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The Jingle BellJog, a non-

timed, 1.5 milerun, will be Dec.6. Run starts at11:30 a.m. from

the OceanaFlightline Fit-ness Center,building 545.Awards to top

three male andfemale runnersand best Christ-

mas sweater,crazy ski hatand holiday

attire. For moreinformation,call

433-2695.

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SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA • DAM NECK ANNEX • NALF FENTRESS

DECEMBER 5, 2013

BY TAMMY VAN DAMEDirector, Corporate Communication, Com-bat Direction Systems Activity, Dam Neck

Military members can access the new Transi-tion GPS,or Goals, Plans, Success program at anytime and any place through a new virtual tran-sition assistance program, Navy officials respon-sible for developing the system announced Nov.21.The program,available on the Joint Knowledge

Online (JKO) website, provides a service-widestandardized approach to strengthening careerreadiness for troops who are exiting the military.Service members located in isolated or geo-

graphically separated locations and those with

short-fused separations are among the troopswho will benefit the most from the virtualTransi-tion GPS curriculum on JKO. Moreover, familymembers unable to attend classroom-based train-ing can access the program on the Departmentof Labor’s portal virtually.The opportunity to deploy the Transition GPS

program via JKO was personal for Naval Sea Sys-tems Command (NAVSEA) employee Mike Bar-num, JKO’s Chief of Knowledge Services Branch.Barnum’s command is at Combat Direction Sys-temsActivity,Dam Neck.“It was an honor to work on this project and

support those service members who are tryingto make that critical transition into civilian life,”said Barnum, a veteran with a son and son-in-law

currently serving in the armed forces.“It is par-ticularly rewarding to know that JKO was theplatform of choice.”In the past, transition programs have been

optional. However, legislation passed by Con-gress late last year called for improvements tothe transition assistance program, in addition tomaking it mandatory for all but a few senior ser-vice members and some troops with immediatework opportunities. This led to the creation ofan interagency task force that conceptualized theTransition GPS approach to strengthening careerreadiness for post-military careers.One of the challenges the task force faced

when developing the new five-day mandatory

CDSA staff assists with developing Virtual Military Transition Program

Lt. Col. Damian Spooner, commanding officer of the NMITC’s Marine detachment at Dam Neck, his wife Christinaand daughters Sophia (l) and Bella help serve food at the Lone Sailor and Marine Thanksgiving dinner, hostedby the Dam Neck Annex Chapel by the Sea Nov. 26.

Chapel hosts LoneSailor and MarineThanksgiving mealSTORY/PHOTO BYMC2 (SW) ALYSIA HERNANDEZNAS Oceana Public Affairs

Dam NeckAnnex’s Chapel by the Sea host-ed an early Thanksgiving dinner, Nov. 26, forSailors and Marines who couldn’t be withtheir families for the holiday.Approximately 100 Sailors and Marines

came together to enjoy the Thanksgivingmeal.After months of hard work and prepa-ration by the chapel staff and volunteers, thethird annual Lone Sailor and Marine Thanks-giving dinner was a success.“It’s beyond my expectations in a good

way,” said Lt. Cmdr. Michael Taylor, a chaplainat NavalAir Station (NAS) Oceana.“A lot of stu-dents and people who are stationed out here

— See Thanksgiving, Page 9

— See Transition GPS, Page 8

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BY KRISTINE M. STURKIENavy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs

The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) an-nounced Dec. 2 that Sailors and Marines in 40 ships andsubmarines deployed away from their homeports andthose forward deployed to overseas ports during the holi-day season will be given a free $10 phone card to call lovedones back home.“This is just one small way that we can thank our service

members for their dedicated service to our country,” saidThomas Harris, NEXCOM Afloat Personal Telecommunica-tions Service Program.“We hope this phone card will bringthem closer to their families and friends during the holidayseason.”The $10 AT&T prepaid phone cards can be used via the

Afloat Personal Telecommunications Service system, theship’s Plain OldTelephone Service (POTS) system or ashorein the United States or any foreign port where AT&T hasa presence. NEXCOM expects to distribute nearly 35,000free phone cards during the holidays.

NEXCOM providing phonecards to deployed military

Holiday tree lighting at OceanaNAS Oceana will host a Holiday Tree Lighting, Dec. 5, 6

- 8 p.m. at the Child & Youth Programs, building 531. JoinSanta as he lights the tree at 7 p.m.and have a photo takenwith him.Enjoy crafts,games, inflatables,carolers,hayrides,hot chocolate and more. For more information, call 433-3976.

Breakfast with SantaThe NEX at Oceana will host their annual Breakfast with

Santa, Dec. 7, 8:30 -9:30 a.m. The cost is $8 and includesbreakfast, kids’ craft and a goodie bag.With the breakfast

purchase, a special offer includes a picture with Santa for$6.Purchase tickets in the NEX Flower Shop/PersonalizedServices.

Photos with SantaThe NEX at Oceana is offering photos with Santa

through Christmas Eve. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon-day through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays.Cash, check, credit cards and Military Star cards will beaccepted as payment.

Internet safety program for parentsThe Virginia Beach Police Department will present a

program “Internet and Social Media Safety Tips For Par-ents,” Dec.9, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at theVirginia Beach MiddleSchool Auditorium.The program is sponsored by the Vir-ginia Beach Middle School PTA and the school is locatedat 600 25th St.

