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PAGE 8 Meet the following bands, May 3 at the Oceana Navy Exchange: •Otherwise, 11 a.m. to noon •Sevendust, 12:30 -1:30 p.m. •P.O.D., 2 - 3 p.m. Their music will be available for purchase during the event.
Led by Suzanne Guilbault, executive assistant to the NAS Oceana commanding and executive officers, walkers head up Tomcat Boulevard, during the “Denim Day,” event April 24. Denim Day, held annually across the country, encourages everyone to wear blue jeans and red shirts as a way to bring attention to sexual assault prevention. Participants began at 7 a.m. and walks were held throughout the day for the 369 Sailors, Marines and civilians who participated.
raising awareness of sexual assault prevention STORY/PHOTO BY MC2 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOS NAS Oceana Public Affairs In a show of solidarity against sexual violence, Sailors,Marines and civilians at NAS Oceana traded their uniforms and normal business attire for blue jeans and red shirts, to walk in “Denim Day” on April 24, one of several Sexual Assault Awareness Month events at Oceana. Denim Day is a rape prevention education campaign that asks community members to make a social statement with their fashion by wearing jeans as a visible means of protest against misconceptions that surround sexual assault,according to the website www.denimdayusa.org. “It’s get’s people to ask questions about why we
are in red T-shirts and blue jeans…Once they start getting involved, they realize that this can happen to anybody, to me, to someone in my family, and that bring attention to what we’re trying to advocate and what we’re trying to eradicate,” said Information SystemsTechnician 2nd Class (AW/SW) Ebony Sheffield of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, who is a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program victim advocate. One of the organizers of the event, Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (SW/AW) Patricia Baker, who is also a SAPR victim advocate,said that the goal of Denim Day is promote awareness in way that has high visibility and is fun. Baker, a pharmacy technician at the Oceana Branch Health Clinic,hopes the
Without the 71 volunteers who contributed 14,492 hours to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at NAS Oceana in 2012, most services provided to 1,763 Sailors, Marines, retirees and their families would not have been possible. With just two paid staff members, the majority of NCMRS clients would not have been able to secure almost $1.2 million in financial assistance through loans and grants. And without those needed volunteers, 262 expectant parents would not have been able to attend the “Budget for Baby”class and receive a handmade layette, created by volunteers who knitted and crocheted 274 blankets in 2012. “With just one full-time and one part-time staff, we would only probably be able to see six clients a day, as opposed to the 16-20 clients, plus our walk-ins for the Quick Assist Loans, that we see every day,” explained Lolita Sheats, NMCRS director at Oceana. Because the work of volunteers is so vital to the mission of NMCRS, they were honored during a luncheon April 26 at Dam Neck’s Shifting Sands Club.The annual luncheon coincides with National Volunteer Week, celebrated April 21-27. “They give selflessly their time to help others with their financial needs, so it’s only deserving to recognize them for their selflessness,” explained Sheats. NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob
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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» DMV2GO The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles is offering their mobile service, “DMV2GO” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the NEX parking lot on May 31, June 28 and July 31. Regular DMV services are available, including obtaining a driver’s license and vehicle registration.
Upcoming blood drives on Oceana Two upcoming blood drives are scheduled at NAS Oceana. Sponsored by the Armed Services Blood Program,
which is the DoD’s blood donor program responsible for all active duty personnel worldwide, retirees and family members in military medical treatment facilities worldwide. •May 16, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at CNATTU, building 340 •June 4, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at FRC, 841 B Ave. If you had the flu shot or mist you can still volunteer to donate.For eligibility questions,e-mail Ralph.peters@med. navy.mil or visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil.
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Summer Junior Golf Program Aeropines Golf Club Summer Junior Golf Program at NAS Oceana begins the firstTuesday after school is out and runs until the Tuesday before school begins. The cost is $6 per child,per class,everyTuesday.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 began May 1 and can be done by calling Aeropines 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
Changes at galley Because of the impact of the fiscal climate and sequestration, the NAS Oceana galley is no longer providing picnic and convenience meals (box lunches). Meals to go will be available to patrons who are physically present with a valid ID card, as well as drive through services. For more information, call 433-2381/2390.
