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George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group begins COMPTUEX BY MCSN ROBERT BURCK USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN (NNS) — The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2 departed Norfolk to begin Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) Nov. 20. COMPTUEX is a series of training exercises designed to certify the carrier strike group is deployment-ready by testing its ability to react to realworld scenarios and perform as an integral unit. Commander, Strike Force Training Atlantic (CSFTL) is evaluating CSG 2 on how they perform during simulated surface and sub-surface threats and ship movements such as transiting a strait in hostile waters. “CSFTL will evaluate our ability to perform all the different mission sets,” said Cmdr. Andrew Walton, operations officer of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).“This includes everything from counter-piracy to maritime interdiction operations and strike warfare.” Throughout COMPTUEX, fictitious geopolitical scenarios are used to replicate real-world circum-
stances that could be encountered during deployment. “We immerse ourselves in this synthetic world from the second we pull lines over and get underway,” said Walton. “This acts as a representation of what we’ll see throughout our deployment, such as failed states, acts of piracy, and counter-terrorism operations. We expect that throughout the event, there’ll be airborne, surface and even sub-surface forces out there that will be testing us.” CSG 2 combines George H.W. Bush, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8, and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22 during the exercise.All ships and their crews and the embarked air wing will play a vital role “Our role during this COMPTUEX will be similar to previous underways,” said Lt. j.g. Jared Good, a pilot in Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9.“We will continue to provide support for anti-terrorism force protection, and such things as vertical replenishment and man-overboard drills.” CSG 2 is conducting its final pre-deployment evaluation to ensure safe and effective coordination with the strike group to achieve mission readiness and the ability to work alongside international allies in the execution of the Navy’s maritime strategy.
Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) move a fuel tank onto an aircraft elevator. George H.W. Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a composite training unit exercise to integrate the ships of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group through a series of live training events. Photo by MCSN Lorelei R. Vander Griend OUR MISSION USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) will be mission ready to conduct sustained Carrier Strike Group operations and all other operations as directed and required by our National Command Authority to support national goals around the globe.
Commissary CEO shares sequestration consequences BY DONNA MILES American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Offering a glimpse at what commissary and military exchange services could become in light of smaller and unpredictable budgets, the Defense Commissary Agency director and CEO described to Congress on Nov. 20 the consequences sequestration and the government shutdown have already imposed. Customers packed commissaries Oct. 1, the first day of the government shutdown, Joseph H. Jeu told the House Armed Service Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee. Not knowing what was ahead, shoppers stocked up on food and supplies, racking up twice the typical day’s sales, at $30.5 million. “That was our highest sale day ever,” Jeu told the House panel. But as the furlough dragged on, its effects increasingly became evident. The department-wide hiring freeze had already put a dent in the customer service that has been the pride of the Defense Commissary Agency. Because turnover tends to be high among the commissaries’ lower-grade employees, manning levels quickly dropped, Jeu explained.Twothirds of all commissaries fell below the manning levels required to run the stores effectively. Even when DOD gave some relief and authorized personnel hiring, the results came slowly due to time lags in employee vetting.
