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MAY 17, 2012
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HEROES AT HOME HONORS SPOUSES
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JONES EARNS CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR
PAGE 6 Montgomery Gentry will perform a free concert, sponsored by MWR, at Naval Station Norfolk’s STORY/PHOTOS BY MC3 SCOTT PITTMAN Vista Point, May Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs 18. Gates open at USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea — Cmdr. John Bixby 5 p.m., concert at relieved Cmdr. James A. McCall as commanding 7. Those without officer (CO) of the “Checkmates” of Strike FightDoD stickers are er Squadron (VFA) 211 in an airborne change of command ceremony in the skies over the deto enter Gate 2, ployed aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) off Hampton Bou- May 7. Bixby and McCall both flew in F/A-18F Super levard. For more Hornets assigned to VFA-211 as they read their information, visit orders, with McCall giving the final flight lead to www.discoverBixby as they flew over Enterprise. mwr.com. “Now it’s just a matter of taking the baton from
MAIN: Cmdr. James A. McCall, outgoing commanding officer of the “Checkmates” of VFA-211, and Cmdr.
John Bixby, incoming CO of the Checkmates, perform a change of command ceremony above the flight deck of USS Enterprise (CVN 65) May 7. LEFT: McCall waits in his F/A-18F Super Hornet before the in-flight change of command. Cmdr. McCall and keeping the squadron going down the right path,” said Bixby.“As one man, I cannot change how well the squadron performs, it’s a matter of all 250 of our people doing what they do,and have been doing,to get the job done.” This deployment will be the final deployment for any squadron embarked aboard Enterprise, as the ship is scheduled to be decommissioned following its return to homeport in Norfolk, making this the last in-flight change of command the Checkmates will have over Enterprise. “I’m an aviator,so anything we can do in a jet is better than something we can do on the ground, and I’m all for that,” said Bixby. In his departing thoughts, McCall said leaving
while his squadron was still flying combat missions was the best way he could think to depart. “As for the Checkmates,it has been the greatest honor of my career to lead this team. It’s made up of a tremendous group of Sailors who are dedicated to their craft and our country,”said McCall. “I know Americans can sleep safely at night with this team out here doing what we’re doing today.” Shortly after the ceremony, McCall departed Enterprise to report to his new command, Joint Theater Air. With the completion of the change of command,VFA-211 pilots will continue to fly combat missions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Upcoming blood drives
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.
The Armed Services Blood Program will hold the following blood drives on NAS Oceana: •May 17 - 18 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana, building 340 •June 4 - 8 a.m. to noon at VFA-31, hangar 500 The Armed Services Blood Program is the DoD’s blood donor program, responsible for all active duty personnel worldwide and all family members in military medical treatment facilities. For more information, visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil or e-mail Ralph.peters@med.navy.mil.
Family Fun Fitness Festival
camp is open to ages 9 - 12 years old.For compete information, contact Cindy Mackey or Brian Betts at the Oceana Child & Youth Programs at 433-3976.
Memorial Day Ceremony The 2012 Memorial Day Ceremony in Virginia Beach will be May 28, noon to 1 p.m., at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial on 19th Street, across from the convention center. NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis will be the guest speaker and there will be opening remarks from Virginia Beach Mayor William D. Sessoms Jr. and Army Col. Floyd Gilbert. The laying of wreaths will follow.Veterans, fraternal and auxiliary organizations are encouraged to lay wreaths in memory of veterans or in honor of current or former military members.A flyover featuring military and World War II aircraft will follow, weather permitting. Following the formal ceremony, a brief informal event will take place behind the memorial in the Veterans Memorial Park, to recognize veterans whose names have been inscribed on brick pavers and added to the park since Veterans Day 2011. This event is free and open to the public. Citizens who would like to place an American flag (provided) around the memorial are encouraged to arrive before the ceremony. For more information, contact Floyd Gilbert at 467-6435.
