VOL.54 NO. 25 SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
Oceana teen program teaches etiquette
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STORY/PHOTO BY MC2 TONY ROSA From NAS Oceana Public Affairs NAS Oceana Child & Youth Programs (CYP) hosted an etiquette class and luncheon Aug. 25 and 26, as part of the teen summer program. The class and luncheon were facilitated by Paullette Diaz-Reed, a certified social etiquette and protocol trainer and former social and diplomatic ambassador in Senegal. “These kids really impressed me,” said Diaz-Reed.“We had only two days together and the students learned a plethora of information about proper dining etiquette, both continental and western styles.” Not only did the students learn about dining etiquette, but they also learned about proper greeting protocol, departure protocol and even the ins and outs of the proper handshake. “I think the most important thing for these kids, especially because they are military children and they may be overseas with their parents, is that they can now be in a foreign country and go sit at a dinner table with dignitaries and eat a meal and represent well,” said Mel Edwards, a recreation specialist at NAS Oceana CYP. As part of the teen summer program that CYP offers, the kids participate in several different theme weeks that provide students with much more than cooking skills and dinner etiquette. “This week was foodie week so the kids have been cooking all week long,
– See CYP, page 4
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Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Pilots from the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform at the NAS Oceana Air Show. Sept. 21, 2014. The Blue Angels will return to Oceana Sept. 19-20, 2015 for this year’s air show.
BLUE ANGELS RETURN FOR NAS OCEANA AIR SHOW
OCEANA AIR SHOW BRINGS THE HEAT —Page 9
From The Blue Angels Public Affairs
nacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned six-jet The mission of the United States Navy Flight Delta Formation. The team is stationed at Forrest Sherman Demonstration Squadron is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Field, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., during Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture the show season. The squadron spends January of excellence and service to country through through March training at Naval Air Facility El flight demonstrations and community outreach. Centro, California. The Blue Angels are scheduled to fly 65 perA Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits choreographed refinements of skills possessed formances at 36 locations in North America by all naval aviators. The Blue Angels’ C-130, af- during the 2015 season, making this the 29th fectionately known as Fat Albert, begins each year of flying the F/A-18 Hornet. demonstration by showcasing its maximumBlue Angels History performance capabilities during a ten-minute At the end of World War II, the Chief of Naval performance. Shortly thereafter, you will see the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four- Operations, Chester W. Nimitz, ordered the forjet Diamond Formation, in concert with the mation of a flight demonstration team to keep fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of two solo pilots. Finally, the team illustrates the pin– See Air Show, page 8
FLEA MARKET The Princess Anne #143 Chapter of the Navy Wives Clubs of America is hosting a flea market at the NAS Oceana Front Gate Picnic Area Sept. 12, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be a special uniform sale must have ID card. For more information, call 433-2193 or 567-2020 (9a.m. - 8 p.m.).
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BASE BRIEFS BLUE ANGELS PREP FOR AIR SHOW Prior to performing at the 2015 Air Show at NAS Oceana, the Blue Angels and pilots stationed at NAS Oceana will practice their air show performances in the skies above Oceana. Some of the high-performance maneuvers will be noticeably louder than the normal day-to-day operations at Oceana. The Air Power Demo practice will take place on Sept. 15 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and Sept. 16 from 8 - 9 a.m. The Blue Angels will be practicing on Sept. 17 from 12 – 2 p.m. and 3 – 5 p.m. You can see the Blue Angels and all the other Oceana Air Show performers at the 2015 Oceana Air Show on Sept. 18 - 20 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
CHIEF PETTY OFFICER PINNING In a ceremony steeped with tradition dating back to the beginning of the chief petty officer rank, the 61 Sailors at NAS Oceana selected to advance to chief will receive their gold anchors and khaki covers on Sept. 16. The ceremony will take place
at the NAS Oceana Base Theater, Bldg. 531, from 8 – 10 a.m.
POW/MIA CEREMONY To honor prisoners of war and those missing in action, NAS Oceana will hold a POW/MIA Sunset Ceremony Sept. 17, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Flame of Hope Memorial Park on Oceana Boulevard. Everyone is invited to attend.
SUPPORT NAVAL AVIATION PARK From now through Sept. 30th, Colonial Shooting Academy, located at 5070 Virginia Beach Blvd. will donate $1 from the sale of each specially designated target to the Hampton Roads Squadron, Association of Naval Aviation, to help maintain and improve the Naval Aviation Monument Park at 25th and Atlantic. The event is open to everyone and offers a fun, safe educational activity for individuals, families and organizations. Contact Colonial Shooting Academy at 227-9130 for details.
New NAVADMIN released on OPM data breach From Secretary of the Navy In ALNAV 056/15, I informed you of a second announced loss of personnel information (Data Breach 2) at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) involving federal background investigation data affecting records of current, former, and prospective federal employees,
military members, and contractors. Data Breach 2 affected 21.5 million individuals, predominantly spouses or co-habitants of applicants. Impacted individuals submitted background investigation materials through OPM in 2000 or afterwards. Timely and accurate information concerning both OPM data breach incidents
As children return to the classrooms this week, please take special care and look for these two pieces of information: (1) Military Identifier— Virginia asks military connected families to identify their military affiliation when registering their K-12 school age children. This will enable districts to better address the unique challenges associated with a lifestyle of recurring transitions and deployments through supplemental supports and resources. (2) Impact Aid/Federal Survey Cards— Military connected parents (both Active Duty and DoD civilians) should be aware that local school districts will again send home Federal Survey cards this fall (around October but this may vary by district). These cards are vitally important to the districts that serve our children as each card provides federal dollar reimbursement (upwards of $4.5K/child) for lost property tax revenue that would be generated if the military installation were not in place.
is available at: www.secnav.navy. mil/OPMBreachDON. OPM and the Department of Defense (DoD) have concluded planning and administrative preparations for notification and support of affected military, civilian, and contractor personnel, and other persons affected by Data Breach 2. The U.S. Government, via DoD, will directly notify those impacted beginning later in September 2015 and notifications will continue for a number of weeks thereafter.
