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Alone Yet Not Alone BY LT. CMDR. VICTORIA CHAPPELL NAS Oceana Chaplain In Oscar news this month,one of the nominations for best song from an unknown movie (to be released June 13) came as a surprise to many.“Alone Yet Not Alone” is the true story of a German émigré family in search of religious freedom in America but caught in the crossfire of the French and Indian War. During the heat of the Penn’s Creek Massacre, the two daughters are carried away by the Allegheny Indians.The song“Alone Yet Not Alone,” speaks of God’s presence with these girls through their darkest hours,and of how their faith kept them going through their dangerous captivity. The surprise about the Oscar nomination revolved around not only the obscurity of the movie, which has not been released yet, but the fact that the song was by a relatively unknown singer.The singer, Joni Eareckson Tada, is an inspiration in herself.To hear her pure and haunting vocals is an experience not to be missed, and you can hear the song on You Tube by searching“Alone Yet Not Alone music video.”What makes the beauteous quality of Joni’s voice even more striking is that she is a quadriplegic with limited lung capacity. If you watch the video, you will be amazed to see her husband actually pushing on her diaphragm so she can sing! I hope you will watch the beautiful video and see the movie in June. I hope like me, you will be inspired by people like Joni and our wounded warriors, who conquer their limitations and reach their goals, achieving excellence in the face of adversity. But even more, I pray that you know the love of God so when the tough times come, you will powerfully experience the presence of a higher power who goes with you every step of the way.And if you’ve ever been battered by the storms of life without the benefit of a spiritual compass to guide you to peace, I encourage you to visit your chaplain or a local house of worship to find or regain your path, your source, your strength, your joy. Update: In a recent development, the academy revoked the nomination of the song “Alone Yet Not Alone,” for the first time in its history.The Los Angeles Times article from Jan. 31:“Voices rising amid ‘Alone Yet Not Alone’s’ removal from Oscar running.”
BY JIM GARAMONE American Forces Press Service
we demand it in our training and in our operations,” he added.“And we will operate to that.” If the allegations are substantiated,the Sailors will be held accountable,he said. WASHINGTON (NNS) — About 30 of 150 watch-standRichardson took full responsibility for the incident. ers at the Navy’s Charleston Nuclear Power Training Unit “This is mine to investigate and to correct,” he said. in South Carolina are beThe admiral said he ing investigated for alleged learned of the incident, cheating on a written quali“when one of our Sailors ... fication exam, the chief of was offered to compromise naval operations said Feb.4. his integrity,recognized that The incident came to this was wrong and reportlight Feb. 3, and Navy ofed it to the command.” ficials are taking quick acThe incident took place tion to investigate the situin the school, which is held ation and apply corrective on two converted submameasures,Adm. Jonathan W. rines used as training reacGreenert told reporters at a tors to certify operators to Pentagon news conference. report to the fleet.“This inThe propulsion exam alcident involves members of legedly was shared among the school staff who are resome senior enlisted opquired to qualify to operate DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett and instruct students on the erators of nuclear power plants. Both Greenert and Chief of Naval Operations Navy Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert training reactor,”Richardson Adm. John M. Richardson, and Navy Adm. John Richardson, director of the Naval Nuclear said. the director of the Naval Propulsion Program, brief reporters at the Pentagon, Feb. 4, on The incident involves the Nuclear Propulsion Pro- the Navy’s investigation into allegations of compromised test alleged compromise of the gram, stressed that this in- materials. written exam to qualify for cident does not touch on one of the 11 watch stanuclear weapons. tions.“To date, we’re getting good cooperation with the “To say that I’m disappointed would be an understate- investigation,” Richardson said. ment,” Greenert, the Navy’s top officer, said.“Whenever I The training reactors were shut down for routine mainhear about integrity issues, it’s disruptive to our units’ suc- tenance once Navy officials learned of the incident.“The cess and it’s definitely contrary to all of our core values training command has ensured that all personnel impli— our Navy core values. And it affects the very basis of cated in this so far have been removed from the site,” the our ethos.” admiral said.“Their access has been revoked, and all curThe fact that senior enlisted Sailors are involved makes rent personnel on watch are those who have no element this all the more disappointing, Greenert said.“We expect of implication.As a precautionary measure, these personmore from our Sailors, especially our senior Sailors, and nel are also being re-tested to validate their knowledge.”