The Navy Exchange at NAS Oceana will hold a Family Fun Fitness Festival, May 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be demonstrations and samplings from various vendors; Sparky the Fire Dog, active wear and a shoe fit clinic, and health presentations by the Branch Health Clinic Oceana Armed Forces Night and Fleet and Family Support Services.Check out local hot The Norfolk Tides welcome all area active duty, military rods and street rods and enter to win sunglasses and campfamilies and retired military personnel to enjoy baseball ing equipment. action as the Tides celebrate Armed Forces Night at Harbor Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Park, May 19, against the Pawtucket Red Sox. Pet Event at NEX Protestant Catholic This is the 17th annual Armed Forces Night event.RepreAlso on May 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Navy ExSunday Mass – Mon-Thurs, sentatives from the Army,Navy,Marine Corps,Air Force and change at NAS Oceana will hold a pet event. Bring your Sunday School - 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Coast Guard will be on hand to throw out the first pitch. four-legged friends for pet food vendors, samples, demonWorship (main chapel) Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m. A joint forces honor guard will present the colors, and the strations, giveaways and much more. The Virginia Beach 10:40 a.m. U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band will perform as SPCA will be on hand with adoptable pets. Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 part of the pre-game activities. Displays from each of the Contemporary Protestant armed services recruiters will be set up. The pre-game cerCVW-8 holding change of command Confession Saturday 4 p.m. Worship Sunday 9 a.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. emony will also include the oath of enlistment for new Capt. Jeffrey A. Davis will be relieved by Capt. Daniel W. recruits and an opportunity to honor the men and women Dwyer as commander, Carrier Air Wing 8 during a change Naval Station Norfolk of the armed services. of command ceremony, May 22 at 2 p.m., at the Center for Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Admission for active duty, military families and retiree Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana. ID cardholders will be $6.50.Tickets can be purchased at Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) DEFY Camp theTides box office.Commands who wish to pre-purchase Registration is ongoing for the Drug Education ForYouth Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871 FRC Oceana at 433tickets for group seating may contact the Tides office at (DEFY) Camp, being held at NAS Oceana July 16 - 27.The 9286, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, 622-2222, extension 107 for more information.
Chapel Schedule of Services
CVW-3 at 433-2098, CVW-17 at 433-2481/2313
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Everything under heaven BY LT. RICHARD SMOTHERS Carrier Air Wing 3 Chaplain “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 ESV) As a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals fan, there are some things we don’t joke about in our house: injuries to key pitchers (think Kyle Lohse, Jake Westbrook or Lance Lynn), being “swept” by anyone — especially the Cubs, and last but not least, that dreaded phrase,“the off season.” The off season is a time filled with several conflicting emotions. Usually, the Cardinals have done well (or like last year, great) during the season, so there is the afterglow of incredible rallies and walk off wins,as well as memories of young players whose performance exceeded all expectations. These wonderful feelings are tempered by the realization that I won’t be able to see any live baseball from late October to March of the following year.The deeper, longer darkness as winter approaches seems to be an ever-present parable of my longing for baseball to return… While life is not all baseball (this may be news to some of you), as I consider my love for this game, I realize that there are in fact, very good purposes for everything connected with it — including the off season. Players, coaches, and managers have time to relax with family and friends in ways unavailable to them during the season. Rest (physical, spiritual and otherwise), reflection on goals set and achieved, and reconnecting with themselves and those they love, are some of the real blessings that most baseball players and families receive in the off season. Have you recognized the rhythms in your life lately? — See Rhythm, Page 11
2012 HEROES AT HOME Military Spouse of the Year recognized BY DAVID TODD The Flagship
winner.“Listening to what the emcee was reading about each of the finalists … there are so many more that do more than I do. It’s true what they say, it’s an honor.” The Hampton Roads community, Military Newspapers Hall was very appreciative of recognition she received of Virginia and The Flagship, Inc. celebrated the 8th annual and has received during Military Spouse Appreciation Heroes at Home Military Spouse Awards, May 10, at the Month. Founder’s Inn in Virginia Beach. More than 225 military “I feel like I have been pampered and babied and loved spouses and their guests were in attendance. all over the place,” she said.“This has been amazing.” It is often said that military spouses are unsung heroes Tom Schaad, news anchor for WAVY-TV 10 was the maswith unending strength.Their extraordinary personal sac- ter of ceremonies for the event.This was his fifth consecurifices and selfless commitment is the backbone of the tive year as emcee. military community across “Our military spouses, the country. While service they inspire all of us — members are rewarded for myself included,” he said. superior job performance “They overcome the chalwith promotions, medals lenges every day — not and ceremonies, our miliwithout difficulty — but tary spouses are often unthey do it, and usually in a recognized for their supnon-complaining fashion.” port for the armed forces. He described the In 2005,The Flagship and unique ingredients needMilitary Newspapers of ed to make a military Virginia, which publishes spouse, not unlike a recithe Jet Observer, launched pe for an award winning Heroes at Home: The Milipastry. tary Spouse Awards. The “Take a cup and a half of Military Spouse Awards patience, cup of courage, gives