Jet August 16, 2012

DEFY PROVIDES LIFE LESSONS FOR KIDS PAGE 9 VOLUME 52 NO. 33

AUGUST 16, 2012

SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA

INSIDEJET OEF MISSIONS BEGIN FOR CVW-7

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DAM NECK ANNEX

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CHAMBERS FIELD

FORMER OCEANA

CO CELEBRATES 95TH BIRTHDAY WITH PARTY AT BASE GALLEY

BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer

CHANGE OF COMMAND AT VFA-31

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Anyone who reaches the age of 95 deserves a special birthday celebration and that’s exactly what Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana did for its former commanding officer, retired Capt. Dexter Rumsey II. Rumsey, who reached the milestone birthday on Aug. 4, was the guest of honor at the Oceana Hornet’s Nest Galley on Aug. 6, hosted by the galley and public affairs.The celebration was attended by his family, including his wife Mary, active duty and civilians, and members of the Hampton Roads Squadron, Association of Naval Aviation.

The party was fittingly held in the Rumsey Room, one of the galley’s historic rooms honoring former commanding officers and nearly 70 years of base history.

“This is pretty fantastic. I’ve never been in this

Give the gift of life! An Armed Services Blood Program drive is taking place today, Aug. 16 on Oceana, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at CNATTU, building 340.

Another blood drive will be Aug. From NAS Oceana Public 29, 8:30 a.m. to Affairs 12:30 p.m. at the The 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, Branch Health Sept.

14, 15 and 16 will showcase Clinic. Visit www. the very best of military and civilian militaryblood. aviation for spectators from around the world who travel to Virginia dod for info.

Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

Former Oceana commanding officer, retired Capt Dexter Rumsey II was the guest of honor at a luncheon to celebrate his 95th birthday. During the celebration at the Oceana galley on Aug. 6, he shared stories of his 30-year career and memories of his time as Oceana’s CO from 1964 - 1966. galley. It’s big, really, really nice. I’m very honored to have a room named after me,” said Rumsey with a smile,as he looked around the area honoring his time as Oceana’s CO from July 1964 to November 1966.

The room was a big surprise to the retired aviator, who had no idea of its existence until told his party would be in the Rumsey Room.Located front and center of the galley, the room includes

Rumsey’s portrait, as well as black and white photos from base events during his time in command. Looking at his photo, Rumsey joked how it “has a little more black hair than I do now!”

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Wayne Cummings, Oceana Food Service Officer, was happy to host the celebration, which included a special meal and birthday cake.“It was nice for him to come — See Rumsey, Page 8

Oceana Air Show celebrating ‘Our Flag Was Still There’

Beach just to attend the annual Air Show.

With the Navy hosting War of

1812 commemorations around the country this year, the Oceana Air Show is themed “Our Flag Was Still There.”

The Air Show officially kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Friday evening, Sept. 14 with the stunning Twilight Air Show.

Admission and parking are free and gates open at 5 p.m.When the show ends, stop by the Oceana Officers’ Club to enjoy a refreshing beverage

in this legendary watering hole.

The Air Show’s main event occurs on Saturday and Sunday, Sept.

15-16, with the gates opening at 8 a.m. and the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team, Blue Angels, scheduled to conclude each day’s show with their legendary performances.

On Saturday night, Sept. 15, the Beach Blast begins at 6:30 p.m. with a free concert at Virginia Beach’s

31st Street Park, an F/A-18 Super Hornet after-burner flyover, night parachute jumps by the British Red Devils and an introduction to the men and women of the Blue Angels team.

— For more information on the 2012 NAS Oceana Air Show, including a complete list of performers, visit www.oceanaairshow.com.

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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» ‘Hunger Games’ midnight release The Navy Exchange at NAS Oceana will host a celebration for the midnight release of the “Hunger Games” on Aug. 17. Enjoy a free showing of the movie at 10 p.m. Sales begin at midnight and those who preordered can also pick up their challenge coins with their movie.

The COnnection Line has made a change! For questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about services provided on board NAS Oceana, now 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.

Elliot Sadler to visit Oceana NASCAR driver Elliot Sadler will visit NAS Oceana Aug. 21. He will visit Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81 in Hangar 111 to meet with personnel.The NASCAR Nationwide Show Car/Richmond International Raceway Pace Car will also be on display at the NAS Galley that day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for photo opportunities. Visit the Jet Observer website at www.oceanajetobserver.com for an updated schedule of events.

We Are Family Fest College information session Norfolk State University will host an information session Aug. 21, from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m. at the Oceana Education Services Center, building 531, Room 102. This information session is open to all service members, family members and veterans interested in attending or transferring to Norfolk State University.

MWR will host the We Are Family Fest,Aug. 23, 3:30 -7:30 p.m. at the Main Gate Park, across from the Oceana Navy Exchange.The festival is free and includes music by a DJ, entertainment by Bobby the Clown, a photo booth, inflatables, carnival games and hayrides. Concessions will be sold at a minimal cost.The event is open to all military and their families. For more information, call 492-7053 or 433-2561.

School physicals Aerotheater closure The Aerotheater at NAS Oceana is currently closed for renovations and is expected to remained closed until the end of August.$2 movies are being shown at the GatorTheater on JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. Call 462-7534 for the current movie schedule.

ANA luncheon The Hampton Roads Squadron,Association of Naval Aviation will not hold a monthly luncheon in August. Members should check the web site at www.hrana.org for up-to-date information on events.

