Jet Observer, May 31, 2012

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Oceana XO guest speaker at Chesapeake Memorial Day service BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer

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PAGE 6 Volunteers are needed to help at Dam Neck Annex June 2, 9 a.m. to noon, for Clean the Bay Day. The event in its 24th year, will be taking place across the Chesapeake Bay, including naval installations. For more information, contact Oceana/ Dam Neck Coordinator Lt. Corey Bott at 4927828 or corey. bott@navy.mil.

Capt. Kit Chope, executive officer of Naval Air Station Oceana, movingly called on Americans to not only remember the fallen veterans but to support those rePhotos by Harry Gerwien turning from war today, during the May ABOVE: For the second time in less than one year, CVW-17 was greeted by happy families as they celebrated a 28 Memorial Day ceremony at the Veterhomecoming on the NAS Oceana flightline. CVW-17, with the “Sunliners” of VFA-81, arrived home on May 23, folans Memorial in front of Chesapeake City lowing a six-month deployment on board the West Coast-based aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. Returning to Naval Station Norfolk were the “Tigertails” of VAW-125, Hall. “It’s a day when all Americans, regardand the “Rawhides” of VRC-40, detachment 5. BELOW: Sunliners’ Super Hornets fly over NAS Oceana. less of ideology, race, creed or political persuasion, join together to acknowlFrom Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs CVW-17 departed Dec. 1 aboard the San Diego- edge the sacrifices of those who joined based nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Carl Vin- together to answer our nation’s call,” said and USS Carl Vinson Public Affairs son (CVN 70) and headed for the Western Pacific be- Chope, who served as the guest speaker. The “Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) fore arriving in the U.S. 5th Fleet/Central Command Other military participating in the cer81, the “Tigertails” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Area of Responsibility (AOR). While there, they par- emony were the color guard from Maticipated in Operation rine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 24, at Squadron (VAW) 125, Enduring Freedom in Dam Neck Annex and Lt. Stephen Griffin, and the “Rawhides” of support of Maritime Se- a Navy chaplain from the Surface Force Fleet Logistics Support curity Operations. In ad- Ministry Center. Squadron (VRC) 40,dedition, CVW-17 aircraft tachment 5 returned The observance is hosted by the Chestook part in the Bahrain apeake Mayor’s Commission on Veterans home to NAS Oceana International Airshow, Affairs.“It’s to bring recognition to all of and Naval Station NorExercise Beacon Flash our servicemen and women that we’ve folk Chambers Field May 23 following their in Oman and Exercise lost. It’s time to reflect on their sacrifice six-month deployment Malabar in India. USS and what it means to the community,”exas part of Carrier Air Carl Vinson serves as plained Carl M. Dozier, vice chairman of Wing (CVW) 17. the flagship for Carrier the commission. In addition to VFA-81, CVW-17 includes the “Sting- Strike Group (CSG) 1, which also includes Destroyer “For many of us, this day is much more ers” of VFA-113, the “Redcocks” of VFA-22, the “Fists Squadron (DESRON) 1. than ‘blowout sales,’ picnics and a day off of the Fleet” of VFA-25, the “Garudas” of Electronic from work,” said Chope as he noted how Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 and the “Red Lions” of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 15. — See CVW-17 Page 9 — See Memorial Day Page 8

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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Battle of Midway observance The 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway will be commemorated during a wreath-laying ceremony, June 4, 10 a.m.at the Naval Aviation Memorial Park,located at 24th Street and Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. The guest speakers are Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Rear Adm.Ted Branch and NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis. Everyone is invited to attend. The military uniform is summer whites for chief petty officer and above; service uniform for first class petty officer and below. For those who do not want to drive to the oceanfront, busses will leave the NAS Oceana Officers’ Club parking lot at 9:15 a.m. and return following the ceremony.

Upcoming blood drive The Armed Services Blood Program will hold a blood drives on NAS Oceana, June 4, 8 a.m. to noon at VFA-31, hangar 500. For more information, visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil or e-mail Ralph.peters@med.navy.mil.

Fleet Forces launches Breathalyzer Beta Test From U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs NORFOLK (NNS) — U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) launched a beta test here May 23, to obtain fleet feedback that will help determine the most effective approach for implementation of a Navywide alcohol breathalyzer program. The 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative,announced by the Secretary of the Navy in March, outlined the Navywide breathalyzer program as a way to increase fleet alcohol education and awareness and to provide commanders with another tool to ensure the health and safety of Sailors by identifying potential alcohol abuse. USFF has selected 13 sea and shore commands to participate in the beta test,which runs from May 24 through Sept. 30.All data collected will be consolidated under a summary recommendation and forwarded to the office of the Navy’s Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) to be considered for implementation into the final policy. “This beta test will be used to identify, develop and make recommendations on specific processes, procedures and policies to effectively implement the use of alcohol breathalyzers in the Navy,” said USFF Fleet Master Chief Mike Stevens, who is working in coordination with USFF’s Breathalyzer Implementation Team on the beta test.“By obtaining

FAMS accepting donations Family and Military Support (FAMS) presents Fashionable Little Ones. Donations of any new or gently used children or baby clothes or other items no longer needed or used are being accepted through June 11. Fashionable Little Ones operates on a donation basis and all donations are appreciated. Everything that is received is free to service members and their families. Donations may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in building 230, room 202. For additional information, contact ABE1(AW) Smith or IC2(AW/ SW) Joshua Avery at 433-2031.

Beach Blast MWR will sponsor Beach Blast at the Dam Neck Annex beach, June 24, 2 -9:30 p.m. There will be live entertainment all day and national recording artists, as well as extreme sports demonstrations and clinics, strongman competition, kids area and more. Bowling for Soup will take place at 7:30 p.m. and there will be fireworks at 9. The

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feedback from the fleet,we’re ensuring the final policy will be fully executable and will serve as a tool that benefits individual organizations and Sailors.” USFF’s breathalyzer implementation team met with the leadership of all 13 commands involved in the beta test today to issue equipment, provide training and issue specific guidance. Participating commands will provide detailed feedback to the implementation team throughout the test. Under the Navy program, the breathalyzer will be used primarily as an education and prevention tool.Breathalyzer results alone will not be used as the sole evidentiary basis for punitive or adverse administrative action. Participating commands include USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77); USS Kearsarge (LHD 3); USS Montpelier (SSN 765); USNS Apache (T-ATF-172); Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 2; Assault Craft Unit 4; the staff of Commander, Submarine Forces Atlantic; Navy Expeditionary Intelligence Command, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit 2; Navy Information Operations Command, Norfolk; Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic; Navy Operational Support Center, Norfolk; and the USFF staff.

