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MILITARY FAMILY CELEBRATION
PAGE 9 A horse sale/ auction will take place at the Oceana stables April 28. Viewing/exam from 9:30 -10:15 a.m.; bids accepted from 10:15 -10:45 and awarded at 11. Open to all military and the general public. No dealers. Call 433-3255 for information.
Oceana honors SAPR victim advocates at luncheon
Photo by MC2 James R. Evans
An F/A-18E Super Hornet from VFA-81 prepares to launch on afterburner shortly after sunset, April 15, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 are deployed participating in Exercise Malabar 2012 with ships and aircraft from the Indian Navy.
NAS Oceana honored those who volunteer as victim advocates for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program during a luncheon,April 17, at the Oceana galley. The luncheon was one of several events at Oceana to recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Oceana hosted the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region SAPR Victim Advocate Conference, April 12, and two performances of“Sex Signals,” an interactive show designed to help prevent sexual assault, also on the 12th. “It’s important to say thank you to the program managers, to the victim advocates who stand the watch, 24/7,” said NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis. After reviewing SITREPs during his time as Oceana’s executive and now commanding officer,Geis noted that“a day doesn’t go — See Advocates, Page 8
Early retirement application guidance for ERB-affected Sailors released From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy announced guidance for eligible Sailors separating due to the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB) on applying for early retirement in NAVADMIN 140/12, released April 24. The message outlines eligibil-
ity, detailed application procedures and deadlines for Sailors who are eligible to apply for voluntary early retirement under Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA). Sailors must submit their applications to Navy Personnel Command (NPC) no later than June 15, 2012, and may check the status of their application through www.bol.navy.
mil. Only Sailors considered, but not selected for retention by the Fiscal Year 2012 ERB, who will have completed at least 15 years of active service as of Sept. 1, and whose active duty service date (ADSD) is Sept. 2, 1997 or earlier, are eligible for early retirement benefits under TERA. Eligibility requirements will not be
waived. Sailors who are eligible for early retirement under TERA must retire no later than Sept. 1, 2012. However, eligible Sailors who may be required to remain on active duty beyond Sept. 1 on operational waivers or to complete augmentee tour — See Transition Assistance Page 6
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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Education Fair
The COnnection Line has made a change! For questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about services provided on board NAS Oceana, now e-mail OceanaPAO@navy.mil. However, the best and fastest way to resolve a problem is through your chain of command or with the organization directly involved. Please be brief and to the point when using the COnnection Line. Capt. Bob Geis will reply through this column, since topics may be of interest to other readers.
Family Fest
The 2012 Hampton Roads Education Fair will be held at NAS Oceana, May 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Education Services Center, building 531.This is the 12th annual Navy College Program Distance Learning Partnership. Twentysix educational institutions are currently scheduled to Upcoming blood drives participate, along with Troops to Teachers, the Naval PostThe Armed Services Blood Program will hold the followgraduate School and the Education Opportunity Center. ing blood drives on NAS Oceana: The fair also takes place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2 at Naval •May 10 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fleet Readiness CenStation Norfolk at the Navy College office,building IE;May ter Mid-Atlantic Site Oceana 3 at the JEB Little Creek theater and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May •May 17 - 18 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Center for 4 at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in building 2. Naval AviationTechnicalTraining Unit Oceana,building 340 •June 4 - 8 a.m. to noon at VFA-31, Hangar 500 Flea Market The Armed Services Blood Program is the DoD’s blood The Navy Wives Club of America, Princess Anne Chap- donor program, responsible for all active duty personnel ter 143 is sponsoring their semi-annual flea market, May 5, worldwide and all family members in military medical at the NAS Oceana Main Gate Park, across from the Navy treatment facilities.For more information,visit www.militaExchange.The event is open to all to shop or to be a ven- ryblood.dod.mil or e-mail Ralph.peters@med.navy.mil. dor. For more information or to reserve a space, call the Oceana thrift shop at 433-2193 or 567-2020, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. only.
