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One business removed, one added from off–limits list From the From Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs Commanding Officer On Aug. 16, I was fortunate to assume command of these great installations from my good friend, Capt. Bob Geis. He leaves a legacy of inclusion and fairness well above and beyond any other command in which I’ve ever served. My promise to you is that we will build upon that foundation and ensure every member of our team understands their role and importance in our mission of service to the fleet, fighter and family. The following is my philosophy that very simply states what I stand for. I think you’ll find the themes and messages are similar to my predecessor.Please take the time to read it and I look forward to seeing you around the installations as the executive officer, command master chief and I make our rounds. NAS Oceana Commanding Officer’s Philosophy For over 70 years, the men and women of Naval Air Station Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress have provided world-class service to the fleet, our fighters and their families.We shall honor our heritage by always striving to provide exceptional support to those we serve. I am committed to fostering a culture of mutual respect toward each other, creating a safe environment for our teammates, being good stewards of our facilities and resources and establishing a climate conducive to personal and professional growth. I challenge each and every member of Team Oceana to have the courage to do things right the first time, every time. Thank you for what you do every day. I’m honored and humbled to be here. Capt. Kit “Gator” Chope Commanding Officer Naval Air Station Oceana/Dam Neck Annex/NALF Fentress
Victory Lane Motors, 6512 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk has been formally placed off-limits to all military personnel in Hampton Roads by the Joint Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (JAFDCB) for Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. The board works closely with businesses that are considered being placed off-limits to avoid these actions. Mitigation efforts demonstrated by area businesses and communication to the board by the businesses often have favorable results. The following business was removed from the off-limits list: • Coast 2 Coast Auto Sales, 1305 Oceana Blvd., Virginia Beach Establishments are given the opportunity to notify the JAFDCB in writing that corrective actions have taken place. Removal from the list will be considered by the board upon presentation that satisfactory corrective action has been taken. Failure to respond will result in the board making a request for establishment representatives to appear in person at a formal hearing of the JAFDCB. The complete list of establishments currently off-limits to all members of the armed forces is: • Victory Lane Motors, 6512 E.Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk • Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton • Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 15435-B Warwick Blvd.,
FFSC sponsoring job fair
Newport News • Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 4796 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes,Va. • Lazy Dayz, 731 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite B, Newport News • Lazy Dayz, 839 W. 21st Street, Norfolk • Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948 Diamond Springs Rd.,Virginia Beach • Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News • Blazin Herbs, 85 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton The safety and security of all service members is a priority for the Department of Defense. The JAFDCB is an investigative committee composed of members from each military service and civilian advisers who work with local law enforcement agencies and local businesses to identify conditions which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare and discipline of the armed forces. For more information go to http://www.cnic.navy.mil/ regions/cnrma.html.
Chapel Schedule of Services Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant
Catholic
Sunday Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship (main chapel) 10:40 a.m.
Mass – Tues-Fri, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Mass - 9 a.m.
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant
Confession Saturday 4 p.m.
Are you looking for job? Want an education? Need monWorship Sunday 9 a.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. ey for college? Whether you’re transitioning from the miliAdult and children’s Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship tary or a military spouse, join the Fleet and Family Support Coffee House Wednesday, 6 p.m. Center for a job fair, Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana in building 531, 1896 Laser Road. Naval Station Norfolk Meet more than 30 employers including Norfolk Naval Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Shipyard, GEICO, Lowes, Norfolk Southern,Virginia Beach Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) City Public Schools and many more. Speak to representatives from colleges and universities and find out about fiContact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871, CVW-1 at 433-3676 nancial aid options for school. CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, For more information call FFSC Oceana at 433-2912. FRC Oceana at 433-9286
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Ike rolls out new alcohol detection measures BY MCSA WESLEY J. BREEDLOVE USS Dwight D.Eisenhower Public Affairs After returning home from back-to-back deployments, USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) introduced a new tool Aug. 20 that will be a valuable asset in promoting responsible alcohol use among the crew. The ship started using alcohol detection devices (ADDs) on the quarterdeck as part of an initiative to promote the well-being of Ike Sailors. Capt. Steve Koehler, Ike’s commanding officer, and Capt. Nick Dienna,Ike’s executive officer,were the first to familiarize themselves with the new devices when duty section personnel administered the test to them. “The Navy implemented the ADD program as a way to promote a greater understanding and awareness of the effects of irresponsible use of alcohol,” Koehler said.“It is in place not for punishment,but both as a deterrent and as a tool to educate our Sailors,and to ensure the health and safety of everyone on Ike.” In addition to assisting the command in its efforts to promote the responsible use of alcohol, the ADDs will also help identify Sailors who may not be fit for duty as a result of their alcohol consumption decisions. “The ADD is a [breath analyzer] that will assist the command with identifying Sailors who may require support before an incident occurs due to the irresponsible use of alcohol,” said Chief ElectronicsTechnician Greg Reno,coordinator of the ship’sADD program.“The information gained from this testing will have a great effect on the command and whether it is mission-ready or not.” A Sailor whose ADD test indicates a 0.04 percent or greater blood alcohol content (BAC) shall be presumed not ready to safely perform hazardous duties (i.e.,operate equipment,carry a weapon,etc.).That Sailor would then be relieved of duty,retained onboard the ship and automatically referred to a Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Awareness (DAPA) program counselor. Sailors under the legal drinking age who blow a BAC of 0.02 to 0.04 percent will be turned over to their departments as well as DAPA.Referral to the DAPA will not be considered an alcoholrelated incident. Additional non-punitive actions, focused on safety, training, counseling and education,may be implemented at the discretion of the commanding officer. “The intent of this program is to ensure that [Sailors are] safe until they are alcohol-free,” Reno said. Reno said that while this program is new to Ike, it has already enjoyed success at several other commands throughout the fleet. “At first this program will be looked at as if the command is trying to find a way to get people in trouble for drinking, when the command is really just trying to get Sailors help if they have a problem,” Reno said.“After everyone sees how this program works and learns what the system is in place for,I feel everything will be normal,and it will be just like the urinalysis program.” The ADDs will only be implemented on Sailors’ duty days and during normal working hours.Policies and produces pertaining to the program are outlined in commanding officer policy memorandum 13.3.
