VOL. 53 NO. 33 AUGUST 14, 2014
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
Local military members visit Redskins training camp
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BY MC2 (SW) ALYSIA R. HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs One hundred service members from local military installations woke up extra early Monday, Aug. 11 to catch a bus to Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center in Richmond,Va. The United Services Automobile Association (USAA) and the Washington Redskins invited service members from Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Joint Base Langley and Fort Lee to an exclusive training camp experience. “USAA’s hosting of service members at today’s Washington Redskins training camp practice demonstrates USAA’s commitment to creating memorable military appreciation experiences through our status as the Official Military Appreciation Sponsor of the NFL and the Washington Redskins,” said Eliodoro Molina, a military affairs spokesman with USAA. “We understand what it means to serve so we wanted to bring service members out today and kind of give them a first-hand experience and give them that VIP treatment that they deserve,” Molina said. Upon arrival, the uniformed service members filed into the training center where they were greeted with applause from patrons at the Redskins team store. “Every time something like that happens, it’s such a humbling experience,” said Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Kelly Rosetta from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143. “Although I don’t feel I deserve that much appreciation, I know it’s their way of expressing how much they appreciate what we do. It
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Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins quarterback, takes a selfie with service members at the Redskins training camp in Richmond, Va. One hundred service members from NAS Oceana, Joint Base Langley and Fort Lee were invited by USAA and the Redskins to attend the training camp for a military appreciation event Aug. 11.
Department of Energy recognizes Navy’s efforts NAS Oceana among programs earning top awards BY DON ROCHON Naval Facilities Engineering Command Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — Two Navy energy programs, including that of Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, and two specific energy projects were recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as winners of their 2014 Federal Energy and Water Management Awards, Naval Facilities Engineering Command announced Aug. 15.
The awards recognize individuals, groups and agencies for their outstanding contributions in the areas of energy efficiency, water conservation and the use of advanced and renewable energy technologies at federal facilities. “We are extremely pleased and honored to be recognized by the Department of Energy for our energy accomplishments,” said Rear Adm. Kate Gregory, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. “Energy conservation is a high priority at all of our bases, and these programs reflect our ongoing commitment in meeting the secretary of the Navy’s energy goals.”
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DOGS ON DEPLOYMENT KEEPS FAMILIES TOGETHER —Page 8
FEDS FEEDS FAMILIES Time is winding down for the Feds Feed Families campaign. The campaign ends Aug. 31 and help is needed to reach the goal of 70,000 pounds of donated nonperishable foods. All donated items go to the local foodbank and food pantries. Donation bins are at the Oceana and Dam Neck chapels, Oceana NEX and commissary and building 230.
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MATSG-33 HOLDS CHANGE OF COMMAND AT OCEANA From MATSG-33 Public Affairs A change of command ceremony is a time-honored product of the rich heritage of the United States Marine Corps.At 9:33 a.m.Aug. 15 on NAS Oceana, Lt. Col. Robert W. McCracken relinquished command of Marine Aviation Training Support Group (MATSG) 33 to Lt. Col. Gregory S. Hoffman. The actual passing of colors signifies the relinquishing of command and the transfer of total accountability, authority, and responsibility from McCracken to Hoffman. By accepting the colors, Hoffman accepted command and confirmed his total commitment to the Marines that he will lead. McCracken, an F/A-18 Hornet pilot, has commanded MATSG-33 since June 2012. Concurrently, he has also served as an instructor pilot with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106.A native of Northern California, he received his commission through the Platoon Leaders Course (PLC) in September 1995 after graduating from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering. His next assign-
ment will be as the fires officer at Expeditionary Warfare Training Group,Atlantic. Hoffman has been the deputy branch head for Manpower and Support Branch, Department of Aviation, Headquarters Marine Corps since December 2012. A native of Canton, Ohio, he was raised in Southern California. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves and served as a field artillery cannon crewman, until he graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation and received his commission through the PLC program in May 1991. The MATSG-33 lineage stems from MAG-33, a unit formed during World War II at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. Prior to NAS Oceana, the unit’s colors have resided at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Eagle Mountain Lake, Texas; MCAS Miramar, Calif.; Espiritu Santo,Vanuatu; Okinawa, Japan; El Toro, Calif.; Pusan, South Korea; and NAS Cecil Field, Fla. A MATSG has been established at each major naval aviation training facility that trains Marines. In addition to on-site
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia R. Hernandez As Lt. Col. Robert W. McCracken IV (center) relinquishes command of Marine Aviation Training Support Group (MATSG) 33 to Lt. Col. Gregory S. Hoffman, the colors are passed, signifying the transfer of total accountability, authority and responsibility. Saluting is Sgt. Major Curtis Warren, MATSG-33’s sergeant major. The change of command was held at the MATSG-33 parade field at NAS Oceana Aug. 15.
