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Dam Neck Annex’s Chapel by the Sea hosted an early Thanksgiving dinner, Nov. 26, for Sailors and Marines who couldn’t be with their families for the holiday. Approximately 100 Sailors and Marines came together to enjoy the Thanksgiving meal. After months of hard work and preparation by the chapel staff and volunteers, the third annual Lone Sailor and Marine Thanksgiving dinner was a success. “It’s beyond my expectations in a good way,” said Lt. Cmdr. Michael Taylor, a chaplain Lt. Col. Damian Spooner, commanding officer of the NMITC’s Marine detachment at Dam Neck, his wife Christina at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana.“A lot of stuand daughters Sophia (l) and Bella help serve food at the Lone Sailor and Marine Thanksgiving dinner, hosted dents and people who are stationed out here — See Thanksgiving, Page 9 by the Dam Neck Annex Chapel by the Sea Nov. 26.
The Jingle Bell Jog, a nontimed, 1.5 mile run, will be Dec. 6. Run starts at 11:30 a.m. from the Oceana Flightline FitBY TAMMY VAN DAME ness Center, Director, Corporate Communication, Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck building 545. Awards to top Military members can access the new Transithree male and tion GPS, or Goals, Plans, Success program at any female runners time and any place through a new virtual tranand best Christ- sition assistance program, Navy officials responsible for developing the system announced Nov. mas sweater, 21. crazy ski hat The program,available on the Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) website, provides a service-wide and holiday standardized approach to strengthening career attire. For more readiness for troops who are exiting the military. information,call Service members located in isolated or geographically separated locations and those with 433-2695.
CDSA staff assists with developing Virtual Military Transition Program short-fused separations are among the troops who will benefit the most from the virtual Transition GPS curriculum on JKO. Moreover, family members unable to attend classroom-based training can access the program on the Department of Labor’s portal virtually. The opportunity to deploy the Transition GPS program via JKO was personal for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) employee Mike Barnum, JKO’s Chief of Knowledge Services Branch. Barnum’s command is at Combat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck. “It was an honor to work on this project and support those service members who are trying to make that critical transition into civilian life,” said Barnum, a veteran with a son and son-in-law
currently serving in the armed forces.“It is particularly rewarding to know that JKO was the platform of choice.” In the past, transition programs have been optional. However, legislation passed by Congress late last year called for improvements to the transition assistance program, in addition to making it mandatory for all but a few senior service members and some troops with immediate work opportunities. This led to the creation of an interagency task force that conceptualized the Transition GPS approach to strengthening career readiness for post-military careers. One of the challenges the task force faced when developing the new five-day mandatory — See Transition GPS, Page 8
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The NEX at Oceana is offering photos with Santa Chapel holiday schedule through Christmas Eve. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MonThe chapels at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex will day through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Cash, check, credit cards and Military Star cards will be offer the following services for the Christmas and New Holiday tree lighting at Oceana Year’s holidays. For more information,contact the Oceana accepted as payment. NAS Oceana will host a Holiday Tree Lighting, Dec. 5, 6 chapel at 433-2871. - 8 p.m. at the Child & Youth Programs, building 531. Join Internet safety program for parents Roman Catholic Santa as he lights the tree at 7 p.m. and have a photo taken The Virginia Beach Police Department will present a Advent Reconciliation Service — Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Dam with him. Enjoy crafts, games, inflatables, carolers, hayrides, program “Internet and Social Media Safety Tips For ParNeck chapel hot chocolate and more. For more information, call 433ents,” Dec. 9, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Virginia Beach Middle Christmas Eve Mass — Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Dam Neck chapel 3976. School Auditorium. The program is sponsored by the VirChristmas Day Mass — Dec. 25, 9 a.m., NAS Oceana chaginia Beach Middle School PTA and the school is located pel Breakfast with Santa Tuesday Vigil Mass — Dec. 31, 5 p.m., Dam Neck chapel The NEX at Oceana will host their annual Breakfast with at 600 25th St. Wednesday Mass — Jan. 1, 9 a.m., NAS Oceana chapel Santa, Dec. 7, 8:30 -9:30 a.m. The cost is $8 and includes DMV 2 Go at Oceana Protestant breakfast, kids’ craft and a goodie bag. With the breakfast The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ five mobile Candlelight Service — Dec. 24, 6 p.m., NAS Oceana chacustomer service centers, called DMV 2 Go, are traveling pel across the state to serve customers. Each full service office provides all DMV transactions. DMV 2 Go will be at the NAS Oceana Navy Exchange, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, and a calendar of upcoming locations, visit www.dmvNOW.com/DMV2GO. To connect with DMV 2 Go onTwitter,use @VirginiaDMV or #DMV2G.
