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PAGE 12 Panda Express, located at the Oceana NEX food court, is holding their grand opening today, March 28, with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. In celebration, 100 percent of the day’s sales will be donated to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.

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Oceana celebrates Woman’s History Month

STORY/PHOTO BY MC2 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOS NAS Oceana Public Affairs

Sailors and civilians gathered to celebrate the contributions of women to the Navy and society in observance of Women’s History Month at the Dam Neck Chapel by the Sea March 22. The theme of this year’s observance is “Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination.” The event had several speakers and a unique mime performance that rang true to this year’s theme. Keynote speaker, Dr. Betty B. Hanawalt personified the 2013 theme with stories of her life experiences as a teacher and Navy wife. Hanawalt spoke about her time as a teacher for children who had learning disabilities and the clever techniques she used to teach them. “One young man in the seventh grade would not write his assignments in cursive,” reflected Hanawalt,as she shared one of her stories with the audience.“Every time he did his homework in cursive, the whole class got to eat a bowl of popcorn, but they had to eat it with chopsticks. He did not realize that he was remediating those small muscles that help with cursive writing.” Among many other stories shared by Hanawalt was one of an eighth grade boy who could not read well, but was mechanically gifted. Hanawalt had the boy bring one of his bicycles into the classroom and break it down into pieces. After sharing her experiences as a teacher and Navy wife, keynote speaker, Dr. Betty B. Hanawalt “Every time he learned to spell a long word, he got to put is applauded by those attending the Oceana Women’s History Month Observance at the Dam — See Observance, Page 15 Neck Annex Chapel by the Sea March 22.

Oceana firefighter’s achievements continue to inspire others CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer Lead Firefighter Capt. Joe Voloski from the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Service joined a very elite group of first responders last month when he was awarded the professional designation of fire officer (FO). From the 131 FOs worldwide,Voloski is just one of two in the U.S.Navy and one of eight Department of Defense (DoD) firefighters to earn the certification from the Commission on Professional Credentialing, an entity of the Center for Public Safety Ex-

cellence, Inc. Voloski, who began his federal firefighting career in 2006 at Yorktown, arrived at NAS Oceana nearly a year ago, on Easter Sunday,April 8 — just two days after the aircraft mishap. But that professional award pales when compared to his most important personal accomplishment — surviving a vehicle accident 14 years ago that left him in a coma for 23 days. “I had a nice 23-day nap,” he joked, adding “My mother told me it was the longest 23 days of her life.” As an 18-year-old high school senior and a

member of his school’s Air Force Junior ROTC unit,Voloski was on his way to a Veterans Day parade when his truck veered off the road and the high schooler was ejected face first, into a fence. With his cheekbone knocked out of his face and teeth scattered on the ground, his injuries were so horrific that a responding EMT, who was on her first day on the job,quit that same day,Voloski was later told. The resulting facial trauma meant that over the years,“everything from my eyes down have been — See Fire captain Page 13

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BASE BRIEFS » » »» » »»»»»»» Increased flight operations

For questions, suggestions, compliments or concerns about services provided on board NAS Oceana, email the COnnection Line 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.

Changes in MWR hours Due to funding impacts of the continuing resolution and sequestration, MWR at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex will be making changes to the operating hours at the following facilities beginning March 25. •NAS Oceana Flightline Fitness Center in building 545 Monday through Thursday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. •NAS Oceana Great Escape Liberty/Recreation Center in building 430 Monday through Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 - 9:30 p.m. •Great Escape food and beverage operation in building 430 Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 - 9:30 p.m. •Dam Neck Annex Oasis Liberty/Recreation Center in building 524 Monday through Thursday, 3 - 9 p.m.; Friday, 3 - 10 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 10 p.m. ; Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.

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Other events during the day will include opening ceremonies for youth baseball,inflatables for the kids,concessions and more. Families interested in competing in the Iron Chef can enter a drawing through any of the CYP programs at Oceana or Dam Neck. For more information, call CYP at Oceana at 433-3976, Oceana Child Development Center at 433-3164, Midway Manor Youth Center 444-1007, or Dam Neck CDC at 492-8685.The drawing will take place on April 5, 4 p.m., and the eight families will be notified afterwards.

Navy squadrons based at NAS Oceana will be conducting heavier than normal day and night flight operations NAS Oceana Safety Stand Down over the next two weeks. These operations will include The 2013 NAS Oceana Safety Stand Down will be held field carrier landing practice (FCLP) operations at Naval at the Oceana theater April 23 - 25, 9 a.m. daily and for Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress.This increase in flight opthose working nights at 2 p.m. on April 24. It will also be erations is to support future deployments and training. held at the Dam Neck theater,April 30 through May 2 at 9 a.m. daily. Chapel Easter schedule Topics include operational risk management (ORM), barCatholic Mass becue/fire pits, water safety, lawn maintenance, fireworks, March 28 — Holy Thursday, 7 p.m. Oceana Chapel sports safety and a traffic safety exercise. March 29 — Good Friday, 3 p.m., Oceana Chapel Commands are asked to RSVP with a point of contact March 30 — Easter Vigil, 7 p.m. Oceana Chapel and approximate number of attendance to Deloris Rogers March 31 — Easter Sunday, 9 a.m. Oceana Chapel at 433-2692 or email deloris.rodgers@navy.mil. Easter Sunday, 12:15 p.m. Oceana Chapel Protestant Worship March 29 — Good Friday,11 a.m., Oceana Chapel March 31— Easter Sunrise, 6:45 a.m., Dam Neck Chapel Contemporary, 9 a.m., Dam Neck Chapel Traditional,10:40 a.m. Oceana Chapel

Spring break horse camp There is still time to register for spring break horse camps at the NAS Oceana Stables, which will take place April 1-5. Participants receive in-depth training on horse care, grooming, tacking, mounted riding instruction and more. Beginner camp will be 9 a.m. to noon, limited to eight riders and the cost is $270.There will be a Pony Pals camp, designed for ages 5 - 8 years old, from 1 - 4 p.m., also limited to eight riders and the cost is $220. For more information and registration, call 433-3255 or email ocstables@ mwrma.com.

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

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Mass – Tues-Fri, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m.

Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sunday 9 a.m.

Confession Saturday 4 p.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. Adult and children’s Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361

Iron Chef — CYP Style Oceana Child & Youth Programs will hold their annual “Iron Chef CYP Style” April 20, at the Youth Sports Complex across from the Oceana theater. Eight families will be competing for the title again this year.