Sailors missing from Vietnam War identified Chapel Schedule of Services From the Department of Defense The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced on April 30 that a Navy pilot, missing from the Vietnam War, has been accounted for and will be buried with full military honors along with his crew. Navy Lt. Dennis W. Peterson of Huntington Park, Calif., was the pilot of a SH-3A helicopter that crashed in Ha Nam Province, North Vietnam. Peterson was accounted for on March 30,2012. Also,aboard the aircraft was Ensign Donald P. Frye of Los Angeles, Calif.; aviation antisubmarine warfare technicians William B. Jackson of Stockdale, Texas; and Donald P. McGrane of Waverly, Iowa.The crew will be buried as a group on May 2 at Arlington National Cemetery. On July 19, 1967, the four servicemen took off from USS Hornet aboard an SH-3A Sea King helicopter, on a search and rescue mission looking for a downed pilot in Ha Nam Province, North Vietnam. During the mission, an enemyconcealed 37mm gun position targeted the helicopter as it flew in. The helicopter was hit by the anti-aircraft gunfire, causing the aircraft to lose control, catch fire and crash, killing all four servicemen.
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In October 1982, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana (S.R.V.) repatriated five boxes of remains to U.S. officials. In 2009, the remains within the boxes were identified as Protestant Catholic Frye, Jackson and McGrane. Sunday Mass – Tues-Fri, In 1993, a joint U.S./S.R.V. team investigated a loss in Ha Sunday School - 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Nam Province.The team interviewed local villagers who Worship (main chapel) Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m. 10:40 a.m. identified possible burial sites linked to the loss. One local claimed to have buried two of the crewmen near the Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 wreckage, but indicated that both graves had subsequently been exhumed. Contemporary Protestant Confession Saturday 4 p.m. Between 1994 and 2000, three joint U.S./S.R.V. teams Worship Sunday 9 a.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. excavated the previous site and recovered human remains Adult and children’s Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship and aircraft wreckage that correlated to the crew’s SH-3A Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m. helicopter. In 2000, U.S. personnel excavated the crash site recovering additional remains. Analysis from the Joint Naval Station Norfolk POW/MIA Command Central Identification Laboratory Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 subsequently designated these additional remains as the Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) co-mingled remains of all four crewmen, including Peterson. DoD scientists used forensic tools and circumstantial Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, evidence in the identification of the remains. FRC Oceana at 433-9286 For additional information on the Defense Department’s mission to account for missing Americans, visit the DPMO website at www.dtic.mil/dpmo or call 703-699-1420.
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CNO testifies on fiscal year 2014 budget priorities From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs PENTAGON (NNS) — The Chief of Naval Operations, Secretary of the Navy and Commandant of the Marine Corps testified together April 25 before the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) on the Department of the Navy budget request for fiscal year 2014. The three naval leaders’ testimony emphasized the realities of sequestration restraints on the fiscal year 2014 defense budget presented to congress earlier this month. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert delivered an opening statement that outlined the budget strategy and subsequent carryover from fiscal year 2013, as well as targeted the intended course for the next fiscal year. Greenert explained how Navy leadership has made key decisions in light of fiscal ambiguities, placing an emphasis on the characteristic of the Navy’s forces mandate to operate forward where it matters, and that the Navy will be ready when it matters. “We organize, man, train, and equip the Navy by viewing our decisions through three lenses, or tenets,” said Greenert.“They are: Warfighting First, Operate Forward, and Be Ready. Regardless of the size of our budget or our fleet, these three tenets are the lenses through which we evaluate each decision.” Greenert laid out the fiscal year 2013 budget strategy along with the carryover structure to show how the current appropriations bill allowed for further investment in Navy operations and maintenance. Greenert stressed that while there are certain “must pay” items that will be funded, there is also a commitment to conduct training and maintenance for forces next to deploy and prepare to meet the fiscal year 2014 Global Force Management Allocation Plan (GFMAP). Greenert noted the aspects sequestration has played on the Navy’s budget planning, stressing that budget short-
falls were sure to carry over into fiscal 2014.This setback would reduce the Navy surge capacity of fully mission-capable carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups through fiscal year 2014. “Taken together, our O&M and investment shortfalls leave us a $9 billion carryover challenge for FY2014,” said Greenert. He added however, continuing sequestration would grow the carryover challenge from $9 billion to $23 billion.While this centers on O&M costs,Greenert made clear that other critical fleet operations would be subject to reduction as well.All panel members present at the hearing addressed the overwhelming theme of sequestration negatively affecting ongoing and future operations across the Department of the Navy. In his outlook for 2014, Greenert defined his strategy for Navy priorities. He maintained the Navy would continue to forward deploy, and would continue near-term investments to address challenges in the Middle East and AsiaPacific. Additionally, Greenert stated the Navy would continue to develop long-term capabilities, at the appropriate capacity, to address warfighting challenges in both regions. Overall, when looking at the 2014 budget, Greenert gave a clear view of what the Navy can expect for the investment of research and development in new technology, specifically when it comes to shipbuilding goals. With more than $44 billion being invested in ships, submarines, manned and unmanned aircraft, weapons, cyber, among other procurement items and programs to include the delivery of 300 ships by 2019, Greenert expects much greater interoperability and flexibility when it comes to the future of the fleet. Greenert expressed his commitment to grow manpower by 4,600 Sailors, stating these new Sailors would,“reduce our manning gaps at sea, enhance the Navy’s cyber capabilities, and improve our waterfront training.”