Briefing the tourists
During the Military Aviation Museum’s bus tour Aug. 20, NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope hopped aboard to give the visitors a brief on Oceana and answer questions. The museum, located in Virginia Beach, will wrap up its seasonal tours of Oceana Aug. 30. The tours are conducted by volunteer guides from the Hampton Roads Association of Naval Aviation on the museum’s red, double-decker bus. The museum begins the tour at 24th street and Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. As of Aug. 23, 2136 people visited NAS Oceana on the tour. Photo by Marshall Lefavor
New anti-sexual assault initiatives announced BY JIM GARAMONE American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced seven new initiatives to strengthen and standardize the department’s sexual assault prevention and response effort on Aug. 15. In a memo to the field, Hagel called elimination of sexual assault in the military one of the department’s top priorities. “This effort requires our absolute and sustained commitment to providing a safe environment in which every service member and DOD civilian is free from the threat of sexual harassment and assault,” he wrote in a statement.“Our success depends on a dynamic and responsive approach. We, therefore, must continually assess and strive to improve our prevention and response programs.” On May 6, 2013, the secretary directed the services and defense agencies to strengthen the program in commander accountability, command climate, victim advocacy and safety. The secretary’s initiatives announced strengthen these areas further.They include: • The secretary directed the services to improve victim legal support. He directed the service secretaries to create a legal advocacy program to provide legal representation to sexual assault victims throughout the judicial process. He set Nov. 1, 2013, as an initial operating capacity for this and for it to be fully functional by Jan.
1, 2014. • Hagel directed that pre-trial investigative hearings of sexual assault-related charges are conducted by Judge Advocate General officers. • The secretary directed service secretaries to enhance protections calling on them to develop and implement policies allowing for the reassignment or transfer of members accused of committing sexual assault or related offense. Hagel wants this done in order to eliminate continued contact, while respecting the rights of both victims and the accused. • Hagel is requiring timely follow-up reports on sexual assault incidents and responses to be given to the first general or flag officer within the chain of command. • He also directed the DOD Inspector General to regularly evaluate closed sexual assault investigations. • Hagel ordered the service secretaries to standardize prohibitions on inappropriate behavior between recruiters and trainers and their recruits and trainees across the department. • And, Hagel directed the DOD general council to develop and propose changes to the Manual for CourtsMartial that would allow victims to give input during the sentencing phase of courts-martial. The new measures should strengthen the department’s sexual assault prevention and response programs, the secretary said. “Remember, we are all accountable and responsible for eliminating this crime from our ranks,” Hagel said in the memo.
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NAS OCEANA
Quarterly Awards
Sailor of the Quarter
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
MA1(SW) David A. Calderwood
ABH2(SW/AW) Tierra L. Harris
ET3 Cesia V. Hipps
Master-at-Arms 1st Class ( (SW) David A. Calderwood iis the NAS Oceana Sailor of Quarter,Third Quarter 2013. Q Calderwood, who serves aas the leading petty officer in SSecurity Operations, conducteed 34 Career Development Boards, provided guidance B aand direction for junior NSF personnel, resulting in four rep eenlistments, six PTS approvals and d ttwo SSailors il selected l t d as N NAS Oceana Blue Jacket of the Quarter and one Junior Sailor of the Quarter. Calderwood has implemented Navy Security Series PQS Program,including seven AT/FP and law enforcement qualifications, enhancing the operational capabilities of the Security Department. He has restricted the Security Department’s three shift watchbill to a 90-day rotating schedule to offset the effects of DoD civilian police furlough and provided keen insight that enabled security to operate with little to no interruption. On his off duty time, Calderwood has completed 12 semester hours of upper decision credits at St. Leo University and completed seven NKO courses.
Aviation Boatswain’s MateHandling 2nd Class (SW/AW) H Tierra Lee Harris is the NAS T Oceana,Third Quarter 2013. O Harris, who is stationed at Oceana Administrative DeO partment, served as the comp mand career counselor. Harris m aassisted 150 Sailors with their professional development p by preparing and processing b more than five reenlistment m cceremonies, 11 Enlisted Personnel Action Requests,and submitting 47 Perform to Serve applications. As a command assessment team member, she trained command personnel on Equal Opportunity policies and conducted three focus groups to assess the overall equal opportunity climate of the command. Harris coordinated two command-level indoctrination courses, participated in four ceremonies as a member of the Oceana Color Guard and acted as an advisor on 82 command level career development Boards. In her off duty time, Harris has volunteered six hours at the Vetshouse in Virginia Beach.
—Information compiled and photo taken by MCSN Kayla King
Electronics Technician 3rd Class Cesia V. Hipps is the NAS C Oceana Blue Jacket of the O Quarter,Third Quarter 2013. Q Hipps, who is stationed at Oceana Air Operations DeO partment, serves as the Digip ttal Airport Surveillance Radar ((DASR) Technician and Miniiature/MicroMiniature (2M) work centers. She conducted w SSAPR training for 45 Sailors with the Coalition of Sailors w Against Destructive Decisions. Using her technical knowledge, Hipps corrected a major fault on the Airfield Lighting and Control Systems (AFLCS), one critical receiver frequency fault, and completed more than 25 preventative maintenance checks in the radar and communications work centers. Hipps’ devotion to academic excellence allowed her to complete the Module Test and Repair “C” school, allowing her to complete the 2M technician pipeline and earn the NEC 1591. Her efforts greatly increased the Ground Electronics Maintenance Division’s 2M capabilities. On her off duty time, Hipps completed three credits in English and AN/USM-674 Module Test and Repair operator/ maintenance course.
Sailors encouraged to continue to serve through conversion BY MC2 ANDREA PEREZ Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — Conversion programs allow Sailors from all walks of life to make a major job change and continue their Navy careers, officials said Aug. 21. Several Continuum of Service (CoS) conversion programs that apply to eligible officer and enlisted Sailors who are currently serving on active duty or in the Reserves are outlined in NAVADMIN 198/13. To date, thousands of Sailors have converted to different ratings, allowing the Navy to keep Sailors who are committed to a career in the Navy.
