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Shutdown: affecting parts of the DoD in different ways — Continued from page 1 Accession and training moves associated with recruitment and initial entry training will continue, along with movement to first duty station when required by a move to an excepted activity Movement to comply with separation instructions will continue If Sailors have specific questions, they should contact their detailer. •No boards will be held during the shutdown period. •Customer service support will not be available during the shutdown.Specifically, there will be no support available through 1-866-U-ASK-NPC or the cscemail@navy. mil email account. •Additions and changes to records will not be made at Navy Personnel Command (NPC) -Personnel Support Activity Detachment (PSDs) with military support will be open, however, expect limited support and longer wait times.
Education impacts •Tuition Assistance funding for those classes starting after Oct. 1 will not be available until next fiscal year once funding is released. •All Navy College Offices will be closed. No counseling or educational services will be available. College courses taught on base should go as scheduled. Language or other testing services will not be available. •The Virtual Education Center (VEC) will be closed, No counseling or educational services will be available. Tuition assistance documents will not be processed. Joint Services Transcript changes will not occur. •Non-Resident Training Course support may be impacted. No processing of requests for a NonResident Training Course account reset. New Non-Resident Training Course enrollments may be delayed. United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) participants may encounter a delay of operations for new enrollments and help desk support.
Recruiting •There will be no disruption in the recruiting and processing of new accessions,
recruiting station will remain open for business, but no contracts for enlistment bonus can be entered into. Training Support Center, Great Lakes and learning sites: •In-processing of new recruits will continue.For now there have been no changes in published Great Lakes Recruit Training Command (RTC) graduation schedules. •The length of the shutdown will determine the exact impact to the training pipeline. There may be delays in moving new Sailors from boot camp to follow-on assignments. •The concern is that a shutdown that lasts several weeks could have similar effects to those experienced after Hurricane Ivan, in which large backlogs of students developed within days. It took more than six months to work through the backlog, even with increased classes in the pipeline. •Officials at Great Lakes and the fleet training support centers will provided updated guidance as more information becomes available.
as we receive new information): •Financial counseling and short term loans are available through Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. • Stateside commissaries closed on Oct. 2 for the duration of the shutdown. Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) commissaries will remain open. •Navy Exchanges will remain open. We know that this shutdown places further hardship on our valuable civilian workforce. Our teammates have already been strained by a summer of furloughs. You are valuable members of our profession and as the Secretary of Defense shared Sept. 30 “we are going into this challenge together and we will come out of it together.” Sacrifice and dedication in the face of adversity is what makes our Navy strong. I
ask that in spite of the uncertainty of this shutdown, those of us remain on watch continue to stay focused on the mission as we look forward to our shipmates’ return. I will continue to keep you informed, sharing what we know, when we know it.
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Advancements •The Navy Advancement Center (NAC) will be unable to receive, scan and process Cycle 093 Reserve (August 2013) and Cycle 220 Active Duty (September 2013) exam answer sheets during the furlough. •NAC cannot guarantee eligible candidates will be rank-ordered in time to meet set exam result publication schedules. •It is not known whether pay increments for all advancement-eligible Sailors be impacted. Currently,1,774 Sailors are scheduled to advance on Oct. 16. Pay increments must be set prior to Oct. 10 to be effected.
Information for civilian employees •The Office of Civilian Human Resources (OCHR) provides guidance, fact sheets, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and information on the Department of Navy website which will continue to be updated throughout the furlough. Financial and other counseling services are available through your Civilian Employee Assistance Program. •Additional information on furloughs may be found at the Office of Personnel Management. •Please direct your questions to your Command HR offices or email DONhrfaq@ navy.mil. Additional Information (will be updated
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Rear Adm. Mark Leavitt, departing chief of Naval Air Training (l), and Rear Adm. Roy Kelley, arriving chief of Naval Air Training, shake hands after reading their official orders as Vice Adm. David Buss, commander of Naval Air Forces, looks on during a change of command ceremony at the USS Lexington Museum Sept. 26.
