VOL. 53 NO. 40 OCTOBER 9, 2014
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS CVW-8 DEPLOYMENT
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INSIDE An F/A-18F Super Hornet, assigned to the “Fighting Black Lions” of VFA-213, prepares to land on the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Oct. 3, as it transits with USS Truxtun (DDG 103). George H.W. Bush, with embarked CVW-8, is supporting maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
‘SUNLINERS’ DEPLOYED TO 7TH FLEET SUPPORTING VALIANT SHIELD —Page 5
Photo by MC3 Joshua Card
Hampton Roads Fleet Week From Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs The U.S. Navy, local businesses and civic organizations are celebrating Fleet Week Hampton Roads 2014, which began Oct. 4 and runs through Oct. 20, with a variety of events that serve to honor the outstanding contributions and selfless sacrifice of sea service members and their families. Fleet Week Hampton Roads, held in conjunction with the Navy birthday, celebrates and recognizes the sacrifices and contributions of the sea services, past and present, made by Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, who are neighbors, volunteers and citizens actively working to enhance the quality of life for Hampton Roads. Fleet Week activities consist of ship visits, sports competitions, social events and military demonstrations throughout the area that showcase military personnel, equipment, technology and capabilities, while emphasiz-
ing the longstanding close relationship between the Hampton Roads community and the military.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
event is open to the public. Rain date is Oct. 15.All proceeds donated to Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society. For more information, call 433-4738 or 433-5819.
TODAY, OCT. 9
OCT. 10
Military Citizen of the Year Luncheon at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Award inception and event has been hosted by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce since 1955, which recognizes outstanding enlisted (E-6 and below) military members for their active participation in off-duty community activities. Guest speaker is Congressman Randy Forbes, the U.S. representative for Virginia’s 4th congressional district. For more information contact Candace Reid at 664-2572. Fleet Week Golf Tournament - Aeropines Golf Club, 1001 G Ave., building 581, Virginia Beach. Entry fee is $55 per person. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m.,with a noon shotgun start. Format is Captain’s Choice Best Ball.The
Darius Rucker concert with special guest “A Thousand Horses” will be at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek. Concert is free and open to all DOD cardholders and guests. Gates open at 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.discovermwr.com.
OCT. 11 Grunt Run will be at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads/Northwest Annex. The event is free and open to all DOD cardholders. Registration is from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.; race begins at 8:30 a.m.Test your agility on a 5-mile obstacle/endurance course. Post-race party — See Fleet Week page 9
12 GOLD MEDALS FOR TEAM NAVY AT WARRIOR GAMES —Page 6
PUMPKIN PATCH 5K NAS Oceana MWR is hosting a free Pumpkin Patch 5K Oct. 16 at the Flightline Fitness Center, building 545. Preregistration ends Oct. 13 and same day registration begins at 10 a.m. Run starts at 11:30 a.m. Registration form is available online at www.discovermwr. com/pp5k. For more information, call the fitness center at 433-3928.
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BASE BRIEFS FLIGHT SUIT SOCIAL The Hampton Roads Squadron of the Association of Naval Aviation will hold their annual Flight Suit Social at the NAS Oceana LSO School, Oct. 17, 6 - 9:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear their flight suits/flight jackets (if they still fit) or casual dress. Active duty participation is encouraged. The menu will include hot wings, jalapeno poppers, lumpia, assorted beverages and more. The cost is $20 per person and prepaid reservations are preferred and due by Oct. 13. Contact Kent Von Fecht at 3409659 or email kcvonsr@cox.net for more information.
TRICK OR TRUNK Bring the whole family out for “Trick or Trunk,” Oct. 24, 6 -7:30 p.m., in front of the NAS Oceana Youth Center, building 531. There will be a costume contest, trunk contest and food available for purchase. Trunk participants are needed as well. To register a vehicle, stop by the Youth Center be-
tween 5:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or call 433-3976. The Youth Center will provide the candy for participants.
INTERACT PERFORMANCE TROOP The interACT Performance Troop will be coming to NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex Oct. 29. The troop engages Sailors and Marines in theatrical role-playing to break the cycle of sexual assault, eliminating stereotypes associated with sexual assault, and reenforces the Navy’s zero tolerance towards sexual assault. Instead of being passive observers, audience members are invited on stage to be active participants. The program will take place 9 - 10:30 a.m. at the Oceana theater and 1:30 - 3 p.m.at the Dam Neck theater. Personnel, 0-3 and below, E-6 and below, and SAPR team members are encouraged to attend. For more information, call the Oceana Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) at 433-2912.
