AWARDS, PROMOTIONS AND RETIREMENTS PAGE 4 VOLUME 52 NO. 22
JUNE 6, 2013
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Changes to vehicle decal policy coming July 1
LEARNING ABOUT PUBLIC SAFETY
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ANNUAL RODEO PROMOTES MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AT OCEANA
The Virginia Beach Elks are PHOTO:Followingthe“WaketheBase”ridefromDamNeckAnnextoNASOceana, sponsoring a military and DoD civilian motorcycle riders make the final turn into the Aviation Flag Day cerHistorical Park to kick off the annual NAS Oceana Motorcycle Rodeo May 31. emony June 9, 11 a.m. at the STORY/PHOTO BY MCSN KAYLA KING nine that we’ve lost in 2013, four of them were in the Hampton Roads area,” said NAS Oceana Public Affairs POW/MIA Park Capt. Bob Geis, commanding officer of NAS on Oceana Military and Department of Defense ci- Oceana. “We can blame it on congestion, Boulevard. vilian motorcycle riders showed off their we can blame it on the roads,we can blame Oceana Com- bikes May 31 during the “Wake the Base” it on a lot of things, but really, people aren’t ride beginning at Dam Neck Annex and paying attention to the two-wheel vehicles manding Ofending at the Aviation Historical Park at on the road. ficer Capt. Bob NAS Oceana.The group ride marked the be“Nobody is a more fervent believer in Geis and Virgin- ginning of the 5th annual Motorcycle Safety safety on a rode than I think a motorcycle ia Beach Mayor Rodeo sponsored by the Safety Department rider,” Geis continued. While the motorcycle rodeo is designed at NAS Oceana. More than 50 riders came William Sessoms out for the rodeo. to bring riders together to encourage a be the guest “The overall focus of the motorcycle ro- safe riding environment, it’s also fun. The deo is to encourage riders of all experience rodeo included events like the slow-speed speakers. The levels of motorcycle awareness,” said Dave race and the cone-weaving race, as well as event is open to Ruhl, safety manager at NAS Oceana. a “best looking” and “ugliest looking” bike everyone. “So far this year, we’ve lost nine Sailors and Marines Navywide and out of those
— See Motorcycle rodeo Page 9
On July 1, 2013, vehicles regularly accessing Navy installations will no longer be required to have permanent installation-access decals. The elimination of the vehicle decal requirement will improve security posture by providing electronic credentialing and increased scrutiny in the manual verification of an authorized credential or identification card. The new policy will also result in cost savings and a reduction in administrative tasks.Vehicle decal elimination at Navy installations aligns base access policies with other military services. Elimination of the vehicle decal requirement does not eliminate the requirement for an individual to properly register and insure their vehicle.Vehicles on any Navy installation must continue to be licensed, registered, inspected and insured in accordance with state and local laws. Rental vehicles are considered privately-owned vehicles for purposes of base entry and access control.The vehicle rental contract will suffice as proper licensing, registration and proof of insurance for base access. Navy Installations will continue to manage parking and visitor control locally. Access control to Navy installations will be executed using 100 percent checks of access control credentials, such as Common Access Cards,Access Control Badges,and retiree and dependent ID cards at installation perimeters and high security enclave gates. Service members who have decals expiring on June 1 should proceed with renewal,or visit the Pass & ID office for more information. Decals that expire on July 1 or later will not be renewed. NAVADMIN 146/13 can be read in its entirety at http:// goo.gl/o77hn. For frequently asked questions regarding the new vehicle decal policy,visit http://goo.gl/xWP6F.Questions that are not answered here can be emailed directly to cnicpa@navy.mil.
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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Unclassified (CI) Awareness briefings
For questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about services provided on board NAS Oceana, email the COnnection Line 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.
NCIS will present Unclassified (CI) Awareness briefings on June 13, 9 - 10 a.m., 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 1- 2 p.m. and 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the NAS Oceana theater in building 531.All Department of the Navy personnel, regardless of current security clearance level, are required to receive the brief every 12 months.The target audience and quarterly schedules represent a significant change to past practices. For additional information, contact Crystal J. Forehand, Oceana command security manager at 433-2833/2965.
Stop for pedestrians Summer means the start of youth camps on NAS Oceana and all drivers are asked to be aware of increasing numbers of pedestrians, especially children.All drivers must stop at crosswalks to allow pedestrians to safely cross the street.
