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MAY 10, 2012
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FENTRESS SAILOR ENJOYS BULL RIDING
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PAGE 8 The Oceana Family Fest will be May 17, 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Oceana track on 5th Street. Entertainment will include live music with battle of the bands, a DJ, Bobby the Clown, photo booth, inflatables, carnival games, hayrides and pony rides. Concessions will be sold. Open to all DoD families. For more information, call 433-2246.
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Military motorcyclists ride in formation during in the “Wake The Base Ride” May 4, to kick off NAS Oceana’s annual Motorcycle Safety Rodeo. The ride, sponsored by the Oceana Safety Department, began at Dam Neck Annex and circled around Oceana from the back gate, ending at the Main Gate Park where the rodeo was held.
STORY/PHOTOS BY MC3 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOS NAS Oceana Public Affairs Military motorcycle riders roared their engines May 4 during the “Wake the Base Ride” beginning at Dam Neck Annex and ending at the Main Gate Park on NAS Oceana.The group ride marked the beginning of the annual Motorcycle Rodeo, sponsored by the NAS Oceana Safety Office. “We get a lot of riders from NAS Oceana, Dam Neck and Norfolk together for this event at the beginning of the riding season to remind these guys to ride safe,” said Dave Ruhl, safety specialist and motorcycle safety coordinator for NAS Oceana and organizer of the event. “Every man and woman is important to the Navy. Operational readiness is affected when we lose Sailors.That’s what we’re here to prevent.” The overall purpose of the Motorcycle Rodeo is to encourage riders of all experience levels to create a positive peer pressure to get the training available through the Navy Safety Office, wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and mentor less seasoned riders.
“I became a CMC because the most important thing to me in the Navy is our Sailors, our people and our families, and there’s nothing more important than making sure they do this [ride motorcycles] safely. We lose so many Sailors to motorcycle accidents; this requires leadership to be out here and show how important this is,” said NAS Oceana Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Bill Smalts. While the motorcycle rodeo is designed to bring riders together to encourage a safe riding environment, it’s also fun. The rodeo included events like the slow-speed race and the cone-weaving race, as well as a bike contest. Many of the riders come just to see all the other bikes, and this year, about 150 riders came out for the rodeo. “A lot of them [younger riders] I think look up to our experienced riders and those who have been riding for a long time.That causes them to want to ride and they get out here and see that mentorship and that leadership and peer pressure is a big deal,” said Smalts. All Sailors who ride motorcycles must complete the Navy’s Basic Rider Course (BRC) to ride on base and out in town. — See Motorcycle rodeo Page 9
USS ENTERPRISE, At Sea (NNS) — The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 began flying combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) May 1. Through these missions, the Navy and Marine Corps squadrons aboard Enterprise are providing direct support to coalition forces on the ground in Afghanistan. The missions include close-air support, electronic warfare, reconnaissance and airborne command and control. In Afghanistan, these missions degrade terrorist activities, diminish Taliban influence and improve security, which leads to stability and economic prosperity. CVW-1 spent months preparing for these missions, and is ready to join coalition forces in the region. Enterprise joins the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the region. Thus far,Abraham Lincoln has flown more than 1,400 sorties,totaling more than 8,700 flight hours in support of coalition efforts in Afghanistan, according to Lincoln’s Public Affairs Office. Over the course of May 1, their first day supporting OEF,CVW-1 aircraft flew 29 sorties. According to Capt. Jeffrey Trent, commander, CVW-1, the number of sorties flown on the first day will be the standard throughout much of the time CVW-1 is supporting OEF. — See Combat missions Page 10
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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.
Armed Forces Night The Norfolk Tides welcome all area active duty, military families and retired military personnel to enjoy baseball action as the Tides celebrate Armed Forces Night at Harbor Park, May 19, against the Pawtucket Red Sox. This is the 17th annual Armed Forces Night event.Representatives from the Army,Navy,Marine Corps,Air Force and Coast Guard will be on hand to throw out the first pitch. A joint forces honor guard will present the colors, and the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band will perform as part of the pre-game activities. Displays from each of the armed services recruiters will be set up. The pre-game ceremony will also include the oath of enlistment for new recruits and an opportunity to honor the men and women of the armed services. Admission for active duty, military families and retiree ID cardholders will be $6.50.Tickets can be purchased at theTides box office.Commands who wish to pre-purchase tickets for group seating may contact the Tides office at 622-2222, extension 107 for more information.
