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William D. Sessoms, Jr., mayor of Virginia Beach, delivers remarks during a Virginia Beach Armed Forces awards luncheon. Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce hosts the event annually to honor outstanding Sailors, Soldier, Marines stationed at NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story.
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Hampton Road Chamber of Commerce hosted the 19th annual Armed Forces Awards Luncheon to honor more than 100 outstanding Sailors, Marines and Soldiers stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story. During the ceremony, 160 service members were honored and recognized by the chamber of commerce for their outstanding performances. “This is a traditional and long-standing opportunity for the business community through the Chamber of Commerce to honor and recognize the men and women in uniform who have made significant contribution to their career,” said Jack Hornbeck, president and CEO, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce.“This is a way for us to thank them for their jobs well-done and their service.” Capt. Robert Geis, commanding officer, NAS Oceana, kicked off the event by ex— See Chamber, Page 10
Truman Earns Flight Deck Certification BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST SEAMAN TAYLOR DIMARTINO USS Harry S.Truman Public Affairs USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, At Sea (NNS) -- The aircraft carrier USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) completed flight deck certification July 19, four days after its 16-month docking planned incremental availability
(DPIA) ended. Eight squadrons assigned to Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3 embarked Truman to complete aircraft launches and recoveries during Truman’s flight deck certification and will continue flight operations during carrier qualifications. Truman’s flight deck certification was the result of the hard work of
all the Sailors and Marines underway with Truman, said Lt. James Sandifer, carrier air traffic control center (CATCC) watch officer. Flight deck certification included qualifying CVW-3’s air crew and getting Truman’s flight deck personnel back into the swing of air operations, said Lt. Cmdr. David Walston, V-0’s division officer from air de-
partment. To become flight deck certified, Truman required 120 launches and recoveries during the day and 40 during the night across the span of three days. “Completing flight deck certification was a team effort between Truman’s crew and the air wing,” said Walston. “The drills were accomplished because we were able to quickly come together as a team.” — See Certification, Page 6
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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.
Sales Tax Holiday The August sales tax holiday on school supplies and clothing will take place the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of August.Purchases of qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and purchases of qualifying clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item will be exempt from sales tax. For additional information visit www.tax.virginia.gov/site.cfm?alias=schoolsupplies andclothingholiday.
FAMS Fair scheduled for Aug. 8 It is that time again for the NAS Oceana Family and Military Support (FAMS.) Fair.The sole purpose of the FAMS Fair is to provide expectant Sailors (including dads-to-be), new parents and command leaders who supervise them with the resources and information to help balance the demands of family and military obligations.All personnel are highly encouraged to attend.The F.A.M.S Fair will be held Aug.8,9 a.m.to noon in building 531 at the Navy College classrooms T108 and T110. Contact IC2 Joshua Avery at 433-2031 for additional information.
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The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) will distribute free Huggies camo diapers to area service members and their families on Friday,Aug. 3 at the Norfolk Commissary.The NMCRS diaper give-away will start at 9 a.m. and will continue while supplies last. U.S. military ID cardholders may participate with each family limited to one box of diapers. Interviews will be given the day of distribution or by appointment. For further details about the distribution, please contact Kathy Nelson, NMCRS Director at the Norfolk Office at 757-322-1173.
Traffic enforcement at NAS Oceana Did you know that you enter government property as soon as you drive onto Tomcat Boulevard from Oceana Boulevard? This includes areas outside the NAS Oceana fence line — Tomcat Boulevard, Main Gate Park, Pass and ID parking lot and NEX parking lot. All NAS Oceana traffic laws apply in these areas.Drivers who are caught speeding, talking on a cell phone while driving, driving while intoxicated or failing to wear prescribed motorcycle PPE, will be cited and must appear at NAS Oceana Traffic Court for administrative violations and/or federal district court for criminal violations. Remember to be safe while driving in these areas and obey all NAS Oceana traffic laws, regulations and instructions. Drivers are also reminded to not cut through the parking lots on base as a way to traffic and stop signs. Security has increased their patrols in these areas and drivers who are caught breaking the law are being cited.
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docent opportunities or call 721-prop for more information. Sign up for our next training class at the museum on Sept. 15, 9.30 a.m. The only requirement for volunteers is be over 18 years old and have lots of enthusiasm.
