OCEANA RECOGNIZES SAILORS OF THE QUARTER PAGE 4 VOLUME 52 NO. 43
OCTOBER 25, 2012
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA
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We’re happy to welcome everyone to the new and improved Fentress. These improvements will make both Oceana and Fentress operationally viable for many years to come,” — Capt. Bob Geis, NAS Oceana commanding officer (right)
GETTING DOWN AND DIRTY AT GRUNT RUN
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OCEANA TAKES A STAND AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
PAGE 9 Veterans 5k at the Dam Neck gymnasium Nov. 7, registration is at 10:30 a.m. with the run beginning at 11:30 a.m. Open to all military and DoD/civilians. For more information call 492-6101.
Photo by John Land
An F/A 18 Hornet piloted by Capt. Mark Weisgerber, deputy commodore of Strike Figher Wing Atlantic, performs the first touch-and-go landing during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress. Fentress re-opened after a repair project to lay down a new runway and perform numerous electrical and lighting upgrades.
Fentress reopens after a yearlong upgrade BY TOM KREIDEL Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs CHESAPEAKE, Va. (NNS) -- Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress reopened with a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 16 in a ceremony attended by both the mayors of Chesapeake and Virginia Beach,Va. The $19.2 million project was awarded September, moving Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) to other bases, primarily Naval Air Station Oceana since January of this year. “We’re happy to welcome everyone to the new and improved Fentress,”said Capt Bob Geis,
NAS Oceana commanding officer. “These improvements will make both Oceana and Fentress operationally viable for many years to come.” The project included laying down a completely new concrete runway and many other improvements such as LED style lighting for the runways and taxiways along with upgrades to the electrical, mechanical and communications systems, and landing signal officer (LSO) shacks that will provide improved visibility for LSOs to observe aircraft approaches and landings. The new shacks will be more similar in placement and design to those on actual carrier decks improving safety and realism of training for both aircrafts and crews. markings that will expand
the versatility of the landing field. In addition, there will be new hold areas that will allow for heavy aircraft to turn a helicopter spot. The design for the project was performed by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic, who also oversaw construction of the project by Lane Construction of Cheshire, Conn. “This project was a major undertaking in scope, complexity and timeliness,” said Capt. Paul Odenthal, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic executive officer.“We are pleased to deliver this one of a kind facility to Oceana.” NALF Fentress began regular FCLP operations later in the same afternoon of the ceremony.
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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Air Force offering chance to return to active duty Good news for all former military members wishing to return to active duty. The Air Force is now accepting applications for its Prior Service (PS) enlistment program.The Air Force prior service enlistment program allows qualified individuals the opportunity to return to active duty through direct duty or select retraining opportunities. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements outlined The COnnection Line has made a change! For quesin AFRSI 36-2001.The PS program is open to any qualified tions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about applicant who graduated from a basic military training services provided on board NAS Oceana, now e-mail OceanaPAO@navy.mil. However, the best and fast- (BMT) program. The PS program will accept a limited number of appliest way to resolve a problem is through your chain of command or with the organization directly in- cants during FY13, and the program is subject to change volved. Please be brief and to the point when us- based upon Air Force needs.Applications will be accepted ing the COnnection Line. Capt. Bob Geis will reply on a first-come first-serve basis, so don’t delay. Local Air Force recruiting offices: through this column, since topics may be of interest to other readers. • Virginia Beach — 499-2688 • Norfolk — 461-2401 • Newport News — 826-9669 • Chesapeake — 547-5955 HRANA sponsoring Flight Suit Social • Yorktown — 898-8275 The Hampton Roads Squadron Association of Naval Aviation is sponsoring a Flight Suit Social,Nov.9,6 - 9:30 p.m.at Budget for Baby class the NAS Oceana LSO School. Members are encouraged to wear their flight suits/flight jackets or casual dress.Active The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) offers duty participation is strongly encouraged.The cost is $20 its Budget for Baby class to all Navy and Marine Corps perper person. For more information, call Kent Von Fecht at sonnel who are expecting a child. The Oceana office of340-9659 or email kcvonsr@cox.net. fers this class typically the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Fashionable Little Ones returns The remaining 2012 classes at Oceana are Nov. 7 and It’s that time of year again where the NAS Oceana Family 14 and Dec. 5 and 12.The start time for these classes has and Military Support Office is gearing up for another Fash- changed to 10:30 a.m. ionable Little Ones Week. Call 433- 3383/3384 for more information or to register The shopping dates are Oct. 22 - 26 at the Oceana Of- for an upcoming class. ficers’ Club, building 480. Fashionable Little Ones operates Base guide on a donation-only basis. Everything received is free to serThe 2012 NAS Oceana and Dam Neck base guide is availvice members and their spouses. For more information, call the Family and Military Sup- able to all personnel and can be picked up at the Oceana port Office at 433-2031 or email ABE1(AW) Jernelle Smith Public Affairs Office in building 230. Call 433-3131 for more information. at jernell.smith@navy.mil.
