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Eisenhower Strike Group departs U.S. 5th Fleet AOR

CHANGE OF COMMAND AT CDSA, VFA-105

From Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

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Photo by AD3 Phurtura Brazier

FAMILY CELEBRATES VFA-34’S HISTORY

PAGE 13 The Dam Neck Family Beach Blast will be today, June 20, 3:30 -8 p.m.

The event, free admission and open to all, includes inflatables, carnival games, concessions, photo booth, live music by the River Boyz.

Call 433-3301 for more information.

During the June 9 Flag Day ceremony, NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis holds up the folded and encased flag that he carried during combat missions over Iraq and Afghanistan while commanding officer of the “Checkmates” of VFA-211. The flag was later presented to his family. The Virginia Beach Elks Lodge 2268 hosted the Flag Day observance at the POW/MIA Park.

Observance at POW/MIA Park honors Flag Day

BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer Flag Day, observed annually on June 14, holds special significance for NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis.

While serving as the commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, Geis carried with him an American flag in his helmet bag during every combat mission he flew over Iraq and Afghanistan, while deployed aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65) for seven months. At the end of his tour with the “Checkmates,” he presented that folded and encased flag to his family.

“I think it’s impossible to be patriotic and not love our flag,” said Geis, who brought that same flag with him to the annual Flag Day Ceremony June 9 at the POW/MIA Park

on Oceana Boulevard.

Geis was joined by Virginia Beach Mayor William Sessoms Jr. and military veterans for the annual Flag Day ceremony, that also included nearly 30 members of local Elks lodges from Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Suffolk, the Princess Anne High School Junior ROTC and Boy Scout Troop 7.

Geis’ father, Lt. Cmdr. Neil Geis instilled that patriotism in his son early.The Limited Duty Officer, long retired, still proudly flies the American flag every day in front of his home in San Diego, always making sure it is properly lighted and in pristine condition, according to his son.

— See Flag Day Page 18

USS DWIGHT D EISENHOWER, At Sea (NNS) — The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG) departed the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), June 13, after spending three months operating with and supporting U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT).

The IKECSG redeployed to the U.S. Fifth Fleet AOR in March 2013 after departing in November 2012 and spending two months back at its homeport in Norfolk, conducting training for the crews and critical maintenance on the ships.

“The strike group’s surge deployment was critical to maintaining continuous presence at an important time,” said Vice Adm. John W. Miller, commander Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet, Combined Maritime Forces.“Despite the short rest at home,The IKE returned ready and performed with renowned pride and professionalism.”

During IKECSG’s second period of operation in the area, the strike group was accompanied by German frigate FGS Hamburg (F220). It marked the first time a German ship joined an American carrier strike group to this AOR for a full deployment.

While in the Arabian Gulf and North Arabian Sea, IKECSG conducted maritime security operations, theater security cooperation engagements, and command and control support operations for coalition forces in Afghanistan.

“The five-Star warriors of IKE did a spectacular job supporting our embarked air wing squadrons and patrolling the waters in this area of operations,” said Capt. Marcus Hitchcock, commanding officer of IKE. “I could not be more proud of them as a team and as individuals. They have worked hard to stay sharp and motivated while operating safely and accomplishing every mission — on time and to perfection — since finishing workups and our first — See Strike Group Page 10

2 JET OBSERVER • June 20, 2013

Pentagon announces progress in opening jobs to women

BY KAREN PARRISH American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — The services and U.S. Special Operations Command have completed plans to gradually open jobs to female service members that used to be closed to them, senior Pentagon officials announced June 18.

Joined by senior service officials at a Pentagon news conference, Juliet Beyler, the Defense Department’s director of officer and enlisted personnel management, said Tuesday’s announcement is a milestone.

She noted that in January, then-Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,rescinded the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule. That policy barred women from jobs, such as tank mechanic and field artillery radar operator, performed near combat units. It also prohibited women in jobs such as intelligence, com-

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munications and logistics from assignment at units smaller than a brigade.

“Our goal is to ensure that the mission is met with the best-qualified and most capable people, regardless of gender,” Beyler said in prepared remarks.This year, she added, the services and SOCOM have worked diligently to plan two lines of effort aimed at integrating women: • Currently open occupations that were restricted: for example, administrative clerk in a tank battalion or truck driver in an artillery battery; and • Currently closed occupations that require review and validation of occupational standards: for example, infantry, armor and combat engineer.

The services and SOCOM have filed separate plans, which Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has reviewed, she noted. Beyler added that while the plans differ, they all involve work with scientific and research agencies to review occupational standards and ensure they are current,

operationally valid and applied on a gender-neutral basis.

All the plans are incremental in opening closed positions, which requires congressional notification, she said.

“Each service and SOCOM is conducting thorough doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel, facilities and policy analyses to ensure deliberate and responsible implementation,” she said.

Pentagon officials said the department expects to issue a report to Congress later this summer detailing more implementation specifics. Full implementation across the services should occur by Jan. 1, 2016, officials said.

The services and SOCOM have identified decision points by which they will make final determinations to open occupations and positions or to request an exception to policy to keep a position or occupation closed, Beyler said. The defense secretary and the Joint Chiefs chairman must personally approve any exceptions to policy, she added.

For more information, call FFSC at Oceana at 433-2912.

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Tour of NAS Oceana

The Military Aviation Museum offers a tour of NAS Oceana weekdays, Monday through Friday, except July 4.

Purchase tickets and meet the tour bus at the 24th Street kiosk at 24th Street and Atlantic Avenue at 11 a.m.

DMV2GO The cost is $14 for adults and $10 for children ages 5-12, The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will offer and seniors, ages 60 and up. Payment is by cash only. their mobile service,“DMV2GO” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The double-decker bus includes a tour guide and a visthe NEX parking lot on June 28 and July 31. The mobile it to the Oceana flightline to watch flight operations up unit provides regular DMV services. close. For more information about the tour, call the museum at 721-7767.

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Fleet & Family Support Center and Navy Federal Credit Union are hosting a financial forum at the NAS Oceana Officers’ Club, June 27,11:30 a.m. and again at 4 p.m.

Military leadership, active duty military and DoD civilians are encouraged to attend. Gain tips and strategies on how to remain financially sound and organize and plan for the future in a changing economy.

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June 20, 2013 • JET OBSERVER 3

CVW-5 prepares for 2013 patrol with USS George Washington

BY MC3 TATIANA AVERY USS George Washington Public Affairs ATSUGI, Japan (NNS) — Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 is currently preparing and training for its upcoming 2013 patrol with the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

CVW-5, forward-deployed to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, consists of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, flying the F/A-18F Super Hornet;VFA-27,VFA-115 and VFA-195, each flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet; Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, flying the EA-18G Growler; Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 flying the Hawkeye 2000; Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, Detachment 5, flying the C-2 Greyhound; Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC), 12 flying the MH-60S Seahawk; and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM), 77 flying the MH-60R Seahawk.

“I think it is important to know [CVW-5] is tasked and funded to be at full readiness 12 months out of the year,” said Capt. Michael Boyle, CVW-5 commander.“Our crews continually train to be ready at a moment’s notice.”

The air wing’s squadrons perform daily flight operations in order to maintain pilot and air and maintenance crew proficiency.Air-to-air and large-force exercises, along with detachments this year to the U.S.,Australia and other training areas in Japan, are utilized to maintain qualifications. “[Air crew] just returned from a month-long detachment to Australia where we knocked out a bunch of qualifications, and the entire air wing will soon conduct field carrier landing practice at Iwo To,” said Lt. Brian Sullivan, an aviator from the “Diamondbacks” of VFA-102. “This gives the air crew their last opportunity to practice land-

ABH3 Micky Waldren (l), and ABAN Justin Gallo, prepare to investigate a simulated fire in a crash and salvage training aircraft during a flight deck drill, June 4, aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73).

George Washington and embarked air wing, CVW-5, are preparing for their upcoming 2013 patrol.