CHAPEL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant Bible Study - 9 a.m. Protestant Worship (main chapel) - 10:40 a.m. Children’s Bible Study - 10:40 a.m. Confession and priest’s hours – Wed. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Catholic Sun. Mass - 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Protestant Bible Study - Wed. 6 p.m.
MILITARY CHILD ID PROGRAM
Support services for affected persons and their dependent minor children (under the age of 18 as of July 1, 2015) to include credit monitoring, identity monitoring, identity theft insurance, and identity restoration services will be provided by a private firm contracted for this purpose and continue for a period of at least three years beginning Sept. 1 and ending Dec. 31, 2018. Complete information concerning notifications, support, and coverages is available at www.secnav. navy.mil/OPMBreachDON.
Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 6
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sun., 9 a.m. Adult & Children’s Bible Study Sun., 10:30 a.m. Confession Sat., 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Catholic Mass Sat., 5 p.m. Interfaith Coffee House - Wed., 6 p.m.
Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Fri. - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Fri. - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (building C-7)
Call the Chaplains NAS Oceana at 433-2871 CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-7712 CVW-8 at 433-2337 CVW-3 at 433-2096 FRC Oceana at 433-5933
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Small acts can save lives: Navy observes Suicide Prevention Month From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — While September is Suicide Prevention Month, subject matter experts from the 21st Century Sailor Office's Suicide Prevention Office, OPNAV N171, say their goal isn't to prevent suicide on just a single day or month, but every day of the year. "Every life is precious, and the fight is year-round," said Capt. Mike Fisher, OPNAV N171 director. "We want people
engaged with their shipmates every day of the year.We're talking about being there for every Sailor, every day." This year, Suicide Prevention Month will focus on a new message with its “Every Sailor, Every Day” campaign, "1 Small ACT." The message promotes simple, everyday actions that can ultimately save lives, using Navy's "ACT" (Ask Care Treat) bystander intervention model. Last week, the Navy Suicide Prevention office released a toolkit to help Navy commands and Sailors engage in the fight to prevent suicide. This toolkit features educational resources, high-resolution graphics, and ideas for actions to take during September and year-round. Also in the toolkit are engagement ideas to promote peer support, personal wellness and bystander intervention all year long. One way to get involved as an individual or organization is to participate in the "1 Small ACT" Photo Gallery. Participants can print the "1 Small ACT" sign directly from thetoolkit or online, personalize it with their example of a small act that they can perform in a shipmate's life and then send a photo with the sign to suicideprevention@navy.mil. Submissions
will also be accepted through the Real Warriors mobile app, which can be downloaded on the Apple App Store or Google Play. "We want to highlight people across the fleet as they share their ideas for supporting their shipmates and promoting psychological health," Fisher said. "You never know when that everyday action — a kind word, an offer to help — will make the big difference in someone's life." The "1 Small ACT" Photo Gallery will be displayed on the Navy Suicide Prevention Office's Operational Stress Control Facebook page, building a virtual wall of hope for the entire Navy community. Submissions will be accepted from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, 2016. For more information, please visit the Navy Suicide Prevention's Every Sailor, Every Day webpage at www. npc.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/ suicide_prevention/Pages/default.aspx. Help is always available. Call the Military Crisis Line at 1-800-273-TALK (press 1), text 838255 or visit www.militarycrisisline.net for confidential, free support, 24/7.
CNO ON SAPR: “JACKASSERY” OUT, DIGNITY AND RESPECT IN BY MC1 ELLIOTT FABRIZIO, From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert recently discussed the progress and future challenges of the Navy's Sexual Assault and Prevention Response (SAPR) Program. CNO discussed SAPR on the Weekly Wire Rundown, an informational video blog produced by the Office of Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP). Greenert is set to retire next month after four years as CNO and began the conversation by outlining the progress the Navy has made in SAPR. "We've gone from denying-'we don't really have this problem, do we?' or 'it's somebody else's problem' -to, frankly, a wide awakening: We have a problem," said Greenert. In 2013, the Navy established
the 21st Century Sailor Office, to support the CNO's tenets, primarily "Be Ready," by building Sailor resilience and taking overall responsibility for the Navy's SAPR program. Greenert said the office has succeeded in implementing a myriad of new initiatives, such as the Victims' Legal Counsel (VLC) Program and other command advocacy programs and positions that have become the Navy's "tools" in combating sexual assault. "We have the tools," Greenert added. "Now it's time to get into execution. Let's make the victim the survivor." One positive sign Greenert noted is that more women are coming forward to report being the victim of sexual assault, up from one out of ten in 2012 to one in three today. Greenert said this indicates confidence in the chain of command to properly handle these
sensitive cases. Overall, the Navy has experienced a decline in the prevalence of unwanted sexual contact by one third from 2012 to 2014. Many challenges remain, however, with as few as one in twelve men coming forward to report sexual assault and a growing need to define and prevent retaliation. "We have to be conscious that what we may feel is not retaliation is in fact retaliation to the victim, to the survivor," said Greenert. "We've got to be clear on what retaliation is and what could be perceived as retaliation to the victim, to the survivor." The CNO said he believes the Navy's next step in eliminating the issue of sexual assault is creating a culture of dignity and respect that penetrates down to the Navy's microclimates — the individual work centers. "No more of the sexist jokes," said Greenert. "No sexual harass-
Photo by MC1 John P. Curtis Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 form a teal ribbon to show their support for sexual assault awareness and prevention month at Camp Shields, Okinawa April 18. NMCB-5 is deployed to Japan and several countries in the Pacific area of operations conducting construction operations and humanitarian assistance projects.
ment.That's out. We've got to get down to that deckplate level and say, 'hey look, I'm just not going to tolerate this anymore.' That's how we did it with racism.That's how we did it with drugs, and I think that's how we're going to get by this challenge." This year, the 21st Century Sailor released the Navy's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strategic Plan and an update to the Navy SAPR policy.
