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Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. David Culler, (c) and Naval Station Norfolk Command Master Chief David Carter (l), present NAS Oceana chief petty officer selectees with a plaque for winning best overall design in the guidon design contest following the 6th annual “Run With the Chiefs 5K” on Naval Station Norfolk. The Navywide chief pinning ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 14.
ALMOST 3,000 PARTICIPATE IN ‘RUN WITH THE CHIEFS’ STORY/PHOTO BY MC3 CLASS MOLLY A. GREENDEER Navy Public Affairs Support Element East A sea of blue and gold flooded the streets of Naval Station Norfolk (NSN) as runners lined up for the ninth annual “Run with the Chiefs” 5K Aug. 24. More than 2,900 chiefs, senior chiefs, master chiefs, chief petty officer (CPO) selectees and participants from throughout the region, ran in support of the fiscal year 2013 CPO selectees, singing cadence along
the way to celebrate the selectees’ pride and camaraderie. NSN Command Master Chief David Carter was among those leading the pack and expressing support to the chief’s mess. “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 Carter. “It is also a great way to build camaraderie and esprit de corps among ourselves, our leaders, and our Sailors.” The event was part of the six-week induction process, a Navy tradition chief petty — See Run, Page 8
When Naval Auxiliary Landing Field (NALF) Fentress reopens to military aircraft traffic in October, it will be a totally different airfield. Gone will be the old-style, inefficient lighting, and a runway with bumps, patches over patches, rough sections and long cracks — all too familiar to aviators and Fentress personnel, who man the facility 24 hours a day. Instead what pilots will be landing on is basically a brand new runway with nearly 2,000 feet of smooth white concrete at each end, level with the new middle section of asphalt, two new landing signal officer (LSO) shacks, LED lighting along the runway, taxiway, in the carrier box and signs, as well as some additional training opportunities for helicopter pilots. “When you look down at the airfield, basically you’re not going to see anything old, you’re going to see everything brand new,” said Oceana Airfield Manager/Deputy Operations Officer James McDowell. Years of field carrier landing practice (FCLP) have taken their toll on the 8,000 foot runway. As the primary FCLP runway for 24 squadrons in Hampton Roads,including F/A18 Hornets and Super Hornets, E-2s and C-2s, the runway sees an average of 46,000 “touch and go” landings annually by pilots honing their skills before heading out to any aircraft carrier. “It is an ideal location because of the lighting, or lack thereof; it basically mirrors what they would basically see when they’re landing on an aircraft carrier, because there’s no lights around. It’s a tremendous challenge.That’s what Fentress does for the guys,” said explained Fentress Officer in Charge Lt. Jimmy Navarro. Navarro added that helicopter pilots also use Fentress to practice their night landings with night vision goggles. Because it mirrors [a carrier],it represents what they’re doing out there in the fleet. — See Fentress Page 4
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Navy Counselor Association Symposium guidance issued From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
The COnnection Line has made a change! For questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about services provided on board NAS Oceana, now e-mail OceanaPAO@navy.mil. However, the best and fastest way to resolve a problem is through your chain of command or with the organization directly involved. Please be brief and to the point when using the COnnection Line. Capt. Bob Geis will reply through this column, since topics may be of interest to other readers.
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MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — Additional guidance for the 24th Annual Navy Counselors Association (NCA) Professional Development and Training Symposium scheduled Sept. 24-27 in Memphis, Tenn. was announced via Navy message Aug. 21. According to NAVADMIN 256/12 commanding officers are authorized to support attendance and may issue orders for attendance at government expense after determining there is a legitimate federal government purpose.Additional requirements are outlined in the message. This year’s theme is “Ready Today Through Relevant and Capable Training.” Participants will receive training from Navy leadership within the Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education domain on topics including enlisted community management, distribution, force management initiatives and Navy career tools. “The NCA Symposium is the only training conference that provides command career counselors with a forum to address flag level leadership and policy makers directly, to communicate the deckplate level concerns and receive training to assist our enlisted force with making profes-
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Chili Cook-off coming to Dam Neck Annex It’s time to get your team together for the annual Fleet Week Chili Cook-off, taking place this year at Dam Neck Annex. Some of the best chili on the East Coast will be cooked up during a friendly competition, Oct. 13, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Dam Neck Annex Fairwinds Softball Field 1. Sponsored by the Jet Observer, the family event will include kids’ activities, such as a moonwalk and fun contests, as well as more than 20 teams creating some unique varieties of chili. Admission is free and the Fleet Week Chili Cook-off is open to the public. For more information or to register a team, visit.wwwmilitarynews.com/chili.