The NAS Oceana Family Fest will be May 17, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Oceana track on 5th Street. Entertainment will Motorcycle Rodeo include live music with battle of the bands, a DJ, Bobby the The annual NAS Oceana Motorcycle Rodeo will be May Clown, photo booth, inflatables, carnival games, hayrides 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the NAS Oceana Main Gate Park, and pony rides. Concessions will be available for a minimal across from the Navy Exchange. cost. Open to all families. For more information, call 433The rodeo begins with a “Wake the Base” ride at 9 a.m. 2246. Muster at 8:30 a.m.at the Shifting Sands Club at Dam Neck Annex. The group ride will tour Dam Neck to Oceana’s CSADD rally back gate, touring Oceana to the rodeo. There will be a rally for the 2012 Peer Mentoring ProThere will be six riding contests.Two of the events are gram, Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions two-up with a driver and passenger, so bring a partner. (CSADD) at Naval Station Norfolk in building C-9, May 22- There will be a bike show with three classes — sport 23.The theme will be “Navigating Success.” bike, cruiser, vintage and best in show. The NAS Oceana Register at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/ Chief Petty Officers Association will sell burgers and hot support/csadd/pages/default.aspx. The points of contact dogs. Participants include Bayside Harley Davidson with are YN1(AW) Justin Griffiths at (703) 604-2661 or justin. “Jumpstart,” a simulator used for rider training; Cycle griffiths@navy.mil and HMCM(FMF/SCW) Keith Wright at World of Virginia Beach with bikes, safety equipment in(901) 874-4264 or keith.a.wright@navy.mil. formation and displays; Geico Insurance to answer ques-
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tions;WR personal trainers with PT for riding; NAS Oceana Fire Department with “Rear Visibility” exhibit and brief; NEX booth with a motorcycle gear raffle; Oceana Cycles with a helmet contest and “Parts That Should Not Be On Your Bike” seminar at the bottom of each hour; Off Road Motorcycle Information Booth; Richmond Ambulance Authority with Rider Alert Card Program;Virginia State Police with the DUI simulator and safety brief; Tom McGrath’s Motorcycle Law Group;Thunder Roads Magazine;Virginia Beach Police Department Boating Safety display and WAVY 10 W82TXT Program. For more information, contact AWOC Rustin Hallberg at 492-7517.
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Bread and circuses BY LT. CMDR. JOHN MCKINNEY NAS Oceana Chaplain The number one movie these last weeks that everyone is watching, including my wife and I, is“The Hunger Games.” In a future society, two teenagers from each of 12 impoverished districts are brought to luxurious Capital City for the annual, wildly popular Hunger Games. These games of wit, athleticism, guile and skill are followed by the whole nation.The twist is that they are a death match in which each must kill the others until there is only one survivor. The story revolves around the resourceful heroine Katniss, a voluntary participant in the Hunger Games. It was a fascinating movie and as my wife and I were watching it she leaned over and whispered,“why would the society in the movie develop this annual spectacle?” I whispered back “bread and circuses” or if I wanted to be technically exact and say it as the ancient Romans did “panem et circenses.” Bread and circuses refers to a principle the Romans used to control their society. They subsidized the price of wheat to insure plentiful bread to keep the masses’bellies full and provided the games, featuring gladiators and animals fighting criminals or undesirables, to provide amusement for the populace.When the grain supply was cut off by a far off enemy, famine or economic turmoil, riots ensued and Rome was not a happy place. One could see this weakness in the futuristic society of “The Hunger Games.” The bread and circuses principle of control wasn’t working because only Capital City had the bread with all its luxuries, while the districts were experiencing poverty and hunger and one instance of rioting broke out in the movie and there was much discussion about keeping the districts under control. The games themselves had to be manipulated to ensure there was sufficient drama to provide an increased circus effect. Are there parallels in our own culture? Where is the line drawn in a modern society with social welfare from public assistance and keeping the masses quiet and fed? Is our current addiction with the television and other media and computers another form of circuses? Are we being kept content by bread and circuses? And why bread and circuses ultimately fails as it did for the Romans and as we see its flaws in “The Hunger Games,” is there is not a spiritual component. Man is a spiritual creature — we hunger for a spiritual life. Jesus of Nazareth said it very succinctly and it is true with regard to all faiths;“Man does not live by bread alone.” We require more than just bread and circuses to live a full and complete life; we need faith in a power beyond ourselves.
Students from Kellam High School received a tour of NAS Oceana April 5 and made a stop at the flightline for a tour of the MV-22 Osprey. VMMT-204, based at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. was refueling the aircraft at Oceana and provided a tour for the students, as well as the opportunity to pose for photos with the air Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos crew.
