VOL.54 NO. 24 AUGUST 27, 2015
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
Secretary of the Navy announces innovation awards program
JET
INSIDE
GEICO SKYTYPERS RETURN TO OCEANA AIR SHOW —Page 5
From the Office of the Chief of Information WASHINGTON (NNS) — Across the Department of the Navy talented Sailors, Marines and civilians are continually creating innovative solutions to our most complex problems. Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, wants to recognize the top naval innovators in our workforce today and inspire future innovators to continue developing their bold ideas for the future. The SECNAV Innovation Awards Program seeks to recognize top DON individuals or teams who made significant innovative achievements in Calendar Year 2015. The institution of the Innovation Awards Program is part of a larger effort to incentivize contributors and leaders of innovation across the DON.These efforts include empowering and rewarding innovators by incorporating innovation into performance reviews and providing cash rewards. The Innovation Awards Program will recognize innovators in the following areas: *Robotics/Autonomous Systems: To distinguish advances to these emergent and vital fields, this award recognizes contributions in robotics and autonomous systems. Contributions may have occurred within the science and technology community
– See Innovation”page 9
Photo by MC3 M. M. Gillan Peter, a cancer survivor, sits inside of an F/A-18 training jet on the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Peter, a Make-a-Wish “Wish Kid,” was granted the opportunity to experience the lifestyle of a Navy pilot onboard an aircraft carrier. Truman is underway conducting carrier qualifications in preparation for its upcoming deployment.
DREAMING TO FLY: TRUMAN HELPS CANCER SURVIVOR FULFILL WISH BY MC3 ETHAN T. MILLER From USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) — It’s not often you get to grant a wish, or even see one come true. On Aug. 6, the crew of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) joined together with Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic to help 16-year-old Peter achieve his life-long goal. “Since fourth or fifth grade, I’ve wanted to be a naval aviator,” said Peter.“We live within 20 miles of Annapolis and everyone’s a Navy family. I can always remember when I was a little kid, we had this movie about the USS Enterprise and it just inspired me.” Peter is a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma on Aug. 1, 2014. Just over a year later, with the cancer in remission, his wish to experience a day in the life of a naval
aviator was granted aboard Truman. “This is the farthest away from home I’ve ever been in memory, and I don’t quite know what I expected,” said Peter. “I guess I expected I’d get to come and watch people do stuff, go up on the bridge and look out at everything, but it’s been more than that - it’s been interactive.” Peter met Truman underway, flying in on board a C-2A Greyhound transportation aircraft. He arrived with his family, wearing a flight suit and bringing enough excitement to power the ship. “He has the biggest smile I’ve seen in my life,” said Lt. K. L. Muhlenberg, a tactical action officer aboard Truman. “The first time I saw Peter was up on the Flag Bridge and he was the first one in the room. I knew it was him instantly because his smile just filled up the room. He’s such a happy
– See Make A Wish”page 3
CHIEF SELECTS PARTICIPATE IN CPO 365, PHASE II —Page 6
BACK TO SCHOOL PEP RALLY Join MWR at the NAS Oceana Theater on Sept. 9 from 4:305:30 P.M. for a back to school pep rally. The pep rally will help school-aged students prepare for the upcoming school year with skills on how to handle bullying, moving, doing homework and how to stay healthy.