VOL. 53 NO. 39 OCTOBER 2, 2014
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
VOLUNTEERS PLANT GRASSES TO RESTORE DUNES AT DAM NECK BEACH
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—Pages 3 & 6 Volunteers spent their Friday morning planting dune grasses at Dam Neck’s beach for the semi-annual dune restoration project Sept. 12. Dam Neck’s natural resources manager, in partnership with representatives from the National Aquarium and the Virginia Aquarium, organized the two-day dune restoration project where volunteers, including more than 100 Sailors, planted thousands of dune grasses on a portion of Dam Neck’s beach. “We get anywhere from 100 to 200 volunteers over a two-day period and they come in and they plant anywhere from 15,000 to 30,000 plants,and some years we also do fencing,” explained NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Natural Resources Manager Michael Wright. Wright said they choose the part of the beach that needs the restoration most by conducting surveys. While surveying the dunes, they check for erosion that could cause a breach, which could result in the ocean overpowering the dune and flooding out facilities. The most recent dune restoration project involves planting several types of grasses native to the area,Wright explained. “They’re planting several species of grasses; they’re planting one ornamental plant that looks a lot like a grass,except for when it flowers; they’re planting golden rod and they’re planting several shrub species that are native,” Wright said.“Everything we plant is native to the area … we give it that diversity to keep it as natural as we can.” Though it wasn’t the ideal warm, sunny — See Dune Restoration page 9
As part of the dune conservation effort, volunteers, including more than 100 Sailors, plant thousands of native dune grass plants at the Dam Neck beach Sept. 12. The dune restoration project is an event that is held every year, once in spring and again in fall.
Enlisted Leadership Training Review asks Sailors:What do you need? BY SUSAN D. HENSON Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs Sailors with opinions or ideas about how to best develop enlisted leaders are being asked to provide input on two Navy courses that are currently under review, said the review project’s leader Sept. 4. The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) is the Curriculum Control Authority for the Petty Officer Second and Petty Officer First Class Selectee Leadership courses. CPPD administers the courses’ content, which is then taught to Sailors by their commands. As part of its course review process, CPPD is conducting a large-scale, fleetwide research project
to assess the current courses’ value and effectiveness, according to Don Squibb, outcome and assessment manager for CPPD’s Requirements Directorate. The project is called Enlisted Leadership Requirements Review (ELRR). “We’re collecting data for the ELRR project from across geographic regions, paygrades, ratings and communities to evaluate the current state of enlisted leadership training for first and second class petty officers and ask Sailors what training they need,” said Squibb, who is the project lead. “We’re casting a wide net because we need to define the ‘what is’ from the fleet’s perspective before we can recommend the — See Review page 8
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS PROGRAM In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, NAS Oceana will present “Love Shouldn’t Hurt,” Oct. 8, 9 10:30 a.m., at the NAS Oceana Chapel. The guest speaker will be Rae Pearson Benn, Mrs. Virginia Beach 2011. She is the author of “Still Standing,” and a survivor of domestic violence. For more information, call the Oceana FFSC at 433-2912.
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BASE BRIEFS FCPOA BURGER BURN/CAR WASH The NAS Oceana First Class Petty Officer Association is holding a burger burn and car wash Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MWR Equipment Rental, next to the Oceana Navy Exchange.Food costs $5 a plate and includes a burger, hotdog, chips and a soda or water. The car wash is free but donations are accepted. All proceeds are going towards the 2014 Children’s Christmas Party.
FLEET WEEK GOLF TOURNAMENT NAS Oceana will host the Fleet Week Golf Tournament at Aeropines Golf Club Oct. 9. The tournament begins at 10:30 a.m. with registration, followed by a shotgun start at noon and concludes with a dinner at 5 p.m. that includes awards for longest drive, closest to the pin and door prizes. The entry fee of $55 per person includes green fees and cart, lunch and dinner, on course beverages, goodie bags and free
practice balls. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. For more information, contact Scot Lane at scot.lane@navy.mil, 433-4738 or Terry Bevis at terry.bevis@navy.mil or 4335819.
percent off admission for single day and up to six additional tickets. For more information, visit http://www. militar ydisneytips.com/blog/seaworldparks/seaworld-parks-waves-of-honor-continues-for-2014.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS GIVEAWAY PUMPKIN PATCH 5K NAS Oceana MWR is hosting a free Pumpkin Patch 5K Oct. 16 at the Flightline Fitness Center, building 545. Preregistration ends Oct. 13 and same day registration begins at 10 a.m. Run starts at 11:30 a.m. Registration form is available online at www.discovermwr.com/pp5k.For more information, call the fitness center at 433-3928.
