VOL. 53 NO. 46 NOVEMBER 20, 2014
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS CVW-8 HOMECOMING
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INSIDE VFA-87 Executive Officer Cmdr. Raymond Barnes is greeted by his 3-year-old daughter Presley who runs to meet him, during the “Golden Warriors” return to the NAS Oceana flightline Nov. 14. Aviators from CVW-8 squadrons, including VFA-87, VFA-15, VFA31 and VFA-213, returned home following a nine-month deployment deployed with USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The remaining squadron officers and enlisted Sailors returned to Naval Station Norfolk the following day on board Bush.
CSADD WALKS TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE —Page 4
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez — See pages 8-9 for story/more photos
MILITARY MEMBERS HONORED AT BEACH VETERANS DAY —Page 6
Great American Smokeout taking place today BY MC3 TIMOTHY DAUGHTON NAS Oceana Public Affairs Since 1977, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has been promoting the GreatAmerican Smokeout (GASO), held the third Thursday of November every year and designed to give tobacco users motivation to quit. NAS Oceana has taken part in GASO since its beginning and is continuing those efforts with the event this year by challenging all current tobacco users to quit for 24 hours, today Nov. 20. According to the American Lung Association, 24 percent of all active duty Sailors smoke cigarettes. “As health educators, we understand how big of an impact the use of tobacco has on military readiness,”
said Justina Mosley, NAS Oceana Branch Medical Clinic’s health educator. “We do this once a year where we set up booths to pass out education information to help those that use tobacco products to come to terms with maybe one day quitting.” Tricare offers a Smoking Cessation Program for all of its beneficiaries,which allows for two quit attempts per fiscal year. A quit attempt is defined as 120 days of tobacco cessation products, ranging from chewing gum to prescribed tablets. “I strive to educate dependents with children,while informing them of the risks of exposing young children to the cigarettes,” added Mosley. — See Smokeout, Page 13
Why quit? • According to www. cancer.org, the health benefits of quitting start immediately from the moment of smoking cessation. Quitting while you are younger will reduce your health risks more, but quitting at any age can give back years of life that would be lost by continuing to smoke.
GALLEY REVIEW BOARD Join the “Five Star Dining Facility” for the NAS Oceana Galley’s Menu Review Board Dec. 9., 11 a.m. at the galley. Open to all NAS Oceana active duty members and tenant commands. Both positive and negative input is appreciated on ways to enhance the services to the Sailors and Marines at NAS Oceana.
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BASE BRIEFS LONE SAILOR/MARINE THANKSGIVING DINNER All active duty and active reserve military members away from their families for the holidays are invited to attend a free catered, traditional Thanksgiving meal. Hosted by the Dam Neck Annex Chapel, the dinner will be Nov. 25, 6 p.m. at the Dam Neck Chapel by the Sea.
THANKSGIVING MEAL The NAS Oceana Galley will host a traditional Thanksgiving meal on Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the day before the actual holiday. The meal on Wednesday will be open to civilians and retired military personnel.A football-themed Thanksgiving Day meal will be served on Nov. 27, the actual holiday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is only open to authorized galley patrons. Dam Neck Annex Galley will host a traditional holiday meal on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be
open to active and retired military, DoD civilians and their families.
OCEANA CSADD MEETINGS The Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) is a peer-to-peer mentorship program geared at Sailors 18-25 years old to reinforce the Navy’s culture of “Shipmates helping Shipmates.” CSADD is unique because it helps provide young Sailors with leadership opportunities via peerto-peer interaction and promotes creative thinking to combat destructive behavior. NAS Oceana CSADD is open to all junior Sailors. Beginning Nov. 17, meetings are held every Monday at 1 p.m. in the Navy College Office, building 530.
CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY The NAS Oceana First Class Association is sponsoring the annual Children’s Holiday Party, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to noon in the hangar of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical
Training Unit Oceana. The party is free but cash donations will be accepted for the Holiday Assistance Program Activities will include ornament decorating, snacks, pictures with Santa and some characters from the movie “Frozen,” bounce houses and plenty of toys for everyone.
TREES FOR TROOPS Trees for Troops, a program of the Christmas Spirit Foundation in conjunction with FedEx Corporation, will bring real, freshcut Christmas trees to military families and troops. JEB Little Creek-Fort Story will receive approximately 350 trees Dec. 2 for distribution to junior enlisted military families on a first-come-first-served basis; they will be available to all active duty personnel and family members starting Dec. 4.Tree distribution is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., at the Sandpiper Recreation Center on board JEB Fort Story.
Flu vaccine available for TRICARE beneficiaries BY DEBORAH R. KALLGREN Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and its branch clinics are now offering annual flu vaccine for all eligible TRICARE beneficiaries. All flu vaccines — the FluMist nasal spray and the traditional injectable — administered at NMCP and its clinics protect against four strains of influenza. Flu immunizations are available at the main medical center in Portsmouth at the Immunizations Clinic from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. The clinic has extended hours on Tuesdays in November until 5:30 p.m.