Dempsey: No plans to close military commissaries BY JIM GARAMONE American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Contrary to some news reports,there are no plans to close military commissaries, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. But Army Gen.Martin E.Dempsey added that the budget environment is forcing the department to look for savings anywhere possible. The chairman first addressed this issue during his Facebook town hall meeting in December. The Joint Staff did not ask the Defense Commissary Agency to come up with a contingency plan to close 100
percent of U.S. commissaries, senior military officials said. Officials did ask the Defense Commissary Agency for a range of options, including how the system would operate with reduced or no taxpayer subsidies, the chairman said, noting that military exchanges work on this system and that the same potential exists with commissaries. In the most recent year, the Defense Commissary Agency received $1.5 billion in subsidies. “But we haven’t made any decisions,” the chairman said. “We’ve got to drive toward greater efficiencies, and this is just one of the potential areas.” — See Commissaries Page 7
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Navy divers, Sailors awarded for MH-53E recovery and salvage STORY/PHOTO BY MC2 JARED ALDAPE Explosive Ordnance Group 2 Public Affairs Adm. Bill Gortney, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces, presented awards to Sailors and Navy Divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU2) Feb. 6 for salvaging last month’s downed MH-53E helicopter and recovering a missing aviator. Gortney also congratulated MDSU2 on other recent mission highlights, including salvaging a downed U.S.Air Force F-16C Falcon off the coast of Virginia in August and searching for a MQ-9 Reaper in Lake Ontario in November. Gortney presented the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to a total of 19 Sailors from MDSU2 including the Area Search Platoon (ASP) for their efforts in locating the MH-53E that went down approximately 20 miles off the coast ofVirginia Jan. 8,and to the Navy Divers for recovering the missing aviator and salvaging 95 percent of the wreckage. “Thanks for helping us find the ‘what happened’ on the helicopter, and from the family:‘thanks for bringing him home,’” he said. Gortney further recognized the Sailors and noted that because of their hard work, “we can find out what caused it, and put in place mechanisms to prevent it from happening again.”
The Sailors were assembled at MDSU2’s seaside facility where Gortney also praised MDSU2’s other successes. Gortney,a naval aviator by trade,spoke of the importance of MDSU2’s salvage operations.“Thank you for your work in pulling up the F-16 Falcon,” he said. Approximately 40 percent of the aircraft was recovered including the flight data recorder, also known as the “black box,” and confidential avionics equipment. “You pulled up everything we need to find out what happened, so that aircrews who fly can continue to do what they need to in support of our nation.You made that happen.” In November 2013, MDSU2’s ASP deployed to Oswego, N.Y. in search of a downed, unarmed U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper that crashed into Lake Ontario. “We understand the sacrifices you make, and conditions that you operate in,” Gortney said. It has not been decided yet if the ASP will resume the search for the MQ-9 in the spring. Both the MH-53E and F-16C salvage operations were conducted from the rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS-51). Grasp, one of four Navy rescue and salvage ships owned by Military Sealift Command, is operated by 26 civil service mariners. “I can’t thank you enough for letting me come out here and talk to you. Maybe you
SUI awards two scholarships Provided by the enter for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs The Southern Illinois University Office of Distance Education and Off Campus Programs has selected Master Gunnery Sgt. Steven R.Anderson and Tony Goodloe to receive a military scholarship in the pursuit of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Workforce Education & Development. Anderson enlisted in the Marine Corps in August 1987 and completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. Anderson’s duty stations include 1st Battalion 9th Marines and 1st Marine Regiment at Camp Pendleton Calif.; 2nd Battalion 3rd Marines, 3rd Battalion 3rd Marines and 3rd Marine Regiment at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii; 2nd Battalion 9th Marines and Marine Special Op-
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Adm. Bill Gortney, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces, awards the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Petty Officer 1st Class Kevin Jacobs, a diver assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, for his role in salvaging a downed MH-53E helicopter and recovering a missing aviator. Jacobs was one of 19 Sailors recognized by Gortney on Feb. 6.
