VOL. 53 NO. 44 NOVEMBER 6, 2014
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
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OMBUDSMEN HONORED AT ANNUAL EVENT —Page 3
INTERACT PRESENTS SERIOUS TOPIC IN INTERESTING WAY
‘Grim Reapers’ introduce NAS Oceana to F-35C BY MC1 ERNEST R. SCOTT Navy Public Affairs Support Element - East
Harrier.The aircraft was planned with a common design, but three unique service variants capable of performing The“Grim Reapers”of Strike Fighter ground attack, reconnaissance, and air Squadron (VFA) 101 returned to NAS defense missions. Oceana Oct. 28, bringing with them “The combat capabilities and mission systems onboard are second to the future of naval aviation. The F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike none,” said Cmdr. John Allison, a VFAFighter completed its first landing at 101 pilot with more than 160 flight Oceana, providing Sailors a chance to hours in the F-35. “The in-flight controls and stealth capabilities provide a learn more about the platform. “The pilots and maintainers are the huge advantage on the battlefield.” Although VFA-101 is the Navy’s newones who make the mission possible,” said Capt.ScottAnderson,Commander est squadron, they already possess Naval Air Forces, Fleet Requirements. a rich heritage. The original Fighter “This is their opportunity to see the Squadron (VF) 101 was established in 1942 and flew various aircraft includadvanced capabilities of the F-35.” The F-35 is a single-seat, multi-role ing the F-14 Tomcat. When the F-14 fighter aircraft designed to eventually was retired in 2005, VF-101 was disesreplace the F/A-18 Hornet and AV-8B tablished.Today, the Grim Reapers are
ushering in a new era with the F-35. “This is a way to pay homage to the past,” said Allison.“Carrying on the name gives us a great connection to the F-14 and a great connection to Oceana.” The F-35C is the carrier variant of the Lockheed Martin built aircraft.The first aircraft carrier arrested landing took place Nov. 3 aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68) off the California coast. By 2025, the Navy’s aircraft carrier-based air wings will consist of a mix of F35C, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA-18G Growlers electronic attack aircraft, E-2D Hawkeye battle management and control aircraft, Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) air vehicles,MH-60R/S helicopters and Carrier Onboard Delivery logistics aircraft.
An F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft lands at NAS Oceana Oct. 28, to provide fleet aviators and maintainers an opportunity to view the aircraft and receive a brief from the flight crew and maintainers. The aircraft is the carrier variant of the Lockheed Martin built aircraft and is assigned to VFA-101 based at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.
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HALLOWEEN FUN AT OCEANA —Page 6
— For more photos of the F-35’s visit to Oceana, see page 8. Photo by MCSN Kayla King
VETERANS DAY EVENTS, DISCOUNTS IN HAMPTON ROADS —Pages 13 & 19
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BASE BRIEFS MARRIAGE, PREMARITAL WORKSHOP The Naval Station Norfolk Chapel, building C7, will hold a workshop Nov. 13 - 14, beginning at 8 a.m. The seminar is intended for couples who are married, currently engaged or are contemplating engagement. This workshop will teach the skills needed for a successful marriage or to take it to the next level of excellence. The workshop is open to all active duty and DOD civilians. For more information, call 444-7631 or visit www.tfaforms. com/326688.
tration is encouraged. For more information, contact Laura Quintero at 251-5349 or email laura.quintero@va.gov.
LONE SAILOR/MARINE THANKSGIVING DINNER All active duty and active reserve military members away from their families for the holidays are invited to attend a free, catered, traditional Thanksgiving meal. Hosted by the Dam Neck Annex Chapel, the dinner will be Nov. 25, 6 p.m. at the Dam Neck Chapel by the Sea.
MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WEEKEND
THANKSGIVING MEAL
From “Warrior to Soulmate” is a free marriage enrichment weekend, presented by Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and the VA Medical Center in Hampton. The retreat is geared to help couples reclaim their relationships during or after military service. The next retreat weekend takes place Nov. 14 - 16. Accommodations are at the Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina, Hampton and check-in begins at 4 p.m., followed by a meal at 6:30 p.m. Couples are expected to participate in the entire weekend, which is alcohol-free. Space is limited and early regis-
The NAS Oceana Galley will host a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the day before the actual holiday. The meal on Wednesday will be open to civilians and retired military personnel. A football-themed Thanksgiving Day meal will be served on Nov. 27, the actual holiday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is only open to authorized galley patrons. Dam Neck Annex Galley will host a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be open to civilians and retired military personnel.
SPECIALS AT THE THRIFT SHOP The NAS Oceana Thrift Shop, located on Hornet Drive,next to bachelor housing in building 419, offers great deals and monthly specials on military uniforms, clothing for adults and children, household goods and much more. Active duty can take advantage of the special on uniforms; all pants, shirts and skirts are buy one, get one free. During the last week of every month, shoppers can save even more, with the exception of uniform items. For just $7, shoppers can fill a brown, commissary-size paper bag or $30 for a shopping cart with anything and everything in the store. The store also accepts donations. A drop box is located in front of the building or items can be brought inside during store hours. The store is operated by volunteers from the Navy Wives Club of America, Princess Anne 143 and proceeds from items sold benefit military families and the local community. Current hours are Monday,Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m.The store’s phone number is 4332193.
Operation Homefront seeks Military Child of Year nominations From DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON — Operation Homefront is seeking nominations for the 2015 Military Child of the Year Awards. Officials of the nonprofit organization, which provides aid to service members and their families, said they understand what military children go through in supporting their service members and want to recog-
nize their contributions. Parents, grandparents, Scout leaders, teachers, counselors, priests, rabbis, imams, pastors and others can nominate a military child for the honor. Operation Homefront presents as award to an outstanding military child from each branch — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, honoring the award winners at the organization’s annual gala in
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.
the nation’s capital. The 2015 gala is scheduled April 16.The nominees must be the legal dependents of service members and be between 8 and 18 years old. They must be able to travel to Washington for the gala. Nominees selected as finalists must provide letters of recommendation and agree to a background check.Winners receive the award, a $5,000 cash prize and a laptop computer. Nominations close Dec. 12.
Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 8
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sun.,9 a.m. Confession Sat., 4:15 p.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship 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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Local ombudsmen honored at annual appreciation dinner BY KATISHA DRAUGHN-FRAGAUDA Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Public Affairs Officer Local area ombudsmen were honored and celebrated at the annual Ombudsman Appreciation Dinner on Oct. 23 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR) and the Navy League of Hampton Roads hosted the event, which drew over 550 people, including ombudsmen, commanding and executive officers, command master chiefs, flag officers and other senior leaders. “Tonight is a great night; we’re honoring our ombudsmen.These great Americans who volunteer their time and talents for the benefit of others,” said NSA HR Command Master Chief Jim Jones, master of ceremonies.“I think we all can agree that they are some of the most valuable players on our Navy team. Tonight we come together to celebrate their service in ensuring our Sailors and families receive the very best care and support possible.” Capt. Jake Johansson, NSA HR commanding officer, echoed those thoughts during his remarks. “These ladies and gentlemen devote countless hours to caring for our Navy families, and sometimes serving in this role takes away from the time that they spend with their own families,” he said. “Even though we are all here tonight to recognize them, these ombudsmen don’t ask for this spotlight or money. They serve in this pertinent role because they love the Navy and the families.” The ombudsman is an appointed representative of the commanding officer and serves as the primary communications link between families and the command and the channel of official information from the com-
All of us ombudsman are volunteers and we do this because we want to ... Events like this show us that we are really appreciated and that feels good.” — Tammy Mohrmann NSA HR ombudsman mand to the families. “No ombudsman does this job for praise or recognition,” said Amy Anderson,Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic ombudsman and the Hampton Roads Area ombudsman chairperson. “Make no mistake, tonight is all about you.” The evening’s guest speaker was Terrie Suit, Virginia’s first Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security. Suit is currently the chief executive officer of the largest trade association in Virginia, the Virginia Association of Realtors. She is also the daughter of an Army officer and proud Navy wife for 25 years. “It is so great to see my Navy family here supporting the local ombudsmen here tonight,” she said. Suit married her husband, a retired Navy SEAL, in 1989. She was first introduced to the term“ombudsman”in 1994. “My ombudsman was great,”she said.“She helped me get my ID card and get all set up. She was really there for me.” Suit briefly discussed how her ombudsman was there
Photos by Harry Gerwien Ombudsman, their spouses and chain of command enjoyed the annual Ombudsman Appreciation Dinner Oct. 23 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
The guest speaker at the annual Ombudsman Appreciation Dinner was Terrie Suit, Virginia’s first Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security. Suit is daughter of an Army officer and wife of a retired Navy SEAL.
for her emotionally, when she thought that her husband may have been involved in a helicopter crash. “I applaud every one of you because you have taken on a lot.The fact that you’re there and you listen and make time for these families means so much,” she said.“You are making a difference in another Navy spouse’s life.Thank you so much for what you do; it’s such an invaluable service.” Lauren Wilson, command ombudsman for PCU John Warner for almost two years, enjoys her role in helping other Navy families. “I wanted to do something different and help in any way I could,”she said.“I love coordinating events with the command and the families and be able to be that person who looks out for them and ask those important questions on their behalf.” Tammy Mohrmann, NSA HR ombudsman, has only been in the role for approximately five months, but is enjoying the interaction she has with the command and the families. “I know what it’s like to be in a new area and not know anyone,” she said. Mohrmann and her husband,Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Handling Christopher Mohrmann, have been married for six years and found out about the ombudsman program in 2010. The ombudsman program was introduced to the Navy in September 1970 by the CNO, Adm. Elmo Zumwalt. Zumwalt got the idea from a 19th century Scandinavian custom to give the ordinary private citizens an avenue to express their grievances to high government officials. The U.S. Navy shifted the focus away from the grievanceprocessing role to a primary focus on communication, information and referral. “I knew I wanted to be an ombudsman because I enjoy meeting new people and helping others,”said Mohrmann. “I am very much a people person.” Towards the end of the event, all the ombudsmen in the room were asked to stand, resulting in the room erupting with applause. “All of us ombudsmen are volunteers and we do this because we want to,” said Mohrmann.“Events like this show us that we are really appreciated and that feels good.”
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Sailors, Marines InterACT to prevent sexual assault BY MC3 TIMOTHY DAUGHTON NAS Oceana Public Affairs Sailors and Marines at NAS Oceana were invited to a show from the InterACT performance troupe on Oct. 29 at the Oceana Aerotheater. During the show, five performers acted out various scenarios leading to sexual assault, as well as dealing with the aftermath of being a victim.One scene the troupe performed involved several audience members coming to the stage, performing bystander intervention during a fight between a boyfriend and a girlfriend. Participants were asked to find ways to calm the tension between the couple and defuse the argument. “In Hollywood and movies, it is very clear who the good person and bad person are, but in our own lives there is a much more grey area,” said InterACT Executive Director Marc D. Rich. Rich is a nationally recognized leader in predatory violence prevention and has led the troupe in speaking to audiences around the United States. Based out of California State University in Long Beach, InterACT consists of 40 members and they have performed for more than 17,000 people since the beginning of 2014. They have been performing since 2000 and are contracted to perform 400 more shows by 2017. The troupe originated in the school’s communications studies department and performs for incoming college freshmen,
athletes and military members. “We have different subject matters but sexual assault prevention is our number one because it focuses on bystander intervention,”said Kelly Anderson,the InterACT lead program facilitator.“We want the audience members to feel empowered when they see their peers on stage; as important as the subject matter is, if you don’t tap into it in a different way with creative insight, a lot of the information is lost.” During the performance, the actors acted out different situations dealing with sexual assault, while balancing thoughtprovoking conversation with humor. Sailors and Marines were asked to participate in several scenarios, as well as express their feelings from their seats. “Because the show was so interactive, it gave people a really good opportunity to put themselves in the position where they might not usually be and find the right ways to intervene in a safe way,” said Larissa Sutherland, a representative for Samaritan House.“I think they did a really great job at presenting believable scenarios.” Samaritan House has been serving the Hampton Roads community with education, training and support groups to stop domestic violence since 1984. Samaritan House had been invited by the Oceana’s Fleet and Family Support Center to participate in the event to raise awareness of what they offer the community when it comes to sexual assault prevention. “It is always good to bring people to-
Photo by MCSN Kayla King Members from the InterACT Performance Troupe perform a skit to the Sailors at Naval Air Station Oceana on sexual assault. The InterACT troupe presents realistic scenes about domestic violence and sexual assault, and invites audience members to enact possible interventions on stage. The training prepares service members for situations where they may need to intervene.
gether to see different perspectives on how to approach sexual assault. For those that have never been exposed to this situation, this gave them a chance to see different ways to attack such issues,” said Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Lisa McDonald, who attended the event. McDonald is stationed at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic at Oceana. Sexual assault reporting has increased 50 percent in the military since 2013 and is believed to be a result of commands delivering consistent and effective prevention methods and programs.