Naval Station Norfolk Branch Clinic (formerly Sewells Point Clinic) offers flu vaccines Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and on Fridays 7 a.m. to noon. Adm. Joel T. Boone Branch Clinic at Joint Base Little Creek-Fort Story offers flu vaccines from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; flu vaccines are available on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic has extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays in November until 5:30 p.m. Oceana Branch Clinic offers flu immunizations from 8 a.m.to 2 p.m.on Monday,Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. The clinic has extended hours on Mondays in November until 4:30 p.m. Dam Neck Branch Clinic offers flu vac-
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.
cines Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday hours are 7:30 to 11 a.m. Northwest Branch Clinic offers flu vaccines from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Yorktown Branch Clinic offers flu vaccines Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beneficiaries enrolled to TRICARE Prime Clinics in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake should call 1-866-MIL-HLTH (1-866-645-4584) to make an appointment for their flu vaccines. For a downloadable version of the flu vaccine schedule, go to the NMCP website at www.med.navy.mil/sites/NMCP. Additional clinic hours will be added as needed.
Read the Chaplain’s Corner on page 7
Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602 Contemporary Protestant Worship Sun.,9 a.m. Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worship Confession Sat., 4:15 p.m. Catholic Worship 5 p.m. Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m.
Naval Station Norfolk Jewish Services - Friday- 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361 Islamic Services - Friday - 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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Chaplain Corps celebrates 239th birthday MC2 CHELSEA MANDELLO Navy Public Affairs Support Element East More than 100 Navy chaplains from across the country gathered together to celebrate the Chaplain Corps’ 239th birthday at the Chrysler Museum of Art Nov. 6. The Navy Chaplain Corps anniversary dinner honors its establishment in 1775, when Congress agreed that divine services should be implemented and chaplains placed on large vessels. “Tonight is a night that we come together to lift up our Chaplain Corps, honor our families and remember those who have gone before us,” said Cmdr. Gregory C. Cathcart, force chaplain for Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic. Since its establishment, the role of a Navy chaplain and the religious program specialist enlisted rating have evolved from civil ministers who hold mass on Sundays to war-going individuals who support commands at sea and ashore, in chapels, hospitals, and prisons and during times of war and peace. “For 239 years chaplains have been where it matters, when it matters,” said Chief of Navy Chaplains Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben.“We are able to be fully present with our people in the storms of life and as they face the ever-present danger inherent to the military mission.” With an array of responsibilities, chaplains receive assistance from specialized Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben, chief of Navy chaplains, looks on as Capt. Timothy Lantz (center) and Lt. j.g. Chris Walton, the oldest and youngest chaplains in attendance, cut the ceremonial cake to celebrate the Chaplain Corps' birthday. Photo by MC3 Justin R. DiNiro
For 239 years, chaplains have been where it matters, when it matters ... We are able to be fully present with our people in the storms of life and as they face the ever-present danger inherent to the military mission.” — Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben, Chief of Navy Chaplains
Photo by MC2 Chelsea Mandello More than 100 Navy chaplains and religious program specialists gather together to celebrate the Chaplain Corps' 239th birthday at the Chrysler Museum of Art Nov. 6. The Navy Chaplain Corps’ anniversary dinner was held in honor of its establishment in 1775, when Congress agreed that divine services should be implemented and chaplains placed on large vessels. Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben, chief of Navy chaplains, gives a speech as the guest of honor to celebrate the Chaplain Corps' 239th birthday at the Chrysler Museum of Art. Photo by MC3 Justin R. DiNiro
staff known as religious program specialists (RPs), who support chaplains aboard ships and during wartime. “As chaplains, we serve as a reminder of the presence of God,” said Kibben.“We are there with our RPs, alongside our people, eating, breathing and enduring the same challenges as our people.” RPs are responsible for helping the chaplains with any administrative, technical or logistic support, while also ensuring the safety of chaplains — who are noncombatants and are not authorized to bear arms.
“We are the behind the scenes force of the Chaplain Corps,” said RP1 Alice Jones. “We make sure that we free up the chaplains to do their ministry on the deckplate be taking care of the admin work and acting as the first line of defense.” No matter the environment, the Chaplain Corps stands alongside service members in every capacity; in some circumstances, laying down their lives for their comrades in service of spiritual ministry. Their efforts have been recorded in iconic battles, such as the Battle of Midway, the Chosin Reservoir, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. “That is what we do and who we are,” said Cathcart.“Wherever our brother and
sister warriors are, you will find us (chaplains) as well.” During the ceremony the Chaplain Corps honored the men and women who served during the past 239 years. Kibben wrapped up the evening as the guest speaker by reminding the audience of the corps’ rich history and the importance of the program in today’s fleet. “May we carry forth both the legacy of our corps and continue to reveal God’s divine presence where it matter, when it matters, because it matters,” said Kibben. For more information about the Chaplain Corps, visit http://www.navy.com/careers/chaplain-support/chaplain.html or http://www.navy.com.
