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informational session on their new program Military to Manufacturing (M2M), presented in partnership with the Virginia Manufacturer’s Association. The session will be Sept. 10, 2 p.m. at the Navy College Office Oceana building 531, room T110. M2M is a fast-track pathway to careers in manufacturing, including the National Career Readiness Certificate, the manufacturing Technician Assessment and any appropriate training thereafter, including a 100 hour hands-on High Holy Days services class in Manufacturing technology. Qualified participants The Ohef Sholom Holy Jewish Temple invites Jewish ac- can receive a grant paid for by a state tuition assistance or tive duty military personnel and their families to upcoming MyCAA for M2M-related training. High Holiday Services. For more information, contact Bob Larned at 213-3619 Sept. 5, 4:30 p.m.Tashlich Service or via e-mail rlarned@ecpi.edu. Sept. 13, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Kol Nidre Service Sept. 14, 9 -11:30 a.m. and 2:45 Yom Kippur Service Semi-annual Flea Market “Break-the-Fast” will commence immediately following The Navy Wives Club of America, Princess Anne 143, is service on Sept. 14. sponsoring a flea market Sept. 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the The location for the services is 530 Raleigh Avenue, Nor- Oceana Main Gate Park. Space is available for sellers by folk. For more information or to RSVP to attend, calll Sara leaving a message at 433-2193 or 567-2020, 9 a.m. to 9 Bachman at 625-4295.A military ID is required for entry. p.m. only.The flea market is open to the public.
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ECPI University (College of Technology) will provide an
Saint Leo University has served the military for 40 years.
The university will be hosting student appreciation days Sept. 18 and 25 and also Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in building 531 room 105.All former and current students are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be provided. Friends are invited to attend as well.
Dolphin stranding information The Virginia Aquarium Stranding Team (VAST) is looking for additional volunteers to help retrieve dolphin strandings along the East Coast to their facility in Virginia Beach for necropsy. Anyone who has not been trained in handling or working around marine animal strandings and/or doesn’t have appropriate personal protective equipment, should not come into contact with stranded animals. If you are not qualified to handle these animals and find stranded marine animals on public beaches or would like to volunteer for the team, contact VAST at 385-7575.Anyone who finds a stranded marine animal on NAS Oceana or Dam Neck Annex should contact the command duty officer (CDO) at 438-3159.The CDO will notify the duty environmental and natural resources team member, and the team will respond to the site as appropriate and will coordinate with VAST.
Secretary Hagel’s message on Suicide Prevention Month Chapel Schedule of Services From the Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel The Department of Defense has no more important responsibility than supporting and protecting those who defend our country and that means we must do everything possible to prevent military suicide.As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, the entire DoD community — service members, civilians, members of our families and leaders at every level — must demonstrate our collective resolve to prevent suicide, to promote greater knowledge of its causes and to encourage those in need to seek support. No one who serves this country in uniform should ever feel they have nowhere to turn. The Department of Defense has invested more than $100 million into research on the diagnosis and treatment of depression, bipolar disorder and substance abuse, as well as interventions for relationship, financial and legal issues — all of which can be associated with suicide.We are working to reduce drug and alcohol abuse and we
Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana are steadily increasing the number of mental health professionals and peer support counselors. Effective suicide Protestant Catholic prevention training is critical to all these efforts and we Sunday Mass – Tues-Fri, are instructing our leaders on how to recognize the signs Sunday School - 9 a.m. 11:30 a.m. and symptoms of crisis and encourage service members Worship (main chapel) Sun. Mass - 9 a.m. to seek support.We are also reaching out to military fami10:40 a.m. lies and the broader community to enlist their support in Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 this cause. Seeking behavioral health care is a choice that embodies Contemporary Protestant Confession Saturday 4 p.m. moral courage, honor and integrity.Those values are at the Worship Sunday 9 a.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. foundation of what that we stand for and what we defend. Adult and children’s Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship The Military Crisis Line is there for all who need it. I enCoffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m. courage anyone in need to call 1-800-273-8255 and press one to speak to a trained professional, 24 hours a day, 365 Naval Station Norfolk days a year.This service is confidential and available to all service members and their families. Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Always remember that our most valuable resource is Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) each other.When one of us faces a challenge, we all must stand together. By fighting as one team, we can — and we Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098, will — help prevent suicide.Thank you. FRC Oceana at 433-9286
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Dual 1,000th traps achieved aboard USS Nimitz BY MC3 GEORGE J. PENNEY III USS Nimitz Public Affairs
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Vice Adm. David Dunaway, Commander, Naval Air Systems Command recently toured FRCMA Voyage Repair Team Facilities located on Naval Station Norfolk.
