VOL.54 NO. 15 APRIL 30, 2015
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
NFL player speaks to service members about mental illness
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BY MC3 TIMOTHY DAUGHTON NAS Oceana Public Affairs With his personal message to military members being “there is no shame in getting help,” former NFL player Herschel Walker visited the Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Aerotheater April 15 as the national spokesman for the Patriot Support Program Anti-Stigma Campaign to discuss his own battle with mental illness. In 2008, Walker released a memoir “Breaking Free: My life with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).” After releasing his memoir, Walker became a spokesman for mental health and addiction treatment for service members through the Patriot Support Program. Since 2008, Herschel has made more than 100 visits to military installations speaking to more than 95,000 military members as well as those hospitalized after being wounded in battle. “It is very important to me to work with the military because they are who makes this country what it is today,” Walker said. My favorite part of speaking with military members is when someone comes to me and tells me they have been struggling with something and now they are going to go and speak to someone.” Walker won the Heisman trophy while playing for the University of Georgia and had a successful career in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles. After announcing publicly that he has dealt with DID, he has dedicated his time
— See Walker, page 13
VFA-37 HOLDS CHANGE OF COMMAND —Page 5
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Sailors participate in the An Achievable Dream program at Seatack Elementary School April 23. An Achievable Dream teaches students a Social, Academic, and Moral Education (SAME) curriculum where every student participates in etiquette, ethics and peaceful conflict resolution classes.
SAILORS VOLUNTEER FOR AN ACHIEVABLE DREAM PROGRAM BY MC3 TIMOTHY DAUGHTON NAS Oceana Public Affairs All school year, Sailors from Naval Air Station Oceana (NAS) have been volunteering at Seatack Elementary School in collaboration with the An Achievable Dream (AAD) program providing mentoring to students. On April 24, the school held a breakfast to honor all the volunteers and their dedicated efforts throughout the year in the school cafeteria. Over the course of the school year, Sailors greet students with a handshake as they enter the school in the morning followed by eating breakfast in their assigned classrooms. After breakfast, all AAD students recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing the National Anthem
in the auditorium. Each Sailor conducts a uniform inspection for the students where they make sure they have the required polo shirt, belt and footwear. “The kids really respect these Sailors and try to emulate them by how they act, speak and interact with each other. On the flip side our Sailors are getting a lot out of the experience. They have been maturing, especially those who might not have children of their own are appreciating what it takes to actually raise a child,” said NAS Oceana Command Master Chief (SW/ AW/EXW) Eric Clark. The AAD program teaches students a Social, Academic, and Moral Education (SAME) curriculum where every student participates
— See Mentors, page 3
NMCRS AWARDS VOLUNTEERS —Page 7
CINCO DE MAYO SPECIAL MEAL The NAS Oceana Hornet’s Nest Galley is hosting a special meal and cake cutting for Cinco De Mayo on May 5. The meal is open to military and DoD personnel. The special meal will include beef empanadas, various tacos, chicken fajitas, Mexican casserole and many more Mexican dishes.
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BASE BRIEFS DAM NECK CHAPEL CLOSED Due to construction, Dam Neck Annex Chapel Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall will remain closed until further notice. The Chapel customer service area and offices remain fully staffed for counseling and reservations. Roman Catholic Mass will continue to be held every Saturday at the Oceana Chapel at 5 p.m. (confessions are from 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.). Protestant Contemporary Worship service will continue to be held every Sunday in Walker Hall’s Walker Room (Building 199). Coffee House will continue to be held every Wednesday in the Black Manor Barracks (Building 508). For questions or concerns, please call 492-6602. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
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Spend “A Night in Paris” at the 3rd annual Father Daughter Military Ball June 25 at the Westin Town Center in Virginia Beach. Active duty and retired military fathers
from all branches of service are invited to spend “A Night in Paris” with their daughters, ages three to 18. Tickets will go on sale May 1. Ticket prices start at $25 and vary by rank. Entry includes dinner, dancing, a free photo, a keepsake, door prizes and more. Complete information and ticket purchase is available on the Armed Services YMCA website www.asymca.org/hamptonroads-va/events.
