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SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS

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From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens held a series of all-hands calls at Naval Station Norfolk and Naval Air Station Oceana Sept. 22. The pair discussed the status of the Navy and took questions from Sailors stationed in Hampton Roads in several forums, from flag officers to junior officers and enlisted personnel. In his opening statements, Richardson highlighted four priorities that will guide him and the Navy day to day: safety and integrity, accountability and assessment, creativity and initiative and toughness and resilience. "Those are, I think, the four ingredients that will characterize us going forward, keep us strong, and keep us the toughest, most effective Navy in the world," said Richardson. CNO and MCPON also fielded a wide variety of questions from the audience, on personnel issues and the Navy's budget. Both leaders assured Sailors that regardless of the fiscal uncertainty, "people" would remain a

Virginia Beach Sailor passes away By Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs A Sailor assigned to Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSCHR) died Sept. 26, after being taken off life support by his family.

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Photo by MC1 Martin L. Carey Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens visit with Sailors during an all-hands call at NAS Oceana. Stevens was in the area with Richardson during their ﬁrst Fleet engagement together.

top funding priority. "A consistent theme through all the budget churn that we've been going through in the past is that if we're going to cover down on one thing, it's going to be our commitment to our people," said Richardson. Richardson closed by discussing his relationship with the MCPON and how that could be modeled throughout the ﬂeet.

Electronics Technician Seaman Dalton Andrew Frye, 19, of Chester, WV., was hospitalized Thursday morning after participating in a physical ﬁtness test. CPR was immediately administered to the Sailor on scene, and he was taken to Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital where he received follow-on treatment. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family,” said Capt. Brent Kyler, commanding ofﬁcer, Training Support Center. “His loss is felt by our entire community.”

"Today you got a sense of how much I value my partnership with the MCPON," said Richardson. "And that is, I think, symbolic of the partnership that we're going to be having going forward, and the partnership that we all have to strike as we become the most effective team possible." For more news from Chief of Naval Operations, visit www.navy.mil/local/cno.

Frye enlisted in the Navy on July 29, 2014, and was enrolled in the Navy's Data Link Communication System Maintenance School. Following graduation from school, he had followon orders to the USS Ramage (DDG-61). Frye is survived by his parents and sister. An investigation by the Navy and Naval Criminal Investigative Service to determine the details of his death is in progress. For more news from Naval Education and Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnet.

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JOB FAIR NAS Oceana Fleet and Family Support Center will be hosting a transitioner and military spouse job fair on Oct. 1, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Oceana Conference Center/Ofﬁcers’ Club. Join more than 40 employers including Lockheed Martin, AMSEC, Newport News Shipbuilding, Verizon, VB Police & Fire, Sentara, Geico, and NEX who are looking to hire. For more information, call FFSC at 433-2912

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Southside: (757) 222-3990 Peninsula: (757) 596-0853 Fax: (757) 853-1634 Published every Thursday by Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of Defense or the United States Navy, under exclusive written contract with the Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Oceana. This civilian enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services and NAS Oceana civilian employees. Contents of the paper are not necessarily the official views of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Navy. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or Military Newspapers of Virginia of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunities by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, Va. Deadline to submit copy is Thursday, noon, seven days prior to publication date.

BASE BRIEFS OCEANA AIR SHOW SUCCESS This year’s Oceana Air Show was a resounding success and attracted 297,000 visitors. There was increased attendance at Friday’s Military/Dependent and Special Needs show, with 25,000 people in attendance.The Beach Blast also had increased attendance from last year with 12,000 people attending. For information on future air shows at Oceana, visit www.oceanaairshow.com

TRUNK OR TREAT Join the NAS Oceana community on Oct. 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and enjoy Trunk or Treat at the Youth Center and the Aerotheater. Starting at 7:30 p.m., there will be a $1.00 admission special Halloween movie showing for all ages.

OCTOBER AEROTHEATER SPECIALS The NAS Oceana Aerotheater is the place to be this October with specials for everyone all month long. On Oct. 11, patrons

can enjoy half price popcorn and fountain drinks all day long. Come in costume on Oct. 31 and you will receive a free small popcorn. Additionally, every Saturday in October all active duty service members will receive free admission at the 3 p.m. movie showing.

