VOL.54 NO. 18 JUNE 11, 2015
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
Dam Neck celebrates reopening of chapel
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BY MC2 (SW) ALYSIA HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs After nearly six months, the Dam Neck Annex Chapel by the Sea has reopened its doors for worship services and ceremonious events. Patrons celebrated the reopening with a ceremony on June 3 that included a ribbon and cake cutting. “We are glad to have it open again,” said Lt. Cmdr. Chris Hester, NAS Oceana command chaplain. “We’ve been closed since the middle of December and now it’s the beginning of June … but we are thankful for the product and for the results,” Hester said of the chapel’s new carpet and tile flooring. Prior to a ceremonious ribbon cutting in the doorway of the chapel, Hester shared some of the facility’s history according to an article adapted from material provided by Louisa Venable Kyle. The article of the chapel’s history explained that the Chapel by the Sea aboard Dam Neck Annex goes back to the summer of 1889 when the original church by that name was built as a mission of Eastern Shore Chapel, located near the Dam Neck Mills Lifesaving Station.That year during a bad storm a three-masted ship, the Agnes Barton, was blown ashore and wrecked near the life station. In 1890 it was decided to use the lumber from the ship to build a church and use the mast, on which one Sailor was saved by tying himself to the top,
— See Chapel, Page 3
OCEANA HONORS BATTLE OF MIDWAY SAILORS & MARINES —Page 9
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia R. Hernandez Cmdr. Brett Dresden, the commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, is greeted by his son during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The VFA-81 “Sunliners” returned to Oceana after a nearly 10-month deployment as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).
“Sunliners” return to Oceana from Western Pacific, U.S. Central Command deployment
AIR OPS OFFICER LEAVES NAVY BUT NOT AIR OPS —Page 10
REDSKINS RECEIVER COACHES AT OCEANA PROCAMP —Page 13
From Commander, Carrier Strike Group 1 Public Affairs
USS Gridley (DDG 101), USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Dewey (DDG 105). SAN DIEGO (NNS) — The Carl Vinson Carrier Additional CVW-17 squadrons include the Strike Group (CSG) returned to San Diego June VFA-22 “Fighting Redcocks,” the VFA-113 “Sting4, following a nearly 10-month deployment to ers,” and the VFA-94 “Mighty Shrikes” from NAS the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. Lemoore, Calif.; the Electronic Attack Squadron After arriving in San Diego, the crew of Strike 139 “Cougars” from NAS Whidbey Island, Wash.; Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, the “Sunliners,” de- the Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron parted for Naval Air Station Oceana and arrived 116 “Sun Kings” from NAS Point Mugu, Calif.; and the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 15 at their homebase on June 4 and 5. The Carl Vinson CSG includes the Nimitz- “Red Lions,” the Helicopter Maritime Strike class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Squadron (HSM) 73 “Battlecats,” and Fleet Loembarked squadrons from Carrier Air Wing gistic Support Squadron 30 from NAS North (CVW) 17 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) Island, Calif. 1 with the guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and the guided-missile destroyers — See Sunliners, Page 8
FLEA MARKET The Princess Anne chapter of the Navy Wives Clubs of America will be hosting their semi-annual flea market June 13 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the NAS Oceana front gate picnic area. The event is open to all to shop. For more information, call the Oceana Thrift Shop at 433-2193 or 567-2020.
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BASE BRIEFS COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AWARENESS BRIEFING NCIS will present the quarterly unclassified Counterintelligence (CI) Awareness Briefings on June 18, 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 base theater, building 531. Plan on passing the word to all concerned to ensure all DON personnel regardless of current security clearance level receive one of these briefs every 12 months. Target audience and quarterly schedules represent a significant change to past practices. For additional information, contact Crystal Forehand, the command security manager at 433-2833, AO3 Ashley Ketchup-Carter at 433-2965 or Yvette Andablo at 433-2837.
TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN MEAL Join your “five star dining facility” at the NAS Oceana Hornet’s Nest Galley for a special meal in celebration of Caribbean
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Culture June 17 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This meal will be open to active duty patrons, military, DOD and civilian personnel of NAS Oceana. Dishes served will include: oxtail, jerk pig, jerk chicken, pineapple fried rice, macaroni pie, fried plantains, mango strawberry salad, Caribbean style coleslaw, and classic Caribbean banana punch. Please come out and join us for what is sure to be a grand occasion.
DAM NECK TO HOST FAMILY FEST The semi-annual Family Fest will be held at Dam Neck June 24 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event, free to active duty, military and dependents will be held at the Dam Neck ball field. Concessions will be sold at a minimal cost. There will be something for everyone, from a magician to face painting to balloon artists and caricaturists. Attendees
can climb a rock wall or take a hayride or jump in one of the many inflatables they will have on site. There will also be a DJ and carnival games with prizes.
PAY IT FORWARD FOR KIDS Pay It Forward For Kids is a way for service members to help each other by passing on new or gently used items for babies and children to service members in need. All donated items will be free to service members who shop at Pay It Forward For Kids. Donations are being accepted at Oceana’s Navy College Office and will continue to be accepted until enough items have been collected to make the event great. Donation hours are Monday through Friday (mornings are best) at Oceana’s Navy College Office. For more information, call IS2 Marlow Raez or BMSN Brittany Velez at 433-3927 (voicemail does not work).
Resources that unlock the future From 21st Century Sailor Office The Navy’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP) has been completely redesigned and will help Sailors who are retiring or separating, by giving them the skills, resources and tools necessary to make a successful move to civilian life. This is not the old TAP class but rather a new comprehensive program that includes an updated curriculum, now known as Transition GPS (Goals, Plans, Success).