DMV 2 Go at OceanaThe Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ five mobile

customer service centers, called DMV 2 Go, are travelingacross the state to serve customers.Each full service officeprovides all DMV transactions. DMV 2 Go will be at theNAS Oceana Navy Exchange,Dec.13,9 a.m. to 4 p.m.For more information, and a calendar of upcoming lo-

cations, visit www.dmvNOW.com/DMV2GO. To connectwith DMV 2 Go onTwitter,use @VirginiaDMV or #DMV2G.

Holiday hours for flightline, back gatesDuring the upcoming holidays, the flightline and back

gates will operate with reduced hours. The main gate atNAS Oceana and the gate at Dam Neck Annex will remainopen,24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Flightline gatesThrough Jan.9Post 3A (Hangar 145) – closedPost 4 (Hangar 122) – openPost 5 (Hangar 111) – closedPost 6 (Tower) - openPost 7 (Hangar 200) – closedPost 9 (Hangars 404/500) – openPost 11 (Fuels) – closedPost 12 (Ordnance) – closed

NAS Oceana back gate (post 2)Dec. 13 – 20, open 5:30 – 8 a.m. only; closed on week-

ends as usualDec.21 – 25, closed.Dec.26,open 5:30 – 8 a.m.only

Dec.27,open 5:30 a.m.– 5:30 p.m.Dec.28 – Jan.1, closedJan. 2 – 9, open 5:30 – 8 a.m. only; closed weekends as

usualJan.10 - return to normal operating hours

Chapel holiday scheduleThe chapels at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex will

offer the following services for the Christmas and NewYear’s holidays. For more information,contact the Oceanachapel at 433-2871.

Roman CatholicAdvent Reconciliation Service — Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Dam

Neck chapelChristmas Eve Mass — Dec.24,5 p.m.,Dam Neck chapelChristmas Day Mass — Dec.25, 9 a.m.,NAS Oceana cha-

pelTuesdayVigil Mass — Dec.31,5 p.m.,Dam Neck chapelWednesday Mass — Jan.1, 9 a.m.,NAS Oceana chapelProtestantCandlelight Service — Dec. 24, 6 p.m.,NAS Oceana cha-

pel

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BY MC3 PETER BURGHARTUSS George Washington Public Affairs

PHILIPPINE SEA (NNS) — E-2C Hawkeyes from the“Lib-erty Bells”of Airborne EarlyWarning Squadron (VAW) 115,embarked aboard the U.S.Navy’s forward-deployed aircraftcarrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), fly 26,000 feetabove the Republic of the Philippines to provide airbornecommand and control during Operation Damayan.The Liberty Bells have flown 84.5 flight hours since the

GeorgeWashington Strike Group arrived on scene Nov.14to direct missions and communications between eight to10 aircraft across the 36 affected provinces.“We usually fly about four hours per mission,” said Lt.

Ryan Jauregui,a mission commander with the Liberty Bells.“We have a lot of aircraft that check in with us to identifythose areas in need of relief supplies.”VAW-115 acts as an eye in the sky that coordinates other

aircraft in completing their relief assignments.The Hawk-eyes also control the flow of information in real time,which has made the relief process more efficient.“When we are not airborne, the turnaround times for

missions go from a few minutes to 20 to 40 minutes,” saidJauregui.Even with all the hard work the Liberty Bells put in to

coordinate the movement of aircraft and personnel, theydon’t often get to see first-hand the affects of their work.“The toughest part is not being able to do more,”said Lt.

Mike Fernandez, a mission commander with the LibertyBells.“We are doing everything we can, but there are a lotof people in need and I wish we could do more.However,the air wing tells us stories of how we are helping and thatis rewarding.”George Washington Carrier Strike Group is supporting

JointTask Force 505 personnel to assist the Philippine gov-ernment in response to the aftermath of Super TyphoonHaiyan/Yolanda in the Republic of the Philippines.

BY LATOYA T. GRADDYMaritime Patrol and Reconnaissance AircraftProgram Office Public Affairs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (NNS) — The Navy’s newest mari-time patrol and reconnaissance aircraft,the P-8A Poseidon,has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) after thefirst two P-8A Poseidons departed for deployment Nov.29.This announcement comes weeks after the completion

of the Operational Readiness Evaluation of the first de-ploying P-8A Poseidon squadron and the commander ofPatrol and Reconnaissance Group officially declaring thefirst P-8A squadron,Patrol Squadron (VP) 16,“prepared fordeployment”Nov.4.“This IOC declaration is the culmination of years of

careful planning and coordinated effort by the fleet, re-source sponsor, acquisition community, and industry,” saidCapt. Scott Dillon, program manager for Maritime Patroland ReconnaissanceAircraft Program Office (PMA-290).By achieving IOC, the Navy can effectively deploy the

P-8A for operational missions and continue to successfullytransition from the aging P-3C.The Poseidon program ison track for completing the remaining preparations forthe first operational deployment of a P-8A squadron.“With the P-3 to P-8 transition well underway at Jack-

sonville, VP-16 is executing an Inter-Deployment Readi-ness Cycle and is on track to be the first P-8 squadron todeploy.VP-5 has completed their P-8 transition, and VP-45has commenced P-8 transition after returning from de-ployment this past summer.In addition to leading the fleettransition process, VP-30 is also producing P-8 qualifiedreplacement personnel for direct accession into P-8 quali-fied squadrons,” said Rear Adm. Matt Carter, commander

