Jet Mar 8, 2012

OCEANA SAILORS OF THE QUARTER RECOGNIZED PAGE 4 VOLUME 52 NO. 10

MARCH 8, 2012

SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA

INSIDEJET MONTFORD POINT MARINE VISITS CNATTU

PAGE 8 The annual Women’s History Observance will be held at the Dam Neck Annex chapel, March 15, 10 a.m. Licensed Social Worker Dr. Wanda BarnardBailey will be the guest speaker. A luncheon will follow at the Dam Neck galley. The program and lunch are open to all DoD personnel.

DAM NECK ANNEX

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OCEANA HOLDING CHANGE OF COMMAND TODAY From NAS Oceana Public Affairs

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Capt. Jim Webb, commanding officer of NAS Oceana, will be relieved today, March 8, by Capt. Bob Geis, at a 2 p.m. ceremony at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit on board Oceana.

A native of Atlanta, Ga., Webb became the commanding officer of NAS Oceana Aug.12,2010 after serving as executive officer since February 2009.

Prior to reporting to Oceana, he was the deputy chief of the Joint Training Division at U.S. Joint Forces Command’s Joint Warfighting Center. He was commissioned through the NROTC program at Auburn Uni-

versity.

An F/A-18 pilot and test pilot, Webb’s most recent squadron tour was as commanding officer of the “Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 at NAS Oceana.He also completed operational tours with VFA-86 and VFA-37, a test pilot tour with the Aviation Engineering Test Establishment (AETE) in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada, and served as an instructor pilot with VFA-106. He has more than 5,000 hours in 30 different types of aircraft and more than 660 carrier arrested landings.

Webb will retire in June after serving the Navy for 26 years.

Geis, originally from San Diego, became the executive officer of

Capt. Jim Webb

Capt. Bob Geis

Oceana after serving as the executive assistant to Commander, Naval Air Force,Atlantic.

After graduating from the University of California at San Diego, he received his commission through the Aviation Officer Candidate School in 1987. As a naval flight officer, Geis’ operational tours include Sea Control Squadron (VS) 32 in the S-3B, Carrier Air Wing 3 VS-30, and then

VFA-211 as one of the first commanding officers of an East Coast F/A-18 Super Hornet squadron.

Geis will be the 41st commanding officer of NAS Oceana.

— Following a closer historical check, an error had been reported in previous years; Webb was actually NAS Oceana’s 40th commanding officer.

SECNAV announces 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — Speaking to the fleet during a worldwide All Hands Call on board USS Bataan (LHD 5), which was televised and webstreamed live to the fleet March 5, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced the establishment of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative.

The secretary explained that the initiative consolidates a set of objectives and policies,new and existing, to maximize Sailor and Marine personal readiness.The programs are divided into five categories, or “areas:” readiness, safety, physical fitness, inclusion, and continuum of service.

“The new defense strategy will put increased responsibilities on the Navy and Marine Corps in the years to come,” the secretary said. “You are the department’s most essential asset, and it is the duty of the department’s leadership to do all we can to provide each individual Sailor and Marine with the resources to maintain that resiliency.”

Various programs fall under the readiness area, all of which help ensure we have the most mentally prepared service members and family in department history.

Continued emphasis on the responsible use of alcohol, zero tolerance for drug use, suicide reduction, family and personal preparedness, and

financial and family stability all work together to prepare Sailors, Marines and their families for the challenges that they may face and reinforce healthy alternatives on liberty or off-duty.

A new initiative will include breathalyzer tests when Sailors stationed aboard ships, submarines and at squadrons report for duty and randomly elsewhere to reduce the occurrence of alcoholrelated incidents that can end careers and sometimes end lives.This month, the Navy will begin random testing of urine samples for synthetic chemical compounds like Spice.

— See Initiative, Page 8

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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Daylight Savings Time It’s time to spring forward with the beginning of Daylight Savings Time this Sunday, March 11 at 2 a.m. While setting your clocks ahead, don’t forget to change the batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home.

ANA luncheon To the NAS Oceana Family, It is with great pride and sincerest appreciation that I turn over the helm of the finest Master Jet Base in the world to CAPT Bob Geis during our Oceana change of command ceremony. From our warfighters and their families to all of you that serve in a support role, you have made this installation a great place to live, work, and play.

Much has been accomplished during the last three years, but there are still many challenges ahead and many tasks still left undone. Your teamwork and communication have made all the difference in making this a winning organization. Thank you for your operational excellence, both on the front lines and behind the scenes. Oceana will forever be a special place for me and my family.

With warmest regards, CAPT Jim Webb

Teen Job Fair Fleet and Family Support Center at NAS Oceana and Lincoln Military Housing are co-sponsoring their annual Teen Job Fair, March 30, 2:30 -5 p.m. at the Lincoln Military Housing Community Center, 1200 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach.There will be local employers in attendance and FFSC will offer workshops to help teens find a job. For more information,call 433-2912.

JET Observer Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA 23460 Dam Neck Annex, Virginia Beach and Chambers Field, Norfolk Commanding Officer - Capt. James D. Webb Executive Officer - Capt. Robert N. Geis Public Affairs Officer - Kelley Stirling Editor - Cathy Heimer Assistant Editor - MC2 Terah L. Mollise Jet@militarynews.com www.oceanajetobserver.com https://cnic.navy.mil/oceana PHONE (757)433-3360

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The Hampton Roads Squadron,Association of Naval Aviation will hold their monthly luncheon,March 21,11:30 a.m. at the NAS Oceana galley.The guest speaker will be Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Rear Adm. Ted Branch.

Force protection exercises The Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism (FP/AT) exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield (SC/CS) 2012 will be conducted on naval bases and installations throughout the continental United States March 19 - 24.

There will be an increase in patrols on and around Navy installations as a result of this planned exercise. Exercise SC/CS 2012 is not in response to any specific threat, but is a regularly-scheduled exercise.

Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions to normal base and station operations,but there may be times when the exercise causes increased traffic around bases or delays in base access.

— From U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs

Hockey game to benefit NMCRS

Tax preparation assistance The Naval Legal Services Office Mid-Atlantic Oceana Branch Office is providing tax preparation assistance through April 17 to active duty and retired military and their family members and reservists on active duty for more than 29 days.

This year, per guidance from the CNO, all tax assistance centers have transitioned from one-on-one preparation (VITA/ELF) to self-service tax assistance preparation (with limited exceptions). Self-service allows individuals to file returns electronically using an online-based filing program while receiving assistance as needed from IRS-trained tax center personnel.

The NAS Oceana Tax Assistance Center is located in building 320, 799 Hornet Drive, Suite 100. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday. This site will accommodate walk-ins at self-service tax preparation terminals on a first come-first served basis, and provide one-on-one tax preparation services which is limited to customers unable to use self-service terminals due to disability (on an appointment basis only).

All customers must bring their W-2 forms, documentation of any interest income or mortgage interest paid, and any other tax related documents. For more information, call 433-2215.

Chapel Schedule of Services Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant and Catholic Services moved to Dam Neck Annex during the construction. Call 492-6602 for schedule.

Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602

Support your Sailors and Marines during the “Admirals Confession Saturday 4 p.m.