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Cashiers and baggers assist customers at the NAS Oceana commissary Nov. 13. Defense Commissary Agency Director and CEO Joseph H. Jeu told Congress on Nov. 20 the commissary is one of the most valued, non-pay compensation benefits by military members and their families. Exacerbating the situation, civilian furloughs forced most commissaries to close one day a week for six weeks. “Customer complaints rose by over 50 percent and hit an all-time high during the furlough,” Jeu reported.“While our employees struggled to provide our goal of excellent customer service, they could not always overcome the challenges.” Customers were often confronted with long checkout lines, closed registers and empty shelves, he said. Some-
times waits for checkouts dragged on for 20 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, sales figures that had been on an upward trajectory dropped. “Commissaries experienced a sales loss totalling over $99 million driven by sequestration closures in fiscal year 2013 and government shutdown closures in October of fiscal year 2014,” Jeu reported. Distributors who supply the commissaries felt the impact, too, he said. They faced sporadic delays in offloading their deliveries, and orders were frequently held up or delayed. In some cases, the wrong products were shipped, damages weren’t processed in a timely manner and orders were delayed due to closures that made scheduling a logistical nightmare. All this followed what Jue told the congressional panel had been “an impressive year” in fiscal 2012, before sequestration. “Sales were up, topping the $6 billion level for the first time since 1992,” he reported.The cost of delivering commissary services came in under budget. Customer satisfaction surveys that were independently verified ranked commissaries above all but one commercial grocery chain. “The commissary continues to be one of the most valued non-pay compensation benefits our military members, past and present, and their families enjoy,” Jeu said. Calling the commissary benefit an “integral element of the total compensation package,” he said it saves patrons about 30 percent compared to commercial supermarkets. That equates to about $1,500 a year for a single service — See Commissary, Page 7
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AZ1 (AW/SW) Tanisesha T. Curry
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Aviation Maintenance Adm ministrationman 1st Class Tanisesha T. Curry is the Naval n Air Station Oceana Sailor of A tthe Quarter, fourth quarter 2013. 2 Assigned as the executive asssistant to Oceana’s command master chief, Curry managed m aand organized the third quartter SOQ luncheon for nominees and their guests. Curry n also serves as the command color guard coordinator,where she trained and executed more than 20 Oceana Color Guard details for 13 ceremonies throughout Hampton Roads. Curry’s collateral duties include command fitness leader, assistant command individual augmentation (IA) coordinator, command CPR instructor and she manages the command fitness enhancement program.As the CPR instructor, she qualified six Sailors in the Basic Heart Saver Course. Curry also tracked and maintained an accurate account for all IAs. Additionally, she created a new tracking system for NAS Oceana’s long term parking storage, making it easier to track vehicles for all tenant commands. She is currently working on her personal trainer certification.
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Shanna M. Read is the Naval Air Station Oceana Junior Sailor of the Quarter, fourth quarter 2013. While assigned as sentry, patrolman and armorer, Read made sure 46 personnel were in compliance with all master-at-arms related requirements, ensuring the scheduling, tracking, and proper recording of 84 training topics, required for all personnel to perform law enforcement and physical security duties, was completed. She maintained 46 training records, ensuring 100 percent inspection readiness. She also demonstrated mentoring by assisting seven Sailors with their enrollment in higher education. Read’s collateral duties include training petty officer, SAPR advocate, assistant mentor coordinator and anti-terrorism training team member. She is also a member of the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions. Read has also volunteered 16 hours as a Naval Sea Cadet officer, working with local students. Read is currently deployed with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34, and was unable to attend the awards luncheon or have a photo taken.
Air-Traffic Controller 3rd Class C Bridgette L.Zamora is the Naval N Air Station Oceana Blue Jacket J of the Quarter, fourth quarter q 2013. As the clearance delivery operator,Zamora o obtains posts and a relays air traffic control clearances c to aircraft and coordinates d with other Federal Aviation a Administration, Department m of Defense agencies and position p within NAS Oceana. She has earned four qualifications in 31 percent of the allotted training time.As training petty officer, her efforts resulted in an 18 percent increase in controller qualifications and accounted for more than 7,000 training hours. During her off duty time, Zamora has completed courses at Florida State University. She has volunteered 85 hours teaching and leading young people during the 2013 Drug Education for Youth summer camp and mentored 41 youth in the program.
— Information compiled by MCSN Kayla King, NAS Oceana Public Affairs Office and photos by AD3 Phurtura Brazier, FRCMA Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs
Naval Academy seeking Reserve officers for instructor duty By Lt.Teng K. Ooi, U.S. Naval Academy Math Department and Capt. Linda J. Beltra, Naval Hospital Jacksonville Attention Navy Reserve officers. Are you interested in an opportunity to teach, inspire and empower the next generation of American leaders to serve the nation? The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) needs qualified Navy Reserve officers, especially at the ranks of lieutenant and lieutenant commander, with at least a master’s degree in an appropriate academic discipline to instruct in designated academic departments for Fall 2014 and to serve
as military role models and mentors for midshipmen. Recall opportunities will be considered for the following disciplines: cyber security, information systems and information technology; electrical engineering, computer engineering, general engineering, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, naval architecture, ocean engineering, aerospace engineering and control systems engineering; mathematics, chemistry, physics, computer science, and oceanography; political science, economics, English, history and foreign languages, including Spanish, French, German,Russian,Arabic,Chinese or Japanese.
