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PAGE 6 The Dam Neck Veteran’s Day 5K has been rescheduled to Nov. 13. Same day registration begins at 10:30 a.m. Race at 11:30 a.m. American Indian Heritage Celebration to be held at Dam Neck Galley, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. followed by special meal.
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Cmdr. John Bixby, commanding officer, and Cmdr. David Aamodt, executive officer, of the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, taxi down the flight line waving an American flag from their F/A-18 Super Hornet at NAS Oceana following a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).
USS Enterprise returns home from final deployment BY USS ENTERPRISE PUBLIC AFFAIRS Norfolk, Va. (NNS) -- More than 5,500 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (CSG) arrived in Norfolk,Va., Nov. 4 following a seven-and-a-halfmonth deployment supporting operations in the Mediterranean and the Arabian Seas. USS Enterprise’s return to Norfolk
marks the 25th and final homecoming in her 51 years of distinguished service. The aircraft carrier is scheduled to be inactivated Dec. 1, in a ceremony at Norfolk Naval Station, in Norfolk,Va. “We are pleased to be returning to our families after a very successful deployment, but to know that it is the last time Enterprise will be
underway through her own power makes our return very sentimental,” said Capt. William C. Hamilton, Enterprise commanding officer. While deployed, Enterprise CSG served in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR), conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
During her 238 days away from Norfolk, “Big E,” as Enterprise is affectionately known, safely steamed 80,968 miles and Carrier Air Wing 1(CVW-1) flew more than 8,000 sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and exercises in the 5th and 6th Fleet AORs. — See Enterprise, Page 8
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The COnnection Line has made a change! For questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about services provided on board NAS Oceana, now e-mail OceanaPAO@navy.mil. However, the best and fastest way to resolve a problem is through your chain of command or with the organization directly involved. Please be brief and to the point when using the COnnection Line. Capt. Bob Geis will reply through this column, since topics may be of interest to other readers.
The New Holiday Assistance Program The Holiday Assistance Program here at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex is all new for 2012. As always, HAP is the annual tradition where Sailors and Marines and their families are offered assistance through the generous spirit of their shipmates. In previous years, full dinners were assembled by food donations and issued to Sailors and Marines, including a frozen turkey. Because of the difficulty of managing that program, a new one has been developed where selected Sailors and Marines will receive a Thanksgiving and Holiday dinner voucher for the local commissary and/or toy gifts will be given via an Angel Tree selection. One nomination form can be used for both food and Angel Tree nominations. The HAP program will no longer collect or accept canned goods or non-perishable food items or collect toys. This year, monetary donations of cash or check made payable to “Holiday Assistance Program” will be accepted and applied towards commissary vouchers. Special envelopes are available and collected at the Oceana and Dam Neck
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Annex chapels designated specifically for HAP. Also, contributors may elect to purchase vouchers directly from the Commissary and submit to the chapel or HAP Coordinator. Also, contributors may elect to sponsor toy gift requests for a boy or girl by selecting an angel from the NEX or commissary Angel Tree and purchasing the requested gift. Sailors and Marines can apply for the assistance through their command HAP rep.or senior enlisted leader. Please contact your Command HAP coordinator for more information, or the overall HAP coordinator,ABEC Julio Altuna at 433-2980.
Veteran’s Day holiday hours: Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, will be recognized with a Federal Holiday on Nov. 12. Commissary: Sunday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Navy Marine Corps Relief Society, Nov. 9, closing at noon.
Tests available through educational offices The College Level Examinations Program (CLEP), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST), and Excelsior College Examinations (ECE) are offered at NAS Oceana everyTuesday at 9 and 11 a.m. and every Wednesday from 4 7 p.m.in building 531,room 104 and also every Wednesday at 9 and 11 a.m. at Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story, building 3016, room 227. The scores are available immediately. Exams are free for active duty service members. Other eligible examinees must pay a fee. To pre-register, or for more information call the Oceana office 428-8395 or the JEB Little Creek -Fort Story office at 464-6449.
universities available to provide enrollment, scholarship and financial aid information.All who have base access are invited. For further information, contact the Education Services Center at 433-3129.