Marine leadership, the MATSG mission ensures continuity of administrative and logistical support for Marines, both students and instructors, assigned to aviation training programs. With 150 permanent Marine personnel, MATSG-33 supports over 600 students assigned to VFA-106,
Japanese officers tour surface combat systems training command BY OS1 JANELLE STANLEY Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit Dam Neck The Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit Dam Neck (CSCSU Dam Neck) welcomed four officers of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), who were participating in the Aegis Education Management Course, which included a tour of its training facilities July 31. Capt. Leonard Remias, commanding officer of CSCSU Dam Neck, and Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Beare, director of training, greeted Capt. Masahiro Sato, chief of Service School Section, Education Division, Maritime Staff Office (MSO); Lt. Cmdr. Taro Nono, Service School Section, Education Division, Maritime Staff Office (MSO); Lt. Cmdr. Masakazu Takahashi, instructor, Gunnery Section, 1st Education Division, 1st Maritime Service School; and Lt. Cmdr. Susumu Nemoto, manager, Domestic Missile Systems Division, Missile Systems Training Center (MTC). The CSCSU offi-
cers explained the training command’s role in developing Sailors who are technically and tactically ready to face the challenges endured on ships deployed across the globe. “Although we are still a brick and mortar school house, we incorporate and leverage technology to enrich the learning experience,” Remias said. Many of the courses taught at Dam Neck’s naval warfighter training center combine classroom style lectures with state-of-the-art computer simulations and real hardware. “There are 85 courses for which instructors are able to tap into several different methods of instruction to deliver the information to the Sailor, such as hands-on labs, simulation and computer-based training,” said Beare. Chief Gunner’s Mate Phillip Kniess, lead instructor of the MK41 vertical launching system (VLS), discussed how warfighters are groomed to operate and fix the complex Aegis weapons system while at sea. “Self Assessment Grooming and Training (SAGT) teams
the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana,and the Landing Signal Officer School at Oceana. MATSG-33 performs a vital role in ensuring that an effective framework of F/A-18 Hornet pilot and maintenance training support is established at NAS Oceana.
help ships groom themselves for inspections, based on trouble areas noticed throughout the fleet with VLS maintenance,such as corrosion and deluge systems,”said Kniess. The tour included a firing scenario of the MK 160 gun computer system and concluded with discussion about the AN/SPQ-9B features and its digital interfaces to the Aegis combat systems. “The Japanese visit reflects the continuing partnership of the allied nations and comes at a time when cooperation between the two militaries is expanding,”Remias said. “The JMSDF has a long standing relationship with CSCS. On average, two to four Japanese sailors enter Dam Neck’s combat systems training pipeline each year. Because the U.S. and Japanese weapons systems are very similar, the command can support a myriad of basic and advanced operator courses tailored specifically to the Japanese students.” As the leader in surface combat systems training, the Center for Surface Combat Systems headquarters’ staff oversees 14 learning sites, including CSCS Unit Dam Neck, and provides almost 70,000 hours of curriculum for close to 700 courses a year to more than 40,000 Sailors. CSCS Unit Dam Neck provides many different curriculums and is a primary training facility for several Navy combat systems ratings.
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NAS OCEANA NA
QUARTERLY AWARDS WARDS
Photos taken by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez and information compiled by Cathy Heimer
SENIOR SAILOR OF THE QUARTER
SAILOR OF THE QUARTER
JUNIOR SAILOR OF THE QUARTER
BLUE JACKET OF THE QUARTER
ABE1 (AW/SW) Edward White
AC2 (AW/SW) Bridgett Peñate
MA3 Terrance Daniels
MASN Minho Son
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate - Equipment 1st Class (AW/SW) Edward White is the NAS Oceana Senior Sailor of the Quarter,Third Quarter 2014. White is the field support divisional leading petty officer for Oceana Air Operations Department, where he led 65 personnel who completed 5,782 preventive and corrective maintenance actions on 16 arresting gear systems, six Fresnel Lens Operating Systems and two Improved Fresnel Lens Operating Systems, which contributed to the mishapfree recovery of 30 aircraft emergencies. During the most recent airfield certification, he was recognized by inspectors from Commander, Navy Installations Command as having a model division. As the command’s assistant DAPA, White provided ADAMS training to 350 Sailors and petty officer indoctrination for 30 new first and second class petty officers. In his off-duty time, White has volunteered 60 hours with the adopt a highway program in Hampton and has completed nine credit hours towards an Associates in Professional Aeronautics.
Air-Traffic Controller (AW/SW) Bridgett Peñate is the NAS Oceana Sailor of the Quarter,Third Quarter 2014. Peñate is one of just three second class petty officers out of 24 to earn the designation of Oceana Air Operations tower supervisor. Her training skills contributed to two local controllers, three ground controllers, five flight data operators and three radar associates earning their qualifications. As an Airfield Vehicle Operators Course (AVOC) instructor, Peñate helped train and qualify over 500 Sailors and civilians as airfield drivers and over 100 AVOC squadron instructors. Peñate also serves as a divisional career counselor, where she was responsible for executing 35 career development boards, 18 Career Waypoint applications and 16 reenlistments/ extensions. Her command involvement includes serving as the Command Managed Equal Opportunity representative and sexual assault victim’s advocate.
Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Terrance Daniels is the NAS Oceana Junior Sailor of the Quarter,Third Quarter 2014. Daniels’ primary duties at the Oceana Security department are that of a patrolman and armed sentry. As a patrolman, Daniels has issued 25 traffic citations and completed five incident reports, resulting in two federal court cases. He has also assisted with qualifying nine patrolman and 12 gate sentries. His collateral duties include serving as the duty armorer, sectional training petty officer and PQS board member.He is the only third class petty officer at the Oceana Precinct to achieve his armorer qualification and is responsible for the proper maintenance, inventory and issuing of $800,000 in weapons, ammunition and operational support equipment. He has helped train 46 patrolmen and eight sentries In his off duty time, Daniels has volunteered with a clothing drive to benefit children with cancer, raised $2,000 for Breast Cancer research and participated in volunteer events on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Master-at-Arms Seaman Minho Son is the NAS Oceana Blue Jacket of the Quarter,Third Quarter 2014. As a patrolman and armed sentry at the Oceana Security Department, Son completed two 1805 citations and 23 armed forces traffic tickets, conducted 400 building checks, inspected over 100 vehicles, completed 11 funds escorts and conducted 20 kennel checks. As an armorer, Son is responsible for the proper maintenance, inventory and issuing of $800,000 in weapons, ammunition and operational support equipment. He qualified over 15 auxiliary security force members and eight naval security force personnel in armed sentry duties and five patrolmen in their responsibilities. In his off duty time, Son volunteered with a local elementary school. He also volunteered to stand watch during the Black Lion Bash at the Oceana Officers’ Club. Son has completed four college courses and received credit for a fifth through CLEP.
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Redskins: USAA hosts service members for special training camp experience — Continued from page 1 never gets old.” When the service members arrived at the USAA tent, they were given gift bags filled with Redskins goodies. USAA representatives introduced themselves and invited everyone to enjoy a complimentary brunch and explore the training center. Rosetta, who claims to have been a Redskins fan “since birth,” said if she hadn’t gone to the training camp, she would have been on a detachment in Portland, Ore. “I found out I was going about two weeks prior and my command even held me back from going on a detachment to send me,” Rosetta said.“It meant so much that they went out of their way like that to give me this opportunity … I can’t say enough to express my gratitude.” While standing by for the players to
come in from the field, a USAA representative passed out lyrics and the Redskins cameraman, along with Aviation Maintenance Administrationman (AW) 2nd Class Kenneth Roper from VFA-83, led the group in the Redskins fight song. The event concluded with the closing of the Redskins practice. One by one, the players came off the field, heading into one of the training facilities, but not before stopping to acknowledge the 100 military members standing by to meet Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez them. Players went down the line signing Logan Paulsen, Washington Redskins tight end, autographs a hat for LN2 Jodi Payton, from autographs, taking photos and thanking Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, during a USAA and Redskins sponsored trip to the Redskins trainthe uniformed Sailors, Airmen, Soldiers ing center in Richmond, Va. Aug. 11. and Marines for their service. “I got to stand right behind RG3 for the The final player to come in and greet the a selfie with as many service members who military was the Redskins star quarterback, could fit in the frame. Griffin later posted official photo and also was right there for Robert Griffin III, better known as “RG3.” the photo to social media sites, where he his Instagram photo,” Rosetta said.“It was After signing a few autographs and being said,“Thank y’all for coming out to practice really cool to see him post that. All of my part of an organized group photo, he took and most of all for serving your country.” friends and family were very jealous.”
CVW-8 DEPLOYMENT ON GEORGE H.W. BUSH AOAN Sam Powell, from Valdese, N.C., arms an F/A18 Super Hornet attached to the “Black Lions” of VFA-213 aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Aug. 11. George H.W. Bush is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Photo by MC3 Brian Stephens
An F/A-18C Hornet, attached to the “Golden Warriors” of VFA-87, prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Aug. 12. Photo by MC3 Joshua Card
AO3 Dalton Slinger, from Franklin, Ind., cleans a part from an F/A-18F Super Hornet, attached to the “Black Lions” of VFA-213, aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Aug. 14. Photo by MC3 Lorelei Vander Griend
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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
Life is like running. When running, I want to be balanced in posture and rhythmic in breathing. In life, I want to be balanced in priorities and rhythmic in effort.