According to a new conversion status report on the Active Duty Conversions Web Page on www.npc.navy. mil, more than half of active duty conversion requests in 2013 have already been approved. Applications for conversion can be submitted by detailers, command career counselors (CCCs) or anyone with prior access to Fleet-RIDE through the new Career Waypoint (C-WAY) information technology system. A NAVPERS 5239/8 (SAAR Addendum) is required to access C-WAY. Active-duty enlisted Sailors, in conjunction with reenlistment applications submitted via the C-WAY-Reenlistment process, can voluntarily request to change ratings. Reserve Sailors, working with their CCC, can view and
apply for a rating conversion through C-WAY-Conversion. Active-duty and Reserve officers interested in conversion can request a voluntary designator change.Requests for Reserve designator changes are considered continuously, while requests for AC designator changes are decided by a lateral transfer board twice a year. Per MILPERSMAN 1440-010, requests for conversion into ratings that are properly manned, will only be considered on a case-by-case basis and requests for conversion to overmanned ratings will not be considered. For more information, visit www.npc.navy.mil/CAREER/CAREERCOUNSELING/Pages/Conversions.aspx or www.npc.navy.mil/career/careercounseling/Pages/ CareerWaypointSystem.aspx.>
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The 3rd annual Teen Leadership Summit was held at the Oceana Officers’ Club Aug. 19 - 23. The summit was sponsored by the Oceana Teen Keystone Club. Eighty teens from across the MidAtlantic Region attended to learn about leadership, educational resources available to them and to have fun. PHOTOS, LEFT: In between guest speakers at the Teen Leadership Summit on Aug. 21, Cynthia Mackey, program coordinator (r), leads teens in a round of kickboxing at the Oceana Officers’ Club. CENTER: Virginia Beach Mayor William Sessoms kicks off the summit Aug. 19 at the NAS Oceana Officers Club. Also speaking that morning was NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope. RIGHT: Joanna Borba, 17, takes notes during a presentation from Fleet and Family representative Lea Linthicum during a session on Aug. 21.
Teens learn leadership, life skills during annual summit STORY/PHOTOS BY MCSN KAYLA KING NAS Oceana Public Affairs The 3rd annual Teen Leadership Summit was held at NAS Oceana, Aug. 19-23 at the Officers’ Club.Teens from all over the MidAtlantic Region came to further their education and learn to be “future leaders of the world.” “This summer the summit grew from 30-35 teens to 80 teens. Due to budget and travel restrictions, this year the teens in the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region could not attend the 46th Annual National Keystone Conference (BGCA) in Atlanta, Ga.,” said Brian Betts, NAS Oceana assistant Child & Youth Programs director, in an email. “It was really nice getting to see a lot of teens from different areas attend and getting to know them,” said Joanna Borba,17,a teen hire at the Oceana Youth Center. This year marked the first time the summit had keynote speakers with Virginia Beach Mayor William Sessoms and NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope talking to the teens. “I think it’s fitting for my first official act of commanding officer of the air station is kicking off the Team Leadership Summit,” said Chope.“I can think of no better way to begin my tenure as CO then make a little bit of investment in the future of our Navy, our community and our nation.This is my inaugural initial Team Leadership Summit and I think this is a fantastic opportunity for folks to get together and share ideas,discuss common problems and prepare for that next step, for whatever that is.” The summit began in the summer of 2011 through a grant from Boys & Girls Clubs of
America (BGCA). “The whole focus of this summer’s summit was to help the teens create a plan or to start thinking about what happens after high school and what they may have to do to get in the college or career they want, to show them what resources are out there for them.The main focus for me was to inspire as many of the teens as we could to think big and go for their dreams because at their age everything is possible,” said Betts. “I went to the summit because I feel like the best way to stand out for college and go further in life is to take leadership classes to prepare myself for these roles in the future,” said Borba.“I learned a lot about financing, considering since I’m working, I really need to watch the money I have. I also learned that you should major in something practical and minor in something that you love.” The week long summit included Tutor. com with the mobile computer lab, college placement test and preparation, Student2Student Program with school liaison officers, financial aid and scholarship information, bowling, swimming and more. “The OceanaTeen Keystone Club decided to expand their annual summit to include other teen programs in the region, and invites were accepted by JEB Little Creek and Fort Story,Naval Station Norfolk,Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and Midway Manor teen programs,and the summit was open to any teens ages 13-18,” said Betts. The mayor began by asking the teens, “Now, what does it take to be a leader?” “Academic excellence,life coaching skills, job skills, health and hygiene, responsible citizenship, service to the community, the ability to communicate, to collaborate, and
mediate and physical fitness,” Sessoms explained.“These are the core characteristics that you should be developing now. These are characteristics that will serve you well throughout your life.” This year’s summit was funded by Oceana
Child & Youth programs and a $30 activity fee for non-teen program members to help offset the cost of outside activities, such as Ocean Breeze Water Park and lunch on the last day of the summit. All other lunches, summit supplies, bowling, swimming and T-shirts were paid for by the efforts of the teens who participated all year long in fundraising such as family fest. “I have two teenagers, I have a 17-yearold son who started 12th grade and I have a 15-year-old daughter who started 10th grade,” said Chope.“They don’t know what they want to be when they grow up and
that’s OK.I’m 46-years-old and I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up and that’s OK.” “I see future leaders of Virginia Beach; I see future leaders of Hampton Roads which is the region we live in. I see future leaders of the great nation that we live in and I also see future leaders of the world. So, I feel very privileged to be around you,” Sessoms said to the teens. The summit offers opportunities for teens from all backgrounds across the region to come together and engage in educational opportunities applicable for their lives. It also provides increased life skills for their future, including career and college preparation and exploration.There were inactive and hands-on educational sessions, displays and programs. Local command leadership, university faculty staff and students, community members and youth were featured speakers. “We hope that many of the teens that participated in our summits or teen program walk away with more skills to be successful in life whether it’s the steps needed to create a plan for after high school or how to deal with stress of everyday life or skills needed to resist pressures to get involved with alcohol,tobacco,other drugs and sexual activity and they have choices,” said Betts. The Oceana Teen program offers volunteer opportunities, field trips, opportunities to meet new friends, video game tournaments, sports, lock-ins,Youth of the Year, Keystone club, cooking nights, tutoring, survivor nights, as well as the teen summer program that includes the leadership summit. For more information, contact Oceana Youth Center 433-3976.
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Initiative: CNO looking for RAD ideas — Continued from page 1 selected or those who feel they may have missed their chance to suggest a change, can up or down vote the selected ideas and offer ways to improve them further. One Sailor who has done just that is Machinery Repairman 3rd Class Eliana Zamora, a North Carolina Navy reservist, who said implementing the suggested ideas would allow her to spend more of her drill time improving her skill set and less on paperwork. “The suggestions were awesome,â€? said Zamora.“As a reservist,a lot of my weekend drill time is spent on doing paperwork and meeting qualiďŹ cations. Anything that can streamline and simplify that for me would be great. Plus, the speed with which these phases seem to be happening means that Sailors won’t feel pushed to the side or ignored when they suggest something ... you get instant feedback from other users and know within a few weeks if the Navy has chosen to further that idea. In my opinion, we should have had a database like this a long time ago.â€? The speed Zamora refers to was one of the reasons the RAD team chose to use a
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During his retirement ceremony, ABHC(SW/AW) Maxalex Fequiere (r) is presented his shadowbox by AECS(AW/SW) Reginald M. Rivers, Aug. 9 at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd. Fequiere, who reported to Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic in October 2009 as the anti-terrorism/force protection ofďŹ cer and facilities manager, also served as the command urinalysis coordinator and drug and alcohol program advisor, among many other responsibilities, all of which earned him CSFWL 2013 Chief of the Year. Fequiere, who hails from PortA-Prince, Haiti and grew up in Queens, N.Y., enlisted in the Navy in 1989.