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sional career decisions,” said Master Chief Navy Counselor (AW) Jermaine Rawls, NCA president. Additionally, focus groups and breakout sessions will be conducted to gather information from the fleet toward policy changes and system enhancements. Scheduled speakers include Chief of Naval Personnel, Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, Commander, Navy Personnel Command Rear Adm. Cindy Covell, and Assistant Commander, Navy Personnel Command for Career Management Rear Adm. Michael White. According to Rawls, the NCA will also announce the command career counselor of the year winners for sea, shore and reserve components. NCA will also participate in some community relations projects in the Mid-South Region. “The NCA’s mission is to support, develop, encourage, foster and promote career counselors in their efforts to obtain, train and retain quality Sailors,” said Rawls. More details and registration information are available in NAVADMIN 178/12 and NAVADMIN 256/12, posted in the message section at www.npc.navy.mil.
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TSCHR’s International Military Student Office fosters positive relations with U.S. allies BY ROBIN HOLLAND Training Support Center Hampton Roads Public Affairs Officer With the graduation of the International Damage Control Assistant class Aug. 24, the International Military Student Office (IMSO) at Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSCHR) on Dam Neck Annex is helping strengthen partner navies worldwide. The TSCHR IMSO serves as the official U.S. government representative, administrator and host for all international military students undergoing training under the Department of the Navy in Hampton Roads. The TSCHR IMSO works closely with the Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity (NETSAFA), ensuring a standard, uniform approach to the hundreds of students that come to the U.S. from nearly 40 foreign nations. “The IMSOs are like the glue that holds the international programs together,” said Capt. Douglas Heady, NETSAFA commanding officer.“The keys to the success of this vital training program are the TSCs, the schoolhouses, and all the other organizations across the U.S. that take care of the international students and their families from the time they arrive to the time they leave.” According to Richard Sisler, the TSCHR IMSO manager, although their main objective is to provide assistance to ensure these foreign military personnel receive the necessary training to return to their native country fully prepared to implement their new skill sets, the dividends that result from an enhanced professional relationship cannot be understated. “I love my job, it’s challenging and the absolute best part is that I get to meet people from all around the world,”said Sisler.“Since July 3, my staff has been working seven days a week. For example — one Saturday night, we went to the airport to attend to the welfare of 20 Colombian students whose departure was being delayed for nearly 24 hours. It’s those little things like taking care of your allies that make the IMSO staff so vital to our international partnership programs.” Operations Specialist 1st Class (SW) Travis Holloway, the TSCHR IMSO leading petty officer, takes great pride in his job. For the past three years, Holloway’s main job has been providing student logistical support, which includes being on-call 24 hours a day to answer questions and solve logistics concerns. “A lot of the time you don’t even realize the job is seven days a week because the job is so rewarding,” said Holloway.“I get to interact with the students, learn about their customs and traditions through firsthand experience instead of having to read about it or watch it on TV. Most of the students are really appreciative of the stuff we do for them — even if it’s just giving them a ride to the Navy Exchange, that’s a big deal to them. Most times, I don’t even — See TSCHR Page 14
PHOTOS, LEFT: Capt. Jeffrey L. Trent, outgoing commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, in an E-2C Hawkeye from the “Screwtops” of VAW-123, and Capt. Robert D. Boyer, incoming commander CVW-1, in an F/A-18C Hornet from the “Thunderbolts” of VMFA- 251, fly above aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during an aerial change of command ceremony Aug. 15. RIGHT: Boyer and Trent talk on the flight deck of Enterprise following the ceremony. Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Photos by MC3 Scott Pittman Operation Enduring Freedom.