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The NAS Oceana Thrift Shop, located on Hornet Drive next to bachelor housing in building 419, offers monthly specials on store items.Active duty can take advantage of the special on uniforms; all pants, shirts and skirts are buy Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 one, get one free. During the last week of every month, for Contemporary Protestant Confession Saturday 4 p.m. just $7, shoppers can fill a brown, commissary-size paper Worship Sunday 9 a.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. bag or $30 for a shopping cart with anything and everything in the store that will fit, excluding uniform items. Naval Station Norfolk The store also accepts donations.A drop box is located Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 in front of the building. Proceeds from items sold benefit military families and the local community. Current hours Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) are Monday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871 FRC Oceana at 433Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m.The store’s number is 433-2193. 9286, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, CVW-17 at 433-2481/2313

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Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, addresses Sailors during an awards ceremony in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush received the Battle “E” Award, the Battenberg Cup Award and the Admiral Flatley Memorial Award in honor of the ship’s performance and safety record. The Battle ‘E’ was presented to the ship and CVW-8 for their overall safety performance.

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Worrying doesn’t change ‘It’ BY LT. CHRISTILENE WHALEN Carrier Air Wing 8 Chaplain What is your “it?” Everyone has at least one “it.” Maybe your “it” is not enough money and too much work; utter aloneness, friendship problems, or nauseating love sickness; weigh-ins, PRTs, advancements and promotion boards; perhaps acne and crooked teeth; a deployment in the midst of a stormy marriage; brand new crying babies, growing children and needy relatives; as well as not enough time to do whatever “it” is that needs to be done.These things and other unmentioned “its” in our lives undermine our happiness and causes us to worry. In other words we begin to stress out. So, what is worrying? Worrying is a kind of thinking that makes us feel as if we are reliving past experiences or mistakes. Our minds say “if only” phrases. Worrying also makes us feel as if we are living in future or uncertain events. We imagine “what if” scenarios. These thoughts repeat themselves over and over again and they just won’t get out of our heads and then we are stressed because “what if” and “if only” won’t stop. This is when we must take a moment, breathe in and out, and listen to God’s word saying,“Can worry make you live longer? Don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will take care of itself.You have enough to worry about today.” (Matt 6:27, 6:34). The good news is that you don’t have to relive yesterday or stress about tomorrow anymore. Do you know that God created us to live and to handle one day at a time? Do that stress is a valuable part of life? Do you know that trouble will come and has no other choice but to go? Mostly, do you know how much God loves you and wants you to trust his forever love. Therefore, whatever “it” is, worrying about it doesn’t change it. Worrying only changes us. Worrying brings on drama, fogs up our focus, eats up our time, terrorizes us with fear, and most importantly, worry steals our peace, happiness and joy. No, worrying doesn’t change the past problems or future dilemmas. Worrying only changes us. Make a decision today to stop worrying and let go of stress.The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 6:19-34 and Chapter 7:7-11 shows us how to have faith enough to stop worrying and to live one day. — See Worrying, Page 10

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USS George H.W. Bush, CVW-8 earn fleet’s top honors BY MC3 TIMOTHY DAUGHTON USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) received the fleet’s highest recognition for superior operational performance and excellence in safety during an awards ceremony in the ship’s hangar bay May 16. Adm. John C. Harvey, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF), Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch, commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic and Rear Adm. Brian C. Prindle, commander, Naval Safety Center, presented the Battenberg Cup Award, 2011 Battle “E” Award and the Admiral Flatley Memorial Award, respectively, to CVN 77. Prindle presented the Flatley award to Electronics Technician 3rd Class Thomas Ackerson, Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Nieswand, from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, and Cmdr. Patrick Honeck, command safety officer, who accepted the award on the behalf of CVN 77 and CVW-8 for their overall safety performance. In 2011, the CVN 77 and CVW-8 team logged more than 250 days underway, 30,000 flight hours, 14,000 sorties launched including 11,000 catapults shot, 15,000 aircraft recoveries and zero mishaps. “The Bush and CVW-8 team, integrated professional execution of risk management in all you did and results, remarkably, speak for themselves,” Prindle said. The award is based on the overall safety record, including the number of Class A and B mishaps experienced by the ship and air wing, their exposure to hazards during the year, and a type commander assessment of the ship’s safety program; including an evaluation of Operational Risk Management (ORM) readiness. “A lot of safety is ORM driven,” Honeck said.“Along with ORM, we also monitor 18 different Navy Safety and Occupational Health programs on board; everything from eye hazards, hearing protection, electrical safety and heat stress, to inspections of all of the ladders, trunks, hatches

and non-skid aboard the ship.” Branch presented the 2011 Battle “E” award to Operations Specialist 1st Class Shanika Simms and Lt. Eric Andrews, as CVN 77 was selected as the top carrier in the Atlantic Fleet in the 2011 Commander Naval Air Force Carrier Battle Efficiency and Departmental Awards Program. “The Battle ‘E’ award means that you have done everything not just well,but you have done everything the best,” Branch said. “You have demonstrated excellence in all your warfighting capabilities and mission sets. In the short span of time that you have had to become operational and go to the tip of the spear to exercise your mission set and accomplishing the Navy’s mission and doing it with such precision and such great results, is just simply incredible.” The Battle Efficiency Award, or Battle “E”, recognizes superior operational performance, an assessment of the crew of George H.W. Bush who won the honors on the heels of the ship’s first combat deployment. It was a clean sweep for the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, earning all 13 departmental awards and an additional nod to the combined George H.W. Bush and CVW-8 carrier maintenance team, making CVN 77 the only operational carrier to win honors in all categories. “Winning the Battle ‘E’ is a great accomplishment and a testament to the skill of any crew, but it’s all the more meaningful when you consider the fact that our crew earned it during the ship’s maiden deployment, the first deployment ever for 40 percent of our Sailors,”said George H.W. Bush Commanding Officer Capt. Brian E. Luther. “I think the very essence of our success was teamwork.We had a common goal and we worked together to achieve that,” said CVN 77 Command Master Chief (SW/ AW) David Colton.“A key element is leadership. We train ourselves and we train our subordinates, and that’s culminated in the clean sweep. I’m exceptionally proud of every member of this crew, because every one of them — See Awards, Page 11

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2011 SAILORS OF THE YEAR ADVANCED TO CHIEF PETTY OFFICER STORY/PHOTO BY MC2 THOMAS L. ROSPRIM Office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy’s 2011 Sailors of theYear (SOY) were meritoriously advanced to chief petty officer during a ceremony held at the Navy Memorial May 17. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert served as guest speaker at the pinning ceremony, hosted by Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/ SW) Rick D.West. Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Maria E. Johnson, Chief of Naval Operations Shore Sailor of the Year; Master-atArms 1st Class Douglas R. Newman, Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year; Steelworker 1st Class Louis F. Salazar, U.S. Pacific Fleet Sailor of the Year; and Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class Angela A. Zamora, U.S. Fleet Forces Sailor of the Year, were each presented with chief petty officer appointment letters from the CNO prior to having their anchors pinned to their collars and combination covers placed on their heads. “Anchors are earned, not given,” said West, providing a reminder of the excellence SOYs must demonstrate to reach this level. “These Sailors have taken the hard jobs, proven themselves as professionals, are experts in their rates, have led by example and will continue to mentor the Navy’s future ... our Sailors.”