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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) passes under the Friendship Bridge in El Qantara, Egypt, while transiting the Suez Canal March 16. Photo by MCNS Andrew Schneider

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The shark of fear, no more! BY CMDR. VINSON MILLER NAS Oceana Command Chaplain Spring hasn’t yet seemed like Spring and Easter seems just incredibly early this year, and I am reminded of when I was doing an Easter sunrise service, 25 or so year ago as a pastor serving a rural county on the Chesapeake Bay. We had met in the darkness some 25 feet from water’s edge, a rough hewn cross planted into the ground. I spoke my brief message in that bitter cold with the wind blowing through us,all of us ready for hot coffee. It was then that I noticed the crowd of faithful seemed to be looking beyond me, with necks craned to the side. Finally, I cast a sideways glance and saw a dark form 15 feet from me. Swimming back and forth, the distinctive dorsal fin poked up from the water. A shark! Perhaps no other image is so connected with that profound sense of primal fear (with apologies to those who see sharks as vital to the ecosystem). Through the remainder of the service, the shark continued to swim back and forth, 15 feet away from me and just on the other side of that cross. Finally, the first rays of the sun leapt across the water and just as quickly, the shark disappeared with that dawn of Easter. I’ve thought about that peculiar event over the years and thought of the times in life when that which causes fear seems to come oh so close. And fears, we all have in some way in life; the list stretches to seeming infinity. It is then that faith speaks so strongly, of the God who loves us through the darkness that befalls us and who guides into the light of the new day.The God who stands guard between us and the objects of our fear,and when at last,the dawn comes when the light is cast across the cold waters, the darkness of our fears is dispelled, and hope is finally realized — and Easter does indeed come! For those times when one needs to be accompanied on that journey through the darkness, through the fears,there are lots of resources available through your chaplains, as well as the strength offered in being/becoming part of a faith community.

Eisenhower CSG arrives in 5th Fleet From Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, At Sea (NNS) — USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) Carrier Strike Group (IKE CSG) arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) March 15. The mission of the IKE CSG is to promote maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the AOR. Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 8 is comprised of flagship Dwight D. Eisenhower with embarked squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 and guided-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66).

The ships returned to their homeports in December for maintenance, and were redeployed with German frigate FGS Hamburg (F220) Feb. 21 to support requirements in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. “This strike group returns to the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR trained, experienced, and ready,” said Rear Adm. Michael C. Manazir, IKE CSG commander.“We are poised to work with our coalition and regional partners to keep maritime lanes open.The Sailors of Carrier Strike Group 8 are committed to ensuring the conditions for economic prosperity in this region.” The IKE CSG will relieve the John C. Stennis Strike Group in support of U.S. Central Command operational requirements.

CVW-7 Sailors at work on IKE

During the deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Sailors from the squadrons of embarked Carrier Air Wing 7 have been busy supporting Operation Enduring Freedom missions. LEFT PHOTO: AOAN David Smith from Jacksonville, Fla., assigned to the “Rampagers” of VFA-83, inspects an improve multiple ejector rack (IMER) aboard IKE March 19. RIGHT: Sailors from the “Jolly Rogers” of VFA-103 transport a 9X Sidewinder air intercept missile (AIM) on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier March 20. Photos by MCSN Andrew Schneider

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Attention to detail: Top mistakes Sailors are making wearing NWUs BY MC1 JAMES STILIPEC Defense Media Activity - Navy

cludes stopping at child care, gas stations, off-base shopping, banking, DMV and dining. Can be worn by recruiters in malls, schools or other recruiting areas (NAVADMIN 366/11). The area or regional commander may further restrict uniform policy within their geographic limits. NOTE: NWUs are not a liberty uniform. Consumption of alcohol in NWUs is not permitted.

In an effort to address concerns about the proper wear of the Navy Working Uniform (NWU), MCPON(AW/NAC) Mike Stevens is educating the fleet on the proper wear of the uniform. Below are the five most common mistakes made in wearing the NWU throughout the fleet and how to correct them according to NAVPERS 15665, U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations and NAVADMIN 366/11.

4. Bad Blousing WRONG: Pants unbloused, tucked into boots or too high or too low. RIGHT: NWU trousers should be worn with the belt at the waistline with legs long enough to touch the deck when not wearing boots. Use blousing straps and position the fold between the third and fourth eyelets on the boots (NAVPERS 15665,Article 3603.6).

1. Improper Wear of Cover WRONG: Rolling the brim, wearing the cover too high or too low, tilting to the side or backwards. RIGHT: The cap will be worn, forward, squarely on the head, so the visor and headband are level to the deck and the visor is just above the eyes (NAVPERS 15665,Article 3603.1). Headgear shall fit snugly and comfortably around the largest part of the head without distortion, and no hair will show from under the front of the brim.

2. Incorrect Fit WRONG: Shirts too big or too small, rolling sleeves too high or too low, or not wearing a belt. RIGHT: Shirt length must extend to the bottom of the crotch, but not lower than the middle of the cargo pocket flap.No gapping at front of shirt as both sides of shirt opening must overlap.Sleeve cuff should cover the wrist bone, but not extend further than the first knuckle at the base of the thumb. Rolled sleeves should form a threeinch band with the cuff buttoned and fabric side out, positioned two inches above the elbow.All buttons and must be secured. Belt must go through all belt loops, and a plain buckle must align with the opening of the fly.A decorated buckle shall be worn centered.

5. Unauthorized Boots WRONG: Anything other than the three types of authorized boots. RIGHT: The only boots authorized for wear with the NWU are as follows: A black, plain, steel-toe smooth all-leather high-top (9-inch) safety boot Graphic illustration by Willie Kendrick with oil resistant rubber outsoles and speed-lace eyelet closures. A rough-out leather safety boot is authorized for Sailors at shore commands only. 3. Worn in Unauthorized Areas Bootlaces will be tucked in neatly (NAVPERS 15665,Article WRONG: Inside the Pentagon, around the National Mall, 3603.9).Also, Sailors whose primary duties are performed on the flightline and flight deck, and who are issued aviaor for commercial airline, train or bus travel. RIGHT: Can be worn at all facilities on base, while com- tion flight deck boots as organizational clothing, are authomuting to and from work in a privately owned vehicle rized to wear the flight deck boot with the NWU while or public transportation, and on government-contracted commuting.The approved non-spark safety boot is a black, flights to and from overseas locations (NAVPERS 15665, all leather (smooth), 8-inch boot with FOD outsole, lace-toArticle 3603). Can be worn for all normal tasks and associ- toe closure and steel safety toe (NAVADMIN 271/09). ated stops before, during and after the workday. This in-

NMCP doctor receives ‘Building Stronger Female Physician Leaders’ award Cmdr. Nicole McIntyre previously served as flight surgeon at Carrier Air Wing 3 BY REBECCA A. PERRON Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) announced March 19, one of its members has received the “Building Stronger Female Physician Leaders in the Military Health System” award as the junior Navy winner. Cmdr. Nicole McIntyre is one of six female physicians — one senior and five junior winners from the Army, Navy, Air Force,Coast Guard and U.S.Public Health Service — selected for the award that recognizes those who have made significant contributions to military medicine and served as exemplary role models to female military doctors.