don’t know how hard you work,and maybe you don’t think we pay attention: we do,” Gortney said. MDSU 2 is an expeditionary mobile unit homeported at Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek-Fort. Story. They previously conducted successful salvage operations
supporting TWA Flight 800, Swiss Air Flight 111, the space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, the I-35W Mississippi River bridge collapse in Minnesota, the Civil War ironclads USS Monitor, CSS Georgia, and recovery of downed F-16Cs off the coast of Italy and Virginia.
erations Command at Camp Lejeune, N.C.; Headquarters Battalion and 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island; NROTC North Carolina State University in Raleigh N.C.; He is currently stationed at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. Anderson reported to his current assignment as the chief instructor in June 2012. Goodloe is currently an education technician in the Virtual Education Center (VEC), located at the Center for Personal and Professional Development, Dam Neck Annex. Goodloe began his civilian career at the Navy College Portsmouth in December 2009 and joined the VEC as a plankowner when it was opened July 1, 2010. He is a retired Navy veteran, serving 20 years as an operations specialist. He has been stationed in Charleston, S.C. on USS Santa Barbara (AE 28); Mayport, Fla. on USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29); U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Md.; Norfolk on USS Stout (DG 55) and also at Combat Systems Direction Activity as an instructor; and at the Naval Space Command in Stuttgart Germany. Tony Goodloe Goodloe’s photo by MCC Jayme Pastoric; Anderson’s photo by Brandon Holmes
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Nominations being accepted for the 2014 Heroes at Home Military Spouse Awards From Military Newspapers of Virginia The Flagship Newspaper, Military Newspapers of Virginia and presenting sponsor, USA Discounters, are now accepting nominations for the 2014 Heroes at Home Military Spouse Awards nomination. In its 10th year, these awards recognize deserving active duty military spouses from all branches for their strength, their many sacrifices and their service to the community. Nominations are accepted from active duty personnel and the general public. Visit www.heroesathomeva.com for details and to submit a nomination.The nomination deadline is March 23 at midnight. While the active duty service member is rewarded for superior job performance with medals, promotions and ceremonies, the military spouse generally only receives a kiss and a “thank you” from their significant other.That changed when The Flagship Newspaper launched Heroes at Home Military Spouse Awards. Since 2005, The Heroes at Home program has honored local military spouses. They are unsung heroes who maintain the homefront during lengthy deployments, give back to their communities though volunteer work, and provide moral support for their loved ones serving both at home and in harm’s way, as well as for other military families.At the same time,many hold down full-time jobs and raise families. These spouses deserve recognition for everything they do behind the scenes and for the challenges they overcome every day. This May, the Hampton Roads community will come together to recognize spouses of service members from the Air Force,Army,Coast Guard,Navy and Marine Corps. The Military Spouse Awards give the military and civilian communities an opportunity to say “thank you” and to recognize military spouses for their contributions to the community and for the difference they make every day. This recognition program was the first of its kind and is still the only regional event in the country that honors military spouses from all branches of the armed services. A judging panel consisting of members of the Hampton Roads business and military community will review the nominations and select 10 finalists,one of whom will be named the 2014 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year. All nominees will be honored at the Heroes at Home Spouse Appreciation and Awards Luncheon May 8.The finalists and the Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year will be announced at this luncheon.
