VOL.54 NO. 22 JULY 30, 2015
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
Luncheon honors Hampton Roads service members
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VFA-81 SUNLINERS HAVE RICH HISTORY
BY MC2 (SW) ALYSIA HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs
—Page 6 Service members assigned to units in Hampton Roads were honored during the 22nd annual Virginia Beach Armed Forces Awards Luncheon July 15 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek/Fort Story hosted this year’s luncheon to recognize more than 70 outstanding Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen for their accomplishments over the past year.The Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and the local business community sponsor the event each year. “The business community represented by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce is delighted to recognize the military’s best through this program,” said Mike Roberts, chair of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Virginia Beach Division.“We’re so fortunate to have such dedicated and courageous men and women in our military and in our community.” “Most people in the civilian world do not understand that less than 1% of the population of the United States has the courage to volunteer and raise your right hand to swear to defend our constitution ... And that many take up arms to be deployed to defend this great nation’s rights that began right here in Virginia … You all have done that and we honor you for that and we thank you for that,”
— See Luncheon, page 3
AC1 Matthew Tocco trains in a scenario using the new simulator at NAS Oceana’s air traffic control tower. The new simulator allows personnel to train ground and local air control scenarios.
OCEANA CONTROL TOWER GETS UPGRADE TO TRAINING FACILITIES PHOTO/STORY BY MC2 TONY ROSA NAS Oceana Public Affairs Air traffic controllers assigned to Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Air Operations Department have worked tirelessly to upgrade the training facilities at the control tower. According to Air Traffic Control, Air Space Airways Training Specialist Lance Clark, the desire to install a new air traffic control simulator was driven by the need to train Sailors more efficiently and more effectively in any potential scenario. “The simulator is vital to readiness, training and proficiency of the personnel providing air
traffic control,” said Clark.“We try to build all of our scripts into our training scenarios so that everything that is available to happen can happen and the Sailors will be prepared to deal with it.” According to Air Traffic Controlman 3rd Class Jerod Winesberry the new simulator is a significant upgrade on the older training systems. “The old system was very basic. It was kind of like dots on the screen and this one allows you to fly around the airfield, take a cockpit view, jump into any vehicle on the airfield, and you can even jump out about five miles and see the
— See Upgrade, page 3
FRCMA HOSTS LGBT AWARENESS FORUM —Page 7
PRE-AIR SHOW EXERCISE The regularly scheduled pre-airshow training exercise for the Navy, City of Virginia Beach first-responders and medical facilities will take place Aug. 4. More details can be found in “Base Briefs” on pg. 2.
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Serving Naval Air Station Oceana and Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, Virginia and NALF Fentress in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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BASE BRIEFS WORKSHEET SIGNING Worksheet signing for the upcoming September E-4 through E-6 Navy-Wide Advancement Examination will be held through Aug. 14, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, at PSD Oceana, building 236 in room 174 , the Educational Services Office. Please bring your last evaluation and ID card.
THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES: THE SECRET TO LOVE THAT LASTS The Oceana chapel is hosting a new class beginning Aug. 6. Classes will take place every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. This class is for couples who want to understand each other’s love languages in order to hold a priceless advantage in the quest for love that lasts a lifetime. The Five Love Languages studied will be: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Gifts, Acts of Service and Physical Touch. Participants will have the opportunity to fill out profiles for husbands and wives.We will watch an introductory video the first week and read and discuss the material in each
chapter of the book in the following weeks.
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PRE-AIRSHOW TRAINING EXERCISE
Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is hosting a retirement benefits seminar Aug. 26, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Topics include: Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), retirement planning, Virginia veteran services and Delta Dental, GI Bill eligibility and transferring, Tricare Prime or standard, financial strategies, relocation and dressing for success. Call 4332912 for more information.
NAS Oceana will host their annual preairshow training exercise Aug. 4 in Virginia Beach in preparation for the 2015 NAS Oceana Air Show in September. This training exercise will allow the Navy, the City of Virginia Beach first-responders and medical facilities to react to a simulated mass casualty incident during an air show. The goal is to enhance the training and readiness of Naval Security Forces and rehearse the coordination between Navy leadership and first-responders who would be involved in an event of this magnitude. Annual training exercises such as this are conducted to mitigate the loss of life, property and to minimize the impact to the community. This exercise is not in response to any specific threat, but regularly scheduled. Area residents may see increased security activity associated with the exercise. Measures will be taken to minimize disruptions to normal base operations.
