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PAGE 13 Christmas trees, free of ornaments and tinsel, are being collected through Jan. 21 at Natural Resources on Oceana Boulevard or on Dam Neck, behind CDSA in building 127.

The trees will be recycled to rehabilitate the dunes at Dam Neck. Call 4332151 for info.

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DAM NECK ANNEX

‘Team Battle Axe’ welcomes Navy’s first female air wing commander

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BY MC2 LEONA MYNES Harry S.Truman Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3, assigned to the Harry S.Truman Strike Group, welcomed the Navy’s first female CVW commander during CVW-3’s change of command ceremony Jan 4.

During the ceremony, which was conducted at NAS Oceana,Capt.Michael S.Wallace,commander of“Team Battle Axe,” was relieved by Capt. Sara A. Joyner.

“We have an amazing air wing and the squadrons make us the lethal fighting force we are,” said Wallace, a native of Brookings, Ore.“The air wing is sharp and ready to go. I look forward to watching [Joyner] lead this team we built together.”

During CVW-3’s most recent deployment with USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), its eight squadrons conducted 3,000 combat sorties with a 99.8 percent sortie completion rate, said Wallace.

“Taking the fight abroad is the business we are in,” saidWallace.“I will miss being a part of this team.”

At sea,Wallace flew F-14 Tomcats, F/A-18A/C Hornets and F/A-18E/F Super Hornets for the “Grim Reapers” of Fighter Squadron (VF) 101; the “Ghostriders” of VF-142; the “Diamondbacks”ofVF-102;and the“Black Knights”ofVF-154.Wallace also served as executive and commanding officer of the “Swordsmen”of VF-32.

Ashore,Wallace served at NATO Air Base in Geilenkirchen, Germany,and at the Navy Personnel Command in Millington, Tenn., as PERS-431 commander of tactical air assignments, PERS-432 head detailer for lieutenant and lieutenant commander assignments, and PERS-43 deputy director. Wallace Photo by Vicki Cronis-Nohe / The Virginian-Pilot took command of CVW-3 in July 2011.

Capt. Sara Joyner receives applause from Navy Chaplain Lt. Richard Smothers after being in“I am incredibly honored to be the 57th ‘Battle Axe,’” said troduced for the first time as commander of Carrier Air Wing 3 at NAS Oceana, Jan. 4, during a Joyner, a native of Hooper’s Island, Md. “I stand here with change of command ceremony at CNATTU. She is replacing outgoing commander Capt. Michael S. Wallace, and is the first woman to lead a carrier air wing.

— See Joyner, Page 8

New campaign to deter ‘Bath Salts’ designer drug use rolled out

BY VALERIE A. KREMER U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Public Affairs FALLS CHURCH, Va. (NNS) — Navy Medicine announced the launch of a new informational video and poster regarding the health risks and dangers of the synthetic amphetamine known as “bath salts” and other designer drugs, Dec. 20.

The public service announcement video and poster will be distributed for display throughout the fleet and are available for download at http:// www.med.navy.mil/Pages/Syntheticdrugs.aspx.

The new media products focus on the dangers of bath salts and are part of the long-term awareness and deterrence campaign Navy Medicine launched last year on synthetic and designer drugs. This effort is also part of an overall Navy

communications plan with partners at the Naval Personnel Command and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and other commands.

The education and awareness campaign from Navy Medicine supports the Navy’s zero-tolerance policy on designer drug use, as well as highlights the real and present risks of bath salts.

The campaign’s goal is to decrease the number — See Campaign, Page 10

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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Increased flight operations Navy squadrons based at NAS Oceana will be conducting heavier than normal day and night flight operations this week and Saturday, Jan. 12. These operations will include Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) operations at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress.This increase in flight operations is to support future deployments and training.

— From NAS Oceana Public Affairs For questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about services provided on board NAS Oceana, email the COnnection Line e-mail OceanaPAO@navy.mil.

However, the best and fastest way to resolve a problem is through your chain of command or with the organization directly involved. Please be brief and to the point when using the COnnection Line. Capt. Bob Geis will reply through this column, since topics may be of interest to other readers.

Blood Drive The Armed Service Blood Program will hold a blood drive at FRCMA Oceana on Jan. 16, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Donations are needed to support the troops who are in still harm’s way and the need did not stop during holidays.

If you had the flu shot or mist you can still volunteer to donate. For eligibility questions, e-mail Ralph.peters@med. navy.mil or visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil.

School information for EFMP families Hampton Roads is an Exceptional Family Member Program Category IV location. The Parent Support and Information Center (PSIC) is a resource for children with special needs enrolled in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools.The purpose of the center is to provide information and training to parents of students with disabilities.

Parents are encouraged to become full participants with educators in the processes that enable students with disabilities to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future.

The PSIC offers a lending library, newsletter, phone/ walk-in consultations and other services to Virginia Beach parents and educators. The PSIC is currently staffed by Brenda Lenhart, speech/language pathologist and Eileen Ouellette, parent and teacher. For more information, contact them at 263-2066.The center is located at 1413 Laskin Road,Virginia Beach.

Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.After hours appointments are available as needed.

From the Oceana School Liaison Officer

Chapel Schedule of Services

NEX to begin selling All Weather Coat

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday Join the “Five Star Dining Facility,” the NAS Oceana galley for a special meal celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday on Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meal will include chicken gumbo soup, potato chowder soup, southern fried chicken, barbecue spare ribs, fried catfish, macaroni and cheese, shrimp jambalaya, simmered black-eyed peas, southern style greens with ham hocks, cornbread, assorted salads and desserts.The meal is open to all military and DoD civilians.

ANA luncheon The Hampton Roads Squadron,Association of Naval Aviation (HRANA) will hold their monthly luncheon, Jan. 16 11:30 a.m., at the Dam Neck Annex, Shifting Sands Club, Fireside Room.The speaker will be Rear Adm. Mark D. Guadagnini, director, Maritime Headquarters,U.S. Fleet Forces Command.Active duty attendance is encouraged. For more information, email Kent Von Fecht Sr. at kcvonsr@cox.net

Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Select NEX uniform shops, the NEX Web Store, www. myNavyExchange.com and the Uniform Support Center Protestant Catholic now sell the recently approved optional All Weather Coat.

Sunday Mass – Tues-Fri, On Nov. 30, 2012, the Navy authorized the wearing of this Sunday School - 9 a.m.