Transition GPS is designed so that Sailors receive the training mandated by law, where the focus is on financial planning, understanding VA benefits and attending an employment workshop. New DOD Career Readiness Standards (CRS) have been established, and while the classroom training will help Sailors understand the skills and resources needed for their next career, the redesigned program also ensures Sailors are meeting the requirements and connecting to the proper resources.
CHAPEL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant Bible Study - 9 a.m. Protestant Worship (main chapel) - 10:40 a.m. Children’s Bible Study - 10:40 a.m. Confession and priest’s hours – Wed. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Catholic Sun. Mass - 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Protestant Bible Study - Wed. 6 p.m.
This is done as part of Capstone, a final check that commanders and TAP counselors undertake to make sure Sailors have meet career standards and all resources have been explained and provided to them. To get started, contact your Command Career Counselor or your Command Transition Officer designated by your chain of command. Additional help can also be found at Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) and visit www.DODTAP.mil and www.cnic.navy. mil/tgps4servicemembers.
Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 6
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sun., 9 a.m. Adult & Children’s Bible Study Sun., 10:30 a.m. Confession Sat., 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Catholic Mass Sat., 5 p.m. Interfaith Coffee House - Wed., 6 p.m.
Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Fri. - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Fri. - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (building C-7)
Call the Chaplains NAS Oceana at 433-2871 CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-7712 CVW-8 at 433-2337 CVW-3 at 433-2096 FRC Oceana at 433-5933
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Chapel: Dam Neck chapel opens doors once again — Continued from page 1 as the church’s altar. In 1929 the facility was no longer being used as a church.The rector of the Church of Christ and St. Luke in Norfolk, bought the building, moved it a short distance from the lifesaving station and it was then used as a summer camp for girls for that church. It’s believed that the building was destroyed by a hurricane in 1933. In 1941 the Navy established Dam Neck as Anti-Aircraft Range Norfolk. At that time clergy provided worship opportunities in the galley, the base theater and in lounge areas. Prior to moving in to the present structure, services were held in Barracks 507 in a renovated lounge area dedicated for religious purposes in 1978. The groundbreaking for the present facility was held July 24, 1987 with the first worship services being held May 6, 1989. In addition to sharing the chapel’s history, Hester announced that chaplains Lt. Cmdr. Victoria Chappell and Lt. Cmdr. Mi-
chael Taylor will be switching places with Chappell becoming the Dam Neck chaplain and Taylor becoming the NAS Oceana chaplain. “I think that of all things that Chaplain Taylor is bringing energy to and Chaplain Chappell will, is bringing that youth, the student population coming over and utilizing this beautiful chapel with this beautiful tile that’s leveled perfectly now,” said NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Louis Schager with a laugh. Chappell took a moment to express her gratitude for the staff at the Chapel by the Sea for their hard work in making the chapel beautiful after it had been a construction zone for so long. She and Father Joseph Tran each shared a prayer and they, Taylor, Schager and Hester cut the ribbon, officially reopening the doors of the chapel. Following the ribbon cutting, guests were invited to stay and enjoy cake made by Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Tracie Hildebrandt from the Dam Neck galley. Religious Programs Specialist 3rd Class
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez From left, Lt. Cmdr. Michael Taylor, Lt. Cmdr. Victoria Chappell, NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Louis Schager, Lt. Cmdr. Chris Hester and Father Joseph Tran cut the ceremonial ribbon, officially reopening the Dam Neck Annex Chapel by the Sea June 3.
Steven Caldwell said that he and the other staff members at the chapel were excited to start services back up in-house. “A lot of students have been very boisterous about when the chapel will be open again … though they are enjoying coffee house being at the barracks, I know they are excited to see it back
here,” Caldwell added. Most religious services and fellowship events at the Chapel by the Sea have resumed. Roman Catholic services will resume June 13. For more information, call the Chapel by the Sea at 492-6602 or the Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd at 433-2871.
Lynyrd Skynyrd visits Oceana
Lt. Joseph Dyckman, assigned to VFA-106, shows Rickey Medlocke, guitarist/front man for the band Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Johnny Colt, the band’s bassist, the cockpit of an F/A-18 in the VFA-106 hangar during a tour at NAS Oceana May 30. Rickey Medlocke and Johnny Colt pose for a photo with Sailors and guests at the VFA-106 hangar at NAS Oceana May 30. Photos by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez
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VFA-15 SAILOR OF THE YEAR RECEIVES F/A-18 RIDE BY ENSIGN ANDREW DAVIS VFA-15 Public Affairs It was a humid and cloudy day on May 10 at Naval Air Station Oceana. Most Sailors and Marines were celebrating Mother’s Day as an F/A18D taxied to the runway with the pilot and his passenger preparing for takeoff. After being a part of naval aviation for more than 17 years,Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) 1st Class Andrew Martin was about to experience the ride of his career. As a member of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 for three years, he has worked on every part of the aircraft and knows every inch
of the jet; this time his interaction with the aircraft was 30,000 feet in the air. After completing a deployment with VFA-15, Martin was selected as VFA-15’s Sailor of the Year.The usual recognition for a Sailor selected as the Valion Sailor of the Year is to receive a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal presented at quarters in front of the command. However, this time there was an added bonus: flight time in an F/A18 Hornet. As VFA-15 flies the one-seater Cmodel of the F/A-18, a two seat model was provided by VFA-106 to meet this mission’s requirement. Exposed to the risks of flying in a tactical air-
craft, Martin was in good hands with VFA-15 Executive Officer Cmdr. Matt Stevenson, as his pilot. During the flight he experienced low passes over the Navy Dare target complex in North Carolina, experienced the dynamic flight regime with another VFA-15 F/A-18 flown alongside by Lt. Michael Koch and got to try his talent for flying the aircraft himself. Following the backseat ride, Martin was only a little worse for wear. “That was such an awesome experience,” he said as he climbed down Photo provided the ladder out of the plane. AME1 Andrew Martin receives the VFA-15 Sailor of the Year As his time concludes with VFAaward from Commanding Officer Cmdr. Timothy D. Muller. 15, he will transfer to the F-35 Fleet Martin received a ride in an F/A-18 with the squadron’s Integration Team. executive officer, Cmdr. Matt Stevenson.