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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert (l), testifies with Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos, April 25, before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the Department of the Navy defense authorization request for fiscal year 2014. Equally important were the CNO’s focus on critical readiness and safety degraders such as sexual assault, suicide, operational tempo, and at-sea manning. Greenert said this budget sets a course for the Navy to successfully meet the Strategic Defense Guidance laid out by the Department of Defense. Thanking his Sailors and Navy civilians for the tremendous amount of perseverance, production, and patience throughout the fiscal unease, Greenert closed his testimony remarks by recognizing the need for the removal of sequestration in order to fully execute the Navy mission. “We again ask for your support in removing the burden of sequestration so that we can better train, better equip and deploy properly these brave men and women in our defense of our nation.”
Holocaust survivor recalls experiences during NMCP observance BY MC2(SW) ANNA ARNDT Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs Naval Medical Center Portsmouth observed the Holocaust Day of Remembrance April 17 in the chapel, featuring a portion of the Holocaust Commission’s film “What We Carry” and guest speaker Kitty Saks, a survivor featured in the film. Capt. James Hancock, NMCP acting commander, prepared the audience of several hundred for a somber journey back to the dark days of World War II in Europe. It was a time when Jews were routinely rounded up and sent by train and cattle car to prison camps, and for many, to their death. Six million deaths occurred during the Holocaust. “We have to take the time to remember,” Hancock said. “Take time out of your day and think back about what was given by so many people.We have to make sure we have accountability in the future, so atrocities like these can never happen again.” The program included the Holocaust Commission’s
documentary that includes interviews with Hampton Roads residents who survived the Holocaust. Survivors who were children in the 1940s are now elderly. Many have died. “For over 25 years, the Holocaust Commission Speaker’s Bureau has provided survivors to speak in schools, military organizations and community groups,” said Elena Baum, director of the commission.“Not long ago, we realized we had to do something to preserve these stories because the world is rapidly losing its survivors.We felt a commitment to develop the best program possible to allow us to preserve their stories.” The film has four parts, but only a portion was shown that included the stories of four local survivors, two of whom have died since the making of the film.Throughout the showing, Baum expounded on details of Saks’ experience that were mentioned in the film. Saks was born in Vienna where she lived with her parents and grandparents. When Germany invaded Austria, an officer in the Wehrmacht (German armed forces) took
their home. Saks’ family fled, crossing the border into Belgium. Her father crossed the border first and after a number of failed attempts, Saks, then 6, and her mother were able to rejoin her father in Brussels. When Saks was 9, her physical education teacher convinced her parents that in order to survive she must be moved to a Catholic orphanage.A Jew, she had to take on the appearance of a Catholic child, adopt a French name, wear a crucifix, and move from convent to convent and orphanage to orphanage. It was a wrenching decision that many Jewish families had to make to try to save their children from starvation, disease and death in prison camps. The audience riveted, Saks explained that after hiding in seven convents and being protected by brave nuns, she was finally free. In September 1944, British troops entered Brussels and liberated Belgium from the Nazis. Saks was lucky. Unlike many, she was reunited with her parents. They had survived in hiding, not far from the orphanage where Saks was located. — See Holocaust survivor, Page 12
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CVN-77 completes fleet replacement squadron carrier qualifications BY MC3 BRIAN CASTILLO USS George H.W.Bush Public Affairs USS GEORGE H. W. BUSH, At Sea (NNS) — USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) concluded its five-day fleet replacement squadron (FRS) carrier qualifications (CQ) in the Atlantic Ocean April 20. Fleet replacement squadron CQ consists of both day and night operations. The ship and its crew of more than 3,000 Sailors worked in unison with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120, and Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 around the clock to help pilots successfully complete the final stages of their training. “We flew every day from approximately 1 p.m. until 1 a.m., and met our mark of around 600 traps,” said Lt. Kent Davis, flight deck officer.“It’s tougher than regular flight operations.” Regular flight operations can involve launching two to three aircraft at a time with one to two hours between launches. Pilots would then fly their missions for several hours before returning to the ship.Fleet replacement squadron CQ, on the other hand, is a 12-hour continuous flight evolution demanding more from the crew and
pilots. “Normal flight operations are a timed evolution,” said Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Derrick W. Foster, flight deck chief. “Fleet replacement squadron CQ is harder; it is extremely fast paced and nonstop,not only for the ship’s crew but the pilots as well.” In order for FRS pilots to qualify and advance into a fleet squadron the pilot must successfully complete six landings during the day and four landings during the night aboard an aircraft carrier. “These fleet replacement squadron pilots have completed daytime carrier operations in the past, but this week’s evolution marked the first arrested night landings of their careers,” said Davis. Forty-one pilots qualified on their squadron specific aircraft,consisting of either F/A18 Hornets and Super Hornets, E-2C Hawkeye or C-2A Greyhounds during the FRS CQ. “This was one of the biggest CQ periods I’ve done on the Bush,” said Davis.“With everyone working together it was completed safely and efficiently.” The Bush is currently conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean, strengthening the Navy’s forward operating and war fighting ability.