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CSADD walk takes a powerful stand against domestic violence BY AT3 JESSICA BRYANT FRCMA Oceana Public Affairs NAS Oceana Sailors walked to end domestic violence Oct. 30, as part of the month-long awareness campaign. “We are walking against domestic violence ending the month of October,,” said Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Luvenia Evans, who led the walk as part of the Fleet Readiness Center MidAtlantic Oceana (FRCMA) chapter of the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD). “We are seeking to bring awareness to domestic violence because it is happening amongst our very own shipmates,” Aviation Electronics Technician Airman Hayden Shrewsbury said. “We can bring a halt to what happens by starting right here on base.” CSADD focuses awareness for each month’s topic. During October, the FRCMA chapter chose to do a walk as a proactive move against domestic violence.The walk started at the main gate of Oceana and ended at the parking lot of FRCMA, with more
Long-term TDY rates to change, official says BY CLAUDETTE ROULO DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON (NNS) — New longterm temporary duty per diem rules that went into effect Nov. 1 will save the Defense Department about $22 million annually, the director of the Defense Travel Management Office said recently. Long-term TDY is considered to be any temporary duty longer than 30 days.“So, for travel from 31 to 180 days, you will receive a flat-rate per diem of 75 percent. For travel greater than 180 days,you will receive a flatrate per diem for 55 percent,” Harvey Johnson explained in a DoD News interview.
Domestic Violence Facts • 17,295 people reported spouse abuse, 613,589 reported unmarried abuse and 15,346 reported child abuse to the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) in 2013 according to the DoD FAP. • 16 domestic abuse fatalities were also reported, 2 of which had reported abuse to FAP the previous year.
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez NAS Oceana Sailors participated in a walk organized by the FRCMA Oceana CSADD chapter to spread awareness about domestic violence Oct. 30. The walk went from Oceana’s main gate to the FRCMA parking lot. More than 30 walkers participated.
than 30 walkers, which included members of CSADD and civilian counselors from Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC). “It’s a breath of fresh air that Sailors are helping to promote awareness of the critical need to end domestic violence and taking an active stance to care for one another,” said Samantha Blackwell from the Oceana FFSC. During the walk, CSADD members provided informative evidence of what a victim deals with when experiencing domestic
violence. For instance, a victim of domestic violence might experience one or all of the following states of mind: feeling afraid, humiliated or emotionally helpless in his or her own home. Additionally, the evidence that a partner is being violent includes unpredictable temper, intense threats if abandoned, and forced sexual intercourse. At the end of the walk, employees from Oceana’s FFSC passed out pamphlets further explaining the signs and resources for victims of domestic violence. According to the Navy Leader’s Guide for Managing Sailors in Distress, domes-
tic violence is defined as “an offense under the United States Code, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or state law that involves the non-accidental use, attempted use, or threatened use of force or violence against a person of the opposite sex.” Examples of domestic violence include slapping, biting, scratching, pulling hair, restraining, hitting, etc. To become more proactive with each month’s awareness campaign, join FRCMA’s CSADD team for the weekly meetings at Fleet Readiness Center’s Main Production Control Room,Tuesdays at noon.
Johnson said the changes are meant to give long-term TDY travelers an incentive to seek out extended-stay lodgings, which generally are less expensive. Before this change, the Joint Travel Regulations encouraged travelers on extended TDY to seek out this type of lodging, but there wasn’t a requirement or incentive to do so. Changes apply to all three parts of per diem The reduced per diem rates apply to all three parts of the per diem — lodging, meals and incidentals— he noted, and apply equally to civilian and military personnel. Travelers who are authorized the flat-rate per diem no longer have to submit a lodging receipt, but before they’re reimbursed, a receipt may be needed to validate that lodging costs were incurred. Staying anywhere for free or buying a home at theTDY location will make a traveler ineligible for the flat-rate per diem payment. “Several other federal civilian agencies
already implement similar policies ...Some are even more restrictive than ours,” Johnson said.The changes are simply meant to recognize that long-term stays are different from short-term TDYs, he noted. Many of the conveniences available at extended-stay hotels can save money for travelers,and in turn,for DoD,Johnson said. “They offer the kitchenettes, the sink, the refrigerator — recognizing that people aren’t eating out at an expensive restaurant every day, three meals a day,” he explained.“And I believe that’s vital in this environment of sequestration and other external factors that have brought this on. So, we’ve got to make sure that people are traveling smarter and more [efficiently].” Options if additional costs arise Johnson said travelers still will have options if they are unable to find extendedstay lodging within a reasonable distance of their duty location, or if additional costs arise, such as a rental car. “You can work
with your approving official to do actualexpense authorizations, which allows you to go above the flat-rate per diem to 100 percent, if needed,” he said. And at no time should travelers end up paying out-of-pocket for authorized TDY expenses, Johnson said. “The intent is to do no harm. The intent is to ensure that we’re finding affordable travel solutions.” While acknowledging that these changes may feel like a pay cut to some travelers, Johnson said it’s important to recognize that per diem payments aren’t meant to serve as an extra pay. “It’s not a hardship pay, it’s not a supplemental pay; it’s a travel allowance,” he said.“And a travel allowance is designed to reimburse travelers for expenses incurred. ... We are looking to fairly reimburse travelers for actual expenses incurred. If that means that it’s over the flat per diem rate, then we will reimburse up to whatever it was that they spent.”