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Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Fourty-three newly advanced NAS Oceana Sailors pose for a photo with the Oceana chain of command after being frocked to the next higher pay-grade at the Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd May 29.
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Dam Neck employees receive honors at luncheon BY TAMMY VAN DAM Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck Twenty-four members assigned to Combat Direction Systems Activity (CDSA), Dam Neck, a command within Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division, took home awards for their work in 2014 during the annual NSWC Dahlgren Honorary Awards Ceremony held May 14. CDSA, part of the Naval Sea Systems Command enterprise, is a surface warfare center at Dam Neck providing hardware and software combat systems support to the eet. Fire Control Master Chief Christopher Pilkington received the C. J. Rorie Award for his work as the command’s Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) eet liaison ofďŹ cer. Pilkington ensured a seamless integration to the system and its related upgrades for eet Sailors. Pilkington, also serving as the command’s senior enlisted advisor, concurrently managed 11 individual military and civilian programs successfully and achieved 100 percent in the physical ďŹ tness assessment, readiness, retention and advancement. Among those honored included a group achievement award to the CDSA Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Hardware Development Team. The team accelerated delivery of two data packages which allowed for Aegis and SSDS core computing plant requirements to be placed together on one contract, despite different program schedules saving the Navy money and resources. Ginny McCoy, integrated training systems program analyst, took home the award for distinguished community service. McCoy serves as the Special Olympics tennis head coach in Virginia Beach and has volunteered for 20 years growing membership in her organization from ďŹ ve to 33 athletes through her hard work and recruitment. McCoy was recently honored by Points of Light — the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. The foundation was created in 1993 by former president George H.W. Bush, to engage Americans in service. He called these volunteers “points of light.â€? Since 1998, Daily Point of Light awards are given to individuals who ďŹ nd innovative ways to meet community needs; efforts which often lead to long-term solutions and impact social problems in their communities. McCoy joins the ranks of more than 5,000 to be a Daily Point of Light. She is Daily Point of Light #5408 and her story appeared on the organization’s website Feb. 5. "To see so many of our CDSA workforce recognized for their leadership, technical, and community service achievements is a true reection of the incredible support the command provides to our warďŹ ghters and the local community," said Capt. Eric Tapp, Commanding OfďŹ cer, CDSA, Dam Neck.
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
Keeping the Sabbath through summer vacation
LT. ROB FASNACHT Chaplain It is finally summer. Almost. I have the theme song of Disney’s show, Phineas and Ferb, playing in my head —“There’s 104 days of summer vacation,
and school comes along just to end it.” I think we all looked forward to summer, as Olaf sang, “A drink in my hand, my snow up against the burning sand; probably getting gorgeously tanned in summer.” (I have young kids, can’t you tell? If you know this song and sang along effortlessly, you have young kids, too.) Ah, summer. What are your plans for summer vacation? Will you take a vacation? Will you take a break from the hustle and bustle and go pick strawberries from a strawberry patch? Will you go and get lost in
the view of a sunset with sand between your toes, listening to the waves serenade your stress away? On a cool morn, will you take your cup of hot coffee out on the porch and watch the birds search for worms and build nests? What will you do? I hope you have a plan. I hope at some time during this summer you plan on doing nothing. Sometimes it is hard work to do nothing, but that could be exactly what the doctor ordered. In the Christian scriptures, there is a repeated theme and command to honor the Sabbath and to
keep it holy. How does one keep something holy? You make it special. For the Israelites, the Sabbath was the last day of the week — Saturday; for some Christians, it became the first day of the week — resurrection day, Sunday. Some folks have to work on Saturday and/or Sunday so they need to pick another day during the week to make some down time. When the Jews were living on manna, they had to collect twice as much on Friday so that they wouldn’t have to go and collect food on the Sabbath. They had to work twice as hard one day
so they could do no work at all the next day, and the effort involved was worth the reprieve and refreshment of body and soul. When we are serious about taking a vacation, the work up to the week of freedom is often exhausting. We have to make plans, do twice as much work at the office, double check the arrangements, pack and repack a dozen times, all while trying to keep a good attitude. All the stress that comes with planning a fun vacation usually sends people out the door fighting, and the first day of vacation may feel disastrous.
Don’t get sidetracked; don’t get hurried; it’s summer. Although the days are longer, summer is short and is meant to be sweet. It is a break from the norm, so enjoy that early morn coffee. If you can’t take a full-fledged vacation, take mini trips to the beach. Be there just long enough so everyone enjoys it, but not so long that the visitors annoy you. Be deliberate in giving your family an enjoyable experience. Be intentional to make this summer a holy-day (holiday) — a Sabbath. Keep a cool head during the hot days. Keep safe, stay hydrated, and have fun in the sun.