Balance and rhythm
BY LT. ROBERT D. FASNACHT Carrier Air Wing 3 Chaplain My big mouth and big belly give me the perfect body for eating. However, most bodies are built for running. The human body can run, switch directions, jump and stop, all while using our 2 million sweat glands better than any other animal on the earth. Yes, dogs and horses are obviously faster
in a sprint, but dogs must stop running in order to pant and cool off; humans can keep running. In Wales, there is a Man versus Horse marathon (22 miles), in which man has won on several occasions. So with that being said, you too can be a runner; in fact, you already are. I have had the privilege to complete (not win or be even close) several longer races. This generally causes me to always be in some stage of training. When I am training, each run must have a specific purpose. If I try to go fast and full force on every run, I will overtrain, burn out and most likely hurt myself; none are good. My basic running program is this: short, fast run; varied-tempo, track run;
short, slow run; and then a long run on the weekend according to how I feel. Regardless of which run I am doing, I need to be mentally engaged in my effort. I need to know how I feel. Is my breathing right? Is my pace appropriate? Is my gait aligned? When I know these things, I can stop focusing on running and enjoy the scenery, enjoy the run, and allow my mind to conquer the thoughts of the day. Then periodically, I systems check my run: are my arms swinging freely? Is my breathing rhythmic with my steps? Am I getting dehydrated? These are things I can correct on the run without stopping. Life is like running.When running, I want to be balanced in posture and rhyth-
mic in breathing. In life I want to be balanced in priorities and rhythmic in effort. I wish I could achieve a schedule of working only eight hours a day, sleeping eight solid hours a night, and spending eight quality hours with my family per day, every day. But this is a pipe dream. I already know I am not going to see my family for eight hours a day. (They don’t like me before I have had coffee.) Plus, I know I am going to be at work for more than eight hours a day. So how do I keep this in balance so that I don’t suffer a relational injury? Just like training for a race, I have to have a purpose for my day. With foresight and communication skills, I can inform my family what they
can expect and spend the best time with them I can. I try to go home for lunch every day so that I can steal that hour from work and spend it on my wife and kids. I try to keep a consistent schedule. Having a solid routine helps in keeping both quality and quantity in family time, and it also helps me to get my sleep. Sleep is critical in dealing with the stresses of the day. According to WebMD, “The Sleep in America polls and several large studies have linked sleep deficits with poor work performance, driving accidents, relationship problems, and mood problems like anger and depression.” It has been stated that some kids who are diagnosed ADHD are actually sleep deprived. Thirty per-
cent of our population deals with sleep deprivation. I have already penned an article on the importance of Sabbath rest, and that carries over to getting the right amount of sleep. The Bible is clear on the intent of the Sabbath: to worship God and to pause from work. Sleeping is when the body can rhythmically heal itself and simply rest. St. Paul tells the church in Corinth,“Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air (1 Cor 9:26).” Don’t run aimlessly, don’t waste your energy, and have purpose in what you do. Train well, finish strong, and enjoy the success — whether in work, play or relationships.
Navy announces FY-15 Senior Enlisted Continuation Board From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — The fiscal year 2015 (FY-15) performance-based Senior Enlisted Continuation Board will convene Oct. 27, according to a Navy message released Aug. 14. “There are no quotas for this board; it is strictly a performance-based board,” said Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Force Master Chief (SW/AW/ EXW) Leland E. Moore. The board will look at certain performance indicators detailed in the board precept and on the NPC continuation page at www. npc.navy.mil/boards/enlisted-
continuation. As outlined in NAVADMIN 180/14, active component (AC) and Full Time Support (FTS) E-7 to E-9 Sailors with at least 19 years of active service computed from their active duty service date as of Feb. 28, 2014 and three-years’ time-in-rate (TIR) as of June 30, 2014; and selected Reserve (SELRES) and Voluntary Training Unit (VTU) E-7 to E-9 Sailors with at least 20 years qualifying service as of Feb. 28, 2014, and three-years TIR by June 30, 2014, will be considered by the board. The Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center will pub-
For more information Read the message at www. npc.navy.mil, visit the NPC enlisted continuation page at www.npc.navy.mil/boards/ enlistedcontinuation or call the NPC Customer Service Center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (1-866-827-5672).
lish the names of board-eligible Sailors Aug. 29. The names will be posted to the Navy Enlisted Advancement System website at https://neasos.cnet.navy.mil, and individuals can view their board
eligibility profile sheet on Navy Knowledge Online (https:// wwwa.nko.navy.mil). Commands will be able to review their FY-15 SECB listing for accuracy. If an eligible candidate is not listed, commands must contact NPC to make the required adjustment. Sept. 22 is the last day for commands to resolve eligibility issues. Letters to the board must be received by Oct. 6. See NAVADMIN 180/14 for submission procedures and mailing addresses. Board results will be posted on BUPERS On-Line for command access only, and commanding officers will be notified via a Personal For NAVADMIN
when this occurs. AC/FTS Sailors who are not selected for continuation must transfer to the Fleet Reserve or retire by Aug. 31, 2015, unless operationally waived by the Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel. SELRES/VTU Sailors must transfer by Sept. 1, 2015. Sailors with an approved operational waiver must transfer by Nov. 30. For more information, read the message at the NPC website at www.npc.navy.mil, visit the NPC enlisted continuation page at www.npc.navy.mil/boards/ enlistedcontinuation or call the NPC Customer Service Center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC (1-866-8275672).
