal or
special welcome. Maundy Thursday celebrated the Last Supper and many Christians participated in the washing of each other’s feet as Jesus washed those of his disciples. Good Friday was the marker day for when Christ finished the work of taking the punishment of the world onto himself so that others could be set free to be in a relationship with God that previously had been marked by separation. Called “good,” but in fact it was a hard day, as Christians lamented the pain and suffering of Roman crucifixion that Jesus painfully endured. The most wonderful day of the year for Christians was Resurrection Sunday, or Easter, which celebrated the
day when Christ rose from the grave. You can read all about these things in the Books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John in the Christian Bible. What are your holy days? Are there any days when you contemplate thoughts of who you are, why you’re here, and where you’re going? Do you ascribe spiritual meaning to your existence? Are there special days when you put your daily tasks on hold and connect to your ancient traditions from the past within your family and community? I certainly pray that strength, hope, peace, love, and joy are the fruits of your spiritual contemplations on the days that are holy to you throughout the year. Happy holidays!
Volunteer opportunities FUNDANGO FESTIVAL The Kids’ Fundango Festival needs volunteers. The festival will take place May 17 at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex. Volunteers are needed for set up on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning of the event. Fundango is a Stop Abuse program created to prevent child sexual abuse through education, detection and referral. Through its marionette program, “Simon Says: Just Tell,” children learn to recognize, prevent and disclose abuse in a safe environment. Contact Jessica Tudor at 286-0663 or email tudor.jk@gmail.com to volunteer. She will need your name, phone number, e-mail and shirt size.
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FRS, training pilots complete qualifications on board USS Carl Vinson BY MCSN BRENT PY USS Carl Vinson Public Affairs
tions with the T-45C. “We could be stationed on a carrier one day, so one of the most important things USS CARL VINSON, At Sea (NNS) — to do is to land on a carrier. We each had Fixed wing fleet replacement squadron pi- to complete four touch-and-goes and 10 lots and T-45C Goshawk training jet pilots traps,” said Smith. completed carrier qualifications aboard During carrier qualifications, a pilot the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN must develop and hone the demanding 70) April 9. skills needed to take off and land fixed Forty-eight student naval aviators from wing aircraft on an aircraft carrier. the “Eagles” of Training Squadron (VT) “It’s a lot different than a runway,” said 7, the “Tigers” of VT-9, the “Redhawks” of 1st Lt. Danny Sorrelos, also of VT-9. “RunVT-21 and the “Golden Eagles” of VT-22 way length generally isn’t an issue for us; launched and recovered from Carl Vinson you don’t have to be as precise. You don’t over a three-day period. have as many environmental issues conAdditionally, pilots assigned to the stantly changing. In the field, we’re wor“Sharpshooters” of Marine Fighter Attack ried about crosswinds coming from difTraining Squadron 101, the “Flying Eagles” ferent directions, but here, the ship makes of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 122, and the wind. The ship is moving away and the “Gladiators” of VFA-106 also completed there’s very little room for error.” carrier qualifications aboard Carl Vinson. Sorrelos, whose squadron trained in El “You have qualified pilots in the fleet ful- Centro, Calif. before arriving on Carl Vinson, filling their missions, but they’re ready to said he had more factors to consider to land rotate out to shore. They need new junior aboard the carrier. Each time he landed, officers to come out and replace them; though — a total of 10 traps to meet his that’s our job out here — to qualify so requirement— he felt a surge of pride. Soon we can relieve them,” said Ensign Andrew he would be able to take the watch. Johnson of VT-7. “It’s an amazing experience, but it’s imMarine 1st Lt. Benjamin Smith of VT-9 portant that we keep an eye on the end out of Meridian, Miss., was one of the pi- game so we are ready to project power lots who completed his carrier qualifica- abroad,” said Johnson.“We get so wrapped
Sailors help military families with Fashionable Little Ones BY MCSN KAYLA KING NAS Oceana Public Affairs Sailors hosted the spring 2014 Fashionable Little Ones event at the Navy College on NAS Oceana March 24-28. Fashionable Little Ones is an annual event put together by furnishing gently used and new children’s clothing provided strictly on a donation basis. All items donated to Fashionable Little Ones were
available to military, spouses and DoD personnel, free of charge and with no limit. Fashionable Little Ones collected clothes ranging in sizes from newborn to size 5. Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) (ABE)1st Class (AW) Jernelle Smith, attached to Oceana Emergency Operations Center, and Aviation Support Equipment Technician (AS) 2nd Class Susannah Wilson, attached to Navy College, organized the event to support military and DoD
Photo by MC3 Scott Fenarol A T-45C Goshawk from TW-1 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) April 8. Along with 48 student naval aviators, pilots from VFA-106 also completed carrier qualifications aboard the aircraft carrier. Carl Vinson is underway off the coast of Southern California conducting unit-level training.