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AD1 (AW/SW) George Giles, AD2 (AW) Jacob Lewis and Lt. Cmdr. Jason Bristlin, assistant maintenance ofďŹ cer, present Christie Hair, wife of the late AD1(AW/SW) Brandon E. Hair, with a shadowbox during the memorial service, held Jan. 14, to celebrate Petty OfďŹ cer Hair’s life. Photo provided
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listed surface warfare specialist. In June 2012, he reported to Commander, Fleet Air Western PaciďŹ c Detachment The celebration of life for Aviation Ma- Iwakuni, Japan, where he again displayed his talents and was awardchinist’s Mate 1st Class ed his ďŹ rst Navy and Ma(AW/SW) Brandon Earl rine Corps Achievement Hair was held at the NAS Medal. While stationed Oceana Chapel of the at CFWP Det Iwakuni, he Good Shepherd Jan. 14. was the only full systems During the ceremony, test cell operator/qualiďŹ er. Fleet Readiness Center But within a year on Mid-Atlantic’s Executive board Iwakuni, Hair was OfďŹ cer Capt. Joseph A. Rotransferred to Naval Medidriguez provided comfortcal Center Portsmouth ing words to Hair’s family (NMCP) following the diand shipmates. Lt. Dennis agnosis of a rare form of Pollmeier, Hair’s division brain cancer. During his ofďŹ cer, was the master of time at NMCP, he underceremony for the memowent brain cancer surgery rial service. Hair’s wife Photo by MCSN Kayla King and shortly thereafter, Kristie was presented a shadowbox in remem- A photo of AD1(AW/SW) Brandon checked into Fleet Readibrance of his short but Hair, who lost his battle with can- ness Center Mid-Atlantic very promising naval ca- cer Nov. 29, 2013, was displayed (FRCMA) Oceana on Jan. at the Jan. 14 memorial service. 28, 2013. reer. Within three months of Hair was born on July 21, 1983 to Dorothy Sue Hair and Earl reporting to FRCMA Oceana, he was qualiWade Hair. As a child growing up, Brandon ďŹ ed as an F/A-18 engine operator and was spent most of his time in Jacksonville, Fla., already highly regarded in the local test cell where his father, a chief aviation ordnance- community due to his natural leadership abilities and “can doâ€? attitude. man, was stationed. On Aug.16,2013,he was again diagnosed On June 5, 2005, he followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the U.S. Navy. with cancer. Hair still continued to ďŹ ght Shortly following basic training and Avia- despite his circumstances. His dedication tion Machinist’s Mate Fundamentals Class and perseverance was even more evident “Câ€? School, Airman Hair found himself at when he chose to take his petty ofďŹ cer ďŹ rst his ďŹ rst duty station aboard USS Abraham class exam in October while being placed Lincoln (CVN 72). Within three years, he on bed rest. On Nov. 21, against all odds, quickly advanced to petty ofďŹ cer third Hair was selected for ďŹ rst class. On Nov. 29, class and then second class. Along the way, he lost his battle with cancer. Hair leaves nothing slowed him down; qualifying as an behind his wife Kristie and their son Jake. enlisted aviation warfare specialist and en-
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Photos by Harry Gerwien CS1 (SW) Bradley Undercoffler, from the Dam Neck galley, and his wife Tanya, renew their wedding vows as Oceana Command Chaplain Cmdr. Vinson Miller (r) reads from the scriptures. The Undercofflers have been married for 10 years and also renewed their commitment to each other at their fifth anniversary.
Special recognition was given to the “most seasoned married couple, Sally and Frank Pittman who have been 58 years, 8 months and 10 days, along with “newlyweds” Todd and Kristine and Todd Viorla, married one-and-one-half years ago“newlyweds and Arnie and Lucy Pon, who celebrated their 33rd anniversary on the day of the vow renewal ceremony. Following the cake-cutting, all couples attending joined in a toast to marriage.