SEAWORLD WAVES OF HONOR SeaWorld will be doing free admission for active duty and up to three family members for the remainder of 2014, including Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Veterans will get 50
From Oct. 9-22, the Dr Pepper Snapple Group is offering 20 military families —16 families of four stationed stateside and four families of four stationed overseas — a free trip home anywhere in the United States, to include airfare, lodging and $1,000 spending money, as part of the Home for the Holidays Giveaway at military commissaries. Customers can scan the QR code located on in-store signage or go online starting Oct. 9 to http://www.commissaries.com/shopping/sales-events.cfm to find the link to enter and for contest rules.
Navy announces changes to High Year Tenure policy From Chief of Naval Personnel WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy announced changes to its High Year Tenure (HYT) policy in NAVADMIN 223/14, released Sept. 26. “High Year Tenure is a management tool used to properly size and shape the Navy’s Total Force,” said Capt. William Kronzer, branch head, Enlisted Personnel Plans and Policy.“In 2012, we merged active and drilling reserve HYT policies and adjusted gates on length of service (LOS). After a subsequent review, and keeping with the Total Force perspective, we saw a need to include Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) members un-
der this same policy.” The IRR includes members of Navy Reserve Volunteer Training Units (VTUs) and the Navy Reserve’s Active Status Pool (ASP). New rules impacting these members include making LOS limits apply to the IRR and establishing a ceiling for ASP Sailors not serving in the VTU.ASP Sailors can affiliate with the VTU prior to reaching the imposed ceiling. The new rules will effect an estimated 700 ASP and IRR Sailors but are intended to ensure parity for all. “Until now, LOS limits for IRR were not consistent with active duty and drilling reservist limits,” said Kronzer. “We have corrected this to ensure equity for all members
serving in the Navy.” All changes are enumerated in MILPERSMAN (MPM) article 1160-120, the Navy’s HYT policy. Other updates include a Reserve status chart clarifying service categories, the inclusion of Reserve-specific language in the revised MPM, and updated procedures for applying for waivers. The NAVADMIN advises all affected Sailors to receive counseling from their command and unit career counselors. Notification of ASP Sailors will be done by the Reserve Enlisted Personnel Branch (PERS-913). Both NAVADMIN 223/14 and MPM 1160020 are available online at the Navy Personnel Command website at www.npc.navy.mil.
CHAPEL SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana Protestant Sunday School - 9 a.m. Protestant Worship (main chapel) - 10:40 a.m. Catholic Mass – Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Catholic Sun. Mass - 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sun.,9 a.m. Confession Sat., 4:15 p.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (building C-7)
Call the Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871 CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-7712 CVW-8 at 433-2337 CVW-3 at 433-2096 FRC Oceana at 433-5933
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VALIONS HOLD AIRBORNE CHANGE OF COMMAND BY LT. J.G. JONATHAN MILLER VFA-15 Public Affairs Officer Cmdr. Nicholas D. Good was relieved by Cmdr. Timothy D. Muller as Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 commanding officer during an airborne change of command ceremony conducted from the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Sept. 18. VFA-15 is part of Carrier Air Wing 8, deployed aboard George H.W. Bush and attached to Carrier Strike Group 2, which is currently assigned to U.S. 5th Fleet’s area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. During his command, Good led the Valions through a successful work-up cycle and into combat in the skies over Afghanistan and Iraq. “I feel honored to have worked with the hardest working squadron maintaining the oldest jets in the Navy,”said Good. “There is no other squadron that could have done what this squadron accomplished in the last year. It has been an incredible experience that I will never forget.” Good is a native of Sherman,Texas and a 1996 graduate of the Naval Academy. He was designated as a naval aviator in Meridian, Miss. in May 1999. Upon completion of replacement pilot training in the F/A-18, he was assigned to the“Ragin’ Bulls” of VFA-37 at Oceana, where he deployed aboard USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) flying combat sorties in support of Operation Southern Watch in 2001 and Iraqi Freedom. He also completed the Navy’s Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), served as an instructor at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center with the “Shrikes” of VFA-94 and the “Blue Diamonds” of VFA-146. Following these tours, Good received his Master’s degree at the U.S. Naval War College and served as the personnel recovery officer for the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan. Good served as executive officer and commanding officer of VFA-15 from May 2012 through September 2014. Muller is a native of Mahopac, N.Y., and a graduate of Pennsylvania State University. He was designated as a naval flight officer in Pensacola, Fla. in March 1998.
Cmdr. Nicholas D. Good
Photo by MC3 Joshua Card An F/A-18C Hornet from the “Valions” of VFA-15 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Sept. 15. VFA-15 held an airborne change of command on Sept. 18, in which Cmdr. Nicholas D. Good was relieved by Cmdr. Timothy D. Muller as the Valions’ commanding officer. George H.W. Bush, with the squadrons of embarked CVW-8, is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
BALLOU RELIEVES HILLIKER AT VFA-83
Cmdr. Timothy D. Muller
Upon completion of fleet replacement training at Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, he deployed with the “Wizards” of VAQ-133 from NAS Whidbey Island, Wash. supporting Operation Southern Watch and Northern Watch. He was designated as a naval aviator in Kingsville, Texas in November 2003 and served with the “Sunliners” of VFA-81 and the “Golden Warriors” of VFA-87 during operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. He reported to the International Military Staff at NATO Headquarters in Belgium in June 2010, where he served as the education, training, exercise and evaluation assistant branch chief. Muller reported to VFA-15 as executive officer in July 2013.