Feds Feed Families Feds Feed Families, an annual government-wide effort, has launched at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex. All DoD and active duty can help support the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and many food pantries throughout Hampton Roads by collecting much-needed, non-perishable foods through Aug. 31. Collection boxes are set up at the Oceana Navy Exchange, Jet Mart, Commissary and both Oceana and Dam Neck chapels. According to staff at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, in 2011, they received an outstanding response from local Navy institutions and federal employees, helping the foodbank get through the challenging summer months and due to increased demand again this summer,donations are urgently needed. Feds Feed Families is led by the Chief Human Capital Officers (CHCO) Council, in partnership with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Chapel Schedule of Services Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant
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Sunday Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship (main chapel) 10:40 a.m.
Mass – Mon-Thurs, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m.
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sunday 9 a.m.
Confession Saturday 4 p.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m.
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Do you like meeting people and vintage airplanes? The Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach has volunteer Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) opportunities for everyone. Share a few hours a month, learn the history of the vintage aircraft, and share the Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871 FRC Oceana at 433stories with others. Visit the web site at www.military- 9286, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, CVW-17 at 433-2481/2313 aviationmuseum.org to learn about the volunteer and
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Service to others BY LT. LEO O’BOYLE Training Support Center Hampton Roads Chaplain This past Spring, “A Street Car Named Desire” returned to Broadway. In the famous play, Blanche Dubois utters the words:“I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” Sitting in the audience on opening night, Tennessee Williams did not receive the huge laugh he expected when he penned those words. Rather, the crowd sat silently as the play transgressed. The playwright realized that all of us have been helped by a stranger at one time or another in our lives. How many times have we been on the receiving end of another’s generosity? Service to others is a common principal among major religions.The challenge is to share the same generosity, shown to us by God, with another. Unlike Blanche, we do not want to run the risk of being considered idealistic or romantic but rather sensible in our measures. Mother Teresa was fond of saying:“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” We have been helped by strangers because they met our specific need. Herein lies the wisdom of Blanche’s and Mother Teresa’s words: Often the greatest measure of service is performed from the heart, in the moment, and with little fanfare. Perhaps science can adequately prove this virtue. Studies suggest that when we perform acts of kindness endorphins are released within our brains. In all probability this is the reason why most people, including myself, enjoy volunteering. Thus, serving others is mutually beneficial. In closing, I would like to quote a Chinese proverb: “If you want to be happy for an hour take a nap. If you want to be happy for a day go fishing. If you want to be happy for a life, serve others.” I think Science and Blanche Dubois would agree.
USS EISENHOWER VOLUNTEERS VISIT ANIMAL SHELTER Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) provide some much needed attention to a dog while volunteering at the SOS Animal Shelter for a community relations project in Palma De Mallorca, Spain.
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sential for them to rebuild confidence. “This shelter literally started with nothing,” said Metcalfe.“We tied dogs to trees just to save their lives. Since PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain (NNS) -— Sailors aboard 1998 the shelter has raised over $55,000 to construct USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) volunteered kennels and put up fences for the animals to roam free. for a commuEach year we nity relations take in over (COMREL) 500 animals project during and aid them a four-day port in treatment for visit July 4. new homes.” Victoria MetCOMRELs calfe, a volunare designed to teer with SOS unite, strengthAnimal Shelter, en and build a greeted the positive partSailors and nership with explained the the people of work needed foreign counto be comtries visited by pleted. Sailor’s U.S. Navy ships. cleaned ken“I’m thrilled nels, fed and that we have walked dogs at LEFT: During the COMREL Victoria Metcalfe, a volunteer at SOS Animal Shelter talks with so many Sailthe shelter in IKE Sailors July 4. Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support ors on IKE that of Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) efforts in Canera, Municivolunteered for the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. RIGHT: IKE Sailors remove rocks and other pal. this event. We hazards that would injure animals from the grounds around the SOS Animal Shelter July 4. “It is truly a always have generous offer more than that these Sailors came to help us here,” said Harry Met- enough volunteers, and I think that is amazing that this calfe, a volunteer at the shelter.“The volunteers here are crew put forth their effort and teamwork off the ship,” older, and what the Sailors can do in six hours would said Lt. Eric Cochrane, chaplain, Dwight D. Eisenhower. take us all week, and it is important to improve the “I’m very fortunate and proud to work with such a carhealth and safety for the animals.” ing and thoughtful group of Sailors.” Improving the living conditions for the animals is es-
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NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis and Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope present the 5 Star accreditation award for food service to the NAS Oceana Galley staff July 11. The 5 star award is a testament to the galley staff’s dedication and teamwork to serve Oceana customers on a daily basis.
