From NAS Oceana Public Affairs

Capt. JimWebb, commanding of-ficer of NAS Oceana,will be relievedtoday, March 8, by Capt. Bob Geis,at a 2 p.m. ceremony at the Centerfor Naval AviationTechnicalTrainingUnit on board Oceana.A native of Atlanta, Ga.,Webb be-

came the commanding officer ofNAS OceanaAug.12,2010 after serv-ing as executive officer since Febru-ary 2009.Prior to reporting to Oceana, he

was the deputy chief of the JointTraining Division at U.S. Joint ForcesCommand’s Joint Warfighting Cen-ter. He was commissioned throughthe NROTC program at Auburn Uni-

versity.An F/A-18 pilot and test pilot,

Webb’s most recent squadron tourwas as commanding officer of the“Sunliners” of Strike Fighter Squad-ron (VFA) 81 at NAS Oceana.He alsocompleted operational tours withVFA-86 and VFA-37, a test pilot tourwith the Aviation Engineering TestEstablishment (AETE) in Cold Lake,Alberta,Canada, and served as an in-structor pilot with VFA-106. He hasmore than 5,000 hours in 30 differ-ent types of aircraft and more than660 carrier arrested landings.Webb will retire in June after serv-

ing the Navy for 26 years.Geis, originally from San Diego,

became the executive officer of

Oceana after serving as the execu-tive assistant to Commander, NavalAir Force,Atlantic.After graduating from the Univer-

sity of California at San Diego,he re-ceived his commission through theAviation Officer Candidate School in1987. As a naval flight officer, Geis’operational tours include Sea Con-trol Squadron (VS) 32 in the S-3B,Carrier Air Wing 3 VS-30, and then

VFA-211 as one of the first com-manding officers of an East CoastF/A-18 Super Hornet squadron.Geis will be the 41st commanding

officer of NAS Oceana.

— Following a closer historicalcheck, an error had been reportedin previous years; Webb was actu-ally NAS Oceana’s 40th command-ing officer.

OCEANA HOLDINGCHANGE OF COMMANDTODAY

The annualWomen’s His-

tory Observancewill be held atthe Dam NeckAnnex chapel,March 15, 10

a.m. LicensedSocial Worker Dr.Wanda Barnard-Bailey will be theguest speaker. Aluncheon will fol-low at the DamNeck galley. The

program andlunch are opento all DoD per-

sonnel.

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MARCH 8, 2012

Capt. Jim Webb Capt. Bob Geis

From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) — Speaking to the fleetduring a worldwideAll Hands Call on board USSBataan (LHD 5), which was televised and web-streamed live to the fleet March 5, Secretary ofthe Navy Ray Mabus announced the establish-ment of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine ini-tiative.The secretary explained that the initiative con-

solidates a set of objectives and policies,new andexisting, to maximize Sailor and Marine personalreadiness.The programs are divided into five cat-egories, or “areas:” readiness, safety, physical fit-ness, inclusion, and continuum of service.

“The new defense strategy will put increasedresponsibilities on the Navy and Marine Corps inthe years to come,” the secretary said.“You arethe department’s most essential asset, and it isthe duty of the department’s leadership to doall we can to provide each individual Sailor andMarine with the resources to maintain that resil-iency.”Various programs fall under the readiness area,

all of which help ensure we have the most men-tally prepared service members and family in de-partment history.Continued emphasis on the responsible use of

alcohol, zero tolerance for drug use, suicide re-duction, family and personal preparedness, and

financial and family stability all work togetherto prepare Sailors, Marines and their familiesfor the challenges that they may face and rein-force healthy alternatives on liberty or off-duty.A new initiative will include breathalyzer testswhen Sailors stationed aboard ships, submarinesand at squadrons report for duty and randomlyelsewhere to reduce the occurrence of alcohol-related incidents that can end careers and some-times end lives.This month, the Navy will beginrandom testing of urine samples for syntheticchemical compounds like Spice.

SECNAV announces 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative

— See Initiative, Page 8

2 JET OBSERVER • March 8, 2012

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Daylight Savings TimeIt’s time to spring forward with the beginning of Day-

light Savings Time this Sunday, March 11 at 2 a.m.Whilesetting your clocks ahead, don’t forget to change the bat-teries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in yourhome.

ANA luncheonThe Hampton Roads Squadron,Association of NavalAvia-

tionwill hold their monthly luncheon,March 21,11:30 a.m.at the NAS Oceana galley.The guest speaker will be Com-mander,Naval Air ForceAtlantic RearAdm. Ted Branch.

Force protection exercisesThe Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism (FP/AT) ex-

ercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield (SC/CS) 2012 will beconducted on naval bases and installations throughout thecontinental United States March 19 - 24.There will be an increase in patrols on and around Navy

installations as a result of this planned exercise. ExerciseSC/CS 2012 is not in response to any specific threat,but isa regularly-scheduled exercise.Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions to

normal base and station operations,but there may be timeswhen the exercise causes increased traffic around bases ordelays in base access.

— From U.S.Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs

Hockey game to benefit NMCRSSupport your Sailors and Marines during the “Admirals

Night Out,” a fundraiser for the Navy-Marine Corps ReliefSociety.The event will be March 31,when the Norfolk Ad-mirals take on the St. John’s Icecaps at the Norfolk Scope,beginning at 7:30 p.m.The cost is $10 for red level tick-ets.Online tickets can be purchased through midnight onMarch 28 at www.norfolkadmirals.com/groups.For more information,contact Kathy Nelson at 322-1173

or Kathy.nelson@nmcrs.org or Charlie Colon at 640-1212,ext. 23 or Charlie@norfolkadmirals.com.

To the NAS Oceana Family,

It is with great pride and sincerest appreciationthat I turn over the helm of the finest Master JetBase in the world to CAPT Bob Geis during ourOceana change of command ceremony. From ourwarfighters and their families to all of you thatserve in a support role, you have made this instal-lation a great place to live, work, and play.

Much has been accomplished during the lastthree years, but there are still many challengesahead and many tasks still left undone. Yourteamwork and communication have made allthe difference in making this a winning orga-nization. Thank you for your operational ex-cellence, both on the front lines and behind thescenes. Oceana will forever be a special place forme and my family.

With warmest regards,CAPT Jim Webb

Tax preparation assistanceThe Naval Legal Services Office Mid-Atlantic Oceana

Branch Office is providing tax preparation assistancethrough April 17 to active duty and retired military andtheir family members and reservists on active duty formore than 29 days.This year, per guidance from the CNO, all tax assistance

centers have transitioned from one-on-one preparation(VITA/ELF) to self-service tax assistance preparation (withlimited exceptions). Self-service allows individuals to filereturns electronically using an online-based filing programwhile receiving assistance as needed from IRS-trained taxcenter personnel.The NAS Oceana Tax Assistance Center is located in

building 320, 799 Hornet Drive, Suite 100.Hours of opera-tion are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday.Thissite will accommodate walk-ins at self-service tax prepara-tion terminals on a first come-first served basis, and pro-vide one-on-one tax preparation services which is limitedto customers unable to use self-service terminals due todisability (on an appointment basis only).All customers must bring their W-2 forms, documenta-

tion of any interest income or mortgage interest paid, andany other tax related documents. For more information,call 433-2215.

Teen Job FairFleet and Family Support Center at NAS Oceana and

Lincoln Military Housing are co-sponsoring their annualTeen Job Fair,March 30,2:30 -5 p.m.at the Lincoln MilitaryHousing Community Center, 1200 South Birdneck Road,Virginia Beach.There will be local employers in attendanceand FFSC will offer workshops to help teens find a job.Formore information,call 433-2912.

Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana

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Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871 FRC Oceana at 433-9286, CVW-1 at 433-3676 CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420,

CVW-3 at 433-2098, CVW-17 at 433-2481/2313

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Confession Saturday 4 p.m.Catholic Worship 5 p.m.

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March 8, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 3,

BY LT. JON SETTLEMOIRCarrier AirWing 1 Chaplain

This is not an article aboutcussing; it’s about profanity.What’s the difference? Cussing(or swearing if you are from theNorth), is a symptom of a heartissue called profanity. We havetaken a symptom of profanity

— using bad language, and made it equal the wholeproblem. It isn’t the whole problem. To illustrate that,I want to share with you the story of someone whowas perhaps the most profane person who ever lived.When one of the New Testament writers was lookingfor an illustration to remind people to not be profane,he chose the most profane person he could think of —a guy named Esau.Esau was born into a very prestigious and wealthy

family. His family was not only very successful mate-rially, but God had blessed them spiritually beyondanyone in the history of the world to that time. Godhad promised Esau’s grandfatherAbraham that throughhis family, all the world would be blessed. That won-derful blessing passed from Abraham to his son Isaac,and then was supposed to go to Esau because he wasIsaac’s first-born son— just barely.He had a twin broth-er and when they were born, Esau came out first, buthis brother was born holding on to Esau’s foot!Because he was first out of the womb,Esau was sup-

posed to be the one whose descendants were to becalled the“Children of God.” Esau was supposed to bethe one who would have a descendant who was to bethe Messiah, the deliverer of God’s people,but becauseof his profanity, those amazing blessings went to histwin brother Jacob.Jacob and Esau were as different as two brothers

could be. Esau was an outdoors kind of guy who lovedfishing and hunting.Jacob,on the other hand,was moreof a homebody.He didn’t like being outside and wouldrather spend his time at home near his mom.One fateful day, Esau had been out hunting and had

not done very well. He came home famished and sawthat Jacob had made some stew. When he saw the foodand smelled the stew cooking on the fire,he said to hisbrother:“Give me some of that stew before I die of hun-ger!”Jacob,whose name means“trickster”saw a goldenopportunity and took it. He said to Esau: “I will trade

Chaplain’sCorner

Stewpidity

— See Profanity, Page 7

From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON,Tenn. (NNS) — Navy Alcohol and DrugAbuse Prevention (NADAP) Office launched the “DominoStrategy on How to Drink Responsibly”campaign,officialssaid Feb.29.“This social marketing campaign encourages Sailors to

pay attention to the size, content and amount of alcoholthey consume each time they drink,” said Dorice Favor-ite, director, Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention.“The strategy recommends that Sailors follow responsibledrinking guidelines defined by the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services.”Those guidelines advocate a 0-1-2 approach.Zero drinks

for people who are under 21, operating any type of vehi-cle,pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding,recovering alcoholics or chemically dependent, and usingcertain medications.No more than one standard drink perday for women and no more than two standard drinks perday for men.The campaign is designed to help people who drink

alcohol, reduce their risk of harming themselves or oth-ers. The strategy provides specific information that en-ables people to compare their individual drinking patternagainst a clear set of low-risk guidelines.The Domino Strat-egy does not replace current prevention programs; it addsdepth to already existing initiatives, according to Favorite.The messages of the Domino Strategy are divided into

three phases. The first phase asks the question “Do youcount?”, helping Sailors make the connection betweencounting drinks and reducing personal risk. The secondand third phase educate Sailors on what constitutes a“standard drink” and encourages Sailors to pay attentionto the content of their drink by asking“How big is it?”and“What’s inside?”“We’re not telling people not to drink if they are of age

to drink but we want them to drink responsibly.Substanceabuse reduces a command’s ability to accomplish its mis-sion and is inconsistent with Navy core values,” said Fa-vorite.Alcohol and drug abuse can seriously damage an indi-

vidual’s physical and mental health, jeopardize their safetyand the safety of others, can lead to criminal prosecution,and can result in unfavorable separation from naval ser-vice.The campaign will include posters, outdoor banners,

table tents, pamphlets, and TV/Radio public service an-nouncements.All materials are available at no cost to allNavy commands for ordering through the Navy LogisticsLibrary. Supply personnel may order them via https://nll1.ahf.nmci.navy.mil (for NMCI computers) or http://www.navsup.navy.mil/navsup (if NMCI is not available).For more news from NADAP, visit www.npc.navy.mil/

support/nadap

Navy adopts ‘DominoStrategy on How toDrink Responsibly’

AshWednesday

Lt. Les Sikorski, NAS OceanaCatholic chaplain, placesashes on the forehead ofMarine Capt. Bridget L. Ajingaduring the Ash Wednesdayobservance at the Dam NeckChapel by the Sea Feb. 22.Ash Wednesday marks thefirst day of Lent, the tradition-al time of fasting, prayer andpenitence prior to Easter. Thechapel held traditional AshWednesday services for bothCatholics and Protestants.

Photo by MC3 Antonio Turretto Ramos

This social marketing campaign en-courages Sailors to pay attention to thesize, content and amount of alcoholthey consume each time they drink,

— Dorice Favorite, director, Navy Alcohol and DrugAbuse Prevention

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4 JET OBSERVER • March 8, 2012

The Center for Surface Combat Systems(CSCS) Unit Dam Neck announced the se-lection of the Civilian of the Year (COY) for2011 Feb.23.

Frank Copeland, a training specialist forCSCSU Dam Neck’s weapons departmentwas selected.

“Our Learning Standards Office managesthe curriculum for 100 courses,” said Capt.Kenneth Krogman, CSCSU Dam Neck com-manding officer.“They do this with only sixpersonnel; three training specialists, oneinstructional systems specialist, one officeautomation assistant and the learning stan-dards officer — therefore, it’s imperative

that everyone be at their best every day. Iam proud of what they all do day in and day-out and am especially pleased to recognizeFrank as ‘the best of the best.’ His perfor-mance this year has been outstanding andhe truly deserves the recognition.”

“I was surprised to be selected as theCOY for the command,” said Copeland.“It’san honor, and it’s good to know that hardwork and dedication doesn’t go unrecog-nized.”

Since November 2005,Copeland has pro-vided curriculum and instructional supportto the weapons department for more than25 courses of instruction.

“Highly motivated, Mr. Copeland consis-tently requests additional responsibilities,”Krogman said in the award citation.“He re-viewed and provided feedback on multiplecurriculum documents and training-relatedprojects in specialty areas outside his pur-view to meet accelerated schedules andcourse pilots. His professionalism, positiveattitude and customer service were routine-ly praised by staff, instructors and person-nel located at other training sites.”

Copeland ensures curriculum materialsare developed and maintained in accor-dance with guidance provided by the Navy

NAS OCEANA Quarterly Awards

Junior Sailor of the Quarter

ET1(SW/AW) Steven C. Howard

Blue Jacket of the Quarter

AC2(AW) Crystal J. Watson

Civilian of the Quarter

YN3(SW) Alicia S. Bufford

Electronics Technician 1stClass (SW/AW) Steven C.Howard is the NAS OceanaSailor of the Quarter, 1stQuarter 2012. Howard, whois the Emergency Manage-ment Operations Departmentmanager, also serves as theassistant leading petty officerfor the Oceana Administra-tion Department.