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for Operation Inherent Resolve authorized From the Department of Defense The Department of Defense announced Oct. 31 that service members deployed abroad in support of Operation Inherent Resolve are eligible for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica Wright signed a memorandum authorizing award of the medal. This award provides immediate recognition to service members supporting efforts to eliminate the terrorist
group ISIL and the threat they pose to Iraq, the region and the wider international community. Service members must be deployed abroad to an approved area of eligibility in support of Operation Inherent Resolve in order to qualify for the medal.These locations include the land, airspace, and territorial waters of Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, the Mediterranean Sea east of 25° Longitude, the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea.Additionally, the medal
NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Louis Schager thanked all the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response representatives in the audience. “I want to thank you for volunteering to help out Sailors and Marines. I can’t tell you how valuable that service is that you provide.” After the show,the performers received a standing ovation for their efforts. For more information about sexual assault prevention, contact your command representative or visit sapr.mil for additional resources.
is approved retroactively beginning on June 15, 2014. Full eligibility criteria for the medal are contained in Department of Defense Manual 1348.33, Volume 2, Manual of Military Decorations and Awards: DoD Service Awards Campaign, Expeditionary, and Service Medals.Additionally, the list of all operations and areas of eligibility are available at http://prhome.defense.gov/RFM/MPP/ OEPM/Functions. The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal is positioned above the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal in precedence, and directly follows the Kosovo Campaign Medal. Each military department will prescribe appropriate regulations for award and wear of the medal and ribbon for their service members.
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6 JET OBSERVER • November 6, 2014 A trio of super heroes, (l-r) Nathan Kfoury, Domonic Biello and Mason Monono, all from the Young Einsteins class, look for their place in the parade for the Trunk-orTreat in the parking lot of the Child Development Center Oct. 31. The event was put together by staff and parents to celebrate Halloween.
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Grace Hacinas and Aleksandra Wilson, Child & Youth Program assistants, push the buggies of children from the Incredible Ones class during the Trunk-or-Treat parade in the parking lot of the Oceana Child Development Center Oct. 31. Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia R. Hernandez NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Louis Schager offers candy to an alien princess from the MWR Child & Youth Programs. The morning and afternoon kinder classes visited the Oceana Administrative Department for trick or treating on Halloween. Many of the administrative staff, including Schager, dressed in a costume for the day.
DoD celebrates Military Family Month in November BY KAREN PARRISH DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON — November in America traditionally is a month of thankfulness, and the Defense Department chose this month to recognize those who support the nation’s armed forces but who don’t wear the uniform: military families. Barbara Thompson directs the department’s Office of Family Policy, Children and Youth, and Special Needs. She recently spoke with DoD News about Military Family Month and why it matters. “In November, we take the time to draw attention to and highlight the great sacrifices and support that military families offer our men and women in the armed forces,” she said. Thompson’s office oversees programs and policies that promote military families’ well-being and quality of life.Thomp-
son’s portfolio covers a range of military family concerns, from child development programs to spouse career development, personal financial readiness and nonmedical counseling.
DoD honors military families Senior Pentagon officials will participate throughout the month in events designed to honor military families,Thompson said, and the military services, installations and family support centers also will be working to recognize military families. “There will be a lot of events and special recognitions,” she added. Thompson noted that the modern military family mirrors the modern American family — some families are blended, some have single parents, others consist of unmarried or same-sex couples, and still others have special needs. “Just like the American family, we have
Photo by MCSN Kayla King
all different shapes and sizes ... They all comprise this fabric of military families,” she said. Families contribute to the U.S. military’s strong, resilient and ready force and to their communities as well,Thompson said. “When we think of our military members and the values that they embody, such as courage and duty and ethics and loyalty, those same attributes are key to our military family members,” she noted. Thompson said the department considers military families an integral part of the force. “We like to say that military families serve, too,” she said.“Because without the support ... that they provide the active-duty force and the reserve component force, it would be very difficult for service members to do their mission.” She continued,“I like to think that military families are right there, throughout the greatest challenges, as well as right there during the greatest triumphs of the service member.”
Military families are your neighbors The department can’t be everything to everyone, she noted, “So we rely on
the community assets where our service members and their families live — whether the faith-based community or the school community.” Military families in communities across America typically live, shop, go to school and worship with their neighbors. According to recent statistics from the Defense Manpower Data Center, 61 percent of all service members live in offbase housing, and 70 percent of married troops live off base. “So that community needs to recognize the sacrifices that military families make,” Thompson said. She noted that November is “the perfect month for them to reach out and thank our military families for their sacrifice and what they do to support our nation.” “They have challenges such as caring for aging parents, they may have children with special needs, they relocate on a much more stringent schedule than their civilian counterparts, so children are changing schools and adapting to new environments,” Thompson said. “And I think America at large needs to recognize that, and to reach out, and step up, and thank them for their service.”
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.
Unity begins with you
BY LT. RYAN WHITFIELD Carrier Air Wing 7 Chaplain “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.� — Proverbs 27:17 An old Chinese proverb tells the following story: Two shopkeepers were
bitter rivals. Their stores were across the street from each other, and they would spend each day sitting in the doorway, keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph at his rival. One night, an angel appeared to one of the shop keepers in a dream and said, “God has sent me to teach you a lesson. He will give you anything that you ask for, but I want you to know that whatever you get, your competitor across the street will get twice as much. If you choose to be wealthy, he will make you very
— Matthew 12:25
wealthy, but your competitor will be twice as rich. If you want a long and healthy life, you can have as much, but your competitor’s life will be longer and healthier. You can be famous, have children you will be proud of, or whatever you so desire. But whatever you get, your competitor will get twice as much.� After hearing this, the man frowned, thought for a moment, and said. “Alright, my request is: strike me blind in one eye.� The above proverb indicates a mentality that is all too common in our society. Turn on the news in any city,
state or country and you will ďŹ nd report after horrific report that illustrates the pain, violence and death, that results from hatred and disunity. We can become so focused on subverting our competition or enemy that we become blinded to our own opportunities at peace. It is quite easy to see how distrust and discord can lead to destruction of nations, communities and ultimately individuals. Matthew 12:25 further communicates the futility resulting from division, “Every kingdom divided
against itself is laid waste, and no city or house divided against itself will stand.� Just as destruction is found in division; in unity, mutual commitment and working together, there is peace, restoration and prosperity. To best foster peace and create success in any endeavor, it is essential we seek to welcome and respect the experience, background and ideas of others. Mutual respect of others not only serves to preserve peace, but this unity also directly correlates to achieving maximum success.
