Jet Observer - February 26, 2015

VOL.54 NO. 8 FEBRUARY 26, 2015

SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS

FRCMA maintenance officer’s career path inspired by others

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BY AT3 JESSICA BRYANT Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic By any definition, Cmdr. Francini Clemmons is a high achiever. When he was elevated to the position of maintenance officer (MO) at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA) Site Oceana in June 2014, Clemmons became the first African-American in the rank of commander to serve in that role. That “first” distinction is one Clemmons said humbles him, particularly as the nation turns its attention to Black achievers during AfricanAmerican History Month in February. “I’m a native son from right here in Hampton Roads,” he said.“Those who know my childhood history will tell you I was a little troublemaker, that I should have been counted out,” he said with a smile.“Fortunately for me, I was supported by a loving family; and by God’s grace, my steps were re-directed. His crooked path straightened, Clemmons graduated from high school and enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he was trained as an enlisted aviation maintenance administrationman. He quickly scaled the enlisted ranks, rising from E-1 to E-8 in a little more than 13 years. Clemmons then set his sights on the officer ranks, and was commissioned in 1998 as an ensign through the Limited Duty Officer program. In 2003, he was redesignated as an aviation maintenance duty officer. Over the course of his career, Clemmons held a variety of significant shore and afloat positions, including Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34 maintenance material control officer, Fleet Readiness Center Norfolk (formerly Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department) power plants and avionics officer, USS Enterprise maintenance material control officer, Aviation Support Equipment Program Office (PMA-260) assistant deputy program, and deputy F-35 air

— See FRCMA MO, page 3

GEORGE H.W. BUSH RETURNS FROM UNDERWAY —Page 3

Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope presents MA2 Joshua Abraham, from Oceana Security Department during his re-enlistment Feb. 20. Abraham is accompanied by his MWD, Lara.

A dog-gone fine reenlistment BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer During a Navy reenlistment, it’s normally the Sailor who is adding several more years to his or her career that is the focus of everyone’s attention. But during the reenlistment of Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Joshua Abraham from Oceana Security Department, the event appeared to go to the dogs — the military working dogs (MWDs) that is. When Abraham was reenlisted for another two years on Feb. 20 by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope, Abraham brought along his partner, a MWD named Lara, as well as two other MWDs and their handlers, to the Oceana Quarterdeck. Along with other members of Oceana and Dam Neck’s Security Department, MA3 Sean AYoung accompanied by Dokie, 3, and MA3 Hans Echeberria brought his MWD, Oscar, 8. Even the cake for his reenlistment cere-

mony featured a big blue paw print. Abraham was also accompanied by his wife Stephanie Buell, who is also a former MA. The couple are working on adopting Lara, who although only 6 years old, has reached the end of her military service. Abraham, from New York, enlisted more than seven years ago with the intention of becoming a military police officer. After atttending MA “A” School, he was stationed at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. His volunteer work at the dog kennels earned Abraham the opportunity for on-the-job training, which eventually earned him a seat at “C” school and the NEC of Navy dog handler. He was then sent to Djoubti for an individual augmentee tour before reporting to NAS Oceana more than two years ago. The MWD handlers, who recently received new vehicles, will also benefit from the new covered front gate under construction at Dam Neck Annex, which also includes a new kennel for MWDs.

SAILORS PARTICIPATE IN BOWLING LEAGUE —Page 8

NMCRS AT NORFOLK ADMIRALS Join the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at a Norfolk Admirals hockey game March 28. The Admirals will be playing against the Albany Devils. Tickets are $11. Purchase tickets online at norfolkadmirals.com/groups, enter code:NMCRS15. For more information contact Kathy Nelson at 322-1173 or Charlie Colon at 640-1212 ext. 23.

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BASE BRIEFS SAPR-C TRAINING An “in-person” initial SAPR-C training has become an annual mandatory requirement for all new Department of Navy civilians. There will be a session held March 4, 9:30 11 a.m. in room T109 at NAS Oceana’s Fleet and Family Support Center, building 531. For more information and registration, contact FFSC SAPR staff at 433-2912.

