VOL. 53 NO. 48 DECEMBER 4, 2014
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VFA-81 DEPLOYMENT An F/A-18E Super Hornet from the “Sunliners” of VFA-81 taxies onto a catapult during night flight operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) Nov. 5. Carl Vinson, with embarked CVW-17, is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed, maritime security operations, and theater security cooperation efforts in the region.
JOLLY ROGERS HOLD CHANGE OF COMMAND —Page 3
— For more about Carl Vinson’s deployment, see page 8
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Miss Virginia speaks at FRCMA Oceana’s safety stand down BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer When the Fleet Readiness Center MidAtlantic Oceana held their Holiday Safety Stand Down on Nov. 20, organizers brought in a unique guest speaker who shared a very personal message with the command’s nearly 850 Sailors and Marines. Miss Virginia 2014 Courtney Garrett spoke at the base theater about her community service platform of “Disabilities Awareness and Advocacy,” subjects she knows well. Her
younger brother Austin, 18, suffered his first seizure as a toddler, which led to his eventual diagnosis of cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Nearly 6-years-old at the time of his diagnosis, she has watched Austin’s struggles for nearly her entire life. As his condition continued to worsen over the years, Garrett shared how her brother screams and cries in pain and wears a helmet to protect his head. “A lot of what I do is share his story and a message of advocacy and I bring a message to people in the community so they will understand the privileges they have that others don’t,”explained Garrett,who was first runner-
up in the 2014 Miss America pageant. Because the U.S. military protects their freedom, Garrett noted how some Americans take their rights, such as free speech or voting for granted. It’s the same with the skills such as reading, driving and even voice communication — also taken for granted. “Austin will never do those things. He doesn’t have those abilities,” she said. Garrett said it’s important to make wise decisions and respect the brain and body you have. “Our freedom is a gift. Our liberty is a gift. Our body and the abilities we have are gifts,” said Garrett. “Growing up with Austin was very eyeopening and very humbling,” she said. Her family, from Pamplin, Va., has lived with the possibility that a grand mal seizure could one
— See Disabilities awareness, page 9
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FUN RUN The Jingle Bell 1.5 Mile Fun Run will be Dec. 5 , 11:30 a.m., at the NAS Oceana track, across from building 531. This is not a timed event. Pull out your holiday wardrobe as awards will be given for best Christmas sweater, crazy ski hat and best holiday getup. Awards will be given to top three places for both male and female runners. Call 433-3928 for more information.
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BASE BRIEFS HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING MWR will host the annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the NAS Oceana Youth Center, Dec. 5, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy seasonal music and a tree lighting by Santa, along with crafts, inflatables and games for all ages. Meet Frosty, Rudolph and other characters. Free cookies, hot cocoa, cotton candy and photo with Santa. At 5:30, there will be performances by the children from the Oceana Youth Center and the Oceana and Dam Neck child development centers in the Oceana Aerotheater.There will also be a free movie at 8 p.m., which includes free kid’s pack for children 12 and under, while supplies last.Event is open to active duty,retired military and family members with valid ID card, which must be presented at the event.
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY The NAS Oceana First Class Association is sponsoring the annual Children’s Holiday Party, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to noon in the hangar of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana. The party is free but cash donations will be accepted for the Holiday Assistance Program.
Activities will include ornament decorating, snacks, pictures with Santa and some characters from the movie “Frozen,” bounce houses and plenty of toys for everyone.
GALLEY REVIEW BOARD The NAS Oceana Galley’s Menu Review Board will be held Dec. 9, 11 a.m. at the galley. Open to all NAS Oceana active duty members and tenant commands. Both positive and negative input is appreciated on ways to enhance the services to the Sailors and Marines at NAS Oceana.
OCEANA CSADD MEETINGS The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) is a peer-to-peer mentorship program geared at Sailors 18-25 years old to reinforce the Navy’s culture of “Shipmates helping Shipmates.” CSADD is unique because it helps provide young Sailors with leadership opportunities via peer- to-peer interaction and promotes creative thinking to combat destructive behavior. NAS Oceana CSADD is open to all junior Sailors. Meetings are held every Monday at 1 p.m. in the Navy College Office, building 531.