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Registration is ongoing for the Drug Education For Upcoming blood drives Youth (DEFY) Camp, being held at NAS Oceana July 16 The Armed Services Blood Program will hold the follow-27.The camp is open to ages 9 - 12 years old. For compete ing blood drives on NAS Oceana: •TODAY May 10 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fleet Readi- information, contact Cindy Mackey or Brian Betts at the Oceana Child & Youth Programs at 433-3976. ness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Oceana •May 17 - 18 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Center for Camp CAX Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana, building Naval Weapons Station Yorktown MWR Department an340 nounces the return of Camp CAX.This overnight summer •June 4 - 8 a.m. to noon at VFA-31, hangar 500 camp is open to military youth ages 9 - 12, as well as teens The Armed Services Blood Program is the DoD’s blood donor program, responsible for all active duty personnel ages 13 - 15. Nine to 12-year-olds will camp during one of worldwide and all family members in military medical three sessions held June 24-30, July 1-7 or July 8-14.A teen treatment facilities. For more information, visit www.mili- camp for ages 13 - 15, is being held July 15 - 21. Camp CAX will take place near Jones Pond at Cheathtaryblood.dod.mil or e-mail Ralph.peters@med.navy.mil. am Annex. Space is limited to 20 campers per week, so register today. For registration and camp details, contact Navy Lodges offering scratch card promotion Deborah Galloway at (757) 887-4233. The Navy Lodge Program is offering its guests an even greater value with its 2012 permanent change of station (PCS) scratch card promotion. The PCS scratch cards are good for 10, 15, 25 percent off or a free stay for any PCS stay at any Navy Lodge in the continental United States, up to 20 days. Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana The Navy Lodge PCS scratch card can be found at Fleet and Family Service Centers, PSD or by calling 800-NAVY Protestant Catholic INN (800-628-9466). Guests need to present the scratch Sunday Mass – Mon-Thurs, card at check-out to see the savings.This promotion runs Sunday School - 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. now through Dec. 31. For more information, visit www. Worship (main chapel) Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m. navy-lodge.com. 10:40 a.m. — From the Navy Exchange Service Command Public Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Affairs
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LEFT: During the Holocaust Day of Remembrance ceremony, April 27, Aaron Sachnoff, Jewish cantor and program director for the Commodore Uriah P. Levy Jewish Chapel at Naval Station Norfolk, begans the ceremony. RIGHT: Andrew Lask from TSCHR lights a candle to symbolize “Never Again” and to honor the lives of more than 6 million Jews annihilated during the Holocaust.
TSCHR holds Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony STORY/PHOTO BY ROBIN HOLLAND Training Support Center Hampton Roads Public Affairs Officer Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSCHR) held a Holocaust Day of Remembrance ceremony on Dam Neck Annex April 27. Aaron Sachnoff, Jewish cantor and program director for the Commodore Uriah P. Levy Jewish Chapel at Naval Station Norfolk, began the ceremony with prayer followed with candle lighting by Andrew Lask from TSCHR. The candle symbolized “Never Again” and to honor the lives of more than 6 million Jews annihilated during the Holocaust. Sachnoff spoke on the history of the Holocaust and the reign of terror by Adolf Hitler. In addition, videos were shown reflecting the tragic events. “The word Holocaust is from the Greek language it pertains to a sacrifice by fire. Jewish people refer to it as Yom HaShoah, which in the Hebrew language, means the days of catastrophe; as it was in fact an engineered systematic elimination of an ethic group and their sympathizers,” said Sachnoff. “While the primary target of the German
Army was Jewish people, there were many others that were included in the mass campaign of extermination. People of all faiths and backgrounds, priests, nuns, diplomats, gypsies, mentally ill, Polish, Muslims, communists, socialists Jehovah’s Witnesses, homosexuals as well as adversaries of foreign nations were also targeted and mostly because they were sympathetic of the fate of the people that were being persecuted,” said Sachnoff. During the Holocaust, of the 6 million Jews murdered under the Nazi rule in Germany, more than 1 million were children. “The Holocaust really reminds us why we wear the uniform. We are not willing to stand by and just watch things go by. We are really here to step up and make a difference. One person’s voice does make a difference and we don’t accept that kind of action in the world anymore. I encourage you to remember the Holocaust because it is vitally important of what we do and how we serve,” said TSCHR Commanding Officer Capt. Charles Wydler. “I would like to thank everyone for coming to the presentation to remember those who not only perished in the Holocaust, but for those people who were actually instrumental in saving hundreds and thousands of lives,” said Sachnoff.