Photo by MC3 Ricardo R. Guzman

ing on a ship; it’s the closest thing to actually landing on an aircraft carrier and it’s a requirement before flying out to George Washington.”

CVW-5’s ordinance training is augmented by valuable training opportunities, such as sending the “Eagles” of VFA-115 and VFA-102 to Australia for three weeks of air-toground training with their Australian counterparts.

“Based on the exercises we’ve been doing, we’re up to speed and ready to rock and roll,” said Lt. Ryan Jaurejui, an aviator from the “Liberty Bells” of VAW-115.“Looking at our day-to-day operations, we’re more than ready to go on the cruise.”

With the farewell to the “Seahawks” of Anti-Submarine Helicopter Squadron (HS) 14, comes the arrival of two new helicopter squadrons: the “Golden Falcons” of HSC12 and the “Saberhawks” of HSM-77.

“It’s a lot different coming from home to here for most of us,”said Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 3rd Class Mark Mendoza, from Los Angeles. “It’s such a different place

and it has been a challenge adapting to the culture, but I think we’ve done a great job. Our leadership has been key in that and I think they’ve done a good job of motivating us and making sure everyone has everything that they need.”

CVW-5 currently plans to bring approximately 70 aircraft, a full compliment, to George Washington.These aircraft include 44 strike fighters, which according to Boyle “are the teeth of what we bring to the fight.”

The air wing is comprised of 1,900 personnel, which along with George Washington’s crew and embarked staff personnel, will bring the crew’s number to approximately 5,500 for the 2013 patrol.

“We’re looking forward to the [2013 patrol],” said Boyle. “[Capt. Greg Fenton, George Washington’s commanding officer] and I work extremely well together, and we’re looking forward to getting back to the ship and working together as a team.”

Bolivar relieves Rich as Navy Region Northwest changes command STORY/PHOTO BY MCSA WILLIAM BLEES improved resource management and multiple national Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. awards; and in actively engaging Northwest media, government officials and community members, strengthening Northwest BREMERTON, Wash (NNS) — Navy Region Northwest held a change of command ceremony on Naval Base Kitsap at the Bremerton Gymnasium, June 14.

Rear Adm. Mark Rich was relieved by Rear Adm. (select) Bette Bolivar.

Both Rich and Bolivar have ties to Hampton Roads. Rich commanded NAS Oceana from 2009 - 2010 and Bolivar served as commanding officer at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown from 2007 - 2010.

“Mark placed his priorities in taking care of people,”said guest speaker Vice Adm.William French, commander, Navy Installations Command. “Mark Rich and the Navy Northwest team did this and did it well.”

Rich was recognized for several accomplishments during his tour,including:managing an annual budget of more than $470 million during fiscally challenging times; leading environmental stewardship projects that resulted in

key relationships and the Navy’s Pacific Northwest operating environment.

Before being relieved of command, Rich thanked his team for their work and dedication.

“Everyone in the Northwest command has shed blood, sweat and tears, and I thank you for it,” said Rich.

Before stepping down he shared some words with Bolivar.“You are the right person, at the right place, in the right time,” said Rich. “The Pacific Northwest is more unique than most.”

Bolivar took the podium after Rich and addressed the audience.

“I know I have some big shoes to fill,literally,but you can rest assured you left Navy Region Northwest in the right hands,” said Bolivar.“I am extremely proud and excited to take command today.Thank you for the warm welcome.”

Rich’s next assignment will be as commandant of Naval District Washington.

Rear Adm. Mark Rich, commander, Navy Region Northwest, is awarded the Legion of Merit by Vice Adm. William French, commander, Navy Installations Command, during the June 14 change of command on Naval Base Kitsap. During the ceremony Rich was relieved by Rear Adm. (select) Bette Bolivar.

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During Combat Direction Systems Activity (CDSA), Dam Neck’s change of command ceremony, Capt.

Stephen H. Kelley (l) is presented the Legion of Merit

by Rear Adm. Lawrence E. Creevy, commander, Naval Surface Warfare Center.

Kelley was relieved by Capt.

Eric A. Tapp as commanding officer during the June 5 ceremony at CNATTU Oceana.

Following the ceremony, Kelley retired after 31 years of naval service.

Photo by MCSN Kayla King

Tapp takes command of CDSA Dam Neck Kelley retires following 31-year career

BY TAMMY VAN DAME Director, Corporate Communications, Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck Capt. Eric A. Tapp relieved Capt. Stephen H. Kelley as commanding officer of Combat Direction Systems Activity (CDSA), Dam Neck during a June 5 ceremony at Naval Air Station Oceana. CDSA Dam Neck is part of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren Division.

As the 26th commanding officer, Tapp reports to CDSA Dam Neck most recently serving as the chief of staff for the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV).

Over the course of his 27-year career, he also served in assignments within the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), NATO Sea Sparrow Program Office and supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair in Pascagoula, Miss.A graduate of Jacksonville University, he has also served aboard USS Voge (FF 1047), and USS John Hancock (DD 981). He obtained his Masters Degree in Weapons Systems Engineering in 1993 from the Naval Postgraduate School.

“With a career in the surface warfare and engineering duty officer community, he brings extensive operational, technical and acquisition experience to the team,” said Rear Adm. Lawrence E. Creevy, commander, NSWC and the event’s keynote address. “I’m thrilled to see Captain Tapp in the position.”

“Coming from my last tour of duty at INSURV, my goal is to leverage that recent experience into readiness solutions and support for our fleet,” said Tapp. “I look forward to serving with the superb professionals at CDSA Dam Neck.”

Following the change of command, Kelley retired in a separate ceremony after 31 years of Navy service.

“Across the board, Capt. Kelley has excelled as the commanding officer. Through his visionary leadership, he has helped ensure that our fleet is the most ready,capable and relevant in the world,” said Creevy.“More than anything, these accomplishments underscore Capt. Kelley’s selfless effort and commitment to maintaining a relevant Navy for today and tomorrow.”

Under Kelley’s leadership, CDSA Dam Neck accomplished several monumental achievements, some of which included rapidly installing the Deployable Joint Command and Control Second Fleet Demonstrator aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) in support of Operation Unified Response, following the January 2010 earthquake in Haiti, as well as earthquake in January 2010, as well as establishing a command-wide fleet readiness team centered on implementing “aged CASREP” solutions for systems in the command’s portfolio.As a result, CDSA Dam Neck closed 460 aged CASREPs, and reduced the average age of open CASREPs by 73 days.

“This command brings significant impact, far outweighed by its diminutive size,” said Kelley. “I leave here with eye-watering wonder at the importance and quality of the technical work executed on behalf of the warfighter.”

CYP awards first School Age Child of the Year award From NAS Oceana Child &Youth Programs Richard Sikorski,11,was selected as the first School Age Child of the Month (SAC), a new award at Child & Youth Programs (CYP) at NAS Oceana.His award was presented June 7 at the OceanaYouth Center.

Sikorski has been a part of theYouth Center for the past four and one-half years. He has attended PrincessAnne Elementary and will attend Princess Anne Middle next year.

According to CYP Director Cathy Mead, Sikorski was “selected because he is our ‘go to kid.’ If you need help,he is always willing to assist.”

Sikorski attended the Cal Ripken Baseball camp last summer, where he was selected as camper of the week.

He participates with the CYP Torch club, as well as many other activities throughout the center. Just an“all around” young man,with a great support system at home.

With CYP’s Teen Program awarding a Youth of the Year, staff also wanted to recognize the younger students who attend their programs,so the new recognition program to select the SAC of the Month was begun in February.

SAC of the Month awardees February — Richard Sikorski March — Zooey Jingco April — Savanaha Wheeler June — M’knz Wynn Requirements to be nominated include being a part of the SAC program,participation/cooperation with activities, willing to take chances and good citizenship.

After the staff nominate students, all staff vote on the SAC of the Month. The SAC of the Year is selected by placing all monthly award winners on a ballet for a staff vote.