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NMITC holds change of command retirement Teaching bystander intervention
BY LT. DAVID TRUESDELL Navy and Marine Intelligence Training Command Public Affairs Officer The Navy and Marine Intelligence Training Command (NMITC) held a change of command and retirement ceremony at Dam Neck Annex Sept. 20. Capt. H. E.Williams relieved Capt.William C. Kotheimer Jr. as NMITC commanding officer. Rear Adm. Samuel J. Cox, commanding officer, Office of Naval Intelligence, presided over the ceremonies. Capt. Susan K. Cerovsky, commanding officer, Center for Information Dominance, gave the ceremony’s keynote address. “We are here to celebrate the career of Capt. Kotheimer and to observe the change of command from him to Capt. Williams,”said Cerovsky.“[Capt.Kotheimer] is an exceptional individual,a strategic thinker and doer,and an extraordinary leader who personifies the best of our military profession.” Cerovsky presented Kotheimer with the Legion of Merit as an end-of-tour award. Kotheimer attributed the award to the hard work and support of the NMITC Sailors, Marines and leaders. “It has been an honor and privilege to lead you,” said Kotheimer.“Thank you all for your dedication and determination. NMITC’s accomplishments over the last two years have been all you.” The ceremony marked the end of Kotheimer’s tour as commanding officer of NMITC, as well as his 28-year career in the Navy. Kotheimer focused on the challenges faced, lessons learned, and many people who have supported him throughout his career, before reading the orders relieving him of command. Upon assuming command, Williams recognized Kotheimer’s hard work and leadership as seen through his commitment to providing the fleet with such high caliber intelligence professionals. “I couldn’t be more proud to have inherited the team here,” said Williams.“To the men and women of Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Command, it’s my privi-
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During the change of command ceremony at the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Command, Capt. H.E. Williams (l) relieved Capt. William C. Kotheimer (r). In the back row (l-r) is Commanding Officer, Office of Naval Intelligence Rear Adm. Samuel J. Cox; Commanding Officer, Center for Information Dominance Capt. Susan K. Cerovsky; and Oceana Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Michael Taylor.
lege to take command here today.” Prior to arriving at NMITC,Williams served as the assistant chief of staff for Intelligence (N2), U.S. 7th Fleet. His operational background includes air intelligence officer for Attack Squadron (VA) 115, on USS Midway, supporting operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm; current intelligence officer and deputy assistant chief of staff for intelligence, U.S. 6th Fleet,supporting OperationAllied Force;individual augmentee to NAVCENT N2 in 2001, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom; and 7th Fleet, where he served as N2 for two and a half years and during Operation Tomodachi. Williams’s shore assignments include intelligence I&W watch officer for U.S.Southern Command J2,Quarry Heights, Panama; chief, tactical analysis team, U.S. Embassy,Asunción, Paraguay; maritime operations officer, Joint Analysis Center, Molesworth, UK; OPNAV N20 Targeting; and assistant naval attaché,American Embassy.
