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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Family Fest “We Are Family Fest” is returning to the Oceana Main Gate Park,Aug. 22, 3:30 - 8 p.m.The semi-annual event will feature live music by the Deloreans, DJ, hayrides, photo booth, inflatables and more. Concessions available at minimal cost.Fest is free and open to military and their families. Call 433-3301 for more information. For questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about services provided on board NAS Oceana, email the COnnection Line 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.
Teen Leadership Summit The 3rd annual Teen Leadership Summit will be held at NAS Oceana Aug. 19 - 23. Sessions include Tutor.com with the mobile computer lab, college placement test and preparation, Student2Student Program with school liaison officers, financial aid and scholarship information,Teen Blast on Aug. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., bowling, swimming and more. The summit will offer opportunities for teens from all backgrounds to come together and engage in educational opportunities applicable for their lives. It will also provide increased life skills for their future, including career and college preparation and exploration.There will be inactive and hands-on educational sessions, displays and programs. Local command leadership, university faculty staff and students and community members will be featured speakers. The summit is open to ages 13 -18 and membership in the teen program is not required.The cost is $30 for those who are not teen program members. For more information, contact Oceana Teen Coordinator Michael Robinson at 433-3976.
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Kinder Adventure Week All children enrolled in either the Oceana or Midway Manor Kinder Program are invited to spend the week of Aug. 26 - 30 getting ready to attend the school for the first time.Activities include riding the MWR bus like they will on the first day of school, eating lunch with new friends, a field trip and learning about the youth center and the activities they will participate in. The cost of Kinder Adventure Week is based on total family income. For more information about the Kinder Program and Adventure Week, contact the Oceana Youth Center at 433-3976 or Midway Manor at 444-1007.
Smart Shopping featuring the ‘Frugal Chick’ “Clever Couponing and Smart Shopping” will be held Aug. 28, 6 - 8 p.m. at Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Oceana, Building 531, 1896 Laser Road. The program will feature the “Frugal Chick,” Laura Oliver, as seen on TV. She will share her tips for keeping money in your pocket by using coupons the smart way. Also presenting at the event will be the NAS Oceana Commissary Manager, Hazel Ennis, who will present the many opportunities military families have to save money through the commissary. Aside from the ongoing savings available at the commissary, there are weekly bargains Ennis will share with the audience. FFSC financial educators will also be available for additional information. Call FFSC Oceana at 433-2912 for information or to reserve a seat.
engagement visit at NAS Oceana Aug. 27. The visit is intended to help command leadership teams with current manpower issues and promote the professional and personal development of our Sailors.All briefs will be held in the CNATTU auditorium in building 223. Scheduled briefings 8:30 -10 a.m. — Leadership for E-7 and above 10 -11:30 a.m. — Detailing and distribution for E-7 and above 1 - 2:30 p.m. — Enlisted force management and career waypoints for all hands 2:40 - 4 p.m. — Enlisted detailing and distribution for E-6 and below
CI Awareness Briefing The Navy Criminal Investigation Services will present a quarterly Unclassified Counterintelligence (CI) Awareness Briefing Aug. 29 at the NAS Oceana theater in building 531. Times for this training are 9 - 10 and 10:30-11:30 a.m., 1 - 2 and 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. All personnel, regardless of security clearance level, must receive one of these briefings every 12 months. For more information, contact Oceana’s command security manager at 433-2833/2965.
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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 (Bldg. C-7)
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A team from Enlisted Community Management (PERS 3) Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, and Enlisted Distribution (PERS 40) will conduct a fleet FRC Oceana at 433-9286
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Harry S. Truman, CVW-3 bid ‘au revoir’ to Marseille BY MCSN DION DAWSON, USS Harry S.Truman Public Affairs
win for ‘Team Truman’ and ‘Team Battle Axe.’” While some Sailors and Marines participated in community outreach,others attended tours arranged MEDITERRANEAN SEA (NNS) — The aircraft carby the Morale,Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Divirier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departed Marsion. seille, France,Aug. 9, after completing its scheduled “For those who participated with the tours, I saw port visit. them having a good time and relaxing,” said Aviation “The trip was fantastic,” said Command Master Support Equipment Technician 1st Class Paul ReadChief (AW/SW) Donald Novak, Harry S. Truman’s ing, MWR Division leading petty officer.“France was command master chief.“It was great to see everygreat because the people who’ve never been there one returning to the ship excited about everything experience it, and you have people who’ve been they did.The Sailors are still talking about it.Overall, there before go to their favorite restaurants or even the Sailors did a great job with the mission of overtravel to Paris.” seas liberty.” Reading said he went on the French Riviera tour Novak extended gratitude to the host country and appreciated it even more, considering how fast and hoped to visit again. everything came together. “We want to thank the great city of Marseille, and “I don’t think everyone understands how fast we Photo by MC3 Scott Stamps we look forward to future port visits to this beautihad to put the MWR events together for this port,” Charles H. Rivkin, U.S. ambassador to France, is rendered honors during his ful city,” he said. said Reading.