VOL. 53 NO. 13 APRIL 3, 2014
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
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An E-2D Hawkeye from the Tiger Tails of VAW-125 flies over Naval Station Norfolk March 20. VAW125 provides airborne early warning and command and control to CVW-1 and is assigned aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).
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WEAPONS SCHOOL READIES SAILORS, MARINES FOR FLEET —Page 4
TEENS GET JUMP ON JOB SEARCH
Navy’s most advanced command and control aircraft joins the fleet STORY/PHOTO BY MC2 ERNEST R. SCOTT Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye officially became ready for tasking with Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk Chambers Field March 27. “This is a revolutionary jump in capabilities,” said Capt.Todd Watkins, commander,Airborne Command Control and Logistics Wing.
“The E-2D serves as the eyes of the fleet. If it’s out there, we will see it.” The “Tigertails” of VAW-125 are the first Navy squadron to become fully operational with the Advanced Hawkeye,the newest,most technologically capable variant of the venerable E-2 airborne early warning command and control platform. The E-2D is expected to be instrumental to how the Navy will conduct battle management command and control. Able to sweep
ahead of the strike, the E-2D can manage the mission and keep carrier battle groups out of harm’s way. “We were very excited to be the first squadron to receive the [Advanced] Hawkeye,” said Lt. James Beaty, a naval flight officer who has worked extensively with the E-2D. “It’s been a challenge, but I’ve enjoyed learning everything this aircraft is capable of.” The E-2D’s advanced technology makes it a multi-mission platform through its ability to coordinate concurrent missions which may arise during a single flight.These missions can include airborne strike, ground force support, rescue operations and managing a reliable communications network capable of supporting drug interdiction operations. “I laid down the challenge to learn this new platform and defend the fleet,” said Capt. William Ewald, commander, Carrier Air Wing 1. “Today, the Tigertails are ready for tasking and I can assure you, they will succeed.”
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SPRING BREAK CAMP MWR will offer Spring Break Camp at NAS Oceana and Midway Manor youth centers, April 14 -18. Available to children from kindergarten through age 12. Open to children of active duty, the cost is determined by family income. For families who only need a few hours a day, ask about the drop-in program. For more information, call 444-1007.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED The deadline to register for Youth Major and Minor Baseball and Tee Ball at NAS has been extended through Friday, April 4. Volunteer coaches are also needed. For more information, call Oceana Child & Youth Programs at 433-3976.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION Registration begins Saturday,April 5, 9 a.m. to noon, for summer camp at the Midway Manor Youth Center. On April 5 only, there will be a $25 discount registration fee per child that will be applied to the first week of camp. Ongoing registration continues April 7, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until filled. Normal registration fee is $50 per child. Open to children, ages 5 (in kindergarten)
through 12, of active duty and DoD civilians. Camp dates are June 16 through Aug. 29. For more information, call 444-1007.
MILITARY CHILD EVENTS Join the Easter Bunny for Breakfast, April 12, 8:30 - 10 a.m. at the Oceana Youth Center. Cost is $2 person. Opening ceremonies for Youth Baseball will follow. The teams’ opening parade will be at 10:15,followed by opening ceremonies and first pitch at 10:30, and the first game begins at 11.Throughout the day, there will be inflatables, concessions sold by the teen program and the Easter Bunny will pose for photos with kids of all ages. For more information about both events, contact Oceana Child & Youth Programs at 433-3976.
NEXT FLEA MARKET SCHEDULED The next flea market at NAS Oceana will be April 19, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oceana Main Gate Park, across from the Navy Exchange. Spaces can be reserved by calling 433-2193 and leaving a message or at 567-2020, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. only. Breakfast and lunch will be sold during the flea market.The semiannual flea market is sponsored by the Navy Wives Club of America Princess Anne 143 and proceeds benefit military and community charities.
BOWLING SPECIALS Freedom Lanes at NAS Oceana offers bowling specials of $1.50 per game, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and $1 per game on Sundays, noon to 9 p.m. Call 4332167 for more details.
Additional screening measures added at Mid-Atlantic installations From Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs Last week, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic directed additional screening of all delivery drivers presenting the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). Before an individual is granted access, the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) data base is now checked for any criminal history or outstanding warrants that are grounds for denial in accordance with Navy Region MidAtlantic access standards, which differ in some respects from TWIC eligibility criteria. This includes felony convictions within
the last 10 years; misdemeanor convictions within the last five years for crimes of violence, larceny, drugs, habitual offenders, and conviction for sex offenses. Prior to last week, drivers possessing the Department of Homeland Security TWIC were not subject to this additional screening. This change will ensure that Navy Region Mid-Atlantic’s denial criteria are applied consistently to all those seeking base access. In addition to these enhanced minimum screening requirements, random security measures will continue at entry control points.The commanding officer has the authority and flexibility to implement increased
measures at any time. The Navy’s Region Commander, Rear Adm. Dixon R. Smith, ordered the additional screening measures following the March 24 shooting death of a Sailor by a civilian aboard the Navy destroyer, USS Mahan (DDG 72), moored at Naval Station Norfolk. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service continues to investigate the shooting. A separate investigation has been convened pursuant to the Manual of the Judge Advocate General (JAGMAN) by U.S. Fleet Forces commander, Adm. Bill Gortney. The JAGMAN investigation will be a comprehensive examination into the circumstances
CHAPEL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant Sunday School - 9 a.m. Protestant Worship (main chapel) - 10:40 a.m. Catholic Mass – Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Catholic Sun. Mass - 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
surrounding the Naval Station Norfolk shooting, to include a review of applicable policy, programs and implementation. This investigation will explore in detail how the civilian accessed the base, including whether the gate sentry complied with access control procedures in effect at the time. The sentry has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of this investigation. A memorial service for the Naval Station Norfolk Sailor killed, Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Mark A. Mayo, will be held April 7 at Naval Station Norfolk. The details of the service will be provided once finalized.
Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 6
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sun.,9 a.m. Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship Confession Saturday. 4:15 p.m. Catholic Mass, 5 p.m. Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Friday - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Friday - 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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Vietnam POW Jeremiah Denton Jr. dies in Va. Beach BY BILL SIZEMORE The Virginian-Pilot Rear Adm.Jeremiah Denton Jr.,who as an American prisoner of war in Vietnam made the world aware of the abuse POWs were suffering, died March 28 at 89 in a Virginia Beach hospice. He was a naval aviator based at Naval Air Station Oceana when his A6 Intruder was shot down over Vietnam in 1965. He subsequently endured seven years and seven months of confinement. Denton was incarcerated in several prisons, including the infamous Hoa Lo complex,which became known among U.S.servicemen as the Hanoi Hilton.A commander at the time, he was one of the highest-ranking American officers to be captured in Vietnam and became known for his defiant attitude toward his captors. He wrote a book about his POW experience, “When Hell Was in Session,” co-written by Ed Brandt, a former editor of The Virginian-Pilot, and published in 1975. It includes a well-known episode in which Denton, in a TV propaganda interview, spelled“torture”in Morse code by blinking. After his release, Denton became commandant at the Armed Forces Staff College, now the Joint Forces Staff College, in Norfolk. He retired from the Navy as a rear admiral in 1977 and went into politics, serving six years as a Republican U.S. senator from his home state of Alabama in the 1980s. An updated version of his book, published in 2009, picks up his story after his military career and details his subsequent engagement in another kind of combat: the culture war. Always known as an uncompromising conservative, Denton was a vocal proponent of a strong military. But even more important, he came to believe, was rescuing the nation from what he regarded as a slide into moral degeneracy. During his captivity, God once spoke to him out loud, Denton said. It was 1967, two years into his incarceration. He was pacing in his cell, shackled in irons, on the brink of despair. The prison
About Rear Adm. Denton Jeremiah Denton Jr. was a naval aviator based at NAS Oceana when his A6 Intruder was shot down over Vietnam in 1965. As a prisoner of war, he made the world aware of the abuse inflicted on the POWs by blinking “torture” in Morse code during a propaganda interview.
File photo by Darryl Orrell Navy file photo of Retired Rear Adm. Jeremiah Denton Jr., who was held as an American prisoner of war in Vietnam, opening the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) facility was quiet except for an occasional scream at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) in 2010. Pictured with Denton are Capt. Bryant Fuller III (l), Rear Adm. (Sel) Michael White and Capt. Peter Jefferson. Denton died March 28 in a from the torture room. In his hyper-conscious state, he heard a Virginia Beach hospice at the age of 89.
soft voice — authoritative, kind, well modulated — telling him:“Say,‘Sacred heart of Jesus, I give myself to you.’“ It was a prescription for prayer, Denton said: “He meant, ‘Don’t sweat it. You can’t control anything. Just give your thoughts, yourself, to me.’” Denton was the recipient of numerous military decorations, including the Navy Cross. “The valor that he and his fellow POWs displayed was deeply inspiring to our nation at the time, and it continues to inspire our brave men and women who serve today,”President Barack Obama said in a statement March 28. “He was a man of grit and character that can’t be manufactured,” U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., said in a statement.“Vietnam’s most ruthless interrogators couldn’t break the iron will of this rock-ribbed Alabama native.” Denton lived in Williamsburg. He is survived by his wife of three years, Mary Belle Bordone; seven children, Jerry Denton and Bill Denton, both of Virginia Beach; Don Denton of Haverford, Pa.; Jim Denton of Washington, D.C.; Madeleine Doak of The Woodlands,Texas; Michael Denton of Richmond; and Mary Beth Hutton of Atlanta; a brother; 14 grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. His first wife,Jane Maury Denton,to whom he was married 61 years, died in 2007. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez LEFT-RIGHT: Stephany Nad-Weis, a civilian victim advocate, Julie Hughes, a sexual assault response coordinator (SARC), Tina Bridges, also a SARC, and Le’Jeané Ellis, a civilian victim advocate, smile for a photo after hanging T-shirts for the Clothesline Project in front of the fire prevention building to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The Clothesline Project is a program that started in Massachusetts in 1990 to address the issue of violence against women. It allows those affected to express their emotions by decorating a shirt. The shirts displayed for SAAM are hung on a clothesline to be viewed by others as testimony to the problem of sexual violence. The Clothesline Project is located in front of the Oceana galley, the commanding officer’s building and the fire prevention building.
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SFWSLANT training ensures readiness of Sailors, Marines BY MCSN KAYLA KING NAS Oceana Public Affairs
The week-long courses are taught by the nine AO instructors and five AT instructors, At the Strike Fighter Weapons Blackwell said every AO and AT School Atlantic (SFWSLANT), goes through the weapons school located on Naval Air Station during transit to their next duty Oceana, Sailors and Marines are station.The class is a refresher to tested to ensure that their work the skills they already have. And capabilities are Navy and Marine as their rating requires it, all stuCorps ready. dents have a secret or top secret According to their mission clearance. statement, “SFWSLANT provides “Some students are TAD to us. standardized, post-graduate level They go through ‘A’ school and training for F/A-18 strike fighter then do something like a maintetactics, mission planning, strike in- nance class over there and then telligence and air-launched weap- come here for actual loading ons handling, loading and mis- school, which they’re going to do sion employment to Navy, Marine on the job out on the flightline.So Corps, and Naval Reserve units.” when they go to their commands “We have two different sides of from here, they will be able to the house.We teach AOs [aviation do their job out on the flightline, ordnancemen] and ATs [aviation loading aircraft,” said Blackwell. electronics technicians],” said “People in squadrons already… AO1 (AW/SW) Andrew Blackwell, they come in and we just give an instructor at SFWSL. “There them a refresher training,”saidAO1 are two classes taught at the (AW) Wesley Blyeven,an instructor weapons school…Conventional at SFWSL. “We inspect them and Release Systems Test (CRST) and make sure they are handling ordConventional Weapons Loading nance safely on deployment. We (CWL).” train pretty much every weapon that this aircraft can carry.” “Usually towards the end of the training, the students are starting to pick it up where they can do the training safely on their own.We just point them in the right direcComing through tion and continue to teach them more in depth,”said Blackwell. this class is like “Every AO and AT have been through this class at least once, a prerequisite that is out on the flightline right before you get any now,” said Blyeven. At the end of the training, stuqualifications out in dents are inspected on the skills they have learned at SFWSL. the fleet.” “If they don’t pass, then they pretty much get shut down and -AO1 (AW/SW) Andrew Blackwell have to do training until they can pass.They won’t be ready for their SFWSLANT Instructor
Photos by MCSN Kayla King TOP: Sailors and Marines at the SFWSLANT train on an F/A-18 during a weeklong Conventional Release Systems Test (CRST) course under a tent that is used when classes are over capacity on the flightline at NAS Oceana. BELOW LEFT: AO1 (AW/SW) Natasha Meadow, an instructor at SFWSLANT, instructs Pfc. Ian Masterfield, a student temporarily assigned to SFWSLANT, on how to properly load ordnance on an F/A-18. BELOW RIGHT: ATAN Matthew Holland and ATAN Brandon Montemayor, both students temporarily assigned to SFWSLANT, conduct a CRST.