Patrol and Reconnaissance Group.“There has never beena greater need for a new patrol and reconnaissance air-craft now that the aging P-3 is nearing the end of its lifecycle.The P-8 is a true multi-mission platform,which willcontinue to provide us invaluable capabilities.“The number of submarines in the world is increasing

rapidly. Other countries are either building or purchasingadvanced, quiet and extremely hard to find submarines,and we need to be able to match that technology to beable to detect them.The P-8, along with the Triton, willstrengthen the maritime mission and provide greater situ-ational awareness,”Carter added.This year was filled with crucial programmatic mile-

stones for the program office, including the successfulcompletion of Initial Operational Test and Evaluation andthe ongoing delivery of initial production aircraft in sup-port of the first three P-3 to P-8 squadron transitions.Todate,12 low rate initial production aircraft were deliveredto the fleet,and the final aircraft in the second productionlot is on track to deliver ahead of schedule and prior to theend of the year.The program office along with the P-8 Fleet Integra-

tion Team in Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Fla., iscontinuing to support the transitioning squadrons withtraining by also using the P-8A Integrated Training Cen-ter (ITC).The ITC is meeting training requirements of thefleet replacement squadron, VP-30, and the transitioningsquadrons.“We are pleased the P-8A has been, and continues to

be, on cost and on schedule,” Dillon said. “The programoffice is continuing to support the needs of the fleet anddeliver an aircraft that recapitalizes and improves uponthe capabilities of its predecessor; greatly enhancing theeffectiveness of the Navy’s forward deployed squadrons.”

A ‘Hawkeyes’ view ofOperation Damayan

P-8A aircraft program achieves initialoperational capability with deployment

VP-16 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Bill Pennington Jr. takes off in the P-8A Poseidon No. 429 aircraft from NAS Jacksonville,Fla. Nov. 29. The take-off represents the squadron’s historic first operational deployment of the Poseidon within the Navy’smaritime patrol and reconnaissance community. Photo by Clark Pierce

Photo by MCSN Chris CavagnaroAn E-2C Hawkeye from the “Liberty Bells” of VAW-115 pre-pares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USSGeorge Washington (CVN 73), Nov. 20, after patrolling the skiesabove the Philippines in support of Operation Damayan.


BY MCC (EXW/DV/SW/AW) JAYME PASTORICCenter for Personal and Professional DevelopmentPublic Affairs

The Center for Personal and Professional Development(CPPD) announced its 2013 Military Instructors of theYear(IoY), said CPPD Commanding Officer Capt. John New-comer Nov.25.The IoY award program recognizes Navy instructors and

facilitators who exemplify personal excellence and displayoutstanding instructional and leadership performance.Theprogram highlights the significant contributions of indi-viduals from throughout the Naval Education andTrainingenterprise who have been nominated by their commandbased on their sustained superior performance over thecourse of the past year.Nomination packages highlight the nominee’s accom-

plishments, community involvement, and personal andprofessional growth.CPPD’s winning categories were Offi-cer Instructor of theYear,Mid-Grade Enlisted Instructor oftheYear and Senior Enlisted Instructor of theYear.Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Nelson has been selected as Officer

Instructor of the Year. Nelson is currently instructing theDivision Officer Leadership Course at CPPD Learning SiteDam Neck.

“It is definitely an honor to be selected and a very hum-bling experience,” said Nelson. “There are a lot of greatinstructors across all the learning sites.”Nelson has been teaching at CPPD Learning Site Dam

Neck for two years and said he enjoys every moment of it.“Regardless of the course that I teach, I always encour-

age my students to utilize all of the personal and profes-sional development courses that we teach at CPPD,” saidNelson.Nelson believes that a true measure of a leader’s perfor-

mance is not how many awards were achieved during aleaders tenure,but howwell the command performs in hisor her absence.“My goal is to empower everyone around me to maxi-

mize their performance and their self-worth. I think it’smuch more important to enrich the lives of the peoplearound me than to focus on individual accolades,”said Nel-son.Chief Logistics Specialist Richard Alvarado was selected

as the Senior Enlisted Instructor of theYear and is currentlyassigned to CPPD Learning Corry Station,Fla.“This award was largely due to the team cohesiveness

we have here at Corry Station; I did not do it alone,” saidAlvarado. “Our teaching team is a close-knit group,and wework well together. I feel that this award recognizes that.”

As the course supervisor for Alcohol and Drug AbuseManagement Supervisors (ADAMS) and ADAMS for Facili-tators courses,Alvarado feels his best trait is his passion forhelping Sailors.“I am very passionate with everything I do and have al-

ways sought out to positively impact the lives of anyoneI’ve worked with or led,” said Alvarado. “I love people andabsolutely enjoy interacting with them.”Alvarado’s passion for Sailors doesn’t stop at the class-

room door. He is a volunteer at a local hospice, as well asan active member of the command’s CPO 365 training andthe base chief petty officer association.“I understand that my success is measured from the suc-

cesses I help others achieve first,”saidAlvarado.“I’m proud knowing that our Sailors are having a signifi-

cant impact on the fleet now and will in the future,” saidCPPD Command Master Chief Dave Colton. “Their com-mitment,motivation and dedication have earned them thetitles of instructor of the year.”Mid-Grade Enlisted Instructor of the Year honors went

to Aviation Ordanceman 1st Class Justin J. Park, currentlyassigned to CPPD Learning Site Dam Neck. Park’s respon-sibilities include instructing the Navy Instructor Training

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BY ROBIN HOLLANDTraining Support Center Hampton RoadsPublic Affairs Officer

Training SupportCenter Hampton Roads(TSCHR) said farewellto one commandingofficer and welcomeda new one during achange of commandceremony held Nov. 22where Capt. Brent Kylerrelieved Capt. CharlesWydler as commandingofficer.A native of Mount Lau-

rel, N.J., Kyler graduatedfrom Drexel University in1989 with a Bachelor of

Science in Electrical Engineering, earning his commis-sion through the Naval ROTC program at the Universityof Pennsylvania.Upon commissioning,Kyler completed the Naval Nucle-

ar PowerTraining pipeline and reported to USS Enterprise(CVN 65).During his career as a surface warfare officer,heserved as strike officer on USS San Jacinto (CG 56);weap-ons officer/combat systems officer on USS Ross (DDG 71);again on Enterprise as the ship’s electrical officer; execu-tive officer on USS Briscoe (DD 977); reactor officer onUSS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76); and as commanding officerof USS Jarrett (FFG 33).On shore duty, Kyler served as an acquisition planner,

executive assistant, and legislative liaison to the Chairmanof the Joint Chiefs of Staff, J8 Directorate.He most recent-ly served as the director, Commander’s Action Group forCommander,Naval Surface ForceAtlantic.He has earned aMaster of Science degree in National Re-

source Strategy from the Industrial College of the ArmedForces, a Master of Science degree in Financial Manage-ment (with distinction as Conrad Scholar) from the NavalPostgraduate School, and is a Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology Seminar XXI Fellow in Foreign Politics, Inter-national Relations and the National Interest.Wydler, a 28-year Navy veteran, served as the command-

ing officer forTSC Hampton Roads sinceAugust 2011.Wydler thanked his staff for the tremendous support

they provided during his tenure. “You’ve been fantastic

and I appreciate your hard work so much. You’ve set thestandards forTSC Hampton Roads.Everybody knows whoyou are, people around the country, PERS, other coasts,ships, and they are calling TSC Hampton Roads to get theanswers they need.Your reputation is out there,use it andmake sure you are always taking care of Sailors and thefleet.”Kyler thanked his new staff for a very thorough and pro-

fessional turnover. “I am humbled and honored to be yourcommanding officer. I asked for this billet, I fought for thisbillet, and I am proud to be here.”During the ceremony,Wydler was presented the Legion

of Merit. The citation stated that Wydler’s “exceptionalmeritorious conduct in the performance of outstandingservices as commanding officer,TSC Hampton Roads.”Wydler will report to U.S. Fleet Forces Command in De-

cember where he will serve as staff operations and plan-ning/ department director fleet CAP requirements.Wydler’s previous assignments include USS Dwight D

Eisenhower (CVN 69),San Jacinto,USS Port Royal (CG 73),USS Barry (DDG 52) and USS Mahan (DDG 72).Additionally,Wydler served with Aegis Training Center,

Joint Staff,the Pentagon,Commander Strike ForceTrainingAtlantic andAfloatTraining Group.

TSC Hampton Roads holds change of command

frCapt. Brent Kyler


BY LT. CMDR. BILL PHILLIPSCVW-1 Public Affairs Officer

Capt.William Ewald relieved Capt. Rob-ert Boyer as commander, Carrier Air Wing(CVW) 1 during a change of commandceremony at the Center for Naval AviationTechnicalTraining Unit Oceana Nov.21.Boyer has led CVW-1 sinceAug.15,2012,

when he assumed command aboard USSEnterprise (CVN 65),while in the 5th Fleetarea of responsibility.During the ceremony, Boyer was pre-

sented the Legion of Merit by Commander,Carrier Strike Group 12 Rear Adm. KevinKovacich. Kovacich used the occasion torecognize every Sailor who contributed tothe success of CVW-1.Boyer spoke humbly during his remarks

about the accomplishments of the air wing,while reflecting on a demanding 2013 afterreturning from back-to-back deployments.He also took the opportunity to award

Yeoman 1st Class Shavonne Holman CVW-1 Sailor of theYear.Since returning from cruise one year ago,

CVW-1 has undergone changes that beganwith Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ)137’s transition to the EA-18G Growler,welcoming Carrier Airborne Early Warn-ing Squadron (VAW) 125 with their E-2DHawkeye, and incorporating the air winginto Navy Integrated Fire Control–CounterAir.

Before reporting to CVW-1 as the deputycommander, Ewald serving with the U.S.Joint Forces Command as chief, J7 Analy-sis Division until July 2011 and thereafter,served as battle director of Central Com-mand CombinedAir and Space OperationsCenter,Al Udeid,Qatar.Following six years of service with the

Arizona Air National Guard and graduationfrom the University of Arizona, Ewald re-ceived his commission from Aviation Offi-cer Candidate School in September 1989.He first served as a bombardier/naviga-

tor in theA-6E Intruder with the“Eagles”ofAttack Squadron (VA) 15,forward deployedin Japan aboard USS Independence (CV62). In May 1995,he reported to the“GrimReapers”of Fighter Squadron (VF) 101, theF-14 Fleet Replacement Squadron for train-ing, before reporting to VF-102, to deployaboard USS George Washington (CVN 73)in support of Operation Southern Watch.After a tour as a FRS instructor,he returnedtoVF-102 and deployed in September 2001aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)in support of Operation Enduring FreedomFollowing deployment, Ewald relocated

with the“Diamondbacks” to NAS Lemoore,Calif. for the Super Hornet transition. InJanuary 2007, Ewald reported to StrikeFighter Squadron (VFA) 213 “Blacklions”for his command tour,completed inAugust2009.He has accumulated more than 4,000

Team ‘First and Foremost’holds change of command

Capt. Robert D. Boyer (l) ispresented the Legion of Meritby Commander, CSG-12 RearAdm. Kevin Kovacich during achange of command ceremo-ny at CNATTU Oceana Nov. 21.During the ceremony, Boyerwas relieved as commander,CVW-1 by Capt. WilliamEwald.