TEEN JOB FAIR Fleet & Family Support Center Oceana and Lincoln Military Housing are co-hosting Teen Job Fair 2015. The March 6 event will run from 3 - 5 p.m. at Lincoln Military Housing Community Center, 1200 S. Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. Meet with a variety of employers, including Ocean Breeze Water Park, Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation, Wells Fargo, Navy Exchange, AAA Pool Services, YMCA in Hampton Roads and many more. There will also be opportunities to

learn more about volunteer positions. Workshops will include “How to Network a Job Fair” at 3 p.m. and “How to Get Money for College” at 4 p.m. For more information, contact the FFSC at Oceana at 433-2912.

CAFÉ 545 Café 545 in the Oceana Fitness Center in building 545 is now open. The cafe offers a variety of beverages and snacks, including coffee, tea, espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate, iced tea, an assortment of bottled juices, bagels and spreads, muffins, yogurts, fruits and more. Hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 4332695 for more information.

SELF-HELP SHOP The Seabee Self-Help Shop in building 829, around the block from the Oceana Public Works Department in building 820, is a one-stop shop for commonly-used building

Operation Freedom’s Sentinel qualifies for campaign medal From the Department of Defense The Department of Defense announced today Operation Freedom’s Sentinel as a qualifying operation for award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. Additionally, the transition from Operation Enduring Freedom to Freedom’s Sentinel also marks a new campaign phase, “Transition II,” for the Afghanistan Campaign Medal.

Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Jessica Wright signed a memorandum authorizing these changes retroactive to Jan. 1, 2015. The qualifying Afghanistan Campaign Medal operations, campaign phases and associated inclusive dates for each are as follows: Operation: Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) Sept. 11, 2001 to Dec. 31, 2014

CHAPEL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant Bible Study - 9 a.m. Protestant Worship (main chapel) - 10:40 a.m. Children’s Bible Study - 10:40 a.m. Confession and priest’s hours – Wed. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Catholic Sun. Mass - 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Protestant Bible Study - Wed. 6 p.m.

materials such as paints, light bulbs, ceiling tiles and miscellaneous hardware. Self-Help also has a wide array of building tools, such as bandsaws, tablesaws and sanders that can be used under supervision. For more information, call 433-2815 or stop by during the hours of operation, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

COTTAGE/GOLF PACKAGE The Cottages at Dam Neck and Aeropines Golf Club at NAS Oceana have teamed up to offer a “Stay and Play Golf Package” available Monday through Friday until March 31. Enjoy a two-night stay and three days of unlimited golf for $200. Unlimited golf includes a cart for two people, play on the Tomcat or Hornet 18-hole courses and practice at the indoor training facility operated by PGA professionals. Call The Dunes at 492-7053 to reserve a cottage and ask about the golf package.

Freedom’s Sentinel Jan. 1, 2015 to Current Campaign Phase: Liberation of Afghanistan Sept. 11, 2001 to Nov. 30, 2001 Consolidation I Dec. 1, 2001 to Sept. 30, 2006 Consolidation II Oct. 1, 2006 to Nov. 30, 2009 Consolidation III Dec. 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011 Transition I July 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2014 Transition II Jan. 1, 2015 to Current Service members should contact their respective military departments for additional guidance.

Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 5

Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sun., 9 a.m. Adult & Children’s Bible Study Sun., 10:30 a.m. Confession Sat., 4:15 - 4:45 p.m. Catholic Mass Sat., 5 p.m. Interfaith Coffee House - Wed., 6 p.m.

Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Fri. - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Fri. - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (building C-7)

Call the Chaplains NAS Oceana at 433-2871 CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-7712 CVW-8 at 433-2337 CVW-3 at 433-2096 FRC Oceana at 433-5933

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George H.W. Bush conducts carrier qualifications while underway

Sailors taxi an F/A18C Hornet of the Golden Warriors, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 87, on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Feb. 3. George H.W. Bush pulled into its homeport of Norfolk Feb. 18 after being underway for eight days to conduct training exercises in the Atlantic Ocean.

BY MC3 PATRICK IAN CRIMMINS USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) pulled into its homeport of Norfolk after an eight-day underway, Feb. 18. The ship's crew conducted various training evolutions and flight exercises throughout the underway, including carrier qualifications (CQ) for three squadrons, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 “Gladiators,” Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120 “Grey Hawks,” and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 “Dragon Whales.” CQs train new pilots, and experienced pilots returning to flying from non-flying assignments, for carrier-based launches and landings in preparation for assignments to operational squadrons. “VFA-106 is the fleet replacement squadron (FRS) for F-18 pilots,” said Lt. j.g. Shane Brady, attached to the Gladiators. “This underway was a lot of our first times landing on a carrier.”