Interested Navy Reservists should email Reserve Recall Liaison Officer Cmdr. John Schedel at reserve.recall@ usna.edu the following information: •A cover letter that states which discipline(s) you are applying for and your qualifications for the position. •A resume of experience to include academic, professional and naval experience, including any recent mobilizations, recalls, or extended active duty periods. •A full-length khaki photo. To receive full consideration, interested officers for Academic Year 2014-2015 should apply no later than Dec. 15, 2013. Officers selected will be recalled to ac-
tive duty and assigned orders for an officer-instructor tour, not to exceed three years, beginning July 2014. Recalled officers will remain on the reserve active status list and will remain eligible for promotion consideration before reserve selection boards. Selections will be made only after USNA placement officers are confident that USNA billets will not be filled from the active duty pool of potential officer instructors. Applicants will be made aware of their selection status by midApril 2014. Final arrangements are contingent upon PCS funding being available through the Navy.
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In observance of National Native American Heritage, NAS Oceana celebrated the accomplishments and contributions of Native Americans and Alaska natives at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd Nov. 20. November was designated as such by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. PHOTOS, ABOVE: Guest speaker at the Oceana observance was Cmdr. Morris Oxendine, regional port operations officer for Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, spoke on behalf of his Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. The Lumbee Tribe is one of eight, state-recognized Native American tribes in North Carolina and has been since 1885. BELOW: Native American items on display included sample of gourd art, which were painted or carved with symbols to represent Native American icons, such as the buffalo and nature in general. Gourds were made from crops such as pumpkins, cucumbers, squash, and melons.
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Navy College hosts education fair in celebration of American Education Week PHOTOS/STORY BY MC2 (SW) ALYSIA R. HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs Naval Air Station Oceana's Navy College Office (NCO) celebrated American Education Week by hosting its semi-annual education fair Nov. 19. The fair provided resources and counseling from a variety of college and university representatives. “Thirty-three colleges are here and Navy College is the sponsoring organization. In addition to that, this year we have added the free food and four concurrent workshops,” said Jacqueline Rhodes, director of Navy College at JEB Fort Story–Little Creek which covers NAS Oceana. "We're trying to reach all audiences.” Besides free pizza, snacks and beverages this year, the NCO also hosted four concurrent workshops, including Military2Manufacturing, Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MYCAA), Funding a College Education and Troops to Teachers.
“We’re giving the Sailors and Marines and everybody who is here on base the opportunity to shop, not just pick something randomly," said Rhodes.“You have a face-to-face presence with a representative that you may end up going to school and working with.” Navy College holds an education fair twice a year, during American Education Week and again in the spring, according to Rhodes. The walls were lined with representatives eager to tell attendees about their school and Sailors, Marines and civilians made their rounds collecting information from each of the schools that caught their interest, in addition to all the giveaways the schools provided. “The fair is great,” said Yeoman 3rd Class Jasmine Carter from Carrier Air Wing 7.“A lot of junior Sailors like myself don't know that these colleges are an option for tuition assistance, or just in general in this area of Virginia. It’s not every day that you can see, face-to-face, a representative to answer your questions.”