American Indian Heritage celebration The NAS Oceana Heritage Committee will host the American Indian Heritage celebration from 10 - 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 14 at the Dam Neck Annex galley, followed by a special meal. Come out and join the Heritage Committee to celebrate this event. If you have Sailors or Marines that would like to participate,contact CSC Eldridge at 492-7090 or carlos.eldridge@navy.mil
Women’s Leadership Symposium The Sea Service Leadership Association (SSLA) opened registration for its 26th annual Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium, the largest gathering of military women in the nation.Women from each of the five service branches are invited to register.The two day symposium will be held March 10-12, 2013, at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center in National Harbor, Md.Attendees may register at www.sealeader.org.
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)
Education Fair The Navy College Office will host a Fall Education Fair on Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Education Services Center, Bldg. 531, Rm.T101.There will be 30 colleges and
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We all need time to rest BY LT. ANDREW BROD NAS Oceana Chaplain In Seminary, I read a writing from a pastor in 18th century Colonial America. He remarked how busy and fast paced the world was. It’s sort of comical to imagine life in Colonial times as fast paced compared to our world today. Work can be overwhelming and its stressors: deployments, inspections, and high OPTEMPO, can sometimes be almost debilitating. It seems that everyone has an electronic device strapped to their hands any time they can. We are inundated with information; we are so in touch with the facts of what is going on in our friends’ lives with Facebook, whoever still gets on Myspace, and the few who have signed up for Google+. We have hundreds of movies, shows, and channels on our TVs, iPads, and phones so that we can keep entertained at all times. There’s always some party, event, or happening that we could attend.What I really believe we are missing is rest. As humans, we were designed to work hard, to do things at a rapid pace and to push ourselves to limits that will surprise us at times. But with all of the effort there comes a need for rest. Rest is not typically valued in our society; it’s viewed as something for the weak. But, we were designed to rest. The physical, emotional, and spiritual you needs rest. In the biblical account of creation, God works for 6 days and then takes a day of rest. It’s not that God needs rest but He was demonstrating the value of rest, and that He designed rest to be a part of creation. The bad news is many of us are starving ourselves of rest. The good news is we can begin by taking small steps in our days to carve out times of rest and peace that we truly need. I have found it beneficial to set my alarm 30 minutes early in the morning so that I can have a time of reading, prayer, and reflection in the mornings. It starts my day with rest and generally sets the tone for my day. In the evenings, my wife and I sometimes like to sit with the TV off and the phones down and enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee and just communicate face to face and rest. Even if the day is hectic, and stressors press in for our free time, if we can schedule in times of rest we will find ourselves happier and more productive in the long run!
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Construction technicians from Sounds Good Audio setup the bleachers on the flight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is in Mayport to participate in the city of Jacksonville’s “Week of Valor.”
USS Bataan readies for NCAA Classic FROM USS BATAAN PUBLIC AFFAIRS MAYPORT, Fla. (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) continued readying the ship for the upcoming NCAA Navy-Marine Corps Classic as construction work continued on the flight deck basketball court Nov. 3. The Classic will be played aboard Bataan, currently in port at Naval Station Mayport, Nov. 9. It will see the University of Florida Gators and the Georgetown Hoyas meet up in an event hosted by the city of Jacksonville and the Florida Blue corporation. In order to prepare for the game, the ship’s crew has been deeply involved in both construction and preparing for their guests. “We have been providing support for the contractors, running the elevators to bring up equipment and drivers, and standing by in case they need heavy equipment moved,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Jaime Valencia, leading petty officer for V1 Division.“I want my ship to look good during the event, so that’s what I have been focusing on.” The focus on the ship’s appearance includes painting and preservation, and also looking for any ways to improve visitors’ experience while they are aboard. “This is a way for us to show off our ship to everyone,”
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Sailors aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5) paint the ship’s superstructure in preparation for the Week of Valor. said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Ryan Moreau, flight deck leading petty officer and a native of Salem, Ill. “It is important that everything looks sharp.” The pride and professionalism of the Bataan’s crew can be seen in all the hard work Sailors are putting in over the weekend as they get ready for the big game. As air department Sailors were assisting in setting up the court, they were also helping out in other areas. — See Bataan, Page 5
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Trunk-or-Treat!