deployment cycle until they can pass that inspection,” said Blyeven. Because classes are currently over capacity, SFWSL has opened a tent on the flightline using an F/A-18 for students to practice their skills. “Coming through the class is like a prerequisite before you get any qualifications out in the fleet.You can’t be qualified if you haven’t been through loading school. This is the first step before getting out there and getting quals in the fleet,” said Blackwell. There are also two other departments in the SFWSL, intelligence and aircrew.
“Intel has one chief (an intelligence specialist) and six enlisted instructors. They teach the Basic Aviation Intelligence Course (BAIC) to all future squadron intel officers preparing them for their squadron tour,” explained Lt. Michael Gaar, SFWSL weapons officer. “They also provide intelligence support for squadrons as required.” “On the aircrew side of the house, we have 19 pilots that provide postgraduate training to the flightline aircrew.They are all TOPGUN graduates picked from the fleet squadrons,” said Garr. The pilots serve as strike fight-
er tactics instructors (SFTI) and administer the Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program (SFARP) during their turnaround cycle,preparing the flightline crew for deployments, explained Garr. “They also continually grade all squadron pilots as they get advanced qualifications in their squadron. Following their tour here, all of our pilots become squadron training officers charged with the qualification/readiness of their squadron,” said Gaar. From the pilots to theAOs to the ATs and Marines, Strike Fighter Weapons School Atlantic prepares Sailors and Marines for the fleet.
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Volunteers needed AUTISM AWARENESS 5K Volunteers are needed to assist Autism Society, Tidewater Virginia Chapter with the 2014 Autism Awareness 5K/1 mile Family Walk,April 5 at Mt.Trashmore Park. Individual or group assistance is needed with set-up, break-down, working at kids’ stations, registration table, water stations and more. For more information, call 461-4474, email tidewaterasa@verizon.net or visit www.tidewaterasa.org. GOSPORT ARTS FESTIVAL The 44th annual Gosport Arts Festival will be May 10 - 11 in Olde Towne Portsmouth. Event volunteers are needed to assist with site installation and dismantling, booth sitting, beverage carts, programs and information, children’s area, silent auction, volunteer check-in and event running. The point of contact is Kristen Jones at 967-9251, jonesk@edmarc.org, www.edmarc.org or visit http://gosportartsfestival.com/volunteers. HOFFLER CREEK Volunteers are invited to the Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation in Portsmouth, every second Saturday of the month to assist in trail clearing, general preservation and maintenance and special projects as required.Groups are welcome. For more information,contact Kirsten Halverson at hofflercreek@hofflercreek.org, or visit www.hofflercreek.org.
REENLISTMENT AD3 Phurtura Brazier displays her certificate of reenlistment with Cmdr. Mike Kafka, COMNAVAIRLANT’s public affairs officer, March 21, at FRCMA Oceana’s 400 Division. Brazier, who reenlisted for five years, will be transferring from FRCMA Oceana to USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77),In addition to her duties as aviation machinist’s mate, Brazier assisted with FRCMA Public Affairs and volunteered countless hours with the Oceana Public Affairs Office, assisting with coverage of high profile events, off-duty activities and the Oceana Air Show for the Jet Observer, the Flagship and Navy. mil. A native of West Palm Beach, Fla., she earned her degree from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in media arts and animation, and enlisted in the Navy three years ago. Her goal is to become a public affairs officer and she will be submitting a package for Officer Candidate School. Photo by MCSN Kayla King
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
... you don’t have to be a professional care-giver with a particular skill set in order to prevent someone from harming themselves. — Lt. John Gibson, CVW-1 chaplain
Suicide prevention – everyone’s responsibility to the full.â€? – John 10:10b Last week, I had the opportunity to attend an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Train the Trainer workshop in Norfolk.This was essentially a 14-day training crammed into a ďŹ ve-day workweek, which made for an awfully labor-intensive week. HowLT. JOHN GIBSON ever, to say that the work Carrier Air Wing 1 Chaplain load was somehow not worth it would be entirely â€œâ€ŚI have come that they inaccurate. may have life and have it Some background infor-
mation. ASIST is essentially a program aimed at training people to more conďŹ dently and skillfully help reduce the immediate threat of suicide. Prior to checking into my current unit at CVW-1, I was stationed on the West Coast with a eet Marine force unit, and it was there that I had my ďŹ rst real encounter with ASIST. Perhaps the greatest take-away that I gleaned from that initial encounter was that while in-depth and intensive counseling for those with
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suicidal tendencies may be the area of expertise of a select few, such as doctors and chaplains, anyone can — and should — be an intervener when it comes to getting to safety those who struggle with suicidal thoughts.And it was this primary take-away that made me want to deepen my skills in ASIST and help others do the same. For the sake of time and space, I will not delve too deeply into the speciďŹ cs of ASIST. However, what I would like to do here is highlight some fundamental truths I think can help us all as we begin to think about how best to help those who might be at risk for suicidal behavior. • Forming a safe-plan. If you know someone who is suicidal, your ďŹ rst and foremost action should be getting them to safety. In other words, get them any from any and all possible means to harm themselves or others. From there, you should talk to them and get as much information as you
can regarding their medical care and treatment, as well as other points of contact to whom you can reach out and seek help from longerterm. These points of contact can include relatives, close friends, and even acquaintances, such as neighbors, etc. • Connecting with those around us. This is probably foundational to preventing suicide. It’s been said many times that in our hurry-up, fast-food culture, we often do not really know those with whom we interact.Simply put, we just “don’t have the timeâ€? to sit down with them and connect beyond a surface level. If we are going to cut off the epidemic of suicide that is plaguing our military culture at its root, then it is incumbent upon us to get beyond the surface and take steps to get to know those around us. Only then can we hear their story and know how best to help them, if need be. • For those from a faith background, draw upon your own faith resources.