TEXT 9-1-1 Virginia Beach launched its newest textto-911 service, “Call if you can, text if you can’t,” April 13. The new service will allow citizens that are hearing or speech impaired, or those who may be in a situation where it is unsafe for them to speak, a way to contact 9-1-1 to request emergency services from police, fire or emergency medical services. The most important thing to know is that texting provides very limited location information, so the location and type of emergency needs to be sent in the first text to 911
telecommunicators. Here are a few tips and suggestions that will help citizens use the tool more efficiently and effectively if needed: • Texting should only be used for emergency situations that require an immediate response from police, fire or emergency medical services. Nonemergency issues should still be communicated by calling the non-emergency number, 385-5000. • Calling 9-1-1 is quicker, more efficient and preferred, so texting to 9-1-1 should be reserved for those in the speech and hearing-impaired community and those who are in a situation where speaking is unsafe. • Provide the location and nature of the emergency in the first text. This will enable help to be dispatched as quickly as possible. • Do not use slang, text speak, emoticons or abbreviations. This will ensure clear and concise information is relayed to call takers.
Navy to seek suggestions regarding future of officers By Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs GREAT LAKES, Ill. - Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) and the United States Naval Academy (USNA) will use crowd-sourcing to receive ideas and suggestions from the entire Navy Officer Corps and Chief’s Mess regarding the core competencies of future Navy and Marine Corps officers,April 27- May 7. NSTC and USNA will launch the crowdsourcing interactive website “MMOWGLI,” which stands for “Massive Multi-player Online
Wargame Leveraging the Internet,” as a tool and initiative to seek input that will impact the future of the naval officer corps. The portal will be open for all officers and senior enlisted from every community to contribute at https://portal.mmowgli.nps.edu/ pcc. NSTC and USNA will obtain fleet inputs from the officer and senior enlisted community throughout the Navy in a manner that will generate a comprehensive set of recommendations that will assist in validating and/or
CHAPEL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant Bible Study - Sun., 9 a.m. Protestant Worship (main chapel) - Sun., 10:40 a.m. Children’s Bible Study - Sun., 10:40 a.m. Confession & priest’s hours - Wed., 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Catholic Mass - Sun.,9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. & Wed., 11:30 a.m. Protestant Bible Study - Wed. 6 p.m.
revising the Professional Core Competencies (PCC) Manual. The game allows players to choose core competencies, identify ideas of concern or revision and elaborate on them for refinement. There is no time commitment required for game play and your submissions will be anonymous.The game will be open 24-hours a day during the open period. For more information about the game please visit the portal and log in https://portal. mmowgli.nps.edu/pcc.
Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 6
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Dam Neck Chapel is closed until further notice. Please see above Base Brief for more information.
Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Fri., 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Fri., 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (building C-7)
Call the Chaplains NAS Oceana at 433-2871 CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-7712 CVW-8 at 433-2337 CVW-3 at 433-2096 FRC Oceana at 433-5933
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Sailors to compete for GMT video honors From Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) is sponsoring a competition for a new General Military Training (GMT) video on hazing beginning April 27. The contest is open to all active duty and reserve U.S Sailors. Contestants may submit multiple entries as an individual or as part of a team. The new Sailor-produced anti-hazing videos will allow the training effort to expand through the integration of realistic, scenario-based training videos created by Sailors for Sailors. "I have seen some incredibly creative videos made by Sailors and I believe that we can improve our GMT with Sailor-produced videos that encourage an honest and engaging discussion on hazing, specifically addressing the harm caused by such acts and why people participate in them," said Rear Adm. Mike White, NETC commander. "Hazing in any form is not acceptable and
counter to the Navy's core values." Each video should convey a clear antihazing message using the core theme that hazing destroys a service members' confidence and trust in their shipmates and is destructive to unit cohesion and combat readiness.The videos can be any length up to a maximum of five minutes long. "Products reflecting the participant's unique artistic style are encouraged as long they convey a constructive message," said Bill Marvel, NETC GMT program manager. "Submissions will be judged on story telling ability, creativity, message clarity, content relevance, potential impact, and adherence to the competition rules." The winning video will be featured on official Navy websites and social media, and will be incorporated into Navy GMT lessons for FY 16. Awards will be given for first-through-third-place submissions. All entries must be submitted between April 27 and July 31. Entries may be submitted by mail to NETC or through the milsuite website. Detailed contest rules, submission in-
Photo illustration by MC1 Daniel Barker A UH-1N Huey takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) during sunset over the Pacific Ocean in this poster produced by the U.S. Navy to raise awareness about hazing in the service March 17. Hazing is contrary to Navy Core Values of Honor, Courage and Commitment, the guiding principles for treating every Sailor with dignity and respect and as a valued member of the Navy team.
structions, information, format requirements, technical and legal requirements for entries can be found on the NETC website at http://www.netc.navy.mil/ All questions regarding contest rules can be addressed to the point of contact Bill Marvel by email at netc_gmt_contest@
navy.mil. For more information on Naval Education and Training Command visit https:// www.netc.navy.mil/. For more news from Naval Education and Training Command, visit www.navy. mil/local/cnet/.
Mentors: Helping to create a new generation of young adults — Continued from page 1 in etiquette, ethics, and peaceful conflict resolution classes. All AAD students spend an additional two and a half hours a day at school and a four week term in the summer, allowing additional time to be spent on academic enrichment and remediation. “Each child is special and unique and, with this program, these kids are always learning something new,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Brian Bowles who has been a volunteer at the school since January. “For me, this program is helping to create a new generation of young adults that are willing to
take charge. These kids are learning a lot about how to speak properly, be respectful as well as courteous to others,” he added. Chris Middleton, director of operations and student services for AAD was a teacher for 13 years. After receiving his administration degree two years ago he was immediately intrigued by the opportunity to work with AAD and is currently in charge of the day to day operations of the program that has 210 students and 14 classroom teachers. He also discussed how the SAME curriculum is tailored to each grade level. “When teaching peaceful con-
flict resolution, it might not look the same for a kindergartener and a 2nd grader so they teach it with things they each deal with and giving them those life skills has proven effective. The behaviors and attitudes of the kids have become really positive towards education. This program is giving the students the self-confidence to say I can do things even when things get hard and that is critical,” said Middleton. The AAD program, which began with kindergarten, first grade and second grade, will be adding a grade each year until the program reaches grade 12.
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Sailors from NAS Oceana and students from the An Achievable Dream program at Seatack Elementary School recite the Pledge of Allegiance April 23.
“In my opinion, this is by far the best community service outreach program that I have ever seen in the Navy because it is affecting our youth who are going to be our leaders of tomorrow. We do great things with nursing
homes and wounded warriors, but when you are helping the kids there is nothing better than that,” added Clark. For additional information on the program, visit www.vbschools.com/aad/.