up in individual flights. You may be focused on one specific aspect of flying but you realize at the end of the day, you need to be trained to get out to the fleet and replace those pilots who are getting ready to go to shore.” Making an arrested landing on board Carl Vinson was a stepping stone toward wings of gold for the visiting pilots, and brought them one day closer to being designated a naval aviator. “For these student pilots, seeing a carrier for the first time and actually getting to land on it is something they’ll never forget. They can brag to their parents, friends and families about it,” said Cmdr. Nicolas
Marusich, Carl Vinson’s air operations officer.“The training is critical because we’re continuing the legacy of naval aviation. We’re here helping these student pilots transform into naval aviators.” Smith, Sorrelos and Johnson will need to complete the training cycle with their VT squadrons before receiving their wings. They will then transfer to a fleet replacement squadron to train on a specific fleet aircraft before joining a fleet squadron. While Carl Vinson completed 1,416 total arrested landings during the underway, the ship and crew also completed damage control proficiency exercises, weapons qualifications and engineering drills.
families by providing them with clothes, books, games, shoes, etc. “I wanted to organize it because it was such a great help to so many people last time. It truly makes a difference in the lives of new families, particularly in their bank accounts,” said Wilson. Volunteers also included Fire Controlman 2nd Class Sara Khan, Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Tiffany Lassalle, Operations Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Cherise Dotson and Navy spouse Elecktra Joyner. The event was previously organized by Family and Military Support but this year was put together by a few Sailors who volunteered to help out new and expectant parents. “We only had 45 people come this time,
but we had lots and lots of donations, and we had very little left over,” said Wilson. Parents are encouraged to save their children’s old clothing to donate to Fashionable Little Ones. Wilson said that the items remaining were donated to charity. “To organize an event like this, you must find time and a place to hold the event and a place to hold the donations. Once you have determined that, the hardest and most important part of the job is publicity [and] getting people to donate, and then getting people to attend,” said Wilson. For more information on the next Fashionable Little Ones or how to donate items or participate in the event, contact ABE1 Smith at jernelle.smith@navy.mil or AS2 Wilson at susannah.wilson@navy.mil.