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Tribute: CDSA remembers colleagues during memorial Destructive drinking — Continued from page 1
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Approximately 1,400 NAVSEA em“I believe the right word is resilployees,mostly civilians,work in Hampience — over the passage of time, we ton Roads supporting the fleet. Those will individually seek our own solace in the surface warfare centers support via resilience. We will remember our the Navy as the principal research, defriends, the sadness that this tragedy velopment test and evaluation assessmade us feel, and we will endeavor to ment team in support of surface ship use our memories to fuel our resolve systems. to become better human beings; we Killed in the attack were: will bounce back in our own way and Michael Arnold, 59, of Lorton,Va. in our time.This incident has tempered Sylvia Frasier, 53, of Waldorf, Md. our thoughts, our feelings, our motivaKathy Gaarde, 62, of Woodbridge,Va. tions, our behaviors, and our attitudes, John Roger Johnson, 73, of Derwood, but it will not cripple our resilience.” Md. Following Tapp’s remarks, CDSA Frank Kohler, 50, of Tall Timbers, Md. employee Jim Setzer, read the victims’ Kenneth Bernard Proctor, 46, of Walnames aloud. Each name was followed dorf, Md. by the ringing of two bells. In naval traVishnu Shalchendia Pandit, 61, of dition, two bells signifies the end of the North Potomac, Md. duty day. Arthur Daniels, 51, of Washington. For Setzer, the memorial service was Mary Francis Knight, 51, of Reston,Va. especially bittersweet. As CDSA’s chief Gerald L. Read, 58, of Alexandria,Va. Photo by T.R. Van Dame information officer, he and his staff had During a memorial service Sept. 25 Martin Bodrog, 54, of Annandale,Va. worked closely for years with several of at Oceana, Jim Setzer, an employee Richard Michael Ridgell, 52, of Westthe victims. minster, Md. at Combat Direction Systems Activity “Everyone in my division was affect- Dam Neck, reads the names of his Aaron Alexis, a former Navy reservist ed by the loss, Setzer said.“These folks colleagues killed at the Washington who is alleged to have been the shooter, were integral to many of our day-to-day Navy Yard shooting Sept. 16. Setzer, was killed in a gun battle with police. operations and processes, so we knew CDSA’s Chief Information Officer, had Several funds have been set up for the them through e-mail, conference calls worked extensively with several of victims’ families. Due to federal regulaand in some cases, had close profes- the victims. tions, the Navy and NAVSEA cannot sosional relationships with the deceased. licit or officially endorse non-federal We’re coping by talking openly about organizations. If you wish to donate, inthe loss, and continue to pray for their families, and for all formation on organizations offering support may be found of those whose lives have been turned upside down by at www.ourmilitary.mil.
CDSA staff lends a helping hand Jim Setzer, Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck chief information officer, takes the last of the command’s loaner laptop pool donation from his colleague Gloria Ridley Sept. 25. Setzer delivered the laptops to displaced Naval Sea Systems Command staff who are working in various location after the Washington Navy Yard shooting Sept. 16. CDSA is one of several NAVSEA field activities loaning IT assets so employees can continue working. Building 197, where the shooting occurred, is still considered a crime scene and there is very limited access to any of the employee’s workspaces, including their computers. Photo by T.R. Van Dame
can kill what you’ve earned From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — Four Sailors shared their personal stories on video recently of how alcohol incidents impacted their careers and the importance of drinking responsibly, a Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention US. Navy graphic (NADAP) official said Sept. 27. The first video testimonial was released Aug. 29 and features Electronics Technician 2nd Class Michael Palfrey from Naval Base San Diego answering the question,“What does the phrase ‘Keep What You’ve Earned’ mean to you?” Palfrey reveals the poor decision he made while drinking that adversely impacted his career. He provides advice for others on how to drink responsibly. “Someone pushed a beer in my face and I said,‘Why not? The night’s over,’” said Palfrey,“and the rest was a blur.That moment when the cuffs went on, I just kind of sobered up and went ‘This is not real.This did not just happen.’” Palfrey decided to participate in the “Keep What You’ve Earned” campaign and share his story so other Sailors can learn from his mistakes. He reminds Sailors that although it may be a one-time thing, irresponsible decisions regarding alcohol can lead to severe career consequences. “I had all of these things going for me a year ago, and now they’re all gone,”Palfrey said.“It’s not just the financial costs and where they hit you in the wallet.” Palfrey wound up seeking the help he needed and received tremendous support from his command leadership, including James Queen, command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA), Training Center San Diego. Queen supported Palfrey throughout treatment, including referring him to the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program.In the video, Queen says the “Keep What You’ve Earned” campaign underscores how hard Sailors work to make rank and make their family and their community proud,and that it’s not worth it to throw it away for a couple drinks. Palfrey’s story is one of four being released as part of the“Keep What You’ve Earned”campaign. Each testimonial reminds Sailors of the importance of drinking responsibly and keeping what they’ve earned. Watch the video on NADAP’s YouTube channel at www. youtube.com/user/NavyNADAP. For more information, materials and resources from NADAP’s “Keep What You’ve Earned” campaign, visit www.nadap.navy.mil.