All ages are eligible for the award. CYP will continue it throughout the summer months,as well as during the school year.

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Richard Sikorski,11, is presented the first School Age Child of the Month award by Child & Youth Programs Director Cathy Mead, June 7, at the Oceana Youth Center. The SAC award, begun in February recognizes an outstanding student monthly, from which one is selected for the yearly award. Sikorski was the SAC of the Month for February.

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Understanding reenlistment opportunity in career navigator From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON,Tenn. (NNS) — With the introduction of Career Navigator, Sailors have improved opportunities to stay Navy, officials said June 13.

“This new program is a change to how we do business for enlisted Sailors,” said Navy Personnel Command Force Master Chief (SW/AW/EXW) Leland E. Moore.“We dismantled PTS and created a reenlistment process more advantageous for Sailors.”

Under Career Navigator, Sailors who desire to reenlist can now request approval 13 months prior to the end of their enlistment, or operative extension if they extended service. Knowing Sailors’ desires to reenlist or separate is critical to accurately predict the number of Sailors the Navy will have in each skill set, rate and paygrade in order to manage manning needs of the fleet.

In return, most Sailors will receive a reenlistment quota on the first look.The new policy is as follows: • All non-nuclear E-6 Sailors with command approval will receive reenlistment approval on their first application.

• Sailors E-5 and below who desire to reenlist and have command approval and are in the open category for reenlistment will receive a reenlistment approval on their first application.

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• Reenlistment for Sailors E-5 and below in skill sets included the balanced category will be based on manning in their year group. A Sailor’s year group is based in the fiscal year they attend recruit training (i.e., entered boot camp December 2009 makes them YG 2010). Command-approved Sailors in undermanned year groups will receive approval on their first application.

• Sailors E-5 and below in skill sets that are competitive or overmanned year groups in the balanced category will be compared to their peers and any special reenlistment requirements when they apply in Career Navigator and the available in-rate reenlistment quotas will be awarded to the top performers.

Sailors can only request an in-rate quota four times, 13 to 10 months prior to the end of their contracts.That way, all Sailors will know at least 10 months out from the end

of their contracts if they will be able to reenlist in their current rating. Even though there are fewer times a Sailor can request an in-rate quota, the number of quotas hasn’t been reduced.Instead,more quotas will be granted each month so Sailors don’t have to wait as long for a result.

Non-nuclear Sailors who are not approved to reenlist in rate may apply for rating conversion or apply for transition to the Selected Reserve in Career Navigator.These Sailors will have up to four more looks for conversion nine to six months from their end of service.

Command approval to reenlist is a major part of the new process; your chain of command will have a big say in whether or not you are approved to reenlist.

Sailors may improve their conversion opportunity by taking the Armed Forces Classification Test to improve their initial ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) score.This may expand the number of ratings they qualify for.

Sailors not granted an in-rate or conversion opportunity will still have additional time to request to join the Navy Reserve, all the way up to three months from the end of their active service. In-rate or conversion applications are not authorized at this stage five to three months from the end of their contract.

— See Career Navigator, Page 19

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Mabus advocates cutting number of camouflage uniforms

BY JIM GARAMONE American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Navy Secretary Ray Mabus would like to see the number of different camouflage uniforms in the military come down.

“The notion that we have all this camouflage doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to me,” he told the Defense Writers Group June 13.

He said the “blueberries” — which is what Sailors call their blue cammies — work only when Sailors fall overboard.The secretary said he would support an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Bill for fiscal year 2014 that would mandate a single camouflage uniform for all the services.

At one time that was the case. In the late 1980s, all services wore the battle-dress uniform — a green, brown and black uniform that grew out of Army research, said

Lt.Col.Jerry Pionk,an Army spokesman.For the Gulf War, the Army also developed the “chocolate chip” uniforms worn in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Iraq.

The Marines broke away from the “uniform” uniform when they went with their digital cammies in 2002.Not to be outdone, the Army also went digital with the Army combat uniform, using the universal combat pattern. The Air Force followed, and then the Navy went digital with its blueberries.

In all, there are 18 different camouflage uniforms, including one issued to service members deploying to Afghanistan.

There probably won’t be just one camouflage uniform for all situations, Mabus acknowledged. “But we can go to two or three,” he added.“It’s still progress.”

A proposed amendment to the fiscal 2014 Jet Observer file photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos defense budget bill before Congress would Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus said he would support an amendment to the National Defense require the services to adopt one camou- Authorization Bill to mandate a single camouflage uniform for all the services, which could flage pattern, with a wear date of 2018. change the current Navy Working Uniform.

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BY LT. RANDY D. JOHNSON Commander Undersea Surveillance Public Affair Officer After more than three years without a recipient, Commander, Undersea Surveillance presented the 2012 Capt. Joseph P. Kelly Award to Bruce Rule April 18 for his outstanding lifetime contributions to Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS).

“It was a privilege to present the award to Bruce Rule,” said Commander, Undersea Surveillance Capt. Scott Rauch.“His exper-

tise, contributions to training generations of acoustic analysts, and his lifetime dedication to national defense are well-recognized by this honor.”

The Kelly Award, as it became known, is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes an individual whose contributions profoundly impact present and future IUSS operations. The award is named after Capt.

Joseph P. Kelly who is recognized throughout the oceanic surveillance industry as the father of the Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS) program. Kelly died in 1988.

— See Award Page 17

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Strike group: second time operating in U.S. 5th fleet in less than a year — Continued from page 1 deployment in 2012.”

Aviators from embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 flew 1,362 sorties and more than 8,033 flight hours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).

“As coalition forces begin to transition out of Afghanistan, support from the air became increasingly vital during this deployment,” said Capt. Terry Morris, commander of CVW-7.“Our pilots,the ship and air wing staffs aboard IKE planned and executed the mission expertly.”

While in the AOR, the IKECSG team conducted 32 replenishment-at-sea (RAS) evolutions moving more than 10,000 pallets of cargo, travelled more than 17,000 nautical miles, and had port calls to the Kingdom of Bahrain and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates.

“It’s been a privilege to watch the IKECSG team operate over the last year,” said Rear Adm. Michael Manazir, strike group commander. “From supporting Operation Enduring Freedom to protecting the economic commons, providing the necessary security and stability for free trade, this strike group made a difference in this important area of the world. I’m proud of what we accomplished and of each Sailor who played a part on this team.”

The U.S. 5th Fleet AOR encompasses nearly 2.5 million square miles of water, including the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Gulf of Aden, Red Sea and the Arabian Sea. IKECSG consists of Dwight D.Eisenhower, CVW 7, guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), German frigate FSG Hamburg (F220) and Destroyer Squadron 28.

More stories,photos online at www.oceanajetobserver.com

Photo by MCSN Andrew Schneider

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the “Jolly Rogers” of VFA-103 approaches the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) for an arrested recovery June 14. The Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, included embarked CVW-7,departed the U.S. Fifth Fleet area of responsibility June 13.

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On June 10, Robert J. Bianchi, chief executive officer, Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) presented a ceremonial check to Steve Abbot, president and chief executive officer of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS), symbolizing the record breaking $357,690 donated to NMCRS by NEX customers during a promotional event held in the spring.

“We are happy once again to represent the thousands of NEX patrons who chose to donate to this Navy and Marine Corps focused cause and we are proud to present this check on behalf of our customers,” said Bianchi. “This is the third year

customers have been able to purchase benefit tickets to support the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. Each year, NEX customers have responded with greater generosity and enthusiasm than the year before.”

Beginning in March, NEX customers were able to purchase a $5 card to benefit the NMCRS. The ticket entitled customers to specific discounts for a one-time purchase on either April 22 or 23.

“We are grateful for this strategic partnership with the Navy Exchange Command,”said Abbot. “This generous donation will make a significant, positive impact on the society’s ability to provide emergency financial assistance for active duty and retired Sailors, Marines and their families.

Thank you to all those who contributed!”