Howard managed the re-construction and relocation of six offices within the ad-ministration department, including the phone and com-puter systems.As the EOC manager, he contributed to thesuccess and correction of deficiencies for the Nov. 9 Na-tional Emergency Alert Systems test on Oceana, part of anational testing. He also contributed to the success of thejoint training exercise between Oceana and the cities ofVirginia Beach and Chesapeake,which tested the responseto a downed aircraft off base.

Howard is one of two administrators for the commandNavy Interface for Command Email (NICE) system, as wella command message writer. He is also as the administra-tion department’s property manager, responsible for track-ing 54 pieces of equipment,valued at more than $130,000.As the PDIT representative, he tracks and maintains 133pieces of equipment,valued at $118,000.

During his off duty hours, Howard has volunteered atBrookwood Elementary School and for a cleanup event atMonticello Village. He also continued his off duty educa-tion by completing two college courses last quarter.

Yeoman 3rd Class (SW)Alicia S. Bufford is the NASOceana Blue Jacket of theQuarter,1st Quarter 2012.

Bufford, who is stationedat Air Detachment Norfolk,serves as the Air MobilityCommand Reserve coordinat-ing office assistant. She is re-sponsible for organizing andprocessing drilling reservists’individual training require-ments for 13 Air Force and

five Navy Reserve units and two active Army units, consist-ing of more than 700 personnel.Her outstanding customerservice skills resulted in resolving 85 system-generated paydiscrepancies and processing more 200 surveys to submitto headquarters.

As Air Detachment Norfolk’s security badge programmanager, Bufford controls security badges for more than750 personnel.Bufford’s collateral duty includes serving asthe command’s Toys for Tots representative.The selectionas the SOQ for the first quarter 2012 marks her third nomi-nation and second award.

She continues to further her education by completingfive courses through the University of Phoenix. Bufford isalso active in the community by volunteering at Mount Cal-vary Church,where she organized a coat drive.

— Photos by MC3 Antonio Turretto Ramos, NAS OceanaPublic Affairs

Air Traffic Controller 2ndClass (AW) Crystal J.Watson isthe NAS Oceana Junior Sailorof the Quarter, 1st Quarter2012.

Watson is the flight plan-ning supervisor at Air Detach-ment Norfolk and also theChambers Field ATC groundcontroller,where she is direct-ly responsible for five air traf-fic controller qualifications.

Her efforts have contributed to the safe completion of allfield ground operations and improved facility capabilities,including more than 10,000 mishap-free flight operations.

Her collateral duties include divisional career counselor,where she has coordinated 10 career development boards.Watson has also sponsored numerous newly-reporting Sail-ors, whether coming from “A” schools or transferring fromother commands and makes the time to answer all of theirquestions and concerns, which has provided a good firstimpression of the command to all new Sailors.

As the community relations coordinator for Air Detach-ment Norfolk, Watson coordinated the “Adopt a Street”program for 30 Sailors who volunteered.Watson also vol-unteered for the “Out of the Darkness “suicide preventionwalk and the annual“Light the Night”leukemia fundraisingwalk.

— Information compiled by Cathy Heimer. Jet Observer

CSCS Unit DamNeck announcesCivilian of theYear

BY ETC STEVEN DAVISCenter for Surface Combat SystemsPublic Affairs — See Award, Page 6

March 8, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 5

STORY/PHOTO BYAMAN LENEA JOHNSONFleet Readiness Center Mid-AtlanticPublic Affairs

An original Montford Point Marine vis-ited NAS Oceana on Feb. 27. In celebra-tion of Black History Month, theTidewaterChapter of Montford Point Marines hostedFirst Sgt. James “Rudy” Carter, who wasamong the 20,000 African-Americans whoreceived training from 1942-1949 at Mont-ford Point, a facility at Camp Lejeune,N.C.Dr. June Montgomery from Norfolk State

University sang a rendition of Sam Cooke’s“A Change is Gonna Come” prior to theviewing of two documentaries that spot-lighted the significance of the MontfordPoint Marines toAmerican history.The national president of the Montford

Point MarineAssociation,ChiefWarrant Of-ficer 4 James Everhart, also attended anddiscussed the inspiration that the origi-nal Montford Point Marines provide to allthose who followed in their footsteps.“The Montford Point Marines are part

of the reason why I am still in the Marine

Corps today.I researched the history of themen who served at Montford Point and Iloved their story,”said Everhart, as he intro-duced Carter.When the services were still segregated,

African-Americans Marines were prohib-ited from giving orders to white Marines,restricting them to serve in separate units.Instead of training at Parris Island, S.C. orSan Diego,with their white counterparts,all African-American Marines receivedtraining at Montford Point.Despite the obstacles he faced, Carter

advanced to first sergeant in 17 months,anunprecedented achievement for any Ma-rine at the time.Following the documentaries, attendees

were able to ask Carter questions abouthis Marine Corps experience during a timewhen the services were extremely segre-gated.Carter spoke of his time in the Marine

Corps with pride.“When my father passed,I inherited $40. I used that $40 to put adown payment on a dress blue uniform.After boot camp, I was so proud when Iwent to pick up my uniform.

“If I could be just anAmerican, I’d be sat-isfied. I will work for the rest of my life tobecome identified as anAmerican only,notan African-American. We’re all Americansand we were all Marines,”he continued.When Carter hopes for the future of the

armed services is that “I’d like to see allAmericans referred to asAmericans… peri-od,not African-Americans, just Americans.”Following World War II, many African-

American Marines were unable to remainin the service. After being honorably dis-charged from the Marine Corps, Carterused his GI Bill and attended Hampton In-stitute,now Hampton University,where hereceived his Bachelor of Science in Electri-cal Engineering.He was later employed by

Langley Air Force Base for 45 years, 18 ofthose years after he was eligible to retire.Five years ago President GeorgeW.Bush

awarded the Congressional Gold Medalto the Montford Point Marines for theirservice in World War II. In the first weekof May, more than 360 original MontfordPoint Marines will travel to WashingtonD.C. to receive the Congressional GoldMedal on behalf of the original 20,000who served inWorldWar II. ““This is legendary,” said the president

of the Tidewater Chapter of the MontfordPoint Marines, Master Sgt. Curt Clarke, thesenior enlisted Marine at CNATTU Oceana.Clarke served as master of ceremonies forthe event.

Montford Point Marine visits CNATTU,

First Sgt.James “Rudy”Carter, one of theoriginal Montford PointMarine (c), stands withMaster Sgt. Curt Clarke,senior enlisted Marine atCNATTU Oceana (l) andCWO 4 James Everhart,national president of theMontford Point MarineAssociation. Carterspoke to CNATTU Feb. 27,as part of Black HistoryMonth.

6 JET OBSERVER • March 8, 2012

— Continued from page 4Education and Training Command (NETC), CSCS’ parentcommand.Copeland’s supervisor Sherry Bryant, a trainingspecialist for CSCSU Dam Neck’s Learning Standards Of-fice,nominated Copeland for the award.“Frank’s technical expertise in curriculum develop-

ment, instructor evaluation, mentorship and training dur-ing 2011 contributed significantly to CSCSU Dam Neck’smission to train operators and technicians to meet fleettraining needs,” said Bryant.“His knowledge, skill and de-pendability were crucial to the execution of complex cur-riculum development and revision projects.”Copeland enjoys being part of the CSCSU Dam Neck

community.“Having a good rapport with the instructorsand staff makes my job easy,”Copeland said.CSCS was officially established in 2004 and its 14 learn-

ing sites, which includes CSCSU Dam Neck, are responsi-ble for the training of nine enlisted ratings:fire controlman,electronic technician, interior communications electri-cian, sonar technician surface, gunner’s mate, mineman,operations specialist, boatswain’s mate and quartermaster.CSCSU DamNeck’s courses of instruction are delivered 24hours a day, five days a week. In 2011, CSCSU Dam Neckgraduated 4,300 technicians and operators.