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BY ENSIGN SHEREKA RILEYNaval Education and Training CommandPublic Affairs

PENSACOLA, Fla. (NNS) —Your local Navy College Of-fice (NCO) offers paper-based American College Testing(ACT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) college admis-sions testing at base education centers to active duty ser-vice members free of charge.According to Mareba Mack, educational specialist at the

Naval Air Station Pensacola Navy College Office, when acurrent score is required for service or education pro-grams, all eligible military members, including the CoastGuard, are authorized to take one free college admissionsexam administered at their local base education center.“A few of the service programs that require a current

SAT or ACT score are the Naval Academy and the NavalAcademy Preparatory School programs, Medical EnlistedCommissioning Program and the Seaman to Admiral-21program,”said Mack.“Service members with hopes of pur-suing a baccalaureate degree at a four-year institution areeligible for a free test whether or not they are using mili-tary education program benefits such asTuitionAssistance(TA) and/or the GI Bill.”

Both the ACT and SAT are administered monthly by theeducational center staff.In order to help prepare for the SAT and ACT, the NCO

offers free materials to assist service members in achievingthe scores they need. Mack suggests members visit theirlocal NCO to receive official test guide booklets that offerinformation about each exam, including practice tests.Additional information on the ACT and SAT is available

at www.act.org/aap/pdf/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf andhttp://sat.collegeboard.org/SAT/public/pdf/getting-ready-for-the-sat.pdf.Andrea Franklin,educational technician at the NCO Pen-

sacola notes that the education centers also offer othertools that can be used to improve basic English and mathskills.“Other offerings available at no charge include the On-

lineAcademic Skills Course (OASC) and the College Place-ment SkillsTraining Course (CPST),”said Franklin.For more information on the OASC and CPST, visit

https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/dsp_oasc.aspx andhttps://www.navycollege.navy.mil/dsp_cpst.aspx.For more information on the many services offered, in-

cluding education plans,visit the NAS Oceana office of theNavy College, located in building 531.

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Photo by MCSN Kayla KingChief Culinary Specialist (SW) Charles Bigger (r) is awardedthe Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by NASOceana Commanding Officer Capt. Kit Chope, Nov. 22, atthe NAS Oceana galley. Bigger served as the leading chiefpetty officer for the galley, where he was responsible for 65military and 25 civilian staff, from November 2010 throughNovember 2013. His focus on customer service helped thegalley earn three 5-star accreditations and the 2013 Capt.Edward F. Ney Award. His next duty station will be USSNitze (DDG 94).

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— Continued from page 1program was the required classroom par-ticipation. Many service members couldn’ttake the required classes due to deploy-ments or being underway.That’s when JKO got involved.JKO experts showed us that the virtual

capability already existed, said Wayne Bo-swell, director of business operations,Tran-sition to Veterans Program Office, Officeof the Secretary of Defense Personnel andReadiness.“We saw that the GPS curriculum could

be deployed in the same systemwhere oth-er joint training is provided,” said Boswell,adding,“service members wouldn’t have tolearn how to access a new system.”The joint training resources provided

by the JKO portal includes online trainingcourses, seminars, video library and com-munities of interest.Training on JKO is alsotracked, reported and managed for indi-vidual service member’s unique trainingrequirements.NAVSEA employees — about 75 percent

of the JKO team — provide systems devel-opment and support to the portal.“We continue to be amazed by JKO’s ca-

pacity and by their willingness to help us,”said Dr. Susan Kelly, director,Transition toVeterans Program Office, OSD Personneland Readiness. “We are very, very thank-ful for the professionalism and expertise ofthe JKO team.They were eager to help usand worked through some of the barriers.They came toWashington and gave a quickdemonstration and blew everyone away.”In 2012, veterans as a group had a 7.4

percent unemployment rate and about800,000 veterans were currently lookingfor work nationwide, according to the Bu-reau of Labor Statistics. About one-fourthof that group is post-9/11 veterans.For more information onTransition GPS,

visit www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema or callthe NAS Oceana Fleet and Family SupportCenter at 433-2912.TheTransition GPSVir-tual Curriculum introduction video is lo-cated at http://youtube/5asIU341FmQ.To access the Transition GPS Virtual cur-

riculum and instructions, visit https://jko-direct.jten.mil.Fleet and Family Support Centers will

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YNSN Michael A. Martinez logs onto the Joint Knowledge Online's Transition GPS Overview andResilient Transitions course from his workstation at the Joint Staff J7.

BY MCC (EXW/DV/SW/AW)JAYME PASTORICCenter for Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment Public Affairs

The Center for Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment (CPPD) released the 2014edition of the Naval Leader Planning Guide(NLPG) Dec.2.Commands can download the PDF ver-

sion free-of-charge from Navy KnowledgeOnline under the Leadership tab.Users canalso download a file that can be importedinto Microsoft Outlook that will populatepersonal calendars with the dates found inthe product. Commands are authorized touse the downloaded source files to arrangefor printing at local facilities to satisfy unit-level requests for the resource.“CPPD is pleased to provide this year’s