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VFA-106
QUARTERLY AWARDS
Compiled by AE1 (AW) Joshua Altheide, AM1 (SW/AW) Dylan Hinckley, AD1 Jaqueline Mejia & AT1 (AW) Lajshon Thompson
SENIOR SAILOR OF THE QUARTER
SAILOR OF THE QUARTER
JUNIOR SAILOR OF THE QUARTER
BLUE JACKET OF THE QUARTER
AD1(AW/SW) Freddy Tenesaca
AD2 (AW) Christopher Enlow
AE3 Alexis Hayes
AMAN Violet Rodriguez
Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (AW/SW) Freddy Tenesaca is the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 Senior Sailor of the Quarter, first quarter 2015. As the power plant work center leading petty officer for VFA-106, Tenesaca managed 35 Sailors and Marines in performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on fuel and engine systems on 67 F/A-18 aircraft. His ability to train and lead his Sailors resulted in the completion of 2,571 maintenance discrepancies, totaling 13,689 man hours which directly contributed to 700 mishap free flight hours. Tenesaca’s innovative approach and commitment to the development of junior personnel resulted in the training, preparation and qualification of three collateral duty inspectors, three high power turn operators, four low power turn operators, five in-rate journeymen, five final checkers and six in rate apprenticeships. In addition, Sailors earned two hydraulic contamination and 18 GSE qualifications under his direction. As Taxi/Turn-up Program Manager, he has turned the program around by implementing a more efficient qualification and re-qualification tracking process increasing the number of qualifications by 78 percent. Tenasaca’s has been elected the First Class Petty Officer’s Association president. He also serves as the squadron’s Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions coordinator.
Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (AW) Christopher Enlow is the VFA-106 Sailor of the Quarter, first quarter 2015. As Work Center 110’s day check Supervisor and collateral duty inspector, Enlow led the expeditious removal and replacement of one auxiliary power unit, two airframe mounted accessory drives, three fuel cells, eight engines and 10 generators. In addition, he qualified one collateral duty inspector, two low power turn operators, two move directors, four brake riders, four support equipment licensed personnel, five final checkers ashore/afloat and 10 intake duct divers. This increased work center shift coverage by 50 percent. Enlow’s commitment to the development of junior personnel resulted in the training, preparation and qualification of three enlisted air warfare specialists. His mentorship led to the training of five junior sailors in professional in-rate training in preparation for the most recent Navy advancement exam.
Aviation Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Alexis Hayes is the VFA-106 Junior Sailor of the Quarter, first quarter 2015. Hayes’ primary duty is performing unscheduled and scheduled maintenance on 66 F/A-18 aircraft. She has been pivotal in the repair of over 81 maintenance actions culminating in over 1,153 mishap free maintenance man hours. According to her command, Hayes is a sound technician who performs accurate and timely repairs to complex electrical discrepancies all the while strictly following the maintenance instruction manuals on all maintenance actions requiring minimal supervision and zero rework. Her collateral duties include serving as the work center training petty officer, maintaining and monitoring 28 personal electronic training jackets for upcoming expirations and required logged training. She is the only third class petty officer in her work center that has achieved the qualification of plane captain. She has accumulated over 14 hours of offduty volunteer service at Bayside High school assisting in the school’s afterhours activities.
Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman (AW) Violet Rodriguez is the VFA-106 Junior Sailor of the Quarter, first quarter 2015. Rodriguez led to the replacement of 14 flight control surfaces, 19 hydraulic servo cylinders and 37 landing gear components. She has also contributed to the successful completion of over 85 special inspections. She mentored her fellow shipmates by giving them training on their qualifications resulting in the qualification of five brake riders, six tire and wheel, seven hydraulic contamination, nine intake duct divers and 27 general support equipment qualifications obtained. Since becoming enlisted air warfare specialists (EAWS) qualified, she has spear-headed a study group for all unqualified members of the work center, increasing EAWS qualifications by 47 percent. She is the highest qualified airman in Work Center 120.
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‘RAGIN’ BULLS’ GET NEW LEADER
USS Theodore Roosevelt returns to Arabian Gulf
From Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Commander Brandon M. Scott assumed command of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 37 April 23 when he relieved Commander Larry D. DeLong as the squadron’s commanding officer in a change of command ceremony at NAS Oceana. DeLong, who has commanded the “Ragin’ Bulls” since January 2014, is retiring from the U.S. Navy after serving more than twenty years. Scott was designated a naval aviator and received his Wings of Gold in April 2000. He has accumulated more than 2,500 flight hours in the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet while logging over 450 carrier arrested landings. He has served as the Bulls’ executive officer since January 2014. VFA-37 flies the F/A-18C Hornet aircraft. Composed of approximately 215 officer and enlisted personnel, they are part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 assigned to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).
