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Save a Life Tour makes stop at NAS Oceana BY MC2 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOS NAS Oceana Public Affairs
130409-N-DO750-004 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (April 9,2013) Lt.Cmdr.Ryan Beaty,assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, pilots an F/A18C Hornet over mountainous terrain while conducting combat missions with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).Dwight D.Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S.5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.(U.S.Navy photo by Lt.Greg Linderman/Released)
Photo by Lt. Greg Linderman Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Beaty, from the “Rampagers” of VFA-83, pilots an F/A-18C Hornet over mountainous terrain while conducting combat missions with the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) April 9. Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. — See page 10 for more photos
The Save a Life Tour stopped at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) April 10 – 12 to deliver high-impact alcohol awareness training to Sailors and Marines at NAS Oceana. The tour travels the continental United States stopping at high schools, colleges and military installations and also travels worldwide,including military installations overseas, promoting a message of individual responsibility. The program includes a hard-hitting short film,speaker presentation and the opportunity to drive Save a Life’s Tour’s drunk driving simulator. According to Chief GasTurbine SystemTechnician-Mechanical (SW) Kenneth Dunnings, Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA) at Training Support Center (TSC), the tour stopped at CNATTU because of the volume of young Sailors and Marines in a student status — See Presentation Page 6
Art contest recognizes sacrifices of military children BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer School liaison officers at Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek – Fort Story and Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana partnered with Virginia Beach City Public Schools for the “Art of Being a Military Child,” an art contest to recognize the sac-
rifices made by military children. As part of the “Month of Military Child,” events in Hampton Roads, a reception was held at Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach, April 10, to recognize the top elementary, middle and high school artists. “We were looking for a way to involve as many people as possible. It started out as something that could
transcend elementary, middle and high school, and everybody understands art and art solicits emotion,” explained Debbie Patch, JEB Little Creek’s school liaison officer. Patch, a former teacher came up with the idea of the art contest and along with John Hammer, SLO at Oceana,presented it to art teachers in the city’s schools. The contest
was also supported by Lynnhaven Mall, which offered to display the pieces during April, the Month of the Military Child, as well as hosting the awards ceremony and reception. Scenes drawn in pencil, pastels or crayons, ranged from Navy ships and submarines with hull numbers — See Artwork, Page 13
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Hagel eliminates Distinguished Warfare Medal BY JIM GARAMONE American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has eliminated the Distinguished Warfare Medal, DOD officials announced April 15. Instead, the military will recognize service members who directly affect combat operations without being present through distinguishing devices that will be affixed to already existing awards. Soon after being sworn in as defense secretary Feb. 27, 2013, Hagel asked Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to lead a review of the medal. “The Joint Chiefs of Staff, with the concurrence of the service secretaries, have recommended the creation of a new distinguishing device that can be affixed to existing medals to recognize the extraordinary actions of this small number of men and women,” Hagel said in a written re-
BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» NEX Oceana Bridal Event The NEX at NAS Oceana will sponsor a bridal event April 21, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be special gifts for brides, custom flowers and invitations, gift ideas, bridal makeovers, “up-dos” and mini manicures. The Oceana commissary will showcase their custom wedding cakes, and there will be displays by Photography by Russtic Images, food and beverage samplings and more.
Denim Day Walks supports Sexual Assault Awareness Month In support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, NAS Oceana will host a Denim Day Walk, April 24 for Oceana and Dam Neck service members and DOD civilians. This event is being held to bring awareness and education to
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lease. “I agree with the Joint Chiefs’ findings, and have directed the creation of a distinguishing device instead of a separate medal,” Hagel said in the release. Hagel added: “The servicemen and women who operate and support our remotely piloted aircraft, operate in cyber, and others are critical to our military’s mission of safeguarding the nation.” The distinguishing devices will serve to recognize these service members’ achievements, he said. The undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness will develop the award criteria in close coordination with the services and the Joint Staff, officials said. DOD announced the creation of the Distinguished Warfare Medal Feb. 13, 2013. “I’ve always felt — having seen the great work that they do, day-in and day-out — that those who performed in an outstanding manner should be recognized,” then-Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said during a news conference
the topic of sexual assault. Commands are encouraged to participate as a group and to make signs, wear red T-shirts or jeans.The starting point will be at the Oceana Officers’ Club parking lot and the walk will be along Tomcat Boulevard. Advance registration is available or register the day of the event. HM2 Patricia Baker is the point of contact for the event and registration. Email her at Patricia.baker@med.navy. mil for more information.To volunteer for Denim Day,contact Kathryn.lauinger@med.navy.mil.
Fashionable Little Ones F.A.M.S. is gearing up for another Fashionable Little Ones Shop. If you or someone you know has any new or gently used children clothes or items that are no longer needed, donate them to Fashionable Little Ones. Fashionable Little Ones operates strictly on a donation basis. Donations will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 29 in building 230, room 202, 1750 Tomcat Blvd.All articles donated will be distributed free to service members and their spouses. For more information, contact the Family and Military Support Office at 433-2031.
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announcing the medal. “Unfortunately,” Panetta added,“medals that they otherwise might be eligible for simply did not recognize that kind of contribution.” Members of veterans’ service organizations and others objected to the Distinguished Warfare Medal, officials said. The medal’s order of precedence was to be just below the Distinguished Flying Cross and just above the Bronze Star. Some commentators objected that it would rank higher than the Purple Heart — awarded to those wounded or killed in action. “When I came into office, concerns were raised to me about the Distinguished Warfare Medal’s order of precedence by veterans’ organizations, members of Congress and other stakeholders whose views are valued by this department’s leadership,” Hagel said. The distinguishing devices can be affixed to awards at different levels, so, once written, the criteria for the awards must reflect that, officials said. For example, the criteria for affixing a device to an Army Commendation Medal would be different than those for a Meritorious Service Medal — a higher award
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Injured service members to roll into NAS Oceana From The Warrior Ride
Twin girls Amber and Natalie have been working hard to raise money for injured service members, by having yard sales. The 10-year-olds hope to raise $10,000 to be donated to The Warrior Ride.The girls will be volunteering alongside their parents for the Norfolk ride.