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Medal of Honor recipient, retired Capt. Thomas Hudner, salutes while taps is played during the Centennial of Naval Aviation wreath laying ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 1. Hudner, a naval aviator, is the last living recipient of the Medal of Honor. He earned the medal for his attempted rescue of Ensign Jesse Brown during the Korean War.
Navy to name DDG 116 USS Thomas Hudner From the Department of Defense Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced, May 7, the next Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer (DDG) will be named USS Thomas Hudner. Thomas J.Hudner Jr.,a naval aviator who retired as a captain, received the Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman for displaying uncommon valor during an attack on his wingman, the first African American naval aviator to fly in combat, Ensign Jesse L. Brown. During the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War, antiaircraft fire hit Brown’s aircraft, damaging a fuel line and causing him to crash.After it became clear Brown was seriously injured and unable to free himself, Hudner proceeded to purposefully crash his own aircraft to join Brown and provide aid. Hud-
ner injured his own back during his crash landing, but he stayed with Brown until a rescue helicopter arrived. Hudner and the rescue pilot worked in the sub-zero, snowladen area in an unsuccessful attempt to free Brown from the smoking wreckage. Hudner is the last living Navy recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Korean War. After receiving recognition for his heroism, Hudner remained on active duty, completing an additional 22 years of naval service, during which his accomplishments include flying 27 combat missions in the Korean War and serving as the executive officer aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) during the Vietnam War. “Thomas Hudner exemplifies the core values of honor, courage and commitment the Navy holds dear,” said Mabus.“Naming the Navy’s next DDG for him will ensure his legacy will be known, honored and emulated by future generations of Sailors and Marines who serve and all who come in contact with this ship.” The Arleigh Burke class destroyer will be able to conduct a variety of operations, from peacetime presence and crisis management to sea control and power projection. It will be capable of fighting air, surface and subsurface battles simultaneously and will contain a myriad of offensive and defensive weapons designed to support maritime warfare in keeping with the Navy’s ability to execute the Department of Defense’s defense strategy.
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day.From there it just got bigger,â€?said Rorie. “Practice pin is $10 a bull and get on as many as you can for practice.Well, they use Every Sailor in the U.S. Navy has a story it for practice;I used it for my chance to get behind the uniform. For Aviation Boat- on my ďŹ rst bull. I was scared,â€? he said. Rorie has been riding bulls now for six swain’s Mate - Handling (ABH) 2nd Class Michael Rorie, a ďŹ reďŹ ghter and crash cap- years, but only recently in the last year has tain in B shift at Naval Auxiliary Landing risen to the plane of professional bull ridField (NALF) Fentress, the story starts in a ing. “When I ďŹ rst got into riding, it was just a small country dairy town in the San Joahobby; but as quin Valley of you progress, California When I ďŹ rst got into riding, it was just a it gets more called Chowchilla. hobby; but as you progress, it gets more serious. It’s a lifestyle.When Rorie, 27, serious. It’s a lifestyle.â€? I’m not here grew up riding horses and — ABH2 Michael Rorie with the Navy, I’m in the gym going to rodeos before joining the Navy in 2003. Now or in Elizabeth City (N.C.) riding practice with nine years of service at various instal- bulls and riding bareback horse to help lations, Rorie ďŹ nds himself at Fentress. His with balance and anything I can do to get friends, also “country boys,â€? as Rorie calls better,â€? explained Rorie. According to Rorie, there are several himself, one day invited him to a bull riding levels of riding that are grouped into aspractice in North Carolina. “It kinda just happened like that. I ride sociations. Those associations are known horses and what not, you know, so I hang as Southern Extreme Bull Riding Associaout with a country click and they ride bulls. tion (SEBRA), Southern Rodeo Association A lot of them are from North Carolina, and (SRA), International Bull Riders (IBR), Pro I was just invited to a practice pin one Sun- Bull Riding (PBR) and ďŹ nally the Built Ford