Darryl Greenwell leads the “Funding a College Education” workshop during an education fair hosted by Navy College at NAS Oceana Nov. 19. Greenwell discussed the importance of financial education and the possibilities of scholarships and grants. are serving. “We just want to get the word out to
According to Rhodes, the representatives at the fair have a genuine passion to help and assist the military member; many of them have served in the military themselves and some are spouses of those who
— See Education Fair Page 8
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Commissary: impacted by leaner budgets — Continued from page 3 member who consistently uses the commissary and as much as $4,500 for an average family of four, he said. This quality-of-life enhancement comes at a rate of $2 in patron savings for every taxpayer dollar invested, Jue reported. “However, this two-for-one return on investment is insufficient to shield the commissary from scrutiny as it faces the same fiscal challenges as other government agencies,” he lamented. Jue noted the Defense Commissary Agency’s “proven history of taking cost out of the system,” and progress in reducing operating costs and overhead and introducing efficiencies and innovation. Warehouses and associated inventory has been eliminated, manpower has been reduced, accounting functions have been centralized and automated and headquarters and regional offices consolidated. “Over the past 20 years, we have picked the longhanging fruit by seeking innovative initiatives to achieve operating efficiencies, and through good stewardship of taxpayer dollars, we made the commissary system significantly less costly to operate,” Jeu said.“With this history, any further reduction resulting from sequestration
will diminish the commissary benefit.” Even with commissaries to receive full funding in the proposed fiscal 2014 budget,Jeu warned that the impact of sequestration “is likely to be considerable” as the department establishes priorities and balances resources. “Even with the budget uncertainty due to sequestration, as we move into this net era, the [Defense Commissary Agency] is excited about its ongoing initiatives to seek innovative and efficient methods of benefit delivery,” he said. Jue testified Nov. 20 with other senior defense officials who urged Congress to preserve military exchange and commissary services they call key to the morale and quality of life of service members and their families. Joining him in the House chamber were Rosemary Williams, deputy assistant secretary of defense for Military Community and Family Policy; retired Navy Rear Adm. Robert Bianchi, CEO of Navy Exchange Service Command;Thomas Shull, director and CEO of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service;William Dillon, director of the Marine Corps Semper Fit and Exchange Services; Thomas Gordy,president of the Armed Forces Marketing Council; and Patrick Nixon, president of the American Logistics Association.
Reserve Ready Mobilization Pool disestablished From Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command Public Affairs NORFOLK,Va. (NNS) — Beginning Jan. 1, 2014, the Reserve Ready Mobilization Pool (RMP) will no longer be used to involuntarily recall Reserve Sailors. The RMP is being eliminated due to the drawdown in Iraq and Afghanistan and the extremely high mobilization volunteer rate throughout the Navy Reserve Force. “Although our immediate need for a large forward deployed force has been reduced in correlation with the drawdown in Afghanistan, our Reserve Sailors will continue to stand,‘Ready,Anytime,Anywhere,”said Rear Adm. Bryan Cutchen, commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command. Across the force, the volunteer rate has consistently remained near 75 percent, with a September 2013 volunteer rate of 87.7 percent. This high volunteer rate is projected to continue due to the opportunities mobilizations provide for valuable career growth in a variety of joint and specialized billets.
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Career: Paulette Dixon has spent 31 years helping others at Dam Neck — Continued from page 1 final position as supervisory executive housekeeper in 2005. On behalf of the entire Oceana team, NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Louis Schager thanked Dixon for her service.“I love the fact of how many people are here to honor Paulette. It’s a wonderful thing, a true tribute.You measure a person by the friends they share with and this is indicative of that,” said Schager about the large group who gathered for the luncheon. Schager also noted that Dixon’s commitment to her job is wonderful for active duty military members such as himself and his family, who enjoy staying at NGIS facilities. “You guys are touching a lot of families — both military and otherwise and you don’t even realize it,” said Schager as he thanked the entire NGIS staff. Schager had several presentations for Dixon to commemorate her retirement, including a letter of appreciation from Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, a plaque from NGIS and a framed U.S. flag which was flown over NAS Oceana Nov. 4.There were also several presentations by others, including a letter on behalf of her pastor at the Miracles of Faith Church of the God in Christ. Renee Evert, site director for NGIS NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex, also praised Dixon for her dedication to her job.The two women have worked together for the past seven years and Evert joked how happy she was to be the final site manager Dixon had to break in. Noting how “we’ve had ups, downs, we’ve failed accreditation, we’ve gotten the 5-star, we’ve been through it all together, Evert praised Dixon because “she’s never
wavered from her dedication to the mission, her family and all of us. She’s been there for us, professionally and personally … She’s been my rock and I’m really not sure what I’m going to do without her.” Dixon’s compassion and caring was praised by several more of her co-workers, who publicly thanked her during the luncheon. Dixon had her own praise for those she has worked with over the years.“I’ve been through different directors and everything else over the years … It’s hard to leave …I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with everyone. Thank you for all your love, kindness,” said Dixon. It was because of those she worked with and those she served that Dixon returned to Dam Neck following a fiveyear break. During her time away, she worked as a nanny but found she missed the adult interaction and reapplied to NGIS, where she came right back to Dam Neck and remained for her entire career. “I like meeting all the different people. I loved it,” ranks as Dixon’s favorite part of the job over the years. She will miss the interaction with her employees and those who stay at NGIS the most.“I learned from the customers as well as some of the employees,” she said. Once her husband retires, they plan on travelling and spending even more time with their large blended family. Already very active in her church, Dixon serves as a church mother, as well as helping in many other ways. She would also like to help other groups as well. “I spent a couple of years working with the homeless,so maybe it’s something I will go back into,” she said.