the military and cithree-fourths cup tolervilian communities an opance, a dash of adventure, portunity to say “thank a pound of ability,”he said. Photo by Harry Gerwien you” and to recognize our “And to the above ingredi2012 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year Toni Hall is apmilitary spouses for the ents maybe add two tableplauded by (l-r) Len Santivasci,director of marketing at USA Dischallenges they overcome spoons of elbow grease, counters; husband, Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ronald S. Hall Jr. each and every day. The and Col. Reggie L. Austin, vice commander, 663d Air Base Wing, let stand alone for a year, event is in conjunction Joint Base Langley-Eustis. marinate frequently with with the national Military salty tears, pour off the Spouse Appreciation Month celebrated each May, and is excess fat, sprinkle ever so lightly with money and kneed the only regional event in the country that honors military that dough until payday, season with international spices, spouses from all branches of the armed services. and bake for 20 years until done. It makes unlimited servA judges’ committee consisting of members of the ings and you serve them with pride.” Hampton Roads business community, as well as the armed Col. Reggie L. Austin, vice commander, 663d Air Base services, reviewed the nominations and selected 10 final- Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, was the guest military ists, of whom one was chosen as the overall winner. speaker for the ceremony. Toni Hall, the wife of Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ronald “Hopefully today’s event will give us all the courage and S. Hall Jr., 30th Intelligence Squadron, Joint Base Langley- inspire us to keep pressing on in supporting our loved Eustis, was announced as the 2012 Heroes at Home Mili- ones in uniform,” said Austin. He then asked all of the tary Spouse of the Year, which she accepted with her hus- mothers in attendance to rise so that he could personally band by her side. recognize and wish them an early happy Mother’s Day. As an Air Force spouse, Hall knows that working with a He went on to describe that the roll of a military spouse team — where every person can contribute their talents is as difficult, if not more, than their service members deand ability — is the key to overall success. Her volunteer fending the country. service highlights include Key Spouse Program,squadron’s “Quite possibly the most difficult job in the military deployed spouse representative, We Promise Foundation, belongs to the military spouse,” he said.“You see service Coventry Elementary School, Girl Scouts assistant leader, members signing on the dotted line more than you may and Joint Base Langley-Eustis Deployed Spouse Program. very well be called to ever deploy in a moment’s notice “I’m shocked. I’m absolutely stunned,” said the 2012 — See Award, Page 8
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of where we need a lot of technical competency, along with the authority of a commission that can support the career progression for the other communities.” The brief explained in detail the dos and don’ts for apLimited Duty Officer (LDO) and Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) community managers offered a brief to perspec- plicants intending to submit packages for consideration. tive applicants May 10, at the Center for Naval Aviation Some of the topics highlighted were areas applicants have the most trouble with, for example, personal statements Technical Training Unit Oceana. and interview techniques for The purpose of the brief was success. to inform applicants about the The Navy recognizes the great “The people we’re looking application and selection process so they will be better pretechnical relevancy and leader- for are the guys that can keep a dozen balls up in the air,the guy pared when applying for the ship that the mustangs bring to we’re not looking for is the‘fang coveted positions. Active-duty LDOs and CWOs, also known as the table…We make a difference, slicers’ [Sailors who have so many collateral duties that they “mustangs,”gave insight and teswe make an impact,” are rarely in the work space]… timonials about the application Who does fang slicer look out process to qualified Sailors. — Capt. John Jones, LDO community manager for? Himself! Is that a leader?... “The Navy recognizes the Is that the guy I want as my digreat technical relevancy and leadership that the mustangs bring to the table…We make visional officer? Absolutely not,” said Jones.“We want those a difference, we make an impact,” said Capt. John Jones, guys that have their sleeves rolled up and are constantly in LDO community manager.“It’s good to have those guys in the work center...We’re looking for multitasking technical the wardroom to understand the hearts and minds of Sail- leaders.” “You thrive on challenging assignments, do you want to ors…It’s good for the Navy, it’s good for all of us.” The LDO and CWO community is comprised of prior apply those skills with less restriction…That’s being able enlisted Sailors with exceptional technical expertise in to own the program, not run it, but own it,” said Allen. Jones went as far to say that technical expertise can their respected field and leadership skills who have been selected for a commission. Sailors must submit an exten- weigh heavier than a degree when being considered for sive package for review to qualify for the selection process. LDO and CWO. Jones also went through the score sheet “The first thing you need to decide if you want to be an that board members mark when considering applicants LDO or CWO is, do you like the technical aspects of your and advised the audience of hopefuls the relevance and job?” said Chief Warrant Officer Five 5 Mitch Allen, CWO where board members look to in packages to make those community manager. “Warrant officers in the Navy fill a scoring decisions. The incentives to apply for a place in the LDO and CWO unique gap in that technical capability and that commissioned authority.We exist to support the restricted line;the LDOs are staff for the unrestricted line and fill those voids — See Briefing, Page 12
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TTGL Commanding Officer Capt. Robert Lineberry cuts the cake with the command’s junior Sailor, ITSN Breyja Foreman, to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of TTGL on May 1.