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Feds Feed Families Feds Feed Families continues through Aug. 31 at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex. All DoD and active duty can help support the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and many food pantries throughout Hampton Roads by collecting much-needed, non-perishable foods. Collection boxes are set up at the Oceana Navy Exchange, Jet Mart, Commissary,Thrift Shop, both Oceana and Dam Neck chapels, along with select commands.

This year marks the fourth year for the program and the local goal is 26,000 pounds. Cash donations are also accepted and used to purchase the most-needed food items in bulk. Volunteers to help collect and weigh food and unit points of contact are also still needed.

According to staff at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, in 2011, they received an outstanding response from local Navy institutions and federal employees, helping the foodbank get through the challenging summer months and due to increased demand again this summer, donations are urgently needed.

For more information, contact the Oceana and Dam Neck Coordinator RP2 Jacqueline Bellins at 433-2871.

Chapel Schedule of Services Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant

Catholic

Sunday Sunday School - 9 a.m.

Worship (main chapel) 10:40 a.m.

Mass – Tues-Fri, 11:30 a.m.

Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m.

Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602

Do you need a school physical and can’t get an appoint- Contemporary Protestant Confession Saturday 4 p.m.

Worship Sunday 9 a.m.

Catholic Worship 5 p.m. ment? The Branch Health Clinic at NAS Oceana will see all patients, 21 years of age and younger, for school physicals Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m. on Saturday,Aug. 25, 8 a.m. to noon.

Required items Naval Station Norfolk •Military ID Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 •Physical forms Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) •Immunization records •Patients 9 years of age and older are required to not eat or drink anything other than water after midnight.This is Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871 FRC Oceana at 433due to labs that may need to be drawn. Patients may con- 9286, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, CVW-17 at 433-2481/2313 tinue to take current medications.

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An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the “Jolly Rogers” of VFA-103 prepares to launch from the flight deck USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Aug. 9, marking the beginning of combat sorties for CVW7’s squadrons, in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Chaplain’s

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Photo by MCSA John Haynes

It’s time for a revival!

BY LT. ANDREW BROD NAS Oceana Chaplain The lazy days of summer are here. For those of us who are still working, the days are not as lazy as they are exhausting. The heat index has been up over 110 lately and it’s just miserable to be outside.Every chance most of us get, we’re relaxing in a pool, in the air conditioning, under a fan or in the line of a ventilation duct.

Many times the summer is a season to do as little as possible, and production wanes. From time to time we find our personal lives like that as well. We try to do as little as possible, forgetting about our faith, family, and our well-being.We’re in cruise mode, and sooner or later, our personal lives end up in a mess.This is when we’re in need of a personal revival.

When I was a kid, growing up in the south, the word “revival”was thrown around like three-legged cat in the dog pound. It seemed like every year there was a revival in town. It was always a series of church meetings, in which a guest preacher would come to town for a few nights, yell at the top of his lungs, sweat profusely from his forehead (and wipe it with a cloth handkerchief), pound his fist on the pulpit and tell people they need to get right with God. Some people would sit in their seats and yell“Amen,”while some would constantly check their watch, waiting for the inevitable picnic that would follow.A few would promise to change their lives and do what God wanted them to do,sometimes it was a lasting change, others it was just a front.

What was never clearly conveyed, at least to me, was that in order for a change to take place, there was some hard work and determination that had to follow the initial decision.

Have you wanted something to change in your life, maybe in your family life, your personal life, your spiritual life,but you find yourself doing the same old things.

It’s time for a true revival!

A true revival in your life will take a solid decision to change, determination to stay the course no matter how tough things get, and a community of support of close friends, family members, coworkers, a pastor or chaplain,or folks in the chapel community that you can be accountable to in order to continue on.

What do you need to straighten out in your life?

What are you waiting for?

Eisenhower, CVW-7 begin OEF missions

BY MC1 NATHANAEL MILLER Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

While air support will be the primary focus in support of OEF, Eisenhower and other CSG surface ships can also achieve a robust set of missions in support of regional USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER,At Sea (NNS) — Carrier maritime security.

Air Wing (CVW) 7, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier “Our mission is to set the conditions for economic prosUSS Dwight D.Eisenhower (CVN 69),began flying the first perity, which encompasses ensuring maritime security of combat sorties in support of Operation Enduring Freedom all commercial sea lanes,” said Rear Adm. Michael Manazir, (OEF) Aug. 9. commander, Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group.“The versaThese missions will provide direct support to coalition tility of our capabilities and vitality of our Sailors allows forces on the ground in Afus to be flexible and agile at ghanistan. The support inall times.” cludes electronic warfare, We bring a wide range of capabili- Manazir stressed how critclose-air support, airborne every Sailor of the carrities to coalition forces in Afghanistan ical command and control, and er strike group is to mission reconnaissance. and take pride in the fact that we are success, from flight deck “Air-support missions are to the pilots, to working with them to establish secu- personnel, intended to degrade terrorthe engineers. ist activities, diminish the rity and stability there. Every squadron “Everyone has a role and influence of the Taliban does it exceptionhas trained thoroughly for these mis- everyone and improve security to enally well,” said Manazir.“I am courage economic prospersions, and now it is time to execute.” extremely proud of the Saility in the region,” said Capt. ors that compose this strike — Capt. Samuel J. Paparo, CVW-7 commander.