Photo by MCSN Kayla King
Paulette Dixon, Navy Gateway Inns & Suites supervisory executive housekeeper at Dam Neck, is presented her certificate of retirement by NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Louis Schager. Dixon, who worked for NGIS at Dam Neck for 31 years, was honored during a retirement luncheon, Nov. 21, at the Shifting Sands Club.
Education fair: Navy College Office offers ‘grand opportunity’ to Sailors — Continued from page 6
NAS Oceana hosted an education fair in celebration of American Education Week Nov. 19. The fair included representatives from 33 different schools, four concurrent workshops and free food for all who attended.
Sailors on the importance of their education,”David Hughes, coordinator of student services for Central Texas College, said. “Whether you go to Central Texas or Southern New Hampshire, it’s important to start taking advantage of your education benefits.” Whether you plan on staying in the military or transitioning out,having a degree can make a difference in your career. “When you get out of the military, most jobs out there are going to require a degree. In the Navy, when you achieve an associates degree, that’s two points on your advancement exam and when you complete your bachelor’s, that's an additional two points," Hughes said. “We have a grand opportunity to improve your quality of life and you don't have to use your G.I. Bill to do that; you have all these other resources at your disposal,” said Rhodes. The mission of the Navy College program is to provide continual academic support to Sailors while they pursue a degree, regardless of their location or duty station. For more information about Navy College, visit www.navycollege.navy.mil or stop by their office in building 531 at NAS Oceana.
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‘Planes:’ Disney, NEX team up for special screening on base — Continued from page 1 Disney worked with the Navy Exchange at Oceana to treat the families to a carnival-like atmosphere with face painting and balloon making, followed by the movie screening. Some 50 families also walked away with a free Blu-ray/DVD/3D combo pack of the movie, after they discovered they had a winning ticket taped under their chair. “My kids loved it and we had a great time,”said Lt. Cmdr. Steven Penley of the NAS Oceana staff. Penley, who is a former Jolly Roger, having been a department head from VFA-103, took his daughter, 8, and his son, 11, to the event Saturday. He said his son made origami airplanes in the likeness of each of the planes in the movie as soon as they got home. Given the connection to the movie, having the Jolly Roger jet in the ceremonial hangar of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana, where the film was shown on a giant inflatable screen, was intentional.
