VOL. 53 NO. 26 JULY 3, 2014
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
CDSA Dam Neck explores future of 3D printing
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BY MCSN TAYLOR N. STINSON Navy Public Affairs Support Element East The U.S. Navy hosted its first Maker Faire, a series of workshops titled,“Print the Fleet,” to introduce 3D printing and additive manufacturing to Sailors and other stakeholders attending the twoday event June 24 and 26 at Combat Direction Systems Activity (CDSA), Dam Neck, a Navy warfare center. The Navy’s event took place on the heels of the first White House Maker Faire, held June 18. The White House event showcased the work of entrepreneurs and forward thinkers from around the country, as well as students exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) related skills. “When you consider the cost and vulnerabilities of our existing Navy logistics and supply chains, as well as the resource constraints we face, it quickly becomes clear that we have to reimagine how we do business,” said Vice Adm. Phil Cullom, deputy chief of naval operations for fleet readiness and logistics, during a video introduction. “When advanced manufacturing and 3D printing becomes widely available, we envision a global network of advanced fabrication shops supported by Sailors with the skills and training to identify problems and make products.” The Navy aims to train Sailors with this expertise in the future, according to Cullom.Adopting 3D printing and other advanced manufacturing methods could drastically increase the speed of execution, improve readiness, decrease costs and avoid shipping parts around the world. — See 3D printing page 3
CHANGES OF COMMAND AT VFA-105, VFA-87 —Pages 4 & 6
Photo by Harry Gerwien During the “Keep What You’ve Earned Fair,” first responders from the Navy Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services at Oceana and the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad use the “jaws of life,” to demonstrate how trapped victims are rescued at an accident scene. The June 27 event at the Oceana Conference Center encouraged military members and civilians to make responsible choices and not risk losing what they have worked hard to achieve.
Keep What You Earned Fair encourages good decisions BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer The “Keep What You’ve Earned Fair,” June 27, provided information to keep Sailors, Marines and DoD civilians healthy — physically, mentally, spiritually and financially — which can prevent making poor choices that could result in the end of a career or much worse. The Navy’s Keep What You’ve Earned (KWYE) Campaign, promotes responsible drinking by reminding Sailors how much they have to lose. Held at the NAS Oceana Conference Center, the fair was open to all ranks and commands. Organizers tried to keep the atmosphere informal with a tropical theme. Attendees weren’t required to come in uniform, and were encouraged to bring their families. There were
also prizes awarded at the end to attendees who visited each booth. “This provides information about how to rely on yourself, how to make smart decisions, how to rely on your teammates, to ensure success,” said NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope. He kicked off the event by recognizing the fair’s organizer, Hospital Corpsman (HM) 1st Class (SW) Lynley Bastien and her team. Bastien came up with the idea several months ago and received enthusiastic support not only from the Branch Health Clinic (BHC) Oceana Officer in Charge Capt. (Sel) Cyrus Rad, but also Oceana’s chain of command. “This is a program from the deckplate — — See Smart decisions page 9
CELEBRATE JULY 4 IN HAMPTON ROADS —Page 8
LUNCHBOX SERIES FFSC at NAS Oceana is sponsoring the Lunchbox Series with several topics of interest to military and their families. The first one, “Understanding your GI Bill,” will be July 9, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The workshop will discuss differences between the Montgomery GI and the Post-9/11 GI bills. For more information or to register, call 433-2912.