11:30 a.m. new optional All Weather Coat in NAVADMIN 360/12.

Worship (main chapel) Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m.

The new optional All Weather Coat is authorized for 10:40 a.m. wear with the following uniforms: Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Dinner dress blues and whites, full dress and service dress blues and whites, service khaki and summer whites, Contemporary Protestant Confession Saturday 4 p.m. enlisted service uniform and coveralls.

Worship Sunday 9 a.m.

Catholic Worship 5 p.m.

The black poly/cotton coat comes with a zip out liner Adult and children’s Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship for extra warmth.The cost of the new optional All Weather Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Coat is $97.40 for the men’s coat and $91.85 for the women’s coat.

Naval Station Norfolk Select NEX uniform shops that will carry the optional All Weather Coat include NEX Norfolk; NEX Henderson Hall, Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Va.;NEX Great Lakes,Ill.;and NEX Bangor,Wash. Additional Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) NEX uniform shops will begin selling the coat in 2013.

— From the Navy Exchange Service Command Public Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, Affairs FRC Oceana at 433-9286

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Here he is, all 8 pounds, 1 ounce and 21 inches long! Michael Andrew Cullen was Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s first baby of 2013, born at 7:33 a.m. on New Year’s Day. He’s the first child of Naval Aircrewman - Mechanical Airman Mathew Cullen from VR-56 and wife Jessica. They were surprised to become parents on Jan. 1, as well as Michael being the first baby of the year, since Jessica’s due date was Jan. 4 and other women were in labor at the same time.

Michael was the first of four New Year’s Day babies at NMCP.

Why is New Year’s so exciting?

BY LT. CMDR. PAUL GREER NAS Oceana Chaplain The winter holiday/holy season has come and gone and many are now enjoying the post holiday blahs. The credit card bills have just posted, we found out that many of the gifts we received aren’t returnable, especially the navy blue sweatshirt I received; as if I don’t wear enough navy blue!

But just around the corner lays that something special that offers hope and new opportunities for a fresh new start; 2013 and a new year! What is it about the new year that gets everyone so excited? Isn’t it just another day on the calendar?

The answer is…yes, it is just another day, but the real heart of the matter is our attitude and outlook which provides the opportunity and hope we long for. You see, it is one’s attitude that really makes the difference for our outlook on life in general and for the new year and if we’re honest with ourselves, it is also the expectations about the new year that either leads to hope and fulfillment or disillusionment. Often we are our own worst enemies for our emotional health when we set new expectations and goals in the year that are unrealistic. When we don’t meet these goals, we give up hope and fall back into the same old routine and habits in our life which keep us dissatisfied.

One of the things I have learned in counseling is that we must have a conscious awareness of our expectations in life.We must make sure they are realistic, achievable and clearly communicated which brings them to light with ourselves and with those around us.

The second thing I have learned is that we must make SMART goals in our life to have success. SMART is an acrostic which stands for Specific, Measurable,Attainable, Realistic and Timely. So how do I apply SMART goals to my life?

The best way to achieve our personal and professional goals in 2013 is first to dream the big dream.

Ask yourself where am I now? Do I like where I am/ who I am? What, who or where would I prefer to be?

How can I get there? What are the steps to get there?

How can I maintain these goals once achieved? Then write it out! Be SMART, specific, measurable, attainable, — See SMART Goals Page 6

Photo by MC1(SW/AW) Steven Weber

Plan ahead when seeking PTS

BY MC2 ANDREA PEREZ Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON,Tenn. (NNS) — Perform to Serve (PTS) is a force-management tool and continuum of service initiative that helps 21st Century Sailors continue their Navy career, officials said Jan. 2.

“Sailors need to be engaged with their chain of command and the chain of command needs to be engaged with its Sailors,”said Force Master Chief (AW/SW/NAC) Jon Port, Navy Personnel Command (NPC).“A career development board is essential when a Sailor checks on board and gives a snapshot of where a Sailor is and what they need to do to get ready for Perform to Serve.”

When designated enlisted Sailors in pay grades E3 - E6 with less than 14 years of service are within 12 months of their end of active obligated service as extended (SEAOS) date, they must compete for a PTS quota to continue their career. Sailors also require PTS approval prior to their projected rotation date (PRD) if they have less than 24 months of contract time remaining and need to obligate additional service for permanent change of station orders.

The average number of all PTS applications received each month is approximately 21,000 which include applications for active-component Navy, Full-Time Support Reserve and Selected Reserve opportunities.

A Sailor’s command career counselor uses the Fleet Rating Identification Engine-PTS (FR-PTS) program to provide the Sailor with quota availability in their current rating and other ratings they may qualify to convert to. Factors in the conversion application process include needs of the Navy within a Sailor’s year group (YG), Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery score, and legal, medical or physical status.

The FR-PTS algorithm ranks Sailors using the following

performance indicators: 1. Highest pay grade — Senior pay grades will rank highest in the system.

2. Selected - Not Yet Advanced — Frocked Sailors rank higher than those not yet selected for advancement.

3. Average of five most recent evaluations — Early Promote, Must Promote and Promotable have numeric values of 5, 4 and 3, respectively. (Not Observed Reports must be included but do not count against the average). If five evaluations have not been received, list all a Sailor has. If missing evaluations are discovered, the application will be invalidated.

4. Critical Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) — Critical NECs rank higher than non-critical NECs. 5. Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) results — PFAs are calculated based on the number of failures within the past four-year period.

6. Proximity to SEAOS — Sailors closer to their SEAOS rank higher in PTS because they have fewer looks remaining.

Sailors who apply for a PTS quota monthly, starting 12 months from their SEAOS, will receive one review per month and at least six reviews total. Quota approvals will be granted monthly after a final review of all PTS applications.

If additional obligated service is incurred for an approved PTS application, or a period of 13 months passes since the quota was issued, it is no longer valid.Without a PTS quota, a Sailor will be required to separate at their end of active obligated service. Sailors should speak with their command career counselor for more information about quota extensions and expiration dates.

NAVADMIN 352/10 explains the FR-PTS policies and — See PTS Page 10

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VFA-87 ‘War Party’ changes command

BY LT. GREG CARTER VFA-87 Public Affairs Officer Cmdr. Geoff Vickers relieved Cmdr. Scott Troyer as commanding officer, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87 at a change of command ceremony held at NAS Oceana on Dec. 14, Troyer, a native of Evansville, Ind., graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in May 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in History.