HAMPTON ROADS NAVY BALL The Flagship, Inc., invites you to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 240th birthday at the 2015 Hampton Roads’ Navy Ball on Saturday, Oct. 3rd at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 235 East Main Street, Norfolk. The Hampton Roads Navy Ball is open to all-hands and is a time honored tradition not to be missed. Seating is limited and will be sold on a first come first served basis. For more information, or to register, visit www.norfolknavyflag-
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New Global Trade Compliance impacts FPO package mailings Oct. 1 From NAVSUP Corporate Communications MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (NNS) -- The United States Post Office and Military Postal Service Agency announced new Global Trade Compliance requirements, effective Oct. 1, that will impact all packages mailed at Navy Fleet Post Offices (FPO). "The new Global Trade Compliance program will require the data on all customs
forms for packages mailed to and from our Navy FPOs to be entered into the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) database, similar to the way U.S. Postal Service post offices are currently conducting business for international and military packages with customs forms," said Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Navy Postal Director Gabe Telles. "Sailors can reduce waiting time in line to
CHAPEL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant Bible Study - 9 a.m. Protestant Worship (main chapel) - 10:40 a.m. Children’s Bible Study - 10:40 a.m. Confession and priest’s hours – Wed. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Catholic Sun. Mass - 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Protestant Bible Study - Wed. 6 p.m.
mail packages by filling out their customs forms online with the U.S. Postal Service's website, and bringing them to the post office; which is good news for Sailors," Telles added. "Navy postal personnel will experience an increased workload due to the manual input of the customs form data into the USCBP database. However, if Sailors come to the Navy FPOs with their customs forms already completed online, this will save time and only require the scanning of a barcode on the customs form." Sailors can complete their customs forms online at www.usps.com under the "International" tab when they click the link titled "Complete Customs Forms."
Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 4
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sun., 9 a.m. Adult & Children’s Bible Study Sun., 10:30 a.m. Confession Sat., 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Catholic Mass Sat., 5 p.m. Interfaith Coffee House - Wed., 6 p.m.
Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Fri. - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Fri. - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (building C-7)
Call the Chaplains NAS Oceana at 433-2871 CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-7712 CVW-8 at 433-2337 CVW-3 at 433-2096 FRC Oceana at 433-5933
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Luncheon: 75 service members awarded — Continued from page 1 said Bryan Stephens, president and chief executive officer of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. “The business community of Hampton Roads cannot do enough for those of you that serve. We cannot do enough for your families and we cannot do enough for our veterans in this community,” he continued. Stephens said that the goal of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce is to make Hampton Roads the best place for service members, veterans and their families to live, work and raise families and, hopefully, decide to stay when their time comes to leave the military. “We want you here, the values that you guys live by every single day … loyalty, integrity, honesty, selfless service, dedication – and I can go on.
Those are the qualities and traits that we want here in Hampton Roads,” Stephens said. JEB Little Creek/Fort Story Command Master Chief Brian Schlicht called each of the 75 honorees to the stage to be presented with a certificate, coin and a bit of “swag” as well as shake the hands of local commanding officers from the military bases. “I honestly didn’t think that I was going to get an award,” said Electronics Technician 3rd Class Channen Garrity. “I thought I was just going to be here honoring other people, but to be given something to recognize that we are doing something every day to help out other people in our … that is really nice.” Schlicht said he and his team had been working on organizing the luncheon since last year’s luncheon ended.“Anytime we take time to recognize our Sailors to me, it’s worth whatever we put into it,” he said.
UPGRADE: ALLOWS PERSONNEL TO TRAIN UNUSUAL SCENARIOS — Continued from page 1 entire area surrounding NAS Oceana,” said Winesberry. “We can just better control and better train the real scenarios versus the old canned ones we had with the old trainer.” The simulator has the ability to train personnel in unusual situations, such as weather affecting flight and other types of emergencies. “What’s really great about this simulator is that we have the ability to add snow, rain, lightning and any other kind of weather you can think of so that the person training on this can have a good idea of the types of conditions they’ll see day to day,” said Air Traffic Controller 3rd Class Eric Jamison. As an initial trainer and tester of the system, Jamison feels that the added level of training and knowledge that Sailors will receive can only benefit the com-
mand and its efficiency. The simulator, which can train Sailors in ground and local air traffic control skills, also has the ability to help integrate Sailors coming straight from A-School or from a different position in the air traffic control team. “If we have someone new coming in from either ‘A’ school or another duty station and they haven’t trained in a specific area we can get them up and running with this simulator,” said Jamison “ It’s a very seamless transition for them because of the capabilities of the simulator.” Because of the upgrade, Clark feels that Sailors and NAS Oceana will be better prepared and far better trained because of the new simulator. “At the end of the day the controller is going to love this system,” said Clark. “It really is user-friendly and a great tool for learning and staying proficient in air traffic controlling. It’s a fantastic upgrade for these trainees and for NAS Oceana.”