Valions train at ‘Disneyland’ of close air support BY ENSIGN ANDREW DAVIS VFA-15 Public Affairs Officer Following a successful deployment aboard USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) and a 5-month sustainment cycle, the “Valions” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 detached to the Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Mich. for a two week training exercise with Joint Tactical Air Controllers (JTACs) from various units. The JTACs included personnel from Navy Special Warfare (NSW) Group 2, NSW Group 4, NSW Development Group, and the 5th Special Forces Group. Over the course of two weeks, they were able to train and qualify 50 JTACs and Ground Force Commanders while providing invaluable currency training for 14 squadron pilots. This training was beneficial for both the pilots and their controllers who improved their advanced tactical proficiency while operating un-
der conditions designed to simulate combat operations. Close air support is always a top priority for squadrons to maintain proficiency, especially when conducted with JTACS. Although Michigan may not seem like a hot spot destination for detachments such as Florida or Hawaii, it provided the Valions with an optimal training environment, with unbeatable facilities and open airspace. While the Valions were fully committed to every training evolution, they were also reaching out to support the local community. 30 Sailors participated in a community relations project with St. Bernard’s Soup Kitchen which provides meals to those in need in the community. Valion Sailors volunteered their time by helping prepare meals, serving and spending time talking to the patrons of St. Bernard’s. The detachment to Alpena provided two weeks of excellent training for the aviators, the opportunity to exercise the
Photo VFA-15 Public Affairs VFA-15 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Timothy Muller, Executive Officer Cmdr. Matt Stevenson, Lt. Andre Webb, right, present the staff at Alpena CRTC with a squadron plaque.
logistical processes of moving the command to a detachment site, the challenge of maintaining fully mission capable aircraft off site from Oceana, and a chance for many Sailors to experience Michigan
for the first time in their lives. The detachment was a success as a result of the combined efforts and dedication of the Valion maintenance team and the staff at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center.
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Photo by MC2 Kevin F. Johnson Friends and family members of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 watch as planes land during a homecoming celebration at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. The VFA-81 “Sunliners” returned to Oceana after a nearly 10-month deployment as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).
Sunliners: Sailors, families reunite at NAS Oceana after 10-month deployment — Continued from page 1 Over the course of the deployment, supporting strike operations in Iraq and Syria, CVW-17 successfully flew 12,300 sorties, including 2,382 combat missions and dropped more than a half a million pounds of ordnance against ISIS. "The successful completion of such a lengthy deployment is a testament to the high quality of men and women who volunteer to serve in our United States Navy," said Rear Adm. Chris Grady, Carl Vinson CSG commander. "Whether supporting strike operations over Iraq and Syria or being ambassadors during overseas port visits, these Sailors represented our country with great distinction and honor. I'm extremely proud and honored to lead this team." Also during the deployment, Carl Vinson CSG, CVW17 and Destroyer Squadron 1 participated in exercise Valiant Shield, a nine-day joint air, land and sea cooperation training between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army to develop tactics techniques and procedures in a joint environment in waters near Guam. In May the Vinson CSG participated in a bi-lateral training event with Malaysian military air and surface units. “Now more than ever, the aircraft carrier is called to be the away team," said Capt. Karl Thomas, Carl Vinson's commanding officer. "Our team has fired on all cylinders for the past nine months and had the tenacity to answer the bell every time. It's now time for America's favorite carrier to return home."
These Sailors represented our country with great distinction and honor. I’m extremely proud and honored to lead this team.”
Photo by MC2 Tony Rosa A VFA-81 pilot embraces his wife and daughter following a 10-month deployment aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70). Carl Vinson operated in the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation and departed California in mid-August to relieve USS George H.W. Bush Strike Group in the Arabian Gulf.
-Rear Adm. Chris Grady USS Carl Vinson CSG commander
Photo by MC2 Tony Rosa A VFA-81 pilot meets and holds his daughter for the first time following a 10-month deployment aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez A VFA-81 pilot is greeted by his family during a homecoming celebration at NAS Oceana.
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Oceana celebrates anniversary of Battle of Midway BY MC3 KAYLA KING NAS Oceana Public Affairs Sailors from Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana and Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little CreekFort Story, retired military and civilians marked the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a ceremony at the Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 hangar on board NAS Oceana June 4. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert issued a Navy-wide proclamation declaring June 4 Battle of Midway Commemoration Day, and invited commands around the world to take part in celebrations honoring the event and the veterans who served. The Navy annually commemorates Midway with a major public outreach event coupled with an internal training program for Sailors. The ceremony included the history of the Battle of Midway and the carriers involved, how many of the Air Squadrons originated from NAS Norfolk and how the intelligence experts broke a
key code in this turning point in the war in the Pacific. “For those not familiar with the battle, it is important to provide some brief context for today’s ceremony. June 4, 2015 marks the 73rd anniversary of the U.S. Navy’s most historically significant naval victory. The Battle of Midway, which occurred June 4-7, 1942, changed the course of the war in the Pacific and ensured American victory,” said Capt. Steve Shepherd, force intelligence officer. The victory proved to be a pivotal point of World War II and is an important marker in naval heritage. “For the first six months of 1942, things had not been going well for the nation. Europe remained under Nazi domination and the U.S. Navy had been on the defensive following the crippling of the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor in December 1941 and the fall of the Philippines in May 1942. The Navy had been holding the line against Japanese Pacific expansion which did not appear to be stopping,” said Shep-
Photo by MCC Leah Stiles Rear Adm. J.R. Haley, commander of Naval Air Force, Atlantic, renders a salute during taps as Sailors prepare to lay a wreath during a ceremony to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway June 4 at the VFA-34 hangar on board NAS Oceana. The Battle of Midway is considered by many to be the turning point of World War II in the Pacific theater and one of the most well-known and revered victories in U.S. naval history.