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What it took for two Sailors to go from CPO to CWO BY MCC JAYME PASTORIC Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs While there are very few guaranteed recipes for success in a Sailor’s career, the right mixture of leadership, mentorship and hard work were the perfect blend for two Sailors from the Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) who were selected for promotion. Chief Yeoman Shawnette Williams, course supervisor for the Alcohol Drug and Abuse Manager courses at CPPD headquarters at Dam Neck Annex and Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Leon Jordan Jr., currently serving as an instructor for the Navy Instructor Training Course taught at CPPD Learning Site San Diego, were selected for the Chief Warrant OfďŹ cer Program and will be commissioned in May 2015. Williams believes her career success was inuenced by sound mentoring and guidance she received throughout her 15 years of service. “I have encountered many great leaders and mentors who recognized my true potential, provided sage guidance, and gave me the opportunity to excel,â€? she said. According to Williams, most of the advice she received was simple and to the point. “You need to study the bibliographies — everything that’s on the (advancement) test will be in the bibs. It doesn’t matter what type of command you’re at, it’s what you do while you’re there that counts. Be persistent and keep applying. In order to lead, you must be able to follow because some day you will be in charge. These are a few phrases of wisdom that kept me motivated throughout the years,â€? she said. Having always believed that a mentor is very important in a Sailor’s career, Williams said she would not have been as successful without one. “Mentorship goes a long way and has many forms,â€? said Williams. “Some
situations are not always as black and white as an instruction would outline, but sometimes the small examples that you set can motivate and inspire Sailors,â€? she said. Jordan also believes in the power of mentorship up and down the chain of command as well as peer-to-peer. “Junior Sailors have made my career worthwhile,â€? said Jordan.“I enjoy mentoring and guiding junior Sailors because they are the future, and I feel a sense of pride and self-worth when I see that they are excelling and advancing.â€? While mentorship has inuenced Jordan in many ways over his 20-year career, the various leadership training opportunities he’s had also played a large part. “Leadership training is important because it develops the future of the Navy and helps to produce the highest quality leaders possible,â€? said Jordan. “The Navy needs Sailors to step up and lead the right way.â€? Jordan said the Navy is an ever changing entity and CPPD courses such as Petty OfďŹ cer Selectee Leadership Course and Chiefs Mess Training (CMT) are just two of the many leadership training opportunities Sailors have to sharpen their leadership skills and styles. “We must hold close to the values and traditions of the Navy while maintaining professionalism,â€? said Jordan. “Petty OfďŹ cer Selectee and CMT training are excellent opportunities to learn from the past experiences of others and make sound personal and professional decisions in the future,â€? said Jordan. Williams and Jordan said they are ready for their commissioning next year and look forward to providing mentorship and leadership training to the next generation of Sailors. “True leadership happens when talent is developed and knowledge is shared. Mentorship serves as a vessel to accomplish that,â€? said Williams.
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CELEBRATING
Month of the Military Child The contest and exhibit,in its second year,is a partnership between NavalAir Station (NAS) Oceana,Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story,Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) and Lynnhaven Mall. “This is a way to recognize military children — other than a thank-you now and then.These kids often have no say so in what’s going on with their lives.They’re expected to move and leave all their friends behind every couple of years … Military children serve too,” said John Hammer,school liaison officer for NAS Oceana. With 179 pieces of art submitted by students in grades kindergarten through 12, the event has grown since first being implemented in 2013, said Hammer.The number of military representatives participating has also grown and this year,included members of the Navy, Coast Guard,Army and Marine Corps presenting awards to the top three student artists in age group.Each student who entered a piece of artwork also received a certificate of participation created by the Mid-Atlantic Region MWR Marketing Department. Although participants didn’t have to be connected to the military to enter, the artwork had to depict an aspect of military life.The drawings were a window into the feelings of many military children. Many showed happy families, celebrating homecomings at the pier or in airports.There were pilots flying bright red jets and grey helicopters flying above the water. But others showed loss and sorrow that comes with making the ultimate sacrifice. A detailed drawing depicted a flag presentation to a teenager at a cemetery and another was titled “No one wants to get that knock on the door.” One of the award-winning students was Joshua Tobler, who earned second place for his artwork depicting an aircraft carrier with a large flag and families holding “Welcome Home” signs. It’s a scene the 11th grader at Bayside High School, is all-too-familiar with. “My dad’s been in the military my whole life,” he said about his father, Chief Yeoman Corvero Tobler, now stationed at Carrier Strike Group 12. “We’ve moved three times and I’ve also lived in Florida,” the teenager explained. While the teenager was surprised about placing in the contest, his father wasn’t.“He’s always drawing and sketching at home,” said Chief Tobler. Guest speaker for the event was Capt.Frank Hughlett,com-