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Operations Specialist 2nd Class Kashira Simmons shakes the hand of NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Louis Shager during an awards ceremony at the 22nd annual Virginia Beach Armed Forces Awards Luncheon at the Virginia Beach Convention Center July 15. Seventy-five service members from installations throughout Hampton Roads were honored at the event.
REAR ADMIRAL’S FINAL FLIGHT
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Friends and family gathered at the NAS Oceana flightline to greet Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2 Rear Adm. Dewolfe Miller following his final flight on July 23 after 34 years of flying. During his career he has accumulated more than 4,000 mishapfree flight hours and 850 carrier-arrested landings.
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Being humble is awesome!
BY LT. CMDR. ALAN SNYDER Chaplain Have you heard the story of the great African-American singer Marian Anderson? Chuck Swindoll tells this
story. Marian Anderson retired from singing in 1965, but she was one of the greatest singers of her day. Once in an interview, a reporter asked her to name the greatest moment in her life. She could have named: • The night Conductor Arturo Toscanini announced, “A voice like hers comes once in a century;” • In 1955, she became the first African-American to sing with the Metropolitan Opera in New York; • The following year her autobiography became a
best seller. • In 1958 she became the US delegate to the United Nations; • She once gave a private concert at the White House for Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England; • Her hometown, of Philadelphia, awarded her the $10,000 Bok Award as the person who’d done the most for the city; • In 1963 she was awarded the coveted Presidential Medal of Freedom; or
• The Easter Sunday in Washington D. C. when she stood at the Lincoln monument and sang for a crowd of 75,000, including Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices and most of the members of Congress. Which of those big moments did she choose? She chose none of them. She quietly told the reporter that the greatest moment of her life was the day she went to her mother and told her she wouldn’t have to take in washing anymore. In this life we have had,
and will have, many grand opportunities to listen to the praise of men. No matter what greatness or recognition comes from the accolades we receive, let us remember that the greatest thing we have in life is the love we have for each other. What a great testimony that the greatest day in her life was that she could take care of someone she loved. A person who was great and had the whole world saying so, and she remembered what was important in this life. Her humility in-
creased her ability to reach and love people because they knew what was important. The greatness of Marian Anderson didn’t merely stem from her extraordinary voice, but her humble spirit. The Bible teaches us that if we are humble in sight of the Lord, the Lord will lift us up. We must realize that everything that we get, every opportunity we have, every breath we take is a gift from him. When we have that attitude, a more abundant life awaits.
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CHIEF PETTY OFFICER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
NEW CHIEFS' NAMES TO BE RELEASED AUG. 5 From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Office
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Vice Chairman of the Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund (CPOSF) and retired Force Master Chief, Jesse Elliot, presents Natalie Ebreo with a certificate for a $5,000 scholarship from the CPOSF July 18 at the NAS Oceana Historical Aviation Park. Along with Natalie are her mother Catherine and father, retired Chief Electrician’s Mate (SW/AW) Nato Ebreo and NAS Oceana Command Master Chief Richard Haninger. Natalie attended Ocean Lakes High School in Virginia Beach and will be attending Virginia Tech in the Fall to study engineering.
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Names of Sailors selected to advance to chief petty officer by the fiscal year 2016 E-7 selection board are scheduled to be posted to commands' BUPERS Online (BOL) accounts Wednesday, Aug. 5, with public release via NAVADMIN Thursday, Aug. 6 at 11:00 a.m. eastern time. Approximately 4,100 quotas were announced in June with an overall advancement opportunity of 23.64 percent for this cycle, just a .45 point drop from last cycle and above the 10-year average of 21.94 percent. The selection board is not required to fill all quotas; only the best and most fully qualified candidates are selected for advancement to chief. Because the Navy advances to vacancies, opportunity varies by rating, though advancement planners work to smooth overall opportunity across cycles.