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED I earned my degree from a proven leader in higher education. • Regionally Accredited Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin by Andy Wolfe An F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter conducts its first carrier-based night flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The aircraft launched Nov. 13 at 6:01 p.m. (PST) and conducted a series of planned touch-and-go landings before making an arrested landing at 6:40 p.m. Nimitz is hosting the F-35 Lightning II Pax River Integrated Test Force from VX-23 during the initial sea trials of the F-35C.
F-35C completes initial sea trials aboard aircraft carrier From Commander, Naval Air Forces Public Affairs SAN DIEGO (NNS) — The F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter completed its first phase of developmental test (DT) aboard an aircraft carrier Nov. 14, three days ahead of schedule aboard USS Nimitz (CVN 68). During the DT-I event,F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) the F-35 Lightning II Integrated Test Force (ITF) from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23, located at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River in Patuxent River, Md., tested the carrier suitability of the aircraft and its integration with carrier air and deck operations in the at-sea environment, achieving 100 percent of the threshold test points. The aircraft demonstrated exceptional performance throughout its initial sea trails, accelerating the team’s progress through the DT-I schedule and enabling them to conduct night operations — a milestone typically achieved during the second at-sea phase of developmental tests, as evidenced by the test schedules of the F/A-18 Hornet and F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.
“We had such confidence in how the plane is flying that we lowered the weather minimums to what the fleet is actually using, knowing that when I lower my hook and come into the groove I’m going to trap,” said Lt. Cmdr.Ted Dyckman, Navy test pilot.“That says a lot for the airplane. So, when it came time for night traps, we said the plane is ready and we launched it. It flew very well behind the ship. Even on the darkest night — pretty much as dark as you can get behind the boat.Two hookdown passes and two traps and that says it all right there. It’s unheard of to conduct night ops on the first det.” “The engineers responsible for the aircraft’s control laws at Pax (Patuxent) River and Fort Worth have done a phenomenal job designing a carefree aircraft from the pilot’s perspective,” said Cmdr. Tony Wilson, DT I team lead. “The F-35C’s performance on the ball was revolutionary, providing carefree handling on approach. The Integrated Direct Lift Control (IDLC) allows ball control like no other aircraft. The control schemes of the F-35C provide
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6 JET OBSERVER • November 20, 2014 Commanding Officer of NAS Oceana Capt. Kit Chope waves as the parade passes by. Next to him is Commander, JEB Little CreekFort Story Capt. Frank Hughlett.
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John Donaldson, the Virginia Patriot Guard’s ride captain for the Veterans Day Parade, leads Patriot Guard members down 19th Street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
PHOTO, ABOVE: Members of the Navy’s JROTC carry the American flag in the annual Tidewater Veterans Day Parade at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Nov. 11. RIGHT: A young boy holds up the American flag as he watches the parade go by on 19th street at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. For more photos, visit www.OceanaJetObserver.com
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BY LT. ROB FASNACHT Carrier Air Wing 3 Chaplain I grew up in Ohio, went to college in northwest Indiana, and pastored in Michigan. I am no stranger to snow. One year in Michigan, we had snow from Halloween to Easter — so much snow. There is something beautiful about snow. Now that I have moved away from South Bend, Ind., it is easy to cheer for Notre Dame. On social media, a friend posted a video of the first snowfall of the year on Notre Dame’s campus. The Golden Dome was beautifully ornamented in snow. Even with its beauty, I dread snow. It looks great on a postcard or in a globe, but it can spell doom when it is on the roads and power lines. Snow is a visible reminder that summer is sleeping and we should be hibernating. Granted, as humans we don’t hibernate, but our bodies just seem to slow down during winter. Even with all the busyness of changing schedules during the holidays (Halloween to St. Patrick’s Day) that makes us run from here to there, snow reminds us to slow down.This is something we can be thankful for. During this Thanksgiving season, I ask that you slow down and smell the roasting veggies, braising turkey and baking pies. May you enjoy the friends and family that gather to drink all your supplies and eat all your left-over candy. As you slow down, don’t
forget that some families will be separated from their loved one during the holidays.We celebrate with our returning Sailors and long for our deployed brothers and sisters. Please say a prayer to God that his peace will be tangibly felt during this stressful time. 1 Thessalonians 5: 14b -18, “Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” Be a source of encouragement.To do this, we have to stop complaining. Send a card, an invite or text message to someone who may be overwhelmed this holiday season. Plan now to do good for someone else. Be tender to others. We cannot control how people respond to us, but we can control how we respond to them. May each of your encounters with others be marked with tenderness and kindness. — See Slow down page 12
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WELCOME HOME! George H.W. Bush Strike Group returns home after nine-month deployment BY MC3 JEFFREY MADLANGBAYAN USS George H.W. Bush, Public Affairs After completing a nine-month deployment in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet Areas of Operations (AOR), the ships and squadrons of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWB CSG) returned to their homeports in Norfolk, Whidbey Island, Wash. and Mayport, Fla., Nov 15. The GHWB CSG is comprised of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 22, the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58), and the guided-missile destroyers USS Truxtun (DDG 103) and USS Roosevelt (DDG 80).The strike group, which deployed Feb. 15, steamed a total of 73,400 nautical miles throughout two different AORs in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, as well as maritime
security operations and theater security cooperation efforts, while working with joint, coalition and allied forces. “I am extremely proud of each and every Sailor in the George H.W. Bush Strike Group and our many accomplishments during this nine-month deployment. The flexibility and striking power inherent in a carrier strike group made a difference on this deployment, and professional Sailors made it all happen.” said Rear Adm. DeWolfe H. Miller III, commander, GHWB CSG.“I am also eternally grateful for the wonderful support we all received from family members and friends, many of whom welcomed us home today.” Highlighting the versatility of a CSG, in one 30hour period,CVW-8 flew combat sorties in support of the Afghan Democratic run-off elections,George H.W. Bush then quickly steamed west, executing an inbound Strait of Hormuz transit and then launched armed sorties into Iraq to counter ISIL extremist advances. Ships and aircraft of the GHWB CSG were the first U.S. forces on scene providing combat capability over Iraq and options for the President. GHWB CSG commenced the first air strikes in Iraq Aug. 8. “This ship and air wing team possesses tremendous capabilities which can, and did, have an immediate impact on events in the U.S. 5th and 6th
Photo by MC3 Timothy Daughton Cmdr. Timothy Muller, commanding officer of the “Valions” of VFA-15, hugs his 7-month-old son, Evan.
