VOL.54 NO. 31 NOVEMBER 25, 2015
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
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Dam Neck Galley says thanks SUNLINERS CHANGE COMMAND
BY MC2 TONY ROSA NAS Oceana Public Affairs The Dam Neck Galley by the Dunes hosted their 8th annual Family and Friends Appreciation Luncheon for its Chesapeake Service Systems (CSS) employees Nov. 16. CSS, a private, non-profit organization, provides job opportunities for people with disabilities in Hampton Roads, as well as transportation for their employees to and from their work place. Dam Neck Food Services Officer Ed Ruhling welcomed guests and invited them to eat a meal specially prepared by the Dam Neck Galley’s own Navy culinary specialists. Following the meal, Ruhling spoke about how the luncheon began and why it was so important. “This whole thing started with Tom over there. In 2008, Tom Swanston came over here and presented the Dam Neck active duty crew with a nice appreciation plaque,” said Ruhling. The plaque was presented by CSS to show their appreciation for the efforts of the galley staff, the company and their employees. “We just felt like we shouldn’t be the one’s getting the appreciation, but rather is should be the CSS team and their staff,” said Ruhling. “You guys [the staff] come here 365 days a year, and provide a service and meals to our active duty. We felt that inviting you and giving you and your friends and families a nice meal was a little way of saying thank you and that we truly appreciate you all.” Following Ruhling, CSS Executive Director Thomas Swanston began his speech by praising the positive impact both those who work within the CSS organization and the Navy have on each other.
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NEW OFF-LIMITS LOCATIONS —Page 11 Chelsey Bertulano speaks to Oceana personnel at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd during a program for Native American Heritage Month about what it means to her to be a Native American and the path she took to learn her heritage.
NAS OCEANA CELEBRATES HERITAGE PHOTO/STORY BY MC2 (SW) ALYSIA HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana personnel gathered at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd to celebrate people, diversity and culture during a ceremony for Native American Heritage Month Nov. 19. Hosted by the NAS Oceana Heritage Association, the program included a brief history of influential Native Americans as well as two guest speakers who shared their heritage and personal experiences as Native Americans.
“We are here to celebrate Native American culture and talk about their contributions to our great nation – the length and scope of which are way too big to cover in this short program,” said Masterat-Arms 1st Class James Jansma. Members of the heritage association took turns presenting the history of influential Native Americans including William Terril Bradby, who was the first Native American Sailor; James Joseph Clark, who was the first Native American graduate of the Naval Academy in 1917; Ernest E.
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NAS OCEANA COMMAND HOLIDAY PARTY NAS Oceana will host its annual holiday party including music, food and prizes Dec. 3, 6 - 11 p.m. at Sea Breeze Club on Dam Neck Annex. Tickets are $10 for E-4 and below; $15 for E-5 and E-6; $20 for E-7 and above, NF3, GS5 NF4 and above and GS6 and above. Contact your MWR representative or call SHC James Slaughter for tickets at 433-2665. Tickets will be on sale until Nov. 30.