Nominations sought for Bob Feller Act of Valor Award BY MC2 JESSE L. DICK Navy Office of Community Outreach MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — Nominations are being sought from the Navy’s chief petty officer (CPO) community for the inaugural Bob Feller Act of Valor award. Established by the Bob Feller Act of Valor Foundation, the prestigious award is named in honor of Major League Baseball pitcher, National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee, and Navy veteran Bob Feller. This unique award is intended to recognize a representative from three critical areas of Feller’s life: his baseball career, his service as a Navy CPO, and his enshrinement in the Hall of Fame.As such, the award will be presented to one Major League baseball player, one Navy CPO and one member of the Hall of Fame on Veterans Day at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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Still time to register for summer camp It’s not too late to register your children and teens for summer camp at NAS Oceana. Several camps still have space available. Child and Youth Summer Camp: Runs from June 17 through Aug. 30 The children will be walking around base mainly from center to the ballfields, bowling alley, pool, and fitness center. DEFY (Drug Education for Youth): Being held at both Oceana Youth Center, July 15 - 18, and 22 - 25, and Midway Manor, July 8 - 11 and 15 - 18.This camp is free and open to 9 - 12-year-olds. For more information, call Oceana Youth Center at 433-3976 or Midway Manor Youth Center at 4441007. Teen Summit: Takes place Aug.19 - 23 at the NAS Oceana Officers’Club for ages 13-18.The time is 8:30 a.m.to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.The cost is $30 and covers snacks, lunch, transportation for field trips and last day beach blast and social. Registration is currently taking place at the Oceana Youth Center in building 531. For more information contact Oceana Youth Center at 433-3976.
Chapel Schedule of Services Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant
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Sunday Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship (main chapel) 10:40 a.m.
Mass – Tues-Fri, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m.
In recognition of Feller’s significant accomplishment in attaining the rank of CPO, nominees must be an E-7 only, active or reserve, outstanding military professionals, and Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 must embody the Navy’s Core Values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Contemporary Protestant Confession Saturday 4 p.m. Feller enlisted in the Navy shortly after the attack on Worship Sunday 9 a.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. Pearl Harbor while he was with the Cleveland Indians, beAdult and children’s Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship coming the first American professional athlete to enlist.He Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m. served on the battleship USS Alabama (BB 60), and while doing so, the ship fought in both World War II theaters and Naval Station Norfolk earned eight battle stars. Feller was released from active duty,achieving the rank of CPO,and is the only CPO in the Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Hall of Fame. Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Nominations must be submitted to the Navy Office of Community Outreach by June 17. For more information Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, on eligibility requirements and the selection process, see FRC Oceana at 433-9286 NAVADMIN 138/13.
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Arrested recovery for Jolly Rogers
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Times of encouragement BY LT. CMDR. HARVEY MACKLIN Center for Personal and Professional Development Chaplain We have all encountered times in our lives when we were in need of encouragement. It is inevitable that we will bump into difficulties as we travel along life’s pathway. In fact, often we face situations which cause us to wonder if we can even make it through or if continuing on is worth the effort it will take. I stand today as a “town crier” proclaiming that each of us can rest secure, for there is a divine Lord who knows right where we are! While it is true that evil situations and potentially misdirected individuals will confront us along life’s travels, God wants us to know that he has good plans for us and his desire is to turn what was meant for evil into something that will be to our benefit (Genesis 50:20). You might be saying,that is fine in theory but I need a concrete example.We can look to Joseph and see an incredible story of how God turned a tragic situation into a glorious triumph (Genesis 37-50). His brothers sold him into slavery, he spent years in prison, was accused falsely, then God raised him up to a place of power in that foreign land in order to save his family and the entire Israelite race from destruction. King David’s life is another case in point for us to study. In one incident, recorded in 1 Samuel 30, David found himself in a situation where he was greatly distressed for his people were speaking of stoning him out of their sense of loss and grief. David did not know where to turn so he turned to his God, the one who had faithfully stood beside him all his life.There are too many situations like this in David’s life to mention here;however,just like David,we are expected to encourage ourselves in the Lord with all that he has done and has promised yet to do in our lives.Jeremiah 29:11 says,\ “For I know the plans that I have for you, declares the Lord,plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.” Proverbs 16:3 states that if we will “commit [our] works to the Lord, [our] plans — See Best interests, Page 12
Photo by MCSN Andrew Schneider
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Jolly Rogers” of VFA-103 performs an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) May 22. Dwight D. Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Survey says: VEC provides outstanding customer service BY MCC JAYME PASTORIC Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs A recent online survey conducted by Navy Personnel Research, Studies and Technology (NPRST) indicate the Virtual Education Center (VEC) is providing a high level of service to the fleet. Launched in 2010,the VEC is a state-of-the-art call center providing voluntary education services, including education counseling and tuition assistance processing. “The purpose of the VEC is to provide outreach education services to active duty Sailors and veterans around the world, and tuition assistance to active duty Sailors,” said Sharen Richardson,VEC supervisor. The VEC serves as the Navy College Program’s central location for receiving and responding to toll-free telephone, electronic mail, fax, and U.S. Postal Service inquiries dealing with all off-duty voluntary education programs and services. The VEC processes tuition assistance applications, serves as a hub for requesting the Joint Services Transcript (JST) and provides easy access to information on the Navy College program and other voluntary education opportunities. Open Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the VEC is staffed by academic advisors who will answer questions and process requests pertaining to all facets of the Navy’s voluntary education programs. It’s a one-stop shop for educational questions
Sailors have. “We fund Sailors throughout the world with tuition assistance toward their educational goals, provide educational guidance and counseling and correct and update Sailors and Navy veterans’ Joint Services Transcript with accurate training and college information,” said Richardson. This fiscal year, the VEC has processed and authorized more than 71,000 tuition assistance requests, sent out 10,000 JSTS to colleges and posted more than 5,000 degrees. “We are successful one Sailor at a time,”said Richardson. “When we help individuals reach their goals, they let us know. Most of the staff would tell you this is the joy in doing what we do. The little things they (VEC staff) do culminate into big rewards for our Sailors.” VEC provides world-class customer service to all active duty Navy, veterans, family members and Navy College Office staffs. “Since 2010, our ongoing focus is to provide outstanding customer service to Navy personnel within this virtual ‘call center’ environment and ensure a consistent message is delivered by the VEC as well as our NCO colleagues in the field,” said Dr. Mary Redd-Clary, Navy Voluntary Education program director. “We want to make sure our communications with both active duty and Navy veterans is maintained at a high quality, whether the interaction occurs on the phone or via email.” For more information about the Virtual Education Center, visit: https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/.
