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Local, state and federal agencies respond to drill at Fentress

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BY MC2 (SW) ALYSIA HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs Sirens were blaring just before 9 a.m. at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field (NALF) Fentress in Chesapeake for an exercise Nov. 5. The exercise scenario started as an aircraft mishap and escalated to include a chemical biological agent, requiring further assistance from more equipped emergency responders. “As you know, Fentress is home to a lot of fixed wing … and helicopter operations throughout the year,” said Capt. Kit Chope, commanding officer of NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and NALF Fentress.“Today’s scenario is going to involve a helicopter. What happens after that and what chemicals or hazardous materials may or may not be aboard; that’s what we’ll find out and that’s why we’ve got the experts from the Virginia National Guard here to do their testing,to find out what we can do to protect the local population.” Exercises like this allow multiple agencies the opportunity to work together as they would in a real life emergency situation. “The exercise is going to be a simulation of an emergency. We’re going to have local responders from … local, state and federal response teams doing what we do in a real world situation, which is to come in and ascertain the dangers and work together, which is the key point of this exercise,” said Maj. Michael Booker, commander of the 34th Civil Support Team (CST) of the Virginia National Guard. Booker said that one of the difficulties of an exercise

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Photo by Harry Gerwien During an aircraft mishap drill, firefighters from the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region extinguish a blaze at the helicopter fire trainer at NALF Fentress Nov. 5. The drill, which included a simulated chemical biological agent, brought together Navy first responders with the 34th Civil Support Team (CST) of the Virginia National Guard and the City of Chesapeake.

This is a great opportunity for the different levels to work together to see how we would do it in the real world where we’re working together to accomplish the same goal.” -Maj. Michael Booker, Commander of the 34th Civil Support Team (CST) of the Virginia National Guard

involving the different levels of local,state and federal agencies is that each of their teams practice on their own and know how to handle a situation individually. “This is a great opportunity for the different levels to work together to see how we would do it in the real world where we’re working together to accomplish the same goal,” he added. Something that is usually learned in past exercises, Chope said, is how to communicate with each other, and there is no substitute for getting out in the ﬁeld and actually doing the training. “We can talk about it all day, we can

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LOCAL MARINES CELEBRATE 239TH BIRTHDAY —Page 9

EDUCATION FAIR The Fall Education Fair will be held Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Navy College in building 53, suite 101, at NAS Oceana. Thirty colleges and universities are scheduled to attend to provide enrollment, scholarship and ﬁnancial aid information. There will also be free pizza, drinks, chips and giveaways. For more information, contact Navy College at 433-3129.

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Serving Naval Air Station Oceana and Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, Virginia and NALF Fentress in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope Executive Officer Capt. Louis Schager Public Affairs Officer Kelley Stirling Editor Cathy Heimer Assistant Editor MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez

BASE BRIEFS SAFETY STAND DOWN

OPTOMETRY CLINIC UPDATE

BONE MARROW DRIVE

NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex 2014 Holiday/Winter Safety Stand Down will be at the Dam Neck Theater, building 522, today Nov. 13, 1:30 p.m. and also at the NAS Oceana Theater, building 531, Nov. 17 - 19, 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Topics covered include recreational, off duty and trafﬁc safety, ﬁre safety, hunting safety, DUIs: laws and psychological effects of alcohol and driving, and active shooter. Contact the Oceana Safety Office at 4332692 or 433-2459 with approximate number of attending.

The Thursday morning walk-in clinic at the Branch Health Clinic Oceana Optometry Department has ended, effective Oct. 31. The process is now a next day appointment schedule system. On Wednesdays beginning at 6 a.m., patients can call the appointment center at 866-645-4584 and schedule a nextday appointment for Thursday morning. Available appointments on Thursdays will be from 7:10 - 10:45 a.m. for routine eye exams only and does not include exams for contact lenses, refractive surgery screenings, or any special services. Oceana Optometry serves active-duty beneﬁciaries only and others on a referral or urgent basis only.

NAS Oceana Branch Health Clinic will host a bone marrow drive on the following dates and locations: Nov. 17 - 19, 9 - 11 a.m. and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Oceana Theater, as part of the Safety Stand Down. Nov. 18 - 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at both the NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Navy Exchange, the Oceana and Dam Neck Branch Health Clinics and the Virginia Beach Tricare Prime Clinic. The Oceana point of contact is HM3 Hannah Battles at 953-9381 or Hannah.Battles@ med.navy.mil. For more information about bone marrow donation process, visit twww. salutetolife.org or call 1-800-MARROW-3.

Update to list of businesses off limits to service members Southside: (757) 222-3990 Peninsula: (757) 596-0853 Fax: (757) 853-1634 Published every Thursday by Military Newspapers of Virginia, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of Defense or the United States Navy, under exclusive written contract with the Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station Oceana. This civilian enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services and NAS Oceana civilian employees. Contents of the paper are not necessarily the official views of, nor endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Navy. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense or Military Newspapers of Virginia of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunities by an advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertising from that source. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, Va. Deadline to submit copy is Thursday, noon, seven days prior to publication date.

From Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs The civilian business establishment Envy Car Audio and Design, 117 E. Princess Anne Road., was recommended to be placed offlimits to all service members in the Hampton Roads area by the Joint Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (JAFDCB) for Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. The recommendation came when the board learned the establishment is not registered to do business in the state of Virginia and for violations of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act and Automobile Repair Facilities Act. Upon that recommendation, the business was placed off-limits to all military personnel by Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. Additionally, all Lazy Dayz store names have changed to “Unwind Hookah Lounge” and all Hampton Pipe and Tobacco stores have been renamed“The Vault.”Although the

names of the establishments have changed, all locations remain on the off-limits list. Both of these establishments were put offlimits following reports of the sale of synthetic cannabinoids or Spice. The off-limits list is as follows: •Envy Car Audio and Design, 117 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk •Unwind Hookah Lounge, 731 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite B, Newport News •Unwind Hookah Lounge, 839 W. 21st Street, Norfolk •The Vault, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton •The Vault, 15435-B Warwick Blvd., Newport News •The Vault, 4796 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes,Va. •Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948 Diamond Springs Road,Virginia Beach •Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News •Blazin Herbs, 85 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton

The board works closely with businesses that are considered being placed off-limits to avoid these actions. Mitigation efforts demonstrated by area businesses and communication to the board by the businesses often have favorable results. Establishments are given the opportunity to notify the JAFDCB in writing that corrective actions have taken place. Removal from the list will be considered by the board upon presentation that satisfactory corrective action has been taken. Failure to respond will result in the board making a request for establishment representatives to appear in person at a formal hearing of the JAFDCB. The establishments will remain on the off-limits list until the next scheduled meeting of the JAFDCB, where it will be determined whether they will remain on the list or whether they will be removed. For up-to-date information, visit http:// www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrma.html and click on “Off-Limits List” under Useful Links.

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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F-35C completes first arrested landing aboard aircraft carrier From Naval Air Forces Public Affairs SAN DIEGO (NNS) — The Navy made aviation history Nov. 3 as an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter conducted its first arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego. Navy test pilot Cmdr.Tony Wilson landed F-35C test aircraft CF-03 at 12:18 p.m. aboard USS Nimitz’s (CVN 68) flight deck. The arrested landing is part of initial at-sea Developmental Testing I (DT-I) for the F-35C, which commenced Nov. 3 and is expected to last two weeks. “Today is a landmark event in the development of the F-35C,”said Wilson, a Navy test pilot with Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23.“It is the culmination of many years of hard work by a talented team of thousands. I’m very excited to see America’s newest aircraft on the flight deck of her oldest aircraft carrier, the USS Nimitz.” Commander, Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. David H. Buss was aboard Nimitz to witness the milestone event. “What a historic day today is for naval aviation. With the first traps of the F-35C Lightning II aboard an aircraft carrier, we begin the integration of the next generation of warfighting capability into our carrier-based air wings,” said Buss. “This important milestone is yet another indicator of Naval Aviation’s ongoing evolution to meet future threats and remain central to our future Navy and national defense strategy.” DT-I is the first of three at-sea test phases planned for the F-35C. During DT-I, the test team from the F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force (ITF) has scheduled two F-35C test aircraft from Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Patuxent River, Md. to perform a variety of operational maneuvers, including various catapult takeoffs and arrested landings. ITF flight test operations also encompass general maintenance and fit tests for the aircraft and support equipment, as well as simulated maintenance operations. As with the initial testing of any new aircraft,the goal is to collect environmental data through added instrumentation to measure the F-35C’s integration to flight deck operations and to further define the F-35C’s operating parameters aboard the aircraft carrier. The ITF test team will analyze data obtained during flight test operations, conduct a thorough assessment of how well the F-35C operated in the shipboard environment, and advise the Navy to make any adjustments necessary to ensure that the fifth-generation fighter is fully capable and ready to deploy to the fleet in 2018. “Our F-35 integrated test team has done an amazing job preparing for today. This will be one landing out of thousands more that will happen over the next few decades,”

Courtesy of Lockheed Martin by Andy Wolfe An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant joint strike fighter approaches the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) for an arrested landing. Two joint strike fighters are conducting initial at-sea developmental testing that is expected to last two weeks.

said Lt.Gen.Chris Bogdan,F-35 program executive officer. “For months, we’ve been working with the Nimitz crew, Naval Air Forces, and our industry partners, Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney, as well as their suppliers, to prepare and train for this event.We plan on learning a lot during this developmental test and will use that knowledge to make the naval variant of the F-35 an even more effective weapons platform.” The F-35C combines advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fused targeting, cutting-edge avionics, advanced jamming, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. With a broad wingspan, reinforced landing gear, ruggedized structures and durable coatings, the F-35C is designed to stand up to harsh shipboard conditions while delivering a lethal combination of fighter

capabilities to the fleet. The F-35C will enhance the flexibility, power projection, and strike capabilities of carrier air wings and joint task forces and will complement the capabilities of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, which currently serves as the Navy’s premier strike fighter. By 2025, the Navy’s aircraft carrier-based air wings will consist of a mix of F-35C, F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, EA18G Growlers electronic attack aircraft, E-2D Hawkeye battle management and control aircraft, MH-60R/S helicopters and Carrier Onboard Delivery logistics aircraft. The successful recovery of the F-35C represents a step forward in the development of the Navy’s next generation fighter and reinforces Navy-industry partnership goals to deliver the operational aircraft to the fleet in 2018.