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“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.� By drawing upon the talents, backgrounds and experiences of those around us, we both maximize our own personal opportunities for success, and promote peace in our communities through the fostering of mutual respect and understanding. In uniting the unique personal characteristics of everyone around us, we add value to our communities, organizations and families as a whole. — See Goals page 20
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Every branch. Every war. Every story. Today, we honor those who served and those who serve. For all they have given to the country, we can never thank them enough.
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Breast cancer survivor: NMCP cancer care, staff outstanding BY MC2 (SW) TERAH L. BRYANT Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs Now a civil service employee at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, (NMCP) Patricia LaGrand thinks back to the days when she was a patient there, suddenly fighting for her life. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, LaGrand reflected on Oct. 21 about the rapid changes in her health that brought the diagnosis of stage two breast cancer in the summer of 2005. One July morning, then a hospital corpsman 1st class stationed at Keflavik,Iceland,LaGrand was going through her routine of a three-mile run before work. “That particular morning I decided to do a self-exam, and voila, there it was under my left breast; it felt like the size of a quarter,” said LaGrand.“The ironic thing for me is that in February for my overseas screening, I had a mammogram and a clinic breast exam done, and there was nothing there.” At the time, Naval Hospital Keflavik was closing and could not offer the procedures needed. LaGrand was referred to a local clinic for a mammogram and ultrasound where her diagnosis confirmed. “The doctor said to me,‘this classification is 99.9 percent that you have breast cancer,’” she said.“So from February 2005 to July 2005, I had developed a two-centimeter mass.” After being medically evacuated from Keflavik to NMCP, LaGrand arrived at the medical center within two hours of landing at a local airport. — See following page Patricia LaGrand, now nine-years cancer free, reflects on her personal experience as a breast cancer patient at NMCP in 2005. LaGrand is now a civil service employee at NMCP Photo provided
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— Continued from previous page “I came straight to the breast clinic,” LaGrand said. “Dr. Burke stopped what she was doing and took me in for another mammogram and confirmed that it was stage two breast cancer.” Her first surgery was scheduled for Sept. 9, and from there, went on to her treatment. “I had six months of chemotherapy and six weeks of radiation,” LaGrand said. “I had all my treatments here. Everybody was outstanding.” LaGrand had no family history of breast cancer and had no signs, such as tenderness, lump or thickening towards the under arm area or change in texture. She stresses the importance of self-breast exams, as she is now nine-years cancer free. Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Oxner, a surgical oncologist at NMCP, recommends that self-breast exams be performed monthly. “We generally recommend five-toseven days after a woman’s menstrual cycle has ended to keep the exam consistent at the same time every month;
and to do it during and after their shower to visualize and examine both breasts thoroughly,” Oxner said. Red flags to look for during the exam include a mass, nipple discharge, nipple or skin retraction or dimpling, redness or swelling of the breast that highlights skin pores. “If there are any concerns or if they find something, they should notify their primary care manager immediately so they can be evaluated,” said Oxner.“The provider can then decide on appropriate follow-up, referral or imaging.” NMCP’s Breast Clinic treats approximately 75 to 100 new breast cancer cases a year, in addition to survivors who are being followed after diagnosis.The risk of breast cancer increases after age 40, but the majority of patients treated at NMCP are between 50 and 60 years old.There are an increasing number of premenopausal women and several in their 30s who are being treated, as well. Oxner said NMCP provides patients with the latest multidisciplinary, evidence-based cancer care.When appropriate for patients, surgeons can offer
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K.N.O.T.S. NOV. 11, 2 P.M. Kids Navy Outreach To Seniors (K.N.O.T.S.) need volunteers to visit with senior citizens and share life experiences at Atria 1628 Old Donation Parkway,Virginia Beach. Uniform of the day is NSUs. Families are welcome to join with military volunteers. For more information, contact FC1 Christopher Downing at 433-2810.
FALL CHAMPIONSHIPS NOV. 8 - 9 The fall championships are one of Special Olympics Virginia’s state level competitions held at the end of the fall season in Virginia Beach. Volunteers are needed throughout the weekend to ensure the bowling, bocce, golf, volleyball, roller skating and soccer competitions and the Olympic Town event run smoothly. Volunteers are also needed to cheer for the athletes.Volunteers must be at least 14 years old; under age 14 are welcome to attend events as fans to support the athletes. For more information, contact the manager of Volunteer Services, Ellen Costlow, at volunteers@specialolympicsva.org. To sign up to volunteer fill out the online form at http://tiny.cc/ fallchamps2014.
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Retired Lt. Chris Rouillard builds a flag pole outside of his RV on Oct. 3 at Sea Mist RV Park on Dam Neck Annex. Sea Mist offers 65 RV sites all along the oceanfront.