Every SOY cited leadership as the biggest learning point in the Navy, along with trust in one’s Sailors and integrity. “Ultimately it is my Sailors who got me here,” said Salazar. “But it was my job to provide them guidance, mentorship and leadership.” The week leading up to the pinning ceremony was full of scheduled tours of historic sites, events to honor the SOYs and their families, and a Washington Nationals Game where the SOYs were recognized prior to The four 2011 Navy Sailor’s of the Year are recognized during the Sailor of the Year advancement ceremony. SW1 Louis Salazar, SH1 Angela A. Zamora, MA1 Douglas Newman, and PR1 Maria Johnson received the game. “It’s almost indescribable,” their appointment letters from CNO Adm. Jonathan Greenert. said Newman.“It’s an honor. It’s very, very humbling, because, at ternoon, and I’m talking to the graduating never thought I would make it to this point. the end of the day,it’s not about one person class,” said Greenert.“I’m going to tell them It all seems like a dream.You measure who ... it’s about the process. It’s about motivat- to go find ‘the chief.’The chief will be your you are, the type of leader you are, by the ing other Sailors, and it’s about represent- mentor; the chief will take care of you. I success of your junior Sailors.” ing my command, my region, and every wouldn’t be standing here today if it wasn’t The Sailor of the Year program was esSailor in the Navy Reserve.” for my chiefs.” tablished in 1972, by then-Chief of Naval “The opportunities the Navy provides its “Your Sailors will now look to you as the Operations Adm. Elmo Zumwalt and thenSailors are limitless,”said Zamora.“Opportu- benchmark for success,” said West. “Chal- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John nities are there for everyone, but it is up to lenge them to be better Sailors and citizens Whittet, to recognize an individual Sailor each Sailor to seize them.” every day, and make the well-being of their who best represented the ever-growing Greenert highlighted each SOY’s accom- families a personal priority.” group of dedicated professional Sailors at plishments and the importance of the chief Families, friends and shipmates traveled each command and ultimately the Navy. in the Navy. He then charged each of the from around the world to attend the cer- When the program began, only the Atlantic SOYs to be bold, accountable and confi- emony to share the highlights of the SOY’s and Pacific Fleet Sailors were recognized. dent as they move forward as chief petty accomplishments and achievement on Within 10 years, the Sailor of the Year proofficers. making chief petty officer. gram was expanded to include the shore “I’m going to the Naval Academy this af“It is an amazing honor,” said Johnson.“I establishment and Navy Reserve Sailors.

TTGL hosts IKE Carrier Strike Group for pre-deployment exercise STORY/PHOTO BY LT. CMDR. TIMOTHY KUNKEL Tactical Training Group Atlantic Public Affairs Officer A coalition of naval forces converges on the international waters of a troubled region. In addition to being geographically-constrained, this area of operations (AO) is Vice Adm. David H. Buss addresses the Eisenhower Carrier densely-populated by combatants with competing interStrike Group staff during a briefing at Dam Annex Shifting ests.The coalition’s arrival into this charged environment is judged to be “outside interference” by the regional power, Sands Club May 21.

characterizing the political tensions as an internal affair, not the business of foreign governments. Hostilities have not been declared, yet the military tension and readiness posture remain quite real. Given the turbulent state of geo-politics and economics, this scenario occurs regularly in a number of areas around the world. But today, this is the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group led by Rear Adm.Michael C.Manazir,along with participants from Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada and — See Exercise Page 10

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TSCHR celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month BY ATAN TAYLER K. COVINGTON Special to the Jet Observer Sailors from Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSCHR) came together, May 11, at Dam Neck Annex to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. This year’s theme for AAPI heritage month is“Striving for Excellence in Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion.” Chief Electronics Technician Anthony Caalim of TSCHR and one of the speakers at the event is a first-generation immigrant born in the Philippines. Caalim explained how he was raised as a traditional American rather than Filipino.At the age of 6, his family moved to Norfolk, where he started getting questions about his background and where he was from. “It was weird because I couldn’t really give them that much information about my culture, having considered myself American,” Caalim said.“It was also difficult when I would go back to the Philippines for family visits because I never spoke the language and I didn’t grow up there. I looked the same like everyone else but I really felt like an outsider there because I didn’t have anything in common with my relatives, having grown up in the states.” Caalim said the Navy helped him manifest his identity and the importance of diversity. “[The Navy] is a very diverse work force and when we get to share with each other our customs and our backgrounds it makes it easier for everyone to get along and assimilate with each other,” said Caalim. To Caalim, at the end of the day, regardless of cultural background, we are all Americans.“We celebrate the diversity but we come together as one.” May was chosen to honor Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders because of the first Japanese immigration to the United States in May 1843 and the completion of the transcontinental railroad in May 1869, built mainly by Chinese immigrants. The first recognition of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) began in 1977 when the representatives of New York and California called for the first 10 days of May to become AAPI Heritage Week. Shortly after, a similar bill was proposed in the Senate.President Jimmy Carter signed a joint resolution Oct. 5, 1978, making AAPI Heritage Week an official observation. Twelve years later,President George H.W.Bush signed an extension to make AAPI Heritage Week into AAPI Heritage Month.Asian American Pacific Islander Month was signed into law in 1992. Today,Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders continue to make contributions in medicine, engineering, sports, literature and many other areas in society,including the military. — ATAN Tayler K. Covington is attached to the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana.