Lt. Cmdr. Daniel K. Nichols is presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis during a luncheon July 18. Nichols served as the Oceana administrative officer from January 2011 to July 2012, led four divisions which delivered outstanding service to 11 departments, 13 storefronts and 73 base tenant commands. His expertise and knowledge resulted in the accuracy, timeliness and priortization of more than 2,500 pieces of action correspondence and 400 personal awards. His management style as Oceana’s Fleet and Family Readiness Office contributed to the sustained success of Oceana’s service programs,which resulted in a 5 Star accreditation for two Navy Gateway Inn and Suites, two Unaccompanied Personnel Housing programs and a Ney award nominee.
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Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Decker is presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis, June 27, at the Oceana Officers’ Club. From May 2009 to July 2012, Decker served as the air traffic control facilities operations manager for Oceana Air Operations. His expertise was instrumental to the daily operations of more than 20 tenant commands, leading to the completion of more than 720,000 mishap-free hours to support nine carier air wings. He also oversaw and provided expertise in the redesign of locally-based departure procedures. His efforts improved the efficiency and safety of aviation in and around NAS Oceana by reducing the number of transitions, simplying procedures and significantly reducing controller workload.
MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos was surprised by a presentation of the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis July 18. Turretto Ramos, Oceana public affairs assistant, earned the award for his photographic coverage of the April 6, 2012 crash of an F/18-A Hornet in Virginia Beach. The thousands of photos, beginning minutes after the crash through the following weeks, including late nights and weekends, captured the firefighting and clean up efforts, documented the mishap for investigation purposes and covered the community meetings and response.
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Firefighters working at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress show off some of their gear to about 40 children on a field trip from Building Blocks Pre School July 19. The boys and girls tried on field jackets and helmets, sprayed the water hoses and took a ride in the parade fire truck. Sailors at Fentress participate in multiple community outreach programs throughout the year.
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Navy Announces Suicide Prevention Video Contest From Navy Personnel Command Public Affair MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) -- Navy is seeking tech savvy, creative Sailors to share their skills while helping communicate an important message in the Suicide Prevention Public Service Announcement Video Contest (SPPSAC), ofďŹ cials said July 18. “This is an exciting opportunity for Sailors to promote seeking help as a sign of strength,â€? said Cmdr. Robert Dews, director of Sailor and Family Readiness, Community Support, OPNAV N135F. “Whether it’s a Sailor reacting to work-related stress who talks to a fellow shipmate, or a spouse seeking help for a Sailor who seems withdrawn from family life, we must be supportive during stressful times by advocating that it’s okay to speak up and get help,â€? Dews added. The goal of the contest is to promote awareness of suicide warning signs and bystander intervention from a Sailor’s point-of-view. SPPSAC video submissions must convey at least one of the two 2012 core suicide prevention program messages:“It’s Okay to Speak Up When
You’re Downâ€? and/or “Life is Worth Living.â€? Some element of Ask Care Treat (ACT), an acronym to remind Sailors and their families of what they can do if they encounter a shipmate, friend or loved one who may need help, should be incorporated into all submissions. The contest begins July 20 and individual and team submissions will be accepted postmarked or uploaded to the FTP site through Aug.24.Criteria for evaluating entries will include storytelling ability, originality, creativity and technical quality.The SPPSAC is open to active-duty, Reserve and full-time-support Sailors. The winning entry will be announced Sept. 28, to coincide with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The winning submission will be broadcast on Direct-to-Sailor Television and provided to the American Forces Network and Pentagon channel. For more details, ofďŹ cial contest rules and entry information read the SPPSAC Standard Operation Procedure, available on www.suicide.navy.mil. Direct any contest rule or technical questions to suicideprevention@navy.mil .