ANNUAL USO HOLIDAY PARTY The annual USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia Holiday Party will be held Dec. 6 at Rockwell Hall Gym on JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and is free to all service members and their families. The holiday party will feature Santa’s Village, clowns, jugglers, inflatable rides and face painting. There will be free food and giveaways and Santa will make an appearance to collect Christmas wishes from the children in attendance. For additional information, contact the USO at 764-5232. — From JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Public Affairs
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Pearl Harbor survivors to hold annual remembrance service From JEB Little Creek-Fort Story Public Affairs “A date that will live in infamy” was coined by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt following the harsh attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story will honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice by hosting the annual Pearl Harbor Survivors Remembrance Ceremony on Dec. 7. Rear Adm. Stephen Metruck, commander, Coast Guard Fifth Dis-
trict, will be this year’s guest speaker. This marks the 73rd anniversary of the 1941 attack, where more than 3,600 servicemen were wounded or lost their lives. This single attack propelled the United States into World War II. The service at Joint Expeditionary Base will begin promptly at 12:55 p.m., reflecting the exact time of the Japanese attack in 1941. It will be held at the chapel on base and finish with a wreath laying at the memorial, located off of Nider Boulevard.Active
duty members from all U.S. military services and members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association will be in attendance. The Pearl Harbor memorial was built and dedicated in 1990 by the PHSA Tidewater Chapter 2. An expansion to the monument was completed in 2001 which includes 184 names of known local survivors of the attack. The event is not open to the public.
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.
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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New Navy standardized FPO mail address format
Cmdr. Richard Burgess addresses the audience as he turns over the reigns as VFA-103 commanding officer to Cmdr. Scott Buchar during the Jolly Rogers’ change of command ceremony in the CNATTU hangar at NAS Oceana Nov. 20.
BY DEBBIE DORTCH Naval Supply Systems Command Corporate Communications Mechanicsburg, Pa. (NNS) — Navy Fleet Post Office (FPO) addresses for ships, mobile units and ashore FPOs are being converted to an address format compatible with the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) address system, according to a Nov. 18 NAVADMIN message. The new address format is effective immediately for mobile units and ashore FPOs. “The new standardized addresses use a format similar to the way residential mail is addressed across the U.S.,” said Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Navy Postal Director Gabe Telles.“Standardization will improve service by reducing transit time, which is good news for Sailors.” The new format for ships and mobile units is as follows: Line 1: Name Line 2: Ship or Mobile Unit name Line 3: Ship or Mobile Unit number, box number Line 4: FPO (AP,AE,AA) ZIP code (5 digits only) The new format for ashore FPOs now includes a Postal Service Center (PSC) number and box number along with a 5-digit ZIP code in the address as follows: Line 1: Name Line 2: PSC number, box number Line 3: FPO (AP,AE,AA) ZIP code (5 digits only) “Sailors will notice immediately that only a fivedigit ZIP code is necessary,”Telles said.“This and the new standardized format will be easier for everyone, including businesses, family and friends sending mail to FPOs.” The standardization comes during the holiday mailing season. NAVSUP announced 2014 holiday mailing deadlines Sept. 15. (http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=83297) “If senders use an old address but still follow the announced deadline dates for holiday mailings, delivery is expected by Dec. 25,” said Telles.“However, using the new address standardization could get holiday mail to its destination more quickly. Sailors should inform everyone who sends them mail about the new format as soon as possible.” Another benefit of the standardization is postal patrons’ ability to use the USPS internet change-ofaddress process at www.usps.com when rotating to or from new assignments that use FPO addresses. Sailors can find more information at their local FPO or at www.usps.com.
Photo by Mike Lynaugh
VFA-103 HOLDS CHANGE OF COMMAND BY LT. SAM C. CHRISTEN VFA-103 Public Affairs Officer The change of command ceremony for the “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 took place on Nov. 20 in the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit hangar at NAS Oceana. The “Bones” bid a final farewell to Commanding Officer Cmdr. Richard Burgess. Cmdr. Scott Buchar relieved Burgess, becoming the 65th commanding officer in the Jolly Rogers’ 71-year history. The tradition of transitioning from one commanding officer to the next was observed by not only the members of the squadron, but by family and guests who celebrated Burgess’ leadership and supported Buchar as the incoming commanding officer. Under Burgess’ leadership, the Jolly Rogers won the coveted Mutha Fighter Spirit Award for best representing the fighter spirit.This was the third time in seven years the Jolly Rogers received this honor. Buchar is a native of Joliet, Ill. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in History in 1997. He attended flight training in September 1997 and was designated a naval aviator in January 2000.After completing F-14A fleet replacement training with Fighter Squadron (VF) 101, Buchar reported to the “Checkmates”of VF-211. In March 2004, Buchar reported to VFA-122 where he transitioned to, and later instructed, in the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. Buchar attended Air Command and Staff College and graduated with a Masters in Military Art and Strategy. In 2008, he returned to the fleet as a department head with VFA-11. Following that tour, he reported to the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2011. He reported to VFA-103 in
July 2013 as the executive officer. He has accumulated more than 2,500 hours in various aircraft. His personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Strike/Flight Air Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal and numerous unit, campaign, and service awards. Burgess, a native of Bellevue, Wash., graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1996. He reported for flight training at NAS Pensacola, Fla. in February 1997 and was designated a naval flight officer in July 1998. After completing F-14D fleet replacement training with VF-101, he reported to the “Tomcatters” of VF-31 in August 1999. In October 2002, he was assigned to Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) in Fallon, Nev. as a TOPGUN instructor. From July 2005 to January 2007, Burgess served with the VFA-102 Diamondbacks at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan as training officer. Burgess next reported to the VFA-103 Jolly Rogers as department head, followed by a tour as a strike fighter community placement officer at Navy Personnel Command (NPC) in Millington,Tenn. until August 2010. Before reporting to NAS Oceana for his command tour, he earned a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in Newport, R.I. Burgess served as the VFA-103 executive officer from May 2012 until July 2013 when he became the commanding officer. He has accumulated more than 3,500 hours among the F-14, F-15, F-16 and F/A-18. His personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, Strike/Flight Air Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, and numerous unit, campaign and service awards. Burgess’ next tour will be with the Joint Staff.