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SUNLINERS HAVE HISTORY OF FIRSTS AND CHANGE BY CARRIE ANDERSON Jet Observer
HISTORY OF SUNLINERS INSIGNIA When the Navy redesignated the squadron as a strike fighter squadron (VFA) on March 30th, 1988, the logo was modified into its current form to reflect the squadron’s rich history. The traditional mach wave design was surrounded with four stars to represent different airframes the squadron has been assigned. Beneath the mach wave are three small stars, one for each of the three past airframes: F9F8B Cougar, A-4E Skyhawk, and A-7 Corsair II. The large single star above the mach wave represents the current airframe: the F/A18E Super Hornet. Crossing the background are three spears representing the three missions the squadron has been called upon to perform: fighter squadron, attack squadron, and strike fighter squadron.
Change came early for the current Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81. Originally established as Attack Squadron (VA) 66 on July 1,1955, they were redesignated as Fighter Squadron (VF) 81, the “Crusaders,” later the same day. The all-weather fighter interceptor squadron would be flying the F9F-8B Cougar for the next four years and through three deployments. Their first deployment was aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV 42) in response to the Suez Crisis that occurred when Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal prompting Israeli forces to invade Egypt. In 1959, the squadron transitioned to the Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk and was redesignated Attack Squadron (VA) 81. After the redesignation, the Crusaders made five deployments to the Mediterranean Sea aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59) between 1960 and 1966. Not all Crusaders made those deployments though. From 1961-62, a detachment of Skyhawks from VA-81 deployed aboard USS Essex (CV 9) as the first jet unit to function as a part of an antisubmarine killer force. Change was coming again for the Crusaders in the 1960s. With the increased use of the Vought F-8 Crusader aircraft by the Navy, including the creation of squadrons made up of only Crusader aircraft, the “Crusaders” of VA-81 were renamed in order to avoid confusion. And so the Sunliners were born. In 1966 and 1967, VA-81 was deployed with Carrier Air Group (CAG) 8 to the Mediterranean, this time aboard USS Shangri-La (CV 38). In 1969, the Sunliners made a single deployment to the Mediterranean operating for a time off the coast of Libya following a coup that overthrew the Libyan monar-
chy on Sept. 1, 1969. In February 1970, the Sunliners won the Navy Battle “E” for East Coast A-4 squadrons for demonstrating the highest state of battle readiness. In May 1970, VA-81 transitioned to the Vought A-7E Corsair II and was reassigned to CVW-17. Between 1971 and 1982, VA-81 made eight deployments to the 6th Fleet aboard USS Forrestal. The squadron once again played a crucial role in naval aviation history in 1986 during a standoff with then Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi. After naval aircraft crossed what al-Gaddafi termed the “Line of Death,” Libyan forces fired surface-to-air missiles at F-14 Tomcat targets. While they missed their targets, later that night, aircraft from VA-81 acted as a decoy group for VA-83’s strike against the Libyan missile radar site. On Feb. 4, 1988, VA-81 transitioned to the McDonnell-Douglas FA-18C Hornet, becoming Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81. Along with the new aircraft, the squadron adopted the current squadron logo and patches that Sunliners wear today. On January 17, 1991, VFA-81 participated in some of the first carrier-based strikes of the Persian Gulf War.The first division of Sunliners to enter combat succeeded in proving the strike fighter concept by successfully engaging in both air-to-air and air-to-ground engagement in the same flight. As three VFA-81 Sunliners and one VFA-83 Rampager aircraft flew into Iraq on CVW-17’s first daylight strike of the war, they were confronted by two Iraqi Mig-21s. Sunliner Lt. Cmdr. Mark “MRT” Fox, and Lt. Nick “Mongo” Mongillo each downed one enemy aircraft before proceeding to and destroying their target. These were the Navy’s only two aerial victories of the war. The day was to become bitter-
Photo by MC2 John Philip Wagner, Jr. An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during an air-power demonstration in May 2015.