Injured service members will participate in a bicycle ride, conducted by The Warrior Ride, that will begin April 18 at Naval Station Norfolk, continue around the Chesapeake countryside on FentressAirfield Road and end at NAS Oceana. Ride schedule The Warrior Ride is a non-profit organization that April 18 conducts morale building events, such as adaptive 8:30 a.m.— Begin cycling Naval Station Norfolk to bicycling for injured service members.The bicycling JEB Little Creek- Fort Story events are an opportunity for the service members 11:30 a.m. — American Legion to have fun, be with their peers, be honored and be 2 p.m. — Tour of Nautilus and the USS Wisconsin at physically challenged. the harborfront in Norfolk This is not the typical bicycle ride; it is an adaptive April 19 bicycling event. Several of the participants use spe8:30 a.m. — Begin cycling from Fat Frog Bike Shop, Photo by Air Force Airman Nicholas Byers cially designed bicycles and three wheel recumbent Chesapeake, cycling the countryside around Fentress File photo of the Warrior Ride in Hampstead, N.C., Oct. 6, 2011. The Warrior bikes.The Warrior Ride has recently added a two-seat Airfield Road Ride will make stops at military bases in Hampton Roads, at Naval Station recumbent to their inventory, it’s a single and tandem Norfolk and NAS Oceana, April 18 - 20. The Warrior Ride is Bob and Debra April 20 recumbent that has been customized for injured ser- Racine’s way of gathering support for troops returning from operations 8 a.m.— Depart 39th Street Holiday Inn on bicycles, vice members. Adapting bicycles to injuries can be Enduring and Iraqi Freedom and providing recreation and rehabilitation to cycle south on Atlantic, cross Rudee Inlet Bridge, to challenging, but they make it work. General Booth Boulevard to Oceana Boulevard to NAS wounded warriors. There is no cost to the service member to particiOceana pate. All expenses for meals, lodging and attire is covered adaptive bicycling event in 2005 and saw how it presented For additional information,visit www.thewarriorride.org. by The Warrior Ride. Without the generous donors, the itself as a tool for recreation and rehabilitation for woundrides would not be possible. ed service members. Racine is a three-tour Vietnam veterThe rides are coordinated by Bob Racine, The Warrior an, and being a veteran himself, understands the sacrifices Ride founder and president. Racine conducted his first made every day by military men and woman.
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Military Equal Opportunity Network now online BY ENSIGN AMBER LYNN DANIEL Diversity and Inclusion Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy Equal Opportunity (EO) Office has created the first centralized database within the Navy to track military Equal Opportunity formal and informal complaints. The Military Equal Opportunity Network (MEONet) is a standalone online web-based program that standardizes, tracks and reports administrative actions associated with the primary duties of Equal Opportunity Advisors and Command Managed Equal Opportunity Program Managers. The Military Equal Opportunity Network (MEONet) is located at www.navymeo.net, and details on the MEONet launch can be found in NAVADMIN 097/13. Equal Opportunity Advisor and Equal Opportunity Program Manager accounts for MEONet will be created by the Navy EO Office. The MEONet allows Equal Opportunity Advisors and Command Managed Equal Opportunity Program Managers the ability to track formal and informal EO complaints, including hazing, from initiation to resolution. Additionally, it offers features for users to track general assistance provided to military members. MEONet can also generate standardized, printable Memorandum for the Record
(MFR). The MEONet also serves as a valuable tool for Navy command leadership to assess command climate.The centralized database provides leadership the ability to identify complaint trends and implement corrective actions. “MEONet is a valuable new tool in our Equal Opportunity Advisors and Command Managed Equal Opportunity Program Manager’s toolbox,” said George Bradshaw, Director of Navy Equal Opportunity. “The MEONet is also an additional tool to be utilized during a command climate assessment,helping commanders foster and maintain a climate of inclusion within individual commands.” The MEONet will augment current EO data collection, including the tracking of all general assistance provided to Sailors by Equal Opportunity Advisors and Command Managed Equal Opportunity Program Managers.It can also generate general status reports, including reports broken down by type of complaint, and demographic data of alleged offenders and demographic data of complainants. For more information on Navy Equal Opportunity, visit http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/ equal_opportunity/Pages/default.aspx.> For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel - Office of Diversity and Inclusion, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnpdiversity/.
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CSCS(AW/SW) Catherine Hankins is presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis April 8 at the Oceana Unaccompanied Personnel Housing Department Office. Hankins served as the leading chief petty officer for the UPH Department and Dam Neck Annex Food Service Department from April 2009 to April 2013. She was instrumental in UPH earning three consecutive “five-star” accreditations. Hankins executed a mold remediation contract, valued at more than $1.8 million for more than 230 spaces. Her mentoring resulted in six Sailors being selected for Sailor of the Quarter, two as chief petty officers.
