VOL.54 NO. 32 DEC. 3, 2015
SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, AND NALF FENTRESS
Developing the FC Non Aegis Combat Systems learning continuum
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BY KIMBERLY M. LANSDALE Center for Surface Combat Systems Norfolk, Va. (NNS) -- The Center for Surface Combat Systems Unit (CSCSU) Dam Neck, which manages and operates Fire Controlman (FC) Non Aegis "C" schools, recently hosted the FC Non Aegis Combat Systems Strategic Training Ratings Review (CSSTRR) onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Nov. 17 - 19. Eighteen U.S. Navy commands, including USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and Littoral Combat Ship Squadron (LCSRON) One, attended to discuss current and future FC Non Aegis manning, training and technology initiatives. Representatives from fleet, expeditionary and training commands, including Commander, Naval Surface Forces, Atlantic (COMNAVSURFLANT), Naval Sea Systems Command (NSWC) Port Hueneme Detachment Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS), and Surface Warfare, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA 21) Surface Training Systems (STS) Program Office (PMS 339), were present, as well as community mangers from the Navy Personnel Command. Capt. Bill McKinley, CSCS commanding officer, oversees 14 learning sites, including CSCSU Dam Neck, and is responsible for combat systems training across the rates of fire controlman (FC), operations specialist, gunner's mate, sonar technician surface, mineman, interior communications electrician and electronics technician. In December 2014, CSCS developed the CSSTRR to review each rating in a series of strategic reviews that will serve to form the basis for a formal
— See CSSTRR, page 4
EISENHOWER BEGINS FEP/TSTA — Page 3
NAS Oceana Command Master Chief Richard Haninger serves food to Sailors and Marine during the Dam Neck Chapel’s annual Lone Sailor and Marine Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 24.
Lone Sailors, Marines gather for Thanksgiving feast PHOTO/STORY BY MC2 (SW) ALYSIA HERNANDEZ NAS Oceana Public Affairs The Chapel by the Sea at Dam Neck Annex once again hosted the Lone Sailor and Marine Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 24 for active duty service members who were unable to be home with family for the holiday. More than 150 Sailors and Marines wrapped around the room as they filtered through the buffet-style line fully stocked with all of the traditional Thanksgiving dishes served by their command leadership and volunteers from the congregation. Service members gathered around the piano and filled the chapel with music and song, helping set the family-like atmosphere. Pfc. Emanuel Saldana, attached to Marine Corps Detachment Dam Neck, said that he attended because he loves being around people,
especially during the holidays when he’s so used to being with family. “For me and a lot of the Marines, and I’m pretty sure a lot of the Navy as well, it probably hit home for us more than you all will ever know,” Saldana said. “We appreciate it a lot, at least I do.” Saldana explained that he went to college for four years so he is used to being away from family but a lot of others who attended are very young and it’s the first time many are away from home during the holidays. “I think a lot of them are going through tough times and to have these kind of events really opens them up and shows them that it’s not as bad as they think it is and they’re going to be able to spend the holiday with people who care about them a lot,” Saldana said.
— See Dinner, page 3
FRCMA SEA, SHORE ANNUAL AWARDS — Page 6 - 7
JINGLE BELL FUN RUN Join us for the annual 1.5-mile Jingle Bell Fun Run at the Oceana Sports Complex Dec. 4, 11:30 a.m. This run will not be a timed event. Awards will be given to first, second and third place male and female runners. Awards will also be given for best Christmas sweater, crazy ski hat and best holiday getup! Registration form is available at Oceana fitness centers or online at www.discovermwr.com/jbfr. For more information, call 433-3928