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PAGES 8 - 9 Don’t miss the spook-tactular guided, onehour Twilight Trail Ride at the NAS Oceana Stables, Oct. 19 & 20, 5:30 p.m.

The cost is $25 per person for military; $30 for DoD/civilians. Advance registration is required. Call 433-3266 for information.

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Oceana takes a stand against domestic violence

BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer Dressed in various shades of purple or their Navy Working Uniform, nearly 150 active duty, DoD civilians and family members took a stand against domestic violence during a unique photo opportunity, Oct. 12, at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana flightline.Volunteers formed a human ribbon in front of an F/A-18 Super Hornet to show their support of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

“It’s the first time we tried something of this size, this complicated. It’s awesome. It’s making a statement against domestic violence. It’s making a statement for awareness,” said NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt.

Bob Geis, who along with Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope, were among the sea of ribbon volunteers. Geis brought a special purple shirt for use – that of James Madison University, where his daughter is a freshman.

“Awareness is important, so if we can understand the threat, if we can understand what’s going on, we can better prevent it in the future,” said Geis.

Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos “This shows everyone that we won’t stand for it,” added Chope.

Getting the volunteers organized in the shape of the ribbon took a bit Approximately 150 active duty and civilian volunteers form a purple ribbon, the of preplanning and coordination. Perched on the catwalk of the air opera- symbol for domestic violence awareness, on the flightline at NAS Oceana, Oct. tions tower and using his cell phone, Mass Communication Specialist 3rd 12, in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Oct. 12. October has been National Domestic Violence Awareness Month since it evolved from the — See Awareness, Page 3 first Day of Unity observed in October 1981.

USS Enterprise transits Suez Canal for final time

BY MC3(SW) BRIAN G. REYNOLDS Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs USS ENTERPRISE,At Sea (NNS) —The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) has been the first to do a lot of things.“Big E”was the world’s first nuclearpowered aircraft carrier and the first carrier to respond to the terrorist attacks of Sept.11,2001.

OnApril 29,1986,Enterprise did something that no other nuclear-powered carrier had ever done — she transited the Suez Canal,the world’s largest man-

made canal,adding another first to an already long list of accomplishments.

The 1986 transit brought Enterprise back into the Mediterranean for the first time in 22 years, as she shifted homeports from Alameda, Calif., back to Norfolk,where she was originally commissioned in 1961.

Twenty-six years later,on Oct.12,the“Big E”passed through the Suez Canal for the final time as she transitioned from the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) to U.S. 6th Fleet AOR, entering the Mediterranean Sea for the last time.

— See Enterprise, Page 4

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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Counterintelligence Awareness Brief

The COnnection Line has made a change! For questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about services provided on board NAS Oceana, now e-mail OceanaPAO@navy.mil. However, the best and fastest way to resolve a problem is through your chain of command or with the organization directly involved.

Please be brief and to the point when using the COnnection Line. Capt. Bob Geis will reply through this column, since topics may be of interest to other readers.

NCIS is providing the Counterintelligence Awareness Brief, today, Oct. 18, 9 - 10 and 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 2 and 2:30 -3:30 p.m., at the NAS Oceana theater, building 531.All DoD personnel who currently maintain a secret or higher security clearance and have access to classified material must receive the annual brief. Personnel who have already completed this training as of Jan.1 don’t need to attend.The point of contact is Crystal J. Forehand, command security manager, at 433-2833/2965/2837.

Norfolk — 461-2401 Newport News — 826-9669 Chesapeake — 547-5955 Yorktown — 898-8275

Tests available through educational offices The College Level Examinations Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), and Excelsior College Examinations (ECE) are offered at NAS Oceana everyTuesday at 9 and 11 a.m. and every Wednesday from 4 7 p.m.in building 531,room 104 and also every Wednesday at 9 and 11 a.m. at Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story, building 3016, room 227. The scores are available immediately. Exams are free for active duty service members. Other eligible examinees must pay a fee.

To pre-register or for more information, call the Oceana office at 428-8395 or the JEB Little Creek-Fort Story office at 464-6449.