Photo by MCSN Christopher D. Gaines

FRS trains pilots and flight officers in their specific aircraft before being assigned to the fleet. During the underway, extreme weather conditions added to the difficulty of landing an aircraft at sea. “The pitching deck and high winds created a challenging situation,"” said Brady. “We had rough seas and winds reaching 40 knots.” VAW-120 utilized this underway to train its pilots in transitioning from the E-2C Hawkeye to the E-2D Ad-

vanced Hawkeye. “We just finished the transition to the new E-2D, and this is the first time for our pilots operating this aircraft on a carrier,” said Lt. j.g. Patrick Flynn.“These CQs are great for maintaining pilot proficiency in both day and night conditions.” George H.W. Bush is in port after conducting training exercises in the Atlantic Ocean. For more news from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn77/.

FRCMA MO: Humbled by being African-American first

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s Bio: Raised in the Hampton Roads area; family has a history of naval service: mother retired as a civilian propulsion components and engineer lead; twin brothers – one a Navy lieutenant, the other a chief petty officer – retired from the active-duty Navy. “Having two brothers in the Navy added in a supportive sibling rivalry and made our careers rewarding,” Clemmons said.

ship integration lead. Additionally, he has earned two master’s degrees, one in joint professional military education from the Naval War College and an MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School. As the MO for FRCMA, Clemmons directs the administration and production efforts of 874 military, civilian and contractor personnel across 69 work centers, performing Level II and Level III aircraft, avionics, engine, ordnance and support equipment repairs. “Commander Clemmons has really made a difference here at FRCMA Oceana. He has been vital to the con-

stant improvement of our vision and mission. His leadership and ‘can do’ attitude has been infectious amongst the Sailors and Marines,” said Aviation Machinist Mate Chief Qunita Triplett. Clemmons said he remains inspired by “all the African-American servicemen and women who paved the way for me. They broke barriers for us; some even sacrificed their lives.” But his greatest role model, the commander said, is his mother, a retired GS-14 propulsion components and engineering lead, who once worked at the decommissioned Naval Aviation Depot Norfolk. Clemmons said she raised him and his twin brothers,

Cmdr. Francini R. Clemmons s Job: Maintenance officer for Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic NAS Oceana, Va.

Cmdr. Francini R. Clemmons

Frank and Fred, who also served in the Navy, to be high achievers. “We had a supportive sibling rivalry that made our careers rewarding,” he said. She told us, “You’re not just good, you’re great. If you want to achieve greatness, you have to believe in yourself. As a military leader, I try to instill that same sense of greatness into every Sailor and Marine.”

s Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration for St. Leo’s College master’s in Business Administration from the Naval Postgraduate School s Leadership ethos: “We are not good, we are great. If they want to achieve greatness, Sailors and Marines have to believe they are great.” s Hobbies: Weightlifting, running and “a long list of home- improvement projects.”

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Fleet and Family Support Centers

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Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located on NAS Oceana 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 4332912 for more information or registration, unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic. navy.mil/navylifema.

FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSES SUPPORT GROUP FEB. 27 10 A.M. TO NOON Foreign-born military spouses meet, network and share resources available to make your new experience positive.

CFS TRAINING MARCH 2 - 6, 7:30 A.M. - 4 P.M. This training serves as a foundation for those selected by their command to serve as a CFS.

EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING MARCH 2, 9 A.M. TO NOON Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments, and experience with an impressive resume.

SAPR COMMAND POC MARCH 3, 8 A.M. TO NOON The SAPR Command POC provides current information to base and community programs for victims.

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MARCH 3, 1 - 3 P.M. This training certifies individuals to collect data to assist victims of sexual assault.

ENHANCING STEPFAMILIES MARCH 3 4:30 - 7 P.M. This workshop discusses the myths of stepfamily living, the roles of steppartents and tips for discipline.

CHILDREN AND DIVORCE MARCH 4, 12:30 - 4:30 P.M. This workshop includes discussion about the typical reactions of children of different ages, things they need to hear and what parents can do to help.

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This workshop teaches how to review service medical records and identify medical conditions that may lead to a compensable disability rating with the VA; request vocational rehabilitation benefits and training; and complete their VA application for submission.