NEXCOM providing phone cards to deployed military BY KRISTINE M. STURKIE Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs
Chapel Schedule of Services Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana
Holiday hours for flightline, back gates During the upcoming holidays, the flightline and back gates will operate with reduced hours. The main gate at NAS Oceana and the gate at Dam Neck Annex will remain open, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Flightline gates Through Jan. 9 Post 3A (Hangar 145) – closed Post 4 (Hangar 122) – open Post 5 (Hangar 111) – closed Post 6 (Tower) - open Post 7 (Hangar 200) – closed Post 9 (Hangars 404/500) – open Post 11 (Fuels) – closed Post 12 (Ordnance) – closed
The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced Dec. 2 that Sailors and Marines in 40 ships and submarines deployed away from their homeports and those forward deployed to overseas ports during the holiday season will be given a free $10 phone card to call loved ones back home. “This is just one small way that we can thank our service members for their dedicated service to our country,” said Thomas Harris, NEXCOM Afloat Personal Telecommunications Service Program.“We hope this phone card will bring them closer to their families and friends during the holiday season.” The $10 AT&T prepaid phone cards can be used via the Afloat Personal Telecommunications Service system, the NAS Oceana back gate (post 2) ship’s Plain OldTelephone Service (POTS) system or ashore Dec. 13 – 20, open 5:30 – 8 a.m. only; closed on weekin the United States or any foreign port where AT&T has ends as usual a presence. NEXCOM expects to distribute nearly 35,000 Dec. 21 – 25, closed. free phone cards during the holidays. Dec. 26, open 5:30 – 8 a.m. only
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A ‘Hawkeyes’ view of Operation Damayan BY MC3 PETER BURGHART USS George Washington Public Affairs PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) — E-2C Hawkeyes from the “Liberty Bells” of Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115, embarked aboard the U.S. Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), fly 26,000 feet above the Republic of the Philippines to provide airborne command and control during Operation Damayan. The Liberty Bells have flown 84.5 flight hours since the George Washington Strike Group arrived on scene Nov. 14 to direct missions and communications between eight to 10 aircraft across the 36 affected provinces. “We usually fly about four hours per mission,” said Lt. Ryan Jauregui,a mission commander with the Liberty Bells. “We have a lot of aircraft that check in with us to identify those areas in need of relief supplies.” VAW-115 acts as an eye in the sky that coordinates other aircraft in completing their relief assignments.The Hawkeyes also control the flow of information in real time, which has made the relief process more efficient. “When we are not airborne, the turnaround times for missions go from a few minutes to 20 to 40 minutes,” said Jauregui. Even with all the hard work the Liberty Bells put in to coordinate the movement of aircraft and personnel, they don’t often get to see first-hand the affects of their work. “The toughest part is not being able to do more,” said Lt. Mike Fernandez, a mission commander with the Liberty Bells.“We are doing everything we can, but there are a lot of people in need and I wish we could do more. However, the air wing tells us stories of how we are helping and that is rewarding.” George Washington Carrier Strike Group is supporting Joint Task Force 505 personnel to assist the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Republic of the Philippines.
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An E-2C Hawkeye from the “Liberty Bells” of VAW-115 prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Nov. 20, after patrolling the skies above the Philippines in support of Operation Damayan.
VP-16 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Bill Pennington Jr. takes off in the P-8A Poseidon No. 429 aircraft from NAS Jacksonville, Fla. Nov. 29. The take-off represents the squadron’s historic first operational deployment of the Poseidon within the Navy’s maritime patrol and reconnaissance community. Photo by Clark Pierce
P-8A aircraft program achieves initial operational capability with deployment BY LATOYA T. GRADDY Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office Public Affairs JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) — The Navy’s newest maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft,the P-8A Poseidon, has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) after the first two P-8A Poseidons departed for deployment Nov. 29. This announcement comes weeks after the completion of the Operational Readiness Evaluation of the first deploying P-8A Poseidon squadron and the commander of Patrol and Reconnaissance Group officially declaring the first P-8A squadron, Patrol Squadron (VP) 16,“prepared for deployment” Nov. 4. “This IOC declaration is the culmination of years of careful planning and coordinated effort by the fleet, resource sponsor, acquisition community, and industry,” said Capt. Scott