Protestant Worship Night Out,” a fundraiser for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Catholic Worship 5 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m.

Society.The event will be March 31, when the Norfolk Admirals take on the St. John’s Icecaps at the Norfolk Scope, Naval Station Norfolk beginning at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for red level tickJewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 ets. Online tickets can be purchased through midnight on Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) March 28 at www.norfolkadmirals.com/groups.

For more information, contact Kathy Nelson at 322-1173 Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871 FRC Oceana at 433or Kathy.nelson@nmcrs.org or Charlie Colon at 640-1212, 9286, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, ext. 23 or Charlie@norfolkadmirals.com.

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Ash Wednesday

Chaplain’s

Corner Stewpidity

Lt. Les Sikorski, NAS Oceana Catholic chaplain, places ashes on the forehead of Marine Capt. Bridget L. Ajinga during the Ash Wednesday observance at the Dam Neck Chapel by the Sea Feb. 22.

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, the traditional time of fasting, prayer and penitence prior to Easter. The chapel held traditional Ash Wednesday services for both Catholics and Protestants.

BY LT. JON SETTLEMOIR Carrier Air Wing 1 Chaplain This is not an article about cussing; it’s about profanity.

What’s the difference? Cussing (or swearing if you are from the North), is a symptom of a heart issue called profanity. We have taken a symptom of profanity — using bad language, and made it equal the whole problem. It isn’t the whole problem. To illustrate that, I want to share with you the story of someone who was perhaps the most profane person who ever lived.

When one of the New Testament writers was looking for an illustration to remind people to not be profane, he chose the most profane person he could think of — a guy named Esau.

Esau was born into a very prestigious and wealthy family. His family was not only very successful materially, but God had blessed them spiritually beyond anyone in the history of the world to that time. God had promised Esau’s grandfather Abraham that through his family, all the world would be blessed. That wonderful blessing passed from Abraham to his son Isaac, and then was supposed to go to Esau because he was Isaac’s first-born son — just barely.He had a twin brother and when they were born, Esau came out first, but his brother was born holding on to Esau’s foot!

Because he was first out of the womb, Esau was supposed to be the one whose descendants were to be called the “Children of God.” Esau was supposed to be the one who would have a descendant who was to be the Messiah, the deliverer of God’s people, but because of his profanity, those amazing blessings went to his twin brother Jacob.

Jacob and Esau were as different as two brothers could be. Esau was an outdoors kind of guy who loved fishing and hunting.Jacob,on the other hand,was more of a homebody. He didn’t like being outside and would rather spend his time at home near his mom.

One fateful day, Esau had been out hunting and had not done very well. He came home famished and saw that Jacob had made some stew. When he saw the food and smelled the stew cooking on the fire, he said to his brother:“Give me some of that stew before I die of hunger!”Jacob, whose name means“trickster”saw a golden opportunity and took it. He said to Esau: “I will trade — See Profanity, Page 7

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Navy adopts ‘Domino Strategy on How to Drink Responsibly’ From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) Office launched the “Domino Strategy on How to Drink Responsibly”campaign, officials said Feb. 29.

“This social marketing campaign encourages Sailors to pay attention to the size, content and amount of alcohol they consume each time they drink,” said Dorice Favorite, director, Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention.

“The strategy recommends that Sailors follow responsible drinking guidelines defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.”

Those guidelines advocate a 0-1-2 approach. Zero drinks for people who are under 21, operating any type of vehicle, pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding, recovering alcoholics or chemically dependent, and using certain medications. No more than one standard drink per day for women and no more than two standard drinks per day for men.

The campaign is designed to help people who drink alcohol, reduce their risk of harming themselves or others. The strategy provides specific information that enables people to compare their individual drinking pattern against a clear set of low-risk guidelines.The Domino Strategy does not replace current prevention programs; it adds depth to already existing initiatives, according to Favorite.

The messages of the Domino Strategy are divided into

three phases. The first phase asks the question “Do you count?”, helping Sailors make the connection between counting drinks and reducing personal risk. The second and third phase educate Sailors on what constitutes a “standard drink” and encourages Sailors to pay attention to the content of their drink by asking “How big is it?” and “What’s inside?”

“We’re not telling people not to drink if they are of age to drink but we want them to drink responsibly.Substance abuse reduces a command’s ability to accomplish its mission and is inconsistent with Navy core values,” said Favorite.

Alcohol and drug abuse can seriously damage an individual’s physical and mental health, jeopardize their safety and the safety of others, can lead to criminal prosecution, and can result in unfavorable separation from naval service.

The campaign will include posters, outdoor banners, table tents, pamphlets, and TV/Radio public service announcements. All materials are available at no cost to all Navy commands for ordering through the Navy Logistics Library. Supply personnel may order them via https://nll1. ahf.nmci.navy.mil (for NMCI computers) or http://www. navsup.navy.mil/navsup (if NMCI is not available).

For more news from NADAP, visit www.npc.navy.mil/ support/nadap

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This social marketing campaign encourages Sailors to pay attention to the size, content and amount of alcohol they consume each time they drink,

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— Dorice Favorite, director, Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention

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NAS OCEANA

Quarterly Awards

Junior Sailor of the Quarter

Blue Jacket of the Quarter

Civilian of the Quarter

ET1(SW/AW) Steven C. Howard

AC2(AW) Crystal J. Watson

YN3(SW) Alicia S. Bufford

Electronics Technician 1st Class (SW/AW) Steven C. Howard is the NAS Oceana Sailor of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2012. Howard, who is the Emergency Management Operations Department manager, also serves as the assistant leading petty officer for the Oceana Administration Department.

Howard managed the reconstruction and relocation of six offices within the administration department, including the phone and computer systems.As the EOC manager, he contributed to the success and correction of deficiencies for the Nov. 9 National Emergency Alert Systems test on Oceana, part of a national testing. He also contributed to the success of the joint training exercise between Oceana and the cities of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, which tested the response to a downed aircraft off base.

Howard is one of two administrators for the command Navy Interface for Command Email (NICE) system, as well a command message writer. He is also as the administration department’s property manager, responsible for tracking 54 pieces of equipment, valued at more than $130,000.

As the PDIT representative, he tracks and maintains 133 pieces of equipment, valued at $118,000.

During his off duty hours, Howard has volunteered at Brookwood Elementary School and for a cleanup event at Monticello Village. He also continued his off duty education by completing two college courses last quarter.

CSCS Unit Dam Neck announces Civilian of the Year

Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class (AW) Crystal J.Watson is the NAS Oceana Junior Sailor of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2012.

Watson is the flight planning supervisor at Air Detachment Norfolk and also the Chambers Field ATC ground controller, where she is directly responsible for five air traffic controller qualifications.

Her efforts have contributed to the safe completion of all field ground operations and improved facility capabilities, including more than 10,000 mishap-free flight operations.

Her collateral duties include divisional career counselor, where she has coordinated 10 career development boards.

Watson has also sponsored numerous newly-reporting Sailors, whether coming from “A” schools or transferring from other commands and makes the time to answer all of their questions and concerns, which has provided a good first impression of the command to all new Sailors.

As the community relations coordinator for Air Detachment Norfolk, Watson coordinated the “Adopt a Street” program for 30 Sailors who volunteered. Watson also volunteered for the “Out of the Darkness “suicide prevention walk and the annual“Light the Night”leukemia fundraising walk.