RETIREE SUMMIT, CAREER FAIR Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
will hold the annual Retiree Summit & Career Fair at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek’s Rockwell Hall Gymnasium 8 a.m. until noon on Nov. 1. The annual event brings together a full range of guest speakers, vendors, medical representatives and prospective employers to one location to give transitioning service members, military retirees, family members, and surviving spouses the most up-to-date information on pay, benefits and legislative initiatives. Naval Medical Center Portsmouth will staff a health and information fair and administer free flu shots to eligible beneficiaries. Representatives from military, federal and community organizations will be on site to provide information about topics of interest to the retiree community, including Defense Finance and Accounting Services and legal assistance. A career fair will also be held in conjunction with the retiree summit. — From JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Public Affairs
Fleet Forces announces carrier schedule changes From U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) announced on Oct. 6 a decision to change the future schedules of two Norfolk-based aircraft carriers. USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), will replace USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in upcoming training, operational and maintenance schedules. Eisenhower, in turn, will shift into the training, operational and maintenance schedule that had been planned for Truman. The commanding of-
ficers of the two ships notified the crews earlier Monday. As USFF implements the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (O-FRP), a careful analysis of fleet maintenance, training and operational schedules determined that changing Truman and Eisenhower’s long-term schedules would better enable the Navy to provide ready forces for national security taskings. O-FRP offers more stability and predictability for Sailors and families by aligning carrier strike group assets to a 36-month training and deployment cycle.While chang-
ing Truman and Eisenhower’s schedules impacts the ships’ Sailors and families, the change ultimately provides better predictability Navywide. As part of this change, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 staff members, who previously embarked aboard Truman, will now embark aboard Eisenhower. Conversely, CSG 8 staff members, who previously embarked aboard Eisenhower, will now embark aboard Truman. This schedule change does not affect any other ship, squadron or staff schedules.
CHAPEL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant Sunday School - 9 a.m. Protestant Worship (main chapel) - 10:40 a.m. Catholic Mass – Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Catholic Sun. Mass - 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sun.,9 a.m. Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship Confession Sat., 4:15 p.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. Coffee House - Wednesday, 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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FMS - Seven things Sailors should know From Chief of Naval Personnel WASHINGTON (NNS) — This spring, based on fleet feedback,Navy revised the Final Multiple Score (FMS), the weighted formula used to select Sailors for advancement. The new formula rewards sustained superior performance and increases the role of the command triad in the advancement of Sailors, officials said, Sept. 25. Changes to the formulation were made to achieve the right balance between technical skill proficiency, as measured by the test, and on-the-job performance, as gauged by chain of command input through the evaluation process. It also places less emphasis on longevity-based elements. This fall’s petty officer advancement results will be the first use of the new formula. Here are seven things Sailors should know about FMS: 1. FMS is a weight-based calculation used to rank Sailors eligible for advancement.
2. The advancement examination is the largest factor considered for advancement to E4 and E5, increasing in weight by eight percentage points, going from 37 percent to 45 percent. 3. For E6 and E7, Performance Mark Average (PMA) becomes the largest factor in determining Sailors’ FMS. For advancement to E6, PMA increased three percentage points and now counts for 50 percent of the FMS calculation. For advancement to E7,PMA increased 10 percentage points to count for 60 percent of the total FMS. 4. Sailors who pass the advancement exam, but do not advance due to quota limitations, are eligible to receive Pass Not Advanced (PNA) points; however, the new policy limits PNA points to the top 25 percent of Sailors — 1.5 PNA points go to the top 25 percent of Sailors by test score, and 1.5 go to the top 25 percent by Performance Mark Average. However, for the next five test exams, those who have PNA points will have those points
Photo by MCSN Kayla King Sailors take the Navywide E-5 advancement exam at the NAS Oceana Hornet’s Nest Galley Sept. 11. Based on fleet feedback, the Navy has revised FMS, the weighted formula used to select Sailors for advancement.
carried over. 5.Total PNA points in the FMS are determined from a Sailor’s last five advancement cycles for a maximum of 15 possible points. 6. Service in Pay Grade has been reduced from seven percent to a weight of
one percent of FMS for advancement to E4 through E6. 7. The Good Conduct Medal and the Reserve Meritorious Service Medal will no longer contribute award points in the FMS.