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Humility BY LT. JOHN GIBSON CVW-1 Chaplain Life on an aircraft carrier, or on any vessel, can be difficult. Having said that, there is a phrase that I often use when I find myself talking with Sailors and Marines nowadays. “It’s not your grandpa’s Navy.” Indeed, today’s Navy is much different from what it was 40 or 50 years ago. In all honesty, one could argue that today’s fleet is far different from the U.S. Navy from fifteen years, or even a decade ago. Times do change and with them, so do the institutions and people around us. One aspect of today’s Navy that sets it apart from what it was in years past is the programs that are now available to service members and their families. Organizations like Fleet and Family Support and Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society simply did not exist for many Sailors and Marines from years and decades past. Another good example is Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR).This particular program is probably one of the more utilized and enjoyed services offered to naval personnel. Liberty activities, equipment, and other facilities are just a few of the benefits that they provide. More than a few of these programs can even be found aboard many of our ships, in addition to our shore commands. A good example of this is the hundreds of television sets with satellite hook-up that can be found aboard many of our ships nowadays. As a matter of fact, ours recently gave us the opportunity to watch the Super Bowl during a recent underway period. Everyone was excited about this, and MWR even sponsored events leading up to Super Bowl Sunday. There was just one problem: due to our location off-shore, our satellite signal was often spotty at best. At times, we could not even see the picture due to a loss of signal. Obviously, this was a source of disappointment to more than a few of our shipmates, many of whom had a team in this year’s game. I, too, was disappointed. However, as I reflect on this, I have to once again remind myself that luxuries like televisions on ships and MWR, and the like, did not always exist.And I suppose this has led me to ask another question, both of myself and

of others who may deploy soon: even without the amenities and comforts of home, like football on television, can we still say that we are committed to (and okay with) going into faraway places in service to our country? Or are we really too dependent upon the creature comforts of home that we either don’t go at all, or we go and are unable to cope and be resilient. Personally, I believe it really comes down to a question of humility. Who or what are we living for? Are we living for ourselves? Are we living for another person, object, or place? Or are we living for something (or someone) that will outlive us? Jesus, as described in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, was the epitome of humility. According to Paul, our attitudes should reflect that of Christ, “who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.” (Philippians 2:6-7) Humility is also appropriately described another way; specifically, it is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less. It is putting others’ needs ahead of your own, if necessary. And it is the foundation from which we can draw strength, resiliency, and skills for coping in any difficult situation; deployments especially. My encouragement to you today is to examine your life. Are you living for yourself, or are you living for something that will outlive you? Live well!

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Navy's voluntary education program realigning From Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) -- Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) will administratively realign the Navy's Voluntary Education (VOLED) program under Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC) in Pensacola, Fla., Feb. 23. According to Rear Adm. Mike White, commander of the Naval Education and Training Command, the move will be administrative and will have zero impact on the purpose, mission or abilities of VOLED. "For the Sailor using VOLED, the change will be seamless and transparent," said White. "In fact, each of the 33 Navy College Offices worldwide and the Virtual Education Center (VEC) will remain unchanged; they will retain the same physical locations, the same telephone numbers, the same email addresses, and the same commitment to serving service members." VOLED will continue to support Sailors with dedicated, committed as-

sistance and counseling to help them develop tailored plans to meet their educational and credentialing goals. VOLED is currently celebrating 40 years of Sailors' educational successes through diverse programs including tuition assistance, numerous testing programs, the Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) - where Sailors can complete courses while on type 2 and 4 sea duty, and the United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) - which provides Sailors with the opportunity to earn a certificate of apprenticeship from the U.S. Department of Labor by documenting tasks of their Navy rating while on the job. Regardless of the educational goal, Navy College Offices and the Virtual Education Center are available to assist Sailors in accelerating their future. For more information on Navy Voluntary Education, visit the Navy College Program website: https://www. navycollege.navy.mil. For more news from Naval Education and Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnet/.

CMC’S SNOW DAY

Photo Cmdr. Marcel Forte NAS Oceana Command Master Chief (AW/SW/EXW) Eric Clark shovels snow to clear a path to the entrance of Oceana’s administrative building Feb. 17.