“We had less than two weeks to plan departure from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during a While in Marseille, Sailors participated in various port visit Aug. 6. and implement our strategy for Marseille. With the city tours, community outreach projects and more limited time we had to get everything done, I think events. handicapped residents in Marseille,”said Smothers.“There everything went great.” “I think we had a tremendous port visit in Marseille,and were over 100 residents and staff who attended. Our gosAviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman (SW) Rashaad I believe community outreach projects were a big part of pel choir provided a concert for them and fellowshipped Porter, a member of Air Department’s V-4 quality assurthat,”said Lt. Richard Smothers, command chaplain of Car- with everyone. We were able to share gifts with one an- ance work center, participated in a sporting event with rier Air Wing 3.“The spirit of volunteerism around the ship other. The big gift was being able to bless the people of the locals, playing American football. is appreciated. It is so motivating when I see how many Marseille. We really appreciated it, and they were a most “It was nice to put smiles on their faces and enjoy each people want to give back and participate in community gracious host.” other’s company,” said Porter. “I feel like everything was outreach programs. It makes me feel proud to know the Smothers said being in another country for the first time worth it. I will always remember how amazing this port team we have here can see the big picture.” could cause a bit of a culture shock, but the transition for visit was. I would go back in a heartbeat.” Smothers said he had a great time and pointed to a par- everyone was seamless. While in the Mediterranean Sea, HST CSG will be supticular community outreach for the root of his happiness. “We had the great opportunity to meet new people in porting maritime security operations and theater security “On Aug. 8, we had the opportunity to go to La Crysal- a lot of different ways and have amazing cross-cultural cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Responsiide Centre, which is a center for physically and mentally learning experiences,”Smothers said.“I think it was a total bility.
New chief of naval personnel talks way ahead at all hands calls From Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy’s new chief of naval personnel held all hands calls with his staff in Washington, D.C., to introduce himself, discuss his priorities and listen to Sailors’ and Navy civilians’ thoughts and concerns. Vice Adm. Bill Moran assumed the duties as the 57th chief of naval personnel Aug. 2. He is responsible for the overwhelming majority of policies and programs that directly affect Sailors and their families. “We will proactively communicate with Sailors and families, and strive to be transparent in all our dealings,” said Moran. He added that he wanted Sailors and their families to feel comfortable sharing ideas and concerns with him, whether at all hands calls or through social media oppor-
tunities. “I’m honored to be here,” said Moran during an interview with All Hands Magazine.“I look forward to working on behalf of Sailors and families to earn their trust.” Moran takes helm of a command that has an operating budget of $29 billion and a staff of more than 26,000 Sailors and civilians that perform a wide variety of missions, including managing Navy manpower, readiness,education and training, and professional development of Sailors. Moran did not shy away from addressing a concern foremost on the minds of many Sailors and civilians — the budget.He said managing the force will be driven by fiscal realities, which will dictate force structure decisions and ultimately the total number of Sailors Navywide. “We understand today’s fiscal and operational challenges,” he said. “We must reach a balance that’s in the best interest of the Navy and the nation, as well as Sailors and their families.” Despite the uncertain fiscal environment, Moran said one of his main priorities remains getting Sailors to the fleet with the right skillsets and training. “We will continue to provide trained and ready Sailors to meet fleet manning demands,” he said. Moran also wanted Sailors and their families to know
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Vice Adm. Bill Moran, chief of naval personnel, speaks with Sailors and civilians at an all hands call at the Arlington Naval Annex Aug. 8. Moran assumed the duties as the 57th chief of naval personnel Aug. 2, and is responsible for Navy manpower, readiness, personnel, education and training. his staff will seek ways to bring stability and certainty to the work force.
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Four more years
Change announced to exam answer sheet BY TOM UPDIKE Naval Education Training Professional Development Technology Center
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IC1(SW/AW/EXW) Jerrod M. Jerrolds (l) adds another four years to his career with his reenlistment by NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope at NALF Fentress July 31. Jerrolds, a native of Savannah, Tenn., joined the Navy June 25, 2003. He reported to NAS Oceana Sept. 21, 2010 and has one year remaining at Fentress, where he serves as the administrative leading petty officer/watchbill coordinator. Jerrolds was also promoted less than a year ago, when he made first class petty officer following the fall 2012 advancement exam.