Troyer then reported to NAS Pensacola for pilot training and was designated a naval aviator in September 1995.

Troyer has previously served with VFA192, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, VFA-106, VFA-87 and U.S. Joint Forces Command. He also is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) and earned a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, R.I. Troyer reported to VFA-87 “Golden Warriors” in June 2010 and assumed duties as executive officer on June 10, 2010. Troyer assumed command of the squadron on Sept.17,2011 while deployed in support of operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom aboard USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), and was instrumental in the outstanding success of the cruise,including the“War Party” meeting ground commander’s intent on 100 percent of combat engagements.

In December 2011, the squadron returned

from their deployment and participated in multiple detachments including an Orange Air Detachment in support of Carrier Strike Group 8, a Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) detachment, and a Naval Weapons Systems evaluation programs detachment in which they successfully employed five air to air missiles. They have most recently completed an A/A SFARP detachment to NAS Key West, Fla. Also during his tenure, VFA-87 successfully completed three major maintenance inspections while simultaneously transferring or accepting 21 F/A18A+/C aircraft.

Troyer has accumulated more than 3,260 flight hours and 824 carrier arrested landings. His personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Strike Flight Air Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various campaign and unit awards.

Vickers grew up in Hershey, Penn. and attended the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, N.Y. He was commissioned in June 1995. Vickers was designated a naval aviator in December 1998. He previously completed tours at VFA-213,VFA-106, VFA-83 and U.S. Joint Forces Command.

Vickers has accumulated more than 2,500 flight hours and 450 carrier arrested landings. His personal decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal,Air Medals, Strike Flight Air Medals, Joint Com-

FROCKING FOR CSFWL SAILOR RP2 Diamond Cameron from Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (CSFWL) is all smiles as she holds her frocking letter with Rear Adm. Ted N. Branch, commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL).

Cameron was frocked to her new pay grade during a ceremony Dec. 3 at CNAL. Although Cameron has been stationed at CSFWL since July 2012, she is temporarily assigned to CNAL where she serves as a chaplain’s assistant.

Photo provided

Photo by Rachael Fussell

Outgoing”‘War Party” Commanding Officer Cmdr. Scott Troyer (center) is congratulated by Commander, CVW-8 Capt. Dan Dwyer during VFA-87’s change of command Dec. 14 at CNATTU Oceana. Applauding are (l-r) CMDCM(AW/SW) Michael Webb, new VFA-87 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Geoffrey Vickers and Rev. Jim Wood. mendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and various unit and campaign awards.

The new executive officer, Cmdr. Tom Winkler, is from Washington D.C. and has accumulated more than 2,700 flight hours and 500 carrier arrested landings. He is

joining VFA-87 from Europe where he studied as an exchange officer at the French War College in Paris. Prior to studying at the French War College,Winkler completed successful tours with VFA-82, Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101, the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Team, Blue Angels, and VFA-83.

Six more years Following her reenlistment for six more years, AZ1(AW/ SW) Tanisesha T. Curry watches as NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope signs her paperwork on Nov. 30 at the Oceana quarterdeck.

Curry, who is from Dayton Ohio, entered the Navy in 1999 as an undesignated seaman. Her duty stations have been USS Enterprise (CVN 65), AIMD Norfolk, USS Eisenhower (CVN 69) CPPD Dam Neck and HSC-28 before reporting to her current command of NAS Oceana.

Photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

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Change of command for ‘Blue Blasters’ Fiscal cliff legislation From Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs Cmdr. Edward Smith relieved Capt.

Louis Schager as commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 in a change of command ceremony Dec. 7 at NAS Oceana.

Smith, a graduate of Texas A&M University and a naval aviator, most recently served as the squadron’s executive officer. He has accumulated more than 3,300 flight hours in the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F/A-18 Hornet and logged nearly 550 carrier arrested landings.

Schager reported to the squadron in May 2010 and assumed command in September 2011.

Based at NAS Oceana, the “Blue Blasters” previously participated in Operation Enduring Freedom flying the F/A-18C Hornet.

Photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos Cmdr. Samuel Tanner is the new execuOutgoing VFA-34 Commanding Officer Capt. Louis Schager (l) is presented the tive officer.

Meritorious Service Medal by Commander, CVW-2 Capt. David Silkey during the “Blue Blasters” change of command ceremony Dec. 7 at CNATTU Oceana.

Schager was relieved by Cmdr. Edward Smith.

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affects military and civilian paychecks From American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — The legislation that President Barack Obama signed Jan. 2 that postponed the fiscal cliff means changes to military and civilian paychecks, Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials said Jan . 4.

The legislation increases Social Security withholding taxes to 6.2 percent. For the past two years during the“tax holiday” the rate was 4.2 percent.

The increase in Social Security withholding taxes affects both military and civilian paychecks, officials said.

For civilian employees, officials said, this will mean a 2 percent reduction in net pay.

For military personnel, changes to net pay are affected by a variety of additional factors such as increases in basic allowances for housing, subsistence, longevity basic pay raises and promotions. Service members could see an increase in net pay, no change or a decrease, military personnel and readiness officials said.

For military members, Social Security withholding is located on their leave and earnings statement in the blocks — See Fiscal cliff, Page 7

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SMART goals: Adjust your plans to achieve your dreams — Continued from page 3 realistic and have a set time frame.Also be flexible and re-evaluate. Life doesn’t happen in a vacuum, so we must be flexible in our approach by adjusting the plan to achieve the goals we have set after we find out what works and what doesn’t work.

This is where the rubber meets the road and we choose either to give up or keep pressing on.

I like what my old commanding officer said at the start of deployment:“Today you choose whether you want to bench 300 or weight 300.” Needless to say,I missed a few days in the gym and I skipped a few meals,

and I didn’t weight 300 or bench 300, but I kept trying and got close benching 285.

The point is, I adjusted, was realistic and didn’t give up.

Remember, attitude is everything as you enter the New Year, but know God is rooting for you in 2013. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,” Jeremiah 29:11.

Just think, if God has SMART goals for us; shouldn’t we establish the same with his help? That is the key to unlocking the best you in 2013.

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CPPD Releases 2013 Naval Leader Planning Guide and Weekly Planner

BY SUSAN HENSON Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs Officer The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) has released the 2013 edition of the Naval Leader Planning Guide (NLPG) and the Naval Leader Weekly Planner (NLWP), CPPD leadership said Jan. 3.