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Career
Photos of recent awards, promotions and retirements
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Naval Ocean Processing Facility Dam Neck Change of Command Cmdr. Jeff “Jake” Jacoby (pictured) relieved Cmdr. Daniel McGuinness as commanding officer of Naval Ocean Processing Facility (NOPF) Dam Neck in a change of command ceremony May 17. Jacoby, a naval aviator, most recently served as NOPF Dam Neck’s executive officer. McGuinness’ next assignment is as chief of staff for Commander Undersea Surveillance, also located on Dam Neck Annex. Cmdr. Robert Trepeta is the new executive officer. The NOPF mission is to provide timely and accurate acoustic cueing to operating and supporting forces, and to conduct continuous maritime surveillance for homeland security 24/7/365. Photo provided
Photo by Harry Gerwien
Master Chief Air Traffic Controller (AW/SW) Holly Dingle is all smiles after reaching a “huge, huge milestone” with her promotion to master chief May 30. Dingle is the only senior chief attached to NAS Oceana selected for advancement this cycle. Her new collar devices are pinned on by her son Reuben Gillium and friend and mentor, retired ACCS Fredda Bryan. Dingle’s husband, Terieny Williams (not shown) placed her new cover on, in front of a standing-room-only crowd at NAS Oceana Air Operations. Dingle reported back to NAS Oceana in 2012 from USS George Washington (CVN 73) for her third tour at the Master Jet Base. She enlisted in the Navy on Sept. 11, 1990 from her hometown of Cincinnati. As a second class petty officer, she first served at Oceana from 1996 -1999 and returned in 2005 for five years, where she was the facility watch supervisor and mini air boss and then air boss for the annual Oceana Air Show. Dingle enjoys the challenges of working at the Oceana tower, which she said is “one of only eight approach controls in the Navy.” Currently serving as the tower supervisor, she is one of only 21 ACCMs in the Navy and one of just two ACs selected for master chief this year.
During a change of office ceremony, Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Anthony Adams addresses the attendees as the newly-appointed command master chief of Naval Station Norfolk. CMDCM David Carter will transfer to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) where he will assume the role of command master chief. Adams previously served as the command master chief of Carrier Air Wing 3 and strike fighter squadrons 103 and 106, all at NAS Oceana. Photo by MC3 Molly Greendeer
Photo by MCSN Kayla King
Thirty-nine years and seven months after first enlisting in the Navy, NAS Oceana Administrative Supervisor Aulander Sessoms is retiring for the second time. Sessoms, who enlisted in 1974, retired from active duty at Oceana in 1996 as a chief personnelman. He continued serving the Navy in his second career as a Department of the Navy civilian, in the Oceana Administration Department from June 1996 until his retirement this month. Sessoms, best known as “Mr. Sess,” was honored during a luncheon May 30 at the Shifting Sands Club on Dam Neck Annex. Friends and past and present co-workers had many gifts for Sessoms, including the oversized card being presented by YN1(IDW/SW) Victoria Scott and (back l) Kemp Knowlton and Ensign Shakilah Verner from the administration department. Sessoms, a diehard Washington Redskins fan, took a great deal of kidding about his devotion to the team, regardless of their record, and also received many burgundy and gold Redskinthemed items, including a polo shirt and flag, to add to his collection. He was also presented a Letter of Appreciation by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis. During the luncheon, Sessoms recognized his wife of 35 years, Laverne, for her support throughout his active duty and civil service career. After being congratulated for his many career successes, Sessoms closed with “Let the work I’ve done speak for me.”