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An F/A-18C Hornet from the “Gladiators” of VFA-106 lands on the flight deck April 17. George H.W. Bush completed five days of carrier qualifications in the Atlantic Ocean with VFA-106, VAW-120 and VRC-40 on April 20. Photo by MC2 Michael Smevog
Sailors direct a C-2 Greyhound from VRC-40 after landing on the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) April 17. George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean.
MCAST welcomes home deployed teams from Africa, El Salvador From MCAST Public Affairs Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training (MCAST) Command, based at Dam Neck Annex, welcomed back three maritime civil affairs teams (MCATs), a maritime civil affairs unit (MCAU), and Sailors assigned to a joint civil affairs team (JCAT) April 26 after six-month deployments. The MCAU, three MCATs and JCAT facilitated, supported and assessed civil-military operations throughout, in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTFHOA) and U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). The MCAST units began arriving home earlier this April with the last of the five teams arriving home today. The three-person MCAU, which returned from Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti April 12, was the first of the teams to return, provided administrative assistance, support and operational guidance to the 17 MCAST civil affairs generalists working throughout the coastal regions of Kenya and Tanzania,including the also returning MCATs 201 and 207,the teams which returned home April 26. During their deployment, MCAT 201, working as a fiveperson team within three districts along the southern coast of Kenya, held two basic sea survival courses, coordinated three community relations projects, conducted infrastructure assessments, and nominated more than 15 projects to
help increase the capacity of the partner nation.MCAT 201 also played a vital role in helping to stabilize the region’s food security concerns by providing critical guidance and assistance in the establishment and maintenance of three freshwater fish ponds. MCAT 207, also working along the coast of Kenya as a five-person team, provided support to civil administration through site assessments and project nominations. The MCAT’s expertise and reach back ability in areas of aquaculture and resource control helped them identify challenges within the local districts and prepared them to develop and propose project ideas for enduring solutions. “It’s amazing what just a few personnel are able to accomplish. They had a direct impact on the communities where they served, but the effect is truly global,” said Mass Communication Specialist Chief Athena Blain, MCAU team chief.“Working hand-in-hand with the host nations and international and non-governmental organizations, the personnel serving in Africa were able to improve international relations and enhance maritime stability, while simultaneously making the lives better for those who call where we deployed ‘home.’” Two Sailors, deployed from MCAST Command, worked side-by-side with U.S.Army civil affairs generalists in Tanzania.This combination of efforts and union of skill sets
formed the JCAT.The MCAST Sailors provided a maritime element to a primarily ground-centric civil affairs unit. The Sailors proved invaluable when evaluating fisheries and port operations. MCAT 109,a five-person team,returned from a six-month deployment to El Salvador April 24, where they were in support of USSOUTHCOM and worked closely with local government officials and nongovernmental organizations in strengthening bilateral relations between the United States and El Salvador. While deployed, they were able to coordinate projects to be executed by the civilian populace, to include numerous medical civic action projects, community relations events and projects in support of the local security forces. “The energy and sense of community in El Salvador was overwhelming.Many different local organizations united and donated time and effort to make the projects we were involved with a success. It says a lot about the quality of the people of El Salvador,” said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Benjamin Pong. An MCAT is typically a five-person unit, consisting of a team commander,a coxswain,a construction man,a communicator and a corpsman.These skill sets are mostly derived from the appropriate U.S. Navy ratings, but often Sailors are cross trained during their pre-deployment training cycles.