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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 to 7 p.m.in building 531,room 104 and also everyWednesday at 9 and 11 a.m. at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort 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.
Language testing through Navy College The Navy College Office at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story has reinstated the administration of the Defense Language Aptitude Battery and Defense Language Proficiency Testing programs. Exams are administered on Mondays at 9 a.m.at the Navy College Office, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story and are available by appointment only. Call 462-8279 for more information or to make reservations.
Chapel Schedule of Services Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant
Catholic
Sunday Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship (main chapel) 10:40 a.m.
Mass – Tues-Fri, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m.
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sunday 9 a.m.
Confession Saturday 4 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 (Bldg. C-7) Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871, FRC Oceana at 433-9286, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, CVW-17 at 433-2481/2313
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October 25, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 3
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The Good Samaritan: Helping in a crisis
VFA-81 Sunliners
Quarterly Awards
Sailor of the Quarter
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
AE1 (AW) Matthew A. Hill
AO2 (AW/SW) Kevin J. Donnette
BY LT. PAUL WIGGINTON, NAS Oceana Chaplain I remember the day as if it had just happened.It was our first full day in port and I was returning to the ship from setting up a Community Relations Project with a local school. While coming up the brow I heard the words,“Chaplain you’re needed in medical now.” I proceeded up the ladder well and into the back door of Medical. I saw the CO, CMC, XO and Medical officer all look my way. Then the skipper spoke.“Chaps,he’s locked in the ward and won’t let anyone come in except you.” I heard a brief of the events from the night before and during the day which lead to the crisis and then walked toward the door. Honestly, my training as a clergy and an officer was why they trusted me to go through that door. What brought me through this particular crisis were the skills I learned in a workshop I had taken on suicide first aid only a few years before this event. Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) helped me to connect with this sailor in need during this time of crisis. As we talked about suicide and I understood his reasons for dying and for living, he found the reasons to live and strength to stay safe. As he chose life that day,I realized that so many others needed the skills that I learned from ASIS. It reminded me of the story Jesus told of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37. Jesus was asked the question of his disciples of who was my neighbor,for they wanted to sort out who in life they should really be helping. Who was it they were responsible to help and who could they just walk past and not be overly concerned for. Jesus then told of a fellowman who was attached by robbers on his way from Jerusalem to Jericho. The man lay hurting and his life was at risk as the robbers left him on the side of the road.Several came by who either could not or would not help. But the Samaritan had the ability and willingness to help the man who had fallen by the side of the road. He bandaged his wounds and put him up for the night. He provided immediate first aid to a person whose life was at risk. Jesus asked them,“Who was this man’s neighbor”, the disciples responded,“The man who helped.”“Go and do likewise.” Lt Paul Wigginton is a Registered Trainer with LivingWorks ASIST Program. He has partnered with other trainers in the South Hampton Roads area in conducting nine workshops over the past year. If you are interested in attending an upcoming Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Workshop please contact him through the NAS Oceana Chapel 433-2871 or by email paul.wigginton@navy.mil
Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class (AW) Matthew A. Hill is Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81’s Sailor of the Quarter, Second Quarter. Hill ensured the timely completion of over 930 maintenance actions with 3,600 documented man-hours in support of 12 F/A-18E aircraft. Hill maximized aircraft availability, delivering mission capable aircraft to the flight deck and flight line in direct support of combat and training operations. Hill qualified 100 percent of his work center as Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist and qualified one Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist. Additionally Hill provided in-rate training that led to a 71 percent advancement rate and 18 work center qualifications,including four ARSTechnicians and two ARS collateral duty inspectors.Hill also increased command AWARE training from 65 percent to 90 percent during VFA-81’s last deployment.
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class (AW/SW) Kevin J. Donnette is VFA-81’s Junior Sailor of the Quarter, Second Quarter. Donnette, serving as ordnance division collateral duty inspector and quality assurance safety observer supported the safe loading of over 12,000 pounds of conventional ordnance in support of unit level training missions. Donnette qualified two ordnance team leaders and three team members while overseeing the completion of 65 maintenance actions, ensuring quality maintenance was preformed while directly contributing to the command’s mission and aircraft readiness.