Registration for the program is open from Aug. 17 - Oct. 30. Interested parties can register in person from 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at building 526 on NAS Oceana. Any Sailors interested in volunteering for the program can ﬁnd more details in “Volunteer Opportunities” on page 11.

DRUG EDUCATION FOR YOUTH (DEFY)

COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN

The Oceana Youth Program and the Midway Manor Youth Program are sponsoring the Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) program for children ages nine to 12. The Secretary of the Navy sponsored program is a free, two-phased prevention program for military youth designed to give them the tools to resist drugs, alcohol and gangs. Phase I of the program happens monthly during the school year and involves regularly scheduled activities, group mentoring sessions and interactive workshops. Phase II is a structured eight-day leadership camp that occurs during the summer.

The season for giving is here and financially, the military gives back to the community through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Pledges made by federal, civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season, Sept. 1 to Dec. 15, support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, cost-efficient and effective in providing opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

Navy announces GMT program changes and updates From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy’s General Military Training (GMT) plan for ﬁscal year 2016 outlines reduced annual requirements and a redesigned program as detailed in NAVADMIN 213/15 released Sept. 8. GMT is now in two categories, Standardized Core Training (SCT), which are annual training requirements mandated by higher authority, and Navy Command-Assigned Readiness Enhancement (CARE) training, which will empower commands to direct speciﬁc training. A portion of the CARE training will be tied

to a specific platform’s deployment cycle on a biennial basis, while the remainder of the CARE topics will allow for the command to determine the most effective way to deliver the training within the fiscal year. The specific topics and which categories they fall under are outlined in NAVADMIN 213/15. The changes with this announcement result in a more than 40 percent reduction in the yearly mandatory GMT requirements. Navy continues to update training to allow for more effective and efficient delivery options, which includes the creation of mobile applications. The first mobile apps are

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.

expected to be available later this year and download information will be provided on the Navy’s GMT website. Individually-completed web-based training is automatically recorded and tracked in the individual’s electronic training jacket. Command-delivered training completion is recorded in the Fleet Management and Planning System (FLTMPS) via the learning event completion form. Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) can be visited at www.nko.navy.mil. Once logged into NKO, select the “GMT” option under the “Personal Development” menu item to access the Navy’s GMT page.

Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 5

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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Bluejacket to Blue and Gold: USNA seeking enlisted applicants for the Class of 2020 BY MC2 TYLER CASWELL U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) — With the recent release of ALNAV 065/15, the United States Naval Academy (USNA) is now accepting motivated Sailors and Marines, active and reserve, for admission to the Class of 2020. Successful candidates will be top-quality Sailors and Marines with a competitive academic and military profile. Preparation begins as early as high school. Typically, fleet applicants who ranked in the top 40 percent of their high school class are considered good candidates. Additional requirements include SAT/ ACT scores taken within the last two years, four years of high school mathematics and English and one year of chemistry. Two years of a foreign language is highly recommended. A candidate's application can be strengthened with demonstrated strong leadership and command recognition. Candidates must be of good moral character and have no record of disciplinary action during the three years preceding application for admission. Packages will not be reviewed without the commanding officer's endorsement. The process of application to USNA can seem daunting while serving your country. It is highly recommended to seek out a mentor at your command, especially one who attended USNA. Mentors can guide and help articulate why the individual wants to attend USNA in preparation for the interviews needed for the CO's endorsement, which stands in place of the nomination. “It was definitely huge having an officer mentor help me through the process,” said Midshipman 1st Class Andrew Whisner, a former enlisted hospital corpsman. “My executive officer was a USNA graduate, and he went as far as to help me finish the last pieces of my application that I couldn't

Our prior [enlisted] midshipmen provide a unique and important perspective. They are able to relate lessons from the fleet back to what they are doing here at the academy and they are able to convey those lessons to their fellow midshipmen.” - Col. Steve Liszewski, Commandant of midshipmen

physically do myself while I was deployed to Afghanistan. Chances are there is an academy graduate at your command.” Beyond academics and military bearing, physical ﬁtness is a top priority at USNA. Applicants are required to possess outstanding physical ﬁtness, as determined by the Candidate Fitness Assessment and recent command Physical Fitness Assessments. “Everyone is in shape here at the academy,” said Midshipman 1st Class Anna Wade, a prior enlisted mass communication specialist. “My time period before getting ready to come here was a lot of physical training. I knew I was going to be pitted against people four years younger than myself, and I knew I wanted to be in better shape than I was at the time. I would suggest to anyone to do an honest self-assessment and make the improvements you need to.”