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Celebrating Arbor Day Arbor Day was celebrated April 24 at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex with the planting of a new tree at each base. The installations also received the Tree City USA awards due to their urban forestry management practices conducted in 2012. 2013 marks the 19th consecutive year for Oceana and the 13th consecutive year for Dam Neck Annex. At the Oceana Aviation Historical Park, a river birch tree was planted by Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope, Virginia Area Forester Michael Aherron, NAS Oceana Natural Resources Manager Michael Wright and children from the “All Stars” and “Einstein” classes at the Oceana Child Development Center (CDC). At Dam Neck, Aherron and Wright helped Officer in Charge Lt. Cmdr. Brian Morgan and children from the Dam Neck CDC’s Dolphin Class plant a willow oak. LEFT: Dan Neck Annex Officer in Charge Lt. Cmdr. Brian Morgan watches as a child from the “Dolphin” class at the CDC pushes a shovel full of dirt toward the willow oak tree. RIGHT: Holding up the Tree City USA banner is NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope (r) and Virginia Area Forester Michael Aherron as they pose for a photo with staff and children from the Oceana CDC. Photos by MCSA Kayla King
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Education fair stops at Oceana STORY/PHOTO BY MCSA KAYLA KING NAS Oceana Public Affairs
During the Hampton Roads Educational Fair, April 23 at NAS Oceana, Rebecca Hughes-Haynes from American Military University (front) and Ellen Coleman from Thomas Edison State College talk with Sailors about the programs available at their schools. More than 30 colleges and universities, as well as representatives of Troops to Teachers and the Education Opportunity Center, were represented at the fair, which was also held at Naval Station Norfolk, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth later that week.
The 13th annual Hampton Roads Education Fair visited NAS Oceana April 23. Jacqueline Rhodes, director of the Navy College Office, organized an easy, accessible way for Sailors, Marines and their families to gather information from different colleges and universities. “We invite them twice a year to come and spread the word out about their college,” said Rhodes, about the schools represented.“A lot of these are online courses where the Sailor can study at home at their own convenience.” More than 30 colleges and universities, part of the Navy’s Distance Learning Partnership, took part in sharing their information and knowledge. Military-friendly, these schools give the maximum amount of credits from military members’ training and are all regionally credited. Every job in the Navy has a college that represents them. Many Sailors could start as a sophomore from having the additional credits they received from “A” school.The colleges
that were part of the education fair have shorter semester periods so military members can learn and succeed faster. “Education is important especially now, because the military competition is greater to stay afloat,” said Rhodes.“Sailors need to be aware of what is available,so that is why we try to arrange the education fair twice a year.” More than 180 people visited the education fair. It is important for Sailors to go to college because they have an opportunity to help themselves said Rhodes. College education puts the competitive edge on a Sailor.With information and some planning, motivated Sailors have the opportunity to go to college without paying a dime. “Sailors need to take advantage of what the Navy is giving them,” said Rhodes.“The first step is just looking for a college that is right for you.” For more information about educational opportunities available to military members and their families, visit the Education Services Center at Oceana in building 531.
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Wearing their red T-shirts and blue jeans, walkers in the first “Denim Day” at NAS Oceana cross Tomcat Boulevard in front of the Aviation Historical Park May 24. Denim Day, which originated in Italy in the 1990s following a rape case, brings awareness to sexual assault prevention.
Denim Day: wearing red T-shirts and jeans, 369 participants promoted sexual assault awareness — Continued from page 1 had to help him remove them,and by removing the event will become a staple in the observance of jeans it was no longer rape but consensual sex.” Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Enraged by the dismissal the women of Italian Organized by Sailors such as Baker who vol- Parliament protested by wearing jeans to work.This unteer as victims advocates, Denim Day had 369 call to action encouraged the California State Senate participants walking up and down Tomcat Boule- and Assembly to do the same, which led to the first vard on Oceana at various times of the day. Shef- Denim Day in Los Angeles in April 1999 and has confield, who serves as the leading petty officer of tinued across the U.S.every year since. automated data processing “We need to be completeand first lieutenant for the ly aware of the implications “Red Rippers” helped mobiof something like this. We lize support for Denim Day at need to get rid of it in our soVFA-11 by offering the incenciety. It’s not OK and it’s no tive of wearing jeans to work longer acceptable to sweep in exchange for a $1 donation it under the rug.We all need to YWCA of South Hampton to be aware of it and we all Roads, an organization that need to get other people provides sexual assault supaware as well,” said Sheffield. port among other services. Naval Air Crewman (Me“Sexual assault is somechanical) 1st Class (NAC/ thing that happened in my AW) Candace Cochran of family to someone very close Fleet Logistics Support to me and so it [awareness HM2(SW/AW) Patricia Baker, one of the or- Squadron (VR) 56 walked in and prevention] became very ganizers of Denim Day at Oceana, talks with Denim Day to raise awareparticipants before one of several walks close to me to take it and ness of the sexual assaults along Tomcat Boulevard throughout the day. make more awareness of it,” that occurs on a regular basaid Sheffield. sis, both within and outside According to the Denim Day website, the event of the military. originated from an incident that occurred in Italy “The story of the original Denim Day hit hard for in the 1990s when an 18-year-old girl was raped by me, with regards to the perception of what is conher 45- year-old driving instructor.The girl’s family sensual and what is not for sex. I don’t believe what pressed charges and the man was convicted of rape happened in Italy was right, so I want to help raise and sentenced to jail. However, the rapist appealed awareness,” said Cochran. the sentence. The case made it all the way to the “I think it’s great the military is taking such a strong Italian Supreme Court where the case overturned stand and making sure that it’s well known that it will and the verdict dismissed. In a reported statement not be tolerated among our troops and that we need from the chief judge, the argument was made that to act in prevention ways, instead of reacting when “because the victim wore very, very tight jeans, she someone actually gets hurt,” Cochran added.