Base guide

The 2012 NAS Oceana and Dam Neck base guide is availBudget for Baby class able to all personnel and can be picked up at the Oceana The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) offers Public Affairs Office in building 230. Call 433-3131 for its Budget for Baby class to all Navy and Marine Corps per- more information. sonnel who are expecting a child. The Oceana office offers this class typically the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

The remaining 2012 classes at Oceana are Nov. 7 and 14 and Dec. 5 and 12.The start time for these classes has changed to 10:30 a.m. Call 433- 3383/3384 for more inforHRANA sponsoring Flight Suit Social Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana The Hampton Roads Squadron Association of Naval Avia- mation or to register for an upcoming class.

Protestant Catholic tion is sponsoring a Flight Suit Social,Nov.9,6 - 9:30 p.m.at Sunday Mass – Tues-Fri, the NAS Oceana LSO School. Members are encouraged to Air Force offering chance to return to active duty Sunday School - 9 a.m.

11:30 a.m. wear their flight suits/flight jackets or casual dress.Active Good news for all former military members wishing to Worship (main chapel) Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m. duty participation is strongly encouraged.The cost is $20 return to active duty. The Air Force is now accepting appli10:40 a.m. per person. For more information, call Kent Von Fecht at cations for its Prior Service (PS) enlistment program. The Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 340-9659 or email kcvonsr@cox.net.

Air Force prior service enlistment program allows qualiContemporary Protestant Confession Saturday 4 p.m. fied individuals the opportunity to return to active duty Worship Sunday 9 a.m.

Catholic Worship 5 p.m.

Fashionable Little Ones returns through direct duty or select retraining opportunities.

Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m.

It’s that time of year again where the NAS Oceana FamApplicants must meet eligibility requirements outlined ily and Military Support Office is gearing up for another in AFRSI 36-2001.The PS program is open to any qualified Fashionable Little Ones Week. applicant who graduated from a basic military training Naval Station Norfolk The shopping dates are Oct. 22 - 26 at the Oceana Of- (BMT) program.

Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 ficers’Club,building 480. Fashionable Little Ones operates The PS program will accept a limited number of appliIslamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) on a donation-only basis. Everything received is free to ser- cants during FY13, and the program is subject to change vice members and their spouses. based upon Air Force needs.Applications will be accepted Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871 FRC Oceana at 433For more information, call the Family and Military Sup- on a first-come first-serve basis, so don’t delay.

9286, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, port Office at 433-2031 or email ABE1(AW) Jernelle Smith Local Air Force recruiting offices CVW-3 at 433-2098, CVW-17 at 433-2481/2313 at jernell.smith@navy.mil.

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Happy birthday, U.S. Navy ABCM(AW/SW) Matt Taylor, 49, and ACAA Justin Bleyer, 19, cut Navy’s 237th birthday cake at the NAS Oceana Hornet’s Nest Galley Oct. 12. With them are (l-r) NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope, ACCM(AW/ SW) Rick Mooney and Oceana Commanding Officer Capt.

Bob Geis. The U.S. Navy has a 237- year heritage of defending freedom and protecting U.S. interests around the globe.

‘We become what we think about all day long’

BY LT. CHRISTILENE WHALEN Carrier Air Wing 8 Chaplain Think about it: Our thoughts can strengthen or weaken us.

That’s powerful stuff!

Did you know there are times most everyone experiences melancholy moments? Your boo has found another boo and it’s just not you — well, that’s a melancholy moment. Nobody’s thanked you for all of your hard work…yet “that guy” got all the praise for doing very little work — well, that’s another melancholy moment. So like a familiar tune, those kinds of moments get under our skin and in our heads for hours, days, and weeks…and before we know it, we have become weak with a broken heart or overcome by anger.

Well, unfortunate events and tipping points are bound to happen in this life. And yes, tears will come and depressed feelings are bound to surface. Utter aloneness reaches out to friend us and to tell us how nobody cares. That’s not true! We are wonderfully designed to embrace and process those melancholy moments as the many transformational turning points between the cradle and the grave. It’s all part of growing up, developing strength, and gaining wisdom.

So much of the time, when our minds, bodies and souls are healthy, it really is our choice to choose: overall happiness over sadness; forgiveness over grudges; kindness over bitterness; honesty over lying; calmness over anger; intimacy over lust; truthfulness over gossip; gladness over envy; love over hate and the list goes on.

It is true. Our thoughts can change us and possibly change the world around us. It’s more than just going to our happy places or having positive mental attitudes.