— Information compiled by Cathy Heimer. Jet Observer

The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) Unit Dam Neck announced the selection of the Civilian of the Year (COY) for 2011 Feb. 23.

Frank Copeland, a training specialist for CSCSU Dam Neck’s weapons department was selected.

“Our Learning Standards Office manages the curriculum for 100 courses,” said Capt.

Kenneth Krogman, CSCSU Dam Neck commanding officer.“They do this with only six personnel; three training specialists, one

BY ETC STEVEN DAVIS instructional systems specialist, one office Center for Surface Combat Systems automation assistant and the learning standards officer — therefore, it’s imperative Public Affairs

Yeoman 3rd Class (SW) Alicia S. Bufford is the NAS Oceana Blue Jacket of the Quarter, 1st Quarter 2012.

Bufford, who is stationed at Air Detachment Norfolk, serves as the Air Mobility Command Reserve coordinating office assistant. She is responsible for organizing and processing drilling reservists’ individual training requirements for 13 Air Force and five Navy Reserve units and two active Army units, consisting of more than 700 personnel. Her outstanding customer service skills resulted in resolving 85 system-generated pay discrepancies and processing more 200 surveys to submit to headquarters.

As Air Detachment Norfolk’s security badge program manager, Bufford controls security badges for more than 750 personnel. Bufford’s collateral duty includes serving as the command’s Toys for Tots representative.The selection as the SOQ for the first quarter 2012 marks her third nomination and second award.

She continues to further her education by completing five courses through the University of Phoenix. Bufford is also active in the community by volunteering at Mount Calvary Church, where she organized a coat drive.

— Photos by MC3 Antonio Turretto Ramos, NAS Oceana Public Affairs

that everyone be at their best every day. I am proud of what they all do day in and dayout and am especially pleased to recognize Frank as ‘the best of the best.’ His performance this year has been outstanding and he truly deserves the recognition.”

“I was surprised to be selected as the COY for the command,” said Copeland.“It’s an honor, and it’s good to know that hard work and dedication doesn’t go unrecognized.”

Since November 2005, Copeland has provided curriculum and instructional support to the weapons department for more than 25 courses of instruction.

“Highly motivated, Mr. Copeland consistently requests additional responsibilities,” Krogman said in the award citation.“He reviewed and provided feedback on multiple curriculum documents and training-related projects in specialty areas outside his purview to meet accelerated schedules and course pilots. His professionalism, positive attitude and customer service were routinely praised by staff, instructors and personnel located at other training sites.”

Copeland ensures curriculum materials are developed and maintained in accordance with guidance provided by the Navy — See Award, Page 6

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Montford Point Marine visits CNATTU STORY/PHOTO BY AMAN LENEA JOHNSON Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs An original Montford Point Marine visited NAS Oceana on Feb. 27. In celebration of Black History Month, the Tidewater Chapter of Montford Point Marines hosted First Sgt. James “Rudyâ€? Carter, who was among the 20,000 African-Americans who received training from 1942-1949 at Montford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Dr. June Montgomery from Norfolk State University sang a rendition of Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Comeâ€? prior to the viewing of two documentaries that spotlighted the signiďŹ cance of the Montford Point Marines to American history.

The national president of the Montford Point Marine Association,Chief Warrant OfďŹ cer 4 James Everhart, also attended and discussed the inspiration that the original Montford Point Marines provide to all those who followed in their footsteps. “The Montford Point Marines are part of the reason why I am still in the Marine

Corps today. I researched the history of the men who served at Montford Point and I loved their story,�said Everhart, as he introduced Carter.

When the services were still segregated, African-Americans Marines were prohibited from giving orders to white Marines, restricting them to serve in separate units.

Instead of training at Parris Island, S.C. or San Diego,with their white counterparts, all African-American Marines received training at Montford Point.

Despite the obstacles he faced, Carter advanced to ďŹ rst sergeant in 17 months, an unprecedented achievement for any Marine at the time.

Following the documentaries, attendees were able to ask Carter questions about his Marine Corps experience during a time when the services were extremely segregated.

Carter spoke of his time in the Marine Corps with pride.“When my father passed, I inherited $40. I used that $40 to put a down payment on a dress blue uniform.

After boot camp, I was so proud when I went to pick up my uniform.

First Sgt.James “Rudy�

Carter, one of the original Montford Point Marine (c), stands with Master Sgt. Curt Clarke, senior enlisted Marine at CNATTU Oceana (l) and CWO 4 James Everhart, national president of the Montford Point Marine Association. Carter spoke to CNATTU Feb. 27, as part of Black History Month. “If I could be just an American, I’d be satisďŹ ed. I will work for the rest of my life to become identiďŹ ed as an American only, not an African-American. We’re all Americans and we were all Marines,â€? he continued.

When Carter hopes for the future of the armed services is that “I’d like to see all Americans referred to as Americans‌ period, not African-Americans, just Americans.â€?

Following World War II, many AfricanAmerican Marines were unable to remain in the service. After being honorably discharged from the Marine Corps, Carter used his GI Bill and attended Hampton Institute, now Hampton University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He was later employed by

Langley Air Force Base for 45 years, 18 of those years after he was eligible to retire.

Five years ago President George W. Bush awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines for their service in World War II. In the ďŹ rst week of May, more than 360 original Montford Point Marines will travel to Washington D.C. to receive the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of the original 20,000 who served in World War II. “ “This is legendary,â€? said the president of the Tidewater Chapter of the Montford Point Marines, Master Sgt. Curt Clarke, the senior enlisted Marine at CNATTU Oceana.

Clarke served as master of ceremonies for the event.

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Dam Neck Annex Fire Capt. Jeffery Steere (c) is presented a certificate of appreciation by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Jim Webb and Fire Chief Ken Snyder during an awards presentation at the Dam Neck Fire Station Feb. 8. Steere earned the recognition because of his efforts in saving the life of a 91-year-old woman who fell at the Dam Neck Chapel. Although the injured woman initially refused care, Steere laid down in the dirt beside her until she agreed to be seen by medical personnel.

NAS Oceana Air Operations Officer Cmdr. Tim Gamache is presented with the Meritorious Service Medal by Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. James Webb Feb. 24 on the quarterdeck. Gamache managed a $19 million dollar runway repair project, a multi-million dollar operating budget, daily maintenance decisions on aging equipment and the daily functions of three divisions and an auxiliary landing field, while providing service to 260 tactical aircraft. He also led an aircraft firefighting training program for the city of Chesapeake fire and police departments and was vital to mission accomplishments, which totalled more than 500,00 aerial operations during his tour. Gamache, who reported to Oceana in May 2009, also served as the officer in charge at Dam Neck Annex before moving to air operations.

Gamache’s next assignment is as the military liaison to the FAA at Dallas-Fort Worth.

Award: CSCSU’s top civilian helps manage 100 courses — Continued from page 4 Education and Training Command (NETC), CSCS’ parent command. Copeland’s supervisor Sherry Bryant, a training specialist for CSCSU Dam Neck’s Learning Standards Office, nominated Copeland for the award.