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Presentation: Save a Life Tour addresses prevention, focuses on cause and effect — Continued from page 1 assigned there and because of the prime location. “We figured that because we have the hangars available, we could serve the whole community by getting everyone together and touching everyone at one time,” said Dunnings.“It’s not only just for the students, it’s the staff members, it’s for the base, it’s for the civilians. This program helps and touches the spectrum across the board.” Christopher Rich, Save a Life Tour manager, shared his personal experiences during the speaker presentations,as well as the stories of others who have connected with him over the years. Rich lost his best friend’s sister to an alcohol-related accident, but retells the story as if she was his own sister. Rich said the two families were very close and the impact of the loss was felt as if he’d lost his own sister. “I tell my story because people really seem to connect with my experience,” said Rich. “After the presentation, people, complete strangers, share their stories and their loss with me and I try to do them justice by repeating those stories to others, so their loss is not in vain.” Rich, reflecting on the stories he’s heard, said he’s noticed a recurring theme regarding the deaths of service members in alcohol-related accidents.According to Rich, service members come home from deployments and seem to be more prone to making bad decisions. “You waited a year to come home and now all of a sudden, you do something stupid, not because you’re a bad person, because you just made a bad choice…When you come home, you just want to have a good time, which is fine, you can have a good time, you just have to be responsible,” said Rich. After the video and presentation, those attending had the opportunity to drive the drunk driving simulator.The simulator emulates a three-dimensional environment interpreted from behind the wheel of a vehicle.The driver’s
steering, acceleration and brake have an ever-increasing delayed reaction to simulate the effects of alcohol. “The simulator was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. It was hard to predict; at first I thought I would be able to predict it, being sober and all. It was definitely an experience!” said Logistics Specialist 3rd Class (AW) Tyler Smail of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34. One of Rich’s main messages is that alcohol is not a solution and to seek help Photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos when dealing with issues. Information Systems Technician Seaman Josh Goodnight from China Grove, N.C. can’t believe “Talk to someone, talk to how bad his driving skills have become as he struggles to stay on the road while driving the anyone! It doesn’t have to Safe a Life Tour’s drunk driving simulator at CNATTU Oceana April 10. Standing behind him is be a counselor, just a best Christopher Rich, Safe a Life Tour manager. Safe a Life Tour travels to high schools, colleges friend, someone that cares and military installations to provide high-impact alcohol awareness training. about you. Mom, dad, someone,” said Rich. During the presentation, Rich touched on victim injuries, Rich also reminded service members that when they survivor’s guilt, loss of life and the how responsibility can leave an installation, they represent the armed services be transferred across a whole family for the lack of good and they should be mindful and act accordingly. judgment in one family member. “Every time you leave this base in your ‘camies’ (camou“I’ve heard many stories from family members of drunk flage), you represent yourself as someone in the military. drivers that were involved in alcohol-related deaths, and No matter what branch you’re from, if you go out and get the family member can’t go anywhere without being assointo an accident, you’ve spoiled your reputation and the ciated with that person,”said Rich.“A lot of times they end reputation of serviceman and woman.” up relocating and starting over somewhere else.” Save a LifeTour not only addresses prevention in a cause To those who chose to drink and drive, Rich says this, and effect way, the program also focuses on the long-term “You made a bad choice and alcohol influenced your bad consequences and aftermath of alcohol-related accidents. choice, but that doesn’t make you any less responsible.”
Oceana CDC celebrates
The Oceana Child Development Center celebrated Month of the Military Child with a parade April 11. The children and staff were joined by parents, Sparky the Firedog and firefighters from Oceana as they walked around the base. Fire Inspector Jay Cirillo, dressed as Sparky, attempts to organize everyone for the event. Parents led off the parade, carrying the Month of the Military Child banner.
Holding his pinwheel high, an enthusiastic Nathan Parker walks along the parade route with friend Ephraim Finn. Both boys are 5.
Photos by MCSA Kayla King Sparky “high-fives” preschoolers from the Young Einsteins class at the CDC.
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VFA-87’s Sailors of the Year take flight in jet rides BY LT. GREG CARTER VFA-87 Public Affairs Officer Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 honored two of its finest Sailors March 9 with flights in the aft cockpit of an F/A-18B aircraft, loaned by VFA-106. Each flight lasted one hour,during which VFA-87 pilots demonstrated aerobatics, bombing patterns, supersonic flight, and slow speed/high alpha maneuvers for the selected Sailors. The passengers were sharply dressed in full flight gear, complete with all the normal wear associated with flying a high performance jet fighter. With beautiful weather, a thorough brief,and with crew members ready to walk,the incentive rides were a go. First to fly was Navy Counselor 1st Class (AW/SW) Jacob Klemm who, for his hard work as VFA-87’s career counselor, earned recognition as the Golden Warriors Sailor of the Year. For his incentive flight, Klemm chose to fly with his department head, Lt. Cmdr. Ben Walborn. During the flight,Walborn familiarized Klemm with the two-seat F/A18B Hornet. The flight began with a normal takeoff and departure followed by visual navigation following the Virginia coastline south to the Navy DareTraining Complex located in North Carolina.While in the complex,Walborn demonstrated the many missions the Hornet can accomplish. First Klemm was introduced to the dynamic maneuvering capability of the F/A-18 by executing multiple aerobatic maneuvers to include rolling and looping the aircraft. During these maneuvers, he experienced positive, negative and zero“G” forces that all fighter pilots are accustomed to. After introducing these sensations, Walborn then dem-
onstrated both traditional dive bombing, pop delivery bombing techniques, and the slow speed flying capabilities of the F/A-18. Finally, Klemm experienced the speed of sound as he and Walborn headed out over the Atlantic Ocean and executed a Mach run, where they saw speeds in excess of 700 miles per hour. After the Mach run, the intrepid aviators returned for an overhead break and a full stop landing at NAS Oceana. As they taxied back to the VFA-106 line, anxiously awaiting his turn was Aviation Machinist’s Mate (AD) 3rd Class (AW) Shawn Espinoza, who would be flying with the War Party Executive Officer Cmdr.Thomas Winkler. Espinoza qualified for his flight by being named the 2012 Golden Warriors Plane Captain of theYear and was thrilled to have this rare opportunity. After a standard full afterburner launch from NAS Oceana, the crew flew south to the Navy Dare Training Complex where they, too, performed simulated bombing attacks on ground targets in the area.From the Dare Range Complex, they proceeded out over the Atlantic Ocean and into the W-122 operating area. During Winkler’s demonstration of several dynamic aerial maneuvers, Espinoza experienced up to 6.2Gs, or roughly six times the force of gravity. Winkler then took the aircraft supersonic to 1.3M on a Mach run high above the Atlantic Ocean. Espinoza talked about his life before the Navy mentioning the fact he had worked in a factory in Texas building Coleman ice chests and that he wanted to find a more challenging and rewarding job. His work in the War Party Line Division has been outstanding and Winkler was quick to say “it was my honor to fly with him.”
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NC1(AW/SW) Jacob Klemm receives assistance as he straps himself into an F/A-18B prior to his incentive ride. Klemm earned the March 9 ride as the Golden Warrior’s Sailor of the Year.
AD3(AW) Shawn Espinoza (r) poses for a photo with VFA-87 Executive Officer Cmdr. Thomas Winkler following Espinoza’s incentive ride March 9. Espinoza was selected as the Golden Warrior’s Plane Captain of the Year. Photo by Harry Gerwien
Panda Express held grand openings at both the Oceana and Dam Neck food courts with ceremonies that included representatives of NAS Oceana and the Navy Exchange. LEFT: Cutting the cake at Dam Neck for the fast food chain’s opening April 10 is (l-r) Oceana Executive Officer Christopher Chope; Kai-Yi Wang, owner/manager; Mary Esquivel, NEX Dam Neck manager; and Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis. RIGHT: The grand opening at Oceana March 28 at the NEX food court benefitted the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society as the restaurant chain donated 100 percent of their opening profits at Oceana and also at Dam Neck that day to the organization. With Geis and Wang are Eddie Wang, managing partner-ELPX (far l); Louis Schelp, NEX Tidewater District food service manager; Jim Richardson, regional licensee director for Panda Express; and Melissa Dodson-Dozier, NEX Oceana general manager.