Phhoto by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Pilots attached to the “Tomcatters” of VFA-31 walk towards their family and friends d during a homecoming celebration at NAS Oceana Nov. 14. Four Oceana-based squadrons from CVW-8 returned d home after a nine-month deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The remaining squadron officers and enlisted maintainers returned the following day aboard George H.W. Bush.
Fleet areas of operations. This impact is generated not only by the incredible striking power of a carrier strike group,but by the committed men and women aboard these ships that make it happen day in and day out in extremely trying conditions,” said Capt. Andrew Loiselle, commanding officer of George H.W. Bush.“From day one, our Sailors came together and remained focused on the mission. I’m extremely proud of our Sailors and all they’ve accomplished.” In the early morning of Sept. 23, GHWB CSG and coalition partners participated in the first offensive strikes deep into Syria,engaging both ISIS and Khorasan Group targets using a mix of strike fighter and bomber aircraft, as well as Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAMs).The 47 TLAMs employed in
the strikes were launched d from USS Arleigh Burke and USS Philippine Sea operating o in international waters from the Red Seaa and North Arabian Gulf, respectively. During 2014, the GHWB CSG team amassed 12,774 sorties for a totaal of 34,831 flight hours. Of the sorties, 3,245 weere combat sorties with
Photo by Harry Gerwien Lt. Mike Tremel from VFA-31 is overjoyed to greet his wife Amie and children Isabella, 3, and James, 1.
I am extremely proud of each and every Sailor in the George H.W. Bush Strike Group and our many accomplishments during this nine-month deployment.” — Rear Adm. DeWolfe H. Miller III commander, GHWB CSG
Photo by Harry Gerwien One-year-old Liam Rose, with his flight helmet and goggles, waits for his father Lt. Cmdr. Scott Rose, from VFA-87, to arrive.
Cmdr. Matthew Stevenson, executive officer of the “Valions” of VFA-15, is greeted by his sons Elijah, Isaiah and Caleb during the homecoming celebration.
From the left, Will Tremel, 8, Sam Tremel, 6, and Ed Raptosh, 6, hold up their sign welcoming VFA-31 pilot, Lt. Mike Tremel home.
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Photo by Harry Gerwien
Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez Matt Van Orden holds a sign up to welcome back his brother, Lt. Mark Van Orden, from the “Blacklions” of VFA-213.
18,333 combat flight hours. The aircraft made 10,003 catapult launches and arrested landings (traps) for the deployment. During the deployment, CVW-8 delivered a total of 232 precision guided bombs, launched 47 TLAMs and fired more than 2,400 rounds of 20mm ammunition. This was the 2nd combat deployment for CVN 77, which deployed after the successful completion of a Fleet ReadinessTraining Plan that included Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX), Air Wing Detachment Fallon, and Fleet Synthetic Training exercises. Upon return to homeports, GHWB CSG Sailors received a warm welcome by family and friends. CVN 77 was commissioned Jan. 10, 2009 as the 10th and last Nimitz-class aircraft carrier. Named after the 41st U.S. President, USS George H.W. Bush is the only aircraft carrier in the fleet with a living namesake.
Photo by Mike Lynaugh Cmdr. Ted Ricciardella, commanding officer of VFA213, embraces his son Sam, 10.
Phhoto by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez VFA-87 Commanding Officeer Cmdr. Tom Winkler is greeted by his sister Hilary Benson and niece Sophie Lee Benson, during the “Go olden Warriors” return.
Photo by Timothy Daughton Capt. Dan Martin, deputy commander, CVW-8, gets a big kiss from his wife, Kristen at the Oceana flightline.