herd. U.S. intelligence learned Midway was the next Japanese target. Midway, a 2.4 square mile island located roughly halfway between San Francisco and Tokyo, 2,200 miles from the United States West Coast.” “The Japanese operation, like the earlier attack on Pearl Harbor, sought to eliminate the United States as a strategic power in the Pacific. To accomplish this, the Japanese plan was to lure the United States’ aircraft carriers into a trap. The Japanese hoped that another demoralizing defeat would force the U.S. to capitulate in the Pacific War and thus ensure Japanese dominance in the Pacific. For the United States, the main fear was the capture of Midway would serve as a Japanese base to threaten Hawaii and make the U.S. West Coast vulnerable to attacks,” said Shepherd. “Midway was fought in a time when we did not have Predator drones, overhead satellites or GPS to tell where the enemy forces were located. Intelligence, however, and specifically code breaking, helped provide enemy intentions and gave the fleet Commander, Adm. Chester Nimitz, the information needed to place his carrier forces to defeat the Japanese.” “Facing four veteran Japanese aircraft carriers, the U.S. Navy won the battle with only three aircraft carriers USS Enterprise (CV-6), USS Hornet (CV-8), and USS Yorktown (CV-5) —augmented by land-based fighters, bombers, and torpedo planes from Midway Island, including Marine and Army aviation units,” said Shepherd. “Understanding the risks of placing all his carriers into a single battle, Nimitz gave them the principle of calculated risk to guide their decisions: ‘You will be governed by the principle of calculated risk, which you shall interpret to
Photo by MC3 Kayla King NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Louis Schager speaks at the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway commemoration ceremony June 4 at the VFA-34 hangar on board NAS Oceana.
mean the avoidance of exposure of your force to attack by superior enemy forces without good prospect of inflicting ... greater damage on the enemy.’” The battle was decided in five fateful minutes, between 10:25 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on June 4 1942, when naval aviators attacked and ultimately sank three of the four Japanese carriers.The fourth Japanese carrier would be sunk later in the afternoon by Navy aircraft. The balance of sea power in the Pacific shifted from Japan to equity between America and Japan. Soon after the Battle of Midway, the U.S. and its allies would take the offensive in the Pacific. “During the battle, U.S. forces lost over three hundred Sailors and Marines in the air and on the sea, including on the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier and the destroyer USS Hammann (DD 412).The aircraft lost in the battle totaled 145 aircraft. Japanese losses totaled over 3,000 Sailors in the air and the sea, including the aircraft carriers Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, the heavy cruiser Mikuma, and 228 aircraft,” said Shepherd. The victory at Midway started in Hampton Roads. All three of the carriers that fought at Midway were all built at Newport News shipbuilding in the 1930’s. Roughly half of the aviation
squadrons on those three carriers called Norfolk Naval Air Station home prior to World War II. NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Louis Schager discussed the operational success of the Navy, past and present. “No other country has comparable aircraft, weapons or most importantly, personnel to conduct such a wide array of operations, both combat and humanitarian,as flexibly and successfully as the United States Navy. The core of naval aviation has always been our brave aircrew and unrivaled maintainers - like those aboard the USS Carl Vinson Strike Group, who are returning home to California after a nine and a half month combat deployment. This includes Oceana’s own Strike Fighter Squadron 81, who coincidentally, along with their Carrier Air Wing 17 counterparts, conducted training missions a few weeks ago over the very waters of the Pacific Ocean where our heroes of Midway made the ultimate sacrifice ... Men and women, like those in VFA-81, help make Naval Aviation the finest fighting force the world has ever known and we are blessed as they executed flawlessly in combat and in doing so, honored the legacy of those heroes who served before them at the Battle of Midway.”
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HANRAHAN SAYS GOODBYE TO NAVY LIFE BUT NOT TO AVIATION BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer Cmdr. Bill Hanrahan, who has served as the NAS Oceana air operations officer since Feb. 13, 2012, will bring his military career to a close with his retirement ceremony June 19. An F/A-18 Hornet pilot who did many of his tours at local squadrons, including Strike Fighter Squadrons (VFA) 106 and 81, Hanrahan’s naval aviation career began in a very unique way: enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1988. The Maine native’s interest in the Army came after reading “Chicken Hawk,” a book about an Army pilot’s life during Vietnam. It was also about the same time that his brother enlisted, “so I tagged along with him to the recruiter’s office.” Seeing a picture of the Cobra helicopter, Hanrahan explained, “It was then that I decided not so much that I wanted to join the Army but that I wanted to fly attack helicopters.” Enlisting under the “High School to Flight School” program, it took him a little over a year from basic training to being a winged aviator as a warrant officer 1 in May 1989, flying the UH-1 Huey, later transitioning to the AH-1 Cobra. His first assignment was to fly missions along the border of East and West Germany. And as luck would have it, his brother was also stationed in Germany at the same time. Hanrahan left the Army in 1992, at the same time the Army was transitioning pilots to flying Apache helicopters. “I had decided I wanted to fly something faster … Specifically, I wanted to fly an F/A18 off an aircraft carrier. I thought that would be pretty exciting,” he said about his choice of the Navy. That meant earning a bachelor’s degree and he knew he could finish it faster out of the military.With college credits already earned, Hanrahan only needed 42 credit hours to complete his degree, so he enrolled in two 21-credit hour semesters at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona, Fla. The G.I. Bill at that time only provided $350 a month, so he also worked
as an assistant manager at a sports store during the day and as a waiter at night. On the day he graduated in April 1993, he applied to the Navy’s Aviation Officer Candidate School and was notified that November of his selection. Coming into naval aviation with 1,500 hours in the cockpit, he finished number one in his class during flight school and earned his Navy pilot’s wings in 1996 at NAS Meridian, Miss. He selected the Hornet and NAS Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Fla. He chose the newer F/A-18 over the aging F-14 Tomcat because “having flown old aircraft in the Army, I knew that money for maintenance, money for flight hours was severely lacking in the older aircraft … and the fact you could fight and drop bombs for multirole,” explained Hanrahan. But one thing he found he missed about flying helos “was being really low to the ground, being right up close, next to the trees and firing all the weapons. It was very personal. If you were firing the machine guns, the rockets, the missiles, you were right there.” “The biggest difference was going from a warrant officer to a commissioned officer and not living in a tent … Deploying on a ship was a huge step up… My Army buddies thought I was nuts but it was definitely a step up,” Hanrahan said about switching services. One of the most memorable tours for Hanrahan was that of instructor pilot for two and a half years at VFA-106.“I remember when I was a student, how awesome it was to sit in the F/A-18 for the first time; to learn how to drop bombs, how to fight air-to-air. Every time I taught someone else, I relived that excitement,” he said. A few of his students and some fellow instructors are currently commanding and executive officers of squadrons, which he said makes the job of communicating with the squadrons easier. After not being selected for a command tour, Hanrahan knew he wouldn’t make captain and didn’t want to sit at a desk for his final tour.“I wanted something that was challenging and exciting, and where I
Photo by MC3 Kayla King Cmdr. Bill Hanrahan, who has served as the NAS Oceana air operations officer since Feb. 13, 2012, poses for a photo at the Oceana air operations tower March 31.