OCEANA SQUADRONS AD2 Vanessa Pretko of VFA103 performs corrosion prevention on an engine bay door of an F/A-18 Super Hornet Feb. 9 at NAS Oceana. Photos by AT2 Janel Perkins

AE3 Benjamin Reynolds signals to a VFA-143 pilot, Cmdr. Ryan Murphy, during the launch of an F/A-18 Super Hornet.

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Eight ways to boost resilience between military couples BY JENNY COLLINS Naval Center for Combat & Operational Stress Control Public Affairs

Photos by MCSN Taylor A. Elberg Midshipmen 1st Class David McGowan (3rd l) and Dan Saldana (2nd l) from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), discuss their experiences at the USMMA with members of Norview High School’s Navy Junior ROTC during the annual Service Academy and ROTC Day at the school Feb. 14.

Service Academy Information Day held at Norview High School BY MC2 IAN CARVER Navy Public Affairs Support Element East Norview High School hosted its first South Hampton Roads Service Academy and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Information Day Feb. 14. The annual event, held at a different location each year, is sponsored and coordinated by the United States Naval Academy (USNA) Alumni Association’s Hampton Roads Chapter, which brings in guest speakers from multiple military service academies to speak on behalf of their institutions. Events such as these allow potential service academy candidates an opportunity to gain valuable information about the application processes. “Understanding the service academy application process early in your high school career is very important,” said Bill Daniels, a retired Navy captain and USNA graduate class of 1977. “Events like these help with that process.” In addition to the service academies, the association invited several local universities, to discuss their ROTC programs with students who are not interested in attending a service academy, but may still want to earn a

Lt. Jennifer Rykaczewski answers questions from potential candidates and their families about how to apply to the U.S. Naval Academy. The annual Service Academy and ROTC Day is sponsored by the USNA Alumni Association Hampton Roads Chapter.

commission upon graduation. Cadet Ensign Dustin Matthews, a student at Norview High School and member of the school’s Navy Junior ROTC unit, said it was important for him to be able to gain information about the local universities’ ROTC programs. “This is a great program to reach out to the parents and show them what we [ROTC] have to offer around here with the different colleges,” said Matthews. This is the seventh annual event for Hampton Roads. Each year, the event is hosted by an NJROTC command at a local area high school. The event was also available to active duty service members interested in attending a service academy, provided they meet initial entry qualifications. For more information on the event contact the USNA Alumni Association Hampton Roads Chapter. at www.usnahamptonroads.com.

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The Naval Center for Combat & Operational Stress Control (NCCOSC) facilitates research and develops evidencebased programs that provide Sailors and Marines with important tools to build and maintain resilience. As service members build resilience, military couples can also take steps to boost their resilience as well. Military spouses and significant others play an important part in offering encouragement and support to today’s service members. With a military career that often includes deployments and extended separations, military couples must work harder at being able to withstand, recover, and grow together in the face of stressors, adversity and changing demands. The following are eight ways military couples can improve their resilience. 1. Maintain Your Connection. Being apart can be tough. By figuring out a system of regular contact, couples can build a strong foundation of open communication. It’s best to time conversations about upsetting issues as to not overwhelm your partner. Open conversations should still consist of an overall positive and supportive tone. 2. Reshape Interpretation. Some highly stressful life events are inevitable in military life. One cannot change when or how these events happen, but couples can certainly shape their attitudes to best react and respond. Use flexible thinking to place some perspective on the situation. 3. Remain Optimistic. Maintaining optimism in the face of stressors is a couple’s best chance to move forward during stressful times. Try

to envision what you both want instead of worrying about what you’re both scared of. 4. Trust. Discuss in detail your expectations of one another on the homefront and while you are apart. Work together to find ways to maintain trust. Talk about concerns but don’t dwell on them. Focus on how to work past them. 5. Take Care of Yourself ... and Each Other. Set aside a couple of minutes a day to decompress. Meditation is a great tool to alleviate stress. Make sure that your partner is doing the same or offer ways to help one another. Taking care of yourselves helps keep your minds ready to deal with situations that require resilience. 6. Understanding. If you and your partner are in the middle of a conflict, focus on what is upsetting you and vice versa. Try to disregard what caused the fight. Concentrate and work together to find the solution. This type of behavior control will be much more effective. 7. Create and Work Towards Goals Together. Couples who have common goals are often more successful in their relationship. Develop realistic goals with deadlines. Even completing small accomplishments can help improve your relationship. 8. Professional Help. It’s important to recognize that unresolved relationship problems have the potential to impact a service member’s well-being and focus on the job. If the stress of military life becomes overwhelming for either party, don’t hesitate to seek help from a support group, counselor, clinician, or chaplain. Reaching out for support can help you manage any reaction and boost your resilience. Resilience is very effective in helping our active duty population manage operational and combat stress, both in their work life and their home life.