Award: CSCSU’s top civilian helps manage 100 courses

Career Photos of recentawards, promotions andretirements

MILESTONES

Photo by MC2 Terah Mollise

Dam Neck Annex Fire Capt. Jeffery Steere (c) is presenteda certificate of appreciation by NAS Oceana CommandingOfficer Capt. Jim Webb and Fire Chief Ken Snyder duringan awards presentation at the Dam Neck Fire Station Feb.8. Steere earned the recognition because of his effortsin saving the life of a 91-year-old woman who fell at theDam Neck Chapel. Although the injured woman initiallyrefused care, Steere laid down in the dirt beside her untilshe agreed to be seen by medical personnel.

Photo by MC3 Antonio Turretto Ramos

NAS Oceana Air Operations Officer Cmdr. Tim Gamache ispresented with the Meritorious Service Medal by OceanaCommanding Officer Capt. James Webb Feb. 24 on thequarterdeck. Gamache managed a $19 million dollar run-way repair project, a multi-million dollar operating budget,daily maintenance decisions on aging equipment and thedaily functions of three divisions and an auxiliary landingfield, while providing service to 260 tactical aircraft. Healso led an aircraft firefighting training program for the cityof Chesapeake fire and police departments and was vitalto mission accomplishments, which totalled more than500,00 aerial operations during his tour. Gamache, who re-ported to Oceana in May 2009, also served as the officer incharge at Dam Neck Annex before moving to air operations.Gamache’s next assignment is as the military liaison to theFAA at Dallas-Fort Worth.

Photo by FC2 Kevin Arnold

The Civilian of the Year award is presented to Frank Copeland,CSCS Unit Dam Neck training specialist by CSCS Unit DamNeck Commanding Officer Capt. Ken Krogman during anawards ceremony Feb. 23.

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The “Red Rippers” of Strike FighterSquadron (VFA) 11 returned home to NASOceana Feb. 9 - 10 after successfully com-pleting Composite Training Unit Exercise(COMPTUEX) aboard USS Enterprise (CVN65). The squadron successfully completedmore than 400 training missions encom-passing more than 800 flight hours. Aftercompleting COMPTUEX, the EnterpriseStrike Group is now ready to deploy.Enterprise set sail from Naval Base Nor-

folk Jan. 11 to begin the five week at-seaperiod. COMPTUEX providedVFA-11 withrealistic scenarios and training missions toprepare for the squadron for their upcom-ing deployment.The Red Rippers led sev-eral of the large force exercises includingcombat search and rescue missions andlarge force strikes. Enterprise and Carrier

Air Wing (CVW) 1 successfully completeda two-day evaluation of flight operations,earning her last Blue Water Certification.The certification is based on the efficiencyof launches and recoveries while operatingwithout a divert airfield. The Red Rippersexecuted flawlessly during the evaluation,leading the air wing with a 98 percentboarding rate.The Red Ripper maintenance team ex-

celled during the exercise, displaying flex-ible and professional integration. VFA-11Sailors rose to the challenge of a demand-ing flight schedule and consistently main-tained aircraft with quick turnarounds. TheRed Rippers displayed excellence earninga 93.9 percent sortie completion rate dur-ing the five-week exercise.

The Red Rippers and Enterprise will de-ploy later this month in support of Opera-tion Enduring Freedom.

— Continued from page 3trade you some of my stew for your birth-right.”In otherwords,Jacobwas offering a bowl

of stew in exchange for the right to inheritthe blessing of the first-born son.This wasthe blessing of the larger share of the fam-ily’s wealth, but more importantly, it wasthe blessing of God’s promise to that fam-ily to make them a great nation and blessthe world through them with the Messiah.It was not a good trade!Esau’s response to Jacob’s offer tells me

that this man was the most profane personwho ever lived.He said, “I am about to die(of hunger), of what use is a birthright tome!” He wasn’t about to die of hunger; hehad just been out hunting, he could haverefused and probably beaten his brotherup and taken the stew, but instead he re-garded his birthright as unimportant andworthless in comparison to the immediategratification of a hot meal.Esau had something that God had re-

garded as very precious and he treated itas if it was of no value. That’s the definitionof profanity and it’s also (warning:bad pun

coming) an example of complete“Stewpid-ity!”Profanity is more than just taking God’s

name in vain or using foul language, it’s aheart attitude that rejects the gifts of Godand the promises of God and the thingsthat God has called sacred.Most of the timethat we reject those promises and disregardthose things with which God has blessed,iswhen we are like Esau — caught up in thedesires of the moment. Esau traded God’sbest for what was expedient, somethingthat would gratify him at the moment.The reality of the human heart is such

that we have all done this at one point inour lives or another. We have disregardedGod’s best for our lives, in exchange forwhat we wanted at the moment. Whatabout you?What is God’s best for you, andwhat have you been willing to trade in ex-change for it? Is there someone right now,like Jacob, asking you to trade somethingabsolutely precious and of eternal value forsomething common and ordinary? What-ever that might be, I can assure you that it’snot worth it; it’s profane and it’s anotherexample of Stewpidity.

Profanity: more than foul language,also rejecting God’s promises, gifts

Photo by MC2 James R. Evans

An F/A-18E Super Hornet from VFA-81, flown by “Sunliners” Commanding Officer Cmdr.Richard Rivera forms up to receive fuel from an F/A-18F Super Hornet from VFA-22 andflown by Lt. Michael Loringer during a mission flown from the aircraft carrier USS CarlVinson (CVN 70) on Feb. 25 in the Arabian Gulf. Carl Vinson and CVW-17 are deployed tothe U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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STORY/PHOTO BY MC3 ANTONIO TURRETTO RAMOSNAS Oceana Public Affairs

NAS Oceana kicked off the 2012 Navy-Marine CorpsRelief Society (NMCRS)Fund Drive Feb. 29 at a breakfastand presentation at the Hornet’s Nest Galley.The annualfund drive officially began March 1 and continues throughMarch 30.At the breakfast, command coordinators for the fund

drive were briefed about the positive impact of donationsand guidelines for contacting Sailors to encourage dona-tions.

“You are the perfect representatives because you knowwhat it means to have a place to go that can provide thatkind of assistance at a moment’s notice,”said NAS OceanaCommanding Officer Capt. James Webb to the leaderswho attended.The objective of the fund drive is to have 100 percent

contact with every service member, explained LolitaSheats, director of Oceana’s NMCRS.The goal is for everyservice member stationed at NAS Oceana to be contactedand given the opportunity to donate.“You all need to carry that message to everybody in the

command,”saidWebb.One hundred percent of the donations received dur-

ing the fund drive will be allocated to case workers thathandle immediate assistance programs, said Sheats. Thismeans Sailors and Marines who donate can rest assuredthat their donations are directly benefitting other militaryand family members in need.According to the NMCRS mission statement,“The mis-

sion of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide,in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial,

educational,and other assistance to members of the NavalServices of the United States,eligible family members,andsurvivors when in need; and to receive and manage fundsto administer these programs.”“You all can bring the emphasis on the actual fund rais-

ing and what it really means,” said Webb.“…Doing yourshare to get this communication out to them makes a

world of difference.”According to Sheats, NMCRS in Hampton Roads raised

1.5 million in 2009,1.6 million in 2010, and 1.7 million in2011.“While there is no monetary goal for the fund drive,that

doesn’t stop the fund drive from always being successful,”said Sheats.“Here in the Hampton Roads area, out of that $48 mil-

lion worth of assistance [provided to military and familymembers],we did 8.1 million of that,” said Sheats.Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society does not take any ad-

ministrative cost out of donations received and all dona-tions are tax deductible, explained Sheats. NMCRS relieson donations to be able to provide the assistance to ser-vice members.