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“It’s not what you see on TV for EMTs,” explained Hulbert, who said that a lot of what they do is routine in nature and not adrenaline-fueled like an episode of “Grey’s Anatomy.” However, Hulbert has seen his share of excitement. STORY/PHOTO BY DAVID TODD When an F/A-18D crashed in Virginia Beach on April 6, he had the opportunity to assist in the recovery efforts as a The Flagship Virginia Beach EMT. Lt.Austin Hulbert of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 “I live about three blocks from where it hit the ground. on board Naval Air Station Oceana, serves his country at I looked out my window and I saw the smoke plume,” he the controls of F/A-18F Hornet fighter aircraft, but when said. “I ran out and got in my car and drove to the resoff-duty, he continues to cue squad and hopped on protect his local Virginia a truck and drove to the Beach community as a scene to do triage.” emergency medical techLuckily, no one was nician-basic (EMT-B) with hurt, so he refocused his the Virginia Beach Volunefforts to assist the fireteer Rescue Squad. A pofighters and made sure sition he has held since they stayed hydrated. 2008. In Virginia Beach, the “My family was in a prettraining is free. The stuty bad car wreck when I dents are required to purwas in college, and I lost chase a training manual, my mom, but the EMTs but the volunteer rescue and paramedics were able squad provides the unito save my dad and my form shirts and pants. brother,” said Hulbert, 29. New members are re“I decided that I would quired to provide 48 pass it forward, and get Pilot Lt. Austin Hulbert is an emergency medical technician- hours a month of ambuinto it [the rescue squad] basic for the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad. Hulbert, lance duty time. This genso that I could give back stationed with the “Gladiators” of VFA-106 has been a volun- erally takes the form of to other people.” four, 12 hour shifts. teer since 2008. He said that service If you would like to exmembers make perfect candidates for the all-volunteer res- perience what volunteering is all about, the Virginia Beach cue squad because of their military training and because Volunteer Rescue Squad has an “Observer Duty,” or “Ride they are already accustomed to the volunteer process. Along” program. If interested, contact the scheduling of“People that sign up to join an all-volunteer military are ficer assigned to one of the volunteer stations for details. already leaning towards helping other people, serving a Hulbert feels that the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue cause greater than themselves,” explained Hulbert. “So, I Squad provides a much needed service to the Virginia think seeing something like the rescue squad, which is Beach community. [comprised of] all volunteers, it lends itself to the same “We are the biggest city in Virginia, serviced by an alltype of individuals, people who want to give back to their volunteer force, so I think that is something that people community.” should want to hold on to,” he said.“It’s free and we save Established in 1952,the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue the city a lot of money every year.It allows the citizens the Squad provides premier pre-hospital emergency medical opportunities to give back. So, I think it is important that care 24 hours a day, every day of the year, at no cost to the people keep on volunteering.” citizens and visitors of the City of Virginia Beach. If you are 18 years of age, or older, and are interested “We do 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., or vice versa,” said Hulbert, ex- in joining the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, visit plained the typical schedule of a EMT-B.“I’ll show up 30 www.livesneedsaving.org, or call 385-2911. minutes prior, and then we just check off the ambulance and make sure we have all the supplies we need, and then — Editor’s note: LPNs, RNs, physician’s assistants (PAs) check that everything works and the vehicle works. And and military hospital corpsmen can request to challenge then we sign on.” the EMT (BLS level) test.They must complete the 36-hour The Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad responds to EMT-B refresher class and pass the standardized written nearly 9,000 calls each year.The demands on its volunteers examination and practical skills stations. Written aphas grown over the past years and the need for additional proval is required from the Office of Emergency Medical members has grown along with it. Services (OEMS) before taking the EMT refresher class.

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A big check for NMCRS

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Myra Punter, a sales associate at the NAS Oceana Jet Mart, helps the Navy Exchange present a check to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), May 22, on the Oceana quarterdeck. Punter sold the most NMCRS benefit cards among all the NEX stores worldwide. The cards sold for $5 each with all proceeds to NMCRS. Oceana NEX raised $21,866 and the NEX worldwide raised $276,212. PHOTO LEFT - RIGHT: Oceana Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Bill Smalts, Oceana NMCRS Director Lolita Sheats, Oceana NEX General Manager Melissa Dodson-Dozier, Punter, Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis and Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope.

NEX customers support Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society BY KRISTINE M. STURKIE NEXCOM Public Affairs Robert J. Bianchi, chief executive officer, Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) presented a ceremonial check on May 23 to retired Adm. Steve Abbot, president and chief executive officer of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), symbolizing the $291,593 donated to NMCRS by NEX customers during a recent promotional event. “We are happy once again to represent the thousands of NEX patrons who chose to donate to this Navy and Marine Corps focused cause and we are proud to present this check on behalf of our customers,”said Bianchi. “This is the third year customers

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PHOTOS, LEFT: NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope was the guest speaker for the Chesapeake Memorial Day observance, held at the Veterans Memorial at City Hall, May 28. RIGHT: Members of the Marine Color Guard from MACS-24 are greeted with a salute from Alvin Cromwell, commandant of Chesapeake Marine Corps League Detachment. The Marines, based at Dam Neck Annex are (l-r) Sgt. James Shelton James, Sgt. Matthew Baldwin, Sgt. Clint Striblin and Cpl. Jordan Smith.

Memorial Day: Chesapeake observance honored past, present generations of veterans — Continued from page 1 the true meaning of Memorial Day is forgotten or overlooked; instead, it’s considered the beginning of summer with traffic congestion, barbecues and tourists visiting the beaches and local attractions “It’s a day that carries particular significance; one marked by marble headstones and wreath-laying. We pause to honor those men and women, our loved ones and our neighbors, who made the ultimate sacrifice to guarantee our freedoms,” said Chope. While most military return home from service overseas and resume their lives as part of the communities such as Chesapeake, Chope noted how “some return home with an American flag draped over their casket, having given their lives to provide these very freedoms to people they will never know. “For their loved ones, everyday is Memorial Day but this day, especially, is a tribute to the physical and moral courage that makes heroes out of farm boys and city girls alike, that inspires Americans of every generation to lay down their lives for people they will never meet,” said Chope. “While there might be some debate as to the origins of our traditions, never has anyone challenged the need to express our gratitude and deepest respect to those, either by choice or chance, stood for us, and made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Chesapeake Mayor Alan P. Krasnoff, in his welcoming remarks. One of those service members who made the ultimate sacrifice was Dozier’s son, Army Staff Sgt. Jon K. Dozier, who was killed in Iraq on Jan. 9, 2008, while serving with the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, 1st Ar-

mored Division. “It’s always been important to pass from one generation to another what the cost of freedom is.I thought I understood. But I came to a greater understanding after Jon passed,” explained Dozier, a retired Army National Guard lieutenant