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BY KRISTINE M. STURKIE Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs Specialist The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) released its fiscal year 2012 audited financial report which showed a $45.9 million contribution to Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR).

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VFA-31’s Command Master Chief (SW/AW) Steve Fontenot poses with his daughters Leah (l), and Kristina, who are both lieutenants junior grade in the Navy, before Kristina’s first deployment on USS Cole (DDG 67). Leah is completing combat systems officers school at Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center and will be stationed on USS Ramage (DDG 61).

From Navy enlisted to lawyer: JAG Corps establishes commissioning program From Navy Judge Advocate General Corps Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) —In a NAVADMIN released June 4, the Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps announced the In-Service Procurement Program (IPP) designed to create a pathway for enlisted Sailors to become judge advocates.

The JAG Corps IPP is open to qualified and careermotivated enlisted personnel of all ratings.Candidates selected for the JAG Corps IPP have the opportunity to complete a Juris Doctor in preparation for a JAG Corps commission.

“The JAG Corps IPP provides a commissioning option for talented and motivated Sailors,”said Vice Adm. Nanette DeRenzi,Judge Advocate General of the Navy.

“Officers commissioned through JAGC IPP will provide diversity of perspective, thought and experience not widely found in the civilian law student population.”

The JAG Corps IPP provides both funded and unfunded paths to JAG Corps commissions.

Sailors who have earned a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree may apply for funded legal education; Sailors who have already earned a Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school and a bar license from any state may apply for direct appointment.

“JAG Corps IPP will expand the pool of applicants from which we recruit judge advocates,” said Command Master Chief Paul St. Sauver, Office of the Judge Advocate General. “It will provide key enlisted fleet experience to the JAG Corps, thereby significantly enhancing the value of the JAG Corps to the fleet.”

The JAG Corps IPP is open to active-duty enlisted personnel and Navy full-time support personnel, in any rating or military occupational specialty, in pay grades E-5 through E-7 with at least two years and not more than 10 years of service.Applicants must be at least 21 years old and under the age of 42 by the time of commissioning.

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Photo courtesy of CMDCM Steve Fontenot

Navy dad is more than happy to salute his daughters

BY BILL SIZEMORE The Virginian-Pilot As a proud father, Steve Fontenot is only too happy to salute his daughters.

Literally.

A career Navy man with 26 years of service, Fontenot has achieved a pinnacle that few enlisted Sailors reach.

He’s the command master chief of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, the “Tomcatters,” based at Naval Air Station Oceana.

But even though he’s the highest-ranking enlisted Sailor in the squadron, protocol dictates that he give a “Sir” or “Ma’am”and a crisp salute when he interacts with officers.

That includes Leah Fontenot, 24, and Kristina Fontenot, 23, the two oldest of his four daughters.And he’s OK with that.

None of the three ever envisioned life turning out this way.But now that it has,they’ve embraced the way today’s Navy has produced a pair of female junior officers who outrank their dad.

Both Leah and Kristina Fontenot are lieutenants junior grade. Leah is nearing the end of combat systems officers school at Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, after which she will be assigned to USS Ramage (DDG 61). Kristina serves on USS Cole (DDG 67). Both ships are Norfolkbased guided-missile destroyers.

On a recent pre-Father’s Day outing at a Virginia Beach campground, the sisters laughed about how they used to roll their eyes and say,“Whatever,” when their dad lapsed into Navy-speak. Now whenever the three of them get together, their conversation is nonstop Navy shop talk.

“People ask us all the time,‘Does your dad salute you?’”

Leah Fontenot said.

“And I say,‘Yes, I do,’” Steve Fontenot interjected.

He never tried to coax his daughters into a Navy career, the divorced dad said. It just worked out that way.

Growing up, the Fontenot daughters saw both the good and bad sides of Navy life.

They saw how their dad had an opportunity to visit exotic places all over the world. But his long absences from home on deployment meant he missed big chunks of their childhood.

It was a different Navy then.

When Steve Fontenot, a Louisiana native, joined the service in 1987, women weren’t allowed on combat ships.

The first two vessels he served on, based in San Diego, had all-male crews.

When his ship had a“tiger cruise,”on which Sailors’ children were invited to come aboard, it was an all-male affair because there was no female berthing area.While the neighborhood boys enjoyed an outing with their fathers, the Fontenot girls had to stay home.

By the time they graduated from Nansemond River High School in Suffolk, the Navy was wide open to women. But they weren’t necessarily predisposed to join up.

“The last thing I wanted to do was push the Navy on them,” Steve Fontenot said. “They had to find their own way.”

In the end, the decision was a practical one, Kristina Fontenot said.

“People I went to school with had gone to college and — See VFA-31 Master Chief, Page 16

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Family history part of VFA-34 ‘Blue Blaster’ history

BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer

E-2 squadron in Norfolk and took the opportunity to call VFA-34 and ask if he could also spend a week with them. One of the As the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter junior officers showed him around, and he Squadron (VFA) 34 celebrate their 70th an- was given patches and a photo from the niversary this weekend, there’s one family squadron, all adding to that idea that “this whose own history is linked to that of the was a great place,” said Jon. squadron.

“I was lucky enough to get my foot in Two members of the Bauman family the door to make sure this is what I really have served as pilots in the squadron, al- wanted,” he said. though at different times and flying very While finishing training at VFA-106, Jon different aircraft. began “sniffing out what the options are Lt.Jon Bauman,who flies the F/A-18 Hor- going to be,”for his fleet assignment.While net, the current generation of the family to Jon admitted he always had hopes of joinserve at the squadron, grew up listening to ing VFA-34, he was much more concerned “Ronnie’s stories.” Ronnie is his uncle, Ron he would not be an Oceana-based pilot.

Bauman, who flew the A-6 Intruder at AtEvery squadron has a cycle when they tack Squadron (VA) 34 as a lieutenant com- need to take on new pilots to replace mander in the late 1970s. those who are transferring to maintain “I was stationed at VA-42 as an instruc- the rotation of junior officers and departtor pilot and familments. Coincideniarization phase tally, at the time head with orders Jon needed orders, to VA-65. A good the Blue Blasters friend was lost needed another at sea while atjunior officer. But tached to VA-34. the problem for They were schedhim as a new pilot uled to deploy in was getting orders a couple months to a squadron that and needed a lieuwas in the middle tenant commandof a deployment. It er to replace him,” meant he had to be explained retired ready to fly combat Capt. Ron Bauman missions, right out in an email, about of the replacement how he became a air group (RAG).

Blue Blaster.

But Jon’s two-year Courtesy of Ron Bauman But it wasn’t just Lt. Cmdr. Ron Bauman poses in front of his A-6 aviation program his uncle who fu- Intruder while with the “Blue Blasters” in the with its additional eled Jon’s passion late 1970s. training paid off for aviation. His for the young pidad and Ron’s only lot. Considered a brother also had a deep love of aviation “Pri-A guy,” Jon explained, it meant that he that he passed along to his son. could go straight out on deployment, fly“I was always one of those kids looking ing combat missions with a minimum of up in the sky … My dad always took me to extra training. air shows. I always had a serious interest Just as he was finishing up carrier qualififor flying and I went through the aviation cations, Jon got a phone call that he would curriculum at the University of Illinois,”ex- be joining the squadron. But it would replained the lieutenant. quire him to very quickly pack up his The Navy paid for his two-year aviation place in order to be in Kuwait just three degree and he also earned a bachelor’s de- days later to join the squadron, deployed gree from the business school at the Uni- on USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). versity of Illinois at Champaign-Urbanna, “That was quite a shocker for a kid who followed by his commissioning in 2008. had never left the country … It was like It was also during his time as a midship- the greatest and worst thing ever,” he reman in ROTC, that Jon was assigned to an called.

Photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

Lt. Jon Bauman and his uncle, retired Capt. Ron Bauman, pose for a photo in front of the A-6 Intruder at Oceana’s Aviation Historical Park. Jon is currently stationed with VFA-34 flying the F/A-18 Hornet and Ron was stationed with VA-34 flying the A-6 Intruder.