Aviators must verify flight hours From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — The Navy announced the verification process for conditional aviation career incentive pay (ACIP) and hazardous duty incentive pay for flying (HDIP-F) in a message released Oct. 30. According to NAVADMIN 254/14, all recipients of conditional ACIP

and HDIP-F are required to track their flight hours every month and report them to the ACIP program manager at Navy Personnel Command. Any officer who received a payment during fiscal year (FY) 2014 is required to provide total flight hours, by month, from Oct. 1, 2013, to Sept. 30, 2014. Submissions are due by Dec. 31, and if flight hours are not reported, the officer’s entitlement will stop and

the entire FY-14 entitlement will be forfeited. Reporting instructions are available in the message. Commanding officers and other reporting seniors are responsible for verifying the accuracy and completeness of the flight hour verification letters, and will endorse them on command letterhead. For more information, read the message at www.npc.navy.mil.

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EXERCISE: marked first time Oceana worked with Virginia National Guard’s 34th CST — Continued from page 1 brief it all day long, but until we get out here into the open field, until we put water on fire, until we set up the equipment to test for toxins in the air, we aren’t sure what we’re going to get.” Chope said when a situation occurs everything happens exceptionally fast. “That’s why we train for this, to make the decisions on our feet and figure out what the next step is.” According to John Heistand,NAS Oceana base training officer, the exercise scenario began with a helicopter flying over the farm fields surrounding Fentress, it lost control and crashed onto Fentress airfield and the Navy firefighters responded. “Based off of medical conditions of people in the surrounding area it was determined that this could be some kind of possible agent,” Heistand said. Heistand said the City of Chesapeake responded to assist with the fire and brought their hazmat team in. Chesapeake’s hazmat team was unable to detect anything on their hazardous materials

reading but due to the medical conditions of individuals who initially responded to the incident, it was determined to be a possible chemical agent. “Therefore, the 34th Civil Support Team was requested by the city of Chesapeake using the governor’s office,” said Heistand. This exercise marks the first time Oceana has worked with the 34th CST from the Virginia National Guard. “How we got them involved was due to other exercises and discussing recovery,” Heistand said.“One of the assets that was continuously coming up was the 34th Civil Support Team, so we developed a scenario that would allow the City of Chesapeake to request their assistance in recovery of an incident that occurred on Fentress airfield.” “This is by far the most complex drill we’ve run,” Heistand said. He added that this exercise has been in the works for over a year and planning has already begun for the next major exercise scheduled for December 2015. The next exercise will incorporate lessons learned from the latest drill.

Members of the 34th Civil Support Team from the Virginia National Guard unload equipment to be used to detect any chemical agents that might have been used.

Photos by Harry Gerwien Sailors from NALF Fentress and NAS Oceana Air Operations and ﬁrst responders from the City of Chesapeake prepare to transport the simulated victims from the mishap exercise Nov. 5 at NALF Fentress for medical treatment.

‘Chip and PIN’ credit cards coming to DoD travelers BY CLAUDETTE ROULO DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON (NNS) — Starting in January, Defense Department government travel card holders will begin receiving new “chip and PIN” cards, the director of the Defense Travel Management Ofﬁce said. In December, the department is due to wrap up a pilot program that started in February and involved about 600 users, Harvey Johnson said in a DoD News interview, adding that the pilot program has been successful so far. The chip and PIN system already has been adopted in many parts of the world, because it offers additional security to credit card users and merchants. Transactions involving these cards work something like an ATM withdrawal, in that the user inserts the card into a point-of-sale machine, and rather than signing for the purchase, the customer enters a four-digit personal identiﬁcation number. Point-of-sale machines read a chip embedded in the card -- rather than the magnetic strip on the back -- and the cardholder never has to hand the card off to a merchant. This two-step system protects against identity theft more effectively than the relatively easy-to-counterfeit magnetic strip and signature system.

Rollout to DoD users will begin with cardholders who have cards that will expire soon, Johnson said. “So, as your card expires, you’ll receive a chip and PIN,” he explained. “If you’re new to the Department of Defense, you’ll receive a chip and PIN card.” Next up are cardholders who travel frequently, Johnson said. “It used to be that we considered it frequent travel if you travel three times a year,” Johnson noted,“but now we’re sort of moving away from that, and if you travel [at all], we’re going to recommend that you use a chip and PIN card and that you get a [government travel] card.” By late summer of 2015, all Defense Department travelers will have the chip and PIN card, Johnson said. For now, chip and PIN cards are limited to people in the test population, but beginning in January, travelers will be able to request one if they will be traveling to a location where chip and PIN cards are dominant, Johnson said. “Once we have an implementation plan, we will spell out how we actually do that,” he said. With about 1.3 million government travel card users, Johnson noted, “if everybody wants it in January, we probably can’t get there. So there needs to be a methodical deployment.”