Instead of constantly replaying the same song in our heads,it’s consistently dwelling on goals to buy a home before the age of 30; or to promote to master chief in 20 years;or even transitioning back to a civilian lifestyle to earn a law degree. It’s habitually meditating on how to make a happy home where respect is not a fist to the face. It’s ordinarily focusing on how to be single and happy until the right Mr. or Ms. Goodbar shows up. It’s always pondering on how to accept the uncomfortable adjustments that come along with life’s “No’s” as well, regularly visualizing on how to boldly grip the fear associated with new positions and responsibilities.

— See Thoughts Page 6

Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

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Awareness: Event brings attention to domestic violence — Continued from page 1 Class Antonio P. Turretto Ramos provided direction to Toni Fox, counseling and advocacy programs supervisor at Oceana’s Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), to line up volunteers in a perfect ribbon shape.After about 20 minutes of organization, and a few shifts to the left and a few steps forward, on the count of three, volunteers all raised their sheet of purple construction paper above their heads for the photo.

The idea for the human ribbon began back in August as a simple suggestion for a photo opportunity with the FFSC staff and the CO and XO in front of one of the vintage aircraft at the Aviation Historical Park on Oceana, explained Terra Flahardy, domestic abuse victim advocate.

“It kind of snowballed from there. We thought maybe we could intermix military with civilians in purple. We thought it would catch a lot of attention and do a lot of outreach at the same time,”said Flahardy, adding“It’s been a labor of love for sure.”

One of the volunteers in the photo was Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Phurtura Brazier from the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Oceana.“I was nomi-

nated by my work center to participate in the photograph. I was honored to be chosen but even more so for the cause.After I found out what we were doing I thought it would be a great way to show that this command, the Sailors and civilians as a whole are standing up for a great cause,” Brazier said.

Fox was very pleased with the support FFSC received from the base, not only in forming the ribbon, but on other events taking place during October that bring awareness of domestic violence. She explained that in fiscal year 2012, Oceana and Dam Neck had 346 allegations of domestic abuse.

“While that sounds like a high number, I think part of that is, the commands have been great about connecting families with support services. More families are learning about the support that’s out there,” said Fox. “I’ve been doing this professionally for 11 years, with the military specifically, and this is the most involved I’ve ever seen the base CO and XO with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They’re very supportive of us and that’s very meaningful to me,” said Flahardy.

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Enterprise: Completing ďŹ nal deployment of her 51-year history — Continued from page 1 The transit marks the beginning of the last leg of the carrier’s historic 25th and ďŹ nal deployment,after seven months of operations at sea.

The Suez Canal is a 120-mile long, 79-foot-deep canal that runs through Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, allowing mariners to transit from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, and vice versa.

Because the canal is so shallow and narrow, the transit puts the skills of even the most seasoned helmsman to the test, as the canal was not originally designed to accommodate ships the size of an aircraft carrier.In fact,the evolution usually takes anywhere from 14 - 20 hours to complete. “Planning for this type of evolution starts months out to try to minimize any hiccups,� said Chief Quartermaster (QM) Craig J. Bowman.“We (navigation department) lay out the ship’s planned track with proposed or planned times to be at certain places. Other departments on the ship take the information we provide and plan when and where they can or can’t do evolutions — or when they need to shut off or stop certain services.�

Because Enterprise was the ďŹ rst to make the historic journey through the Suez Canal, those involved in its current transit believe that there is a bit of reverence in having the honor to take the “Big Eâ€? through “the Ditchâ€? for the ďŹ nal time. “To bring Enterprise through the Suez Canal for the last time is certainly an honor,â€? said Cmdr. Donald Kennedy, Enterprise’s navigator. “For more than 50 years, Big E Sailors have expertly stood the long watches required to navigate

Photo by IT1 Stephen Wolff

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) moves through the Suez Canal for the last time Oct. 10. Enterprise was deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

Enterprise safely. To be among the last to see her through the Suez Canal will no doubt be one of the most memorable experiences of my career.�

Many “Big Eâ€? crew members agree that it is an honor to be involved with the ďŹ nal cruise and Suez Canal transit of the world’s ďŹ rst nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.The cruise marks a milestone in not only their careers, but their lives as well. “Being involved in the planning of the transit is something that no one can take away from me or anyone else on the navigation team,â€? said Bowman.“I went through as a QM1 and I am coming out as a QMC.Just adding that to the transit makes this that much more memorable for me.â€?