mander,Joint Expeditionary Base Little-Creek Fort Story,who acknowledged the many sacrifices made by military children. “During this month of April we would like to acknowledge the military child as they ‘serve too,’”said Hughlett. “Everyone knows that freedom is not free … and no one pays a higher price for our freedom than members of our nation’s military. Sharing in that sacrifice is our military families ...especially our sons and daughters,most of whom have known only war since 9-11,” said Hughlett. “These citizens are our future … our legacy … they are our children … They are what will make America great well into our future,” Hughlett concluded. Not only were military children recognized for their artistic accomplishments and sacrifices, they also participated in the ceremony. Leading the Pledge of Allegiance was Pristinavae Manning, nominated as the Military Child of the Year through Operation Homefront. The Landstown High School senior was among the Navy’s five national finalists. Poetry written by military children was read by Jack Lewis from John B.Dey Elementary School and Allanah Evans from Ocean Lakes High School, who are both military children. The master of ceremonies,WVEC TV 13 Military Reporter Mike Gooding, also acknowledged the children’s sacrifices. “The children sacrifice greatly because of the long separations due to deployments and training requirements or the absence of a parent at a special time in their lives.They, in effect,share their active duty parent with the world,” he said. While Gooding has covered hundreds of military events in Hampton Roads since 1985, he is also a self-described “military brat.” His father was anA6 Intruder pilot based at Oceana during the Vietnam War and like many of the children at the reception Gooding experienced a coast-to-coast move, leaving all of his friends behind. Gooding explained that while growing up,the community took care of military children.“I played little league baseball, was in Cub Scouts,because the civilians stepped in while my dad was gone … But when I look around at events like this, this is fantastic.Companies like mine that give me time off to be part of these events,Lynnhaven Mall who hosts this,Dave & Busters [who provided the food] do it because it’s good business but they also do it because it’s the right thing to do,” said Gooding, following the event. Dr. Sheila Magula, interim school superintendant, who spoke at the reception, also knows firsthand about military life.The daughter of a chief petty officer, Magula’s husband also served in the Navy.
The student’s artwork will remain on display through April on the ground floor of Lynnhaven Mall.
These citizens are our future ... our legacy ... they are our children ... They are what will make America great well into our future.”
VBCPS students’ art depicts military life through kids’ eyes — Continued from page 1
A player fromt he Braves steps up to the plate and prepares to swing as the ball is bitched at NAS Oceana’s sports complex during the league’s opening day April 12.
-Capt. Frank Hughlett
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez
Joshua Tobler, a junior at Bayside High School, looks over his artwork depicting an aircraft carrier with a large flag and families holding “Welcome Home” signs, that earned him second place. Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Art of Being a Military Child features 178 pieces of artwork created by students in Virginia Beach City Public Schools and on display at Lynnhaven Mall through the end of April.
“We are more than a school division with a large military population,we are a school division who values our military families,” said Magula. She also recognized military spouses who work for the schools,as well as noting how many of the schools’ volunteers are active duty. With more than 22,000 military-connected students in the school system, VBCPS provides many resources geared to military families, listed at www.vbschools.com. Dressed in an array of purple, many students and staff also showed their support of the “Purple Up! For Military Kids” movement.The national movement was created by Operation Military Kids as a way to show support for children in military families.While April 15 is the designated day nationally,VBCPS will be on spring break,so April 2 was selected to coincide with the art reception. After taking photos of his son and his artwork on display, Chief Tobler looked around at the dozens of students, families and VBCPS staff doing the same thing and commented, “This is a really nice thing to recognize the kids this way.”
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Players and coaches from the Red Sox carry their banner as the team parades to the field for opening day ceremonies.
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez The color guard from Landstown High School kicked off the “Art of Being a Military Child” reception April 2 at Lynnhaven Mall. Saluting the colors are Capt. Frank Hughlett, commander, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story; Dr. Sheila Magula VBCPS Interim Superintendant; Capt. Louis Schager, NAS Oceana executive officer; Capt. Christopher Keane, deputy, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads; Col. Robert Curtis, commanding officer, EWTGLANT; and Major Terriel Cooke, executive officer, 11th Transportation Battalion.
Child & Youth Programs (CYP) hosted the annual breakfast with the Easter Bunny April 12 at the Youth Center. More than 500 people came to enjoy breakfast and have their pictures taken with the bunny.
