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Four businesses removed from military off-limits list, two added From Navy, Mid-Atlantic Region Public Affairs Two establishments — Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 4796 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes,Va., and Lazy Days, 839 W. 21st Street, Norfolk, have been formally placed off-limits to all military personnel in Hampton Roads by the Joint Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (JAFDCB) for Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. The board works closely with businesses that are considered being placed off-limits to avoid these actions. Mitigation efforts demonstrated by area businesses and communication to the board by the businesses often have favorable results. The following businesses were removed from the off-limits list Nov. 5. •Somewhere in Time, 92 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, 23669 •Buck’s Brand, 16906 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, 23454 •Vegas, 14859 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, 236083609 — See Off limits Page 2

The Lone Sailor/ Marine traditional ThanksPhoto by Harry Gerwien Marines from Hampton Roads were among the more than 80 units participating in the 2012 giving dinner Tidewater Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 12. Along with military units from all branches of the with turkey, service, local veterans groups, boy and girl scouts, sheriffs departments, high school bands ham and more, and drill teams, also participated in the annual event. The city of Virginia Beach has spon— More photos, page 9 sored the parade since 1970. will be Nov. 20, 6 p.m. Open to all single or married active duty service Navy Personnel Command when it’s time to transfer duty stations. Sailors members away From may access the website at https://www.cmsid. Public Affairs from their famnavy.mil, or from the CMS/ID link at www.npc. MILLINGTON, Tenn. — The Career Managenavy.mil. ily/spouse this ment System Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) apSailors are in their orders negotiation window Thanksgiving. plication phase began on Nov. 8 and will remain when they are within nine through seven months The free dinopen until 5 a.m. on Nov. 20 for Sailors in their from their projected rotation date (PRD).This is permanent change of station (PCS) orders nego- the ﬁrst application phase for Sailors with an Auner will be at tiation window. gust 2013 PRD, the second application phase for the Dam Neck CMS/ID is the web-based program that enlisted Sailors with a July 2013 PRD, and the last applicachapel. Sailors use to review and apply for PCS orders tion phase for Sailors with a June 2013 PRD.

November application phase open for PCS orders These Sailors may review advertised billets in CMS/ID during the application phase and apply for up to ﬁve jobs, either directly using CMS/ID, or through a command career counselor (CCC). The application phase is typically 10 days, allowing Sailors time to review available jobs, research billets and discuss options with their family and chain of command before making applications before the application phase closes. — See PCS orders, Page 5

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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Native American celebration The NAS Oceana Heritage Committee will host a Native American heritage celebration luncheon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Dam Neck Annex Galley.All military, DoD civilians and guests are invited to come out and join the Heritage Committee to celebrate the event.

held at the end of November. Eligible students include dependent children of active duty military members, reservists and military retirees enrolled in ﬁrst through 12th grade. Dependent children without an individual ID must be accompanied by their sponsor to submit their entry. Each student may enter only once each grading period and must re-enter with each qualifying report card. To enter, visit any NEX with a current report card and have a NEX associate verify the minimum grade average. Students will receive an A-OK ID, which entitles them to discount coupons for NEX products and services. — From Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs

of each month. The remaining 2012 classes at Oceana are Dec. 5 and 12. The start time is 10:30 a.m. Call 433- 3383/3384 for more information or to register for an upcoming class.

HRANA Christmas Party The Hampton Roads Squadron,Association of Naval Aviation, will hold their Christmas party, Dec. 14, 6 -10 p.m. at the Princess Anne Country Club. Active duty are encouraged to attend. Cost for the party is $65 per person and reservations need to be prepaid by Dec. 10. For more information, contact Kent Von Fecht at 340-9659 or kcvonsr@.cox.net.