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CPPD Instructors of the Year teach and also learn BY SUSAN D. HENSON Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs Officer The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) has announced its three Instructors of the Year (IoY) for 2014. The Mid-Grade Enlisted IoY is Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class (AW/ SW) Scott Rossi, who is assigned to CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck. He currently instructs four courses, including Bearings, Personal Responsibility and Values Education and Training (PREVENT), and Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC). Rossi said the most challenging part of the job is the limited amount of time he can spend with students in which to make an impact. He works to maximize that time for each Sailor’s benefit, which is especially important for a course like Bearings. “A lot of Sailors who come into Bearings have made mistakes in their first enlistment that resulted in their being enrolled in the course,” he said. “It’s very rewarding for me as an instructor, leader and mentor to give them a new, positive outlook on their career and give them useful tools to be well-rounded Sailors.” Rossi said his students have also been his teachers. “You can learn something from any situation. Sailors will surprise you with positive results as long as you give them an opportunity. This will allow me to be a better leader for my Sailors through-
You can learn something from any situation. Sailors will surprise you with positive results as long as you give them an opportunity.” - AT1 (AW) Scott Rossi, CPPD Mid-Grade Enlisted Instructor of the Year
out the rest of my career.” Lt. Olusola Mahoney, CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck’s administration officer, said Rossi’s energetic performance exhibits professionalism and dedication to others. “His ability to empathize with Sailors and impact their future decisions for the better makes him an invaluable instructional resource. Petty Officer Rossi uses his leadership skills daily by mentoring junior Sailors, as well as peers, in their career decision-making,” Mahoney said. CPPD’s Senior Enlisted IoY is Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (AW/SW) Shayla Holder, assigned to CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck as the Command Managed Equal Opportunity course supervisor, in addition to her instructor duties. She is also pursuing a master’s degree in her off-duty time. “I love interacting with the junior and senior Sailors,” she said. “We equally learn and take away something from each other.” Holder’s key to success with students is to keep things simple through
good communication so that Sailors understand the material and classroom discussions. “Our primary duty, not collateral duty, is to facilitate or instruct. Therefore, being able to actively listen and effectively communicate with the student creates a safe and healthy environment,” she said. Mahoney said Holder is among CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck’s most impressive team members. “Chief Holder’s motivation and desire to teach Sailors is genuine and unfettered,” Mahoney said. “Although she’s only been here for 18 months, which includes a four-month individual augmentee assignment,she has proven her determination to be a great leadership instructor by her take-charge attitude and steadfastness. She is committed to reaching Sailors and teaching them valuable leadership skills to take back to the fleet.” CPPD’s Officer IoY is Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Pomeroy, who serves at CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck as regional operations department head in addition to his in-
Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Pomeroy
AZC (AW/SW) Shayla Holder
AT1 (AW/SW) Scott Rossi
structor duties for several courses, including Division Officer Leadership Course (DIVOLC). “Lt. Cmdr. Pomeroy is an invaluable asset to CPPD,” said Cmdr. Phil Urso, CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck regional director. “He consistently displayed enormous personal and professional drive by quickly qualifying in the DIVOLC course, cross-qualifying in three additional courses and obtaining his Master Training Specialist qualification. As operations department head, he flawlessly manages the ever changing and fluid course schedules for six globally dispersed
CPPD learning sites.” Pomeroy said what he most likes about teaching is giving back, and he also enjoys what he is learning from an instructor assignment.“I enjoy the fact that we’re supporting the fleet,” he said.“The toughest part about teaching is the initial need to draw out information from students who are introverted and quiet. I’ve learned to respect different opinions, as well as the reasons and motivations for others joining the Navy.” Urso said Pomeroy is well-rounded, professional and personable. “He enjoys educating Sailors to have impact on the fleet. He is
known to take time to answer questions and make sure students have full understanding of the lessons taught. This is evident by his countless positive student critiques,” Urso said. Capt. F.A Reid, CPPD’s commanding officer, said each IoY embodies the qualities of dedication and commitment that are key to impacting their students positively. “These instructors are committed to helping their students develop the skills to think critically and make good decisions based on strong moral courage and Navy core values. They are assets to CPPD, as well as the Navy.”