New Equal Opportunity database helps better track complaints BY ENSIGN AMBER LYNN DANIEL Diversity and Inclusion Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) -- As announced by NAVADMIN 137/12,the Navy Equal Opportunity (EO) Office has worked with Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) to release the first centralized database within the Navy to track military Equal Opportunity formal and informal complaints, including sexual harassment and discrimination 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 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 resource for commanders to use when conducting command climate assessments, allowing them to establish and maintain a climate of inclusion,” said George Bradshaw, director of Navy Equal Opportunity.“Establishing a climate of
inclusion is a key component of the Navy’s Equal Opportunity Program, and the MEONet will go a long way in assisting commanders in meeting this mission requirement.” The MEONet allows users to track formal and informal EO complaints from initiation to resolution. Additionally, it offers features for users to track general assistance provided to military members. It can also generate standardized, printable Memorandum for the Record (MFR). The MEONet augments the current EO data collection process to include tracking of all general assistance provided to Sailors by Equal Opportunity advisors and Command Managed Equal Opportunity Program managers. The MEONet 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. The MEONet training for Equal Opportunity advisors will debut in April 2012. Equal Opportunity advisors will be required to train their respective Command Managed Equal Opportunity Program managers by Sept. 28. Official release of the MEONet will begin Oct. 1. For more information about Navy Equal Opportunity, visit http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/ support/equal_opportunity/Pages/default.aspx.
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Establishing a climate of inclusion is a key component of the Navy’s Equal Opportunity Program, and the MEONet will go a long way in assisting commanders in meeting this mission requirement.” — George Bradshaw, director of Navy Equal Opportunity
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Navy association celebrates ‘Year of the Chief’
‘Globemasters’ earn Safe for Flight
BY MC3 DESIREE D. GREEN Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
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The air crew from VR-56 are all smiles after they became the ďŹ rst crew to ofďŹ cially y the C-40A for the “Globemasters,â€? April 18, after being certiďŹ ed Safe For Flight. The Globemasters received their ďŹ rst Clipper aircraft March 2 in a transfer from VR-57. The C-40 replaces the C-9s, previously own by the Globemasters.
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The Hampton Roads Surface Navy Association (HRSNA) hosted a “Year of the Chiefâ€? luncheon at Vista Point Catering and Conference Center at Naval Station Norfolk April 18. The luncheon was in celebration of the 119th year since the establishment of the chief petty ofďŹ cer rank in the Navy.To celebrate the event, former Master Chief Petty OfďŹ cer of the Navy (MCPON) Duane R. Bushey and Master Chief Information Systems Technician James Leuci, both from Naval History and Heritage Command, spoke during the luncheon. “Each year we sponsor one major group, last year was aviation, this year we decided to go with the chiefs,â€? said Bushey. “Never in the history of the Navy Memorial have we had so much volunteer support as we have with the Year of the Chief.â€? The luncheon gave enlisted and ofďŹ cers, of all ranks, the opportunity to participate in discussion with chief petty ofďŹ cers and learn about the history and accomplishments of chief petty ofďŹ cers throughout the past years. “I am glad to be here. It’s a pleasure to
be able to speak to our young Sailors and give them some history on the chief petty ofďŹ cers because at one time all chiefs were petty ofďŹ cers themselves,â€? said Leuci. Throughout the event, an exhibit of historical chief petty ofďŹ cer uniforms were on display for attendees to view. “I think it was a nice gathering to learn a little more about Navy history,â€? said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SW) Shannon Taylor assigned to the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). “I learned a lot of fun facts about the history of the chief petty ofďŹ cer that I did not know and I thank the association for that.â€? The Year of the Chief celebration ofďŹ cially kicked off on April 2 at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. with an exhibit celebrating chief petty ofďŹ cers. “I am grateful that the Surface Navy Association does things like this. I think it gives us a sense of pride and heritage so that you know where you came from and where you are ultimately going,â€? said Taylor. Various public events, Navywide, will be open through March 2013 for active duty personnel and their families to include book signings, children’s activities and ceremonies, in celebration of the Year of the Chief.