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New initiatives encourage Sailors, Marines to make positive choices BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer Several new initiatives, including roving patrols, resident advisors and unaccompanied housing indoctrinations, have begun at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex, to encourage Sailors and Marines, residing in unaccompanied housing, to make positive decisions while off duty. The roving patrols are part of the sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) initiatives being implemented Navywide at every installation, including those within the Mid-Atlantic Region.The patrols at Oceana and Dam Neck began Sept. 23 and consist of a team of two, one of whom is a chief or senior chief petty officer or a lieutenant, with the second member an E-6 or above. “It’s an effort to reduce bad-decision making by Sailors … We’re going to have senior leadership, particularly chiefs and officers in uniform, roving the bases.Their job is to not look for things Sailors are doing wrong but they are encouraged to interact with Sailors,mentor and foster a positive environment and try to help encourage Sailors to not make destructive decisions,” explained Oceana Command Master Chief Eric Clark. “Anywhere we have Sailors and Marines living, socializing, we are roving those areas: the clubs, the bowling alleys, the theater, the barracks, the common areas, patios … specifically with the areas where Sailors are socializing … where alcohol has the ability to be consumed,” said Clark. Because single personnel reserve rooms during weekends and holidays at the Navy Gateway Inn & Suites, particularly at Dam Neck where NGIS fronts the beach, the patrols will also be roving lobby areas and pavilions and “interacting with everybody we come in contact with,” said Clark. The patrols work four to six hour watches beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Patrol members use a government vehicle to travel to various locations and each member is in uniform and wears red badges marked with“Roving Patrol”to identify themselves.
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AZC(AW) Kimberly McKinney and ET1(SW) Steven Howard, members of the roving patrol at Oceana and Dam Neck, talk with Sailors at the Great Escape Enlisted Club Oct. 2. The roving patrols visit unaccompanied housing and common areas on the bases to encourage Sailors and Marines to make positive decisions while off duty. “This roving patrol is not to be confused with our base police. These two individuals are just to interact, mentor and provide leadership to Sailors and Marines in an off-duty type of environment, encouraging good decision making,” explained Clark. The patrols use senior enlisted of all ratings and officers from all communities.“All the commands on Oceana and Dam Neck are participating, if they have Sailors who live in the barracks, and that’s probably 90 percent of our commands,” said Clark. At Oceana, each command is assigned a duty day and provides their watchstanders. Because of the number of commands involved, Clark estimates each command will only need to provide personnel about twice a month. With the number of Marines stationed on Oceana and residing in the same buildings as Sailors, Clark said it’s a
combined venture. At Dam Neck, where the Marines live in a separate building from the Sailors, he is working with the master gunnery sergeant at that command to ensure a similar program is implemented. He also emphasized the patrols are not conducting room inspections and not going in Sailors’ and Marines’ rooms. Because it’s a SAPR initiative, Clark said training for patrol team members focuses on different types of SAPR responses and reporting, as well as suicide prevention. “When you think of the barracks and our younger Sailors, those are two of our major concerns right now: Sailors being assaulted and Sailors who are making the devastating, tragic decisions to take their lives. It goes back to focusing on the destructive decisions by our Sailors and our Marines,” said Clark. A second program being implemented is the resident advisor or RA program.The RA program uses chiefs or officers, geo-bachelors who reside in unaccompanied housing, to act as RAs,“to help maintain good order, discipline, help with daily issues that a young Sailor or Marine may have.They may need someone to talk to, they may have a problem and don’t understand where to go,” said Clark. The RAs receive training from Fleet and Family Support Center, chaplains and other Navy resources.They are not assigned to roving patrols. A mandatory indoctrination for everyone who lives in the barracks is also now being implemented. It covers rules and expectations, and the roles of the roving patrols and resident advisors.“It’s really focusing on maintaining a safe environment for those who live in the barracks,” said Clark. “Anything we can do to help protect our Sailors and Marines who live in the barracks, that’s what we’re focusing on,” he added. “I think that we will find there will be positives that come out of the watch … I think that any time you have senior leadership out, interacting with junior Sailors in a positive light, only goodness will come out of that,” said Clark, who expects the roving patrols to be permanent.