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DoN budget: $4.2 billion decrease from Raising awareness of sexual assault, child abuse last year’s baseline appropriation — Continued from page 3 The budget includes a $49 billion request for operations and maintenance.This is an approximately 3 percent reduction, but it allows the Navy to maintain its commitment in the Middle East and the Western Pacific, consistent with the defense strategy. This year’s submission also supports readiness for the next-to-deploy ships and units who will be preparing for their deployments in FY14. The Navy has also increased its ship depot-level maintenance account to increase the scope and complexity of maintenance availabilities. The Navy has also requested $43.5B for ship, aircraft, weapons and other procurement for programs including Joint Strike Fighter, Littoral Combat Ship, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Following last year’s budget for FY13,
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator at NAS Oceana Tina M. Bridges discusses sexual assault and child abuse with victim advocate AM1(AW) Taradeen Hatchett, from CNATTU Oceana, at the NAS Oceana commissary April 15. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month. Fleet and Family Support Center staff and victim advocates have been conducting various activities to raise awareness of and prevent sexual assault and child abuse. As part of the efforts to raise awareness, Oceana will participate in National Denim Day April 24.
this budget includes cuts and other initiatives that will reduce planned spending across several years. The FY14 budget request does not reflect the future uncertainty associated with the implementation of sequestration as it is submitted as part of the President’s balanced deficit reduction plan. To view the proposed FY14 DoN budget documents, visit http://www.finance. hq.navy.mil/fmb/pb/books.htm. To view the U.S. Navy Program Guide for 2013, visit: http://www.navy.mil/navydata/ policy/seapower/npg13/top-npg13.pdf. Highlights of the proposed DoD budget are outlined at http://www.defense.gov/ news/2014budget.pdf. For more information and to view the entire fiscal 2014 budget proposal, visit http://www.budget. mil and download the“FY 2014 Budget Request Overview Book.”
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OCEANA HERITAGE ______ Throughout the 70-year history of NAS Oceana, Then on Feb. 28, a chapter in naval aviation was many aircraft,such as the F-4 Phantom and F4U Cor- closed. A ceremony at Oceana marked the disessair,have come and gone from the flightline but per- tablishment of VA-75 and the Intruder’s retirement. haps no aircraft was more beloved than the Grum- More than 1,700 guests and 200 squadron members man A-6 Intruder. The Intruders arrived at Oceana crowded the hangar for the ceremony. when the “Green Pawns” of Attack Squadron (VA) Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Jo42 became the first squadron to accept the A-6 on seph Prueher, an A-6 pilot, shared guest speaker Feb.1,1963.Over its history,the Intruder was flown honors with Secretary of the Navy John Dalton. by the“Blue Blasters”of VA-34,the“Black Falcons”of “We bid farewell to one of the most successful VA-85 and the“Black Panthers”of VA-35,the A-6 fleet naval aircraft of all time and we down a squadron replacement squadron. that has served so proudly since World War II,” said But like many other aircraft who called the Master Dalton. Jet Base home over the years,the Navy made the dePrueher noted how the hundreds of A-6s flown cision to retire the aircraft. By the end of 1996 and by the Navy and Marine Corps racked up more than beginning of 1997, came the final farewells for the 2.8 million flight hours, “many of them dodging workhorse, much loved by fire and dropping bombs those who flew it. in Vietnam.” He also paid The “Sunday Punchers,” tribute to the 178 men the final remaining A-6 who had died in the plane, squadron on the East Coast, saying they were probably returned to NAS Oceana watching as the Sunday from their last deployment Punchers retired the Naon Dec. 19, 1996.Attached vy’s last A-6 squadron to Carrier Air Wing 17, the The story, by Jet ObservSunday Punchers racked er Assistant Editor Monica up more than 3,000 flight Favorite, published in the hours and a 98 percent March 6, 1997 Jet Obsortie completion rate, in server, noted how the “A-6 less than six months on may not be the most glamLt. Cmdr. Ron “Rhino” Wise, VA-75 operaboard USS Enterprise (CVN orous-looking aircraft, its tions officer, tries to escape his wet fate 61). ability to drop bombs in from Sailors in the squadron’s line division, Less than a month afany weather, day or night, following the VA-75’s disestablishment certer returning to Oceana, at low levels have given emony. Wise, who retrained to fly the F-14, aircrew began flying the it a reputation for brute was killed July 30, 1998, while ejecting from planes to their final home strength and undaunted his Tomcat following an aircraft collision in at the Aerospace Maintesuccess. During its 34-year the Mediterranean Sea. nance and Regeneration history, the Intruder has Center (AMARC) at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in seen combat in Vietnam, Lebanon, Libya, over the Tuscon, Ariz. More commonly known as the “Bone waters of the Arabian Gulf and over the shores of Yard,” it was a difficult flight for aviators such as Lt. Kuwait and Iraq.” Patrick Day, who flew one of the last remaining InThe final honor for the Sunday Punchers was the truders out.“I parked that aircraft on the line in AM- presentation to VA-75 Commanding Officer Cmdr. ARC and guys immediately jumped on and started James Gigliotti of the Battle “E.” Presented by Comtaping it up,” said Day in a 1997 interview. mander, Naval Air Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Vice In a farewell salute on Feb. 6, four A-6s made a Adm. John J. Mazach, the admiral told the crowd final flyover of familiar Hampton Roads landmarks, that award was given to the squadron because it including NAS Oceana, Rudee Inlet, Cape Henry, far exceeded standards and not for sentimental Willoughby Spit, Fort Monroe, the carrier piers at reasons. Naval Station Norfolk,Waterside, then headed south — Information compiled by Cathy Heimer to North Carolina for a flyover of Marine Corps Air from the Jet Observer archives and also from Station Cherry Point, the Wright Brothers Memorial “Mud Flats to Master Jet Base: Fifty Years at NAS and the Navy Dare County Target Range. Oceana,” by Amy Waters Yarsinske
The final Grumman A-6, from VA-75, part of Carrier Air Wing 17, is launched off USS Enterprise (CVN 61) Dec. 19, 1996 at the conclusion of the deployment.