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TEST FLIGHT
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Cmdr. Eric Buus and Marine Corps Lt. Col. Matthew Taylor fly F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft CF-1 and CF-2 on a formation test flight in the Atlantic test range April 18. The test flights included a formation takeoff and landing, and structural loads testing on CF-2. The F-35C carrier variant of the Joint Strike Fighter is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants, with its larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear to withstand catapult launches and deck landing impacts associated with the demanding aircraft carrier environment. The F-35C is undergoing test and evaluation at NAS Patuxent River prior to delivery to the fleet.
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Prescription drug testing expanded BY MC3 ANDREA PEREZ Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — Effective May 1, the Navy will add two more commonly abused prescription drugs to the standard testing panel during random urinalysis, according to NAVADMIN 130/12, released April 20. The prescription drug families tested will now include benzodiazepines and hydrocodones (i.e. Xanax and Vicodin). “These drugs are highly addictive and their use outside of medical supervision places the Sailor,their family and shipmates at risk,” said Dorice Favorite, director, Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Office (NADAP). Military members should ensure their prescriptions are properly documented in their health records prior to May 1. Navy medical treatment facilities are ready to assist any Sailor or family member who self-refers for prescription drug misuse or abuse. While overall drug abuse among military
personnel is significantly lower than in the comparative civilian population, Navy leaders remain concerned. “We are concerned about service members who are using prescription drugs without proper authority and potentially addicted,” said Favorite. “Substance abuse puts lives and missions at risk, undercuts unit readiness and morale, and is inconsistent with our Navy ethos and core values of honor, courage, and commitment.” According to Favorite, the Navy’s policy on substance abuse is zero tolerance. Per OPNAVINST 5350.4D, Sailors whose urinalysis samples are identified positive for controlled substances for which they do not have a valid prescription may be subject to punishment under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and processed for administrative separation from the Navy. “We recommend members seeking substance use counseling talk with their doctor, chain-of-command or self-refer to a substance abuse rehabilitation program,” said Favorite. To read NAVADMIN 130/12, visit www. npc.navy.mil .
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Transition assistance: NAVADMIN outlines eligibility for early retirement under TERA the Public and Community Service (PACS) program at their military transition site or Fleet and Family Support Center. However, Sailors are not required to accept employment under PACS and, unlike in past applications of TERA, accepting PACS employment after retirement will not earn credit toward 20 years retirement pay. Sailors are strongly encouraged to consult with career counselors on the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), which may provide a portion of retired pay in an annuity payment to surviving eligible beneficiaries. Sailors must sign up for SBP at the time of retirement. Photo by IS3 Dawn Berinsky Eligible ERB Sailors who were discharged During the Jump Rope for the Heart fundraiser, April 18, NMITC Executive Officer Maj. Mark on or after Dec. 31, 2011, and were unable McDonald holds the rope as a Princess Anne Elementary School student jumps rope. to complete an application for early retirement underTERA while on active duty may petition the Board for Correction of Naval Records if retirement is desired. For more information, read NAVADMIN 140/12, visit NPC’s transition assistance Web page at http://www.public.navy.mil/ bupers-npc/boards/ERB/Pages/TransitionInfo.aspx, or contact the NPC customer careers,” said Frank Cubillo, Navy InformaBy Lt. Jason Bruehl, service center at CSCmailbox@navy.mil or tion Dominance Enterprise Training ProNMITC Public Affairs Officer and 1-866-U-ASK-NPC. Robin Holland,TSC Hampton Roads gram Coordinator for Naval Education and Training Command. Public Affairs Officer While active duty in the Marine Corps, The staff and students of Navy and Ma- Cubillo began working with the school in rine Corps Intelligence Training Center 1995, after reporting to NMITC for his first Keep Norfolk Beautiful needs volunteers (NMITC) teamed up with their pals at Prin- of two tours as the NMITC executive ofIndividuals or groups can take part in the nation’s largest organized cleanup, cess Anne Elementary School (PAES) in Vir- ficer. beautification and community improvement program, the Great American Cleanginia Beach, April 18, to participate in the This program is a fun-filled day that enup. Event runs from through May. Volunteers must be ages 8 or older. Volunteers nationwide Jump Rope for Heart (JRFH) gages elementary students in jumping rope ages 8-12 require adult supervision. For more information, contact Lisa Renee fundraiser to aid with lifesaving heart re- for a specified amount of time and they in Jennings at 441-1347, volunteer@norfolkbeautiful.org or visit www.norfolkbeausearch and educational programs. turn ask for donations. tiful.org to register. JRFH is a valuable program that pro“Jerry Killmeyer does a phenomenal job motes physical activity, heart healthy living in getting 100 percent participation and and community service to children.NMITC donations from student in the school,” said STEVE. and PAES have been working together for Cubillo. GENIUS. 