This last one is probably applicable only after you have intervened to stop someone from harming themselves. But it is an awfully important long-term component, nonetheless. As a person of faith, you have both the opportunity and the necessary tools to uniquely help someone who has lost hope. Never forget that your faith is a vital tool for helping those around you. Whether it is through inviting someone to church or actively engaging them in a discussion about faith and how it can help them, always keep your faith resources as a vital component of your strategy to assist others. In short, you don’t have to be a professional care-giver with a particular skill set in order to prevent someone from harming themselves.All you need is a compassionate spirit,a listening ear,and way to get them to safety.
— For more about ASIST, visit: https:// www.livingworks.net/ programs/asist.
NMCRS offers Budget for Baby A newborn brings joy but also new expenses. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at NAS Oceana teaches Budget for Baby workshops to help new parents plan ahead and stretch their monthly budget to include baby. As part of a pilot program running through June, expectant families who complete the workshop at Oceana have the choice of a free gift bag for baby that
include a handmade blanket, sweaters and booties, bibs or a $50 gift card. Budget for Baby is offered at Oceana on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, as well as the ďŹ rst Saturday of every month. The NMCRS at NAS Oceana is located in building 531 and open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about what NMCRS offers, contact them at 433-3383 or visit www.nmcrs.org.
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED Photo by MC3 Karl Anderson The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transits the Gulf of Oman March 20. Ships and embarked squadrons from the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG) completed operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOR) March 28.
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From Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs USS HARRY S.TRUMAN,At Sea (NNS) — Ships and embarked squadrons from the Harry S.Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG) completed operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOR) March 28. The strike group completed a 120-mile transit of the Suez Canal, marking the end to more than seven straight months of operations in the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), maritime security operations and security cooperation efforts with various countries throughout the region. “The Truman Strike Group has been America’s away team these past eight months,â€? said Rear Adm. Kevin Sweeney, HST CSG commander.“Our young Sailors and Marines have operated in a very demanding environment and executed with professionalism, precision and lethality when called upon. I could not be more proud of their dedication and sacriďŹ ce.â€? While in the 5th Fleet AOR, the strike group conducted a full range of maritime operations and theater security cooperation efforts with coalition partners and allies, ranging from OEF support to assisting mariners in distress. The strike group also conducted ďŹ ve weeks of integrated operations with French Task Force 473, led by the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R 91). The two navies operated and exer-
Squadrons on Truman Embarked on the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), is Carrier Air Wing 3 and its squadrons: Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32, VFA37, VFA-105, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, Airborne Early Warning Squadron 126, Electronic Attack Squadron 130, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 7, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 74.
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VAW-126 SEAHAWKS HOLD CHANGE OF COMMAND BY MCSN PASQUALE SENA USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs GULF OF OMAN (NNS) — The “Seahawks” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 126 performed an airborne change of command ceremony above the aircraft carrier USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) March 18. Cmdr. John Hewitt, who has commanded VAW-126 since January 2013, turned over with Cmdr. Przemyslaw Kaczynski. “It has been a privilege and an honor to work with some of the finest Sailors and officers and I am very grateful to have worked side-by-side with some of the best men and women our nation has to offer,” said Hewitt. While commanding officer, Hewitt led VAW-126 to win the 2013 Battle Efficiency award during their 2013-2014 deployment. “This was a huge accomplishment,” said Hewitt.“Squadrons go years without winning the Battle “E” and this year the Seahawks earned it. I am very proud to have commanded such an amazing group.”
About the deployment The “Seahawks” of VAW-126, based at Naval Station Norfolk, are part of Carrier Air Wing 3, embarked on aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The aircraft carrier is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, supporting theater security cooperation efforts and supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
While Hewitt was in command,VAW-126 flew 408 missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom providing airborne command and control, airborne early warning and a consistent air and maritime picture to Combined Task Force 50. Kaczynski, who previously served as VAW-126’s executive officer, took over as commanding officer.
TSCHR receives sexual assault awareness training from NCIS BY ROBIN HOLLAND Training Support Center Hampton Roads Public Affairs Officer Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSCHR) staff and students received a brief on sexual assault awareness by Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Special Agent Lawrence Hockman March 21. Hockman served with the Norfolk police department for 29 years, 26 of those years he worked as a sex crimes detective. Additionally, Hockman spent 10 years as a consultant for the Department of Justice Office of Victims of Crimes, instructing nationally on sexual assault investigations and victimology. He has been with NCIS since 2005, first assigned to the Family and
Sexual Violence Unit for seven years. For the past two years, he has been assigned to the Norfolk Field Office’s Special Victims Unit. “We are privileged to have NCIS expert Special Agent Larry Hockman to conduct this training as part of NCIS’s Crime Reduction Program,” said Capt. Brent Kyler, TSCHR commanding officer. TSCHR is focusing on the awareness and prevention of sexual assault in support of the overall Department of Defense theme, “Live Our Values: Step Up to Stop Sexual Assault.”The Navy announced April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and issued guidance to focus efforts on awareness and prevention of sexual violence through the use of special events and command-level education in NAVAD-
Cmdr. John Hewitt, outgoing commanding officer of VAW-126 (top), and his relief, Cmdr. Przemyslaw Kaczynski (l), fly E-2C Hawkeyes while Capt. George Wikoff, commander of CVW-3, flies an E/A18G Growler, from VAQ-130, in formation over USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) during an aerial change of command ceremony March 18. Photo by MCSN Emily Blair
“Cmdr. Hewitt is exceptionally motivated, has fantastic intuition and leads from the front every day,”said Kaczynski.“I have big shoes to fill but I am ready to step up to the task.” Kaczynski said his main objective as commanding officer of VAW-126 is to execute their mission exceptionally well, succeed in Operation Enduring Freedom and bring all of his Sailors and officers home
safely with operational aircraft. “It’s a commanding officer’s biggest task to keep the focus,” said Kaczynski. “You need to keep everybody thinking that what we do out here is just as crucial today as it was the very first day we stepped onto the carrier.The environment doesn’t know it’s the end of deployment.We have to maintain the focus until the day we step off the ship.”