VA-75 Commanding Officer Cmdr. James Gigliotti presents Lt. Mark Colombo and AMS1 Daniel Hanshaw with the Rough/ Ambrogi Memorial Leadership award during the squadron’s disestablishment ceremony Feb. 28, 1997. Gigliotti was also presented the Legion of Merit and as a captain, would go on to command USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).
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Four A-6s made a final flyover of NAS Oceana on Feb. 6, 1997.
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Artwork: expresses challenges military children face — Continued from page 1 all-too-familiar to Hampton Roads military families, to happy scenes of homecomings, to messages of thanks to those willing to serve their countries. Open to all kindergarten through 12th graders, the 158 drawings and paintings represented 21 of the 86 Virginia Beach schools.While entrants did not have to be military family members to enter, many of the young artists such as Gwyneth Landau, have a parent who is serving in the military. Standing by her drawing, the nine-year-old explained the uniformed man she drew is her dad and the blondhaired girl he is hugging depicts herself.“I drew it to show my dad leaving, when he’s going on deployment. I drew the flag in the background to show we support the U.S. military,” the fourth-grader explained about her artwork. “My dad’s in the Navy and he’s gone a lot,” she added. The evening kicked off with music from the Corporate Landing Middle School Choir and the color guard from the Navy’s JROTC unit at Landstown High School, followed by guest speaker Commander, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Capt. Frank Hughlett. Noting that it has been 12 years since 9-11,“some of our children have known only war and it’s important that we honor their sacrifice,” said Hughlett. Hughlett recognized the sacrifices made by his own daughter, Devanne, 22, who was in the audience. Although fortunate enough to be able to attend her high school graduation, Hughlett shared that as he sat in the audience that day, he realized he had missed most of her first 17 years, because of his military career. “We need to recognize the stress and the challenges military children have to face as they move from school to school, place to place. [They have to] start, stop, restart the school year,” explained Hughlett. He said events such as this one also bring those challenges to “the forefront of the community, so the community can help them.” During the event, military children also expressed their feelings about their parents’ service with poetry readings. Allanah Evans, a sophomore at Ocean Lakes High School, read “I am…A military child,” written by a high school senior and military family member living in Germany. Jazzmyne Jefferson, an eighth grader at Great Neck Middle School, read “Military Girl,” written by a sixth grader
at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Both Jefferson and Evans are active in teen programs on base – Jefferson at JEB Fort Story and Evans at Oceana. But the reading that elicited the most emotion from the audience was done by Taylor Spiewak, a senior at Bayside High School.“Lost in the Moment,” her original poem about how her father MAC Doug Spiewak will miss her high school graduation and her 18th birthday this year because of deployment.The poem, which also praises her mom, earned the 17-year-old several awards through the PTA’s Reflections contest. Recognizing military children has important significance to Lt. Col. Karl Linderman, who along with Command Master Chief Andrew Thompson from JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and CMDCM Bill Smalts from NAS Oceana, presented awards and a Chili’s Restaurant gift card to the top artists. “As a service member, a Soldier, a husband and father, I also have children who are in school right now and it’s very important to me that we settle, as best as we can, in an area that supports military children, particularly from the academic standpoint. Virginia Beach public schools, and this area in general, are renowned for how well they integrate our military children,” said Linderman. Linderman, commander of the Army’s 11th Transportation Battalion at Fort Story, is the father of a daughter and son, who both attend John B. Dey Elementary School in Virginia Beach. Hughlett also praised the school system, saying “Virginia Beach has done a phenomenal job through their counselors, their school teachers, their administrators, in recognizing that and helping them… A lot of people don’t recognize the challenges these children face. With 23,000 military children [in their district] Virginia Beach has embraced this wholeheartedly.” The school liaison officers were really pleased with the number of entries for the first year of the contest. Each of the 158 pieces were photographed and set to a slide show which played during the reception.“We intend to make it an annual thing,” said Patch. Patch explained select pieces will also be submitted to the Military Child Education Coalition, for their national contest.The coalition uses children’s artwork in many different mediums, such as on the website, calendars and at their annual conference.
During the reception to kick off the exhibit, “The Art of Being a Military Child,” Commander, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Capt. Frank Hughlett recognizes the sacrifices made by military children because of their parents’ careers. With Hughlett are (l-r) Dr. Sheila Magula, Virginia Beach City Public Schools Office of the Deputy Superintendent; Lt. Col. Karl Linderman, commander of the Army’s 11th Transportation Battalion; JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Command Master Chief Andrew Thompson and NAS Oceana Command Master Chief Bill Smalts.
John Hammer, school liaison officer for NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex, congratulates one of the winners of the art contest. Three winners were selected in each of the elementary, middle and high school levels and each of the winners received a Chili’s restaurant gift card. Photos by Harry Gerwien
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Stennis, CVW-9 win Ramage Award BY MC3 GRANT WAMACK USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs SOUTH CHINA SEA (NNS) — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 collectively earned the 2012 Ramage Award for carrier/air wing operational excellence March 26. The Navywide award, named for Rear Adm. James “Jig Dog” Ramage, a legendary World War II ace, recognizes the top aircraft carrier/air wing team for best performance as an integrated unit and excellence in Navy aircraft carrier operations. “It’s an honor to bring this award home for the JCS and CVW-9 team,” said Capt. Dell Bull, commander of CVW-9.“What is significant about this award is its recognition of the ship and air wing team. Operational excellence can only happen when there is support from all members.” Stennis and CVW-9 began their current deployment in August 2012, five months after completing a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th fleets areas of responsibilities. “We have asked a lot of our crew over the past two years and they have risen to the challenge ev-
ery time,” said Capt. Ron Reis, Stennis’ commanding officer.“The leadership approach was to focus on the fundamentals: procedural compliance, operational risk management, and striving for daily sustained excellence. In the end, the crew met and exceeded all standards embodying this achievement.” The Stennis/CVW-9 team was selected for the award over all other carrier and air wing teams stationed in the Western United States. “We have done exceptionally well over the last two deployments,” said Bull. “There were several other strike groups deployed over the same period that performed magnificently in their own right, so being recognized as the top performer is extremely rewarding and humbling.” CVW-9 includes Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 112 “Golden Hawks;”VFA-14 “Top Hatters;” VFA-41 “Black Aces;” VFA-97 “War Hawks;”VFA-192 “Golden Dragons;” Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ)133“Wizards;”Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30 “Providers;” Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 8 “Eightballers;” and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71 “Raptors.”