Photo by MCSN Kayla King Cmdr. Nathan Ballou (l) relieves Cmdr. Jesse Hilliker as commanding officer of VFA-83 during a change of command ceremony at CNATTU Oceana Sept. 25. Watching the salute is Commander, CVW-7 Capt. Fredrick Luchtman. The guest speaker for the Rampagers’ change of command was retired Capt. Dan Dixon, who previously served at NAS Oceana as commander, CVW-8.
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NAVY GOLD STAR PROGRAM LAUNCHED OCT. 1 BY CNIC BY ENSIGN EGDANIS TORRES Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs WASHINGTON (NNS) — A new initiative to assist Gold Star Families — those whose military members have died in service — was launched Oct. 1 by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). The Navy Gold Star (NGS) program will provide Gold Star Families a level of long-term assistance and support not previously available through the Navy. It is enhanced with the active participation of new NGS region and installation coordinators, which are the lead agents for actions within the long-term casualty supporting process.
“I am excited about this new Navy program. I believe in it,” said Vice Adm. William French, commander, Navy Installations Command, during his opening comments for the NGS coordinators’ initial training held at the CNIC headquarters in Washington, DC. “Gold Star Families and their sacrifices need to be recognized. I envy you all because you come to an organization that makes a big difference to families.” According to the NGS Program Manager for CNIC, Mike Bruner, NGS coordinators play an important role providing support for family members through a very difficult time, helping them build resilience and establish a new normal. Guided by the coordinators, Gold Star Families will be
able to connect with support groups and grief counselors. Additionally, new services may also include chaplain care, school liaison assistance and family employment. The training for the coordinators is a two-day program filled with informational tools, including the description of the duties and responsibilities of the Casualty Assistance Calls Officers, an overview of all CNIC fleet and family support programs, discussions on the standardized procedures for survivor assistance, and training on the Defense Casualty Information Process System (DCIPS), among others. “Another great benefit is the inclusion of financial counselors that can provide education on budgeting and investing,” added Bruner. “These financial counselors are committed to assisting survivors to create a solid foundation for financial success.” At the training, French also spoke to each one of the coordinators stressing the importance of collaboration and team work. “You are building this program; take all the great ideas from our counterparts,
the best ones and leverage each other, push the headquarters ... we want all of you to have the tools in place to be successful,” he said. French spoke about the standardization of procedures across the enterprise and emphasized this new program provides the opportunity to work on regulating the delivery of services across the regions. In order to accomplish this, he highlighted the importance of the coordinators and urged them to begin working on achieving consistency, identifying the inconsistencies they come across, selecting the ones that really matter, and then feeding back to CNIC so that leadership may be involved in helping solve those inconsistencies. “A program like this one cannot be managed from the headquarters,” French said. “We need the people from the deck to push us for change.” For more information about the Navy’s Gold Star Program visit http://www.navygoldstar.com.
Master Chief Boone retires after 30 years BY ADC (AW/SW) QUNITA TRIPLETT FRCMA Oceana Public Affairs Master Chief Aircraft Maintenanceman (AFCM) (AW/SW) Tony J. Boone retired from the Navy after 30 years of service,Sept. 5, at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) ceremonial hangar at NAS Oceana. Boone is a native of Caledonia, Minn. He entered the Navy through the Delayed Entry Program in November 1983 and arrived for basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. on Nov. 5, 1984. Boone completed a number of shore and sea assignments while on active duty. His first duty station was with Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) at NAS Oceana and for his last duty station, he returned to AIMD, now known as Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA) Oceana. Not many Sailors can say they ended a career in the Navy at the same place they started out, but for Boone this was the case. During his last tour as the maintenance
Always do your job to the best of your ability and show up to work on time. These two key elements will take you far in this business,” — AFCM (AW/SW) Tony J. Boone
master chief petty officer (MMCPO), he was known for making sure FRCMA provided the necessary support to the flightline, ensuring carrier air wings had all the necessary parts for a successful deployment. “If I’m constantly on your case about your job and how you do your job, it’s because I care and I can see the potential in
Photo provided Master Chief Aircraft Maintenanceman (AW/SW) Tony J. Boone from FRCMA Oceana salutes as he walks through sideboys during his retirement ceremony Sept. 5 at CNATTU Oceana.
you,” said Boone during his retirement, as he fought to hold back emotions. Boone thanked his family and friends for his 30 years of success in the Navy. “If you have an attitude that you can succeed, you probably will. If you have the
attitude that you are going to fail, then you probably will.” Boone said. “Always do your job to the best of your ability and show up to work on time. These two key elements will take you far in this business,” Boone said.