Women’s Leadership Symposium NEX A-OK drawing

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Eligible full-time students with a “B” grade point average The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) offers equivalent or better, may enter the Navy Exchange’s quar- its Budget for Baby class to all Navy and Marine Corps perterly drawing for the chance to win monetary awards of sonnel who are expecting a child. The Oceana ofﬁce of$2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500. The next drawing will be fers this class typically the second and fourth Wednesday

Off limits: service members prohibited from 10 establishments — Continued from previous page •Auto Express II,5029 East Princess Anne Road,Norfolk, 23502

The complete list of establishments currently off-limits to all members of the armed forces are: •Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, 23669 •Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 15435-B Warwick Blvd., Newport News, 23608 •Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 4796 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes 23072 •Lazy Days, 731 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite B, Newport News, 23601 •Lazy Days, 839 W. 21st Street, Norfolk, 23517 •Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948 Diamond Springs Road,Virginia Beach, 23455 •Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, 23601 •Blazin Herbs, 85 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton, 23669 •The Junction, 16916 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, 23454

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•Variety Motors, 3530 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, 23518 The safety and security of all service members is a priority for the Department of Defense.The JAFDCB is an investigative committee composed of members from each military service and civilian advisers, who work with local law enforcement agencies and local businesses to identify conditions which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, and discipline of the armed forces.The off-limits order applies to all military personnel — active duty and reserves. Establishments are given the opportunity to notify the JAFDCB in writing that corrective actions have taken place. Removal from the list will be considered by the board upon presentation that satisfactory corrective action has been taken. Failure to respond will result in the board making a request for establishment representatives to appear in person at a formal hearing of the JAFDCB. The establishments will remain on the off-limits list until the next scheduled meeting of the JAFDCB, where it will be determined whether they will remain on the list or whether they will be removed.

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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

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Sunday Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship (main chapel) 10:40 a.m.

Mass – Tues-Fri, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m.

Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sunday 9 a.m.

Confession Saturday 4 p.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m.

Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871 FRC Oceana at 4339286, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, CVW-17 at 433-2481/2313

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United we stand, divided we fall BY LT. CMDR. PAUL GREER NAS Oceana Chaplain One of the things I have learned as a pastor is that politics is one of those taboo subjects to address in church or even write about. The reason is that politics can be very polarizing, which is intentional. Politics is often about comparison and contrast, which can evoke core values, beliefs, ideologies, social constructs, spiritual beliefs and emotions which can unite or create animosity with those who do not think or agree with us.As Americans engaged in a democratic process, we have learned many lessons throughout history on how we can work through differences, heal through the political process and finally come back together with our shared identity as a unified America. Through one of the darkest days in American history, we experienced the Civil War. Deep beliefs were held on slavery and state’s rights, yet a leader emerged who knew the importance and took the lead in healing America and unifying the country. I think as Americans we must listen again to the voice of Lincoln and his cry for unity. In his inaugural address Lincoln said,“All this being done in sincerity and truth, let us then rest humbly in the hope authorized by the divine teachings, that the united cry of the nation will be heard on high,and answered with blessings no less than the pardon of our national sins, and the restoration of our now divided and suffering country to its former happy condition of unity and peace.” The scriptures also have something to say about unity. In Mark 3:25 the scriptures teach, “And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.”This applies in our homes, our work centers, among our family and friends and certainly as a nation.Through every national trial, America has always come together under a common thread and the ties that bind us focusing on our shared common values.It is easy for us to pick out what makes us different,but it takes an intentional effort to find those things that we share in common and draw upon those strengths. This is our task. In “The Goblet of Fire,” J. K. Rowling wrote,“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give us a spirit of unity among ourselves (Romans 15:5). “By uniting we stand,by dividing we fall,” (written by John Dickenson in “The Liberty Song,” in 1768).