The strategic plan describes sexual assault as a crime that erodes warfighting capacity and charges every Sailor with the responsibility of eradicating it. "We don't have time for what some call 'jackassery'," said Greenert in closing. "We are a serious business. We need dignity, respect and trust, so that we can get out there and do the job that we need to do. It's a difficult task enough."
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Award-winning Knighthawks take to the skies BY CARRIE ANDERSON Jet Observer The Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 is one of the youngest Super Hornet squadrons in the Navy. The Kestrals (VFA-137) and the Knighthawks were both established in July of 1985 at NAS Lemoore under the instruction of the now disestablished Rough Raiders of VFA-125. Two years later, the Knighthawks deployed for the first time onboard USS Coral Sea with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 13. A year later, the squadron joined USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and CVW-7. The Knighthawks would go on to accompany “Ike” on its “Centennial Cruise” in 1990. The celebratory cruise took a serious turn that August. After Iraq invaded Kuwait, Ike, and the Knighthawks, was on station in the Red Sea within 36 hours becoming the first carrier to conduct sustained operations in the area. When they returned from their 1992 deployment, it was time to change aircraft carriers. In the fall of 1992, the Knighthawks, along with the rest of CVW-7, completed their transition to the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS
George Washington (CVN 73). As part of its maiden deployment in 1994, USS George Washington was the flagship for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of D-Day and hosted President Bill Clinton during the ceremonies. The Knighthawks went on to participate in NATO Operations Deny Flight, Southern Watch and Vigilant Warrior. Deploying again onboard USS George Washington in 1996, the Knighthawks were instrumental in their support of Operation Decisive Endeavor, where they helped the battle group in providing peace in Bosnia-Herzegovina. After operations in the Adriatic Sea, the George Washington battle group moved to the Arabian Gulf where the Knighthawks flew in support of Operation Southern Watch enforcing sanctions against Iraq. The Knighthawks ended this deployment by winning both the Air Wing Bombing Derby and “Top Hook” awards. The “Top Hook” award is awarded to the squadron with the highest landing grade average during a line period. In February 1998, the Knighthawks accompanied USS John C. Stennis on its maiden deployment, culminating with the arrival of the Stennis in its new homeport
of San Diego, Calif. Immediately following that, the squadron received orders to report to their new homeport of Naval Air Station Oceana in December of 1998. The Knighthawks returned to the Ike in 2000 for the Millennium Med Cruise/Persian Gulf deployment. There, they initiated a first-ever joint exercise with the armed forces of Hungary. The squadron then moved to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch, where the Knighthawks dropped ordnance in combat for the first time in the squadron’s history. The Knighthawks made history again less than a year later during the attacks of September 11 when they were called upon to deploy to USS George Washington within hours to fly armed combat air patrol missions protecting the northeast corridor following the terrorist attacks of that day. The next few years, the squadron repeatedly demonstrated its effectiveness by winning multiple awards. The Knighthawks won a Top Hook award for their deployment onboard USS George Washington in January of 2004, along with the COMNAVAIRLANT Safety “S” Award. In 2005, the squadron received the Department of the
CYP: Teens learn proper etiquette — Continued from page 1 and the class that we had was about teaching the kids how to handle formal situations. So today they are putting what they learned into practice for a few guests,” said Edwards. “But these kids don’t just learn about cooking and etiquette during the summer though.They learn leadership skills, character development and how to deal with deployments, moving and other stresses they may face.” Child and Youth Programs holds camps and
NAS Oceana CYP hosted an etiquette class and luncheon Aug. 25 and 26, as part of the teen summer program.
after school programs year round and seeks to help Sailors and their families maintain a positive work-life balance.
Photo by MC3 Kris R. Lindstrom An F/A-18E Super Hornet, assigned to the Knighthawks of VFA-136, prepares to launch off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). TR is underway participating in composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which tests the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group’s ability to effectively react to real-world scenarios and perform as an integrated unit.
Navy Safety Excellence Award. In 2006, the Knighthawks and Carrier Strike Group 12 were awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for their work on Cruise 2006 and the Knighthawks were awarded the EAWS Silver Pennant and the Golden Anchor award. The Knighthawks deployed again in 2007 with CVW-1 flying combat missions over Iraq for four months.They stepped in and flew combat operations over Afghanistan for a two-week period during that deployment when the Air Force F-15s assigned to that combat operation were grounded for safety issues. The Knighthawks continued to support the Air Force in 2008 when they worked with the American Hornets of the 2nd Fighter Squadron supporting the training of new Air Force pilots and practicing close air support at several air to ground ranges. While most of the Knighthawks participated in the initial deck certification of the last Nimitz class aircraft carrier, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), in 2009, a contingent of the squadron detached to Nellis Air Force Base to participate in the Air Force’s large force exercise, Red Flag. In 2010, the squadron was attached to USS Enterprise (CVN 65) for a May 2010 Independent Steaming Exercise (ISE), which allowed the Knighthawks to transi-
tion back to shipboard operations. Throughout the rest of the year, the squadron would get underway with the Enterprise to complete the ISE, a Tailored Ship’s Training Availability and a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPUTEX). After completing the training exercises with Enterprise, the Knighthawks embarked on a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, the North Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf aboard Enterprise in early 2011. On this deployment, the Knighthawks received their tenth straight CVW-1 Top Hook award. Following the deployment, they also won their second Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic Bombing Derby trophy and closed the year by winning the Battle Effectiveness Award. The Knighthawks were assigned to USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in early 2015. The squadron got underway with the Roosevelt to complete a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX), which tests the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group's ability to effectively react to real-world scenarios and perform as an integrated unit. After completing the COMPUTEX, the carrier strike group deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.