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FFSC hosts job fair BY MC3 TIMOTHY DAUGHTON NAS Oceana Public Affairs
About the job fair
Fleet and Family Support Center at NAS Oceana hosted the Sept. 16 job NAS Oceana Fleet and Family Support Center hosted a job fair at the Officers’ fair, attended by 325 ID card holders Club for all military and family members and 43 employers and educational Sept. 16. The event was attended by 325 institutions. ID card holders, who were given the opportunity to speak with 43 employers from various companies and schools. “Most job seekers that come to the job fair are very anxious, so we greet them at the door and give them tools to introduce themselves with a 15-second summary and how to network at the job fair so they are less anxious,” said Sandy Meadows, employment educator for FFSC. “A lot of the job seekers and the employers say this is the best job fair they have been to.The main thing is that it is free to the employers and they don’t have to pay enormous fees to attend this fair.” Meadows has been working at the
FFSC for 20 years and has been running the job fairs for 15.The job fairs are held twice a year in May and September. The process of organizing the fair takes several months of work,including calling employers, making sure they have access to the base and advertising by posting flyers on base, Facebook and LinkedIn. DynCorp, which earned a spot on the — See Job fair page 11
Photo courtesy AT2 Janel Perkins AT1 Randolph Smith, attached to the “Globemasters” of VR-56, talks to Markkita M. Coleman from the City of Chesapeake’s Department of Human Resources during a job fair, hosted by Oceana’s Fleet and Family Support Center at the Oceana Officers’ Club Sept. 16.
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NMITC renamed as CID Unit Hampton Roads BY LT. RAYMOND DENNIS CID Unit Hampton Roads Public Affairs Officer The Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center (NMITC) was renamed as the Center for Information Dominance (CID) Unit Hampton Roads.The Chief of Naval Operations formally changed the name and approved a revised mission statement consistent with the Navy’s commitment to cyber, information warfare, intelligence and information technology — known collectively as the U.S. Navy’s Information Dominance Corps on Aug. 11. The mission of CID Unit Hampton Roads is to deliver full spectrum cyber, information warfare, intelligence and information technology training to Information Dominance Corps and joint service professionals from other warfare disciplines, to enable assured command and control; battlespace awareness; and integrated fires across the range of military operations. In 1985, several naval intelligence training sites were consolidated to form NMITC at Dam Neck Annex. Since its establishment, NMITC has trained intelligence professionals from the Navy, Marine Corps, other U.S. and allied armed forces, as well as civilian personnel. In 2013, the Center for Information Dominance merged several Hampton Roads-based training locations with NMITC. The merger brought distinct training programs within the Navy’s Information Dominance Corps together as a single, cohesive unit. “The change of our name from NMITC to CID Unit Hampton Roads more accurately reflects the assorted skillsets of our staff and the professional diversity of our students — NMITC had evolved to offer training on more than intelligence-related topics,” said Capt. H.E. Williams, commanding officer of CID Unit Hampton Roads. “While our name may have changed, our commitment to exceptional training has not.The Sailors and civilians of CID Unit Hampton Roads will build on the legacy of NMITC by continuing to strive for excellence in all that we do.”