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Equipment maintenance
Photo by OS1 Daniel Osterberg
FC3 Brannon conducts maintenance on close in weapons system (CIWS) “Mt 25” technical training equipment (TTE) at Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit (CSCSU) Dam Neck May 30. TTE enables students the opportunity to receive hands-on training with actual equipment in a supervised environment prior to reporting to their ship.
New Chief’s Mess Training course released BY SUSAN HENSON Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) has released the revised Chief’s Mess Training (CMT) course, CPPD leadership said May 28. The CMT course is year-round training with lessons that provide additional leadership topics for the chief petty officer (CPO) mess.The course took six months to revise and was piloted in Hampton Roads in December. Changes to the lessons were based on fleet feedback, according to Master Chief Ship’s Serviceman Leon Hazley, CMT course manager at CPPD.After the revision was completed, CPPD conducted three course pilots to validate the curriculum, course material effectiveness and course length, he said. “We’re really proud of the new CMT course and feel it will be a great training tool for chief petty officers across the fleet,” said CPPD Command Master Chief Ken
Schmidt.“We have to continually improve our skills as leaders to be most effective as a CPO mess. CMT provides CPOs with the tools to lead with courage, respect and trust, as well as the tools to mentor our junior Sailors to become the next generation of strong Navy leaders.” The new CMT is a library of 22 current, relevant topics that include scenarios designed to facilitate deep discussion. Each session can be taught at any time and in any sequence throughout the year, according to Hazley. “The previous CMT consisted of 10 topics designed to be delivered every month from October to July each year,” he said. “The new course provides flexibility to CPO messes to cover topics in a sequence that best fits a command’s schedule.” The CMT course differs from the Chief Petty Officer Selectee Leadership Course (CPOSLC) in that CPOSLC is geared toward preparing chief petty officer selectees for their new roles as chiefs while CMT is designed to provide leadership sustainment — See CMT course, Page 11
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Sailors team up with Virginia Beach schools for robotics challenge STORY/PHOTOS BY MC3 (SW) TAMEKIA L. PERDUE Navy Public Affairs Support Element - East Seabees assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 2 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS) helped judge the Virginia Beach Public School’s (VBPS) Clean the Beach Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Robotics Challenge May 31. The Seabees were among several Sailors from military bases around Hampton Roads helping at the annual STEM robotics challenge, designed to allow students to further their knowledge in the fields of science, math and engineering, while testing the robotic work that VBPS students have completed over the past school year. “There is not enough talent to go around to help all of these schools, teachers and mentors,� said Patrick Konopnick, director of Technical Career Education for Virginia Beach Public Schools.“We look to the Navy community to help us bring that expertise, which shows the Navy’s part-
nership with the schools.� More then 50 VBPS schools were in attendance to the competition with military personnel at several of the tables to assist with the judging process. “The military is a big supporter of this project,� said Konopnick. “They have personnel who advise teams and they have other expertise that they have shared with different schools.� This year’s theme was community service that positively impacts the oceanfront environment, and many of the high school students built robots that would help maintain beaches in the area. Logan Boyd, a high school senior at Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center, was part of a team that created a robot that is capable of cleaning up trash and recycling materials. “Even with minor setbacks,�said Boyd,“I
feel really confident. We put a lot of hard work into this and we feel good about coming out.� Although engineering robots that will help keep the beaches clean is an important part of the competition, Capt. Joseph Campbell, commanding officer of ACB-2, believes that one of the most important things that the children should get from this experience is knowledge of the engineering and science fields. “This is our future,� said Campbell. “We want them to have a good strong footing in technology, engineering and science so that when they come to work for us, they will have a competitive spirit, they will know what to do and they’ll get out there and be great Sailors.� “If they can begin to understand their career pathway,and what it brings to them as a future opportunity, then we’ve done our job,� said Konopnick
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Suited up in the protective “bite suit,” Emilia Guiliani, a student from the Public Safety Studies class at the Virginia Beach City Public Schools, got a firsthand look of the job and training of Military Working Dog handlers, as MA2 Troy Rinaldi and MA1 Jillian Voss perform a demonstration for the 27 students and staff who visited NAS Oceana May 28. The visit included a stop at the fire station, the air operations tower and the aircraft firefighting simulator.