REENLISTMENT
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia R. Hernandez Before reenlisting for another two years, ABE2 (AW) Christopher L. Hope (r) is presented his certificated of discharge by Capt. Christopher “Kit” Chope, NAS Oceana commanding officer. Hope, who has been in the Navy for nearly seven years, reenlisted Nov. 13 at the Dam Neck Annex unaccomanied personnel housing office.
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BELIEVE
M RE LEFT - RIGHT, NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope, Executive Officer Capt. Louis Schager and Command Master Chief Eric Clark help serve a Thanksgiving meal to servicemembers at the annual Lone Sailor and Marine Thanksgiving dinner at the Dam Neck Chapel by the Sea Nov. 25.
Chapel hosts annual Lone Sailor and Marine Thanksgiving dinner STORY/PHOTO BY MC2 (SW) ALYSIA HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs The Dam Neck Annex Chapel by the Sea invited all active and reserve military members who were away from their families for the holiday to the annual Lone Sailor and Marine Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 25. Guests were greeted at the door by chaplains and command leadership. After finding a seat at the holiday-decorated tables, the Sailors and Marines were welcomed and invited to join in prayer before going through the buffet style line for all the Thanksgiving fixings, including turkey, ham, macaroni and cheese, stuffing, green beans and a variety of deserts, which were conveniently located in the dining room. “We want the Marines and Sailors to know that they’re loved, they’re wanted, that they have a place to come where they’re not forgotten … this truly is a family environment, it’s not just a job,” Dam Neck Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Michael Taylor said. Taylor took the lead on the annual event for the second year in a row. He said he liked the similarities from last year with the involvement of the command leadership, including NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope, Executive Offi-
We want the Marines and Sailors to know that they’re loved, they’re wanted, that they have a place to come where they’re not forgotten ... this truly is a family environment, it’s not just a job.”
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— Lt. Cmdr. Michael Taylor, Dam Neck chaplain
cer Capt. Louis Schager, Command Master Chief Eric Clark and also Lt. Col. Damian Spooner, commanding officer of the Dam Neck Marine Detachment. “Seeing them give, they gave of themselves, they weren’t wearing a rank tonight, they were wearing their character, so their virtue, their true dedication came out.”
— See Thanksgiving, page 11
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About the award Each of the four top instructors from the Center for Surface Combat Systems will compete for Naval Education and Training Command Instructor of the Year in their selected categories.
CSCS names Instructors of the Year The Center for Surface Combat Systems Junior Enlisted Instructor of the Year is OS2 (SW/AW) Ashley Smith from CSCS Unit Dam Neck.
BY KIMBERLY LANSDALE Center for Surface Combat Systems Public Affairs DAHLGREN,Va. — The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) announced the selection of its 2014 Instructors of the Year in the mid-grade, senior and officer categories Nov. 19. Capt. Bill McKinley, CSCS commanding officer, was highly impressed with the instructors’ skills and knowledge. “Congratulations to all and thank you for teaching our future fleet,” said McKinley. “When our young men and women enter the fleet, I am confident that they will succeed not only because of our instructors’ leadership and abilities, but their devotion to the U.S. Navy’s mission as well.” Operations Specialist 2nd Class Ashley Smith, course supervisor for 4.1 Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M) Operator at CSCS Unit Dam Neck, was selected as Junior Enlisted Instructor of the Year. She joined the U.S. Navy after reading President John F. Kennedy’s famous quote,“I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction:‘I served in the United States Navy.’” “As a woman I wanted to experience that same sense of pride and satisfaction with the chance to say ‘I served in the United States Navy,” Smith explained. Smith is always eager to walk into a classroom and provide her expertise to her students. “If I can inspire at least one Sailor every day to achieve operational excellence in the fleet, then I know I have done my job,” said Smith. CSCS Unit Great Lakes’ Surface Common Core (SCC) Leading Petty Officer Boatswain’s Mate 1st
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Class Anthony Murphy, who was selected as MidGrade Enlisted Instructor of the Year, articulated how being an instructor is more than just a title and the importance of those who have helped shape him along his journey. “Being an instructor is about reaching out to your students, grasping their attention and motivating them to embrace essential tools that will serve as building blocks for them to succeed in the fleet,” said Murphy. “As an instructor, I have developed a deep devotion to molding and shaping the Navy and Sailors of tomorrow. This award might have my name on it but there are a lot of past and present instructors I have worked with who provided countless hours helping me qualify and meticulously critiquing my lessons. Without the support of my staff and leadership, I would not be where I am today.” CSCS Detachment West’s Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO) Chief Fire Controlman Rocky Quintanilla was selected as Senior Enlisted Instructor of the Year.