CertiďŹ cation: On board the Truman — From Truman, Page 1 The precision approach landing system (PALS) also played an integral role during certiďŹ cation.The PALS sends a radar signal to pilots, which assists them in correcting aircraft to successfully land aboard Truman. PALS is inspected and certiďŹ ed by Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic personnel. In addition to launching and recovering aircraft, the crew had to conduct several ďŹ re drills and taxi drills to transport the jets around the ight deck and hangar bays. The air wing supported Truman during ight deck certiďŹ cation, and now Truman can support air wing pilots as they earn carrier qualiďŹ cations, said Walston. “We have the best working relationship between crew and air wing that I have ever seen,â€? said Walston.“The pilots trust our Sailors on the ight deck, and in turn, the ight deck Sailors trust the pilots.â€? Now that ight deck certiďŹ cation is complete, the Truman/ CVW-3 team will continue preparing for deployment by conducting carrier qualiďŹ cations. For more information, visit www.navy.mil, www.facebook. com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.
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BLUE ANGELS ANNOUNCE
2013 TEAM MEMBERS From Blue Angels Public Affairs PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, announced the officers selected for the 2013 team, July 13. The squadron selected two F/A-18 Hornet pilots, a C-130 pilot, an events coordinator and a flight surgeon to join the 2013 team.A maintenance officer and a C-130 pilot have been pre-selected for the 2014 team. The Blue Angels announced the 2013 commanding officer, Cmdr.Thomas Frosch, in April. “The competition is extremely tough,” said Lt. David Tickle, the Blue Angels opposing solo pilot and applicants officer. “It’s a thorough process designed to ensure the team has the best officers to represent the Navy and Marine Corps.” More than 40 highly-qualified Navy and Marine Corps officers submit applications to join the Blue Angels each year, Tickle explained. During the beginning of the team’s show season,March-June,applicants attended air shows to learn about the dynamics of the team. The Blue Angels then selected finalists to interview at the Blue Angels home base on Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola,Fla.,during the week of the Pensacola Beach Air Show before making selections. The 2013 team members include: F/A-18 DEMONSTRATION PILOTS: • Navy Lt. Nathan Barton, 32, of Hummelstown, Penn., is currently assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) at NAS Whidbey Island, Wash. He is a 2002 graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. • Navy Lt. Ryan Chamberlain, 27, of Bloomington, Ill., is currently assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14) at NAS Lemoore, Calif. He is a 2003 graduate of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. EVENTS COORDINATOR: - Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Cheng, 38, of San Francisco, is currently assigned to Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) at Point Mugu, Calif.He is a 1996 graduate of the University of California, Irvine. C-130 PILOT: • Marine Capt. Michael Van Wyk, 30, of Orland Park, Ill., is currently assigned to Marine Aviation Training Support Group 21, NAS Pensacola, Fla. He is a 2003 graduate of Trinity Christian College.Van Wyk was preselected to join the 2013 team in 2011.
FLIGHT SURGEON: • Navy Lt. Cmdr. Mark DeBuse, 38, of Longmont, Colo., is currently assigned to Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9) at NAS North Island, Calif. He is a 1996 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a 2009 graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. Expected to return for the 2013 season are: F/A-18 DEMONSTRATION PILOTS: • Navy Lt.John Hiltz,32,of Fort Mitchell,Ky. • Marine Capt. Brandon Cordill, 32, of Hemet, Calif. • Navy Lt. David Tickle, 31, of Birmingham, Ala. • Navy Lt. Mark Tedrow, 30, of Charleroi, Penn. C-130 PILOTS: • Marine Capt. John Hecker, 39, of New Orleans. • Marine Capt.A.J. Harrell, 32, of Frederick, Md. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER: • Navy Lt. Holly Taylor, 37, of Simsboro, La. SUPPLY OFFICER: • Navy Lt. Scott Adams, 29, of Omaha, Neb. PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER: • Navy Lt. Katie Kelly, 30, of Elgin, Ill. Pre-selected to join the 2014 team are: MAINTENANCE OFFICER: -• Navy Lt.Cmdr.Declan Hartney,42,of Limerick, Ireland, is currently assigned to Naval Special Warfare Support Activity 1 at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif. C-130 PILOT: • Marine Capt. Dusty Cook, 31, of East Bernard,Texas, is currently assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 (VMGR-252) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. He is a 2003 graduate of Texas A&M University. The mission of the Blue Angels is to enhance Navy recruiting and credibly represent Navy and Marine Corps aviation to the United States and its Armed Forces to America,and other countries as international ambassadors of good will. During the 2011 season, more than 11 million spectators watched the Blue Angels perform. Since its inception in 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 484 million fans. —For more about the Blue Angel and their appearance at the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, see page 9.