Both versions of the planner were available online Dec. 13, and commands can download the PDF version free-of-charge from Navy Knowledge Online. 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.

“We did a hard scrub of this year’s Naval Leader Planning Guide and the Naval Leader Weekly Planner to ensure we had the best possible product,” said Capt. John Newcomer, CPPD’s commanding officer.

“We see delivering this product as part of our commitment to provide the fleet with the tools to lead with courage, respect and trust and mentor future leaders to do the same. The Naval Leader Planning Guide and the Weekly Planner are full of information to help leaders do just that.”

The NLPG brings together a large amount of information in a compact, portable format.This year’s edition includes a 15-month calendar (January 2013 to March 2014), a complete list of CPPD courses and

services, contact information for all CPPD learning sites and Navy College Offices around the world, the Principles of Naval Leadership, and Navy and Marine Corps Selection Board and Fitness Report/Evaluation schedules. It also includes a directory of community managers and technical advisors at Navy Personnel Command.

The weekly version of this product contains a 13-month calendar, but all other sections contained in it are the same resources as the monthly guide,including the personal and professional development sections and the career management points of contact.

The 2013 product includes the latest Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Professional Reading Program list, which was announced in October 2012 in conjunction with the Navy’s birthday.The Marine Corps Professional Reading Program list was also updated for 2013.

“We strive to provide the most up-to-date information possible to ensure the fleet has the information needed to meet mission,” said Newcomer.“Of course there’s always an opportunity to improve, and we greatly value feedback from everyone on the Navy and Marine Corps team on how we can make it even better — please send us your suggestions.”

To download the 2013 NLPG, log on to www.nko.navy.mil and select the Leadership tab.The guide can be downloaded as either a PDF file for printing or as an Excel file, which can be imported into Microsoft Outlook.

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The NEX online store, www.myNavyExchange.com, now offers flat rate shipping on all merchandise.

“NEX customers can shop confidently knowing what to expect when it is time to check out,” said Tess Paquette, Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) chief merchandising officer. “By having flat rate shipping on all orders,

customers can calculate the total cost of their order before they check out.”

Customers will pay $5.95 for standard delivery (7 – 10 business days); $12.95 for priority delivery (3 - 5 business days); and $17.95 for express delivery (1 - 3 business days).

— Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs

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Rewarding outstanding service ETCS(SW) Kevin Hartless (l) is presented a plaque on behalf of the NAS Oceana Chief Petty Officers Association by NAS Oceana Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Bill Smalts during his farewell luncheon Dec. 17 at the Oceana galley. Hartless was also presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis during the luncheon. Hartless served as the leading chief petty officer for NAS Oceana’s Administrative Department from March 2010 to December 2012, where he was responsible for the management and leadership of 160 Sailors who provided service to 73 tenant commands. He also served as the command’s trusted agent and 3M coordinator. Hartless is transferring to USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).

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Fiscal cliff: legislation increases Social Security withholding taxes — Continued from page 5 marked “FICA taxes” — for Federal Insurance Contributions Act. DOD civilians will see the change on their leave and earnings statement under “OASDI” — for old age, survivors and disability insurance.

Reserve component members will be the first to see potential changes in their net pay as a result of the law, DFAS officials said.Changes will be reflected in their January paychecks.

Active duty military personnel will see pay adjustments in their January mid-month paycheck and will be reflected on the January leave and earnings statement.

DOD civilians will see social security withholding changes reflected in paychecks based on the pay period ending December 29, 2012, for pay dates beginning in January.

DFAS stresses that all personnel should review pay statements carefully.

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MCPON releases CPO 365 training guidance

BY MC2 ALEXANDRA SNYDER Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON (NNS) — The role of the chief petty officer (CPO) has long been an integral part of our Navy.

When Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens took office last year,he recognized that training chiefs for their new leadership role in six weeks, as the original CPO induction dictated, was hindering them in becoming as successful as possible.

“We recognized that we wouldn’t always have the time that we would like to provide the training for our first class petty officers (FCPO) to become chiefs. So two years ago we implemented the CPO 365 training process that would afford them a longer period of time to train,” said Stevens.

Photo by MC2 Dominique Pineiro “What we’ve done now is said, ‘Why should we have MCPON Mike Stevens speaks during an all-hands call at the a break six weeks prior to pinning and change the way Island Club aboard NAS North Island Dec. 14. we’ve been training?’What we’ve decided to do is continue to train throughout the year, all the way up to the final that there will be some events where all FCPOs won’t be night, and progressively make the training more intense able to participate in, but by and large, we’ll keep them toand more relevant as they get ready to become chief petty gether and continue to do the training they’ve been doing, officers.” because it’s vitally important that all of our petty officers CPO 365, a year-long development and training for FC- continue to learn and develop.”

POs, was first introduced in 2010 under former MCPON Phase Two of training begins when CPO selectees are Rick West.It includes two phases,the first of which begins announced and concludes with the pinning ceremony. in September each year. Under MCPON Steven’s revised Upon announcement, each command will hold a congratprogram, detailed in his 2012-2013 CPO 365 Guidance, all ulatory meet-and-greet for the selectees and their families, FCPOs will participate through the duration of Phase One, after which they will continue with training while mainwhether they are board-eligible or not. taining good order and discipline.

“CPO 365 depends a lot on momentum,” said Stevens.

Phase Two will continue to contain many time-honored “It’s a continuous process of learning and development. traditions, such as CPO charge books and a capstone What we don’t want to do is have a clean break from CPO event focused on teamwork and resilience.

365 where the FCPOs who were not selected to chief, “We wanted to continue a program that set the condiare no longer involved in the training. We want to main- tions for every FCPO to be a successful and effective chief, tain that momentum, and continue to train.We recognize and remove any roadblocks that would interfere with that

opportunity for success. We’ll add in various things that would afford them a greater opportunity to be successful chief petty officers.”

One process that will no longer be a part of CPO 365 is the word “induction.”

“Effective immediately, we’re respectfully sun-downing the word ‘induction,’ and in its place, we’ll use CPO 365 as the primary term,”said Stevens.“I believe that induction is more about a moment in time, and CPO 365 and the development of our FCPOs to become CPOs is not about a moment in time.It’s about a continuous time.This is something we’re going to do every day, 365 days a year, and so we want to make sure the term we are using is matching what we are doing.”