“Frank’s technical expertise in curriculum development, instructor evaluation, mentorship and training during 2011 contributed significantly to CSCSU Dam Neck’s mission to train operators and technicians to meet fleet training needs,” said Bryant.“His knowledge, skill and dependability were crucial to the execution of complex curriculum development and revision projects.”

Copeland enjoys being part of the CSCSU Dam Neck community. “Having a good rapport with the instructors and staff makes my job easy,” Copeland said.

CSCS was officially established in 2004 and its 14 learning sites, which includes CSCSU Dam Neck, are responsible for the training of nine enlisted ratings:fire controlman, electronic technician, interior communications electrician, sonar technician surface, gunner’s mate, mineman, operations specialist, boatswain’s mate and quartermaster.

CSCSU Dam Neck’s courses of instruction are delivered 24 hours a day, five days a week. In 2011, CSCSU Dam Neck graduated 4,300 technicians and operators.

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The Civilian of the Year award is presented to Frank Copeland, CSCS Unit Dam Neck training specialist by CSCS Unit Dam Neck Commanding Officer Capt. Ken Krogman during an awards ceremony Feb. 23.

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‘Red Rippers’ return home after completing COMPTUEX

BY LT. J.G. CHRIS GAVIERES VFA-11 Public Affairs Officer

Photo by MC2 James R. Evans

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from VFA-81, flown by “Sunliners” Commanding Officer Cmdr.

Richard Rivera forms up to receive fuel from an F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-22 and flown by Lt. Michael Loringer during a mission flown from the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on Feb. 25 in the Arabian Gulf. Carl Vinson and CVW-17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

The “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 returned home to NAS Oceana Feb. 9 - 10 after successfully completing Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The squadron successfully completed more than 400 training missions encompassing more than 800 flight hours. After completing COMPTUEX, the Enterprise Strike Group is now ready to deploy.

Enterprise set sail from Naval Base Norfolk Jan. 11 to begin the five week at-sea period. COMPTUEX provided VFA-11 with realistic scenarios and training missions to prepare for the squadron for their upcoming deployment. The Red Rippers led several of the large force exercises including combat search and rescue missions and large force strikes. Enterprise and Carrier

Air Wing (CVW) 1 successfully completed a two-day evaluation of flight operations, earning her last Blue Water Certification.

The certification is based on the efficiency of launches and recoveries while operating without a divert airfield. The Red Rippers executed flawlessly during the evaluation, leading the air wing with a 98 percent boarding rate.

The Red Ripper maintenance team excelled during the exercise, displaying flexible and professional integration. VFA-11 Sailors rose to the challenge of a demanding flight schedule and consistently maintained aircraft with quick turnarounds. The Red Rippers displayed excellence earning a 93.9 percent sortie completion rate during the five-week exercise.

The Red Rippers and Enterprise will deploy later this month in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Profanity: more than foul language, also rejecting God’s promises, gifts Transitioning Military Security Clearance & Skilled Trade Career Event CAREERCONNECTION PRESENTS:

— Continued from page 3 trade you some of my stew for your birthright.”

In other words,Jacob was offering a bowl of stew in exchange for the right to inherit the blessing of the first-born son.This was the blessing of the larger share of the family’s wealth, but more importantly, it was the blessing of God’s promise to that family to make them a great nation and bless the world through them with the Messiah.

It was not a good trade!

Esau’s response to Jacob’s offer tells me that this man was the most profane person who ever lived. He said, “I am about to die (of hunger), of what use is a birthright to me!” He wasn’t about to die of hunger; he had just been out hunting, he could have refused and probably beaten his brother up and taken the stew, but instead he regarded his birthright as unimportant and worthless in comparison to the immediate gratification of a hot meal.

Esau had something that God had regarded as very precious and he treated it as if it was of no value. That’s the definition of profanity and it’s also (warning: bad pun

coming) an example of complete“Stewpidity!”

Profanity is more than just taking God’s name in vain or using foul language, it’s a heart attitude that rejects the gifts of God and the promises of God and the things that God has called sacred.Most of the time that we reject those promises and disregard those things with which God has blessed,is when we are like Esau — caught up in the desires of the moment. Esau traded God’s best for what was expedient, something that would gratify him at the moment.

The reality of the human heart is such that we have all done this at one point in our lives or another. We have disregarded God’s best for our lives, in exchange for what we wanted at the moment. What about you? What is God’s best for you, and what have you been willing to trade in exchange for it? Is there someone right now, like Jacob, asking you to trade something absolutely precious and of eternal value for something common and ordinary? Whatever that might be, I can assure you that it’s not worth it; it’s profane and it’s another example of Stewpidity.

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Annual NMCRS fund drive kicks off at Oceana STORY/PHOTO BY MC3 ANTONIO TURRETTO RAMOS NAS Oceana Public Affairs NAS Oceana kicked off the 2012 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)Fund Drive Feb. 29 at a breakfast and presentation at the Hornet’s Nest Galley.The annual fund drive officially began March 1 and continues through March 30.

At the breakfast, command coordinators for the fund drive were briefed about the positive impact of donations and guidelines for contacting Sailors to encourage donations.

“You are the perfect representatives because you know what it means to have a place to go that can provide that kind of assistance at a moment’s notice,” said NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. James Webb to the leaders who attended.

The objective of the fund drive is to have 100 percent contact with every service member, explained Lolita Sheats, director of Oceana’s NMCRS.The goal is for every service member stationed at NAS Oceana to be contacted and given the opportunity to donate.

“You all need to carry that message to everybody in the command,” said Webb.

One hundred percent of the donations received during the fund drive will be allocated to case workers that handle immediate assistance programs, said Sheats. This means Sailors and Marines who donate can rest assured that their donations are directly benefitting other military and family members in need.

According to the NMCRS mission statement,“The mission of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial,

NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Jim Webb celebrates the kickoff for the annual Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society fund drive with a cake cutting Feb. 29 at the Oceana galley. Assisting Webb are Sub-Area 9 Coordinator ABECS Eric Jackson and NMCRS Oceana Director Lolita Sheats. educational,and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need; and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.”

“You all can bring the emphasis on the actual fund raising and what it really means,” said Webb. “…Doing your share to get this communication out to them makes a

world of difference.”

According to Sheats, NMCRS in Hampton Roads raised 1.5 million in 2009, 1.6 million in 2010, and 1.7 million in 2011.

“While there is no monetary goal for the fund drive,that doesn’t stop the fund drive from always being successful,” said Sheats.

“Here in the Hampton Roads area, out of that $48 million worth of assistance [provided to military and family members], we did 8.1 million of that,” said Sheats.

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society does not take any administrative cost out of donations received and all donations are tax deductible, explained Sheats. NMCRS relies on donations to be able to provide the assistance to service members.

“What some people may not know is that the NavyMarine Corps Relief Society is funded solely by donated dollars,” said Sheats.“That’s why the fund drive is so important to us because the funds that come in from this fund drive keeps us going, keeps us being able to provide assistance to our service members.”

For more information about Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society’s 2012 Fund Drive, contact your command coordinator or the Sub-Area 9 Coordinator ABECS Eric Jackson at 433-2980, eric.jackson4@navy.mil or assistant coordinator ABEC Kearsis Leonard at 433-3980 or kearsis.leonard1@ navy.mil.