Samuel J. Paparo, CVW-7 group and I am certain that commander. “We bring a each will perform at the wide range of capabilities highest caliber possible.” to coalition forces in Afghanistan and take pride in the fact CVW-7 is composed of the “Bluetails” of Carrier Airthat we are working with them to establish security and borne Early Warning Squadron 121, the “Patriots”of Elecstability there. Every squadron has trained thoroughly for tronic Attach Squadron 140, the “Rampagers” of Strike these missions, and now it is time to execute.”

Fighter Squadron (VFA) 83, the “Jolly Rogers” of VFA-103, Since 2009, U.S. Navy aircraft have averaged about 5,000 the “Wildcats” of VFA-131, the “Puking Dogs” of VFA-143, close-air support missions per year in support of OEF. and the “Nightdippers” of Helicopter Anti-submarine Eisenhower joins the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Squadron 5.

(CSG), led by aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of rewhich has been operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of re- sponsibility, conducting maritime security operations and sponsibility since April. support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

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Consortium for Infant and Child Health recognized NMITC for its participation and success in the Consortium for Infant and Child Health’s Business Case for Breast-feeding program with an award presentation, Aug. 3, at the Eastern Virginia Medical School. NMITC Commanding OfďŹ cer Capt.

William Kotheimer presents an individual award to ET2(SW) JoAnna Waugh, accepting on behalf of Lt. Cmdr. Kim Shelburne, who was unable to attend.

Photos of recent awards, promotions and retirements

MILESTONES CS3(SW) Kenny Lee is presented the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by CSCM(SW) Jimmie McKnight July 17. Lee was responsible for the care and safety of 15 detainees while serving as a tier supervisor from August 2011 to May 2012 with Task Force Platinum, Navy Expeditionary Guard Battalion, Joint Task Force, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

STORY/PHOTO BY LT. JASON BRUEHL Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Center Public Affairs OfďŹ cer

FC1(SW/AW) Zachary Winemiller is presented the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Award by NAS Oceana Commanding OfďŹ cer Capt. Bob Geis Aug. 3. Winemiller earned the award while serving as the leading petty ofďŹ cer in the weapons division of the combat systems department on USS George Washington (CVN 73), April 2010 to December 2011. Winemiller is now stationed at Dam Neck Annex in the First Lieutenant’s Division, where he coordinated the 2012 Clean the Bay. Photo by Cathy Heimer

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The Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center (NMITC) was presented a 2012 Business Investment in Babies Award from the Consortium for Infant and Child Health (CINCH) for its participation and success in CINCH’s Business Case for Breastfeeding (BC4BF) program.The award was presented Aug. 3, on the Eastern Virginia Medical School campus in Norfolk.

This program was designed to educate employers about the value of supporting breast-feeding employees in the workplace.

Funding for BC4BF was provided by the Virginia Department of Health and Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). By participating in this program, NMITC established policy and took action to ensure a

supportive environment for nursing mothers, which included the establishment of a dedicated lactation room at the command.

The award was presented by Amy Paulson, CINCH director at EVMS; Dr. Richard V. Homan, provost and dean of EVMS, and Dr. C.W. Gowen, interim chair, EVMS Department of Pediatrics.

Receiving the award for NMITC was Commanding OfďŹ cer Capt. William Kotheimer. “Our participation in this program is doubly important for a Navy command where raising a child and pursuing a career are difďŹ cult due to long and sometimes unpredictable hours, sea duty and operational deployments. Anything we can do to make that task easier is the right thing to do, and I want to thank CINCH and its supporters for enabling us to succeed in this endeavor,â€? said Kotheimer. — See Award, Page 7

Robert Rountree Jr. is recognized for 30 years of federal service by NAS Oceana Commanding OfďŹ cer Capt. Bob Geis Aug. 13. Rountree, a retired commander and naval aviator, has worked at NAS Oceana for 10 years, where he serves as the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region air operations program director.

Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

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CO makes final Truman flight

BY MC3 JONNIE HOBBY USS Harry S.Truman Public Affairs USS HARRY S.TRUMAN,At Sea (NNS) — The commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) took to the skies in a T-45C Goshawk Aug. 6.

Capt.Dee L.Mewbourne completed four launches and recoveries as part of his final underway aboard Truman.

Although he is an aviator, Mewbourne said that commanding officers only get to fly circumstantially due to their busy schedules.

“It’s a special opportunity we’re given,” Mewbourne said.“We get to sample what we sell and make sure the flight operations we’re conducting are safe and effective.We get a chance to see our people in action.

I think it’s also good for morale when the crew gets to see their captain fly.”

Mewbourne assumed command of Truman in November 2011 during the ship’s docking planned incremental availability (DPIA).When Truman left the yards, it sup-

ported flight deck certification and carrier qualifications by hosting squadrons from carrier air wings 3 and 8.

Mewbourne said he was glad to be able to see Truman from the air in an operational environment.

“It felt great to see Truman in action. I felt an immense sense of pride in the ship and crew,” said Mewbourne.“When I came here,I knew my mission was to getTruman back to sea.As I saw the carrier doing what it’s designed to do, I felt close to accomplishing my mission.”

Mewbourne flew the T-45C training aircraft assigned to the “Tigers” of Training Squadron (VT) 9 while they were embarked on Truman conducting carrier qualifications.

Mewbourne, who was designated a naval flight officer in December 1983, has accumulated more than 3,500 total flight hours in 47 different types of aircraft and more than 1,000 arrested landings on 12 carrier decks.