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When ABH2 Michael Rorie isn’t working the B shift as a ďŹ reďŹ ghter and crash captain at NALF Fentress, he can be found competing at bull riding competitions, such as this one at the Hampton Coliseum on March 10. Tough Series. “Southern states are dominant in riding, the western states are better at rodeos overall in events like roping,â€? said Rorie. SEBRA, SRA and IBR are parallel organizations that create a lane for new riders to eventually become professionals. These associations are scored separately and hold rodeos separately, but what they all have in common is the top 40 riders from each are eligible to compete in the PBR. While Rorie has competed in all the associations, he says that his favorite is SEBRA because of the large winner’s purse and the level of competition. “SEBRA has the rankest pin up bulls.You might go to a SEBRA show and be riding a Built Ford Tough bull, so in that way, you’re already riding at a pro level,â€? said Rorie.“In SEBRA, you have a $50 entry fee, but the association may add a $1,500 purse. Eventually sponsors pick you up and you wear their brand and they pay for your travel.â€? Rorie has been riding in the SEBRA for three years and has now progressed to PBR, professional level, where the purses are even larger, but Rorie still rides in SEBRA
and SRA because they are closer venues. “You’re not gonna travel 600 miles for a rodeo that’s only going to pay you $200,â€? said Rorie.“You have to be winning to be able to travel on ights to different states... They might be in Virginia today and Oregon tomorrow, and that’s where sponsorship comes in. When PBR is close to us, anywhere in this region, we’re there!...$175 entry fee times 30 riders,plus $15,000 added by the association gets the winner one huge chunk of change!â€? said Rorie.“When I leave here today, I will be going home to change and getting on to practice, and I ride in three rodeos a week. We compete on Tuesday, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. If I’m off one of those days, I’m going!â€? According to Rorie, the most important aspects of bull riding are exibility, good physical shape and a high tolerance for pain. “As far as you body goes you have to be in good physical shape, be exible. You have be prepared to tear something or break — See Competitions Page 14
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Oceana riders pledge W82TXT STORY/PHOTO BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer As part of a Hampton Roads public service safety campaign, Sailors who are motorcycle riders at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex took the pledge to keep themselves safe on the road May 3, whether riding their bikes or behind the wheel of a vehicle. “W82TXT,” the campaign sponsored by local television station,WAVY-TV 10,visited Oceana for the second time since sponsoring the program one year ago. “W82TXT is a grassroots effort campaign to promote awareness about texting and driving. It’s become a huge epidemic in this area and a lot of people are thinking they can get away with it and they don’t realize the severity and danger of it,” explained Kenita Bowers, community affairs
director for WAVY-TV 10. The filming of the public service announcement with the riders is one of several local events to recognize that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The National Safety Council sponsors the campaign to make vehicle drivers more aware of bikers and to share the road with them. Another event to promote motorcycle safety is the annual Oceana Motorcycle Safety Rodeo, held May 4. NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope participated in the filming of the PSA and also promoted the Oceana Motorcycle Safety Rodeo. “As a fellow driver on the roads,it’s a hazard to me, my family and my friends when folks are driving distracted. So therefore, us supporting the W82TXT campaign is an investment in our own future and our health,” said Chope.