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As a token of appreciation for their assistance, Capt. Paul Gronemeyer (far r), commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic and Capt. Mark Weisgerber, (far l) deputy commander, CSFWL, present firefighters from the Navy MidAtlantic Region Fire & Emergency Services at NAS Oceana the 20mm gun barrel from the VFA-106 F/A-18 Hornet that crashed into the Mayfair Mews apartment complex last year. The April 15 presentation at the Oceana fire station was to thank the firefighters for their response to April 6, 2012 crash in Virginia Beach.
Gronemeyer and Weisgerber also thanked first responders from the City of Virginia Beach with the presentation of the tailhook from the Hornet April 17 at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center. The efforts of both the Navy and Virginia first responders helped ensure there was no loss of life or serious injuries.
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Volunteers: Without them, most NMCRS assistance would not be possible — Continued from page 1 Geis expressed his personal appreciation to the NMCRS volunteers for being part of the Oceana team. “This is like family coming together and it’s such a pleasure to be a part of this family. I can’t thank you enough for what you do…You know the impact you have on our Sailors and Marines’ lives,” said Geis,who noted this is the third time he’s been fortunate enough to be part of the annual volunteer appreciation program. Geis and Heather Gage, NMCRS chairman of volunteers, presented individual awards for the number of hours volunteers contributed, at the 100, 300, 500, 600, 1,500, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000 and 8,000 mark. There were also several NMCRS presidential certificates of Merit and cerPhotos by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos tificates of commendation presented to PHOTOS, LEFT: During the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon April 26 at Dam Neck, NMCRS Oceana volunteers (l-r), CS1 Dino D’Ambra, ET3 the volunteers. Amber Applegate and William McGarrett, are recognized by NMCRS Chairman of Volunteers Heather Gage and NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Even though she was not able to attend, Capt. Bob Geis for the number of volunteer hours they have contributed as caseworkers and knitters/crocheters. RIGHT: NMCRS Volunteer of the Toni Boyton, who has volunteered for Year Tammi Tiefel is presented the NMCRS Presidential Certificate of Commendation by Geis. 8,038 hours, was singled out for special recognition.“In 2012, she made 45 blankets checking out the opportunities at NCMRS. As a caseworker,Tiefel works one-on-one up the layette chair position and making and already this year,she’s made 22.That’s at “I fit right in. I love volunteering and see- with clients in the office, assisting with fi- contact with not only our current knitters, least one every week,” noted Sheats. ing the different perspectives of the military, nancial planning and management. “As the but new places, to try to drum up some Each year, one volunteer is selected as the of the Navy and just having the flexibility to chairman of layettes,I maintain the items for more knitters and volunteers. She went Volunteer of theYear andTammiTiefel,chair- be with my kids,” explained Tiefel who finds the ‘Baby’s First Seabag’ and the knitted and above and beyond what everybody else was man of layettes and a caseworker, earned it rewarding to help clients at NMCRS.“I see crocheted blankets that we give out in our doing,” said Sheats about Tiefel’s selection 2012 Volunteer of the Year honors. the outcome immediately.Also I like helping Budget for Baby class.I help coordinate all of for the award. Since joining the NMCRS team in October them build a budget.” our knitters,”Tiefel said about her job. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at 2011,Tiefel has volunteered 800 hours.After Recognition of their efforts is important To maintain the supply of handmade NAS Oceana is always looking for new volhusband Lt. Cmdr. Michael Tiefel’s two-year to volunteers such as Tiefel.“I like really be- blankets, Tiefel sought out additional knit- unteers to assist their team as client service orders to CarrierAirWing 8 brought them to ing appreciated as a volunteer.A lot of places, ters and crocheters from a local retirement assistants, caseworkers or knitters and croHampton Roads,Tiefel knew she wanted to volunteers are really pushed off to the side community that she passed every day on cheters. No experience is necessary and do something that would allow her time to and not given important work but here the her way to Oceana.By contacting the staff at NMCRS provides volunteer training. For be involved with her two children’s school volunteers are the ‘meat and potatoes’ and the retirement community, she gained eight more information, call 433-3383 or visit activities.It was the staff at the Oceana Fleet I appreciate that,” she explained about why additional volunteers to make the blankets. their office at NAS Oceana in building 531. and Family Support Center who suggested she continues to volunteer at NMCRS. “Tammi just stood out when she picked