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Senior Bowlers Appreciation Day All patrons with a military ID, over the age 50, are invited to enjoy three free games including rental shoes on March 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. One lucky bowler will win a free plastic ball from the pro shop. Free bowling instruction will be available by Tim Stancil. For more information, call 433-2167.

FITNESS Sailors prepare for competition against military’s best bowlers PHOTO/STORY BY MC2 (SW) ALYSIA HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs For the ďŹ rst time, Sailors at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana have the opportunity to prepare for the Armed Forces Bowling Championships together and in a more adequate way than ever before. Tim Stancil, MWR’s regional bowling director and coach of Oceana’s all-Navy installation bowling team, is working with six Sailors at Oceana to help them compete against other Sailors in the Mid-Atlantic region. Ultimately, the goal is to help them become a part of the All-Navy team which competes in the Armed Forces Bowling

Championships, hosted by the Navy this year at NAS Jacksonville, Fla. May 11 – 18. Freedom Lanes hosted tryouts for Oceana’s All-Navy, installation team Jan. 12 – 16. Tryouts consisted of ďŹ ve games across 10 lanes on a Kegal Sport Pattern. Kegal is a bowling lane maintenance company and “patternâ€? refers to the way the oil is spread out on the lane. Typically, during league play bowlers use a “house patternâ€? designed to give them a larger margin of error. Professional tournaments use “sport patternsâ€? which are tougher and leave a much smaller margin for error. “Most people never bowl on these types of patterns ‌ but, if you want to be a better bowler, you’ve got to venture out of

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AT3 (AW) Aaron Askeland, from VFA-106, prepares to bowl a frame during league-play for Oceana’s All-Navy team at Freedom Lanes Jan. 26. Sailors from Oceana and JEB Little Creek are competing in a league, ultimately to help prepare them to apply to be a part of this year’s All-Navy bowling team that competes in the Armed Forces Bowling Championships.

your comfort zone and try to bowl on the hard stuff,â€? said NAS Oceana Command Master Chief (AW/SW/EXW) Eric Clark, a member of Oceana’s team. Clark said the league system is something that was started last year, but very few people participated because it was so new. Before this year, it was all based on the package the player put in and their United States Bowling Congress (USBC) records.“But there’s no sport shots like this, and this is what we shoot on when we go down there so this will give Ron [Hodgen] (All-Navy bowling coach) a much better picture of who we should invite,â€? added Clark who has been on the All-Navy team at the championships the last two years. This year there are two teams in the region that compete as a league, NAS Oceana and Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story. The league lasts 12 weeks and will help Stancil determine who should apply to be a part of the Navy’s team at the Armed Forces Bowling Championships. Oceana’s team meets every Monday at Freedom Lanes, where they bowl six games on a different pattern each week. “We’re trying to qualify the best people on, not an easy shot. This pattern is like playing on a golf course with a lot of sand traps, lots of trees ‌ the house pattern we have is much easier, this pattern will bring out either the good in you or the bad in you,â€? Stancil said. “If you survive this, then I’m going to tell Ron,‘look, I have one guy, he’s absolutely great.â€? Stancil who has been bowling since 1974, has the tools to help the team succeed. “I joined the pro tour in 1982 and I’ve been a PBA [Professional Bowlers

Association] member ever since ‌ I’ve bowled with anybody that you can see on TV on Saturday or Sunday on ESPN ‌ I’ve got the experience,â€? he said. “I’ve already told everybody out here if they want me to help them, I’d be glad to help them. I’m a certiďŹ ed coach, but everybody out here ‌ they’re a level above the normal. But, nobody out here is beyond getting some help. If I see somebody struggling over and over and over, I’m going to jump in and help them,â€? Stancil added. Clark said Stancil has helped him, and he said he’s helped the teams number two bowler, Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) 3rd Class (AW) Aaron Askeland, from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, quite a bit.“He’s changed from a four-step approach to a ďŹ ve-step approach and has changed some of his mechanics and his scores have gone up week after week after week. Some people are not as receptive to help, and there are others who are receptive but take time to implement.â€? Currently, the team has four members and two substitutes. The members include Clark, Askeland, Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM) 1st Class (AW) Matthew Warden from VFA-103, and AM2 Robert Koutnik from VFA-143. The substitutes are Logistics Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Robert Janson from Aviation Support Detachment Oceana, and ATAN Nathan Giggey from VFA-105. For more information on Oceana’s bowling team, contact Tim Stancil at 4332167. For more information on the Armed Services Bowling Championships or other armed services sports, visit armedforcessports.defense.gov.