“It is truly an honor to receive the award,” said McIntyre, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist).“I feel humbled knowing that the award recognizes women who have made significant contributions to military medicine and who have served as exemplary role models for other female physicians. There are so many women doing so many great things in military medicine today — deployed, on the battlefield,clinically engaged,research-oriented,academically involved and in significant leadership positions.I feel barely worthy of this award.” Since the award program began in 2010, a female physician from NMCP has been selected as the junior Navy or senior recipient three out of the four years. “Her outstanding leadership and clinical abilities have proven invaluable to this command,” wrote Rear Adm. Elaine C.Wagner,NMCP commander,in McIntyre’s nomination package.“Her dedication to Navy Medicine’s mission and her demonstrated abilities as a strong leader undoubtedly exemplifies all the traits that are most important and

desired in a strong female physician leader.” McIntyre said there are good leadership opportunities for women in the military which are easier to attain when there are strong female leaders and mentors early in one’s career. “Leadership in the military for women is really all about role models,” McIntyre said.“Years ago, when I was a lieutenant, I was fortunate enough to have had good role models. If you’re exposed to good role models, it is easier to move forward to those positions. I have had a few women who were very strong role models, so I would like to pay that forward and help other women when they are up and coming.” To keep that involvement going,she mentors female residents, interns and medical students as a faculty member of the NMCP and Eastern Virginia Medical School Otolaryngology residency programs. — See Physician’s award Page 10

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Fleet and Family Support Center helps teens find employment with job fair STORY/PHOTO BY MC2 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOS NAS Oceana Public Affairs The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) at NAS Oceana created “one-stop shopping” for teen job seekers by hosting a job fair exclusively for teens, March 15, at the Wadsworth Community Center. This is the fourth year that FFSC has hosted theTeen Job Fair, in response to a growing number of military parents inquiring about employment resources for their teens, according to Megumi Fuda, employment educator at FFSC. These teen job fairs benefit 200 - 250 teens every year by helping them find seasonal and part time employment opportunities, as well as educating teens in the basics of acquiring employment. Before the job fair began, teens received guidance in a workshop setting on to how to approach and present themselves to potential employers. Guidance includes education about work permits, the importance of first impressions and the concept of networking. “You’re here to make an impression! All employers are potential employers, so be sure to stop at every table and don’t judge a book by its cover,ask what you would be doing for that job,” said Fuda during the workshop. Before entering the job fair, teens also practiced their handshakes and eye contact when introducing themselves.“Ladies, no four-fingered handshakes here OK,”added Fuda,while demonstrating an appropriate greeting and

handshake for the teens. The teens’ reasons for seeking employment varied, from saving for college to buying a car to just wanting some extra spending money. “To take one step closer to what I want to achieve, I have to earn money for college and a car. I’ve learned that money plays into everything,” explained Page Putnam, 17, about her motivation to seek employment through the job fair. “I’ve applied for other jobs, but haven’t had the set of

skills required.This program said that it would teach me those skills to approach employers and become more marketable in the future,” added Putnam. Some employers are looking for students getting ready for college who want to balance a healthy workload with their studies, said Amber Farrell, a representative from Wells Fargo Bank, who was manning a table at the job fair. “I started off as a part-time teller working a couple days a week, but it worked perfect with my college schedule. We are very flexible with schedules and allowing them to go to school because school is the most important thing to us,” said Farrell. According to Fuda, most of the employers return to the teen job fair every year and new opportunities for teens are always offered.The job fair was free to both employers and teens attending.While the job fair is focused on teens from military families, it was open all teens. For more information about teen job fairs and employment opportunities, contact NAS Oceana’s FFSC at 4332912. PHOTO: Bear Tamez, director of food and beverage at Ocean Breeze Water Park in Virginia Beach, explains to Alonzo Griffith, 16, how to apply online for the water park’s open positions during the Teen Job Fair, March 15, at the Wadsworth Community Center. Ocean Breeze employees 500 students every summer and Griffith is interested in finding a job to help pay for college. INSURANCE • SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE

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Chief of Naval Personnel visits Norfolk for all-hands call BY MC3 DARIEN G. KENNEY Navy Public Affairs Support Element East Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk addressed Sailors during an allhands call at Naval Station Norfolk March 18. Van Buskirk took the opportunity to discuss issues affecting Sailors’ naval careers, their families and their futures. One of the big-ticket items in the news lately is tuition assistance. “Ninety percent of Sailors who use TA complete the courses they take and Navy leadership is actively working to keep TA in this tough economy,” said Van Buskirk. “They are looking at the structure to allow those Sailors who are eligible to continue to use it.” He also discussed the continued impact Sailors have throughout the fleet from an operational standpoint. “The missions you are accomplishing are making a difference in the world because you are all tremendous ambassadors,” said

Navy’s current financial state since enacting sequestration and what the future holds. “It feels good to know that the Navy leadership hears our concerns and for the CNP to come and let us know that he is on our side and doing everything for Sailors,” said Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class (SW/AW) Darius Branch. When asked about retirement pay, Van Buskirk said a commission will be stood up to look at retirePhoto by MC3 Tamekia L. Perdue ment pay, but current active duty will be grandfathered into the current retirement pay. Much of the question and answer PTS approval and greater than 95 percent session focused on family-related programs, but Van Buskirk assured attendees in the last four months,” said Van Buskirk. Van Buskirk added the Navy is continu- that the Navy is dedicated to helping Sailing to make improvements to PTS, which ors and their families. “Our Navy remains committed to mainincreases Sailors’ ability to have a say in their career and improve the ability to dis- taining the funding for our Sailors and famtribute Sailors where we need them most. ily readiness programs as much as possible, During a question and answer session, and our goal is to have no impact on those Van Buskirk took questions regarding the programs in the future,” said Van Buskirk. Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk, answers a question from a Sailor during an all-hands call, March 18, at Naval Station Norfolk. Van Buskirk held the all-hands call to inform Sailors how the current budget will impact them in the future.

Van Buskirk. “We have supported deployments on the ground and on ships and are fully engaged in supporting critical missions from the Horn of Africa to Afghanistan to the Western Pacific.” Van Buskirk said his number one priority is to man the fleet by ensuring Sailors are assignable, deployable and distributable. “In the last year, we have had 90 percent

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HAZMAT drill brings Oceana, Virginia Beach together NAS Oceana conducted an exercise with the City of Virginia Beach March 20 that involved a simulated fuel spill at Oceana. This drill allowed the city’s first responders to react alongside the Navy to a simulated fuel spill, requiring extensive hazardous material clean up and included numerous emergency services personnel and vehicles responding to Oceana, specifically off London Bridge Road. The goal was to develop and enhance coordination between first responders from both Virginia Beach and the Navy.

