VOL.54 NO. 28 OCTOBER 29, 2015
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
Preparing for federal employment
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NAVY MEDICINE TALKS 2015 FLU — Page 3
BY MC3 KAYLA KING NAS Oceana Public Affairs Are you looking to transition to a federal government job? The NAS Oceana Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) can help prepare you for your job search with the federal government by teaching you tactics for finding vacancies and job listings, complete the application process and understanding standard qualifications and testing requirements. The federal government is hiring and veterans are at an advantage, largely due to their experience and established security clearances. However, “applying for a federal job is complicated and time consuming and this class gives tips and insider information,” said Sandy Meadow, FFSC employment educator who demystifies the federal job application process. The three-hour seminar defined ways potential job-seekers successfully research employment opportunities, mostly through the Internet. Through a tutorial, Meadow explained how to navigate USAJOBS.gov, the official resource for federal employment information and job openings. According to Meadow, creating a specific federal resume is a great place to launch or advance your government career. It is a marketing piece, career summary and personal presentation. The resume should be focused, well-written and clearly organized.
— See “FFSC,” page 4
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Deputy Assistant Secretary fo the Navy (Energy) Joe Bryan presents a SECNAV Energy Award to NAS Oceana Oct. 19. Accepting the award, from left, are NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Louis Schager, Energy Manager Terry Honderich, Public Works Officer Cmdr. Marcel Forte, Deputy Public Works Officer Andrew Porter and NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Rich Meadows.
Six regional commands earn SECNAV Energy Awards BY TED BROWN U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy) Joe Bryan visited six Hampton Roads commands Oct. 19, to present 2015 Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management awards to several commands and squadrons. Commands receiving awards included Naval Air Station Oceana; Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131; Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124; Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40; Naval Station Norfolk; and USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19). During his visit, Bryan emphasized that energy efficiency within the Navy is about increasing combat effectiveness. “People talk a lot about the more energy you can save, the more money you can save, and that is a good thing,” he said. “People also talk about being good stewards of the environment, and we want to make sure we are always doing that. But the primary mission of our energy
program isn’t focused on those benefits…It’s really about getting the most mission capability out of every kilowatt hour of electricity or every gallon of fuel. “We want to be able to go further on a tank of gas, we want to be able to stay there longer and we want to be able to deliver more firepower while we’re on station. On the shore side, we want to be more efficient and more resilient and reliable with our power systems so that we can support the mission, because our shore installations are what enable our forward operations.” Capt. Louis Schager, NAS Oceana commanding officer, indicated his command is committed to meeting the Navy’s energy efficiency goals. “We’re always forward-leaning and looking for opportunities to be more energy efficient,” he said. “Whether it’s as simple as having Sailors turn off their lights and computers before they go home at night, or large-scale renewable
— See “Energy,” page 5
PUMPKIN PATCH 5K — Page 6
VFA-106 ANNOUNCES SOQ — Page 7
BURGER BURN The First Class Petty Officer Association invites NAS Oceana to join them for lunch after the PRT today, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. by the track/PRT trail. Lunch is free but donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated.