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

MARCH 7, 2013

Sailors from NAS Oceana took a break fromtheir regular military duties on Feb. 28 to helpmake sure others in the community haveenough to eat by spending the morning volun-teering for a community relations (COMREL)event at the Foodbank of SoutheasternVirginiaand the Eastern Shore.

Working in an assembly-line style, in just twoand one-half hours, 13 Oceana Sailors packed1,080 meals for 239 families that will be distrib-uted by the foodbank’s mobile pantry, as wellas 120 backpacks of food used to feed childrenfrom low-income families during weekendsand school holidays.

The foodbank, located in Norfolk, dependson about 5,000 volunteers each year to carryout its mission, according to Angel Carabello,the facility’s quality assurance supervisor.

“The Navy is one of our biggest supportersin helping us accomplish our goals.The mili-tary volunteers are traditionally larger groups,”and they help us keep our programs running,he said.

Carabello estimates they would have to hire20 - 22 fulltime staff to do the work that volun-teers help with each year,“and being nonprofit,that money could be better utilized to serve

WASHINGTON (NNS) — Secretary of the NavyRay Mabus announced March 2 that the Navy will goahead with reductions in spending in order to meetthe fiscal constraints imposed by sequestration.

In ALNAV 014/13, Mabus outlined a variety of re-ductions in operations, training and maintenance. Inaddition to the ALNAV, there is also a list from LiveNavy Blog of the five things Sailors, Navy civiliansand Navy families need to know about sequestration

Department of the Navy response tosequestration

Because no budget deal had been reached, thebudget control act required setting in motion the

automatic, government-wide cuts known as seques-tration. Given that reality and the associated impactof budgetary uncertainty imposed by an indefinitecontinuing resolution, the Department of the Navyintends to commence some reductions immediately.

The Navy plans to:Shut down Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 in April.This

will initiate the preparations to gradually stand-downflying in at least three additional air wings,with twomore air wings being reduced to minimum safe fly-ing levels by the end of the year;

Oceana Sailors help communityby volunteering at foodbank

During a community relations event at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, Feb.28, MM2(SW) Jessi Monzingo opens a package of cheese crackers to be used for the agency’s BackPackProgram, which provides a backpack of food to children from low-income families for weekends and schoolholidays. Also preparing to fill the backpacks are (l-r) STG1(SW/IUSS) Ralphkeith Tone, ABE3 Sabine Mathieu,OS2(SW) Cherise Dotson, AO2(AW/SW) Tashante McPherson and AZ1(SW/AW) Tanisesha Curry. ThirteenSailors from various departments at NAS Oceana volunteered at the foodbank, filling bags for the mobilepantry and the BackPack Program.

STORY BY CATHY HEIMER | Jet Observer

PHOTO BY MC2 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOSNAS Oceana Public Affairs

Navy announcesresponse tosequestration

From Defense Media Activity - Navy— See Sequestration Page 4

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ProtestantSunday

Sunday School - 9 a.m.Worship (main chapel) -

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CatholicMass – Tues-Fri,

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Contemporary ProtestantWorship Sunday 9 a.m.

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Women’s History observanceThe NAS Oceana Heritage Committee will present the

annual Women’s History celebration, March 22 10 a.m., atthe Oceana chapel.A guest speaker is planned. For moreinformation, contact CSC Carlos Eldridge at 492-7090.

NMCRS fund driveThe annual Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society fund drive

has begun. NMCRS plays an integral role by taking careof Sailors and Marines around the world in their time ofneed. Last year’s fund drive was very successful with NASOceana contributing $174,428. In 2012, NAS Oceana re-

ceived $1,144,370 in total assistance broken down into$1,106,532 in loans and $37,838.00 in grants. Everyone’shelp in supporting this cause is appreciated.For additionalinformation, contact ABHC Maurice Bonham at 433-2980.

Information Assurance certificationsEarn your Information Assurance certifications at NAS

Oceana Information Assurance Training. It will be heldon Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 - 8 p.m. begin-ning April 8.This 24-week program will prepare studentsto take A+, Network + and Security+ certification examswhile earning college credits.

Information Assurance training scheduleA+ 1 —April 8 to May 15A+ — May 20 to July 1N+ — July 3 to Aug. 12S+ — Aug. 14 to Sept. 25TA and VA are approved. For more information, contact

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From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — March is designated asNavy Nutrition Month in conjunction with National Nutri-tion Month and the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initia-tive, according to NAVADMIN 051/13 released Feb. 28.

“The goal is to increase awareness and transform foodenvironments Navywide to facilitate and maintain betterfood and beverage options,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Wall-inger, registered dietitian, Navy Nutrition, Navy PhysicalReadiness Program.