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opens Aegis Ashore Team Trainer From the Center for Surface Combat Systems Public Affairs The Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS), and Surface Warfare, Naval Sea Systems Command Surface Training Systems Program Office hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer (AATT) Facility in Gallery Hall on board Dam Neck Annex Nov. 6. Aegis Ashore boasts virtually the same ballistic missile defense (BMD) hardware and software configuration as future Navy destroyer, USS John Finn (DDG 113). This high fidelity training facility houses a mockup of the combat information center being built at the first host nation site in Romania, providing Sailors and teams the opportunity to experience working with the system, and to certify for operations prior to deployment. “In the face of evolving strategy and maturing technology, the U.S. Navy continues to build the most advanced warships, enhancing naval mission and operational capabilities across the world,” said keynote speaker RearAdm.Lawrence Creevy,deputy commander for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).“But our greatest tactical advantage continues

This exceptional new facility, the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer, is a vital tool in delivering the knowledge, skills and tools our Sailors need to effectively carry out every assigned mission.” -Rear Adm. Lawrence Creevy Deputy Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command

to be — and will always be — the unsurpassed quality of our Sailors. This exceptional new facility, the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer, is a vital tool in delivering the knowledge, skills and tools our Sailors need to effectively carry out every assigned mission.” — See AATT page 11

Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez From left, Capt. Leonard Remias, commanding officer of Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit Dam Neck, Rear Adm. Lawrence E. Creevy, deputy commander for surface warfare, Naval Sea Systems Command, Capt. Bill McKinley, commanding officer of Center for Surface Combat Systems and Capt. Jeffrey Sinclair, the program manager for Surface Training Systems Program Office, cut the ceremonial ribbon for the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer at Gallery Hall aboard Dam Neck Nov. 6.

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2014 BY AT3 JESSICA BRYANT FRCMA Oceana Public Affairs Denbigh High School’s Aviation Academy took a tour of Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA) Oceana’s workspace, Oct. 14 Retired chief Neal Witherspoon joined the Aviation Academy to instruct and mentor teenagers in preparing for aviation maintenance careers. The students typically visit the Joint Base Langley in Hampton; however, they decided to check out facilities at Oceana. The Aviation Academy started their program under Lt. Col. Curtis Grant, a former pilot for the Air Force. Grant gave young teens the opportunity to gain valuable skills for college and major careers in aviation mechanics and aerospace. The academy holds a fouryear program instructing the students in STEM learning, which includes science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As a student of specialized learning, they will compete in Skills USA which does competitions among job training against each state.The competition consists of a presentation of what they have learned in a particular trade, and how to make it function more proficiently. STEM benefits in allowing the teenagers to gain their Aviation and Powerplant Certificate (A&P License), as well as college course credits at Liberty University. “I want my students to be able to relate to the work being done here by seeing the similar tools and equipment being used,” said Witherspoon.“If they see how you all work, then they will see just how important our studies and projects truly are for their future.” Witherspoon separated his students into groups of computer technicians and mechanics. The groups assorted around the four FRCMA tour guides, Aviation Support 1st Class (AW/SW) Bryan Taylor, Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class (AW/SW) John Harris,Aviation Electronics Technician (AW/SW) 1st Class Charles Zimmerman and Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class (AW/SW) Zachary Safrit. Each group toured a division similar to what they study; for instance, the mechanics toured 500 Division,Airframes. “I would truly hope to make this an annual tour because I believe it is good for them to actually see how their projects and assignments could lead them to a great career,”Witherspoon said. The Aviation Academy students enjoyed touring the aviation maintenance workspaces. They recognized many tools and equipment used for their own projects. The students were able to see their work in action, and what their futures hold with the skills they have learned so far.

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Time for Sailors to submit winter Tuition Assistance requests BY SUSAN D. HENSON Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs Officer Sailors planning to take college courses in December and January using Tuition Assistance (TA) should submit their requests now, said the director of Navy Voluntary Education (VOLED) Nov. 3. Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) Navy VOLED Program Director Ernest D’Antonio said this is the best time for Sailors to begin the process of requesting TA. “November is historically a slow month in terms of receiving and processing TA requests,” he said. “Sailors who plan and take action now are in the best position for having their requests authorized.” For the last five fiscal years, average TA enrollments in October have been around 15,600. That number drops to 5,500 in November, according to Lt. Cmdr. Mark Wadsworth, director of CPPD Support Site Saufley Field in Pensacola, Fla., which administers Navy TA spending. The number of TA enrollments then triples in December to more than 17,000. “Applying for TA in November for courses starting in December or January is a great way for Sailors to beat the surge and have their TA authorized early, giving them peace of mind and security that funding is in place for those courses,” Wadsworth said. The Navy’s TA program is funded quarterly. When funding runs out for a given quarter, Sailors must wait until CPPD receives funding for the next quarter before their application can be authorized. Additionally, applications are funded on a first-come, first-served basis and grouped by the term start date listed on the application, according to D’Antonio. “We strongly recommend Sailors submit TA applications a minimum of 30 days in advance of the term start date, even if enrollment in the course with the school is still pending.We can modify or cancel the TA voucher after the fact with no harm to the Sailor,” he said. Very few Sailors submit their requests at least one month in advance, though. “Many Sailors think once their command approver approves the request, it’s offi-