Photo by MC1 Ernest R Scott Capt. Scott Anderson, Commander Naval Air Forces Fleet Requirements, addresses media correspondents regarding the advanced capabilities of the F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. The F-35C assigned to the "Grim Reapers" of VFA-101, completed its first landing at Oceana, providing Sailors and Marines a chance to learn more about the platform. The F-35 is a single seat, multi-role fighter aircraft designed to eventually replace the F/A-18 Hornet and AV-8B Harrier. The aircraft was planned with a common design, but three unique service variants capable of performing ground attack, reconnaissance and air defense missions. The F-35C is the carrier variant of the Lockheed Martin built aircraft. While the aircraft was at Oceana, Sailors examine an F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter, assigned to the Grim Reapers of VFA-101. Photo by MC1 Ernest R. Scott
A F/A-18E/F Super Hornet trails an F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter as they fly over NAS Oceana during a demonstration of the joint strike fighter Oct. 28 This is the first time a F-35C has landed on the East Coast’s Master Jet Base. Photo by MC2 Darien G. Kenney
MWR Oceana RV parks offer home away from home STORY/PHOTO BY MC3 TIMOTHY DAUGHTON NAS Oceana Public Affairs If you own a recreational vehicle (RV), NAS Oceana Ocean Pines and Dam Neck Annex Sea Mist RV parks are waiting for you. Ocean Pines offers 74 RV sites with a welcome center that includes a shower, laundry facilities and a lounge for all residents. Located next to the Aeropines Golf Club, Ocean Pines is close to activities such as swimming,horseback riding and bowling. Patrons are allowed up to two vehicles for each RV site and pets are authorized, if on leashes at all times. Sea Mist, located along the beach at Dam Neck, offers 65 RV sites, four primitive log cabins and two bath houses that also have bathrooms and laundry facilities, as well as a reception area that offers Direct TV service. The park has two covered pavilions with seating, a gas grill for customer use and a picnic table at each site. Pets are also permitted and the park offers a private walkway to the oceanfront. “This is one of the cleanest and well maintained facilities we have been in. It has been nice and the staff here is amazing and the location is prime,”said retired Lt. Chris Rouillard. Both RV parks offer 24-hour service
with five personnel, including three office staff and two maintenance workers.All proceeds from the RV parks go towards renovations for both parks. A new sandbox has been built for the children’s playground in Ocean Pines and a bike rack for all residents has been built at Sea Mist. “We came here on a Sunday,and there was a young lady on duty and she was very pleasant with getting us settled in,” said Jim Behne, a retired Army spouse who has been coming to Sea Mist for over eight years. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance. “People love it;this RV park had a 100 percent capacity all summer. We get a lot of turnaround for people that come and go,” said Nicole Mann, Oceana recreational lodging manager. Mann, a Louisiana native, worked for the Marriott for 10 years before becoming the manager of the RV parks with MWR. For more information about the parks and available space, contact 4927545 or www.discovermwr.com. Editor’s note — This is part of an occasional series by Jet Observer staff about what MWR offers to military members and their families on NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex.
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HONORING VETERANS IN HAMPTON ROADS year’s guest speaker will be Maj. Gen. Ross E. Ridge, deputy commanding general, Initial Military Training Center of Excellence, Joint Base Langley-Eustis. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at Braxton-Perkins’ post, located at 7609 Marshall Ave, Newport News. After the ceremony, learn about America’s military heritage at the Virginia War Museum. Visit the museum on Memorial Day and receive $1 off the posted admission prices.
VIRGINIA BEACH VETERANS DAY APPRECIATION RECEPTION All military-related students and alumni are invited to the Veterans Day Appreciation Reception, Nov. 10, 4 - 6 p.m. at the Tidewater Community College Virginia Beach Campus, Virginia Beach Student Center, 1700 College Crescent. The reception includes a welcome by the campus provost and Bruce Brunson, executive director of the CMVE, and recognition of the veterans in attendance. A POW/MIA remembrance ceremony will follow, and Wayne Robinson, president and chief executive officer of Student Veterans of America, will offer a video message about successful transition from military to civilian life. Robinson is a retired sergeant major from the U.S. Army. Each event will conclude with a cake-cutting ceremony. For more information, visit www.tcc.edu.
VETERANS DAY PARADE The annual Veterans Day parade starts at 9 a.m. at Atlantic Avenue and 16th Street in Virginia Beach,and ends atTidewater Veterans Memorial at 19th Street,across from the Virginia Beach Convention Center, where a ceremony will take place at 11 a.m.
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG File photo by Harry Gerwien The annual Veterans Day parade kicks off at Atlantic Avenue and 16th Street, Nov. 11, and ends at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial at the convention center
CHESAPEAKE The City of Chesapeake will host the annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, 11 a.m. at the Chesapeake Veterans Memorial at City Hall, 306 Cedar Road. The event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Chesapeake Mayor’s Commission on Veterans Affairs.
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False Cape State Park will host a historic tram tour for veterans and their families to take a ride through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge into False Cape State Park, Nov. 11, 1 - 4 p.m.A flag-raising ceremony will be at the park’s visitor center,followed by a scenic ride and one-mile, round-trip hike to the Wash Woods site. Reservations are required and space is limited. False Cape State Park is located at 4001 Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach. For more information call 426-7128 or email FalseCape@dcr.virginia.gov.
Wrap up the week with some fun, educator-led activities honoring Veterans Day during Family Fun Friday, Nov. 7, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Nauticus, located at One Waterside Drive,Norfolk.Bring a canned food item for the food drive. Activities will include patriotic crafts, “dress like a sailor,” painted tattoos,“ask a veteran” and more. Cost is $15 per family (up to two adults and four children); Nauticus members $5 per family. Reservations required. Call 6641025 or email abby.dotson@norfolk.gov. for more information.
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VETERANS DAY CEREMONY The City of Norfolk’s Veteran’s Day Ceremony will be Nov. 11, 2 p.m. at the MacArthur Memorial, 198 Bank Street, MacArthur Square.There will be remarks and a short program in the Memorial Visitor Center’s Theater, followed by a wreath laying in the rotunda.
The ceremony is sponsored by the MacArthur Memorial, the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation and the City of Norfolk’s Veteran’s Commission.The event is free and open to the public.
NEWPORT NEWS MARINERS’ MUSEUM The Mariners’ Museum will host Military Appreciation Weekend Nov. 8 – 11. The museum is offering a discounted admission of $5 per person to active duty and retired military, veterans and their families with a valid military ID card. The $5 admission is for up to four admissions. The museum is bringing back“D-Day 3D: Normandy 1944” for Military Appreciation Weekend.The film will be playing multiple times daily in the Explorers Theater. Narrated by Tom Brokaw, it pays tribute to those who gave their lives for freedom. For hours and information, visit www. MarinersMuseum.org or call 596-2222. The museum is located at 100 Museum Drive, Newport News.