Navy Nutrition officials seek to begin meaningful con-versations about our food,how our choices impact us andthe role we all play in changing the food environment. Im-proved nutrition is a key element to resiliency and Navyreadiness will be improved by shifting the availability offoods within our commands.

Transforming the Navy food environment to increaseaccess to healthful food choices that are tasty and satisfy-ing, while simultaneously decreasing access to highly-pro-cessed, unhealthy foods is the most promising strategy toimprove individual eating habits.

Leadership can increase awareness by promoting thehealthy choice as the easy choice at events, includingcommand-sponsored picnics, department functions, foodsales and even meetings.

Commands are encouraged to use this opportunity toincrease awareness of healthful eating and nutrition pro-grams. Some of the recommended activities include inter-active workshops, training events, health fairs and healthycooking competitions.

Downloadable nutrition month materials are availableon the Navy Nutrition Program Web Page at www.npc.navy.mil/support/navynutrition/Pages/default2.aspx.

Additional resources are also available through the Navyand Marine Corps Public Health Center at www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/health-promotion/Pages/default.aspxand from Navy Fitness at www.navyfitness.org/nutrition/.

Read NAVADMIN 051/13 at www.npc.navy.mil for moreinformation.

March is designated as Navy Nutrition Month

March 7, 2013 • JET OBSERVER 3

BY LT. CMDR. PAUL GREERNAS Oceana Chaplain

Two weeks ago during theBlack History Month celebra-tion aboard Oceana, I was ableto once again meet with severalof the original Montford PointMarines, the first African Ameri-can Marines who volunteeredduring World War II to fight for

the liberties they themselves were denied and recentlyhonored by our nation with the Congressional GoldMedal. This was my second opportunity to talk withand engage these men who are not only“living history,”but men who have become some of my personal he-roes for their ability to shine in the midst of adversity,display the highest moral courage and conviction un-der fire from without and within,as well as their abilityto help restore human dignity to its rightful place asdesigned by our creator.

Human dignity is a critical theological point.This iseasy to miss in a society that marginalizes the oppositesex as something for physical gratification and hook-ups, to media that glorifies violence, to even a genera-tion who has witnessed the horrors of war, genocideand terrorism as a norm. God created each of us in hisimage with value,honor,dignity and worthy of respect.As my old seminary professor once said, “God madeyou in his image and God doesn’t make junk.”

I think it would do us well to look at other individu-als with the value they deserve and work through thedevaluing that our culture quite often portrays. Manyhave fought for this, died for this, and ultimately, a rec-onciliatory God who has worked to restore us to thisproper place and image of human dignity.

One of the best ways to reframe our thinking isthrough the stories and struggles of those who havegone before us, through God’s word, and throughprayer.As such, I want to leave you with the prayer I of-fered for these men at their awarding ceremony whichI think says it all, and I ask you to join me in making theprayer your own.

“Lord,as a nation we have come a long way in honor-ing our fellow man with due respect and dignity, offer-ing the proper recognition for those who have blazeda trail through our history, leaving a mark which makeseach of us collectively a better people.Today marks a

Chaplain’sCorner

Inspiration throughliving history

— See Living history Page 11

BY MC3 GRANT WAMACKUSS John C.Stennis Public Affairs

U.S.5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY —The“BlackAces” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 41 are conductingdaily flight operations in support of Operation EnduringFreedom (OEF) from aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft car-rier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

By providing direct air support to coalition forces onthe ground in Afghanistan, flight operations contribute tothe degradation of terrorist activities and improvement ofoverall security in the region.

“We contribute to OEF by providing close-air support,by being prepared to defend coalition forces when calledupon to do so,”said Lt.Eric Rohan,weapons system opera-tor (WSO), from Upper Marlboro, Md.

Before deployment,VFA-41 prepared for OEF by practic-ing close-air support missions and simulating armed sur-veillance.

“Afghanistan is a big country,”said Rohan.“It’s importantthat we’re prepared to fly overhead and know we havetheir [coalition ground forces] back.”

All nine aviation squadrons assigned to the John C.Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) contribute to OEF;however,VFA-41 has one distinct difference that sets themapart from other F/A-18 squadrons.

“Our jets have two seats as opposed to one,”said Lt.Trav-er Fordham, pilot, from Gardnerville, Nev.“So we have anextra set of eyes. It allows us a little more flexibility whenget close to certain borders in between countries.”

Cmdr. Layne McDowell, commanding officer of the

Black Aces, agrees that being a two-seat fighter brings add-ed capabilities to the fight.

“It allows us to operate as a forward air controller, air-borne, (FAC (A)), in situations where the ground forcecommander or joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) [anoperator on the ground who directs the actions of sup-porting aircraft] needs added support to control the fightfrom the air,” said McDowell. “The two-seat F/A-18F is theonly Navy airborne platform capable of performing thisrole, and we have done it recently on multiple occasionsin Operation Enduring Freedom.”