“We are naval aviators and we still love

to be part of that business because our hearts are in the air,” said Mewbourne.“I’ve been very blessed in my 30-year career to be part of naval aviation.Whether I landed on one carrier or 12, it’s a distinct honor and privilege.”

Mewbourne is scheduled to turnover command of Truman to Capt. S. Robert Roth Aug. 16.

PHOTO ABOVE: Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne, commanding officer of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), is strapped into a T45-C Goshawk training jet, Aug. 6, for his first and last flight from the ship before he changes command.

Harry S. Truman is underway conducting carrier qualifications.

Photo by MC3 Donald R. White Jr.

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During VFA-31’s change of command, outgoing “Tomcatter” Commanding Officer Cmdr.

Jeremy W. Gunter (l) and incoming Commanding Officer Cmdr. Brian Becker exchange salutes.

Watching is Commander, Carrier Air Wing 8 Capt. Daniel Dwyer. The ceremony was held Aug. 9 at CNATTU Oceana.

‘Tomcatters’ hold change of command From VFA-31 Public Affairs Cmdr. Brian Becker, from Chicago, relieved Cmdr. Jeremy W. Gunter, from Beckley, W. Va., as the commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31 on Aug. 9 in a change of command ceremony, held at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana.

Becker graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance in December 1994. He received his commission through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps in January 1995 and was designated a naval aviator in May 1997.

Becker has served at VFA-15, TOPGUN, VFA-97,VFA-103 and Navy Personnel Command. He has accumulated more than 3,000 flight hours and more than 700 arrested landings. His personal awards include six Strike Flight Air Medals, five Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, one with combat“V,”and various other unit and campaign awards.

The incoming executive officer, Cmdr.

Mike Rovenolt, is joining VFA-31 from the Joint Center for Operational Analysis, U.S. Joint Forces Command, where he served as a military analyst and executive assistant. Rovenolt has accumulated more than

4,200 military flight hours with more than 2,500 in the F/A-18 A-F, and has more than 600 carrier-arrested landings.

The VFA-31 Tomcatters are the second oldest operational squadron in the Navy.

“Felix” was officially formed July 1935, although Felix the Cat has been seen on Navy aircraft dating as far back as 1928.

During its history, the Tomcatters have flown a number of fighter and attack aircraft including the F4B-4, F3F-2, F4F-4, F6F, F8F-1, F9F-2, F2H, F3H, F-3B, F-4B, F-4J, F14A, and F-14D.They currently fly the F/A18E Super Hornet.

The squadron has served in conflicts dating back to World War II, including battles at Wake Island, Marcus Island, Coral Sea, Midway, Guadalcanal and the Eastern Solomons. VFA-31 is the only Navy fighter squadron to achieve aerial victories in three wars; World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. VFA-31 returned to Oceana in December 2011 after a seven-month combat deployment aboard the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The Tomcatters dominated the skies above Afghanistan and Iraq, flying more than 4,000 hours and 2,000 sorties in direct support of operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn.

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Award: NMITC recognized for support of new moms — Continued from page 4 Also receiving an individual award for providing significant support in helping implement BC4BF at NMITC was Lt. Cmdr. Kim Shelburne, who led the charge in creating command policy supporting nursing mothers, and establishing NMITC’s lactation room. While Shelburne could not attend the awards ceremony, Electronics Specialist (ET) 2nd Class (SW) JoAnna Waugh,who was instrumental in helping to set up the lactation room,received the award on her behalf.

As new mothers, Shelburne and Waugh found it difficult to find a private and comfortable room to continue with their daily pumping routines after returning to work from maternity leave. Shelburne found that the Navy did have policy supporting nursing servicewomen (described in OPNAVINST 6000.1C), but that few individuals were aware of it.

“This is one of those instructions that most commands don’t know about until they get a mom who needs a room.

All too often, I have heard stories of women pumping in bathrooms and closets,” said Shelburne.

After doing extensive research and consulting with experts on the subject, and with the support of NMITC leadership and BC4BF, Shelburne set about generating command policy that would assist new NMITC mothers.

Additionally, she was determined to locate and outfit a space that could be completely dedicated as a lactation room. After locating such a room she worked diligently with Waugh and utilized resources provided from BC4BF to make it a comfortable space.

Throughout the process, Shelburne was pleased with the level of support she received from the command.

“The Navy is very supportive of breast-feeding; we have the best policy among the military branches! My hope is that the word gets out and breast-feeding service members begin getting the support they need and deserve,”she said about at the Navy’s support of breast-feeding women as a whole.

“I am very excited about NMITC receiving this award, we deserve it! Since we have established the room, eight moms who work in the building have used it and three moms from other commands have come to use it because theirs did not have a room, or they were on temporary duty here,” said Shelburne as she reflected on receiving the award.

“I have also received several calls from active duty women across the world asking for a sample of our instruction and what we have in our room to help them set up rooms and programs at their commands,” she added.

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The Navy is very supportive of breast-feeding; we have the best policy among the military branches! My hope is that the word gets out and breast-feeding service members begin getting the support they need and deserve,”

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Rumsey: Served as Oceana’s commanding officer from 1964 - 1966 — Continued from page 1 now living in Norfolk’s Talbot Park area, where he follows levard, previously the home of Oceana’s commanding or in and actually see his room…to reminisce about his time the developments in the possible renovation of the his- executive officers, remains in use today. here and when he ran Oceana,” said Cummings. toric neighborhood home,Talbot Hall.