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
AO3 (AW) Thomas F. Olsen Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class (AW) Thomas F. Olsen is VFA-81’s Blue Jacket of the Quarter, Second Quarter. Olsen serving as an ordnance team member, contributed to the loading and expenditure of over 200,000 pounds of ordnance in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom.As the work center’s ground support equipment petty officer, Olsen tracked and ensured the turnaround of over 70 pieces of support equipment.Additionally, Olsen maintained and updates over 40 publications, keeping the squadron informed and updated.
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Joint effort helps to clean the beach MC3 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOS NAS Oceana Public Affairs COROLLA,N.C.(Oct.6,2012) – Sailors from the Blue Blasters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 and the Sunliners of VFA-81 coordinated a joint effort to clean the beach at Corolla,N.C.Oct.6. The Sailor’s joint effort was combined with an on going effort from a civilian off-road enthusiast group called KMA. “We do our part to clean up the human trash,” said Aviation Electronic’s Technician 1st Class (AW/SW) Paul
Golden, quality assurance representative at VFA-34. Golden, an off-road enthusiast and three-time supporter, initially heard about the community relations (COMREL) project from other enthusiasts like himself. According to KMA president Kenn Current, the off-road enthusiast community is a large but tight knit community. “We just put the word out and I am always amazed at the support we get,” said Current. Current said the COMREL started five years ago with a handful of people and six Jeeps,but now with the ground swell of sup-
port from both service members and civilians estimates 50 or more offroad vehicles and 100 supporters for the beach clean-up this year. “We get to use our rigs for fun and to give back to the community,” said Current. The off-road vehicles owned by the supporters served as impressive tools to take volunteers to clean up locations and haul debris left by both natural processes such as dead shrubs and human waste such as abandoned fishing nets. — See Beach, Page 12
Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class (AW) Gilbert Ortega (left) and Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class (AW) Misty Herring, both Sailors from the “Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, participate in a community relations project in Corolla, N.C., on Oct. 6. VFA-81 and the “Blue Blasters” of VFA-34 coordinated a joined effort to clean the beach and highway and promote community service. Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos
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NMITC commemorates Navy’s 237th birthday BY LT JASON BRUEHL NMITC Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – On October 12th, 2012 the Sailors of the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center (NMITC) held a birthday ceremony to celebrate the 237th anniversary of the Navy’s establishment and reflect on the rich heritage and legacy forged by their predecessors. After the command gathered in formation, the ceremony began with the First Call to Colors at 7:55 a.m., after which NMITC’s Commanding Officer, Captain William Kotheimer, read both the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations birthday messages to the Fleet, which highlighted the Navy’s history and the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, in addition to the vital role the U.S. Navy will continue to play globally as it moves towards the future. Following morning colors, a traditional uniform inspection was conducted in preparation for the sea-
sonal uniform change on Oct. 15. After the inspection, Captain Kotheimer introduced the event’s guest speaker, Command Master Chief Petty Officer (CMDCM) (retired) Derry Chalker. In his remarks, Chalker highlighted the unique and challenging battlegrounds we are fighting on today, stating“America must always remember we are at war … these enemies bring the fight to us on our own soil at home and/or abroad. This war does and will take exceptional efforts from each and every one of you.” Chalker framed these challenges using the Navy’s core values of honor,courage,and commitment and how Sailors need to apply them in challenging situations, stating “I can tell you from personal experience, with these three as your foundation, when you slip, and you will slip, the fall will be cushioned, recovery is quicker, people will respect you, and most importantly I think, you will respect yourselves.” Following Chalker’s remarks, a Sailor read the story of the creation of the Con-
tinental Navy, focusing on the challenges leading up the Navy’s establishment, which was realized only after it became completely evident to the Continental Congress that a single Navy under one flag would best suit the needs of the colonies, as opposed to the idea that each colony should be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of their own individual navy. Nine bells were struck in commemoration with the rest of the Navy. Eight bells were rung to signal the end of the watch, representing the end of the current birthday year, and one bell was rung to signal the start of the new watch and the Navy’s 238th birthday year. In his closing remarks, Captain Kotheimer reflected on the pride he felt in being part of an organization with such rich history and significance,and he encouraged NMITC’s Sailors to go forward and continue to carry the torch into the future as their predecessors have done, to ensure the Navy’s legacy continues for generations to come.