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at Oceana is located in building 531 and open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information about NMCRS programs and services, call 433-3383 or visit them online at www. nmcrs.org.

Initiative: Programs to ensure readiness, safety and security of military — Continued from page 1 The initial testing will be conducted by a contracted laboratory, with the Navy Drug Screening Laboratory capable of conducting in-house testing later this year. Every positive result on a urinalysis for synthetic drugs will be sent to NCIS for investigation. Synthetic chemical compound drug use impacts a Sailor’s career and family. Sailors found to have positive urinalysis results and possession of synthetic chemical compounds like Spice will be punished under the UCMJ. “We will enable and support our Sailors and their families. I am extremely proud of our people,” said Chief of Naval Operations Adm.Jonathan Greenert.“We have a professional and a moral obligation to lead, to train, to equip and to motivate them. Our personnel programs deliver a high return on investment in readiness.”

In addition to ensuring the readiness of our Sailors and Marines, the initiative will aim to make the Navy and Marine Corps the safest and most secure force in the department’s history.All personnel in the fleet should expect to

work in a safe environment, free from harassment or hazards, and when confronted with these, have the resources available to immediately correct the problem.

The Department of the Navy (DoN) continues to work aggressively to prevent sexual assaults, to support sexual assault victims, and to hold offenders accountable. Part of this effort is implementing new training at multiple levels in both the Navy and Marine Corps.

A recent program, the Bystander Intervention (BI) course, which is part of the Navy’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program, began in January for all “A” school students. BI is intended to educate Sailors that, as bystanders, they have the power — and responsibility — to intervene in a potentially harmful situation, regardless of rank. BI training is part of a larger strategy addressing changes in attitudes and behaviors in the DoN. SAPR training for Navy leadership and the fleet is in development.

Every day, Sailors and Marines do a great job of managing risks on-duty, proven by FY 2011 being recorded

as the safest in terms of operational fatalities. Under the 21st Century Sailor and Marine area of safety, DoN will continue stressing to Sailors and Marines that they should apply the same operational risk management (ORM) skills to their off-duty activities.

“All leaders must guard against reckless behavior — it jeopardizes the health, safety and combat readiness of our entire force” said Gen. James F.Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps. “Risk mitigation is one of the best means available as we fight to eliminate senseless and needless loss of life and injury, both on duty and on liberty.”

Statistically, the most dangerous thing Sailors and Marines do every day is also one of the most common, driving a personal motor vehicle.While there are a number of factors that make this even more dangerous: driving while fatigued, distracted or under the influence of alcohol or drugs,the good news is that alcohol-related motor vehicle fatalities are down across the fleet.The Naval Safety Center has tools and resources available to help train Sailors and — See Initiative, Page 10

March 8, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 9 Photo by ABF1(AW/SW) Stephen Recar

Photo by LS3 Peter Beebe

The Fuels team at NAS Oceana provides more than 3.5 gallons of JP-5 an average each month to Oceana-based squadrons and transient aircraft. Fuels is a division of Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistic Center Norfolk and assigned to the Regional Supply Office-Oceana. PHOTOS LEFT: Members of the Fuels team at NAS Oceana pose for group photo. RIGHT: After refueling aircraft, ABF2(AW/SW) Ray Holland waits at the truck fill stand as the fuel truck is topped off.

Fuels Division at Oceana takes a large step forward

BY LT. AMANDA JENKINS Regional Supply Office, NAS Oceana It has been a very busy and successful year for the Fuels team at NAS Oceana. Fuels is a division of Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistic Center (FLC) Norfolk and assigned to the Regional Supply OfficeOceana (RSO-O), also located at Oceana.

Under the direct leadership of Lt. Jeffrey Knight, the team has developed new and creative ways to stand apart in the “Fuels world.”

The first step taken to improve operational efficiencies was the implementation of the Fuels Manager Program.

This program now automates the many processes that Sailors did manually in the past. RSO-O Fuels dispatch can now populate all necessary dispatch information, including the time the call was received, fuel truck arrival times and the amount of gallons pumped.

With this information now in electronic format, RSO-O Fuels now conducts detailed analysis, which can identify barriers and re-assign resources in their quest to reduce customer wait time. Additionally, the Fuels Manager Program tracks equipment maintenance and personnel training.

“By being automated, it greatly enhances our efficiency by having everything in one place,” explained Knight about how the program will enhance the Fuel Division’s future operations Those who work in dispatch are also supportive and excited about the new program. “It is easier because it automatically records arrival/departure times and total response times,”said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Fuels (ABF) Airman Truemiller Norman. The program will also track the individual driver for each run.

Another advancement in the fuels arena is their use of the electronic flight schedule. The Fuels Division has teamed with Oceana Air Operations, which enables Fuels

to access the electronic flight schedules submitted daily by each Oceana-based squadron. A Sailor then consolidates all squadron inputs and creates a comprehensive flight schedule for the following day.Armed with this data, Knight can now proactively position his refueling assets, resulting in improved average customer wait time.

“This is a system that we used on our ship that was highly effective,” Knight explained. “It has already proven to be successful here at NAS Oceana.”

With these initiatives in place, RSO Oceana Fuels has al-

Photo by ABF1(AW/SW) Stephen Recar

ABF2(AW/SW) Jon Deeb trains AN Max Weidenborner in proper fuels procedures. ready seen a good return on their investments. In just six months, average customer wait time has improved 37 percent. In what used to take 60 minutes,the Fuels Division is now able to satisfy customer demands in an average time of 36 minutes. To encourage further customer wait time improvement, the Regional Supply Officer, Cmdr. Trent Kalp, has issued his “Dominoes Pizza Challenge,” offering to buy pizza for the first shift that can safely improve its customer wait time to 30 minutes or less.

Kalp has also collaborated with the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, Calif., By creating a master’s level thesis project for an operations research student to thoroughly explore the current RSO-Oceana Fuels process, and help look for additional ways to find efficiencies. A promising student has already signed up for the challenge and is busy collecting data as he begins his thesis project.

The achievements do not stop there, as Knight and his team are continuously exploring creative and innovative ways to improve operations. The RSO-O Fuels Team created a “Fuels Response Training Team” (FRTT) to develop monthly training scenarios to test watch standing policies and procedures. This past June, the FRTT, in coordination with the NAS Oceana Fire & Emergency Services, Oceana Safety and NAVFAC Environmental, conducted their first -ever FRTT drill. The scenario simulated a 50-gallon spill, while transferring JP-5 from bulk storage to day-storage tanks. Fuel watchstanders were tested in their knowledge of how to properly secure the fuel system, conduct recovery operations and submit timely updates and reports up the chain of command.

The drill was a success with many lessons learned. “The drills are effective for the active duty and civil service team that contributes to our mission of putting jets in the air so they can ultimately support our troops on the ground,” explained ABFCS(AW/SW) Robert Tillery about the effectiveness of FRTT drills in providing adequate training.

Knight has also joined the Oceana “Integrated Training Team”so the Fuels Division is aligned with the base when it comes to drills and training team scenarios.

The RSO Oceana Fuels team works hard every day to support local squadrons, as well as many transient aircraft.

On a monthly average, the team issues more than 3.5 million gallons of JP-5. The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) U.S. Army Special Operations Command,Fort Campbell,Ky.recently presented the team with a certificate of appreciation.