TTGL celebrates 32 years of success
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BY LT. CMDR. TIMOTHY KUNKEL Tactical Training Group Atlantic Public Affairs Officer Tactical Training Group Atlantic (TTGL) celebrated its 32nd anniversary May 1. Established in May 1980, TTGL leads all of the Navy’s FST (Fleet Synthetic Training) exercises on the East Coast, simulating real-world situations in a tactical, decision-making environment for strike groups preparing to deploy overseas. From its modest beginning with a cadre of six instructors in the Atlantic Fleet Combat Training Center, TTGL dedicated Adm.Train Hall in 1986 and has since grown to a staff of 35 officers, 70 enlisted Sailors and 65 civilian personnel. “We continued to add new training capabilities here at TTGL and cannot do this without the incredible team of professionals that work here at Dam Neck,” said TTGL Commanding Officer Capt. Robert Lineberry. TTGL conducts more than 300 training events and courses for more than 6,000 personnel each year, ranging from a two-week Joint Maritime Tactics Course and shorter, mission-specific courses, such as Tomahawk, Maritime Supremacy Operations, Ballistic Missile Defense, and Common Tactical Picture Management, to extended FST events involving multiple strike groups with joint and coalition participants. TTGL’s mission is to provide valued training to carrier strike groups, amphibious ready groups, Marine expeditionary units and independent deployers in order to conduct maritime missions across the range of military operations. TTGL leverages its training and mentoring team to conduct simulation and live training to provide ready warfighters to plan and execute naval missions to support joint force commanders and fleet commanders.
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TEAMWORK HELPS EARN CFWL’S CIVILIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer “Teamwork.� That one simple word that sums up why Carvin C.Jones, travel coordinator for Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, believes he was honored with the Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic’s 2011 Civilian of the Year. “Teamwork helps me immensely because I cannot do it without them. I’m just one piece of the puzzle.There’s a lot of work behind the scenes that really makes it go smoothly,� said Jones. “I’ve got some real good support at 106,�said Jones.That support includes VFA-106 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Scott Knapp, Executive Officer Lt. Col. Rhett Lawing, Administrative Officer Lt. Cmdr.Thomas Weaver,Assistant Administrative Officer Lt. Frank Gates,Temporary Additional Duty (TEMADD) Coordinator Sally Howard and Assistant TEMADD Coordinator Deanna Matteson, all of whom Jones said,“Let me do my job. I really do enjoy coming to work every day.� Jones singled out Carolina Davis, assistant travel coordinator, for special recognition “She, believe it or not, is the
backbone by some of the things that she does,some of the things she gets accomplished. My job pales compared to what she does.â€? The award was presented to Jones on April 16 by Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Capt. Paul Gronemeyer. The commodore noted that for those who travel a great deal, the process is made much easier by Jones,“who does his job extremely well, does his job professionally, never gets flustered‌He keeps it in perspective‌The reputation is that he’s going to take care of it, he’s going to fix Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos it. It doesn’t matter if it’s an airman checking in who has Carvin C. Jones is presented the Strike Fighter Wing Civilian got some kind of screwed up travel, all the way up to the of the Year Award by Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Capt. skipper of the squadron or whoever else is checking in. Paul Gronemeyer on April 16 in the commodore’s ofďŹ ce. It’s done professionally. It’s done right.â€? “There’s a lot of other civilians who work just as hard as me. I always root for the other person,â€? said Jones, who month on travel orders,â€? said Jones. was humbled to be the recipient of the award. His job also includes tracking the government credit He and his team are responsible for official travel for cards held by those at VFA-106 and training 350 Sailors anyone of nearly 1,300 Sailors, Marines and DoD civilians about the Government Travel Card and the Defense Travel at VFA-106.The $3 million budget covers berthing, meals System. and rental car arrangements. He also processed 26 airlift requests for detachments last year, many of which were — See Award, Page 10 short-fused. “We normally have about 300 people each
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Historic pieces donated to VFA-31‘Tomcatters’ BY LT. J.G. CAROLYN WORK VFA-31 Public Affairs Officer The “Tomcatters” of Strike Fighter Squadron 31 hosted Sara Jane Smith-Druzbick on March 28.Smith-Druzbick is a long-time member of the “Felix”family, and holds a unique place in the squadron’s history. Her connection to Felix dates back 83 years to 1929, when her father, Lt. Paul Clyde, flew with bombing squadron VB-2B. During her visit, Smith-Druzbick graciously donated several Felix artifacts that she inherited from her father.These pieces of naval history now have a permanent home in the squadron spaces. One of the most incredible items is an original print of the now-famous logo of Felix running with a bomb. Felix is a wily cartoon cat created by Pat Sullivan in 1919. The image of Felix was adopted by Squadron VB-2B in 1928, which took on the name“Felix Cat Squadron.”The
next year, Lt. Emile Chourre, with the help of squadron mates including Clyde, created an updated version of the logo featuring Felix running with a bomb.That redesigned logo has been used on Felix squadron aircraft ever since. Felix, the mischievous bomb-toting cat, is now recognized worldwide as the beloved symbol of the VFA-31 Tomcatters. The squadron has changed designations and aircraft many times during its history, but the Felix logo has essentially remained the same. Other items Smith-Druzbick donated were a picture of her father next to his aircraft, the Boeing F3B-1; a squadron Christmas card dating from the 1930s, and a photograph of an impressive 11-ship of Felix F3B-1 biplanes flying over NAS North Island in Coronado, Calif. VFA-31 currently flies the F/A-18E Super Hornet at NAS Oceana. ABOVE: An original print of the first Felix logo created by Lt. Emile Chourre.