Commander, Naval Air Systems Command visits Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic BY RICK HUNLEY Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Voyage Repair Team Vice Adm. David Dunaway, Commander, Naval Air Systems Command recently toured Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA) Voyage Repair Team (VRT) facilities located at Naval Station Norfolk. Dunaway’s visit provided an opportunity for FRCMA leadership to showcase the mission, organization and unique industrial capability of the VRT in support of Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) installed aboard fleet aircraft carriers and air capable ships. During the visit, the VRT Continuous Process Improvement facilitator provided Dunaway a summary of some of the current process improvement projects that have been developed and implemented within the organization.The scope of these initiatives has enhanced the safety of personnel and equipment, reduced costs and in-process time, and enhanced the organizational responsiveness of the VRT to satisfy the fleets’ ALRE maintenance support requirements. Dunaway provided a perspective of current challenges that have been presented to the Naval Air Systems Command enterprise.Additionally, he sought feedback from FRCMA leadership regarding the impact of these challenges to the VRT mission and workforce. At the end of his visit, Dunaway took special time out to recognize the retirements of two senior FRCMA VRT employees: Mike Weeks, the outgoing VRT department manager and Bill Clark, an equipment specialist. Dunaway extended his appreciation of their combined 77 years of service to the Navy.
GULF OF OMAN (NNS) — Two aviators reached career milestones by achieving their 1,000th carrier arrested landing, or “trap,” on the same day, while serving aboard the same aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN 68) Aug. 28. It’s a rare event that two aviators would reach the career milestone of achieving their 1,000th trap on the same day, while serving aboard the same aircraft carrier. The career highlight happened Aug. 28 while Capt. Rob Osterhoudt, deputy commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, and Cmdr. Robert Loughran, commanding officer, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 were embarked on board USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Reaching this milestone, is something that both men agree, is the product of hard work, teamwork and dedication. “The feeling is very special,” said Osterhoudt. “It took a lot of hard work by a lot of people to make each and every trap happen. Everyone who works on an airplane, those who work on the flight deck and those who work in the tower work as a well-oiled machine to make every flight happen. It’s awe-inspiring every day, and to be able to reap the benefits of that and land 1,000 times is pretty cool.” Loughran agrees that without a strong group of hard working individuals, an accomplishment like this would not have been possible. “This occasion means that there have been a tremendous amount of individuals who have demonstrated an incredible amount of hard work,” said Loughran. “Their work has allowed me to make it to this milestone. I’ve been very fortunate to work with a large number of individuals both on the flight deck and in the squadrons I have been assigned to, who’ve put in a lot of work to make sure I come back to the ship.” Both have operated aircraft aboard a combined 16 aircraft carriers, ranging from USS Constellation (CV 64) to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), and both men speak highly of the Sailors and Marines who serve aboard Nimitz. “The Nimitz team is out of this world,” said Osterhoudt. “In all the air wings I have been a part of, I have never seen a tighter group of individuals who are able to come together to form a
Photo by MC3 Raul Moreno Jr.
Capt. Rob Osterhoudt, CVW-11 deputy commander (r), shakes hands with Sailors on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) before his milestone flight. Osterhoudt completed his 1,000th carrier arrested landing, or “trap,” on board Nimitz Aug. 28. Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and — See 1,000 traps, Page 5 support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.
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Career
Photos of recent awards, change of commands, promotions and retirements
MILESTONES Cmdr. Jonathan Wise (l), operations officer for Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic, is presented his certificate of retirement by Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic Capt. Mark Weisgerber. Wise was commissioned following his 1993 graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy with a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering. He earned his wings of gold in 1996. Among his tours, Wise also served locally at VFA-83 and U.S. Joint Forces Command, before reporting to CSFWL in 2010.
Commander, CVW-7 Capt. Terry Morris is presented with a copy of “Mud Flats to Master Jet Base, Fifty Years at NAS Oceana,” by retired Capt. Jim Joyner, Hampton Roads Squadron Association of Naval Aviation commanding officer. Morris was the guest speaker for the HRANA’s monthly luncheon Aug. 14 at the Shifting Sands Club on Dam Neck. Active duty are invited to join ANAHR members for the luncheons, which feature a variety of speakers on topics of interest to the military aviation community. Photo by Troy Snead
Checkmates change of command
Photo by MC2(AW/SW) Ernest R. Scott
Photo by MCSN Kayla King
Lt. j.g. Shakilah Verner watches as her new silver collar device is securely fastened by daughter Miracle, 7, as Verner’s sister Sheneitha Dawson waits for her turn to pin on the other silver bar. Verner, NAS Oceana’s administrative officer, was promoted to her new rank by Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope, Aug. 31, during a ceremony at the Oceana quarterdeck. The promotion was also attended by Verner’s mother Arlene Simmons. Verner, who enlisted in 1996, is a former engineman and Navy counselor before her commissioning Sept. 1, 2011.