Firefighters from Oceana transport a drill participant across the field to a waiting ambulance following the simulated fuel spill on base during a hazardous material response training exercise March 20. Photo by MC3 Preston Paglinawan

Virginia Beach firefighters Justin Moss (l) and Mike Wilkinson, prepare hazardous material (HAZMAT) monitors to be used after the simulated fuel spill at Oceana during a HAZMAT response training exercise. Photo by MC3 Preston Paglinawan

Firefighters from the City of Virginia Beach Fire Department discuss the training plan at Oceana prior to the next phase of a hazardous material response training exercise.

Firefighters from Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services rescue the operator of the mower during a simulated fuel spill March 20. The scenario was the contracted vehicle operator struck a fuel line with the mower, creating the spill. The water alongside the vehicle was dyed green to make the drill more realistic.

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As tax day approaches, VITA stands ready to help BY PATRICK GORDON Naval District Washington Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — April 15 is fast approaching, and some personnel may be scrambling to finish their taxes in time.With tightening budgets,most taxpayers want to get the most out of their returns. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Electronic Filing (VITA/ELF) program is available to ensure service members and their families receive the support they need to file correctly and on time. The program provides free tax-filing assistance to active duty service members and their eligible family members, retirees and their family members with adjusted gross incomes of less than $57,000, DoD civilians overseas or deployed with the U.S. Armed Forces, and in limited cases, military reservists. “The primary purpose of the Navy VITA/ELF program is to ensure that Sailors and their dependents receive basic federal and state tax assistance at no cost, so they can focus on mission execution and spare themselves the cost of expensive commercial tax-filing services,” said Lt. Audrey Koecher, Navy VITA/ELF program manager at Naval Support Activity Washington.“Navy tax assistance centers are located at Region Legal Service Offices, select Fleet and Family Support Centers and select fleet units located around the globe and afloat.” Koecher said the program is especially helpful for young service members who may be filing for the first time, or are new to filing jointly or with family members. She also explained that personnel filing jointly or with family members for the first time should speak with a trained volunteer at a tax assistance center about a variety of issues unique to joint filers. Potential issues such as separate properties, any relevant family court financial obligations, which could trigger tax interception, and determination of whether family members are in fact, qualified dependents can and should be addressed when speaking with a tax center volunteer. “The potential application of the Military Spouse Residency Relief Act may also be an issue for those filing jointly for the first time, and members with questions concerning the application of MSRRA should make an appointment with a legal assistance attorney at the Region Legal Service Office,” added Koecher. The Naval Legal Service Command self-service program allows service members the ability to do their own taxes in an environment where help is available should they have questions. Koecher said this translates to financial accountability and teaches Sailors how to prepare their own taxes, a skill they can use throughout their careers. “Under the self-service program, Sailors and their families file their own tax returns using free tax filing software on computers established in Navy tax centers with the assistance of IRS-trained volunteers,” said Koecher.“Taxes are — See Tax preparation Page 15

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Fire captain: vehicle crash 14 years ago changed his life — Continued from page 1 repaired or replaced,” explained Voloski. It has impacted his ability to chew food. He also admits that his speech difficulty can take some getting used to at first. But it doesn’t stop him from sharing his story of his amazing recovery and return to a normal life — something that Voloski credits to those first responders.The emergency room doctor later told Voloski he didn’t know how the EMTs at the scene were even able to intubate him and during his initial surgery, had to be resuscitated three times.The severity of his injuries required being flown out of state for treatment, to the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, where he spent two months recovering. Recovery also included 18 months of rehabilitation and 24 surgeries over the years; the last one was in December 2009, 10 years after his accident. He remains grateful for the extraordinary medical care he received;so much so that he visits those who cared for him at least once a year. He also sees his return to firefighting and as an EMT as a way to pay back those first responders who saved his life. Although he made a full recovery, his dream of being an active duty military firefighter was over. That interest was sparked, when as a young Boy Scout, his scoutmaster was a firefighter, who later became the local fire chief. In high school, his JROTC instructor With his cheekbone knocked was a volunteer fireman, so Voloski and other unit members out of his face and teeth scatalso volunteered at various fire tered on the ground, his injuries stations. Ironically after two attempts at enlisting, the high were so horrific that a respondschooler, who was by then an ing EMT, who was on her first Eagle Scout, had just passed his Air Force physical days before day on the job, quit that same the accident. Even years later, day, Voloski was later told. Voloski can still joke about the irony of the military not being — Injuries suffered during a vehicle accident 14 willing to take him but his full years ago not nearly took the life of by Lead Firerecovery qualified him to befighter Capt. Joe Voloski from Navy Region Mid-Atcome a firefighter for the DoD. lantic Fire & Emergency Services at Oceana. Although not particularly interested in college prior to his accident, Voloski knew he had to do something productive with his life, so he enrolled in classes at Mountain State University in his hometown of Beckley,West Va. He first completed his Associates Degree in Fire Science, then earned a Bachelor’s in Hazardous Materials with an emphasis on occupational health and safety, and then his Master’s in Safety Management. He also earned his certification as an emergency medical technician in 2001, working for 18 months with the very same ambulance company that transported him following his accident.And five years after the crash,Voloski was medically cleared to return to firefighting and shortly thereafter applied for a DoD position. Voloski first learned about the FO credential while attending past National Fire Academy conferences.The application is a seven-step process and when Voloski’s was done, it was 86 pages long and took nearly three months to complete.To earn the designation, the fire captain had to complete seven components in his application, which included personal, employment and demographic information; formal development including his training, formal degrees, certifications and goals; professional contributions and recognition; professional memberships, affiliations and community involvement; technical competencies that was an outline of the knowledge,skills and abilities in 12 proficiencies and a certification statement. But getting it through his peer reviewers wasn’t an easy task. After a conference call with two reviewers, Voloski found himself rewording much of it and resubmitting it,

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Lead Firefighter Capt. Joe Voloski (center) from the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services, is presented the professional certification of fire officer by NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis and District Fire Chief Ken Snyder, March 25. Voloski overcame tremendous odds to become a firefighter, following a vehicle crash 14 years ago that resulted in 24 surgeries. He is now one of only two Navy and eight DoD firefighters to earn the fire officer designation from the Commission on Professional Credentialing, an entity of the Center for Public Safety Excellence. where it was finally accepted on Feb. 3 and the certification was awarded two days later. District Fire Chief Ken Snyder,Voloski’s boss at Oceana, is proud of both the fire captain’s professional and personal accomplishments.“I’m truly very proud him. Capt. Voloski’s personal achievement is indicative of his everyday commitment to the people he works so hard to protect and serve on our installations. He has overcome great personal adversity, not only in attaining this level of professional accreditation but in pursuing firefighting as a career after his extensive injuries and is a wonderful example that hard work and dedication can help you achieve any goal you really truly desire,” said Snyder. The FO certification is good for three years and for renewal,Voloski will need to keep up with his professional organizations community and involvement that includes serving as an assistant scoutmaster and volunteering with a Catholic church, both in Yorktown where he lives, as well as continuing to volunteer in Beckley during his visits back home. Voloski must also continue progress toward his stated professional development goals. “Like anybody, I would like to climb the ladder to success within the department. I would like to get into the training arena; probably my next goal is to be a training officer,” explained Voloski about his future plans.“Ultimately, I would like to be an assistant chief or a fire chief…I would like to do something that I have some influence on the next set of firefighters.”