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Children perform during the final program of Vacation Bible School at NAS Oceana Chapel of the Good Sheppard July 13. The week long annual program called Amazing Wonders in Aviation drew children of all ages making it one of the largest attended VBS weeks in more than a decade.
Children and volunteers participating in Vacation Bible School listen as the plan for the evening is explained at NAS Oceana Chapel of the Good Sheppard July 13.
Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis gives one of the VBS children a chance to answer a question during an interactive portion of the camp.
NAS Oceana Chaplain Lt. Cmdr (select) Paul Greer leads children and volunteers of Vacation Bible School in praise and worship at Oceana Chapel of the Good Sheppard July 13.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL DRAWS BIG NUMBERS THIS YEAR BY ADAN PHURTURA BRAZIER Special to the Jet Observer Vacation Bible School (VBS) was held for the 57th year at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd July 9 -13. More than 80 children attended the week-long annual program for song, worship and a celebration in aviation. Each year,VBS takes on a specific theme, this year being “Amazing Wonders-Aviation.” “My daughter has been coming to this for three years. She’s very interested.She loves it.”said Marcella Marapao, the wife of a retired Navy service member. Many parents shared this same common factor in the form of childhood memories. “I grew up around VBS and it has ingrained many fond memories for me as a child.” said Stephanie Greer, a VBS volunteer and wife of Lt. Cmdr. (select) Paul Greer, Oceana chaplain.“I’m drawn to the impact this program has on families and giving back.”
“This is a safe environment, a learning environment and a community building environment.The volunteers are just fabulous.” said NAS Oceana Command Chaplain Cmdr.Vinson Miller.“This year we had our largest number of kids and youth volunteers in a long time.” There were about two kids for every youth volunteer that week.Some volunteers were young adults who previously attended Bible school and some were first timers to the program. “I’m a big part of my church, so I like helping out at church,” said first time youth volunteer Christian Miller, 14, who heard about VBS through his local church.“We also need hours for school so I figured church and volunteer hours should be fun.” Children participated in bible study classes, art and crafts, as well as a music production that they would perform for their parents on July 13, the last day of VBS. The final program was attended by more than 200 people. “This is an opportunity not only for kids but for single
parents to come and spiritually refresh,” said Chaplain Greer.“A lot of people are on deployment right now, so we get many single parent families handling dual roles.” For Dafney Fahie,VBS director, seeing the excitement in the children’s eyes about everything the got to do during the week, followed by the family night, is not the only thing that keeps her coming back to VBS year after year. “I made such good friends and connections here,” said Fahie.“At the chapel,you know you’re going to have someone here to relate to you as far as your military experiences and that helps so much because people who do not experience that deployment don’t really quite understand the emotions that go with it. Having this as a family, this helps me to understand and better help the young families that come here because I’ve through it as well.” — ADAN Phurtura Brazier is temporarily assigned to the Auxiliary Security Force at NAS Oceana
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+,6725< In 1946, the Chief of Naval Operations,Adm. Chester Nimitz, had a vision to create a flight exhibition team in order to raise the public’s interest in naval aviation and
boost Navy morale.In the 1940s,the Blue Angels thrilled audiences with precision combat maneuvers in the F6 Hellcat, the F8 Bearcat and the F9 Panther. During the 1950s, the team refined their demonstration with aerobatic maneuvers in the F9 Cougar and F-11 Tiger and introduced the first six-plane delta formation, still flown to this day. By the end of the 1960s, they were flying the F-4 Phantom, the only two seat aircraft flown by the delta formation. In 1974, the Blue Angels transitioned to the A-4 Skyhawk, a smaller and lighter aircraft with a tighter turning radius allowing for a more dynamic flight
demonstration. In 1986, the squadron celebrated their 40th anniversary by unveiling the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, which is still flown to this day. In 1949, it became necessary for the Blue Angels to operate a support aircraft to move personnel and equipment between show sites.These support aircraft including the Douglas R4D Sky Train, the Curtiss R5C Com-
mando, the Douglas R5D Skymaster, and the Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation. In 1970, the team received the Lockheed Martin C-130,affectionately known as“Fat Albert.”