“What some people may not know is that the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is funded solely by donateddollars,” said Sheats.“That’s why the fund drive is so im-portant to us because the funds that come in from thisfund drive keeps us going,keeps us being able to provideassistance to our service members.”For more information about Navy-Marine Corps Relief

Society’s 2012 Fund Drive,contact your command coordi-nator or the Sub-Area 9 CoordinatorABECS Eric Jackson at433-2980,eric.jackson4@navy.mil or assistant coordinatorABEC Kearsis Leonard at 433-3980 or kearsis.leonard1@navy.mil.The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society at Oceana is lo-

cated in building 531 and open Monday through Friday,8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information about NMCRS programsand services, call 433-3383 or visit them online at www.nmcrs.org.

Annual NMCRS fund drive kicks off at Oceana

NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Jim Webb celebratesthe kickoff for the annual Navy-Marine Corps Relief Societyfund drive with a cake cutting Feb. 29 at the Oceana gal-ley. Assisting Webb are Sub-Area 9 Coordinator ABECS EricJackson and NMCRS Oceana Director Lolita Sheats.

— Continued from page 1The initial testing will be conducted by a contracted

laboratory, with the Navy Drug Screening Laboratory ca-pable of conducting in-house testing later this year. Everypositive result on a urinalysis for synthetic drugs will besent to NCIS for investigation. Synthetic chemical com-pound drug use impacts a Sailor’s career and family. Sail-ors found to have positive urinalysis results and posses-sion of synthetic chemical compounds like Spice will bepunished under the UCMJ.“We will enable and support our Sailors and their fami-

lies. I am extremely proud of our people,” said Chief ofNaval OperationsAdm.Jonathan Greenert.“We have a pro-fessional and a moral obligation to lead, to train, to equipand to motivate them. Our personnel programs deliver ahigh return on investment in readiness.”In addition to ensuring the readiness of our Sailors and

Marines, the initiative will aim to make the Navy and Ma-rine Corps the safest and most secure force in the depart-ment’s history.All personnel in the fleet should expect to

work in a safe environment, free from harassment or haz-ards,and when confronted with these,have the resourcesavailable to immediately correct the problem.The Department of the Navy (DoN) continues to work

aggressively to prevent sexual assaults, to support sexualassault victims, and to hold offenders accountable. Part ofthis effort is implementing new training at multiple levelsin both the Navy and Marine Corps.A recent program, the Bystander Intervention (BI)

course,which is part of the Navy’s Sexual Assault Preven-tion and Response (SAPR) program, began in January forall “A” school students. BI is intended to educate Sailorsthat, as bystanders, they have the power — and respon-sibility — to intervene in a potentially harmful situation,regardless of rank. BI training is part of a larger strategyaddressing changes in attitudes and behaviors in the DoN.SAPR training for Navy leadership and the fleet is in de-velopment.Every day, Sailors and Marines do a great job of man-

aging risks on-duty, proven by FY 2011 being recorded

as the safest in terms of operational fatalities. Under the21st Century Sailor and Marine area of safety, DoN willcontinue stressing to Sailors and Marines that they shouldapply the same operational risk management (ORM) skillsto their off-duty activities.“All leaders must guard against reckless behavior — it

jeopardizes the health, safety and combat readiness of ourentire force” said Gen. James F.Amos, commandant of theMarine Corps.“Risk mitigation is one of the best meansavailable as we fight to eliminate senseless and needlessloss of life and injury,both on duty and on liberty.”Statistically, the most dangerous thing Sailors and Ma-

rines do every day is also one of the most common, driv-ing a personal motor vehicle.While there are a number offactors that make this even more dangerous:driving whilefatigued, distracted or under the influence of alcohol ordrugs,the good news is that alcohol-related motor vehiclefatalities are down across the fleet.The Naval Safety Centerhas tools and resources available to help train Sailors and

Initiative:Programs to ensure readiness, safety and security of military

— See Initiative, Page 10

March 8, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 9

BY LT. AMANDA JENKINSRegional Supply Office, NAS Oceana

It has been a very busy and successful year for the Fu-els team at NAS Oceana. Fuels is a division of Naval Sup-ply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistic Center(FLC) Norfolk and assigned to the Regional Supply Office-Oceana (RSO-O), also located at Oceana.Under the direct leadership of Lt. Jeffrey Knight, the

team has developed new and creative ways to stand apartin the“Fuels world.”The first step taken to improve operational efficiencies

was the implementation of the Fuels Manager Program.This program now automates the many processes thatSailors did manually in the past. RSO-O Fuels dispatch cannow populate all necessary dispatch information, includ-ing the time the call was received, fuel truck arrival timesand the amount of gallons pumped.With this information now in electronic format, RSO-O

Fuels now conducts detailed analysis, which can identifybarriers and re-assign resources in their quest to reducecustomer wait time. Additionally, the Fuels Manager Pro-gram tracks equipment maintenance and personnel train-ing.“By being automated, it greatly enhances our efficien-

cy by having everything in one place,” explained Knightabout how the program will enhance the Fuel Division’sfuture operationsThose who work in dispatch are also supportive and

excited about the new program. “It is easier because itautomatically records arrival/departure times and total re-sponse times,”saidAviation Boatswain’s Mate - Fuels (ABF)Airman Truemiller Norman. The program will also trackthe individual driver for each run.Another advancement in the fuels arena is their use

of the electronic flight schedule. The Fuels Division hasteamed with Oceana Air Operations,which enables Fuels

to access the electronic flight schedules submitted dailyby each Oceana-based squadron. A Sailor then consoli-dates all squadron inputs and creates a comprehensiveflight schedule for the following day.Armed with this data,Knight can now proactively position his refueling assets,resulting in improved average customer wait time.

“This is a system that we used on our ship that washighly effective,”Knight explained. “It has already provento be successful here at NAS Oceana.”With these initiatives in place,RSO Oceana Fuels has al-

ready seen a good return on their investments. In just sixmonths,average customer wait time has improved 37 per-cent. In what used to take 60minutes,the Fuels Division isnow able to satisfy customer demands in an average timeof 36 minutes. To encourage further customer wait timeimprovement, the Regional Supply Officer, Cmdr. TrentKalp, has issued his “Dominoes Pizza Challenge,” offeringto buy pizza for the first shift that can safely improve itscustomer wait time to 30 minutes or less.