AERIAL CHANGE OF COMMAND FOR CVW-1 BY MC3 BRIAN G. REYNOLDS Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs
“It has been a real pleasure to be a part of this historic ship and this historic cruise,”saidTrent.“I’m honored to be a part of Enterprise and the entire team.” Trent’s next assignment will be with the Chief of Naval USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea — Capt. Robert D. Boyer relieved Capt. Jeffrey L. Trent as commander of Carrier Air Operations Strategic Studies Group in Newport, R.I. “It was great working for Capt. Trent,” said Boyer. “He Wing (CVW) 1 in an aerial change of command ceremony in the skies above the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN was always a very humble, teamwork oriented-leader and just an awesome guy to work for.” 65) Aug. 15. Boyer also said that his motivation comes from the SailDuring the ceremony, Boyer flew in an F/A-18C Horors and Marines of CVW-1. To net, assigned to the “Thunderbolts” of Marine Fighter Attack To become commander of the Boyer, their hard work and dedication are an inspiration. Squadron (VMFA) 251, while air wing aboard this ship and to “The crew members of the air Trent flew in an E2-C Hawkeye, be a part of the namesake of En- wing are really who this day is assigned to the “Screwtops” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning terprise is a tremendous feeling,” for,” said Boyer.“It is their sweat, their work and their effort that Squadron (VAW) 123.After both aviators read their orders, Trent — Capt. Robert D. Boyer, new commander, get the aircraft off of the flight deck. I am truly humbled to be a gave the formation lead to Boyer CVW-1 as they flew over Enterprise. part of this air wing.” Following deployment, CVWBoyer,the former deputy commander of CVW-1, is looking forward to his role as the air 1 is scheduled to transition to aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) as the carrier completes it Rewing’s final commander aboard Enterprise. “To become commander of the air wing aboard this fueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH) in Newport News,Va. “The future is bright with another deployment in a couship and to be a part of the namesake of Enterprise is a ple of years,” said Trent.“The air wing will continue to do tremendous feeling,” said Boyer. The current deployment is the final time any air wing great things as a part of another team.” will operate aboard Enterprise.The carrier is slated to be Enterprise is currently on its 25th and final deployment inactivated following its return to homeport in Norfolk, to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting making this the final change of command CVW-1 will ever maritime security operations, theater security operation efforts and support missions as a part of Operation Endurhold while attached to the legendary “Big E.” Two more squadron changes of command were sched- ing Freedom. uled following this one.