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Oceana hosts career day for Va. Beach high school students BY BATTALION CHIEF ED ETHERIDGE Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services NAS Oceana departments coordinated with school instructor Sidney Delepine for a site visit to Virginia Beach City Public Schools students planning for careers following high school graduation. Delepine and 27 students from the school’s’ “Public Safety Studies” class arrived at Oceana May 28 and were greeted by firefighters/ EMTs from the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services at Oceana, security and air operations personnel. The high school juniors and seniors are studying fire/EMS and law enforcement career fields. The students were taken directly into each department to capture the real feel of each of the jobs. Entering Fire Station 7, students were greeted by station personnel performing the daily duties of cleaning the station, checking apparatus and other routine work assignments. The students split into two groups and received briefings from fire and security staff members. Fire/EMS staff provided insight to both civilian and aviation boatswain’s mate (ABH) firefighting duties including entry/transfer hiring processes, required qualifications and physical requirements, along with work schedules. Fentress Firefighter ABH2 Daniel Llanos
spoke on the specifics his rating and duties during deployments. Department of Defense Firefighter Paul Dickson explained how he was recently hired using the online application process. Oceana Security Officer Navy Lt. Malvin Fikes with civilian Cmdr. Thomas Fitzgerald, Oceana Precinct commander, along with Master-at-Arms (MA) 1st Class Robert Harrison and MA2 Eric Boykin spoke on the specifics of civilian police and military MA duties and requirements. Both fire and police representatives provided a productive question and answer session for a wealth of career planning information. After the question and answer session, the students were surprised to discover their educational visit was far from being over. Fire and police offered an interactive, hands-on demonstration of apparatus and tools of the trade. Firefighters demonstrated ladder truck operations, along with a tour of Oceana’s specialized aircraft firefighting and rescue vehicles. The Military Working Dog Handlers MA1 Jillian Voss, MA2 Troy Rinaldi and MASN Min Ho Son captured everyone’s attention with an interactive dog exercise drill. After the informational visit,the students thought they were just heading back to the school bus, But during the stop at building 230, NAS Oceana Commanding Officer — See Oceana visit Page 12
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Navy Announces FY 14 Specialty Career Path Board From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON,Tenn. (NNS) — The Navy is accepting applications from eligible officers for the Fiscal Year 2014 (FY 14) Specialty Career Path (SCP) Program, in a Navy message released May 31. The SCP Program provides officers alternatives to the traditional command-at-sea-career path and supports demand for senior unrestricted line officer expertise in growing mission areas. The program is designed to develop and utilize selected officers in the following distinct specialty career paths: •Operations Analysis •Financial Management •Naval Operational Planner •Anti-terrorism/ Force Protection •Shore Installation Management •Anti-Submarine Warfare •Mine Warfare •Missile Defense •Strategic Sealift •Education and Training Management The FY 14 SCP Selection Board will be held July 22 - 26 at Navy Personnel Command (NPC).Applications must be received at NPC no later than June 21. Eligibility information and application procedures can be found in the NAVADMIN. Officers who meet eligibility requirements may apply for up to two specialty career paths.The board will select eligible officers best qualified to serve the needs of the Navy in each specialty career path.Selectees will retain their original officer designator and will receive an additional qualification designator that indicates their area of specialization. The program provides selectees jobs with increasing complexity and responsibility. Officers will gain experience and develop management and leadership skills that will best serve the Navy while providing enhanced opportunity for successful career transition upon retirement. The FY 14 SCP Selection Board will also screen previously unselected SCP lieutenant commanders and commanders for SCP executive (XO) and commanding officer (CO) billets within their mission areas. SCP XO and CO screened officers will be eligible to fill designated SCP milestone billets. For more information read NAVADMIN 148/13 and visit the SCP section of the NPC website at http:// www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/officer/detailing/ surfacewarfare/spc/Pages/default.aspx
NAS Oceana celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander culture STORY/PHOTOS BY MCSN KAYLA KING NAS Oceana Public Affairs NAS Oceana celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special event at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd May 29. Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month is observed annually during the month of May and celebrates the contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. “As a country, as a Navy, as a family, it is so important for us to take advantage of this [Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage],”said Capt. Bob Geis, commanding officer of NAS Oceana, who spoke at the observance. “Many of the people who have made great strides in this country overcame obstacles.We as a nation are stronger because of those people who have overcome obstacles and that made us who we are today.” Statistically, the total work force of the U.S. Navy includes 35,000 active and reserve personnel,and more than 29,000 civilians of Asian and Pacific American heritage. Oceana’s observance included a cultural dance performance by the Ohana Arts Studio, presented by Donna Terry and Lisa Robbins.“Ohana”means family in Hawaiian culture. The OhanaArts Studio is located in Newport News,where Robbins and her staff share their culture through familyfriendly activities like Hawaiian quilting, crafts, etiquette and Polynesian dance lessons for adults and children. They also share their heritage at many events, such as Oceana’s celebration. Dancing at the Asian and Pacific event was very rewarding, said Robbins, who is originally from Hawaii. She is an “island blend” of Caucasian, Chinese, Hawaiian, Japanese, Moroccan and Donna Terry, one of two Portuguese ancestry. The official 2013 Asian dancers from the Ohana Arts American and Pacific Island- Studio, performs during the er Heritage Month theme of Asian American and Pacific “Building Leadership: Em- Islander Heritage Month celebration. bracing Cultural Values and Inclusion” was released by the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC).The FAPAC, founded in 1985, is a nonprofit non-partisan organization that represents the civilian and military Asian Pacific employees in the federal District of Columbia. In 1978, Congress passed a joint congressional resolution to observe and honorAsianAmerican Heritage week during the first week of May. Historically,Asians have played an important role in American history.The week celebrated two anniversaries:the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants on May 7,1843 and the completion of the first transcontinental