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CVW-5 targets readiness BY MC2 SHANNON HEAVIN Commander, Task Force 70 Public Affairs PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) — Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, embarked aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73), maintained its continuum of readiness during their 2013 patrol by conducting several training missions to include live ammunition on the Okino Daito Jima (ODJ) bombing range in the vicinity of Japan,Aug. 15-16. “ODJ training is useful because it is a target that permits the utilization of live and inert air-to-ground weapons,” said Capt. Michael Boyle, commander, CVW-5.“This type of training cannot be accomplished when flying from Naval Air Facility Atsugi, where we are not permitted to carry any air-to-ground weapons and it is critically important to maintaining the high readiness that is required by our operational commanders.” CVW-5 conducted nine events in a two-day training period, consisting of Basic Fighter Maneuvers (BFM) also known as “dogfighting,” Highspeed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) employment against a ship-target, emitting radar energy, laser Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) employment against land-based targets, tactical air-to-air intercepts, mid-air refueling and conventional bombing and strafing. “Most of our [weapon] releases for the majority of our patrol are simulated,” said Lt. Cmdr. Pat Baker, operations officer of the “Diamondbacks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102.“We take advantage of these time periods near live ranges to maintain the air wing’s proficiency and qualifications.” — See CVW-5 Page 14
An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Royal Maces” of VFA-27 conducts an aerial refueling with an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the “Diamondbacks” of VFA-102 during flight operations, Aug. 21, with the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). The squadrons, part of CVW-5, conducted several training missions on Aug. 15 -16, part of their 2013 patrol. Photo by Lt. j.g. Douglas Spence
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12 JET OBSERVER • August 29, 2013 ,
COUNTDOWN TO PINN NING CEREMONY
Hampton Roads Naval Museum and Nauticus host CPO Heritage Days
CPOs and selectees take a 5K ‘Run with the Chiefs’ Chiefs,senior chiefs,master chiefs,chief selectees,family members and Sailors of all ranks from the Hampton Roads area soaked up some late summer sunshine and fresh air during the 2013 Run with the Chiefs 5K at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk Aug. 23. Morale,Welfare and Recreation officials said more than 3,100 runners participated in its ninth annual 5K fun run. Among the participants were more than 100 USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) chiefs and selectees who found out that the morning was more than team-building and exercise. “This was a great opportunity to meet and network with other chiefs and selectees from the area,” said USS Abraham Lincoln Command Master Chief (SW/SS) Gregg Weber.“This run is also meant to be fun and team building; we did both.” Duane Bushey, the seventh master chief petty officer of the Navy from 1988 - 1992, spoke to the gathering. “Chief selectees, what you have discovered today is that being a chief stretches beyond your command or your ship,” Bushey said.“What you will do as chiefs every day will affect the entire Navy. What you do affects all of us.” The message was not lost on Lincoln’s chief selectees. “This day showed me what chiefs can do together and we can accomplish together,” said Chief (select) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Toby Shoemaker. Among the runners was NAVSTA Norfolk’s Command Master Chief Tony Adams, who spoke on the significance of the event. “This event is a great opportunity to commit ourselves to a lifestyle of physical fitness and to set the example as leaders in fitness,” said Adams.“It is also a great way to build camaraderie and esprit de corps among ourselves, our leaders, and our SailPhoto by MCSN Kameren Guy Hodnett ors.” Chief petty officers, CPO selectees and family members After the run, participants and spectaparticipate in the annual “Run with the Chiefs” 5K held at tors gathered for the “best guide-on deNaval Station Norfolk Aug. 23. The Navywide chief petty sign” contest. The judges were NAVSTA officer pinning ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 13. Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. David A. Culler, Bushey, Navy Cyber Forces Force Master Chief (FORCM) Steven S. Giordano and Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command Master Chief Dominick Torchia. The four winners of the guide-on contest were presented with plaques. Selectees from Afloat Training Group Atlantic/Center for Surface Combat Systems/Destroyer Squadron 2 won best overall, USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) won most CPO heritage, selectees from Camp Lejeune, N.C. won the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy favorite and Naval Special Warfare Group 2 won best original design. Adams told the CPO selectees that putting on anchors is just the beginning. “Chief petty officers have to earn their anchors every day,” said Adams. “Anchor up, shipmates. Hooyah!” The Navywide pinning ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 13. — This story was a combination of two stories by MCC Aaron Strickland, USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs and MC2 Molly Greendeer, Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs
STORY/PHOTOS BY MCSN KAMEREN GUY HODNETT Navy Public Affairs Support Element East ABOVE, LEFT: Tracie Williams from the Singer Group, a uniform vendor, measures the head size s of AMEC (select) (AW/SW) Marvin Dauphin from VFA-211. The NEX added additional inventory and tailors from the vendors to try to ensure the CPO selectees could ppurchase everything they needed on Aug. 22. CENTER: CPO selects (in yellow) talk with their sponsors and mentors before breakfast was served. RIGHT: NAS Oceana Coommanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope addresses the CPO selectees prior to the start of the breakfast and uniform fitting Aug. 22 at the Oceana NEX. The annual event is a partnership between the Oceana NEX, commissary and uniform suppliers. Photos by Harry Gerwien
Uniform fitting: one step of many in transition to CPO — Continued from page 1 about the breakfast and uniform fitting. He said by pairing them up with their sponsors or mentors, selectees don’t overbuy. The attendance of NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope and Executive Officer Capt. Louis Schager shows the selectees the importance of the milestone, said Clark. Chope addressed the 40 CPO selectees in formation in front of him; another 16 were away on ships or detachments. He reminded them that putting on the chief’s anchors on Sept. 13 is not the “ultimate destination,” but instead a beginning, with “the ability to do more good, to do greater things for our Sailors and their families.” Chope advised the selectees“to use the power invested in those anchors for good.” As he pointed to the sponsors and other CPOs in the food court, Chope reminded the selectees to not “forget the folks who helped you get here, many of whom are sitting back behind you right now.” Each year, the NEX at Oceana, in partnership with the commissary and uniform vendors, serves a buffet breakfast to the selectees and their sponsors, followed by an early opening of the store.The store brings in additional uniform items, as well as extra tailors and vendor assistance from uniform and accessory companies to ensure the selectees are ready for the transition to their new uniform. Planning for the event began in early summer, with trying to determine what items are
needed and the quantities of eacch, said Mary Neal, softlines manager for Ocean na NEX. “We try to make sure everybo ody walks out today with everything they need,””said Neal.For those who need a special size, NE EX staff helps with special orders. The Oceana NEX sales associattes and tailoring specialist team have more thaan 80 years of combined uniform experience, ex xplained Neal. “It’s a great event, it’s fun. It’s a chance for everybody to get together,” said Neal. N One of the CPO selectees haviing fun as she tried on her new uniforms was Chief C (select) Culinary Specialist (AW/SW) Keersha Burton from Oceana’s Unaccompanieed Personnel Housing Office.With 19 years in the t Navy, Burton said she was optimistic aboutt making CPO this year “but I was planning m my retirement too.” As she slipped the khaki shirtss over her yellow PT shirt, Burton laughingly ad dmitted,“I was dancing around and acting all sillly when I saw my name on the list.” For Burton, being able to get ttogether with the other selectees in a fun settting and have assistance with finding all of her new n uniforms was the most important part of th he morning. The Oceana NEX and commissary also hosted 44 selectees from Dam Neck Ann nex the week prior and also will host the selectees from Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex. Neal said for the 16 Oceana selectees who w were out AZC (select) (AW/SW) Felicia Wright from VFA-81 tests the to sea or on detachments, the NE EX would host fit of her new cover. Photo by Harry Gerwien another, smaller event for them in n the future.