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Captain Eric Exner (left) and Seaman Dakota Brown (right) cut the cake for the Navy’s 237th birthday at Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center (NMITC) Oct. 12.
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8 JET OBSERVER • October 25, 2012
Runners get down and dirty at second annual Grunt Run
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I have bloody knees, bloody elbows and rope burn, but I definitely had a good time,” — Seaman Apprentice Erin Grenier, Intelligence Specialist trainee
BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST SEAMAN ROB AYLWARD, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East CHESAPEAKE, Va. – More than 800 runners climbed, crawled and hauled themselves through five miles of wooded terrain at the Grunt Run at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR) Northwest Annex in Chesapeake,Va., Oct. 13. The swampy course featured obstacles such as a cargo net climb, monkey bars crossing a muddy bog, and a high wall rope descent. “My favorite one was the wall with the rope,” said Seaman Apprentice Erin Grenier, an Intelligence Specialist trainee at Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex.“I have bloody knees, bloody elbows and rope burn, but I definitely had a good time.” Runners of all ages competed in the race with finishing times ranging from 30 minutes to 60 minutes and beyond. “Last year we had 350 finish the race and this year we had 836,” said Gil Bouley, the Morale Wellfare and Recreation (MWR) Director at NSA HR.“We are very happy with the outcome.” For many, the trails and obstacles were just the challenge they expected from the management team at Navy MWR. The effort it takes to get to the point of being physically able to do a contest like this is considerable, said Bouley. The competitors were
well prepared based on the times at the finish. “We have battalion runs, workouts with stations three times per week, and we train at the gym across from our barracks when we can,” said Grenier.“We didn’t think we were going to make it through this, but clearly we did.” “We like to keep the course moderate so nobody will get hurt but challenging enough so athletes will participate,” said Bouley. Drill instructors stalked the course providing the extra motivation required by some and dealing out punishment in the form of pushups and bear crawls to runners attempting to take the easy route. “We all participated to motivate the runners,” said Private First Class Dillon Morrone, a NSA HR Security Force Training Company trainee. “A few of us jumped in at the end and finished the race with a group to show that even though we’re out there motivating them, that we are all a team.” A team of more than 100 volunteers and MWR employees supported the run by providing refreshments, music and motivation for runners throughout the course. Bouley and his team worked on this year’s event for six months to ensure success and will begin working on the 2013 Grunt Run once the dust clears from 2013. “It seems to be a trend throughout the United States,” said Bouley.“People love these challenges. This is only our second year and we hope to have many more to come.”
Photos by MCS Seaman Rob Aylward
More than 800 runners climbed, crawled and hauled themselves through five miles of wooded terrain featuring obstacles such as a cargo net climb, monkey bars crossing a muddy bog, and a high wall rope descent during the Grunt Run at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR) Northwest Annex, Oct. 13.
October 25, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 9
Oceana takes a stand against domestic violence BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer Rae Pearson-Benn shared her very moving story of being a victim of domestic violence during a program, Oct. 16, at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd.The event, organized by the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), was part of Oceana’s observance of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “Domestic violence isn’t an issue affecting other people. Many of you have either experienced an abusive relationship or grew up in a family where you were abused, or perhaps someone you love or care about has been hurt by abuse…It affects our families, our communities,” said Toni Fox, counseling and advocacy programs supervisor at FFSC. In the 14 years Fox has worked with family advocacy,“I have never known an installation leadership to be more actively involved than that of Capt. Geis and Capt. Chope… The way you lead makes a difference.” Chope chairs the incident determination committee and personally hears every allegation of abuse reported to the Family Advocacy Program. Since the committee was launched on May 24 through mid-September, 101 allegations of abuse have been heard. Fox shared how in fiscal year 2012, the Oceana Family Advocacy Program received 346 reports of intimate partner and child abuse allegations.“That’s just one year at just our installation. That means clearly that domestic abuse is an issue that impacts our military, our families, our coworkers, our friends,” said Fox.She said the number means that 346 families received support services that may have made a real difference. “We at Oceana take our role of advocacy very seriously.There’s nothing more important than getting that good message out,” said Geis as he introduced Pearson-Benn. Standing in front of the audience, it was difficult to believe the bubbly, articulate and well-dressed woman,who is now Mrs.Virginia Beach, and competed for the Mrs.Virginia title (the official state final for Mrs.America), could have ever been the victim of abuse. “I represent your daughter. I represent your mom,your auntie,your best friend,the woman down the block. It’s not a woman’s issue,it’s a human issue,”said Pearson-Benn, as her voice rose and fell with emotion. “I speak today for the women who have not yet found the courage to speak for themselves because there was a time
Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos
Rae Pearson-Benn, Mrs. Virginia Beach, shares her story of being a victim of domestic violence to the the crowd in attendance during a program, Oct. 16, at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd. when I could not,” she said. Pearson-Benn talked first about her life now as a wife, a mother of a 2-year-old, the public information officer for the city of Chesapeake’s Economic Development Department and a producer for the city’sWCTV channel.But then she took her audience back to her college days, when at age 22, she suffered abuse at the hands of her boyfriend of 18 months that left her with sciatic nerve damage and a crushed pharynx. Her relationship in 1996 with her thenboyfriend began as many college relationships do: they met at a party. Not a typical college student, he was older, had a car, career and a house.“I just felt like I was special” when he paid her attention, she said. She was actively involved in campus organizations and a social butterfly; he was quiet and more reserved but he quickly became her best friend and then her boyfriend. She thought it was“sweet”when he
wanted her to stick closer to him. She also thought he was very caring when he started critiquing what she wore. She soon found herself stopping by his house every day before class for his approval.That progressed to bringing another outfit to change into -- just in case.And he frequently didn’t like her choices, always finding fault with something. “It was too short, too tight, too this, too that,” is how she described his constant criticism of her. “But I thought it was because he cared and loved me,” she said. Eventually her circle of friends got smaller and smaller because he found fault with everyone else. But she still believed he was only looking out for her best interests. “Eventually he was pretty much my only friend,” explained Pearson-Benn. Although she didn’t realize it, her behavior changed.Gone was the social butterfly and in its place was a young woman whose behav-
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Domestic violence isn’t an issue affecting other people. Many of you have either experienced an abusive relationship or grew up in a family where you were abused, or perhaps someone you love or care about has been hurt by abuse ... It affects our families, our communities,” — Toni Fox, counseling and advocacy programs supervisor at FFSC
ior was governed by her boyfriend, “sometimes with just a wink or a nod.”At the same time, Pearson-Benn began noticing his interest in her had become “a tight, constrained rage and I was always worried that I was going to do something to trigger that behavior.” Their arguing escalated to him locking her in a room for eight hours “to think about my behavior.” Pearson-Benn admitted she should have listened to her inner voice. “I knew it wasn’t healthy but I was so afraid. I knew something’s not right but I didn’t know what was going to happen.” The behavior progressed to him pushing, shoving and restraining her. Then he began slapping her, using a closed fist on her face and eventually even that became more frequent.“It completely stunned me because I didn’t grow up in a household with that kind of behavior,” she said. Because her parents and friends couldn’t stand him, the college student felt she had nowhere to turn for help. But everyone noticed the changes in her.“I had shrunk into a person I didn’t even recognize,” she said in a very quiet voice.“There came a time when I almost didn’t care about me anymore.” But she finally saw an escape from the relationship when he took a trip to Arkansas to visit family.They didn’t talk for a month and she finally felt free. But she admitted she was drawn to him. So when she ran into him at a party,she agreed to go out with him again.Stopping by his house first, they began arguing, then she bumped into a white uniform that he had just ironed, accidently knocking it on the floor. It was enough to trigger his rage and he began to choke and repeatedly punch her as he screamed obscenities at her. Then he put his knee on her chest and continually squeezed her, “to the point where I was going. I felt myself getting very limp.” But even as she was fading in and out of consciousness, the 22-yearold was trying to process “how someone who says he loves me with one side of his mouth can be choking the life out of me.” When she came to and began gasping for air,he became even angrier.“He was so mad that I was still living!” Complicating her escape was the white pearl .22 gun that he always kept near him. Eventually he picked up her and threw her outside on the concrete outside – like a piece of trash. — See Violence, Page 13
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CHILDREN AND DIVORCE Oct. 31, 3 -7 p.m. This workshop addresses the pain and loss of a family breakup from the child’s perspective. Topics of discussion include typical reactions of children of different ages, things children need to hear, and what parents can do to help them through the pain. Suggestions for the non-custodial parent are also provided.
and investments, and retirement planning. Participants are also introduced to the techniques of short-term, solution-focused financial counseling. Participants must be E-6 or above, in good financial standing, and have at least one year remaining at their commands. This workshop will be at Dam Neck Annex. Call 433-2912 to register.
EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING Nov. 1, 1 to 4 p.m. Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume. This resume writing workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.