Make a difference with your vote By Navy Installations Command Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — With the Nov. 4 general election fast approaching, now is the time to register to vote. All 435 House of Representatives seats and 33 of 100 Senate seats, along with many important state and local offices will be up for grabs, so your vote matters. The Navy Voting Assistance Program (NVAP) is available to help Sailors navigate through the absentee voting process. "The process is easy if you know where to go," said Lt. Whitney Abraham, the Navy's voting action officer at Navy Installations Command. "Just a click of a button and you're there. I'd hate for an eligible voter to miss out because he or she thought it was too difficult." For Sailors who have not requested an absentee ballot and would like to vote, they may do so immediately by visiting www.fvap.gov/military-voter. Individuals just select their state from the drop-down menu and then choose what they are trying to do, whether it is to register to vote, request an absentee ballot, or update his or
Voting assistance The NAS Oceana voting assistance officer is Lt. Theresa Rouse. For more information, she can be contacted at 433-3172 or email theresa.rouse@ navy.mil.
her voter information. "The Federal Voting Assistance Program website guides you through completing a Federal Postcard Application — that's your formal registration and a request for an absentee ballot," said Abraham. If Sailors have already requested their state ballot but haven't received it, now is the time to use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB) as a back-up.The online assistant at FVAP.gov will pre-populate the FWAB with candidate lists, depending on the congressional district. If Sailors receive their state ballot after submitting the FWAB, individuals should vote and return the state ballot regardless.
File photo by MCSN Kayla King Lt. Theresa Rouse (r) voting assistance officer for NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and NALF Fentress, provides information about upcoming elections and absentee ballots to ET2 (SW) Alison Shaughnessy.
Sailors are encouraged to pass this information on to spouses, voting-age family members, other military voters and overseas voters. For further assistance, contact your unit voting assistance officer, email vote@navy.mil. or contact the NAS Oceana Voting Assistance Officer Lt. Theresa Rouse at 433-3172 or email theresa.rouse@navy.mil.
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Second survey on Enlisted Leadership Courses open for fleet feedback BY SUSAN D. HENSON Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs Sailors who haven’t yet submitted their opinions or ideas for improving leadership training of petty officers have a second chance to do so beginning Oct. 6. The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) is conducting the Enlisted Leadership Requirements Review (ELRR) project, which is a fleetwide review of petty officer selectee leadership courses to assess the current courses’ value and effectiveness, according to Don Squibb, outcome and assessment manager for CPPD’s Requirements Directorate and
the project’s leader. CPPD is the Curriculum Control Authority for the courses. The ELRR project consists of focus groups and online surveys. “The ELRR project has been underway since Aug. 11, when a facilitator team visited Groton, Conn., to conduct focus groups with Sailors based there. More than 85 focus groups have been completed in numerous fleet concentration areas, during which we’ve gathered input from almost 800 fleet Sailors in paygrades E-4 through E-6,” said Squibb. “We also launched the first online survey Sept. 8, which asks for input on how much time Sailors spent on technical, management and leadership tasking. So
far, more than 1,000 Sailors from every paygrade from E-1 to O-6 have responded — that’s a great response for a voluntary survey,” he said. The second survey opened Oct. 6, and its 20 questions focus on the leadership skills and behaviors seen in and used by superior enlisted leaders. Survey respondents are asked to rank the importance and value of key leadership competencies. “A good number of respondents — between 500 and 750 — should give us a good sample of assessments on all 120 leadership competencies being evaluated,” said Squibb. The online surveys are open to E-1 through O-6 active or reserve component
Sailors. All feedback will remain anonymous. Narrative comments will be aggregated and quantified for analysis, which CPPD will use to develop course revision recommendations. “So far the project has exceeded our expectations for quantity and quality of fleet participation, which is an indication of the importance of this training to Sailors,” CPPD Commanding Officer Capt. Ferdinand Reid said. “We’re receiving high-quality data that will enable CPPD to build recommendations based on realtime fleet feedback for revisions to existing enlisted leadership training courses. This, in turn, will help CPPD enable Sailors to maximize their leadership potential and meet any mission.” Sailors interested in participating in the second online survey can access it at https://www.research.net/s/LEAD_COMPETENCIES_REVIEW. The first survey remains open at https://www.research. net/s/LDRSHP_WORKTIME.