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PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) — The updated enlisted examination answer sheet announced Aug. 5 in naval administrative message (NAVADMIN) 195-13 will be implemented for the E4 - E6 Navywide advancement exams, administered starting in August 2013 for reserve and active duty personnel. The new form, NETPDTC 1430/2 (REV 3-2013), is green in color and replaces the red answer sheet which has been in use for more than 10 years. A key change to the new form is the use of the Department of Defense Identification Number (DOD ID).The DOD ID is a unique 10-digit number that is associated with personnel and their common access card (CAC). A DOD ID is assigned to each person registered in the Defense Enrollment and Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). “The new green exam answer sheet is part of a larger effort within NEAS (Navy Enlisted Advancement System) to support the Department of Defense’s social security number reduction plan,” said Cmdr. Scott Briquelet, Navy Advancement Center (NAC) director.“We are taking steps to inform all command ESOs (educational services officers) of the answer sheet change in advance of the upcoming exam cycles.” The NAC ships and processes more than 300,000 examination answer sheets each year. The use of the DOD
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provide opportunities for a lifetime of service BY MC2 ANDREA PEREZ Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — Continuum of Service (CoS) programs provide Sailors more flexibility to move between the active and Reserve components, allowing for a lifetime of service,officials said in a message released Aug. 7. NAVADMIN 198/13 applies to eligible officers and enlisted Sailors who currently serve on active duty or in the Reserves. The message provides an overview of various CoS programs which allow Sailors to transition between the components. The message also details rating and designator conversion programs for enlisted and officer personnel, and the Career Intermission Pilot Program, which allows Sailors to temporarily transition to the Individual Ready Reserve. Applications for CoS programs can be submitted by detailers, command career counselors or anyone with prior access to Fleet-RIDE through the new CareerWaypoints (C-
ID rather than an individual Sailor’s social security number mitigates exposure of advancement candidates’ personally identifiable information. CACs issued after June 2011 will have the DOD ID number displayed on the back of the card. Sailors with access to an NMCI computer can also get their DOD ID number by looking for the window containing the 10-digit DOD ID number during log in or upon removal of the CAC. The new green answer sheet must be used for all future examination cycles. Command ESOs should destroy any outdated red answer sheets held.Use of a red answer sheet will result in scanning errors and exam discrepancies. NAC also updated the Advancement in Rate or Change of Rating Worksheet (NETPDTC 1430/3 REV 06-13) which is used locally by commands to perform calculations and establish eligibility for enlisted advancement cycles.Advancement information on the form, such as a Sailor’s performance mark average and individual award points is copied from the cycle worksheet to the examination answer sheet on the day of the exam.The new worksheet also requires the use of the DOD ID.The form can be downloaded on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) Web at https://neasos.cnet.navy.mil/. “We are also using NEAS Web to help ESOs look up individual advancement candidate DOD IDs to support exam ordering and processing,” added Briquelet. For more information about the Navy Advancement Center and the Navy EnlistedAdvancement System visit https:// www.facebook.com/pages/Navy-Advancement-Center.
WAY) information technology system.A NAVPERS 5239/8 (SAAR Addendum) is required to access C-WAY. The C-WAY system is a part of the Career Navigator Program and combines all Navy career management processes together to provide Sailors with tools that are more transparent and integrated, and give them a more active role in managing their careers. Sailors considering any rating conversion may improve their opportunity for selection 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 for which they qualify. Active-duty Sailors not granted an in-rate or conversion opportunity can always request to join the Navy Reserve five to three months prior to their end of active obligated service. The Navy Reserve also offers a two-year deployment deferment for Sailors who join within six months of leaving active duty. The Career Transition Office (CTO) at Navy Personnel Command (NPC) provides counseling and support to active-duty officer and enlisted Sailors considering a transition to the Reserves. Interested Sailors can contact a CTO representative by phone at (901) 874-4192,or email at cto. officer@navy.mil or cto.enlisted@navy.mil. For more detailed information on CoS programs and the Career Navigator Program, visit the C-WAY Web Page on the NPC website at www.npc.navy.mil/career/careercounseling/Pages/CareerWaypointSystem.aspx
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GEMD Sailors adopt a highway BY ET2(SW/AW) NICOLE EISENMENGER Ground Electronics Maintenance Division As a division of 21 Sailors, Ground Electronics Maintenance Division (GEMD) at NAS Oceana has made a twoyear commitment through the City of Virginia Beach’s Adopt-A-Program in March. GEMD is responsible for the litter cleanup of Dam Neck Road from Drakesmile to Princess Anne and is required to conduct a litter cleanup every
other month. Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation office is helpful by providing all of the supplies needed for each of the roadside cleanups. Prior to the scheduled cleanups, a stop is made at the parks and rec office to check out trash bags, gloves, trash grabbers and pokers. Each roadside cleanup begins by taking a muster and conducting a safety brief. Everyone then meets at the New Life Presbyterian Church parking lot, as it is halfway between the assigned section of road. During the cleanups, Sailors split into groups and each one takes a side of the road to begin picking up any litter found. A competition usually breaks out to see who can find the most unique item. Previous winners were ET3 Courtney Wright with a Patriots football watch and ET2(SW) Heather Spitzer with a car bumper. Aug. 9 marked the fourth cleanup they have completed to date. From the three previous roadsides cleanups, GEMD has removed 250 pounds of trash. Their sign was posted recently on Dam Neck Road, by Drakesmile,that saysAdopt-A-Highway NAS Oceana GEMD. The energetic group finds ways to have fun while giving back to the community.
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PHOTOS, ABOVE: GEMD Sailors who cleaned up their section of Dam Neck Road Aug. 9 pose with their orange trash bags, grabbers and gloves for a photo in front of the “Adopt a Highway” sign. To qualify for the sign, volunteers must schedule a cleanup every other month. LEFT: Using their trash grabbers and pokers, ET2(SW) Heather Spitzer, ET2(SW/AW) Nicole Eisenmenger and ET2(SW/AW) Kristina Minon from GEMD fill an orange trash bag with roadside debris. GEMD Sailors regularly clean Dam Neck Road as part of their “Adopt a Highway” community service program.