MIN 066/14, released March 20. “We all have been to sexual assault prevention training in the past couple years. That training was very good, but it is not sufficient; we need to expand the discussion. The focus of our training is expanding as we move forward. We talked a lot about the crime aspect of sexual assault in the past.That is what our previous training focused on — what actions do you take when there is an incident. The Navy’s 21st Century Sailor office, and the focus of next month’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month, is more about prevention, bystander intervention, and victim advocacy,” said Kyler. “Prevention of sexual assault is everyone’s duty. Nobody deserves to be a victim. Victims are most commonly between the age of 18 and 22 years old, and 59 percent of incidents occur between Friday and Sunday because that’s when people have the most free time for socializing. Most Navy and Marine Corps sexual assault incidents occur in the barracks, off base apartments and rented hotel rooms,”
said Hockman. According to Hockman, there are many ways to help service members who cannot help themselves. For example, if there is someone who is too intoxicated, intervene early when safe to do so, or utilize other avenues, such as the police or your command when you observe what you believe to be an unsafe criminal incident occurring, or about to occur, and always use common sense. “Sexual assault is a crime. The word is out; if you do the crime, you will do the time. Let’s now focus on prevention and how we take care of victims. Victim advocacy and prevention is all about leadership and management, and that’s our job here at TSC Hampton Roads. At a minimum, we owe the students we manage and the people that come to work at TSC Hampton Roads a safe working environment. That is the absolute minimum that we owe them. Everyone should feel safe coming to work; that’s the primary responsibility of leaders and managers,” said Kyler.
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FFSC job fair gives teens jump start on employment search BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer Teens looking for a summer job got a jump start on their search during the annual Teen Job Fair March 21 at the Wadsworth Community Center. Sponsored by Fleet and Family Support Center at NAS Oceana and Lincoln Military Housing, the event offered traditional jobs such as fast food restaurants and lifeguarding, but also provided many more employment and volunteer opportunities than students were expecting. The idea behind the event is to “Expose kids to not just employment — and for a lot of them, first time employment — but also to volunteer opportunities,” explained Roslyn Williams, FFSC employment educator. With many of the teens unsure of where in the community to begin applying for jobs, Williams explained “We’re bringing the employers to them.” Fifteen local employers and community groups attended this year’s fair and several of them were new to the event. “I think we have a little more diversity of employers … We want to be able to hit all age groups,” said Williams. Holiday Inn & Suites North Beach, attending the job fair for the first time, was represented by Ramona Gliga and Margie Roe. Hoping to hire up to 100 people during the next three months for a variety of positions, they were happy to talk to the teens who stopped by their table. “It’s a good opportunity for military spouses, too,” said Gliga, as Roe explained they also have front desk positions, host and hostess jobs, reservations and other employment available for any age. “A lot of our positions are seasonal but if somebody really stands out, we’ll keep them on and we also have other properties,” said Roe. Many teens were surprised to find out the Navy Exchange Service Command hires teens at age 16 and older without previous experience, to work at the NEX
We’re looking for a good personality, confidence. Customer service is a huge thing at the Navy Exchange.” — Taresa Unruh, NEXCOM human resources associate
as sales clerks, store workers and cashiercheckers. With at least six months of retail experience, they can also work as specialty sales clerks. “The kids here all thought they had to be 18 to work for us,” explained Taresa Unruh, NEXCOM human resources associate. “We’re looking for a good personality,confidence. Customer service is a huge thing at the Navy Exchange,” she explained. The number of teen hires varies by Hampton Roads location and during the holiday season, more employees are needed.“Oceana will gear up during the summer and they will easily hire 20 or so,” she said. While “I’m basically looking for anything,” Waylon Reese, 17, was most interested in the retail positions offered at the NEX. “I’m really into clothes and fashion,”said the Indian River High School senior, who was happy with the number of employers at the job fair.“I’m going to apply to everyone I have info for,” he said. Jasmine Muna, 16, had a little help in her job search – her older sister Joniece.“I’m looking for anything. I have to work this summer,” said Jasmine, a junior at Ocean Lakes High School. Joniece, a year older and a grade ahead of her sister, already works two jobs. She convinced her younger sister to attend and see what was being offered. Because she likes volunteering with kids, Jasmine
Photo by MCSN Kayla King During the Teen Job Fair, March 21, Christopher Ford, 17, a Landstown High School student, introduces himself to Deborah Wolcott from the City of Virginia Beach Libraries. Wolcott explained volunteer opportunities available through the library’s Teen Advisory Group. The annual job fair was sponsored by FFSC Oceana and Lincoln Military Housing and held at Wadsworth Housing Community Center.
was most interested in seeing what the MWR Child & Youth Programs offered for summer employment. Lifeguarding is one of the most common summer jobs for teens and several employers, including AAA Pool Service, Inc. and Ocean Breeze Water Park offered seasonal opportunities to those with the right certifications. For teens who need to earn their First Aid and CPR certifications for those jobs, the American Red Cross was on hand to help them register for courses. The American Red Cross also provides babysitting, nurse assistant training and caregiving courses, to assist with being qualified for other jobs, and discounts are available for active duty military and family members who register. Teens were also encouraged to look at volunteering as a way to build their resumes toward college applications and future employment. The Red Cross offers volunteer opportunities for both teens and adults.“We’re always recruiting for volunteers, we always need volunteers,” said Katie Elder from the American Red Cross. The Virginia Beach Public Library was also recruiting volunteers for its Teen Advisory Group, which assists at all the city’s libraries. “We have about 40 teens right now. They meet once a month and plan
the activities for the entire year,” explained Deborah Wolcott from the City of Virginia Beach Libraries. Teens help by reading to children, shelving and repairing books, cleaning up around the grounds and more, all as a group.“It’s one way to find out how libraries work, see what we do, get experience and when jobs open up, they already have that experience and they can apply,” said Wolcott. Even before meeting the first employer, FFSC offered the workshop “How to Network a Job Fair,” so the teens could make the most of the event.A second workshop, “How to Get Money for College,” was attended by nearly as many parents as students. “We really want to stress the importance of starting your resume, well before you even actually think of going to work,”Williams explained. Based on past year’s attendance, Williams was hoping for about 150 attendees. While geared toward teens, the job fair was also open to spouses and active duty leaving the military. Williams’ advice for those working any job fair was“to understand the importance of a 30-second summary; being able to say who they are, what they’re looking for and what they’re bringing to the table.”