“They were going to tear it down when I came,” he said Rumsey, who entered the Navy in 1938 as an aviation NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope noted about Bell House, now managed by Lincoln Military Houscadet,had four previous tours as a commanding officer,on how Capt. Rumsey “ushered in a lot of changes that are ing for senior officers.

USS Chandeleur (AV 10), USS Pawcatuk (AO 108), Bomber still in place today,”including the opening of Oceana’s FairAs a naval aviator, Rumsey is still very proud that the Squadron 211 and Fighter Squadron 41, before taking first F-4B Phantoms came to VF-84 and VA-85 received command of Oceana. their first A-6A Intruders during his time as Oceana’s Rumsey shared several stories of his military service CO. In 1965, an Intruder cost the Navy $3.5 million with those attending the luncheon.During the Battle of apiece.

Midway on June 4, 1942, Rumsey was in a patrol plane, One of his favorite memories from his time at operating out of the French Frigate Shoals, 560 miles Oceana was more personal. In the summer of 1964, he northwest of Honolulu.“Our job was to fly to the west flew up to Quantico, Va. to commission his son, Dexand flank Midway,” explained Rumsey. ter Rumsey III, as a Marine Corps officer.“I told them At the beginning of World War II, because the shoals ‘Pops’ was coming up to commission me but they had were not occupied by theAmericans,the Japanese used no idea he was in charge of Oceana until his plane the shoals as a base for intelligence gathering and small landed,” laughed the younger Rumsey, who attended bombing raids.Although prior to the Battle of Midway, the birthday celebration with his wife Bonnie. the Americans discovered where the Japanese were Dexter Rumsey III can remember how as a 10-yearlaunching from and took over the area, it didn’t stop old, even before his father was the CO, he used to the Japanese intelligence gathering mission. “We never come out to Oceana and play in the Quonset huts at knew there was a ‘Jap’ [Japanese] submarine looking at the north end of the field. Now a lawyer on Virginia’s us,” said Rumsey.

Northern Neck, the younger Rumsey served three and Rumsey was a guest at this year’s 70th Anniversary a half years in the Marines during Vietnam.“Every Navy of the Battle of Midway commemoration on board USS No birthday celebration would be complete without a cake cutting and family needs a Marine,” he said, to his dad’s laughter.

George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).“I think I was the oldest former NAS Oceana Commanding Officer retired Capt. Dexter Rumsey Chope was pleased to see the turnout for the birthone in this area they could get their hands on,”he joked II has assistance cutting his 95th birthday cake from current Oceana day celebration. “We in the Navy pride ourselves on Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope. Rumsey, who was Oceana’s skipper our ties to our heritage and our traditions and we take about his invitation.

Rumsey was quick to admit that “just having com- from 1964 -1966, celebrated his birthday at the Oceana galley Aug. the time to recognize a man who walked in these Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos shoes, 45, 48 years ago.” mand of the largest jet base on the East Coast,” was 6. about what he enjoyed most about his tour at the naval “To see a 95-year-old man with such vibrancy and air station. It was also one of his favorite tours in the Navy. way Crescent housing, where military families still reside. such humor, I think everybody walks away from here a Rumsey retired from the Navy in 1968 and then worked Rumsey, who opened the Oceana stables, was very little more confident, a little happier, a little prouder of for the Stanwick Corporation for 25 years before retiring pleased to see that they not only remain operational, but where they work,” said Chope, adding “We all recognize again to play golf and enjoy family time with his six chil- the facility size was increased several years ago. He’s also the importance of honoring our past.We wouldn’t be here dren and grandchildren. He remained in Hampton Roads, proud that Bell House, the historic home on Oceana Bou- without gentlemen like that.”

CPPD hosts Va. Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

BY SUSAN HENSON Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs Officer

Virginia’s Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security visited the Center for Personal and Professional Development at Dam Neck Annex Aug. 9.

Terrie Suit met with CPPD leadership and toured the command to gain an understanding of CPPD’s role in developing Sailors who think critically,act responsibly and lead proactively.

The tour included a stop at the Virtual Education Center (VEC) for a brief on the center’s capabilities and education services it provides to Sailors worldwide.

Suit was appointed as assistant to the governor for commonwealth preparedness in January 2010 by Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell. The Commonwealth reorganized some positions the following year, which resulted in Suit’s appointment “It is a great honor to host such a distinguished visitor at CPPD,” said CPPD Commanding Officer Capt. John Newcomer.

“Secretary Suit’s visit is a great opportunity to explain our work to provide Sailors the tools they need to lead with courage, respect and trust, and mentor future leaders to do the same. Part of that development is through voluntary education, and the VEC’s work is essential to assisting Sailors navigate through the waters of completing higher education requirements for a degree.”

The daughter of a career U.S. Army officer and wife of a now-retired Navy senior chief, Suit is familiar with the demands of military life and related challenges of earning a college degree. She has earned an associate degree from Tidewater Community College and Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Old Dominion University.

Suit’s tour included stops at the training directorate, which creates, maintains and has oversight for personal and professional course curricula; the Voluntary Education

(VOLED) directorate, which is responsible for the Navy’s VOLED program; and VOLED’s Virtual Education Center, which provides virtual education assistance and counseling to Sailors and veterans.

Julie Gifford, regional military liaison, accompanied her on the tour of CPPD. At the end of her visit, Suit said she was excited to see the progress of the Navy College program.