PHOTOS, ABOVE: In his red and white checked robe and red tights, VFA-211’s mascot watches as the F/A-18 Super Hornet is redesignated during the “Checkmates” change of command ceremony at CNATTU Oceana. LEFT: Cmdr. David L. Aamodt (r) relieves Cmdr. John R. Bixby as commanding officer of the “Checkmates” as Commander, CVW-1 Capt. Robert Boyle watches the salute. Photos by MC2(AW/SW) Ernest R. Scott
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1,0000 traps: Two CVW-11 aviators reach milestone on same day — Continued from page 3 team and execute missions as well as they have executed the mission on this deployment.” Loughran notes that it is the professionalism of the crew aboard Nimitz that shines through. “The professionalism that I see every single day is amazing,” said Loughran.“From the ship’s company to all those who support flight operations, it is truly a pleasure to work on board Nimitz, and I look forward to continuing to do so as we continue through this deployment. Osterhoudt reflects on reaching such a milestone with words for new pilots launching off of a flight deck for the first time. “Have fun and enjoy it every single day,” said Osterhoudt.“You never know when it may be your last flight. Make every flight the best flight of your life.” Loughran credits those who have supported him
throughout the years. “Carrier aviation is the ultimate team sport,” said Loughran.“Without all of the people who live and work on this ship, there is no way I would have been able to execute the missions I have been fortunate enough to have been a part of.” Osterhoudt echoed those sentiments. “I could not be more proud of the work the crew accomplishes on a daily basis,” said Osterhoudt.“It inspires me to see how hard they’re working and the gratification they get when they’re able to get an airplane started, get it off the flight deck and bring it home safely.” The Nimitz Strike Group is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cmdr. Robert Loughran, commanding officer of the “Argonauts” of VFA-147, climbs into an F/A-18E Super Hornet on board USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Loughran completed his 1000th carrier arrested landing, or “trap,” on board Nimitz Aug. 28. Photo by MC2 Ryan J. Mayes
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‘Team Felix’ resumes workups aboard USS George H.W. Bush BY LT. JUSTIN CHALKLEY VFA-31 Public Affairs OfďŹ cer “Team Felixâ€? got underway with the rest of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 on board USS George H.W.Bush (CVN 77),July 30,for the Tailored Ship’s Training Assessment (TSTA). It marked the resumption of workups for Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31’s upcoming deployment.
(L-r) YN2(AW) Mario Dean, PS2 Lauren Martin and NC1(SW) Larry Mattison have a little fun at work on Aug. 19 in the Tomcatter’s Administrative OfďŹ ce aboard the aircraft carrier.
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TSTA was Team Felix’s first opportunity to execute cyclic operations on board the carrier after more than a year and a half, and the Felix pilots and maintainers were up to the challenge. Felix aircraft performed a wide variety of missions, including bombing, close air support, air defense, and large force employment. Felix jets configured as tankers were instrumental to the air wing’s success by providing muchneeded in-flight refueling for all of CVW-8’s tactical aircraft. The Tomcatters’ Maintenance Department enabled pilots to fly more than 500 total hours and accumulate more than 400 carrier arrested landings. Felix maintenance earned a myriad of qualifications, including plane captain, final checker afloat and collateral duty inspector. The hard work from maintenance and aircrew ensured the Pinecastle and Avon Park bombing ranges in central Florida rumbled with the impacts of more than 30,000 pounds of live and heavy inert ordPhotos provided nance and 2,000 rounds of 20mm ammuni- Lt. j.g. Cory Stickley lands an F/A-18 Super Hornet from the “Tomcatters� of VFA-31 on board tion precisely delivered by the Felix team. USS George H.W. Bush for the OK 2 wire Aug. 13.
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Coveralls: Distribution of Flame Resistant Variant to begin early next year Continued from page 1 clothing being worn at sea — on ships, submarines and in expeditionary units. “We reviewed all fire-related mishap reports and major ship conflagrations over the past 30 years.We looked at personnel injuries sustained as a result of explosive blast, electric arc flash, flame and smoke,” said Capt. Bruce Brosch, team lead for the Organizational Clothing Working Group. “We found the highest risk of severe injury from flame would be from a major conflagration — a fire or explosion large enough to go beyond the control of repair parties and threaten ship survival. The Navy has averaged one to two major conflagrations per year over the past 30 years.” Flame resistant organizational clothing had previously been limited to Sailors working in engineering departments, on flight decks and in other high-risk areas, but the working group ultimately decided every Sailor afloat should be outfitted with the additional protection.