Commitment: ceremony is way to strengthen family bonds — Continued from page 1 would be a good time and it was something we should do, especially since I will be leaving soon,” he said. The couple who are parents of three daughters, have been married 13 years. Also among the active duty who attended was Culinary Specialist 1st Class (SW) Bradley Undercoffler. Undercoffler and his wife Tanya, who also served in the Navy, celebrated 10 years of marriage Oct. 3. “We’re celebrating the years we’ve been together,”said CS1 Undercoffler. “It’s our second time renewing our wedding vows; we did it at five years and thought we should do it again at 10,” added Tanya. To receive the correct blessing of each faith, the vow renewal was broken down into two services with the Catholic renewal officiated by Father Joseph Tran and the Protestant renewal conducted by Oceana Senior Chaplain Cmdr. Vinson Miller. Miller reminded the couples how it was “love that got you here and love that will continue in your lives.” Miller then asked each couple to hold hands, face each other and “reaffirm your promise to love each other all the days of your lives.” For both faiths, the ceremony ended with a kiss. Greer stressed the event was not something done by
just the chaplains but “it’s done by our faith community as a whole — Protestant, Catholic.” He also credited the chapel’s staff of enlisted Sailors for their planning,marketing and even decorating the Shifting Sands for the dinner. Volunteers also provided free childcare and a pizza dinner for 23 children at this year’s event. Supervised by trained adults, teens from the Catholic and Protestant youth programs entertained the children. “It gives them an opportunity to practice their faith, to give back to the community and practice volunteerism,” said Greer about the teens. “It’s an awesome opportunity for our faith community to serve those who are here,” added Greer. The dinner that followed at the Shifting Sands Club included special recognition to the couple married the shortest time, those married 50 years or more and to one couple who celebrated their anniversary on Feb. 7.The three couples shared cake-cutting duties at a three-tiered, white wedding cake. Married Feb. 7, 1981, this year’s vow renewal ceremony provided an anniversary celebration for Arnie and Lucy Pon. The “newlyweds” from among the couples attending were Kristine and Todd Viorla, who were married one-and-one-half years ago. Invited by friends, the Viorlas thought it would be a nice event to attend and were sur-
At the conclusion of the Catholic vow renewal, Father Joseph Tran, the Catholic priest at NAS Oceana, blesses the couples who renewed their commitment to each other. The annual ceremony included both a Catholic and Protestant service.
prised to be singled out as the newlyweds. Four couples attending celebrated at least 50 years of marriage but with 58 years, 8 months and 10 days, Frank and Sally Pittman were the “most seasoned marriage partners.”As Sally nodded in agreement, Frank offered advice to those with less years together. “Stay as young as you can and keep your marriage that way, too!”
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All Hands celebrates one year online From Defense Media Center FORT MEADE, Md. (NNS) — On the anniversary of All Hands Magazine launching its online publication, the All Hands staff has made several upgrades to improve the usability, design and visual appeal of the site. All Hands Magazine is a web publication “For Sailors, by Sailors” with a goal of including articles, information, imagery and video that are relevant to Sailors and their families. In order to further this goal, All Hands staff, in coordination with the Chief of Naval Personnel, has agreed to incorporate both news and resources into the magazine’s website to further educate Sailors about career options and benefits they may be missing. There will be nine departments of content available on the site including Focus on Service, Around the Fleet, Health and Fitness, History and Heritage,Talking with Sailors,Training and Education,Your Career,Advancement and Promotions, and Uniform Matters. The goal of this new design is to incorporate all the resources Sailors need to navigate their careers in easy to understand pages, placed in departments.A Pay and Benefits department may be added in the near future. The homepage will look slightly different and there will be a landing page added for each department, showing readers at quick glance the most recent content posted. The archives search function is being developed so any story ever posted in All Hands Magazine can be found with minimal effort. All Hands Magazine will continue to highlight the Navy’s culture and heritage and strive to be the number one source of information for Sailors about their Navy today. Since going online,All Hands has published 191 articles. More than 100 of them have been produced by the Defense Media Activity’s Sailors and 74 have been fleet submissions.The website has garnered more than 20 million page views since its inception in February of 2013. The All Hands Magazine staff is always looking for feedback and fleet input on how to better serve the needs of Sailors and their families. Visit www.ah.mil for details on submitting stories and leaving feedback. Content is also posted direct to Facebook to further share what Sailors are doing. Like All Hands on Facebook and follow them on Twitter to keep up with the latest news and information for Sailors, by Sailors.