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Program: focusing on whole life of individuals, family’s lives — Continued from page 8 Marines — particularly those under the age of 25 who are statistically much more likely to be killed or injured behind the wheel. One of the tools is the travel risk planning system (TRiPS), an on-line, automated risk-assessment tool that Sailors and Marines use before they go on liberty or leave, driving outside command travel limits. The system helps them recognize — and avoid— the hazards they may face on the highway.

While each of the five areas provide important support for department personnel, physical fitness can be viewed having some of the farthest reaching beneficial effects.

Sailors and Marines must be ready to meet the demands of performing in a tactical environment, and physical readiness is a crucial link to ensuring Sailors and Marines are ready to take on the challenges the Navy and Marine Corps faces today, and will face in the future. As part of the 21st Century initiative, Sailors and Marines must maintain the highest level of sustained fitness with the ultimate goal of having the fittest, most deployment-ready force in the history of the Navy and Marine Corps.

“Sound minds and sound bodies are the fundamental elements of successful Sailors and combat readiness,” said MCPON (SS/SW) Rick D.West.“The transition from a ‘culture of testing’ to a ‘culture of fitness’ means that we deliberately incorporate physical proficiency and holistic health into our daily routines, rather than simply doing just enough to get by on tests twice a year.The more we do each day to improve our physical conditioning,the better prepared we are to handle stress, deployments and unexpected situations.

“Sometimes it’s difficult to find the time or resources to get in a run or hit the gym, but if leadership and Sailors actively make those things part of their commitment to excellence,the payoff is significant.We are not a sedentary force ... we are forward-deployed, we are expeditionary, we are agile ... and we need to be physically ready as Sailors to answer any call at any time,” said West.

The Navy continues to build a culture of fitness as part

• Through each of the areas described in the secretary’s address, the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative will realign many programs throughout the department and focus their combined efforts to ensure all personnel are not only mentally and physically prepared for the future fight, but that they will also have the knowledge, skills and support needed to succeed for the remainder of their lives.

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Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus answers questions during all-hands call aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) at Naval Station Norfolk March 5. Mabus was in Norfolk to unveil a new initiative designed to maximize Sailor and Marine personal readiness, build resiliency and hone the most combat effective force in the history of the Department of Navy. Following his remarks, Mabus and Navy and Marine Corps senior leadership answered questions from the audience, as well as questions from those watching throughout the fleet. of the physical fitness area, by urging Sailors to incorporate fitness into their daily lives. Adopting the “Fueled to Fight” program fleetwide will provide a nutrition strategy to increase high quality fuel (food, drink) fleetwide to meet the warfighter’s nutrition needs.

Additionally, Mabus is moving the DoN to be smoke-free by choice with a continued education campaign on the hazards of smoking, providing easy access to free cessation tools to every Sailor and Marine trying to quit and ending the discounts for cigarettes in Navy exchanges and Marine Corps exchanges. Ending the discounts will bring the prices up to 100 percent market pricing.

Ensuring all personnel, regardless of race or gender, are given every opportunity to excel and succeed is the hallmark of the program’s fourth area, inclusion. In order to operate globally, the DoN will need diversity of ideas, experiences, areas of expertise, and backgrounds to fulfill a variety of missions, while remaining relevant to the American people.Regardless of mission,in the Navy,women are permanently assigned to all types of ships, aviation squadrons, afloat staffs, naval construction force units and certain submarine platforms.The nature of today’s ground conflicts is evolving; there are no front lines in Iraq or Afghanistan. Women in the Marine Corps are assigned to units and positions that may necessitate defensive combat actions — situations for which they are fully trained and equipped to respond.

There are many areas in which opportunities can be expanded for women to serve and contribute and the Marine Corps is taking a deliberate approach in identifying

those areas.

A new DoN Diversity Office will be established, with the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) serving as the DoN’s diversity officer. The diversity office will leverage, coordinate and formalize ongoing efforts within the Navy and Marine Corps and will include the heads of the Navy Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Marine Corps Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management and the DoN Office of Civilian Diversity as team members.

“Diversity of Thought — Connectedness with America — Diversity is more important than race, ethnicity or gender,” said Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, the 17th sergeant major of the Marine Corps. “We are committed to attracting, mentoring and retaining the most talented men and women who bring a diversity of background, culture and skill in ser-

vice to our nation.”

The final area, continuum of service, aims at ensuring Sailors and Marines are provided the most robust transition support in department history. Whether retraining wounded warriors, providing voluntary education or helping achieve civilian credentialing,the department will aim to provide personnel every opportunity for personal and professional growth.

The Navy’s Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) program offers Sailors the opportunity to earn civilian certifications and licenses corresponding to their Navy ratings, collateral duties and out-of-rating assignments. COOL is designed to further develop the personal and professional capability of the Navy Total force, enhancing force readiness.

Through each of the areas described in the secretary’s address, the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative will realign many programs throughout the department and focus their combined efforts to ensure all personnel are not only mentally and physically prepared for the future fight, but that they will also have the knowledge, skills and support needed to succeed for the remainder of their lives.

“The 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative is focused on the whole life of the individual and their family’s lives.

When a Sailor’s or Marine’s time in the military ends, whether it is after four years or 40, we want your productive life to continue and for you to leave the service in better health, more trained and better educated than when you came in.”

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FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER WORKSHOPS

» » »» » »»» NAVY OMBUDSMEN BASIC TRAINING March 9 -11, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This training consists of 13 modules that help official command ombudsmen and command leadership team members work effectively with their commands. Workshops provide resource avenues for helping families through crisis and daily living.Open to ombudsmen, command and executive officers, chaplains, command master chiefs and their spouses.

SPONSOR TRAINING March 13, 1 - 3 p.m.

CAR BUYING STRATEGIES March 15, 2:30 - 4 p.m.

This training, available for presentation at your worksite, teaches command personnel to serve as sponsors.Topics include ways to be an effective sponsor, duties and responsibilities, military and community sources of help and FFSC relocation assistance.

Looking for a car but don’t want to get taken for a ride? Learn all the important do’s and don’ts before you step onto the car lot in this program.Topics include negotiating, trade-ins, discounts, financing, high-pressure sales tactics and tricks to watch out for.

PARENTING IN A MILITARY FAMILY DEVELOPING YOUR March 14 - 15, 9 - 11:30 a.m.

SPENDING PLAN This workshop explores what it means March 15, 1 - 2:30 p.m. to discipline children and the ways it can be accomplished most effectively. It includes strategies for encouraging children to behave appropriately,communicating in ways that really work,and increasing cooperation. Participants discuss attention-seeking behaviors and how parents can best respond to them.Additional topics include child development, temperament, expecting and giving respect, and the impact that a military lifestyle has on children.

This workshop can help you develop a realistic spending plan.With this spending plan in place, you’ll be on your way to paying your bills on time and achieving your short and long-term financial goals.

NEW PARENT RESOURCE AWARENESS WORKSHOP March 16, 8 a.m. to noon Expectant servicewomen face special challenges as they make the transition into parenthood. Topics discussed include the

Navy’s policy on pregnant servicewomen, Navy Family Care Plans, housing information, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and information about their Budgeting for Baby program, child care resources, FFSC programs and services, the WIC program, and information on career planning. Registration is open to first time expectant servicewomen.Their partners are strongly encouraged to attend with them.

