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USS Iowa gun tube #270 – An amazing final journey, part 1 Follow the final journey of the historic USS Iowa Gun Tube #270 as it transits the roads of Portsmouth, Norfolk and Virginia Beach for a final display location adjacent to the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse at Fort Story later this summer. Page A2 VOL. 30, NO. 10, Norfolk, VA | flagshipnews.com
March 23-March 29, 2023
NORFOLK, Va. (March 17, 2023) Cmdr. Ray Gambel, Naval Station Norfolk’s Air Operations Officer, explains the landing mechanics of a C-2 Greyhound to students from Landstown High School’s Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy, during a STEM day at NAVSTA Norfolk’s Chambers Field Mach17, 2023. The event allowed students to see how STEM concepts apply to day-to-day naval air operations activities. (U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 2ND CLASS JOSEPH T. MILLER)
NAVSTA Norfolk’s Air Operations Department hosts STEM Day for local students By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph T. Miller NORFOLK, Va. — Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk’s Air Operations Department hosted a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) day for students from the Landstown High School Governor’s STEM Academy at NAVSTA’s Chambers Field March 17, 2023. The STEM day event was arranged by NAVSTA Norfolk’s Air Operations Officer, Cmdr. Ray Gambel. The event allowed the students to interact with Sailors and see some of the day-to- day components of the command air operations department.
“I was hoping that today would help reinforce learning objectives that the kids are learning in their courses,” said Gambel. “They have a unique experience here where they can interact with Sailors who apply the same concepts they are learning in their jobs 24/7.” The students arrived at 10 a.m. and were greeted by Capt. Janet Days, commanding officer NAVSTA Norfolk, as they offloaded the buses. “I know Air Boss has an amazing program set aside for you,” said Days. “What I would like you to do is have very questioning attitudes. What I mean by that is that I don’t care what the question is, if there is some-
thing you’re curious about, something you don’t understand, that’s why Air Boss’s folks are standing by. They are experts and they will explain it to you.” After the introduction by Days, Gambel escorted the students to the Air Operations building where they were split into groups, each going to a different location to learn about how STEM concepts can be applied to military operations and technology. Some of the locations the students visited included the radar room, the air traffic control tower, the virtual air traffic simulator and the airfield where they saw C-2 Greyhound and E-2 Hawkeye aircraft. “I certainly think that this may help them
look at the Navy as a possible career,” said Gambel. “If they end up joining the Navy or any other branch, they will not be able to get away from the use of STEM. We are always testing or experimenting with new things and we work in environments that present unique challenges that they can apply their STEM knowledge to.” The event concluded at 1 p.m., with the students loading back onto the buses heading back to their school. For more news from Naval Station Norfolk, visit http://www.navy.mil/local/nsn/
NSA Hampton Roads’ Sewells Point Golf Course receives noteworthy recognition By Katisha Draughn-Fraguada
Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Public Affairs
Situated off of Terminal Boulevard in the center of the busy military community near Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads sits a well-conditioned golf course that was recently ranked by Golfers Choice as a Top 25 course in Virginia. Sewells Point Golf Course was voted number 16 as the best courses in Virginia for 2022. “We were very happy to get the recognition,” said Tom Dozier, Professional Golfers’ Association Golf Manager at Sewells Point Golf Course. “Sewells Point has always been a hidden gem here in Norfolk.” The award and ranking originated from the reviews of golfers who play at the course. Sewells Point Golf Course, which Arnold Palmer played his professional debut on Nov. 21, 1954, is an 18-hole championship course with tree lined fairways and well bunkered
undulating greens. It was designed by Donald Ross in 1927. “It’s a fun and challenging course with four sets of tees to accommodate all levels of players,” said Dozier, who has worked at Sewells Point Golf Course for 41 years and has been instructing golf since 1991. In season, approximately 1,000 players frequent the course per week to experience the layout and amenities that Sewells Point Golf Course has to offer. Capt. David Bell, a Maxillofacial Prosthodontist at Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command-Portsmouth, has been a customer of the golf course since he got stationed in Hampton Roads in July 2017. “I really appreciate the conditions of the course and practice facilities,” he said. “During the peak season, the course is kept in impeccable condition and can play as difficult as any course around. The greens can be quick and the rough thick; both add to the character of the course.” Bell credits the friendliness and profes-
sionalism of the golf course staff as part of why he has continued to come back and play over the years. “I appreciate the level of customer service that Tom, Mike and the rest of the pro shop staff delivers,” he said. “The shop has an excellent selection of top-level golf equipment and apparel. They really run the shop like a professional organization. I play at other courses, military and civilian, public and private, around Virginia, but none of them offer the overall golf experience that Sewells Point consistently delivers.” The course features short game facilities, a driving range, a fully stocked pro shop, banquet room, snack bar, and pavilion with 25 staff members to operate and maintain it. There is also a PGA Instructor who offers private lessons and clinics. “Sewells Point Golf Course provides a great escape for golfers of all experience levels and ages,” said Capt. Matt Frauenzimmer, Commanding Officer of NSA Hampton Roads. “Tom and his team do a great job of
maintaining the course in pristine condition and providing amazing customer service to the patrons. They are most deserving of this recognition.” The golf course will be pretty busy with various tournaments and events coming up this year for the community. “We will still make sure to open the tee in the afternoon so our men and women in uniform can get a round in after work,” said Dozier. Sewells Point Golf Course is a military golf course that is open from 7 a.m. to dusk, seven days a week to the general public. “The best part about working here is being able to support the troops, the men, women and families of those in the military, with a great place to recreate,” said Dozier. “I’ve met and made friends with people from all over the world. It has been and is still truly an incredible honor to serve and help so many people improve their games.”
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