DoD program helps service members transition to teaching careers From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON,Tenn.(NNS) — Placing veterans in the nation’s classrooms to serve again is the goal for the Troops to Teachers program, officials said April 12. “We are here as a counseling and referral asset to help eligible veterans transition into second careers as teachers,” said Cliff Yager, director, Troops to Teachers for Tennessee and Northern Alabama, during a Transition GPS briefing at Naval Support Activity Mid-South. The purpose of the Department of Defense program is to help eligible current and former military personnel begin new careers as teachers in public schools where their skills, knowledge and experience are most needed. Veterans possess many of the qualities that make a good
teacher; a sense of service, leadership, discipline, maturity and life experience,saidYager.He added that studies show that beginning teachers who are military veterans score much higher in peer assessments and assessments from principals and superintendents than their peers coming to the classroom straight from college. “It is partly understandable because you are not only talking about an older more mature group of individuals, but people who have also had other life experiences,”said Yager. Yager and other Troops to Teachers representatives from across the nation recently met to discuss their role in assisting service members and veterans. In addition to counseling and referral, state Troops to Teachers representatives help applicants identify teacher certification
requirements for the state they wish to teach, programs leading to certification and employment opportunities in their state. Additionally, Yager and other state representatives will reach out to service members earlier while they are still on active duty and identify education requirements, so that interested service members may begin working toward their teaching certifications before leaving the service, enabling a smoother transition into teaching. “If a service member thinks that they might want to be a teacher, they should contact Troops to Teachers and register for the program,” said Yager. “We can help them with that decision process, investigate whether teaching is right for them and we can help them walk through the process.”
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Holocaust survivor: as a child, hid in seven convents, protected by nuns — Continued from page 3 Still, Saks lost 27 members of her family in the Holocaust.With Europe in ruins and relatives in Norfolk, Saks and her parents sailed to the United States and began new lives in Virginia. “I started talking about it right away,� Saks said. “I have been talking about the Holocaust since 1951 at summer school at Granby High School. But it doesn’t get any less painful.� “First-person accounts are the heart and soul of the unimaginable tragedy that is the Holocaust,� said Lisa Rosenthal, the NMCP Diversity Committee member who organized the event. “To look into someone’s eyes as they are recounting inconceivable degradation and horror is unforgettable. What happens when survivors are no longer alive to share their stories? Who will teach the lessons of the Holocaust to future generations — so that truth can continue, questions can be asked and history cannot be rewritten? So our program today is a multimedia presentation that lets Holocaust survivors stories live on after they are no longer able to present them in person.�
The ďŹ lm poses larger questions, Rosenthal said, including what can we learn from the Holocaust in relation to today’s world; where do we see injustice, intolerance, religious, ethnic and gender persecution in the world at large and in our local community; what are the dangers of doing nothing or turning a blind eye; and where have other genocides been perpetrated, or worse, are occurring today throughout the world? “Understanding the dangers of discrimination, peer pressure, unthinking obedience to authority and indifference and the moral decisions we make in our own lives can make a difference,â€? Rosenthal added. Saks invited questions from the audience, who could also examine suitcases ďŹ lled with replicas of items survivors might have carried with them as they were rounded up or ed the Nazis. They had little time to pack and could take only so much to remind themselves of happier times. Saks’ suitcase included a doll, a cloth Star of David (like those the Nazis forced Jews to wear), a rosary, some photos, letters and a few clothes.
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JOB NETWORK May 8, noon to 1 p.m. Ask local and national employers what they like to see on resumes and how to prepare for interviews. Find out about open positions, their application process, and what beneďŹ ts are available.Transitioners, separatees, and military family members are invited to attend.
Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located in Building 531. It offers a variety of programs and workshops to assist active duty and their families. Registration is required for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for more information or registration, unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema.