Dillon, program manager for Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program Office (PMA-290). By achieving IOC, the Navy can effectively deploy the P-8A for operational missions and continue to successfully transition from the aging P-3C. The Poseidon program is on track for completing the remaining preparations for the first operational deployment of a P-8A squadron. “With the P-3 to P-8 transition well underway at Jacksonville, VP-16 is executing an Inter-Deployment Readiness Cycle and is on track to be the first P-8 squadron to deploy.VP-5 has completed their P-8 transition, and VP-45 has commenced P-8 transition after returning from deployment this past summer.In addition to leading the fleet transition process, VP-30 is also producing P-8 qualified replacement personnel for direct accession into P-8 qualified squadrons,” said Rear Adm. Matt Carter, commander
Patrol and Reconnaissance Group.“There has never been a greater need for a new patrol and reconnaissance aircraft now that the aging P-3 is nearing the end of its life cycle.The P-8 is a true multi-mission platform, which will continue to provide us invaluable capabilities. “The number of submarines in the world is increasing rapidly. Other countries are either building or purchasing advanced, quiet and extremely hard to find submarines, and we need to be able to match that technology to be able to detect them. The P-8, along with the Triton, will strengthen the maritime mission and provide greater situational awareness,” Carter added. This year was filled with crucial programmatic milestones for the program office, including the successful completion of Initial Operational Test and Evaluation and the ongoing delivery of initial production aircraft in support of the first three P-3 to P-8 squadron transitions. To date, 12 low rate initial production aircraft were delivered to the fleet, and the final aircraft in the second production lot is on track to deliver ahead of schedule and prior to the end of the year. The program office along with the P-8 Fleet Integration Team in Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Fla., is continuing to support the transitioning squadrons with training by also using the P-8A Integrated Training Center (ITC).The ITC is meeting training requirements of the fleet replacement squadron, VP-30, and the transitioning squadrons. “We are pleased the P-8A has been, and continues to be, on cost and on schedule,” Dillon said. “The program office is continuing to support the needs of the fleet and deliver an aircraft that recapitalizes and improves upon the capabilities of its predecessor; greatly enhancing the effectiveness of the Navy’s forward deployed squadrons.”
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CPPD announces top instructors for 2013 BY MCC (EXW/DV/SW/AW) JAYME PASTORIC Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) announced its 2013 Military Instructors of theYear (IoY), said CPPD Commanding Officer Capt. John Newcomer Nov. 25. The IoY award program recognizes Navy instructors and facilitators who exemplify personal excellence and display outstanding instructional and leadership performance.The program highlights the significant contributions of individuals from throughout the Naval Education and Training enterprise who have been nominated by their command based on their sustained superior performance over the course of the past year. Nomination packages highlight the nominee’s accomplishments, community involvement, and personal and professional growth. CPPD’s winning categories were Officer Instructor of the Year, Mid-Grade Enlisted Instructor of the Year and Senior Enlisted Instructor of the Year. Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Nelson has been selected as Officer Instructor of the Year. Nelson is currently instructing the Division Officer Leadership Course at CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck.
“It is definitely an honor to be selected and a very humbling experience,” said Nelson. “There are a lot of great instructors across all the learning sites.” Nelson has been teaching at CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck for two years and said he enjoys every moment of it. “Regardless of the course that I teach, I always encourage my students to utilize all of the personal and professional development courses that we teach at CPPD,” said Nelson. Nelson believes that a true measure of a leader’s performance is not how many awards were achieved during a leaders tenure,but how well the command performs in his or her absence. “My goal is to empower everyone around me to maximize their performance and their self-worth. I think it’s much more important to enrich the lives of the people around me than to focus on individual accolades,”said Nelson. Chief Logistics Specialist Richard Alvarado was selected as the Senior Enlisted Instructor of theYear and is currently assigned to CPPD Learning Corry Station, Fla. “This award was largely due to the team cohesiveness we have here at Corry Station; I did not do it alone,” said Alvarado. “Our teaching team is a close-knit group, and we work well together. I feel that this award recognizes that.”