VETERANS DAY CEREMONY The City of Newport News’ annual Veterans Day ceremony will be held Nov.11, at 11 a.m. at the Victory Arch, 25th Street and West Avenue, in downtown Newport News. American Legion Braxton-Perkins Post 25 will host the ceremony. The ceremony is free and open to the public.This
Colonial Williamsburg honors the sacrifices and dedication of U.S. active duty military personnel, guard and reservists, retirees, veterans and immediate family members with free admission tickets Nov. 7 - 11. The“Honoring Service to America”ticket provides admission to Colonial Williamsburg exhibition sites, the art museums of Colonial Williamsburg and most daytime programs. The ticket also includes free parking at the Visitor Center, access to the short movie and use of the shuttle buses. Free tickets will be provided to immediate families of currently deployed troops with appropriate identification. Military veterans who separated can bring their DD 214, as identification of service. The tickets are available only at the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center and on-site locations, including Lumber House Ticket Office, the William Pitt store in the Revolutionary City and the ticket window in Merchants Square. On Veterans Day, a military march will be at 4 p.m. on Market Square North. Veterans are invited to participate in a march along Duke of Gloucester Street with the Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums and military programs staff.A commemoration ceremony follows at the Courthouse on Market Square.Veterans unable to walk the distance can join near the Magazine. For more information, visit www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/militaryoffer or call 855-296-6627.
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Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School conducts exercise STORY/PHOTO BY MC2 (AW) CHRISTIAN S. ESKELUND Navy Public Affairs Support Element East “I’m here at the tree line near a large ďŹ eld,â€? said Lt. Adam Shields into his radio, as he sat in the darkness.“I can see a village nearby to the south. It’s pretty quiet out here, but I think my leg is broken.â€? “Hang in there, we’re en route,â€? responded the rescue helicopter pilot.“Any sign of hostile forces?â€? “I can see ashlights approaching in the distance,â€? replied Shields hastily.“You guys need to hurry. I can’t move much here.â€? This dialogue was part of a training scenario conducted by the Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Atlantic (HSCWL), which recently conducted a rescue exercise involving four MH-60 Seahawk helicopter pilots and nine aircrew members from Helicopter Sea Combat Squad-
ron (HSC) 7. The training, conducted at Fort Story, is just a small part of the HSCWSL mission, which is to increase combat readiness of the Atlantic Fleet HSC and legacy HS helicopter squadrons. The training is part of ongoing efforts to keep pilots prepared and ready for any situation. Exercises like these ensure that teams can readily deploy for any contingency, accomplishing tactical missions in all required operational capabilities and environments. The school capitalizes upon cost-effective, standardized curricula and tactical exercises. HSCWSL, established June 10, 2005 and headquartered in Norfolk, serves as the East Coast HSC community’s Tactical Center of Excellence. Working together with Naval Strike and Warfare Command, they develop, compile and promulgate tactical experience and training references,
An MH-60S helicopter from HCS-7 conducts a practice combat search and rescue exercise to extract a downed pilot during a night operation Oct. 16, involving four helicopter pilots and nine aircrew personnel under the guidance of Helicopter Combat Weapons School Atlantic.
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November 6, 2014 • JET OBSERVER 17 Capt. Frank Futcher, Navy Business Operations Officer, gives a presentation at the Project Athena workshop at Old Dominion University Sept. 12.
FRCMA Sailors find innovative solutions from Project Athena BY ADC (AW/SW) QUNITA TRIPLETT FRCMA Oceana Public Affairs Sailors from Fleet Readiness Center MidAtlantic (FRCMA) Oceana and FRCMA Norfolk visited Old Dominion University (ODU) in Norfolk to participate in Project Athena East Sept. 12. Project Athena is focused on finding innovative solutions to problems Sailors face from the waterfront to the flightline. The program is an innovation-fueled initiative to make the Navy better by exploring the powerful ideas, unique solutions and intellectual courage of Sailors on the deck plates. The forum allowed Sailors and government employees to share their ideas with other innovators and receive live feedback from the audience. The ideas presented at the workshop ranged from the highly technical, such as 3D printing, to simple process improvements for the Navy’s evaluation system. “I was pleasantly surprised with how much innovation can change how we do the things that already seem so simple,” said Personnel Specialist 2nd Class (SW/
AW) Krystal Alveranga, from FRCMA. “It was very refreshing to see junior Sailors present a new way of doing something that has been the norm for so long. This workshop really motivated me to explore my ideas and bring them to the ‘think tank’ that FRCMA is constructing. I will definitely pursue attending more workshops in the future.” The keynote speaker, Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Maintenance and Policy Procedures John Johns, opened the conference by connecting with the audience and empowering the group to think differently. Johns called for leadership to support innovation. “We need leaders that know how to generate both unity of command and unity of effort. These leaders will need to bypass or breakdown old, irrelevant processes and unleash waves of innovation,” Johns said. With the support and attendance of leaders such as Old Dominion University’s Military Affairs Director David Architzel; Commander, Navy Warfare Development Command Rear Adm. Scott Stearney; Capt. James Loper of the Navy Warfare Develop-
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ment Command; FRCMA Commanding Officer Capt. Joseph Rodriguez; FRCMA Executive Officer Capt. Keith Nixon and Command Master Chief Sheila Langejans from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), Sailors were encouraged to collaborate in support of the tremendous impact that innovation can make in the Navy. FRCMA puts great value in this project and plans to press forward with their own Human Capitol Strategy to capitalize on the creativity of the more than 2,000 Sailors at the command. “Young Sailors and junior officers are our future. We must continue to encour-
age a culture of innovation and take advantage of their perspective and expertise. All hands are encouraged to think outside the box and when given the opportunity, share their ideas on how we can make our organization and the Navy better,” said Rodriguez.“My command personnel who attended the workshop were motivated and inspired by exploring the art of the possible ...We, of course, are at full throttle with regards to our own internal innovation initiatives, as well as partnering with Mrs. Jen Walsh at ODU for advanced think tank venues.”
Pilots assigned to the “Bear Aces” of VAW-124, walk to their aircraft on the flight deck of George H.W. Bush Oct. 29.
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Photo by MC3 Lorelei Vander Griend Airman James Schreffler performs corrosion prevention on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, from the “Tomcatters” of VFA-31, aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) October 29. George H.W. Bush, homeported in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.