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Quintanilla, who enjoys teaching because of the direct impact he has on the fleet’s ability to be a warfighting machine, discussed an instructor’s responsibility to the fleet. “Our responsibility is to provide the fleettrained Sailors who are capable of responding to the call for fire without hesitation, as well as continue to carry out their daily duties in a highly professional manner,” said Quintanilla. Lt.Michael Ellison,who teaches Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Tactics courses at Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center in San Diego, was honored by his selection as Officer Instructor of the Year. “The instructor is the critical link between the fleet and schoolhouse,” said Ellison. “Drawing on personal and professional experience, instructors are charged with the great duty of delivering world class instruction on continuously evolving systems, missions, and procedures. They are essential to the preparation of every Sailor they train and mentor. I am proud to serve my country and follow in the footsteps of my father and grandfather.” Command Master Chief Lewis Wilson believes that each instructor who was selected possesses a positive attitude, enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring, and the remarkable ability to communicate to the future of the Navy. “Operations Specialist 2nd Class Smith, Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Murphy, Senior Chief Fire Controlman Quintanilla and Lt. Ellison are all outstanding examples of a true Sailor,” said Wilson. “They positively impact the future of this nation by giving all they can to the young minds of those who will defend our freedom. They did not become instructors for themselves but for their country.”
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PHOTOS, ABOVE: NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope, Executive Officer Capt. Louis Schager and Command Master Chief Eric Clark dished up some special service for patrons at the Oceana Galley Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday Nov. 26. The meal was open to both military and civilians. The Oceana galley served up a football-themed meal on Nov. 27, while the Dam Neck Galley served a traditional holiday meal. Before cutting into the holiday cake, complete with a turkey decoration, Oceana’s chain of command posed with CS3 Timothy Ansley from the Oceana galley, who created the Thanksgiving cake.
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MCPON, CNO spend Thanksgiving with Sailors at sea BY MC2 MARTIN L. CAREY Office of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Public Affairs
our Sailors’ minds, shake their hands, and wish them a happy Thanksgiving.” MCPON and CNO also put on their gloves and hairnets and served ThanksgivARABIAN GULF (NNS) — Master Chief ing dinner to Sailors aboard Carl Vinson. “It really means a lot to have MCPON Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens and Chief of Naval Operations here, especially when it’s on Thanksgiving,” (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert visited said Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Sylvia Sailors of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 on Anguiano, from El Paso,Texas.“It’s nice that he’s taking time away from his own family Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27. As part of their annual holiday visit with to be here with us on deployment.” For the last three years,CNO and MCPON Sailors, Stevens and Greenert flew out to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet area of responsi- have visited the U.S Navy’s Central Combility and hosted all-hands calls aboard the mand (CENTCOM) during Thanksgiving guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG week to show their support and apprecia52), the guided-missile destroyer USS Ster- tion to Sailors who aren’t able to be with ett (DDG 104), and the aircraft carrier USS their families during the holiday season. During MCPON’s visit to Carl Vinson Carl Vinson (CVN 70). “It’s really great to be out here with our he spoke to the chiefs mess about what it deployed Sailors who are working very hard means to be a chief petty officer. “I believe that a chief petty officer each and every day,” Stevens said.“I know that being away from loved ones is difficult, should be a quiet, humble, servant leader. but for the CNO and I, it’s very important By quiet, I don’t mean not saying anything that we come out here to hear what’s on or not speaking up,” said Stevens. “Chiefs
Photo by MC2 Martin L. Carey MCPON Mike Stevens serves the Thanksgiving meal to Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on Thanksgiving day. Stevens was present with CNO Adm. Jonathan Greenert, and visited Sailors in the area during Thanksgiving week.
should be quiet in that they do not talk about themselves, but rather have a great deal of humility for the position they hold.” He also reminded the mess that it is a leader’s responsibility to set and maintain the conditions that provide each Sailor with an opportunity to be successful. He said that leaders cannot make a person
successful, but must provide them with the opportunity to do so. During Thanksgiving week, the two Navy leaders also visited service members at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Isa Air Base, USS Ponce (AFSB 1-15) and mine countermeasures ship USS Hurricane (MCM 6).
NEXCOM launches My Navy Blue Rewards program BY KRISTINE M. STURKIE Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced Dec. 2 its customer reward program for its web store, myNavyExchange.com. The new My Navy Blue Rewards program rewards customers for shopping online. “NEX customers are very loyal and special to us,” said Christine Estes, NEXCOM vice president, Omni-channel. “We know customers have a number of retailers they can shop, particularly online.The My Navy Blue Rewards program is our way of thanking customers for choosing to shop the NEX web store.” To participate in the My Navy Blue Rewards
program, customers must be signed up for the myNavyExchange.com email list. Once enrolled in the program, customer online purchases will be tracked over a specific time period and for every $500 spent, the customer will receive a $10 electronic reward that can be redeemed in a NEX or online. Customers can opt out of the rewards program by unchecking the My Navy Blue Rewards option in their email preference profile. The first rewards period where purchases will be tracked is Nov. 1, 2014 through Jan. 31, 2015, with the electronic reward being distributed via e mail in February 2015. More information on the My Navy Blue Rewards program can be found under the Customer Service section on myNavyExchange.com.