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‘Doing the right thing’ guides career of Oceana’s commanding officer BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer
April 6, 2012 when the F/A-18 from VFA106 crashed into the Mayfair Mews apartment complex in Virginia Beach. For Capt. Bob Geis, who ends his three While the jet belonged to Naval Air years as executive and commanding offi- Force Atlantic and Strike Fighter Wing Atcer of NAS Oceana with a change of com- lantic and their senior personnel were inimand ceremony Aug. 16, “doing the right tially on scene, because of his continued thing” has been among his most important presence, it was Geis the media turned to guiding principles. for information in the days and weeks afIt was something he learned early in life terwards. while growing up in San Diego. His father, Because of the ongoing relationship beNeil Geis, began his naval career as an E-1, tween the City of Virginia Beach and NAS worked his way up to chief engineman Oceana, Geis explained how his boss at before being commissioned as a Limited the time, Commander, Navy Region Mid-AtDuty Officer and retiring as a lieutenant lantic Rear Adm.Tim Alexander “was pretty commander. adamant that there should be one voice “I grew up with that level of leadership and it made sense for us to be that voice around me. And once I joined the Navy, I and I was happy to take on that role. worked for some unbelievably dedicated, “Our team went at it, fully engaged, takoutstanding people,”said Geis, who named ing ownership of the situation, to do the rear admirals Don Weiss, Bill Goodwin and right thing,” said Geis. Rich O’Hanlon among his role models. Other organizations also quickly jumped “Watching them make decisions, build in to help those affected by the crash.“Evconsensus and really understand a prob- ery question centered on what’s the right lem before they make a decision are things thing to do for these people to make it that I’ve really tried to emulate and put right.When everybody is looking at it from into my leadership toolbox,” he said about that direction, from that angle, people his leadership style. come to their senses pretty quickly,” he Being part of several large staffs and ob- said. serving senior leadership throughout nearDuring his time at Oceana, “continuing ly 26 years, as well as having command of our relationship with the city [Virginia Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, helped Beach] has been our biggest accomplishprepare Geis to command Oceana. ment,” he said. Doing the right thing “comes down to Geis explained Oceana has done that by who you are as a “proving we’re good person and what to our word. We you want to be re... When I look in the mirror at don’t make prommembered for … ises. We explain to When I look in the the end of the day or at the end of folks what we want mirror at the end the career, I want to look back at to do, what our inof the day or at the pride at what I do.” tention is and then end of the career, I we work with folks.” want to look back at — NAS Oceana Commanding While recently pride at what I do. opposing a developOfficer Capt. Bob Geis ment near Fentress There’s goodness in fighting the good “was obviously the fight, even if you right thing to do,” lose,” said Geis. Geis admitted it was a little bit of a shock “As the team here at Oceana, we do that when the vote didn’t initially go the way every single day.We hold ourselves to high the Navy expected. “We embarked on an standards. Sometimes the easy path is not opportunity to build relationships,” he exthe right path. People, I think, will accept plained. honest mistakes made for the right reaHe is quick to point out that he’s simsons. But people have very little patience ply furthering all the work that was done for people who purposely don’t try to do by past Oceana commanding officers, esthe right thing,” he added. pecially from Capt. Tom Keeley in 2003 Nowhere was his belief in doing the through Capt. Jim Webb, who relinquished right thing more evident in the days and command to Geis on March 8, 2012.“I was weeks following the aircraft mishap of the very big beneficiary of all that work
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In the days following the April 6, 2012 jet crash, NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis found himself frequently in front of the media providing information and updates. Geis used his leadership skills to ensure the Navy and government organizations were doing the right thing for the Mayfair Mews apartment complex residents affected by the crash. that went ahead of us,” said Geis. With a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of California at San Diego, it’s not surprising that Oceana’s commanding officer is comfortable in front of a camera. “It’s important for me and I think it’s important for the Navy to get our message out and our message is the good things that our Sailors do every single day,” said Geis. Since he became executive officer Aug. 12, 2010, getting the message out to the community about the great work that goes on behind the scenes everyday at NAS Oceana, Dam Neck and Fentress,“and how vital that is to the success of this organization, the Navy,”has been important to Geis. “There are a lot of unsung heroes – on this installation and every installation in the Navy,” said Geis. His willingness to talk to the media and the continued community outreach are other opportunities to share those stories. Having spent 23 years as a “consumer of the products that installations provided,” Geis expected to have utilities in the hangar and the runway to be in working order, but had no understanding the level of complexity, dedication and support provided by Oceana personnel to make all of that happen. Along with the jet crash, dealing with the decreased budget has been his biggest challenge.“We haven’t been funded to the
level of our requirements for quite some time. We’re working pretty hard to make sure the installation stays in the shape it is, to repair things when the money is available,” Geis said. With all the responsibilities, the naval flight officer managed to squeeze in time to fly the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet, which he did as part of training flights after working hours. “I love being around young pilots, naval flight officers and having the opportunity to impart some wisdom is fun to me ...I get motivated by that,” he said. It also provides him that opportunity to be a consumer of the services Oceana provides. His interest in aviation began while growing up just north of what was then NAS Miramar in San Diego.As a young boy, Geis watched the Phantoms and Tomcats fly and he was drawn to those aircraft. But while in flight school, the anti-submarine warfare mission which he saw as naval flight officer-centric and his interactions with the S-3 aviators drew him toward the Viking.“It all comes down to the people,” he said about his choice of the S-3. The great people he has worked for helped keep him in the Navy since his commissioning through Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1987. But he also still — See Geis Page 10