As Oceana Hornet’s Nest Galley staff look on, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Alicia Lawrence (center) inspects the area around the large kettle, as part of the NEY award inspection Jan. 28.
Ney inspection at Oceana galley As a finalist for the 2014 Capt. Edward F. Ney Memorial Award, the NAS Oceana Hornet’s Nest Galley underwent a rigorous inspection Jan. 28. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Alicia Lawrence from Naval Supply Systems Command spent the day inspecting every corner of the galley, checking expiration dates on food, reviewing paperwork and training for galley staff, and testing the meal being served, looking for any discrepancies. The Oceana galley is no stranger to such inspections, having earned the 2013 Ney award for the Large General Mess category. Other award categories include submarine, afloat, aircraft carrier and small afloat. The NEY award is co-sponsored by NAVSUP and the International Food Service Executives Association (IFSEA) to encourage excellence in Navy Food Service programs with the objective of improving the quality of life for Navy personnel. PHOTOS, BELOW LEFT: Lawrence checks plates from the galley’s dishwasher for cleanliness. BELOW RIGHT: Using a small flashlight, Lawrence looks for expiration dates on boxes of food stored in the galley’s storerooms.
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More than $1.1 million was raised Feb. 8 for Special Olympics Virginia, when 3,522 participants, including many military members and their families, dashed into the icy Atlantic at the 2014 Polar Plunge Winter Festival in Virginia Beach “Raising $1 million for the fourth year in a row is incredible,” said Rick Jeffrey, Special Olympics Virginia president. “More importantly, though, these funds will help us to build bigger, better, more inclusive communities across the state of Virginia.” The two-day festival included the Cool School Challenge, Friday Night Pre-Plunge Party,VolleyballTournament,Plunge 5K run,Pee Wee Plunge, all capped by the signature event, the Polar Plunge. Mark your calendar for the 23rd Polar Plunge Winter Festival, set for Feb. 6 - 7, 2015. — From www.polarplunge.com
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This workshop addresses the pain and loss of a family breakup from the child’s perspective.Topics of discussion include typical reactions of children of different ages,things children need to hear and what parents can do to help them through the pain. Suggestions for the non-custodial parent are also provided.
OVERSEAS TRANSFER WORKSHOP Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Will you be transferring overseas soon? This workshop is a great way to prepare yourself and your family for this challenging adventure. Information will be provided on household goods and auto shipment, financial planning, travel arrangements and passports, personal security, and cul-
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HOMEOWNERSHIP Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. VHDA’s Homeownership workshop is designed to take the mystery out of buying a home. Learn more about managing personal finances and credit: working with a lender and real estate agent;and completing the loan process and home inspection. You’ll also learn ways to protect your investment as a home owner.
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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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UNDER 10 (BOYS/GIRLS)
UNDER 6 (BOYS/GIRLS)
UNDER 12 (BOYS/GIRLS)
UNDER 8 (BOYS/GIRLS)
School of Excellence | U6 - U10 Boys/Girls Provides a professional training environment for optimal individual player development. For full details, go to varush.com and click on School of Excellence.
Register online varush.com Call 757-430-3500
SIGN UP NOW AND SAVE!
Register Before February 16 FEE IS $85
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FOR THE 2014 HEROES AT HOME MILITARY SPOUSE AWARDS
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR » » »» » »»»»»»» SPRING CRAFT SHOW Feb. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 100 crafter and vendors will be selling their unique items at the 19th annual Spring Craft Fair at Great Bridge High School, 301 W. Hanbury Road, Chesapeake. Admission is free and concessions will be sold to benefit the school’s band program.
TCC COIN SHOW Feb 15 -16 The Tidewater Coin Club (TCC) will provide educational displays that depict the history of coins, including foreign, ancient and U.S.There will be giveaway items and door prize drawings for books, magazines and other numismatic material. Children will receive free coins at the door and be able to participate in treasure hunt activities. This is a free event, located at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.The show will be open Feb. 15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.tidewatercoinclub.org.