Applying for TA in November for courses starting in December or January is a great way for Sailors to beat the surge and have their TA authorized early, giving them peace of mind and security that funding is in place for those courses,”

annual TA credit cap. Counseling is more than just a check in the box. For example, Sailors may know that an education institution should be accredited but may not know the differences in the various types of accreditation, which should be a major consideration in their school selection. “The reason for education counseling is to make sure Sailors choose the right courses for the right degree at the right accredited, reputable institution that best meets their personal education goals and career needs,” D’Antonio said. “Our VOLED professionals at Navy College Ofﬁces (NCOs) and the Virtual Education Center (VEC) provide impartial counseling to ensure Sailors know all their options and have the information they need to achieve their life-long educational and credentialing goals at the lowest cost to them and the Navy.” Sailors can visit the Navy College Program website to get the latest VOLED information such as current policies

and procedures, NCO locations and VEC contact information. Recent updates to the website include revised FAQs and an example of a command approval chit for Sailors to use when requesting TA. According to CPPD Commanding Ofﬁcer Capt. F. A. Reid, Sailors who take advantage of voluntary education opportunities tend to be strong performers. “These Sailors demonstrate tangible skills such as good time management, study habits and decision making, as well as dedication to personal and professional development,” he said.“Sailors who invest in their own growth and education are the kind of committed professionals we want because their tangible skills result in valuable contributions to Navy mission accomplishment.” For more information, Sailors can contact their servicing Navy College Ofﬁce or the Virtual Education Center (VEC), or visit the Navy College Program website at https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/.

— Lt. Cmdr. Mark Wadsworth, Director of CPPD Support Site Saufley Field VFA-81 DEPLOYMENT cially approved and the process is done. This isn’t the case. Defense Department and Navy Regulations require a TA voucher to be authorized by the VOLED team before the term start date. So if the VOLED team receives a command-approved request on or after the course start date, we are unable to authorize funding for the TA,” D’Antonio said. Wadsworth also pointed out that Sailors may be unaware of how leave periods may affect their TA requests, both for command approvers and the VOLED staff, especially during the holidays. “Sailors should be aware that leave schedules could affect the length of time it takes for the TA approval process. We recommend Sailors follow up on the status of their requests to ensure they are routed and funded prior to the course start date,” he said. If requests are received on or after the date the term begins, those TA applications are denied.This can put Sailors in a difﬁcult ﬁnancial situation that could have been easily avoided. Besides submitting their request early enough, Sailors must meet all TA eligibility requirements. These include having current education counseling; a current, approved education/degree plan; current TA policy and procedures training; command approval; and not exceeded their

Photo provided The “Sunliners” of VFA-81 conduct strike operations from USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in support of Operation Inherent Resolve Oct. 28. VFA-81, part of CVW-17, is deployed as part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations, strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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Marines celebrate 239th birthday at Dam Neck BY MC3 TIMOTHY DAUGHTON NAS Oceana Public Affairs To commemorate the 239th birthday of the Marine Corps, military members and a special guest gathered in Dam Neck Annex Galley for a cake-cutting ceremony on Nov. 6. During the traditional cake-cutting ceremony, a piece of cake is passed from the oldest to the youngest Marine demonstrating the passing of the honor, experience and heart of the Marine Corps to the next generation of Marines. “To me, this tradition is very important because being that this is my first military ball, it is an honor being the youngest Marine,” said Pvt. Devin Lamberty-Soto, a student at Marine Corps Intelligence School. After thanking guests for taking the time to attend the ceremony, Lt. Col. Damian Spooner, Dam Neck Marine Detachment commanding officer, introduced World War II veteran Darwin Rogers and his family.Rogers served with the 4th Marine Division during the battle of Iwo Jima. “He is part of a generation that sacrificed so much for the freedom we enjoy today,”said Spooner. “It is truly an honor to have everyone here, to take time to reflect on the rich and celebrated history of the Marine Corps.” During his speech, Spooner thanked the galley for hosting the ceremony and introduced the guest of honor Col. Dave Burton.Burton has served in the Marine Corps for more than 25 years and is currently commanding officer of Marine Corps Intelligence Schools. Burton discussed how it was appropriate that the Commandant of the Marine

To me, this tradition is very important because being that this is my first military ball, it is an honor being the youngest Marine.” - Pvt. Devin Lamberty-Soto Student at Marine Corps Intelligence School

Corps, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. quoted Gen. Alexander Vandegrift, the 18th commandant, in his birthday message,“A birthday is a fitting time to peer backward; and forward.” “It is important that we look backward because we have a member of the famous 1st Raiders Battalion with us,” said Burton. “The Marine Raiders are said to be the first U.S. special operations unit to form and see combat in World War II.” Burton continued to discuss the accomplishments of the World War II Marine Raiders and how the training curriculum of the present day Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command has been aligned with the Marine Raiders of the past, naming portions of the training after those first special operators. “We honor our past, we celebrate today our present, and we build for the future; happy birthday Marines,” said Burton. Following the celebration, Darwin Rogers, who served in World War II and the oldest Marine present, shakes hands with Pvt. Devin Lamberty-Soto, a student at Marine Corps Intelligence School who was the youngest Marine present.