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Young author pens book of boundless sibling love in ‘Born an Angel’ BY DAVID TODD The Flagship Managing Editor To write and publish a book is an amazing achievement for any author — regardless of age — but for local 11-year-old Briley Rossiter – daughter of Lori and Marine Maj. Kim Rossiter, and sister to Kamden, 8, and Ainsley, 9 — the book she penned has a much deeper emotional meaning to her and her family. “Born an Angel,” released in May 2013, tells the heartfelt story of Ainsley, who, although confined to a wheelchair due to a progressive genetic disorder, has had the opportunity to compete in numerous endurance events through the cooperation of Team Hoyt Virginia Beach (THVB), an organization that strives to help those who are physically disabled become active members of the community, and Ainsley’s Angels of America Foundation, a non-profit organization started in Louisiana in 2011 by Kim and Lori as a way to provide jogging chairs, bike trailers and rafts for “Born an Angel,” is anyone who is dis- the story of Ainsley, abled — known as who, although con“Captains” — and fined to a wheelchair runners — known due to a progressive as “Angels” — who genetic disorder, has push them in en- had the opportunity to compete in numerous durance events. In 2007, Ainsley endurance events. was diagnosed with infantile neuraxonal dystrophy (INAD or Seitelberger’s disease), an extremely rare genetic nerve disorder that has no known treatment or cure. Individuals with INAD typically don’t show symptoms at birth, but between the ages of 6 and 18 months, begin experiencing delays in acquiring new motor and intellectual skills, such as crawling or beginning to speak. Ainsley’s current condition has advanced to global paralysis, leaving her unable to communicate. “Ainsley is aggressively fighting her rapidly progressing illness, of which only eight active cases of INAD are known in the United States,” said Kim, currently an active duty instructor at the Joint Forces Staff College’s Joint and Combined Warfighting School in Norfolk, and the president and co-founder of Ainsley’s Angels of America Foundation. He first learned of
Ainsley’s diagnosis while deployed to Iraq. “Most children with this diagnosis pass on before reaching 10 years of age.” “I was very young when I first found out that Ainsley had this dystrophy. When my parents told me about everything, I was afraid and also very confused … I didn’t fully understand what was happening,” Briley recalled.“As we get older and Ainsley’s condition gets worse, we have to find new ways to spend time together.” The concept for the book came from a story Briley wrote as part of her 5th grade newspaper club. In that story, she described the experience she and her sister had while participating in an endurance event with THVB. She started writing the book shortly after she turned 11 and it took her three months to complete. To finish the story off, Jennifer Carlson Ware, a friend of her parents from high school, volunteered to draw the illustrations. Briley has pledged that proceeds from the sale of her book will go to Ainsley’s Angels of America Foundation, which helps the organization pay for jogging chairs, team trailers and maintenance of equipment, operating costs, bike carts, water rafts and race entry fees. Briley has also inspired the Marine Maj. Kim Rossiter and his wife Lori creation of seven 501(c)(3) Ainsley’s An- pose with their three children, (from left) gels public charities in Texas, North Car- Kamden, Ainsley and Briley. olina, Louisiana, Northern and Southern Courtesy photos California, Maryland and Virginia. “When I got the opportunity to write sisters have plans to participate in their this book, I used a lot of the ideas from sixteenth race together — the Surfer’s that story,” she said. “Writing the book Healing VB 5K road race — marking the helped me to write down my feelings and five-year anniversary of Ainsley becoming grow even closer to Ainsley.” an athlete. Ultimately the races have alIn addition to the story and illustrations, lowed the two to work together not only Briley decided to also include a glossary of as friends and teammates, but most importerms for younger readers. tantly as sisters. “There are a lot of terms in my book that “The races I do are 3 to 5 miles, while Aiyounger kids may not understand,” she ex- nsley has done everything from 3 miles to plained.“I want people of all ages to enjoy a marathon,” she said, noting that running and understand my book.” is her favorite thing to do with Ainsley and She hopes that the book will one day she plans to participate in a 10K race with find its way into every elementary school her next January. “A lot of races are not in the nation, and several friends of the only with me and my dad, but family and family have already donated copies of the friends as well.” book to local schools or the schools they “When you run in a race while pushattended. Kim said kind acts such as these ing someone in a jogging chair, it makes brighten Briley’s face each time she learns it more difficult,” she continued.“Now you that additional schools have received a are not only using your legs, but other copy. She is also considering writing an- muscles as well that you don’t normally other book in the near future as a chapter use while running. I have to train for races book for intermediate readers with more so that I’ll be able to complete them safely.” details. “Running with Ainsley has provided our To date, Briley and Ainsley have com- family with a therapeutic means to fight pleted 15 road races together, and Ainsley the devastation associated with learning has completed a total of 49 races since she and trying to live with the fact that Ainsbegan in 2008, including several half mara- ley is fighting a terminal illness,” said Kim. thons and one marathon. On Aug. 17, the “The positive energy surrounding the start
line, the children smiling from ear-to-ear, the togetherness of every member preparing to ‘roll with the wind,’ the fearlessness of the athletes, the normalcy of the family and the love we all have for each other is a therapy like no other.” Living each moment to the fullest with Ainsley isn’t a chore for the family, but rather a way of life. Briley said she has never hesitated to talk about her sister’s condition in public and hopes that Ainsley’s story will inspire others to get involved and promote the message that everyone is equal. “Spending time with my sister means so much to me. I know that Ainsley will not be with us forever, but I cherish every moment that I get to spend with her,” said Briley.“Even though she may be different, she’s still my sister … and I love her more than anything else in the world.” “Words can’t describe the level of pride we have in seeing our daughters thrive to overcome all challenges and live like sisters,” said Kim. ““Their inspiring example reinforces the idea that a sibling bond and love is unbreakable. To become a “Captain” or learn more
Briley Rossiter runs along the Virginia Beach boardwalk with sister Ainsley, who is confined to a wheelchair due to a progressive genetic disorder. On Aug. 17, the sisters have plans to participate in their 16th race together — the Surfer’s Healing VB 5K road race.