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AD2 Pedro Gaytan of FRC Oceana dressed as the character “Waldo” hands out candy to the trick or treaters. The Second Class Petty Officer Association of NAS Oceana hosted thier annual Trunk-or-Treat event Oct. 26.
The Second Class Petty Officer Association Host’s Annual Fundraising Event BY ADAN PHURTURA L. BRAZIER Special to the Jet Observer VIRGINIA BEACH,Va.-The Second Class Petty Officer Association (SCPOA) of Fleet Readiness Center Site Oceana hosted its annual“Trunk-or-Treat”event Friday,Oct.26.This fundraising event is held every year as a way to raise funds for FRC’s Holiday party expenses. Normally held outdoors, the event had to be moved inside due to the arrival of Hurricane Sandy. Volunteers quickly organized the 600 division training room, located in the FRC main building, just hours before kick-off time to ensure that families would have just as much fun in the
inside as they would have had outside.Within a few hours the training room was decorated and the “Trunks,” which were now tables, were stacked with candy. By 4 p.m., families were greeted by the cast of characters from the Wizard of Oz and the festivities went into full swing.Along with candy handed out by volunteers in full costume, which was stuffed into trick or treat bags that the kids made themselves, the association had other various goodies for the families to take home. Children got to decorate their own masks, get their faces painted, and paint miniature pumpkins in the spirit of the holiday.Many of these supplies were donated by local companies for the kids to enjoy. As a grand finale to the event, the SCPOA held a costume contest to honor the best costumes in three categories: scariest, most creative and the cutest.The winners received a “Haunted Box” filled with little toys and treats. Photo by ADAM Phurtura L. Brazier Despite the small space, the kids enjoyed themselves and Children were able to decorate there own Holloween masks the association raised a substantial amount of money. as one of the activities during the “Trunk-or-Treat” event.
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Bataan: Basketball game Friday Continued from Page 3
“We have also been helping the navigation department prepare the hangar bay with pennants and the American flag,”Moreau said.“We want to be at our best for any visits that may happen.” Sailors in the deck department were also working hard to prepare the ship. Although the ship is always maintained at a high standard of readiness, time at sea and all the construction efforts do make a little extra beautification a good idea, and the deck department owns the largest portion of the ship’s surface. “We are repainting the stern gate, and the bulkheads in the upper vehicle stowage area,” said Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Steven Dow, a native of Belleville, Ill. “We are helping make everything looks its best. I am very proud of the accomplishments from my Sailors, and their hard work and dedication to making the ship shine.”
Bataan, which recently completed a planned maintenance availability following a record-setting ten-and-a-half month deployment ending in February of this year, sailed down from her homeport at Naval Station Norfolk, arriving in Mayport Nov. 2. The ship will be present throughout Jacksonville’s Week of Valor celebrations, which conclude with a Veteran’s Day parade on Nov. 12. During their time in Jacksonville, the Bataan Sailors will also be enjoying the city’s hospitality at a number of other events. “We are honored to be able to host the NCAA Classic on our flight deck,” said Capt. Erik Ross, commanding officer, USS Bataan.“I hope everyone who gets a chance to interact with my crew will be able to see what hardworkPhoto by MC3 Dylan Miles ing and professional young men and women are serving Contractors from Presentation Resources Incorporated Productions lay seats for bleachers on the USS Bataan. in the world’s finest Navy.”
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A U.S. Navy MH-53 helicopter lands in Hoboken, N.J. The U.S. Navy has positioned forces in the area to assist U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in support of FEMA and local civil authorities following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy.