The bottom line was simple.Any Sailor at sea could be on the end of a hose fighting a fire with little or no notice. The Navy will initially issue two pairs of FRV coveralls to each Sailor serving on board surface ships and aircraft carriers. Type commanders will prioritize the distribution. The coverall is expected to maintain performance properties, durability and appearance for typical deployments of six to nine months, with an optimal wear life of 18-24 months. Like other organizational clothing, the FRV coveralls will be replaced by each ship over time, based on normal wear and tear. Materials that make the coveralls flameresistant are incorporated into the fabric fibers. Wear life is dependent on many factors, including wear and cleaning frequency, cleaning method and environmental exposure. Research by the Organizational Clothing Working Group revealed numerous different organizational clothing styles
and types being used throughout the fleet. In order to standardize fleet coverall usage, a longer-term solution is also being researched.The goal is to eventually combine the flame-resistant properties of the existing engineering/damage control coveralls with the arc flash protection of the existing electrical coverall and submarine low-lint specifications. The new coverall design will be modeled after the existing poly-cotton utility coverall issued in the sea-bag. The Navy is using available fleet funding to pay for this organizational clothing. Currently, the estimated per-unit cost for the FRV coverall is $50.24.The cost to research and issue the new FRV coverall is approximately $12 million. The Organizational Clothing Working Group findings were passed to a second group, the Shipboard Clothing Working Group, which is tasked to determine the requirements for all at-sea clothing. Findings from the Shipboard Clothing Working Group are expected later this year.
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Beginning early next year U.S. Fleet Forces and U.S. Pacific Fleet will distribute to shipboard Sailors the flame-resistant variant of the coveralls shown in this 2010 photo.
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Kinders get ready for school
Photos by MCSN Kayla King Child & Youth Programs at NAS Oceana and Midway Manor Housing helped 5 and 6-year-olds in their Kinder Program alleviate some of their anxiety about going to school for the first time. During the week of Aug. 26 -30, Kinder Adventure Week gave the children an opportunity to eat lunch with new friends, learn about the youth center and ride the MWR busses to each of their schools. Children at some of the schools had the opportunity to get off the bus, tour the inside of the school and find their classrooms. PHOTOS, LEFT: Children wait at the Oceana Youth Center to board the MWR busses to school on Aug. 29. CENTER: CYP Assistant Asia Moore watches as children get off the bus to tour the school. RIGHT: Backpacks filled with school supplies, the Kinders follow CYP Assistant Janet Santos toward their classroom at Christopher Farms Elementary School.
TR returns to Norfolk as a Navy and Marine Corps Public Health ready for tasking carrier Center launches stress reduction tool
From USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs
NORFOLK (NNS) — The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returned to its homeport, Naval Station Norfolk,Aug. 29, after conducting Sea Trials following an extensive four-year refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH). Sea Trials are a multi-day underway period to test the carrier’s systems and overall mission readiness. Theodore Roosevelt conducted Sea Trials after departing from Huntington Ingalls Industries - Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NNS) shipyard at Newport News,Va. “I can’t tell you how proud I am of this ship and crew,” TR’s commanding officer Capt. Daniel Grieco told the crew.“You’ve done a fantastic job putting the ship through her paces, testing every system and ensuring TR is a ready for tasking aircraft carrier and asset to naval aviation. Enjoy the holiday weekend, then come back rested and ready to show the fleet that the ‘Big Stick’ is back and ready to be the pride of the fleet.” Theodore Roosevelt is the fourth aircraft carrier to have successfully completed 25 years of service and to undergo RCOH. Next,TR begins focusing on additional training and certifications to once again become deployment ready.
From Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, Public Affairs PORTSMOUTH, Va. (NNS) — The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) announced Aug. 27 the launch of their new web-based tool designed to help Sailors and Marines reduce psychological and physical wear and tear through deep relaxation and focus. “Relax Relax,” NMCPHC’s online resource, offers techniques to help improve mood, performance and promote resilience while providing methods to manage stress. “We are excited to launch the Relax Relax tool for Sailors, Marines and their families.” said Dr. Mark Long, psychological health and emotional well-being coordinator of NMCPHC Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) department.“This tool can be used by anyone in any number of situations, from the stressors a person faces day-to-day at home or work, to the bigger challenges that affect their lives.” The Relax Relax tool includes nine sections with relaxation techniques that are applied by listening to audio tracks.These tracks come from a variety of universities, organizations and expert individuals, and feature a variety of
styles, music and voices to allow the user to select their preference.The main techniques include: * Breathing exercises: learning to breathe slowly and rhythmically, sometimes with a count or image. * Muscle relaxation techniques: learning to systematically tighten and release muscle groups throughout the body. * Imagery: picturing a certain image or task with detail given to the senses to allow mental focus. * Meditation and Mindfulness: mind-body techniques used to create inner calm. * Instrumental music: specifically selected to promote a state of relaxation or well-being. Military service members are showing an increased interest in complementary and alternative options for assistance with stress relief, anxiety, insomnia, mood and general health. Along with a medical practitioner’s guidance, this tool may provide many benefits when used regularly on a daily or weekly basis. Visit the NMCPHC HPW Relax Relax website for more information on the tool or to begin listening today: http:// www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/health-promotion/psychological-emotional-wellbeing/relax-relax/pages/index. html>.