%/8( $1*(/6 7($0 A total of 16 officers voluntarily serve with the Blue Angels.Each year the team typically selects three tactical (fighter or fighter/attack) jet pilots, two support officers and one Marine Corps C-130 pilot to relieve departing members. The Chief of Naval Air Training selects the “Boss,” the Blue Angels’ commanding officer. Boss must have at least 3,000 tactical jet flight-hours and have commanded a tactical jet squadron.The commanding officer flies the Number 1 jet. Career-oriented Navy and Marine Corps jet pilots with an aircraft carrier qualification and a minimum of 1,250 tactical jet flight-hours are eligible for positions flying jets numbers 2 through 7. The events coordinator, number 8, is a naval flight officer (NFO) or a weapons systems officer (WSO) who meets the same criteria as numbers 2 through 7. The Marine Corps pilots flying the C-130T Hercules aircraft, “Fat Albert,” must be aircraft commander qualified with at least 1,200 flight hours. Career-oriented officers specializing in maintenance, administration, aviation medicine, public affairs and supply fill support positions.The Blue Angels base their selection of officers on professional ability, military bearing and communication skills. Blue Angels officers are well-rounded representatives of their fleet counterparts. Demonstration pilots, the events coordinator, maintenance officer and flight surgeon serve two years with the squadron. The other officers typically serve three years with the team. Blue Angels officers return to the fleet after their tours of duty.
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Biofuel 101 The ships and aircraft will be powered by alternative fuel, either nuclear or advanced biofuel blends.The biofuel blends are 50/50 mixtures of biofuel (made from waste cooking oil and algae) and petroleum-based marine diesel or aviation fuel. To prepare for this demonstration, the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) purchased 450,000 gallons of advanced biofuel in November 2011.This fuel was blended with equal amounts of conventional petroleum-based fuel, producing a total of 900,000 gallons of a 50/50 alternative fuel blend. When the fuel was blended with equal amounts of conventional fuel,the cost of the 50/50 blends amounted to approximately $15 per gallon, less than half the cost of the advanced biofuels purchased in 2009. The fuel purchased for the Great Green Fleet demonstration is part of the test and qualification program;fuel produced from non-conventional sources for operational use will be purchased only at prices that are competitive with petroleum-based fuel. “The Navy needs the flexibility to continue testing all alternative fuel sources in order to reduce fuel price volatility,” said Greenert. Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy Tom Hicks emphasized that biofuels can become a viable alternative for petroleum. “DoN investments in biofuel will encourage a competitively priced, and domestically produced, alternative to conventional fuel,” said Hicks.“The prices for biofuel have already dropped dramatically since we first began purchasing it for testing. Such investments help the Navy and the nation become less dependent on foreign oil,and thus less subject to volatility in oil prices that directly affect our readiness.” Saving Energy Saves Lives During the Great Green Fleet demonstration, certain energy efficiency technologies will be employed, such as solid state lighting, which is more efficient and lasts longer than incandescent or fluorescent fixtures; stern flaps designed to help reduce hull resistance when underway; a shipboard energy dashboard, which displays energy usage to the operators in real time and informs energy efficient decisions; and gas turbine online water wash, which improves engine efficiency. Participants in the demonstration are: • USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and Carrier Air Wing 11 .• USS Princeton (CG 59) • USS Chafee (DDG 90) • USS Chung Hoon (DDG 93) • USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) “Our platforms take years to build, cost millions or billions of dollars, and operate for decades,” said Mabus.“By making these platforms more efficient and using alternatives that will run in today’s engines, we are providing a tactical and strategic advantage to the Navy’s fleet and aircraft for the foreseeable future.”
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“Here in Virginia Beach, we place a great value on a long and proud relationship to the Armed Forces and their members,” said Sessoms.“They are such a big part of our community and our lives.” In addition to the awards, service members also had a chance to win gifts bags, gift cards and hotel stays from a drawing. “Please note that my thoughts are with you as you serve our nation,” said Sessoms.“All of Virginia Beach is forever grateful for your duty and service.”