There’s still time to donate to the annual Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Fund Drive. See your command coordinator or visit www.nmcrs.org.

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______ Over the years, a variety of animals have disrupted air trafďŹ c at NAS Oceana, including deer, fox, snapping turtles, ducks, black snakes, nutria and a variety of birds, such as hawks, seagulls, eagles, turkey vultures and others. But perhaps none have caused quite the problems described in the following story which ran in the April 23, 1970 Jet Observer with the headline “Oceana posse commended for shooting the bull.â€? It was approximately 5 p.m.Wednesday,April 8, when the woman called.At the time,people at Security ďŹ gured it to be a routine call.Little did they know,it would mean chasing a bull all over the station for the next seven days. What the woman in that call reported was that her 800-pound bull had escaped and was last seen heading in the direction of the station’s fuel farm. At ďŹ rst, there was no real cause for alarm; the bull had been disturbed by his barnyard buddies and he had just wanted to get away from it all. Then it was realized that he might want to do some grazing on one of the station’s runways.This was dangerous, so the chase was on. Immediately B.K. Simmons, game warden and part-time bullďŹ ghter, was called in. He led the search for the missing bull. Crash and salvage was notiďŹ ed and was soon on the scene.The opera-

tions tower was called and informed they might be landing an aircraft in somebody’s pasture. Before the chase was over, the ďŹ re chief and two cowboys would also be called in. The chase continued through the woods near the fuel farm until early Friday morning. By that time, it was too crowded, so the bull headed for the open spaces. The communication from the game warden to the tower must have been something like “Bull on runway 30.â€? It was something new for any air controllman. Crossing the airďŹ eld with the posse following, the bull suddenly realized things were getting worse. Early morning trafďŹ c can

be too much for anybody.With no regard for the trafďŹ c cop, El Toro sprinted through the station, past the admin building and headed for the picnic area in front of the main gate. The posse quit the chase at 10:30 a.m. Friday morning (April 10), hoping the bull would take weekend liberty. Meanwhile there would be time to get the tranquilizer guns ready in case he came back on station. Actually, it gave them time to think about shooting the bull, rather than shooting the bull, or something like that. The time came in handy as the bull cut his liberty short. He backtracked across the airďŹ eld and was chased into the woods by crash and salvage personnel. It was Saturday night. The search went on through Monday, when the bull was met head on by a tranquilizer pellet. It was probably all the exercise, rather than the pellet that slowed him down,but he wasn’t ďŹ nished yet. Early Tuesday morning after another dose of the tranquilizer, the bull dropped his landing gear. El Toro was escorted back home by a very happy and totally weary group. — See Posse Page 22

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Tax preparation: Still time for assistance from VITA — Continued from page 12 submitted electronically, and refunds are deposited directly into a Sailor’s bank account an average of two weeks from the date of transmission.â€? Koecher said in addition to learning how to ďŹ le their own taxes, personnel who use the VITA/ELF program will usually end up saving money by ďŹ ling themselves instead of going to a tax preparation company. “Commercial tax preparation companies charge, on average, more than $170 for a typical electronically-ďŹ led return,â€? said Koecher.“There is no charge for VITA/selfservice tax preparation. Additionally, access to free and quick tax ďŹ ling at Navy tax centers should reduce the attractiveness of costly refund anticipation loans offered by many commercial tax-preparation companies. Using a Navy tax assistance center will also reduce errors. Navy tax assistance center volunteers are trained and certiďŹ ed by the IRS to ďŹ le taxes and are knowledgeable on military-speciďŹ c tax issues.â€? Koecher advises that personnel who visit a command’s VITA/ELF ofďŹ ce should

bring the appropriate paperwork to ensure proper and thorough tax ďŹ ling.These include W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, and other tax forms; bank account and routing information for direct deposit of refunds; applicable receipts for Schedule A and adjustment items; copies of receipts for any charitable donations; and social security numbers of any children claimed as dependents. She added that personnel ďŹ ling in the status of “Married Filing Jointlyâ€? must both be present to sign the return or present a signed power of attorney for taxes. Koecher said that bringing records of the previous year’s taxes are not required but are usually helpful in ďŹ ling. The VITA Center at NAS Oceana is located in building 320, 799 Hornet Dr., Suite 100 within the Mid-Atlantic Region Legal Service OfďŹ ces. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 444-9081 for an appointment. To ďŹ nd other VITA centers, or for more information, visit the Navy JAG Corps web site at http://www.jag.navy.mil/.>

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Observance: teacher, minister inspire audience during Oceana event — Continued from page 13 a piece back on his bike,â€? said Hanawalt. She also had one of the advanced female students record what was required for his tests, so the boy could listen to it then she administered the tests orally. “He passed and was able to go onto high school, but he got a crush on that voice [on the recorder] and he kept trying to get me to tell him who was the person whose voice had taped that‌ Well I didn’t tell him,â€? explained Hanawalt,accompanied by waves of light laughter from the audience. The event also showcased a slide show of women’s signiďŹ cant contributions to the Navy and society, as well as a unique mime performance by Rev. Sherelle Barnes from Zion Light Church of God and Disciples of Christ in Norfolk. Using body language and facial expressions, Barnes acted out segments from famous speeches and sermons. Capt. Bob Geis, commanding ofďŹ cer of NAS Oceana, reected on how much has changed since he joined the Navy and highlighted that change is what makes the Navy