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FY-13 chief’s board package deadline approaching BY MC3 ANDREA PEREZ Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON,Tenn. (NNS) — Sailors who have submitted a board package to the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY-13) Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Selection Board can confirm its receipt at Navy Personnel Command (NPC) by clicking on the “Selection Board Status” link on www.npc.navy.mil, officials said May 14. Per NAVADMIN 349/11, the selection board will review the Official Military Personal File (OMPF) of all candidates. If documents are missing from a candidate’s OMPF, they may submit those documents, along with a cover letter to the selection board president, to be reviewed by the board. “Last year, the Customer Service Center (CSC) received more than 16,000 packages for the chief petty officer board,” said Greg Moody, deputy director of customer relations management, NPC.“So far this year, we have only received about 900.” Packages submitted to the active-duty CPO board must be received by the NPC CSC by June 4.According to NAVADMIN 108/12, packages submitted by Reservists for the FY-13 Selected Reserve CPO Selection Board must be received by NPC’s CSC no later than July 9. “Sailors need to make sure they send a cover letter, don’t send classified documents and that each document in their package is marked with their full social security number,” said Moody.“And please don’t wait until the last minute to send in your package.” NAVADMIN 349/11 provides guidance and mailing information for those who wish to submit a package. Documents reviewed by the CPO board can include: • Procurement, enlistment/reenlistment data • Navy Enlisted Classifications and warfare designations • Evaluations and fitness reports • Administrative remarks • Training and education • Decorations, medals, and awards Letters sent to a selection board for consideration will not be added to a service member’s OMPF permanently. BUPERSINST 1070.27 outlines all items that should or should not be submitted by service members and how to submit those documents. The FY-13 Active CPO Selection Board is scheduled to convene June 18.The active duty CPO selection board is the largest selection board conducted in the Navy. The board typically lasts five weeks, with results forwarded to the Chief of Naval Personnel for final approval. The FY-13 Reserve CPO Selection Board is scheduled to convene July 23. For more information, visit the NPC Selection Boards Web Page at http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/ BOARDS/Pages/default.aspx or call the NPC CSC at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC.
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PHOTOS, LEFT: 2012 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year Toni Hall (c) is presented a check representing a $1,000 worth of groceries at the Oceana Commissary by (l-r) Lee Weaver, Oceana Commissary Manager Hazel Ennis and Bill Wilkins. RIGHT: Keynote speaker Sue Hoppin (r), founder and president, National Military Spouse Network, talks with Christina Lara, Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year first runner up. She is the spouse of Petty Officer 1st Class Pablo Lara from USS New York (LPD 21).
Award: Service members, community shows support for military spouses at annual ceremony — Continued from page 3 — leaving behind family and friends for months at a time in service to our nation. We spend months training for these deployments … our everyday jobs are more than just ‘every day jobs,’ they are preparation for operating in some of the most stressful and hostile environments in the world.The bottom line is that while deployments are certainly challenging to the service member, he or she has been trained specifically for such a call.The challenge for the military wife or husband, however, is much different … and in some ways, it is far more difficult.” Sue Hoppin, founder and president, National Military Spouse Network, was the keynote speaker. “Reading over the packets, I was so impressed by the depth and breadth of your volunteerism,”said Hoppin.“We have been going for over 10 years [at war] and you still manage to impress everyone. I don’t know how you take care of everyone around you and your families, and still maintain the homefront.” Hoppin said that she was honored to be a part of the presentation and is thankful for her own personal experience with the military. “To me,you represent the women over the past 20 years who’ve helped me through the military lifestyle,” she explained.“Let’s face it … it doesn’t come really easy to everyone.” She had a very personal message for all of the spouses in attendance. A message she would tell her 22-year-old self who was “clueless” and just entering the military life for the first time. “Seek out mentors along the way; Be aware of your resources and benefits, because if you don’t use them, they will go away — especially in this environment,” she said.