“As the movie ‘Planes’ prominently features the Jolly Rogers, it proved a tremendous honor for VFA-103 to provide a jet for the backdrop of this amazing family event,” said Cmdr. Rick Burgess, commanding officer of VFA-103. In the movie, produced by DisneyToon Studios, the “Jolly Wrenches” have the skull and crossbones as their logo and they are stationed on board the USS Dwight D. “Flysenhower.”Before the creation of the movie, both Hall and Balthazor-Flynn visited USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) while underway and were able to watch flight operations on the carrier. During this visit, the Disney team gathered technical information about flight operations to use in the movie.The Navy also provided input for the movie. But VFA-103 is not attached to the Carl Vinson. So even though the Disney team decided to use one of the most well-known squadron logos in military aviation, the Jolly Rogers, they had not seen one of their planes up close. “Upon opening the doors of our event place, my jaw dropped to the floor,” said Hall.“There before my eyes, in
all its glory, sat an F/A-18 Super Hornet. Its flat military grey paint, shiny black tail with skull and crossbones was a sight to behold. I couldn’t believe it and had no idea an aircraft would be part of the show. She was gorgeous — she even smelled good with just a slight scent of jet fuel.” According to Burgess, who had researched the connection to VFA-103, the Jolly Rogers’ role in the movie was much more than a few appearances and plane markings. Hall, whose father flew F9F Panthers for the Navy, had always been fascinated with the Jolly Rogers’ roots in World War II. The character “Skipper” is an F4U Corsair, which was flown by the first Jolly Roger squadron,VF-17 during World War II.The current jet flown by the Jolly Rogers of VFA-103 is the Super Hornet, two of which were named “Bravo” and “Echo” in the film. “I would like to return and spend more time talking to Capt. Chope and his amazing team...hopefully someday I will get that chance,” said Hall.
Photos by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez
Children get their "Planes" movie posters signed by producer of the movie, Traci BalthazorFlynn (l) and director Klay Hall.
NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Louis Schager takes a photo of his son Ryan, 3, during a day of "Planes" festivities, Nov. 23, hosted by Disney and the Oceana NEX in the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) hangar.
Children visit one of the craft stations to make paper airplanes. Other activities provided include a drawing/coloring station, face painting and balloon art.
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Volunteer with Toys for Tots
Old Chevys, new planes
Members of the local Virginia Chevy Lovers gathered with their 21 antique Chevrolets, Nov. 8, for a tour of NAS Oceana. The group first went to the Landing Signals Officer School where Cmdr. Matthew Pothier gave a detailed brief on what a landing signals officer does to help direct aircraft to land on board the carrier and then demonstrated their simulator. After that, VFA-213 invited the group onto the flightline for a tour of their squadron and a photo opportunity in front of their “Blacklion” jets. The squadron members were intrigued by the cars and didn’t seem to mind at all being at work late on a Friday afternoon to get an up close look at the vintage, yet restored, cars. Photo by Kelley Stirling
The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas,a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens. The point of contact for the cities ofVirginia Beach,Chesapeake, Norfolk and Portsmouth is Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Barnes at 692-5642, email hmm774toys4tots@gmail.com or submit a volunteer form that can be found at http:// virginia-beach-va.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/ lco-sites/local-volunteer-form.aspx.
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VFA-15 Pilot Lt. Cmdr. Michael Huntsman sits on the runway at NAS Fallon, Sept. 30, during Air Wing Fallon. The “Valions” of VFA-15, as well as other CVW-8 assets, spent four weeks in Nevada,participating in predeployment training. The Valions returned to NAS Oceana Oct. 20.
Valions rock Air Wing Fallon STORY/PHOTO BY LT. KORY L. KEYMER VFA-15 Public Affairs Officer The “Valions” of Strike Fighter Squadron Fifteen (VFA-15) returned home to Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Oct. 20, after participating in Air Wing Fallon. Each air wing, prior to overseas deployment, detaches to NAS Fallon, Nev. for four weeks of intensive training in large force employment, suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD), close air support (CAS), combat search and rescue (CSAR) and command and control (C2). This training focuses on the integration of all of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8’s assets including F/A-18 Hornet strike fighters from VFA-15,VFA-31, VFA-213, and VFA-87; EA-6B Prowlers from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134; SH60 Seahawks from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70 and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9; and E-2C Hawkeyes from Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124. In support of this detachment, both the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) and Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center
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MM3 Ian McKay from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) pulls the 25,000-pound Skyraider along the 50-foot course, assisted by Austin McNeil from USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and Frank Been from the Norfolk Police Department.