Naval Leader Planning Guide for use by

the entire Navy and Marine Corps team,”said Capt. John Newcomer, CPPD’s com-manding officer. “We heard you; wetook your feedback from lastyear and implementedchanges. I’m confidentthat the information inthe planning guide willassist Sailors in theirdaily routines andkeep them focused onachieving current andfuture goals by helpingthem develop person-ally and professionally.”The NLPG brings togeth-

er a large amount of informa-tion in a compact,portable format.This year’s edition includes a 15-monthcalendar (January 2014 to March 2015),a complete list of CPPD courses and ser-

vices,and contact information for all CPPDlearning sites and Navy College Offices

around the world. Also included arethe Principles of Naval Leader-

ship, and Navy and MarineCorps Selection Board andfitness report/evaluationschedules. NLPG alsoincludes a directory ofcommunity managersand technical advis-ers at Navy PersonnelCommand and a mapof the world with corre-

sponding time zones.Chief Aviation Structural

Mechanic Gilbert Espino, as-signed as CPPD Drug and Alcohol

ProgramAdvisor course manager, regularlyuses the NLPG and encourages Sailors toincorporate it into their personal and pro-

fessional lives.“Having the guide helps me plan my up-

coming events so they coincide with allNavy customs and traditions. Keeping upwith eval dates and a quick reference tocritical career information helps me per-form at a high level of effectiveness,” saidEspino.The 2014 product includes the latest

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Profes-sional Reading Program list, as well as theMarine Corps Professional Reading Pro-gram list updated for 2014.“The sections on mentoring and per-

sonal development are extremely usefulin preparing our future leaders,”said CPPDCommand Master Chief Dave Colton,“andthe voluntary education section gives Sail-ors educational options that provide themavenues to pursue their life-long educa-tional and credentialing goals.”

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— Continued from page 1are junior personnel that don’t have the opportunity toget home and be with their loved ones.We want them tofeel like they have a family here as well.”

“It’s great, it makes you feel like you have a separatefamily that can all come together and you’re not alone,youdon’t have to be depressed and say ‘oh,my family is backhome, I’ve got nobody,’ you have brothers and you havesisters through the Navy and military and Marines,”said In-telligence Specialist Seaman John Piernicky,from the Navyand Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center (NMITC)at Dam Neck.The night started with hors d'oeuvres made by Elisia

Wilson, Sunday school teacher and volunteer at the event.NavalAir Station (NAS) Oceana Commanding Officer Capt.Kit Chope,commanding officer of the NMITC’s Marine de-tachment at DamNeck,Lt.Col.Damian Spooner,and Chap-lain Taylor formally greeted the guests before they wentthrough the buffet line to fill their plates with traditionalThanksgiving foods, including turkey, stuffing, macaroniand cheese,mashed potatoes and much more.“The desert, the warm apple pie, the pumpkin roll, it

was just about everything you could imagine you couldstuff yourself with and feel guilty about later,” Piernickysaid.According toTaylor this event would not have been pos-

sible without the hard work of former Oceana Chaplain,Lt.Andrew Brod, who “put a lot of emphasis behind thedinner.”Brod recently transferred from NAS Oceana’s Cha-pel of the Good Shepherd to 1st Battalion, 7th Marines,located in 29 Palms,Calif.Taylor also accredited the success of the event to the

many volunteers,“whether it be the base CO or a retiredfamily member… and everybody in between.”Taylor said he has constantly been getting approached

by the religious programs specialists over the past monthwith their ideas on how to make theThanksgiving dinnerthe best it could be.“I’m the last person to take credit for anything because

it was the volunteers and the RPs,all of them saying‘I wantto do something for these Marines and Sailors,”Taylor said.Retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jay Gill said he volun-

teered because it was a chance to come out and help thecommunity and help the military.“I’ve been in their position, years ago of course, but I

think they appreciate being able to come in and sit downand have a meal,” Gill said.“I know for most of them, it’stheir first time ever being away from family, especially atThanksgiving [and] with Christmas coming up, this is thefirst time they’ve been away from their family and this justgives them a sense of home.”“I enjoyed seeing the young Sailors and Marines here,

the males and the females, they’ve stepped up to protectour country and being an old patriot myself, I appreciatewhat they’re doing,”Gill said.The delicious food was not the only thing people were

thankful for.“It was really appreciated that all the enlisted and the

officers could come together and share a table in an ob-servance of the holidays and also be reminded of our faithand we could all come together as one,”said Piernicky.“My favorite part is seeing the people come and enjoy

receiving and then the people that are here willfully vol-unteering their time to give. It’s everything that we shouldexperience in humanity; we should want to give and weshould be joyful receivers of other people’s love and kind-ness,”Taylor said.“People are trying to find meaning in life; little moments

like this, I think, is a short definition of that,”Taylor said.

Thanksgiving: shared with military ‘family’

Photo by MC2 (SW) Alysia Hernandez

Capt. Kit Chope, commanding officer of NAS Oceana (center) eats with Sailors and Marines at the Lone Sailor and MarineThanksgiving Dinner, hosted by the Chapel by the Sea at the Dam Neck Naval Annex Nov 26.

NORAD is ready totrack Santa’s flightFrom the North American Aerospace DefenseCommand

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The NorthAmerican Aerospace Defense Command is preparedto track Santa’s yuletide journey.The newly redesignedNORAD Tracks Santa website, www.noradsanta.org,went live Dec. 1, featuring a holiday countdown, dailygames and activities, videos, music and more. Beyond anew look, features such as a 3D globe and new interac-tive games, take advantage of today’s modern web. Thesite is available in eight languages: English, French, Span-ish,German, Italian, Japanese,Portuguese, and Chinese.The official NORADTracks Santa app is also available

in theWindows,Apple andAndroid stores,so parents andchildren can count down the days until Santa’s launchon their smart phones and tablets.Tracking opportuni-ties are also offered on Facebook,Twitter,YouTube andGoogle+. Santa followers just need to type “@noradsan-ta” into each social media property to get started.Starting at 12:01 a.m.MST on Dec.24,website visitors