U.S. Navy provides disaster relief in the aftermath
of Hurricane Sandy FROM DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY - NAVY NEW YORK (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy continued to provide disaster relief in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), national and local authorities in the New York and New Jersey areas affected by Hurricane Sandy, Nov. 4. USS Wasp (LHA 1),USS San Antonio (LPD 17),and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) are in position off the coast of New York and New Jersey supplying military personnel and equipment to disaster areas. Wasp is supplying aircraft to aid in the mission with a total of 18 helicopters aboard:
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-two SH-60s -four MH-53Es -six CH-53Es -six UH-1Ns and -one MH-53 Several of these helos have departed for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JB MDL) for tasking. Wasp also sent a team of damage controlmen and hull technicians to help re-
pair the damaged Hoboken Ferry Terminal. San Antonio has four MH-60S and a landing utility craft (LCU) capable of transporting cargo, vehicles and personnel from ship to shore. Carter Hall also has an LCU capable of transporting cargo, vehicles and personnel from ship to shore. This LCU ferried supplies and personnel ashore to Sandy Hook, N.J., Nov. 4. Both San Antonio and Carter Hall are capable of providing command and control; underwater infrastructure repair capabilities; riverine search and damage assessment; and underwater port survey. Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202, embarked aboard San Antonio and Carter Hall, is providing two 15 kilowatt generators and three 250 gallons per minute (gpm) pumps.Additionally,they are providing small boat and command and control support to the U.S. Coast Guard. Kanawha, a Henry J. Kaiser-class eet replenishment oiler, got underway Nov. 2 and will operate in the open waters east of recovery operations. This logistics ship — See Relief, Page 7
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Two Coast Guard Dolphin HH-65C Helicopter’s land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).
Relief: Navy ships positioned to help Continued from Page 6 will ensure that Navy and Marine Corps forces are self-sustained with food and fuel. Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 is providing a convoy of 23 vehicles and 90 Seabees prepared to assist. Their equipment includes five 60 kilowatt, five 30 kilowatt and three 15 kilowatt generators and six 725 gpm pumps along with one 1,000 gpm pump. NMCB 5 is providing 110 Seabees to JB MDL for tasking. FEMA issued a mission assignment to the
Department of Defense requesting “highvolume water pumps (350 gpm and greater) with qualified teams to support the operation and maintenance of the equipment.” In support of FEMA, the Secretary of Defense has authorized the Navy to provide 30 high-volume pumps, 125 Sailors and 30 civilian technicians to support dewatering Photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard efforts. So far, 18 Sailors from Mobile Div- A U.S. Navy Seabee works to repair pier facilities in Hobobken, N.J. The U.S. Navy has posiing and Salvage Units have arrived, with an tioned forces in the area to assist U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) in support of FEMA additional 110 Sailors and 30 pumps from and local civil authorities following the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. NMCB 5 to arrive Nov. 5.
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Big enthusiasm for Big E final ho omecoming
Carrier Air Wing One returning from USS Enterprise deployment BY COMMANDER, NAVAL AIR FORCE ATLANTIC PUBLIC AFFAIRS The aircraft, men and women of Carrier Air Wing ONE (CVW 1) will return to their home ports of Naval Air Station Oceana and Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field Saturday, November 3 following an eight month deployment aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65) supporting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Strike Fighter Squadrons (VFA) 11, 136, and 211, the “Red Rippers”, “Knighthawks”, and “Checkmates”, respectively, will arrive at NAS Oceana while the “Screw Tops” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 123 (VAW-123) will return to Chambers Field. The remaining CVW 1 squadrons departed Enterprise previously for their individual home bases. CVW 1 began their final deployment aboard Enterprise March 11 and launched their first missions into Afghanistan on May 1. Among their many no-
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The Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211 fly over Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana before making their final approach and meeting loved ones following a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).
table accomplishments are the successful and safe completion of 9,875 sorties, of which 2,241 were combat sorties totaling more than 26 thousand total flight hours.The average flight time per combat sortie was almost six hours per flight.They also logged 8,755 arrested landings, or “traps.” While supporting coalition forces in Operation Enduring Freedom, CVW 1 aircraft accurately delivered 56 bombs (nearly 36,000 pounds) on target and conducted 27 strafing runs using more than 5,800 rounds of 20 millimeter ammunition. During the deployment CAPT Bob Boyer, air wing commander, achieved an individual milestone and logged one thousand carrier arrested landings. VFA 11 and 211 fly the F/A-18F Super Hornet.Each squadron has 11 aircraft and 22 pilots and Weapon System Operators (WSO). VFA 136 flies F/A-18E Super Hornets with 12 airplanes and 12 pilots. VAW 123 operated 4 E-2C “Hawkeyes” with a crew of two pilots and three Naval Flight Officers (NFO). This was CVW 1’s last deployment on USS Enterprise.The ship will be inactivated on December 1.