It was Ron and his wife Susan who pitched in, helping their nephew hastily store his belongings when he needed to head out to the squadron. But having to report quickly to the deploying Blue Blasters is all-too-familiar to the retired captain.

Following the death of his friend, Ron explained how his “orders were changed and I walked across the hangar and checked in.

We finished workups and deployed on [USS] John F. Kennedy for a ‘Med’ cruise. I was assigned as the safety officer for the deployment.”

Ron shared several of his favorite memories in from his time with VA-34 that email, including,“I won the Top Hook award for the cruise with a 3.75 hook score average.After returning to CONUS, I was assigned as operations officer for the turnaround training and workups.”

While with VA-34, Ron also completed a weapons detachment to NAS Fallon, Nev. and Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in Puerto Rico. He went on to be the squadron’s maintenance officer just prior to a fleet exercise and second deployment to the Mediterranean. During the deployment, Ron transferred to a medium attack wing’s

staff.

Jon reached his goal of following in his uncle’s footsteps, becoming a Blue Blaster on March 29, 2012 and wasn’t disappointed. “Ronnie painted a picture of this place.

It was a great place while he was here.All the former instructors at the RAG painted a picture of this place being a great place,” said Bauman, who definitely feels that having several former Blue Blasters as instructors increased his chances of joining the squadron.

After retiring from the Navy, Ron began volunteering as a member of the Virginia Beach Rescue Squad, where Susan is the operations officer. The lieutenant is very proud of his aunt and uncle’s continued community service. “They’re in their 60s and they’re lifting 200-pound people onto stretchers,” he said about their work.

“I feel like I have a home away from home,” he said about being near his aunt and uncle.

“It literally was everything coming together perfectly, right place, right time,” said Bauman. “To finally land up at this place is the ultimate.”

— See VFA-34 Page 16

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VFA-31 Command Master Chief: Navy service a family affair — Continued from page 12 ended up working at Target,” she said. “I wanted a steady job.”

She won admission to the U.S. Naval Academy. Her sister enrolled in a Navy commissioning program at the University of Illinois.

Now they’re experiencing the Navy on two contrasting scales, big and little.

Frequently on sea duty,they’re seeing the world just as their dad did. Leah has made port calls in Bulgaria, Ukraine, Georgia, Seychelles, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Spain. Kristina has been to Israel, Turkey, Crete, Spain and Greece.

But they’re also finding the Navy community to be surprisingly small. Case in point:They keep running into people who know their dad.

Standing on a pier in Djibouti near the Horn of Africa one day, Leah introduced herself to a fellow Sailor and drew an immediate glimmer of recognition.

“Fontenot?” the Sailor said.“Any relation

Photo courtesy of CMDCM Steve Fontenot

Steve Fontenot has a visit from his daughters Kristina (l) and Leah on a duty day visit aboard USS Cleveland (LPD 7) when they were children. to Master Chief Fontenot?”

Stories like that make Steve Fontenot smile. And, when pressed, he’ll concede that maybe he played a small role in his daughters’ choice of career paths.

“They’ve done so well. I’m so proud of them,” he said.“But they were always highachieving kids. I just got out of their way.”

Photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

Lt. Jon Bauman, a pilot with VFA-34, poses in front of an F/A-18 Hornet belonging to the “Blue Blasters” at the NAS Oceana flightline.

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VFA-34: family history is linked to squadron history — Continued from page 13 His enthusiasm about finally becoming a Blue Blaster has led the lieutenant to dive right into the upcoming reunion, making contact with squadron alumni and creating a database that goes back to 1953.

Some of those very same alumni served with his uncle in the late 1970s and he

has frequently been asked if he’s related to Ron Bauman. He also enjoys giving tours to various groups who visit the squadron, sharing how the squadron and his family’s history are linked.

“The whole thing has come full circle.

It’s been the right place, right time that I’ve landed here … It’s refreshing to know that I picked the right path,” said Jon.

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Navy leaders stress sponsorship From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON,Tenn. (NNS) — As Permanent Change of Station (PCS) season is now here, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) officials remind leadership of the importance of command sponsorship.

“Command sponsor and indoctrination programs are designed to help Sailors and their families adapt into new working and living environments, to minimize the anxiety associated with a PCS move and afford Sailors and their families the greatest opportunity for a successful and productive tour at their new assignment,” said NPC Force Master Chief (SW/AW/EXW) Leland E. Moore.

Upon receiving PCS orders, Sailors and their families are assigned a sponsor through the command sponsor and indoctrination programs. Sponsorship is an important component of a Sailor’s PCS move and helps prepare them for a productive, successful tour of duty.

Sponsors are volunteers who assist new arrivals before PCS and after reporting aboard, as the Sailor gets familiar with the new command and duty station. Sponsors help with check-in procedures and ensure

Sailors and their families are familiar with local medical and dental treatment facilities and are enrolled in TRICARE. Sponsors can also check housing availability before a member arrives and set up arrangements for temporary lodging if needed. In cases of overseas assignment, they may also provide Sailors with information regarding local customs.

Command master chiefs oversee the sponsorship program and ensure Sailors get Navy Pride and Professionalism training within 30 days of their arrival or within three drill weekends for reservists.

It is imperative that sponsorship continues until a Sailor is fully aware of their responsibilities, local policies, programs and services available through their new command.

Sponsors should be enthusiastic, willing to help people, and have a positive attitude toward the Navy, command and local community. They should be familiar with the command and its location or homeport, knowledgeable about available resources, and familiar with applicable command procedures and instructions.

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Award: Bruce Rule’s contributions to IUSS began in 1957, continue today — Continued from page 8 As a naval officer, Rule first started his association with IUSS in 1957 and quickly became recognized as an expert in this field.

He continued his service as a civilian employee where he pioneered and developed techniques still in use today.

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18 JET OBSERVER • June 20, 2013

Flag Day: observance honored patriotism of those who serve in the military

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NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis (in white uniform) and Virginia Beach Mayor William Sessoms Jr. (far l) joined members of local Elks lodges for the annual Flag Day observance June 9. For the past five years, the Virginia Beach Elks Lodge 2268 hosted the event at the POW/MIA Park on Oceana Boulevard.

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Flag Day Honors the resolution adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, which made the official flag of the United States 13 stripes of alternate red and white, with a union of 13 stars of white in a blue field.

The Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks designated their own celebration of Flag Day annually on June 14, beginning in 1907.

President Harry S. Truman signed legislation in 1949 making Flag Day a national observance.

— Continued from page 1 “He was, and is, my finest example of patriotism, of honor, of love of country,” said Geis with pride about his father.

“I wanted to let you know that whether you carry the flag with you, whether in the physical form or in your heart, that’s what makes us Americans,”he said.“When I look at the flag, I see family, I see our future and I see where it’s been, and all of those who make up who I am.

“We are the holders of our liberty, whether you’re holding the flag or have it in your heart. Keep that, honor it and protect it because we have to continue to be on guard … Be ready, be prepared, be ready to honor the flag,” said Geis.

For the last five years, the Virginia Beach Elks Lodge 2268 has hosted Flag Day at the POW/MIA Park, because of its significance in honoring those who were killed or missing in action,“as well as honoring the veterans who are here today,” explained Cliff Bocchicchio, exalted ruler of Elks Lodge 2268.

“The purpose of this service is to honor our country’s flag, to celebrate the anniversary of its birth, to recall the achievements attained beneath its folds,” said Bocchicchio.

The national observance of Flag Day honors the resolution adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, which made the official flag of the United States 13 stripes of alternate red and white,with a union of 13 stars of white in a blue field. While there are several claims to the origin, it was in 1949, that President Harry S.Truman, a member of the Elks, signed legislation making Flag Day a national observance.

