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2 JET OBSERVER August 22, 2013

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From USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs

NEWPORT NEWS,Va. (NNS) With the announcementwe have now commenced fast cruise,Sailors aboard theaircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) begansimulating an at-sea environment,Aug. 19, in preparationfor their rst underway in four years.

A fast cruise is a multi-day simulated underway periodconsisting of drills and training evolutions to ensure thecarrier is in good working condition and personnel aretrained to safely operate the ship at sea.

Fast cruise is the ships nal training event prior to get-ting underway for SeaTrials.

Its been about four years and literally millions of man-hours of work that have gone intoTheodore Roosevelt toget her where she is today, but we are now there, Capt.Daniel Grieco,TRs commanding ofcer,announced to thecrew over the 1MC.Thank you to everyone who workedextremely hard, especially over the weekend, to get ushere.

In addition to training evolutions, the crew will also put

nishing touches on the ship to get her ready for sea andto return to Naval Station Norfolk.

Everybody is motivated to secure for sea and happyfor the fast cruise, said Logistics Specialist (AW) 1st ClassAkwasi Gymah.Everybody is happy to be here.

Not only does fast cruise train and test the procien-cy of the crew, it also gets them back into an operationalmindset.This is critical since Theodore Roosevelt is com-pleting a nearly four year Refueling and Complex Over-haul (RCOH) at Huntington Ingalls Industries - NewportNews Shipbuilding (NII-NNS). During RCOH, the shipsinfrastructure and systems are upgraded to ensure the car-rier lasts another 25 years.

The distance weve come in the last ve months is trulyimpressive, said Grieco in an announcement to the crew.I appreciate each and every one of your efforts to get usto where we are today to make sure that this ship is readyfor fast cruise, ready for sea trials, and ready to join theeet.

Fast cruise runs about four days, with a pause in themiddle to repair any discrepancies found during testingand training.

TRs fast cruise part of nal preps to return to the eet

Family FestWeAre Family Festwill take place today at the Oceana

Main Gate Park from 3:30 - 8 p.m.The semi-annual eventwill feature live music by the Deloreans,DJ,hayrides,photobooth, inatables and more. Concessions available at mini-mal cost.Fest is free and open to military and their families.Call 433-3301 for more information.

TGT to make appearance at NEXTGT Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank will be at the

Oceana NEX Aug. 24 at 4 p.m.They will be signing copiesof their new albumThree Kings,at the food court.Copieswill be available for purchase at the NEX.

Smart Shopping featuring the Frugal ChickClever Couponing and Smart Shopping will be held

Aug. 28, 6 - 8 p.m. at Fleet and Family Support Center(FFSC) Oceana, Building 531, 1896 Laser Road.The pro-gram will feature theFrugal Chick,Laura Oliver, as seenonTV. She will share her tips for keeping money in yourpocket by using coupons the smart way.

Also presenting at the event will be the NAS OceanaCommissary Manager, Hazel Ennis, who will present themany opportunities military families have to save moneythrough the commissary. Aside from the ongoing savingsavailable at the commissary, there are weekly bargains En-nis will share with the audience.

FFSC nancial educators will also be available for addi-tional information. Call the FFSC Oceana at 433-2912 forinformation or to reserve a seat.

Fleet engagement team visitA team from Enlisted Community Management (PERS

3) and Enlisted Distribution (PERS 40) will conduct a eetengagement visit at NAS Oceana Aug. 27. The visit is in-

tended to help command leadership teams with currentmanpower issues and promote the professional and per-sonal development of Sailors.All briefs will be held in theCNATTU auditorium in building 223.

Scheduled briengs8:30 - 10 a.m. Leadership for E-7 and above10 - 11:30 a.m. Detailing and distribution for E-7 and

above1 - 2:30 p.m. Enlisted force management and career

waypoints for all hands2:40 - 4 p.m. Enlisted detailing and distribution for

E-6 and below

Semi-annual Flea MarketThe NavyWives Club of America, Princess Anne 143, is

sponsoring a ea market Sept. 14, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at theOceana Main Gate Park. Space is available for sellers byleaving a message at 433-2193 or 567-2020, 9 a.m. to 9p.m.only. Event is open to the public.