Lisa Robbins, owner of the Ohana Arts Studio, shares her Hawaiian culture with a traditional dance at the NAS Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd in honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month May 29. railroad in the U.S. by the Chinese on May 10, 1869.These events marked a great change in America and also reflected the significant contributions of Asians to America. Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama have annually issued proclamations designating May as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. On May 1, 2009, President Obama issued Presidential Proclamation 8369, which recalls the challenges faced by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and celebrates their great and significant contributions to society. “It doesn’t matter what month we are celebrating or what root we are singling out in recognition, because diversity is the call to take advantage of all the skills that we have, and knows no boundaries,” said Geis. Geis said that it doesn’t matter your color, background, where you were born or raised, as Americans, what makes us strong and the best country in the world to live is our ability to take advantage of all the wonderful things that diversity brings. A wide variety of authentic Asian and Pacific cultural dishes were served after the performance at the base galley.The meal also included a special cake for Asian Pacific Heritage Month created by Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Ebony Lumpkin, who also helped cut the cake with Geis and Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope.
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PHOTOS, LEFT: Members of the Patriot Guard Riders demonstrated their way of parading the colors at the start of the 2013 NAS Oceana Motorcycle Rodeo May 31 at the Aviation Historical Park. RIGHT: During the rodeo, firefighters/EMTs from Oceana simulated treating a motorcycle rider and passenger who had been hit by a vehicle. Although one of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene, another victim was strapped to a backboard and loaded into an ambulance.
Motorcycle rodeo: opportunity to share experiences, learn about safe riding — Continued from page 1 and Advanced Rider Course (ARC). base, must also comply with the proper personal proteccontest.The Motorcycle Unit, 5th Division from the VirginMSRC is a required course for military personnel operat- tive equipment (PPE). Riders must wear head protection, ia State Police demonstrated their bike handling skills on ing a sport-bike motorcycle.The ARC course focuses more eye protection, foot protection, and protective clothing. an obstacle course and also competed in the slow-speed towards cruiser bikes. During the rodeo, vendors from several different busiraces, designed to show the rider’s ability to connesses that cater to riders, as well as the Navy Extrol the bike change, displayed the latest and greatest in PPE This year there was a hotdog-eating contest that fashions. four participants enjoyed.The Oceana Chief Petty “We try to bring in [to the motorcycle rodeo] Officers Association grilled a steady stream of hamfrom the civilian community and from the military burgers and hotdogs for those more interested in a community different safety items that they can non-competitive meal. wear,” said Ruhl. “At the beginning of riding season we try to Leading a group of riders into the rodeo on her open everybody’s eyes, as far as getting back in pink Suzuki GSXR 600 with a matching pink jacket the saddle and riding to make sure that they’re unand pink helmet was Aviation Maintenance Adminderstanding to drive safe on their bikes,” said Ruhl. istrationman 1st Class (AW/SW) Zoe Squeo from “Rider awareness is the main thing that we are here Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic. for.” Squeo, who has been riding for two years, All Sailors who ride motorcycles must complete planned to attend the motorcycle rodeo because “I the Navy’s Basic Rider Course (BRC).The course is like the camaraderie with the other riders. Getting for all active duty personnel who plan to purchase together like this is beneficial to us.” or operate a motorcycle, regardless of their intent Although her bike started out as the factory blue to ride the motorcycle on or off base. and white paint scheme, Squeo chose to have it Depending on the type of motorcycle the rider customized in pink with pearl accents.“I wanted to chooses, additional training may also be required. Photo by MCSN Kayla King be seen as a female rider,” she laughed, adding that All active duty military personnel operating a mo- Members of the Motorcycle Unit, 5th Division of the Virginia State Police (l- all three of her helmets are pink. torcycle on or off base must also complete level r) Sgt. B. G. Curl and troopers B. D. Meekins, B. L. Rodgers, S. J. Parks, T. M. Sailors are subject to disciplinary action if they one or level two training every three years as a re- Ferguson and S. K. Stirling, pose for a photo with their bikes after demonstrat- fail to meet the safety requirements established by fresher. ing their bike handling skills during an obstacle course and the slow-ride the Navy. Level two training is considered follow-up train- competition. “Sometimes we can be our own worst enemies, ing and is required within 60 days of completing so that’s why we have the safety programs and level one training or upon changing the type of motorcy“This training lowers motorcycle mishaps because of that’s why we have mandatory safety riding course that cle being ridden.The courses include Military Sport Bike the increase of safety awareness,” said Ruhl. you have to have as a member or the military and of course Rider Course (MSRC), Experienced Rider Course (ERC) All active duty military riders and passengers, on or off as a civilian, it is recommended to do that,” said Geis.”