colonel. While Dozier has helped organize the annual Chesapeake service for nearly 10 years, he plans to take a break next year to join his family, including his young granddaughter, for the Memorial Day service at Arlington National Cemetery, where Jon his buried. Noting how Chesapeake, as part of Hampton Roads, is home to one of the greatest concentrations of military bases in the world, “I hope you recognize the countless service members and their families living, working and generally making life better throughout this great city… The military–community partnership, abundantly evident in Chesapeake, is a model for other military communities throughout the country,” said Chope. The presentation of brass plaques to honor veterans and wreath-laying ceremony followed the speakers. The service of dozens of veterans is honored on engraved pavers at the Veterans Memorial.Among the new pavers this year was one in honor of Chesapeake Police Officer Timothy B. Shock, a Marine Corps veteran who died in a dive training accident Dec. 20, 2011. The inscribed pavers have been so popular with individuals and community organizations that Dozier explained within the next month, the walkway will be extended to allow for additional pavers.The cost for an inscribed paver is $50 and it can honor an individual or organization. Several organizations carried forward wreaths commemorating those who served their country. Miss Teen Chesapeake Justine Callis, 14, carried the final wreath in honor of all of those currently serving, and also in remembrances to her own grandfathers and great-grandfathers

who served in the Army.The observance concluded with a rifle volley by Marines and playing of “Taps” by Musician 1st Class Trevor Spaulding from U.S. Fleet Forces band. WorldWar II veteran George Schuchman was among the older veterans in attendance. Schuchman, a Chesapeake resident, was just 17 when he enlisted. He served from 1943-45 with Gen. George S. Patton’s Army in Europe. “I wanted to be here just to remember the soldiers, Sailors, airmen,” explained Schuchman about why, despite Monday’s heat and humidity, he wanted to attend the observance. “Memorial Day means remembering the ones who didn’t come back. I was one of the fortunate ones that did,” he added. Eric Kirch, 11, was one of the members of Boy Scout troops 800 and 413 who set up the tents and chairs for the ceremony. “Memorial Day is to gather around and remember the people who served in the military and gave us our freedom,” said Kirch, a student at Butts Road Intermediate School. This year marks the third observance Oleg Welch, 18, from Troop 800 has participated in. “I believe in freedom and I’m proud others have helped out defending freedom. I believe those who have served in the wars should be recognized,” explained the Grassfield High School junior about why he volunteered. Boy Scout Larry Jones, 10, volunteered for the first time at this year’s event.The Crestwood Intermediate student said he wanted to be part of “remembering all the people who gave their lives for America.” While Memorial Day is widely seen as a time to remember those who gave their lives, Chope asked the audience to support the newest generation of veterans as well. “As Americans pay tribute to those who perished, we must be determined to ensure those who serve and return to us receive proper care for their wounds and infirmities. “We must insist every veteran has an opportunity for employment, education and a home in which to live.We must vow our veterans be treated with the dignity and respect they so richly deserve,” he said.

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CVW-17: Three squadrons return to Hampton Roads following deployment — Continued from page 1 VFA-81,flying the F/A-18E“Super Hornet,”completed 1,528 sorties for a total of 3,670 flight hours and 1,570 arrested landings, or “traps.” Of their total sorties, 238 were combat sorties during which they logged 1,558 flight hours. The Sunliners delivered 26 tons of ordnance with three tons supporting coalition ground forces.The Sunliners, with 12 aircraft and 12 pilots, returned to NAS Oceana. Also arriving May 23 at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field was VAW-125 with four E-2C “Hawkeye” aircraft and 20 aviators.The Tigertails’ missions included airborne command and control and they completed 1,395 flight hours on 386 sorties. Of those, 112 were logged as combat sorties with 542 combat flight hours.They completed a total of 493 traps. The accomplishments of CSG-1 included the following: • Flew 1,085 Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) missions, totaling 6,600 total flight hours.This included close air support missions, support for coalition ground forces, airborne electronic warfare missions and airborne command and control missions. •Delivered 7,283 pounds of ordnance and expended 1,717 rounds of 20mm ammunition in support of OEF. •Conducted exercises with coalition countries and other nations, including Singapore, Britain, India and Australia. • 818 Sailors volunteered for 37 community relations projects and professional exchanges while enjoying port visits in Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, India and Australia. • Carl Vinson earned the 2011 Commander Naval Air Forces Battle Efficiency (Battle “E”) award for West Coastbased aircraft carriers. • Carl Vinson hosted newsman Dan Rather for a threeday visit as the subject of a segment for the television news magazine “Dan Rather Reports.” The guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) hosted Oliver North as part of the television news program “War Stories with Oliver North.” • Carl Vinson sailed more than 55,600 nautical miles. • 676 Sailors earned their enlisted surface and enlisted aviation warfare specialist qualifications.

MWR offering camps for kids this summer

Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

After returning home from a six month deployment on board USS Carl Vinson, “Sunliner” Lt. Ben Horn has a big hug for his Cmdr. Richard Rivera, commanding officer of the “Sunliners” of VFA-81, is daughter, as his wife is all smiles following his return to Oceana. reunited with his wife Santina and sons Evan and Samuel.

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Jessica Bauchman has a big kiss for her husband, Lt. Geoffrey Bauchman as their son Chase waits his turn to greet dad.

Aviators from VFA-81 and CVW-17, were barely out of their F/A-18 Super Hornets before being greeted by their families on the flightline. CVW-17 with VFA-81 returned to NAS Oceana May 23, while VAW-125 and VRC-40, detachment 5 returned to Naval Station Norfolk the same day.

Camp CAX Naval Weapons Station Yorktown MWR Department announces the return of Camp CAX.This overnight summer camp is open to military youth ages 9 - 12, as well as teens ages 13 - 15. Nine to 12-year-olds will camp during one of three sessions held June 24-30,July 1-7 or July 8-14. A teen camp for ages 13 - 15, is being held July 15 - 21. Camp CAX will take place near Jones Pond at Cheatham Annex. For registration and camp details, contact Deborah Galloway at (757) 887-4233.

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Camp, being held at NAS Oceana July 16 - 27.The 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.

Summer basketball camp Registration for the Oceana Youth Summer Basketball Camp is now open. Camp will be held June 18 -- 22 for ages 9 -13 and June 25 - 29 for ages 5 - 8. Camps will be at the Oceana Youth Center and Midway Manor. Leading the camps will be Mike Anderson, a local player for Landstown High School and Virginia Commonwealth University. The cost is $90 per child. For more information, call 444-1007.