Strongman Plane Pull benefits Wounded Warrior Project BY LT. RYAN DEVLIN Special to the Jet Observer The annual Brute Strength Strongman Plane Pull to benefit the Wounded Warrior Sarah Sortino, a soldier from the U. S. Army Reserve, pulls the 12,500-pound P-51 along the Project took place at the Military Aviation 50-foot course, assisted by Liz Peters from Brute Strength Gym. Museum in Virginia Beach Oct. 27. The event was sponsored by Brute Strength Gym of Norfolk and organized by Lt. Ryan Devlin, a pilot with Fighter Squadron Composite (VF) 12 and member of Brute Strength Gym. The Military Aviation Museum provided a P-51 Mustang and AD-4 Skyraider aircraft for the display of strength and endurance with all contest entry fees and donations benefitting the Wounded Warrior Project. Volunteers from the VFC-12 First Class Petty Officers’ Association were on hand with a grill and plenty of food for the participants to enjoy throughout the day. So aim high, and sign up for vision benefits during FEDVIP Open Season: Event sponsors included Ford Pile of Noropen season. Federal employees eligible for FEHB November 11— folk and Discount Supplements Direct of coverage, whether or not enrolled, and annuitants December 9, 2013 Virginia Beach. are eligible to enroll. TRICARE enrollees are eligible Nearly 50 competitors, along with their to participate in the FEDVIP program if they meet families and friends, came to the museum www.benefeds.com other eligibility requirements. So take advantage of 1.877.888.3337 from as far as NewYork. The contest pitted our national network of more than 53,000 sites of man against machine, with each entrant care, made up of both private practices and retail www.myuhcvision.com/fedvip chains, to offer you the personal service of a private using only his or her own brute strength 1-866-249-1999 provider, along with the convenience, to pull either the 12,500 pound Mustang extended hours and selection offered or 25,000 pound Skyraider over a 50-foot by retail chain providers. Welcome home course. and thank you Competitors wore a harness attached to the aircraft, along with a rope attached to for your service a tractor to get the aircraft moving. ComUnitedHealthcare Vision® coverage provided by or through UnitedHealthcare petitors varied from experienced strong Insurance Company, located in Hartford, Connecticut, or its affiliates. Administrative services provided by Spectera, Inc., United HealthCare Services, Inc. or their affiliates. men and women, to many first timers, Photos PR2 Adam Johnson
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who came out to support the Wounded Warrior Project. The event also attracted many powerlifters, who competed the day before at Brute Strength Gym’s annual Halloween Howl Powerlifting Meet. Chad Dunn, an experienced strong man and member of Brute Strength Gym, started the pulling with a demo, while other gym volunteers assisted, and provided participants with valuable technique advice. The advice worked as all 49 competitors were able to pull the aircraft for their division the required 50 feet. Ashley Young achieved the fastest time for the women’s division, pulling the P-51 50 feet in just over 14 seconds. Todd Iverson took first place for the Lightweight Men (less than 231 pounds), moving the Mustang over the course in 16 seconds. For the Heavyweight Men (greater than 231 pounds), Allen Hildebrand finished pulling the Skyraider 50 feet in 25 seconds. The event raised $1,891 for the Wounded Warrior Project, which assists service members severely injured in the line of duty. Nearly 30 volunteers from VFC-12, Brute Strength Gym, and the Military Aviation Museum were responsible for making the event happen. “This is an awesome opportunity for Brute Strength Gym and the Military Aviation Museum to combine forces to show our support for the Wounded Warrior Project. I am honored to give back to heroes who have sacrificed so much,” said David Peters, owner of Brute Strength Gym and Army veteran, who assisted with the event.
November 28, 2013 • JET OBSERVER 13
FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER WORKSHOPS
     STRESS MANAGEMENT Dec. 2 - 11, 2 - 4 p.m. Learn more about managing stress with techniques such as goal-setting, time management and progressive relaxation. Workshop meets Mondays and Wednesdays.
CREDIT MANAGEMENT Dec. 2, 2:30 - 4 p.m. This workshop provides 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.
DEVELOPING YOUR SPENDING PLAN Dec. 2, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Learn to develop a realistic spending plan.
EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITING Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to noon
BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Dec. 3, 4:30 - 7 p.m. Topics include sustaining their emotional record keeping, building realistic expectations, establishing positive communications and developing healthy habits together.