Enterprise is scheduled to return to its homeport of Norfolk at the end of its current deployment to begin its inactivation process after 51 years of service.

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— Continued from page 3 Action: Some psychologists suggest our minds are quite powerful. Further, the things we generally think on causes our moods to take orders from our thoughts. Therefore, good moods will follow happy thoughts and in turn, might just let in more sunshine during many of life’s cloudy days.

So when those inevitable melancholy days show up at work, home and in our relationships, then the challenge for us is this: Think good thoughts.Think on things that are realistically possible, like studying for our promotion; think on things that are honest like our children’s love for us; think on things that are good,like life’s smiles and journeys toward retirement and a job well done.

Prayer: Oh God, sometimes life seems to give me more than I can handle; so help me to think all day long on your plans for my life. Give me strength to endure not so good times so that I might shine brightly for the good of my family, my friends, my shipmates and my soul.

Editor’s note — The title of this article was taken from a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote.

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Tomcatters assist Habitat for Humanity The “Tomcatters” of VFA-31 teamed up with members of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tampa (WMEC 902), stationed at Portsmouth, to clear out an area of land on Kenley Road. Working hand-in-hand with South Hampton Roads Habitat for Humanity, the group spent the day clearing the lot of trees, bushes, weeds and vines on Sept. 22.

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+DPSWRQ 5RDGVV )OHHW :HHN Rumble Through the Tunnel Motorcyclists leave from Bayside Harley-Davidson in Portsmouth, during the 12th Annual Fleet Ride Oct. 6. All proceeds from the event benefit the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society.

STORY/PHOTO BY MC3(SW/AW) MOLLY GREENDEER Navy Public Affairs Support Element East Bayside Harley-Davidson in Portsmouth hosted the 12th Annual Fleet Ride Oct. 6.

More than 450 military and non-military motorcycle riders gathered to participate in this one of a kind event.

Cmdr. John Franklin, a Navy chaplain, delivered the benediction and participated in the Fleet Ride.

“Events like the Fleet Ride are great because they give riders a chance to come together for a good cause,” said Franklin.“We’re lucky to have sponsors like Bayside.”

Better known as the “Rumble through the Tunnel,” the event was started 12 years ago

by Bayside Harley-Davidson’s owner Maurice Slaughter and retired Navy employees who wanted to show their appreciation to the local military community.

Escorted by the Portsmouth Sheriff’s Department Motorcycle Unit and the city of Portsmouth Motor Squad, riders left from the Bayside Harley-Davidson store, rode through the city of Portsmouth, through the downtown tunnel and back to the store.

Following the ride, riders enjoyed live music from the Cory Daniel Band and several food vendors who were on-site to provide lunch for the riders. Numerous vendors were also on-site with all kinds of motorcycle gear

and services.

All proceeds from the Fleet Ride go to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS).

Amy Staggs, the operations manager at Bayside Harley-Davidson, said NMCRS is a great organization that benefits the large Navy community in the Hampton Road area.

“We are aware of the sacrifices made every day by our military families,” said Staggs.“We are fortunate to have organizations like the NMCRS in the area to help these families.”

The 2012 Fleet Ride raised more than $3,800. Including this year’s event, Bayside Harley-Davidson has raised more than $75,000 for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.

Kathy Nelson, director of the Norfolk NMCRS office and chairperson of Tidewater Military Family Services Council said that she was pleased with the outcome of the event.

“We raised more than we did last year,” said Nelson“And the wonderful weather definitely drew the riders and the crowd out this year.”

Founded in 1904, 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.

For more information about the Fleet Ride, visit www.harleybay.com/custompage. asp?pg=fleetride. For additional information on the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, visit www.nmcrs.org.

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BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer The Fleet Week Chili Cook-off turned into a “battle of the galleys,” with NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex, Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Naval Station Norfolk sending teams of culinary specialists to try to bring home the top awards, which included plaques, money for their MWR fund and bragging rights. Along with other commands across Hampton Roads, they were joined by the galley staff on USS Ross (DDG 71) and a team of culinary specialists (CS) from CS “A” School for the annual event, held at Dam Neck Annex on Oct. 13.

“It was awesome this year — lots of great enthusiasm, lots of great spirit, teams put lots of work into making some great chili,” said NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis, who helped judge the cook-off.

“This is one of the best events I do all year.I’ve been coming here for about 15 years,” said head judge Terry Ward from the Peppers Lovers Club.