Photo by MC2 Nathan Wilkes The 1,192 members of the U.S. Naval Academy’s incoming Class of 2019 gather in Tecumseh Court for the Induction Day Oath of Office Ceremony July 1. Induction Day marks the beginning of Plebe Summer, the arduous six week indoctrination that transitions civilian students to military life.

Changing from a military-focused environment to an academic-focused one can be a challenge. Applicants are encouraged to enroll in college courses in higher math and science while at their command in order to strengthen their admission application and to help them adapt to an academic environment. “A major challenge for enlisted and reservists is transitioning back to an academic environment,” said Chief Logistics Specialist Maximo Regino, coordinator for USNA Fleet Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS). “Often they have to attend the Naval Academy Preparatory School, and the environment of NAPS replicates that of USNA. We know these service members are out in the ﬂeet training, performing and focused on their mission. NAPS is here to encourage the transition. I would tell potential candidates take a college-level mathematics or science course to get yourself back into the academic groove.” Up to 170 regular and reserve personnel may be appointed to USNA each year. The experience they bring to the Brigade of Midshipmen is invaluable. “Our prior [enlisted] midshipmen provide a unique and important perspective. They are able to relate lessons from the ﬂeet back to what they are doing here at the academy and they are able to convey

those lessons to their fellow midshipmen,” said Col. Steve Liszewski, commandant of midshipmen.“One of the reasons I am a Marine today is because I had a squad leader during Plebe Summer who had been a prior enlisted Marine. His inspirational leadership and the example that he set helped guide my decision to become a Marine.” The four years at USNA are challenging in order to develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically. For enlisted candidates who are accepted, the change can be a humbling experience. “You've been in two years, made rank and now you are coming to USNA and you're taking orders from a second year midshipman who has no [fleet] experience. It's hard for a lot of 'priors',” said Whisner.“You might have more fleet experience, but that individual has more academy experience and that's what matters here. I see people struggle with that pride. This is a very humbling place and you have to adapt or you won't make it.” The deadline to apply to the Class of 2020 is December 31, 2015.The deadline for all completed application documents is January 31, 2016. Individuals interested in applying can find a list of needed resources at www.usna.edu/Admissions. For more news from U.S. Naval Academy, visit www.navy.mil/local/usna.

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Retired Chief Culinary Specialist and current supervisor of the Community Policing Division at Old Dominion University Damaso Medel spoke about how being Hispanic has affected him both in the Navy and as a police ofďŹ cer in the Norfolk area to Sailors at the NAS Oceana Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Sept. 23.

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NAS Oceana held its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at the Oceana CNATTU Auditorium, Sept. 23. The ceremony, with the theme â€œSomos Familia,â€? or â€œWe are Family,â€? included a guest speaker and presentations on Hispanic nations and cultures that are represented in the Navy. The guest speaker for the event was Retired Chief Culinary Specialist Damaso Medel, a native of Santiago, Chile, who grew up in New York and New Jersey. Medel is currently the supervisor of the Community Policing Division at Old Dominion University. Medel spoke about how being Hispanic has helped him both in the Navy and as a police ofďŹ cer in the Norfolk area. â€œA lot of people from South American countries have a hard time trusting the police historically, so I have been trying to bridge the gap in the communities I work in by helping them feel like they can trust us,â€? said Medel. â€œI speak different dialects and know a lot about the cultures. I also brought in ICE [U.S. Im-

migration and Custom Enforcement] to help educate people on the rights they have living in this country.â€? Following Medelâ€™s remarks, presenter Aviation Boatswainâ€™s Mate (Equipment) 2nd Class Francisco Robles, who was born in Jalisco, Mexico and raised in San Diego, echoed similar sentiments regarding his relationship with the Navy. â€œI joined the Navy to see the world and give back to the country that has given me so much,â€? said Robles. â€œThe thing I noticed immediately about the Navy was that I never felt like I didnâ€™t belong and thatâ€™s what makes the Navy so great. We are a giant melting pot with people from all over and thatâ€™s why we are the best Navy in the world.â€? The observance ďŹ rst began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968. President Ronald Reagan expanded it into a 30day celebration in 1988, beginning on Sept. 15 and ending Oct. 15. Sept. 15 is signiďŹ cant because it is the anniversary month of independence for the Latin American countries of Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico celebrates its independence on Sept. 16 and Chile celebrates its independence day on Sept. 18.