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VETERANS DAY OFFERS The following are some of the many discounts available for military members and their families. Most companies will require some form of military ID, including a military ID card, a current LES, drivers license with veteran’s designation, photograph in uniform, wearing a uniform (if permitted), veteran’s organization card, DD214, discharge paperwork, or other form of identiďŹ cation. Always call ahead to verify locations, dates, times and participation. Many of the companies listed are franchises and may have different policies. 7 - Eleven: Veterans, active members of the U.S. military and their immediate families can stop by 7-Eleven on Veterans Day and get a free small Slurpee drink. Bring proof of service to participating 7-11 stores. Applebee’s: They will again provide a meal at no cost for all military active, re-
tired and veterans. Proof of service is required. For a participating restaurant, visit www.applebees.com. Shoney’s: Offering a free All-American Burger Nov. 11 to veterans and active duty service members. Not valid in conjunction with any other offers; dine-in only and beverage, tax and gratuity are not included.Visit www.shoneys.com for more information. Great Clips: Offering veterans a free hair cut Nov.11 through Dec.31 2014.Customers come in for a service on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and get a free haircut card to give to a veteran, redeemable through the end of 2014. Golden Corral: Hosting a free buffet meal and beverage on Nov. 17 from 5 - 9 p.m. for veterans and active duty military. For more information, visit http://goldencorral.com/military/faq.asp. Tucanos Brazilian Grill: Providing a military discount that can be applied throughout the coming year. From Nov. 8
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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.
EFMP REGIONAL POC TRAINING NOV. 7, 8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. This training provides information that enables Exceptional Family Member Program points of contact to assist members in their commands. Any newly-designated EFMP point of contact in Hampton Roads should plan to attend the training.
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stitutions and governments have created policies and guidelines intended to foster unity, the realization of its fruits, can only be achieved by the individual. Unity does not begin in regulation, policy, governmental decree or order, nor does unity manifest itself. God’s plan for peace hinges on our willingness to pursue it. Unity begins with you.
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VIRGINIA WAR MUSEUM NOV. 9, 1 P.M. The Virginia War Museum, located at 9285 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, will begin its commemoration of the World War I Centennial with the opening of its Meuse-Argonne Artillery Exhibit. A free reception open to the public will follow the program. For more information,call 247-8523 or visit www.warmuseum.org.
VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM NOV. 8 The following programs take place at 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News. For more information, call 5951900 or visit http://www.thevlm.org/
• Frogs and Friends Enjoy a day filled with amphibian-related exhibits, activities and programs. Learn ways to help the frogs and
friends around you. See several rare and exotic amphibians including Poison Dart Frogs, Australian Green Treefrog,Aquatic Salamanders and Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Toad.
• Star Party/Laser Light Shows Free observing begins at sunset.Take a tour of the current night sky in “Virginia Skies”at 7:30 p.m.Enjoy the stateof-the-art laser system that splashes brilliant high-color LED laser light all across the entire surface of the planetarium dome. Laser country (family) at 8:30 p.m., Laser Queen (hard rock) at 10 p.m. and Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” at 11:30 p.m.All shows $6.
VIRGINIA BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY The following programs take place at Bayside Library, Bayside Special Services Library: 936 Independence Boulevard. For more information or to reg-
ister, call 385-2680.
• Internet Basics There’s more to the internet than Facebook. Explore the best sites, search like a pro and learn about browsers Nov. 12, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Registration is required.Adults only.
• Bedtime Stories Come to the library in PJs and enjoy some twilight tales at the Bayside Special Services Library. Bring pillows and sheets to build a fort Nov.13,6:45 7:45 p.m. Registration is required.Ages 3 - 5 years.
HMS PINAFORE “HMS Pinafore” will be performed at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk Nov. 7, 9 and 11, and the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach Nov. 15 -16. Military discounts are available. Tickets start at $19. For more information, call (866) 673-7282 or visit vaopera. org.
Mr. Potato Head exhibit comes to Va. Aquarium From the Virginia Aquarium Mr. Potato Head needs you to join his tater team for some fun and educational expeditions at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head is an exciting handson traveling exhibit created by the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum in collaboration with Hasbro, and is featured in the Virginia Aquarium’s Changing Exhibit gallery through May 10, 2015.The exhibit is free with paid aquarium admission or membership. The exhibit features Mr. Potato Head, the much-loved silly character, who becomes an astronaut, explorer, scientist and undersea adventurer with a change of his “parts.” Mr. Potato Head’s knack
Photos provided A child plays in the Spud Quest area of the Mr. Potato Head exhibit at the Virginia Aquarium. Spud Quest invites budding archeologists to explore the ruins of a lost vegetable kingdom.
for wacky escapades and familiar personality engages children and adults in
Friday, November 7 6 p.m. - Dracula Untold (PG-13, 92 min.) 9 p.m. - The Equalizer (PG-13, 107 min.)
Saturday, November 8 12 p.m. - Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PG, 81 min.) 3 p.m. - The Good Lie (PG-13, 110 min.) 6 p.m. - Maze Runner (PG-13, 113 min.) 9 p.m. - Annabelle (R, 95 min.)
Sunday, November 9 1 p.m. - Boxtrolls (PG, 100 min.) 4 p.m. - A Walk Among the Tombstones (R, 114 min.) 7 p.m. - The Judge (R, 141 min.) 875 D Ave., Bldg. 531 | (757) 433-2391 | Schedule is subject to change, call ahead for details. Cash or credit accepted for concessions and admission. Doors open approximately one hour before show times. 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.
adventures that are friendly yet exotic, while the comic appeal of the character charms adults and encourages them to play along. While having fun, children develop academic skills, focusing on literacy, problem solving, mathematics, science and social studies. Mr. Potato Head will lead the way on amazing adventures into outer space, on a jungle safari, on an archaeological dig and under the sea. Meet incredible creatures as you explore the jungle safari. Help repair the S.P.U.D. space station and search for life on the planet Neptato. Explore the ocean with Jacques Coustato. Join an archaeological dig to solve the secrets of King Tato’s lost vegetable kingdom.You’ll have a spudtacular time! The Virginia Aquarium is located at 717 General Booth Boulevard, just south of Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach. Visit www. virginiaaquarium.com for more information or call 385-FISH.
The Virginia Aquarium is featuring The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head, a hands-on traveling exhibit, through May 10, 2015. The exhibit is free with paid aquarium admission or membership.