From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs
Photo by MC3 Timothy Daughton Cmdr. Larry DeLong Jr. (l) receives the Battle E award from Capt. Daniel Cheever (r), commander, Carrier Air Wing 8, during a change of command ceremony held at CNATTU April 23. Delong was relieved from Cmdr. Brandon M. Scott as commanding officer of VFA-37.
MANAMA, Bahrain (NNS) — The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), escorted by USS Normandy (CG 60), transited the Strait of Hormuz from its station in the Arabian Sea to the Arabian Gulf April 24, to rejoin other U.S. and coalition forces supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Theodore Roosevelt and Normandy had operated in the Arabian Sea since April 19 conducting maritime se-
curity operations to ensure the sea lanes in the region remained open and safe. In recent days, the U.S. Navy had increased its presence in this area as a result of the current instability in Yemen. It is not uncommon for the U.S. Navy to position its forces in those areas requiring more focused attention in order to ensure the freedom of navigation. The United States remains committed to its regional partners and to maintaining security in the maritime environment.
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not harm you; plans to give you hope and a future.”
A greater purpose
BY LT. JOHN GIBSON Chaplain During a recent period of port liberty, members of our CAG staff had the once-in-alifetime opportunity to visit
Normandy, France. Here, we were able to see various sites of some of the most prolific battles of our nation’s history up close. Omaha and Utah beaches, Pointe-Du-Hoc, as well as the locations where the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions landed and paved the way for Allied Forces to gain the upper hand on Nazi German forces. Seeing all of that history was a special privilege, to say the least. As is customary when visiting these historic locations, several of us were able to collect sand from Omaha and Utah beaches as
souvenirs to be taken back with us. Thus, it was no surprise to me, once we were back on the ship, to see several marked containers of beach sand sitting in one of our common spaces, to be shared with those who could not make the trip. What I did find surprising, however, was the particular sort of container that was selected to store the souvenir sand. Instead of a regular plastic bag or other multipurpose canister, someone had found a small group of empty urine testing containers to hold the pre-
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-Jeremiah 29:11
cious artifacts that we had brought back from Normandy.To put it more informally, someone had put sand from Omaha and Utah beaches in what sailors call “piss cups.” Granted, this had more to do with the limited availability of alternative containers than anything else. Still, the fact remained that our souvenir sand, something that all of us would long treasure, was being housed in something that we often don’t like to touch…particularly after it has been used.
As I reflect on this, I am reminded of the fact that objects that we often view as common or, put more strongly, objects we often view as “dishonorable,” can be used for honorable and noble purposes, just as a urine cup can be used to store pieces of what we consider historic and hallowed ground. “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not harm you; plans to give you hope and a future.”