REPTILES: BIZARRE AND BEAUTIFUL Feb. 15 - 17 Join herpetology experts at the Virginia Living Museum’s most popular three-day event.Visit exhibitors, participate in live animal programs, Reptile Story Time and children’s crafts and activities throughout the weekend. Get tips on choosing a reptile pet or learn how to distinguish frog calls. There will be the large dwarf crocodile, giant day geckos, waxy monkey tree frogs, green tree python, a Western diamondback rattlesnake, cane toad and much more on display. All activities and exhibits are included in museum admission, except for planetarium programs, which are an additional fee. For more information, visit www.thevlm.org.
BLUEBIRD COUNTRY HAYRIDE Feb. 15 & 22, noon to 2 p.m. During the month of February, Bluebird Gap Farm is hosting a free hayride each Saturday as part of a customer appreciation month to welcome everyone back to the farm after being closed for the winter. Meet behind the Bluebird Amphitheater stage to take a leisurely ride in a tractor-drawn hay wagon down the road a ways to the back of the farm, around the fishing pond, through the woods and back. Enjoy multiple rides around the farm. Program is fair-weather dependent.The farm is located at 60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton. For more information, visit www.hampton.gov/bbgf or call 825-4750.
1940S VALENTINES HANGAR DANCE Feb. 15, 6 - 10 p.m. Jump, jive and swing the night away at the Military Aviation Museum for it’s annual 1940s Valentines Hangar Dance, with music by the Terry Chesson Band. Event prices are $40 for individuals, $288 for a table of eight and $360 for a table of 10. Come dressed in your best vintage clothing. Visit www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/Valentine_Hangar_Dance for more information.
GALLERY TALK Feb. 16, 2:30 p.m. In recognition of Black History Month at the Charles H. Taylor Arts Center, several African-American artists represented in the Hampton Arts League open members exhibition will be presenting a gallery talk about their artwork. The program is located at 4205 Victoria Blvd. in Hampton and is free and open to the public. For more information, call 727-1490.
VETERANS’ SERVICE DOGS PRESENTATIONS Feb. 21 & 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bean There Coffeehouses will be hosting the Fight for Freedom organization that is raising money to enable local military veterans to have trained service dogs. Several veterans will be in attendance with their dogs to talk to the public about what their dogs do; some are trained for PTSD,others forTBI,and others for wounded disabled veteran. Brandy Eggeman of Citizen K9 Dog Training will to talk about how dog training.Veterans and their dogs will be at the Bean There Coffeehouse, MacArthur Square 223 E. City Hall Ave. 101, Norfolk, Feb. 21, and Feb. 22, at Bean There Coffeehouse,La Promenade Shopping Center,1860 Laskin Rd.,Virginia Beach. Contact information on veterans, dogs and training is Brandy Eggeman at 724-1332 or citizenk9dogtraining@ yahoo.com.
GREENBERG’S TRAIN AND TOY SHOW Feb. 22 - 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The train and toy show will return to the Virginia Beach Convention Center. There will be hundreds of tables of trains for sale, huge operating model train layouts, free seminars, activities for kids and more.Admission is $8 for adults (good for both days) and children 12 years old and younger are free. For more information, visit www.greenbergshow.com.
ter of Virginia Beach’s Restaurant Week. Try a new place or visit old favorites. With 19 dining establishments participating, there’s something to please everyone’s palate. There will be a week of lunch and dinner specials at $10, $20 and $30 menus from participating restaurants in the Town Center of Virginia Beach.For more information,contact Allison Wermers at 497-2113 or by e-mail, awermers@ divaris.com.
CALLING FOR ARTISANS Applications due April 28 Calling for artisans to apply for Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation’s 39th annual art and craft festival,“Artisans in the Park.” All work must be original, professional quality and executed by the accepted artist who must personally attend the booth space.Two artists producing one single work may apply as an exhibiting team and occupy one space.Assembly line production work, commercial clothing, floral items, food items and work made from commercial molds, patterns or kits are not eligible. No representatives, agents, dealers or brokers are permitted. More information and applications are available at www.vbgov.com/artisans.