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Worrying: What is ‘it’ that stresses you? VFA-106 Sailors support Tour de Cure — Continued from page 3 1.Have a purpose (6:19-27). Why are you doing what you are doing? What is important to you? 2. Have a plan (6:28-34).What is the current issue? Where are you trying to go? How will you get there? Is there a contingency plan? We miss so many opportunities because we remember what happened yesterday and we are afraid of what might happen tomorrow. Plans help us to go forward day by day with courage, because the Lord could very well come between our right

Volunteers needed Children’s Health Investment Program of Chesapeake and Portsmouth (CHIP) needs volunteers for First Steps to help new parents. Through phone calls and educational mailings, the program provides support and information about parenting and child development to parents of newborns for the first three months of baby’s life

now and our tomorrow. That means all of our worrying was in vain. 3. Have a prayer (7:-11). Who will help me? God really does answer prayers. Often God’s three answers are “yes, no, and not yet, because I have something else better in mind for you.” God sends so many wonderful angels our way. Just ask for help. Now if you don’t know how to pray when you are worrying, then just start with that very familiar serenity prayer written by Reinhold Niebuhr: “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.”

and helps them connect to community resources. Volunteers are needed to assist in making phone calls and may work from home or at the CHIP office, 1302 Jefferson St. South Norfolk. Seeking adults with knowledge of developmental milestones who are friendly, mature, responsible, and able to maintain confidentiality. Required training will be provided. For more information, contact Meredith Martin, at mmartin@chiphf.orgwww.chiphf.org.

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Sailors from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 Administrative Department supported the American Diabetes Association and the Tour de Cure cycling event at King’s Fork High School in Suffolk April 21. They were a major support to the food and beverage and site breakdown crews. Some ensured the safety of participants by volunteering to direct traffic. Their commitment to the event helped make the 2012 Tour de Cure a great success. Their assistance helped raised more than $325,000 for diabetes research, education and advocacy in Hampton Roads and across the country. Pictured are CSC Karlene Henry, AT1 Terrence Dixon, YN1 Gavin Irby, AE1 Roger Evangelista,PS2 Anthony Ohiomoba, OS2 Lakeia Howard, LN2 Melissa Whitaker, GSE2 Jennifer Grizzard, ABH3 Drew Pulley, ATAN Denise Gonzalez,BMSN Morgan Davis, MMFN Diana Alba, ICFN Myla Crawford, AMAN Minna Siebert and YNSA Phillip Williams.

Exercise: Includes multinational participants with IKE Strike Group — Continued from page 4 Brazil, executing a two-week fleet synthetic training (FST) exercise, taking place from May 21 through June 2. One element that is clearly not synthetic in the FST, is the globally distributed joint and coalition participation. From Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico to Halifax, Canada, and Wilhelmshaven, Germany, the multinational battle staffs are joined in real time, tactically employing forces thousands of miles away. Opening the event was Vice Adm. David H. Buss, commander, Task Force (CTF) 20, who welcomed Royal Navy Commodore John Clink, German Navy Cmdr. Michael Buss and Cmdr. Sergio Reale, commanding officer of the Brazilian Navy Ship BNS Indepencia (F44). “When I look north I see our friends in Canada, to the east we have our friends in

Germany and Great Britain, to the south our friends in the Brazilian Navy,”said Buss. This multi-service and multinational synthetic exercise, intended to certify the participating units to conduct specific missions and operations on a future deployment. Developed by Commander, Strike Force Training Atlantic Rear Adm. Dennis FitzPatrick and orchestrated by Tactical Training Group Atlantic (TTGL), the exercise leverages both real and synthetic geography in a complex fictional scenario, known as the “Treasure Coast,” to conduct a broad spectrum of maritime missions, ranging from peacetime presence to full combat operations. This event is centered on fictional Operation Bold Step, which directs the enforcement of multiple fictional United Nations Security Council Resolutions and maintain maritime freedom of access in the Treasure Coast region.

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Awards: George H.W. Bush, CVW-8 presented Battle ‘E’

MWR HOSTING VIRGINIA SYMPHONY UNCORKED “Virginia Symphony Uncorkedâ€? will be June 9 at historic Hospital Point on NSA Hampton Roads, better known as Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP).The event The event is free and open to the public. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the evening kicks off with the Jim Newsom Band,providing jazz selections. At 7 p.m., the Virginia Symphony takes to the stage with a rendition of the national anthem while the NMCP Color Guard presents the colors, followed by two hours of patrioticthemed selections. The event concludes at 9:30 p.m. with a display of ďŹ reworks over the Elizabeth River. A limited number of waterfront 10x10 cabanas will be available. Each cabana will have seating, a small cooler containing soda and bottled water and wait service available.The price is $25 and they are going very fast, so make a reservation soon by calling 396-3660. All purchases may be made over the phone by calling the MWR Drydock Club at 396-3660. For more information, visit www.discovermwr.com/vasymphony. com.

— Continued from page 3 played a role in this, from the Sailors launching the aircraft up on deck to the Sailors working in the ship’s laundry,it was truly an all hands effort that paid off.â€? Harvey presented the Battenberg Cup Award to Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Daniel Kliche and Chief Navy Counselor Aaron Jackson, recognizing the George H.W. Bush crew as the top unit in USFF.The award is presented to the premier vessel among aircraft carriers, surface ships and submarines where they are ranked for “Battle EfďŹ ciencyâ€? and achievements in other areas such as operations, administration and leadership. The Battenberg Cup, also known as the British Challenge Cup,was initiated by Rear Adm.Prince Louis of Battenberg.Under his command in 1905, four armored cruisers from the British Second Cruiser Squadron made a goodwill cruise to Annapolis, Md. Washington, D.C. and New York. The visit was hosted by then-Rear Adm. Robley D. Evans, commander in chief of the Atlantic Fleet. After returning to Great Britain, he created the cup to recognize the “good fel-

lowship and wonderful entertainments� he and his men experienced in their visit to the United States.The large silver trophy he made stood three feet high and 11 inches in diameter at the top. Battenberg mailed the cup to Evans,with an accompanying letter stating the cup was intended for the enlisted men under Evans’ command.The letter also requested the cup to become a challenge cup. In accordance with Battenberg’s wishes, Evans subsequently set up racing rules so that British sailors would compete with American Sailors in using U.S. Navy standard racing cutters. From 1906 until 1940, competitions were held until the war years disrupted them and they never resumed until 1978. That year Adm. Isaac C. Kidd Jr., commander in chief,U.S.Atlantic Fleet;reinstated the Battenberg Cup Award, not for racing cutters, but as a symbol of operational excellence within the Atlantic Fleet. “You have institutionalized excellence and the right way to do business in the United States Navy, taking the might and mission of the Unites States on deploy-