ABEAN Warrick Sharp runs as an aircraft prepares to launch off the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) April 12. John C. Stennis and CVW-9 earned the 2012 Ramage Award for carrier/air wing operational excellence. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. Photo by MCSA Ignacio D. Perez
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Navy adds Military Nutrition Environment Assessment Tool From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON,Tenn. (NNS) — The Navy has introduced an assessment tool that measures how work centers, commands and bases are doing with regard to supporting healthy eating, ofďŹ cials said March 27. “Navy,along with the rest of Department of Defense (DoD), has implemented the use of the Military Nutrition Environment Assessment Tool (m-NEAT) to assess food environments and policies to determine the level of support a command and base provide for healthy eating,â€?said Lt.Cmdr.JenniferWallinger, a dietitian with the Navy Physical Readiness OfďŹ ce.“We’re very excited about getting the word out to commands and bases on the beneďŹ ts of completing their own assessment.â€? M-NEAT is an appraisal system that uses DoD food program standards and other evidence-based recommendations to identify where commands are doing well, and areas for improvement.The process is designed to bring a coalition of community members together to develop actionable steps to make positive changes that support service members,families and Navy employees. The Navy encourages all commands to complete the assessment and develop an action plan.The m-NEAT looks at areas
where food is available, including “gedunk,� concessions and the dining hall.The goal is to develop a plan to transition to options that are more healthful and acceptable by the crew, explainedWallinger. “Healthful options include fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and non-sweetened beverages, and having these options available at our picnics, meetings and potlucks contributes to a command culture where the healthy choice is the easy choice,� saidWallinger. How foods are arranged and displayed also makes a difference.Placing better options in more prominent locations and in higher proportions than less healthful foods has proven to make healthy choices easier. According to Wallinger, the program rests on the premise that environmental factors affect our eating behaviors to a greater degree than previously understood. “What you eat affects your mood, energy level and ability to deal with stressful situations,� said Wallinger.“The m-NEAT Photo by Harry Gerwien will increase awareness and help commands shape their food Sailors and Marines who eat at the galley can add a variety of environment to promote resilience.� For more information on m-NEAT go to http://www.med. fresh vegetables and fruits to their daily meals. navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/health-promotion/healthy-eating/ Pages/m-neat.aspx.
Leveraging credit cards to strengthen your credit score BY RANDY HOPPER AVP Credit Card Lending, Navy Federal Credit Union A strong credit score can be an integral part of staying ďŹ nancially secure, whatever the economic climate. But for many U.S. service members, determining exactly what has an impact on their score can be a daunting task. One thing is for sure: credit cards can and do impact your credit score — positively or negatively — depending upon how you use them. In fact, credit cards can be one of your best friends or your worst enemies when it comes to your score. So, how can you make your plastic work for you in the quest for strong credit? Below are some tips on how to use your cards to strengthen or maintain your credit and avoid some pitfalls that may lower your score in a hurry. Manage your debt to credit ratio: Closely watch your credit card balance relative to your credit limit,called your “debt to credit ratio.â€? Experts differ about the ideal ratio, but all agree that keeping your debt below 30 percent of your available credit line is key to ensuring your credit score isn’t negatively impacted. Check your statement regularly to make sure that your credit line hasn’t been reduced by your card company, thus raising your debt to credit ratio. Consider a balance transfer: If you’re trying to pay
down your balance, explore the option of a balance transfer.A balance transfer at a low rate makes it easier to pay down your balance, improving your debt to credit ratio as your balance decreases. Keep an eye out for balance transfers with no fees, zero percent interest during the introductory period and a low rate after the intro period expires. Know that the APR on these offers can jump to above 20 percent after the introductory window — though all credit union interest rates are capped at 18 percent.
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Lace up your running shoes Glow in the Dark Run Want a fun night run to spice up your life? Grab your glow gear and have a blast in this two mile fun run at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex,April 19, at 8 p.m. The cost is $60 on race and includes after-party, food, T-shirt, medal, bib number, glow accessories and a glow paint station. More information at http://www.facebook. com/GlowInTheDark5K.
Equi-Kids 5K Cross country run The 11th annual Equi-Kids 5K Cross Country Run will be May 11 at their facility, 2626 Heritage Park Drive, Virginia Beach. The event includes the one mile Run with the Hounds and 1/2 Mile Pony Run for the kids. The pony run begins at 8 a.m.; 5K at 8:20 a.m. and Run with the Hounds at 9:30 a.m. Entry fees start at $25 for early registration for the cross country run and Run with the Hounds, and the kids’ run is $10. Proceeds support Equi-Kids’ mission to provide equine-assisted activities for individuals who have mental, physical, emotional, social or learning disabling conditions. Registration and complete information is available at www.equikids.org
Virginia Run for the Fallen A 236-mile relay team run, each mile in tribute to and in honor of Virginia men and women who recently died in military service to America, will be May 2 - 5.The run starts at 7:30 a.m. at Fort Story, and ends four days later at Arlington National Cemetery with a ceremony from 1 - 3 p.m. The route will be: day one, from Virginia Beach to Gloucester; day two from Gloucester to Dahlgren; day three from Dahlgren to Manassas;and day four from Manassas to Arlington. The Honor and Remember Flag was unveiled at a ceremony on Memorial Day, May 26, 2008, at the MacArthur Memorial Museum in downtown Norfolk. The mission of Honor and Remember is to create, establish and promote a nationally recognized flag that will fly continuously as a visible reminder to all Americans of the lives lost in defense of national freedoms.The flag honors all military lives lost from the nation’s inception, not only in action but also in service. Personalized flags are regularly presented to individual families of fallen service members. Each personalized flag contains the name, theater of operation and date of death
When it comes to Captain’s Cup volleyball at NAS Oceana, it seems that “Felix Rules.” The “Tomcatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 won the volleyball tournament played April 10 at the Oceana Fitness and Sports Center. VFA-31 beat the “Swordsmen” of VFA-32 in two straight games. VFA-31 also came out on top with the season’s best record of 11-1. PHOTO LEFT: Tomcatters, Lt. Scott Sulich, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Mike Marshall, Lt. Carolyn Work, Lt. Brandon Hempler, BMC Nazel Mendoza and BM1 Jese Tamanalevu, pose with their first place trophies presented to them by Oceana Sports Coordinator David Crowley (l). RIGHT: The Swordsmen pose with Crowley and their awards as runners-up.
of the individual. The flags are presented at both private and public occasions. Honor and Remember, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For more information, visit www.honorandremember.org.