Training squadrons complete carrier quals aboard USS Harry S. Truman BY MC3 JONNIE HOBBY Harry S.Truman Strike Group Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN — Student naval aviators from various training squadrons completed their first carrier landings aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) Nov. 5 to begin their carrier qualifications (CQs). Sailors from the “Eagles” of Training Squadron (VT) 7, the“Tigers”of VT-9, the“Redhawks”of VT-21 and the “Golden Eagles” of VT-22 embarked aboard Truman to conduct their first “traps,” or landings. “We are here to guide the students as they make their first landings,” said Lt. Cmdr. Dave Shuster, VT-9’s Photo by MCSA Anthony Presley operations officer and landing signal officer (LSO). Sailors perform pre-flight checks on T-45C Goshawk “They were all alone in the cockpit when they trapped training aircraft, attached to the “Eagles” of VT-7, the “Tifor the first time; we were here to ease their minds and gers” of VT-9, the “Redhawks” of Training Squadron VTmitigate the nervousness of seeing a moving runway.” 21 and the “Golden Eagles” of VT-22, on the flight deck of Even though their first carrier landings were intimithe aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman dating, Shuster said, the prospective pilots cast aside is underway supporting carrier qualifications. their anxiety long enough to successfully complete their first traps. “It was very exciting and terrifying at the same time,” val aviators to get their wings,” said Shuster.“We teach said Lt.j.g.Jason Barnes,a student naval aviator from VT- them about carrier aviation by providing specialized 21.“The runway is a lot smaller than what we’re used training, based on our experience in the fleet. Our job to and it’s moving. It was an odd feeling to land aboard is to get them ready before they transfer to their FRS.” a carrier, but I can definitely see myself doing it for 20 To achieve their carrier qualifications, the students years.” must perform 10 traps and four touch-and-gos over the “Landing aboard a carrier for the first time was pretty span of two days. intense,”said Marine 1st Lt.Jared Shaker,a student naval “The standard is high, and we have the best training aviator for VT-22.“I was expecting it to be challenging in the world to help us meet that standard,”said Shaker. and the landing definitely lived up to my expectations. “You can’t do this type of flying anywhere else in the It’s an experience that can’t be simulated.” world, and I’m glad I get to be part of it.” The student aviators operate the T-45C Goshawk, the Shuster said being aboard Truman gives the students U.S. Navy’s version of the British Aerospace Hawk that a chance to get comfortable with underway flight operis used for intermediate and advanced portions of the ations.“These students are preparing for a very imporNavy and Marine Corps pilot training program for jet tant job,” said Shuster. “They will eventually be carrycarrier aviation and tactical strike missions. The Gos- ing out a primary mission of an aircraft carrier through hawk is outfitted with an integrated training system power projection, which is vital to war-fighting efforts, which includes the aircraft, operations and instrument so efficiency and experience are key.” fighter simulators, academics and training integration The squadron members expressed gratitude for the system. chance to embark aboard Truman to complete their Student naval aviators qualifications. “We all apare typically assigned to a the opportunity I was expecting it to be challenging preciate training squadron for one to land on the ship and we year before they transfer and the landing definitely lived up to are grateful to the crew for to fleet replacement squadsupporting us,”Shaker said. my expectations. It’s an experience rons (FRS), where they will “Truman’s crew has been learn to operate aircraft very professional and helpthat can’t be simulated.” they will be utilizing in the — Marine 1st Lt. Jared Shaker, a student naval aviator ful. We couldn’t ask for a for VT-22, about landing on an aircraft carrier for the better ship to train these fleet. first time. “We train the student napilots.

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Local schools, military installations come together for ‘Lets Talk Education’ summit BY MC3(SW)TAMEKIA L. PERDUE Navy Public Affairs Support Element East Navy Region Mid Atlantic (CNRMA) Child and Youth Region School Liaison Ofﬁce, Joint Military Services School Liaison Committee (JMSSLC), and Old Dominion University (ODU) partnered up to host the “Lets Talk Education” Summit at the Ted Constant Convocation Center Nov. 1. The summit was developed to bridge the gap between military families, educators and community leaders by providing information regarding stressors associated with continuous transitions, lengthy deployments and support systems for military students. Motivational speaker, Trevor Romain, a bestselling author and illustrator of an award-winning series of self-help books for children, was the keynote speaker at the event, giving his personal insight on the issues of resiliency and bullying. “One of the things that I believe we can do to help children be more resilient is to teach them a few things,” said Romain.“Number one:there is no shame in asking for help. We have to let them know that they are not a baby and that they are not stupid if they ask for help, especially in a military setting.”

Romain explained that many children who grow up in a military setting are pressured into feeling shame when asking for help with problems at school and bullying. “There is a shame attached to feeling that you may be weak if you ask for help,”said Romain.“I became an author being dyslexic, and if I can ask for help, then anybody can.” Romain emphasized the fact that children who help other children get through tough times have an easier time dealing with their own discomforts. “If your dad is deployed or your mom is deployed or not at home,by helping someone else,you are helping yourself too,” explained Romain. The effect of continuous transitions from one area to another was also a topic that was discussed at the summit. “The military lifestyle is dynamic, there are always transitions whether it’s a child moving to a new town, a child dealing with a parent leaving or a child dealing with a parent passing away,” said Bianca Martinez, NewsChannel 3 anchor and Navy spouse.“Educators need to be constantly aware of the things that are happing in the military lifestyle, so that kids don’t get left behind.” According to Martinez, the goal of the summit was to give educators and community leaders awareness on the different dynamics associated with military families and education, and offer ways to handle those issues. “Communication, I think, is the key for everybody here today,” said Martinez. Romain concluded the summit with an inspirational challenge to the educators and community leader. “What we in this room are going to do, should do, and need to do,is be a team and be able to connect and change military children’s lives just by giving them the support and the care that they need.”