This year’s chili cook-off was hosted by the Jet Observer, the Navy’s official newspaper for Oceana, Dam Neck and NALF Fentress.

“We were thrilled to once again host the cook-off. I was extremely impressed with the teams this year. Not only was there great tasting chili, but all the teams were so engaged with the crowd. Everyone was having such a fun time,” said Laura Baxter,publisher and general manager of Military Newspapers of Virginia, which publishes the Jet Observer and The Flagship, among its other papers.

First on the line of 15 commands that entered was the NAS Oceana Hornet’s Nest Galley, whose culinary specialists welcomed everyone with “Wild West” chili.The team was led by Chief Warrant Officer 4 Wayne Cummings, Oceana galley officer,who dressed the part of the sheriff,complete with a fake mustache and beard.

His“band of lawmen and outlaws”showed up at the softball field at 6:30 a.m.ready to cook up a winning recipe.They were excited when they were presented the Big Dipper award,selling the most samples of their chili and earning them $300 for their MWR fund.But following the cook-off,the judges discovered third place for best tasting had been mistakenly awarded to another command instead of the Oceana galley, who were the actual winners. So their efforts earned the Oceana galley yet another award.

Chili Cook-off Awards

The Dam Neck Galleey by the Dunes brought out their best mountain man attire, ccomplete with plaid flannel shirts and fake beards as they servved up“Lumberjack Chili.”Their display matched their enthusiaasm with the brand new chafing dishes he team broke out for the competition. and serving utensils th ng we need to make this an outdoor gal“We brought everythin on Lowry. ley,” explained CS1 Jaso Like their costumess, the chili was hearty with its blend of pork, several varieties of sausages, pepground beef, ground p w secret ingredients.“But there’s no liqpers, onions, and a few or its spiciness,” said Lowry.Their “chili uid heat whatsoever fo with a kick” earned thiird place in the most original category and $100. a prize for the team who travelled If there would have been b

Representing the winnning team from the NAS Oceana Galley, CS1(SW/AW) Renita Monroe M and Brennan McGinnis, 9, accept the big dipper awaard for most samples sold from Oceana Commanding Officer Capt.

C Bob Geis. The galley also earned third for best tasting. the farthest to compette, it would have gone to the Center for Service Support Learniing Site at Fort Lee,Va.After a top finish in the 2011 competitiion, the trio from Culinary Specialists “A” School drove for neearly two hours to compete again this Game On,” came complete with a large year.Their theme of “G ng sports while sampling their chili. As screen TV for watchin ded more ingredients to the large pot CS2 Ashley Rivera add nt, CS1(SW)Matthew Susienka and Fire at the back of their ten Hurron served up samples to the Controlman 1st Class Dario D h. steady line at the booth

“We train these guys, so it’s great to come out and see a lot of them here and see what they’ve been up to,”explained Susienka, an “A” school instructor, about the other culinary specialists. The team from Fort Lee didn’t leave empty-handed; they took home second place and $200 for the best tasting.

With Halloween just around the corner, it wasn’t hard for teams to find great costumes and props, and teams went all out as they competed for the showmanship award.

“This is one of the best years we’ve ever had with the showmanship,” said Ward about the variety of costumes and entertainment at each booth.

There was “Dead Zone Chili,” cooked up by Scudder Hall, the galley at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. Promising potential tasters their stew was “chili to die for,” they lured brave visitors past the tombstones, yellow caution tape and body parts strewn in front of their booth to taste their hearty chili that included beans, beef and sausage, as well as a side of chips and cheese.The ghoulish team assured visitors that none of the body parts strewn in front of their booth were really used in the creation.

Serving up “Organic Chili,” was the team from Ross who promised potential tasters their spicy chili was made from real organs.“This is a lot of fun for us.We look forward to doing events like this. It’s fun to go outside of our daily routine,” explained CS1(SW) Marcin Puszczalo.

The ship used a sneaky tactic to pull in— or scare — potential tasters.As visitors approached their booth,a hand reached out from under the table and grabbed the unsuspecting victim.For the team of five,their second year of competing at the event proved to be their most successful as they took home both the showmanship award and first place for best tasting.

The chili cook-off was about much more than tasting great stew.The “Giant Killers” at FACSFAC VACAPES brought along a cornhole game to keep visitors entertained as they served up chili samples.The team of five used a sporting theme,complete with their own “replacement ref” with his very loud whistle to draw attention to their chili.