As the course supervisor for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Management Supervisors (ADAMS) and ADAMS for Facilitators courses,Alvarado feels his best trait is his passion for helping Sailors. “I am very passionate with everything I do and have always sought out to positively impact the lives of anyone I’ve worked with or led,” said Alvarado. “I love people and absolutely enjoy interacting with them.” Alvarado’s passion for Sailors doesn’t stop at the classroom door. He is a volunteer at a local hospice, as well as an active member of the command’s CPO 365 training and the base chief petty officer association. “I understand that my success is measured from the successes I help others achieve first,” said Alvarado. “I’m proud knowing that our Sailors are having a significant impact on the fleet now and will in the future,” said CPPD Command Master Chief Dave Colton. “Their commitment, motivation and dedication have earned them the titles of instructor of the year.” Mid-Grade Enlisted Instructor of the Year honors went to Aviation Ordanceman 1st Class Justin J. Park, currently assigned to CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck. Park’s responsibilities include instructing the Navy Instructor Training — See Top instructors Page 11
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TSC Hampton Roads holds change of command BY ROBIN HOLLAND Training Support Center Hampton Roads Public Affairs Officer Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSCHR) said farewell to one commanding officer and welcomed a new one during a change of command ceremony held Nov. 22 where Capt. Brent Kyler relieved Capt. Charles Wydler as commanding officer. A native of Mount Laurel, N.J., Kyler graduated from Drexel University in fr Capt. Brent Kyler 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, earning his commission through the Naval ROTC program at the University of Pennsylvania. Upon commissioning,Kyler completed the Naval Nucle-
ar Power Training pipeline and reported to USS Enterprise (CVN 65).During his career as a surface warfare officer,he served as strike officer on USS San Jacinto (CG 56); weapons officer/combat systems officer on USS Ross (DDG 71); again on Enterprise as the ship’s electrical officer; executive officer on USS Briscoe (DD 977); reactor officer on USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76); and as commanding officer of USS Jarrett (FFG 33). On shore duty, Kyler served as an acquisition planner, executive assistant, and legislative liaison to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, J8 Directorate. He most recently served as the director, Commander’s Action Group for Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic. He has earned a Master of Science degree in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, a Master of Science degree in Financial Management (with distinction as Conrad Scholar) from the Naval Postgraduate School, and is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seminar XXI Fellow in Foreign Politics, International Relations and the National Interest. Wydler, a 28-year Navy veteran, served as the commanding officer for TSC Hampton Roads since August 2011. Wydler thanked his staff for the tremendous support they provided during his tenure. “You’ve been fantastic
and I appreciate your hard work so much. You’ve set the standards for TSC Hampton Roads. Everybody knows who you are, people around the country, PERS, other coasts, ships, and they are calling TSC Hampton Roads to get the answers they need.Your reputation is out there, use it and make sure you are always taking care of Sailors and the fleet.” Kyler thanked his new staff for a very thorough and professional turnover. “I am humbled and honored to be your commanding officer. I asked for this billet,I fought for this billet, and I am proud to be here.” During the ceremony,Wydler was presented the Legion of Merit. The citation stated that Wydler’s “exceptional meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services as commanding officer,TSC Hampton Roads.” Wydler will report to U.S. Fleet Forces Command in December where he will serve as staff operations and planning/ department director fleet CAP requirements. Wydler’s previous assignments include USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69),San Jacinto,USS Port Royal (CG 73), USS Barry (DDG 52) and USS Mahan (DDG 72). Additionally, Wydler served with Aegis Training Center, Joint Staff,the Pentagon,Commander Strike ForceTraining Atlantic and Afloat Training Group.
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Capt. Robert D. Boyer (l) is presented the Legion of Merit by Commander, CSG-12 Rear Adm. Kevin Kovacich during a change of command ceremony at CNATTU Oceana Nov. 21. During the ceremony, Boyer was relieved as commander, CVW-1 by Capt. William Ewald. Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez
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Team ‘First and Foremost’ holds change of command BY LT. CMDR. BILL PHILLIPS CVW-1 Public Affairs Officer Capt. William Ewald relieved Capt. Robert Boyer as commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 during a change of command ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana Nov. 21. Boyer has led CVW-1 since Aug. 15, 2012, when he assumed command aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65), while in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. During the ceremony, Boyer was presented the Legion of Merit by Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12 Rear Adm. Kevin Kovacich. Kovacich used the occasion to recognize every Sailor who contributed to the success of CVW-1. Boyer spoke humbly during his remarks about the accomplishments of the air wing, while reflecting on a demanding 2013 after returning from back-to-back deployments. He also took the opportunity to award Yeoman 1st Class Shavonne Holman CVW1 Sailor of the Year. Since returning from cruise one year ago, CVW-1 has undergone changes that began with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137’s transition to the EA-18G Growler, welcoming Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 with their E-2D Hawkeye, and incorporating the air wing into Navy Integrated Fire Control–Counter Air.
Before reporting to CVW-1 as the deputy commander, Ewald serving with the U.S. Joint Forces Command as chief, J7 Analysis Division until July 2011 and thereafter, served as battle director of Central Command Combined Air and Space Operations Center,Al Udeid, Qatar. Following six years of service with the Arizona Air National Guard and graduation from the University of Arizona, Ewald received his commission from Aviation Officer Candidate School in September 1989. He first served as a bombardier/navigator in the A-6E Intruder with the“Eagles”of Attack Squadron (VA) 15,forward deployed in Japan aboard USS Independence (CV 62). In May 1995, he reported to the“Grim Reapers” of Fighter Squadron (VF) 101, the F-14 Fleet Replacement Squadron for training, before reporting to VF-102, to deploy aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) in support of Operation Southern Watch. After a tour as a FRS instructor, he returned to VF-102 and deployed in September 2001 aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Following deployment, Ewald relocated with the “Diamondbacks” to NAS Lemoore, Calif. for the Super Hornet transition. In January 2007, Ewald reported to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 “Blacklions” for his command tour, completed in August 2009.He has accumulated more than 4,000 — See CVW-1 Page 10
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End of tour award Free admissions testing available for active duty BY ENSIGN SHEREKA RILEY Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs
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Chief Culinary Specialist (SW) Charles Bigger (r) is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope, Nov. 22, at the NAS Oceana galley. Bigger served as the leading chief petty officer for the galley, where he was responsible for 65 military and 25 civilian staff, from November 2010 through November 2013. His focus on customer service helped the galley earn three 5-star accreditations and the 2013 Capt. Edward F. Ney Award. His next duty station will be USS Nitze (DDG 94).