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testing on Nimitz ahead of schedule — Continued from page 5 a tool for the below average ball flyer to compete for top hook. And, Delta Flight Path is an innovative leap in aircraft flight controls — this command enables the F-35 to capture and maintain a glideslope, greatly reducing pilot workload, increasing safety margins during carrier approaches and reducing touchdown dispersion.” The cadre of DT-I test pilots logged a total of 39.2 flight hours, as they conducted 33 flights, featuring 124 catapults, 222 touch-and-go landings, and 124 arrestments. There were zero unintentional hook-down bolters, or missed attempts to catch an arresting wire on the flight deck. (Two hook-down, intentional bolters were conducted as part of the DT-I test plan.) Successful carrier landings of the F-35C also point to an effective re-design of the once-troubled tailhook. Initial testing shore-based testing pointed toward tailhook design issues and the Atlantic Test Range (ATR) at NAS Patuxent River captured critical measurement data with their precision photogrammetric technology and modeling capabilities.The redesign collaboration between Lockheed Martin and FokkerTechnologies of the Netherlands — with insight and participation by Navy airworthiness engineers — has yielded a preponderance of three-wire landings during DT-I and firmly established the success of the redesign. The goal of DT-I, the first of three at-sea test phases planned for the F-35C, was 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.A thorough assessment of how well the F-35C operated in the shipboard environment will advise the Navy of any adjustments needed to ensure the fifth-generation fighter is fully capable and ready to deploy to the fleet in 2018.
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Lincoln leaves drydock BY MC1 GARY A. PRILL USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) was returned to the water Nov. 3, nearly two years after entering the dry dock at Newport News Shipyard. The undocking of the ship is a significant milestone in the refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) process. According to a 2002 study by the Research and Development National Defense Institute, “The mid-life RCOH of a nuclear aircraft carrier may be the most challenging engineering and industrial task undertaken anywhere.” “Flood dry dock and undock are called key events, but from the perspective of the crew, it is very significant in what it represents,” said Capt. Ronald Ravelo, Lincoln commanding officer,“It’s the moment we go from looking more like a building back to being a United States ship.” Up next for Lincoln is the transition
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from the “rip-out” phase to the “rebuilding” phase. In the coming months, Lincoln Sailors will begin the internal rebuilding of the ship. During this process, spaces will be painted, furniture will be installed, and compartments will receive finishing touches, as the crew continues preparations to make Lincoln a warship that will be redelivered to the fleet. “The ship went from being tugged from Norfolk Naval Station, put into dry dock, to back in the water floating and this is the first time we have been so, since the very first stages of RCOH,” Ravelo said. Lincoln is currently undergoing RCOH at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz class to undergo an RCOH, a major lifecycle milestone. Once RCOH is complete, Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologically advanced Nimitzclass aircraft carriers in the fleet and will continue to be a vital part of the nation’s defense.
Granby St., Norfolk, receives donations daily and constantly need volunteers to help sort, organize and tag donations, as well as hang clothing and arrange items on the sales floor. Volunteers are also needed to help load and unload donations from the truck. If interested in this opportunity or others, visit Volunteer Tidewater’s website at www.volunteertidewater.com.
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FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SYSTEM NOV. 21, 9 A.M. TO NOON In this workshop, gain the advantage in your job search with the federal government by learning how to find vacancies and job listings, complete the application process, and how to understand standard qualifications and testing requirements.
DECKPLATE RESOURCE AWARENESS TRAINING NOV. 24 & 25, 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. This training is specifically for second class petty officers in supervisory positions.It provides information on Navy and
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CREDIT MANAGEMENT NOV. 25, 5 - 6:30 P.M. This workshop provides valuable information on establishing a credit history, choosing and using credit and debit cards, debt-to-income ratio, consumer installment loans, credit reports and effectively managing your credit.
Slow down: Take time to be thankful, enjoy holidays — Continued from page 7 Be patient with everyone. This does include the stereotypical in-laws and neighbors. As we slow down and others rush past us, it is OK.We don’t need to be first; we need to be patient. Holidays are stressful for everyone, so let’s show some compassion by being patient even during poor customer service. Always be joyful. It is hard to be joyful if you are home alone during a family-oriented holiday like Thanksgiving; so don’t be alone. Find other friends who may be in the same predicament, or go and volunteer to help feed the homeless. Do something other than throw yourself a pity-party. Being joyful is not a giddy happiness but a state of mind during tough times in which
you choose to see good. Be thankful in all circumstances. When your marriage has tanked, your loved one is deployed, or your child is terminally ill, it is hard if not almost impossible, to be thankful. Yet, this is what we are called to do — be thankful. One way to do this is to take your eyes off the problem and start looking at the snow. Watch how snow slowly falls to the ground, covers things in an innocent white, and glistens with the glow of the sun. Snow beckons us to enjoy hot chocolate and warm cookies. Snow is the season to slow down. Be thankful, even in hard times, that you have survived another hour, another day. May you be a reason for someone else to be thankful. May you be patient with others and a source of encouragement for all.