21 years as Partners in Education. According to NMITC’s Executive Officer, “We’ve raised $4,000 so far this year, and Maj. Mark McDonald, “It was great to see over $127,000 total since we started Jump how much the kids love this. The fact that Rope for Heart in 1989,” said Jerry Killmey- this is not just about fun, but also about COOLANT SYSTEM CHECK er, PAES physical education teacher. building a healthy body makes this a valu“This is tremendous program for NMITC able experience for all involved.” to be involved in, and I think it’s espe“This is one of my favorite days of the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON? cially important for our junior Sailors and year. Jump for your Heart is beneficial to so 21 POINT INSPECTION Call Steve For a FREE Check Out Marines who are students at NMITC. For many people and has proven tremendous cross fingers many of these young individuals it is their in raising kids’ awareness of heart health first exposure to community service and and the benefits of exercise, all while profight global warming.com ENGINE & COMPUTER TOWING DIAGNOSITC CHECK (inside 25 miles with major repair) helps them see the tremendous benefits viding the opportunity for them to help Must present coupon before work order is written. Most Cars. Not valid with any other discounts or offers. that come from it. Many of them will use take care of their community by raising 757.363.5802 757.368.0303 this experience as a foundation for further money for the American Heart Association, 1613 Independence Blvd. 1132 Lynnhaven Parkway Ste. 104 • Virginia Beach (near Holland Road) community service as they continue their said Krista Barton-Arnold, PAES principal.
— Continued from page 1 requirements will have their requested retirement date addressed on a case-by-case basis. TERA-eligible ERB Sailors who complete 15 years of service prior to Sept. 1 may request an earlier retirement date (June 30, July 31 or Aug. 31); however, approval of retirement dates prior to Aug. 31 is dependent on notification from the Office of the Secretary of Defense that Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) has a process in place to begin providing TERA retirement payments. Eligible Sailors desiring to apply for early retirement under TERA, whose current expiration of active obligated service (EAOS) as extended, or “soft” EAOS, is prior to Sept. 1, may submit a short term extension request to NPC, as outlined in the NAVADMIN. Sailors retiring under TERA will not be entitled to involuntary separation pay, but remain qualified for other ERB-related transition assistance benefits until their retirement. As stated in the NAVADMIN, Sailors are not eligible to transfer GI bill benefits once a TERA application is approved. The NAVADMIN also emphasizes that Sailors retiring under TERA must register in
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Motorcycle Safety Symposium held at NAS Oceana STORY/PHOTO BY MC3 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOS NAS Oceana Public Affairs NAS Oceana hosted Commander, Naval Safety Center’s Motorcycle Safety Symposium April 10 at the base theater. The symposium kicked off the riding season with an event that gave command motorcycle safety representatives (MSR) information on how to improve their program. It also provided an opportunity for direct feedback to Rear Adm. Brian Prindle, commander, Naval Safety Center on how to improve the program. MSRs play an important role at the command level to make sure that service members who ride motorcycles receive the proper rider safety training. MSRs also track and document each rider’s progress. “As a command motorcycle safety representative, you are doing an extremely important collateral duty in addition to whatever your day job is, and in that collateral duty, you probably have more ability to prevent fatalities in our Navy than just about any other person out there,” said Prindle.“You are managing a high risk activity.” “It means a lot to me to be a part of a program that will save someone’s life,“said Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (AW/SW) Anil Radeem, Strike Fighter Squadron
from VFA-105 and SonarTechnician - Surface 1st Class (SW/AW) Mark Strous from Commander, Undersea Surveillance. All Sailors who ride motorcycles must complete the Navy’s Basic Rider Course (BRC) to ride on base. Depending on the type of motorcycle the rider chooses, additional training may also be required, as well as refresher courses, every three years. “Part of what I’m trying to do is raise leadership awareness at just how risky it is and make sure that you as an MSR get the resources that you need,” said Prindle to the MSRs who attended the symposium. During fiscal year 2009, 46 percent of the Navy’s private motor vehicle (PMV) fatalities were motorcycle riders. During the five years after, ending with fiscal year 2011, incomplete training was a factor in 63 percent of all Navy motorcycle deaths. For more information about the BRC and all other safety training offered by the Navy, contact NAS Oceana Safety Office at 433-2692. (VFA) 87’s MSR in an email following the symposium. Radeem was one of four recognized by Prindle for exceptional performance of duty as an MSR.The other MSRs recognized for their outstanding programs were Chief Naval Aircrewman - Operations Rustin J Hallberg from the Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit Dam Neck, Aircrew Survival Equiptmentman 1st Class (AW) Curtis Matthews
PHOTO ABOVE: Motorcycle Safety Representative AD1(AW/ SW) Anil Radeem from VFA-87 ispresented a command coin by Commander, Navy Safety Center Rear Adm. Brian Prindle during the Motorcycle Safety Forum, April 10, at the Oceana theater.