CAREER MILESTONES
Photo by Kelley Stirling NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope presents the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Command Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Paul Greer Sept. 27. Greer has been stationed at NAS Oceana for more than six years, first as the chaplain for Carrier Air Wing 1 and then moving over to the Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd from May 2011 through September 2014. He served as the assistant command chaplain and then command chaplain, supervising two chapels, seven chaplains, 16 enlisted Sailors and three contractors. Following the April 2012 F/A-18 crash at Mayfair Mews Apartments, Greer coordinated the efforts of 26 chaplains who supported Navy personnel, civil authorities and community resources.
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Ensign Brian Hollkamp has his gold bars pinned onto his collar for the first time by his wife Christyn, as his mother Donna Catherine and his 2-year-old daughter Zoey Catherine watch, during his commissioning ceremony at Shifting Sands on Dam Neck Oct. 3. After his collar devices were pinned on, Hollkamp’s new combination cover with the officer insignia was placed on his head by his father William Joseph III. Hollkamp was selected for chief petty officer in August 2013 and was commissioned as an ensign through the Limited Duty Officer (LDO) program. Following his commissioning, he will attend LDO Indoctrination Training in Newport, R.I. and will subsequently serve as the electronics materials officer onboard USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), based at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story.
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VFA-81 UNDERWAY ABOARD CVN 70 Sailors from the “Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 perform a 200hour inspection on an F/A-18E Super Hornet in the hangar bay of the Nimitzclass aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Sept. 23. Carl Vinson and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17, are on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Valiant Shield. The U.S.– only biennial exercise focuses on the integration of joint training among U.S. forces. Photo by MC3 Giovanni Squadrito
Photo by MC2 John Philip Wagner Jr. A Super Hornet from the Sunliners prepares to make an arrested landing on Carl Vinson’s flight deck Sept. 16.
Photo by MC2 John Philip Wagner Jr. Landing signal officers monitor VFA-81’s Super Hornet as it prepares to make an arrested landing Sept. 16.
Photo by MC3 Giovanni Squadrito AD2 DeLorean Lambert (r), from Cleveland, and AZ3 Aljon Smith, from Luther, Okla., both assigned to VFA-81, inspect fuel line integrity to a Super Hornet in the hangar bay of Carl Vinson on Sept. 17.
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Photo by EJ Hersom Marine Corps team member Sgt. Anthony McDaniel Jr. evades the Army team as he drives to the Army net during the gold medal basketball round of the 2014 Warrior Games at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Oct. 3. Marine Corps beat Army 42-21.
Team Navy brings home 28 medals from Warrior Games BY ROBIN HILLYER-MILES Fleet and Family Readiness Public Affairs
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (NNS) — The 39 seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors who competed on Team Navy won 28 medals, including 12 gold medals, at the fifth annual Warrior Games Sept. 28 through Oct. 4 in Colorado Springs, Colo. “The premise of the Warrior Games is that, for these athletes, their best days are still ahead of them,” said the Honorable Juan M. Garcia, III, assistant secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs), who attended part of the Warrior Games. “Once you are part of the Navy and Marine Corps family, it doesn’t expire — that’s for the rest of your life.” Among the highlights of this year’s Warrior Games was Team Navy’s gold-medal win against the Marines in sitting volleyball Oct. 2.After two tight sets,Team Navy stormed ahead in the third set to sink the Marines 2-1 (26-24, 20-25, 15-6). It was the team’s first medal in sitting volleyball since the inception of the Warrior Games. “I’m still on cloud nine,” said Team Navy sitting volleyball coach Rik Mullane at the conclusion of the match.“I am just so hap-
py for these guys and girls. They worked so hard.” Team Navy also excelled in the track and field competition Oct. 2 at FountainFort Carson High School’s Garry Berry Stadium, winning seven gold, six silver and two bronze medals. During the final event of the day, four members of Team Navy clinched gold after a stunning performance in the men’s 4 x 100-meter relay. The wounded warrior athletes came from behind to complete the race in just 48.15 seconds. “One thing I absolutely love about the Warrior Games is it’s not a pity party,” said retired Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Redmond Ramos,who won several medals in track. “I like to say: It’s not a bunch of disabled people who are competing, it’s a bunch of people competing who are disabled. And I think that makes a huge difference. This is a tough competition and we’re all here to win.” “It’s just a great experience to be here with people who have been hurt, but they’re not letting it stop them,” he added. In shooting competitions Oct. 3 at the — See Team Navy page 13
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NAVY CELEBRATES 239TH BIRTHDAY AT ANNUAL BALL BY MCC (SW/AW) MOLLY BURGESS Navy Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs The Flagship, Inc. hosted a celebration commemorating the 239th birthday of the U.S. Navy during the 2014 Hampton Roads’ Navy Ball at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in downtown Norfolk, Oct. 4. The celebration ball was the premier
Moody “Sonny” Stallings Jr., a retired U.S. Marine and former POW, was the guest speaker. Stallings shared his experiences in the Marine Corps. After drawing a ticket for a door prize, BMSN Celina Busbee from USS Stout (DDG 55) and the youngest Sailor present, hands the winning ticket to The Flagship Inc. Publisher/ GM Laura Baxter. Holding the bowl is CNRMA Chief of Staff Capt. Bob Geis.