TAP Weekly Transition Assistance Program (TAP) is a workshop for separating military and preretirees. It covers resume writing, interviewing skills, salary negotiations, military benefits and other topics that facilitate a smooth transition from the military to the civilian community. If space is available, spouses may accompany the transitioning member. All classes are held weekly, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in building U-93 at Naval Station Norfolk.

See your command career counselor for a quota to attend TAP.

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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SPORTS & FITNESS » » »» » »»»»»»» Professional Bull Riders return to Hampton Coliseum The Professional Bull Riders will return to the Hampton Coliseum, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Fans will witness thrilling 8-second rides and jaw-dropping wrecks throughout the adrenaline-soaked performance as the PBR’s insanely brave cowboys risk it all against monstrous animal athletes that can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds.

Meet the riders, check out the bulls and see the chutes up close at the all new Corral Party before the show from 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. Corral Party passes are regularly $10 at the box office and Ticketmaster but you can get them for free at local Farm Fresh stores. Corral Party pass must be accompanied by a valid March 10 event ticket to gain entry.

Entrance to the Corral Party will end promptly at 6 p.m.

Passes are available while supplies last.

Tickets to Professional Bull Riders start at just $10 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster Outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and Hampton Coliseum Box Office.All tickets increase $2 the day of the event.

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The 2011 NAS Oceana Captain’s Cup in the Small Ashore division was presented on Feb. 17 to the team from Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility, Virginia Capes. FACSFAC VACAPES earned 743 points by participating in eight of 14 sports offered, as well as earning extra points for volunteering at the 5K race. The next closest competitor was Personnel Support Detachment Oceana with 516 points.

The team from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana displays their trophy for 2011 NAS Oceana Captain’s Cup in the Large Ashore division, presented on Feb. 9.

CNATTU Oceana earned 1,773 points by participating in nine of 14 sports offered, and earning extra points for volunteering at the 5K race. The next closest competitor was the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic with 1,499 points.

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P.I.T. tickets on sale March 12 The nation’s oldest amateur basketball tournament, the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, will be held April 11-14 at Churchland High School, 4301 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth.

Tickets are $10 a night (for two games) or buy a tournament ticket book for $32 to see all 12 games.Tickets go on sale March 12 and are available through all Ticketmaster outlets and through Portsmouth’s Willett Hall box office, 3701 Willett Drive. Call 393-5460 for ticket information or group discounts.Tickets will also be sold at the gate prior to the start of each game.Visit www.portsmouthinvitational.com for more information.

Recognized by NBA and European scouts as the premier showcase for potential professional prospects, the P.I.T. will be played as follows: •Opening round games will be played at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.Wednesday,April 11.

•The April 12 games include a free consolation game at 3:15 p.m., followed by the opening round games at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

• Friday’s free consolation game on April 13 is at 3:15 p.m., with semi-finals at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

• Final games will be played April 14,at noon (7th place) and 2 p.m.(consolation championship game);6 p.m.(thirdplace championship game); and at 8 p.m. (championship game).

The March Madness 5K will be March 28, 11:30 a.m. at Dam Neck Annex.The run is free and begins at the fitness center. Preregistration deadline is March 21 and same day registration begins at 10:30 a.m.There will be five age divisions in both men’s and women’s category and awards will be given to the top three in each division. Registration forms are available at MWR fitness and sports centers. Call the Dam Neck MWR Fitness and Sports Office at 492-7483 for more information.

5K RUN AND WALK-A-THON Cerebral Palsy of Virginia will hold the 19th Annual 5K Run & Walk-A-Thon March 24 at Mt.Trashmore in Virginia Beach. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.; the 5K at 8:30 and the 1 mile walk at 9:30.

Champion chip timing is provided by Mettle Timing.

The registration fee is $30 and includes a T-shirt, bagels, doughnuts and coffee and a picnic lunch after the event.

Awards will be presented for the 5K to the top male and female overall finishers, top three male and female finishers in 10 age groups and also for the top three male and female walkers.Awards also for the top fund-raisers in four age categories.

Register by visiting www.cerebralpalsyofvirginia.org or call 497-7474 for more information. All proceeds benefit programs and services for children and adults with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.

GOLF TOURNAMENT The annual HRANA/TAILHOOK/ABMA Golf Tourna-

ment will be April 27, at Eagle Haven Golf Course at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. Proceeds from the tournament will help the Hampton Roads Squadron, Association of Naval Aviation,Tailhook and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Association provide educational scholarships.

The format is Florida Best Ball and tournament begins with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Entry fee is $70 per person and includes green fees, golf cart, practice balls, door prizes, lunch and no-host beverage cart.

For a registration form, contact Jim Flaherty at 6312179, e-mail jflaherty7@cox.net; Jim Joyner at 470-6049, e-mail jsjoyner@cox.net; Rich Johnson at 688-4006, e-mail richard.w.Johnson@hii-nns.com or Tim Smith at 560-6681, e-mail timothy.p.smith5@navy mil. Registration fees must be paid in advance.

RUN, ROLL OR STROLL Register for the Run, Roll or Stroll on May 6 at Neptune’s Park at 31st Street, on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Run on your own,or form a team of four or more to run or walk with you. The 8K run is back this year, along with a 5K run, 5K walk and a 1 mile run/walk.

If registered by April 25, the costs for each event are: 8K, $30; 5K run, $25; 5K walk, $25 and 1 mile run/walk,$15.

Proceeds benefit the Jewish Family Service ofTidewater, Inc. which was able to provide healthcare and social services to more than 2,000 individuals throughout Hampton Roads last year.

For complete information and registration, visit http:// www.jfsrunrollorstroll.org.

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BY ROBIN HOLLAND Training Support Center-Hampton Roads Public Affairs OfďŹ cer In celebration of Black History Month, staff and students from Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSC-HR) were treated to performances by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cruisers,â&#x20AC;? the U.S. Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier contemporary entertainment ensemble Feb. 24.

The Cruisers performed two separate concerts, held at Dam Neck Annex and Naval Station Norfolk.Themed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pioneers of Navy Music:A History of African-Americans in the Navy Music Program,â&#x20AC;? performances featured the works of legendary African-American musicians, such as Alton Augustus Adams, the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst African-American bandmaster; William Grant Still, best known for his 1931 AfroAmerican Symphony,as well as scores of celebrated artists.

Both shows captivated the audiences with live music and a video narrated by Senior Chief Musician Mike Bayes, highlighting noteworthy cultural events made by AfricanAmerican performers.

Photo by MC2 Joshua Mann

U.S. Navy Band members, MUC Daryl Duff and MUC Kenny Carr perform an American folk song during a concert to celebrate black musicians during a concert at Naval Station Norfolk Feb. 24 during a musical celebration in honor of Black History Month. Earlier that day, they also performed at Dam Neck Annex.