VFA-41’s efforts have not gone unnoticed by troopswith“boots on the ground.”

“It’s a huge comfort knowing that we have an asset over-head like a jet,” said Army Capt. Carlos Semidey, groundliaison officer (GLO), from Fajardo,Puerto Rico.“When wefind ourselves in trouble on the ground and we need tocall in for air support, it brings peace of mind knowing ourfriends in the Navy are doing everything they can to helpus out and keep us safe.”

The JCSCSG is not the only Navy asset supporting opera-tions inAfghanistan.Sailors serve throughout all 34Afghanprovinces and in the six Navy-led Provincial Reconstruc-tion Teams (PRTs), promoting governance, enhancing se-curity and aiding in reconstruction efforts.

JCSCSG, consisting of Stennis, Carrier Air Wing 9, De-stroyer Squadron 21, and guided-missile cruiser USS Mo-bile Bay (CG 53) are forward deployed to the U.S.5th Fleetarea of responsibility conducting maritime security opera-tions, theater security cooperation efforts and supportmissions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

VFA-41, Stennis supporting OEF troops

Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy Shamblee and Lt. Alexis Schafer display a U.S. flag in the cockpit of an F/A-18F Super Hornet from the“Black Aces” of VFA-41 during a break in support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. VFA-41 is attached to the JohnC. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security opera-tions, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

Photo by Lt. Daniel Hilligrass

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BY JASON KELLYFrom the Navy Live Blog

The budget mechanism known as se-quester, which took effect at midnight,March 1, trims roughly half a trillion dol-lars from defense spending over the next10 years.Here are five things that you needto know.

1. What happens today? Will I notice se-questration has occurred?

We recognize that the threat of seques-tration brought significant uncertainty intothe lives of our Sailors, civilians and fami-lies. That said — we need to acknowledgethat the sky is not falling and that we have amission to accomplish.There may be somecuts you notice right away or it may bemonths before you notice the full effect of

sequestration.We are trying to preserve flexibility and

will not make final decisions about cuts un-til the last possible moment.We will contin-ue to support our forward deployed forcesand do our best to preserve the readinessof those next to deploy.

2. What will be the impact?Not pulling any punches here, impacts

will be long lasting. We just took an $11billion hit across many of our budget ac-counts — the exception being Sailor pay. Ifwe don’t get a spending bill and sequestra-tion is unchecked, impacts will affect ourlong-term readiness. We won’t be able torespond to crises as the nation has cometo depend on and expect from us. As theCNO has said.We won’t be where it mat-ters,when it matters.

3. What should I tell my family?Like many Americans, we know that

you are experiencing increased anxiety asa result of this fiscal uncertainty. Militaryleaders are deeply concerned about theimpacts of sequestration on you and yourfamilies.You can tell your family that lead-ership cares, understands how this mightimpact them and that they are doing every-thing possible to limit the worst effects onour people — especially on family supportprograms.Also tell them, that we will con-tinue to keep you informed as we get moreinformation.

4. What’s next?We must continue to make cuts and

reductions to ensure that we live withinour fiscal means.We are now in execution

mode.When able we will do what we canto make these actions reversible.There willbe an impact — especially among our ci-vilian workforce and families. Civilian fur-loughs will mean lost wages and productiv-ity. It will also mean reduced services onour bases for Sailors and their families.

5. Does this end the fiscal uncertainty?No. Unless and until Congress passes an

appropriations bill and either fixes seques-tration or gives us the ability to transferfunds within our budget accounts, we willbe forced to continue cuts and reductionsin order to preserve our ability to operateforward.To help alleviate some of the un-certainty and anxiety, we will do our bestto keep you informed with the latest infor-mation.

— Continued from page 1Defer USNS Comfort’s humanitar-

ian deployment to Central and SouthAmerica, “Continuing Promise 2013,”including supporting ships, Seabees,and medical units;

Cancel or defer the deploymentsof up to six ships to various AORSthroughout the month of April;

Lay up four combat logistics force(CLF) units in PACOM starting inApril;

Return USS Shoup (DDG 86) tohomeport early and not proceed asUSS Nimitz (CVN 68) escort to CENT-COM;

Return USS Thach (FFG 43) tohomeport early from deployment toSOUTHCOM.

We will also immediately:Begin negotiating contract modifi-

cations to de-obligate efforts for anyinvestment programs for which theremaining unobligated balance willbe insufficient after the sequestrationreduction is applied. Major programsaffected include Virginia-class SSNadvance procurement, reactor pow-er units and joint high speed vessel(JHSV 10);

Commence final planning to slowMarine Corps depot maintenance ac-tivities, including reductions in thenon-permanent workforce;

Cancel March introductory flightscreening for future pilots/NFOs;

Announce intent to cancel Blue An-gels shows scheduled for April 2013[four shows: MacDill AFB (Tampa,Fla.), NAS Corpus Christi,Texas, Vida-lia,Ga.,MCAS Beaufort S.C.];

Cease new USMC enrollments inVoluntary Education Tuition Assis-tance;

Cancel March Navy recruiting me-dia support and reduce the majorityof advertising contracts as much aspossible under contractual conditions.