Hampton Roads area Chief Petty Officer (CPO) selectees toured the battleship Wisconsin Aug.20-21 as part of CPO Heritage Days sponsored by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and Nauticus. The event gave more than 500 CPO selectees the opportunity to learn about their naval heritage, the meaning behind the U.S. Navy’s mission and what it means to be a chief. The purpose of CPO Heritage Days is for selectees to understand the significance of the anchors they will wear, as well as the brotherhood and sisterhood they will join. “You have to be proud of what you are,”said Chief (select) Information Technician Bobbie Brinkley, assigned to Navy Information Operations Command.“You can’t just be apart of something and not know why it’s there and the history of it.So once you know it,you have more determination to be a part of something that is so much greater than what you are.” Sailors also had the opportunity to tour Wisconsin, talk to veterans from previous wars and connect with fellow CPOs. “If you are not aware of the past, you can hardly face the future knowledgeably and effectively,” said retired Master Chief Quartermaster James Owen. “Today is to help selectees tie into the heritage that they are joining and carry forth the tradition that the CPO is about.”
The highlight of the tour for some selectees was the sharing of “sea stories” from the retired chiefs who served in prior wars. “To see the guys from World War II and the Korean War really meant a lot to me,” said Chief (select) Navy Diver Adam Eddingfield, assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group 3.“It is very significant to hear their stories because these are the guys that let us be here today.” Many chiefs said taking part in the events such as the tour and information sessions are an integral part of the training process. “This is a great event for the new chiefs,” said Senior Chief Gas Turbine System Technician Micheal MacDonald, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4.“I’m very appreciative of it and I’m sure the selectees are too.”
Project Manager John Elliker replicates general quarters for chief selectees aboard the battleship USS Wisconsin (BB 64) at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and Nauticus during CPO Heritage Days Aug. 21. Chief selectees march from Harbor Park to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and Nauticus during CPO Heritage Days Aug. 21. CPO Heritage Days have been held annually for the past 13 years as part of the Hampton Roads chief indoctrination process.
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CVW-5: training included live ammunition drops on Okino Daito Jima range — Continued from page 10 Every squadron of the air wing had a role to ensure a safe and successful evolution which it takes a full group effort. “Our entire team from the ship’s aviation ordnancemen (AO),to the squadron AOs,aviation electronics technician and the flight deck team needed to operate together to maintain this readiness,” said Lt. David Tarr of the “Royal Maces” of VFA-27. “Executing live-fire exercises like this, allows us to evaluate how proficient we really are, to smooth out the kinks, and identify areas that need improvement.” AO3 Chaz Smith, from the weapon’s department of George Washington, explained how his team had to step things up. “It’s fast paced,” said Smith.“It’s a lot of hard work that we had to achieve safely and expeditiously. It feels great to support the air wing, but it also gave us an opportunity to learn more of our rate and build stronger relations within.” Along with multiple lessons learned, Sailors gained a sense of inspiration. “It is motivating to shoot missiles and drop bombs,” added Tarr. “We train everyday to employ these weapons —from studying the details of how they work and how best to maximize their capabilities to the ‘switchology’ needed in the cockpit to use them effectively.To go
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An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the “Diamondbacks” of VFA102 conducts flight operations with the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, CVW-5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. through those familiar steps and thought processes but finish with missiles screaming off of my jet was an awesome reward, personally and professionally.” Four different types of missiles, air intercept missile (AIM-9), AGM-114B Hellfire missile, joint stand-off weap-
on (JSOW) and HARM were launched as a part of the training exercise. In addition, a total of more than 10,000 mm rounds were fired. Strike fighter squadrons were not the only squadrons to fire a missile. Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77, and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, each fired one missile. “Without the high end training that we get at ODJ and its associated air space, our aircraft and pilots would not have the same deterrence effect,” said Boyle.“When the air wing pilots fly in the valuable aircraft and conduct training, it is the training that makes the men, women and machines a formidable force that potential adversaries fear and respect.That healthy respect allows the CVW-5/ GW team to influence other nations without ever firing a shot in anger.” CVW-5, forward-deployed to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, Japan, consists of VFA-102, flying the F/A-18F Super Hornet; VFA-27, VFA-115 and VFA-195, each flying the F/A-18E Super Hornet; Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, flying the EA-18G Growler; Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 flying the Hawkeye 2000; Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 30, Detachment 5, flying the C-2 Greyhound; Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC), 12 flying the MH-60S Seahawk; and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM), 77 flying the MH-60R Seahawk.
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A Sailor walks through the flooded parking lot at the NAS Oceana Security Department, Oct. 29, 2012. The high tides and flooding in Hampton Roads were the effects of Hurricane Sandy which hit the East Coast at the end of October.