sweet for the squadron, however. That evening, Sunliner Lt. Cmdr. Scott “Spike” Speicher was shot down over west-central Iraq-the only aircraft downed that first night of the war. Through the remainder of Operation Desert Storm, none of the limited information available on dead or missing coalition personnel revealed the fate of Speicher. He was the only U.S. serviceman lost over land during Operation Desert Storm whose status remained Killed in Action-Body Not Recovered at the war’s end. As the 1990s rolled on, the Sunliners continued to be pioneers in naval aviation. In 1994, as a part of Operation Deny Flight and Operation Provide Promise, VFA-81 participated in the first Atlantic Fleet deployment with the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). In 1998, while deployed aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) as part of Operation Southern Watch, the squadron completed the first deployment by an East Coast air wing equipped with the Joint Stand-Off Weapon (JSOW), a long-range cluster bomb. It was following that deployment that the Sunliners reported to their new homeport of NAS Oceana after the BRAC-mandated closure of Naval Air Station (NAS) Cecil Field. In 2000 to 2002, the squadron completed two deployments to the Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf aboard USS George Washing-
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez A VFA-81 pilot embraces his wife and daughter on June 4, 2015 following a 10-month deployment aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70).
ton (CVN-73) again participating in Operation Southern Watch.After the renewal of hostilities with Iraq and the launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom, the squadron deployed aboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) in 2004, travelling directly to the Persian Gulf and participating in daily air strikes against the regime of Saddam Hussein. From 2007 and 2008, VFA-81 was reassigned to CVW-11 in the Pacific Fleet and completed two deployments aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). During the first of these deployments, from March to September 2007, the Sunliners completed missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Upon returning the NAS
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— Continued from previous page Oceana at the completion of the 2008 deployment, the Sunliners turned in their F/A-18C Hornets, and began the transition to the Navy’s newest strike fighter, the Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet. On November 20, the squadron was pronounced “SafeFor-Flight” in the Super Hornet and newest era of the squadron began with an assignment to CVW-17, the Navy’s first planned “All Hornet” airwing. From 2005 to 2009, the Sunliners were attached to three different air wings and embarked on four different aircraft carriers deploying all over the globe, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Arabian Gulf embodying the squadron’s motto “anytime, anyplace.” The Sunliners were ready to go again in 2010 when disaster struck in Haiti. Joining three other squadrons, VFA-81 spent months providing humanitarian support to Haiti after a devastating 7.0 earthquake struck the island nation. During that deployment, the squadron transited the Straits of Magellan and experienced flight ops with
aircraft from five South American nations. The squadron lived up to their motto “Anytime, Anyplace” once again in 2011 when they were asked to do two WESTPAC deployments with only a five and a half months spent at home. The Sunliners are still recording firsts. The squadron recently returned from a nearly 10-month long deployment, the longest planned carrier deployment since the Vietnam War. “It was an honor to be part of such a tactical squadron in such a dynamic environment while completing the longest planned carrier deployment since the Vietnam War. Furthermore, VFA-81 led the Air Wing with a 98.6% boarding rate and an overall Grade Point Average of 3.85 earning the “Top Hook” for the entire deployment which is a testament to the high standard held at VFA-81,” said VFA-81 Executive Officer, Cmdr. Brennan Sweeney of the most recent Sunliner deployment. During that deployment, the squadron recorded over 2,100 carrier arrested landings, or “traps,” and flew more than 2,650 sorties, of which 469 were combat sorties
FRCMA Oceana hosts LGBT awareness forum BY AT3 DAVID HAMLET FRCMA Oceana Fleet Readiness Center MidAtlantic (FRCMA) Oceana's Diversity Committee hosted its first Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) awareness forum on June 25. June was LGBT Pride month, dedicated to the celebration of the LGBT community and to express pride and support. The forum aimed to promote equality by promoting awareness of the LGBT community and their history to Oceana Sailors. The LGBT community in the
Navy has faced many challenges, beginning with the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) policy instituted by the Clinton Administration. This policy prohibited military personnel from discriminating against or harassing “closeted” homosexual service members and applicants. However, members of the openly gay community were banned from joining any military service. On Sept. 20, 2011, the repeal of the DADT policy ended the ban and allowed gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transsexuals to serve their country openly. With the recent Supreme Court ruling
Photo by MC2 John Philip Wagner, Jr. An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the Sunliners of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 taxis onto a catapult during night flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in November 2014.
delivering 102 tons of precision guided munitions. They also completed over
allowing same-sex marriages nationwide, the Navy is now granting same-sex marriages equal spousal benefits. "The purpose of this event is to spark awareness and educate FRCMA Oceana Sailors on the LGBT community" said Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Clairease Booker, head of the LGBT event planning committee. "We as Sailors must realize that everyone deserves to be treated equally, even within our military community." The LGBT awareness event began with Cmdr. Francini Clemmons, maintenance officer at FRCMA Oceana, sharing his views of LGBT in the military. "I support anyone that raises his or her right hand and takes an oath to our flag and country," he said. Clemmons further expressed his welcome to all volunteers regardless of race, creed or sexual orientation. The event included facts concerning the LGBT community, such as the symbolism of the rainbow flag, historical events
5,500 flight hours, including nearly 3,000 combat hours.