about Ainsley’s Angels of America Foundation, visit www.ainsleysangels.org, or email ainsleysangels@yahoo.com. Visit www.teamhoytvb.com to learn more about the Virginia Beach team. Follow Briley on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bornanangelbybriley, where individuals can leave supportive comments and help spread the word. To purchase a copy of the book online, visit www.ainsleysangels.org/Buy-Bornan-Angel.html.
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Flight ops for Tomcatters Geis: next assignment will be at CNIC
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An EA-6B Prowler and F/A-18 Super Hornet from the “Tomcatters” of VFA-31 (r) prepare for launch from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) while training off the coast of Northern Florida Aug. 10.
— Continued from page 8 loves what he does every day.“If you’re not passionate about your job, you should do something else … I love what I do and the people who I work with are incredibly dedicated and are of like mind,” he said enthusiastically. His family,wifeTeresa,son Bob and daughter Megan, have been his biggest motivators throughout his career. He’s also determined not to let his friends, neighbors and shipmates down. “The more I’m around good people who work really hard, the more I want to be like that. It’s that continuous motivation, that continuous drive to be part of great things,” he said. As he prepares to leave Oceana following Friday’s change of command, he admits “I’m going to miss it every day.” His next job will take him to Washington D.C. to Commander, Naval Installations Command, where Geis Photo by Harry Gerwien will be one of approximately 100 active NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. duty and 400 civilians on the staff, which is Bob Geis stands in front of an F/A-18 Super Hornet belonging to VFA-106 July 26. headed by a vice admiral.
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Norfolk Tides host 6th annual Navy Night BY MC2(SW/AW) DOMINIQUE J. SHELTON Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Norfolk The Norfolk Tides hosted the 6th annual Navy Night, honoring Sailors serving worldwide,Aug. 10, at Harbor Park in Norfolk. “Every one of these events is special because it represents a milestone in someone’s life,” said Capt. Bob Geis, commanding officer, Naval Air Station Oceana.“But what I find most special about events like this is it allows people who don’t have any military affiliation the opportunity to get to know our service members better.” The opening ceremony included first pitches simultaneously thrown by honorees Rear Adm. Dixon Smith, commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA); Petty Officer 3rd Class Jacob Norris, guided-missile cruiser USS Porter (DDG 78) Blue Jacket of the Year,;Petty Officer 1st Class Alberto Zarate from Coastal Riverine Group 2Training and Evaluation Unit and Christina Lara, CNRMA ombusdman, military spouse of the year. Other pre-game events included an enlistment
ceremony, the parading of colors by the Naval Station Norfolk Color Guard, a musical selection and the national anthem played by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band and a military dog demonstration presented by CNRMA military working dog unit. “I enjoy coming to these events because the Navy has become my family away from family over the years,” said Lara. “And who doesn’t love a good old family outing?” As part of this annual event, the Tides have incorporated a special digital camouflage-styled uniform as a salute to the military. “It’s always a great feeling whenever we play on this special day,” said Jonathan Schoop, Norfolk Tides third baseman.“It just feels really good to be able to give back to the people who sacrifice so much for so many others.” The Tides played the Rochester Red Wings, the second in a four-game series. With the support of more than 10,000 cheering fans, Schoop drove home Chris Dickerson with a two-out single in the bottom of the 12th inning, winning the game for the Tides 3-2.