Blue Blasters hold change of command BY ENSIGN DAVID SWEETERMAN VFA-34 Public Affairs Cmdr. Martin L. Weyenberg relieved Cmdr. Edward S. Smith as commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, Sept. 12, at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit at NAS Oceana. The guest speaker for the event was Capt. Jeffrey J. Czerewko, commander, Carrier Air Wing 2. Smith joined the “Blue Blasters”of VFA-34 as the executive officer in September 2011, as the squadron prepared for its eight-month combat deployment aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Smith assumed command in December 2012 and during his tenure, the “Blue Blasters” accomplished a great deal. In August 2012, the Blasters completed an around the world combat deployment, culminating in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During the 2012 deployment, the Blue Blasters flew 2,001 sorties, including 479 combat missions, amassing 4,978 flight hours providing close air support for Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2013, the Blasters’ performance led to the 2013 Retention Excellence Award and the 2013 CNAL Blue “M.” The Blue Blasters were awarded squadron “Top Hook” recognition for the entire deployment, as well as the 2011 CNAL Safety “S” award, Retention of Excellence award, Blue “M” and “H” gold star Medical/Health promotion awards, the EAWS pennant, the Golden Wrench Award and the prestigious Battle “E” award. Finally, in June through August 2014, the Blue Blasters completed the Rim of the Pacific Exercise aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and flew 446 sorties and 824 flight hours, earning the Golden Wrench Award. Smith, a native of Houston,Texas, graduated from Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of
Science in Industrial Distribution. Upon commissioning he attended flight school in Pensacola, Fla., Meridian, Miss. and Kingsville, Texas where he earned his wings of gold in 1997. Smith’s fleet assignments include the “Knighthawks” of VFA-136, the “Ragin’ Bulls” of VFA-37, and the “Valions” of VFA-15.Additionally, he volunteered as an individual augmentee, where he served in Kabul, Afghanistan as the liaison for Joint Special Operations Task Force to the commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). Smith’s shore assignments include the Navy Fighter Weapons School, TOPGUN and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in the J-34 Directorate for Antiterrorism/Homeland Defense. While assigned to the joint staff, Smith earned his Master’s in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University. Smith has accumulated over 3,400 flight hours and 600 arrested landings. Smith’s next assignment will be at NAS Fallon, Nev. to as-
sume command of the Navy Fighter Weapons School,TOPGUN. Weyenberg is a native of Little Rock, Ark. He graduated from Shorter University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Business Administration and received his commission through Officer Candidate School (OCS) in the spring of 1998. Weyenberg’s shore tours include TOPGUN, the Naval War College, where he earned a Master’s in National Security and Strategic Studies, and USSOCOM’s Interagency Task Force (IATF), in the National Counterterrorism Center. Weyenberg’s fleet assignments include two tours with VFA-136 and the “Sunliners” of VFA-81.Weyenberg reported to the Blue Blasters and became executive officer in January 2014. He has accumulated over 500 arrested landings and over 2,600 flight hours. Cmdr.Derek Duford assumed the duties as the executive officer. Duford is a native of Chichester, N.H. and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1999 with a degree in Oceanography. He earned his wings of gold in September 2001. Prior to reporting to the Blasters, Duford was battle watch captain at Headquarters, Maritime Command.
Photo by MCSN Kayla King During VFA-34’s change of command ceremony, Cmdr. Edward Smith (l) is presented the Meritorious Service Medal by Commander, CVW-2 Capt. Jeffrey J. Czerewko. Smith was relieved by Cmdr. Martin L. Weyenberg in a ceremony Sept. 12 at CNATTU Oceana.
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BLOOD DRIVE AME2 Craig Mitchell from CNATTU Oceana has his blood drawn by HM3 Arwin Mejia from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth during a blood drive at CNATTU for the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) Sept. 12. The drive brought out 93 volunteers with a total of 69 donations. The next blood drive will be Oct. 21 at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Oceana (841 B Ave.) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For information on sponsoring a blood drive, e-mail ralph.peters@med. navy.mil or call 953-1686. Photo by AT2 Janel Perkins
leadership courses’ value, effectiveness — Continued from page 1 best possible updates to the training that CPPD provides our Navy’s junior enlisted leaders.” The ELRR project consists of CPPD teams visiting fleet concentration areas globally to conduct focus groups, which are each approximately two hours in length.The primary focus groups consist of nine active duty petty officers each (three E-4s, three E-5s and three E-6s). Additional groups for chiefs and officers are being planned and will be held if deemed necessary after a review of the initial findings from the primary focus groups. CPPD’s focus group facilitators will gather fleet recommendations on delivery and content improvements for the revised Enlisted Leadership Training curriculum. Squibb said the questions center on active duty Sailors’ experiences in their current leadership roles. Participants will also be asked to provide ideas for training topics based on their own perspectives of what they believe they need to know, or in the case of more senior petty officers, what they wish they’d known prior to assuming higher leadership positions. Commands agreeing to participate in the project will nominate their focus group participants on the basis of paygrade, according to Squibb. Sailors not selected to participate in a focus group but wanting to voice an opinion, can provide their input by completing a survey. “While the primary focus group participants will be active duty Sailors, Reserve Component Sailors are invited to participate in the online surveys,” he said.“The ELRR is focusing on training specifically for active duty Sailors.The training for Reserve Sailors will be reviewed at a later, undetermined date.” The online surveys are open to E-1 through O-6 active or Reserve Component Sailors.Three surveys are planned, according to Squibb. The first survey is currently open and assesses how much time Sailors spend on technical, management and leadership tasks.“The online surveys will assess relevant issues driving leadership training and professional development requirements,” he said. All feedback will remain anonymous. Squibb said the information CPPD collects through the focus groups and surveys will not be attributed to any single command or Sailor. Narrative comments will be aggregated and quantified for analysis,which CPPD will use to develop course revision recommendations. CPPD Executive Director Doug Kibbey said the success of the ELRR project is dependent on Sailors’ degree of participation. “We continually look for ways to refine and improve training for the fleet. For any of CPPD’s course reviews, fleet feedback is key to formulating the best possible training for our Sailors’ development and Navy mission readiness,” he said. “The ELRR project is especially dependent on Sailors’ input — in fact it’s vital to ensuring we provide the best possible leader development opportunities and relevant training that supports the fleet’s needs.” Sailors interested in participating in the first online survey can access it at https://www.research.net/s/LDRSHP_WORKTIME. Links for follow-on surveys will be announced via Sailors’ chain of command, as well as through command career counselors, Navy counselors, command enlisted leaders and Navy College offices.