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Following the crash of a Navy fighter jet in Virginia Beach, April 6, pensation process the Navy has begun a comfor continues to investig residents affected, while it ate An F/A-18D assigne the crash. d to the Naval Oceana-based Air Station Strike crashed in Virginia Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 Beach, Va. April 6 at approx mately 12:05 p.m. iCVW-7 UNDER crashed into the just after takeoff. The plane WAY Mayfair Mews ON IKE apartment complex in Virginia Beach. PAGE 16 Both air crew ejected safely and were transported to a local Five others were hospital and later released . also transpo tal they were treated rted to the hospiThe Spring Fe- werewhere and released.There no fatalities as a result of the ver 5K will be crash. The Navy has established a process through which compe April 18 at the dents nsation will affected by Friday’s be provided to resicrash. Oceana Fligh “We are commi t- address tted to doing the right thing to the needs of these line Fitness families, no fault of their own have endure who through Center, build d an incredible Greendeer - hardship,” Molly Rear MC3said Adm. Tim Alexand manderMate ing 529. Sam 2nd Class Chris er, comof the Navy’s Mid-Atl Aviation e Machinist’s antic “WeWarrior, owe itparticipates Suter, a Wounded day registratio to everyone affected region. course during a obstacle to water cident by Friday’s acin a n help them Trainget their life back Warrior Adaptive Sports begins at 10:30 WoundedAlexand The together,” er Norfolk. said. Camp at Naval Station Firefighting foams The Navy take place in first to a.m.; the runing met covers the scene training camp is the with residents Photo by MC3 Antonio of a crash of an the area. crash takeoff from NAS Roads to explain the Hampton P. Turretto Ramos F/A-18D Hornet the available resourcday after the Oceana at 12:05 C David Cullerstarts at 11:30 - Capt. from VFA-106 April p.m., the jet crashed es and start in Virginia Beach. . the compensation process. The 6. Shortly after into the courtya After safely ejecting Navy helped af- ment The run is free. fected residents apply rd of the Mayfair from the Hornet, complex and were Mews Apartme for compensation both aircrew were short-term expens nts treated and released to cover the assisted by residen Registration es, and to file crash continues, at Sentara Virginia ts of the apartment for for the Navy has begun Beach General. or property damage reimbursea As the investig forms available OnAprilinjuries compen sation . ation into process for affected 8,the Navy The Navy has arrange residents. to arrange paymen began contacting residen at MWR fitnes d to use checks ts electro t of instead of from nic funds transfer s those who comple the emergency funds for Boeing, the F/A-18 s because funds provided to the ted their claims centers. Call can be on site aircraft manufa initial paymen residen Saturda ts y.The cturer, faster. to assist Navy investig are for immed is In addition to iate needs such 433-2049/2901 housing, meals,tsand ators. The aircraft’s as Navy continu compensating those affected Crash Surviva clothing. Paymen . $2,300 for ,the Record es its investig ts begin er has been recover ble Flight Incident an individual resident and increas at Navy investigators, includin ation into the crash. ed and sent to for additional g es technical family membe Naval rs. experts, continu engine and system — See Crash, Page e their work crash scene. A 12 at the flight systems technical expert — Information for affected residen ts is located on page 18

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FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER WORKSHOPS

» » »» » »»» CFS TRAINING April 1 -5, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Command Financial Specialist (CFS) Training covers topics such as spending plans, budgets, managing credit, savings and investments and retirement planning. Participants are also introduced to the techniques of short-term, solution-focused financial counseling. Participants must be E-6 or above, in good financial standing, and have at least one year remaining at their commands.

CAREER PLANNING April 1, 9 a.m. to noon Whether you are looking for a job or information on career planning, learning through self-assessment will enhance your chances in finding satisfying employment. In this workshop, you will be guided through career choices based on life goals, personal skills, abilities, preferences and work values.

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES April 2, 9 a.m. to noon This workshop covers everything from assessing the hidden job market to finding a job long-distance, including job searching on the Internet. Many of the resources and services available to job seekers are also discussed, including major employers in the Hampton Roads area and the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC).

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Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume. This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.

and parents’ reactions to the way adolescents handle these changes. Discussion topics include building healthy relationships, avoiding power struggles, and providing guidelines. This is an overview of the in-depth STEP/Teen multi-session program.

JOB NETWORK April 3, noon to 1 p.m.

CFS FORUM April 5, 8:30 - 10 a.m.

Ask local and national employers what they like to see on resumes and how to prepare for interviews. Find out about open positions, their application process, and what benefits are available.Transitioners,separatees,and military family members are invited to attend.

The Command Financial Specialist (CFS) Forum is an interactive program provides continuing education for the trained CFS who wants to stay current on military personal finance and consumer issues. Also an excellent forum for networking with other command financial specialists.

VA DISABILITY BENEFITS REVIEW April 4, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM April 5, 9 a.m. to noon

This workshop teaches participants 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. Service members must be within 75 days to six months of separation to attend. Participants should bring their medical records, copies of their medical records and if applicable, copies of marriage certificate, children’s birth certificates, family members’ social security numbers,and divorce decree or death certificate. Sponsored by the Virginia Department of Veterans Affairs and FFSC.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES April 4, 9 a.m. to noon Topics include positive answers to difficult questions, dressing for success, and the importance of body language and positive attitude.Interview follow-up and salary negotiations are also discussed.

PARENTING TEENS April 4, 2 - 4:30 p.m. This workshop presents the physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental characteristics of teens,

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TRANSITION GPS Weekly, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Transition GPS (Goals, Plan, Succeed) is for separating military and pre-retirees. It covers military to civilian crosswalk, financial planning, job search and career validation, federal hiring, resumes and programs, and VA benefits and other topics that facilitate a smooth transition from the military to the civilian community. If space is available, spouses may accompany the transitioning member. Transition GPS is held in building C-9 at Naval Station Norfolk. Registration is each Monday at 6:30 a.m. See your command career counselor for a quota and workshop requirements to attend Transition GPS.

Transition assistance services • Workshops and counseling on all financial aspects of transition • Individual transition planning counseling • Transition information and employment referral

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MONTH of the MILITARY CHILD

Commissaries celebrating Month of Military Child BY SALLIE CAUTHERS DeCA marketing and mass communication specialist Girls from one of two teams at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story show off a cheer routine during the March 15 competition.

Competition shows teams’ spirit Young cheerleaders, their parents and other spectators raised the roof at the Child & Youth Programs’ gym at NAS Oceana March 15. CYP hosted the annual “Spirit Night,” for 149 cheerleaders, ages 4-12, and more than 300 parents and spectators. The competition gives the teams who cheer during basketball season their own tournament. Teams competing this year were from NAS Oceana, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story, Naval Station Norfolk, Scott’s Annex Portsmouth, Naval Station Norfolk and Joint Base LangleyEustis. The audience also got into the spirit of the night with the Cha-cha slide and as the Cupid shuffle. Cheering and dancing their way to top honors this year was the team from Scott’s Annex in Portsmouth. The judges for the event were CYP Military Family Life Counselor Marc Foster, Oceana CYP Youth of the Year Indria Miller, With their poms-poms in constant motion, the Eagles team and Rahiem Robinson from Boys & Girls Club of America, from JB Langley-Eustis In their matching uniforms, hair Rosemont unit. ribbons and pom-poms showed off their cheer and dance Photos provided routine.

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story fielded two teams this year. The Coaches and cheerleaders from Portsmouth go wild when the cheerleaders, ages 4 -12, show their spirit as the team from announcement is made they have won the 2013 competition. Naval Station Norfolk watches the routine.