August 22, 2013 JET OBSERVER 3

BY LT. CMDR. PAUL GREERNAS Oceana Chaplain

Over the past few weeks, Ivebeen doing some introspectionon leadership and teamwork aspart of an online course on con-ict resolution. I came across aquote in my studies from JohnMaxwell who said teamworkand personal rigidity just dont

mix.As I look at the early Christian church, I see times of

sadness where great teams such as Paul and Barnabussplit up over personal rigidity, not fundamental issues.I also look to the disciples of Jesus and see a great di-versity of personalities, trades and cultures; yet we alsosee the importance of unique individuals effectivelyworking together as a team with a common goal de-spite those differences. Sure, they had squabbles aboutwho would be the best or sit at the right hand of themaster, but they were able to work through their owndifferences and selsh motives, and return back to theteam mentality, united in purpose because they were apart of something bigger than themselves. I think thekey here is an old Marine proverb I learned in my rsttour which was blessed are the exible, for they shallnot be brokenor in simple terms,Semper Gumby.

Maxwell quotes Inexibility is one of the worst hu-man failings.You can learn to check impetuosity, over-come fear with condence,and laziness with discipline.But for rigidity of mind there is no antidote. It carriesthe seeds of its own destruction.

To be a team player, Ive always learned that I mustadjust to my seniors, but Ive also learned that peopleare motivated by different things, so to be a good teamleader or member; you have to adjust to the team it-self.This means the key to a good team is adaptability.Adaptability means that we have to be teachable, wehave to be creative and think outside of the box, wehave to get into the habit of learning and growing; andnally we must be service minded and think about oth-ers, not just ourselves.This is when a team functions atits best.

The Apostle Paul as a church leader got this whenhe said in Philippians 3:12-15 Not that I have alreadyobtained it or have already become perfect, but I presson so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was

ChaplainsCorner

Semper Gumby

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From Department of Defense Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) The Department of De-fense announced its plan to extend benets to same-sexspouses of uniformed service members and Departmentof Defense civilian employeesAug.14.

After a review of the departments benet policies fol-lowing the Supreme Courts ruling that SectionThree ofthe Defense of MarriageAct (DOMA) is unconstitutional,and in consultation with the Department of Justice andother executive branch agencies, the Defense Depart-ment will make spousal and family benets available nolater than Sept. 3, 2013, regardless of sexual orientation,as long as service member-sponsors provide a valid mar-riage certicate.

The Department of Defense remains committed toensuring that all men and women who serve in the U.S.military, and their families, are treated fairly and equallyas the law directs.

Entitlements such asTRICARE enrollment,basic allow-ance for housing (BAH) and family separation allowanceare retroactive to the date of the Supreme Courts deci-sion.Any claims to entitlements before that date will notbe granted. For those members married after June 26,2013, entitlements begin at the date of marriage.

The Department of Defense recognizes that same-sexmilitary couples who are not stationed in a jurisdictionthat permits same-sex marriage would have to travel toanother jurisdiction to marry. That is why the depart-ment will implement policies to allow military person-nel in such a relationship non-chargeable leave for thepurpose of travelling to a jurisdiction where such a mar-riage may occur.This will provide accelerated access tothe full range of benets offered to married military cou-ples throughout the department,and help level the play-ing eld between opposite-sex and same-sex couples

From USS Harry S.Truman Public Affairs

RED SEA (NNS) Ships and embarked squadronsfrom Harry S.Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG)entered U.S. 5th Fleets area of responsibility (AOR)Aug.18, after completing a routine transit through the SuezCanal.

Our Sailors and Marines executed a safe and profes-sional transit through the Suez Canal and we are nowoperating in the 5th Fleet AOR, said Rear Adm. KevinSweeney,commander,HST CSG.Weve trained hard andwere ready to operate alongside our coalition partnersto conduct maritime security operations to ensure sta-bility and build trust and condence throughout the re-gion.

HST CSG is on a scheduled deployment conductingmaritime security operations, theater security coopera-

tion efforts and support missions for Operation Endur-ing Freedom.

HST CSG includes Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10;aircraft carrier USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75); guided-missile cruisers USS San Jacinto (CG 56) and USS Get-tysburg (CG 64); guided-missile destroyers USS Bulke-ley (DDG 84) and USS Mason (DDG 87); embarked 1stCombined Destroyer Squadron staff; and embarked Car-rier Air Wing (CVW) 3 and its squadrons: Strike FighterSquadrons (VFA) 32 Swordsmen,VFA-37 Ragin Bulls,and VFA-105Gunslingers,Marine Fighter Attack Squad-ron (VMFA) 312 Checkerboards,Airborne Early Warn-ing Squadron (VAW) 126 Seahawks, Electronic AttackSquadron (VAQ) 130 Zappers, Helicopter Sea CombatSquadron (HSC) 7 Dusty Dogs, and Helicopter Mari-time Strike Squadron (HSM) 74Swamp Foxes.

HST CSG deployed July 22 from Norfolk.

Truman Carrier Strike Group enters 5th Fleet

An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Swordsmen of VFA-32 performs a touch and go landing on the ight deckof the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Harry S. Truman, agship for the Harry S. Truman Carrier StrikeGroup, entered U.S. 5th Fleets area of responsibility Aug. 18.