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

Life is worth living

BY LT. SHERRI L. GARRETT Chaplain There is one thing that I wish all people could understand and truly believe: life is precious and uncertain, yet it is worth living. We never know what may happen, one day we may be up and the next day we may be down.

Through it all, we can live with joy and peace when we place all of our situations in God’s hand. I believe we are called to live each day as if it were our last; making things right with God and with one another, repenting, reconciling and living the life God has given us. Every day may not go as planned. However, life is worth living especially when we put our trust in God allowing God to carry us through the good, the bad, and the ugly things that happen throughout our lives. This story may inspire you to push through what-

ever is happening in your life and live with hope and happiness. A few years ago, a preacher received a call from a we’ll call Ruth. She was wondering if the preacher would help her to speak with her children about her cancer and about the decisions that she had made. She had recently been diagnosed with a very aggressive form of cancer. She was given a year to live. Ruth was strong and courageous and she spoke with her doctor at length about her various options. The way that she ex-

plained it to the preacher, was that she could undergo some very painful chemotherapy sessions and that the treatments would perhaps only extend her life a bit or she could forego the treatment and she would be gone before Christmas. Ruth told the preacher that she wrestled with it, prayed about it and decided that since she was given the gift of a year she didn’t want to spend that time sick from treatment. Ruth wanted to live each day as if it were her last. She wanted to make up for lost opportunities. She wanted to tell her

friends and family members how much she loved them, she wanted to put her life in order, and give away her possessions to people she loved and cared about. She wanted to make amends and give and receive forgiveness. She wanted to dance on the beach and eat ice cream. “At ﬁrst I struggled and I was angry at God for the cancer. And I got to a point where that changed. I don’t know exactly how, but I realized that I had been given a gift by God of 365 more days. One more year” Ruth said. “I could spend my time feeling sorry for myself (and

I did and it didn’t change things) or I could decide to live each day in gratitude.” And that’s what she did. My hope is that no matter what is going on, you choose to live and know that God can help anyone get through anything. Yes, life can get rough and there are painful moments that cause us to cry; yet on the other side of the coin of life, there is hope and opportunity to live abundantly.There are people like chaplains, counselors, family, and friends that can help you see the beneﬁt in living. Don’t quit, trust the journey and live.

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VFA-211 CHECKMATES

VFA-136 KNIGHTTHAWKS

VFA-103 JOLLY ROGERS Photo by MC3 Anna Van Nuys Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Ricky Spooner arms an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 211 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

Photo by MC3 Stephane Belcher Airman Bernard Agbanu, from Accra, Ghaana, and Lt. Cmdr. Laurie Solberg, from Saint Paul, Min., assigned to the Knighth hawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, prepare an F/A-18E Super Hornet before flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

Photo by MC3 J. A. Mateo Sailors assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 move an F/A-18F Super Hornet engine in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Photo by MC3 A.A. Cruz Lt. B. J. Burnham signals the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Photo by MC3 Anna Van Nuys Rear Adm. Andrew Lewis, commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12, shakes hands with Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Azizunisa Deglado, a plane captain, as he prepares to pilot an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Knighthawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 during his last flight aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

VFA-143 PUKIN' DOGS Photo by MC3 Stephanie Belcher A Sailor signals to an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates as it prepares to launch from the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

VFA-83 RAMPAGERS

Photo by MCSN J. Tolbert Sailors transport an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin’ Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 across the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Photo by MC3 Taylor L. Jackson

Photo by MC3 E. T. Miller Sailors watch as an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Photo by MCSN B. Siens Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class P. Beauvaisgonzalez, assigned to the Rampagers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, performs maintenance on a fuel tank in the hangar bay of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Photo by MCSN B. Siens An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to thee Pukin’ Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, lands on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Visit www.oceanajetobserver.com for more photos of Oceana-based squadrons

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Checkmates launches from the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) flight deck. Theodore Roosevelt is deployed in 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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VFA-211 CHECKMATES