Photos by MCSN Kayla King Marines at Marine Detachment Dam Neck and the Marine Intelligence School celebrate the 239th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps during a luncheon Nov. 6 at the Dam Neck Galley. After cutting the cake, Lt. Col. Damian Spooner gives the first piece to Col. Dave Burton, commanding officer Marine Corps Intelligence Schools.

The 239th birthday of the Marine Corps was celebrated at NAS Oceana with a basewide run, Nov. 7 for all Marines stationed at commands at Oceana. Organized by MATSG-33, the run began at 6:30 a.m. and crossed the base. MATSG-33 also coordinated a birthday cake-cutting Nov. 5 at the Oceana Galley to celebrate the birthday. The 239th birthday of the Marine Corps was celebrated at NAS Oceana with a base-wide run, Nov. 7 for all Marines stationed at commands at Oceana. Photos by Harry Gerwien

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USS Harry S. Truman enters Norfolk Naval Shipyard BY MC3 DION DAWSON AND MC3 JOHN M. HARRIS USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) transited the Elizabeth River and entered Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Nov. 5 to begin its carrier incremental availability. Capt. Bob Roth, Truman’s commanding ofﬁcer, expressed the pride he has in the work Truman Sailors completed while preparing to begin the maintenance availability at NNSY. “I’m very pleased with our preparations and am conﬁdent we will meet any challenges that lay ahead with utmost determination and professionalism,” said Roth. “This crew’s dedication and passion to serve is incredible.We will continue with the

spirit of ownership that led to our success on deployment and know that it will ensure our success here at NNSY.” The transition to NNSY will be a stark change in working and living environments for Truman Sailors, many of whom will experience life in the shipyard for the ﬁrst time. Command Master Chief Raymond Kemp stressed teamwork and professionalism will be keys to Truman’s success. “A successful yard period will take close cooperation between the crew and NNSY workers,” he said. “With dignity and respect as our foundation for our working relationships and the material condition of the ship, I am conﬁdent that we can successfully Photo by MCSN Justin R. Pacheco complete this carrier incremental The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) transits the Elizabeth River en route to Norfolk Naval availability.” Shipyard Nov. 5.

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED I earned my degree from a proven leader in higher education. Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Marc Behnke, Joint Tactical Terminal instructor, explains the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer Instructor Operations Stations to guests at the Aegis Ashore Team Trainer Facility ribboncutting ceremony at Gallery Hall on board Dam Neck Annex Nov. 6.

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Naval Surface Force Atlantic, Naval Education and Training Command, Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex,Tactical Training Group Atlantic, Ofﬁce of Naval Research, Navy Warfare Development Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and industry partners, have come together to bring this cutting edge training facility online to support this presidential initiative,” he said.“This model of teamwork has set the bar for future training projects.” This ceremony marked the beginning of a new milestone in surface combat systems training. CSCS’ mission is to develop and deliver surface ship combat systems training to achieve surface warfare superiority. CSCS headquarters’ staff oversees 14 learning sites and provides nearly 70,000 hours of curriculum for 700 annual courses to more than 40,000 Sailors. CSCS delivers specialized training for ofﬁcer and enlisted Sailors required to tactically operate, maintain and employ shipboard and shore-based weapons, sensors and command and control systems utilized in today’s Navy.

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This is a monthly employer panel comprised of three human resource personnel. Ask local and national employers what they like to see on resumes and how to prepare for interviews. Find out about open positions, their application process, and what beneﬁts are available. Transitioners, separatees and military family members are invited to attend.

Feeling lonely, homesick or isolated? Just want to talk to someone from your part of the world? Join other foreignborn military spouses, network and share resources, discuss the American way of life, develop friendships, receive monthly newsletters, and learn about the many resources available to make your new life experience positive.

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Whether you are looking for a job or information on career planning, learning through self-assessment will enhance your chances in ﬁnding satisfying employment. In this workshop, you will be guided through career choices based on life goals, personal skills, abilities, preferences and work values.

ENHANCING STEPFAMILIES NOV. 18, 4 - 6:30 P.M. This workshop includes discussions on the myths of stepfamily living, the different roles a stepparent may assume, the stages a stepfamily goes through as they develop, and tips for handling discipline. Discussion also includes information on step-parenting in a military family.

COUPLES WORKSHOP NOV. 18 & 25, 2 - 4:30 P.M. Do you have trouble communicating with your partner? Do you ﬁnd yourself arguing a lot? This workshop will help you discover your communication style, learn how to ﬁght fair, and strengthen your relationship. Open to active duty service members and their partners.

NOV. 19, NOON TO 1 P.M.

CHILDREN AND DIVORCE NOV. 20, 12:30 - 4:30 P.M. 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.

TRANSITION GPS WEEKLY, 7:30 A.M. TO 4 P.M. 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. Transition assistance services available at all FFSCs • Workshops and counseling on all financial aspects of transitioning • Individual transition planning counseling • Transition information and employment referral

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Norwegian tall sailing ship visiting Norfolk The Norwegian tall sailing ship “HNoMS Statsraad Lehmkuhl” arrived today in downtown Norfolk, docking at Otter Berth next to Waterside. The ship will depart around 6 p.m. Nov. 5.