Photo by MCSN Kayla King
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Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope presents ACCM (AW/SW) Dan C. Tobias a gold star in lieu of his fourth Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his work as the Air Traffic Control facility leading chief petty officer. Tobias's work resulted in zero major discrepancies during the Naval Air Forces NATOPS evaluation and was lauded by evaluators as the model for all ATC facilities to emulate. His leadership and ability to motivate Sailors produced two of NAS Oceana's 2013 Sailors of the year and an 85% advancement rate.
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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.
mation about parenting. Participants will discuss the changing role of fathers and learn how dads can use effective discipline techniques to help raise responsible, well-behaved children.
FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSES SUPPORT GROUP APRIL 25, 10 A.M. TO NOON Feeling lonely, homesick or isolated? Just want to talk to someone from your part of the world? Join other foreignborn 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.
TRANSITION GPS WEEKLY Transition GPS (Goals, Plan, Succeed) covers military to civilian crosswalk, ďŹ nancial planning, job search and career validation, federal hiring, resumes, and programs, and VA beneďŹ ts 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.
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MWR OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL CENTER PREPARES CUSTOMERS FOR SUMMER STORY/PHOTOS BY MC3 TIMOTHY DAUGHTON NAS Oceana Public Affairs With warmer weather slowly approaching, the Outdoor Equipment Rental shop, operated by Morale, Recreation and Welfare (MWR), on Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, is gearing up for the summer season.The rental shop offers everything from pig cooker grills, to lawn and garden equipment for home improvements, to kayaks and paddleboards. All equipment can be reserved up to 30 days in advance or if available, can be rented the same day as requested. Their one day rental allows reserved equipment to be picked up as early as 7:30 a.m. and return as late as 1 p.m. the following day, resulting in a 30-hour rental. The rental shop also offers weekend deals, as well as full week pricing on all equipment. Some of the more popular items include 16 and 31 foot campers which can be attached to a personal vehicle for transportation. “We have 23 campers during the warmer seasons, and it is not unusual for all the campers to be rented out. We are getting six more campers this year which will sleep five to six people,” said Thom Petrella, Outdoor Equipment Rental manager.
About the facility MWR’s Outdoor Equipment Rental center is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. It’s located next to the Oceana Navy Exchange at 1425 Tomcat Boulevard. For more information, call 433-3215 or visit them online at http://www. discovermwr.com/naso.
Before renting out any items to customers, staff at the MWR Outdoor Equipment Rental Center, such as Steve Ortiz, make sure it is properly maintained. Customers are also given a safety briefing before the items leave the facility.
One of the newest items available at the rental shop is a 7 by 16 foot enclosed trailer which can be used for moving larger items. “Since moving is common in the military, our utility trailers are our most popular items year-round,”said Darrell Edwards, an employee for six years. “Our campers are a great way for a husband or wife coming home from deployment to grab the kids and travel and spend time together,” he added. With most competitors charging hourly rates for rentals, the rental shop strongly believes they have the best pricing, as well as not charging a deposit on any equipment. “We use this place quite often when we have functions, and it has always been
awesome. The merchandise that we get has always been in good condition. They help us load and unload it, and it is great to have the convenience,” said Darlene Gloria, a frequent customer of the equipment rental shop. For any party or event, the rental shop also offers tables and chairs as well as canopy tents. During Gloria’s trip, she rented these items for a function she was planning. She also took advantage of the MWR Summer Fun Book with coupons to favorite MWR events and facilities.The fun book offers up to $1,700 in savings and expires Sept. 30, 2014. All personnel working at the facility specialize in safety and work hard to make sure each customer is fully capable of operating and safely maintaining all rented
equipment, before leaving the facility. The Outdoor Equipment Rental Facility is located next to the Oceana Navy Exchange at 1425 Tomcat Boulevard. The facility is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For any questions regarding available equipment and pricing, call 433-3215 or visit them online at http://www.discovermwr.com/naso. This website provides a list of all equipment and the pricing for day, weekend and weekly rentals. The rental shop does not take reservations over the phone or via the website. Editor’s note — This is the first of an occasional series by Jet Observer staff about what MWR offers to military members and their families on NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex. PHOTOS, LEFT: Darrell Edwards (r), shows a customer, Retired Lt. Cmdr. Dan Roberts, how to operate the functions of the trailor he is renting. RIGHT: From Left, Darlene Gloria laughs with Darrell Edwards and Thom Petrella, the Outdoor Equipment Rental manager, as she reserves a tent, chairs and tables for a function she is hosting.