Neptune Festival The 2013 Neptune Festival Grand Parade at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront honored military members and first responders during the parade on Sept. 27. PHOTOS, RIGHT: NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope, selected as the parade’s grand marshal, waves to the crowd along Atlantic Avenue. Riding in the convertible next to him is girlfriend Melissa Barnes. LEFT: Hampton Roads service members from all branches of the military and first responders were honored on the “Hometown Heroes,” float during the 40th annual Neptune Festival Grand Parade, part of Boardwalk Weekend at the oceanfront. Photos by MC2(AW) Alysia Hernandez
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NEX giving back to customers with Navy Blue holiday celebration BY KRISTINE M. STURKIE Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced Sept. 27 that it has made some exciting changes to its second Navy Blue Holiday celebration. The Navy Blue Holiday is a time to celebrate the NEX’s unique connection to the Navy and Navy families, emphasize Navy values and to give back to deserving NEX customers. “This year, our Navy Blue Holiday is going to be even bigger and better,” said Robert J. Bianchi, chief executive officer, NEXCOM.“We are very excited to bring our customers more savings, quality and value, and most impor-
tantly, say thank you for being a loyal customer of your NEX.” The Navy Blue Holiday season will kick off this year on the Navy’s 238th birthday Oct. 13. The kick-off includes one of the largest single customer giveaways ever. NEXCOM has partnered with its vendor community to give away 1,000 NEX $100 gift cards. Customers can enter for the drawing beginning Oct. 9 at their local NEX or online at www.myNavyExchange.com. “We are excited to be able to give away $100,000 in NEX gift cards to our customers,” said Bianchi. “I know there are many other shopping options available. We are thrilled to be able to thank our customers for their support throughout the years. It is our honor to give back, because our mission is our customers.”
One thing that hasn’t changed is that customers will continue to find a great selection of items in all price ranges including prestige brands,national mass brands and private brands at excellent savings, plus no sales tax on NEX purchases. Throughout the holiday season, the NEX will offer even more savings and promotions so customers can save even more. In addition, based on the success of last year’s afloat Navy Blue Holiday sale, NEXCOM will once again be offering special pricing on the most popular gifts through its web store to Sailors and Marines at sea prior to Thanksgiving. From Nov. 24 - 27, afloat personnel will be able to take advantage of a sale designed just for them. Afloat Sailors and Marines can also sign up to win one of the $100 NEX gift cards that are being given away.