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RAMPAGER SUMMER CAMP: VFA-83 trains for combat readiness in Fallon BY LT. GREG TAYLOR VFA-83 Public Affairs Officer This summer has been a busy one for the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 based out of NAS Oceana. Summer kicked off early for the Rampagers when the squadron traveled out to Fallon, Nev. in April for Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7’s Air-to-Ground Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program (A/G SFARP). It was one of many exercises the Rampagers would do this summer as part of their pre-deployment workup cycle before their upcoming deployment this fall. During A/G SFARP, the Rampager team successfully employed a large quantity of air-to-ground weapons, including Laser
Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and rockets, the latter which is unique to the F/A-18C that the Rampagers fly. In June, the Rampagers headed to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) for CVW-7’s Tailored Ship’s Training Availability exercise (TSTA). During the month underway, the ship and air wing learned to integrate as a team during cyclic operations. Despite the pilot’s and Sailor’s limited experience with cyclic operations, the Rampagers excelled and continued to maintain a high readiness level of jets that would eventually lead to a very high sortie completion rate for the Rampagers during TSTA. The Rampagers returned home in July for a few days and then immediately returned to Fallon for CVW-7’s Air Wing Fallon exercise.
Photo provided Sailors assigned to VFA-83 pose for a photo on board the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman.
During the month in Fallon, the airwing was exposed to numerous air to air and air to ground scenarios that tested the ability of both the pilots and sailors to execute those missions. The Rampager team was given the unique opportunity to work with numerous captive air training missiles (CATMs)
and given the challenge to maintain combat systems at a high readiness level. The Rampagers returned home in August and were able to get a few weeks of much-needed family time and leave. The Rampagers will leave in September for CVW-7’s Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX).
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Life-long journey motivating others Ten Secrets to Success: #9 — Deal and communicate with people effectively: No person is an island. Learn to understand and motivate others. Communication and learning leadership skills such as how to motivate others is a life-long journey. Complicating things, the military environment BY ROBERT D. FASNACHT is always changing — just Chaplain when you’ve got your team figured out, the deck is A Spiritual Look at the In- shuffled again with people vestor’s Business Daily Top constantly coming and go-
ing — a never-ending revolving door. Fortunately, there are many ways to develop these crucial skills in the military. You can attend a free Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) retreat on personal growth where you’ll learn your Meyers-Briggs personality type which will reveal so much about how you relate to people and where your blind spots are. CREDO will also host teambuilding training days for
your workshop or division where you’ll learn about personality styles and how they can come together to maximize strengths and minimize weaknesses. (Note — CREDO is appropriate for people of all faiths or of none and is not religion-specific.) The Navy and US Marine Corps professional reading lists give great examples of highly successful communicators, and you can also seek out mentors who exemplify the type of communicator you’d like to be. Communication isn’t just for the workplace — it’s a must in relationships. In addition to incredible CREDO marriage and family
retreats (yes, these are free too and at really nice locations!), your local chaplains are always ready to share the training and knowledge we have on relationship skills. Offered every week at NAS Oceana chapel of the Good Shepherd there is even a 5 Love Languages class taught by Chaplain Garrett to further enhance couples’ and families’ understandings of each other. But if you’re a believer, what about communicating with the God of your understanding effectively? Is that really necessary, especially if an omnipotent god already knows what you’re thinking? Apparently so — at least for
me as a Christian. In my Scriptures, my Lord Christ Jesus tells his disciples — “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you”. I can’t tell you how many times when I just couldn’t solve a problem that I would talk to God and receive an answer, a direction, a new door opening to something better. If you’re a believer and haven’t communicated with God in a while, why don’t you give it a try today? And may it be that revitalized communication on the god front enhances even your most challenging relationships on the home front.
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Photo by MC2 Tony Rosa From left, NAS Oceana’s Executive Officer Capt. Rich Meadows; John Heistand, installation training officer; Sue Guilbault, executive assistant, John C. Lauterbach Jr., planning liaison officer; and Commanding Officer, Capt. Louis Schager poses for a photo after an award ceremony at Oceana’s Administrative Department morning quarters Sept. 3. Heistand received the Outstanding Performer Award from Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic; Guilbault was recognized for 20 years of government service; and Lauterbach was recognized for 10 years of government service.
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Air Show: Blue Angels return to NAS Oceana — Continued from page 1 the public interested in naval aviation. The Blue Angels performed their first flight demonstration less than a year later in June 1946 at their home base, Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida. Lt. Cmdr. Roy “Butch” Voris led the team, flying the Grumman F6F Hellcat. Two months later, on Aug. 25, 1946, the Blue Angels transitioned to the Grumman F8F Bearcat. The 1947 team, led by Lt. Cmdr. Robert Clarke, introduced the now-famous “Diamond Formation.” By the end of the 1940s, the Blue Angels were flying their first jet aircraft, the Grumman F9F-2 Panther. In response to the demands placed on Naval Aviation in the Korean Conflict, the team reported to the aircraft carrier USS Princeton as the nucleus of Fighter Squadron 191 (VF-191), “Satan’s Kittens,” in 1950. The team reorganized the next year and reported to NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, where they began flying the newer and faster version of the Panther, the
F9F-5. The Blue Angels remained in Corpus Christi until the winter of 1954 when they relocated to their present home base at NAS Pensacola, Fla. Here they progressed to the swept wing Grumman F9F8 Cougar. The ensuing 20 years saw the Blue Angels transition to two more aircraft, the Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (1957) and the McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II (1969). In December 1974, the Navy Flight Demonstration Team began flying the McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk II and was reorganized into the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. This reorganization permitted the establishment of the first commanding officer (Cmdr. Tony Less) instead of a flight leader, added support officers and further redefined the squadron’s mission, to enhance the recruiting effort. On Nov. 8, 1986, the Blue Angels completed their 40th anniversary year when they unveiled their present aircraft, the McDonnell
Photo by Marshall Lefavor The Blue Angels Number 7 jet arrives at the NAS Oceana flightline in preparation for the 2014 Oceana Air Show.
Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, the first dual-role fighter/attack aircraft, which is still serving on the nation’s front lines of defense. The 2012 show season brought out more than 11 million spectators. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 495 million fans. In April 2013, following sequestration, the Navy announced that the remaining air show season was cancelled as one of many steps to ensure resources would be in place for forces who were operating forward deployed. The Blue Angels remained committed to their mission, reaching out to their local community and performing more than 500 squadron community outreach events totaling more than 5,000 hours of community service. In 2014, an executive officer was added to the team, making for a total of 17 Blue Angels officers. Blue Angels Officers A total of 17 officers voluntarily serve with the Blue Angels. Each year the team typically selects three tactical (fighter or fighter/ attack) jet pilots, two support officers and one Marine Corps C-130 pilot to relieve departing members. The Chief of Naval Air Training selects “Boss,” the Blue Angels commanding officer. Boss must have at least 3,000 tactical jet flight-hours and have commanded a tactical jet squadron. The commanding officer flies the Number 1 jet. Career-oriented Navy and Marine Corps jet pi-
lots with aircraft carrier qualifications and a minimum of 1,250 tactical jet flight-hours are eligible for positions flying jets Number 2 through 7. The executive officer, as well as the events coordinator, Number 8, are naval flight officers (NFO) who meet the same criteria as Numbers 2 through 7. The Marine Corps pilots flying the C-130 Hercules aircraft, affectionately known as "Fat Albert," must be aircraft commander qualified with at least 1,200 flight hours. Career-oriented officers specializing in maintenance, administration, aviation medicine, public affairs and supply fill support positions. The Blue Angels base their selection of officers on professional ability, military bearing and communication skills. Blue Angels officers are wellrounded representatives of their fleet counterparts. Demonstration pilots, the events coordinator, maintenance officer, flight surgeon, administrative officer, supply officer, and the public affairs officer serve two years with the squadron. The other officers serve three years with the team. Blue Angels officers return to the fleet after their tours of duty Fat Albert Airlines The Blue Angels maintenance and support crew travel aboard a Marine Corps C-130 Hercules aircraft, affectionately known as “Fat Albert.” The C-130 is a tactical transport aircraft built by Lockheed Martin and is flown by an all-Marine crew consisting of three pilots and five enlisted aircrew. Integrated in 1970, Fat Albert now flies more than 100,000 miles each season, carrying approximately 45 maintenance and sup-
Photo by MC2 Andrea Perez Pilots from the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform the Low Break Cross maneuver during a practice demonstration at the NAS Oceana Air Show Sept. 19.
port personnel, along with the specialized equipment needed to complete a successful air show. Every show week, Fat Albert departs Pensacola in advance of the demonstration jets to prepare for their arrival at each show site. The Blue Angels could not perform without this versatile aircraft. In addition to providing logistical support for the team, Fat Albert opens the show by displaying the tactical flight characteristics of the C-130 aircraft. Fat Albert begins the flight demonstration with a lowtransition takeoff maximum effort climb, sending the Hercules skyward at a 45-degree, nose-up attitude to an altitude of 1,000 feet, simulating conditions in a hostile combat environment. The C-130 concludes its profile by demonstrat-
ing its maximum-effort braking capability, bringing the aircraft to a full stop in less than 1,000 feet. Fat Albert weighs 155,000 pounds fully loaded, is powered by four Rolls- Royce turboprop engines producing more than 18,000 shaft horsepower and cruises at speeds of more than 320 knots (approximately 370 miles per hour) at altitudes as high as 35,000 feet. Fat Albert was designed as a tactical transport aircraft capable of lifting heavy payloads into and out of unimproved airstrips as short as 2,500 feet long. Additionally, Marine Corps KC-130s provide aerial delivery and in-flight refueling of jet, helicopter and tilt rotor aircraft in support of worldwide military operations.
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2015 NAS OCEANA AIR SHOW IS ON FIRE
Gunslingers win MUTHA trophy for most strike fighter spirit
SHOCKWAVE JET TRUCK BY LT. BENJAMIN D. WITT From VFA-105 Public Affairs
Photo provided The Shockwave Jet Truck, a triple jet engine Peterbilt Semi, performs. Driving duties are shared between a father and son team, Chris and Neal Darnell.
It’s back. Darnell Racing Enterprises will bring the 31st Anniversary Tour of Shockwave Jet Truck to the 2015 NAS Oceana Air Show. When Les Shockleu created the Shockwave Jet Truck in 1984, he had no idea the major impact this triple jet engine monster would have on not only the drag racing world, but also the air show industry. Many fans say they saw this truck perform
when they were kids and even Chris Darnell, who shares the driving responsibilities with his dad Neal, got to ride in Shockwave at age 7 and now he’s in the drivers seat, a dream come true for him. With Darnell Racing Enterprises acquisition and rebuild of the famous Shockwave Jet Truck, the team had a very busy and successful 2014 season and also a very exciting 2015.
Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 was awarded the coveted MUTHA trophy on August 14 at the NAS Oceana Officer’s Club following this year’s Strike Fighter Sports Week. This highly sought after award is presented annually by the commanding officer of VFA-106 to the squadron on the flightline that displays the most strike fighter spirit. The VFA-105 Gunslingers last received the MUTHA trophy in 2006, making them the first single-seat Super Hornet squadron to win the award twice. The 60-year-old MUTHA was first presented in 1964 to the Screaming Eagles of Fighter Squadron (VF) 51. Following the sunset of the F-8 Crusader, the F-14 Tomcat community continued the MUTHA tradition. Since the retiring of the F-14 Tomcat, the F-18 Hornet and Super Hornet community now carries on its legacy. The MUTHA trophy depicts the
legendary Japanese figure Tanuki holding a jug of sake and a coin sack, both of which are said to always be full. This symbolizes the good fortune that will surround the squadron that lays claim to her. Throughout the year, it is traditional for the MUTHA to be paraded and boasted, all the while being kept safe by the junior officers of the squadron that currently holds her. Over the past 12 months, the Gunslingers have demonstrated their skill, professionalism and overall strike fighter spirit both in the air and on the ground as they swept nearly every competition during Strike Fighter Sports Week.They claimed first place in bowling, skeet shooting, basketball, and the 5K run and second place to VFA-106 in softball. Additionally, the Gunslingers are the current undisputed East Coast Air-to-Air Tactics Tournament Champions. The squadron shares credit for these accomplishments with t the devoted maintenance and administration teams who they say provide the best jets on the flight line.
FIREWALKERS INTERNATIONAL LLC Firewalkers International LLC was established in 2013 as the newest air show pyrotechnics team on the air show scene. While being a new team, it's members have a long history and many years of experience providing exciting, loud, hot and safe pyrotechnic shows both nationally and world wide. As former members of Rich's Incredible Pyro, team members have worked closely with some of the most exciting civilian flight demonstration teams, ground shows and military teams from virtually every branch of the service foreign and domestic. Each team member has gained the experience necessary to provide audiences with unforgettable high energy, brilliant day or night shows. Through the use of high explosives, flammable fuels and fireworks the team produces stunning displays choreographed perfectly with the flight teams and ground performers with earth shaking, high-energy results yet in a safe and precisely controlled professional show.
Photo provided Through the use of high-explosives, flammable fuels and fireworks Firewalkers International LLC produces stunning displays choreographed perfectly with the flight teams and ground performers.
Photo provided The MUTHA trophy, the symbol of strike fighter spirit, made a voyage in May of 2010 aboard the space shuttle, STS-132, with the help of Navy captains Kenneth Ham and Dominic Antonelli. The plan to launch the Japanese statue was developed by the Fighting Checkmates of VFA-211, who “rescued” the statue from the Red Rippers of VFA-11 at the time. On Aug. 14 at the NAS Oceana Officer’s Club the Gunslingers of VFA-105 were awarded the coveted trophy following this year’s Strike Fighter Sports Week.
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Uniform update NAVADMIN released From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Chief of Naval Personnel released a uniform policy update in NAVADMIN 208/15 Sept. 1, providing details of upcoming uniform releases and the end of wear date for some little worn uniform components. Below are the key uniform NAVADMIN policy changes, which will go into effect Oct. 1: - New Recruits at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, will be issued the double breasted all weather coat. The current single breasted all weather coat will remain optional for wear until Oct. 1, 2020, when the double breasted coat becomes mandatory. Enlisted clothing replacement allowances will be adjusted to cover the cost of this uniform change by the mandatory wear date. - The sea bag requirement for the Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type 1 will be three sets of uniforms instead of four. Enlisted clothing replacement allowances will be adjusted to support the three sets with a replacement cycle of one set every twenty-four months. - A new optional black cold weather parka (CWP) will be authorized for wear. The parka is estimated to
be available for purchase in November at Navy Uniform Stores at Norfolk Naval Base and Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall, Ft. Myer, Virginia, Newport, Rhode Island and the Navy Exchange Uniform Support Call Center. The CWP is made of a water proof and wind resistant fabric. Features of the CWP include a hidden hood, center-chest rank tab and ability to support the zip-in zipout NWU Type 1 fleece liner for additional cold weather protection. It will be authorized for wear with service and service dress uniforms and with civilian clothing when the rank tab is removed. - Based on the wear of the flame resistant coverall (FRV) at sea and the NWU type 1 ashore as the standard daily working uniform, the Navy Blue Coverall will be discontinued as a Navy uniform and re-designated as a dirty work component only. Sailors will wear only the name tape on the coveralls. This policy decision is based on the required wear of the flame resistant coverall at sea and the NWU1 ashore as the standard daily working uniforms. Two sets of coveralls will continue to be issued and maintained in the sea bag for all enlisted Sailors. - Unit commanding officers at sea or regional commanders will be able to grant permission to wear the Navy Black Knit Watch Cap for Sailors during cold weather conditions. The watch cap can be worn with service dress and service uniforms, except service dress white and summer white uniforms when worn with appropriate outer wear (specifically, NWU and CWP, all weather coat, reefer, pea coat and bridge coat). The cap cannot be worn with the Eisenhower jacket as it is not considered cold weather outer wear. Additionally, effective immediately, flag officers may now wear a command-at-sea or a command ashore/ project manager insignia pin they previously earned.
Harry S.Truman Strike Group begins COMPTUEX BY MCSN L. A. METLER From USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) — The Harry S.Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST-CSG) began its composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) after departing Naval Station Norfolk on Sept. 2. COMPTUEX is a series of training scenarios designed to certify HSTCSG as a deployment-ready fighting force capable of completing overseas operations. The exercise is evaluated and graded by Commander Carrier Strike Group 4, the U.S. Atlantic Fleet's deployment certification team. COMPTUEX in-
cludes warfare scenarios such as simulated surface, air, undersea, strike and electronic attacks. CSG-4 also assesses events such as visit, board, search and seizure; live-fire evolutions; and strike group formations. The simulations replicate real-life scenarios enabling various units and aircraft to prove deployment readiness and the ability to fight and defend the ship. "It is a controlled environment that gives us a chance to test our systems as well as the ability to execute pre-planned and unplanned responses," said Capt. Ryan Scholl, USS Harry S. Truman's (CVN 75)
commanding officer. The exercise provides the first opportunity for Carrier Strike Group 8 to provide oversight, at sea, for the entire strike group. COMPTUEX follows individual unit training, smaller group training and pierside synthetic training and exercises. "It's not just individual units and their ability, but the battle group's ability to perform as a Navy strike element -- to go overseas and do our nation's business," said Scholl. HSTCSG is scheduled to deploy later this year and includes USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Carrier Air Wing 7, Destroyer Squadron 28, USS Anzio (CG 68), USS Gravely (DDG 107), USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) and USS Ramage (DDG 61). For more news from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), visit www.navy. mil/local/cvn75/.