“Stay aware of what’s going on around military benefits and give feedback when asked; otherwise, other people will be making the decisions for you.” She continued,“Find a battle buddy [I don’t care what you call them — wingman, battle buddy, whatever].They will help guide you through this lifestyle and they will keep you sane.Take it easy on yourself — everyone handles each deployment orTDY [temporary duty] differently, there is no right or wrong … it doesn’t matter how old you are or how many deployments you’ve been through, take it easy on yourself.You have been at war for over 10 years, and when I say you, I mean ‘you.’” This year’s sponsors included USA Discounters,Your Local Chevy Dealers, HH Hunt Homes, Navy Mutual, WAVYTV 10,Fox 43,97.3 Eagle and Hot 100.5 Max Media,Grand Furniture,Great Wolf Lodge,Geico,Long & Foster Realtors, Navy League of Hampton Roads, Ocean Breeze Waterpark, Omni Military Loans, Pilot Targeted Media, Raytheon, Regent University, Saint Leo University, The Gallery at Military Circle, Unilever, USAA and USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia.
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Military, city teamwork praised at firefighters’ graduation BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer
and the City of Virginia Beach. More than 400 Virginia Beach firefighters completed training When an F/A-18 Hornet fell out of the sky April 6, it was with Oceana firefighters and a miracle no one died in the initial crash.What happened Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic just afterward was no miracle — it was the result of hours and prior to the April 6 jet crash hours of training and teamwork between Navy and Virgin- at Mayfair Mews Apartments ia Beach firefighters, EMS personnel and police officers. in Virginia Beach. That team is The complex and challenging drills and the resulting amazing,” said Geis, as he recteamwork “came in handy on the 6th of April…It all fell ognized several of the city fireinto place, just as we trained,” said NAS Oceana Com- fighters by name for their work manding Officer Capt. Bob Geis. He was the guest speaker following the jet crash. for the May 2 graduation of 21 new firefighters from the “Our response was so sucVirginia Beach Fire Academy Class 136, held May 2 at the cessful because we work reSadler Center in Virginia Beach. ally hard at it. We built relationWhile the six weeks following the crash of the F/A-18 ships before the event.We took Hornet have been busy, Geis told the audience he was our training really seriously,” he never too busy to talk about one of his favorite subjects said. — teamwork.“It’s one of my favorite subjects that really Geis also noted another simidefines who I am,” he said. “We both share the common larity between military membond of service to others,” noted Geis. bers and Virginia Beach fireAs he looked out into the audience of firefighters,police fighters. Like naval aviation, the Photo by Craig McClure officers and EMS personnel, he said,“We are willing to put Virginia Beach Fire Department NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis congratulates one of the 21 new firefightour lives on the line to protect others…Both firefighters is more than 100 years old. Be- ers from the Virginia Beach Fire Academy Class 136. Geis was the guest speaker for the and naval aviators are part of time-honored teams. Both of gan as a volunteer program in May 2 graduation at the Sadler Center in Virginia Beach. With Geis is Virginia Beach Deputy these teams have really one purpose – to serve and pro- 1906, the city hired its first paid Fire Chief Randy Journigan (l) and Virginia Beach Fire Chief Steven Cover. tect.” staff in 1928. “I’m very fortunate to be a first-hand witness to the As he concluded, Geis entraining regimen that firefighters are challenged,” said couraged the graduates to “pat each other on the back. Be and friends of the firefighters were also thanked.“We say Geis,explaining the firefighting training of the Navy’s avia- proud of what you have accomplished. Know that this is thank you to the families whose support allowed you to tion boatswain’s mates “translates across the board.” only the beginning…We train for the tough scenarios so complete the training,” said Battalion Chief Laurie Gurley He emphasized the constant training that has occurred that when another mishap comes our way, we want to at the beginning of the ceremony. throughout the years between the city and the Navy’s work towards another miracle.” “Certainly they would not have gotten through this firefighters.Two large scale multi-agency drills took place But it wasn’t just the city’s newest firefighters who school without your help, love and support and probably in the past year, involving first responders from Oceana were praised for their accomplishments. The families some guidance along the way,” said Virginia Beach Fire Chief Steven R. Cover, who led the audience in applause for the families and friends. Class 136 began Oct. 16 with 29 recruits; 21 of them completed the training, ready for their first assignments at fire companies across the city with colorful names such as NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Engine 16’s “Zoo Crew,” or Engine 5’s “Place Guard.” Capt. Bob Geis and Oceana “We pride ourselves on hiring the very best people we Command Chaplain Cmdr. Vinson can…and you are that,” said Cover. Miller are presented with tokens Cover provided a wealth of advice to the graduates, of appreciation by American Red gained from his own experiences as a Virginia Beach fireCross Regional Philanthropy Officer fighter, a career that began in 1980.