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Armed Services YMCA offering two holiday programs
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From the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads
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Project Holiday Joy is in full swing at the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads. That means their team is working to make the holidays a little better for the local junior enlisted military community. Project Holiday Joy is made up of two programs.The first is Operation Ride Home. With a grant from Jack Daniels, the Armed Services YMCA is providing airline tickets and travel gift cards needed to help junior service members and their families get home for the holidays.They have the option of flying or driving and the staff is working to fulfill as many requested rides home as possible. Recipients of the grant are recommended by their commands and must be E-4 and below to qualify. This program serves
Deadline for 2014 Operation Jingle approaching From the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) is inviting all Hampton Roads active duty service members to participate in the 22nd annual Operation Jingle, sponsored by the hotel associations and convention and visitors bureaus from Norfolk and Virginia Beach.The deadline for submissions is Dec. 18. The annual holiday program provides a complimentary three-night stay in local hotels from Dec. 23-26 for the visiting families of locally stationed service members who are unable to go home for the holidays. Families check-in after 4 p.m. on Dec. 23, and checkout before 11 a.m. on Dec. 26. To qualify, service members must be stationed and live aboard ships, reside in one of the local barracks, or reside in single Sailor PPV housing. Commands must verify that the rooms will be used for families traveling to Hampton Roads to spend the holidays with their service member. Room availability is
Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard commands in the greater Hampton Roads community. The second program is Operation Holiday Assistance. Donations are pouring in from community supporters, such as Serco and 7-Eleven as they collect cans of food and raise money with bake sales and potluck lunches, so a junior family in financial need can enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Additionally, Ovation Brands is donating a portion of the turkeys that will be distributed to selected families. This community initiative would not be possible without the generosity of the businesses. As with Operation Ride Home, selected families are recommended by their commands. To help with Project Holiday Joy,visit www. asymca.org/hampton-roads-va to volunteer or make a donation.
limited, and rooms will be reserved on a firstcome, first-served basis. To participate, each command must designate a representative as the command’s single point of contact to coordinate the delivery of applications and confirmation information with the NMCRS Norfolk office. The only charge for the room is a nonrefundable reservation fee of $10 per room, per night.The entire reservation fee will be donated to the NMCRS. Reservation fees ensure that all rooms are used. Hotels require a 24-hour cancellation notice in the event rooms cannot be used. Information about the program may be obtained from Loretta Russell at the NMCRS Norfolk office, located inside the Fleet and Family Support Center in Norfolk (7928 14th St. suite 238). Program information should be obtained and completed by no later than 3 p.m. on Dec. 18. Command representatives may request the registration form by email at loretta.russell@nmcrs.org or by phone at 322-1175. For underway commands/units unable to meet the Dec. 18 deadline, command representatives should call 322-1175 to discuss alternative arrangements. All incidental expenses incurred during the hotel stay, including phone calls, laundry services, movies, room service and other meals are the responsibility of the service member reserving the room. To learn more about NMCRS, visit www. nmcrs.org/locations/entry/norfolk.
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A child who is exposed to secondhand smoke and has direct contact with someone after they were smoking can result in developing asthma, allergies or the need for tubes in their ears to fight infection. “On average, it takes a person seven attempts to quit smoking, and I like the fact that members have to meet with a provider first, because having support and a plan is essential to being successful at quitting tobacco products,” said Lisa Hardin, senior health education specialist for Health Net Federal Services (HNFS), in a phone interview. HNFS is a contracted company who works with the Department of Defense (DOD) and provides resources to all Tricare-eligible members. Tricare also offers support through the website www. ucanquit2.org, which provides text messages, live chat and other resources. The DOD Smoke Cessation Resource Line is a tool for members
who are looking to quit tobacco and provides information on benefit coverage, available counseling programs and online tools. To learn more about quitting tobacco products, contact your healthcare provider or call (866)459-8766 to speak with a representative from Tricare’s Tobacco Resource Line. For additional resources and tools to help stop smoking, visit the American Cancer Society’s website at www.cancer.org.
Sailors, Marines deployed for holidays get free phone cards BY KRISTINE STURKIE Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced Nov. 17 that Sailors and Marines in more than 70 deployed units away from their homeports and those forward deployed to overseas ports during the holiday season will be given a free $10 phone card to call loved ones back home. “NEXCOM has been giving away free phone cards to deployed Sailors and Marines for many, many years,” said Thomas Harris, NEXCOM Afloat Personal Telecommunications Ser-
vice Program.“This is just one small way that we can thank these service members and their families for their service to our country.” The $10 AT&T prepaid phone cards can be used via the Afloat Personal Telecommunications Service system, the ship’s Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) system or ashore in the United States or any foreign port where AT&T has a presence. NEXCOM distributed 36,250 free phone cards for the holidays. For a complete list of ships and submarines that will receive the free phone cards, visit www.oceanajetobserver.com.