Sailor, families ... Are you Ready Navy or not? From Commander, Navy Installations Command Ready Navy Program WASHINGTON (NNS) — With hurricane season underway and National Preparedness Month approaching in September, Commander,Navy Installations Command’s Ready Navy Program asks Sailors and their families,“Are you ready?” Many Sailors and families will reply that they are ready, but when asked further about the steps they and their family have taken to prepare, they quickly realize they may not be as prepared as they thought they were. Steps such as learning the alternate evacuation routes for their area,making a family plan that everyone in the family is familiar with, and building an emergency supply kit that is centrally located and portable enough to carry if evacuated are a few things they did not account for. Most Navy families have the best of intentions, taken some steps to prepare, and are further motivated to prepare when danger is approaching. Unfortunately, not every danger gives us advanced warning. Even if we do have advance warning, the outcome is often unpredictable. True emergency preparedness is a diligent and constant cycle that consists of: 1. Being informed of potential hazards in your area and what to do before, during, and after that hazard, 2.Making and practicing a family plan that includes an in- and out-of-neighborhood meeting location, a designated outof-town contact, and all family members in
the planning process so that each is ready to execute that plan should the need arise, 3.Building and renewing an emergency supply kit that contains enough basic and family specific supplies for every family member to survive at least three days with no assistance and is portable if advised to relocate to a shelter or safe haven, 4. Staying informed through the emergency and after by registering personal contact information in the Navy’s Wide Area Alert Network (WAAN),the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System, and downloading government emergency alert mobile apps, so that you have the most up-to-date information and will know when it is safe to return home or to work. So we pose the question to you...Are you ready or not ready? Go to www.ready.navy.mil to take the quiz found on the home page, and find out just how ready you and your family are. There you will also find additional information, tips, and tools to help you be better prepared year round. Be Ready Navy! We are.Are you? Ready Navy is a CNIC-sponsored emergency preparedness program. For more information on how to prepare for any disaster, visit http://www.ready. navy.mil. — Editor’s note — The Fleet and Family Support Center at NAS Oceana also offers “Ready Navy,” a workshop to help military and their families prepare for emergencies. For class schedule or more information, call the FFSC at 433-2912.
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Jynell Howard, 6, daughter of ET1 Steven Howard from the NAS Oceana Administration Department, enjoys a ride on one of the horses from the Oceana Stables. Leading the horse is Meagan Clark-Henson, stables staff.
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MWR at NAS Oceana celebrated the end of the summer with the semi-annual “We Are Family Fest� Aug. 22. The Navy Mid-Atlantic Region Fire & Emergency Services at Oceana offered rides across the park to kids of all ages. Photo by Kelley Stirling Costumed characters such as Scooby Do greeted children of all ages during from 3:30 - 8 p.m. at the Main Gate Park. Family Fest offered free games and activities and concessions at affordable prices. More than 6,000 people attended. Photo by MCSN Kayla King
For the ďŹ rst time at Oceana, Family Fest featured live music, performed by the DeLoreans, a 1980s band. Photo by Kelley Stirling
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SAPR VICTIM ADVOCATE BASIC TRAINING Sept. 9-13, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This basic training prepares command SAPR personnel to coordinate training for the crew, fulfill reporting requirements, assist victims, and manage the advocate program. Command-appointed SAPR POCs and SAPR advocates, approved by the command, and want to assist victims of sexual assault should plan to attend.
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Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located in Building 531. It offers a variety of programs and workshops to assist active duty and their families. 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.
Recycle Norfolk Day needs volunteers Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Old Dominion University parking lot, 5200 Hampton Blvd.TFC Recycling, Goodwill and Keep Norfolk Beautiful will be accepting household goods and technology equipment for a special recycling day. Ongoing opportunities with Keep Norfolk Beautiful include litter cleanup,shoreline debris removal,environmental education, office assistance, special events coordination and wetland preservation, to name a few. The volunteer contact is Quwania Jefferson at 4411347 or visit www.norfolkbeautiful.org or www.norfolktrash.com.
Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is looking for volunteers for their fundraising event, Oct. 6, at the 31st Street Park, at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.Volunteers are needed as early as 5 a.m. through 3 p.m. Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is the Diabetes Association’s annual walk event, with more than 300 sites nationwide. Volunteers are needed for all areas of the event, including food and beverage,check-in/T-shirts, start and finish line, refreshment stations, site setup and breakdown and more. The point of contact is Shelby Frank at 424-6662 ext. 3282,email sfrank@diabetes.org or visit http://www.diabetes.org.
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Brad Gillingham, IPF Hall of Fame powerlifter, will sign autographs at the grand opening of the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s GNC store Sept. 4.
Grand opening of GNC store at NMCP From Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs Naval Medical Center Portsmouth NEX will be holding a grand opening for its GNC store, Sept. 4, from noon to 4 p.m.This is the first GNC store located within a naval medical center. Free samples, logo items and raffles will be held during the festivities. Brad Gillingham, IPF Hall of Fame powerlifter, will be at the new store during the grand opening to meet customers and sign autographs from noon to 4 p.m.Gillingham has 11 USAPL National Championships, five IPF World Championships, five IPF North American Championships and three IPF Arnold Classic Deadlift Championships.
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Specials at thrift shop The NAS Oceana Thrift Shop, located on Hornet Drive,next to bachelor housing in building 419, offers great deals and monthly specials.Active duty can take advantage of the special on uniforms; all pants, shirts and skirts are buy one, get one free. During the last week of every month, for just $7, shoppers can fill a brown, commissary-size paper bag or $30 for a shopping cart with anything, except uniform items. The store also accepts donations.The store is operated by volunteers from the Navy Wives Club of America, Princess Anne 143, and proceeds from items sold benefit military families and the local community. Current hours are Monday,Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.;Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m.The store’s phone number is 433-2193.
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Va. Beach recognized as National Veterans Day Regional Site For the ďŹ fth year in a row, the City of Virginia Beach has been selected as a designated regional site for the observance of Veterans Day by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Day National Committee. Observances in the city include the annual parade near the oceanfront which includes participation by military members.
