2 JET OBSERVER • June 28, ,2012
Deployment: IKE, CVW-7 BASE BRIEFS to support maritime » » » » » » » » » » » » security operations Change of command at SFWSL Cmdr. Steven J. Bellack will relieve Cmdr. James A. McPherson as commanding officer at Strike Fighter Weapons School,Atlantic, today, June 28, 2 p.m. in building 137. Uniform will be Summer White for Navy guests and appropriate civilian attire for civilian guests. For more information, call 433-1838. The COnnection Line has made a change! For questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about services provided on board NAS Oceana, now e-mail OceanaPAO@navy.mil. However, the best and fastest way to resolve a problem is through your chain of command or with the organization directly involved. Please be brief and to the point when using the COnnection Line. Capt. Bob Geis will reply through this column, since topics may be of interest to other readers.
Sunglasses event The NEX at NAS Oceana will hold a“Fun in the Sun”sunglasses event June 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be special prices on sunglasses, giveaways, demonstrations and many gifts with purchases throughout the store.
DEFY Camp
Registration is ongoing for the Drug Education ForYouth (DEFY) Camp, being held at NAS Oceana July 16 - 27.The camp is open to ages 9 - 12 years old. For compete inforTent Sale mation, contact Cindy Mackey or Brian Betts at the Oceana Don’t miss the NEX Tent Sale at Oceana through July 4. Child & Youth Programs at 433-3976. Enjoy savings up to 50 percent on a variety of items.
Vacation Bible School
— Continued from page 1 The aircraft squadrons of CVW -7 embarked aboard IKE include Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 “Pukin Dogs,” VFA-131 “Wildcats,”VFA-83 “Rampagers” and VFA-103 “Jolly Rogers;”Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron (VAQ) 140 “Patriots;” carrier airborne early warning squadron (VAW) 121 “Bluetails;” Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40 “Rawhides”and helicopter anti-submarine squadron (HS) 5 “Nightdippers.” The Mayport, Fla.-based guided missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66) and the guided missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) left their homeport in Mayport, Fla., as well, and will join Eisenhower as the strike group transits the Atlantic Ocean. Carrier Strike Group 8 has spent the last few months successfully completing a series of complex training events and certifications.
Chapel Schedule of Services Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana
There’s still time to register for Vacation Bible School at Protestant Catholic the Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd.“Amazing WonSunday Mass – Mon-Thurs, Did you know that you enter government property as ders” will take place July 9 -13, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Volunteers Sunday School 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. soon as you drive onto Tomcat Boulevard from Oceana are also needed. For more information and registration, call Worship (main chapel) Sun. Mass 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m. Boulevard? This includes areas outside the NAS Oceana 433-2871. 10:40 a.m. fence line — Tomcat Boulevard, Main Gate Park, the Pass and ID parking lot and NEX parking lot. Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 All NAS Oceana traffic laws apply in these areas. Drivers Menu Review Board Contemporary Protestant Confession Saturday 4 p.m. who are caught speeding, talking on a cell phone while The Menu Review Board will be held July 11, 9 a.m. at Worship Sunday 9 a.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. driving, driving while intoxicated or failing to wear pre- NAS Oceana galley. Department representatives are highly scribed motorcycle PPE, will be cited and must appear at encouraged to attend.This is an excellent opportunity to Naval Station Norfolk NAS OceanaTraffic Court for administrative violations and/ have your comments and ideas voiced to help improve serJewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 or federal district court for criminal violations. Remember vices. Personnel are encouraged to provide inputs to their Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) to be safe while driving in these areas and obey all NAS department representative.The points of contact are Chief Oceana traffic laws, regulations and instructions. Warrant Officer 4 Wayne Cummings at 433-2386 or CSC Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871 FRC Oceana at 433Security has begun increasing their patrols in these areas Charles Bigger at 433-2390. 9286, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, and drivers who are caught breaking the law will be cited. CVW-3 at 433-2098, CVW-17 at 433-2481/2313
Traffic enforcement at NAS Oceana
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