TSC Hampton Roads proves new firefighting quota control concept BY ROBIN HOLLAND Training Support Center Hampton Roads Public Affairs Citing a low course utilization rate against declining Shipboard Firefighting (SBFF) training readiness in the fleet, Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSCHR) teamed up with Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) staff to maximize trainer utilization and increase SBFF readiness. “The process is straight-forward,” said Capt. Brent Kyler, TSCHR’s commanding officer. “Appropriate policies and sufficient quotas exist; we just need to put the right Sailors, from the right ships, into the trainer at the right time.” Until TSCHR’s pilot program began in May, any fleet unit could go online into the enterprise Navy Training Reservation System (ENTRS) and schedule as many quotas as desired on any given date available on the trainer master schedule. The quotas would then be automatically confirmed without regard to unit employment (deployment) or student eligibility. In order to ensure reserved quotas are used, TSCHR’s FleetTraining Liaison Office (FTLO) now maintains a prioritized list of fleet units to determine unit assignments and Sailor eligibility under a concept of operations termed “close-control.” “The process is simple,” said Willie Burnett, TSCHR FTLO lead.“We review firefighting qualifications in the Fleet Training Management and Planning System (FLTMPS) for the units on the priority list; we then identify deployment dates and judiciously disburse the necessary quotas across that time frame to ensure maximum SBFF training readiness prior to deployment.”
“So far, so good,” is how Fred Cox, TSCHR’s training resource officer describes their success to-date, and the data gathered to date seems to prove the concept. One of the first ships to undertake the closecontrol quota process was USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55). Between May 6 and June 23, 128 of Leyte Gulf’s Sailors participated in 18 firefighting convenings, and achieved a SBFF training readiness rating of 99.7 percent. Out of a crew of 335, Leyte Gulf deployed with only one newly-reported Sailor having not received training. In order to prove the close-control success with Leyte Gulf was not a fluke, the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) was selected for a longer, more measured approach.Again, according to Cox, the concept was proven as a viable means to tailor high-demand training against an equally demanding operational schedule. The Cole trained a total of 77 Sailors and, like the Leyte Gulf, deployed at 99.7 percent readiness with only one Sailor out of 294 eligible for training having not completed training prior to deployment. According to Kyler, all CNSL fleet units will eventually be a part of the close-control, prioritized quota scheduling concept of operations employed by CNSL and TSCHR, and expectations are high for significant improvements in fleet SBFF readiness. “If the remainder of the fleet executes this initiative and displays the same tenacity that Leyte Gulf and Cole exhibited in setting their benchmark performances, we will see greatly improved training execution and consequently, improved firefighting capability in the fleet,” he added.
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keeps dunes healthy, protects Navy facilities against storms — Continued from page 1 beach day, Charmaine Dahlenburg, project manager from the National Aquarium Conservation Department in Baltimore, explained that it was beneficial to the project. “The weather is pretty good today; it’s a little rainy but that actually makes it easier to plant in sand when the sand is a little bit wet,” she said. Dam Neck has been working with the National Aquarium’s Conservation Department on this ongoing dune restoration project since 2006, according to Wright. “We’ve got about four miles and we look at what’s going on at that time and we break it up into, depending on our needs, quarter mile to mile segments, and we look at it and we see what restoration needs to happen,” explained Wright. Wright said that they use a combination of techniques, including wood dune fencing. “We use everything that’s biodegradable because everything is left in place.
We don’t go through and rip out something once the sand has built up … it will degrade over time and it will collect sand over time, so it does what it needs to do,” Wright said. Another annual project Dam Neck conducts to help restore the dunes is the Christmas tree project. “We get 500 to 2,000 Christmas trees that we strategically place on the installation to build up the dunes,”Wright said. Under all the dunes at Dam Neck’s beach are old Christmas trees, Wright explained. After the dunes are created with the Christmas trees, they come back once the sand has built up and that’s when dune grasses are planted to put some roots down and keep the sand in place. Though this particular dune project will not be coming back around until March or April, volunteers interested in helping in the dune conservation effort can assist with the Christmas tree project, beginning the first of the year. “From December to January we’ll col-
IUSS commemorates 60th anniversary BY KEVIN COPELAND Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs The Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) commemorated its 60th anniversary during a celebration held Sept. 20 at the Marriott in Norfolk. The celebration was hosted by the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System CAESAR Alumni Association (IUSSCAA). “As the director of IUSSCAA, I am proud that we host these IUSS anniversaries every five years,” said Jim Donovan, a retired Navy captain.“The IUSSCAA is about 690 active members strong since being organized 20 years ago. Our undersea warfare contributions spans the years from 1963 to the present.The IUSSCAA hosts these anniversaries to honor the service of those Cold War warriors, as well as today’s undersea surveillance warfighters.” Vice Adm. Michael Connor, commander, Submarine
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Sailors from USS Harry S. Truman’s Air Department help each other plant dune grass plants into the sand during a dune restoration project at the Dam Neck beach Sept. 12. More than 100 Truman Sailors participated in the project.