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Lt. Adam Jackson, assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, is greeted by his girlfriend at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana following a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).
The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Enterprise’s return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homecoming of her 51 years of distinguished service. Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos
Enterprise: Returns home after 51 years of service
Cmdr. Jason Velivlis, commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, is greeted by his wife and children at Naval Air Station Oceana following a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).
Continued from Page 1 “This has not been a victory lap for Enterprise by any means,” said Rear Adm.Ted Carter,Enterprise Carrier Strike Group commander.“This has been a full-on combat operation.We’ve seen the full spectrum of Navy operations on this deployment. It’s been a business as usual kind of deployment.” Enterprise was commissioned Nov. 25, 1961 as the eighth ship to bear the name Enterprise. Big E was the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. During her 51 years of service, Enterprise deployed 25 times and participated in every major conflict since the Cuban Missile Crisis. Enterprise has been homeported in both Alameda, Calif., and Norfolk,Va., and conducted operations in every region of the world. The December inactivation ceremony will be the last official public event for Enterprise, and will serve as a celebration of life for the ship and the more than 100,000 Sailors who have served aboard the ship.
All Enterprise veterans, their families, shipyard workers, and friends are invited to register to attend the inactivation week events and the ceremony on the ship’s website, www.enterprise.navy.mil.Tickets to the events will be on a first available basis. Enterprise CSG is comprised of: Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12, the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), CVW 1, Destroyer Squadron 2, guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78), USS Nitze (DDG 94), and USS James E.Williams (DDG 95). The squadrons of CVW 1 embarked aboard Enterprise are: Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 “Red Rippers,” VFA136“Knighthawks,”VFA-211“Fighting Checkmates,”Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 “Thunderbolts,” Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 123 “Screwtops,” Carrier Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 137 “Rooks,” Fleet Photo byy MC1 Rafael Martie Logistics Support Squadron 40“Rawhides,”and Helicopter Families and friends cheer as the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Enterprise’s return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final homeecoming of her Anti-Submarine Squadron 11“Dragonslayers.” 51 years of distinguished service.
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Left, a family waits anxiously for their loved one to return home. Below, Cmdr. Josh Sager, assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, is greeted by his family at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana following a scheduled deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos
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Cmdr. John Bixby, assigned to the Checkmates of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211, is greeted by his son at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana following a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65).
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FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER WORKSHOPS
» » »» » »»» THE FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to noon In this single-session workshop, gain the advantage in your job search with the federal government by learning how to find vacancies and job listings, complete the application process, and how to understand standard qualifications and testing requirements.
hold goods, travel and financial planning, entitlements, family preparation, and ways to cope with relocation. Open to all active duty, retiring, and separating military personnel, and their families.
SAPR COMMAND DATA COLLECTION COORDINATOR TRAINING Nov. 8, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m . The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Data Collection Coordinator (DCC) training is 2 hours. The training will certify individuals designated by their Commanding Officers to collect data through coordinated efforts with all agencies assisting a victim of sexual assault. Individuals certified as DCC will not have victim contact, but will ensure timely filing of initial, continuation, and final SITREPs. The DCC will obtain the data elements in a Sexual Assault Incident Data Collect Report.
SMOOTH MOVE WORKSHOP Nov. 8, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSES SUPPORT GROUP Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to noon
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techniques as well as discuss current financial hot topics. Open to all trained Command Financial Specialists.
OVERSEAS TRANSFER WORKSHOP
Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Will you be transferring overseas soon? This helpful, single-session workshop is a great way to prepare yourself and your family for this challenging adventure. Information will be provided on household goods and auto shipment, financial planning, travel arrangements and passports, personal security, and culture shock.