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Fentress: Greatly improved runway scheduled to reopen Oct. 15 — Continued from page 1 The original airďŹ eld dates back to 1942,with the current runway conďŹ guration constructed in 1952. But with the last major renovation in 1998,and previous to that in 1987, the airďŹ eld was past due for an overhaul.Throughout the years, Fentress had to close for weeks at a time for repairs, which meant more use on the runways of NAS Oceana and Chambers Field in Norfolk. “What we were ďŹ nding was Fentress was being closed for six to eight weeks for repairs every year. That’s two months out of every year, because we needed to keep it open and repaired,â€? said Oceana AirďŹ eld Manager/Deputy Operations OfďŹ cer James McDowell. The project is being done in two phases, with the runway ďŹ rst, followed by the taxiway.The runway is on track to meet the completion date of Oct. 15. Planning for the renovations goes to 2004, when the decision was made to ďŹ rst do the runway construction at Oceana and then work on Fentress, according to McDowell, who is better known as “Gramps.â€? “The initial design was actually done in 2007 and the plans were done in 2010 and 2011,â€? said McDowell. In late 2008, it became obvious to McDowell that the repairs needed to be more aggressive, so the worst section —- 287 feet by 7.5 feet on the 2 3 end — was dug up and replaced.The next year, the same size section was dug up on the other end and replaced. “We were spending an enormous amount of effort keeping it open. We’ve had repairs on repairs on repairs,â€? said McDowell. Originally planned for Fiscal Year 2012 funding and a start time in 2014, McDowell said that U.S. Fleet Forces Command fast tracked the project with end of the year money in 2011,awarding the project to Lane Construction
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PHOTOS, LEFT: During one of the many repair projects on the runway at NALF Fentress in past years, Randy Hilton, former facility management specialist at Oceana Public Works, marks the broken and cracked concrete at the end of the carrier box on the runway. RIGHT: New, smooth white concrete covers the approach end of runway 5, looking toward the simulated carrier deck. Runway renovations include 1,750 feet of new concrete at each end and replacing the top layer of the middle section with asphalt. The middle is also being elevated two inches to its original height and to bring it level with the concrete. out of Connecticut and construction was to start Jan. 15, 2012. The project received another boost when Capt. Jim Webb, Oceana commanding ofďŹ cer at the time, and Capt. Paul Gronemeyer, commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic, decided to close the runway six weeks earlier than initially planned. “You can’t believe how good of a decision that was! We had six weeks of the best weather in the winter than you’ve ever seen.They made huge headway,â€? said McDowell about the construction. McDowell explained that 1,750 feet at the end of each runway has been torn up and being replaced with concrete. “It brings the runway to the new NAVFAC [Naval Facilities Engineering Command] criteria for runway construction,â€? which requires a single surface up to Reasons to visit BMB Top•Ten • the arresting gear and 200 #8 ICE COLD BEVERAGES! feet beyond, to eliminate $8 Military Pricing • • any type of settling transition between the concrete and asphalt, explained Mc[R] [1:25] 4:15 7:00 9:55 Dowell. Because the ends of the runway mimic the car[R] [12:20] 2:45 7:45 10:10 • • rier platform, Navarro said it makes sense to make it concrete, which is more [R] 1:55 4:30 7:15 10:00 durable, requires less maintenance and lasts longer. [PG] [1:10] 3:50 “When the planes come up 6:30 9:10 and down on it, it takes a BOURNE LEGACY [PG13] 3:30 6:45 9:50 beating,â€? he said. PARANORMAN [PG] [1:15] 3:40 6:15 10:30 HIT & RUN [PG13] [1:00] 5:00 7:30 10:05 The top portion of the PREMIUM RUSH [PG13]★ middle section is being [12:10] 2:35 5:15 8:40 scraped away and replaced Showtimes for 8/31 thru 9/06 ★=NO PASSES [ ]=FRI-MON ONLY with new, level asphalt. The $ ! ! "$ % middle section is also being
elevated two inches to its original height, which will improve drainage and bring it up to the height of the new, smooth, white concrete sections. “For once, it will be all even,â€? said Navarro. The old-style lighting along the runway, taxiways, and in the carrier box is being replaced by more energy-efďŹ cient LED lighting.“They provide a little more visibility as well and they last a whole lot longer,â€? explained Navarro. Also under construction is an electrical control building, which will be the nerve center for the lighting and ďŹ ber optic connections. The lighting box is being relocated, along with installing a matching regulator controller for the lights.McDowell explained the 480-volt design is much safer for the electricians to repair. Repairs are being made to rough, uneven spots on the taxiways, before they are repaved and new lighting added. For the ďŹ rst time,Fentress will have a beacon,which identiďŹ es the facility as an airport.The construction project also includes a new Automated Surface Observing System, used by military and civilian airport to collect weather data and improves the timeliness of the information. The old push button box is being replaced with an all new lighting control system, a digital system run by a computer.Two new LSO shacks and two new lens pads for the improved fresnel lens optical landing system (IFLOLS),one at each end of the runway, are under construction. Several new additions beneďŹ t the helicopter pilots with complete sets of markings for an LHD, supply ship and a cruiser, as well as opening new helo pads, providing more training opportunities. Using excess dirt, the contractor built a pinnacle and slope for helicopter landings. McDowell explained how with two sides at 5 degrees and two sides at 7 degrees, the pilot puts one wheel down and“the idea is that you learn to land downhill and you learn to take off uphill.â€? As the runway construction wraps up and Fentress prepares to reopen to air trafďŹ c, personnel are more than ready. “Our guys here can’t wait to get it reopen,â€? Navarro laughed.