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EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING July 31, 1 - 4 p.m. These days, only a top-notch resume will get you an interview. Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments, and experience with an impressive resume. This single-session workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.
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SAPR COMMAND DATA COLLECTION COORDINATOR TRAINING Aug. 2, 1:30 -3:30 p.m. TAP The Sexual Assault Prevention and Re- Weekly, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. sponse (SAPR) Data Collection Coordinator (DCC) training will certify individuals designated by their commanding ofďŹ cers to collect data through coordinated efforts with all agencies assisting a victim of sexual assault. Individuals certiďŹ ed as DCC will not have victim contact, but will ensure timely ďŹ ling of initial, continuation, and ďŹ nal SITREPs. The DCC will obtain the data elements in a Sexual Assault Incident Data Collect Report.
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TAP is a four-day workshop for separating military and pre-retirees. It covers resume writing, interviewing skills, salary negotiations, military beneďŹ ts, and other topics that facilitate a smooth transition from the military to the civilian community. If space is available, spouses may accompany the transitioning member. All classes are held Monday - Thursday, in building U-93 at Naval Station Norfolk. See your command career counselor for a quota to attend TAP. Transition Assistance Services available at all FFSCs •Workshops and counseling on all ďŹ nancial aspects of transition •Survivor BeneďŹ t Program (SBP) •Individual transition counseling •Transition information and employment referral
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es athletes to various CrossFit-style exercises. Russell,after becoming a level 1 staff trainer for CrossFit, was invited to walk the oor of the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., as a head judge for the weekend of events. “I am thankful, blessed and honored to be invited out here,â€? Russell said.“As a member of the Navy, I am here to represent everyone who wears the uniform regardless of what branch or service you are.â€? Russell began participating in the CrossFit program on his own in 2005. With encouragement from his shipmates, he set his sights on becoming a CrossFit trainer. After achieving Level 1 and 2 trainer certiďŹ cations, he was invited to intern to become a staff trainer for the CrossFit seminars. Russell then found himself with an invitation to judge this year’s CrossFit Games. In Russell’s view, events like these parallel the physical ďŹ tness area of the Secretary of the Navy’s 21st Century Sailor and Marine Initiative. “One of the deďŹ nitions of CrossFit is that it’s a constantly varied functional movement done at high intensity,â€?he explained.“The movements involved throughout the games are functional movements.They are movements found in everyday life, whether it’s at work, in combat or at home.â€? The initiative’s physical ďŹ tness goal is to “move from a culture of testing to a culture of physical readiness by strengthening PRT requirements and providing better nutrition optionsâ€? according to the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative’s ofďŹ cial website. Functional movements in the CrossFit program involve
LS1(EXW/AW) Christopher Russell, assigned to MSRON 2, at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, observes a competitor while acting as a head judge at the Reebok CrossFit Games 2012 on July 13. Russell, a level-1 CrossFit staff trainer, was invited to participate in the event as a head judge by the CrossFit organization. Photo by MC2 Eddie Harrison
three modalities: weight lifting or lifting external objects outside your own body weight, moving your own body weight (gymnastics) and metabolic conditioning (running, rowing and swimming). “Throughout my experience with CrossFit,my chains of command have been very supportive,� said Russell.“I do this outside of my Navy duties and responsibilities so I can better construct my programs, training and instructions.�
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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. 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 FINANCE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD DOWN PAYMENT. ON LEASE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNTS DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR DELIVERY, WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TO THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ONE INCENTIVE PER TRANSACTION. NOT AVAILABLE TOGETHER WITH TOYOTA COLLEGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE AND LEASE CONTRACTS MUST BE DATED BY JANUARY 1, 2013. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. TOYOTA MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO WELL QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FINANCING OR LEASING NEW UNTITLED TOYOTA MODELS THROUGH PARTICIPATING DEALERS AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY. PROGRAM MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES IS A SERVICE MARK OF TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION AND TOYOTA MOTOR INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. †ALL APR OFFERS: 0% APR FINANCING TERMS VARY BY MODEL. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. **COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED SERVICE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25K MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE NEW VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR COMPLETE PLAN DETAILS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AND ALASKA. OFFERS END 7/31/12.