Long before it became a national observance, the Grand Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks designated their own celebration of Flag Day annually on June 14, beginning in 1907. By 1911, that observance was made mandatory at every lodge,a tradition that continues 102 years later, including at Lodge 2268, located near NAS Oceana.

“Personally, I think it’s important to honor Flag Day for all those people who have served our country. It honors our flag, it

honors our country but most importantly, to me, it honors what the flag stands for, all the freedoms that we enjoy as citizens of this country,” said Bocchicchio.

Veterans from the Navy, Air Force and Army, including retired SEAL Rudy Boesch, presented nine American flags from various times in history, including the Pine Tree Flag, Grand Union Flag, 15 and 20 star flags, the POW/MIA Flag and today’s 50 star flag, as the history of each one was explained.There was also a reading of the poem “Ragged Old Flag.”

Virginia Beach’s mayor also honored the veterans attending, as well as those who have paid the ultimate price in defense of freedom.

“Our respect for the flag is a measure of our respect for the men and women who have devoted their lives to upholding the freedoms it represents. When we honor the flag, we give honor to the bravery and loyalty to veterans, who over the years have endured the rigors of battle in places like Valley Forge, Yorktown, Midway Island, Pearl Harbor, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere, to win and preserve the freedom we all enjoy,” said Sessoms.

Sessoms noted how “over the years, our American flag has changed in appearance but the principles for which it stands, remain the same. Dedication to individual liberty, respect for the God-given rights of all men and commitment to the belief that all men are created equal.

“It is our responsibility to ensure our flag continues to be a symbol of a land that is free.Today as we celebrate let each of us rededicate ourselves to the dreams of our forefathers so that our children and grandchildren can look at our flag as the standard for ‘one nation, under God, invisible with liberty and justice for all,’” concluded the mayor.

The Elks honored Geis and Sessoms with the 2012 -2013 Special Citizen for the Year, for their support of the Elks’ community endeavors.The Elks also presented a check to the NJROTC color guard.

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FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER WORKSHOPS

Âť Âť  Âť  Âť Âť FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM June 25, 9 a.m. to noon Gain the advantage in your job search with the federal government by learning how to ďŹ nd vacancies and job listings, complete the application process, and how to understand standard qualiďŹ cations and testing requirements.

SAPR COMMAND LIAISON TRAINING June 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The SAPR Command Liaison works for the commander on behalf of a victim in a sexual assault case. Liaisons are appointed to speciďŹ c sexual assault cases and serve as the victim’s contact with command leadership. They are responsible for keeping victims apprised of developments in their cases and work closely with command leadership to ensure that victims’ needs are being met.

DADS AND DISCIPLINE June 25, 5 - 7 p.m.

This class provides an opportunity for fathers to gain valuable, practical information about parenting. Participants will discuss the changing role of fathers and learn how dads can use effective discipline techniques to help raise responsible, well-behaved children.

HOW TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS FINANCIALLY June 25, noon - 7 p.m.

and make the most of the holiday season.This workshop helps participants ďŹ nancially meet holiday spending demands without the pain of too much debt.

MILLION DOLLAR SAILOR June 26 -27, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Career Navigator: most Sailors will receive a reenlistment quota first time

This program is for active duty service members, reservists,retirees and family members who are ďŹ nancially stable — Continued from page 6 and are looking for more in-depth information on topics, Currently there are only nine overmanned ratings, acsuch as ďŹ nancial goal setting and implementation, debt recounting for approximately 800 Sailors. Sailors in overduction, savings, investing and long-term wealth building. manned year groups applying for a reenlistment in overmanned ratings have limited opportunity and should TRANSITION GPS consider a rating conversion to remain in the Navy.

Weekly, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Approximately 75 percent of Sailors requesting reenTransition GPS (Goals, Plan, Succeed) is for separat- listment will receive approval on their ďŹ rst application, ing military and pre-retirees. It covers military to civilian and all Sailors will know at least 10 months from the end crosswalk, ďŹ nancial planning, job search and career vali- of their contract whether they will be able to reenlist in dation, federal hiring, resumes and programs, VA beneďŹ ts their current rate,â€? said Moore. “For most Sailors E-5 and and other topics that facilitate a smooth transition from below who are command-approved to reenlist, you will the military to the civilian community. If space is available, have approval on your ďŹ rst request, within approximately spouses may accompany the transitioning member.

30 days.�

Transition GPS is held in building C-9 at Naval Station Sailors can check manning levels in their rating by viewNorfolk. Registration is each Monday at 6:30 a.m. See your ing community health slides published monthly in the command career counselor for a quota and workshop reEnlisted Community Management section of the Navy quirements to attend Transition GPS. Personnel Command Web site.This information can help a Transition Assistance Services available at all FFSCs •Workshops and counseling on all ďŹ nancial aspects of Sailor determine the career opportunity within their community.The slides feature a snapshot of community health transition by year group. Sailors can also see if their skill set is in the •Individual transition planning counseling open, balanced or competitive reenlistment groups by re•Transition information and employment referral viewing this information, also posted on the NPC website.

To review a community health slide, visit the enlisted Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located in community management section of the NPC website at Building 531. It offers a variety of programs and work- http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/enlisted/comshops to assist active duty and their families.Registration munity/Pages/default.aspx, then select the community is required for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for followed by speciďŹ c rating in the left column. Complete more information or registration, unless otherwise not- details and guidance for nuclear and Reserve communities ed or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema. can be found in NAVADMIN 150/13.

Learn how to reduce the ďŹ nancial stress of the holidays

NEXCOM: majority of profits support quality of life programs for military members — Continued from page 11 shop at their NEX, the money they spend also ultimately supports their own quality of life.�

Navy MWR uses the dividends from the NEX in a variety of ways. Installations receive part of the funds for speciďŹ c installation level MWR efforts. The remaining funds are used for MWR capital projects to improve facilities. “The NEX contributions to MWR have been tremendous over the years and are

what enable our program to continue to provide some of the best services to the eet, ďŹ ghter, and family,â€? said Ed Cannon, director of Fleet and Family Readiness at Commander, Navy Installations Command. “This partnership has been very fruitful and we continue to look forward to giving NEX contributions back to the Sailor in the future.â€?

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Museum offering free admission to military, families » » »» » »»»»»»» From the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art

ART AFTER 5 MOVIE SERIES Begins June 20 Beat the heat this summer with movies in the gallery at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center. The “Art After 5 Movie Series” will offer three intriguing and inspiring films about the art world, June 20, July 18 and Aug. 15.

Admission is free for members and $3 for nonmembers.

Each event will feature poetry from local writers from 6 - 7 p.m., followed by the screening. Popcorn is free and wine will be available for purchase, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The movie series includes: • June 20:“Ai WeiWei: Never Sorry,” a 2012 documentary feature about Chinese contemporary artist Ai WeiWei.The film follows the artist as he is labeled a dissident and detained by the Chinese government for 81 days.

•July 18:“The Rape of Europa,” a 2006 documentary telling the story of Nazi Germany’s systematic theft and destruction of Europe’s art treasures during World War II and the ongoing effort to preserve, rescue and return stolen works.

•Aug. 15: “Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child,” a 2010 documentary centering on a rare interview with the artist, who died of an overdose at the age of 27 in 1988.

Director Tamra Davis interviewed contemporaries Julian Schnabel, Kenny Scharf, Fab 5 Freddy and more to create this definitive look at his life and work.

The Peninsula Fine Arts Center is located at 101 Museum Drive,Mariners’ Museum Park, Newport News. For more information,call 596-8175 or visit www.pfac-va.org.

FAMILY INTERACTIVE ADVENTURE June 20, 6 p.m.

Families can take part in a free, interactive adventure that leads them to various sites along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Atlantic Avenue to unravel a mystery. During each adventure,participants can dress up as characters, use“brain and brawn”to win the contest at hand,and settle into the sand for a family-friendly movie shown on a giant inflatable screen on the beach at 8:30 p.m.