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NASCAR Driver Elliott Sadler visits VFA-81 ‘Sunliners’ Story/photos by MC2(SW/AW) Ernest R. Scott Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs A NASCAR driver and Nationwide Cup Series points leader experienced the Navy flight simulator during a visit with the“Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, Aug. 21. Elliott Sadler came to Oceana to inform Sailors of the Military Appreciation Program at Richmond International Raceway (RIR); however, Sadler described his visit as a more personal experience. “My family has always been involved with the military,”said Sadler.“To see things from this side, to see what you’re doing, it’s a privilege.”
Sadler spoke with Sailors in the Sunliners hangar before he was escorted to the simulator where he would trade his stockcar for a cockpit. “He did surprisingly well for his first flight,” said Lt. Danielle Thiriot, a pilot with VFA-81 who instructed Sadler during the simulation. Despite his lack of formal training, Sadler was able to pilot the simulated aircraft and successfully land on the flight deck of a carrier. “I believe the credit goes to good coaching,” said Sadler, in reference to the VFA-81 crew.“Auto throttle probably helped a little,
PHOTOS, LEFT: NASCAR Driver Elliott Sadler (l) poses for a photo with PRAN Kenneth Smith, who, as a junior Sailor, was given the honor of wearing Sadler’s racing outfit. ABOVE: Sadler and the “Sunliners” of VFA-81 pose for a photo outside of the VFA-81 hangar. Sadler came to Oceana on Aug. 22 to inform Sailors of the Military Appreciation Program at Richmond International Raceway. too.” While at VFA-81, Sadler took questions from Sailors, posed for pictures, and signed autographs. Sadler also took this time to learn the Sunliners’ mission, as well as how each Sailor contributes to the squadron’s success. “People often take for granted what you do,” said Sadler.“It’s those of you out there, turning wrenches, getting your hands dirty that help keep this country safe.”
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Cmdr. Richard Rivera, commanding officer of VFA-81,presented Sadler with a command coin, ball cap and Sunliners’ patches to be displayed in the Elliot Sadler Museum in Emporia Va. “It’s always a pleasure to have someone like [Sadler] come out and show a genuine interest in the Navy,” said Rivera.“It’s a reminder to the Sailors that people do care and a reminder why their job is so important.”
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OfďŹ cial U.S. Navy ďŹ le photo of Neil Armstrong giving an acceptance speech May 14, 2012 after being inducted into the Naval Aviation Hall of Honor at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Fla.
Legacy of naval aviator, astronaut Neil Armstrong remembered by SECNAV From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — “On behalf of the men and women of the Navy Department, I extend my deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to the family of Neil Armstrong. “Mr. Armstrong rightly belongs to the ages as the man who ďŹ rst walked on the moon, a pioneer of space exploration and science. A giant. But to those of us in his Navy family, he will also remain a shipmate — a naval aviator who ew nearly 80 combat missions during the Korean War.A leader. “He never wanted to be a living memorial,and yet to generations the world over his epic courage and quiet humility stands as the best of all examples. It is not merely his ‘small step’ we admire; it is his very large and humble heart. “The world has lost a legend. We have lost a friend, unique in our lifetime and never to be out of our minds.â€?