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BY CATHY HEIMER Jet Observer Laura Oliver brought her humorous presentation and plenty of tips to save money on groceries — as well as some door prizes — to NAS Oceana Aug. 28. Better known in Hampton Roads as “A Frugal Chick,” Oliver kept the audience of about 100 in laughter as she explained how and where to find plenty of coupons to help military families save money on everyday purchases. Oliver who maintains a blog, Facebook page and website at www.afrugalchick.com, didn’t start out to be the “coupon queen” in Hampton Roads. But when the reimbursement promised by her company for graduate school fell through and despite two jobs, Oliver knew she would still be in debt for student loans. After watching her sister find deals through websites and coupons, Oliver was hooked. It was her mom who recommended putting all of her suggestions and deals onto her own website; probably because Oliver jokes“my mom really didn’t care about coupons and didn’t want to hear it all the time.” As she taught her 497th couponing class, Oliver put her military audience at ease, explaining they didn’t need to go “dumpster diving” or other extreme methods of collecting extra coupons, as seen on TV shows. Her analogy of “’Extreme Couponing’ is to saving money what ‘The Bachelorette’ is to dating,” drew laughs from the audience. “With just 30 minutes a week of couponing, the average family of four can save $200–300 a month on groceries,” she said. Oliver doesn’t have dozens of store reward cards either, just seven that she uses on a regular basis. “It’s not an enormous amount. Who has time to drive all over the place to all those stores?” she
laughed. She shops at just one grocery and one drug store each week, using her store cards and coupons to save. She provided information about which stores allow “coupon stacking,” use of more than one coupon per item to maximize savings. Oliver also suggested looking for occasional specials on subscriptions to the Virginian-Pilot and the Daily Press newspapers.“If nothing else,make sure you get the paper on Wednesday and Sunday, that’s where the deals are,” she said. For those trying to save money, technology, including internet coupons and smart phone apps, has helped tremendously in the hunt for deals. With almost all local grocery stores having some sort of extended hours, shopping smartly can be done at any time that’s convenient. But that same technology has also increased the number and use of fraudulent internet coupons. “People are in jail for coupon fraud. Google it for info,” she said. A highly-organized person, Oliver also proudly shared her system for keeping her coupons in place — a thick binder with plastic pockets,which can be found at discounted prices during back-toschool sales. Besides teaching couponing classes, Oliver can normally be found on Sunday mornings on WVEC, sharing the weekly deals she has located.The local ABC affiliate found her through her website more than three years ago.“They just called me up and asked if I could be on TV that Sunday.They didn’t even want to meet me.” For the next eight weeks following that first appearance, Oliver got a call every Wednesday asking her to return until she just became a permanent part of the Sunday morning show. Joining Oliver was Oceana Commissary Manager Hazel Ennis, who brought reusable grocery bags, coupon booklets and offered more advice about — See Couponing Page 11
Photo by MCSN Kayla King
Laura Oliver, better known as “A Frugal Chick” shares her organizational system for her coupons during the class Aug. 28 at CNATTU Oceana. Oliver began couponing and using internet deals as a way to save money during graduate school. The Oceana event marks the 497th class she has taught.
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September is Ombudsman Appreciation Month BY KIM KADISH FFSC Oceana Deployment Specialist The passing of time has brought many changes in the world.Presidents have come and gone, cars have gotten faster, phones smaller, the typewriter was replaced with a computer, the fax machine and email replaced the guard mail runner. Gone is the encyclopedia and dictionary — now it’s Google and spell check. Through it all, one thing hasn’t changed and that’s the role of the ombudsman.The Navy Family Ombudsman program was established in September of 1970 by Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr., then Chief of Naval Operations. The command ombudsman is an official volunteer who serves as a liaison between the command and command families.They provide information and referral to assist command families with concerns,crises,or issues; they establish and maintain an upto-date and timely telephone tree/email to
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rapidly distribute and gather information; and they maintain well-organized and upto-date communication records. Let’s not forget that while doing this, they have families, school, work and their own crises. Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana and Dam Neck ombudsmen attend numerous resource fairs throughout the year, on their own time, to build their information and referral portfolio in order to assist command families. NAS Oceana Fleet and Family Support Center hosted a successful resource fair on March 1 with more than 200 attending in a four-hour time span.What the ombudsmen do, they do for no other reason than because they want to — they choose to.This role they volunteer for doesn’t pay well; actually, it doesn’t pay at all. Please take the time and thank your ombudsman for the service they provide to Sailors and our families.Thank you, ombudsmen ... thank you for your service and your sacrifices!
FFSC sponsoring job fair at Oceana From Fleet and Family Support Center Circle this date on your calendar: Sept. 17, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Don’t miss the Transitioner and Military Spouse Job Fair. Looking for job? Want an education? Need money for college? Then make plans to attend the job fair,hosted by Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana in building 531. Talk to recruiters who are hiring from more than 30 companies,including GEICO, Lowes, Norfolk Southern, Virginia Beach Public Schools, Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation, City of Chesapeake,Top Guard
Security, URS, NEX, MWR and staffing agencies. Get financial aid options from the Educational Opportunity Center, Opportunity Inc. and Troops to Teachers. Speak with local colleges and universities to further your education which can advance your career. Whether you’re transitioning from the military or a military spouse, looking for a job or heading to school, Fleet and Family Support Center has you covered. For more information about the fair or to sign up for a career class, call FFSC Oceana at 4332912.