“Governor McDonnell wants to ensure Virginia is supporting our service members as they pursue education and professional development for their Navy career as well as their eventual transition to civilian life,” she said. “Julie and I will be proactively identifying future opportunities for Virginia to work together in support of Navy College and the Center for Personal and Professional Development. Thank you for all that you are doing here.”

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DEFY program provides life-long lessons for kids STORY/PHOTOS BY MC3 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOS NAS Oceana Public Affairs

kids and then we help establish that connection between parents and us,” said Mackey.“And then the mentors are able to work with the kids throughout the school year, August through May.” Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana Child &Youth Programs DEFY mentors are carefully selected for the program, (CYP) hosted the Drug Education For Youth (DEFY) pro- filtered by a board interview process that focuses on temgram, July 16-26, for nearly 70 children ages 9 - 12. perament and character.

“Our goal is to make sure that they have the tools neces“We do interviews to make sure they are dedicated and sary to resist drugs, alcohol and any other substance mis- to make sure they have good temperament,” said Mackey. use, and that they grow in their leadership skills and that “These are our kids and we treat them as such. And it’s they grow to become civically responsible,” explained fun! It’s a lot of work, but it’s so much fun… I know by Cynthia Mackey, lead DEFY program coordinator.“We also doing this here they’re going to go into the fourth, the teach subjects like conflict resolution, how to resist peer fifth and the sixth grade and they always remember DEFY.” pressure, life skills training and social skills and etiquette.”

“I have a wonderful relationship with the youth,” said According to the Navy Personnel Command DEFY web Air Traffic Controller 1st Class (AW/SW) Leslie Wallace, page, the goal of DEFY is to empower youth to build posi- who has been a DEFY mentor for four years and is now tive, healthy lifestyles as drug-free, successful citizens.The the DEFY lead mentor. programs’ mission is to The Oceana DEFY improve combat readiprogram also works ness by providing a with Sailors from the drug demand reduction Drug and Alcohol Proand comprehensive life grams Advisor (DAPA) skills program designed office who volunteer to to improve youth resilkeep parents informed iency and strength. about new designer Mackey has been a drugs, negative trends DEFY mentor for two and latest slang. years, this year is her “The goal is to always first year as the lead keep the parents in the coordinator.

Mackey link and we also edutailors the DEFY procate the parents,” said graming and modifies Mackey. “For example, the topics and activities have you heard about specifically for Oceana. ‘yolo?’ You only live According to Mackey, once. Well, we need to DEFY is sponsored by Children have fun participating in one of the many team building ex- know what these kids Oceana CYP, enabling ercises held throughout the DEFY summer camp, July 16 - 26. DEFY’s are ‘yolo-ing’ about and her to supplement the purpose is to produce 9-12 year-olds with character, leadership, and keep parents informed DEFY curriculum with confidence so that they are equipped to engage in a positive, healthy so they can do what the Boys & Girls Club lifestyles as drug-free citizens and have the necessary skills to be suc- they have to do.” of America curriculum cessful in their lives through coordinated community participation, Parents can even conto create a DEFY pro- commitment and leadership. tact a DEFY mentor and gram with a stronger request that the menimpact on the children tor check in with their of NAS Oceana. child after school while the parent is at work,said Mackey.

DEFY is a two-phase program. Phase one is an eight“We always need to adapt and change our strategies to day camp during the summer with DEFY mentors and fit with the needs for our generation and culture. What volunteers where kids are introduced to the concepts worked 10 years ago won’t work today. That’s why we and fundamentals of the program. During this phase, chil- are always looking for mentors to work with DEFY who dren participate in self-esteem exercises and learn about have fresh ideas,” said Mackey.“I’m most proud of my kids goal setting, leadership and teamwork, relationships and becoming leaders to their other peers because they can conflict management, substance abuse prevention, gang reach their peers quicker and have a greater effect than awareness and de-glamorization. Phase two is carried out we can as adults. I am very proud that our youth are makthroughout the year by mentors who support the lessons ing the choice to learn who they are and setting goals and training taught during the camp.Mentors also provide for their future because the worst thing in this world, I tutoring and positive reinforcement through group men- believe, is to not have a vision for yourself. So they are gettoring and interactive workshops. ting the foundation to build that vision for the rest of their “During the camp, we see who connects with what lives. I’m very proud that they are starting so early.”

HM1(FMF/SW/AW) Cedric Odom from NAS Oceana Branch Health Clinic selects a youth from the eager volunteers who want to answer questions during a classroom portion of the DEFY program, July 19, at the Oceana Navy Educational Service Center classroom.

AC1(AW/SW) Leslie Wallace from Oceana Air Operations, who is a lead mentor for the DEFY program at Oceana, escorts 9 12 year-olds participating in the program to their next activity July 19. Nearly 70 children participated in the DEFY summer camp, held at Oceana from July 16 - 26.

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BY KELLY BURDICK Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers/AIR 6.0 Public Affairs PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) — Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) welcomed a new admiral during a change of command ceremony Aug. 6.

Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes relieved Rear Adm. Jeffrey Penfield, who will take lead as commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force in Norfolk.

Vice Adm. David Architzel, commander, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), presided over the ceremony, where he welcomed Jaynes and highlighted Penfield’s contributions to COMFRC and to the naval aviation mission.

“Zoil’s [Penfield] done an incredible job,”Architzel said.

“The COMFRC team, the men and women who keep our forces flying — without them naval aviation comes to a complete standstill. Every great success can be attributed to these men and women and the people who lead them, like Jeff Penfield.”