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Advocates: command volunteers help sexual assault victims — Continued from page 1 by without a sexual assault being reported.I can’t imagine a time when someone is more vulnerable.” Geis emphasized how “This is well above and beyond your day job and you all volunteered to do this. I know you put significant effort into this for all the right reasons.” One of the SAPR victim advocates attending was Logistics Specialist 1st Class (AW/ SW) Norma Stewart, one of three advocates from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31. Although being an advocate isn’t an easy collateral duty, Stewart enjoys the challenge. “It’s doing something good — not just for the command but the Navy too,” she said. In her first year of serving as an advocate, Stewart was called to assist a victim of sexual assault.“I provided info and helped guide her through the process, in the right direction,” said Stewart. After the victim was receiving counseling and other assistance, Stewart said she felt good about being able to help. “It was an accomplishment to be able to help another individual,” she said. Before being certified as a SAPR victim advocate, command volunteers such as Stewart, complete a four-day training that covers everything from reporting options to confidentiality to providing access to support services on and off base for victims. They are also required to complete 10 hours of relevant training each year to keep their certification. The luncheon provided another opportunity for SAPR victim advocates to meet Debra Sanders, the sexual assault response coordinator (SARC) for Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and Naval Support Activity North-
west Annex. Sanders, who has been the SARC for two months, greatly appreciates the work of more than 200 SAPR victim advocates from the three installations. “We’re thrilled to be able to say thank you to our volunteers. This duty is not an easy one.Without the victim advocates, we couldn’t do our job and we wouldn’t have a successful program. “I’m just so impressed with their commitment to doing the right thing and being there for victims,” said Sanders. Sanders brings 15 years of experience working with victims of domestic violence, which frequently goes hand-in-hand with sexual assault,to her new job with the Navy. “The Navy is working really hard to combat sexual violence. They are really getting the word out that sexual assault is not OK,” she said. She said the Navy’s focus on preventing sexual assaults has led to more discussion about the subject. Her passion for helping others began as a volunteer in Colorado Springs. Sander explained while in Colorado,“I absolutely fell in love with what I was doing,” so much so that she became the first rural victim advocate for the Tri-Lakes area, north of the Air Force Academy. After moving to Virginia to be closer to her grandchildren, Sanders took a job with Samaritan House in Virginia Beach, a nonprofit shelter,which assists an average of 140 people a night who are victims of domestic violence and homelessness. Serving as the victim advocate/police liaison, Sanders helped victims navigate through resources and the court system. She also co-facilitated training for theVirginia Beach Police Department recruits, as well as providing commu-
During a luncheon to thank Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocates, NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis and Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Debra Sanders cut a cake. There are more than 200 SAPR victim advocates at Dam Neck, Oceana and NSA Northwest commands. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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nity training. During her seven years at Samaritan House, Sanders built strong working relationships with staff from the Navy’s Family Advocacy Program (FAP).“We were resources for each other and helped each other,” she said. What drew Sanders to the SARC position is the ability to facilitate training, which is her passion.“I really believe strongly that the Navy is onto a good thing with this focus on prevention and education — the SAPR program,” she explained. “I really believe in prevention. It makes a huge difference,” said Sanders. Taking the SARC position right before
ONR taps research teams to help reduce jet noise BY GRACE JEAN Office of Naval Research Public Affairs ARLINGTON (NNS) — The deafening roar of supersonic aircraft can cause hearing damage to Sailors and Marines on flight decks, so the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is funding a new project to help reduce jet noise, officials announced April 12. “The noise problem falls into two categories: noise exposure on the flight deck and noise impact on the communities surrounding air bases,” said Dr. Brenda Henderson, deputy manager for the Jet