– Jeremiah 29:11 This verse is originally written to the nation of Israel during a period where Israel was reaping the consequences of its sin and disobedience. While we should not interpret this to mean that God will punish us each time we disobey or sin, the reality is that we are imperfect and guilty of sinning and making mistakes. Despite this grim reality, God still promises
—See Objects, page 13
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NMCRS volunteers honored at luncheon BY MC2 ANTONIO ROSA NAS Oceana Public Affairs The Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) held their annual volunteer appreciation luncheon April 17 at the Dam Neck Annex Shifting Sands. The theme of this year’s luncheon was “Our Volunteers Help Us Take Flight.” The luncheon recognized the many hours of dedication the men and women of NMCRS gave in helping the society. The NMCRS provides Sailors, Marines and their family members with financial assistance and education, as well as other programs and services. The society also accepts and manages donated funds to administer these programs and services. NAS Oceana NMCRS Director
the work that the volunteers do, it makes me proud because I see that you do it for the benefit of our Sailors and for the benefit of our Navy,” said Williamson. “You guys allow [Sailors] to focus on the mission; you allow them to know their Lolita Sheats used her opening re- families have someone looking out marks to show appreciation to the for them.” volunteers and active duty memSheats, with the help of NAS bers who attended the event. “We Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. have been very grateful for the hard Lou Schager, presented the volunwork and dedication these volun- teers with gifts thanking them for teers have shown,” Sheats said. their dedication to NMCRS. NAS Oceana Commanding OfWith more than 75 active volunficer Capt. Louis Schager echoed teers NMCRS has a diverse group praise of the volunteers.“What you of active duty emergency service as volunteers do, it’s invaluable to office representatives, layette knitour Sailors. You are an amazing, ters and office workers. selfless group and you can’t put a During 2014, more than 4,000 price tag on that,” said Schager. society volunteers gave 522,000 The guest speaker, Rear Adm. hours of their time throughout the Rick Williamson, commander, Navy fleet. NAS Oceana volunteer client Region Mid-Atlantic, also praised service assistants and Caseworkand honored the volunteers. ers contributed more than 5,600 “As a Sailor, an admiral and as a hours that provided more than captain, it is my absolute honor to $1.5 million in financial assistance be here to congratulate you all,” to nearly 2,000 Sailors, Marines said Williamson. and their family members. “When I come here and see all The knitting team of 39 vol-
Photo by MC3 Timothy Daughton Amy Moore (c), a NMCRS volunteer, is awarded NMCRS Volunteer of the Year by Rear Adm. Rick Williamson (l), commander, Navy Region MidAtlantic and NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Louis Schager at Dam Neck’s Shifting Sands April 17.
unteers contributed more than 10,000 hours to make more than 340 blankets for the Budget For Baby Workshops. More than 30 workshops were held in 2014. Caseworkers and client service assistants provided information to more than 350 ex-
pectant parents and supplied more than 270 sets of totes, baby blankets and their choice of Gerber Packs or the choice of a $50 gift card. For more information on NMCRS or volunteer opportunities, contact the Oceana NMCRS at 433-3382.
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CLEAN THE BASE DAY I think it’s a good way to give back to the community in honor of Earth Day.” -CSSN (AW) Keith Pruchnick
Photos by AT2 Janel Perkins CSSN (AW) Keith Pruchnick rakes the base of the aircraft display located by the drive-thru of Hornets’ Nest Galley on Naval Air Station Oceana for Clean the Base Day. Clean the Base Day day is held at NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and Fentress annually..
We love it. It gives us an opportunity to come outside and get some work done on the outside because most of the time we focus on the inside. It gives us an opportunity to clean up, scrape up, paint up! Just gives us a fresh look on the outside.” -CSC (AW/SW) Kersha Burton AMAN James Brownlow, assigned to the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department 51C weld shop, blows the leaves out of a grate that holds canisters of nitrogen at NAS Oceana.
I think it’s good to get the base cleaned up and make sure that the base looks good.” -CS3 (AW) Dillon Teel
Sailors from AIMD pull weeds from a gutter at NAS Oceana.
CS2 Rodolfo Elston, attached to NAS Oceana Hornet’s Nest Galley, trims the hedges in the front of the galley.