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Sailors at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex “pop” their thumbs with the blue bands, as part of the “W82TXT” pledge during the filming of a public service announcement (PSA) for local news station WAVY-TV 10, May 3, at the Oceana Motorcycle Safety Training Range. The Sailors were given a thumb band to remind them not to text and drive and they signed the travelling banner with their pledge. The filming also included a promotion for the Oceana Motorcycle Safety Rodeo, held the next day at the Main Gate Park. Chope, the father of two teenagers, one of whom is a driver, believes “anything I can do to keep them safe is important. But it’s not just about my kids; it’s about all of our folks who are working here on base,
our fellow neighbors in Hampton Roads.” Motorcycle riders such as Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) 3rd Class (AW) Matthew Rucker, is one of the riders from — See W82TXT Page 8
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EDUCATION FAIR AT OCEANA During the Hampton Roads Education Fair, MC2(EXW) Matthew Daniels from the Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training Command at Dam Neck talks with Gary Pounder, Southern New Hampshire University representative. The fair was held at NAS Oceana May 1 at the Education Services Center, with 38 schools and programs providing information. More than 150 people attended the fair. Photo by Cathy Heimer
Volunteers needed for Clean the Bay Day The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and its partners are recruiting volunteers for the 24th Annual Clean the Bay Day, June 2, 9 a.m. to noon.Volunteers must register in advance as cleanup sites fill quickly. Clean the Bay Day is one of the largest volunteer cleanup efforts in Virginia.The annual project, managed by CBF, involves thousands of Virginia citizens working on foot and by boat to restore and protect the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers, and streams. Last year, more than 6,500 volunteers removed 200,000 pounds of trash from more than 500 miles of streams, shorelines and beaches, thereby helping the wildlife, people and economy affected by debris and litter in Virginia’s waterways. Cleanup sites are available throughout Hampton Roads, Virginia’s Eastern Shore,northern and central Virginia.Individuals and groups are welcome. To register, visit cbf.org/ clean, send an e-mail to ctbd@cbf.org, or call 1-800-SAVEBAY.
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VR-56 ‘Globemasters’ declared Safe for Flight BY LT. WALTER G. WILLIAMS VR-56 Public Affairs Officer Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 56 opened a new chapter in their 35-year history with their first flight, April 17, of the C-40A Clipper since Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing Capt. Pat Barrett declared the Globemasters “Safe For Flight in the C-40A aircraft.” The squadron began their transition from the C-9B Skytrain II on Nov. 15, after 35 Class “A” mishap-free years, encompassing more than 164,400 flight hours. The command leveraged other wing assets to accomplish the transition in five months time. During the transition, the Sailors of VR56 worked hard to put in place required maintenance programs and earning qualifications needed to operate and maintain the Clipper, which is replacing the obsolete C-9B Skytrain II. The attainment
of these qualifications required travel throughout the United States and abroad. Travel is nothing new to the Globemasters since they have flown more than 40 million miles across six continents. VR-56 Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Mike Gravitt, expressed the squadron’s excitement to operate the C-40A. “We are very proud of the support VR-56 has provided both abroad and domestically in the C-9. We are ready and eager to put the greater efficiency, reliability and capabilities of the C-40 to work,” said Gravitt. “I’m extremely proud of the dedication and effort that the Sailors of VR-56 have demonstrated during this transition and know that they are ready to continue enabling all branches of the armed forces to carry out critical missions,” he added. VR-56 has transported more than 5 million passengers and 32 million pounds of cargo in more than 260 overseas detachments, while supporting operations such
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The C-40A Clipper, belonging to the “Globemasters” of VR-56, lands at NAS Oceana April 2. The Globemasters earned Safe for Flight status on April 18. Photo by Harry Gerwien
as Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom with the C-9. VR-56 also used the C-9 to provide disaster relief after the 2010 earthquake in Haiti and hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Wing brethren utilized the new C-40 to provide support to the Japanese people during Operation Tomodachi. VR-56 looks forward to providing similar support with the fellow C-40 squadrons. The C-40 has an increased range and is able to transport a 30 percent greater payload at increased efficiency and cost savings. The Clipper is a critical asset in the Navy’s logistics capability and allows fleet
logistics support squadrons to continue to provide rapid response and support worldwide. Flying the first flight after earning Safe for Flight were pilot Lt. Cmdr. Ben Bownas, co-pilot Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Carter, crew chiefs Naval Aircrewman Mechanical (AWF) 2nd Class Thomas Wulforst and AWF1 Bruce Hooks and loadmasters AWF2 Trinian Howard, AWF2 Dennis Brown, AWF2 Shawn McDuffie, AWF3 Joshua Adams, AFW3 Daniel Tyson and AWF2 Matthew Bateman.
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The children and staff at the Dam Neck Child Development Center, along with Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope, Oceana Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Bill Smalts, PWD Natural Resources Specialist Michael Wright and Forrester Bryan Alexander from the Virginia Department of Forestry, in proclaiming Dam Neck Annex a Tree City USA for the 12th year.