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Both the ACT and SAT are administered monthly by the educational center staff. In order to help prepare for the SAT and ACT, the NCO offers free materials to assist service members in achieving the scores they need. Mack suggests members visit their local NCO to receive official test guide booklets that offer information about each exam, including practice tests. Additional information on the ACT and SAT is available at www.act.org/aap/pdf/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf and http://sat.collegeboard.org/SAT/public/pdf/getting-readyfor-the-sat.pdf. Andrea Franklin,educational technician at the NCO Pensacola notes that the education centers also offer other tools that can be used to improve basic English and math skills. “Other offerings available at no charge include the Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) and the College Placement Skills Training Course (CPST),” said Franklin. For more information on the OASC and CPST, visit https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/dsp_oasc.aspx and https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/dsp_cpst.aspx. For more information on the many services offered, including education plans,visit the NAS Oceana office of the Navy College, located in building 531.
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Transition GPS: Training maintained for individual service members — Continued from page 1 program was the required classroom participation. Many service members couldn’t take the required classes due to deployments or being underway. That’s when JKO got involved. JKO experts showed us that the virtual capability already existed, said Wayne Boswell, director of business operations,Transition to Veterans Program Office, Office of the Secretary of Defense Personnel and Readiness. “We saw that the GPS curriculum could be deployed in the same system where other joint training is provided,” said Boswell, adding,“service members wouldn’t have to learn how to access a new system.” The joint training resources provided by the JKO portal includes online training courses, seminars, video library and communities of interest.Training on JKO is also tracked, reported and managed for individual service member’s unique training requirements. NAVSEA employees — about 75 percent of the JKO team — provide systems development and support to the portal. “We continue to be amazed by JKO’s ca-
pacity and by their willingness to help us,” said Dr. Susan Kelly, director, Transition to Veterans Program Office, OSD Personnel and Readiness. “We are very, very thankful for the professionalism and expertise of the JKO team.They were eager to help us and worked through some of the barriers. They came to Washington and gave a quick demonstration and blew everyone away.” In 2012, veterans as a group had a 7.4 percent unemployment rate and about 800,000 veterans were currently looking for work nationwide, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. About one-fourth of that group is post-9/11 veterans. For more information on Transition GPS, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema or call the NAS Oceana Fleet and Family Support Center at 433-2912.The Transition GPS Virtual Curriculum introduction video is located at http://youtube/5asIU341FmQ. To access the Transition GPS Virtual curriculum and instructions, visit https://jkodirect.jten.mil. Fleet and Family Support Centers will Photo by Marc Benshetler provide a DVD of the curriculum to service YNSN Michael A. Martinez logs onto the Joint Knowledge Online's Transition GPS Overview and members who are unable to access the inResilient Transitions course from his workstation at the Joint Staff J7. ternet.
CPPD releases 2014 Naval Leader Planning Guide BY MCC (EXW/DV/SW/AW) JAYME PASTORIC Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) released the 2014 edition of the Naval Leader Planning Guide (NLPG) Dec. 2. Commands can download the PDF version free-of-charge from Navy Knowledge Online under the Leadership tab.Users can also download a file that can be imported into Microsoft Outlook that will populate personal calendars with the dates found in the product. Commands are authorized to use the downloaded source files to arrange for printing at local facilities to satisfy unitlevel requests for the resource. “CPPD is pleased to provide this year’s Naval Leader Planning Guide for use by
the entire Navy and Marine Corps team,” said Capt. John Newcomer, CPPD’s commanding officer. “We heard you; we took your feedback from last year and implemented changes. I’m confident that the information in the planning guide will assist Sailors in their daily routines and keep them focused on achieving current and future goals by helping them develop personally and professionally.” The NLPG brings together a large amount of information in a compact, portable format. This year’s edition includes a 15-month calendar (January 2014 to March 2015), a complete list of CPPD courses and ser-
vices,and contact information for all CPPD learning sites and Navy College Offices around the world. Also included are the Principles of Naval Leadership, and Navy and Marine Corps Selection Board and fitness report/evaluation schedules. NLPG also includes a directory of community managers and technical advisers at Navy Personnel Command and a map of the world with corresponding time zones. Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Gilbert Espino, assigned as CPPD Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor course manager, regularly uses the NLPG and encourages Sailors to incorporate it into their personal and pro-
fessional lives. “Having the guide helps me plan my upcoming events so they coincide with all Navy customs and traditions. Keeping up with eval dates and a quick reference to critical career information helps me perform at a high level of effectiveness,” said Espino. The 2014 product includes the latest Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Professional Reading Program list, as well as the Marine Corps Professional Reading Program list updated for 2014. “The sections on mentoring and personal development are extremely useful in preparing our future leaders,”said CPPD Command Master Chief Dave Colton,“and the voluntary education section gives Sailors educational options that provide them avenues to pursue their life-long educational and credentialing goals.”
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NORAD is ready to track Santa’s flight Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez
Capt. Kit Chope, commanding officer of NAS Oceana (center) eats with Sailors and Marines at the Lone Sailor and Marine Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by the Chapel by the Sea at the Dam Neck Naval Annex Nov 26.
Thanksgiving: shared with military ‘family’ — Continued from page 1 are junior personnel that don’t have the opportunity to get home and be with their loved ones.We want them to feel like they have a family here as well.” “It’s great, it makes you feel like you have a separate family that can all come together and you’re not alone,you don’t have to be depressed and say ‘oh, my family is back home, I’ve got nobody,’ you have brothers and you have sisters through the Navy and military and Marines,”said Intelligence Specialist Seaman John Piernicky, from the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center (NMITC) at Dam Neck. The night started with hors d'oeuvres made by Elisia Wilson, Sunday school teacher and volunteer at the event. Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope,commanding officer of the NMITC’s Marine detachment at Dam Neck,Lt.Col.Damian Spooner,and Chaplain Taylor formally greeted the guests before they went through the buffet line to fill their plates with traditional Thanksgiving foods, including turkey, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and much more. “The desert, the warm apple pie, the pumpkin roll, it was just about everything you could imagine you could stuff yourself with and feel guilty about later,” Piernicky said. According toTaylor this event would not have been possible without the hard work of former Oceana Chaplain, Lt. Andrew Brod, who “put a lot of emphasis behind the dinner.” Brod recently transferred from NAS Oceana’s Chapel of the Good Shepherd to 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, located in 29 Palms, Calif. Taylor also accredited the success of the event to the many volunteers,“whether it be the base CO or a retired family member… and everybody in between.” Taylor said he has constantly been getting approached
by the religious programs specialists over the past month with their ideas on how to make the Thanksgiving dinner the best it could be. “I’m the last person to take credit for anything because it was the volunteers and the RPs,all of them saying‘I want to do something for these Marines and Sailors,”Taylor said. Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jay Gill said he volunteered because it was a chance to come out and help the community and help the military. “I’ve been in their position, years ago of course, but I think they appreciate being able to come in and sit down and have a meal,” Gill said.“I know for most of them, it’s their first time ever being away from family, especially at Thanksgiving [and] with Christmas coming up, this is the first time they’ve been away from their family and this just gives them a sense of home.” “I enjoyed seeing the young Sailors and Marines here, the males and the females, they’ve stepped up to protect our country and being an old patriot myself, I appreciate what they’re doing,” Gill said. The delicious food was not the only thing people were thankful for. “It was really appreciated that all the enlisted and the officers could come together and share a table in an observance of the holidays and also be reminded of our faith and we could all come together as one,” said Piernicky. “My favorite part is seeing the people come and enjoy receiving and then the people that are here willfully volunteering their time to give. It’s everything that we should experience in humanity; we should want to give and we should be joyful receivers of other people’s love and kindness,”Taylor said. “People are trying to find meaning in life; little moments like this, I think, is a short definition of that,”Taylor said.
From the North American Aerospace Defense Command PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The North American Aerospace Defense Command is prepared to track Santa’s yuletide journey.The newly redesigned NORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org, went live Dec. 1, featuring a holiday countdown, daily games and activities, videos, music and more. Beyond a new look, features such as a 3D globe and new interactive games, take advantage of today’s modern web. The site is available in eight languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Chinese. The official NORAD Tracks Santa app is also available in theWindows,Apple andAndroid stores,so parents and children can count down the days until Santa’s launch on their smart phones and tablets. Tracking opportunities are also offered on Facebook,Twitter,YouTube and Google+. Santa followers just need to type “@noradsanta” into each social media property to get started. Starting at 12:01 a.m. MST on Dec. 24, website visitors can watch Santa make preparations for his flight through the Bing maps and Cesium technology to track Santa with NORAD in 2D and 3D. 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-Hi-NORAD (1-877-446-6723) or by sending an email to noradtrackssanta@outlook. com. OnStar subscribers can press the OnStar button in their vehicles to find Santa’s location any time on Dec. 24. NORAD’s “Santa Cams” will stream videos on the website as Santa makes his way over various locations. NORAD Tracks Santa is truly a global experience, delighting generations of families everywhere. This is due, in large part,to the efforts and services of numerous program contributors. It all 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 carried on since it was created in 1958.