Noise Reduction project, part of ONR’s Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) program.“We’re funding the development of tools that we’ll need to help control jet noise in tactical aircraft.” With support from ONR’s Basic Research Challenge program, which funds basic research in new areas not already covered by other programs, the Jet Noise Reduction project is a long-term effort. Jointly funded with NASA, ONR is awarding grants and contracts to eight teams, six academic institutions and two commercial companies to develop noisereduction technologies, as well as mea-
surement and prediction tools and noise source models to dampen the noisy jet plumes that emanate from naval aircraft. Awards totaling more than $4 million were given to teams at Brigham Young University, California Institute of Technology, Cascade Technologies, Innovative Technology Applications Co., University of Illinois, University of Mississippi, Pennsylvania State University and Virginia Tech. The intensity of sound perceived by humans is measured in decibels. For example,a person whispering is 20 decibels and a lawn mower is 90 decibels.Factories
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April has provided many additional opportunities for Sanders to educate people about sexual violence and bystander intervention. “It’s exciting to have different opportunities to reach people,” she said. “I love the way the Navy is focusing on bystander intervention. Don’t be that person who leans up against the wall and watches something going on…somebody that may be drinking too much, somebody that may be taking a ride home from somebody that they really don’t know. Nobody’s going to wake up a victim and nobody’s going to wake up a perpetrator if we can stop it and I think that is critical,” said Sanders.
are required to institute a hearing protection program once noise levels reach 85 decibels. Shipboard aviation surpasses those limits.Jet noise from tactical aircraft can reach 150 decibels on the flightline, where Sailors and Marines prepare fighters and other aircraft for launching. The research and tools produced by the eight teams in this project will help to create new approaches to noise-mitigation technology aimed at reducing levels of jet exhaust noise that, when combined with hearing protection, will result in safer noise environments for Sailors and Marines.In addition,the lower jet exhaust noise levels will aid in reducing noise complaints reported in communities near military bases.
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ABOVE LEFT: Using the provided ingredients, plus the “secret ingredient” of red cabbage are incorporated into this meal, which awaits sampling by the three judges. RIGHT: The Snowden family works together to prepare their chicken dish.
ABOVE: Children enjoyed the free pony rides, which were offered from 11 a.m. to noon. RIGHT: Army Sgt. Alejandro Zayas, his wife Sylvia and son Kristopher proudly display their award for winning the 4th annual Iron Chef Family Style, along with a plaque for participating in the cook-off. The family also earned top honors in 2010.
ABOVE: GMC Shane Miville supervises his sons as they cut potatoes for their special meal. The team was one of eight military families competing in the 4th annual “Iron Chef Military Family Style” competition, sponsored by the Oceana Child and Youth Programs, held April 21 at the Oceana Main Gate Park. The event also included a Spring Fling with family activities.
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Iron Chef: competition brings military families together for day of fun — Continued from previous page Oceana galley.They made their rulings on the dishes based on the three plates presented to them by each family team. “It was a lot tougher competition this year. Seems like the families get better and better every year,” said Cummings of his experience judging. “It’s good when their having the CSes [culinary specialists] working hand-in-hand with the families because it gives them ideas and keeps them on the right track and on time tables.” Cummings and his staff volunteered to assist the competing families at the cookoff. “Watching the kids work, watching the family working together, I really enjoyed that,” said Chope. While the competitors listened intently on stage, Chope paused along the way in an effort to continue the anticipation of the announcement of the winning family. “Without further ado, the winner of the
2012 Iron Chef competition here at NAS Oceana is the Zayas family,” Chope announced. Plaques were presented to all eight families for participating, but an additional plaque was presented to the winning family. Families from across Hampton Roads entered the contest by submitting a 300 word essay about why they are a great military family and a picture to CYP. A panel then selected eight families to participate. “Teamwork and the skills we got...It was no surprise,” said Alejandro Zayas, who laughed as he explained the key to his family’s success. “While I was sleeping, I was dreaming about we were gonna make.” Zayas said he dreamed up the recipe of his family’s winning enchilada dish the night before after receiving an email about the provided ingredients and then sleeping on it.The Zayas family, which includes wife Sylvia and son Kristopher, won this same event two years ago.