MCPON added that the term CPO 365 was coined by CPOs in the fleet, due to their belief that developing leaders is a year-round process.

“This training is far more by the fleet, for the fleet than it is from folks in Washington,” said Stevens.“A couple of years ago, when I was working with then-MCPON Rick West to help develop the CPO 365 guidance, I was overseas talking to a CPO mess about the program.While I was addressing them, I looked in the corner and I saw their CPO guidon, and on it was written ‘365.’ I asked them what they meant by that and what they shared with me was “we believe that developing FCPOs to become chiefs is a year-round process, so we use the term CPO 365. So, this is a title that was developed by the fleet and we just adopted it.”

Additionally, Stevens said that, although the CPO 365 is primarily geared towards FCPO and CPOs, all Sailors will benefit from the training.

“To develop great leaders we must have a training process that is ongoing in a Sailor’s career,” he said.“If everything we do starts and stops with leadership, then every Sailor will benefit from a more effective leader.”

Joyner: Becomes first woman to command carrier air wing — Continued from page 1 great pride because I have been handed the reigns of an exceptional team.”

Joyner said she is ready to lead the team in its mission to defend freedom.

“Our upcoming deployment will define our proudest and most difficult moments,” said Joyner.“Together,we will go forward to protect our families’ way of life. Let us be ready; it is time to bring the fight to the enemy.”

At sea, Joyner flew the A-4E Skyhawk with the “Checkertails” of Composite Squadron (VC) 5 and the “Red Tails” of VC-8 before transitioning to the F/A-18A/C Hornet with the “Rough Raiders” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125, the “Argonauts” of VFA-147.

Joyner also served as executive and commanding officer of the “Gunslingers”of VFA-105.

Ashore, Joyner served at the U.S. Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, and as the Joint Strike Fighter Requirements officer for the Chief of Naval Operations Air Warfare Division (OPNAV N88).

Before assuming command of CVW-3,Joyner served as its deputy

commander.

CVW-3 was established July 1,1938,and served duringWorldWar II, the Vietnam conflict, Korean War, Cold War, Persian Gulf War, and GlobalWar onTerror.CVW-3 has deployed aboard 10 of the nation’s aircraft carriers since its inception.

Today, CVW-3 is comprised of eight squadrons: the“Raging Bulls” of VFA-37, the“Gunslingers”of VFA-105, the“Swordsmen”of VFA-32, the“Checkerboards”of Marine FighterAttack Squadron 312,the“Seahawks” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 126, the “Zappers”of Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 130, the“Dusty Dogs” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 7, and the “Swamp Foxes” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 74.

PHOTO LEFT: Mark Joyner, 3, holds on to his mother’s hand as she talks with family and friends after her change of command ceremony at Oceana Jan. 4. Capt. Sara Joyner became the commander of CVW3, and is the first woman to lead a carrier air wing. As Joyner addressed the crowd, she said to her children, “Thank you for sharing your mommy with naval aviation.”

Photo by Vicki Cronis-Nohe / The Virginian-Pilot

January 10, 2013 • JET OBSERVER 9

News from the commissary From the Defense Commissary Agency Public Affairs

Commissary customers pocket more savings, value Commissary customers found their benefit well “worth the trip” in fiscal 2012 with historic numbers in savings,shopping transactions and sales. The Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA’s) report card for fiscal 2012 includes •At 31.2 percent savings when compared to commercial stores, military commissaries saved their customers more than $2.76 billion; •Authorized customers made 97,822,042 shopping trips, an increase of more than 1.6 million from fiscal 2011. This was the highest number of patron transactions since 103.7 million in fiscal 1996; • DeCA’s sales of $6.09 billion were the agency’s highest ever; •DeCA’s fiscal 2012 sales helped generate about $312.5 million in surcharge funds. The commissary’s 5 percent surcharge is applied to the total value of customer purchases. The surcharge is used to fund new stores, new equipment and renovate existing facilities; •Commissaries redeemed nearly 113.3 million coupons in fiscal 2012 for a customer savings of about $104.2 million.

Students can apply for 2013 Scholarships for Military Children The 2013 Scholarships for Military Chil-

dren Program application period is now open at commissaries worldwide. Applicants can go online through http://www. commissaries.com or more directly at http://www.militaryscholar.org. The program, administered by the Fisher House, awards at least $1,500 at each commissary.

To apply, the student must be a dependent, unmarried child, younger than 21— or 23, if enrolled as a full-time student at a college or university — of a service member on active duty, reservist, guardsman, retiree or survivor of a military member who died while on active duty or survivor of a retiree.Applicants and their sponsors must be enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System database and have a current military ID card. The applicant must also be planning to attend or already attending an accredited college or university, full time, in the fall of 2013 or be enrolled in a program of studies designed to transfer directly into a four-year program.

Applicants must also submit an essay on the topic,“Please discuss in detail how one of the First Ladies (since 1933) has made an impact on a social issue in the United States,” with details at http://www. militaryscholar.org. Applications must be turned in to a commissary by close of business Feb. 22.

For questions, contact scholarship managers at 856-616-9311 or email militaryscholar@scholarshipmanagers.com.

Recycling nets $5.3 million for surcharge fund Recycling cardboard to the tune of 63,000 tons a year helps save the environment and build new commissaries. Here’s how: Cardboard used to ship products to commissaries is not thrown away but is collected by storeworkers and sold to recycling companies. Money generated from those sales — $5.33 million in fiscal 2012 — goes to DeCA’s surcharge fund, which goes directly to build and renovate commissaries.

The process used by commissaries in fiscal 2012 was 70 percent efficient, meaning that 70 percent of all recyclable material brought into stores got recycled. It surpassed the agency’s recycling goal of 55 percent and its stretch goal of 60,000 tons.

For more information, visit DeCA on the web at: www.commissaries.com; www. facebook.com/YourCommissary; www. flickr.com/photos/commissary. For the latest news and links to more savings, subscribe to Commissary Connection at www. commissaries.com/subscribe.cfm.

Photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

AT1(AW/SW) Christopher Fink (l) and AT2(AW/SW) Anthony Gardner, both from VAQ-137, look over the wide selection of nuts and trail mixes at the NAS Oceana Commissary Jan. 8. In fiscal year 2012, at 31.2 percent savings when compared to commercial stores, military commissaries saved their customers such as the two Sailors, a total of more than $2.76 billion. The NAS Oceana Commissary is located on Oceana Boulevard and is open seven days a week with hours for customers’ convenience.