These actions are being taken topreserve support for those forcesstationed overseas and currentlyforward-deployed. Reductions inlower-priority forward operations,and significant reductions in all otheroperations, training and maintenanceare the results of this selection pro-cess.We made these choices carefully,while trying to preserve our ability toreverse or quickly restore negative ef-fects if and when funding is restored.

Actions we have taken to date willcontinue, to include those affectingthe deferral of maintenance for USSAbraham Lincoln (CVN 72); the defer-ral of repair work for USS Miami (SSN755) and USS Porter (DDG 78); thedelayed deployment of USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) and USS Gettysburg(CG 64); the civilian hiring freeze; theplanning for civilian furloughs;and thereduction of all training not related tothe readiness of deployed or next-to-deploy forces.

Navy Department leadership under-stands the uncertainty that these andother decisions create both amongstour people and in the defense indus-try upon which we rely. The lack of alegislative solution to avoid sequestra-tion is deeply regrettable.That said,wemust endeavor to deal with the situ-ation as we face it, not as we wish itcould otherwise be.We will continueto keep the safety and well-being ofour people foremost in mind, even aswe try hard to keep whole the forcestructure which supports them. Wewill also continue to keep the fleetand fleet Marine force fully informedas follow-on decisions are made.

Sequestration: SECNAV releases list of reductions

Five things everyone needs to know about sequestration

BY MC2(SW/AW) ERIC CROSBYNavy Public Affairs Support Element West

SAN DIEGO (NNS) — The Department of Defensevoluntary education partnership memorandum of under-standing (MOU), a document between higher educationinstitutions and the U.S. government, went into effectMarch 1.

Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1322.25Voluntary Education Programs, states all institutions pro-viding high school completion and post-secondary edu-cation programs through the DoDTuitionAssistance (TA)Program must agree to the new DoD MOU and have asigned copy on-file with DoD prior to service membersreceivingTA approval to attend their institution.

“The Navy will no longer issue TA vouchers for colleg-es that have not signed the DOD MOU,”said Dr. JonathanWoods, (OPNAV 153 Education Branch).“DoD is not en-tertaining exceptions to this policy. Since most schoolsand colleges that serve Sailors have already signed theMOU,very few Sailors should be impacted by this policy.If there is any question, Sailors can check the status oftheir school at www.dodmou.com before submitting aTA request.”

Sailors are also encouraged to talk to an education pro-fessional at the Navy College Office to explore all theiroptions regarding best fit between degree programs andeducational goals.Counselors can help maximize trainingand experiential credit opportunities and guide Sailors tomeet degree requirements in the most economical way.

Sailors’ college path mayface possible detour

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BY LT. BRANDON S. RODGERSVFA-143 Public Affairs Officer

The change of command ceremony for the “World Fa-mous Pukin’ Dogs” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 143commenced on board NAS Oceana promptly at 1:43 onFeb.15.In what marked the 44th change of command cer-emony in the history of the Pukin’ Dogs, Cmdr. John Pittarelieved Cmdr. Eric Anduze.

Pitta,a 1995 graduate of the U.S.Merchant MarineAcad-emy, began his career piloting the S-3B Viking with SeaControl Squadron (VS) 32. Following his transition to theF/A-18C Hornet, he continued with tours in VFA-105 andVFA-15. Pitta then served on the Joint Staff in Washing-ton, D.C. with the Office of the Chief Information Officerand in the National Military Command Center, followedby service with the Commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan/International Security Assistance Force in Kabul,Afghani-

stan.Upon his return,he attended the Joint and CombinedWarfighting School and then reported to “The World Fa-mous Pukin’ Dogs” of VFA-143 as the executive officer in

December 2011.Anduze celebrates a continuation of his 19 years

of service. He is a native of Manati, Puerto Rico anda 1993 graduate of the U.S.Naval Academy. Anduze’snaval aviation career includes tours flying F-14 Tom-cats with fighter squadrons VF-41,VF-101, where hegraduated from TOPGUN,VF-154 and VF-143, transi-tioning the Pukin’ Dogs in 2005 to their current air-craft, the F/A-18E Super Hornet.

After a tour with Joint Forces Command in Suffolk,the former Dog reported back to VFA-143 as the ex-ecutive officer inAugust 2010.Anduze assumed com-mand of VFA-143 in December 2011. Anduze willcontinue his naval service as the assistant chief ofstaff for training and readiness at Commander, NavalAir Force,Atlantic.