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Capt. Bob Geis, commanding officer of NAS Oceana, administers the Oath of Enlistment to new recruits during 2013 Navy Night at the Norfolk Tides baseball game Aug. 10. The Norfolk Tides hosts the annual event to show appreciation for the service of Sailors serving around the world. Photo by MC2 Christian Eskelund
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The glass studio of the Chrysler Museum of Art welcomes the Gianni Toso, acclaimed for his ameworking, collaborative spirit, and six decades of glassblowing expertise. Toso, creator of one of our most popular glass items in Chrysler Museum’s collection — a very witty chess set — comes from a family with a seven-century tradition in Murano glass blowing. He was accepted into the local ďŹ ne arts academy for glassblowers at age 14, and in 1967, at the age of 24, he opened a studio in Venice. He’s been at it ever since,and is considered one of the world’s great artists working in lampworked glass. Lampworking is essentially the same thing as ameworking, but where modern glass artists use gas torches, the old-school way — dating back to the 1500s — was to use an oil-ďŹ lled lamp. Toso will be working live at the museum from 10 a.m. to noon and 2:30 - 5 p.m. on Aug. 15-16, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Aug. 18. The Sunday program will close with a special question and answer session with the artist beginning at 4 p.m. The demonstrations are open to all and free of charge.The studio is located at 745 Duke Street, Norfolk. Call 333-6299 or visit www.chrysler.org for more information.
Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Khedive Auto Shriners will host the 22nd annual Fun-n-Shine Car Show, along with the 15th annual Craft Show this Saturday. Admission is free. Vehicle show registration starts at 8:30 a.m. the day of the show.Vehicles must be on the ďŹ eld by noon.The vehicle entry fee is $25All vehicle show entrants will receive dash plaques.There will be dealers’ choice and sponsor trophies, trophy for best display and a car corral to sell your ride. Cost for the car corral is $25 per vehicle. Classes include Mopars, antiques, foreign cars, by manufacturer, custom cars, trucks, motorcycles and much more. The indoor craft show features crafters and vendors selling jewelry, home products,children’s items and much more.Food will also be available for purchase. Events take place at the Shrine Center, 645 Woodlake Dr. Chesapeake. For information speciďŹ cally about the car show, call Willy Creekmore at 729-0709; for more information about the craft show, call Debbie Peed at 617-1390 or visit www.khediveshrine.org.
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CHILDREN AND DIVORCE Aug. 20, 3 -7 p.m. This workshop addresses the pain and loss of a family breakup from the child’s perspective.Topics of discussion include typical reactions of children of different ages,things children need to hear, and what parents can do to help them through the pain. Sugges-
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The first Africans who arrived in America on British-occupied territory at Point Comfort (Fort Monroe) will be honored at the 3rd annual African Landing Day Commemoration, The events will take place at the Hampton History Museum,The American Theatre and Fort Monroe.The cost for each activity varies from free to $20. This year’s program will include a reception, world premiere of a documentary produced by the Angolan government on the first Africans that arrived on Englishoccupied territory in 1619, at what is now Old Point Comfort on Fort Monroe; an interactive panel discussion,“The Preservation of African History and Culture in Colonial America;” a Virginia Juneteenth Jazz and Heritage Reconciliation and Healing Concert and participation in the World Day of Reconciliation and Healing from the Legacy of Enslavement Prayer Service. In addition, there will be a Ritual Day ** Free for active duty** 7 p.m. - The of Remembrance by the Sankofa Projects, featuring Purge (R) a libation, drumming and dancers. For further information on the commemoration, 7 p.m. - Despicable Me 2 3D (PG) contact Calvin Pearson at 9 p.m. - White House Down (PG-13) 380-1319 or Rev. Ron Myers at (662)392-2016. Additional information and a complete schedule of events 1 p.m. - Man of Steel 3D (PG) can be found at www.project1619.com or www.june4 p.m. - World War Z (PG-13) teenthjazz.com.
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GRAND OPENINGS Hilltop 1624 Hilltop West Shopping Center, Virginia Beach 491-8300 Greenbrier 1624 Crossways Blvd, Chesapeake 420-1800 Across from Greenbrier Mall Hampton Super Store 920 West Mercury Blvd, Hampton 827-8881 Virginia Beach Super Store 5325 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach 490-9611 Across from Haynes Mattress Discounters Plaza 5393 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach 962-2020 Ghent Gallery 300 W. 21 Street, Norfolk 533-9310 Williamsburg WindsorMeade Marketplace, Williamsburg 229-8450 In front of Belk Columbus Square 4439 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach 499-7406 Next to Barnes & Noble Crossroads @ Chesapeake Square 4108 Portsmouth Blvd, Chesapeake 405-3133