VFA-136 KNIGHTTHAWKS

Photo by MC3 A.A. Cruz Lt. B. J. Burnham signals the launch of an F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the Jolly Rogers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

VFA-83 RAMPAGERS

Photo by MCSN J. Tolbert Sailors transport an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Pukin’ Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143 across the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Photo by MC3 Taylor L. Jackson

Photo by MCSN B. Siens An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to thee Pukin’ Dogs of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143, lands on the flight deck of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

Visit www.oceanajetobserver.com for more photos of Oceana-based squadrons

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Fleet and Family Support Centers

WORKSHOPS Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located on NAS Oceana in building 531. It offers a variety of programs and workshops to assist active duty and their families. Registration is required for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for more information or registration, unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema.

CAREER PLANNING OCT. 5, 9 A.M. â€“ NOON In this workshop you will be guided through career choices based on life goals, personal skills, abilities, preferences and work value.

SPONSOR TRAINING

on resumes and how to prepare for interviews.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES OCT. 8, 9 A.M. â€“ NOON Want to feel more conďŹ dent at your next job interview? This workshop teaches you how.

OCT. 6, 9 â€“ 11 A.M. This training teaches command personnel to serve as sponsors.

THE FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM OCT. 9, 9 A.M. â€“ NOON

STRESS MANAGEMENT OCT. 6 â€“ 15 (T&TH), 9 - 11 A.M. Learn more about managing stress with techniques such as goal-setting, time management and progressive relaxation.

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES OCT. 6, 9 A.M. â€“ NOON This workshop covers everything from assessing the hidden job market to ďŹ nding a job long-distance, including job searching on the Internet.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 12PM-7PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 9AM-7PM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 11AM-6PM

CHILDREN AND DIVORCE This workshop addresses the pain and loss of a family breakup from the childâ€™s perspective.

HOMEOWNERSHIP OCT. 7, 8:30 A.M. â€“ 3 P.M.

Financing available on-site. For more info, visit www.hrcarsale.com

FAMILY READINESS GROUP LEADERSHIP TRAINING OCT. 13, 9 â€“ 11:30 A.M. & 6 â€“ 8:30 P.M. Family Readiness Groups play an integral part in keeping families together in various situations, especially during deployment.

OCT. 6, 3 â€“ 7 P.M.

NAS Oceana - Main Gate Park | 1750 Tomcat Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23460

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In this workshop, learn how to ďŹ nd vacancies within the federal government, complete the application process, and how to understand standard qualiďŹ cations and testing requirements.

This workshop is designed to take the mystery out of buying a home.

HOW TO SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS FINANCIALLY OCT. 13 5 â€“ 6:30 P.M. Learn how to reduce the ďŹ nancial stress of the holidays and meet holiday spending demands without the pain of too much debt.

RESUME WRITING

OVERSEAS TRANSFER WORKSHOP

OCT. 7 & 15, 9 A.M. â€“ NOON

OCT. 14 9 A.M. â€“ 4 P.M.

Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume.

Will you be transferring overseas soon? This helpful workshop is a great way to prepare yourself and your family for this challenging adventure.

JOB NETWORK OCT. 7, NOON â€“ 1 P.M.

SMOOTH MOVE WORKSHOP

This monthly employer panel comprised of three human resource personnel where attendees can ask local and national employers what they like to see

OCT. 14, 9 A.M. â€“ 4 P.M. Transferring to a new duty station? This workshop offers tips to help make your move as painless as possible.

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SPORTS &

AWARDS AT QUARTERS

FITNESS Register now for the Pumpkin Patch 5K! Join the NAS Oceana community for the annual Pumpkin Patch 5K at Flightline Fitness Center. Run begins at 11:30 a.m. Preregistration is open now through Oct. 20. Same day registration begins at 10 a.m. To register online or to print the form visit www.discovermwr.com/PP5K

PINK RIBBON 5K OCT. 2, 11:30 A.M. Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a 5K run at NSA Hampton Roads-Portsmouth. Show your support for the cause by wearing pink.The first 300 people to register are guaranteed a free T-shirt and all runners will receive a finisher’s medal when crossing the finish line. Same day registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Riverview Fitness Center Gym, building 276. For more information and to register, please visit www.discovermwr.com.