The ceremony took place in the CNATTU cer-emonial hangar, where the time-honored traditionof transitioning from one commanding officer to thenext was observed by squadron members, familiesand honored guests, including Commander, NavalAir Force Atlantic, Rear Adm.Ted Branch; Command-er, Carrier Strike Group 8, Rear Adm. Mike Manazir;Commander, Carrier Air Wing 7, Capt. Terry Morris;and former Pukin Dogs’ commanding officer andguest speaker, Capt. Stephen Koehler.

Just one week following the change of command, Pittaled the Pukin’ Dogs into combat once again, as they de-ployed aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

‘Pukin’ Dogs’ holdchange of command

Photo by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto RamosCmdr. Eric Anduze (l) and Cmdr. John Pitta congratulate each otherduring VFA-143’s change of command ceremony, Feb. 15 at CNATTUOceana. Pitta relieved Anduze as the “Pukin Dogs” commanding of-ficer, just a week before the squadron left for deployment on USSDwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

Ceremony marks 44th change ofcommand in squadron’s history

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BY MC2 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOSNAS Oceana Public Affairs

An annual brief informing Sailors aboutSeaman to Admiral (STA) 21 was conduct-ed at the NAS Oceana theater Feb. 14.

Sailors who aspire to reach above theenlisted ranks and become commissionedofficers learned about the tempo theywould have to achieve to be considered acontender in this highly competitive schol-arship program.

Retired Lt. David Boisselle, accompaniedby officer candidates from Hampton RoadsNaval Reserve Officer Training Corps(NROTC), spoke about what to expectfrom the application process and the pit-falls that are typical to first time applicants.

“I would say the biggest obstacle thatapplicants face would be the SAT and ACTscores.You definitely want those scores tobe high and reflect your potential.Withoutthose scores,you will have a hard time get-

ting a CO [commanding officer] endorse-ment,” said Officer Candidate John Slappyfrom Hinesville, Ga., a former yeoman 2ndclass, who’s on the path to be commis-sioned as an information warfare officer.He is in his first year at Old Dominion Uni-versity.

According to Boisselle, the level of com-petition is fierce. He highlighted simplelogic, explaining that as the enlisted forceshrinks, so does the officer community.Boisselle stressed that everyone in theroom has the potential for success,but feware willing to pay the price.

“If you’re old like me and never made it,then you’re never going make it. So I liketo tell people in their 20s and 30s that nowis the time. If you don’t put a huge downpayment in your 20s and 30s on your ca-reer, it isn’t going to happen later on,” saidBoisselle.

According to the STA-21 website, whatmakes the STA-21 program so different

from most of the other commissioningprograms is its fairness to the Sailor. Someof the previous enlisted commissioningprograms required Sailors to pay their col-lege tuition by themselves. Others removethe student from active duty status, thustaking away any source of income.

STA-21 keeps all participants on activeduty at their current enlisted paygrade.This means they will receive all the pay, al-lowances, benefits and privileges they cur-rently enjoy and will still be eligible for en-listed advancement while in the program.But time spent in school will not counttowards retirement; however, it will counttowards pay purposes.

Sailors receive up to $10,000 per yearto cover tuition, books, and fees but areresponsible for any costs above $10,000per year. Participants attending universi-ties that do not require use of the entire$10,000 for any year will not be able tokeep the difference.

Although the applicant’s history of fleetperformance will receive considerationduring the selection process,emphasis willbe placed on the identification of those ap-plicants who possess the academic andleadership potential necessary to becomeoutstanding naval officers.

STA-21 was created by the 25th Chiefof Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. JeremyMichael Boorda, and designed to providean opportunity for enlisted personnel whopossessed outstanding qualifications andmotivation for a naval career to obtain acommission. Boorda, who was the firstCNO to rise from the enlisted ranks, be-lieved “people should have the opportu-nity to excel,and be all they can be,even ifthey don’t get a perfect or traditional start.”

STA-21 is managed and administered bythe Commander, Naval Service TrainingCommand (NSTC), Officer Development.For more information about the STA-21program, contact your career counselor,visit www.sta-21.navy.mil or call (850) 452-9563.

STA-21 briefing held at NAS Oceana

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That community covers a 4,745-square-mile service area including the cities ofNorfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk,Franklin and Virginia Beach, as well as thecounties of Southampton, Sussex, Isle ofWight, Northampton and Accomack. Theorganization partners with about 480 agen-cies,which are responsible for the distribu-tion of thousands of meals from Virginia’sEastern Shore out to the western edges ofHampton Roads. But each Friday, the food-bank is open from 9 - 11 a.m. for individu-als in need of assistance and Carabello saidthey typically serve between 120 and 300households in just those two hours.