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HISTORY BITES MARCH 7, 6:30 P.M. Back for a second year, top restaurants and caterers in Hampton Roads will compete in a food-tasting event of historic proportions at The Mariners’ Museum, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. The event will be emceed by Hampton Roads celebrity “foodie” and “Virginia’s ambassador of taste” Patrick Evans-Hylton, whose columns can be read in Coastal Virginia magazine and The Virginian-Pilot. The contestants will prepare a selection of traditional 19th century dishes representing the North, the South and the Navy. Dishes may include chicken croquettes and rissoles, mulligatawny soup, German entremet, potato balls and many more. Some participants will also be preparing coffee the way it was made during the Civil War, without using coffee beans. Participating restaurants and caterers include the following: CP Shuckers, Smoke BBQ, Schlesinger’s/ Opus 9, Ms. Mary’s Catering, and Culinary Institute of Virginia, The Catering Company of Williamsburg, The Grey Goose, Harpoon Larry’s, The Chamberlin, and Rockefeller’s Restaurant at The Marriott. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 day of the event. Museum members receive $5 off advance tickets. Tickets include unlimited tastings and one drink ticket. A cash bar will offer specialty drinks of the Civil War-era.

History Bites is a part of the annual Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend. Attendees are encouraged to arrive to the museum early to view a fire and ice iron pour performance entitled “The Iron Circus.” This one-of-a-kind event features artists pouring molten iron into specially prepared blocks of optically pure ice. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit battleofhamptonroads.com.

LOCAL MUSICIANS FEATURED IN EXHIBIT THROUGH MARCH 15 Entertainers in the Spotlight: A photographic exhibit featuring Local Music will showcase images of local music and entertainers through the lenses of Wendy Podmenik and Glenn Woodell at the American Theatre Lecture Hall Gallery. Local musicians should stop by to see if they are of the many locals being featured. Some of the

pieces will also be available for purchase. Two of the pieces will be auctioned off to benefit the 2015 Fernando Jones Blues Camp in Hampton. The Blues Kids Foundation, a nonprofit organization, was established to preserve, perform and promote the Blues among America’s youth, parents and educators under the tutelage of highly qualified instructors. The American Theatre is located at 125 East Mellen Street, Hampton. For more information, visit www.hamptonarts.net.

‘SLEEPING BEAUTY’ MARCH 14, 2 & 7:30 P.M. A breathtaking new staging of “Sleeping Beauty” from Ballet Virginia International will come to life at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach. Join the Lilac Fairy as she saves Aurora and her kingdom from the evil Carabosse’s jealous rage. “Sleeping Beauty” is a time-honored and favorite fairytale of love and hope. The original chore-

ography and staging dates back to the great Russian tradition of Petipa. But with the creativity and artistry of BVI’s co-directors, Suzanne Lownsbury and Janina Michalski-Bove, along with additional choreography by BVI faculty member Lydia Coco, the ballet has been restaged for the contemporary audience. Adding to the cast will be Cornelius Bartlett as Puss in Boots and Helen Watson, as White Cat. Other guest artists include Stephen Gregory, formerly of Ballet West, as the evil fairy Carabosse and BVI Children’s Program Director Lisa McCarty, appearing as the Queen. Tickets for BVI’s production of “Sleeping Beauty” at the Sandler Center range from $18 to $32 and can be purchased at the Sandler Center Box Office, www.ynottix. com or 1-877-YnotTix.Visit www. balletvirginia.org for additional information and BVI season performance schedule.

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Saturday, Feb. 28 Noon - Paddington (PG, 96 min.) *FREE admission for active duty* 3 p.m. - American Sniper (R, 102 min.) 6 p.m. - Black or White (PG-13, 121 min.) 9 p.m. -The Boy Next Door (R, 91 min.)

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