For more information about this and other events on the boardwalk, visit www.beachstreetusa.com or call 491SUNN (7866).

AT&T BAYOU BOOGALOO AND CAJUN FOOD FESTIVAL June 20 -23 The 24th Annual AT&T Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival delivers the heart and soul of Louisiana to visitors of Town Point Park at the downtown Norfolk waterfront in true Cajun style.

From New Orleans to Norfolk, two stages featuring na-

museums across the United States, service members and their families can connect with our national treasures with For the fourth consecutive year, the Virginia Museum this unparalleled opportunity to visit some of the counof Contemporary Art (MOCA) is participating in Blue Star try’s finest museums for free.”

Museums,a collaboration among the National Endowment For more information call 425-0000 or visit MOCA’s for the Arts, Blue Star Famiwebsite www.VirginiaMOlies, the Department of DeCA.org. The complete list fense, and more than 1,800 of participating museums is museums across America available at www.arts.gov/ to offer free admission to bluestarmuseums. all active duty military perThis year,more than 1,800 sonnel and their families (and counting) museums in through Labor Day. all 50 states, the District of MOCA is located at 2200 Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Parks Ave., Virginia Beach.

American Samoa are taking Virginia Beach residents part in the initiative, includare also admitted free every ing more than 450 new muTuesday, 5 - 9 p.m. as part of seums this year. Museums the city’s 50th anniversary are welcome to join Blue celebration.

Star Museums throughout “Blue Star Museums is a the summer. The effort to Photo provided recruit museums has incollaboration between the arts and military communi- Lt. Jon Bauman from VFA-34 looks at an exhibit during his tour volved partnerships with ties,” said NEA Acting Chair- of the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art in Virginia Beach. the American Association of man Joan Shigekawa. “Our The museum is participating in Blue Star Museums to offer Museums, the Association of work with Blue Star Fami- free admission to military members and their families through Art Museum Directors, the Labor Day. lies and with more than Association of Children’s 1,800 museums ensures Museums, the American Asthat we can reach out to military families and thank them sociation of State and Local History, and the Association of for their service and sacrifice.”

Science-Technology Centers.

“Blue Star Museums is something that service members This year’s Blue Star Museums represent not just fine and their families look forward to every year and we are arts museums, but also science museums, history musethrilled with the continued growth of the program,” said ums, nature centers, and 75 children’s museums. Among Blue Star Families CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet.“Through this this year’s new participants are the J. Paul Getty Museum distinctive collaboration between Blue Star Families, the in Los Angeles, Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum in National Endowment for the Arts and more than 1,800 Northport, Mich.

tional recording artists provide musical entertainment for the weekend. Traditional favorites like Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue,North Mississippi Allstars,Marc Broussard, Anders Osborne and New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings are sure to get your feet stomping throughout the weekend.

Nothing says New Orleans like the uniquely delicious delicacies and distinctive flavor of Cajun and Creole cuisine, and nationally-known chefs straight from New Orleans to Norfolk will serve up the heart and soul of Louisiana food. Festival guests will find more than 5,000 pounds of live crawfish straight from Louisiana boiled up with corn and potatoes throughout the weekend, as well as jambalaya, seafood gumbo, crawfish etouffee, Po’ Boy sandwiches, alligator, muffuletta, andouille sausage and beignets. There will also be chef-inspired dishes on site to indulge in, such as Ms. Linda’s famous Ya-Ka-Mein, Chef Woody’s fish tacos and Jacques-Imo’s shrimp and alligator sausage cheesecake.

The Arts Market of New Orleans makes the trek to Norfolk for its eighth year and features 24 of the top artists

from the Louisiana artist community. Boogalooers will have the chance to meet the artists who will be onsite selling their art and sharing their stories.

Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival is $10 admission per day. Save $10 with advance purchase of a threeday festival pass. For more information, a complete schedule and to purchase tickets online, visit www.festevents. org or call 441-2345.

STORYTELLING IN THE PARK Fridays through July 26, 11 a.m.

Experience the art of storytelling through magic, music, puppetry, and prose at Bluebird Gap Farm, 60 Pine Chapel Road,Hampton. Bring a picnic basket or stay after to greet the animals and enjoy the playground. Show takes place in the Bluebird Amphitheater by the playground. Event is free and the stage and seating are shaded.

•June 21 — Rainbow Puppets are bringing their favorite puppets, songs, and stories to share. Who knows… there might be a singing owl, some dancing blue crabs, an electric eel… and maybe even a giant dinosaur or two.

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•June 28 — Harold Wood will amaze you with his award-winning illusions and dazzle with his juggling and unicycle riding. Wood combines magic, juggling, a unicycle and maybe even a live bunny. His interactive comedy show is not to be missed.

•July 5 — Via Goode •July 12— Donna L.Washington •July 19 — C. Shells •July 26 — The Diggity Dudes In case of rain, shows will take place at the West Hampton Community Center,1636 Briarfield Road, Hampton.

For more information, visit www.hampton.gov/parks or call 727-8311.

BARE BONES DAY June 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It’s all about bones! Can you tell what an animal eats by looking at its skull? How do animal skeletons compare to our own? The Virginia Living Museum has planned a funfilled day devoted to exploring bones smaller than a little fingernail, larger than a leg and all other kinds, shapes and sizes.

Riverside radiology faculty and students will have activities to help kids learn the major bones in their body, view X-rays of the small bones in the ear, wrist and finger and guess a bone by touch. Faculty and students from Riverside’s Physical Therapist Assistant program will help visitors learn how their muscles work in conjunction with their bones.

Get your bones checked by Orthopaedic & Spine Center’s bone density machine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stop by Tidewater Physical Therapy’s Backpack Weighing Station and let your child try on a full backpack weighing closest to what they carry during the school year. A physical therapist will talk about best practices for filling and carrying the pack.

Learn about your treatment options for nerve compression in your spine, like arthritis, bone spurs or a herniated disc, many of which are conservative and non-surgical from Dr. Jeffrey Carlson of Orthopaedic & Spine Center.

Carlson will speak at 10 a.m. on “Effective Treatments for Pinched Nerves, Slipped Discs and Spinal Stenosis.”

Also available will be “Bodies Revealed,” an exhibition showcasing real human bodies in a way that was previously only available to the medical profession.Many of the whole body specimens are dissected in vivid athletic poses, allowing the visitor to relate to everyday activities. In addition, authentic human specimens illustrate the damage caused by numerous health issues.

The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and special activities will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Museum admission is $17 for adults and $13 for children ages 3-12.The museum and Bodies Revealed is $26 for adults, $20 for children.VLM members receive free admission to the museum and pay $7 for Bodies Revealed.

The museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. Call 757-595-1900 or visit thevlm.org for more information.

MUSICAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL June 23, 2:30 p.m.

The Norfolk Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society presents a Musical Ice Cream Social at Bayside Church of Christ, 5025 Shell Road,Virginia Beach. Ice cream will

be served immediately after the barbershop quartet and ensemble performance.

Admission is $5; children under 5 are free; family package $20. For information or to purchase tickets, call 2151602 or email manager@commodorechorus.org Prefer advanced ticket purchase, although tickets will be available at the door. For more information about the Norfolk chapter, visit www.commodorechorus.org.

VIRGINIA BEACH PLANETARIUM CELEBRATES REOPENING June 25, 6:30 p.m.

The Virginia Beach City Public Schools Planetarium, located at Plaza Middle School, is holding a community celebration in honor of its grand reopening.The celebration will feature a free show on the planetarium’s new projection system.

Visitors to the upgraded planetarium will experience a brand new projector system, which enhances the program experience by combining astronomy simulation software with full dome projection capability to provide for brighter and more precise imagery.

In addition, the planetarium’s massive dome has been repainted to allow for the most optimal viewing.Visitors will also enjoy a newly-painted mural that encircles the dome, as well as new models in the planetarium’s entry.

Beginning July 2, community shows will be available every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. with a charge of $3 a person.