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TREE CITIES NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex have both been named a Tree City USA community for 2011. For Oceana, this marks the 18th year of receiving the award; For Dam Neck Annex, it’s the 12th year. To earn the award, the installations have met four standards: having a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, a community forestry program with annual expenditures of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. The Arbor Day observance was held April 26, in conjunction with the Month of the Military Child, at both Oceana and Dam Neck. Children from the Oceana Child Development Center (CDC) joined NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis, Public Works Department Natural Resources Specialist Michael Wright and Forester Bryan Alexander from the Virginia Department of Forestry, in planting a tree at the Aviation Historical Park. At Dam Neck Annex, Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope read the Tree City USA proclamation, then he, Oceana Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Bill Smalts, Wright and Alexander assisted the children at the Dam Neck CDC in planting a new tree on the south side of Sadlers Pond, near the chapel. During each event, children learned about the history of Arbor Day and the importance of planting and caring for trees.The Tree City USA banner was also presented at each location. The award is presented yearly by the Arbor Day Foundation, the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees.The program is sponsored by the foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.
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Before planting a new tree at the NAS Oceana Aviation Historical Park, Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis asks the children from the Oceana Child Development Center if they know what trees need to live.
NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope helps Ryan Woods, 3, from the Dam Neck Child Development Center shovel me dirt around the tree,planted at Sadlers Pond on Dam Neck April 25.
W82TXT: community service program makes roads safer for everyone — Continued from page 5 Oceana concerned about the effect that distracted drivers have. “A lot of times, the cars don’t see us and this (W82TXT) will make it a lot safer for a lot of people,” he said. Rucker, from the Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Oceana, was one of the Sailors pledging to W82TXT. “This raises awareness, especially for motorcyclists,” said Rucker, who rides a 2003 Harley Davidson. While the station has visited a minimum of four events each quarter since its kickoff, Bowers said Oceana is the only military base where they have filmed their PSAs. “Popping” a blue thumb band for the cameras, the Sailors pledged not to text while driving.As part of that pledge, they also signed the traveling banner promising not to text while driving. With thousands of Hampton Roads residents taking the pledge, Bowers said the station has filled up two banners with signatures and is now on its third. “Our goal was to get a 150,000 people to sign and I’m sure we surpassed
that,” she said. Chope also wanted to remind drivers that texting while driving on a military installation is illegal.“The Navy long ago, outlawed use of cell phones on base, unless it’s in a hands-free fashion, so there’s no texting on cell phones, no playing games on cell phones, no taking pictures on cell phone, if you’re driving on a naval installation.” Since July 1, 2009, texting while driving is a secondary violation in the state of Virginia, meaning the police must spot a more serious offense to pull a driver over. But if cited for texting while driving, drivers will be issued a ticket which comes with a fine. And if a driver is driving recklessly because they are texting, like weaving in and out their lane, the police can cite them for reckless driving as the primary offense. Bowers sees W82TXT as an ongoing event.“I’d love to say the problem is over,problem solved and we’ve stopped Photo by Cathy Heimer but as long as it’s an epidemic and the community needs Motorcycle riders on Oceana and Dam Neck pose by their to be aware of it, we’ll keep going with it,” she said. bikes as they film the WAVY-TV 10 W82TXT public service announcement at the motorcycle safety training range May 3.