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June 11, 5 - 6:30 p.m. This program provides financial information and guidance to single service members contemplating marriage and newlymarried service members. Topics covered are short and long-term financial goal-setting, spending plans, savings and investing, and effective communication on financial matters.
HOMEOWNERSHIP June 12, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more about managing personal finances and credit,working with a lender and real estate agent, completing the loan process and home inspection, and ways to protect your investment as a homeowner.
EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING June 12 or 17, 9 a.m. to noon Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume.This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.
READY NAVY June 12, 10 - 11:30 a.m. One of the most important tools you or your family can have to protect yourself in possible emergencies is a Family Emergency Plan. It is important to plan ahead as a family for all types of emergencies and responses. Everyone in the family should understand what to do, where to go, and what to take in the event of an emergency.
JOB NETWORK June 12, noon to 1 p.m. Ask local and national employers what they like to see on resumes and how to prepare for interviews. Find out about open positions, their application process, and what benefits are available.
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES June 13, 9 a.m. to noon Topics include positive answers to difficult questions, dressing for success, and the importance of body language and positive attitude. Interview follow-up and salary negotiations are also discussed.
Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located in Building 531. It offers a variety of programs and workshops to assist active duty and their families. Registration is required for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for more information or registration, unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema.
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Commander of FRC visits Oceana STORY/PHOTO BY AD3 PHURTURA L. BRAZIER Fleet Readiness Center MidAtlantic Oceana Public Affairs Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers Rear Adm. Cindy Jaynes toured the facilities of Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA) Oceana April 29. Jaynes was escorted by FRCMA Commanding OfďŹ cer Capt. Michael Zarkowski, FRCMA Executive OfďŹ cer Joseph Rodriguez and FRCMA Oceana Maintenance OfďŹ cer Cmdr. Richard Fairchild throughout the work centers of the command. The tour began with a brief awards ceremony. Jaynes person- During her visit to NAS Oceana April 29, Commander, ally congratulated each of the Sail- Fleet Readiness Centers Rear Adm. Cindy Jaynes ors for various achievements and toured FRCMA work centers and presented awards their hard work. She also conveyed to Sailors such as AT1(AW) Kevin Hebert, FRCMA a very important message to every- Oceana’s Sea Sailor of the Quarter one attending before departing. “Let’s take care of each other. With this thinking about ways to improve. being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, suiDuring the tour, Zarkowski explained cides on the rise and more alcohol-related that these visits are a more hand-on apincidents going on, we must look out for proach to how FRC is run. Jaynes exone another,â€? said Jaynes. pressed a need to get out to the FRC comJaynes then touted various shops to mands and give a more proactive approach ask about maintenance procedures. She to problem solving. carefully listened to each supervisor and The tour concluded with a meeting of expressed concerns that kept everyone khaki leadership later that afternoon.
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— Continued from page 7 Capt. Bob Geis stepped aboard to provide a ightline informational bus tour. Geis was pleased to see such a large group of high school students interested in public service careers. “What a great group of young people who are interested in a career that served their fellow citizens,â€? he said to the students. After inquiring how many Virginia Beach High Schools the students represented, Geis shared his personal connection to the school system, as both his daughter and son attended local high schools prior to attending Virginia colleges. Geis also surveyed the students about their post high school ambitions, which were a mixed group of military enlistment, attending college, direct career ďŹ eld and some not yet certain about their plans. Geis shared his career journey story that included a start in studying communications. During the bus tour, he also participated in a question and answer session with the students that provided an organizational perspective of base command functions. After the ightline tour, Geis directed the bus to a remote area where students were treated to a front row seat for a live aircraft ďŹ reďŹ ghting evolution. FireďŹ ghters demonstrated aircraft ďŹ reďŹ ghting apparatus and extinguishing techniques and abilities, while utilizing Oceana’s large propane aircraft ďŹ reďŹ ghting simulator. The students made their last stop at the door steps of the airďŹ eld tower where they were greeted by base operations personnel Gregg Schoolcraft and Air TrafďŹ c Con-
troller Airman Bonnie Rawls. The students were then escorted to the observation deck of the tower, where they were met by Lt. Cmdr. Jack Morris, who spoke to them about career success. “Success is dependent on how much effort and ambition you have; it does not just happen,â€? Morris explained to the students. “The nice thing about the Navy is that it provides those who choose to work hard and excel an unlimited opportunity.Twenty-six years ago, I was an E-1 and never would have guessed I would be here today, but hard work and determination opened doors for me.Those doors gave me the opportunity to inuence others and created a passion that include helping others succeed,â€? said Morris. His dedication and commitment to hard work contributed to his success, rising from a very junior Sailor to earning college degrees and being commissioned as a naval ofďŹ cer. More than 30 military and civilian personnel at NAS Oceana contributed to a successful tour for the 27 students and student feedback comments reected the signiďŹ cance of their contributions. Student Matt DeMoss wrote that he found the overall tour greatly rewarding and appreciated the opportunity for the behind the scenes tour.Albert White wrote the most interesting was the crash crew response and extinguishment demonstration. Student Kaleb Sileno enjoyed the K-9 demonstration and the student participation the most.Stephen Kent found the most interesting event was the tour by Geis,and Nick Parker wrote the most interesting was the view from the air trafďŹ c control tower.