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The event was organized by the TSC-HR Multi-Cultural Heritage Committee, led by Senior Chief Musician Scott Davis and Fire Controlman 1st Class Angela Crayton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t moved by the show, you simply donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a pulse, said Lt. Cmdr. William Welch, TSC-HR, executive ofďŹ cer, at the conclusion of the show. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The performance was fantastic â&#x20AC;&#x201D; just unbelievable and by far, the best multicultural event TSC has had since my tenure.â&#x20AC;?

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR » » »» » »»»»»»» BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ PARTY March 8 -10 Fiddles, banjos, and guitars are on the march and they are all heading for the same spot — the Chesapeake Conference Center for the Cabin Fever Pickin’ Party, a weekend of bluegrass music. Cabin Fever, now in its 18th year, serves a dual purpose. For amateur players, it is an opportunity for casual, friendly jamming. For aspiring pros, it offers an opportunity to show off for talent scouts or fellow musicians. Enjoy the music, performances of showcase bands on stage, vendors, workshops plus the fellowship of bluegrass musicians and listeners.Admission is $25 per person in advance.;$30 at the door for all three days. For more information, visit www.cabinefeverpickenparty.com.

March 10, noon to 7 p.m.

Everyone is Irish as the crowds gather to“Shamrock the Block”atTown Center’s Fountain Plaza for an afternoon of music and family fun.

Celtic bands and singers will take to the stage, Irish and Scottish dancers set the floors to shaking, and the wee ones dash from attraction to attraction. All around the Fountain Plaza at the Town Center of Virginia Beach and on the greens of Commerce and Central Park Drive there will be face painters, balloon animals, a caricature artist, Celtic games and much more. During “Tour de Ireland,” participate in relay races, potato sack races, putt-putt golf, inflatable obstacle course and more. Featured musical performers will include Tidewater Pipes and Drums, and the ensemble Celtica, followed by the band Poison Dwarf.The Reel Thing School of Irish Dance, the Scottish Dance Theater of Virginia, and the Rhythm of Ireland School of Irish Dance will be on stage.The event is free, open to the public and free parking at the garages and lots of Town Center.

Town Center is located at 222 Central Park Avenue,Virginia Beach.Additional information may be found at www. neptunefestival.com /events.

VETERANS HIRING EVENT March 13, 9 a.m. to noon

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The 2012 Hiring Our Heroes is a hiring fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members and eligible spouses in the Meeting Suite 1 of the Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach.The event is a free hiring fair for both employers and job seekers. Employers and job seekers are strongly encouraged to pre-register for free at HoH.GreatJob.net.Walk-ins are welcome but space is not guaranteed.

If you need assistance registering, email hiringourheroes@ uschamber.com.

CHEVY LOVERS CAR SHOW April 14 Preregister for the Virginia Chevy Lovers annual Spring Dust Off Car Show at Finn McCool’s Fish House and Tavern at Landstown Commons, on the corner of Princess Anne and Dam Neck Roads. Registration will be from 9 until noon. The show is open to all cars and trucks 25 years and older with proceeds to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Pre-registration is $15;$20 day of the show. Rain date is April 28. Checks should be payable to VCL and sent to Marie Cancel, 828 Trillium Pl., Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Additional information is located at www.virginiachevylovers.net.

FRIDAY March 9 7 p.m. - Woman in Black (PG-13)

SATURDAY March 10 Photo by Sara Steil, Tidewater Builders Association

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Orchestrate a makeover with Home & Garden Show Tidewater Builders Association’s 27th annual Mid-Atlantic Home & Garden Show offers up everything you’ll need to orchestrate your spring home makeover.With its theme, “A symphony of spring,” the event offers everything you’ll need to create the harmony you want for your home.The Mid-Atlantic Home & Garden Show is one of the largest consumer shows in the region and one of 30 consumer shows selected for The National Home and Garden Show Series.

Featured celebrity guest at the event is HGTV designer Sabrina Soto, who will speak on Design Secrets and Tips at 1:30 p.m. on March 10. Brian Santos,“The Wall Wizard,” a favorite on the national home show circuit, will offer his tips for do-it-yourself wall treatments Friday through Sunday. Also featured will be five outdoor spaces from local

landscaping companies.

The event is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., March 9, and March 10; and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 11 Complete information and a $2 discount coupon are available at www.midatlantichomeshow.com.

PHOTOS ABOVE, LEFT: K&D Rounds Landscape Inc. is one of five local landscapers exhibiting their work at Tidewater Builders Association’s Mid-Atlantic Home & Garden Show March 9-11 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

RIGHT: The children’s area at the show will have arts and crafts activities, hosted by staff from St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children and children from the Kid2Kid, program They will also be selling their “duct tape couture” for donations on behalf of the facility.

1 p.m. - Chronicle (PG-13) 4 p.m. - One for the Money (PG-13) 7 p.m. - The Grey (R)

SUNDAY March 11 1 p.m. - Joyful Noise (PG-13) 4 p.m. - Big Miracle (PG) 7 p.m. - Red Tails (PG-13) * Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all `R’ rated movies. * Payment for admission and concessions is by cash only.

CALL 433-2495 for more information

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Applicant must have valid driver's license, and good driving record. Competitive hourly wage with benefits, 25-40 hours/week.

VETERANS WELCOME FOR ALL POSITIONS! E-mail resume to rob.robins@baydiesel.com or apply on line at www.baydiesel.com Veterans welcome for all positions

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Industrial Action Services, Inc. (IAS), the Industrial Leader in On-Site Fluid Purification, System Decontamination (High-Velocity Flushing and Chemical Cleaning) and Condition Monitoring, is looking for seasoned Project Managers (PM’s) and Field Service Technicians (FST’s) with a minimum of 6-10 years’ experience in a shipboard/forward operating, hands-on, engineering & maintenance environment. Formal education and other specialized credentials are a plus. IAS is a relatively young company comprised of a team of worldclass, seasoned experts from industry. Due to IAS’ rapid growth, upward mobility opportunities are endless. IAS specializes in Fluid System Maintenance in the North American Power Generation (Conventional and Nuclear), Petrochemical, Refining and Heavy Industrial markets, with some International services as well.

The position entails approx. 80% overnight, multi-day travel with all travel expenses and per diems paid 100% by IAS. IAS offers Top Pay, Unlimited Overtime, Opportunities for Advancement, Excellent Incentive Packages and Employee Benefits Compensation Packages to Top Performers. Highly Motivated Professionals are encouraged to seek further information by contacting HR@IASCorpOnline.com or by faxing a resume to (800) 536-9547.

Help Wanted The Raleigh Police Department is currently accepting applications for the upcoming basic police academy that is tentatively scheduled for July 16, 2012.

Individuals who are interested in applying can go online at www.joinraleighpd.org to find more information about the Raleigh Police Department’s hiring process, as well as download the application which can be mailed directly to the Recruiting Office.

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PRESENTED BY: 2011 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year Spouse of Captain Samuel Arnett - Joint Base Langley-Eustis

SARA JANE ARNETT

Join us in honoring our unsung heroes for their sacrifices, their strengths and their commitment to our community.

NOMINATE A DESERVING SPOUSE TODAY! TO POST YOUR NOMINATION SIMPLY LOG ON TO FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM AND CLICK ON HEROES AT HOME. All nominees will be recognized by our local business and military communities at the awards luncheon on May 10th where we will announce the 10 finalists and the 2012 Heroes of Home Military Spouse of the Year!

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