Photo by Melinda Larson OS2 Martin Vories compares the new flame resistant variant (FRV) coverall with standard coveralls worn by Aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class Mark Birzer Jan. 27, 2014. When worn with correct battle dress, the FRV will provide Sailors with increased levels of protection against a variety of flame and flash fire hazards associated with shipboard operating conditions.
This change recognizes the importance and commitment the Navy places on command. Flag officers shall wear the pin in the post command position, and only one pin can be worn. Some uniforms components are being discontinued, due to their infrequent wear and use by Sailors.The uniform items that will no longer be authorized for wear beginning Oct. 1, 2016, include the male officer and chief petty officer (CPO) boat cloak; the women's dress cape for officers and CPOs, tiara and beret; for men and women -- the khaki windbreaker for officers and CPO and overshoes.
Photo by MC3 E.T. Miller An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Gladiators of VFA-106 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Aug. 14. Harry S. Truman is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for its upcoming deployment.
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Taste of Suffolk is back in downtown Suffolk for the ninth year. This annual street festival tradition will span Main Street from Finney Avenue to Washington Street. Enjoy specialty food items from local restaurants all over Suffolk and see all the goods and services the crafters, vendors and merchants have to offer. Taste of Suffolk has something for the whole family with an expanded children’s area and live bands. Enjoy a petting zoo, contests and games and a new vehicle exhibition. Entry to the event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www. suffolkva.us/tasteofsuffolk/index.html.
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Norfolk’s Mid-Autumn Moon Festival at Town Point Park commemorates one of the most celebrated Chinese holidays and is rich in Asian culture and tradition. Normally celebrated on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month (which falls on September 8th this year) in observance of the bountiful autumn harvest, the event can also be held at various times during the autumn season. The Chinese often compare the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival to the American Thanksgiving where families and friends come together to celebrate the bountiful harvest with a plentiful feast. This festival incorporates a wide range of entertainment and cultural programs that include storytelling, authentic Asian Ceremonial fashion shows, ribbon and dragon dancing, martial arts demonstrations, children’s activities, musical and dance performances, children’s lantern parade and special appearances by the Moon Goddess.
This year the Isle of Wight County Fair will be bigger and better than ever. Fairgoers will experience national entertainers on the main stage and plenty of regional and local acts as well. Plus popular events such as the exciting mid-way rides, ATV Challenge, tractor pull, sanctioned lawn mower races, agricultural competitions, craft demonstrations and, of course, everybody’s favorite…fair food! For more information, visit www.thefairiscoming.com.
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Saturday, Sept. 12 Noon- Ricki and the Flash (PG-13, 97 min.) 3 p.m.- Fantastic Four (PG-13, 105 min.) 6 p.m.- Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation (PG-13, 131 min.) 9 p.m. - Straight Outta Compton (PG-13, 147 min.)
Sunday, Sept. 13 1 p.m. - Shaun the Sheep Movie (PG, 85 min.) 4 p.m. - Paper Towns (PG-13, 109 min.) 7 p.m. - Pixels (PG-13, 100 min.)
Friday, Sept. 18 6 p.m. - Hitman (R, 108 min.) 9 p.m. - Pixels (PG-13, 100 min.) Saturday, Sept. 19 Closed in support of the NAS Oceana Air Show
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Closed in support of the NAS Oceana Air Show *FREE ADMISSION FOR ACTIVE DUTY Active duty with valid ID receive free admission to the 9 p.m. showings on Saturdays in September. *THEATER TEMPORARY CLOSURE The Aerotheater will be closed on Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20 to support the NAS Oceana Air Show.
875 D Ave., Bldg. 531 | (757) 433-2391 | Schedule is subject to change, call ahead for details. Cash or credit accepted for concessions and admission. Doors open approximately one hour before showtimes. Children ages two and younger are admitted free. Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R-rated movies.
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REMEMBRANCE 5K SEPT. 11, 11:30 A.M. Join Norfolk Naval Shipyard for the Remembrance 5k to mark the 14th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Same day registration will begin at 10 a.m. and the run will start at 11:30 a.m. at the Callaghan Fitness Center. Open to all military ID card holders and DoD civilians. The first 200 to register and complete the run will receive a free t-shirt. A barbeque will take place after the race.
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MWR BARBARIAN BRUISER SEPT. 26, BEGINS AT 10 A.M. Join the MWR Barbarian Bruiser at the Cheatham Annex Outdoor Recreation Facility Building 284 on Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. Patrons will receive free T-shirts and a post-race cookout with barbarian-sized roast turkey legs. The event is family-friendly and open to eligible patrons age 14 and older. For more information, call 847-7828 or 887-7453, or to register online visit http:// www.discovermwr.com/bruiser.
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Join Road Rage Events on Sept. 13 in the second annual Summer Sizzler 5k and kids 1-miler to benefit St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital. Beginning at the 24th Street Park in Virginia Beach, the kids’ 1-miler kicks off at 7:30 a.m. and the 5k at 8 a.m. For more information and to register, visit www.roadrageevents.com/summersizzler.
The NAS Oceana Hornets Nest Gym will be holding a Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling Series workshop Oct. 1. This training is designed to: improve operational performance, provide foundational and performance nutrition and decrease the incidence/severity of musculoskeletal physical training-related injuries. To sign up, or for more information, call 433-3928 or e-mail Willie Tate at william.b.tate@navy.mil.