Photo by MC2 Lyle H. Wilkie III

DoD announces same-sex spouse benets

See Benets, Page 10


First term Sailors get career decision helpBY SUSAN D. HENSONCenter for Personal and Professional DevelopmentPublic Affairs Ofcer

Sailors in their rst enlistment have better informationon which to base career decisions with the release of theFirstTerm SuccessWorkshop (FTSW), said Center for Per-sonal and Professional Development (CPPD) ofcialsAug.15.

The revised version of the workshop is now availablefor use by commands across the eet, according to Mas-ter Chief Navy Counselor (SW/AW) Michael Sekeet,Com-mand Career Counselor Course manager at CPPD.

While this is a revision to a previous version of FTSW,Sekeet said the course is much more than an update tocontent.This is the rst truly developed FTSW in that ithas the target audience in mind and is more than just apresentation,he said.

The improved workshop is designed to provide basiccritical and timely information on the Career Develop-ment Program, computer- and web-based resources, up-ward mobility and advancement, and also retention andtransition information,according to Sekeet.This informa-tion will enable Sailors to make sound career decisions inreaching their full potential during their rst tour,he said.

FTSW is a command-delivered training product admin-istered by the command career counselor with the help

of the commands Career Development Team. The con-tent consists of a lesson plan,a presentation and a traineeguide. It is available for download on Navy KnowledgeOnline (NKO) for career counselors to use in coordina-tion with their commands in delivering the workshop lo-cally to Sailors.

The release of the updated workshop content is part ofthe continual revision process to better meet the eetstraining needs.We encourage people to use the feedbacklink for Navy Counselor/Command Career Counselor(NC/CCC) training on NKO to provide CPPD with feed-back on current training products or suggestions for fu-ture ones,Sekeet said.

To fulll the eetwide requirement for this training,commands must document FTSW completions in FleetTraining Management and Planning System (FLTMPS), hesaid.

Capt.John Newcomer,CPPDs commanding ofcer,saiddelivering the new version of FTSW reects CPPDs com-mitment to providing Sailors with the tools they need tomake informed decisions.CPPD teaches Sailors to assessrisk and apply critical thinking skills to make sound per-sonal and professional decisions.FirstTerm SuccessWork-shop is a perfect example of providing Sailors with thebest information available to develop their skills in riskassessment and critical thinking as they relate to servicein the Navy and beyond.

Continued from previous pagelaid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard my-self as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forget-ting what lies behind and reaching forward to what liesahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the up-ward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let us therefore, as manyas are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything youhave a different attitude, Godwill reveal that also (NASB).

I think for Paul and for us,its all about our attitude. Ifwe think weve arrived andlose our teachability or ex-ibility with others, conictwill arise. If we remain open,exible and adaptable, wecan use the sandbox skills welearned as children to helpus in adulthood to work as ateam in our workplace and inour homes.The moral of thestorybe Semper Gumby!

Information taken from John C.Maxwell book (shownabove),The 17 Essential Qualities of aTeam Player.

Adaptability: Good leadersadjust to the team itself

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BY LT. KORY KEYMERVFA-15 Public Affairs Ofcer

Cmdr. Dan Hughes was relieved by Cmdr. Nicholas D.Good as Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15s commandingofficer during a ceremony held at the Center for NavalAviation Technical TrainingUnit at Naval Air StationOceana July 18.

During his command,Hughes led the Valionsthrough a successful pre-deployment work-up cy-cle, which included theNavys air-to-air and air-to-surface strike fighter ad-vanced readiness programs(SFARP). During his tour,the command accumulat-ed more than 3,300 flighthours, while flying 2,700sorties and employed morethan 17,000 20mm rounds in combination with 300 preci-sion and unguided munitions.

During the ceremony,Hughes spoke proudly of servingwith the men and women ofVFA-15.TheValions have oneobjective: Dominate. There truly is none finer!

Hailing from Waycross, Ga., Hughes graduated fromthe U.S. Naval Academy in 1995. Hughes served with theGolden Warriors of VFA-87 and as an instructor at VFA-106. Completing the Navys fighter tactics instructor(SFTI) training in 2002, Hughes returned to the fleet andserved with both the Blue Blasters of VFA-34 and theVigilantes of VFA-151. Additionally, Hughes served as astaff officer at the U.S. Joint Forces Command at Norfolk.Hughes served as VFA-15s executive officer from March2011 to May 2012.