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Naval Station Norfolk Command Master Chief David Carter and Chief Petty Officer Selectee Johanna Lee, lead participants in singing “Anchors Aweigh,” following the 6th annual Run With the Chiefs 5K on Naval Station Norfolk. The Navywide chief pinning ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 14. Photos by MC3 Molly Anne Greendeer Courtesy of Oceana Environmental Division
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Run: Oceana CPO selectees take first overall in annual event at Naval Station — Continued from page 1 for the CPO Scholarship Fund by selling limited-edition officer selectees go through before being officially pinned souvenir T-shirts.The CPO Scholarship Fund provides famwith anchors. ily members of CPOs with scholarship awards. Carter said that induction season is also a time for exAfter the run, participants and spectators gathered for isting CPOs to renew their commitments the Navy, each the “best guidon design” contest. The judges were Naval other, and to reconnect to the history and heritage of the Station Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. David Culler, CPO rating. Submarine Force At“Tradition is the bedlantic Force Master rock upon which our Chief Kirk Saunders core values are formed,” and Navy Region Midsaid Carter. “Tradition Atlantic Command guides us and gives us Master Chief Domidirection. Without tranick Torchia. dition, our Navy would The four winners be adrift like a ship of the guidon conwithout a rudder.” test were presented Naval Station Norwith plaques. Naval folk Morale, Welfare Air Station Oceana and Recreation (MWR) won best overall, Nawere among the many val Station Norfolk committees that sponwon most CPO herisored and organized tage, USS George H.W. Chief petty officer selectees cross the finish line of the 6th annual Run the race. Bush (CVN 77) won With the Chiefs 5K, Aug. 24, on Naval Station Norfolk. Nearly 3,000 Duffy Drum, Naval the Master Chief Petty chiefs, senior chiefs, master chiefs, CPO selectees and participants Station Norfolk MWR Officer of the Navy fafrom throughout the region, ran in support of the fiscal year 2013 CPO athletic director, said selectees. vorite and Naval Medihe was very pleased cal Center Portsmouth with the turnout. won best original design. “We had a third more participants come out this year Carter told the CPO selectees that putting on anchors is than last and I hope to see an even bigger turnout next just the beginning. year,” said Drum. “Chief petty officers have to earn their anchors every The race itself did not generate any profits,but the Naval day,” said Carter. “Anchor up, shipmates. Hooyah!” Station Norfolk CPO Induction Committee raised money The Navywide pinning ceremony will be Sept. 14.
During the excavation of the nest of the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, located on the beach at Dam Neck Annex, Oceana’s Environmental Division staff discovered that 75 of the 85 eggs laid hatched and were able to make it to the water on Aug. 14. The final living hatchling (pictured above) was released in the evening of Aug. 24. After hatching, the turtles, only 2 - 3 inches in size, need to quickly enter the water and must swim to escape predators near the shore.Their new preferred habitat has a muddy or sandy bottom, where the hatchlings can feast on swimming crabs,fish,jellyfish, and various mollusks The turtle and nest were originally spotted on June 15 by Doug and Yvonne Gilbert, who were camping at the Sea Mist Campgrounds along the beach. After reporting their discovery to the Environmental Division, the nest was protected by a wire cage and signs warning beachgoers to stay away.The cage also protected the nest from other animals. The nest marks the first time the endangered species has been documented in the state of Virginia. Kemp’s ridleys are commonly found along the Gulf of Mexico. Previously, loggerhead sea turtle nests have been documented on base and green sea turtles have nested along the shores of Virginia and North Carolina. Typically, 1 -2 percent survive to become adult turtles.The greatest cause of decline and the continuing primary threat to Kemp’s ridleys is incidental capture in fishing gear, mainly in shrimp trawls, but also in gill nets, long lines, traps and pots, and dredges. If anyone comes across turtles or other marine animals on the beach at Dam Neck, they are asked to contact the base dispatch at 433-4111, who will contact the Oceana Natural Resources staff. — Some information obtained from www.nmfs.noaa. gov/pr/species/turtles/kempsridley.htm.