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MCPON visits University of Virginia NROTC unit BY MIDSHIPMAN 2ND CLASS SHELBY N. SMITH University of Virginia NROTC Unit Public Affairs CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (NNS) — The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael Stevens visited the University of Virginia (UVA) Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) unit to discuss foundations of success, and his opinion on current affairs in the Navy, March 21. Stevens has served in the Navy for more than 31 years and was an aviation structural mechanic and helicopter crew chief prior to becoming MCPON. As the top enlisted Sailor, he spends many days each year traveling, visiting and talking to Sailors around the world as well as advising policymakers on Navy and Department of Defense issues. Stevens discussed key concerns in today’s Navy and Marine Corps with the UVA midshipmen such as; sexual assault, the chain of command, the culture of demilitarization among civilians, potential threats, and the idea of information dominance. Stevens provided personal and professional opinions and also offered advice to the midshipmen on becoming future leaders and officers. “One of the tenants of my ‘Zeroing in on Excellence’ initiative is developing leaders, and it’s important that we recognize that leadership has no rank or pay grade,” he said.“From the most junior to the most senior Sailor, it is our responsibility to continue developing as leaders.” Stevens approached the topic of the demilitarization of culture within civilian populations by explaining how the lack of explicit threats gives people the impression that defense spending is unnecessary. Stevens said a civilian’s perspective without explicit threats will eventually evolve to believe the
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
About NROTC The NROTC program, is overseen by, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) headquartered on Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill. The program was established to develop midshipmen mentally, morally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, loyalty and Navy core values in order to commission college graduates as Naval officers who possess a basic professional background, are motivated toward careers in the Naval service and have a potential for future development in mind and character so as to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government
world is safe. However, the Navy’s continued experience on deployment has clearly shown otherwise. Stevens provided several more pieces of advice to the midshipmen to keep in mind as future officers. He emphasized the foundations for successes are; to work hard, to stay out of trouble, and to be a good and decent person to yourself and those around you. “Master Chief Petty Officer Stevens clearly noted the issues we are facing as a service, and very explicitly told us what he believed needed to be done by the next generation of officers to keep the Naval Service going in the right direction,” said Midshipman 4th Class Ryan O’Connor.“It was a point of view that I thought was invaluable for individuals in our position.”
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez During the NAS Oceana Women’s History Month observance, Oceana Food Service Officer Chief Warrant Officer 3 Aleithia Castro reads the 2014 CNO’s Women’s History Month Message to the audience at the Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd March 27. Celebrated annually in March, the theme of this year’s observance was “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment.”
VAW/VRC scholarship deadline The deadline for 2014 merit scholarships for members of the carrier airborne early warning squadron/ fleet logistics support squadron (VAW/VRC) is April 30. One $7,000 Capt. Ed Caffrey Memorial Merit Scholarship and several $3,000 merit scholarships will be awarded this year. Capt. Ed Caffrey was the commodore of the E2/C2 community from 1992-1994. His vision and dedication led to the creation of the VAW/VRC Memorial Scholarship Fund. In honor of his memory, a $7,000 merit scholarship, the largest given by the association, will be awarded to an applicant who has demonstrated academic excellence, personal integrity
and a commitment to community service. Any spouse or collegeage child of current and former members of the VAW/ VRC community is eligible to apply. Service members include both officers and enlisted personnel who are serving or have served in the VAW/VRC community. Recipients are chosen solely based on merit. All applications go to judges without a name and rank used.Winners receive their awards in the late spring or early summer. Scholarships are only for tuition. Candidates submitting applications must be graduates of an accredited high school or equivalent thereof and must plan to attend an accredited vocational or
academic institution.Applicants and recipients from previous years may reapply. An individual may be awarded the scholarship twice. Applicants must be pursing their first undergraduate degree at a college or university or attending technical/vocational school. Students in a Reserve Officer Candidate Program (ROTC) are not eligible. The application is available at www.vaw-vrcmemorialfund.org/Apply. html.For more information, Kathy Boettcher, vice president for merit scholarships at kbetch@verizon.net or visit the website at www. vaw-vrc-memorialfund.org/ Home.html.
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FFSC
Fleet and Family Support Centers
WORKSHOPS Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located in building 531. It offers a variety of programs and workshops to assist active duty and their families. Registration is required for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for more information or registration, unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema.
FRG LEADERSHIP TRAINING APRIL 10, 9 -11:30 A.M. Family readiness groups (FRG) play an integral part in keeping families together in various situations, especially during deployment. Advanced FRG training will be held at Oceana for those who completed the basic course.
OMBUDSMEN ADVANCED TRAINING APRIL 9, 9 -11 A.M. & 6:30 8:30 P.M. This training provides guidance, additional resources, and training by subject matter experts on various topics to assist with the varied challenges of commands and family members. Both new and experienced ombudsmen are encouraged to attend.
STRESS MANAGEMENT APRIL 8 - 17, 2 - 4 P.M. Stress is an unavoidable fact of life.The way we handle stress can affect our personal and professional lives. Learn more about managing stress with techniques such as goal-setting, time management, and progressive relaxation.
SPONSOR TRAINING APRIL 10, 1 - 3 P.M. This workshop teaches command personnel to serve as sponsors. Topics include ways to be an effective sponsor, duties and responsibilities, military and community sources of help, and FFSC relocation assistance.
CAREER PLANNING APRIL 7, 9 A.M. TO NOON Whether you are looking for a job or information on career planning, learning through self-assessment will enhance
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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.
EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING APRIL 9, 9 A.M. TO NOON Learn how to market your skills,knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume. This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.
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APRIL 10, 9 A.M. TO NOON Want to feel more confident at your next job interview? 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.
JOB NETWORK
Wednesday April 9th • 10am – 2pm Constant Convocation Ctr., 4320 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk, Virginia Meet face-to-face with representatives from Hampton Roads top employers with job openings as well as educational institutions with training opportunities to prepare you for a new career.