Oceana volunteers worked in the agen-cy’s warehouse, filling plastic grocerybags with a variety of 12 staples, includingcanned fruit and vegetables and macaroniand cheese, to be distributed via mobilepantry to families in rural areas in Hamp-ton Roads. Once done with those bags,Sailors moved on to helping with the Back-Pack Program, used to address childhoodhunger.

Backpacks are given out at the end of theweek or before school holidays to childrenfrom 46 different schools who qualify forfree or reduced cost school lunches andwhose families often do not know wheretheir next meal is coming from. Instead ofsingling the children out by giving them agrocery bag of food to take home,childreneach receive a reusable backpack, and thesealed bags,packed carefully by volunteerssuch as the Oceana Sailors, fit neatly in-side.According to the foodbank’s website,during fiscal year 2012, more than 48,000bags were given out to more than 2,700students.

Chief Aviation Maintenance Administra-tionman (AW) Kimberly McKinney was

among the Oceana volunteers. As shecounted the number of mobile pantry bagscompleted and labeled the filled cartons,McKinney, who is nearing the end of herfirst pregnancy, said it’s “important to leadby example and community service is im-portant.”

McKinney has volunteered 16 of the 17years she has been in the Navy, includingat an orphanage while stationed in Atsugi,Japan, as a domestic violence victims’ ad-vocate and a children’s soccer coach.“It’svery rewarding to help others,” said McK-inney.

Pallets with bags packed for the mobilepantry will be distributed by volunteersto prearranged locations in remote areas,which range from church parking lots tosenior citizens’ homes.“The impact of themobile pantry is that we are helping oth-ers further away,” who ordinarily wouldnot get assistance because there isn’t apartner agency in their area,said Carabello.

Being able to help so many families waspart of the reason Interior Communica-tions Electrician 2nd Class (AW/SW) Josh-ua Avery, the event’s coordinator, gave fororganizing the volunteer effort. Followinga similar COMREL last year, Avery said,“Iliked what we were doing and we wereable to reach so many families who wereless fortunate.”

Because the Sailors come from so manydifferent departments,Avery said it was dif-ficult to find the best time for the commu-nity relations event.“But the more peoplethat come out, the more families we areable to reach,”he said.

Avery, who also enjoys volunteering in-dividually in his off-duty time, has alreadyscheduled another COMREL event onMarch 28 at the Vetshouse, a transitionalprogram to help homeless veterans getback on their feet. Sailors will be helping

with landscaping, moving furniture andvisiting with the veterans who reside inthe facility near NAS Oceana.

Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class (SW) JessiMonzingo was pleased to hear the final to-tals for their efforts.“I like knowing whatI’m doing is helping someone else and ourefforts will have good results. I really en-joyed doing this.”

Because the foodbank uses a combina-tion of donated food items and money tocarry out its mission, they are always inneed of donations. And following the holi-days, Carabello said,“there’s a great need”for food donations. For those who wouldlike to donate, the agency maintains a “10Most Wanted” list of food items, includingpeanut butter, macaroni and cheese, andtuna fish. In partnership with the food-bank, local businesses around the areaserve as donation drop-off points.

The foodbank also offers communityservice hours for individuals or groupswho organize a food drive. More informa-tion about the Foodbank of SoutheasternVirginia and the Eastern Shore is availableat www.foodbankonline.org.

Volunteers: Sailors’ efforts help feed 239 families

Photos by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto RamosMM2(SW) Jessi Monzingo adds some cannedvegetables to the bag of IC2(AW/SW) JoshuaAvery during the community relations event,Feb. 28, at the Foodbank of SoutheasternVirginia and the Eastern Shore, located inNorfolk.

Before adding cans ofspaghetti sauce to gro-cery bags for the mobilepanty, OS2(AW) SamTorres checks each canfor large dents, bulges orleaks, which make themunusable. Thirteen volun-teers from NAS Oceanaworked assembly-linestyle to fill enough bagsto feed 239 familiesthrough the foodbank’smobile pantry program.

BY DEBORAH KALLGRENNaval Medical Center PortsmouthPublic Affairs Officer

In an effort to raise awareness andencourage the engagement of patients,families, health care providers, and thepublic,Naval Medical Center Portsmouthis participating in the 2013 Patient SafetyAwareness Week campaign, Patient Safe-ty 7/365.

Patient Safety Awareness Week isMarch 3 – 9.This year’s theme highlightsthe need for everyone to understand theimportance of focusing on patient safe-ty all year round.The seven days of thecampaign also serve as time to recognizethe range of work being done to improvehealth care safety worldwide.

NMCP will engage staff, patients andthe community through educational andawareness-building activities specific topatient safety.The highlight of the weekis a Patient Safety Awareness Fair, beingheld March 7,from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m.on thesecond floor of the medical center.