PARENTING IN A MILITARY FAMILY COMMAND FINANCIAL SPECIALIST Nov.14 - 15, 2 - 4:30 p.m. This workshop explores what it means (CFS) REFRESHER TRAINING to discipline children and the ways it can Nov. 13, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. be accomplished most effectively. ParticiReview and sharpen skills learned in Command Financial Specialist (CFS) training which include the financial planning worksheet, solution-focused financial counseling, and developing your CFS program. Learn new presentation skills and
pants discuss attention-seeking behaviors and how parents can best respond to them. Additional topics include child development, temperament, expecting and giving respect, and the impact that a military lifestyle has on children.
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.
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Members of Naval Air Systems Command instruct Sailors how to control the MANTIS in the hangar bay aboard Truman.
Truman tests new MANTIS Dolly BY SEAMAN CHRISTOPHER A. MORRISON USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 23, 2012) —Steadily gliding through the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) the Multi-Aircraft Nose and Tail Interface System (MANTIS) steadily transports more than 20,000 pounds of steel. The MANTIS smoothly responds to a Sailor’s commands on a control panel of joysticks and toggle switches, which hang from the Sailor’s neck. Almost as if playing a video game,the Sailor moves the helicopter with little effort with the help of the MANTIS. According to John Simone, the MANTIS SHH-ELP (Shipboard Helo Handler – Extra-Low ProďŹ le) is the newest model being tested. Its unique speciďŹ cations provide a sleek, low proďŹ le that is ďŹ ve inches lower than the previous model. The SHH-ELP is designed to operate underneath any current,low-sitting modiďŹ cations added to the MH-60R or MH60S Sea Hawk. Sailors assigned to air department’s V-3 division aboard Truman are always looking for ways to improve their training and expertise in the ďŹ eld of aviation handling.When it comes to ground support equipment, testing a new, lowproďŹ le helicopter handling system is a rare and exciting opportunity. Simone, lead project engineer for the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Support Equipment Test and Evaluation Branch, and his crew of engineers selected Truman as the ďŹ rst sea platform for their ďŹ nal phase of suitability testing for the new MANTIS. “We’re looking for eet operator feedback,â€? said Simone. “We want to know what the crew likes, what they don’t like, and what improvements can be made to the system. We’ve asked Truman Sailors for their recommendations. We’re verifying that it can successfully complete its mission in an operational environment.â€? — See Dolly, Page 12
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Dolly: Sailors move helicopters with ease during test Continued from Page 11 Simone said the new MANTIS design could potentially Prior to bringing the MANTIS aboard Truman, Simone said rigorous, land-based testing was performed to make be implemented throughout the Navy in the future and sure it could overcome any obstacle that it might encoun- further design modifications will reflect much of the feedter aboard a carrier before it’s considered for a fleet-wide back received aboard Truman. “V-3 has been very supportive of our testing,” said Simevaluation. Simone said training is going well and is being given to one. “Our time aboard Truman has been extremely valuSailors on board in phases.V-3 personnel were introduced able and will be reflected in the final design of the new to the system in a brief overview and later were given full MANTIS.” control over the MANTIS to move helicopters through Truman’s hangar bays. “We’ve found that V-3’s Sailors have become pretty proficient within two to three moves,” said Simone.“They’re to the point where we trust them enough to pick the Mantis up, move a helo and put it back. If I miss a move I’m not worried that something has gone wrong.” Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Trystan D.Wagstrom was tasked with testing the unit’s capabilities in its natural mission environment during a recent underway period. After many hours of testing the system, Wagstrom said he enjoyed the many unique features of the MANTIS, such as its enhanced maneuverability and ease of use. “It’s easy to operate,” said Wagstrom. “Basically, it’s just like playing a video game. Complicated maneuvers that normally rely on the driver’s skills are made easier by this Photo by MCSN Lorenzo J. Burleson new system. I look forward to seeing how my feedback Members of Naval Air Systems Command instruct Sailors will affect the final product.” how to control the MANTIS in the hangar bay aboard Truman.
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