The unique and majestic 100-year-old Norwegian tall sailing ship “HNoMS Statsraad Lehmkuhl” arrived today, Nov. 13 in downtown Norfolk, docking at Otter Berth next to Waterside.The ship will depart around 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 15. Arrival and departure times are approximate and are subject to change due inclement weather. The Statsraad Lehmkuhl is sailed by the Royal Norwegian Naval Academy’s first year officer cadets who are participating in leadership training and teambuilding during the trip.The cadets also get a strong foundation of basic seamanship during their weeks on board. Stripped of modern communication and technology, the students are forced to work together to overcome the timeless challenges and dangers of travelling the seas by sail. Statsraad Lehmkuhl has been part of the basic training program since 2002, whereby the Royal Norwegian Navy leases the ship for several months every year. This will be the 10th consecutive year that the ship has called on Norfolk as part of their sail-training schedule. The port visit is sponsored by the City of Norfolk and Festevents, Ltd.The final public visitation schedule remains to be determined. Ship tours are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.festevents.org or call 441-2345.

AMERICA RECYCLES DAY NOV. 15 America Recycles Day is the only nationally-recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. No matter where you live in Hampton Roads, there’s an America Recycles Day event near you. Each collection location will be accepting unwanted electronics like computers,cell phones,DVD players/VCRs and stereos but no TVs.Additional items will be collected at each event,but accepted items will vary by location and may include household hazardous waste collection, document shredding, plastic bag recycling and donation of unwanted household items like clothes, shoes, furniture and kitchenware. Limit is one truckload per person. For a complete list of what will be accepted at each location, visit http://askhrgreen.org. •Chesapeake — Greenbrier Mall – in the overflow parking lot between Dillard’s and JCPenney; open to the public; time: 9 a.m. to noon. •Hampton — Hampton Public Works Operations Complex; 8 a.m. to noon; residency restrictions apply.

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Friday, November 14 6 p.m. - Book of Life 3D (PG-13, 85 min.) 9 p.m. - The Judge (R, 141 min.)

Saturday, November 15 Noon 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 9 p.m.

Boxtrolls (PG, 100 min.) - Dracula Untold (PG-13, 85 min.) - Fury (R, 134 min.) - Annabelle (R, 95 min.)

Sunday, November 16 1 p.m. - Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PG, 80 min.) 4 p.m. - Maze Runner (PG-13, 113 min.) 7 p.m. - The Equalizer (R, 132 min.)

875 875 D Ave., D Ave., Bldg. Bldg. 531 531 | (757) | (757) 433-2391 433-2391 | Schedule | Schedule is is subject subject to to change, change, call call ahead ahead forfor details. details. Cash Cash or or credit credit accepted accepted forfor concessions concessions and and admission. admission. Doors Doors open open approximately approximately one one hour hour before before show show times. times. Children Children ages ages twotwo and and younger younger areare admitted admitted free. free. Patrons Patrons 1717 years years of of ageage or or younger younger must must bebe accompanied accompanied byby a a paying paying adult adult to to attend attend allall R-rated R-rated movies. movies.

•Norfolk — Norfolk Waste Management Facility; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; some residency restrictions apply. •Portsmouth — Monumental United Methodist Church; 9 a.m. to noon; open to the public. •Virginia Beach — Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.;Tidewater Community College – Joint Use Library; open to the public. •Virginia Beach Residential Recycling Program;Virginia Beach Landfill and Resource Recovery Center;Tuesday through Saturday (excluding city observed holidays) 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.;Virginia Beach residents only.

JOY FUND CAR SHOW NOV. 15, 9 A.M. TO 3 P.M. The Mustang Club of Tidewater’s 42nd Annual Joy Fund Car Show will be at Cavalier Ford, 4021 Portsmouth Boulevard, Chesapeake. All makes and models are eligible to compete for trophies so bring cars, trucks, bikes and hot rods. Enjoy hot dogs and chips during the day. Registration fee is $20 and two cans of food. For more information, visit MustangClubofTidewater.com.

OPEN HOUSE AT TCC CAMPUSES NOV. 15, 9 A.M. TO NOON Tidewater Community College will host an open house on its four campuses. All are invited to the open house, especially Spring 2015 high school graduates contemplating the next steps in their education; adults wanting to start a degree, finish a degree, learn a new field or advance in their careers; and active-duty military and veterans looking to leverage their military experience in pursuit of higher education. Spouses are also encouraged to attend. The open house will be in the student centers on each of TCC’s campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. Students will be able to apply to TCC; learn about financial aid, grants and scholarships; tour the campuses; explore academic programs; and learn about campus life. For information, directions, maps and registration, visit www.tcc.edu/open or call the TCC Information Center at 822-1122 or info@tcc.edu.