and how the banishment of the DADT policy changed lives. The event opened doors for Sailors to freely express themselves about the policy changes for the LGBT community. "Being able to celebrate pride heritage month while serving my country is honestly beyond wonderful," said Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Elizabeth Vega. Vega explained that she wanted to join the military in 2003 while in high school, but feared having to hide who she was and who she loved. "Working in an open environment allows my fellow Sailors to credit me for my work ethic of what I produce rather than my sexual orientation," said Vega. The LGBT awareness forum concluded with two videos. The first video, taking place after the DADT policy was established, displayed the direct effects of Sailors not being able to rightfully express themselves leading to a negative impact on the overall morale of the military. In
contrast, the second video took place after the repeal of the DADT policy and highlighted how members of the LGBT community were able to join the military with zero discrimination and receive marriage certificates in states where it was legal. Aviation Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Autumn Zawadzki, head of the Diversity Committee, supervised the LGBT event. “I believe that, after this event, Sailors are now more aware of the LGBT community,” she said. "This event lets the Sailors embrace the diversity in the Navy and shows how far we have come as military service members.” FRCMA Oceana celebrates and welcomes all Sailors through event forums to spread awareness and promote equality. The most recent policy changes regarding same-sex marriages in the military points towards better serving all Sailors and military families, allowing the Navy to support every Sailor with full spousal benefits.
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Wheelhouse Wing Eating Contest. Enjoy the classic cars on display courteJULY 31, 5 - 8:30 P.M. sy of the Mustang Club of Tidewater. In its third season, Downtown Show off your skills in the horseshoe Norfolk is again hosting the First tournament. Rain or shine, fun will be Fridays concert series. The event fea- had by all. tures music, food and merchandise vendors all in an authentic down- MOVIES IN CITY PARK: town setting. Join the fun in August TOY STORY 3 and enjoy seeing Seth Stainback and AUG. 2, 7 P.M. Roosterfoot at The MacArthur CenJoin us Sunday evenings at Portster Green, at the corner of Monti- mouth City Park for free family movcello Avenue and Freemason Street. ies. Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy a movie in the park.
CRABBING AT FIRST LANDING STATE PARK JULY 31, 6 - 7:30 P.M.
In this catch and release program, find out about the Chesapeake Bay blue crab and why it is so important to the bay while learning how to catch a few on your own at First Landing State Park. It’s a fun experience for the whole family. For more information, visit www.dcr.virginia. gov/state-parks/first-landing.shtml.
FREE WEEKEND AT PENINSULA FINE ARTS CENTER AUG. 1 - 2
NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY WEEKEND AUG. 7 - 9, 10 A.M. Commemorate National Lighthouse Day with fun activities at Cape Henry Lighthouse. View the unveiling of our new State Marker, Commemorating the War of 1812. You can also meet Edna Hendrix, author of “Our Heritage: Black History: Princess Anne County, Virginia Beach: A Pictorial History.” She will be signing copies of her book on Saturday. All weekend long, families can participate in STEM-activity workshops and a scavenger hunt.
Families are invited to a free week- USABMX GOLD CUP end at Peninsula Fine Arts Center. The QUALIFIER “American Scenery: Different Views in AUG. 7 - 9 the Hudson River School” exhibit will Up to 350 BMX bikers and more be on display. For more information, than 900 spectators from across the visit www.pfac-va.org/. country will head to Hampton for the USABMX Gold Cup Qualifier & COAST GUARD DAY 9th annual Eddie Townsend MemoPICNIC rial Pro Am, taking place at Hampton AUG. 1, NOON - 5 P.M. BMX (formerly Hampton Supertrack). Join the U.S. Coast Guard for a cele- The event is free and open to the bration of Coast Guard day at the Base public, however BMX bikers hopPortsmouth Picnic Grounds located at ing to register for the competition 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth. can do so on-site. Those not licensed For $7, enjoy an afternoon of games, can purchase a one-day membership rides, attractions, food and activities but are not eligible to receive points. for the whole family. Participate in the Both professional and amateur cyTexas 1 Pitch Softball tournament or clists will participate in this year’s sign up to compete in the first annual event, with amateur bikers earning
points and professional bikers earning a cash payout. This year’s total purse is $2500 plus 100% registration payback. Olympic professional Arielle Martin is scheduled to attend and compete. For more information, visit www.hamptonbmx.com/.