August 21, 2014 • JET OBSERVER 7 The Navy’s unmanned X-47B (l), readies for launch as an F/A-18 Hornet conducts flight operations aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Aug. 17. The aircraft completed a series of tests demonstrating its ability to operate safely and seamlessly with manned aircraft. Photo by MCSA Alex Millar
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Roosevelt conducts combined manned, unmanned operations From USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT, At Sea (NNS) — The Navy’s unmanned X-47B returned to carrier operations aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Aug. 17 and completed a series of tests, operating safely and seamlessly with manned aircraft. Building on lessons learned from its first test period aboard TR in November 2013, the X-47B team is now focused on perfecting deck operations and performing maneuvers with manned aircraft in the flight pattern. “Today we showed that the X-47B could take off, land and fly in the carrier pattern with manned aircraft while maintaining normal flight deck operations,” said Capt. Beau Duarte, program manager for the Navy’s Unmanned Carrier Aviation Office. “This is key for the future carrier air wing.” The first series of manned/unmanned operations began Sunday morning when the ship launched an F/A-18 and an X-47B. After an eight-minute flight, the X-47B executed an arrested landing, folded its wings and taxied out of the landing area. The deck-based operator used newly-developed deck handling control to manually move the aircraft out of the way of other aircraft, allowing the F/A-18 to touch down close behind the X-47B’s recovery. This cooperative launch and recovery sequence will be repeated multiple times over the course of the planned test periods.The X-47B performed multiple arrest-
ed landings, catapults, flight deck taxiing and deck refueling operations. “For this test period, we really focused on integration with manned aircraft,” said Lt. Cmdr. Brian Hall, X-47B flight test director. “We re-engineered the tailhook retract actuator and updated operating software to expedite wingfold during taxi, both of which reduce time in the landing area post-recovery. Our goal was to minimize the time in the landing area and improve the flow with manned aircraft in the landing pattern.” “The X-47B’s air vehicle performance, testing efficiency and safety technologies and procedures developed and tested throughout the program’s execution have paved the way for the Navy’s future carrier-based unmanned system capability,” said Rear Adm. Mat Winter, who oversees the Program Executive Office for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons. The X-47B will remain aboard CVN 71 for the duration of the underway period. It will perform additional cooperative deck and flight operations with F/A-18s and complete night deck handling and flying quality evaluations. The Navy will continue X-47B flight operations over the next year to refine the concept of operations to demonstrate the integration of unmanned carrier-based aircraft within the carrier environment and mature technologies for the future Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike system.
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8 JET OBSERVER • August 21, 2014 Bailey, an English Mastiff and Saint Bernard mix, poses for a photo with her temporary family, Jenn Mango and Isabella, a 10-year-old Chihuahua. Mango, a volunteer with Dogs on Deployment, is fostering the nearly-100 pound dog while Bailey’s owner, Staff Sgt. Andrew Scott is deployed overseas. Bailey was a rescue who had been crated and abused and Scott wasn’t willing to part with her, despite being deployed with the Air Force.
DOGS ON DEPLOYMENT HELPS MILITARY MEMBERS KEEP PETS WHILE AWAY BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer Bailey, a four-year-old English Mastiff and Saint Bernard mix,was rescued by Air Force Staff Sgt.Andrew Scott in May 2013. Living in a crate most of the day, the nearly 100 pound dog had also been abused and was skittish about new people. With his big heart for dogs, Scott knew he had to take her in but he also knew he was leaving Hampton Roads for an upcoming overseas deployment in 2014.The single airman, stationed with F Flight of the 633d Logistics Readiness Squadron at Joint Base Langley– Eustis,began looking at the very limited options for a temporary home for Bailey, because he was not willing to surrender her to shelter, especially after rescuing her. “I was going to spend whatever I had to spend to have Bailey boarded somewhere local, even though she still dislikes kennels,” Scott explained in an email to the Jet Observer Aug. 17. Fortunately Scott found Dogs on Deployment or DoD, a national nonprofit group with local volunteers, which was founded to help military members who are deploying or attending temporary schools where they are not able to take their beloved pets with them. “I heard about DoD from a friend that also has a big dog and knew I was deploying,” explained Scott. Requesting assistance through DoD’s Facebook page, Scott was connected to Jenn Mango, a volunteer interested in fostering a pet. As expected, volunteers are passionate about their pets. Many are active duty, prior military or a military spouse. Mango, Bailey’s “foster mom,” served as a helicopter mechanic in the Army and now works in the contracting office at Fort Eustis and also volunteers for a local SPCA. “Because I’m prior service, I know what you go through, having to find somewhere to take your pets, not being able to take your pets into apartments or if you have to go to school. It’s a great opportunity for me to help other people, even though I’m not
About Dogs on Deployment Founded in 2011 by a dual military couple, the nonprofit organization helps service members find temporary homes for their pets, including dogs, cats and other types, during a deployment or school, where the animals are unable to accompany their owners. They also can provide grants to E-6 and below to assist with pet-related expenses, such as airfare during a move or emergencies.