Neptune Festival seeking volunteers The Virginia Beach Neptune Festival is seeking volunteers for events on Sept. 15, and 25 - 29 at the oceanfront.Volunteers are needed to assist as packet pick-up, water stops, registration/check-in at the Sandman Triathlon; course marshals, packet pick-up, water stop, registration for the 8K race; marshals and unit liaisons for the parade; hospitality and onsite assistance for the sand sculpting competition; information booth; and registration and onsite assistance at the arts and crafts festival. The check-in times varies depending on volunteer position.The point of contact for all Neptune Festival events is Sherry Roebuck at 498-0215; sar@neptunefestival.com; or visit www.neptunefestival.com.
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Couponing: Saving money is as easy as using your smart phone — Continued from page 9 stretching dollars even farther by using the commissary. Military commissaries now offer reward cards where coupons can be electronically loaded onto them, saving the clipping and carrying of the small slips of paper — a chore that some people detest. Oliver and Ennis both suggested menu planning as a way to save money.“Come in with your menus but be flexible with that menu,” suggested Ennis, explaining “there’s a lot of savings to be made if you’re not structured on your menu.” Flexibility allows shoppers to take advantage of the unannounced specials, especially on meat, that frequently take place in the commissary. Also located throughout the store are additional coupons for some of the nearly 30,000 line items available through Oceana’s commissary. “And if we don’t have it on the shelves, ask us about special orders,” especially if large quantities are needed, said Ennis. She also addressed customer complaints about taking to long to shop because of the lines. “We have about 3,000 families going through the store on an average day — and let’s not even talk about paydays,” she said.
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But even when the line stretches to the back of the store, Ennis said the average wait is normally about 10 minutes. The program was sponsored by the Oceana Fleet and Family Support Center.“We thought it would be a different kind of opportunity for our military families to basically keep as much money as they could in their pockets,” explained Beth Toone, FFSC Oceana education and training supervisor “Couponing is a way to save money in a more immediate fashion,” said Toone. Toone said the FFSC was pleased with the very positive response to offering the program. So many people had RSVPed prior to the program, they had to move it to the larger venue offered at the CNATTU auditorium. “We knew she was creative and we knew she had a good website and we had heard all about her,” explained Toone about why FFSC invited Oliver. “It’s very gratifying that we found a topic and focus that would attract our military families and meet their needs,” she said. The FFSC offers many programs to help military families stretch their paychecks. For more information or a schedule of workshops currently available, call the Oceana FFSC at 433-2912.
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This workshop addresses the pain and loss of a family breakup from the child’s perspective.Topics of discussion include typical reactions of children of different ages,things children need to hear, and what parents can do to help them through the pain. Suggestions for the non-custodial parent are also provided.
SMART START: FINANCES FOR NEWLYWEDS Sept. 10, 5 - 6:30 p.m. This program provides ďŹ nancial information and guidance to single service members contemplating marriage and newly married service members. Topics covered are short and long-term ďŹ nancial goal-setting, spending plans, savings and investing, and effective communication on ďŹ nancial matters.
EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING Sept. 12 or 16, 9 a.m. to noon These days, only a top-notch resume will get you an interview. Learn how to
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NEW PARENT RESOURCE AWARENESS WORKSHOP Sept. 13, 8 a.m. to noon This workshop assists expectant servicewomen as they make the transition into parenthood.Topics discussed include the Navy’s policy on pregnant servicewomen, Navy Family Care Plans, housing information, Navy Marine Corps Relief Society and information about their Budgeting for Baby program, child care resources, FFSC programs and services, the WIC program, and information on career planning. Registration is open to ďŹ rst time expectant servicewomen.Their partners are strongly encouraged to attend with them.