Polish up that résumé and don’t miss this chance to give your career the boost it deserves!
APRIL 9, NOON TO 1 P.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.
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JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES APRIL 8, 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 Hampton Roads and the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC).
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RECRUITERS: Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to meet hundreds of job seekers. To register your company, call Denise Wilson at (757) 446-2143.
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AWARD WINNING PROFESSIONALS A
BRING OUTSTANDING RESULTS AT THE FLAGSHIP AND JET OBSERVER! A T 2013 RUSSELL EGNOR THE NAVY MEDIA AWARDS HAS RECOGNIZED:
Civilian Enterprise News Publication First Place : The Flagship Civilian Enterprise News Publication Honorable Mention: Jet Observer
For a complete list of 2013 Russell Egnor Navy Media Award Fo winners nationwide, visit http://tinyurl.com/n4ma9m2.
And congratulations to all of the award winners stationed in Hampton Roads! USS Theodore Roosevelt Outstanding New Graphic Artist: MC2 Caitlin Lash Funded News Publication 1st for The Rough Rider Outstanding Digital Communication Campaigns 1st for Norfolk Bound Graphics – Illustration 3rd for Media Department Christmas: MC3 Timothy Haake Graphics – Information 1st for Mental Health Pinball: MC2 Sean Weir Graphics – Information 2nd for Happy Birthday TR: MC2 Caitlin Lash Graphics – Publication (Open) 3rd for Year in Photos: MC2 Caitlin Lash Photo – Portrait 2nd for Untitled: MCSN Anthony Hilkowski Video – Feature 1st for Peter The Painter: MCSN Bounome Chanphouang
USS Harry S. Truman Video – Newscast 1st for Tru North News Cast Writing – Series 2nd for Oldest Ratings In The Navy: MC3 Dion Dawson
USS George H.W. Bush Navy Graphic Artist of the Year: MC2 Brandon Vinson Funded News Publication HM for Avenger Magazine Graphics – Illustration 1st for Help: MC2 Brandon Vinson Graphics – Multimedia Feature 2nd for Micro Mini Shop: MC2 Joshua Horton Photo – Illustrative 3rd for USS Kearsarge (CV 33): MC2 Tamara Vaughn Photo – Photojournalism HM for The Keys To Success: MC3 Greg Wilhelmi Photo – Picture Story HM for First Step for Unmanned Kind: MC1 Timothy Walter Video – Operational Documentation 1st for X-47B Demonstrator Trials: MC3 Ryan Seebach Writing – Feature 2nd for CVN 77 Petty Officer of the Year MC3 Derrik Noack
USS Bataan Outstanding Initiative in Emerging Media Technologies HM
USS Abraham Lincoln Outstanding Digital Communication Campaigns 3rd place Video – Information Program HM for Anchored Halloween Special Video – Newscast HM for Lincoln News Cast Writing – News 2nd for Lincoln Sailors Honor Gettysburg’s Fallen: MC3 Danian Douglas USS Kearsarge Graphics – Illustration 2nd for Tiger Cruise Certificate: MC2 Tamara Vaughn Writing – Feature HM for It’s a Dirty Job, But Somebody Has to do it: MC2 Tamara Vaughn
USS Wasp Cruisebook (Large Command) HM for Cruisebook Photo – Operational Documentation 1st for F-35 At Sea MC3 Michael Forbes USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Cruisebook (Large Command) 2nd for 2012-2013 Deployment Cruisebook
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Video – Information Program 1st for New Employee Indoc Writing – Commentary HM for FSA Benefit Nets Me Untold Fortune: Mr. Brian McNeal Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Photo – Operational Documentation 1st for Exercise Eager Lion: MC3 Wyatt Huggett Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs Civilian Enterprise News Publication 1st for The Flagship Outstanding Initiative in Emerging Media Technologies 2nd place Naval Air Station Oceana Civilian Enterprise News Publication HM for The Jet Observer Navy Public Affairs Support Element East Photo – Portrait 3rd for OS Stands Watch in CIC: MC3 Lacordrick Wilson
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COMMUNITY
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SCHOLARSHIP CRAFT SHOW APRIL 5, 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. “Remembering the Hawks,” craft show will benefit the scholarships funds for Hickory High School students. The scholarships honor deceased teachers who taught at the school.The show includes handcrafted floral arrangements, seasonal items, handcrafted wood items, baby gifts, photography, doll clothing, popular vendors, Greek pastries and more. Free admission, food will be sold and raffle prizes awarded. Hickory High School is located at 1996 Hawk Blvd., Chesapeake.
STAR PARTY APRIL 5, DARK THROUGH 11 P.M. Take your stargazing to Mount Trashmore Park for the annual Star Party. Observe night sky wonders through a variety of telescopes. Learn to identify constellations in the sky. Offered in collaboration with the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Planetarium and local astronomy clubs, the event begins when the sky gets dark. Meet the Tidewater Alliance Star Wars Club — from a galaxy, far, far away, this fanforce will be at the event in full costume Event is dependent on clear skies. More information is available at www.VBgov.com/parks.
‘LETTERS HOME’ APRIL 6, 7:30 P.M. If you want to know the truth about what life is like during wartime, you need to hear it from those who experienced it. The actual words of service members come to life on the TCC Roper Center stage for a special one-night only production of “Letters Home.” Inspired by the New York Times article “The Things They Wrote,” and the HBO Documentary Last Letters Home, this touring production from the Griffin Theatre Company in Chicago offers a poignant and patriotic account of the lives of service members and their families told through actual writings from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The play uses minimal props and set pieces to dramatize the actual letters in dramatic monologues. Enhancing the experience are projected photos and videos as they appeared on actual soldiers’ blogs and from their social media messages. The TCC Jeanne and George Roper Performing Arts Center is located in downtown Norfolk. For more information, contact the Roper at 822-1450 or online at tccropercenter.org.