Kalp has also collaborated with the Naval Post Gradu-ate School in Monterey, Calif., By creating a master’s levelthesis project for an operations research student to thor-oughly explore the current RSO-Oceana Fuels process,and help look for additional ways to find efficiencies. Apromising student has already signed up for the challengeand is busy collecting data as he begins his thesis project.The achievements do not stop there, as Knight and his

team are continuously exploring creative and innovativeways to improve operations.The RSO-O Fuels Team cre-ated a “Fuels Response Training Team” (FRTT) to developmonthly training scenarios to test watch standing policiesand procedures. This past June, the FRTT, in coordinationwith the NAS Oceana Fire & Emergency Services,OceanaSafety and NAVFAC Environmental, conducted their first-ever FRTT drill.The scenario simulated a 50-gallon spill,while transferring JP-5 from bulk storage to day-storagetanks. Fuel watchstanders were tested in their knowledgeof how to properly secure the fuel system,conduct recov-ery operations and submit timely updates and reports upthe chain of command.The drill was a success with many lessons learned. “The

drills are effective for the active duty and civil service teamthat contributes to our mission of putting jets in the air sothey can ultimately support our troops on the ground,”explained ABFCS(AW/SW) Robert Tillery about the effec-tiveness of FRTT drills in providing adequate training.Knight has also joined the Oceana “Integrated Training

Team”so the Fuels Division is aligned with the base whenit comes to drills and training team scenarios.The RSO Oceana Fuels team works hard every day to

support local squadrons,as well as many transient aircraft.On a monthly average, the team issues more than 3.5 mil-lion gallons of JP-5. The 160th Special OperationsAviationRegiment (Airborne) U.S.Army Special Operations Com-mand,Fort Campbell,Ky.recently presented the teamwitha certificate of appreciation.

The Fuels team at NAS Oceana provides more than 3.5 gallons of JP-5 an average each month to Oceana-based squadrons and transient aircraft. Fuels is a division of Naval SupplySystems Command Fleet Logistic Center Norfolk and assigned to the Regional Supply Office-Oceana. PHOTOS LEFT: Members of the Fuels team at NAS Oceana pose for group photo. RIGHT:After refueling aircraft, ABF2(AW/SW) Ray Holland waits at the truck fill stand as the fuel truck is topped off.

Fuels Division at Oceana takes a large step forward

Photo by LS3 Peter Beebe

Photo by ABF1(AW/SW) Stephen Recar

Photo by ABF1(AW/SW) Stephen Recar

ABF2(AW/SW) Jon Deeb trains AN Max Weidenborner in prop-er fuels procedures.

10 JET OBSERVER • March 8, 2012

— Continued from page 8Marines — particularly those under the age of 25 who arestatistically much more likely to be killed or injured be-hind the wheel.One of the tools is the travel risk planningsystem (TRiPS),an on-line,automated risk-assessment toolthat Sailors and Marines use before they go on liberty orleave, driving outside command travel limits.The systemhelps them recognize — and avoid— the hazards theymay face on the highway.While each of the five areas provide important support

for department personnel, physical fitness can be viewedhaving some of the farthest reaching beneficial effects.Sailors and Marines must be ready to meet the demandsof performing in a tactical environment, and physicalreadiness is a crucial link to ensuring Sailors and Marinesare ready to take on the challenges the Navy and MarineCorps faces today, and will face in the future.As part ofthe 21st Century initiative,Sailors and Marines must main-tain the highest level of sustained fitness with the ultimategoal of having the fittest,most deployment-ready force inthe history of the Navy and Marine Corps.“Sound minds and sound bodies are the fundamental

elements of successful Sailors and combat readiness,”said MCPON (SS/SW) Rick D.West.“The transition from a‘culture of testing’ to a ‘culture of fitness’ means that wedeliberately incorporate physical proficiency and holistichealth into our daily routines, rather than simply doingjust enough to get by on tests twice a year.The more wedo each day to improve our physical conditioning,the bet-ter prepared we are to handle stress,deployments and un-expected situations.“Sometimes it’s difficult to find the time or resources to

get in a run or hit the gym, but if leadership and Sailorsactively make those things part of their commitment toexcellence,the payoff is significant.We are not a sedentaryforce ... we are forward-deployed, we are expeditionary,we are agile ... and we need to be physically ready as Sail-ors to answer any call at any time,”saidWest.The Navy continues to build a culture of fitness as part

of the physical fitness area, by urging Sailors to incorpo-rate fitness into their daily lives.Adopting the “Fueled toFight”program fleetwide will provide a nutrition strategyto increase high quality fuel (food, drink) fleetwide tomeet the warfighter’s nutrition needs.Additionally,Mabus is moving the DoN to be smoke-free

by choice with a continued education campaign on thehazards of smoking, providing easy access to free cessa-tion tools to every Sailor and Marine trying to quit andending the discounts for cigarettes in Navy exchanges andMarine Corps exchanges. Ending the discounts will bringthe prices up to 100 percent market pricing.Ensuring all personnel, regardless of race or gender,

are given every opportunity to excel and succeed is thehallmark of the program’s fourth area, inclusion. In orderto operate globally, the DoN will need diversity of ideas,experiences, areas of expertise, and backgrounds to ful-fill a variety of missions, while remaining relevant to theAmerican people.Regardless of mission,in the Navy,wom-en are permanently assigned to all types of ships, aviationsquadrons, afloat staffs, naval construction force units andcertain submarine platforms.The nature of today’s groundconflicts is evolving; there are no front lines in Iraq orAfghanistan.Women in the Marine Corps are assigned tounits and positions that may necessitate defensive combatactions — situations for which they are fully trained andequipped to respond.There are many areas in which opportunities can be

expanded for women to serve and contribute and the Ma-rine Corps is taking a deliberate approach in identifying

those areas.A new DoN Diversity Office will

be established, with the AssistantSecretary of the Navy (Manpowerand Reserve Affairs) serving as theDoN’s diversity officer.The diversityoffice will leverage, coordinate andformalize ongoing efforts within theNavy and Marine Corps and will in-clude the heads of the Navy Officeof Diversity and Inclusion, MarineCorps Office of Equal Opportunityand Diversity Management and theDoN Office of Civilian Diversity asteam members.“Diversity of Thought — Connect-

edness with America — Diversity ismore important than race, ethnicityor gender,” said Sgt. Maj. Micheal P.Barrett, the 17th sergeant major ofthe Marine Corps. “We are commit-ted to attracting, mentoring and re-taining the most talented men andwomen who bring a diversity ofbackground, culture and skill in ser-

vice to our nation.”The final area, continuum of service, aims at ensuring

Sailors and Marines are provided the most robust transi-tion support in department history. Whether retrainingwounded warriors, providing voluntary education orhelping achieve civilian credentialing,the department willaim to provide personnel every opportunity for personaland professional growth.The Navy’s Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL)

program offers Sailors the opportunity to earn civilian cer-tifications and licenses corresponding to their Navy rat-ings,collateral duties and out-of-rating assignments.COOLis designed to further develop the personal and profes-sional capability of the Navy Total force, enhancing forcereadiness.Through each of the areas described in the secretary’s

address, the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative willrealign many programs throughout the department andfocus their combined efforts to ensure all personnel arenot only mentally and physically prepared for the futurefight, but that they will also have the knowledge, skillsand support needed to succeed for the remainder of theirlives.“The 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative is focused

on the whole life of the individual and their family’s lives.When a Sailor’s or Marine’s time in the military ends,whether it is after four years or 40,we want your produc-tive life to continue and for you to leave the service in bet-ter health, more trained and better educated than whenyou came in.”

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Photo by MCC Sam Shavers

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus answers questions duringall-hands call aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) at Naval Station Norfolk March 5. Mabuswas in Norfolk to unveil a new initiative designed to maximize Sailor and Marine per-sonal readiness, build resiliency and hone the most combat effective force in the his-tory of the Department of Navy. Following his remarks, Mabus and Navy and MarineCorps senior leadership answered questions from the audience, as well as questionsfrom those watching throughout the fleet.

Program: focusing on whole life of individuals, family’s lives

• Through each of the areas describedin the secretary’s address, the 21st Centu-ry Sailor and Marine initiative will realignmany programs throughout the depart-ment and focus their combined efforts toensure all personnel are not only men-tally and physically prepared for the fu-ture fight, but that they will also have theknowledge, skills and support needed tosucceed for the remainder of their lives.