From the City of Virginia Beach Communications & Information Technology For the ďŹ fth year in a row, the City of Virginia Beach has been selected as a designated regional site for the observance of Veterans Day by the Department of Veterans Affairs’Veterans Day National Committee. Virginia Beach was one of more than 64 designated sites nationwide, and the only site recognized in Virginia. Each year, the Veterans Day National Committee reviews submissions from across the nation that represent ďŹ tting tributes to America’s heroes. This is the ďŹ fth year that Virginia Beach applied on behalf of the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations, which has hosted the annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony, on behalf of Southside Hampton Roads (Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach) since 1970. Michael Maliniak, president of the Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organizations (HRCVO) and event coordinator,
said, “We are both excited and humbled by the recognition afforded us by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Day National Committee. Our Veterans Day activities, especially the support provided by the many organizations that participate and assist with the events, are indicative of the great appreciation the Tidewater com-
Naval museums, history and heritage headquarters return to normal hours From Naval History and Heritage Command Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy museums, which adjusted their hours as a result of the federal furlough, have returned to their normal operating hours. Additionally, the Navy’s archives and Navy Department Library, located on the Washington Navy Yard, reopened starting Aug. 26, Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) ofďŹ cials announced. The following Navy museums were af-
fected by closing Mondays and have resumed normal hours: • Hampton Roads Naval Museum (Norfolk) • National Museum of the U.S. Navy (Washington, D.C.) • National Naval Aviation Museum (Pensacola, Fla.) • Great Lakes Naval Museum (Great Lakes, Ill.) • U.S. Submarine Force Museum and Historic Ship Nautilus (Groton, Conn.) • U.S. Navy Seabee Museum (Port Huen-
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will include military units from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard that represent the 12 military installations across the region. Veterans from Pearl Harbor, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, Desert Shield, operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom will participate, as well as several Tidewater municipal and veterans support organizations, including local high school bands and Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops. A formal ceremony that includes military, federal, state and local digJet Observer ďŹ le photo by Harry Gerwien nitaries will be held following the parade at 11 a.m. at the Tidewater munity has for the sacriďŹ ces our veterans Veterans Memorial, located on 19th Street have endured to guarantee our way of life. across from the Virginia Beach Convention This year’s parade, co-sponsored by the Center. Immediately following the ceremoFleet Reserve Association, will be held ny, a luncheon honoring veterans is held at Monday, Nov. 11, starting at 9 a.m., along the nearby DoubleTree Hotel. For more information, contact Mike MaAtlantic Avenue, beginning at 16th Street and ending in front of the Tidewater Veter- liniak, HRCVO president, at 467-9017 or Al ans Memorial,1000 19th Street.The parade Tase, vice president, at 636-9190.
eme, Calif.) • Naval Museum Northwest (Naval Undersea Museum (Keyport,Wash.) • U.S. Naval War College Museum (Newport, R.I.) • U.S. Naval Academy Museum (Annapolis, Md.) The Naval Museum Northwest (Puget Sound Naval Museum, Bremerton, Wash.) was closed on Fridays and is back to its normal hours. Before planning to visit, visit the museums’respective websites to check hours of operation. NHHC, which operates the Navy’s museums, the Department of the Navy Library, and Navy Archives, has also returned to normal public access hours, although ac-
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Ike celebrates ship’s heritage with 5K run BY MCSN JAMES VEAL USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) hosted a 5K heritage run at Naval Station Norfolk to celebrate 35 years of the ship’s history Aug. 17. Six Sailors assigned to Ike planned the 5K to strengthen the camaraderie between past and present Ike and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 Sailors. Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Scott Cross, assigned to the ship’s Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance department (AIMD), served as one of the members of the planning committee and came up with the idea. “I originally wanted to do a charitable run, ultimately for the benefit of a worthy cause,” Cross said.“I knew that as a command we were large enough and we had the resources to put that together to make a large event that a lot of people would attend.” Because of the ship’s recent busy schedule including back-to-back deployments and ongoing preparation for an upcoming extended shipyard period, planning for the event took some time. “This is the inaugural Ike Heritage 5K, and we knew it was going to be a lot of work to coordinate and pull off,” said Master Chief Avionics Technician Doug Dickinson, AIMD maintenance master chief and the mentor for the planning committee.“[Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Scott] Cross and the committee have been actively working this event for six months. I am already excited to start planning for the second annual Ike Heritage 5K to celebrate 36 years of Ike heritage and expect it to be even bigger.” More than 725 past and present Sailors and guests participated in the run and about 75 Ike Sailors volunteered to contribute to the event’s success. “It feels good to come out and show up all these young guys and finish first,” said Cmdr. Darren T. Jones, the run’s first-place finisher. Cross said that the run was a valuable learning experience about how to set up such an event and how to ensure maximum participation, awareness and enjoyment for the crew. “I would be surprised if we didn’t double it next year,” said Cross.“What I’d really like is for this to be something that ties any crew member that has ever served on Ike together with all the others.”
Eighteen teams began the Captain’s Cup Softball season at NAS Oceana on April 15 but the tournament boiled down to the “Gladiators” of VFA-106 taking on the “Blue Blasters” of VFA-34 for the softball championship after the season ended June 28. During the finals held the week of Aug. 6 after several rain delays, the Gladiators defeated Security and FRC-Gold to make it to the championship game against VFA-34. During the single elimination round, VFA-106 defeated VFA-34 with a score of 8 to 3. PHOTOS, LEFT: AFCM Christopher Smith makes it into second base before AM2 Brent Munz can catch the ball and in left field is AT2 Corey Cawthron. RIGHT: AMEC Jason Frazier is at bat as AM1 Russell Auten serves as the catcher. Photos by Harry Gerwien
Register for community sports and fitness events Racquetball Tournament The 2013 Military Classic Racquetball Tournament will be held Sept. 6 - 8 at the Greenbrier North YMCA Wellness and Racquetball Center.The tournament is open to everyone, not just YMCA members. Play may begin as early as 5 p.m. on Sept. 6. Entry deadline is Sept. 3 at 9 p.m. Entry fees range from $20 for juniors to $50 for open division.There will be an additional $10 fee for all late entries. Awards will be presented for first and second places. Participants must be USAR/CVRA members. Membership is $50 per year and will be available at tournament registration desk. Junior membership also available. Register online at http://www.r2sports.com/tourney/ home.asp?TID=11504. For more information, email Malia Bailey at mbailey@ymcashr.org or Carter Green at Racquetball4Life@cox.net. The YMCA is located at 2100 Old Greenbrier Road, Chesapeake.
Hampton Bay Days 8K, fun run Dash over to downtown Hampton for the 2nd annual Hampton Bay Days 8K on Sept. 7, that begins at 8:30 a.m. The race is taking place during the 31st annual Hampton Bay Days celebration. The course starts at the Virginia Air & Space Center, 600 Settlers Landing Road, goes over the Martin Luther King Bridge, through the campus of Hampton University, through Phoebus, out to Fort Monroe, and concludes back at the Virginia Air & Space Center. Race entry fee is $45 for the 8K and $15 for the fun run. All 8K runners will receive a technical shirt, souvenir fin-
isher’s medal, personalized bib and goody bag. First place male and female overall winners will receive a medal and $50 gift cards from Point 2 Running Company. In addition to the finisher medal, second and third place overall male and female finishers will receive medals and a surprise prize pack.There will also be an after party at Mill Point Park. New to race day this year is the Color the Dolphin Fun Run, a “colorful” race for the whole family taking place at 8 a.m. Runners will be doused in brilliant colors along the one-mile course. All entrants will receive a white shortsleeved shirt with dolphin design, goody bag and entry into the Hampton Bay Days 8K After Party. For registration, check out www.baydays8k.com. Proceeds from the Hampton Bay Days 8K benefit the Bay Days Foundation.