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Red Devils dropping in at Air Show In an ironic twist, some members of the British military will be helping the United States celebrate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 when the “Red Devils” drop into the NAS Oceana Air Show, Sept. 14, 15 and 16. The 2012 Oceana Air Show, whose theme is “Our Flag was Still There,” is one of the War of 1812 commemorative events hosted by the Navy around the country this year. The Parachute Regiment Freefall Team, Red Devils, are the official parachute display team of both the Parachute Regiment (The Paras) and the British Army.The team’s role is to promote both the Parachute Regiment and the British Army in support of recruitment — achieved by carrying out more than 100 spectacular parachute displays at public events each year and by attracting positive publicity through the media. The team is manned by 20 serving soldiers from the Parachute Regiment’s three full-time battalions: 1,2 and 3 Para.Every member of the team has served a minimum of three years in a parachute regiment battalion and has taken part in at least one operational tour of duty in either the Falkland Islands, Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan and/or Iraq. As with the rest of the regiment, they wear a distinctive maroon beret. The distinctive maroon beret of the parachute regiment was first worn by the men of the regiment when it went into action in North Africa in November 1942. The officers and men of the 1st Parachute Brigade, wearing this beret, were nicknamed the “Red Devils,” bestowed by the enemy forces during fierce fighting in North Africa. The team was formed on Jan. 1, 1964 by Maj. Gen. Glyn Gilbert, who was then regimental colonel of the Parachute Regiment, when sport parachuting was in its infancy.Within airborne forces, most units had formed small freefall clubs. Parachute displays were relatively novel events, but were in increasing demand at both civilian and military shows, and so clearly, they had considerable recruiting potential. During the summer of 1963, Lt. Edward Gardener, Maj. John Weeks and Cpl. Sherdy Vatnsdal spent several evenings discussing the prospects of forming a full-time regimental display team. Gardener set to writing a paper on this subject which eventually led to Gilbert giving the venture his full support. On Jan. 1, 1964, Gardener assumed the appointment of officer commanding the Parachute Regiment Free
Fall Display Team (the name Red Devils came later) with a small office in the regimental headquarters in Maida Barracks Aldershot. His first problems were recruiting a team, gaining equipment and obtaining display bookings.All three battalions provided differing levels of manning due to operational commitments and a 17-man team was formed. The provision of parachutes and other personal equipment was regrettably a simple problem.There were no funds available and no one was prepared to sponsor an unknown quantity.Team members therefore had to purchase their own kit. Jump platforms were provided by hiring the Army Parachute Association’s rapide or other civilian aircraft (again team members had to meet the costs) until Gilbert came up with the unprecedented idea that the team needed their own rapide. Funds were gathered as interest-free loans from the three battalions and by mid-June, the team had purchased their own fully overhauled aircraft brought back from Beirut.This original rapide was named “Valkyrie.” The aircraft was flown then, as now by volunteer civilian and military pilots, with the assistance of Maj. Peter Cockroft of RHQ Para. Around 50 displays were booked between May and October 1964, of which around 30 were completed.All fees went towards paying the aircraft purchase loans, but by the end of 1964, the free fall team was truly established. In following years, the team cemented a lasting bond with the Golden Knights, the U.S. Army’s parachute team. The Golden Knights were instrumental in the team’s early success by providing training for 15 members at Fort Bragg, N.C.They made a total of 508 jumps and gained invaluable experience from world champion instructors.They also managed to broker the purchase of new team kit from the Golden Knights and so became the best equipped team in the UK. In 1979, the Red Devils were officially declared the British Army’s parachute display team.Today, the team is two display teams of 10 men, each with a cameraman who records each performance. — For the latest information about the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, including an updated list of performers, visit www. oceanaairshow.com.