“To become the leadTheresa M. Soska at the Chapel ers of tomorrow, I encourage you to become excellent folof the Good Shepherd at Oceana lowers today,” he said. May 16. The chapel’s Roman Cover emphasized always remembering how “the perCatholic and Protestant congregations donated a total of $6,108 to son that you are there to help has had a very bad day.” the American Red Cross for the And the city’s top firefighter had one final request for displaced residence of the Mayfair the new firefighters:“Be your best when it matters most.” Mews Apartment Complex in Many of the traditions during the ceremony echoed Virginia Beach. With Geis and Miller those seen at military ceremonies. Each of the graduates are Oceana Chaplain Lt. Paul Greer, received a challenge coin depicting the Virginia Beach RP1(SW) Lama Munoz, RP1(FMF) Fire Department and the military origin of challenge coins Jaimel Love and RP3 Jacqueline was explained. Following the speeches and presentations, Bellins. the families were called individually to the stage, where Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos they proudly pinned the new firefighters.
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Award: Carvin Jones credits ‘great support’ from VFA-106 for his honor — Continued from page 6 “I love the interaction with the people and the satisfaction when the members are getting their funds due and the government credit cards are getting paid off,” Jones explained. After thinking long and hard about a difficult aspect of his job, he said coordinating last minute and emergency travel can be the most demanding part.Although coordinating short-notice travel sometimes means working on the weekend, Jones said with a shrug,“I don’t mind. It’s just part of the job. Since a lot of my job is done at a computer, I can activate a card if I have to or do something online.There’s nothing that’s too bad.” He also likes the pace of the job.“It’s busy all the time. When one det is going out, one is coming back,” Jones explained. He keeps the detachment dates and locations organized on an oversized white board in his office, so he can see, with a quick glance, what to prepare for. “Probably what makes me stand out is on-time claim preparation and this command enjoys a very, very low Citibank outstanding balance…Our delinquency rate is miniscule,” explained Jones about what he thinks helped him earn the award. After finding the job through USA jobs, his first day with the “Gladiators” of VFA-106 was Jan. 2, 2001.“I remember that day very well,” he said with a smile.
At that time, there was a six month wait after leaving the military and being hired by the Department of Defense as a civilian. So immediately after retiring from the Navy as a chief yeoman, Jones took two jobs — one was in garbage management with the City of Virginia Beach. Although he laughs at his memories of picking up trash at the oceanfront in the pre-dawn hour of 4 a.m., it’s a job he was proud to do. “That was my day job,” he said.At the same time, he was a night janitor at Tidewater Community College’s Virginia Beach campus. He also took a job as a “casual carrier” with the U.S. Postal Service, delivering mail in Chesapeake, as needed. “It was fun. I learned a lot,” he said, jokingly adding he also learned how much the neighborhood dogs hated the mailman. His military career began in 1978 when the Long Island, N.Y. native chose the Navy over the Marine Corps.“I didn’t have any college aspirations and knew I had to do something with my life,”said Jones about why he chose military service. Selected for the YN rating right out of boot camp, “it was working with the people and my first ship – USS America (CV 66),” that pushed Jones toward a career in the Navy and not just one enlistment. Much of what he learned on America, he still practices in his job today. He spent his career in Hampton Roads,
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SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS May 21, 2:30 - 4 p.m. Develop more in-depth knowledge and skills that will enable participants to save and invest wisely. Explore various investment options and learn which instrument best suits you and your individual goal.
EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING May 22 or May 31, 9 a.m. to noon Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience. This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.
FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM May 22, 1- 4 p.m. Learn how to ďŹ nd vacancies and job listings, complete the application process and how to understand standard qualiďŹ cations and testing requirements.
SPONSOR TRAINING May 22, 2 - 4 p.m. Topics include ways to be an effective sponsor, duties and responsibilities, military and community sources of help and FFSC relocation assistance.
PARENTING IN A MILITARY FAMILY May 22 -23, 2 - 4:30 p.m. This workshop explores what it means to discipline children and the ways it can be accomplished most effectively. It includes strategies for encouraging children to behave appropriately,communicating in ways that really work and increasing cooperation.