in the military anymore,” she explained. While in the Army, Mango owned five dogs — two Chihuahuas and three dachshunds. “Imagine how rough that was trying to find someone to take them. It takes commitment,” she said. It took Mango nearly a year after registering on DoD’s website to foster a pet. It wasn’t for lack of requests but “I wasn’t ready to have the commitment to another dog in my life,” she said. But when she received an email about Bailey, she knew she was ready. Despite Bailey’s size, Mango laughs about how Isabella, her 10-year-old Chihuahua, is the boss at her house.“The little one has trained Bailey. She tells Bailey what to do,” she said. Dogs on Deployment was born out of someone’s need for the service. Marine 1st Lt. Alisa Sieber-Johnson and husband Navy Lt. Shawn Johnson needed to find a temporary home for JD, a “completely beloved and spoiled Australian Shepherd,” as Sieber-Johnson describes him on the DoD website. She was being sent to a six-month school and Shawn was being deployed. Nearly out of options, they were lucky enough to find a family member to take JD while she was in the Marine Corps Basic School in Quantico,Va. Knowing many other military members were in the same situation without anyone
Photo by Harry Gerwien
to rely on,they started the program in June 2011. In the days prior to his deployment and her beginning school, they set up a simple website and Facebook page, her father bought the domain name for them, and“Dogs on Deployment”was born.Alisa, a Marine Corps aviator, serves as the president, with Shawn, a Navy helicopter pilot, as vice president. In just three short years, DoD has grown to locations across the country, including Hampton Roads, where Myra Ann Smith volunteers as the Norfolk coordinator.
We want them [service members’ pets] to be able to go to a temporary home and when the service member comes back, they are reunited with their family.” — Myra Ann Smith, Norfolk coordinator for Dogs on Deployment
“We don’t want our military members to be deployed overseas and to other specialized training where they can’t take their pets and can’t find somebody to take care of them,” said Smith.“We want them to be able to go to a temporary home and when the service member comes back, they are reunited with their family.” While the name implies they only take dogs, they also help find temporary homes for cats, birds, even a ferret and a rabbit, if someone is in need. DoD also has several secondary missions. They can offer “Pet Chit Financial Assistance Requests” to military members E-6 and below, and veterans on a case-bycase basis, to assist with relocating expenses, such as air travel when moving to a new duty station, quarantines required for some foreign countries or for their pet’s medical emergencies. The organization also promotes healthy pet lifestyles, including up-to-date vaccinations and spaying and neutering. Smith, who began volunteering in May, has about 10 active local volunteers, who help with a variety of tasks. Just this past weekend, Smith and several volunteers participated in the Norfolk Tides “Bark in the Park,” where they handed out information and were also recognized during the —See Dogs on Deployment page 11
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FLS Microjet with pilot
Since its conception in the 1970s, the “Worlds Smallest Jet” has been thrilling air show audiences all over the world. Using today’s advanced technology, the FLS Microjet features equipment that even James Bond couldn’t imagine. In July 2011,Lewis & Clark Performance, LLC brought back one of the most soughtafter aerial performances to the air show circuit.Former Navy pilot Justin Lewis will amaze the NAS Oceana Air Show crowd on Sept. 20 - 21 with an aerial performance that displays the FLS Microjet’s high performance and aerobatic capabilities.
The pilot Born in Texas and raised in Virginia, Lewis started flying at age 14, and received his pilot’s license at 17. In 1999, he graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Studies, a Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot Certificate and a Flight Instructor Certificate. He built experience as a flight instructor for several years until he left for Navy Officer Candidate School.After receiving his commission, Lewis married his high school sweetheart, Sarah Clark Lewis, to whom he attributes much of his accomplishments. Upon completion of Navy flight school, Lewis was recognized as the top graduating tactical jet aviator in 2001. He was assigned the F-14D Tomcat and in 2004, he transitioned to the E-6B Mercury (a Boeing
707 variant). In 2007, he was assigned to train the next generation of Navy fighter and aircraft carrier pilots in the T-45 Goshawk. Today, Lewis is a certified airline transport pilot and currently flying the A10C through the Air National Guard.
The FLS Microjet The FLS Microjet is a high performance, aerobatic, single seat, low-wing, all metal, jet-powered aircraft built from an amateur homebuilder kit.The design was originally developed in the 1970s by Jim Bede of Bede Aircraft, Inc. and designated as the BD-5. It was a public sensation and fueled homebuilders with dreams of owning a high performance propeller or jet aircraft at a fraction of the normal cost. The BD-5 was dubbed “The World’s Smallest Jet” and quickly earned a reputation as James Bond’s jet when it was featured in the movie “Octopussy.” Through the years, a few air show teams have captivated fans all over the world but today, very few flying BD-5s still exist. Unfortunately, because the aircraft was well ahead of its time, it proved too difficult to build for most enthusiasts. Bede Aircraft, Inc closed its doors after just a few years. In 1992, Ed (“Skeeter”) and Richard Karnes started BD Micro Technologies, Inc. (BMT) and began a long journey to update the BD-5 with today’s technology, using current building techniques. After many years of research and development,
Pilot Justin Lewis (l) will bring the the FLS Microjet (above) to the NAS Oceana Air Show Sept. 20 -21 for the first time. Lewis is a former F-14 Tomcat pilot, who is currently a certified airline transport pilot and flying the A-10C through the Air National Guard. Photos provided
BMT has successfully incorporated many improved design features in an aircraft line-up called the “Flight Line Series” or “FLS” kits. FLS safety advances include improved stall characteristics, increased pitch stability, reduced airframe fatigue and modern technology integration focused on increasing systems reliability, while re-
ducing pilot workload. On July 2 - 3, 2011, the FLS Microjet made its debut performance at the Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Air Show and Wings Over Tyler Air Show.
For the most current list of performers and the most up-to-date information on the NAS Oceana Air Show, visit www.oceanaairshow.com.