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Oceana MWD honored during memorial service STORY/PHOTOS BY MC2 ALYSIA HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs Guests filled the pews at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd March 27 to pay respects to Argo, a 12-year-old military working dog (MWD) who passed away March 12. Master-at-Arms (MA) 2nd Class Warren M. Brown, a MWD handler and the master of ceremonies, began the memorial explaining that he has the greatest job as a handler because of dogs like Argo. “It comes down to a few simple, but powerful traits that all military working dogs have – loyalty, dedication, friendship and the happiness they instill in you every time you see them,” Brown said. “MWD Argo passed because of an aggressive infection on the 12th of March, but what the infection missed was his heart,” Brown continued. “This dog had more heart than I can ever put into words
until the very end. For everything he gave, he has my utmost respect and all I can say is thank you.” NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Louis Schager shared Argo’s professional history. Argo was born in May of 2003 and started in the Lackland Training Program where he was certified in patrol and explosive detection. Argo served in Operation Enduring Freedom where he located two weapons caches and one Improvised Explosive Device (IED). “Now, to put it into perspective, what was one of the most common ways for our service members to get injured in Iraq? It was IEDs … Argo saved lives,” Schager said. “I’m very honored to be able to speak at this dedicated Sailor we call Argo’s memorial because there’s some family out there, some mother, some father, some husband or wife that has their significant other coming home because of Argo.” Schager presented the Navy and Marine
Detective Kenneth Jones points out that Argo, a military working dog, was missing a piece of his ear as he explains to guests that he and his coworkers from the NAS Oceana Security Department affectionately called him their junkyard dog. Argo passed away March 12 from an aggressive infection.
Corps Commendation Medal to Argo’s last handler, Detective Kenneth Jones, on Argo’s behalf. Jones and Argo worked together for six years at NAS Oceana. Jones took the opportunity to recognize his coworkers at Oceana’s K-9 unit who he said were instrumental in putting
something special together to recognize Argo.“My hat is off to them for everything that they did, it’s certainly appreciated,” Jones said. The memorial came to a close with MA2 Joshua Abraham reciting the MWD Creed, ‘Guardians of the Night.’
THE ‘SUNLINERS’ OF CVW-17 TURN OVER RESPONSIBILITY TO CVW-1 BY ENSIGN MIKE ZIAREK VFA-81 Public Affairs The ‘Sunliners’ of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 flew their last Operation Inherent Resolve mission and left their mark on degrading the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) April 11. The missions were conducted to eliminate the ISIL terrorist group and the threat they pose to Iraq, Syria, the region and wider international community. From their first mission in October 2014 to the final flights on April 11, they delivered ordnance on numerous ISIL targets meet-
ing the ground commanders’ intent with accuracy and precision. Their training during previous tours and the training cycles prepared them to operate at a sustained high level throughout combat operations. Senior pilots said that the operational tempo and use of kinetic fires was significantly higher than that of Operation Enduring Freedom. “Flying a mission and releasing so much ordnance was something that was never expected; however it is something we constantly train to and are
ready to execute,” said Lt. Casey Smith. “Understanding and supporting the ground forces in their efforts to retake ISIL strongholds is something that was critical to mission success, reiterated.” “The deployment isn’t over; however, we are confident that CVW-1 will pick up where we left off.There is still work for them to do and their efforts will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the Combatant Commanders desired outcome,” said Cmdr. Brett Dresden. The Sunliners were on station in the North Ara-
bian Gulf supporting Coalition operations and leading CVW-17 through six arduous months of combat operations. Their contribution to Operation Inherent Resolve involved nearly 300 precision guided munitions with a total conventional ordnance expenditure exceeding over 100 tons. CVW-17 conducted over 900 combat missions and delivered nearly 300 tons of ordnance on ISIL effectively limiting their ability to conduct operations. Since CVW-17 was on station, Iraqi Security Forces and Pershmerga fighters have regained large areas
Photo by MC2 Alex King Sailors from the Air Operations Department pose for a command photo April 21 onboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.