Jet Observer file photo by MC3 Kayla King ADC Kizzy McBride, who was at the time a chief select from VFA-34, looks for a dress blue jacket in her size at the NAS Oceana Navy Exchange, as part of CPO selects uniform fitting day Aug. 28, 2014. NEXCOM announced a customer reward program Dec. 2 for its web store, myNavyExchange.com.
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DISABILITIES AWARENESS: Personnel asked to use talents, skills to accommodate those with special needs — Continued from page 1 day take Austin’s life. And while people stare and make fun of him when they are in public, Garrett said they don’t want pity. “For me, I always saw him for who he was. I loved him, he was my brother. I saw him for the cool things that he could do and the incredible way he was happy. It kind of inspired me to want to change the world so that people would see people for who they were and not these labels, and that people would be inspired to use their gifts and their skills to accommodate those with special needs,” explained Garrett. Garrett said watching her brother suffer convinced her “the least I can do is take care of my brain,” and she encouraged the audience to do the same thing by making smart decisions, particularly during
the holidays.“You have a responsibility to yourselves, to your family, to your country, to fellow servicemembers to take care of yourselves,” she said. As a 22-year-old and recent graduate of Liberty University, she’s familiar with the “it would never happen to me” belief that many young people hold.But at age 17,she was driving her parents’SUV on U.S.Route 460 with the music on and cruise control set.Although a little tired, she didn’t think it would affect her driving, until she fell asleep behind the wheel. “I was going down the road and the next thing I know,I was headed into some gravel … I overcorrected. I flipped several times ... I was fully conscious, I remember the sounds, what it felt like,” she recalled. She asked the audience how they would feel if they thought they were ok to drive Before speaking at the safety stand down, Miss Virginia, Courtney Garrett toured VFA-105 and learned more about the “Gunslingers” Super Hornets from Lt. Matt Warshaw. Photo by AT3 Jessica Bryant
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Miss Virginia, Courtney Garrett, speaks to personnel from FRCMA Oceana during their holiday safety stand down at the NAS Oceana Aerotheater Nov. 20. Garret sang “God Bless America” and discussed defying disabilities.
but instead, their poor decision-making killed someone or a family member was killed by someone else’s poor judgment. She concluded by asking the audience to consider Austin and “to respect the brain and body you have, and make smart decisions throughout the holidays and beyond … Be smart and encourage your friends to be safe, be smart.” Along with Garrett’s talk, the stand down provided information about traffic safety, holiday spending, SAPR requirements and inclement weather among other topics. As part of a weeklong bone marrow drive,corpsmen from the Oceana Branch Health Clinic set up a table to register potential donors and also educate personnel about the importance of the program. While FRCMA Oceana had planned outdoor interactive stations with various safety demonstrations, weather
forced the cancellation of the stations. “Winter safety is part of our annual safety requirements to make sure our Sailors approach the holiday season with an open mind and make cautious decisions,” explained Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician (AW/SW) Mark Hicks, FRMCA Oceana’s Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor. Earlier in the day, Garrett visited Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105, where she was given a tour of the squadron. “It was eye-opening, fascinating!” she said about her first-ever look at the jets and meeting the enlisted Sailors and officers, who maintain and fly the “Gunslingers” Super Hornets. Wearing her crown and sash, Garrett posed for photos with squadron Sailors. “It was very impressive and I’m glad I got that experience,” she said about visiting Oceana.
Give one last gift this holiday season with a blood donation From the American Red Cross Marketing and Communications The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to give one last gift this holiday season and discover the true meaning of giving by donating blood. The American Red Cross has blood drives scheduled almost daily throughout Hampton Roads at various locations. Busy holiday schedules and seasonal illnesses, like the flu, can often mean fewer donors giving blood. But for
patients with cancer or other illnesses or injuries requiring blood transfusions, the need for blood is constant and doesn’t get a holiday break.The gift of a blood donation only takes about an hour and can give patients a chance to celebrate more holidays to come. To encourage donations and show appreciation, all those who attempt to donate blood Dec. 24 through Jan. 4, 2015, will receive a long-sleeve Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
Eligible donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with type O negative, A negative or B negative.To learn more about donating blood, blood drive locations and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). A complete list of upcoming Red Cross blood drives is also available at www.oceanajetobserver.com.
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Officials highlight health, wellness resources for military families
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WASHINGTON (NNS) — As efforts continue to strengthen service members and their families, Pentagon officials held a Bloggers Roundtable to highlight the myriad resources available to tackle the unique military and transitional challenges those who serve may face. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy Rosemary Freitas Williams, Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff senior enlisted advisor, and Navy Command Master Chief Petty Officer Terry Prince, Defense Health Agency senior enlisted advisor, discussed military family health and welfare and the value of Military OneSource. “We are keen on having a safe and happy holiday season [but] there’s a lot of stress around the holidays, which is unavoidable,”Williams said.
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She urged military families feeling such stress to look to Military OneSource, a call center and online resource that can assist with a range of issues and situations, regardless of base or status. “It’s for folks maybe having a difficult time, they could be caregivers, they could be [children], or maybe a spouse of a deployed person,” Williams explained, adding that the toll-free 800-247-HELP line is available and comes with 12 free counseling sessions, per issue, per person.“Help is no more than an average distance of about 3.2 miles away,” she noted. Williams also said that job assistance and a range of resources are available to all types of DoD families, including samegender couples. “Every resource that’s available to Lisa Battaglia [wife of Sgt. Maj. Battaglia] is available to our same-gender spouses,” Williams said.“We’ve added a number of resources that pertain directly to samegender couples in the military so they can help navigate military life and whatever unique challenges they face.”
Transition GPS helps separating, retiring troops As advisor to both Defense Secretary
Chuck Hagel and the chairman, Battaglia said in addition to the health, welfare and education of service members, he’s also heavily engaged in helping them manage transition. The Transition GPS program, he said, will better prepare military members, whether in separation or retirement. “This will have a significant impact in setting successes for service members to become productive members of society once that reintegration takes place, regardless if they are active duty, Guard or Reserve,” Battaglia said. “It leads them to three tracks: one for higher education, another track for those with a desire to enter the workforce and the newest track, which came from service members themselves, is entrepreneurship.”
Seeking command sponsorship input For those who still serve, especially in remote locales, Battaglia also pledged to help improve the command sponsorship process. He said he and his family have personally made 17 moves during his career. “[Permanent-change-of-station] to us is a natural body clock ... versus Korea where it might be a junior enlisted person’s first [permanent change-of-station] move,” Battaglia said.“If we get it wrong, then it just means more stressors are placed on a family.” Battaglia said he plans to travel to bases in Korea and Japan in February to speak to troops in the field to gauge junior enlisted experiences and address their concerns. “With the reshaping of our force, there can be some expectations now that some of the transfers and PCS moving may not be as frequent as it used to be,” Battaglia said.“I’m open to ideas as to how to make command sponsorship anywhere on the globe better.”
Operation Live Well Meanwhile in health matters, Prince said the Defense Health Agency and Tricare has developed tools, resources and original content through its program, Operation Live Well, for service members and their families across the forces. “We’re focusing on integrative wellness, physical activity, sleep, nutrition, tobaccofree living and mental wellness,” he said.
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Chapel provided family environment away from home — Continued from page 5 Taylor said he measured the success of the event by the quality of interaction between the people.“The people that were here were not only interacting with the leadership and the volunteers but they were interacting with each other in such a way that communicated they were having a good time ‌ What I heard from them was that it was touching their souls and that’s what we want to do.â€? The event involved more than 20 volunteers and about three months of planning, according to Taylor.“There are people here volunteering because they believe there’s more to us than what we do ‌ that what’s underneath everything that we wear is more important, and tonight is just one of those opportunities to express that there’s more to you than what you look like or what rank you are or what awards you’ve gotten. There’s a heartbeat in there, there’s a soul in there and we want that to be cared for,â€?Taylor said. Intelligence Specialist Seaman Ian Graham, a student at Center for Information Dominance Unit Hampton Roads, said he volunteered after attending one of the chapel’s weekly Coffee House events. He said the Coffee House is similar to the Thanksgiving event but on a much smaller scale. Graham said he attended college for a couple years so this wasn’t his ďŹ rst time spending a holiday away from his family.“That’s kind of why I wanted to come out, because I know a lot of my classmates, it’s their ďŹ rst Thanksgiving away from home, so I came here to try to get them to come here, too.They were kind of nervous and some of them haven’t made many friends yet, but it’s just nice to see this almost like a family setting, especially with people away from home for the ďŹ rst time. Graham added that the event reminded him of home. “We used to go to potluck lunches every third Sunday of the month at my church and this reminded me of exactly that. It felt like I was back home in my church in the congregation I grew up in and I felt right at home.â€? For more information on the Dam Neck or Oceana base chapels’ events and volunteer opportunities, call 4332871 or 492-6602.
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NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH CSSN Christian Boggs offers guests a Native American blessing after discussing his Apache Indian ancestors during the Native American Heritage Month program at the NAS Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd Nov. 26.