Service members receiving RAND Military Workplace Survey From DoD News, Defense Media Activity FORT MEADE, Md. — About 580,000 service members have begun receiving emails or letters inviting them to participate in the first RAND Military Workplace Study, Defense Department officials said. Active and reserve component members in all military branches and the Coast Guard are being invited to participate. “The survey is unprecedented in its scale and will influence policies that affect everyone in the services,” de-
fense officials said. The survey is voluntary and confidential. No one at the Defense Department will ever see how an individual service member responds, officials stressed. “No service member may be ordered or pressured to complete the survey or not to complete it,” officials said. Survey respondents can forward the survey to their personal email addresses and they can complete the survey on smart phones. Service members can use duty time to complete the survey. Service members will not all see the same survey ques-
tions. The study will help commanders at all levels evaluate current military workplace relations, professionalism and personal safety, officials said. It will have important implications for how the military operates. It can have implications on military training,justice and services. The survey is being conducted independently of the Department of Defense by experts at the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation. A full and public report of the RAND findings will be available in May 2015.
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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.
94 cents of every dollar supports programs and services for local military families.
FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSES SUPPORT GROUP AUG. 22, 10 A.M. TO NOON Feeling lonely, homesick or isolated? Just want to talk to someone from your part of the world? Join other foreignborn military spouses, network and share resources, discuss the American way of life, develop friendships, receive monthly newsletters, and learn about the many resources available to make your new life experience positive.
EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING AUG. 25, 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.
SAPR VICTIM ADVOCATE BASIC TRAINING AUG. 25 - 29, 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. This training prepares command SAPR personnel to coordinate training for the crew, fulfill reporting requirements, assist victims,and manage the advocate program.Commandappointed SAPR points of contact, data collection coordinators, and SAPR advocates who want to assist victims of sexual assault, should attend.
ENHANCING STEPFAMILIES AUG. 27, 9:30 A.M. TO NOON This workshop includes discussions on the myths of stepfamily living, the different roles a stepparent may assume, the stages a stepfamily goes through as they develop, and tips for handling discipline. Discussion also includes information on step-parenting in a military family.
TRANSITION GPS WEEKLY, 7:30 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Transition GPS or Goals, Plans, Succeed is a five-day workshop for separating military and pre-retirees. It covers military to civilian crosswalk, financial planning, job search and career validation, federal hiring, resumes, programs,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. All classes are held Monday through Friday in building U-93 at Naval Station Norfolk. Registration is on Monday at 6:30 a.m. See your command career counselor for a quota and workshop requirements to attend.
August 21, 2014 • JET OBSERVER 11 Myra Ann Smith, who volunteers as the Norfolk coordinator for Dogs on Deployment or DoD, is photographed with her own dog, Sophie, a Lhasa Apso. DoD is always seeking volunteers to help at public events and to foster the pets of deploying military members.
Dogs on Deployment: Group works to reunite pets and owners together after deployments, temporary orders — Continued from page 8 Aug. 17 baseball game. While DoD educates people about what they do, Smith also uses the events to look for volunteers, especially those willing to foster a pet. Right now, Smith only has two people who are boarding pets and could use more individuals or families. Temporary home requests regularly pop up on the group’s website and Facebook page.“Sometimes,it’s a pair of animals that a family is trying to keep together.“We’re hoping if we get the word out [about DoD] it’s going to cut down on the number of pets that go to shelters,� said Smith. Many volunteers bring years of community service with other organizations with them.“I’m a big volunteer person and I’ve always enjoyed volunteering and for years and years,volunteered with the Red Cross, Hampton Roads chapter,�explained Smith, who assisted in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and other disasters. A self-described “Air Force brat,� Smith also loves her dog,“Sophie,� a Lhasa Apso. She got involved with DoD after seeing a reunion of a military member and their dog on a TV talk show. She contacted Sarah, the regional DoD director, who was looking for a Norfolk coordinator. While her title says Norfolk, the area stretches from just before Charles City County up to the Eastern Shore, all of Hampton Roads, out to Franklin and into northeast North Carolina. It’s a big responsibility for someone whose day job involves helping people.As the treatment
Photo by Harry Gerwien
coordinator for the Hampton–Newport News Community Services Board, Smith oversees counselors working with clients. Dogs give you unconditional love. There’s no strings attached to anything,â€? Smith laughed.“I’ve always had dogs, and we’ve moved from place to place to place and base to base to base.â€? While DoD provides a template for a foster arrangement, Smith said,“Expenses are worked out between the parties.They talk with each other, meet with each other, assuming they’re local, to work out an arrangement for emergencies, all kinds of things.â€? Smith addressed potential volunteers’ fear that they will get too attached to their foster pet and be too hard to give up.“It’s not supposed to be permanent ‌ It’s supposed to be a temporary situation,â€? she said about DoD. Volunteers should be people who have a real interest in pets and their welfare and “who want to give back to the community,â€? said Smith. “This is a way of being able to serve, even though we’re not military.â€? “I am very happy that I found DoD and was connected with Jenn,â€?said Scott in his email, who was very pleased to see photos for this story of Bailey settled in with Mango and her dog. For more information about Dogs on Deployment, visit their Facebook page. Applications for assistance and more information are also available online at www.dogsondeployment.org.