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Norfolk 7870 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk 480-9600 Gloucester 7032 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Gloucester 804-693-3675 Red Mill Commons 1169 Nimmo Pkwy #234, Virginia Beach 430-0703 Near Michaels Great Bridge 1402 N. Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake 436-1540 Yoder Plaza 12120 Jefferson Ave, Newport News 269-0600 NORTH CAROLINA LOCATIONS Kitty Hawk 4001 N. Croatan Hwy, 4 Mile Post, Kitty Hawk 252-255-0202 Southern Shores 5595 N. Croatan Hwy, 1 Mile Post, Southern Shores 252-261-0344 Next to Starbucks Elizabeth City 103 Tanglewood Pkwy, Elizabeth City 252-331-1003
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Military Highway 1119 North Military Highway, 757-455-5646 Near Taco Bell Hilltop South 1657 Laskin Road, 757-422-1670 Located on Laskin Road at the K-Mart entrance Peninsula Town Center 4400 Kilgore Ave, 757-826-5324 Across from Target, next to The Pub Monticello Market Place Shoppes 4655 Monticello Ave, 757-565-2342 Across from Coldstone Creamery Jefferson Market Place 12515 Jefferson Ave, 757-872-7340 Next door to Firehouse Subs and Five Guys Towne Center 4389 Virginia Beach Blvd, 757-499-3962 Across from Princess Anne High School CLEARANCE & SUPER CENTERS SAVE 40-80% OFF* Virginia Beach East 5133 Virginia Beach Blvd, 757-456-5679 Next to Haverty’s Grafton Washington Square Shopping Center, 833-7410 Between BB&T and Taco Bell formerly Movie Scene
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*THE MATTRESS FIRM CREDIT CARD IS ISSUED BY WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL NATIONAL BANK. SPECIAL TERMS OF 48 MONTHS VALID ON PURCHASES OF $2299 AND ABOVE, 36 MONTHS VALID ON PURCHASES OF $1999 AND ABOVE, 24 MONTHS VALID ON PURCHASES OF $1499 AND ABOVE. SPECIAL TERMS APPLY TO QUALIFYING PURCHASES CHARGED WITH APPROVED CREDIT. SOME PLANS REQUIRE DOWN PAYMENT. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. THE SPECIAL TERMS APR WILL CONTINUE TO APPLY UNTIL ALL QUALIFYING PURCHASES ARE PAID IN FULL. THE MINIMUM MONTHLY PAYMENT FOR THIS PURCHASE WILL BE THE AMOUNT THAT WILL PAY FOR THE PURCHASE IN FULL IN EQUAL PAYMENTS DURING THE PROMOTIONAL (SPECIAL TERMS) PERIOD. THE APR FOR PURCHASES WILL APPLY TO CERTAIN FEES SUCH AS A LATE PAYMENT FEE OR IF YOU USE THE CARD FOR OTHER TRANSACTIONS. FOR NEWLY OPENED ACCOUNTS, THE APR FOR PURCHASES IS 27.99%. THIS APR MAY VARY WITH THE MARKET BASED ON THE U.S. PRIME RATE AND IS GIVEN AS OF 5/1/13. IF YOU ARE CHARGED INTEREST IN ANY BILLING CYCLE, THE MINIMUM INTEREST CHARGE WILL BE $1.00. OFFER VALID 8/14/13-8/20/13. **PURCHASE ANY SEALY® OPTIMUM™ MATTRESS OR SEALY POSTUREPEDIC HYBRID COLLECTION MATTRESS 8/14/13-9/8/13 AND RECEIVE A SEALY BOX SPRING OF THE SAME SIZE FOR FREE. OFFER VALID IN STORE. NOT VALID ON PREVIOUS PURCHASES AND CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER, COUPON OR DISCOUNTS. SEE STORE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. PHOTOGRAPHY IS FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY NOT REFLECT ACTUAL PRODUCT. †ON AVAILABLE PRODUCTS IN LOCAL DELIVERY AREAS. MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE DELIVERY CUT OFF TIME. NOT AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE PURCHASES. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. SOME PRODUCTS ARE AT MANUFACTURER’S MINIMUM PRICE AND FURTHER REDUCTIONS CANNOT BE TAKEN. MUST PRESENT COUPON AT TIME OF PURCHASE. ††LOW PRICE GUARANTEE IF YOU FIND THE SAME OR COMPARABLE SLEEP SET FOR LESS THAN OUR DISPLAYED OR ADVERTISED PRICE, SIMPLY BRING IN THE ADVERTISEMENT AND WE WILL BEAT THE PRICE BY 10% OR IT’S FREE; EVEN FOR UP TO 100 DAYS AFTER YOUR PURCHASE. NOT VALID ON LIMITED TIME AND DOOR BUSTER PROMOTIONS. COMPARE AT SAVINGS RANGE FROM 62% TO 72%. COMPARE AT PRICING IS DETERMINED BASED ON PRICE OF COMPARABLE MERCHANDISE OF SIMILAR QUALITY AND CIRCUMSTANCES. AS A COMPANY, WE STAND BEHIND OUR COMPARE AT PRICES, BASED ON OUR MARKET EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE. THESE PRICES REFLECT NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE MSRP, LIST PRICES AND DO NOT REFLECT INTERIM MARK-DOWNS, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN TAKEN. WE INVITE YOU TO ASK ABOUT ANY INDIVIDUAL PRICES. PRODUCT AND SELECTION MAY VARY FROM STORE TO STORE. MATTRESS FIRM, INC. STRIVES FOR ACCURACY IN OUR ADVERTISING, BUT ERRORS IN PRICING AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHY MAY OCCUR. MATTRESS FIRM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY SUCH ERRORS. SOME PRODUCTS ARE AT THE MANUFACTURER’S MINIMUM SELLING PRICE AND FURTHER REDUCTIONS CANNOT BE TAKEN. STORE HOURS MAY VARY BY LOCATION. OFFERS VALID 8/14/13-8/20/13 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. *†SEE STORE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. MF29_ROP_MILITARY_PAPER_8.15