“CJ, I look forward to having you at the helm of our FRCs. I value your experience with AIR-6.0 and the FRCs and I know you will deliver. It is good to have you here.”

Vice Adm.Allen Myers, commander, Naval Air Forces and commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, presented Penfield with a Legion of Merit award.

“Under his leadership, FRC has performed brilliantly to ensure our aircraft are ready for tasking,” Myers said.“The men and women of FRC, who serve here and around the world, play a vital role in supporting our Pacific pivot and strategic imperative to operate forward as a Navy.”

Penfield thanked his team and NAVAIR’s logistics and industrial engineering counterparts for their spirit, hard work and dedication.

“I’ve enjoyed these last nine months as commanding

officer,” Penfield said. “For my first tour as an admiral, I couldn’t have imagined a better command, or group of men and women, to begin this phase of my career. Your work is critical — it’s what keeps naval aviation flying,and flying safely. CJ is a fantastic leader, and with your support, no doubt COMFRC will continue their superb work for the warfighter.”

As the assistant commander for Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR-6.0), Jaynes worked closely with the FRC during the last year while she oversaw logistics support efforts for both fielded and developmental aviation systems. She has extensive background as a Navy aerospace maintenance duty officer (AMDO) and has the distinction as the first female admiral in the AMDO and NAVAIR communities.

“CJ has also spent her career focused on how we keep our aircraft ready for tasking,” Myers added.“I know that she will enrich the expertise of COMFRC and continue their positive glide slope.”

“It’s such an honor to be selected to lead COMFRC and the tremendous group of professionals who pour their heart and soul into maintaining our naval aircraft,” said Jaynes, who will also continue her AIR 6.0 duties.“Leading both AIR 6.0 and COMFRC is an opportunity of a lifetime.

I never imagined as an AMDO that one day I would have the honor to command the entire shore-based intermediate and depot maintenance activities.”

COMFRC and its eight centers provide naval aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul products and services that equip the fleet to project power across the globe while supporting national interests and security objectives.

FRCs produce quality airframes, engines, components and support equipment, and provide services that meet the Naval Aviation Enterprise’s (NAE) aircraft ready-for-tasking goals with improved effectiveness and efficiency.

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Photo by MC3 Tony Bloom

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Parents interested in serving on the committee should have a child currently enrolled inVirginia Beach City Public Schools or a child who graduated in 2012.Those interested in volunteering should email Grant Project Coordinator Jill Gaitens at jill.gaitens@vbschools.com by Sept. 4. Include your name, phone number, email address and a brief paragraph describing your experience as a military-connected parent/guardian in Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

At various times throughout the year, the school division issues a Call to Action to enlist the assistance of community members for specific activities, such as curriculum development, textbook adoption, mentorships and participation on advisory groups/committees.To see a complete list of current Call to Action, visit www.vbschools.com/ volunteers/action/index.asp.

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about the type of person he was, I was instantly inspired,â&#x20AC;? said Chief Mass Communication Specialist Johnnie R. RobUSS IWO JIMA, At Sea (NNS) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sailors took a couple bins, an Iwo Jima Sailor.â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty challenging to run hours out of their day while deployed to remember a fall- on a treadmill for 13 miles but was deďŹ nitely worth it to en U.S. Navy SEAL by running a half marathon aboard the remember such a true American hero and fellow chief multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD brother of mine.â&#x20AC;?

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The half marathon was held in the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gym on treadChief Petty OfďŹ cer mills. Those not able to Brian Robert Bill was run due to injuries but among one of 17 SEALs still wanting to particikilled Aug. 6, 2011 in pate were able to bike 13 Wardak province, eastmiles.The set up was just ern Afghanistan, and like a typical road race, was a friend of Lt. Mecomplete with a wagan Shutka, Amphibious ter station, snacks, cold Squadron 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s public afwashcloths for refreshfairs ofďŹ cer. Shutka, a ing exhausted runners native of St. James, N.Y., and bikers, signs posted is currently deployed with the runners/bikerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aboard Iwo Jima and name for cheering from was inspired to run a others in the gym or half marathon in his passing by and several memory. volunteers to help make â&#x20AC;&#x153;Brian had a love for it all happen. marathons, the outdoors â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was painful runPhoto by MC2 Jamica Johnson and a willingness to ning those 13 miles since MCC Johnnie Robbins (l), Ensign Brendan Cordial and Lt. Megan help anyone, no matter Shutka participate in a Remembrance Half Marathon in the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it was the most Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d ever what,â&#x20AC;? said Shutka. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The run at one time,â&#x20AC;? said gym aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo ďŹ rst time meeting him, Jima (LHD 7) Aug. 6. Sailors aboard Iwo Jima ran or biked a 13Hull Maintenance Techmile half marathon in conjunction with runners in Virginia Beach through our private pinician 1st Class Timothy to remember the 31 SEAL team members and special operations lot instructor, we talked S. Koller, an Iwo Jima about the Helsinki City forces lost during an Aug. 6, 2011.