Run/Walk for Independence The 26th annual Independence Run/Walk will be April 27, starting at the Independence Middle School and circling through the neighborhood. Advance registration must be submitted no later than April 24. Same day registration is from 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. in the school’s small gymnasium.The 5K run starts at 9 a.m. and a one mile run and health walk at 10. Entry fees start at $10 for faculty, staff, students, golden runner and race pass users. All other runners/walkers are $25. Awards to top three open males and females, and top three in each age group for the 5K. One mile awards to top three males and females in each age group. The school is located at 1370 Dunstan Lane,Virginia Beach. Registration and complete information is available at http://www.tidewaterstriders.com/races/race-schedule.
5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Run The 7th annual fun run race will be held at Christopher Farms Elementary School April 28. Entry fees start at $17 for the 5K run and $8 for the 1 mile run. One child will be able to run the 1 mile race for free with each paid 5K entry.There will be no refunds or exchanges. The school is located at 12828 PleasantAcres Dr.,Virginia Beach. For more information call 648-2240 or email cbc117@verizon.net.
MWR events Ladies Welcome to Golf package Aeropines Golf Club is offering a program for women interested in taking up the game of golf on April 27 - 28, 9 - 10:30 a.m.The program offers something for beginners to novices and includes the full swing and short game. Cost is $175 and includes three hours of instruction, full set of clubs, putter, head covers and golf bag. Offer is limited and advance registrations can be done through the pro shop at 433-2866.
Swim lesson registration Registration for summer swim lessons has begun at NAS Oceana. Classes will be at the Aeropalms Water Park and includes classes for levels 1 - 5 for children who are at least 5 years old; parent and child lessons for children ages 6 months to 5 years; and adult lessons. The cost is $35 for military family members and $40 for DoD. Classes normally fill up, so early registration is encouraged.For more information,call MWR Fitness and Sports at 433-2049.
Summer Junior Golf Program Aeropines Golf Club Summer Junior Golf Program at NAS Oceana begins the first Tuesday after school is out and runs until the Tuesday before school begins. The cost is $6 per child, per class, every Tuesday. Registration is no later than close of business on the Sunday prior to the session the child wants to attend. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. Sign-ups begin May 1 and can be done by calling Aeropines pro shop at 433-2866.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Lafayette RIVERFest returns April 27 » » »» » »»»»»»» World of Pets Expo coming to Hampton What do parrots, pigs and housecats have in common? Absolutely nothing! However....you can see them all performing together in The Comedy Pet Variety Show, taking place during the World of Pets Expo at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. The Comedy Pet Variety Show stars Alena and Anthony King and their trained pets. Mostly rescues, the King’s pets have been featured on various TV shows. Birds flying through rings over your head. Pigs that check the mail. High diving housecats and so much more. It’s all included at the World of Pets Expo. The Comedy Pet Variety Show takes place on April 2728 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, in Hampton during the World of Pets Expo. The expo offers hundreds of booths with a wide variety of exhibitors featuring thousands of items, including pet essentials, pet training products, pet-themed home décor, and more.Pets covered in daily seminars include dogs,cats, birds, fish, reptiles, ferrets and other animals. In addition to the shopping extravaganza and the seminar series, there will be continuous entertainment and demonstrations by nationally known pet organizations, contests, interactive/ educational presentations with live animals, a parade of breeds, and more. Highlights include: World of Cats — adoptable kitties Parade of Breeds — enter your dog The Rat Lady Wild World of Animals — Rainforest Experience The Birdwhisperer — free demo or intensive workshops for the serious enthusiast Free seminars Rescue dog challenge Pet costume and talent contest Classic K9s show — See world record high jump and more Petting zoo and pony rides
Hours April 27, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $10 adults; $5 ages 5-12 and 5 and under free Purchase tickets online at www.worldofpets.org or at the door the weekend of the show.