“Patient Safety 7/365 reminds us thatproviding safe patient care requires aconstant and valiant effort, 365 days ayear. This week encourages a sustain-able and conscientious collaborationbetween health care organizations, pro-viders,and consumers,regardless of theircurrent state of health. The week is in-tended to imprint an indelible statementthat efforts toward patient safety mustbe collaborative and that we must nev-er be satisfied with the status quo,” saidRegistered Nurse Patricia A. McGaffigan,interim president, National Patient SafetyFoundation.

Patient SafetyAwarenessWeek was cre-ated in 2002 and is an annual educationand awareness campaign for health caresafety. Each year, health care organiza-tions around the world take part in theevent.

For additional information on PatientSafety Awareness Week, visit www.npsf.org.For up-to-date information on NMCPand its branch clinics, go to www.med.navy.mil/sites/NMCP or www.facebook.com/NMCPortsmouth.

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BY LT. J.G. CHRISTOPHER FARKASVFA-136 Public Affairs Officer

Cmdr. Joseph C. Girard relieved Cmdr.Jason P.Velivlis as the commanding officerof Strike Fighter Squadron(VFA) 136 on Feb. 21 in aceremony at NAS Oceana.

Velivlis assumed com-mand of VFA-136 in Oc-tober 2011. Under hisleadership, the “Knight-hawks” completed aneight-month deploymentaboard USS Enterprise(CVN 65) beginning inMarch 2012. During thisfinal combat deploymentof the 51-year-old En-terprise, Velivlis led theKnighthawks to complete1,813 sorties and 5,580 flighthours.This included 448 combat sorties insupport of Operation Enduring Freedom,which contributed to the mission comple-tion and safety of coalition ground forcesin Afghanistan.

Over the course of the deployment, thesquadron received numerous awards, in-cluding the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1“TopHook” award for the third line period andthe overall “Top Hook” award for the 2012deployment.

Because of his attention to operationalrisk management in the squadron’s comple-tion of 3,646 sorties under his command,Velivlis furthered the squadron’s safety re-cord to more than 80,000 flight hours and19 years without a Class “A” flight mishap.

In light of his leadership and the squad-ron’s many accomplishments, Velivlis wasawarded the Meritorious Service Medal.

Velivlis’ next assignment is with Capt.Gregory Fenton’s staff, serving as the oper-

ations officer aboard USSGeorge Washington (CVN73).

Before assuming com-mand, Girard reportedto VFA-136 in October2011 as the executive of-ficer. Prior to reporting tothe Knighthawks, Girardserved at Headquarters,U.S. European Commandin Stuttgart, Germany asthe executive assistant tothe U.S European Com-mand Director of Policy,

Strategy, Partnering, and Ca-pabilities (ECJ5/8). His prior

service includes tours with VFA-15, VFA-106, CVW-5 and VFA-105.

The new executive officer of VFA-136 isCmdr. Jeffrey Dermody. Dermody arrivedfrom the U.S. naval element, NATO AEWE-3A component in Geilenkirchen, Germa-ny as the officer in charge.While attachedto the NATO component, Dermody quali-fied as aircraft commander, piloting theE-3A AWACS and deployed to Afghanistanin support of the International SecurityAssistance Force and to Italy in supportof Operation Unified Protector. His priortours included VFA-192, Marine Fighter At-tack Training Squadron 101, U.S.Air ForceAir Command and Staff College in Mont-gomery,Ala. and VFA-105.

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— Continued from page 3milestone of historic recognition as wehonor these proud men of Montford Point.Marines who through their patriotism, self-less efforts and valiant service in the face ofinward and outward hostilities, paved theway for equality through their voluntaryand sacrificial service, each making theirmark on the Marine Corps and our nationas a whole.

It is imperative that we as a nation, andthose who serve today, know the struggleof these great men,who crossed the thresh-old of prejudice, to secure the opportunityfor future generations of African Americansto excel and rise through the ranks of mili-tary service. Their bravery, patriotism andsacrifice serve as an example and inspira-tion to us all. So today Lord,we honor theirservice,and give thanks for the legacy theyhave passed on to a diverse generation ofservice members, who have the privilegeto serve as the heritage of these distin-guished gentlemen lives on.

Today, as they are awarded the Congres-sional Gold Medal,we pray that they wouldfeel a great sense of pride and accomplish-ment,as well as the appreciation of a grate-ful nation and United States Marine Corps,as these men take their due place in re-corded history.

Almighty and everlasting God, we havebeen witnesses to the power of the humanspirit, to triumph over obstacles in the faceof adversity, and the power of each indi-vidual to change the world for the better.As we depart this day inspired by the menof Montford Point, we pray that we may atall times keep our mind open to new ideas,that we may grow in understanding, thatwe may become ever more filled with a co-operative spirit and true compassion for all;valuing each and every human with equal-ity,while endued with power from on highto aid one another in reaching our fullestGod given potential. Bless us now to thistask, that we may experience liberty andjustice for all mankind. Amen.”