ST. JUDE WALK/RUN TO END CHILDHOOD CANCER SEPT. 26, 8 A.M. Join St. Jude supporters in Hampton Roads in the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, help St. Jude change the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening disease. Registration is $10 and anyone raising $100 or more will receive an official event t-shirt. For more information and to register, visit http://fundraising. stjude.org.
NEPTUNE’S 8K AND 5K RUN SEPT. 26, 7:30 A.M. Run, jog, walk, or skip your way down Atlantic Avenue to Rudee Inlet as spectators and family cheer you on the whole way. Afterwards, bask in your achievement in the 24th Street Park while enjoying plenty of food, drinks, fantastic views of the ocean, and even a door prize or two! There is plenty of fun to be had for racers and their guests, but pre-registration is required to participate. For more information and to register, visit www. neptunefestival.com/events/neptunes8k-and-5k-run/17.
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BUILDING EFFECTIVE ANGER MANAGEMENT SKILLS (BEAMS) SEPT. 14 - 30, 2 - 4 P.M. Do you find your anger racing from zero to 60 at work or at home? The BEAMS course is designed to prevent anger from escalating to violence. Participants learn to develop new and effective coping strategies.
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DECKPLATE RESOURCE AWARENESS TRAINING SEPT. 15 & 16, 8 A.M. - 4 P.M. Through solution-focused exercises, participants learn techniques that effectively address personnel concerns brought to their attention.
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DADS AND DISCIPLINE SEPT. 22, 4 - 6:30 P.M. Participants will discuss the changing
role of fathers and learn how dads can use effective discipline techniques to help raise responsible, well-behaved children.
CREDIT MANAGEMENT SEPT. 22, 5 - 6:30 P.M. This workshop provides valuable information on establishing a credit history, choosing and using credit and debit cards, debt-to-income ratio, consumer installment loans, credit reports, and effectively managing your credit.
SAPR VICTIM ADVOCATE CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING SEPT. 23, 1 - 3:30 P.M. This workshop provides SAPR program updates and advanced training in assisting victims of sexual assault. Who should attend: D-SAACP credentialed victim advocates in the Hampton Roads area and all other SAPR trained personnel are welcome to attend.
PARENTING IN A MILITARY FAMILY SEPT. 23 & 24, 2 - 4:30 P.M. This workshop explores what it means to discipline children and the ways it can be accomplished most effectively. It includes strategies for encouraging children to behave appropriately, communicating in ways that really work, and increasing cooperation. Participants discuss attention-seeking behaviors and how parents can best respond to them.
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES SEPT. 24, 9 A.M. - NOON Learn more about the crucial steps in the job search process. This workshop covers everything from assessing the hidden job market to finding a job longdistance, including job searching on the Internet.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SUSAN G. KOMEN TIDEWATER Susan G. Komen Tidewater is seeking eager volunteers wishing to help at their 15th Annual Race for the Cure. The competitive 5k and fun run/walk will take place on Oct. 10, at Neptune Park at the Oceanfront.Volunteer jobs are available from September 23rd through October 10th. They need help with folding t-shirts, packing team and participant bags and volunteers for Expo and on Race Day. Military groups, clubs, organizations and all individuals are welcome. Interested parties can visit www.volunteertidewater.com for more information and to register as a volunteer.
U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND U.S. Fleet Forces Command is looking for volunteers for their Stewards of the Sea: Defending Freedom, Protecting the Environment exhibit, located on the 3rd floor of the Nauticus in downtown Norfolk. The purpose of the exhibit is to help educate the public that Sailors are training to protect our country in a manner that respects and safeguards the environment. Volunteers will help guide visitors through the exhibit and answer questions about the exhibit. They welcome active duty, retired military or any interested volunteer
18 years of age or older. Museum volunteers receive training, free parking, inclusion in an award recognition program, a volunteer holiday lunch, a 25 percent admission discount to Nauticus for family and friends, and a 25 percent discount at the Nauticus gift store. Interested parties can visit www.volunteertidewater.com for more information and to register as a volunteer.
BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES The American Red Cross urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help prevent a blood shortage. Blood donations often decline as final summer vacations are planned and back-to-school activities ramp up. On average, during the summer months, about two fewer donors give blood at each Red Cross blood drive than what is needed. Donations are needed now to help ensure blood is available for patients in need. In addition, everyone who donates in the month of September will receive a coupon for a free haircut at SportClips.To make an appointment to give blood, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
THE OLD COAST GUARD STATION PIG & OYSTER FEST The Old Coast Guard Station’s largest annual fundraiser is the Pig & Oyster Fest on Oct. 3 from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. There are four volunteer shifts: set up (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.), first half of event (2 p.m. - 4 p.m.), second half of event (4 p.m. - 6 p.m.), and break down (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.). There are many volunteer opportunities from helping set up/
tear down fencing and tents to assisting with serving the food. Volunteer shifts last 2 - 3 hours. Interested parties can visit www.volunteertidewater.com for more information and to register as a volunteer.
NORFOLK’S GRAND ILLUMINATION PARADE Norfolk’s Grand Illumination Parade needs your helping hands to make this yearly event a magical experience for everyone. Celebrate the start of the holidays in the city season by volunteering for the parade, which will be held on Nov. 21. They have volunteer opportunities for groups, organizations and individuals. This is your chance to show your dedication to the community. Be a part of the greatest holiday parade in Hampton Roads. For more information, including specific volunteer opportunities, visit http://holidaysinthecity.net/ parade/volunteers.
ANIMAL RESCUE OF TIDEWATER Animal Rescue of Tidewater (ART) has a wide variety of interesting, rewarding volunteer opportunities. Among them are: working with the community in outreach by answering voice mails; fostering a dog or cat (all expenses paid); becoming involved with ART’s Spay/Neuter Initiative; helping with ART’s Feral Cat Initiative (working with those who manage colonies to spay/neuter); assisting at adoption events held twice monthly; and performing general administrative work. Interested parties can visit www.volunteertidewater.com for more information and to register as a volunteer.
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