lect the trees … people can drop their trees off at our site at building 78 at Oceana and we’ll also have a site here at Dam Neck,”Wright explained. All donated trees donated must be clean, free of tinsel, ornaments, lights or any other decoration. Wright also mentioned that they have established a volunteer program for other conservation efforts, as well. “If folks want to come out and volun-
Forces was the featured speaker. “I want to thank all of you for your service in support of undersea surveillance around the world,” said Connor.“As a community, you do more than many know and others take credit for your hard work.When it was first suggested over 60 years ago as a means of exploiting contemporary oceanographic findings and state-of-the art-technology for wide-area undersea surveillance, the Sound Surveillance System was an audacious concept. Its successful implementation was one of the most impressive engineering feats. “As the world situation evolves, it is important to note the role each of you have played in our nation’s continued success. Our Navy can adapt and design new systems and alter our way of doing business to meet modern challenges as they arise. What can never be replaced is the type of Sailors it takes to carry out our mission.” The mission of IUSS is multi-faceted. Operationally, they support anti-submarine warfare and tactical forces in detecting, classifying and providing timely reporting of information on submarines and other contacts of interest. In addition, they conduct the maintenance needed on the processing and communications equipment used to carry out the operational mission. IUSS provides the U.S. Navy with its primary means of
teer with us to do trail maintenance for the hunting and fishing program or if they want to come out and do surveys or bird boxes and different things like that, they can get in touch with me and we can work out getting them onto our volunteer list.” For more information on Dam Neck’s conservation efforts, contact Wright at 433-3461. For more information on the National Aquarium, visit www.aqua.org.
submarine detection, both nuclear and diesel. The integrated system is made up of fixed, mobile and deployable sensor detectors that provide vital tactical information to anti-submarine warfare forces. Retired Navy Rear Adm. Gretchen S. Herbert, whose last assignment was as commander, Navy Cyber Forces at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, was a guest speaker. During her early assignments, she served within the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System at Naval Facility Bermuda; at commander, Oceanographic Systems Atlantic; and at Naval Ocean Processing Facility, Dam Neck Annex. “Each of our personal experiences and careers in IUSS were unique,” said Herbert. “Some of us served only a handful of tours with SOSUS/SURTASS, while others began their careers at the start of the Cold War and saw the IUSS grow, shrink and change as our mission and contributions to science and national security changed over the ensuing decades. But we all shared a common thread — the knowledge that we were investing our time, energies and intellect to a mission that had silent but far-reaching impact to our national security. Our experiences shaped us ... not only during our time in the IUSS, but for the years and careers that followed.”
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To schedule motorcycle training, go to the Navy’s Safety Training WASHINGTON (NNS) — Recently, Sailors may have heard rumors that Program website at http://www. the Navy’s motorcycle training cours- navymotorcyclerider.com. es were no longer being offered or that there was a prolonged gap. Not true! During the month of October motorcycle safety training courses will be offered, but on a limited and firstcome-first-served basis, while new instructor schedules are secured for the new fiscal year. Sailors interested in taking a class may still sign up through the routine channels of visiting the ESAMs website and checking with their local installation safety office. Additionally, during this interim period, Sailors who are qualified instructors and may be interested in
volunteering to teach, may coordinate their availability with their local installation safety office. Volunteer instructor courses will also be posted on the ESAMs website in the usual manner. Courses will focus on Basic Rider Course (BRC) 1 and 2, the Advanced Rider Course (ARC), and Motorcycle Sportbike Rider Course (MSRC). “Each command has the option to request surge training for a specific number of students, at a specific location, for a specific type of class,” said CNIC’s Safety Director Rick Maiello.
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez The semi-annual flea market at NAS Oceana Sept. 6 brought out bargain hunters, who enjoyed searching through dozens of booths set up by sellers trying to clean out unneeded items in their homes. The event was sponsored by the Navy Wives Club of America, Princess Anne Chapter 143, which also operates the Oceana Thrift Shop. Buyers could find everything from new and used clothing for the entire family, to household items, furniture, crafts and more. For more information about the spring flea market, contact the thrift shop at 433-2193.