Good is a native of Sherman,Texas and a 1996 graduateof the U.S.Naval Academy. He has served with theRaginBulls of VFA-37 and instructed at the Naval Strike and AirWarfare Center (NSAWC) where he completed the NavysFighter Weapons School (TOPGUN). After orders to theShrikes of VFA-94 and the Blue Diamonds of VFA-146,he reported to the U.S.NavalWar College,earning a Masterof Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies.

Prior to reporting to VFA-15, Good served with Expedi-tionary Combat Readiness Center at Joint ExpeditionaryLittle Creek-Fort Story. Good assumed the responsibilitiesof executive officer in May 2012.

VFA-15 is assigned to Carrier Air Wing 8 and CarrierStrike Group 2 and is currently preparing for deployment.In 2014, the squadron will embark aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), and support national interests in the5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

VFA-15 holds change of command

Cmdr. Nicholas D. Good

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Boardwalk WeekendNeptune8KraceSept.28,7:45 -11a.m.;Volunteers

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Grand parade Sept. 28, immediately followingNeptune 8K,starts at 11:30 a.m.;Volunteers needed asparade marshal, parade unit liaisons.

Sand sculpting event Sept. 25 - 29; Volunteersneeded to assist with peoples choice voting, hospital-ity,assisting onsite with needed tasks,driving sculptorsto/from airport.

Information booth Sept. 27- 29;Volunteers need-ed to man a booth on the boardwalk for any given shiftto pass out Neptune Festival brochures and provide lo-cal information.

Boardwalk Arts & Crafts Sept. 27- 29;Volunteersneeded to help with registration or giving an artist abreak at their booth.

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Continued from page 1Goose ran a great squadron then and I knew he was

going places,said OHanlon.One of those places eventu-ally was to AIRLANT,where Geis served as the executiveassistant to OHanlon.

After taking command of NAS Oceana on March 8,2012, less than a month later on April 6, Geis had to dealwith the crash of an F/A-18 from Strike Fighter Squadron(VFA) 106 at NAS Oceana into the Mayfair Mews apart-ments.

Goose and the Oceana team, in full partnership withthe dedicated rst responders of Virginia Beach, wentto task.The teamwork was remarkable, a product of thesubstantial training between the Navy andVirginia Beachrst responders,he explained.

The admiral also noted how Geis worked hard to con-tinue to build on the relationship between the Navy andVirginia Beach and also developed a strong bond withChesapeake.He also praised Geis for dealing with numer-ous budget issues with dwindling resources,always keep-ing his eye on the people programs, so vital to Sailorsand their families Bob always had his priorities right.

As he wished Geis success in his next assignment atCommander, Navy Installations Command, OHanlonconcluded withBob Geis is handing down to Kit Chopean extremely well-run air station, lled with motivatedpeople and ready to support naval air operations wellinto the future.

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Rear Adm. Dix-on Smith then presented Geis with the Legion of Meritfor his many accomplishments as the commanding of-cer of Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and Naval AuxiliaryLanding Field (NALF) Fentress.

Geis began his nal remarks as Oceanas commandingofcer by explaining he was accepting the award on be-half of the Oceana team.

He recognized many of those team members in the au-dience, including former Oceana Command Master ChiefBill Smalts,now on USSTheodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), aswell as current Command Master Chief Eric Clark.

He also singled out Oceanas new ombudsman CarrieLloyd and his executive assistant Sue Guilbault with pre-sentations of owers.You are absolutely the best gate-keeper in the United States Navy,he joked to Guilbault.

He thanked his father for being his rst and most inu-ential teacher, who taught him about strength, commit-ment and courage.As he recognized his wife Teresa anddaughter Megan in the front row,Geis explained why hisson Bob couldnt attend. Recently commissioned, EnsignBob Geis, is attending Ofcer Development School inNewport, R.I. in preparation for medical school atWalterReed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda,Md.

His friendship and respect for Chope, whom he re-ferred by his call sign ofGator,was obvious.Thanks formaking this job fun It was amazing to me how well

weve meshed right from the start. Its pretty obvious toanyone whos seen us during our tour that we not onlyenjoy doing our jobs, but we enjoy being together doingour job. I cant think of anyone I would rather trust work-ing on our team than you my friend. I know the team isgoing to get even better, said Geis.

Geis expressed his appreciation to the enlisted Sailorsand ofcers and civilians;many of those civilians were inattendance on their furlough day.Weve built a team thatworks for each other and with each other to get the jobdone.Weve worked to make sure everyone knew theywere valued, said Geis.

Geis praised the civilians for being thecontinuity andcorporate knowledge that prevents us from making thesame mistakes we made in the past, again.

His concern when he took command was how to takea team as good as Oceanas and keep it moving forward.I chose to keep moving on the things we did well andtry to keep it moving outside of the fenceline.I wanted tocontinue to nurture relationships that we have and takeit to the next level,he explained.