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LEFT: Virginia State Trooper Steve Stirling explains to motorcyclists the importance of abiding by the posted speed to maintain rider safety at NAS Oceana’s annual Motorcycle Safety Rodeo May 4 at the Main Gate Park. RIGHT: Sailors share experiences and advice at the rodeo. Training and mentoring among military motorcycle riders is one of the main highlights of the event. The rodeo is sponsored by the NAS Oceana Safety Department and open to all DOD personnel, their families and the community. The rodeo promotes motorcycle road safety by providing information and demonstrations on proper riding techniques and the latest safety gear. Photos by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos
Motorcycle rodeo: focus is on safety, training and mentoring among riders — Continued from page 1 “If people have the training, then less people will have mishaps.This year we have had a significant drop in motorcycle fatalities compared to 2008,” said Lt. Cmdr. Richard Stafford, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106’s command motorcycle safety representative, as well as the motorcycle mentorship coordinator.“Getting out the word and exposing people to other people that are abiding by the rules and abiding by the training is valuable because it makes mentors available to new riders. Everyone here is
doing the right thing.This is a positive use of peer pressure.” Motorcycle safety representatives (MSR)s play an important role at the command level to make sure that service members who ride motorcycles receive the proper rider safety training. MSRs also track and document each rider’s progress. Sailor’s are subject to disciplinary action if they fail to meet the safety requirements established by the Navy. Depending on the type of motorcycle the rider chooses,
Upcoming MWR events MONTGOMERY GENTRY CONCERT National recording artists, Montgomery Gentry, will rock Naval Station Norfolk’s Vista Point,May 18 at 7 p.m., as part of the 2012 Signature Series, presented by the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region MWR Department.Admission to the concert is free and open to the general public, with gates opening at 5 p.m. Attendance at the concert does not require a base pass or DoD sticker; however, non-military guests are asked to en-
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additional training may also be required as well as refresher courses every three years. Also available through the Navy Safety Office are the experienced rider course (ERC) and military sport bike rider (MSRC) course. “The training we provide makes Sailors knowledgeable of the risks, so they can manage those risks and stay safe. I expect Sailors to walk away from my course with a sincere desire to grow old and be able to watch their children grow,”said John Gifford, Region Traffic Safety Instructor at NAS Oceana.
Hospital Point located on NSA Hampton Roads better known as Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP).The historic original hospital, built in 1836 with its white Greek columns will serve as an backdrop for the evening’s festivities. The other three sides of Hospital Point are surrounded by water.“Uncorked” sits on the 50 yard line of 2012 events occurring in the Elizabeth River and is also the (formerly) best kept secret from where to observe the evening’s fireworks display. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the evening kicks off with local favorite, the Jim Newsom Band, providing jazz selections under the band shell. At 7 p.m., the Virginia Symphony will begin their set with a rendition of the national anthem while the
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IA FAMILY DISCUSSION GROUP May 16, 6 -8 p p.m. This forum is designed to support family members of Sailors who are deployed as individual augmentees. Presentations offer coping techniques to handle the physical, emotional and financial stresses of an often short-fused deployment will be followed by a family support group breakout session.
ART OF MONEY MANAGEMENT May 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop provides in-depth instruction and information on developing successful money management skills.Topics include understanding and using credit, Navy pay and allowances, spending strategies and how to save and invest.
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of his right leg. In women’s seated shot put, Mineman 2nd Class Linda Simpson won a silver medal. Simpson, who lives in Bremerton,Wash., suffered an above-the-knee amputation as a result of a motorcycle accident in 2011. Retired Coast Guard Lt. Sancho Johnson earned two bronze medals in the men’s seated shot put and men’s seated discus events. Johnson suffered a spinal cord injury and paralysis in a 2009 auto accident. Johnson is amazed by the opportunities for developBY LT. MICHAEL FALLON AND ment that the Warrior Games provide. “It’s been a long time coming. We fought to get a catMC1 KATHERINE HOFMAN egory for people like myself, with spinal cord injured inChief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs dividuals.This year we had it, so the motivation was there COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (NNS) — The members to train harder, work harder, be better and as you can see of Team Navy/Coast Guard won 13 medals in 10 track it did pay off.