event for the 2014 Fleet Week in Hampton Roads. Moody “Sonny” Stallings Jr., a retired U.S. Marine and ex-POW, served as the event’s guest speaker and talked about his experiences when he joined the Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. “I showed up in Vietnam and a lot of historians had said that, that war was a mistake.You know, it may have been; some of my brothers and Vietnam veterans, the historians, they may be right. Maybe it was a mistake. Over 50,000 of us couldn’t come back. But it’s not all about what we knew was right or wrong then, it was answering the call, as you are doing now,”Stallings said. “I wonder what they will say about your wars 50 years from now. Were they a mistake? Your wars are certainly different, technology and the threat.We were never worried about a Vietnamese soldier blowing up our cities.You have an entirely different threat and entirely different enemy,”he said. Stallings went on to pay homage to a close friend he lost while serving in the Vietnam War, Lance Cpl. Michael L.“Roper” Umdenstock, whose name is inscribed on a bracelet he wears around his wrist. He spoke about the relationship between him and Umdenstock, the influence he had on Stallings and what may have become of his friend if he were still alive. “Would he have a wife, girlfriend, children? Would he have liked football,or be at a football game on a pretty October afternoon? … I’m guessing from a little town in Ames, Okla., a 20-year-old Marine, whose body got shrapnelled, was killed in that
Photos by Harry Gerwien Couples dance at the 2014 Navy Ball at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott in downtown Norfolk Oct. 4. The annual celebration commemorates the Navy’s 239th birthday. U.S. Fleet Forces Band, 4 Star Edition, performs while guests dance during the ball, hosted by The Flagship, Inc.
ambush that I was shot; he was put on the helicopter with me with a poncho covering his face. I’m guessing no one has ever toasted to him, at least no one from here. So I’m going to ask you, if you would,”Stallings said, as he went on to raise his glass in honor of his friend. “I’m going to recite some words from a Civil War ballad. When Johnny comes marching home again, hurrah, hurrah. We’ll give him a hearty welcome then, hurrah, hurrah. The men will cheer, the girls will shout, the ladies they will all turn out, when Roper comes marching home,” said Stallings. More than 900 active duty and retired service members and spouses attended the ball to celebrate the event. To honor the Navy’s birthday, the ceremony also included a reading of the significance of the time-honored POW/MIA table from Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command Master Chief Andrew Thompson, the ring-
ing of nine bells,signifying the past and the future of the Navy, and a retiring of the colors.The event was one of many held around the country to recognize the service and heritage of the U.S. Navy since its founding. The U.S. Navy was born in 1775, when George Washington took command of three armed schooners under Continental authority to intercept British supply ships. Congress adopted a resolution establishing the Continental Navy on Oct. 13, which later became known as the U.S. Navy’s official birthday. In 1972 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm.Elmo R.Zumwalt authorized recognition of Oct. 13 as the Navy’s birthday. In contrast to Navy Day, the Navy birthday is intended as an internal activity for members of the active forces and reserves, as well as retirees and family members. For more photos of the 2014 Hampton Roads’ Navy Ball, visit www.oceanajetobserver.com.
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FLEET WEEK SCHEDULE — Continued from page 1 will feature a DJ and complimentary food/beverages for registered participants. For more information, visit www.raceit.com. Admirals Hockey Fleet Week Special - The Norfolk Admirals will take on the Hershey Bears at 7:15 p.m.Tickets are $11 (red level ticket) for active duty with military ID, and can be purchased at the Scope box office. Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story is scheduled to participate in the dropping of the ceremonial puck. For more information, contact the Norfolk Admirals at 640-1212, ext. 23, or visit www.norfolkadmirals.com.
OCT. 12 USO Military Appreciation Day at the Virginia Zoo - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia.The annual event features children’s games, music, inflatable rides, face-painting, and clowns. The event is free to all DOD cardholders. For more information, visit www.usohr.org.