No one knew just how much the teams relationshipwith the community would be tested during the aircraft

mishap and in the days and weeks afterwards.The ability of Oceanas team to work together,both on

base and with city ofcials, reafrmed Geis core valuesof always doing the right thing, even when its not easyand when there are challenges, such as the ones he en-countered in his 18 months as commanding ofcer.

Even though the team,which will now be led by Chopeand new Executive Ofcer Capt. Louis Schager, will facemany challenges, Im certain there isnt anything thisteam cant accomplish as long as we have the power toset goals and give them the tools they need to do theirjobs, said Geis in conclusion.

Chope began his brief remarks by noting that theday following the ceremony would mark 70 years sinceOceana was rst established as a Navy base during themiddle of World War II. Weve come a long way sincethen at Oceana, Dam Neck and Fentress, and their com-mitment to our nation and our Navy has never wavered,said Chope.

Recognizing former commanding ofcers, retired cap-tains Dexter Rumsey, JohnAllen and Mark Hunter, as wellas Cmdr. George Michaels, representing his father Capt.Danny Michaels, who recently died, Chope said Imhumbled to follow in your footsteps and I promise to bean attentive skipper of this legendary base.

He also plans to honor Oceanas heritage by continu-ing professional customer service, with new initiativesalready in the planning stages.

Displaying his sense of humor, Chope then poked alittle fun at himself. Taking a knuckle-dragging aviatorwith a North Carolina and South Carolina public schooleducation and molding him into an installation leader isnot a simple task,he said.

Like other installation commanders, Chope knows hewill be surrounded byan extraordinary group of profes-sionals who go well above and beyond what their jobdescription states to provide the nest customer serviceto the eet.

As he thanked family, friends and former shipmates,Oceanas new commanding ofcer joked how they werereally there for the free food and beer, and to prove toyourself this actually transpired.

Chope recognized several of his former A-6 Intrudershipmates in the audience, wondering if there was animpromptu Intruder reunion, taking place later. Chopebegan his career as a naval ight ofcer in the Intruder attheBlack Panthersof Attack Squadron 35, before transi-tioning to the F-14 Tomcat and eventually to the F/A-18Super Hornet, where he commanded the Fighting Red-cocks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22 at NAS Lem-oore,Calif.

He concluded by thanking Geis.I will miss your calmapproach Im looking forward to you doing greatthings at CNIC and watching you rise through the ranks,he said to his former boss.

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Photo by Harry GerwienCapt. Kit Chope addresses the audience for the rst time asthe 42nd NAS Oceana commanding ofcer.

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Change of command: Teamwork between Oceanaand surrounding communities emphasized

Photo by Harry Gerwienob Geis addresses the audience for a nal time as the NAS Oceana commanding ofcer during the change of command ceremony Aug. 16 at CNATTU Oceana. The ceremony was attended by both mayorser city ofcials from Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, as well as former Oceana commanding ofcers, families, friends and those who have worked for and with both naval aviators.

Photo by MCSN Kayla KingNew Oceana Executive Ofcer Capt. LouisSchager served as the formation commanderduring the ceremony.

Photo by Harry GerwienCapt. Kit Chopes family and friends, (l-r) girl-friend Melissa Barnes, his daughter Emma, moth-er Barbara, son Jack, family friend Jane Fisher,sister Betsey Gaddy, family friend Marc Kaufholzand niece Kate Gaddy, listen to his remarks duringthe ceremony.

Photo by Harry Gerwienlect) Marcus Wilcox presents the owers toGeis, wife of outgoing Oceana CommandingCapt. Bob Geis. Watching is daughter Meganpt. Geis father, retired Lt. Cmdr. Neil Geis.

Photo by Harry GerwienBefore the start of the ceremony, Capt. Bob Geisand Capt. Kit Chope clown around for the camera.Laughing at them is Chopes daughter Emma and hisniece Kate Gaddy.


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EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITINGAug. 26, 9 a.m. to noon

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DECKPLATE RESOURCESAWARENESS TRAININGAug. 27 - 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This training is specically for second class petty ofcersin supervisory positions. It provides information on Navyand community resources available to military personnel.Through solution-focused exercises,participants learn tech-niques that effectively address personnel concerns broughtto their attention.Hampton Roads commands are invited tonominate participants by calling the FFSC.

ENHANCING STEPFAMILIESAug. 27, 4:30 -7 p.m.

This workshop includes discussions on the myths ofstepfamily living, the different roles a stepparent may as-sume, the stages a stepfamily goes through as they de-velop, and tips for handling discipline. Discussion also in-cludes information on step-parenting in a military family.