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Flu vaccine now available at NMCP, branch clinics Prevention: Flu shot BY DEBORAH KALLGREN Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs easy to get, inexpensive Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and its branch clinics are now offering flu vaccine for all TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries. This season’s FluMist protects against four strains of influenza. The injectable vaccine protects against three strains of flu. Patients with an egg allergy will be able to receive an egg-free flu vaccine, which is expected to be available in November. Influenza vaccination is a missionessential service, and will not be affected by the government shutdown. Flu immunizations will be available at the main medical center in Portsmouth at the Immunizations Clinic from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. An evening clinic will be held Oct. 31 from 4 - 7 p.m. A Saturday clinic will be held Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Naval Station Norfolk Branch Clinic (formerly Sewells Point Clinic) will offer flu vaccines Monday throughThursday, 8 -11 a.m. and 1- 2:30 p.m.; and on Fridays 8 - 11 a.m. Admiral Joel T. Boone Branch Clinic at Joint Base Little Creek-Fort Story will offer flu vaccine 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday,Tuesday,Thursday and Friday; flu vaccine will be available on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Flu vaccines will also be available for all beneficiaries during the
Retiree Fair at Rockwell Hall Gym on Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. to noon. Oceana Branch Clinic will offer flu immunizations from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday,Tuesday,Thursday and Friday; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. During October, the clinic will have extended flu vaccine hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:30 p.m. Saturday flu clinics have been planned for Oct. 26 and Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dam Neck Branch Clinic will offer flu vaccines Monday through Thursday from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 2:30 p.m. Hours on Friday are 7:30 - 11 a.m. Norfolk Naval Shipyard Branch Clinic will offer flu vaccines from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Northwest Branch Clinic will offer flu vaccine from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Yorktown Branch Clinic will offer flu vaccine Monday through Thursday from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 2:30 p.m.; and on Fridays from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Beneficiaries enrolled to TRICARE Prime clinics in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake should call to make an appointment for their flu vaccines. For a downloadable version of the flu vaccine schedule, go to the NMCP website at www.med.navy.mil/sites/ NMCP. Afterhours and Saturday clinics will be added as needed.
— Continued from page 6 CDC officials also recommend steps to prevent the spread of germs, which can lead to the flu: — Avoid close contact with people who are sick; — Stay at home when sick; — Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing; — Wash hands often with soap and water; and — Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth. CDC officials also recommend getting plenty of sleep, being physically active, managing stress, drinking plenty of fluids and eating nutritious food.
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The Aerotheater at NAS Oceana is currently closed through midOctober for the installation of new seating.
Fall festival celebrates 40th anniversary The 40th Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife will be held Oct. 5 - 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Newport News Park. The festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary by bringing back favorite entertainers and honoring the people who have made the festival a family tradition during the first full weekend each October. New for 2013 is professional pumpkin carving demonstrations by Sean Fitzpatrick and an exhibit about Newport News Folk Artist Anderson Johnson. The festival has grown from 50 heritage crafters/demonstrators to more than 200 crafters/heritage demonstrators in four areas: Juried Crafts where highly-skilled craftspeople compete for $3,100 in cash prizes, the Heritage Area where craft/traditional tradespeople showcase their skills and awards are given for Best Demonstration and Best Display, the Marketplace Crafts area with a wide variety of handmade crafts that are great for holiday gifts, and the Country Store area with countryinspired merchandise. In celebration of the 40th anniversary, the festival will feature favorite entertainers from past festivals. The Arboretum Stage will feature Red Crooked Sky (Native American dancing) and the Kountry Kick-
ers (cloggers). The Daily Press Children’s Stage will feature Kim and Jimbo Cary (children’s folk music), Jerry Brown (Vaudeville, festival performer since 1987), Skye Zentz (children’s folk music) and Atumpan — The Talking Drums (African drums and storytelling). The Lake Stage will feature the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Inc. (festival performers in 1996, 2000) and Hard Knox (Bluegrass).Additional performances will include the Dan Barth’s Old-time Medicine Show, Gum Tree Farm will have sheep shearing demonstrations and Ferguson’s Working Mule Demonstration will show mule jumping. Favorite festival foods will be sold in more than 20 booths. Children can “make and take” free crafts in the children’s area. Admission is free; parking fee $10 per vehicle on-site and at satellite areas (Greenwood Elementary School/Woodside High School). Free shuttle bus service will run continuously between the satellite parking areas and the festival. No pets permitted in the festival area.Traffic and weather updates and other event updates will be posted on Twitter @nnfestivals. For more information and a complete schedule, visit www.nngov.com/parks-andrecreation/fallfestival or call 926-1400.