March 8, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 11

NAVY OMBUDSMENBASIC TRAININGMarch 9 -11, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.This training consists of 13 modules that

help official command ombudsmen andcommand leadership team members workeffectively with their commands. Work-shops provide resource avenues for helpingfamilies through crisis and daily living.Opento ombudsmen, command and executiveofficers, chaplains, command master chiefsand their spouses.

SPONSOR TRAININGMarch 13, 1 - 3 p.m.This training, available for presentation

at your worksite, teaches command per-sonnel to serve as sponsors.Topics includeways to be an effective sponsor,duties andresponsibilities, military and communitysources of help and FFSC relocation assis-tance.

PARENTING IN A MILITARY FAMILYMarch 14 - 15, 9 - 11:30 a.m.This workshop explores what it means

to discipline children and the ways it canbe accomplished most effectively. It in-cludes strategies for encouraging childrento behave appropriately,communicating inways that really work,and increasing coop-eration.Participants discuss attention-seek-ing behaviors and how parents can bestrespond to them.Additional topics includechild development, temperament, expect-ing and giving respect, and the impact thata military lifestyle has on children.

CAR BUYING STRATEGIESMarch 15, 2:30 - 4 p.m.Looking for a car but don’t want to get

taken for a ride? Learn all the importantdo’s and don’ts before you step onto thecar lot in this program.Topics include ne-gotiating, trade-ins, discounts, financing,high-pressure sales tactics and tricks towatch out for.

DEVELOPING YOURSPENDING PLANMarch 15, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

This workshop can help you develop arealistic spending plan.With this spendingplan in place,you’ll be on your way to pay-ing your bills on time and achieving yourshort and long-term financial goals.

NEW PARENT RESOURCEAWARENESS WORKSHOPMarch 16, 8 a.m. to noonExpectant servicewomen face special

challenges as they make the transition intoparenthood. Topics discussed include the

Navy’s policy on pregnant servicewomen,Navy Family Care Plans, housing informa-tion, Navy Marine Corps Relief Societyand information about their Budgeting forBaby program, child care resources, FFSCprograms and services, the WIC program,and information on career planning. Reg-istration is open to first time expectantservicewomen.Their partners are stronglyencouraged to attend with them.

TAPWeeklyTransition Assistance Program (TAP) is a

workshop for separating military and pre-retirees. It covers resume writing, inter-viewing skills, salary negotiations, militarybenefits and other topics that facilitate asmooth transition from the military to thecivilian community. If space is available,spouses may accompany the transitioningmember.All classes are held weekly, Mon-day through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.in building U-93 at Naval Station Norfolk.See your command career counselor for aquota to attendTAP.

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MARCH MADNESS 5KThe March Madness 5K will be March 28, 11:30 a.m. at

Dam NeckAnnex.The run is free and begins at the fitnesscenter. Preregistration deadline is March 21 and same dayregistration begins at 10:30 a.m.There will be five age di-visions in both men’s and women’s category and awardswill be given to the top three in each division.Registrationforms are available at MWR fitness and sports centers.Callthe Dam Neck MWR Fitness and Sports Office at 492-7483for more information.

5K RUN AND WALK-A-THONCerebral Palsy of Virginia will hold the 19th Annual

5K Run &Walk-A-Thon March 24 at Mt.Trashmore inVir-ginia Beach. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.; the 5K at8:30 and the 1 mile walk at 9:30.Champion chip timing is provided by Mettle Timing.

The registration fee is $30 and includes a T-shirt, bagels,doughnuts and coffee and a picnic lunch after the event.Awards will be presented for the 5K to the top male andfemale overall finishers, top three male and female fin-ishers in 10 age groups and also for the top three maleand female walkers.Awards also for the top fund-raisersin four age categories.Register by visiting www.cerebralpalsyofvirginia.org

or call 497-7474 for more information. All proceeds ben-efit programs and services for children and adults withcerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.

GOLF TOURNAMENTThe annual HRANA/TAILHOOK/ABMA Golf Tourna-

ment will be April 27, at Eagle Haven Golf Course at JEBLittle Creek-Fort Story.Proceeds from the tournament willhelp the Hampton Roads Squadron,Association of NavalAviation,Tailhook and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Associa-tion provide educational scholarships.The format is Florida Best Ball and tournament begins

with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Entry fee is $70 per personand includes green fees, golf cart,practice balls, door priz-es, lunch and no-host beverage cart.For a registration form, contact Jim Flaherty at 631-

2179, e-mail jflaherty7@cox.net; Jim Joyner at 470-6049,e-mail jsjoyner@cox.net; Rich Johnson at 688-4006, e-mailrichard.w.Johnson@hii-nns.com or Tim Smith at 560-6681,e-mail timothy.p.smith5@navy mil. Registration fees mustbe paid in advance.

RUN, ROLL OR STROLLRegister for the Run, Roll or Stroll on May 6 at Neptune’s

Park at 31st Street, on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Run onyour own,or form a team of four or more to run or walk withyou.The 8K run is back this year, along with a 5K run, 5Kwalk and a 1 mile run/walk.If registered by April 25, the costs for each event are: 8K,

$30;5K run,$25;5K walk, $25 and 1 mile run/walk,$15.Proceeds benefit the Jewish Family Service ofTidewater,

Inc. which was able to provide healthcare and social ser-vices to more than 2,000 individuals throughout HamptonRoads last year.For complete information and registration, visit http://

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The nation’s oldest amateur basketball tournament, thePortsmouth Invitational Tournament, will be held April11-14 at Churchland High School, 4301 Cedar Lane, Ports-mouth.Tickets are $10 a night (for two games) or buy a tourna-

ment ticket book for $32 to see all 12 games.Tickets go onsale March 12 and are available through all Ticketmasteroutlets and through Portsmouth’s Willett Hall box office,3701Willett Drive. Call 393-5460 for ticket information orgroup discounts.Tickets will also be sold at the gate priorto the start of each game.Visit www.portsmouthinvitation-al.com for more information.Recognized by NBA and European scouts as the premier

showcase for potential professional prospects, the P.I.T.will be played as follows:•Opening round games will be played at 7 p.m. and 9

p.m.Wednesday,April 11.•The April 12 games include a free consolation game at

3:15 p.m., followed by the opening round games at 7 p.m.and 9 p.m.• Friday’s free consolation game on April 13 is at 3:15

p.m.,with semi-finals at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.• Final games will be playedApril 14,at noon (7th place)

and 2 p.m.(consolation championship game);6 p.m.(third-place championship game); and at 8 p.m. (championshipgame).

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The 2011 NAS Oceana Captain’s Cup in the Small Ashore divi-sion was presented on Feb. 17 to the team from Fleet AreaControl and Surveillance Facility, Virginia Capes. FACSFACVACAPES earned 743 points by participating in eight of 14sports offered, as well as earning extra points for volunteer-ing at the 5K race. The next closest competitor was PersonnelSupport Detachment Oceana with 516 points.

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The team from the Center for Naval Aviation Technical TrainingUnit Oceana displays their trophy for 2011 NAS Oceana Cap-tain’s Cup in the Large Ashore division, presented on Feb. 9.CNATTU Oceana earned 1,773 points by participating in nine of14 sports offered, and earning extra points for volunteering atthe 5K race. The next closest competitor was the Fleet Readi-ness Center Mid-Atlantic with 1,499 points.