2ND ANNUAL SCOUTS & CARS IN THE PARK AUG. 8, 10 A.M. Join in the fun of this automotive extravaganza. Experience the sights and sounds of elegant autos from yesteryear to the technologically advanced super cars of today on the Polo Fields in beautiful Newport News Park located in Newport News,VA.The show is open to all makes, models and years of vehicles and anyone can bring out their ride and participate in the show. Participant’s Choice judging will result in over 20 awards. Spectator parking and admission is free.Vendors will have food, drinks and more throughout the day. Everyone can take part in a silent auction, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and more. Children can participate in car related games and a coloring book activity which is sponsored by Take-A-Kid to a Car Show. The event is rain or shine. The proceeds from this event benefit the Boy Scouts of America Troop 313.
FAMILY FUN FEST
Thursday, July 30 7 p.m. - Insidious: Chapter 3 (PG-13, 98 min.) **Half-priced popcorn at the snack bar
Friday, July 31 6 p.m. - Magic Mike XXL (R, 115 min.) 9 p.m. - Ted 2 (R, 120 min.)
Saturday, August 1 Noon 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 9 p.m.
Inside Out (PG, 95 min.) - Jurassic World 3D (PG-13, 124 min.) - Terminator Genisys (PG-12, 122 min.) - Magic Mike XXL (R, 115 min.)
Sunday, August 2 1 p.m. - Max (PG, 111 min.) 4 p.m. - Ted 2 (R, 120 min.) 7 p.m. - Dope (R, 115 min.)
Wednesday, August 5 7 p.m. - Jurassic World (PG-13, 124 min.)
Thursday, August 6 7 p.m. - Terminator Genisys (PG-12, 122 min.)
Friday, August 7 6 p.m. - Self/Less (PG-13, 117 min.) 9 p.m. - Magic Mike XXL (R, 115 min.)
Saturday, August 8 Noon 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 9 p.m.
Max (PG, 111 min.) - Terminator Genisys (PG-12, 122 min.) - Ted 2 (R, 120 min.) - The Gallows (R, 81 min.)
AUG. 8,11 A.M. - 6 P.M. As the summer comes to an end, Chesapeake Square will host its mallwide Family Fun Fest.Throughout the day, Kidgits Club members will be able to enjoy inflatables, face painting and other of fun activities. Families will also be able to prepare for back-toschool by taking advantage of savings during Virginia’s Tax-Free Shopping Weekend. These events are free for Simon Kidgits Club members; there is a $5 sign-up fee which includes an entire year of Kidgits activation.
Call today to book your command function or birthday party! For more information, call 433-2560 or 433-2981. 875 D Ave., Bldg. 531 | (757) 433-2391 | Schedule is subject to change, call ahead for details. Cash or credit accepted for concessions and admission. Doors open approximately one hour before showtimes. Children ages two and younger are admitted free. Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R-rated movies.
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FFSC
8TH ANNUAL
Fleet and Family Support Centers
WORKSHOPS CAREER FAIR This career fair will enable you to present your qualifications to recruiters and hiring managers from companies that are committed to building a diverse workplace as well as educational institutions with training opportunities to prepare you for a new career. This event is FREE to jobseekers! Dress professionally and bring plenty of rèsumès.
Wednesday, August 12th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Constant Convocation Center 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located on NAS Oceana in building 531. Registration is required for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for more information or registration, unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema.
EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING AUG. 3 & 12, 9 A.M. - NOON Learn how to market your skills with an impressive resume.
SPONSOR TRAINING AUG. 4, 9 - 11 A.M. This training teaches command personnel to serve as sponsors.
SYSTEMATIC TRAINING FOR EFFECTIVE PARENTING AUG. 4-13, 3 - 7 P.M. This class helps parents develop a consistent approach for dealing with children under six.
COUPLES WORKSHOP AUG. 4 & 11, 2 - 4:30 P.M. This workshop will help you discover how to strengthen your relationship.
DAILY IN THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT AND AT HAMPTONROADS.COM
Car e r Coace h i n Availab g On-Sit le e!
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES • Charles Barker Automotive • Cox Communications • Diamond Resorts International • Fortis College • GEICO • HRSD Hampton Roads Sanitation District • Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) • SECEP • United States Army Recruiting • Virginia Employment Commission
RECRUITERS: To reserve your booth space, please contact Denise Wilson at (757) 446-2143 or via email at denise.wilson@pilotonline.com.