Tail-wagging good time at ‘Bark in the Park’ The Chesapeake Humane Society (CHS) is gearing up for the “17th Annual Bark in the Park 5K Doggy Dash & Fun Fest,” kicking off at 6 p.m. Oct. 5 with the 2nd annual 5K Doggy Dash & 1-Mile Puppy Trot. Enjoy an evening of running for the animals, Wrap-n-Roll food truck, Starbucks refreshments, and music by the Red Stapler Band. From noon to 5 p.m. on Oct. 6, Bark in the Park 2013 will feature canine demonstrations such as “fly ball,” family dog club agility/obedience, Chesapeake police dogs, Greater Atlantic Rescue Dogs, Frank Grantz and his High Flying Jacks. Chris Stakes, the animal communicator, will help you better
understand your best friend. Find out how fast your dog is during the“Radar Dog Run,” or test your dog at the tail wagging competition. There will be a canine costume contest and “Canine Singing/Dancing Contest,” where dogs show off his/her amazing howl or dance moves. Food trucks will be available onsite, as well as numerous animal-friendly vendors. Visit www.chesapeakehumane.org for additional information or call 546-5355 to get a pledge form and secure your place as a team in this year’s 5K Doggy Dash and/or 1-Mile Puppy Trot. To volunteer, email volunteer@chesapeakehumane.org.
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FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER WORKSHOPS
» » »» » »»»»»» CFS FORUM Oct. 4, 8:30 - 10 a.m. The Command Financial Specialist (CFS) Forum provides continuing education for the trained CFS who wants to stay current on military personal finance and consumer issues. The program will be held at Dam Neck. Call 4332912 to register.
FAMILY READINESS GROUP LEADERSHIP TRAINING Oct. 5, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
conflict resolution and ways to develop more effective speaking and listening skills. Open to active duty military and family members.
Beach cigarette litter scan and cleanup
FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to noon Gain the advantage in your job search with the federal government by learning how to find vacancies and job listings, complete the application process, and how to understand standard qualifications and testing requirements.
PARENTING TEENS Oct. 10, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
The Virginia Clean Waterways cleanup is seeking volunteers to help with a cleanup at three Ocean View beaches. The cleanup takes place this Saturday, Oct. 5, 9:45 a.m. to noon. Meet at the community beach, 700 E. Ocean View Ave. Norfolk. For more information or to volunteer, call 441-1347 or email knb@norfolk.gov.
Nauticus
This workshop presents the physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental characteristics of teens, and parents’ reactions to the way adolescents handle these changes. Discussion topics include building healthy relationships, avoiding power struggles and providing guidelines.
Family readiness groups play an integral part in keeping families together in various situations, especially during deployment.
EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING Oct. 10, 17, 9 a.m. to noon
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS Oct. 8, 5 - 7 p.m.
Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume. This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.
Participants learn about different communication styles,
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Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located in Building 531. It offers a variety of programs and workshops to assist active duty and their families. Registration is required for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for more information or registration, unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema.
Nauticus is accepting applications for its 2013 Fall Volunteer Program. •Haunted Ship: “3 Decks of Darkness” Scream Team ages 16 and up will assist with placement of thrills and set up of tour route, special effects and crowd control. •Visitor experience specialist — ages 14 and up will help guests by assisting with Shark Lab and Horseshoe Crab Cove. •Gift shop associate — ages 14 and up will greet and provide guests with excellent service, stock merchandise and assist with cash register transactions. •Battleship Wisconsin Scout overnight assistant — ages 16 and up will assist staff . Must be available for one or more of the following dates: Oct. 12, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 or Dec. 14. Shifts are 5 - 10 p.m. Volunteer applications are available at nauticus.org. Deadline is Oct. 11. For more information, contact Juli Mansfield at 664-1043 or juli.mansfield@norfolk.gov.
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