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Job fair: Some employers were ready to hire at the event — Continued from page 5 Military Times’ 2014 list for “Best for Vets,” was interviewing qualified mechanics at the job fair and were willing to hire them on the spot if the applicants’ military training met their requirements. Ned Campbell with Roto-Rooter, has been coming to the job fair for years as a prospective employer. He said he hired three military members after his last visit. “We look to find people that are separating from the military and give them a great second career. When it comes to background and certain training, the military is a lot easier to work with,” said Campbell.
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Employers gave job seekers information on how to access their company’s website, points of contacts and how to upload their resume to make the hiring process easier. “It was nice to be able to walk around and meet different employers with types of jobs catering to different demographics. It is a lot nicer to see someone in front of you instead of going online and applying … that can be nerve-racking at times,” said Tiffany Smith, a Navy spouse. The FFSC offers classes including career planning, job searching and resume writing to all military and family members. For more information on the next job fair and available classes, call FFSC at 433-2912.
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CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL OCT. 4, 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M.
rentals, miniature golf and wagon rides. In addition, families can enjoy these other park amenities that are always free including fishing (license required), over seven miles of hiking, picnic areas, playgrounds and parking. The Northwest River Park is located at 1733 Indian Creek Road, Chesapeake. Contact Northwest River Park at 421-7151 or visit www.CityofChesapeake.net/nwrp.
The 26th Virginia Children’s Festival presented by AT&T, will take place at Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk. Children and parents can visit multiple workshops, exhibitors and activities. Performances by BellA Dance and VA Wild All Stars Cheerleading demonstrations, Mad Science with live science experiments, Dress up and make your own tiara with Ballet Virginia International, step aboard the American Rover Tall Ship and the Hurrah Players will be performing selections from their fall show “Honk.” Watch as participants compete for the Ynot Pizza Games title and see favorite characters from PBS live on stage General admission is $3 in advance at www.festevents.org and $3 at the gate, Friday, October 3 A portion of the proceeds 6 p.m. - November Man (R, 108 min.) benefit St. Jude Children’s 9 p.m. - Chef (R, 114 min.) Research Hospital. Ages 2 and under are free. Guests Saturday, October 4 displaying an AT&T wireless phone receive one free Noon - When the Game Stands Tall (PG, admission. 115 min.) 3 p.m. - The Giver (PG-13, 97 min.) For more information or 6 p.m. - Let’s Be Cops (R, 104 min.) to purchase tickets, visit 9 p.m. - As Above, So Below (R, 93 min.) www.festevents.org, call 441-2345 or visit Facebook.
FAMILY FUN DAYS OCT. 8 & NOV. 8 Families of Chesapeake can enjoy two Family Days, at Northwest River Park. Families visiting Northwest River Park on Oct. 8, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. can enjoy free canoe and paddle boat rentals all day. The Family Fun Day Nov. 8,10 a.m.to 4 p.m.,includes canoe rentals, paddleboat
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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.
CFS FORUM OCT. 3, 8:30 - 10 A.M. Command Financial Specialist Forum provides continuing education for the trained CFS who wants to stay current on military personal finance and consumer issues. Also an excellent forum for networking with other command financial specialists.
FRG LEADERSHIP TRAINING OCT. 7, 9 -11:30 A.M. & 6 - 8 P.M.
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Family readiness groups play an integral part in keeping families together in various situations, especially during deployment. Advanced training will be held at Oceana.
SAPR VICTIM ADVOCATE CONTINUING EDUCATION OCT. 7, 9 -11:30 A.M. This training facilitates maintaining victim advocates DOD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) credentialing. The workshop provides SAPR program updates and advanced training in assisting victims of sexual assault.
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Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume. This workshop includes tips on translating military terminology.
SPONSOR TRAINING OCT. 9, 1 -3 P.M. This training, available for presentation at your worksite, teaches command personnel to serve as sponsors. Topics include ways to be an effective sponsor, duties and responsibilities, military and community sources of help, and FFSC relocation assistance.
PARENTING TEENS OCT. 9, 4 - 6:30 P.M. This workshop presents the physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental characteristics of teens, and parents’ reactions to the way adolescents handle these changes. Discussion topics include building healthy relationships, avoiding power struggles, and providing guidelines. This is an overview of the indepth STEP/Teen multi-session program.
TRANSITION GPS WEEKLY, 7:30 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
Participants learn about different communication styles, conflict resolution and ways to develop more effective speaking and listening skills. Open to active duty military and family members.
Transition GPS or Goals, Plan, Succeed is for separating military and pre-retirees. It covers military to civilian crosswalk, financial planning, job search and career validation, federal hiring, resumes and programs, VA benefits, and other topics that facilitate a smooth transition from the military. If space is available, spouses may accompany the transitioning member. Registration is Monday at 6:30 a.m.and is held in building U-93 at Naval Station Norfolk. See your command career counselor for a quota and workshop requirements to attend.
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