HOMEOWNERSHIP Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn how to market your skills, knowledge, accomplishments and experience with an impressive resume.
Learn more about managing personal ďŹ nances and credit, working with a lender and real estate agent and completing the loan process and home inspection.
SAPR COMMAND LIAISON TRAINING Dec. 3, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
ENHANCING STEP FAMILIES Dec. 4, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
SAPR command liaisons are appointed to a speciďŹ c sexual assault case and serve as the victim’s contact with command leadership. They are also responsible for keeping victims apprised of developments in their cases and work closely with command leadership to ensure victims’ needs are being met.
This workshop includes discussions on myths of step family living, the different roles a stepparent may assume, the stages a step family goes through as they develop and tips for handling discipline.
VA DISABILITY BENEFITS REVIEW Dec. 5, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Veterans Affairs Disability BeneďŹ ts Review teaches participants how to review service medical records and identify medical conditions that may lead to a compensable disability rating with the VA, request vocational rehabilitation beneďŹ ts and training and complete their VA application for submission.
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER REGIONAL POC TRAINING Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This training provides information that enables Exceptional Family Member Program points of contact to assist members in their commands.
FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSES SUPPORT GROUP Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join other foreign-born military spouses, network, discuss the American way of life, develop friendships, receive newsletters and learn more about the resources to make your new life experience positive.
Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located in Building 531. It offers a variety of programs and workshops to assist active duty and their families. Registration is required for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for more information or registration, unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR » » »» » »»»»»»»»»»»»» USO HOLIDAY PARTY Dec. 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The annual USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia holiday party will be held at Rockwell Gym at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. This event is free to all service members and their families. The party will feature Santa’s Village, clowns, jugglers, inflatable rides, face painting and Santa will be making an appearance.There will also be free food and giveaway items. For more information, contact the USO at 764-5232.
HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY Dec. 6 - 13, 6 - 8:30 p.m. The Tidewater Big Train Operators present their annual holiday train display at the Avalon Church of Christ located at 844
Woodstock Rd.,Virginia Beach.The event is free.The display will be open special hours on Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Dec. 8, 1 - 8:30 p.m.For more information,call 4902155 or visit www.tbto.org.
HOLIDAY CONCERT Dec. 5, 6 p.m. MWR’s annual holiday concert at JEB Little Creek - Fort Story will be held at the base theater.This event will feature the U.S. Fleet Forces Band and is open to all military and DoD ID card holders. At 6 p.m. everyone will gather outside of the theater for seasonal music, games for children, the lighting of the Christmas tree and arrival of a special visitor at 7 p.m. The concert will start at 7:30 p.m..
MWR holiday hours Several of the MWR facilities on Oceana and Dam Neck will be open during the Thanksgiving holiday standdown. Facilities not listed below are closed for the Nov. 28 - 29. For more information about the holiday weekend schedule, contact the individual facilities.
Dam Neck •Athletic Office — open normal hours Nov. 29 •Seaside Lanes — open noon to midnight Nov. 29, resumes normal hours Nov. 30 •CDC — open normal hours Nov. 29 •Fitness Center/Gym — open 8 a.m. to noon Nov.28,resumes normal hours Nov.29 •ITT Office — open normal hours Nov.29 •Oasis — Open noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 28 29, resumes normal hours Nov. 30
Oceana •Auto Hobby Shop — open noon to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, resumes normal hours Nov. 30 •Freedom Lanes — open noon to midnight Nov. 29 - 30, resumes normal hours Dec. 1 •CDC — open normal hours Nov. 29 •Flightline Fitness Center — open 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 28, resumes normal hours Nov. 29 •Golf Course — open 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Nov. 28, resumes normal hours Nov. 29 •Great Escape Enlisted Club — open noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 29, resumes normal hours Nov. 29
•Midway Manor Youth Center — open normal hours Nov. 29 •RV Park Office — open noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 •RV Storage — resumes normal hours Nov. 29 •Skeet Range — resumes normal hours Nov. 29 •Oceana Stables — open Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. , resumes normal hours Nov. 30 •Youth Center — open normal hours Nov. 29
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