OCT. 17 U.S.Fleet Forces Band performance - Oyster Point City Center, Newport News. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Military static displays will be featured around the fountain at the City Center.For more information, contact WPNSTA Yorktown Public Affairs at 887-4939. Admirals Hockey Military Appreciation Night - The Norfolk Admirals will take on Manchester Monarchs. Pre-game ceremony to include NAS Oceana Color Guard and Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope dropping the ceremonial puck at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $11 with military ID; $9 for group tickets for 15 or more. Open to the public. For more information, contact the Admirals at 640-1212, ext. 23, or visit www.norfolkadmirals.com. Fleet Week 10K Trail Run - Naval Weapons Station Yorktown/Cheatham Annex. Free and open to all DOD cardholders. Online registration ends Oct. 13 at midnight. Race day registration begins at 10 a.m., and the event begins at 11:30 a.m. at building 284. For more information, visit www.discovermwr. com/navyfitness/runs.html.
U.S. Armed Forces motorcyclists participate in 14th annual Fleet Ride STORY/PHOTO BY MC2 LA’CORDRICK WILSON Navy Public Affairs Support Element East More than 60 service members participated in the 14th Annual Bayside HarleyDavidson’s Fleet Ride Oct. 4. A group of riders departed the Bayside Harley-Davidson dealership for a 10-mile ride, escorted by the Portsmouth Sheriff's Department Motorcycle Unit and City of Portsmouth Police Department’s Motor Squad through the Midtown Tunnel. After looping back through the tunnel, the ride ended back at the dealership. “When we started the ride back in 2001, it was our way of thanking the community for its support,” said Kevin Johnson, general manager of Bayside Harley-Davidson. “Being retired Navy, along with most of the community, it was only right that we honor those in the armed forces.” The Fleet Ride, also called “Rumble through the Tunnel,” was started by Bayside Harley-Davidson’s owner Maurice Slaughter and retired Navy employees, who wanted to show their appreciation to the local
OCT. 13 Navy Birthday - Celebrating 239 years of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Admirals Hockey Fleet Week Special - The Norfolk Admirals will take on the Hershey Bears at 6:05 p.m.Tickets are $11 (red level ticket) for active duty service members with military ID, and can be purchased at the Scope box office. For more information contact the Norfolk Admirals at 640-1212, ext. 23, or visit www.norfolkadmirals.com.
OCT. 14 Hampton Roads during World War II in Photos - Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown, Welfare, and Recreation Conference Center. Mariners’ Museum photo curator Tom Moore will give a presentation, as part of a learning lunch for Sailors and civilians, celebrating the Navy birthday. For more information, contact WPNSTA Yorktown Public Affairs at 887-4939.
OCT. 18 2014 Naval Station Norfolk Fleet Fest - Naval Station Norfolk, Pier 14. Event is free and open to the public, rain or shine, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), USS Gravely (DDG 107) and USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) will be open for public visitation from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.There will also be military displays, static aircraft displays, a car show, chili cook-off, children’s area, concessions and a special live concert by the U.S. Fleet Forces Band at 3 p.m. aboard Theodore Roosevelt. For more information,call 322-2337,or visit www.discovermwr.com/FleetFest.
OCT. 20 Navy Birthday 5K on the Runway at NAS Oceana. Event is free and open to all DOD cardholders. Event begins at 8 a.m.Visit www.discovermwr.com/ navyfitness/runs for more information.
Service members depart Bayside HarleyDavidson in support of the 14th Annual Fleet Ride Oct. 4. Fleet Ride, also called “Rumble through the Tunnel,” is a group motorcycle ride began in 2001, which honors service members by donating registration proceeds to the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society.
If the honoring of those still serving this great country isn’t a good enough reason to participate, the camaraderie between those who ride should be. -Retired Army Staff Sgt. Frank Irineo, Fleet Ride participant
military community by becoming one of the largest donators to Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). “This ride is a great thing to be a part of,” said retired Army Staff. Sgt. Frank Irineo, a Fleet Ride participant. “If the honoring of those still serving this great country isn’t a good enough reason to participate,the camaraderie between those who ride should be.” With the registration proceeds donated to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, the ride not only gave military and nonmilitary riders an opportunity to do something they loved, but a chance to give back to those in need. “The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society has helped many of my shipmates in the past,” said Electronics Technician 3rd Class Amber Applepape, a Rumble in the Tunnel participant.“It is one of those support factors in the Navy that gives fallen shipmates a helping hand and I’m proud to be here today, giving my support to those who may need it one day. The NMCRS is a private non-profit charitable organization that provides financial, educational and other assistance to members of the naval services and eligible family members and survivors when in need. “The Hampton Roads area is a Navy community and those in this community are keenly aware of the sacrifices made every day by our military families,” said Johnson. “We are fortunate to have organizations like the NMCRS in the area to help these families.” For more information about the NMCRS or to make a donation, contact your local NMCRS coordinator or visit www.nmcrs.org.