IA HOMECOMING BRIEF May 22, 5:30 -7:30 p.m. This program explains potential physical and emotional effects of hazardous duty on Sailors and their family members, and identiďŹ es resources that provide help for military families.
LINKEDIN 101 May 23, noon to 1 p.m. This program is part of the Lunchbox Series offered by FFSC at Oceana.
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Rhythm: embrace where you are now — Continued from page 3 Often we talk about “battle rhythm,â€? but do we perceive other rhythms — our children growing up in our home, learning new things, and often totally surprising us with their insights, abilities and unique personalities? What about those days when we know, “I can’t take another bad thing today!â€? and we get a break from the strain or a friend comes alongside to spur us on to the ďŹ nish line successfully? These things demonstrate God’s goodness to us in creating us both in his image and (unlike God) often needy, dependent on sources of strength beyond ourselves, and facing life with a pretty limited perspective.
Think about the scripture from Ecclesiastes quoted at the beginning of this column.The word “time� is repeated over and over, but the really surprising thing is how comprehensive the activities, emotions and experiences are of those of us living “under heaven.� For some of us, this spring may feel like the dreaded“off season�as we wait for direction, more strength for the journey and healing. If this describes you and where you are, embrace it! Lean into the time given to you by our loving creator today with all the grace and power he gives, and before you know it, the rhythm will change and you’ll be ready for the new season.
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Briefing: Mustangs explain LDO/CWO selection process — Continued from page 4 community were also covered by the brief. “Do you like to take charge? Do you want to be the person calling the shots? Do you want to be the skipper that calls the master chief and says ‘let’s wrap this thing up and have a four day weekend?’That could be you,the authority to make a difference. How do we get that authority? One by rank, but one by the fact that we got commissioned,� said Allen. As he referred to decisions about waivers to apply to the CWO community,Allen said,“I’m not any smarter than you are, but I have that piece of paper that gives me the authority to make that decision.� Jones went on to explain the retention rates, advancement percentages and pay scales for LDO and CWO posi-
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tions, highlighting the increased retirement pay as well. The mustangs from various ďŹ elds were asked to come on stage and share their experiences applying and were also available to answer applicants’ questions, give advice and for mentorship, following the brief. “I put in eight packages before I got picked up. Don’t stop if this is what your goal is. I was mentored as a young Sailor to get here today, so don’t get discouraged,â€? said Chief Warrant OfďŹ cer 4 Todd Smith from Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF) at Dam Neck Annex.
PHOTO RIGHT: LDO Community Manager Capt. John Jones explains the LDO and CWO selection process to Sailors during a brieďŹ ng at CNATTU Oceana May 10.
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variety of home styles and price points, centrally located in the heart of Deep Creek. Culpepper Landing offers a rich amenity package that includes a clubhouse, fitness and aquatic centers, walking and jogging paths, a dog park, playground and pocket parks and is only four miles from the historic Dismal Swamp Canal trail and kayak/canoe launch. The community last hosted Homearama in the fall of 2009, when it drew more than 80,000 visitors. The showcase of homes will feature home designs offering a variety of distinctive architectural styles. The homes range from 2,250 to more than 3,500 square feet and are priced from the mid-$300s to the high $400s. Spring Homearama 2012 is being hosted by Tidewater Builders Association and will be open June 16 - July 1, noon until 9 p.m.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR » » »» » »»»»»»» CHESAPEAKE JUBILEE May 17 - 20 Chesapeake Jubilee celebrates 30 years with its “Big 30” party, this weekend at City Park in Chesapeake. Cost for admission is $2; parking is $5 on site; free concerts. Musical headliners include a southern rocker and Casey James from American Idol, as well as local artists. Food includes the Chesapeake Kiwanis Shrimp Fest and the annual BBQ Cook Off and plenty of festival food. The Jubilee includes fireworks, amusement rides and games, Kids Corner with hands on crafts, face painting, musicians, jugglers and other entertainers and the Chesapeake 4-H livestock show and sale. Hours of operation May 17, 4:30 - 7 p.m.- Kiwanis Shrimp Feast; 6 - 10 p.m. - Rides only open May 18, 5 - 10 p.m. open May 19, 10 a.m. -11 p.m. open; 9 p.m. fireworks May 20, noon - 7 p.m., open For more information visit www.chesapeakejubilee.org, call 482-4848 or follow the Jubilee on Face7 p.m. book and Twitter.
The public is invited to sneak a peek of the eight custom showcase homes under construction for the Spring 2012 Homearama showcase of homes, “The All American Homearama.” The “Dusty Boots” tour offers an opportunity to meet the builders and tour the homes under construction. The event is free and open to the public. The site of the event is Culpepper Landing, a traditional neighborhood design community offering a
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FRIDAY May 18
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