Fleet and Family Support Center Oceana is located in Building 531. It offers a variety of programs and workshopsto assist active duty and their families. Registration is required for most programs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for moreinformation or registration, unless otherwise noted or register online at www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema.

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Benefits: become available tosame-sex spouses of military,DoD civilians next month

Continued from page 3seeking to be married.

For civilian benets administered government-wide tofederal employees, the Department of Defense will followthe Ofce of Personnel Management and the Departmentof Labors guidance to ensure that the same benets cur-rently available to heterosexual spouses are also availableto legally married same-sex spouses.

Read the implementation memo from Secretary of De-fense Chuck Hagel online (http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2013/docs/Extending-Benefits-to-Same-Sex-Spouses-of-Military-Members.pdf), as well as furtherguidance on extending benets to same-sex spouses ofmilitary members fromActing Under Secretary of Defensefor Personnel and Readiness Jessica Wright (http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2013/docs/Further-Guidance-on-Extending-Benets-to-Same-Sex-Spouses-of-Military-M.pdf).

The Navy is providing additional service-specic guid-ance on www.navy.mil for Sailors and families in the com-ing weeks.

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To continue preparing for the upcoming ResidentEnergy Conservation Program (RECP) roll-out in theMid-Atlantic Region, beginning in October, the rstmock bill is scheduled to be sent to residents livingin Public/PrivateVenture (PPV) housing this month.

RECP is an Ofce of the Secretary of Defense en-ergy conservation initiative rst introduced to PPVresidents in Hawaii in January 2011.

For the next three months, the mock bill will an-notate resident energy consumption used in the pre-vious month and will be identical to the actual billresidents will start to receive in November.

The mock bill will give residents the opportunityto see their energy consumption habits and give themthe opportunity to help identify any possible mainte-nance issues within the unit,said John Morello,direc-tor of Regional Family Housing.

RECP establishes like-type groups (LTGs) of hous-ing units and measures the average usage for eachLTG every month.A 10 percent buffer is added aboveand below the average to create a normal usage band.Residents will receive monthly statements on howtheir usage compares to the normal usage, and those us-ing more than the normal usage, will have to pay for theexcess, whereas those using less will receive a rebate orcredit for the difference.

RECP will encourage our PPV residents to regulatetheir units energy usage. The program is designed tobring PPV utility usage in line with usage in private com-munities, with savings results reinvested to improve PPVcommunity quality of life, said Rear Adm.Dixon R. Smith,commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic.The mock billing

phase of RECP will provide residents a sense of how theyare doing in their PPV units and allow them the opportu-nity to adjust consumption behavior as necessary.This isa great tool to help us all modify our behavior to be moreenergy aware.

In the rst phase of RECP, PPV housing units were in-stalled with individual meters to measure residential en-ergy usage, and in phase two, information about the pro-gram was provided to residents in the PPV communities.Following the mock billing phase, the nal phase livebilling will begin.

Mock billing is the third phase in the four-phaseRECP roll-out, intended to give residents an oppor-tunity to observe and curtail energy consumption intheir housing units prior to live billing in November.

Morello encourages residents to become familiarwith RECP and the billing process prior to receivingtheir rst bill and suggests the following tips to helpwith familiarization:

Know what appliances you are using and beaware of how often you are using them.

Become familiar with the mock bill. Register on the Resident Portal. Monitor your energy consumption.The Resident Portal is important because it al-

lows residents to view and track their consumptionthroughout the month,said Morello.Its another wayfor residents to manage their utility usage and makeadjustments as needed.

The portal allows not only a current view of usage,but also lets residents view past and projected usageas well.When live billing begins, the portal will alsoshow utility statements and account balances.

Residents must register on the portal to start moni-toring their usage.A resident ID is needed to register.The resident ID and link to the Resident Portal are

on each mock bill.The portal, also referred to as the YESPortal, is managed byYardi Energy Solutions and provides24/7 customer support to more than 55,000 residents ofPPV housing nationwide.

For more information on RECP, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/ffr/housing/recp.html, contact the local PPV commu-nity manager, or your installations Navy Housing ServiceCenter.

To see previous articles on RECP, visit http://goo.gl/I9mYFC and http://goo.gl/1bJJXh.

RECP: Mock billing prepares PPV residents before nal phase

The rst mock bill is scheduled to be sent to residents living in Public/Private Venture (PPV) housing this month. The mock bill is part of thepreparations for the upcoming Resident Energy Conservation Program(RECP) roll-out in the Mid-Atlantic Region beginning in October.

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The Lightning II strike ghter represents the futurebusiness end of our nuclear powered aircraft carrier force,the embarked carrier air wing, Buss said.The men andwomen of VFA-101 are now cleared to take the rst stepstoward that future as they operate these amazing Navyaircraft and train the aviators who will y them.