Space will be limited to the community celebration. If interested in attending, RSVP to Sandi Maxwell at sandi. maxwell@vbschools.com or 263-1949.

USO BATTLESHIP REVUE Through July 6 Back for its second year is “Swingtime Salute,The USO Battleship Revue” that recreates a touring USO variety show on deck of the Battleship Wisconsin in downtown Norfolk.

Produced by Nauticus and Virginia Stage Company (VSC) in partnership with USO of Hampton Roads Central Virginia, the show will “entertain the troops” with singers, dancers and a side helping of all the excitement and adventure.A live on-stage band will belt out the era’s popular tunes with new songs added this year from artists such as the Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Glenn Miller, Jimmy Dorsey and more.The retro celebration of the Swing Era is one for the whole family.

Performances at 8 p.m. every Wednesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturday through July 6.There will also be matinee performances in the indoor theater at 2 p.m. on the June 26, June 29, July 3 and July 6.

General admission tickets are $30 for Wednesday and Thursday, $40 for Friday and Saturday performances; children ages 4 – 12 are $20 to any performance.A VIP ticket is available for an additional $10, including preferred seating and a commemorative souvenir. Active duty military receive free admission. Retired military tickets are discounted $3 in advance.

Group discounts are available by contacting Janelle Burchfield at jburchfield@vastage.com or 627-6988,extension 358. For more information, visit www.swingtimesalute.com.

NAUTICUS THEATER GOES 3-D Just in time for the summer season, Nauticus has gone 3-D. Visitors to Nauticus Theater can now opt for a brand new viewing experience that really brings the natural world to life. The first 3-D film is “Wild Ocean,” a giant screen documentary exploring the interplay between man and the endangered ocean eco-system.

Filmed off the Wild Coast of South Africa,Wild Ocean reveals the economic and cultural impact of the ocean while celebrating communal efforts to protect invaluable marine resources.

Wild Ocean is included in regular Nauticus admission, along with The Living Sea, which will continue to be shown in hi-definition format. Nauticus will introduce new 3-D films throughout the year.

For more information, including times, call 651-4101 or visit www.nauticus.org.

**During June, free admission for active duty on Thursdays**

Thursday June 20 7 p.m. - The Big Wedding (PG-13)

FRIDAY June 21 7 p.m. - Fast & Furious 6 (PG-13)

SATURDAY June 21 1 p.m. - Despicable Me 3D (PG) 4 p.m. - Star Trek: Into Darkness (PG-13) 7 p.m. - The Hangover 3 (R)

SUNDAY June 22 1 p.m. - The Incredibles (PG) 4 p.m. - Mud (PG-13) 7 p.m. - Great Gatsby (PG-13) * Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all `R’ rated movies. * Credit cards are accepted as payment for admission and concessions.

CALL 433-2495 for more information

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SPORTS & FITNESS » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » Wounded warriors inspire Boston Marathon amputee

BY TERRI MOON CRONK American Forces Press Service BETHESDA, Md., — Wounded warrior amputees at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center here got a chance on June 12 to share the wisdom and experience they’ve gained through tough rehabilitation and prosthetic fittings with a man who lost a during the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings.

J.P. Norden and his brother, Paul, were cheering on a friend at the finish line of the marathon when they were injured in the second bomb blast. Each brother lost a leg.

The brothers’ surgeon, Dr. E.J. Caterson, chief of plastic and reconstructive surgery at Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, recently accepted an invitation from Walter Reed officials to visit and learn about the latest medical and surgical advances in similar blast injuries seen in wounded warriors.

“This is an incredible place,” Caterson said of the Military Advanced Training Center, which is essentially a rehabilitation center and gym.

Caterson brought other hospital staff members and J.P. Norden to learn about blast injury amputations and prosthetics from the wounded warriors and their doctors.Paul Norden also was scheduled to attend, but was unable to do so for medical reasons, his brother said.

“I wanted J.P. to see his peers around him who have gone through the same thing as he did, and I want him to see the incredible energy this place has, the incredible expertise and the motivation to say,‘Let’s get better,’” Caterson said.

“Walter Reed has the most experience with amputees,” he added.“[The doctors] shared with us their expertise,

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Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Remache (r), offers words of encouragement to Boston Marathon bombing victim J.P. Norden during Norden’s visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. June 12. Norden and his brother, Paul Norden, each lost a leg, and were pelted with shrapnel during the second blast at the April 15 marathon, while shielding others from the first blast. because there are some difficult decisions we’re making” in fitting patients with prosthetics and providing rehabilitation programs.

While the group toured the center,Army Staff Sgt.Travis Mills, a quadruple amputee, greeted Norden as if he were an old friend. As it turned out, Mills and Norden already had met.Mills said that soon after the marathon explosion, he and a few other wounded warriors from Walter Reed traveled to Boston to inspire the amputee victims.

“We worked out with them and pushed them,”Mills said.

Norfolk Sailor trains in the ring

BY JIM KOHLER, Navy Supply Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Office of Corporate Communications A Norfolk Sailor has spent much of his off-time training as a boxer with dreams of overcoming odds to find glory in the ring.

By day, Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Eric Chandler, resale operations management (ROM) II technician, carries out his duties with the Navy Supply (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Operations Department, Fleet Assist Team. When he isn’t on duty, he

is “putting in work” by running, lifting weights and other training to be the best boxer he can be.

“I’m up at 4:30 running before work,” said Chandler.“After work,I’ll lift weights or go to the gym to box. I train three times a day, six days a week.”

Chandler, a six-year Navy veteran, trains at the Box-N-Go Gym in Norfolk.

He has only been boxing for two years, and his first fight was barely over a year ago. Since then, he has won several fights, including some by knockout. Last year, he was selected for the All-Navy Boxing Team.

His fighting weight is 201 pounds putting him in the heavyweight class for

“We told them,‘Hey man, there’s life after amputation.’”

Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Remache, who lost both legs in a grenade attack in Afghanistan, told Norden that challenges always would exist with prosthetics. Norden does not yet have a prosthetic leg.

“It’s all on you,” Remache told Norden.“Set a goal and work toward it.At first, I depended on everyone and people had to carry me. I wondered how I would ever drive.

Now I can hand cycle and swim,” he said.

“Some days you’ll get down, but it all gets better,” advised single-leg amputee Army Sgt. Ryan Long. Long was on patrol in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province when the vehicle in which he was traveling hit a roadside bomb.

“You’ll find the little things in life are really meaningful,” he added.

Norden, whose amputation is below the knee, seemed overwhelmed by the room filled with several dozen wounded warriors who were pushing themselves in their workouts.

“I’m just amazed,” he said of the peer support and energetic atmosphere.“It’s unbelievable that there are so many people like me here, but worse. I see people doing everyday things. It makes me know it can happen. I wish my brother were here.”

Norden said he wants to drive.“But I want to walk again more than anything,” he added.

Because peer support is important for amputees, Caterson said, the Walter Reed staff has military connections in Boston and has offered to find support for the civilian patients.

“The military, besides this visit, has offered support longitudinally for these patients, which is phenomenal,” Caterson said.

amateur boxing. As an amateur fighter, he participates in fights sanctioned by USA Boxing, the national governing body for Olympic-style amateur boxing.

It is overseen by the United States Olympic Committee and the International Boxing Association (AIBA), formerly the United States Amateur Boxing Federation, that sets the rules.

“I really enjoy the mental aspect of boxing,” said Chandler.“To me, boxing is like a chess match.When I’m in the ring, my job is to hit a guy who has trained to not get hit, without getting hit myself.

You have to think two or three steps ahead of your opponent all the time or you won’t win many fights.”

Chandler’s goal is to turn professional by the age of 28. His next fight is in Wilson, N.C. June 29.

Photo by Bill Pointer

When SH2(SW) Eric Chandler-Boxer isn’t working at the Navy Supply Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Operations Department as part of the Fleet Assist Team, he can be found training in the boxing ring at the Box-N-Go Gym in Norfolk.

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