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wheelchair behind and began walking with a cane. Eventually, he abandoned his cane, as well as the subsequent knee brace, and he currently walks with the aid of an ankle-foot orthosis. However, he suffered a setback when blood stopped circulating in his right heel and it became necrotic.He underwent multiple surgeries and still cannot
to the gym and then go home and play video games and watch TV,” said Davis. “Adaptive athletics has opened my eyes so much. If I am not at a [NWW] sports camp, I am WASHINGTON (NNS) — A Navy wounded warrior,who practicing with my wheelchair basketball team. My family was told his leg was unsalvagable, participated in a shootdefinitely has noticed a difference in me.” ing training camp at the Lakeshore Foundation in HomeAfter trying his hand at virtually every sport at Pacific wood,Ala.April 18 - 20. Trials, Davis was selected for the 2013 Team Navy, The training camp was an opportunity for retired which will compete at the upcoming Warrior Navy Aviation Electrician’s Mate Steven Davis and Games. Next month, he will go head-to-head with seven other members of Team Navy, to sharpen other wounded warriors in seated volleyball, shoottheir skills in advance of the 2013 Warrior Games, ing, swimming and wheelchair basketball. which kick off May 11 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Since the Pacific Trials, Davis has connected It was coordinated by Navy Wounded Warrior with the Sacramento Royals, a semi-pro National (NWW) - Safe Harbor, the Navy’s support program Wheelchair Basketball Association Division 3 team, for seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and which was established within the past year. Team Coast Guardsmen. Navy’s wheelchair basketball coach Grant Moor“I am excited to represent my branch of service head linked Davis with the Royals’ point guard in [at the Warrior Games], of course, but just to comJanuary. Even though his first meeting with the Roypete at that level and compete against other service als marked only the second time Davis had played members will be great,” said Davis, who has a lowwheelchair basketball, he was drafted as the team’s er-body impairment.“When I was retired from the starting power forward. Navy, I lost all of that camaraderie with all my bud“I am the only person on the team who has been dies, and I miss that.And now that I’m back in it, I playing wheelchair basketball for less than five am bonding with my teammates and I can’t wait to years,” Davis said.“Playing at that level of competimeet the other teams at the Games.” tion makes me try harder and it brings out the comDavis joined the Navy shortly after high school, petitive side of me, as well.” Photo by EJ Hersom hoping to travel and see the world. Like his four Davis’s ultimate goal is to compete at the ParaRetired Navy Aviation Electrician’s Mate Steven Davis rolls through basbrothers, he has always been athletic and a devout lympics, perhaps as early as 2014. In the meantime, ketball practice, for the Navy’s Warrior Games basketball team at State College, Pa. April 5. sports fan. Davis previously tried out for All-Navy however,the Royals continue to excel,and he hopes baseball and made it through the second round the team will reach Division 1 — the highest level of trials before having to withdraw due to deployof wheelchair basketball within the United States. ment work-ups. stand on his foot for long periods of time. Sports, he said, are his primary focus right now; he is After a motorcycle accident in 2008, he sustained sigLast year, after following the 2012 Paralympics from his having a wonderful time traveling the country and develnificant injuries to his right leg and hip, as well as numer- home television, Davis developed an interest in adaptive oping his skills. ous internal wounds. athletics but wasn’t sure how to become involved. Two “My youngest brother is 11 years old, and I just try to be “The doctors said I would never walk again, and I weeks later, he received an unexpected call from a mem- a positive influence on him,” said Davis.“He loves sports couldn’t even get out of bed for six or seven months after ber of the NWW transition team, who was reaching out too, and after seeing me play wheelchair basketball, he my accident,” said Davis.“I was basically told my leg was to retired wounded warriors to address any outstanding said,‘I want to play basketball, too!’” unsalvagable.” needs.They discussed his athletic ambitions and a month To learn more about NWW, the Warrior Games and Approximately two years after his accident, Davis’ later, Davis received an invitation to attend the Wounded adaptive athletics, visit http://safeharbor.navylive.dodlive. brother encouraged him return to the gym and test his Warrior Pacific Trials in Honolulu. mil; call 855-NAVY WWP (628-9997) or email navywoundcapabilities.With time, Davis strengthened his leg, left his “For the longest time, I was doing nothing. I would go edwarrior@navy.mil.
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Anchor Run 5K The Anchor Run 5K is back and will take place on May 19, 9:30 a.m. at Naval Station Norfolk. Proceeds will benefit scholarships for surface Navy families. The run is open to those with base access. Course runs along Dillingham Boulevard, past the homes of the Jamestown Exposition, then along the Norfolk Naval Station waterfront, to return to historic Pennsylvania House. Entry fee is $25 for early registration through
May 10; $30 through May 15 when online registration closes or $35 on race day. Awards for overall male and female winners and age group winners, as well as recognition of the command with the greatest participation. Packet pick-up and race day registration will be 8:30–9:30 a.m.An awards ceremony at Pennsylvania House will follow the run. To register or for more information, go to www.anchorscholarship.givezooks.com/ events/anchor-run-5k-and-fun-run.
No-tap tournament Freedom Lanes at NAS Oceana is hosting a Relay for Life No-Tap Tournament May 4. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and bowling at noon. The cost is $25 per person and includes three games of no-tap, cash pay-out for first through third places for both men and women, and a Columbia White Dot bowling ball for first place winners. Call the bowling center at 433-2167 for more information.
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