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HAMPTON CELEBRATES LANDING DAY April 29, 2 p.m. Hampton will celebrate the 405th anniversary of the contact between the Kecoughtan Indians and English settlers at Hampton Landing Day, at the waterfront lawn of the Veteran Affairs Medical Center, near Landing Memorial. This year’s presentation will take a provocative look at how the event changed the course of history, as well as the culture of the Kecoughtan people. There will be guest speakers,historical re-enactors, double wreath-laying ceremony honoring both the settlers and Native Americans and strawberries. For more information, contact the Hampton History Museum at 727-1610. — See Calendar Page 13
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BY LT. JOHN COLVIN VFA-15 Public Affairs Officer The Wounded Warrior Project Charity Jet Pull at NAS Oceana, sponsored by Brute Strength Gym of Norfolk, took place March 31. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 “Valions”provided an F/A-18C Hornet,setting the stage for an impressive display of strength and endurance with all contest entry fees and donations benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project. More than 50 competitors and their families and friends came to the Oceana flightline to participate in the event. Contestants traveled from as far as New York and Massachusetts.The contest pitted human against machine with each entrant using only his or her own personal strength to tow the 34,000 pound Hornet over a 75 foot course. Although the Hornet had been stripped of all external ordnance and was lightly loaded with fuel, it provided a worthy challenge for all.To make it possible for only one person to pull the jet,contestants wore a harness and rope assembly attached to the nose-gear strut of the Hornet. While many people would consider the task of towing a real fighter jet daunting, this ambitious group of contestants was up to the challenge. Ensign Rita Johnson of VFA-15 said, “I got nervous when I saw guys putting on all this fancy workout gear and doing their warm-up exer-
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Registration for swim lessons at NAS Oceana has begun. The cost is $35 for military families or $40 for DoD civilians. All lessons will be at the Feet Wet Pool, behind the officers’ club. Parent and child lessons will be offered July 16 to July 8 or July 14 to Aug. 5. Regular lessons will be held June 18 - 29, July 2 - 13 and July 16 - 27. For more information, contact the Flightline Fitness Center at 433-2049/2695.
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Calendar: community events around Hampton Roads VETERAN’S JOB EXPO May 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and RecruitMilitary are hosting a hiring event for military veterans at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach.The expo is also being produced in cooperation with The American Legion. “Hiring Our Heroes/RecruitMilitary Veteran Opportunity Expo,” is part of a nationwide initiative to increase the hiring of veterans by producing special career fair hiring events. RecruitMilitary is inviting veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, military spouses and other military family members. More than 45 employers, franchisors, educational institutions, and government agencies are expected to reserve exhibitor booths. For more information, visit www.recruitmilitary.com.
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• Be in current active duty status in the U.S. Military (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard and active Reserve) OR a U.S. Military inactive reserve (i.e., Ready Reserve) that is part of the individual Ready Reserve, Selected Reserve and Inactive National Guard. Retired Military Personnel are not eligible. • Provide verifiable proof of military status or active service at the time of purchase: Leave and Earning Statement or Military Identification Card • Receive a salary sufficient to cover ordinary living expenses and payments for your Toyota • Receive credit approval through a Toyota dealer and Toyota Financial Services
Every new Toyota comes with:
VQ[QVC ECUJ DCEM HTQO
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Featuring a complimentary maintenance plan with roadside assistance***
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*INCENTIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD DOWN PAYMENT. ON LEASE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNTS DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR DELIVERY, WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TO THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ONE INCENTIVE PER TRANSACTION. NOT AVAILABLE TOGETHER WITH TOYOTA COLLEGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE AND LEASE CONTRACTS MUST BE DATED BY JANUARY 1, 2013. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. TOYOTA MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO WELL QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FINANCING OR LEASING NEW UNTITLED TOYOTA MODELS THROUGH PARTICIPATING DEALERS AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY. PROGRAM MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES IS A SERVICE MARK OF TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION AND TOYOTA MOTOR INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **PURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ***COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED SERVICE. PLAN IS 2 YEARS OR 25K MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET OR A LIVERY OR TAXI VEHICLE. SEE PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALER FOR COMPLETE PROGRAM COVERAGE AND DETAILS. OFFERS END 4/30/12.