‘Black Lions’ help community Members of the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) at VFA-213 organized a food drive to benefit others in the community. Titled the “Hunger Games,” the drive ran from Dec. 3 - 10. The “Black Lions” collected a total of 921.6 pounds of nonperishable foods which CSADD members loaded into a truck and took to the USO for distribution to military families in need. Each individual shop throughout the command participated. The shop who donated the most food (determined by total weight) was the Black Lions Aviation Ordnance Shop, which collected 297 pounds and earned a pizza lunch for their competitive spirit. Pictured above are VFA-213’s CSADD Coordinator AEAN Kimberly Woodbury and AOAN Kevin McEachin loading another box into the truck for delivery on Dec. 14. With them is ADAN Timothy Halvorson.

Photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

10 JET OBSERVER • January 10, 2013

Campaign: ‘It’s not a fad...It’s a nightmare,’ reflects dangerous effects of using bath salts — Continued from page 1 of active-duty service members who use designer drugs like bath salts and the synthetic marijuana“Spice”because they are falsely marketed as a “legal” way to get high.

According to Navy Medicine psychiatry resident Lt. George Loeffler at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, the adverse health effects from bath salt use can range from lack of appetite to kidney failure, muscle spasms, severe paranoid delusions and psychosis. Several cases of long-term inpatient hospitalization and suicide have been reported and Loeffler has firsthand experience treating service members at Navy military treatment facilities with these symptoms.

“I would say not just as the naval officer, but as your doctor, bath salts will not only jack up your family and your career, it will jack up your mind and body too,” said Loeffler in the PSA now available online.

The Bath Salts campaign’s slogan,“Bath salts: It’s not a fad...It’s a nightmare,” reflects the hallucinogenic effect of bath salts, which are a non-regulated designer drug comprised of a synthetic cathinone, or amphetamine, that can have a dangerous or debilitating effect on the user.

“As the leader of the medical community for the Navy and Marine Corps, I cannot emphasize enough to our

Sailors and Marines that using synthetic drugs really is just like playing Russian roulette with their health, not to mention their career,” Vice Adm.Matthew L.Nathan,U.S.Navy surgeon general, said in an editorial written for the Union Tribune in San Diego earlier this year.

The bath salts campaign further supports the Navy surgeon general’s mission for all commanding officers and others in positions of leadership to be fully engaged in their command’s implementation plan to continually communicate and educate all hands as to the Navy’s zeroU.S. Navy photo illustration tolerance policy on designer drug use.

An informational poster produced by the Navy Bureau of Medicine and “The U.S. military represents a microcosm of Surgery about the designer drug known as “Bath Salts.” our much larger population and in many ways strives to be a reflection of the society we serve, so we nal Investigative Service, Naval Personnel Command and share many of the same health and safety issues as the throughout our naval enterprise, we have made progress general population, including the increased use of these in deterring and detecting use.” dangerous and debilitating drugs — which not only affect Nathan affirmed that the Navy will continue to highlight our service members’ health, but also our readiness as a the issue of synthetic drug use by delivering sustained and military force,” said Nathan. targeted messages throughout the Navy and Marine Corps.

“For nearly two years now, Navy leaders have taken a “We cannot over-communicate this issue,” said Nathan. multitiered approach to combating this escalating issue “Accountability for those who abuse these substances will in our forces, and with our partners in the Naval Crimi- help deter their use.”

Select NEXs to offer vehicle charging stations From the Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) is piloting a program to offer electric vehicle charging stations at several of its NEXs. NEX Bethesda, Md., is the first store to offer electric vehicle charging. Adjacent to the new NEX is a two-level,500-space parking garage that features two electric vehicle charging spots reserved specifically for eco-friendly, low emissions vehicles.

The cost for charging an electric vehicle in Bethesda is $.48 per kilowatt hour. Customers pay for the service at the charging station by either using radio frequency identification (RFID) credit or a ChargePoint key fob card, which acts as a debit

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“The price to charge a vehicle may differ from one NEX location to another,”said Larry Boone, NEXCOM’s automotive program manager. “We survey the surrounding area to ensure our pricing is competitive with the local market. We want to make sure our customers are receiving the best price, just like any other product or service they would find at the NEX.” NEXCOM plans to provide electric vehicle charging stations at NEX San Diego and NEX North Island, Calif., this year and NEX Annapolis, Md., in 2014 when its new store is scheduled to open.

“We chose these locations to offer electric vehicle charging stations because electric vehicle concentration is greater in these metropolitan areas,” said Boone.

The Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Logistics Association (ALA) will award 10 college scholarships, worth $1,500 each, to students in Hampton Roads who are children of military members, ALA members or children of resale personnel such as NEXCOM, DeCA, Coast Guard and Marine Corps exchanges and AAFES. Application deadline is March 31. For more information and to apply, visit www.HRALAscholarship.com.

PTS: To ‘stay Navy,’ important to remain flexible — Continued from page 3 procedures, and includes specific timelines Sailors have to meet to stay in the Navy. A PTS application must be submitted even if a Sailor intends to separate from the Navy or is not recommended for reenlistment.

This allows leadership to forecast the need for replacements through the selection process and to determine additional conversion opportunity that may be available in other ratings and YGs. Currently, about 8 percent of Sailors fail to submit a PTS application, which makes forecasting difficult. A Sailor’s PTS application 12 months prior to their SEAOS or PRD is key to receiving a timely PTS quota and being able to search for jobs in CMS/ ID. According to Port, Sailors who require PTS approval must receive a quota before they apply for orders, reenlist or extend,

but a quota is not needed for a Sailor to speak with their detailer about future assignments.

“You don’t need a PTS quota to talk with your detailer, but you’re going to need one to stay in the Navy,” said Port.“What we often find is that Sailors are waiting for a PTS quota and they’re waiting cycle after cycle, but in the meantime, they haven’t worked through CMS/ID for a set of orders and they paint themselves into a corner.”

Some factors a detailer must weigh when matching Sailors to jobs include a Sailor’s desires, qualifications, career progression and cost to the Navy.

“I think the most important thing for Sailors to remember with PTS today is to be flexible,” said Port.“If there are only so many available billets in your rating and you’re not quite making the cut based on seniority, evaluations, sea-shore flow or something else and you don’t have the flexibility to convert, then you run the risk of being told to go home. So if your mindset is, ‘I want to be career Navy,’ you need to be flexible.”