FORT LEE,Va. — April is the Month of the Military Child, and the commissary is celebrating with giveaways and savings for the whole family — pets included! “Children in military households face unique challenges because of the demands of military life,” said Joyce Chandler, DeCA’s acting sales director. “So, at the Defense Commissary Agency, we want to acknowledge them and do all we can to provide their families with great values on quality products they can depend upon.” DeCA’s industry partners — vendors, suppliers and brokers — are collaborating with commissaries in April to offer discounts beyond everyday savings. Customers are asked to check their local commissary for details on dates and times for the following promotions: • Nestle Purina Pet Care Company is hosting “Purina: Your Pet, Our Passion” by offering commissary shoppers at participating stores a chance to win a battery-operated, motorized, children’s tractor, along with savings on Purina Pet brands April 11 - 24. One winner per store will be chosen the last week of April. • Eggo Waffles and Breyer’s Ice Cream are teaming up for a recipe contest April 11 - 24.Details of“The Great Eggo Waffle Off Contest” are featured on waffle packages. The contest is featured on both Eggo and Breyer’s Facebook sites. Product demonstrations in stores will show shoppers how to make recipe creations, and there will be coupons for $1 off the purchase of Eggo and Breyer’s items. • S & K Sales Company is sponsoring the “Salute to Military Families” promotion through May 8.A portion of each name brand’s sales will be donated to the National Military Family Association. Last year, the promotion resulted in a $256,000 donation to the NMFA. • Keebler’s 14th Annual Hollow Tree promotion will feature displays on certain discounted Keebler products April 11 - 24. • “Child Hunger Ends Here” is ConAgra Food’s initiative supporting “Feeding America.”The “Feeding America” network features more than 200 food banks across the country and supplies food to more than 37 million Americans each year — some 14 million children and 3 million seniors, including military families. — See Commissary promotions Page 22

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March Madness 5K

Autism Awareness 5K/Family Walk The Autism Awareness 5K takes place March 30 at Mt. Trashmore Park,Virginia Beach.The 5K will begin at 8:30 a.m.,followed by the 1 Mile Family Walk at 9:15 and awards at 10. The cost is $30. Race day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. All adults who participate in the 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile Family Walk must pay a registration fee. There will be family activities from 9:15 - 11 am., including face painting, raffles, prizes and much more. Events take place rain or shine. Online registration and more information is available online at active.com.

Colon cancer 5K The Don’t Sit on Colon Cancer 5K Run and Walk will take place March 30 at 9 a.m. at the Sentara Princess Anne Hospital,2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr.,Virginia Beach.The route runs through the Farm Bureau Amphitheater and ends back at the hospital. The cost is $25 in advance and online registration at www.raceit.com; $35 onsite beginning at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds to benefit the Sentara Cancer Program Fund. More information at www.sentara.com/ColonCancer. There will be 432 medals given to top three overall male and female runners, as well as top three in each age group. There will also be an award for best tastefully decorated boxer shorts. Cotton T-shirts will be available. The familyfriendly race also features colon health education and prize drawings.

Photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

Chesapeake on April 13. Stomp through forested wetlands on a paved path along the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.Running parallel to the course is the Dismal Swamp Canal, part of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. The cost is $70 through April 11; $80 on site at the expo on April 12; $10 for the children’s run through April 12. There will be no race day registration or packet pick up. Packet pickup and Chronotrack B-Tag disbursement will be during the race expo,April 12, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Hyatt Place Chesapeake, 709 Eden Way North. Monarch 5K, Adventure Race and Cub Crawl Proceeds will benefit local charities Help and EmergenThe Monarch 5K,Adventure Race and 1 Mile Cub Crawl cy Response, Inc. (H.E.R.), Cerebral Palsy of Virginia and will be March 30 on the campus of Old Dominion Univer- Chesapeake Parks & Recreation Youth Scholarship. sity. For more information and registration, visit dismalsMonarch Adventure Race begins at 8 a.m.Teams will race wampstomp.mettleevents.com. throughout the ODU campus to complete various chalEqui-Kids 5K Cross country run lenges and the team with the best time wins. Each co-ed The 11th annual Equi-Kids 5K Cross Country Run will be team consists of four members.The cost is $80. The Monarch 5K starts at 8:30 a.m.and takes participants May 11 at their facility, 2626 Heritage Park Drive, Virginia around the perimeter of the ODU campus.The cost is $30. Beach. The event includes the one mile Run with the Hounds The Cub Crawl starts at 9:15 and is a one mile family fun run/walk through the ODU campus.All children who and 1/2 Mile Pony Run for the kids. The pony run begins at 8 a.m.; 5K at 8:20 a.m. and Run with the Hounds at 9:30 register will receive a T-shirt.The cost is $12. Proceeds will support the ODU Alumni Association’s a.m. Entry fees start at $25 for early registration for the cross Adam Thoroughgood Scholarship Fund, awarded annually to ODU students.For more information or registration,visit country run and Run with the Hounds, and the kids’ run is $10. Proceeds support Equi-Kids’ mission to provide www.active.com. equine-assisted activities for individuals who have mental, Dismal Swamp Stomp physical, emotional, social or learning disabling conditions. The 7th Annual Dismal Swamp Stomp Half Marathon and Registration and complete information is available at the 5th Annual Children’s Half-Mile Cub Run will be held in www.equikids.org.

The March Madness 5K at Dam Neck Annex attracted 224 runners. Pictured among these runners are the top three finishers, including overall winner was Pete Stoll (number 747) at 18:44, also first in the 45 - 49 age group. Second place was Lt. Steve Dullack (733), from the Maritime Intelligence Fusion Center Atlantic, in the 38 - 44 age group. and third was Maj. Michael Keane (666), site commander at Marine Air Control Squadron 24, also in the 38 - 44 age group. Not pictured is the first female overall was Meghan Gebke who finished at 19:47 while running with a stroller, and was in the 30 - 37 age group. The second place female was Yoko England, in 38 -44 category and third was Christie Sumner, in the 29 and younger age group.

MWR events Ladies Welcome to Golf package Aeropines Golf Club is offering a program for women interested in taking up the game of golf on April 27 - 28, 9 - 10:30 a.m.The program offers something for beginners to novices and includes the full swing and short game.Cost is $175 and includes three hours of instruction,full set of clubs,putter,head covers and golf bag.Offer is limited and advance registrations can be done through the pro shop at 433-2866.

Spring Fever 5K NAS Oceana Sports and Fitness will host the Spring Fever 5K, on April 17. Same day registration begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Flightline Fitness Center, building 545 and the run begins at 11:30 a.m. Registration forms are available at MWR fitness centers.The event is free. Proper PT gear must be worn at all times. For more information, call 433-2049 or 433-3901.