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SPORTS &

FITNESS MWR EVENTS NOFFS NOV. 18, 9 A.M. - 4 P.M. The Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling (NOFFS) will be at the Dam Neck Gym, building 524. NOFFS workouts are free and designed to improve/maintain the operational performance of Sailors, as well as overall ﬁtness both on and off duty. Space is limited, so participants must register in advance by contacting Debbie Mirabello at 492-7483 or debbie.mirabello@navy.mil

BENCH PRESS & ENDURANCE COMPETITION NOV. 19, NOON The Dam Neck Fitness Center is hosting the free annual Bench Press & Endurance Competition in the West Gym. Open to all active duty military, reservists, retirees and eligible family members and DoD civilians. Preregistration is available through Nov. 14. Same day registration/weighin is from 11 a.m. to noon on the day of event.Trophies will be awarded to the top two individuals in each weight class. For more information, call 492-7483 or 492-7185.

WOUNDED WARRIOR 5K NOV. 20,11:30 A.M. Honor the men, women and families of the Navy’s Wounded Warrior Program by running the Wounded Warrior 5K at NSA Hampton Roads Headquarters. Preregistration is due by today,Thursday, Nov. 13. Race day registration begins at 10 a.m.

Challenge the Chief Beat NAS Oceana’s Command Master Chief Eric Clark’s weekly high game at Freedom Lanes and earn a CMC challenge coin presented by the CMC himself. Compete any time from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 433-2167 for details.

VETERANS DAY 5K Entries are available online or in the MWR ﬁtness centers across Hampton Roads. Entries may be returned to the NSA HR Headquarters NH-30 gym or faxed to 836-1940. For more information, call 836-1810.

TUG OF WAR NOV. 20, 4:30 P.M. The Dam Neck ﬁtness center is hosting a Captain’s Cup Tug ofWar tournament.Six member teams. Event is open to Dam Neck active duty, reservists and DoD employees. Registration deadline is Nov. 17. For more information, call 492-7905.

PIZZA BOWL WEDNESDAYS, 5 - 7 P.M. & 7 - 9 P.M. Seaside Lanes at Dam Neck is hosting a pizza bowl. Only $25 per lane with maximum of six people. Price includes two hours of bowling, a large one-topping pizza and a pitcher of soda. Reservations are suggested. Call 492-6341 for more information.

Photos by MC3 Timothy Daughton Dam Neck Fitness and Sports Director Mike Morris uses the air horn to start the Veterans Day 5K Nov. 12 at Dam Neck. The race drew 143 registered runners, some of whom pushed strollers.

JINGLE BELL FUN RUN DEC. 5, 11:30 A.M. NAS Oceana is hosting the 1.5-mile Jingle Bell Fun Run at the sports complex (track). This fun run will not be a timed event.Awards will be given to ﬁrst, second and third place male and female runners. Awards will also be given for best Christmas sweater, crazy ski hat and best holiday attire. For more information or online registration, visit www.discovermwr.com/jbfr or call 433-3928 or 433-2695.

William Tallent, a firefighter for Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services, crossed the finish line first overall with a time of 18:12. Finishing in second place overall and the first female was Teresa Allman, a Navy spouse, with a time of 19:34 . The next MWR-sponsored run at Oceana or Dam Neck will be the Jingle Bell Jog, a 1.5 mile fun run on Dec. 5.

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*HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE EXCEPT FOR RETIREES OR VETERANS HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF SERVICE AND HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS OF ELIGIBLE QUALIFYING MILITARY PERSONNEL. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT OR MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ON LEASE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT MUST BE DATED BY JANUARY 5, 2015 FOR INCENTIVE OFFER. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. OFFERS ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS APPLY, INCLUDING A MAXIMUM TERM OF 60 MONTHS ON FINANCE CONTRACTS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND DELAWARE; AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **CUSTOMERS CAN RECEIVE $500 CASH BACK ON COROLLA, $1500 CASH BACK ON SIENNA OR PRIUS LIFTBACK (EXCLUDES PLUG-IN MODELS), $2000 CASH BACK ON CAMRY AND CAMRY HYBRIDS OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. ***0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX AND LICENSE FEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 (CAMRY, CAMRY HYBRID, SIENNA AND PRIUS LIFTBACK), OR 48 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $20.83 (RAV4), FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. †FINANCE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA IN ADDITION TO SPECIAL APR FINANCING IF VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION. FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ††ALL LEASE OFFERS: CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGE CHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 24,000 MILES. YOUR PAYMENT MAY VARY BASED ON DEALER PARTICIPATION AND FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. OFFER AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. DOES NOT INCLUDE $350 DISPOSITION FEE DUE AT LEASE END. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. TAX, REGISTRATION, INSURANCE, AND DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. LEASE A RAV4 LE FOR $169 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS WITH $1999 DUE AT SIGNING. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $1830 DOWN (AFTER APPLICATION OF $1000 TOYOTA LEASE CASH INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES), FIRST $169 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. 2014 RAV4 2WD 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 4430, MSRP $24,650. LEASE A COROLLA LE FOR $149 PER MONTH FOR 24 MONTHS WITH $1999 DUE AT SIGNING. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $1850 DOWN FIRST $149 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. 2015 COROLLA LE 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 1852, MSRP $19,340. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ††COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED SERVICE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. SEE TOYOTA DEALER FOR DETAILS AND EXCLUSIONS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S. AND ALASKA. LEASE, APR AND CASH BACK OFFERS MAY NOT BE COMBINED. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. OFFERS END 12/1/14.