Sailor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Running next to Marathon in Finland that everyone helped push I was training to run in August 2011. I ran that marathon me and kept me going to make it to the end. I felt it was the same time as his funeral and I missed saying good-bye. the least I could do in remembrance of those who made I ďŹ gured it would be ďŹ tting to run a half marathon in his the ultimate sacriďŹ ce, giving their lives.â&#x20AC;? memory, while Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m deployed, to signify the fact that he After the race, Shutka expressed her desire to continue barely lived half his life and considering 13 miles is the honoring Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory. reverse of Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s age when he died, 31.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;With this half marathon I ran today, I plan on joining Shutka said she was inspired to train for the run after a Brianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family and friends in picking up where Brian left particularly hard holiday without Bill. off by inspiring more and more people,â&#x20AC;? said Shutka.â&#x20AC;&#x153;Havâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Memorial Day really hit me hard with his loss. It was ing known him, I feel like such a better person. No matthen I decided to deďŹ nitely run this half marathon in his ter how busy I am or how much time has passed since memory,â&#x20AC;? said Shutka. he died, by taking the time to remember Brian, talk about After talking with people about her plans to run the half how inspirational he was and everything he stood for, I marathon and why she was running, Shutka inspired six feel heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never be forgotten.â&#x20AC;? other Iwo Jima shipmates to train and run the half maraIwo Jima, homeported out of Norfolk, is currently dethon in Billâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory for the one year anniversary of his ployed in support of maritime security operations and death. theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet â&#x20AC;&#x153;The moment I heard about Chief Bill and learned area of responsibility.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR » » » » » » » DUCK TAPE REGATTA Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 9th Annual Duck Tape Regatta will be at Willoughby Harbor. The event provides participants with plywood, fasteners and duct tape, with which they have four hours to create a seaworthy boat. After a judging for creativity, the race takes place.

Spectators have a good view to see which boats float, sink or complete the race.

The event attracts both family and corporate teams, most of whom dress in costume and elaborately decorate their boats.

Food, beverages and entertainment, including children’s activities, are available throughout the day.

Proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD). Since its inception in 2004, the event has raised more than $150,000. This year’s goal is $30,000.

Construction is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; inspection at 1 p.m.; race starts at 2. Rain date is Aug.19.The event is open to all.Boat registration fee $65. Admission for spectators is free.

Willoughby Harbor Marina is located at 1525 Bayville Street,Norfolk.To register online, visit www.ducktaperegatta.com.

FUN-N-SHINE SHOW AND CRAFT SHOW Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Khedive Auto Shriners will host the 21st annual Fun-n-Shine Car Show, along with the 14th annual Craft Show this Saturday. Admission is free.

Vehicle show registration starts at 8:30 a.m. the day of the show.Vehicles must be on the field by noon.The vehicle entry fee is $20.All vehicle show entrants will receive dash plaques.There will be dealers’ choice and sponsor trophies, trophy for best display and a car corral to sell your ride. Cost for the car corral is $20 per vehicle. Classes include Mopars, antiques, foreign cars, by manufacturer, custom cars, trucks, motorcycles and much more.

The indoor craft show features crafters and vendors selling jewelry, home products,children’s items and much more.Food will also be available for purchase.

Events take place at the Shrine Center, 645 Woodlake Dr. Chesapeake. For information specifically about the car show, call

Willy Creekmore at 729-0709 or Stanley Reames at 480-1432 or visit www.khediveshrine.org.

COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE Aug. 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Virginia Beach campus of Centura College will host an open house,where visitors can go on a VIP tour of the facilities and talk with faculty and current students about training for a new career.

DJ Shaggy from Z104 will be live on-site.

Donations of school supplies are welcome as the school will be working with WAVY TV-10 to collect school supplies to donate to the local elementary schools.

The campus is located at 2697 Dean Drive. For more information, call 340-2121.

‘PIG PICKIN’ Aug. 24, 6 -10 p.m.

The Hampton Roads Squadron Association of Naval Aviation is hosting their annual pig pickin’ at the VFA Post 392.

Cost is $30 per person. The menu includes barbecued whole pig, barbecue chicken, baked beans, potato salad, cole slaw and various beverages. Cocktails at 6 p.m. and food at 7 p.m.There will also be a cash bar. Music by Tim Hopkins, a 12 string acoustical guitarist.

VFW Post 392 is located at 2408 Bowland Parkway, off London Bridge Road,Virginia Beach. For more information and to RSVP by Aug. 20, contact Kent Von Fecht at kcvonsr@cox.net or 340-9659.

HURRAH PLAYERS PRESENT ‘WINNIE THE POOH’ Aug. 24 - 26 The Hurrah Players will present Disney’s Winnie the Pooh at the Perry Family Theatre. Based on the stories of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film, this stage adaptation takes you back to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Winnie the Pooh plays Aug. 24 at 7 p.m., Aug. 25 at 3 and 7 p.m., and Aug. 26 at 3 p.m. The theater is located at 485 St. Paul’s Blvd. in downtown Norfolk. Tickets are $10 for all ages, and can be purchased online at www. hurrahplayers.com or call 627-543.

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TSP - YOUR KEY TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE Aug. 20, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

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This workshop explores what it means 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.

SAPR COMMAND LIAISON TRAINING Aug. 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The SAPR command liaison works for the commander on behalf of a victim in a sexual assault case. Command liaisons are appointed to speciďŹ c sexual assault cases and serve as the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contact with command leadership. Command liaisons are responsible for keeping victims apprised of developments in their cases and work

closely with command leadership to ensure that victim needs are being met.The command liaison can also represent their command at the Sexual Assault Case Management Group meeting.

EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING Aug. 23 or 28, 9 a.m. to noon Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume.This single-session workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.

FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSES SUPPORT GROUP Aug. 24, 10 a.m. to noon.

Join other foreign-born military spouses, network and share resources, discuss the American way of life, develop friendships, receive monthly newsletters, and learn about the many resources available to make your new life experience positive.

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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