5K DOGGY DASH OCT. 3, 5 P.M. Enjoy a sunset run at Chesapeake City Park where you can run with your canine companion. If a 5K is too much for you or your four-legged companion, give the 2K Puppy Trot a try. You can enter the 5K/2K with or without a dog, in memory of a beloved pet, or in honor of your cat. For more information and to register, please visit register. chronotrack.com/r/14032.

2015 GRUNT RUN OCT. 17, REGISTER 6 – 8 A.M. Come out for a ﬁve-mile run full of mud, woods and obstacles designed to push your body to its limits at NSA Hampton Roads – Northwest. The race is open to the military community with base access. Race day registration is at NSAHR-NW Gym, building

348 on Relay Road. To register online, or for more information, visit www. discovermwr.com/gruntrun.

WALK FOR APRAXIA OCT. 24, 8 A.M. The 2015 Hampton Roads Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech event will be held on Oct. 24 at Mt. Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach. The walk is open to all adults and children. On-site registration and check-in begins at 8 a.m., with the walk starting at 9 a.m. All proceeds will beneﬁt apraxia programs and research of the Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America. For more information and to register, visit casana.apraxia-kids.org/virginiabeachwalk.

MONSTER DASH 5K OCT. 30, 11:30 A.M. Naval Station Norfolk will host the annual Monster Dash 5K on Oct. 30 at the N-24 Gymnasium. The run will begin at 11:30 a.m. and runners are encouraged to come in costume. There will be a post-race costume contest for a chance to win great prizes.The run is open to all active duty, reservists, retirees, eligible family members and DoD civilians. The ﬁrst 100 registered runners receive a free T-shirt. Register online at www.discovermwr.com/m5k. Online registration ends on Oct. 26. For more information, call 445-5644.

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Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez RPC Chelboni Martin poses for a photo with her mother, Chandra Mabrey and NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Louis Schager after being presented a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal during Oceana’s Administrative Department morning quarters Sept. 15. Martin is retiring after 20 years of service and her future plans include opening a barbershop in Florida.

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COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

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Friday, Oct. 2 6 p.m. - A Walk in the Woods (R, 104 min.) 9 p.m. - Sinister 2 (R, 97 min.)

BAD MOVIE NIGHT OCT. 2, 6:30 P.M.

Saturday, Oct. 3 Noon 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 9 p.m.

*FREE* Big Hero 6 (PG, 102 min.) - The Man from U.N.C.L.E (PG-13, 116 min.) - Straight Outta Compton (R, 150 min.) - No Escape (R, 103 min.)

Sunday, Oct. 4 1 p.m. - War Room (PG, 120 min.) 4 p.m. - American Ultra (R, 96 min.) 7 p.m. - Hitman Agent 47 (R, 108 min.)

Friday, Oct. 9 6 p.m. - No Escape (R, 103 min.) 9 p.m. - American Ultra (R, 96 min.)

Saturday, Oct. 10 1 p.m. - The Visit (PG-13, 93 min.) 5 p.m. - *FREE SNEAK PREVIEW* Bridges of Spies

Sunday, Oct. 11 1 p.m. - The Perfect Guy (PG-13, 110 min.) 4 p.m. - Hitman Agent 47 (R, 108 min.) 7 p.m. - A Walk in the Woods (R, 104 min.) 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.

GET YOUR FALL

JUMPING Now offering a full line of high quality backyard trampolines by JumpSport and AlleyOOP.

The first Friday of every month, old sci-fi films at Old Dominion University will be shown on the dome of the Pretlow Planetarium. The night will start with a pubstyle trivia contest at 6:30 p.m. followed by an old sci-fi film at 7 p.m. For more about trivia rules, Bad Movie Night, and about weekly public shows, visit www.odu. edu/planetarium.

NEWPORT NEWS FALL FESTIVAL OF FOLKLIFE

*valid only on trampolines Look for the

GRACELAND OF VIRGINIA

(757)966-5220

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BARK IN THE PARK OCT. 4, NOON Join the Chesapeake Humane Society for a day of family fun with pet-related vendors, the Radar Run, canine demonstrations, contests, animal rescue/welfare exhibitors and a chance to win big with a rafﬂe. For more information, visit www.chesapeakehumane.org/BIP.

HOLE IN ONE FOR HEROES

OCT. 3, 10 A.M.

OCT. 9, 1 P.M.