VFA-101s achievement of the Interim Safe for Flightcriteria constitutes a signicant milestone in the intro-duction of the F-35C Lightning II into the eet, said NavyCapt.Mark Black, commander, Strike FighterWing, Pacific.VFA-101 will now begin to schedule and perform sortiesunder their own charter from their facilities at Eglin AFB.This will permit the re-establishedGrim Reapers to begintraining for the original ight instructor cadre that willteach future F-35C pilots in the intricacies of masteringthe Navys rst 5th-generation ghter.

The squadron received the Navys rst F-35C from con-

tractor Lockheed Martin on June 22.TheAug.14 ight wasthe rst in the new Navy aircraft own by aVFA-101 pilotat Eglin.

The rst ight of Grim Reaper 102 today is the acme ofmany years hard work and planning by the Sailors of VFA-101 and our Lockheed Martin partners and is an excit-ing rst step in introducing the Navys rst 5th-generationghter to eet, said VFA-101 Commanding Ofcer NavyCapt. John Eneld.Now that were ying,we will be ableto validate and evaluate both the pilot and maintainer syl-labi as we train the initial cadre of instructors.

VFA-101 is the F-35C Fleet Replacement Squadron,train-ing Navy aircrew and maintenance personnel to y andrepair the F-35C, a 5th-generation ghter that combinesadvanced stealth with ghter speed and agility, fully fusedsensor information, network-enabled operations and ad-vanced sustainment.

The Interim Safe for Flight will begin in earnest thetraining of the U.S.Navy personnel in how to maintain this

impressive new aircraft, Black said.Proficient LockheedMartin technicians will lead Sailors in verifying prescribedmaintenance procedures that will ultimately be convertedinto a robust syllabus that will permit future Navy mainte-nance personnel to develop the skills necessary to ensureand sustain the ight integrity of the aircraft. DesignatingVFA-101 as Interim Safe for Flight signies that the NavyF-35C has begun its service in naval aviation for real.

The F-35C will enhance the exibility,power projection,and strike capabilities of carrier air wings and joint taskforces and will complement the capabilities of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet,which currently serves as the Navyspremier strike ghter.

By 2025, the Navys aircraft carrier-based air wingswill consist of a mix of the F-35C, F/A-18E/F Super Hor-nets, EA-18G Growler, E-2D Hawkeye, Unmanned CarrierLaunched Airborne Surveillance and Strike air vehicles,MH-60R/S helicopters and Carrier Onboard Delivery lo-gistics aircraft.

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BY SUSAN LOWRYJEB Little Creek Fitness Coordinator

Pierside Gymnasium atJoint Expeditionary BaseLittle Creek (JEBLC) wasturned into a multi-func-tional tness arena. Thisfacility is one of the mostreliable training facilities inthe area because of the mul-tifaceted approach to train-ing that has been adoptedat Pierside gymnasium.

The services offered atthe gym include tnesstraining, command PT andmulti-functional training.Since the Navy does notrecognize CrossFit, JEBLCMWR has come up with amulti-functional tness are-na and classes that are de-signed to train muscles towork together and preparethem for daily tasks by simu-lating common movementswhich someone might do athome, at work or in sports.

While using various mus-cles in the upper and low-er body at the same time,multi-functional tness ex-ercises also emphasize corestability.By training musclesto work the way they do ineveryday tasks, participantsare preparing their bodiesto perform well in a variety of common situations.

MWR tness recognizes the diversity of their patrons in terms of their training needsand schedule, so the classes are designed for universal scalability, making it the perfectapplication for any committed individual, regardless of experience.

The new tness classes offered at Pierside are on Monday andWednesday at 11:30 a.m.and Friday at 6 a.m. The new tness classes incorporate rowing, sprinting, jumping, ropeclimbing, tire ipping, olympic lifting, weightlifting, kettlebell, barbells, dumbbells, gym-nastic rings,pull-up bars,TRX and medicine balls.

All command PT will be designed directly for the command and their level of tness.Pierside Gym is open Monday through Friday 5 a.m. through 6 p.m. and closed on week-ends. For more information and questions, call the tness center at 462-8280.

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Pierside gym turned intomulti-faceted fitness arena

Rebecca Siders tests out the pull-up bars at the Pierside gym.

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The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, the Light-ship Portsmouth, and the Portsmouth Art & CulturalCenter continue to offer free admission to all active dutymilitary personnel and their families from now throughLabor Day, Sept. 2. Leadership support has been provid-ed by MetLife Foundation through Blue Star Families.