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PCS orders: window closes Nov. 20 — Continued from page 1 Updated detailing business rules announced earlier this year in NAVADMIN 226/12 eliminated red zone and green zone job advertisements in CMS/ID, and now detailers fill all advertised active duty billets each month using the available Sailors who are in their orders-negotiation window. Sailors can be more proactive in getting an assignment of their choice by maximizing their choices. Data shows that Sailors rarely apply for more than two advertised jobs. Officials recommend using all five choices when applying. CMS/ID features a “Sailor Preference” section under the “Sailor Info Tab,” where Sailors may rank duty preferences by type, command, location, platform and community, as well as indicate which special programs and schools they would like, and leave comments for the detailer. Detailers will always attempt to fill billets using a Sailor’s desired selections first; however, fleet readiness requirements are the guiding factor in filling billets. Detailers must also follow sea-shore flow guidelines outlined in NAVADMIN 201/11, so unless a Sailor requests Sea Duty Incentive Pay (SDIP) or the Voluntary Sea Duty Program

(VSDP) to take consecutive sea duty orders, a Sailor up for shore duty should not be involuntarily assigned another sea tour. It may mean that a Sailor hoping for shore duty in Florida or California may receive shore duty someplace else, where the need is greater. A single set of sea billets, prioritized by U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and a single set of shore billets, prioritized by U.S.Fleet Forces Command and Bureau of Naval Personnel, are advertised each application cycle as the Navy seeks to fill gaps at sea, and place Sailors with the right experience levels and skill sets into high-priority fleet billets. Some factors a detailer must weigh when matching Sailors to jobs include the Sailor’s desires, qualifications, career progression and cost to the Navy. Detailers won’t assign Sailors to advertised jobs until after the close of the application phase, during the detailer selection phase. Sailors may login to CMS/ID anytime after the detailer selection phase to see if they have been selected for orders.

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Volunteers needed for wreath laying ceremony Volunteers are needed to assist with the Horton Wreath Society’s Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony Dec. 15 at the Albert G. Horton Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk. This year’s goal is 4,000 live wreaths with a total cost of $38,000. Veteran, military and fraternal organizations, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and active duty personnel will begin laying the wreaths at 9:30 a.m. A ceremony will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the committal shelter.The ceremony will feature guest speakers, music and a procession from the committal shelter to the last row of graves where active duty members from each service will place wreaths on the remaining headstones. Everyone is invited to attend. The Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery is located at 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk. For more information or to volunteer,call 523-0656 or email HWSPAO@hotmail.com. Visit the website at www.hortonwreathsociety.webs.com for more about our society, information, pictures and a calender of events.

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Joint refueling mission

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Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Salmon (top), assigned to the “Wildcats” of VFA-131, waits while an Air Force F-22 Raptor refuels with an Air Force KC-10A Nov. 2. VFA-131 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

New Holiday Assistance Program offered The Holiday Assistance Program 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 assisted through the generous spirit of their shipmates. Previously, full dinners were assembled from food donations, including a frozen turkey, and issued to Sailors and Marines. Because of the difficulty of managing that program, a new one has been developed. 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, mone-

tary donations of cash or check made payable to “Holiday Assistance Program” will be accepted and applied towards commissary vouchers. Special envelopes are available at the Oceana and Dam Neck Annex chapels designated specifically for HAP. Contributors may also elect to purchase vouchers directly from the commissary and submit to the chapel or HAP coordinator. Contributors may also sponsor toy gift requests for a child 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 representative or senior enlisted leader. Contact your command HAP coordinator for more information or the overall HAP coordinator, Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Equipment Julio Altuna at 433-2980.

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