could still work with Sailors,” he said. The air operations job appealed to him because “I didn’t want to get too far away from aviation, the flightline, the smell of jet fuel — literally, getting to see my friends who still work in the squadrons, and the opportunity to lead 280 folks is hard to pass up.” It’s been a demanding job that puts him in charge of maintaining airfields at both NAS Oceana and NALF Fentress, which support roughly 200,000 flight operations annually. As department head, he has four divisions that report to him: air traffic control, airfield facilities, ground electronics maintenance and Fentress, which includes both maintenance and firefighters. He’s quick to point out the nearly 280 Sailors and civilians who report to him “do the lion’s share of the work” in keeping the airfields operable 24/7 “for the fleet, our customers.” Those customers include 19 local squadrons, West Coast squadrons deploying on East Coast-based carriers, joint operations, U.S. Army, Marine Corps and Air Force detachments and U.S. Special Forces. The annual NAS Oceana Air Show “is the single thing that scared me most about this job when I first got here.The pressure to not mess up is immense. To coordinate for a five-hour block of time, is very intense, down to the minute, on scheduling show performers.” As air boss, he learned very quickly the impact of weather and how it can’t be controlled.
He misses being out at sea on the aircraft carriers, flying into Iraq and Afghanistan.“The most enjoyable flights we do are on deployment … There’s no place in the Navy that has the camaraderie that we do when we’re at sea.You can’t duplicate that on shore duty,” said Hanrahan. He can only name one thing he hasn’t liked about being in the military: “Being away from my family for six months to a year at a time.” His family includes his wife Lisa and their children, Jacob, 13, and twins Andrew and Madison, 10. The family has lived in Chesapeake near Fentress for 16 years, which provides easy access to their favorite activities of camping and dirt biking in North Carolina. After retirement, flying for the airlines is an option but “I don’t want to spend that amount of time away from my family that an airline pilot does. I’m looking more to stay here local in the GS government world or as a contractor … I want to stay a part of aviation and air operations,” Hanrahan said. “I’ve enjoyed every single tour. Having had almost five years in the Army, by the time I was even eligible to get out of the Navy, I was at almost 14 years. It was almost a forgone conclusion that I was going to stay in to retire. But even to this day I have yet to have a bad tour. Every tour that I’ve had has been enjoyable and rewarding. “I said when it stops being fun, I would get out but I lied. It’s still fun but I’ve got to go,” he joked.
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VFA-81 commanding officer joins distinguished group of naval aviators BY ENSIGN MIKE ZIAREK VFA-81 Public Affairs Cmdr. Brett Dresden achieved a milestone May 9 by achieving his 1,000th arrested landing, or “trap,” in an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), joining an elite group of naval aviators. He made his first carrier landing in a TA-4 Skyhawk aboard the USS Constellation (CV 64) on June 24, 1999. Dresden’s diverse naval aviation career includes operational experience in the S-3B Viking, F/A-18C Hornet, and the F/A-18E Super Hornet and he has accumulated landings aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), USS Enterprise (CVN 65), USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), USS George Washington
(CVN 73), USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), and USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). During his 19-year career, Dresden conducted combat missions in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, and Inherent Resolve. “This milestone speaks to the dedication of not only the Sunliners and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 but all of the fine men and women who serve to include the approximate 3,500 Sailors aboard aircraft carriers that make naval aviation possible. Everyone plays an important role and this moment couldn’t be achieved without them. It truly is an honor to serve,” said Dresden. Dresden recently led the Sunliners through a successful deployment with
Photo provided VFA-81 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Brett Dresden achieved a milestone May 9 by achieving his 1,000th arrested landing, or “trap,” in an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). He made his first carrier landing in a TA-4 Skyhawk aboard USS Constellation (CV 64) on June 24, 1999.
CVW-17, during which VFA-81 conducted six months of combat operations in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
VFA-81 returned to NAS Oceana June 4 and 5 following a nearly 10-month deployment aboard Carl Vinson.
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ILIADS JUNE 12, 6 - 9 P.M. Come out to hear and enjoy the free ambient music at the Fountain Plaza. Whether you are on your way to laugh out load at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, a show at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, or a romantic date night dinner at one of your favorite restaurants, the nightly plaza music will surely set the tone.