can watch Santa make preparations for his flight throughthe Bing maps and Cesium technology to track Santawith NORAD in 2D and 3D. Then, at 4 a.m.MST (6 a.m.EST), trackers worldwide can speak with a live phoneoperator to inquire as to Santa’s whereabouts by dialingthe toll-free number 1-877-Hi-NORAD (1-877-446-6723)or by sending an email to [email protected]. OnStar subscribers can press the OnStar button intheir vehicles to find Santa’s location any time on Dec.24. NORAD’s “Santa Cams” will stream videos on thewebsite as Santa makes his way over various locations.NORAD Tracks Santa is truly a global experience, de-

lighting generations of families everywhere. This is due,in large part,to the efforts and services of numerous pro-gram contributors.It all started in 1955 when a local media advertise-

ment directed children to call Santa direct — only thenumber was misprinted. Instead of reaching Santa, thephone rang through to the crew commander on duty atthe Continental Air Defense Command Operations Cen-ter. Thus began the tradition which NORAD carried onsince it was created in 1958.


CVW-1: Ewald relieves Boyer as commander

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Sailors assigned to the “Tomcatters” of VFA-31 load ordnance onto an F/A-18E SuperHornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Nov. 29. George H.W.Bush is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise(COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is a scenario-driven exercise aimed at integrating the ships ofthe George H.W. Bush Strike Group through a series of live training events.

Tomcatters’ ordnance load

flight hours and more than 900 carrier ar-rested landings.As CVW-1 commander, Ewald will lead

team “First and Foremost” as they preparefor the 2015 deployment aboard TheodoreRoosevelt.“To achieve success, the air wing and the

strike group must work together to reachthe heights of our capabilities,” Ewald said.“Our preparation, hard work, and learningevery step of the way remain key to reach-

ing our goals.”2013 marks the 75th anniversary of the

First and Foremost team of CVW-1.They be-gan as Ranger Air Group July 1, 1938 withthe compliment of squadrons attached toUSS Ranger (CV 4) after her 1934 commis-sioning. Ranger was the Navy’s first vesseldesigned and constructed as an aircraft car-rier, which also began the creation of airgroups.This year also marked 50 years since Car-

rier Air Group (CVG) 1 was officially desig-nated Carrier AirWing 1 on Dec.20,1963.

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Applications for the 2014 Scholarshipsfor Military Children Program are nowavailable at military commissaries world-wide or on the Internet at http://www.militaryscholar.org.Applications must be turned in to a

commissary by close of business Feb. 28,2014. Packages must be hand-delivered orshipped via U.S. Postal Service or other de-livery methods,not emailed or faxed.This year’s award amount has risen to

$2,000, and the program awards at leastone scholarship at each commissary withqualified applicants.Applicants should en-sure that they and their sponsor are en-rolled in the Defense Enrollment EligibilityReporting System database and have a mili-tary ID card.For more information, students or spon-

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Volunteers, including active duty military, are neededto help place the wreaths on the gravesites and colum-barium row at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial VeteransCemetery, during the Wreaths Across America ceremonyDec.14,beginning at 9 a.m.The event is sponsored by theHortonWreath Society.Family members who have loved ones interred at the

cemetery will have the opportunity to lay wreaths for theirloved ones first at 9 a.m., followed by volunteers placingwreaths on all other gravesites and columbarium rows.Following laying the wreaths, the Civil Air Patrol will

conduct a Wreaths Across America (WAA) ceremony, inwhich a wreath fromWAA will be placed for each branchof the service and one for prisoners of war/missing in ac-tion (POW/MIA) at noon at the committal shelter.The program will feature retired Navy Capt. Catherine

Wilson, deputy commissioner of the Virginia Depart-ment of Veteran Services and executive director,VirginiaWounded Warrior Program.The keynote speaker will beAir Force Lt. Gen. Lori Robinson.There will be music bythe JEB Little Creek-Fort Story chapel choir.The ceremonywill conclude by placing a final ceremonial wreath, andrendering honors with echo “Taps” by buglers from U.S.Fleet Forces and Dr. David Lotz playing “Amazing Grace”on the bagpipes.Light refreshments, coffee and hot cocoa will be avail-

able from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.The cemetery is located at 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk,The mission of the Horton Wreath Society is “To Re-

member - Respect - Educate. Remember the sacrifices; Re-spect our veterans; Educate future generations.”

For more information on the annual wreath-laying cer-emony and the Horton Wreath Society, visit http://www.hortonwreathsociety.webs.com or email [email protected], or call the Horton Wreath Society’s public affairs of-ficer at 450-5095.

— Continued from page 4Course (NITC) and serving as assistant master training spe-cialist qualification coordinator.“It feels phenomenal,” said Park.“When I first began in-

structing here two years ago I felt that I had a lot of areasand traits that I needed to work on to get my skills at alevel I thought they should be. I put in a lot of effort andafter hours practice to hone in my instructor skill set.Tohave that effort validated by being selected for the IoY isan amazing feeling.”The biggest thing Park said he has learned working at

CPPD is the value of humility and sincerity. Park said thatthough he is thorough on his preparation, he sometimeswill not have all the answers to students’ questions.“There have been many times where I have had students

that were able to share some valuable insight with meabout instructing, or given me new ideas in ways to ap-proach topics,”said Park.Park said he is committed to passing on the knowledge

and skills that he has developed to fellow instructors. Hisgoal is to ensure all of his future NITC students are giventhe right tools and are well prepared to instruct fleet Sail-ors.Newcomer said he was impressed with the dedication

and high level of professionalism from the 2013 IoYs.“Each of these instructors is the best of the best.They wereselected from a very talented pool of candidates who re-flect the commitment and professionalism of our Sailorsthroughout the fleet,”said Newcomer.“They’re instructing the fleet, they’re leaders in their

commands and they exemplify the attributes and skillsthat our Navy requires,”said Colton.“They are where mindmeets mission.”Sailors interested in instructor duty should talk with

their detailer on requirements. Information is also availableon Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) at https://wwwa.nko.navy.mil/portal/leadership/home/instructorprograms.