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Sailors assigned to the “Tomcatters” of VFA-31 load ordnance onto an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Nov. 29. George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is a scenario-driven exercise aimed at integrating the ships of the George H.W. Bush Strike Group through a series of live training events.
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$2,000, and the program awards at least one scholarship at each commissary with qualified applicants. Applicants should ensure that they and their sponsor are enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database and have a military ID card. For more information, students or sponsors should call scholarship managers at 856-616-9311 or email militaryscholar@ scholarshipmanagers.com.
CVW-1: Ewald relieves Boyer as commander — Continued from page 6 flight hours and more than 900 carrier arrested landings. As CVW-1 commander, Ewald will lead team “First and Foremost” as they prepare for the 2015 deployment aboard Theodore Roosevelt. “To achieve success, the air wing and the strike group must work together to reach the heights of our capabilities,” Ewald said. “Our preparation, hard work, and learning every step of the way remain key to reach-
ing our goals.” 2013 marks the 75th anniversary of the First and Foremost team of CVW-1.They began as Ranger Air Group July 1, 1938 with the compliment of squadrons attached to USS Ranger (CV 4) after her 1934 commissioning. Ranger was the Navy’s first vessel designed and constructed as an aircraft carrier, which also began the creation of air groups. This year also marked 50 years since Carrier Air Group (CVG) 1 was officially designated Carrier Air Wing 1 on Dec. 20, 1963.
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Volunteers needed for ceremony at veterans’ cemetery Top instructors: Two CPPD staff based at Dam Neck
Volunteers, including active duty military, are needed to help place the wreaths on the gravesites and columbarium row at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, during the Wreaths Across America ceremony Dec. 14, beginning at 9 a.m.The event is sponsored by the Horton Wreath Society. Family members who have loved ones interred at the cemetery will have the opportunity to lay wreaths for their loved ones ďŹ rst at 9 a.m., followed by volunteers placing wreaths on all other gravesites and columbarium rows. Following laying the wreaths, the Civil Air Patrol will conduct a Wreaths Across America (WAA) ceremony, in which a wreath from WAA will be placed for each branch of the service and one for prisoners of war/missing in action (POW/MIA) at noon at the committal shelter. The program will feature retired Navy Capt. Catherine Wilson, deputy commissioner of the Virginia Department of Veteran Services and executive director, Virginia Wounded Warrior Program. The keynote speaker will be Air Force Lt. Gen. Lori Robinson. There will be music by the JEB Little Creek-Fort Story chapel choir.The ceremony will conclude by placing a ďŹ nal ceremonial wreath, and rendering honors with echo “Tapsâ€? by buglers from U.S. Fleet Forces and Dr. David Lotz playing “Amazing Graceâ€? on the bagpipes. Light refreshments, coffee and hot cocoa will be available from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. The cemetery is located at 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk, The mission of the Horton Wreath Society is “To Remember - Respect - Educate. Remember the sacriďŹ ces; Respect our veterans; Educate future generations.â€?
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ADAN Noreen Williams lays a wreath on the grave of an Army veteran at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery during the 2012 ceremony. Volunteers, including active duty service members are needed to participate in the annual “Wreaths Across America,â€? ceremony Dec. 14 at the veterans’ cemetery in Suffolk. The ceremony is held annually to honor veterans and family members laid to rest at veterans’ cemeteries. For more information on the annual wreath-laying ceremony and the Horton Wreath Society, visit http://www. hortonwreathsociety.webs.com or email HWSPAO@cox. net, or call the Horton Wreath Society’s public affairs ofďŹ cer at 450-5095.
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— Continued from page 4 Course (NITC) and serving as assistant master training specialist qualiďŹ cation coordinator. “It feels phenomenal,â€? said Park.“When I ďŹ rst began instructing here two years ago I felt that I had a lot of areas and traits that I needed to work on to get my skills at a level I thought they should be. I put in a lot of effort and after hours practice to hone in my instructor skill set. To have that effort validated by being selected for the IoY is an amazing feeling.â€? The biggest thing Park said he has learned working at CPPD is the value of humility and sincerity. Park said that though he is thorough on his preparation, he sometimes will not have all the answers to students’ questions. “There have been many times where I have had students that were able to share some valuable insight with me about instructing, or given me new ideas in ways to approach topics,â€? said Park. Park said he is committed to passing on the knowledge and skills that he has developed to fellow instructors. His goal is to ensure all of his future NITC students are given the right tools and are well prepared to instruct eet Sailors. Newcomer said he was impressed with the dedication and high level of professionalism from the 2013 IoYs. “Each of these instructors is the best of the best.They were selected from a very talented pool of candidates who reect the commitment and professionalism of our Sailors throughout the eet,â€? said Newcomer. “They’re instructing the eet, they’re leaders in their commands and they exemplify the attributes and skills that our Navy requires,â€? said Colton.“They are where mind meets mission.â€? Sailors interested in instructor duty should talk with their detailer on requirements.Information is also available on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) at https://wwwa.nko. navy.mil/portal/leadership/home/instructorprograms.