Changes to Tuition Assistance begin with Sept. 5 courses If service members in the military’s Tuition Assistance (TA) program do not successfully complete their courses, they will be required to repay the cost once new Defense Department policies go into effect.The program will also no longer cover any fees except tuition. According to a DoD memorandum dated July 7, troops will have to reimburse TA if they fail to get a “C� grade or higher in an undergraduate course or a “B� grade or higher in a graduate-level course.There are also minimums for cumulative grade point averages: 2.0 after 15 semester hours (or the equivalent) in undergraduate studies, and 3.0 after six semester hours (or the equivalent) in graduate studies. Under the new rules, the TA program
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will now cover only tuition as submitted by the educational institution. Participating troops are responsible for out-of-pocket payment for “any charge not directly related to course instructionâ€? including: • Room and board • Equipment and supplies • Textbooks, reference or instructional materials, e-books, CDs and DVDs • Parking and transportation • Admissions and registration fees • Fines The reductions in fee coverage come at a time when DoD is facing budget constraints. It is unclear exactly how much money DoD will save by instituting the new rules, which apply to courses that begin Sept. 5 or later.
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Virginia Hot Rod & Custom Car show joins Southern Fried Festival The Virginia Hot Rod & Custom Car Show, a two-day outdoor car and motorcycle show is returning to the Hampton Coliseum to join the Southern Fried Festival, Aug. 23-24. Presented by Ocean City, Md.-based Live Wire Media, the show will be part of a series of weekend events that include the Virginia Hot Rod & Custom Car Show and the Virginia BBQ Championships. The VA BBQ Championships, a Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned event will take place 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 23. Other weekend activities and highlights include vendors, special celebrity guests, hot rod personalities, children’s activities, and more. Cost to attend to the Virginia Hot Rod & Custom Car Show and Virginia BBQ Championships is $15 general admission, $12 military, $6 children Ages 7-12, and free for ages 6 and under. The aim is to discover and crown the best barbecue, both amateur and professional, in the great state of Virginia. The 2014 Virginia BBQ
It’s a great event for car lovers and their families, an awesome outlet to get together and show off their vehicles and bond over great food and cool rides. ” — Brad Hoffman Live Wire Media CEO and Southern Fried Festival founder
Thursday, Aug. 21 **Free admission for active duty on Thursdays in August** 7 p.m. - Deliver Us From Evil (R, 105 min.)
Friday, Aug. 22 6 p.m. - Hercules 3D (PG-13, 99 min.) 9 p.m. - Lucy (R, 88 min.)
Saturday, Aug. 23 Noon - Planes: Fire and Rescue 2 3D (PG, 84 min.) 3 p.m. - The Fluffy Movie (PG-13, 101 min.) 6 p.m. - Sex Tape (R, 94 min.) 9 p.m. - Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13, 130 min.)
Sunday, Aug. 24
Photo courtesy of www.vacarshow.com Guests check out the displayed vehicles at the Virginia Hot Rod & Customs Car Show. The upcoming show will feature more than 600 of the hottest classics, hot rods, customs and motorcycles in the region.
Championship categories are beef brisket, pork ribs, chicken and pork. Barbecue vendors will be on site to cure everyone’s ‘que cravings. Spectators will have the chance to talk with competitors and pick up some tricks of the trade to bring to their own summer barbecues. Gates open at 10 a.m. and the BBQ champions are crowned at 4:30 p.m. For more information on the Southern Fried Festival, visit www.vacarshow.com. Further information can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VACarShow or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/VACarShow. Those interested in registering their vehicle or motorcycle for the Virginia Hot Rod and Custom Car Show are also encouraged to visit www.vacarshow.com. Cost is $45 and includes access to both days of the festival, group/club parking and opportunities for awards.
Hampton Coliseum is located at 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. For more information, call 727-8311 or visit www.vacarshow.com.
1 p.m. - Earth to Echo (PG, 89 min.) 4 p.m. - Hercules (PG-13, 99 min.) 7 p.m. - Transformers: Age of Extinction (PG, 105 min.) 875 D Ave., building 531 | 433-2391 | Schedule is subject to change, call ahead for details. Cash or credit accepted for concessions and admission. Doors open approximately 30 minutes before show times. Children ages two and younger are admitted free. Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R-rated movies.
FUNKFEST BEACH PARTY AUG. 22 - 23
Photos courtesy of kcbs.us Barbecue is prepared at a past Kansas City Barbeque Society competition.
The State Farm FunkFest will take place on stage at 24th Street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. It is the heart and soul of this weekend’s event,featuring music generated over the years by influential legends, such as James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone and The Ohio Players. Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid-to late-1960s when African-American musicians blended soul music, jazz, and R&B into a rhythmic, danceable new form. Food, merchandise and dance contests will all contribute to the festive“funky”vibe.For more information and a schedule of events, visit www.beachstreetusa.com/festivals/state-farm-funkfest-beachparty-featuring-africana-virginia-beach#sthash. WU4PiCJj.dpuf.
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