Top instructors: Two CPPDstaff based at Dam Neck

Jet Observer file photo by AD3 Phurtura Brazier

ADAN Noreen Williams lays a wreath on the grave of anArmy veteran at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial VeteransCemetery during the 2012 ceremony. Volunteers, including ac-tive duty service members are needed to participate in theannual “Wreaths Across America,” ceremony Dec. 14 at theveterans’ cemetery in Suffolk. The ceremony is held annuallyto honor veterans and family members laid to rest at veterans’cemeteries.

Volunteers needed for ceremony at veterans’ cemetery

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NEW PARENT RESOURCEAWARENESS WORKSHOPDec. 6, 8 a.m. to noonTopics include the Navy’s policy on

pregnant servicewomen,Navy Family CarePlans, housing information, Navy-MarineCorps Relief Society and their Budget forBaby class, childcare resources, FFSC pro-grams and services,WIC program and in-formation on career planning.

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBERPOC TRAININGDec. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This training provides information thatenables Exceptional Family Member Pro-gram points of contact to assist membersin their commands.

FOREIGN-BORN SPOUSESSUPPORT GROUPDec. 6, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Join other foreign-born military spouses,

network, discuss the American way of life,develop friendships, receive newslettersand learn more about the resources tomake your new life experience positive.

CAREER PLANNINGDec. 9, 9 a.m. to noonIn this workshop you will be guided

through career choices based on life goals,personal skills, abilities, preferences andwork values.

JOB SEARCH STRATEGIESDec. 10, 9 a.m. to noonLearn more about the crucial steps in

the job search process.This workshop cov-ers everything from assessing the hiddenjob market to finding a job long-distance,including job searching on the Internet

and major employers in Hampton Roadsand theVirginia Employment Commission.

CHILDREN AND DIVORCEDec. 10, 3 - 7 p.m.Topics of discussion include typical re-

actions of children of different ages, thingschildren need to hear, and what parentscan do to help them through the pain, in-cluding suggestions for the non-custodialparent.

OMBUDSMEN BASIC TRAININGDec. 11 -13, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Navy Family Ombudsmen Basic Train-

ing consists of 13 modules to help officialcommand ombudsmen and commandleadership team members work effectivelywith their commands.

PARENTING IN A MILITARY FAMILYDec. 11 - 12, 9 - 11:30 a.m.This workshop includes strategies for

encouraging children to behave appropri-ately, communicating in ways that reallywork, and increasing cooperation.

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Dec. 11 or 17, 9 a.m. to noonLearn how to market your skills, knowl-

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JOB NETWORKDec. 11, noon to 1 p.m.Ask local and national employers what

they like to see on resumes and how toprepare for interviews. Find out aboutopen positions, their application processand what benefits are available.

ART OF MONEY MANAGEMENTDec. 12, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.This workshop provides in-depth in-

struction and information on developingsuccessful money management skills.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUESDec. 12, 9 a.m. to noonTopics include positive answers to dif-

ficult questions, dressing for success, andthe importance of body language and pos-itive attitude. Interview follow-up and sal-ary negotiations are also discussed.

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

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holiday train display at theAvalon Church of Christ locatedat 844 Woodstock Road, Virginia Beach.The event is free.The display will be open special hours on Dec. 7, 10 a.m.to 8:30 p.m.,and Dec.8,1 - 8:30 p.m.For more information,call 490-2155 or visit www.tbto.org.

CAPE HENRY LIGHTHOUSE NIGHT CLIMBSDec. 6, 13, 20, 27Every Friday in the month of December,

an illuminated night climb will be offeredat the Cape Henry Lighthouse, located atJEB Little Creek-Fort Story. For more infor-mation,email [email protected] or call 422-9421.

HOLIDAY PARADE AT THE BEACHDec. 7, 5:30 p.m.More than 70 parade units will make

their way down Atlantic Avenue for the2013TowneBank Holiday Parade.Giant bal-loons, marching bands, lighted floats, per-forming dance groups, motorcycles, Santahimself and more join forces to present a dazzling and en-tertaining night of fun for all ages.The parade will travelnorth on Atlantic Avenue from 15th Street to 25th Street.In addition to celebrating the holidays, this year’s paradewill also salute the 50th anniversary of the City of VirginiaBeach. For more information, visit www.BeachStreetUSA.com or call 491-SUNN.

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ornaments,hear choirs, raise your voice with karaoke car-oling, enjoy refreshments and watch a train display.Theevent will conclude with the lighting ofthe blue star atop the Hampton HistoryMuseum. For more information, call 727-1610.

USO HOLIDAY PARTYDec. 14, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.The annual USO of Hampton Roads

and Central Virginia holiday party will be held at Rock-well Gym at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. This event is freeto all service members and their families.The party willfeature Santa’s Village, clowns, jugglers, inflatable rides,face painting and Santa will be making an appearance.There will also be free food and giveaway items. For moreinformation, contact the USO at 764-5232.

HUNT CLUB FARM BLOOD DRIVEDec. 15, noon to 5 p.m.

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