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Device boosts Navy’s ability to inspect and repair aircraft engines BY RACHEL LYTLE Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Public Affairs PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) — The Naval Air Systems Command announced Aug. 27 that it has developed a device that is doing for aircraft inspections what colonoscopies have done for cancer detection. Used to inspect interior engine components and airframes for cracks, corrosion and other debris that can harm Navy and Marine Corps aircraft,the Common Video Borescope Set, or CVBS, is scheduled for“initial operating capability” in September when units will be delivered to Sailors and Marines. “Compressor blades rotating in an aircraft engine power naval aviation on a daily basis, but anything accidentally entering the engine intake can create nicks and chip the blades,” said Lt. Cmdr. Francini Clemmons, assistant deputy program manager for nondestructive inspection equipment, who oversees the CVBS project for the Aviation Support Equipment Program Office (PMA-260). “Instead of taking the engine apart, the video borescope allows inspectors to look into the jet engine, saving time and energy.” The borescope will not only bring commonality to the fleet and revolutionize the way the Department of the Navy inspects aircraft and engines but it will also provide
real-time digital images and video for examination, Clemmons added.“The CVBS can be likened to a colon screening, but ours is kinder and gentler to the aircraft,” he said. “It will instantly increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our inspection procedures.”
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Instead of taking the engine apart, the video borescope allows inspectors to look into the jet engine, saving time and energy.” — Lt. Cmdr. Francini Clemmons, assistant deputy program manager for nondestructive inspection equipment
The CVBS is a naval modified version of a commercialoff-the-shelf product and will support all aircraft platforms requiring video borescope inspections of their airframes and engines. It offers many advantages over its varied predecessors, PMA-260 officials said. While previous borescopes in the naval inventory detected engine debris with a rigid probe and generated low-quality,black-and-white pictures,the CVBS has a 2-meter long, flexible, insertion tube that captures photos and video images on a 3.7-inch color screen.Technicians will use a joystick to maneuver the device’s insertion tube,giving them a 360-degree view of hard-to-see places.
All CVBS handsets are capable of defect measurement and offer two hours of battery operation.The CVBS Type V variant comes with a working channel and tools that can retrieve debris. At 3.74 pounds, the CVBS is also less expensive and lighter than its 30-pound predecessors. Many of the 27 varieties of legacy borescope systems could cost as much as $30,000 per unit, Clemmons said.The Navy plans to buy 960 CVBS units at an approximate cost of $15,000 each. Marc Donohue, nondestructive inspection Common Support Equipment integrated program team lead for PMA-260, said he has received positive feedback from both fleet and fleet support team personnel who have used the CVBS during the test and evaluation phase. “The unit is ruggedized, highly portable and over 80 percent lighter than many of the legacy units it replaces,” Donohue said. “The CVBS improves equipment survivability and reliability while providing enhanced capability. The program achieves cost-wise readiness at less than 50 percent of the CVBS program’s cost objective and at only 31 percent of the cost of sustaining legacy system requirements.” The Aviation Support Equipment Program Office manages the procurement, development and fielding of common ground support equipment and automatic test equipment, which support every type, model and series of aircraft within the Naval Aviation Enterprise.
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REOPENING, TOURNAMENT AT AEROPINES GOLF CLUB Aeropines Golf Club will reopen both golf courses and two practice putting greens with newly resurfaced Mini Verde Hybrid Bermuda grass greens Sept. 8.The reopening golf tournament will be Sept.13,with a noon shotgun start. Format is four-person Florida Best ball and the cost is $50 per person. Call the pro shop at 433-2866 or stop by to register for the tournament.
Register your Captain’s Cup Soccer team. for upcoming competition. Games begin Sept. 10 and run through the end of October. Pickup games will take place Mondays at 5 p.m. on softball ďŹ eld 3. For more information,call Oceana Sports Director David Crowley at 433-2200 or email david.crowley@navy.mil.
UPCOMING NOFFS WORKSHOPS Sept. 25, Oct. 30 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series are being held monthly at the Dam Neck Fitness Center, building 524. NOFFS workshops are designed to improve/maintain the operational performance of Sailors, as well as the overall ďŹ tness, both on and off duty. Space is limited, so participants are asked to register in advance by call Debbie at 492-7483 or email debbie.mirabello@navy.mil.
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