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The Professional Bull Riders will return to the HamptonColiseum, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Fans will witness thrill-ing 8-second rides and jaw-dropping wrecks throughoutthe adrenaline-soaked performance as the PBR’s insanelybrave cowboys risk it all against monstrous animal athletesthat can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds.Meet the riders, check out the bulls and see the chutes

up close at the all new Corral Party before the show from5:30 - 6:15 p.m.Corral Party passes are regularly $10 at thebox office andTicketmaster but you can get them for freeat local Farm Fresh stores. Corral Party pass must be ac-companied by a valid March 10 event ticket to gain entry.Entrance to the Corral Party will end promptly at 6 p.m.Passes are available while supplies last.Tickets to Professional Bull Riders start at just $10 and

can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com, all TicketmasterOutlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 and Hampton Colise-um Box Office.All tickets increase $2 the day of the event.

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BY ROBIN HOLLANDTraining Support Center-Hampton RoadsPublic Affairs Officer

In celebration of Black History Month,staff and studentsfrom Training Support Center Hampton Roads (TSC-HR)were treated to performances by the “Cruisers,” the U.S.Navy’s premier contemporary entertainment ensembleFeb.24.The Cruisers performed two separate concerts, held at

Dam NeckAnnex and Naval Station Norfolk.Themed“Pio-neers of Navy Music:A History ofAfrican-Americans in theNavy Music Program,” performances featured the worksof legendary African-American musicians, such as AltonAugustus Adams, the Navy’s first African-American band-master;William Grant Still, best known for his 1931 Afro-American Symphony,as well as scores of celebrated artists.Both shows captivated the audiences with live music

and a video narrated by Senior Chief Musician Mike Bayes,highlighting noteworthy cultural events made by African-American performers.

The event was organized by the TSC-HR Multi-CulturalHeritage Committee, led by Senior Chief Musician ScottDavis and Fire Controlman 1st Class Angela Crayton.“If you weren’t moved by the show, you simply don’t

have a pulse, said Lt. Cmdr.William Welch,TSC-HR, exec-utive officer, at the conclusion of the show.“The perfor-mance was fantastic — just unbelievable and by far, thebest multicultural eventTSC has had since my tenure.”

‘Cruisers’ entertain atTSC-HR Black HistoryMonth celebration

Ken Snyder, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & EmergencyServices district fire chiefteaches preschoolers at BaysidePresbyterian Daycare andPreschool, how to put out a fireat the Virginia Beach preschoolon Feb. 28 Snyder had a littlehelp from Fire Inspector John J.Cirillo, who dressed as Sparkythe Fire Dog. Their visit and talkwith the 130 children was partof “Community Helpers Month,”which included a visit from adoctor, dentist and Navy officer.Snyder quizzed the four and five-year-olds on their knowledge offire safety and all the childrenreceived fire hats.

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U.S. Navy Band members, MUC Daryl Duff and MUC KennyCarr perform an American folk song during a concert to cel-ebrate black musicians during a concert at Naval StationNorfolk Feb. 24 during a musical celebration in honor of BlackHistory Month. Earlier that day, they also performed at DamNeck Annex.

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BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ PARTYMarch 8 -10Fiddles, banjos, and guitars are on the march and they

are all heading for the same spot — the Chesapeake Con-ference Center for the Cabin Fever Pickin’ Party, a week-end of bluegrass music. Cabin Fever, now in its 18th year,serves a dual purpose.For amateur players, it is an oppor-tunity for casual, friendly jamming.For aspiring pros, it of-fers an opportunity to show off for talent scouts or fellowmusicians. Enjoy the music, performances of showcasebands on stage, vendors, workshops plus the fellowshipof bluegrass musicians and listeners.Admission is $25 perperson in advance.;$30 at the door for all three days. Formore information,visit www.cabinefeverpickenparty.com.

SHAMROCK THE BLOCK

March 10, noon to 7 p.m.Everyone is Irish as the crowds gather to“Shamrock the

Block”atTown Center’s Fountain Plaza for an afternoon ofmusic and family fun.Celtic bands and singers will take to the stage, Irish and

Scottish dancers set the floors to shaking, and the weeones dash from attraction to attraction. All around theFountain Plaza at the Town Center of Virginia Beach andon the greens of Commerce and Central Park Drive therewill be face painters, balloon animals, a caricature artist,Celtic games and much more. During “Tour de Ireland,”participate in relay races, potato sack races, putt-putt golf,inflatable obstacle course and more. Featured musical per-formers will include Tidewater Pipes and Drums, and theensemble Celtica, followed by the band Poison Dwarf.TheReel Thing School of Irish Dance, the Scottish Dance The-ater of Virginia, and the Rhythm of Ireland School of IrishDance will be on stage.The event is free, open to the pub-lic and free parking at the garages and lots ofTown Center.Town Center is located at 222 Central Park Avenue,Vir-

ginia Beach.Additional information may be found at www.neptunefestival.com /events.

VETERANS HIRING EVENTMarch 13, 9 a.m. to noon

The 2012 Hiring Our Heroes is a hiring fair for veteranjob seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Re-serve members and eligible spouses in the Meeting Suite 1of theVirginia Beach Convention Center,1000 19th Street,Virginia Beach.The event is a free hiring fair for both em-ployers and job seekers. Employers and job seekers arestrongly encouraged to pre-register for free at HoH.Great-Job.net.Walk-ins are welcome but space is not guaranteed.If you need assistance registering, email hiringourheroes@uschamber.com.

CHEVY LOVERS CAR SHOWApril 14Preregister for theVirginia Chevy Lovers annual Spring

Dust Off Car Show at Finn McCool’s Fish House and Tav-ern at Landstown Commons, on the corner of PrincessAnne and Dam Neck Roads. Registration will be from 9until noon. The show is open to all cars and trucks 25years and older with proceeds to benefit the Cystic Fi-brosis Foundation. Pre-registration is $15;$20 day of theshow. Rain date is April 28. Checks should be payable toVCL and sent to Marie Cancel, 828 Trillium Pl., VirginiaBeach, VA 23464. Additional information is located atwww.virginiachevylovers.net.

Tidewater Builders Association’s 27th annual Mid-Atlan-tic Home & Garden Show offers up everything you’ll needto orchestrate your spring homemakeover.With its theme,“A symphony of spring,” the event offers everything you’llneed to create the harmony you want for your home.TheMid-Atlantic Home & Garden Show is one of the largestconsumer shows in the region and one of 30 consumershows selected for The National Home and Garden ShowSeries.Featured celebrity guest at the event is HGTV designer

Sabrina Soto, who will speak on Design Secrets and Tipsat 1:30 p.m. on March 10. Brian Santos,“TheWall Wizard,”a favorite on the national home show circuit,will offer histips for do-it-yourself wall treatments Friday through Sun-day.Also featured will be five outdoor spaces from local

landscaping companies.The event is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.,

March 9, and March 10; and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,March11 Complete information and a $2 discount coupon areavailable at www.midatlantichomeshow.com.

PHOTOS ABOVE, LEFT: K&D Rounds Landscape Inc. is oneof five local landscapers exhibiting their work at TidewaterBuilders Association’s Mid-Atlantic Home & Garden ShowMarch 9-11 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.RIGHT: The children’s area at the show will have arts andcrafts activities, hosted by staff from St. Mary’s Home for Dis-abled Children and children from the Kid2Kid, program Theywill also be selling their “duct tape couture” for donations onbehalf of the facility.

Orchestrate a makeover with Home & Garden ShowPhoto by Sara Steil, Tidewater Builders Association Courtesy photo

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