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Photo by MC2 Benjamin Dobbs Members of the U.S. Fleet Forces Band perform with the German 3rd Air Force Band during a joint concert outside the Ted Constant Convocation Center on the campus of Old Dominion University Sept. 27. The U.S. Fleet Forces Band is comprised of 45 Navy musicians and regularly participates in events of national signiďŹ cance, including Fleet Week New York City and the Cleveland Air Show.
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The U.S. Fleet Forces Band and the German 3rd Air Force Band (Luftwaffenmusikkorps 3) hosted an outdoor concert at Old Dominion University and marched in the 41st Neptune Festival Grand Parade in Virginia Beach Sept. 27. As part of an annual tradition, the U.S. Fleet Forces Band performs with one of 14 military bands of the German armed services to kick off the Military Music Center of the Bundeswehr’s U.S. tour. “It was a great experience conducting one of the best bands in North America,â€? said Capt. Tobias Wunderle, director of Luftwaffenmusikkorps 3.“This is my third time playing with the U.S. Fleet Forces Band and ďŹ rst time conducting, but this is one of the best concerts we’ve had.â€? The U.S. Fleet Forces Band performed renditions of “Someone to Watch Over Meâ€? by Frank Sinatra and “Late In the Eveningâ€? by Paul Simon.The Luftwaffenmusikkorps 3 performance included “Peronne-
Marschâ€? by Hans Felix Husadel and Pedro Iturraldes’s “Pequena Czardas.â€? “It’s great to be able to perform in concerts with our allied countries,â€? said Musician 3rd Class Julius Coker.“It’s always exhilarating to work with a diverse group of people and have the opportunity to make music.â€? For the grand ďŹ nale, both bands joined together to perform “Hands Across the Seaâ€? by John Phillip Sousa and “Alte Kameradenâ€? by Carl Teike. Even with the language barrier, the fusion was seamless, said Chief Musician Erin Horn, leading chief petty ofďŹ cer and ceremonial band unit leader of the U.S. Fleet Forces Band. “Music is a universal language,â€? said Horn. “So even though not all of them could speak English, we all could communicate through music.â€? The next stops on Luftwaffenmusikkorps 3’s tour are performances at the Norfolk Oktoberfest and the German Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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WORKSHOPS 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.
DECKPLATE RESOURCE AWARENESS TRAINING OCT. 15 -16, 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. This training is specifically for second class petty officers in supervisory positions. It provides information on Navy and community resources available to military personnel. Through solution-focused exercises, participants learn techniques that effectively address personnel concerns brought to their attention.
PARENTING IN A MILITARY FAMILY OCT. 14 - 15, 4 - 6:30 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. Additional topics include child development, temperament, expecting and giving respect, and the impact that a military lifestyle has on children.
STEP: SCHOOLAGE OCT. 14 - 23, 3 - 7 P.M. Systemic Training For Effective Parenting (STEP): School Age is a seven-session program, which meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and offers participants a wealth of information and skills for parenting 5- to 12-year-olds. Learn ways to help your children become more responsible, respectful and cooperative.Topics include communication, discipline, the goals of misbehavior, mutual respect and family meetings.
OVERSEAS TRANSFER WORKSHOP OCT. 15, 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. This workshop is a great way to prepare yourself and your family for this challenging adventure. Information will be provided on household goods and auto shipment, financial planning, travel arrangements and passports, personal security, and culture shock. Open to active duty and family members, 12 years and older.
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Photo by MC2 Martin L. Carey U.S. Navy and the Special Operations Command sitting volleyball teams compete during the Warrior Games Sept. 28. More than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Special Operations competed in seven sports over the following six days.