of territory in Iraq and Syria previously held by ISIL. Upon their return, the Sunliners, CVW-17 and USS Carl Vinson will have completed the longest planned carrier deployment since
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FAMILY MOVIES ON THE LAWN SATURDAYS IN MAY Join us under the stars on the nTelos Wireless Pavilion Lawn at 7:30 p.m. Saturday evenings in May for “Family Movies on the Lawn.” The nTelos Wireless Pavilion is located at 16 Crawford Circle in Portsmouth. Blankets and sand chairs are recommended. Concessions will be open with food and beverage options. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is also free in all City of Portsmouth parking garages and lots. “Family Movies on the Lawn. Entertainment Schedule: • May 2nd – Up (PG) • May 9th – Big Hero 6 (PG) • May 16th – The Incredibles (PG) • May 23rd – No Movie – Free Umoja Festival • May 30th – Brave (PG)
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Lafayette River in Norfolk that will highlight the environmental issues in our area and demonstrate useful and easy ways to help the environment, all while visitors enjoy fun activities, delicious food and great music. Dogs are a welcome addition to this party on the river, and this year “Canine Country” comes to ecoFest. Canine Country is devoted to all things Fido, and offers everything from demonstrations, free goods and toys, adoptions and more. The SPCA and Animal Care will be on hand to answer any of your questions regarding your four-legged friends. In addition to Canine Country, there are more fun activities to do at ecoFest.There are 40 booths with environmental themes and messages, boating, fishing and other water activities, city fire boat rides, a silent auction of rain barrels from Norfolk’s school children and many children’s activities. For more information about ecoFest visit www.ecofestnorfolk.com.
GREEK FESTIVAL MAY 14 - 17 The Greek Festival, Tidewater’s oldest and largest ethnic festival, will include the traditional Greek cuisine, exciting Greek entertainment, arts and crafts, beautiful jewelry, tours of the cathedral and the very popular Drive-Thru. Bring the whole family as we share our Greek hospitality with all ages. All proceeds from the festival benefit the Cathedral’s Ministries as well as local community charities. The event will take place at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral located at 7220 Granby St. Norfolk. Admission and parking are free and open to the public. For more information, call 6400500 or visit norfolkgreekfestival.com.
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File photo by MC2 Alysia Hernandez Volunteers plant dune grass during a dune restoration project at the Dam Neck Annex beach Sept. 12, 2014. More than 100 Sailors from USS Harry S. Truman’s (CVN 75) Air Department came out to support the project held by the National Aquarium and Dam Neck’s natural resources manager.
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“This year’s Team Navy roster includes wounded warrior athletes in various stages of recovery, who face a wide range of life-altering medical conditions,” said NWW Director Capt. Brent Breining.“Although each has a different situation, they are united by a common purpose: to honor their military family, as well as their own families and friends, by competing to the very best of their abilities.” The athletes’ skills were evaluated last month during the Wounded Warrior Pacific Trials, which brought together nearly 70 wounded warriors at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii. The roster was assembled after careful consultation with Team Navy’s experienced coaching staff. Team Navy brings together active duty and retired Sail-
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Photo by AT2 Janel Perkins Runners make it to the final strech at the NAS Oceana Spring Fever 5k. The overall first place winner received an entry to the 2015 Marine Corps Marathon. Both events are a part of the “Get Your Race On” 5k series sponsored by First Command Financial Services.
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Walker: discusses his battle with mental illness and getting help
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to helping others dealing with mental illness including military members and their families. “The main thing I want to tell people is there is no shame in asking for help. The shame is when someone thinks they are strong, but you are strong when you also know your weak points and deal with them,” added Walker. After speaking, Walker signed autographs and took photos with personnel who attended the event. “It is great when someone is willing to open themselves up about their struggles in life and how it took a tragic situation or event to bring it to light,” said NAS Oceana Command Master Chief (SW/AW/EXW) Eric Clark. “Even if you aren’t struggling with something like Herschel Walker, you can still apply what he spoke about in your own life. In today’s Navy, the Fleet and Family Support Center, Military One Source and our chaplain corps are the best
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Photo by AT2 Janel Perkins Herschel Walker delivers an inspiring speech on the stigma of mental illness at the Aerotheather, NAS Oceana April 15. Walker was diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder shortly after retiring from a successful, 15-year career in professional football.
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SPONSOR TRAINING MAY 6, 9 - 11 A.M. This training teaches command personnel to serve as sponsors.
SAPR COMMAND DDC TRAINING MAY 6, 9 - 11 A.M. This training will certify individuals to collect data through coordinated efforts with all agencies assisting a victim of sexual assault.
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