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EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA APRIL 19, 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. Celebrate the arrival of spring at Sandy Bottom Nature Park during the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The event will include the Easter Bunny, a children’s craft area, storytelling, prizes, food vendors and more. Ten Easter egg hunts will be held throughout the day, starting every half hour with the first set starting at 10 a.m., the last at 2:30 p.m. The hunts are to be broken down by age group (3-6 years of age and 7-12 years of age). Only 250 tickets will be sold for each age group. Each child who participates in a hunt will receive a free goodie bag. Children will also have a chance to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Easter Eggstravaganza admission is $5 for 3 - 12 years of age; adults free; additional $5 for a picture with the Easter Bunny. This year’s Easter Eggstravaganza is sponsored by the Friends of Sandy Bottom Nature Park and proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the non-profit organization. The park is located at 1255 Big Bethel Road, Hampton. For more information,call 825-4657.
INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL APRIL 19, 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M.
Live Entertainment! Large Screen TV’s! V’s! Outdoor Patio Bar with TV’s!
Friday, April 18 7 p.m. — Divergent (PG-13, 124 min.)
Saturday, April 19 1 p.m. — Mr. Peabody & Sherman 3D (PG, 92 min.) 4 p.m. — Son of God (PG-13, 138 min.) 7 p.m. — 300: Rise of an Empire (R, 102 min.)
Sunday, April 20 **Visit with the Easter Bunny, who will give out eggs filled with candy, admissions and concession items. 1 p.m. — Muppets Most Wanted (PG, 113 min.) 4 p.m. — Tyler Perry Single Moms Club (PG-13, 111 min.) 7 p.m. — Need for Speed (PG-13, 117 min.)
The 14th annual International Children’s Festival, at downtown Hampton’s Mill Point Park, will allow children of all ages the unique opportunity to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of more than 35 countries. This year’s program includes a costumed Parade of Nations. Entertainment will take place on three stages and 875 D Ave., building 531 |433-2391 | Schedule is subject includes the Dragon Head Dance, native folk dancers and to change, call ahead for details. Cash or credit accepted musicians. In addition, the Unicycle Lady & the Mechanifor concessions and admission. Doors open approximately cal Man will provide roaming entertainment in Mill Point one hour before showtimes. Children ages 2 and younger are admitted free. Patrons 17 years of age or younger must Park throughout the day. New to the festival this year is be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R-rated “Animals From Around the World,” featuring camel rides. movies. Vendors will sell tempting treats from Turkey, West Indies, Panama,Thailand, Japan, Middle East and more. For more information, call 727-8311 or check out www. hampton.gov/parks/icf. Admission to the festival is free and free parking is available. programs; and learn about student life. TCC has transfer agreements with many in-state schools, public and private, that allow a student to complete the OPEN HOUSE AT TCC first two years of a bachelor’s degree and then finish at a APRIL 26, 9 A.M. TO NOON High school students and their families are invited to an four-year school. In addition, programs prepare students open house at Tidewater Community College. All four of for in-demand careers in health care, information systems, TCC’s campuses — Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and the maritime industries and many other fields. Virginia Beach — will be open. For information, directions, maps and registration, visit Students will be able to apply to TCC; learn about fi- www.tcc.edu/open or call the TCC Information Center at nancial aid, grants and scholarships; tour the campuses 822-1122. Students who pre-register by April 25 and at— which all feature student centers; explore academic tend any open house will become eligible to win an iPad.
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Free bowling! Freedom Lanes at NAS Oceana will host “Meet the Manager” Day, May 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with three free games of bowling for ID card holders. Meet new General Manager Tim Stansil, sign-ups for summer and youth leagues will be available. For more information, call 433-2167.