A DJ played a variety of music and offered eight free tickets for the sampling to anyone who would lead the crowd in various dances or be able to answer some trivia questions.There was also a pumpkin patch, where for a small charge, children could select and decorate their own pumpkin to take home.

As the winning teams collected their awards, many of them were already planning for their next competition – the chowder cook-off, being held as part of the Fleet Fest, Oct. 20, at Naval Station Norfolk.

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Showmanship — USS Ross (DDG 71) Big Dipper — NAS Oceana Galley

Photos by Harry Gerwien CS3 Meg Therrien from USS Ross (DDG 71) encourages the crowd at Fleet Week Chili Cook-off to come taste their “Organic Chili,” made from real organs. The crew from Ross earned the showmanship award with their ghoulish theme and first place for best tasting chili.

Dressed in their finest Fleet Week Chili Cook-off attire, the Scudder Hall Galley crew from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown show off their ghoulish cake, created just for this year’s Fleet Week Chili Cook-off, held at Dam Neck Annex Oct. 12.

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Whether you are looking for a job or information on career planning, learning through self-assessment will enhance your chances in ďŹ nding satisfying employment.

In this three-hour workshop you will be guided through career choices based on life goals, personal skills, abilities, preferences and work values.

Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume.This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES Oct. 22, 1 - 4 p.m.

This is a monthly employer panel comprised of three human resource personnel.Ask local and national employers what they like to see on resumes and how to prepare for interviews. Find out about open positions, their application process, and what beneďŹ ts are available. Open to transitioners, separatees and military family members.

Learn more about the crucial steps in the job search process.This workshop covers everything from assessing the hidden job market to ďŹ nding a job long-distance, including job searching on the Internet.

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DECKPLATE RESOURCE AWARENESS TRAINING Oct. 24 -25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This training is speciďŹ cally for second class petty ofďŹ cers 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. Hampton Roads commands are invited to nominate participants by calling their FFSC.

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Defending champions, Team “HT-18B” from NavalAir StationWhiting Field,Milton, Fla., came in second with a time of 7:24:01 and Team “MCAS New River Patriots” from Marine Corps Air Station, Jacksonville, N.C., was third with a time of 7:29:23.

The challenge was sponsored by MidAtlantic Region, Morale,Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown and ACE Adventure Resort, West Virginia’s largest outdoor outfitter. More than 200 military personnel representing all five branches of the armed forces competed in a series of five outdoor adventure races — 52 miles over two days — in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains and on the New and the Gauley Rivers in West Virginia.

Team “Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead” was comprised of four naval officers from four different commands across the country: Cmdr. Sue Himes, U.S. State Department; Cmdr.Todd Gagnon, Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC), Fort Gordon, Ga.; Cmdr.Andrew Cawlfield, commanding officer, Navy Operational Support Center,Baltimore,Md.;and Lt.j.g.Travis Dill, NIOC, Fort Meade, Md. Their camaraderie, dedication and determination brought them together for this win.

“Between the four of us, we’ve all had a lot of experience doing the Wilderness Challenge. Even though we never trained together, we knew what we had to do,” Himes said.“We all got along — they were all quality guys with the right attitude — a perfect balance of the desire to win with the desire to have fun while doing it. I couldn’t have asked for a better team.”

Forty-one teams participated in the Wilderness Challenge, competing in an 8K mountain run, a 12-mile mountain bike

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TO ARRIVE Retired Chief Petty Officer Marc Robbins of Team “Misfits” is in good spirits as he begins the 14-mile hike towards the finish line of the 2012 All-Military Wilderness Challenge. Team “Misfits” was comprised of retired military supporting Wounded Wear, an organization who raises national awareness of the sacrifice of wounded warriors, their families and the families of fallen service members. The Wilderness Challenge pits teams from all five branches of the armed forces through a twoday, 52-mile extreme outdoor race. race, a 14-mile forced hike through the mountains, a 13-mile whitewater raft race on the Gauley River and a seven-mile kayak race on the New River. For the 12th year, West Virginia has hosted the event and the state is quickly becoming a familiar site for everyone involved.