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Starting at 12:01 a.m. MST on Dec. 24, website visitors can watch Santa make preparations for his flight. NORAD’s “Santa Cams” will stream videos on the website as Santa makes his way over various locations. Then,at 4 a.m.MST (6 a.m.EST),trackers worldwide can speak with a live phone operator to inquire as to Santa’s whereabouts by dialing the toll-free number 1-877-HiNORAD (1-877-446-6723) or by sending an email to noradtrackssanta@outlook. com.Any time on Dec. 24,Windows Phone users can ask Cortana for Santa’s location, and OnStar subscribers can press the OnStar button in their vehicles to find Santa. Santa-tracking is global experience NORAD Tracks Santa is a global experience, delighting generations of families everywhere.This is due, in large part, to the efforts and services of numerous program contributors. NORAD Tracks Santa started in 1955 when a local media advertisement directed children to call Santa direct — only the number was misprinted. Instead of reaching Santa, the phone rang through to the crew commander on duty at the Continental Air Defense Command Operations Center. Thus, began the tradition, which NORAD has carried on since it was created in 1958.
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HOLIDAY CONCERT The U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band will present “Through Children’s Eyes,” a free family-friendly concert of holiday music, at Tidewater Community College’s Roper Performing Arts Center, Dec. 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. Selections include Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Ballet,” the television program “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and a brand new children’s story, “Robbie the Raptor.” Contact the Roper at 822-1450 or online at tccropercenter.org for more information.
TOYS FOR TOTS CONCERT DEC. 5, 7 P.M.; DEC. 6, 6 P.M. Toys ForTots Christmas Concert will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Troy Hedspeth’s concerts with two concerts at the Spring Branch Community Church.Activities include visit by Santa, caroling, cookies and warm cider. Free admission, but unwrapped gift for boy or girl is requested for Toys for Tots.The church is located at 1500 N. Great Neck Road,Virginia Beach. For more information, contact Troy Hedspeth at 333-7222 or troy.hedspeth@ springbranch.org.
HURRAH FOR THE HOLIDAYS DEC. 5 & 12 -14 In the style of Radio City Music Hall, Hurrah for the Holidays is a joyful celebration featuring all the best music of the season — from classic standards to popular modern day hits. With the renowned precision kick-line dancers, a 6-foot dancing snowman, and a few festive surprises, it’s an event for the entire family. This year, Hurrah features Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Puls from the U.S. Army School of Music. Hurrah for the Holidays premieres at the Kimball Theatre in Colonial Williamsburg Dec. 5. Hurrah for the Holidays plays the TCC Roper Performing Arts Center located at 340 Granby St. in downtown Norfolk, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 13 and 14, 3 p.m. daily. Tickets for each concert are $25 for adults or $20 for students, seniors and military families. To purchase for Dec. 5, call 855-923-8019 or visit www.kimballtheatre. com.To purchase for Dec. 12 - 14, call 627-5437 or visit www.hurrahplayers.com.
GOLD STAR FAMILY EVENING WITH DENNIS MILLER DEC. 12, 4 -8 P.M. Honor and Remember, Inc. is hosting Gold Star Family Evening for all Gold Star families and additional paid guests at the Fifth Annual Gold Star Family Evening Dec. 7 at the Founders Inn and Swan Terrace Restaurant in Virginia Beach. The event will include a dinner, silent auction, entertainment by Dennis Miller, and military flag presentations to key honorees. The event begins with a private reception for Gold Star Families only from 3 - 4 p.m.The evening event runs from 4 - 8 p.m. Mike Imprevento will be hosting the evening, nationally recognized comedian and radio talk show host Dennis Miller will be performing, and war heroes, including some from World War II and Medal Of Honor recipients, will be honored. Reserve tickets are $149 and can be purchased online under the Events tab at www.honorandremember.org or by emailing a name and contact information to contact@ honorandremember.org.
BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER DEC. 13, 7 P.M. Tickets are on sale for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” presented by the Hurrah Players, at the TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, in downtown Norfolk. Based on the book by Barbara Robinson, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever tells the heartwarming story of an unlikely group of kids who learn the true meaning of Christmas.The event is presented with“Happy Hanukkah, My Friend,” a short program celebrating the Festival of
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TIDEWATER WINDS CONCERT DEC. 15, 7:30 P.M. Celebrate the season ... and all that jazz as the Tidewater Winds presents a program at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts,Virginia Beach. The concert band will perform in the first half of the program and theTidewater Winds Big Band on the second half.The Winds will be featuring music as performed on the PBS special“Christmas at Belmont”by Newport News native Dan Gollier. Former Miss Virginia Meghan Shanley and Saul Fox singing “The Prayer” will also be featured. The second half will feature the Tidewater Winds Big Band playing original arrangements from the Glen Miller songbook and Shanley joins to sing “Santa Baby.” General admission tickets are $24 and can be purchased online at www.sandlercenter.org, at the box office, or by calling 480-0953 or online at www.tidewaterwinds.org.
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