CFS TRAINING Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. VA DISABILITY BENEFITS REVIEW Command Financial Specialist (CFS) Nov. 1, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. training covers topics such as spending plans, budgets, managing credit, saving s
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may lead to a compensable disability rating with the VA; request vocational rehabilitation benefits and training; and complete a VA application for submission.Service members must be within 75 days to six months of separation to attend. Participants should bring their medical records, copies of their medical records and if applicable, copies of marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates, family members’ social security numbers, and divorce decree or death certificate. Sponsored by the Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs and FFSC.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING Nov. 3 and 4, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family Readiness Groups play an integral part in keeping families together in various situations, especially during deployment. Please contact your closest FFSC to ask for more information. Call 433-2912 to register.
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Violence: ‘I was so devasted ... I really believed this man loved me Continued from Page 9 “I was so devastated because I really believed this man loved me,” said PearsonBenn. Even after 15 years, the memory of lying there on the concrete, bruised and bloody, makes her cry. She believes God spoke to her and told her to get up.Hobbling to her car,she drove a block and a half to a friend’s apartment, where her injuries forced her to crawl up the stairs to the door. When her friend opened the door, she screamed at the sight of the battered Pearson-Benn covered in blood.The police showed up and took her to the hospital, which only compounded the young woman’s misery because now everyone knew about her relationship. She pressed charges and her boyfriend retaliated by pressing charges against her. Pearson said the female judge in Norfolk laughed at him before dismissing his claim and finding him guilty with jail time. But his appeal sent the case to the circuit court,where that judge dismissed all charges. Pearson-Benn said the judge told them it was “a lovers’ quarrel and
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Rae Pearson-Benn told her story of being a victim of domestic violence. they should stay away from each other.” The experience left her broken – both physically and spiritually.Although not willing to take her own life, she begged God “that if you love me, to please not let me wake up tomorrow.” “I had no idea that that girl could become
this woman,”said Pearson-Benn.The changes began with forgiving herself for letting it happen and forgiving her boyfriend,“not for him but because my life had to go on.” While she went from a weakened person to an angry young woman who had sworn off men,it was her husband’s persistence that finally wore her down and made her see that there could be good, loving relationships. Married three years ago, he frequently attends events where she speaks and brings their daughter with him. Pearson-Benn only began competing in organized pageants about a year ago. Because she was already sharing her story, someone suggested a pageant would give her a wider audience to speak about domestic violence. “It gives me an opportunity to step out there with a crown and sash because you would be surprised how a crown and sash commands attention. Someone will listen to you that wouldn’t if you didn’t have the crown and sash,”explained Pearson-Benn,who shares her experience about twice a month. Terra Flahardy,domestic abuse victim advocate at Oceana Fleet and Family Support Cen-
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HAUNTED HAMPTON Oct. 29-31 This Oct. 29-31, experience ghosts of Hampton’s past at Haunted Hampton:A Night at the Museum, an eerie tour of the Hampton History Museum and St. John’s Church Cemetery. Join Hampton History Museum Curator Michael Cobb as he guides guests through a maze of the macabre, showcasing some of Hampton’s deepest and darkest secrets. Each tour, approximately 40-minutes in length, will include spooky tales of old Hampton, as well as the rest of Coastal Virginia. Highlights will include stories of the ďŹ rst recorded witch in America, ghosts of Civil War soldiers, pirates from Blackbeard’s Crew, and Edgar Allen Poe. In addition, each tour will include a lantern tour of St. John’s Church cemetery. Ghoulish refreshments will be available to all guests. Cost is $20 per person with proceeds beneďŹ tting the Hampton History Museum. Hampton History Museum120 Old Hampton LaneHamp-
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CIVILIAN CAREER WORKSHOPS Oct. 27, 2 to 5 p.m. With more than 720,000 unemployed military veterans in the United States, and many troops still returning home, The Home Depot recognizes that this motivated community of service men and women can beneďŹ t from assistance in translating their military experience into civilian terms. With its new Mission: Transition initiative, Norfolk area The Home Depot location will host Civilian Career Workshops on Saturday, Oct. 27 to help service members and veterans successfully navigate the transition into the civilian workforce. During the workshops, veterans and military personnel will participate in sessions focused on job search strategies, resume optimization and interviewing tips. Attendees must register online in advance of the workshops at careers.homedepot.com/military. For more information, contact Lisa Pollack at (404) 870-6868 or lisa. pollack@mslgroup.com.
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