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Best interests: sometimes it’s only God who has our best interests at heart — Continued from page 3 will be established.� I wish I could say that those around us, especially those God has placed in authority over us, will always have our best interest at heart; but that just is not a reality.Truth be known, there are times when we must be like Joseph and David and lean upon God alone for our encouragement. He is our number one advocate and cheer-
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OK5K and 1 mile race The OK5K and 1 mile race will be June 8, at Virginia Wesleyan College.The one-miler begins at 8 a.m. and the 5K at 8:45. Onsite registration begins at 7 a.m. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female and top three male and female in age categories in the 5K. The 5K entry fee is $30 on race day and $15 for the 1M and includes awards ceremony, raffle and refreshments.
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The 37th Annual Norfolk Harborfest will take place June 6 - 9, at Town Point Park, along the downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Festival launches Thursday with 3rd Annual HarborFeast Seafood Sampler and continues through the weekend with three full days of free, fresh, family-friendly fun. Norfolk Harborfest includes tall ships and the Parade of Sail, the largest fireworks show on the East Coast, local, regional and national entertainment, family activities, unique and unusual performances, water activities and much more. And to satisfy appetites of all types, festival chefs have prepared a bounty of mouth-watering fresh seafood,traditional festival favorites and crisp,cool drinks. Festival hours: Thursday 6 – 9 p.m.; Friday, noon to 11:30 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. The Harborfest Parade of Sail, under the direction of the Virginia Pilots Association, will enter the downtown Norfolk Harbor on Friday at noon.The fleet will include tall ships, character vessels, sleek power cruisers, sailing craft, antique and classic wooden boats, military vessels, tugs and more.
Music of Harborfest There will be concerts with a variety of performers, including O.A.R and Eddie Money, on several different stages, beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday and concluding at 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Fireworks show The Fireworks show is one of the largest pyrotechnical shows on the East Coast. Harborfest guests will be led by local TV and radio personalities in the singing of the national anthem just before the fireworks, scheduled for Saturday night at 9:30 p.m. For a complete schedule of 2013 Norfolk Harborfest, visit http://www.festevents.org/mini-site/norfolkharborfest/37th-annual-norfolk-harborfest-presented-byatandt.
Fleet of visiting ships •Gazela: 177’, 3-masted Barquentine tall ship •Kalmar Nyckle: 141’ full rigged tall ship •American Rover: 135’, 3-masted topsail schooner •Godspeed: 88’, 3-masted square-rigged tall ship •Virginia: 112’ two-masted, gaff-topsail schooner •Sultana: 2-masted, gaff rigged schooner •USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) U.S. Navy ship •Army Corps of Engineer vessels •Learning Barge – Elizabeth River Project •USS Wisconsin — open for tours during the weekend.
Ship Tours Ships will be open for public tours on Saturday and Sunday (some ships may be open for limited hours on Friday following the Parade of Sail). Public tours begin at noon on Saturday and conclude at sunset, unless otherwise posted at the ship. Photos provided
Fireworks are scheduled for Saturday night at 9:30 p.m.
13th Annual Geico Harborfest Rendezvous Local boat clubs, yacht clubs and marinas from around Hampton Roads area come together for the 13th annual Norfolk Harborfest. Rendezvous in Freemason Harbor, adjacent to USS Wisconsin. Vessels are docked throughout the weekend and are available for public viewing.
All American Cornhole Blast The All American Cornhole Blast Tournament and Free Play Weekend, Friday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Tournament winners receive cash and merchandise prizes.Visit www.virginiabeachcornhole.com/events.php for details and registration.
Ultimate Build A Boat Challenge and Race The Ultimate Build a Boat Challenge begins on Saturday, as teams construct boats from scratch, in various engineering and decorative designs, with hopes that their The Harborfest Parade of Sail will enter the downtown Norfolk design will survive the test of the Ultimate Build a Boat Harbor on Friday at noon. Race Sunday at 4 p.m.
Thursday June 6 7 p.m. - Iron Man 3 3D (PG-13)
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