SANDSTOCK JUNE 12 - 14 A tribute to rock & roll, Sandstock is a beach-inspired variation on “Woodstock.” National and regional tribute artists who cover performers from Elton John to the Allman Brothers to the Grateful Dead will crank out hit after hit on two beach stages at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. All performances, which are free to the public, will be held on “dueling” stages on the beach at 24th Street, adjacent to the 24th Street Park. For more information, visit www.beachstreetusa. com/festivals/sandstock-tribute-rock-roll.
FREE FISH FRY JUNE 13, NOON - 3 P.M. Join the congregation of historic Trinity Episcopal Church for a free summer fish fry. From a dunk tank to corn hole to face painting, there will be something for everyone. There will even be hot dogs for the non-fish eaters. Come have a good time on us at 500 Court Street, at the corner of Court St. and High St. in downtown Portsmouth.
MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM PRESENTS FLYING PROMS JUNE 13 In England, The Flying Proms is a beloved tradition that showcases the beauty of vintage aircraft flying maneuvers accompanied by live music performed by a symphony orchestra. This unique show comes to the United States, courtesy of the Military Aviation Museum. Gates open at 3 p.m., and concert begins at 6:45 p.m. at the Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Rd. Virginia Beach; tickets $45 for general admission seating; $35 for lawn; youth (ages 6 - 18) $20. For more information, visit www.militaryaviationmuseum.org.
STAR PARTY/LASER LIGHT SHOWS JUNE 13 Star party/laser light show observing begins at
sunset at the Virginia Living Museum. The Fab Four fill the theater with music and laser light in “Laser Beatles” at 6:30 p.m. Take a tour of the current night sky in “Virginia Skies” at 7:30 p.m. Rock on to the days of vinyl in “Laser Vinyl” at 8:30 p.m.; followed by Led Zeppelin in “Laser Zeppelin” at 10 p.m. and Pink Floyd’s “The Vision Bell” at 11:30 p.m. All shows $6. For more information, call 595-1900 or visit www. thevlm.org.
BOARDWALK ART SHOW & FESTIVAL JUNE 18 - 21 Enjoy 300 artists and a fun festival atmosphere at the Oceanfront between 17th and 32nd street during Father’s Day Weekend. The Boardwalk Art Show and Festival is one of the oldest and best outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern Seaboard. Produced by the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, it is ranked as one of the top 15 fine art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. This four-day festival features fine art, great shopping, and live entertainment for the entire family. For more information, call 425-0000.
BAYOU BOOGALOO & CAJUN FOOD FESTIVAL JUNE 19 - 21 Norfolk’s annual “second line” with New Orleans’ special spirit and unique culture takes place at Town Point Park on the downtown Norfolk waterfront. The 26th annual AT&T Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival delivers the heart and soul of Louisiana to visitors of Town Point Park in true Cajun style. The festival’s two stages feature national recording artists who will be providing musical entertainment for the weekend. Also on hand will be many New Orleans musicians and artists who are sure to get your hands clapping, feet two-steppin’ and heart pumping throughout the weekend.
SPIRIT OF NORFOLK CRUISE JUNE 21, 12:30 - 3 P.M. Get out on the water for Father’s Day this year. Celebrate Dad aboard the Spirit of Norfolk cruise in Hampton Roads and see the city from a unique perspective. Enjoy a freshly-prepared buffet, engaging DJ entertainment and incredible views. Make it a Father’s Day he’ll always remember. For more information, call 625-1463 or visit www.spiritofnorfolk.com
Friday, June 12 6 p.m. - Pitch Perfect 2 (PG-13, 115 min.) 9 .m. - The Water Diviner (R, 111 min.)
Saturday, June 13 Noon - The Little Boy (PG-13, 106 min.) 3 p.m. - Pitch Perfect 2 (PG-13, 115 min.) 6 p.m. - Mad Max Fury Road (R, 120 min.) 9 p.m. - Avengers Age of Ultron in 3D (PG-13, 114 min.)
Sunday, June 14 1 p.m. - Hot Pursuit (PG, 87 min.) 4 p.m. - Age of Adeline (PG-13, 112 min.) 7 p.m. - Mad Max Fury Road in 3D (R, 120 min.)
Friday, June 19 6 p.m. - Mad Max Fury Road in 3D (R, 120 min.) 9 p.m. - Ex Machina (R, 108 min.)
Saturday, June 20 Noon min.) 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 9 p.m.
Avengers Age of Ultron in 3D (PG-13, 114 - Poltergeist (PG-13, 93 min.) - Pitch Perfect 2 (PG-13, 115 min.) - The Water Diviner (R, 111 min.)
Sunday, June 21 1 p.m. - Tomorrowland (PG, 130 min.) 5 p.m. - Terminator Genisys (PG-13, 119 min.) *Free sneak preview*
June specials: *Active duty with a valid ID receive free admission to the 9 p.m. showings on Fridays in June. *All 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. showings on Sundays in June will feature half-price concessions (does not include value packs or combos). *New Wednesday and Thursday showtimes for summer will be added to the schedule starting June 24. *June 25, Aerotheater will offer free admission and half-price concessions (does not include value packs or combos) for all patrons. 875 D Ave., Bldg. 531 | (757) 433-2391 | Schedule is subject to change, call ahead for details. Cash or credit accepted for concessions and admission. Doors open approximately one hour before showtimes. Children ages two and younger are admitted free. Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R-rated movies.