ment,â€? Harvey said.“That’s what you have done and you have done it better than anybody else in the Navy.â€? “Today, I join my father in thanking you for not only serving this nation but for making sure the Avenger rises to the top. The Battenberg Cup and Admiral Flatley Memorial Awards are the result of your passion, your commitment to the Navy, to serving others, to safety and to quite simply, being the best the Atlantic eet has to offer,â€? said Doro Bush Koch, sponsor for the aircraft carrier. “The ‘E’ in the Battle ‘E’ stands for efďŹ ciency, but I know it represents many more attributes all of you process; excellence, experience, expertise and elite. My dad is honored and humbled by the work and dedication of each of you, the elite leaders and crew of this ship.â€? “This is a perfect example of hard work being recognized and I am honored to be the commanding ofďŹ cer to the crew. Receiving these awards shows the relentless dedication and superior performance the crew on this warship displays on a continuous basis to keep it maintained at the highest levels of excellence,â€? said Luther.

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Virginia Beach observance dedicated to Pearl Harbor veteran BY KELLEY STIRLING NAS Oceana Public Affairs Officer Hundreds of Virginia Beach citizens and tourists attended the Memorial Day service, held at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial on May 28. NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis was the keynote speaker. The ceremony, to remember and be thankful for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, was dedicated to a special World War II veteran, Frank Chebetar, because of his role in building the Tidewater Veterans Memorial and the memorial to Pearl Harbor victims at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Chebetar who was 90, died April 25. “This year we honor Frank A. Chebetar who passed away just one month ago,”Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms said.“A Pearl Harbor survivor, he was aboard the USS Phelps and fought from the ship’s deck during that horrendous attack more than 70 years ago.” Congressmen Scott Rigell also addressed the crowd who braved the warm temperature to be there. As Master of Ceremonies retired Army Col.Floyd Gilbert from the Mayor’s Veterans Committee introduced Rigell, he listed his many accomplishments. The list prompted Rigell to say, “You could have summed that up and just introduced me as ‘a grateful American.’ “I am deeply mindful each day of the duty and the privilege, really, that I have to defend those who wear our nation’s uniform,” Rigell continued. The congressman recognized the many veterans in the audience, as well as the families who were there, that had lost service members in a war, also known as Gold Star Families.

“For our Gold Star Families, every day is Memorial Day,” he said. Geis continued the theme of the solemn remembrance by talking about his role as a service member. “As a naval officer, I know that there are sacrifices that we all make, but there is no greater sacrifice than to give your life for your friends and neighbors,” Geis said. “Service members know the deal. Photos by Harry Gerwien We sign our name on that document; we raise our During the Virginia Beach Memorial Day service, May 28, NAS Oceana Commanding Officer right hand and we swear Capt. Bob Geis, Virginia Beach Mayor William Sessoms and Congressman Scott Rigell pause an oath to support and de- by the wreath they escorted. This year’s service was dedicated to Pearl Harbor veteran and fend the constitution of the Virginia Beach resident Frank Chebetar, who died April 25. Chebetar was instrumental in the United States.We know the construction of the Tidewater Veterans Memorial and the Pearl Harbor Memorial at JEB LittleCreek-Fort Story. possibilities.” He wondered why the fallen aren’t honored every day instead of just a handful of days marked on a calendar, but then suggested that, in fact, they are. “We do it because, in our community here, the pain of losing a loved one or a friend has hit home too many times,” Geis said.“There is a respect for our armed forces that has never really been seen in previous generations… Now, we citizens recognize our military in so many ways, and no where so much as here in Hampton Roads. “We see it in the kind words thanking us for our service,” Geis continued.“I’ve been thinking about it and I’ve decided that my answer to that thank you is,‘it is my honor.’” Geis,,who has been commanding officer less than three 7 p.m. - The Five-Year Engagement (R) months, talked about the relationship between the Navy and Hampton Roads, specifically Virginia Beach. He said he feels he inherited a great partnership and he intends to keep it going. 1 p.m. - The Pirates! Band of Misfits 3D “I’m touched every day by these acts of kindness that I (PG) see or hear about in our community,” Geis said. 4 p.m. - The Lucky One (PG-13) Geis ended with a reminder of why there is a special day like Memorial Day.“Days like this give us the oppor7 p.m. - Lock-Out (PG-13) tunity to stop the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives in order to remember those who have lost their lives and their families and friends whose lives are forever changed. 1 p.m. - The Hunger Games (PG-13) We wish we could take away the pain of that loss, but we can’t.All we can do is let them know we recognize it, we 4 p.m. - The Three Stooges (PG-13) honor them; we remember them; and we cherish them.”

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PHOTO LEFT: An Air Force bugler plays “Taps” at the conclusion of the Memorial Day ceremony at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial. The annual observance brings together active and retired service members from all branches of the military.

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Âť Âť  Âť  CONSEP: FIRST TERM June 4 -7, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Career Options and Navy Skills Evaluation Program (CONSEP): First Term is designed to help active duty achieve their Navy and, ultimately, civilian career goals. Sponsored by command career counselors, Navy College and FFSC, this training includes careermaking decisions, information on upward mobility, schools, apprenticeships, ďŹ nancial management, investment strategies, and creating work experiences that will lead to successors.

SINGLE PARENTING IN THE MILITARY June 4, 2 - 4:30 p.m. This workshop explores ways for active duty single parents to balance their military and parental responsibilities and

looks at the opportunities and challenges of parenting alone in the military. Discussion topics include dealing with changes, co-parenting, talking with your child about their other parent, dating, resources for single military parents and more.

SMOOTH MOVE WORKSHOP June 5, 1 - 4 p.m. Topics include hints on shipping household goods, travel and ďŹ nancial planning, entitlements, family preparation, and ways to cope with relocation. Open to all active duty, retiring and separating military personnel, and their families.

mation about parenting. Participants will discuss the changing role of fathers and learn how dads can use effective discipline techniques to help raise responsible, wellbehaved children.

OVERSEAS TRANSFER WORKSHOP SAPR POINT OF CONTACT June 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. TRAINING Information will be provided on house- June 7, 8 a.m. to noon. hold goods and auto shipment, ďŹ nancial planning, travel arrangements and passports, personal security, and culture shock. Open to active duty and family members, 12 years and older.

EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING June 7, 9 a.m. to noon

BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS June 5, 5 - 7:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to nurture and enhance their intimate relationships. Topics include sustaining their emotional record keeping, building realistic expectations, establishing positive communications and developing healthy habits together. Open to all active duty and their partners involved in a stable, imitate relationship or planning to be in the future.