In this workshop you will be guided through career choices based on your goals.
FRG LEADERSHIP TRAINING AUG. 11, 9 - 11:30 A.M. & 6 8:30 P.M. FRGs play an integral part in keeping families together in various situations.
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES AUG. 11, 9 A.M. - NOON This workshop covers finding a job long-distance, including job searching on the Internet.
SMOOTH MOVE WORKSHOP AUG. 11, 4 - 7 P.M. This workshop offers tips to help make your move as “painless” as possible.
DECKPLATE RESOURCE AWARENESS AUG. 12 & 13, 8 A.M. - 4 P.M.
VA DISABILITY BENEFITS REVIEW AUG. 6, 7:30 A.M. - 4 P.M.
This training provides information on Navy and community resources available.
This workshop teaches participants how to complete their VA application for submission.
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES AUG. 13, 9 A.M. - NOON
CAREER PLANNING AUG. 10, 9 A.M. - NOON
This workshop teaches you how to feel more confident on your next job interview.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
features live music, local artist, and great food. Interested parties can visit www.volunteertidewater.com for more information and to register as a volunteer.
THE 31 HEROES PROJECT
Hampton History Museum is seeking volunteers for its once-a-month Second Saturday event for children, 10 a.m. -3 p.m. every second Saturday of the month at the museum located at 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA 23669; Bay Days volunteers for Sept. 11-13; and volunteers for the first commemoration of the Revolutionary War Battle of Hampton Oct. 23-25. Interested parties can visit www.volunteertidewater.com for more information and to register as a volunteer.
The 31 Heroes Project, in collaboration with the SEAL Future Fund, is seeking volunteers for their “The One Team Memorial Ride,” a motorcade escorted event. The event will take place Sept. 5 in Virginia Beach and will celebrate the lives of our brave veterans while supporting the families of fallen heroes. All proceeds will go to The 31Heroes Project and the SEAL Future Fund. There are the many volunteer opportunities available. Besides having a great time while thanking our vets for their service, you will receive a free volunteer shirt. Interested parties can visit www.volunteertidewater.com for more information and to register as a volunteer.
THE OLD COAST GUARD STATION PIG & OYSTER FEST
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HAMPTON ROADS
The Old Coast Guard Station’s largest annual fundraiser is the Pig & Oyster Fest on Oct. 3 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. There are four volunteer shifts: set up (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.), first half of event (2 p.m. - 4 p.m.), second half of event (4 p.m. - 6 p.m.), and break down (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.). There are many volunteer opportunities from helping set up/ tear down fencing and tents to assisting with serving the food. Volunteer shifts last 2 - 3 hours. Volunteers receive discounted admission to the event and are welcome to bring guests (guest tickets at regular price). The event
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Hampton Roads is seeking adult volunteers to be caring, consistent and compassionate mentors. Mentors provide one-to-one individualized time and attention to a military affiliated child in their community or school. Bigs and Littles are matched based on shared interests and compatible personalities. In just a few hours a month you can be a positive role model, provide valuable support and encouragement, and give your Little the invaluable gift of your friendship. You will receive professional coaching to ensure that both you
HAMPTON HISTORY MUSEUM
and your Little have a successful match. Choose between 1 hour/week at a school or 9 hours/month in the community. Interested parties can visit www.volunteertidewater. com for more information and to register as a volunteer.
SINKINSON DYSLEXIA FOUNDATION Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation, located on Pacific Avenue in Virginia Beach, needs volunteers to help struggling readers on a weekly basis (approximately 1 hour/ week) for up to 60 hours total. No background in education required, we provide training in a structured reading program and close support throughout. All tutoring done on-site. All volunteers are subject to reference and background checks. Interested parties can visit www.volunteertidewater.com for more information and to register as a volunteer.
USO OF HAMPTON ROADS AND CENTRAL VIRGINIA USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia is looking for volunteers to staff their centers located at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Norfolk AMC Terminal on Naval Station Norfolk (Base access required). Volunteers are needed on a continuing basis for all shifts, including early morning, mid-morning and early afternoon shifts. Volunteer duties include but are not limited to: greeting center guests, providing information and referrals, and basic housekeeping including trash collection, sweeping and mopping. To sign up, visit usohrcv.com/ support/volunteer.
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