Military members embark on 236-mile journey to honor those lost in combat
Team “Numbskulls” from Naval Aviation Schools Command, Pensacola, Fla., ease through the rapids during a 13-mile whitewater rafting race at the 2012 All-Military Wilderness Challenge. Registration is now open for the 2014 challenge, which pits teams from all five branches of the armed forces through a twoday, 52-mile extreme outdoor race.
All-Military Wilderness Challenge returns in 2014 STORY/PHOTO BY MARK O. PIGGOTT Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Public Affairs Officer YORKTOWN – Registration for the Mid-Atlantic Region, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department’s annual all-military Wilderness Challenge is now open, for all members of the armed forces.The Wilderness Challenge will take place, Oct. 9–11, in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains and on the New and the Gauley rivers in West Virginia. More than 300 military personnel representing teams from around the world are expected to compete. Only the first 60 teams will secure a spot in the Wilderness Challenge, so teams are encouraged to register early. “The MWR Wilderness Challenge brings together the best athletes the armed forces have to offer and puts them to the test,” said Michael Bond, event coordinator.“As the competition gets tougher and tougher every year,
so do the competitors as more teams battle it out for the title.” The challenge contains a series of five outdoor adventure races in a team format designed to bring camaraderie, competition and team spirit between all five branches of the armed services. Teams participating in this year’s challenge will compete in an 8K mountain run, a 12-mile mountain bike race, a 14-mile forced hike through the mountains, a 13-mile whitewater raft race on the Gauley River and a 7-mile kayak race on the New River. “This is one of the most grueling, hard-fought competitions in the armed forces, so the winning team will be the best of the best in outdoor recreation and physical endurance,” Bond added. In addition to the extreme competition, the United States Adventure Racing Association (USARA) has endorsed the All-Military Wilderness Challenge as a qualifying race for the USARA National Championships. As a USARA sanctioned event, the winner of the
ABE2 Alexa Bernas, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), crawls through the mud obstacle course during the 2012 All-Military Wilderness Challenge.
Wilderness Challenge will be able to compete on a national level for what is considered the “Heart & Soul” of Adventure Racing in the United States … The USARA Adventure Race National Championship. Registration is open to all branches of the military. Teams must be comprised of four active duty military, one of which must be female. Teams may also include active reservists, retirees and ROTC. The registration fee is $600 per team. Registration can be made online at www.wildernesschallenge.net or by calling (757) 887-7256.
Beginning in 2013, Honor and Remember Inc. established the Virginia Run for the Fallen to call attention to and honor the men and women who have recently died in military service to America. A team of more than 30 active duty military members from bases throughout Virginia and other locations across the U.S. will embark, for the second time, on a 236-mile journey to honor every Virginia service member who died as a result of serving during the Global War on Terrorism and in support of operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. Each mile of the route will be dedicated to an individual Virginia hero and his or her family. The run team will stop at each “Hero Marker” or HM (each mile marker) to give individual tribute to waiting Gold Star family members, friends and comrades. The goal of the event is to create a 230-mile memorial trail through Virginia. Each hero marker tribute will include a biographical description of the hero, along with American and Honor and Remember flags. The Virginia “Run for the Fallen” will kick off May 1 at 7:30 a.m. at Fort Story, with a ceremony for the four-day, 230 plus mile run through Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Hampton, Newport News, Gloucester, Tappahannock, King George, Fredericksburg, Stafford, Quantico, Dumfries, Prince William County, Manassas, Fairfax County, to finish at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., at 1 p.m. May 4. As the run enters Arlington May 4, there will again be opportunities for the public to show their support and walk alongside the team for the last mile from Fort Myer’s Old Post Chapel at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall to Cemetery Section 60, where many Virginia heroes have been lain to rest. For more information and how to participate by joining the run, donating or volunteering, visit the Virginia Run for the Fallen website at www.varunforthefallen.org or www.HonorandRemember.org. Route maps will also be available on the site.
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