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31st annual Hampton Bay Days taking place this weekend Hampton will once again welcome an estimated 150,000 fun seekers and festival attendees to the 31st annual Hampton Bay Days Sept. 6 - 8. The free event, one of the largest family-friendly festivals and largest “greenâ€? events on the East Coast, will showcase music by artists such as Bobby “BlackHatâ€?Walters, Mike Aiken Band, Snuff, Big Wide Grin,Tumbao Salsero, Major and the Monbacks, Longreef, English Channel, Sweet Harmony - The Ladies of Hampton Roads Country, Pawn Shop Lifters, Code Blue, Man Fighting Bear, Crazy X, Blues Empacts, Slapnation, Karl Werne & Friends, and a special Friday night twilight performance by U.S.Air Force Blue Aces. “Bay Days is one of the few real opportunities to bring a wonderful multitude of local, regional, and national musicians together in one place,â€? said Bay Days music organizer Richard Spano.“I hope all of the artists involved in this year’s festival invite their friends and colleagues to join them, sit in on a few tunes perhaps, and give us all something that we are unable to see anywhere else, ever again.â€? The fun begins on the Mill Point Bay Days 31st Anniversary Headliners Stage at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 6 with the sweet blues of Amy Ferebee and Bobby “BlackHatâ€? Walters. Stroll over to the Wine Street Bay Days Show MoTop Ten Reasons to visit BMB • • bile Band Stage at 6 p.m. #7 GOURMET POPCORN! $8 Military Pricing • • for a performance by the ★ U.S.Air Force Blue Aces. At 6:15 p.m., the Mill Point R 1:00 4:00 7:00 10:00 ★ stage starts back up with the Mike Aiken Band, feaR 2:00 4:40 turing Toby Keith guitarist 7:20 10:10 Rich Eckhardt and Nashville legend Michael Gran• • do on drums. Close out the R 12:00 5:00 7:40 10:20 evening at 8 p.m. with the LEE DANIELS: THE BUTLER PG13 12:20 3:20 6:45 [9:50] 25th anniversary reunion ★BLUE JASMINE PG13 show of Snuff. 1:10 3:50 6:30 [9:20] ELYSIUM PG13 12:50 3:30 [6:15] [9:00] Come out early on Sept. ★ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US PG 7 as the entertainment 2D 1:20 6:05 8:30 3D 3:40 PLANES PG 11:40 2:40 begins a noon on the Mill ADVANCED SHOWS THURS 09/12 Point stage with The Magic INSIDIOUS 2 THE FAMILY R of Harmony. At 1 p.m., naPG13 10:00 8:00 10:10 tional recording artists Big Showtimes for 09/06 thru 09/12 ★=NO PASSES [NO THURS] FRI-SUN ONLY Wide Grin takes the stage. $ ! ! "$ % At 2, check out a perfor
mance by Tumbao Salsero.The crowd will go into party mode at 4 when Major and the Monbacks take the stage, followed by the Aussie rock sounds of Longreef at 6. Finally, get ready for a ‘British Invasionâ€? at Bay Days when the English Channel returns to Bay Days for the second straight year at 8.The performance will lead right into the ďŹ reworks show at 9:30 p.m. Close out Hampton Bay Days on Sunday at the Mill Point stage beginning at noon with Man Fighting Bear. At 1 p.m., enjoy Crazy X. At 3:30, dance to the sounds of Slapnation. A weekend of Bay Days musical entertainment concludes when it welcomes Karl Werne & Friends at 4:30. During the weekend, musical entertainment will also take place on the Wine Street Bay Days Show Mobile Band Stage and King & Queen Bay Days Acoustic Experience Stage. Highlights of the Wine Street stage include Sweet Harmonies - The Ladies of Hampton Roads Country at 1 p.m. on Sept. 7; Pawn Shop Lifters at 6 p.m. on Sept. 7; Blue in the Face at 1 p.m. on Sept. 8; and Jukes Boogie Band on at 3 p.m. on Sept. 8. Highlights of the King & Queen stage include Phoebus Rio at 4 p.m. on Sept. 7 and Lewis McGehee at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8. This year the festival announces the return of YouthBands.YouthBands was founded in April 2011 by Manny Manuel, Doug Hall, and B. Hem, three local fathers who are also musicians, as a resource for their own children to perform live music shows for the public. Soon others became interested in the program and the trio incorporated a non-proďŹ t organization known as YouthBands. Since its inception,YouthBands has grown to nearly 20 bands comprised of youth from all over Coastal Virginia, and has produced nearly 100 performances. YouthBands musicians perform at major venues such as The NorVa, Blackbeard Festival, Neptune Festival, Hampton Bay Days, and more. The Tidewater DockDogs 2nd annual Summer Splashdown will take place Sept. 6 - 8 in front of the Virginia Air & Space Center on King Street.Watch as teams compete for cash, ribbons, prizes and of course, bragging rights. Hampton Bay Days also includes the 2nd annual Hampton Bay Days 8K At 8 a.m. on Sept. 7, dash over to downtown Hampton for the 8K. The course begins and ends at the Virginia Air & Space Center, 600 Settlers Landing Road), goes over the Martin Luther King Bridge, through the campus of Hampton University, through Phoebus, out
An estimated 150,000 attendees are expected to enjoy free musical event headlined by acts such as Bobby “BlackHat� Walters, Snuff, English Channel, Heather Edwards, and more during the 31st annual Hampton Bay Days Sept. 6 - 8. Pictured are English Channe (far l), Lewis McGehee (above) and Mike Aiken. Photos provided
to Fort Monroe, and concludes back at the Virginia Air & Space Center. For registration, check out www.baydays8k.com or onsite at the festival at the Bay Days 8K booth on Sept.6.Packet pick up will also be held at the Bay Days 8K booth Sept. 6. Proceeds from the Hampton Bay Days 8K beneďŹ t the Bay Days Foundation. Other events include Saturday night ďŹ reworks, free weekend admission to the Hampton History Museum, children’s areas,arts and craft vendors and choice of great food and beverages. All schedules subject to change. Complete information on the 31st annual Hampton Bay Days can be obtained by calling 727-8311 or by visiting www.baydays.com.