The 42nd Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife will feature more than 200 exhibitors showcasing traditional crafts, heritage trade demonstrations, entertainment, children’s activities, and food. New for 2015 in the Heritage Area is a straw/quilt maze with special surprises, a free cake walk where winners will receive a fall decorated cake, and a pumpkin moon bounce (free for kids). Seafood, barbeque, pork rinds, and other favorite festival foods will be sold in over twenty booths in the food area. New entertainers for 2015 are the Chisman Creek Band (contemporary bluegrass), Scuppernongaree (original folk/rock), Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys (mountain/bluegrass), and Gratiot Lake Road (modern folk). Admission is free and parking is $10.

Hole In One For Heroes is the 2nd annual charity golf event taking place at the Kiln Creek Golf Club in Newport News to beneﬁt the Wounded Warrior Project.The event is a shotgun start scramble format to maximize fun while donating to raise awareness and garner public support for the needs of injured service members. Events include a hole-in-one contest, a silent auction, gift bags, rafﬂe prizes, low gross winners and a buffet dinner. For more information, visit www.sportsunbiased.com.

TOUCH A TRUCK, TRAIN AND MORE OCT. 3, 11 A.M. The Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Society (SNHS) is hosting the 4th annual “Touch a Truck, Train & More” event where children can see, touch, and explore their favorite big trucks and vehicles.“Touch a Truck” is a one-day, interactive event where children have the opportunity to meet the men and women who protect, serve and build our community.Vehicles on display routinely include construction trucks, emergency vehicles, tractor trailers and utility trucks. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.suffolktrainstation.org.

SECOND ANNUAL SMOKIN’ SAINTS ANY JumpSport or AlleyOOP backyard trampoline

kids, a bluegrass band and all the barbecued pig and trimmings you can eat.

OCT. 3, NOON - 2 P.M. Join Trinity Episcopal Church in Portsmouth for food, friends and fellowship at the 2nd annual Smokin’ Saints BBQ. The Trinity Episcopal Churchyard will come alive on Oct. 3 with activities for the whole family. This free event will feature a bounce house for the

OCEAN VIEW ART SHOW OCT. 10-11, 10 A.M. Mark your calendars for the 53rd annual Ocean View Art Show. There will be painters, sculptors, jewelers, potters and many more displaying their artwork. Each artist will have work displayed and for sale in their booth and many of the artists are top award winners in art shows around the country. Your favorite food vendors will also be there and many local bands will be entertaining the crowds.

OKTOBERFEST OCT. 10, NOON - 6 P.M. Join The Noblemen at Virginia Beach’s largest Oktoberfest held on Camp Pendleton in Virginia Beach. General admission is free for all active duty military and their immediate family members. There will be fun for the whole family all day long including live music with The Happy Dutchmen and The Deloreans, authentic German food, food and drinks for kids, games and a carnival. The Noblemen are a group dedicated to helping children in Hampton Roads and all proceeds from the event will go to philanthropic causes to help children in Hampton Roads.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DRUG EDUCATION FOR YOUTH Looking for a way to give back to the NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex communities? NAS Oceana Youth Program and Midway Manor Youth Program are looking for volunteers to help with the new Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) program. The DEFY program is sponsored by the Secretary of the Navy’s Drug Reduction Task Force and is a two-phase program targeted to kids ages nine - 12. The program empowers them to build a positive, healthy lifestyle and gives them the tools they need to resist drugs, gangs and alcohol. The program is looking for people who are enthusiastic about kids, willing to learn and teach, like to have fun, are outgoing and consider themselves to be a good role model. Mentors must be over the age of 18, complete a volunteer application and background check, and attend mandatory training.Volunteers must also submit a special request chit through their chain of command. There are a wide variety of volunteer positions available such as mentors, mentor coordinators, administrative assistants, team leaders and assistant team leaders. For more information and to volunteer, please contact the Oceana Youth Program at 433-3976 or the Midway Manor Youth Program at 444-1007.

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 third 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: steps the Navy takes to protect marine life, marine mammal research and monitoring, the importance of the Navy mission at sea, and how the Navy manages shipboard wastes. Active duty, retired military or any interested volunteer 18 years of age or older are welcome. 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.

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.

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.Volunteer opportunities for groups, organizations and individuals are available. For more information, including speciﬁc volunteer opportunities, visit /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 voicemails; 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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