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volleyball, track and field — Continued from page 6 Olympic Training Center, Team Navy scored three gold medals and one silver medal. Navy Airman Sadie Strong became only the second female ever to win gold in a Warrior Games shooting event, finishing at the top in the air rifle prone (open) finals. Retired Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class John Kremer repeated last year’s gold medal win in the air rifle prone (SH1) competition, and retired Navy Lt. j.g. Laura Root also won gold for a second consecutive year, besting her competition in the air rifle standing (open) category. “I’m just so glad I got to come to the Warrior Games again, and to be able to compete in a sport I love,” said Root. The Navy wheelchair basketball team also received a bronze medal on Oct. 3 af-
ter fiercely battling and ultimately falling to the Army the previous day. Thirty-nine wounded warrior athletes competed on behalf of Team Navy this year. The Warrior Games brought together approximately 200 service members with upper-body, lower-body, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, visual impairments, serious illnesses and posttraumatic stress who participated in seven sports. Team Navy is sponsored by Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) - Safe Harbor, the Navy and Coast Guard’s wounded warrior support program. To learn more about NWW, the Warrior Games and adaptive athletics, visit http:// safeharbor.navylive.dodlive.mil; call 855NAVY WWP (628-9997) or email navywoundedwarrior@navy.mil.
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Halloween Barracks Bowling Bash Come dressed in a costume and celebrate all things spooky with a Halloween Barracks Bowling Bash, Oct. 28, 5 - 8 p.m. at Seaside Lanes on Dam Neck Annex. Enjoy free bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soft drinks. Prizes will also be given
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away and a DJ will provide musical entertainment. The event is open to active duty and their guest, 18 years and older. IDs will be required at check-in. For more information, call the Oasis at 492-6806.
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comes to northern Suffolk OCT. 17 THROUGH NOV. 3 Homearama is the Tidewater Builder’s Association’s 12-day single site display of fully furnished and landscaped custom homes that demonstrate the latest in construction, design, furnishings and technological innovations. This year it will be at The Waterfront at Parkside neighborhood. Located in northern Suffolk, The Waterfront at Parkside is a beautiful, traditional neighborhood development with pristine marsh and deep-water views of Bennett’s Creek. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and MonThe show will be open noon to 8 p.m. every day during those dates. Homearama
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Pictured is one of the houses featured at Homearama 2014 at The Waterfront at Parkside neighborhood in northern Suffolk.
Friday, Oct. 10 6 p.m. - Dolphin Tale 2 (PG, 107 min.) 9 p.m. - November Man (R, 108 min.)
Saturday, Oct. 11 Noon 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 9 p.m.
Dolphin Tale 2 (PG, 107 min.) - The Identical (PG, 107 min.) - No Good Deed (PG-13, 84 min.) - Chef (R, 115 min.)
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Sunday, Oct. 12 FREE 1 p.m. - The Croods (PG, 90 min.) 4 p.m. - If I Stay (PG-13, 107 min.) 7 p.m. - As Above, So Below (R, 99 min.) is closed Tuesday through Thursday. Each weekend will feature a fun and unique theme, providing a new experience week after week. Visitors who come to Homearama on Oct. 17, will receive a special treat, a concert in the park featuring the popular performing group Hotcakes. Entertainment will be from 6 - 9:30 p.m. on the Bennett’s Creek Park Stage. General admission tickets are $12. Children younger than 12 are admitted free. Discount coupons for $3 off admission are available at www.homearama.tv and in various print ads. Also, seniors 62 and older receive a $3 discount. Tickets are available at the gate from noon until 7 p.m. (except on Nov. 3, when ticket sales will stop at 5 p.m.). During the weekend of Oct. 31 through Nov. 3, all active duty, retired, reserve duty and their family members will receive a 50 percent discount with a valid military ID. Discount offers cannot be combined. For more information, visit www.homearama.tv.
Wednesday, Oct. 15 7 p.m. - No Good Deed (PG-13, 84 min.) 875 D Ave., building 531 | 433-2391 | Schedule is subject to change, call ahead for details. Cash or credit accepted for concessions and admission. Doors open approximately 30 minutes 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.
AEROTHEATER SPECIALS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER • Every Sunday, active duty receive free admission to the 4 p.m. movie. • Oct.15 is Customer Appreciation Day.Free admission for everyone and half price concessions (not including value packs). • Oct. 30 visit the Aerotheater for a haunted house and trick or treating. • Wear a Halloween costume to the Aerotheater on the following dates and times and receive free admission and a free small popcorn. Must be an actual Halloween costume, not applicable towards a T-shirt, hat, etc. – Oct. 31, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. – Nov. 1, noon – Nov. 2, 1 p.m. For more information about the NAS Oceana Aerotheater schedule and specials, visit www.discovermwr.com.
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