BUSINESS OWNERSHIP WORKSHOP APRIL 7, 3:30 P.M. Tidewater Community College will host an information session for those interested in starting their own
Friday, April 4 7 p.m. - 300: Rise of an Empire 3D (R 102 minutes)
Saturday, April 5 1 p.m. - Son of God (PG-13, 138 minutes) 4 p.m. - Tyler Perry’s Single Mom’s Club (PG-13, 111 minutes) 7 p.m. - Pompeii 3D (PG-13, 102 minutes)
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Sunday, April 6 1 p.m. - Winter’s Tale (PG-13, 118 minutes) 4 p.m. - Non-Stop (PG-13, 107 minutes) 7 p.m. - 3 Days to Kill (PG-13, 117 minutes) 875 D Ave., building 531 | 433-2391/2495 | Schedule is subject to change, call ahead for details. Cash or credit accepted for concessions and admission. Doors open approximately one hour before show times. Children ages 2 and younger admitted free. Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R-rated movies.
business at its Center for Workforce Solutions in Suffolk. The session, free and open to the public, is sponsored by Launch Hampton Roads, Opportunity Inc.’s grant to provide entrepreneurship training under the U.S. Department of Labor’s Workforce Innovation Fund. Classes will begin April 28. Free training and support in areas that include business planning; sales and marketing; accounting; website and social media development; and finance and credit will be offered. Services also include mentoring, networking, special events and specialized training in areas, such as federal contracting. To register for the information session, contact Laura Hanson at 822-5193 or lhanson@tcc.edu.
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SPORTS &
Relay for Life No-tap Tournament
FITNESS GROUP EXERCISE CLASS SCHEDULE DAM NECK ANNEX Monday
Monday 9 a.m. Core Fitness Plus* 10 a.m. EFT Group Ex 10 a.m. Stroller Aerobics* 11:30 a.m. Cardio Kickboxing 4:30 p.m. Boot Camp 6 p.m. Yoga Restore*
6 a.m. A.M. Stretch 10:45 a.m. EFT Circuit 11:35 Spin Cycle 6:15 Tai Chi/Yoga
Wednesday 6 a.m. Max Intensity 10:45 a.m. EFT Circuit 11:35 a.m. Real Ryder 5 p.m. Spin Cycle
Thursday 10:45 a.m. EFT Circuit 11:35 a.m. Spin Cycle
Friday
OCEANA OLYMPICS APRIL 10, 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.
CSADD SPORTS TOURNAMENT
MWR will be hosting the Oceana Olympics at the Oceana Sports Complex. The competition will include shot put, disc throw, life ring relay, fireman carry, 100-meter sprint, three-legged race, standing long jump, javelin throw, hurdles and ladders and a cartwheel relay. This event requires four-person teams. For more information or to register visit www.discovermwr.com or call 433-3928.
NAS OCEANA
10:45 a.m. EFT Circuit 11:35 Spin Cycle 5 p.m. Spin Cycle
Tuesday
Come out and support Relay for Life, April 12 at NAS Oceana’s Freedom Lanes Bowling Center. Cost is $25 per person. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. and bowling begins at 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact 433-2167.
SPRING FEVER 5K APRIL 24, 11:30 A.M.
Tuesday 9 a.m. Spin 10 a.m. EFT Group Ex 11:30 a.m. Chisel* 4:30 p.m. Cardio Strength
The Spring Fever 5K will take place at NAS Oceana’s Flightline Fitness Center (building 545). Pre-registration ends Tuesday, April 22, same day registration begins at 10 a.m. For a registration form, visit www.discovermwr.com/media/regional/runs/naso_springfever5k.pdf. For more information, call 433-3928.
Wednesday 9 a.m. Core Fitness Plus* 10 a.m. EFT Group Ex 10 a.m. Stroller Aerobics* 11:30 a.m. Boot Camp 4:30 p.m. Triple Threat 6 p.m. Yoga Restore*
SWIM LESSON SIGN-UPS APRIL 26, 10 A.M. TO NOON
6 a.m. Max Intensity 10:45 a.m. EFT Circuit 11:35 Real Ryder 5 p.m. Family Fitness Open Rec
Thursday
Saturday
Friday
Sign-ups for American Red Cross swim classes will take place at NAS Oceana’s Flightline Fitness Center. Classes are for ages 6 months and older. Price is $35 for active duty families and retirees and $40 for DoD civilians. Call 433-2695 for more information.
9 a.m. Vinyasa Yoga 10 a.m. EFT Group Ex 10 a.m. Stroller Aerobics* 11:30 a.m. Zumba*
GOLF TOURNAMENT MAY 2, 6:30 A.M. CHECK IN
8 a.m. Tai Chi/Yoga
WHERE All classes are held at the Dam Neck Fitness Center (building 524). All classes are multi-level with modifications available for physical limitations. Hours of Operation: Mon. - Thurs. 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
9 a.m. Spin 10 a.m. EFT Group Ex 11:30 a.m. HIIT 4:30 p.m. CRT
WHERE All classes are held at the Hornet’s Nest Fitness Center (building 529). *Children 10 and older can participate in these classes. Hours of Operation: Mon. - Thurs. 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri. 5 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sat. - Sun. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT WWW.DISCOVERMWR.COM FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE CLASS SCHEDULES.
Photos by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Dam Neck CSADD hosted a volleyball and dodgeball tournament for Sailors and Marines at the Dam Neck Fitness Center March 21. The winners for the first two rounds of the dodgeball portion was a team including OS1 Josh Allen, SN Luke Crawford, SN Erin Hocker and CTM2 Roxanne Anderson, and the winners of the final round was the team of SN Brett Palso, SN Jesse Schrader, SN James Andrews and SN Alex Garachana. For more information on Dam Neck CSADD events, visit their Facebook page. PHOTOS, TOP: Sailors run for the balls as the whistle is blown to start the dodgeball game. BELOW LEFT: A Sailor serves the ball to the opposing team during a volleyball game. MIDDLE RIGHT: One Sailor aims the dodgeball at another Sailor on the opposing team during the competition. BELOW RIGHT: A competitor gets ready to block the ball during the volleyball game.
The Hampton Roads Association of Naval Aviation (HRANA), Tailhook and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Association (ABMA) are hosting a charity fundraiser at Aeropines Golf Club at NAS Oceana. The format will be Florida Best Ball and the event will include door prizes, lunch and a beverage cart. The entry fee per person is $70, which includes green fees, golf cart, practice balls and lunch, all fees must be paid in advance. Checkin is 6:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. and lunch at 1 p.m. For more information or to register, visit hrana.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/HRANA-Tailhook-ABMA2014GolfTournament.pdf.
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