The museums, part of the Blue Star Museums, a part-nership with the National Endowment for theArts,BlueStar Families, and more than 2,000 museums acrossAmerica, ofcially launched this years program on Me-morial Day. In the past few years, Blue Star Museumswelcomed more than 300,000 active duty military per-sonnel and their families during the summer seasons.

The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, (PACC),housed in the historic 1846 Courthouse, is devoted tooffering quality educational, cultural and aesthetic ex-periences through rotating visual art and cultural ex-hibits, lectures, classes and performances. Currently onview is the exhibitMy Heart Beats for Peace, featuringhistoric artifacts from the Civil War era, focusing on ci-vilian and family and military life. The exhibit contin-ues through August 25. Also on view is The PaintersJourney,which offers paintings by threeVirginia artists:Karen Blair,Delmon Brown Hall IV and RobVander Zee.PACC is located at 400 High Street, Portsmouth.

Researching,preserving and promoting the history ofthe City of Portsmouth, the Norfolk Naval Shipyard andthe armed forces in Hampton Roads, the PortsmouthNaval Shipyard Museum offers a unique perspectiveon U.S. history, from Colonial to CivilWar times and be-yond.Visitors can view ship models, uniforms, militaryartifacts and exhibits portraying life in 18th, 19th and20th century Portsmouth.

The Lightship Portsmouth tells the story of thosewho served in the Lightship Service, their dedicationto life aboard the vessel and service to the navigation ofmariners. The ships interior main deck is tted out re-alistically and lled with fascinating artifacts, uniforms,photographs,models and more.The museum is locatedat 2 High Street, Portsmouth.

For more information on upcoming programmingand events, visit the museums websites at www.ports-mouthartcenter.com/events or www.portsmouthnaval-shipyardmuseum.com/navalshipyard/programs.

For more information on Blue Star Museums, visitwww.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.com.

The Brute Strength Strongman Plane Pull to benet theWounded Warrior Project is coming to the Virginia BeachMilitaryAviation Museum,Oct. 27 at 11 a.m.

Participants will pull either an AD4N-Skyraider or a P-51Mustang approximately 75 ft.using a setup like theWorldsStrongest Man. All proceeds will benet theWoundedWar-rior Project. Costumes are encouraged but not required.Participants are asked to keep in mind this is a family eventwhen choosing a costume.

The entry fee is $50 and includes admission to the mu-seum and T-shirt. Spectator admission is $10 and includesadmission to the museum.

The museum is located at 341 Princess Anne Road,Vir-ginia Beach and more information about the museum isavailable at www.militaryaviationmuseum.org.

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*HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDI-VIDUAL READY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENTOR MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE OFFERED BYTOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ON LEASE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNT DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR TOWARD THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE MUST BE APPLIED TOWARD THE DOWNPAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE OR LEASE TRANSACTION. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOYOTA COLLEGE GRADUATE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE OR LEASE CONTRACT MUST BE DATED BY SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 FOR INCENTIVE OFFER. THE MILITARYINCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. OFFERS ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH A PARTICIPATING TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONSAPPLY, INCLUDING A MAXIMUM TERM OF 60 MONTHS ON FINANCE CONTRACTS. PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, AND DELAWARE; AND MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALLAPPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS.**0% APR FINANCING UP TO 60 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX AND LICENSEFEES. 60 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $16.67 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA IN ADDITION TO 0% APR FINANCING IF VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES.ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION. FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. SEEDEALER FOR DETAILS. DUE AT SIGNING INCLUDES $2,030 DOWN FIRST $169 PAYMENT, AND NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. TAX, REGISTRATION, INSURANCE, AND DEALER FEES ARE EXTRA. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AND EXCESS MILEAGECHARGES OF $.15 PER MILE IN EXCESS OF 36,000 MILES. YOUR PAYMENT MAY VARY BASED ON DEALER PARTICIPATION AND FINAL NEGOTIATED PRICE. NOT ALL CUSTOMERS WILL QUALIFY. 2013 COROLLA LE 4 CYLINDER AUTOMATIC MODEL 1838, MSRP$18,975. PURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE $750 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. x0% APR FINANCING UP TO 36 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOTEXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX AND LICENSE FEES. 36 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $27.78 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. xx0.9% APR FINANCING UP TO 36 MONTHS AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL

SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX AND LICENSE FEES. 36 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $28.16 FOR EACH $1000 BORROWED. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. ***TOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED SERVICE FOR 2 YEARSOR 25K MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET OR A LIVERY OR TAXI VEHICLE. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR COMPLETE PLAN DETAILS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AND ALASKA.OFFERS DO NOT INCLUDE DEALER FEES. OFFERS END 9/3/13.

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