“It was such a pleasure to be involved in the 2012 All-Military Wilderness Challenge at Ace Adventure Resort, and what an honor it is for West Virginia to host this exciting event year after year,” said Keith Gwinn, cabinet secretary, West Virginia Department of Veterans Assistance. He attended the challenge to support the teams and represent the state of West Virginia in welcoming the participants.

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Wilderness Challenge: Navy’s team, ‘Trample the Weak, Hurdle the Dead’ takes first place — Continued from page 11 made the entire experience enjoy“For a state that truly embraces able,” he concluded. military veterans and also offers The top teams from each some of the most extreme outdoor branch of service were also recadventures, there couldn’t be a betognized at the awards ceremony. ter match,” he added.

For the U.S. Army,Team “Dog and For some of the challengers, it Pony Show” from U.S. Army Rewas not only the spirit of compeserve Unit, Ames, Iowa, was first tition, but the chance to compete with a time of 8:56:12. For the against the top athletes in the miliU.S. Air Force, Team “OL-Q” from tary that brought them to the WilDefense Security Service, Quanderness Challenge. tico, Va., was first with a time of “We are all seasoned athletes 9:29:18. For the U.S. Coast Guard, who compete on our own in variTeam“Ducky Fuzz & the Master of ous types of endurance events Rubber” from the Deployable Op(triathlons, marathons, ultra maraerations Group,Arlington,Va., was thons, half Ironmans, etc.) so we all first with a time of 7:44:10.Team knew what we needed to do indi“HT-18B” also took top honors for vidually to be ready for this endurthe Marine Corps andTeam“Tramance event,” Gagnon said. ple the Weak,Hurdle the Dead”for In its 12th year, the All-Military the Navy.

Wilderness Challenge is reaching “This event could not have hapcommands from all across the Unitpened without the great teams Photo by Mark Piggott ed States, from as far away as Iowa Two casualties of the mountain bike race hit that competed this year or withand even Puerto Rico. Over the the JAG Corps as Lt. Christina Caetano from out the support of Rick Bayes challenge’s two days, teams had to Team “Lethal Litigators” out of the Naval Legal and ACE Adventure or the great deal with everything from flat tires Services Office Norfolk, broke her wrist and Lt. staff from MWR Mid-Atlantic,” said to broken wrists in their quest for j.g. Emily Jones from Team “Reckless Endan- Mike Bond, MWR director,WPNSthe title of “most extreme” military germent” from NLSO received a gash under TA Yorktown and the event coorteam. her eye during the 2012 All-Military Wilder- dinator.

“Every team dealt with adversity, ness Challenge, October 5-6. Both were forced Even as this year’s competition whether it was injuries, illness, fa- to leave the Wilderness Challenge due to their comes to an end, participants and tigue, or breakdowns,” Cawlfield injuries, but their teammates pressed on to the organizers are already preparing said.“Our team (Trample the Weak, finish. for next year’s Wilderness ChalHurdle the Dead) possessed a posilenge, building on the success of tive attitude which allowed us to pull together and en- this year to make it even better. courage each other when faced with obstacles.”

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Advance registration is required and can be done at the fitness center office. For more information, call 492-7185.

Veterans Day 5K Dam Neck Fitness and Sports is holding the Veterans Day 5K on Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m. Race begins and ends at the fitness center. Preregistration deadline is Nov. 1; same day registration begins at 10:30 a.m.Awards will be given out to the top three men and women in each of five age divi-

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October 18, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 13

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Don’t be surprised to ďŹ nd “thingsâ€? on the trails that are not normally there in the daylight. Riders are encouraged to come in costume.While the Ghost Train is scary, it’s a “funâ€? scary, suitable for the entire family.

Tickets are $9.50 per person for Friday and Saturday nights; $8 per person for Thursdays. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged as the seats frequently sell out.

Purchase tickets online at www.cityofchesapeake.net, through any Chesapeake community center or at Northwest River Park. For more information, call the park at 421-7151/3145.

The Virginia Aquarium is located at 717 General Booth Blvd.Virginia Beach. For more information, call 385-FISH or visit www.VirginiaAquarium.com.

TRICK OR TRUNK Oct. 26, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

The NAS Oceana Youth Center will host their annual Trick or Trunk Halloween Festival at the Youth Center. Fun will included a costume contest,games and family fun.Concessions will be sold.Admission fee is one non-perishable food item which will be donated to the Oceana Holiday Assistance Program. For more information, call 433-3976.

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