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10% MILITARY DISCOUNT
with valid military ID. See store for details.
*THE MATTRESS FIRM CREDIT CARD IS ISSUED BY WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL NATIONAL BANK. SPECIAL TERMS OF 60 MONTHS VALID ON PURCHASES OF $2999 AND ABOVE, 48 MONTHS VALID ON PURCHASES OF $2299 AND ABOVE, 36 MONTHS VALID ON PURCHASES OF $1999 AND ABOVE, 24 MONTHS VALID ON PURCHASES OF $1499 AND ABOVE. SPECIAL TERMS APPLY TO QUALIFYING PURCHASES CHARGED WITH APPROVED CREDIT. SOME PLANS REQUIRE DOWN PAYMENT. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. THE SPECIAL TERMS APR WILL CONTINUE TO APPLY UNTIL ALL QUALIFYING PURCHASES ARE PAID IN FULL. THE MINIMUM MONTHLY PAYMENT FOR THIS PURCHASE WILL BE THE AMOUNT THAT WILL PAY FOR THE PURCHASE IN FULL IN EQUAL PAYMENTS DURING THE PROMOTIONAL (SPECIAL TERMS) PERIOD. THE APR FOR PURCHASES WILL APPLY TO CERTAIN FEES SUCH AS A LATE PAYMENT FEE OR IF YOU USE THE CARD FOR OTHER TRANSACTIONS. FOR NEWLY OPENED ACCOUNTS, THE APR FOR PURCHASES IS 27.99%. THIS APR MAY VARY WITH THE MARKET BASED ON THE U.S. PRIME RATE AND IS GIVEN AS OF 7/1/13. IF YOU ARE CHARGED INTEREST IN ANY BILLING CYCLE, THE MINIMUM INTEREST CHARGE WILL BE $1.00. OFFER VALID 9/3/13-9/8/13. **OFFER VALID 8/21/13 THRU 9/8/13. GET A FREE TWIN SIZE TEMPUR-SIMPLICITY™ (MEDIUM FEEL ONLY) MATTRESS ($699 SRP VALUE) WHEN YOU PURCHASE A TEMPUR-PEDIC® MATTRESS SET (MATTRESS + FOUNDATION OR MATTRESS + TEMPUR-ERGO™ COLLECTION BASE) $1999 OR GREATER SRP VALUE. NOT VALID ON PREVIOUS PURCHASES OR ORDERS PLACED PRIOR TO 8/21/13. SEE STORE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. PHOTOGRAPHY IS FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY AND MAY NOT REFLECT ACTUAL PRODUCT. †ON AVAILABLE PRODUCTS IN LOCAL DELIVERY AREAS. MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE DELIVERY CUT OFF TIME. NOT AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE PURCHASES. SEE STORE FOR DETAILS. ††LOW PRICE GUARANTEE IF YOU FIND THE SAME OR COMPARABLE SLEEP SET FOR LESS THAN OUR DISPLAYED OR ADVERTISED PRICE, SIMPLY BRING IN THE ADVERTISEMENT AND WE WILL BEAT THE PRICE BY 10% OR IT’S FREE; EVEN FOR UP TO 100 DAYS AFTER YOUR PURCHASE. NOT VALID ON LIMITED TIME AND DOOR BUSTER PROMOTIONS.COMPARE AT SAVINGS RANGE FROM 55% TO 70%. COMPARE AT PRICING IS DETERMINED BASED ON PRICE OF COMPARABLE MERCHANDISE OF SIMILAR QUALITY AND CIRCUMSTANCES. AS A COMPANY, WE STAND BEHIND OUR COMPARE AT PRICES, BASED ON OUR MARKET EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE. THESE PRICES REFLECT NATIONALLY COMPETITIVE MSRP, LIST PRICES AND DO NOT REFLECT INTERIM MARK-DOWNS, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN TAKEN. WE INVITE YOU TO ASK ABOUT ANY INDIVIDUAL PRICES. PRODUCT AND SELECTION MAY VARY FROM STORE TO STORE. MATTRESS FIRM, INC. STRIVES FOR ACCURACY IN OUR ADVERTISING, BUT ERRORS IN PRICING AND/OR PHOTOGRAPHY MAY OCCUR. MATTRESS FIRM RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CORRECT ANY SUCH ERRORS. SOME PRODUCTS ARE AT THE MANUFACTURER’S MINIMUM SELLING PRICE AND FURTHER REDUCTIONS CANNOT BE TAKEN. STORE HOURS MAY VARY BY LOCATION. OFFERS VALID 9/3/13-9/8/13 OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. *†SEE STORE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. MF32_ROP_MILITARY_9.5_VA