Summer Junior Golf Program Aeropines Golf Club Summer Junior Golf Program at NAS Oceana begins the first Tuesday after school is out and runs until the Tuesday before school begins. The cost is $6 per child, per class, every Tuesday. Registration is no later than close of business on the Sunday prior to the session the child wants to attend. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. Sign-ups begin May 1 and can be done by calling Aeropines pro shop at 433-2866.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » » EGGSTRAVANZA March 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Web of Life Animal Outreach is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Festival at their facility, 1380 West Road, Chesapeake.The event will feature the Easter Bunny, egg toss, animals to pet and more. Bring a basket or bag for the egg hunt at 1:30 p.m.The cost is $5 per child and proceeds benefit the no-kill animal sanctuary. For more information, call 718-6447 or visit them on Facebook.

Chesapeake Parks and Recreation will host the free Easter Eggstravanza at the Chesapeake City Park, 900 Greenbrier Parkway.There will be an Easter egg hunt for ages 8 and under, games, contests, pony rides and arts and crafts. Children should bring a basket or bag for the egg hunt. Children may join Peter Cottontail for a picture and parents are encouraged to bring a camera. Concessions available for purchase For more information, call 382-6411 or visit www.CityofChesapeake.net/PREvents.

FOUNDER’S SCHOLARSHIP BREAKFAST April 13, 9 a.m.

EGG HUNT AND SPRING FEST March 30, 1- 4 p.m.

The Tidewater Tuskegee Alumni Club will hold its 16th Annual Founder’s Day Scholarship Breakfast at the W. Henry Maxwell Family Life Center, 60 Maple Ave., Newport News. Proceeds from the breakfast, held annually to

celebrate the vision and legacy of the school’s founder, Booker T. Washington, are used to financially assist local students who attend the university. The program,“Preserving the Legacy as We Pursue Our Dream,” will include keynote speaker Ed Jackson Jr., the executive architect for the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington, D.C., and president of ArchD Consulting in Falls Church,Va. Jazz trumpeter, Everett “Blood” Hollins, a professional music producer and writer, will provide entertainment during the program. Admission to the breakfast is $25 for adults and $20 for students. For tickets and additional details, call Brenda Mauney at 851-5849 or email dstschoolmarm27@yahoo. com.

2013 Virginia International Tattoo More than 900 bagpipers, drummers, military bands, dancers, singers, drill teams, color guards and performers of all kinds will travel from the four corners of the globe to Norfolk in April for the 2013 Virginia International Tattoo,presented by the Virginia Arts Festival. This show is the largest tattoo — military musical display — in the U.S., an awe-inspiring celebration of patriotism, pride and international good will. The Virginia International Tattoo is renowned for presenting the traditional sounds of the massed pipes and drums, sharing a profound sense of American pride and patriotism, and celebrating friends and allies through the exciting spectacle of international performers.The theme of this year’s tattoo is“Homecoming,”focusing on the profound joy and pride accompanying the return of the men and women who devote their lives to the safeguarding of freedom. Created in 1997, the Virginia International Tattoo thrills audiences each spring with an all-new show. More than 28,000 people come to Norfolk’s Scope Arena each year to see the show.Among the audience are thousands of area school children; and thousands more experience the magic of the tattoo in special in-school performances and demonstrations.To accommodate ever-expanding audiences, a

new Thursday evening performance has been added this year on April 25 at 7:30 p.m. Two hours prior to each performance, patrons can enjoy the “Tattoo Hullabaloo” on Scope Plaza, a free, preshow party where they can interact with performers, sample food from local restaurants, purchase souvenirs, and quench their thirst — lots of reasons to “Get Tattooed” early! The Virginia Arts Festival’s spectacular 2013 Virginia International Tattoo offers an astounding display of inspiPhoto by Nathaniel G. Kinnison rational music, majestic massed pipes and drums, show-stopping drill team maneuvers, colorful dancers, and a spectacular finale that fills the Scope Arena with color and sound.

Performance schedule April 25, 7:30 p.m. New added show for 2013 April 26 - 27, 7:30 p.m. April 28, 2:30 p.m.

Tickets $100 Gold Circle, $50 VIP and premium, no discounts Levels 3 - 5, $45, $35, $20 Students under 25, 50 percent off Tickets are available at vafest.org or call 282-2822.

FRIDAY March 29 7 p.m. - Dark Skies (PG-13)

SATURDAY March 30 1 p.m. - Identify Thief (R) 4 p.m. - Bullet to the Head (R) 7 p.m. - Warm Bodies (PG-13)

SUNDAY March 31 1 p.m. - Escape from Planet Earth 2D (PG) 4 p.m. - Jack the Giant Slayer in 3D (PG-13) 7 p.m. - Safe Haven (PG-13) **Weekend special $10 for 2 admissions, 1 large popcorn and 2 small drinks** ** Following each movie on Sunday, there will be a drawing for a free Easter basket ** * Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all `R’ rated movies. * Credit cards are accepted as payment for admission and concessions.

CALL 433-2495 for more information

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Posse: Spent seven days chasing loose bull across NAS Oceana, airfield — Continued from page 14 The alert was over. Air controllmen could start looking for airplanes again. B.K. Simmons summed it all up with “That’s the runningest $/%& bull I’ve ever seen!” The story is true and the names weren’t changed to protect the innocent.The posse should be commended for a job well done, even if it was the longest bull session ever held at Oceana. Ed McDuell, the Jet Observer editor at the time, added this note:“Although many people were involved with the bull episode, special praise should go to the Security Department, whose personnel spent many off-duty hours, both day and night, in the chase.” (Note from current Jet Observer staff: Unfortunately the photo of El Toro from this story no longer remains in the Jet Observer archive.)

Specials at Oceana Thrift Shop The NAS Oceana Thrift Shop, located on Hornet Drive next to bachelor housing in building 419, offers great deals and monthly specials on military uniforms, clothing for adults and children, household goods and much more. Active duty can take advantage of the special on uniforms; all pants, shirts and skirts are buy one, get one free. During the last week of every month, for just $7, shoppers can fill a brown, commissary-size paper bag or $30 for a shopping cart with anything and everything in the store that will fit, excluding uniform items. Current hours are Monday,Thursday and Saturday,10 a.m. to 2 p.m.;Wednesday, 7 - 9 p.m.The store’s phone number is 433-2193.

Commissary promotions: honoring Month of the Military Child — Continued from page 18 Shoppers who purchase specially marked ConAgra Food products can enter their product codes at www.ChildHungerEndsHere.com to activate meal donations. Customers can also donate meals to “Feeding America” by redeeming ConAgra Foods commissary coupons available in stores via tear pads on specially marked displays. For each coupon redeemed, there will be a donation of $1 to“Feeding America,” and $10,000 equates to 80,000 meals. “As we honor the Month of the Military Child, don’t miss out on these opportunities to save even more,” Chandler said.“For everyone in the family, the commissary is always worth the trip.”

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