Lafayette RIVERFest, a free, outdoor celebration promoting the restoration of the Lafayette River, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.April 27. It has expanded to include a light-hearted contest for “spokesdogs” to promote “scooping the poop,” as well as maritime history reenactors. This is in addition to the more than 40 family activities that will be presented at the RIVERFest site in the 600-700 blocks of Mayflower Road, along the Colonial Place waterfront in Norfolk. “Our community is making great progress bringing back the health of the Lafayette branch of the Elizabeth—in no small part because of the thousands who get involved through RIVERFest,”said Marjorie Mayfield Jackson,execuRain barrels painted by Norfolk City School children will be tive director of Elizabeth River Project. According to Jackson, Elizabeth River Project continues auctioned off in a silent auction at RIVERFest Photo provided to recruit “River Star Homes” to do their part cleaning up the Lafayette River.To date, River Star Homes, initiated at the first Lafayette RIVERFest in 2011, encompass 1,300 homes. “But the most fun this year may revolve around a new kind of star,”said Jackson.“The festival is going to the dogs, in a sense.” “The City of Norfolk, the Norfolk SPCA and the Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center partnered with the Elizabeth River Project’s River Star Homes program earlier this year to sponsor a contest on Facebook where participants are encouraged to nominate their favorite dogs to be ‘Canine Crusaders’. Canine Crusader winners,or spokesdogs, will be tasked with teaching dog owners the importance 7 p.m. - Olympus has Fallen (R) of being watershed stewards, emphasizing picking up pet waste. The winners of this contest will be announced at RIVERFest,” said Fleta Jackson. “In addition to live music,children’s activities,local food 1 p.m. - The Croods 3D (PG) vendors and a silent auction for rain barrels painted by 4 p.m. - Admission (PG-13) area school children, we’re adding a living history component to RIVERFest this year,” added Fleta Jackson.“The 7 p.m. - 21 & Over (R) Colonial Seaport Foundation is recreating a maritime seaport that will tell the story of how trade and commerce impacted life on the Elizabeth and Lafayette rivers during Colonial times. 1 p.m. - Oz the Great and Powerful 3D (PG) A custom house created by 4 p.m. - Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13) the foundation will focus on sea7 p.m. - Dark Skies (PG-13) manship, music, trade and medicine.There will also be demon* Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by strations, such as rope making a paying adult to attend all `R’ rated movies. and 18th century navigation, * Credit cards are accepted as payment for admission and and a town crier. concessions. The Colonial Seaport Foundation is known for its historical and nautical re-enactments. For more information, call 399for more information 7487 or visit the website at www. LafayetteRiverfest.org.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR » » » » » » » » » » » » » » PLANT SALE/ARTS & CRAFT SHOW April 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Friends of Fred Heutte Foundation present the 32nd Annual Herb & Heirloom Vegetable Sale & Festival and Spring Art & Crafts Show. Enjoy a wide variety of hard-to-find herbs, as well as herbal products, plantrelated goods, jewelry, and crafts, among others, offered by numerous vendors. The center will sell specially selected perennials not readily found at local garden centers. Mattawoman Creek Farms, a family-owned and operated certified organic farm on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, will sell a wide variety of USDA National Organic certified vegetable and herb plants. Norfolk Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer questions. On Saturday, 11 a.m., Billi Parus will be sharing the best techniques to successfully grow herbs in Hampton Roads, both in the ground and in containers, and will answer the questions regarding herbs. The show includes more than 60 local artists and crafters with unique gift items for adults and children. Food will also be available for purchase throughout the weekend. Fred Heutte Center is located in Ghent Square,1000 Botetourt Gardens, Norfolk. For more information, visit www.fredheutte.org.
NATIONAL JUNIOR RANGER DAY AT JAMESTOWNE April 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. As part of National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day, special programs will be offered at Historic Jamestowne.Younger visitors will have the opportunity to join the National Park Service Family as junior rangers participating in a series of free games and activities during their park visit and receive a special National Junior Ranger patch.Adults accompanying their children for the activities will receive an educational entrance fee waiver. •Family-friendly activities for all ages include: •Living history characters roving the site answering questions about life at Jamestown during the 17th century.
• C h i l d r e n ’s games and dancing •Mock archaeolog y dig box Hands-on craft demonstrations •Five-mile bike tour along the Island Drive Loop, including stops to discuss the ecology and history of Jamestown Island,10:30 a.m.and 1:30 p.m. •One-hour guided walking tour, 1 p.m., along the Island Drive Loop, including stops to discuss the ecology and history of Jamestown Island. •Participants for the bike and walking tours should bring bug spray and bottled water. •45-minute guided walking tours at 11 a.m., 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. For further information, visit www.HistoricJamestowne.org or www.nps.gov/ colo, or call 898-2410.
composter, both available for purchase onsite, or pre-order online and pick up at the event. •Recycled Float Parade Competition, 12:30 p.m. — Create a float for the parade comprised of repurposed or reused materials that you can sit in, ride on, push, pull or peddle and compete against others in several categories. Registration is free and available online. Other activities include bicycling activities, a dumpster dive demonstration and recycled dumpster painting. Live music by 4Shore, School of Rock and The Futuros, food available for purchase, and children’s activities including crafts and a bounce house.
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The 5th Annual East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic will be held at 24th Street Park at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. An open competition among 21 participating restaurants, the classic focuses on one of the region’s most-loved seafood delicacies. The highly-identifiable cuisine has been a staple of area menus for decades. Restaurants serve their individual recipes and compete for People’s Choice Awards, Expand your commitment to bettering determined by ballots of those attending. the environment at the Earth Day Celebra- Critic’s choice awards also are given by a tion at Mount Trashmore Park, one of the panel of six leading regional cuisine exnation’s first recycled landfills. Enjoy a variety of exhibits, displays and activities that will give you a chance to discover and explore effective and convenient ways to green your lifestyle. Rain date is April 21. Event highlights •AAA Recycling Zone, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Continued from page 19 — All recycling will take place in parking lot 1 at Mount Trashmore Park. Enter from Be smart about opening and closing South Boulevard. accounts: As a general rule, avoid closing •Electronics Recycling by Synergy Recy- any card accounts. Having a higher avercling age age on your credit accounts positively •Car Battery Round Up — Get a $5 gift impacts your credit score. Beware not to card, while supplies last, for every vehicle open a large number of credit cards in a battery you bring in with a limit of five. Car, motorcycle, lawnmower and tractor batter- short span of time — doing so can indicate to lenders that you are overly eager for ies are eligible. credit. •Child Safety Seat Recycling
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION April 20, 11 am to 4 p.m.
perts. A limited number of tickets are available and are on sale at $14 plus service charges through all Ticketmaster outlets and the Virginia Beach Information Center. Tickets are $18 day-of-show, if available. Children 12 and younger who are not sampling and are accompanied by an adult are free. Dogs are not permitted in the tasting area. For more information, visit www.BeachStreetUSA.com or call 491-SUNN.
WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC SMITHFIELD Enjoy a walking tour of downtown Smithfield at 10:30 a.m. May 11, June 1, July 13 and Aug. 10. Stroll down Church Street and discuss the history of Isle of Wight County, noting several historic homes.The tour begins and ends at the Isle of Wight County Museum. Interpreting local history, the museum’s exhibits include prehistoric fossils, Native American and Colonial artifacts, a country store and the museum’s most notable artifact — the world’s oldest, edible cured ham. Admission to the museum is free. The Isle of Wight County Museum is located at 103 Main Street in Smithfield. For more information, contact the museum at 356-1223 or visit www.historicisleofwight. com.
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Don’t rely on debit or prepaid cards to build credit: Debit and prepaid cards are great additions to your wallet for convenience. However, these cards draw on available funds from an account instead of a line of credit. So using them will not boost your credit. Keeping these tips in mind, you can move forward with a sense of confidence about how to put your cards to work for you. Just remember that credit cards are one of several tools in your toolbelt when it comes to building that solid credit score.
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