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Dec. 6, 8 a.m. to noon Topics include the Navy’s policy on pregnant servicewomen, Navy Family Care Plans, housing information, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and their Budget for Baby class, childcare resources, FFSC programs and services, WIC program and information on career planning.
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER POC TRAINING Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This training provides information that enables Exceptional Family Member Program points of contact to assist members in their commands.
FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSES SUPPORT GROUP Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join other foreign-born military spouses, network, discuss the American way of life, develop friendships, receive newsletters and learn more about the resources to make your new life experience positive.
CAREER PLANNING Dec. 9, 9 a.m. to noon In this workshop you will be guided through career choices based on life goals, personal skills, abilities, preferences and work values.
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES Dec. 10, 9 a.m. to noon Learn more about the crucial steps in the job search process.This workshop covers everything from assessing the hidden job market to finding a job long-distance, including job searching on the Internet
and major employers in Hampton Roads and the Virginia Employment Commission.
CHILDREN AND DIVORCE Dec. 10, 3 - 7 p.m. Topics of discussion include typical reactions of children of different ages, things children need to hear, and what parents can do to help them through the pain, including suggestions for the non-custodial parent.
OMBUDSMEN BASIC TRAINING Dec. 11 -13, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Navy Family Ombudsmen Basic Training consists of 13 modules to help official command ombudsmen and command leadership team members work effectively with their commands.
PARENTING IN A MILITARY FAMILY Dec. 11 - 12, 9 - 11:30 a.m. This workshop includes strategies for encouraging children to behave appropriately, communicating in ways that really work, and increasing cooperation.
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Dec. 11 or 17, 9 a.m. to noon Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume.This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.
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ART OF MONEY MANAGEMENT Dec. 12, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop provides in-depth instruction and information on developing successful money management skills.
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to noon Topics include positive answers to difficult questions, dressing for success, and the importance of body language and positive attitude. Interview follow-up and salary negotiations are also discussed.
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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HOLIDAY PARADE AT THE BEACH Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m. More than 70 parade units will make their way down Atlantic Avenue for the 2013 TowneBank Holiday Parade. Giant balloons, marching bands, lighted floats, performing dance groups, motorcycles, Santa himself and more join forces to present a dazzling and entertaining night of fun for all ages. The parade will travel north on Atlantic Avenue from 15th Street to 25th Street. In addition to celebrating the holidays, this year’s parade will also salute the 50th anniversary of the City of Virginia Beach. For more information, visit www.BeachStreetUSA. com or call 491-SUNN.
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— Continued from page 13 Hampton Lane, Hampton, will commemorate the ďŹ rst recorded English Christmas in North America (which took place in Hampton) with the 6th annual First Light Celebration. The free event, taking place 5 – 6:30 p.m., will coincide with this year’s Hampton Holly Days Parade:“Joy to the World,â€? taking place at 7 p.m. Hear about the ďŹ rst recorded Christmas, make several ornaments, hear choirs, raise your voice with karaoke caroling, enjoy refreshments and watch a train display. The event will conclude with the lighting of the blue star atop the Hampton History Museum. For more information, call 7271610.
Hunt Club Farm will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive. Each donor will receive two free tickets to the Hunt Club Farm’s “Winter Wonderland.� For more information, visit www.huntclubfarm.com or call 427-9520.
USO HOLIDAY PARTY Dec. 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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The annual USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia holiday party will be held at Rockwell Gym at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. This event is free to all service members and their families. The party will feature Santa’s Village, clowns, jugglers, inatable rides, face painting and Santa will be making an appearance. There will also be free food and giveaway items. For more information, contact the USO at 764-5232.
Ballet Virginia International (BVI) presents “The Nutcracker,â€? Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Market St.,Virginia Beach. The dancers will be accompanied with full orchestra from Symphonicity, the symphony orchestra of Virginia Beach. BVI will also perform an abridged version of “The Nutcrackerâ€? on Dec. 14 and 15 at the Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts.Tickets range in price from $20 to $47 and can be purchased at the Sandler Center Box OfďŹ ce, www. ynottix.com or 1-877-YNOTTIX. For more information, visit www.balletvirginia.org.
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