DADS AND DISCIPLINE June 5, 5 - 7:30 p.m. This class provides an opportunity for fathers to gain valuable, practical infor-

DCC will not have victim contact, but will ensure timely ďŹ ling of initial, continuation, and ďŹ nal SITREPs.The DCC will obtain the data elements in a Sexual Assault Incident Data Collect Report.

Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments, and experience with an impressive resume.This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.

SAPR COMMAND DATA COLLECTION COORDINATOR TRAINING June 7, 1 -3:30 p.m. The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Data Collection Coordinator (DCC) training will certify individuals designated by their commanding ofďŹ cers to collect data through coordinated efforts with all agencies assisting a victim of sexual assault. Individuals certiďŹ ed as a

Individuals attending the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Point of Contact Training will be designated by their command and will represent the command in all sexual assault cases. The command SAPR POC maintains and provides current information and referrals to base and community programs for victims. The SAPR POC ensures mandated collection and maintenance of sexual assault data.

OMBUDSMEN BASIC TRAINING June 8 -10, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Navy Family Ombudsman Basic Training consists of 13 modules that help ofďŹ cial command ombudsmen and command leadership team members work effectively with their commands. Workshops provide resource avenues for helping families through crisis and daily living. Open to ombudsmen, commanding and executive ofďŹ cers, chaplains, command master chiefs and their spouses.

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Featured attractions • Patriotic Festival presents Virginia Beach Oceanfront Air Show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron (June 1-3) • Blackbeard Pirate Festival, Hampton (June 1-3) • Onancock tall ship visit, Eastern Shore (June 1-4) •Yorktown tall ship visits (June 1-3)

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are because of the quality of the people that served over the last 200 years, and the tens of thousands of Sailors and Marines now making sacrifices every day. “Up to that time, we were not on great terms with England, but after 1812, we were respected,” said Shelanski. “We were respected around the world for our ability because of what our Navy had achieved and what our nation had finally achieved. That in itself has lent us to one of our greatest allies now.”

Hampton Roads is hosting OpSail Virginia 2012, starting with the Patriotic Festival along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron (June 1 - 3), and continuing on with Norfolk Harborfest in the downtown Norfolk harbor with tall ships and multinational military vessels from around the world.Both events will illuminate the night’s sky with brilliant firework displays over the water. Unlike in years past, OpSail Virginia Local highlights 2012 will feature three Parade of Sails OpSail Virginia 2012 will kick off this year,in addition to local,regional with the Patriotic Festival, in Virginia and national entertainment, family Beach on June 1, with U.S. Navy Blue activities, public ship tours, unique and Angels for the Virginia Beach Oceanunusual performances, water activities and front Air Show. much more. The Military Parade of Sails – Navy U.S. Navy file photo The War of 1812 is often called the A replica of the Godspeed from Jamestown War Ship/Grey Hulls will take place “second war for American indepen- will participate in OpSail 2012 Virginia Tall on June 6. dence” and it demonstrated the impor- Ship Parade of Sail on June 8. The traditional tall ships Parade of tance of an effective naval force for naSail, which is always an amazing distional defense.A topic that is just as true then as it is today, play of sailing vessels, will feature an international fleet of 200 years later. tall ships June 8.The ships will parade from the Lynnhaven “Historically, what we’ve proven — what has come out Roads anchorage through Thimble Shoals Channel, past of the War of 1812 — is that we need a strong Navy,”said the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and past Fort Monroe Commander, Carrier Strike Group 10 Rear Adm. Herman in Hampton. From there, the ships will move through Shelanski. “... your sea lines of communication, the flow Hampton Roads and up the Elizabeth River to downtown of goods is essential for the economy and welfare of our Norfolk.The first ships in the parade will reachTown Point national security.We need strong ships, we need technol- Park in downtown Norfolk at Noon. ogy, we need captains, we need good Sailors to sail our Ships will then proceed to their docks in downtown ships.We need to know warfighting and we need to have Norfolk or in other affiliate ports, before opening to the a forward presence so that we are respected by other na- public for tours. Viewing locations will be in Virginia tions and we need to be ready ... we need to train, and Beach, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, Norfolk those are the three tenets that our CNO [Chief of Naval Chesapeake and the Eastern Shore. Operations] today talks about: warfighting, forward presShelanski said that OpSail Virginia 2012 will give the ence and readiness.” Hampton Roads community an up-close-and-personal Ultimately, the commemoration of the Bicentennial of look at today’s military capabilities, as well as serve as a the War of 1812 is a salute to all of our Sailors and Marines historical look at the relationship that Hampton Roads has who fought gallantly against great odds in that conflict, in shared with the U.S. Navy. all of our nation’s conflicts between then and now, and “The important thing for the people in Norfolk and Virthose who are today defending freedom around the world. ginia Beach, and all of Hampton Roads, is to come and see The Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are what they the ships,” he said.

Festival Finale with Rob Fisher and Virginia Symphony, Norfolk (June 6) • Tall ship Parade of Sail (June 8) • Norfolk Harborfest (June 8-10) • Tall ship and U.S. and foreign Navy ships public tours • Military Heritage Encampment, Norfolk (June 8-11) • Fireworks display over the harbor, Norfolk and Portsmouth (June 9) • JROTC Drill Meet, Norfolk (June 9-10) • Living history displays, Norfolk (June 8-11) • Demonstrations and 1812 exhibits, Norfolk (June 8-11) • U.S. Marine Corps Sunset Parade, Norfolk (June 10) • Portsmouth Seawall Music Festival (June 8-10) • Chesapeake Kayak Expedition (June 8-10) •Tall ships visit Cape Charles, Eastern Shore (June 8-10) • North American Sand Soccer Championship- OpSail 2012 Virginia Division, Virginia Beach (June 9-10) • Naval Station Norfolk Ship Tours, Norfolk (June 9-10) Events are free and open to the public. Visit www.opsail2012virginia.com/norfolk-free-way for more information. “They get the opportunity to see us — our Navy ships — and meet the Sailors; they have an opportunity to meet foreign Sailors.They have the opportunity to see the friendship we have with our allies, and most importantly, the friendship we have had — over 200 years, way before the War of 1812, with the Hampton Roads area,” he continued. “You’re going to see Sailors in period costume from the USS Constitution.They are going to be able to talk to you about what out Navy did then, why we established a strong Navy, why a strong Navy is important today and what it’s doing around the world,” he said. — For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit www.opsail212virginia.com.

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