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SPORTS & FITNESS » » »» » »»»»»»» CAVALIER LOVE RUN/WALK Feb. 22 The student Cooperative Association (SCA) at Frank W. Cox High School, in cooperation with Princess Anne High School, is hosting the 10th annual Cavalier Love Run/Walk, which was scheduled for Feb. 15 but will now be tentatively held on Feb. 22. The race will take place at Thalia Elementary School in Virginia Beach.The minimum donation for participants is $15, with a $3 discount for families that register together. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and the race begin at 9 a.m. There will be vendors, raffle prizes and a free coat check to avoid running with valuables.For more information,visit www.chkdloverun.jimdo.com.
NAS Oceana MWR hosted the annual Captain’s Cup basketball tournament at Oceana’s Flightline Fitness Center. The tournament lasted three days with 10 teams participating. The final game was between Air Operations and FACSFAC VACAPES with Air Ops taking the win with a score of 25-17 on Feb. 6. This marks the first time Air Ops has won the tournament in 25 years. They completed the season undefeated winning all 9 games played. LEFT: A VACAPES player takes a shot at the hoop as Air Ops players try to retrieve the ball during the final game of the tournament. BOTTOM LEFT: The Air Ops basketball team poses for a photo with NAS Oceana Sports Director David Crowley after winning the final game of the tournament. The team consisted of ACC (AW/FMF) Larry Hopkins, AC1 (AW/SW) Leslie Wallace, ABF2 (AW) Xavier Amos, ABH2 (AW/SW) Tim Clowney, AC2 Eric Williams, ABE2 Serge Zeze, ABE3 Milton Holt, ABE3 Christian Rosa, IC3 Demetrice Williams, ABHAN Derrick McCullough, ACAN Daniela Toscano and coaches ABF2 Raymond Smith. BOTTOM RIGHT: ABF2 (AW) Xavier Amos of Air Ops shoots a free throw during the final game of the tournament. Photos by MC2 Alysia R. Hernandez
FOR THE CURE 5K AND FUN RUN Feb. 22, 9 a.m. The For the Cure 5K and Fun Run, benefitting Susan G. Komen Tidewater, will be at Mount Trashmore Park. Registration fees for the 5K are $35 for individuals and $30 per person for teams of three or more. Registration fees for the fun run are $25 for individuals and $20 per person for teams of three or more.To register, visit www.raceit.com/ register/?event=24489. All participants will receive a finishing medal and all 5K participants will also receive an event T-shirt. The fun run will begin at 9 a.m., the 5K at 10 a.m. and the awards and giveaways at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/pages/For-The-Cure-5K-and-FunRun/471783122943298.
SAINT PATRICK’S DAY 5K March 14, 11:30 a.m. Naval Station Norfolk will host a free St. Patrick’s Day 5K at the N-24 Gymnasium. Register online at www.discovermwr.com/StPat5K. Online registration ends March 9 at midnight.Race day registration begins at 10 a.m.Pre-race bib pickup is available 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on March 12 and 13 at CEP-58 Gym or race day at N-24 Gym. Call 444-4016 for more information.
Admirals Fundraiser Night Out March 28, 7:30 p.m. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society will host“Admirals Fundraiser Night Out.” The Norfolk Admirals will be playing the Wilkes Barre/Scranton (WBS) Penguins. Red level tickets are $11. Tickets can be purchased online at norfolkadmirals. com/groups. Enter the code NMCRS14. Online ordering will close on March 26 at 11:59 p.m. For more information, contact Kathy Nelson at 322-1173 or by email at kathy.nelson@nmcrs.org, or Charlie Colon at 640-1212 ext. 23 or by e-mail at charlie@norfolkadmirals.com.
VALENTINE’S DAY AT APPLEBEE’S! Bring the one you love
Thursday, February 13th - Sunday, February 16th. Certificate for a free dessert (on your next visit). Valid on 2/13/14 through 2/16/14 only at participating locations. Dine in only. A certificate for a Free Dessert is received with a purchase of any adult entrée.
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