For more information, visit the Fleet RIDE-PTS Web Page on the NPC website, www.npc.navy.mil/CareerInfo/PerformtoServe/ or e-mail PTS_Help_Desk@navy.mil.

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This training is for non-command ďŹ nancial specialist-trained E-7s and above. It provides a basic understanding of typical military ďŹ nancial problems, develops skills in handling a ďŹ nancial crisis, and creates an awareness of resources available. Agenda includes budgeting and Personal Financial Management (PFM), consumer awareness, legal issues, processing letters of indebtedness, garnishments and more.

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SPORTS & FITNESS » » »» » »»»»»»» OVER-30 BASKETBALL NAS Oceana Sports will begin play for the Over-30 Basketball League Jan. 15. The season runs through Feb. 14 with a tournament for the top teams scheduled for Feb. 19.

Registration deadline is Jan. 11. League is free. For more information,contact Sports Director David Crowley at 4332200 or David.crowley@navy.mil.

DOUGHNUT RUN Do you think you have what it takes to eat a dozen doughnuts and run three miles at the same time? Join the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Run on Jan. 26 and find out!

The event can be run as an individual or team. Single runners must eat 12 doughnuts and team members can split 12 doughnuts within the team.The run begins at 10 a.m. from Krispy Kreme, 5832 Northampton Blvd.,Virginia Beach.

A portion of the proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.Advance registration cost is $35 for individuals;$30 for team members and closes Jan. 24 at11:59 p.m. Race day is registration is $40 for individuals, $35 for team runners.

Volunteers are also needed for the race. For more information, visit www.doughnutrun.com or on Facebook at Krispy Kreme Doughnut Run.

DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT Oceana Sports is sponsoring a free dodgeball tournament, Feb. 13, at the Flightline Fitness Center.The registration deadline is Feb. 8. Crazy shirts are encouraged for all participants. For more information, call 433-2695 or email David.crowley@navy.mil.

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Captain’s CupVolleyball will begin league play at Oceana Feb. 25 through March 31.An organizational meeting will be Feb.13,10 a.m.and team registration deadline is Feb.22.

For more information, call 433-2695 or email David.crowley@navy.mil.

TAE KWON DO MWR offers ongoing Tae Kwon Do classes on Tuesdays andThursdays (excluding holidays) in the Oceana Hornet’s Nest Fitness Center in building 529.

The class schedule is tigers, ages 4 - 6, 5:30 - 6 p.m.; beginners, ages 7 and up, 6 -7 p.m. and advanced, ages 7 and up,6 -7 p.m. The cost is $40 per month for the first student, $35 for the second and $30 per month for the third. No contract is required and payment is made on a month-tomonth basis.

Classes are taught by Preston Pedigo, a 5th degree black belt under the World Tae Kwon Do Federation, World Tae Kwon Do Union and U.S. Military Tae Kwon Do Federation.

For more information, call 433-3928 or 420-0469 or email Elmorepedigo@yahoo.com.

January 10, 2013 â&#x20AC;˘ JET OBSERVER 13

TRX makes a home in Naval Station Norfolk gyms STORY/PHOTO BY MC1(SW/AW) MOLLY A. BURGESS The Flagship

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be turned into a cardio workout and have people out of breath by the end,â&#x20AC;? Benning said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can get your cardio, core stability and strength all from the TRX.â&#x20AC;?

It has been just over a year and a half since TRX The versatility of the training goes beyond the Suspension Training was introduced to Morale,Welregular TRX suspension classes offered on base, fare and Recreation (MWR) ďŹ tness specialists on Nathe training has also been incorporated into the val Station Norfolk (NSN) to help gym-goers experibase prenatal ďŹ tness classes. ence a new way of working out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great because it allows the hip motion to Although TRX training was not a new concept a open up for easier delivery, strengthens the musyear ago, it was, however, new to the gyms on NSN, cles around the hip ďŹ&#x201A;exors and allows for inner where classes and circuit training emerged into the thigh work to help when pushing during labor,â&#x20AC;?

NSN ďŹ tness scene. said DufďŹ e.â&#x20AC;&#x153;It also stabilizes the back muscles to When TRX hit the gyms May 5, 2011, the training help with the process of labor a little better.The classes were full and the mats were wet from sweatTRX beneďŹ ts [pregnant women] a lot, better than ing bodies who were dedicated to the training, but just doing stationary exercises.â&#x20AC;? not long after the initial introduction, classes needBenning urges muscle builders to break away ed to be cut. from the weight-lifting room and come out to not A group performs â&#x20AC;&#x153;planksâ&#x20AC;? using suspension straps during a TRX Circuit â&#x20AC;&#x153;The TRX training took off pretty good, and then only try the TRX straps, but to also take part in the Blast class in the N-24 gym at Naval Station Norfolk on Nov. 27. Because of many of the instructors transferred causing us its versatility in exercises which rely solely on body weight, TRX classes are classes because â&#x20AC;&#x153;anything you can do with dumbto slow down on the classes,â&#x20AC;? said Rachel DufďŹ e, designed for a beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workout, as well as an experienced workout guru. bells, you can do with the TRX.â&#x20AC;? a group exercise instructor at the N-24 gym.â&#x20AC;&#x153;We â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a gym in a bag,â&#x20AC;? said Jenny Takach, a ďŹ tness now have ďŹ ve certiďŹ ed instructors and we were instructor at the N-24 gym.â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can take it with able start our classes back up a few months ago.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are suspended and that scares some people, but you anywhere you go so thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no excuse not to do it.â&#x20AC;?