â€? and ďŹ eld events of the 2012 Warrior Games, in Colorado Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Red Ramos won a Springs, Colo. May 4. bronze medal in the men’s lower-body-amputee 200-meNavy Explosive Ordinance Disposal Lt. Brad Snyder led ter dash.Originally from Fremont,Calif.,Ramos lost his left the team with three gold medals in the men’s visually-im- leg as a result of an IED blast while serving in Afghanistan. paired 100-meter, 200-meEdmonston, Ramos, and ter, and 1500-meter dash Rohn were members of events. the bronze medal-winning “Our plan was to put 4x100-meter relay team, ourselves in contention along with teammate reto win, and we did that,â€? tired Navy Aviation Masaid Snyder, a native of St. chinist’s Mate 2nd Class Petersburg, Fla. “To be on Oswald Gould. A resident a team and compete gives of Chesapeake, Va., Gould me a lot of conďŹ dence gohas undergone extensive ing into all other aspects of chemotherapy following a life that I’m reestablishing Stage IV cancer diagnosis myself in.â€? in 2010.This is the second Snyder was blinded by year Gould has competed an improvised explosive in the Warrior Games. Photo by MC2 David Danals device (IED) in Afghani- HM3 Angelo Anderson lends a helping hand to retired AD2 Gould’s ďŹ nal duty station stan in September 2011 Oswald Gould during the cycling event at the 2012 Warrior before his retirement was and has diligently worked Games in Colorado Springs, Colo. on May 1. Gould was also the Fleet Readiness Center to regain his indepen- a member of the bronze medal-winning 4x100-meter relay Mid-Atlantic Site Oceana. dence in spite of his injury. team. Gould’s ďŹ nal duty station before retirement was FRCMA “It feels amazing. I came Snyder’s younger brother Site Oceana. in and all I wanted to do Russell Snyder served as was ďŹ nish everything. I guide during all three racend up getting a bronze es. for individual and more importantly, a bronze for relay, Retired Navy Builder Constructionman Dan Peters also which is really what our team has been working on, to get won two bronze medals in the men’s visually-impaired the team medals more than individual,â€? said Ramos about 100-meter and 1500-meter dash races. A native of Chica- his success and the success of Team Navy/Coast Guard. go, Ill., Peters was blinded by a malignant brain tumor in The day’s results bring Team Navy/Coast Guard’s medal 2007. Friend Manny Amato ran as Peters’ guide. count to 15. Retired Navy Lt. John Edmonston captured the silver The 35 warrior athletes are participating as Team Navy/ medal in the men’s open 100-meter dash. A motorcycle Coast Guard, sponsored by Navy Safe Harbor, the Navy accident in 2009 left Edmonston with a traumatic brain and Coast Guard’s wounded warrior support program, injury. A native of Bremerton, Wash., Edmonston is com- a key component of the Department of the Navy’s 21st peting for the title of Ultimate Champion, a pentathlon- Century Sailor and Marine initiative.The initiative is meant type event where he is competing in cycling, swimming, to maximize Sailor and Marine personal readiness, build shooting, track and ďŹ eld events. resiliency and hone the most combat-effective force in the Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Max Rohn excelled history of the Department of the Navy. at the men’s standing shot put event and the men’s standThe Warrior Games, hosted by the U.S. Olympic Coming discus event, winning silver medals in both.A native of mittee’s paralympics military program, provides an opLongmont, Colo., Rohn has been recovering from injuries portunity for wounded, ill and injured service members sustained during a 2007 rocket-propelled grenade attack to participate in competitive sports against members of while serving in Iraq that eventually led to the amputation other branches of service.
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ABH2 Michael Rorie is a firefighter and crash captain on the B shift at NALF Fentress. When he’s not working his shift, he can be found at the gym or riding practice bulls in Elizabeth City, N.C. to hone his skills in competitive bull riding.
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Restrictions: • Only 5 ads per week, per household • Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken by phone and must be resubmitted • Illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform to instructions will not be published and must be resubmitted for the next issue • Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year • Real estate ads must begin with name of city, neighborhood and must be your primary residence. • Ads will not be accepted via official mailing channels such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia. • Free ads cannot be of a commercial nature (i. e., business opportunities, help wanted, etc) and must be personal property of the eligible member. Should not represent a sustained income or business or listed through agents or representatives. • When advertising a home for rent or home for sale, the home must be THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE. (All rental properties are considered paid ads.) WE DO NOT ACCEPT CALLS FOR FREE CLASSIFIED ADS Deadline Thursday, 5 p.m. for the following week’s publications
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America’s Best Military Discount Take advantage of this program during Military Appreciation Month and we’ll provide you with an Honor Badge to further signify your service.
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HOLIDAY CHEVROLET
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PERFORMANCE CHEVROLET
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Also, with every purchase this month, Chevy will make a $100 donation to Cell Phones for Soldiers.
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EDENTON MOTORS INC. EDENTON
MIKE DUMAN CHEVROLET FRANKLIN