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FITNESS GROUP EXERCISE CLASS SCHEDULE DAM NECK ANNEX
NAS OCEANA
Monday
Monday
11:35 a.m. Spin Cycle 5 p.m. Spin Cycle
6 a.m. A.M. Stretch 11:35 a.m. Spin Cycle 6 p.m. Yoga
6:30 a.m. Command Power Express Workout (CEW) 9 a.m. Core Fitness Plus 10 a.m. Stroller Aerobics 11:30 a.m. Cardio Kickboxing 4:30 p.m. Boot Camp 6 p.m. Yoga Restore
Wednesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
6 a.m. Max Intensity 10:45 a.m. EFT Circuit 11:35 p.m. Real Ryder 5 p.m. Spin Cycle
9 a.m. Spin 11:30 a.m. Chisel 4:30 p.m. Turbo Kickboxing
Wednesday Thursday 10:45 a.m. EFT Circuit 11:35 a.m. Spin Cycle
Friday 6 a.m. Max Intensity 10:45 a.m. EFT Circuit 11:35 a.m. Real Ryder 5 p.m. Family Fitness Open Rec
Saturday 8 a.m. Tai Chi/Yoga
WHERE All classes are held at Dam Neck Fitness Center, 1977 Terrier Ave., building 524. For more information, call 492-7483. *No classes will be held Nov. 19, 27 or 28. Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Holidays: TBA
6:30 a.m. CEW 9 a.m. Core Fitness Plus 10 a.m. Stroller Aerobics 11:30 a.m. Zumba 4:30 p.m. Sweat RX 6 p.m. Yoga Restore
Thursday 9 a.m. Spin 11:30 a.m. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) 4:30 p.m. Ripped
Friday 6:30 a.m. CEW 9 a.m. Vinyasa Yoga 10 a.m. Stroller Aerobics 11:30 a.m. Zumba
WHERE All classes are held at the Oceana Hornet’s Nest Fitness Center, 529 D Ave., building 529. For more information, call 433-3928 Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed on weekends
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT WWW.DISCOVERMWR.COM FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE CLASS SCHEDULES.
NAS Oceana Aeropines Golf Club is hosting the Turkey Shoot Nov. 13. The deadline to sign up is Nov. 10. Active duty, retirees and eligible family members with a maximum of one guest per person are eligible. Form your own foursome or be assigned. $40 per eligible patron, $45 for guests (carts included). Call 433-2866 for more information.
Face of defense: Marine runs marathon on treadmill at sea BY 1ST LT. JOSHUA LARSON 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit ABOARD USS NEW YORK AT SEA — He was perhaps the very first finisher of the 39th Marine Corps Marathon, but he didn’t finish anywhere near Arlington, Va. Instead, he finished at sea aboard USS New York (LPD 21) — on a treadmill. Marine Corps 1st Lt.Thomas Heemer, the logistics officer for Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, finished the 2014 edition of the Marine Corps Marathon at 12:30 a.m. Oct. 26, hours ahead of the official beginning of the annual run. Instead of running alongside tens of thousands of fellow Marines, service members and competitors on a cool Virginia morning, he ran mostly alone, on a treadmill crammed into an out-of-the-way corner just off one of New York’s passageways, cleverly named and affectionately known as “Broadway.” Although this was Heemer’s first marathon on a ship or on a treadmill, it wasn’t his first Marine Corps Marathon. His first was in 2009, and the 25-yearold Penn State graduate has run the annual event every year since. “I knew I might be embarked on ship this year, but I signed up anyway just in case,” he said.“I thought it would be silly to let the Marine Corps break my Marine Corps Marathon streak, so I decided I would run it aboard the ship.” Support from others aboard the ship He said the hardest part was running without the camaraderie of other participants and without the spectators, who have always been there to cheer him on during the last five years. Still, he wasn’t without his share of support. “I had some friends there with me.A lot of the other lieutenants took turns helping me out, running alongside me, and my logistics chief, Gunnery
Sgt. Pangelinan, was there to push me through also,” he said. Timing the run to accommodate duty Heemer started the marathon before midnight so he could finish on the actual day of the marathon and still perform his duties the following morning. Aside from being Marine Corps Marathon day, it also was the day of a large-scale amphibious assault, the culminating event of the 24th MEU’s predeployment training program. As if that wasn’t enough for the Philadelphia native, his battalion also was in the final planning stages of a massive debarkation from the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group to Camp Lejeune, N.C., where CLB 24 was scheduled to spend a week conducting an additional training exercise in the field. The 24th MEU has been in a nearconstant training cycle since the end of May, so the schedule has not been conducive for marathon training. “Not one second,” Heemer answered without hesitation when asked how often he trained for this year’s marathon. “But that didn’t matter. Last year, I met a guy who had patches from over 25 consecutive years of running the marathon, and I decided I wanted to do the same.” A special reason for dedication There is one other reason for his dedication to the Marine Corps Marathon. Three years ago, Heemer decided to run the marathon as a part of Team Travis and Brendan,named after two Naval Academy roommates who were killed in separate events while supporting combat operations overseas. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Travis Manion was killed by sniper fire in Iraq’s Anbar province in 2007, and Navy Lt. Brendan Looney, a SEAL, was killed in 2010 when his helicopter crashed in Afghanistan. The Basic School in Quantico, Va., where every Marine officer spends six
Photo provided Marine Corps 1st Lt. Thomas Heemer, logistics officer for Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses with his Marine Corps Marathon bib aboard USS New York (LPD 21) Oct. 26. Due to pre-deployment training with the 24th MEU, Heemer ran the marathon on a treadmill aboard New York, finishing under the four-hour mark.
months learning how to lead infantry Marines in combat, has a barracks named after Manion. “Manion Hall was being built while I was at TBS, and I remember reading the plaque in front of the building,” Heemer said.“I did some research and really liked what the foundation stood for, so I decided to join the effort.” Considering USS New York was built with seven and a half tons of steel from the World Trade Center, perhaps it’s fitting that at least one Marine ran all 26.2 miles of the Marine Corps Marathon within the ship’s hull, representing a Marine and a Sailor who died fighting the nation’s enemies.And even though it was on a treadmill crammed into a corner off “Broadway,” Heemer still managed to finish under the four-hour mark. Heemer and the rest of the 24th MEU will take a couple weeks of time off during November before their deployment at the end of the year.The 24th MEU is scheduled to support operations in the U.S. Africa and Central Command areas of responsibility.
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