Like most exercise regiments,theTRX has changed over I can take someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never worked out before, and TRX classes are offered at the N-24 gym Monday and the 19 months of being onboard NSN, to include strap en- take one of us as a ďŹ tness professional,and you can get the Wednesday at 6:15 a.m. and Monday through Thursday at hancements for a longer lifespan, as well as the modiďŹ ca- same work out, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about body positioning and where 1:15 p.m. TRX classes are offered at the Q-80 gym Montion of other minor details,which allow for more challeng- you place your feet to get the best work out possible,â&#x20AC;? days at 6:15 a.m. ing possibilities for those who are veterans of the training. said Benning â&#x20AC;&#x153;As you get better, stronger and more stable For more information on TRX classes on NSN, call 445â&#x20AC;&#x153;The workout program is constantly changing,â&#x20AC;? said you can adjust your position to make it more difďŹ cult, so 1519, or visit http://www.discovermwr.com/media/calenAnthony Benning, MWR supervisor, ďŹ tness coordinator. youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re never going to outgrow the TRX.â&#x20AC;? darsandschedules/navstanorfolk_ďŹ tnessschedule.pdf. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More difďŹ cult movements have been added to the proSo what is it that keeps the TRX classes ďŹ lled each week gram so that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re able to take it to the next level for a lot with bodies ready to be suspended? According to Benning, of Sailors.â&#x20AC;? the suspension training is a full-body, all-in-one workout Along with the advanced changes, DufďŹ e says that core which appeals to everyone. strength is one of the other major beneďŹ ts you can get â&#x20AC;&#x153;People who havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been working out come here and Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a gym in a bag. You can take from using the TRX or coming to the classes. realize they can still do the TRX training and get a good â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have been a ďŹ tness instructor for six years and I just workout,â&#x20AC;? said Benning.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then there are those who work it with you anywhere you go so recently got into TRX,â&#x20AC;?said DufďŹ e.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re suspended; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a out every day, and are in amazing shape, and they realize whole new ballgame so it trains you in a new way.â&#x20AC;? how great of a workout the TRX can really be.â&#x20AC;? thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no excuse not to do it.â&#x20AC;?

Contrary to belief, the TRX classes are not just for the But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the concept of being suspended while experienced workout guru, because of its versatility in ex- working out fool you into thinking the program is low â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jenny Takach, a ďŹ tness instructor at Naval Station Norercises which rely solely on body weight, it is designed for impact and static, according to Benning, the TRX can be folkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s N-24 gym, about TRX. a beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workout as well. geared toward each personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs.

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PFAC is located at 101 Museum Dr., Newport News. For more information, visit www.pfac-va.org or call 596-8175.

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Virginia Aquarium offers the opportunity to see whales, dolphins and sea birds during the Winter Wildlife Boat Trips.

Making a big splash during boat trips

BY JOAN BARNES Virginia Aquarium Public Relations Manager The Virginia Aquarium’s Winter Wildlife Boat Trip season began at the end of December and apparently whales, dolphins and sea birds knew it was their time to view visitors.

Dec. 27, the season’s opening day, morning boat guests saw 15 active bottlenose dolphins while the afternoon boat trip saw the first baleen whale of the season, a humpback.

Since then, four other trips had humpback whale sightings. Feathered friends have also been getting their birds-eye view of guests.

“Northern gannets, loons, brown pelicans, and other sea birds have been on the scene,” said Virginia Aquarium Educator Jovonne Vrechek. “It’s been a true winter wildlife experience so far!”

Aquarium staff rated Dec. 29’s 2 p.m. boat trip sighting as the best of the week, with four humpback whales and a probable fin whale blow in the distance.

Winter Wildlife BoatTrips run through March 31.Admission costs are adults $28 (12 and older); children $24 (ages 4-11); and children less than 3 years of age are free.Tickets may be purchased at either aquarium building or at the Virginia Beach Fishing Center at Rudee Inlet.

For further information, current schedules, and reservations, visit VirginiaAquarium.com or call 385-FISH.

book at 7 p.m., Jan. 25, at Kempsville Recreation Center.

Complete information is available at http://www.vbgov. com/government/departments/parks-recreation/specialevents/Pages/winter-wildlife-festival.aspx.

COMPETITION FOR THE BIRDS Through March 15

It’s time to get building! Enter your handcrafted birdhouse in the Virginia Living Museum’s “For the Birds Birdhouse Competition and Exhibit.”

Create and decorate a birdhouse primarily from recycled, repurposed and natural materials. Open to ages 10 and up.

Deliver to the museum March 9 -15. Entry fee is $10.

Artists can also submit a jpeg of their entry for the VLM website.Send jpeg to carolyn.cuthrell@thevlm.org.Winners ‘BEST OF THE MESS’ will be named and prizes awarded April 6.

The Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Jan. 25 Morris, Blvd., Newport News. For complete rules and Join the Chief Petty Officers Scholarship Foundation at more information, call 595-1900 or visit www.thevlm.org. the third annual “Best of the Mess” at Founders Inn in Virginia Beach. The event will feature six teams of Navy culinary specialists from local commands to celebrate their unsung heroes, the chefs, while raising money for scholarships for Navy chiefs and family members.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.cposf.org and are $40 each or $75 for two and include dinner prepared by the teams, two beverages and dancing.

Command teams will be Carrier Strike Group 2 (returning champions); Naval Station Norfolk Galley, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Commander, Submarine Forces Atlantic and USS New York (LPD 21).

Each team will prepare a tasting menu to celebrate an American region. Menus will be evaluated by a panel of judges selected by the Culinary Institute of Virginia. Patrick Evans-Hylton, current senior editor for food and wine at FRIDAY January 11 “Hampton Roads Magazine,” will participate.There will be a first, second and third place winner, as well as a People’s 7 p.m. - Monsters Inc. 3D (G) Choice award chosen by the audience.

WINTER WILDLIFE FESTIVAL Jan. 25 -27 Don’t miss the opportunity to witness winter wildlife all around Virginia Beach during this annual festival.

New sessions for 2013 • Pleasure House Point Bird Walks • Back Bay and False Cape Birding • Intermediate Nature Photography • Photography Field Session • Full-day trip to Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel and Fisherman’s Island • Children’s activities by Princess Anne Library There will be plenty of returning favorites, such as the Back Bay/False Cape Terragator and Tram Tour, First Landing Bird Walks, Owl Prowls, exhibit hall and more. Check out the festival website for more information and to download a registration form. Sessions have a limited number of spaces and registration is due by Jan. 18.

The kick-off speaker will be writer and wildlife illustrator Julie Zickefoose, who will be speaking about her newest

SATURDAY January 12 1 p.m. - Rise of the Guardians (PG) 4 p.m. - Playing For Keeps (PG-13) 7 p.m. - Skyfall (PG-13)

SUNDAY January 13 1 p.m. - Skyfall (PG-13) 4 p.m. - Life of Pi (PG) 7 p.m. - Red Dawn (PG-13) * Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all `R’ rated movies. * Credit cards are accepted as payment for admission and concessions.

CALL 433-2495 for more information

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