Crime Solvers Golf Tournament The 31st annual Virginia Beach Crime Solvers Golf Tournament will be Oct. 10 at Heron Ridge Golf Course in Virginia Beach. Registration begins at noon, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.The format is Captain’s Choice.The awards dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. The entry fee is $100 per person and includes greens fees and cart, boxed lunch, dinner, beverages, awards and prizes, including for a hole in one. Proceeds help pay rewards for information on crimes which occur in Virginia Beach. Sponsorships are also available for the tournament. For complete information and an entry form, visit www. crimesolvers.com
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•5th Street Main Stage, presented by Rock ‘n’ Roll HalfMarathon, $20 advance/$25 day of show Show 7 p.m./Doors Open 6 p.m. Third Eye Blind,Rock ‘N’ Roll Half-Marathon Awards, Robert Randolph & The Family Band •17th Street Stage (free) Show 4 p.m./Doors Open 3 p.m. Craig Wooland, Bill Deal’s Rhondels •24th Street Park Stage (free) Show 1 – 3:15 p.m. KidzBop Show 7:30 p.m./ doors open at 6:30 War, 2nd Wind Jazz Band •27th Street Stage (free) Show 6:30 p.m. Ray Meeks •31st Street Stage (free) Show 7:30 p.m./Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy For a complete schedule, visit www.BeachStreetUSA. com for more information, or call 491-SUNN.
20th annual American Music Festival coming this weekend The 20th Annual Verizon Wireless American Music Festival will feature three major headline bands on the 5th Street Main Stage between Aug. 30 and Sept. 1. Third Eye Blind, Barenaked Ladies and Daughtry will bring the combination of popularity, youth and plenty of hit songs to this milestone year. Daughtry is an American rock band from North Carolina, formed and fronted by American Idol Season Five finalist Chris Daughtry. To date, Daughtry has sold more than 6.7 million albums and more than 12.4 million digital tracks in the U.S. Fuel opens the show, continuing a long relationship with Daughtry. Barenaked Ladies headline in a matinee performance beginning at 1:30 p.m.,Aug. 31. Barenaked Ladies (BNL or occasionally BnL) was formed in 1988 outside of Toronto. They are best known for their hit singles, as well as the theme for the sitcom “The Big Bang Theory.” Smash Mouth opens the Saturday concert on the 5th Street Main Stage. The band has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. Along with their No. 1 hits, they have consistently impacted radio with other recognizable hits like “Then the Morning Comes,”“Can’t Get Enough Of You Baby,” and a cover of The Monkees classic “I’m A Believer.” Third Eye Blind headlines the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half-Marathon concert beginning at 7 p.m. Sept. 1. Third Eye Blind is an American alternative rock band formed in the early 1990s in San Francisco.The band is Stephan Jenkins (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Brad Hargreaves (drums, percussion), Kryz Reid (lead guitar),Alex Kopp (keyboards), and Alex LeCavalier (bass guitar). Robert Randolph & The Family Band open Sunday’s concert. For the fourth year, a limited number of VIP Experience tickets are available to the general public for admission and VIP for Friday and Saturday 5th Street Main Stage concerts. Sunday general admission (no VIP) is included with this offer. VIP Experience tickets are available only through Ticketmaster. A Passport Pin, at $35, provides admission to all three Main Stage concerts.Tickets,Passport Pins,and VIP Experience passes are available through all Ticketmaster outlets, including online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800)745-3000. Children younger than 12 are free with a paid adult, not including the VIP Experience offer.
Headliners for the 20th Annual Verizon Wireless American Music Festival will be Third Eye Blind (top), Daughtry (bottom), Barenaked Ladies and Smash Mouth. Headline bands will perform on the 5th Street Stage Aug. 30 through Sept. 2 with other bands on the 5th,17th, 24th and 31st street stages. Courtesy photos
Friday, Aug. 30 •5th Street Main Stage $15 advance/$20 day of show Show 7:30 p.m./Doors open at 6:30 Daughtry, Fuel and Revery •17th Street Stage (free) Show 7:30 p.m./Doors Open at 6:30 Edgar Winter, Leon Russell •24th Street Stage on the Beach (free) Show 7:30 p.m./Doors open at 6:30 Leftover Salmon, Former Champions •31st Street Stage (free) Show 7:30 p.m./Doors Open at 6:30 Norman Brown, Marion Meadows
Saturday, Aug. 31 5th Street Main Stage $20 advance/$25 day of show Show 1:30 p.m./Doors open 12:30 Barenaked Ladies, Smash Mouth and LongReef •13th Street Stage (free) Show 7:45 p.m./Doors Open 6:45 Brandon Bower Band •17th Street Stage (free) Show 7:45 p.m./Doors Open 6:45 Modern English, Carbon Leaf •24th Street Park Stage (free) Show 1 – 3:15 p.m. KidzBop 7:45 p.m./doors open at 6:45 Three Dog Night,Ambrosia
Thursday Aug. 29 ** Free for active duty** 7 p.m. - Red 2 (PG-13)
FRIDAY Aug. 30 7 p.m. - 2 Guns (R)
SATURDAY Aug. 31 1 p.m. - The Smurfs 3D (PG) 4 p.m. - R.I.P.D. (PG-13) 7 p.m. - The Wolverine 3D (PG-13)
SUNDAY Sept. 1 1 p.m. - Turbo 3D (PG) 4 p.m. - Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m. - The Conjuring (R) Call 433-2495 for more information
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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 LEASE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT MUST BE DATED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 FOR INCENTIVE OFFER. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. OFFERS ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY, INCLUDING A MAXIMUM TERM OF 60 MONTHS ON FINANCE CONTRACTS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND DELAWARE; AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS.**0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX AND LICENSE FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. †INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA IN ADDITION TO 0% APR FINANCING IF VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION. FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ††PURCHASERS CAN ALSO RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL $500 IN BONUS CASH FROM TOYOTA. PURCHASERS CAN EITHER RECEIVE $500 CASH BACK AMOUNT FROM TOYOTA OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. †††DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2,030 DOWN FIRST $169 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. TAX, REGISTRATION, INSURANCE, AND DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES. YOUR PAYMENT MAY VARY BASED ON DEALER PARTICIPATION AND FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. 2013 COROLLA LE 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 1838, MSRP $18,975. xPURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE $750 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. ***TOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED SERVICE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25K MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET OR A LIVERY OR TAXI VEHICLE. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR COMPLETE PLAN DETAILS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AND ALASKA. OFFERS DO NOT INCLUDE DEALER FEES. OFFERS END 9/3/13.