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Don’t miss the HomeLIFT event, sponsored by Wells Fargo in collaboration with local nonprofit organizations. • Apply for the HomeLIFT down payment assistance program for $15,000 per qualified home loan,1 available for a limited time to those who purchase a home in the city limits of Virginia Beach or Norfolk • Learn more about finding and financing a home along with managing the financial responsibilities of homeownership Andre Roberts, wide receiver for the Washington Redskins and son of two former U.S. Army members, passes a football to a participant at the free NFL football ProCamp at NAS Oceana June 6. The two-day camp, which focused on football fundamentals, hosted more than 150 children ages 6 through 14 from NAS Oceana military families.
REDSKINS RECEIVER HOSTS TRAINING CAMP AT OCEANA STORY/PHOTO BY MC2 TONY ROSA NAS Oceana Public Affairs Andre Roberts, wide receiver for the Washington Redskins and son of two former U.S. Army members, held a free, two-day football training camp, June 6 and 7, at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana for more than 150 military children in the local community. The camps, sponsored by Proctor and Gamble and run by ProCamps Worldwide, specialize in football fundamentals, with campers receiving instruction from Roberts and the area’s top football coaches. “Being out here and being able to give back, it’s just amazing,” said Roberts, whose mother and father were in the Army. “The military and their families do so much for us, not just here stateside, but all over the world, so it’s always a great feeling to be able to give back. For these kids with parents maybe serving on deployment or not at home because of their service to this nation, this is for them.” Campers were split into teams in four different age divisions. After running numer-
ous football drills, which included routerunning instruction and catching passes from Roberts, the campers participated in a playoff-style tournament of games. “Many of these families are dealing with not having mom or dad around and this gives our Oceana community’s kids the chance to get their mind off of things and come out and enjoy themselves,” said Jeff Lowe, Youth Sports Coordinator at NAS Oceana. “This is a great chance for kids to come and meet, interact and even play with an NFL star that was in their shoes at one point.” NAS Oceana won the free two-day camp in a contest sponsored by Proctor and Gamble. The contest was held in commissaries throughout the country by having the best display of a Proctor and Gamble product. “It’s all about giving back to the military families and allowing them to have a great time,” added Roberts. “These camps are a way to show these kids a few things about the game in a fun environment. We just want these kids to know there are others just like them all over.”
• Preview area homes for sale Dates: June 26 – 27, 2015 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Location: Virginia Beach Convention Center, Exhibit Halls A & B 1000 19th Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Free parking in designated lots, see website for details. Admission to the event is free!
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To support sustainable homeownership and advance neighborhood stability, the HomeLIFT program looks to the future by delivering down payment assistance and financial education to homebuyers.2 1. This down payment assistance program is available for households earning 120% or less of the area’s median income, adjusted for household size, although specific loan products have lower income limits. HomeLIFT funds cannot be used to purchase bank-owned properties being managed by Wells Fargo Premier Asset Services. 2. The HomeLIFT program is a collaborative program of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Wells Fargo Foundation, and NeighborWorks® America, an independent nonprofit organization. Although Wells Fargo is the sponsor of the HomeLIFT program, you may seek financing for the remaining balance of the home purchase from any qualified lender who accepts the HomeLIFT down payment assistance program. © 2015 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. NMLSR ID 399801. 05/15 MLR 1/15
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THE FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM JUNE 19, 9 A.M. - NOON In this workshop, gain the advantage in your job search with the federal government by learning how to find vacancies and job listings.
PARENTING IN A MILITARY FAMILY JUNE 23 & 24, 5 - 7:30 P.M. This workshop explores what it means to discipline children most effectively.
SAPR VICTIM ADVOCATE TRAINING JUNE 24, 1 - 3:30 P.M. This training facilitates maintaining victim advocates DOD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) credentialing.
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*HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE EXCEPT FOR RETIREES OR VETERANS HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF SERVICE. HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF ELIGIBLE QUALIFYING MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT OR MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ON LEASE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT MUST BE DATED BY JULY 6, 2015 FOR INCENTIVE OFFER. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. OFFERS ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY, INCLUDING A MAXIMUM TERM OF 60 MONTHS ON FINANCE CONTRACTS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND DELAWARE; AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **CUSTOMERS CAN RECEIVE $750 CASH BACK ON CAMRY, COROLLA AND RAV4, $1000 CASH BACK ON SIENNA, OR $2000 CASH BACK ON PRIUS LIFTBACK OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. ***0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX AND LICENSE FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. †FINANCE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL APR FINANCING IF VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION. FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ††ALL LEASE OFFERS: CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES. YOUR PAYMENT MAY VARY BASED ON DEALER PARTICIPATION AND FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. DOES NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. LEASE A COROLLA LE FOR $159 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS WITH $2399 DUE AT SIGNING. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2240 DOWN. FIRST $159 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. 2015 COROLLA LE 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 1852, MSRP $19,340. LEASE A SIENNA LE $269 PER MONTH FOR 36 MONTHS WITH $2999 DUE AT SIGNING. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2,730 DOWN (AFTER APPLICATION OF $550 TOYOTA LEASE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES) FIRST $269 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. 2015 SIENNA AUTOMATIC MODEL 5338, MSRP $32,215. ††† TOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED SERVICE. PLAN IS 2 YEARS OR 25K MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET, OR A LIVERY/TAXI VEHICLE. SEE PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALER FOR PLAN DETAILS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND ALASKA. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE DOES NOT INCLUDE PARTS AND FLUIDS. PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID COMES WITH AN EXTRA YEAR OF ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, FOR A TOTAL OF THREE (3) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. OFFERS DO NOT INCLUDE DEALER FEES. LEASE, APR AND CASH BACK OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFERS END 7/6/15.