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DICKENS’ CHRISTMAS TOWNE OPENING NOV. 21 Nauticus and Virginia Stage Company are building a massive, 15,000 square foot Christmas village, complete with strolling carolers, actors, a large-scale train display, merchants, games, activities and entertainment. Dickens’ Christmas Towne transforms the first floor of Norfolk’s Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center into festive Victorian London. Ride a trackless train through Towne Point Park on Saturday and Sunday nights, make holiday crafts, discover the “Science of Christmas,” purchase seasonal treats from a variety of vendors and much more. Beginning Nov. 29, every Saturday morning, children are invited to take part in a Toy Parade at 10:30 a.m. Free admission for all kids in the parade.Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for children, 4 - 12, and ages 3 and under are free. For event times and more information,call 664-1000 or visit www.nauticus.org.
LIGHT UP THE TOWN NOV. 22, 6 - 9 P.M. Celebrate the arrival of Santa, the illumination of Town Center and help light up the 30-foot tree at the Town Center Fountain Plaza, at Central Park Avenue, Virginia Beach. It’s all free and open to the public.Visit with Santa, attend a laser light show, enjoy carolers, balloon artists and more. For more information, visit www.vabeach-
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GRAND ILLUMINATION PARADE NOV. 22, 7 P.M. Light the city skylines and kick off six weeks of holiday festivities in Norfolk and Olde Towne Portsmouth with the 30th Annual Grand Illumination Parade, taking place in downtown Norfolk. The parade will kickoff at the corner of St. Paul’s Boulevard and Main Street, turn right on Granby Street, left onto Freemason Street, left onto Boush Street proceed to Waterside Drive and end at St.Paul’s Boulevard and Water Street, near the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. From 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., park for $2 with early bird rates; $5 at all city garages after 5 p.m.There will be pre-parade entertainment along the route from 5 - 7 p.m., with the synchronized countdown and grand illumination of skylines and parade beginning at 7 p.m. Reserve a street seat with general admission seats at $10. HRT is offering Grand Illumination Group Passes and individual tickets online to take The Tide or Elizabeth River Ferry. Visit www.gohrt.com to purchase and for more information. Visit www.holidaysinthecity.net for reserved seating, detailed parking and transportation information, including a list of parking garages, street closures and volunteer opportunities for the parade.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT VIRGINIA BEACH LIBRARIES SEEING BEYOND NOV. 21, 10:30 TO NOON This is a monthly program for those with vision impairments that takes place at Bayside Special Services Library, 936 Independence Boulevard. Meet a dog who performs search and rescue during disasters. Adults only. For more information, call 385-2684.
UNPLUG AND GAME ON NOV. 21, 7 - 11 P.M. Break away from the consoles and explore all the wonders table-top gaming has to offer. Bring some games to share or play some of the library’s games at the Meyera Oberndorf Central Library, 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard.Adults only. For more information, call 385-0150.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY STORYTIME NOV. 22, 9:30 - 10:30 A.M. Enjoy a small-group storytime that integrates movement, music and sensory play at the Bayside Special Ser-
vices Library located at 936 Independence Boulevard. Registration required. For ages 3 - 5 years. For more information, call 385-2680.
LOCAL AUTHORS BOOK SIGNING NOV. 22, 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. More than 25 local authors will share, sign and sell their books at the Meyera Oberndorf Central Library,at 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard. Registration not required All ages are welcomed. For more information, call 385-0150.
LIKE A MOVIE DIRECTOR NOV. 22, 1 - 3 P.M. Learn guidelines about how to prepare and shoot an audiovisual story at the Joint Use Library, at the corner of Rosemont Road and Faculty Boulevard. Costumes and props are appreciated. Registration required. Open to children in 6th through 8th grade. For more information, call 822-7800.
Friday, Nov. 21 6 p.m. - Ouija (PG-13, 90 min.) 9 p.m. - Fury (R, 134 min.)
Saturday, Nov. 22 Noon - Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (PG, 80 min.) 3 p.m. - The Best of Me (PG-13, 118 min.) 6 p.m. - John Wick (R, 101 min.) 9 p.m. - The Judge (R, 141 min.)
Sunday, Nov. 23 **Free admission for all military spouses at 7 p.m. movie** 1 - 5 p.m. - No movies due to carrier party 7 p.m. - Annabelle (R, 95 min.)
875 D Ave., Bldg. 531 | (757) 433-2391 | Schedule is subject to change, call ahead for details. Cash or credit accepted for concessions and admission. Doors open approximately 30 minutes before show times. Children ages two and younger are admitted free. Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R-rated movies.
FAIRY TALES IN THE NEWS NOV. 22, 2 - 3 P.M. Popular fairy tales will introduce you to the wonderful world of the fairy tale, where anything is possible. Program held at the Joint Use Library, at the corner of Rosemont Road and Faculty Boulevard. All ages are welcome. Registration required. For more information, call 822-7800.
ANIME CLUB NOV. 22, 2:30 - 4:30 P.M. Enjoy all things anime at the Kempsville Area Library, 832 Kempsville Road.Cosplay and sketchbooks welcome. Registration required. Open to children in 6th through 8th grade. For more information, call 385-2627.
TUESDAY TOPICS NOV. 25, 2 - 4 P.M. Life Hacks: Learn creative ways to save time, money and stress at the Bayside Special Services Library, 936 Independence Boulevard. Adults only. For more information, call 385-2680.
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