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CAREGIVER SEMINARMarch 12, 7 p.m.

The National Allianceon Mental Illness, VirginiaBeach, (NAMI-VB) will hosta discussion “Taking Care ofThe Caregiver,”at the EasternShore Chapel, 2020 LaskinRoad,Virginia Beach.

Guest speaker SandraQuarles, a licensed socialworker and NAMI,VB boardmember, will discuss thefrustration and stress thatcomes with being a primarycaregiver for a loved one af-flicted with mental illness.She will discuss the care-giver’s often overwhelmingemotions of grief, sadness,shame, guilt and the ensuingexhaustion and suggest ways

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TIME-TRAVELLING GAMESMarch 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Hampton History Museum will host their 2nd Sat-urday Family Event,“Time-Travelling Games,” at 120 OldHampton Lane, Hampton. Activities include PowhatanIndian corncob toss, the African kudoda game, colonialpins, jackstraws, hoop races, marbles and more. Children’smake-and-take activities include Native American buzzersand colonial hanky dolls.

Free for museum members and $2 for non-members andincludes entry to the Hampton History Galleries and theexhibition An American Turning Point:The Civil War in Vir-ginia —Surviving War. Children six and under are free.

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The NAS Oceana Basketball League began competition in No-vember with 18 teams, that competed through Jan. 31. Theseason end with the tournament Feb. 11- 15, where the finaltwo teams both came from the same command, the FleetReadiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Oceana. FRC-400 and FRC-Staff battled for the winner’s trophy, captain’s cup points andbragging rights during the final game Feb. 15 on the basketballcourt at the Flightline Fitness Center. FRC-400 easily came outon top with a score of 67 -33.

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The 19th annual Falcon 5K Run and 1 mile Family FunRun/Walk will be March 9 at Frank W. Cox High School,2425 Shorehaven Dr.,Virginia Beach.

Race day registration run from 7 -7:45 a.m. in the lobbyof the school’s auditorium. The 5K begins at 8 a.m., fol-lowed by the 1-miler at approximately 8:45 a.m.

The cost is $25 for 5K; $10 for 1-miler.The 5K will in-clude awards for top three places, both overall and agegroup categories.For more information, email [email protected]

March Madness 5KRegister now for the March Madness 5K at Dam Neck

Annex March 20, 11:30 a.m. Preregistration deadline isMarch 14 and race day registration begins at 10:30 a.m. atthe Dam Neck Fitness Center.The run is free.There will befive age group divisions for both men and women. ProperPT gear must be worn at all times. Registration forms areavailable at MWR fitness centers. Call 492-7483 for moreinformation.

5K and WalkathonThe 2013 5K Run & Walk-A-Thon is scheduled for March

23 at Mt.Trashmore,Virginia Beach. Same day registrationbegins at 7 a.m.; the 5K at 8:30; 1 miler at 9:30 and awardsat 10.

The entry fee is $30 before March 10;$35 thereafter.Pro-ceeds benefit Cerebral Palsy ofVirginia. Awards will be giv-en to the top three male and female overall finishers andthe top three male and female finishers in each age group.Online registration is available at www.mettleevents.com.For more information, call 497-7474.

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Autism Awareness 5K/Family WalkThe Autism Awareness 5K takes place March 30 at

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The cost is $25 until March 15; $30 thereafter. Race dayregistration will begin at 7:30 a.m.All adults who partici-pate in the 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Family Walk must paya registration fee.

There will be family activities from 9:15 - 11 am., includ-ing face painting, raffles, prizes and much more. Eventstake place rain or shine. Online registration and more in-formation is available online at active.com.

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The cost is $70 throughApril 11;$80 on site at the expoon April 12; $10 for the children’s run through April 12.There will be no race day registration or packet pick up.Packet pickup and Chronotrack B-Tag disbursement willbe during the race expo,April 12,10 a.m.to 8 p.m.at HyattPlace Chesapeake, 709 Eden Way North.

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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBERPROGRAM POC TRAININGMarch 8, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Any newly-designated Exceptional FamilyMember Program point of contact in Hamp-ton Roads should plan to attend this trainingthat provides information to enable pointsof contact to assist members in their com-mands.

SMOOTH MOVE WORKSHOPMarch 12, 1 - 4 p.m.

This workshop offers tips to help makeyour move as painless as possible.Topics in-clude hints on shipping household goods,travel and financial planning, entitlements,family preparation, and ways to cope withrelocation. Open to all active duty, retir-ing and separating military personnel, andtheir families.

OVERSEAS TRANSFER WORKSHOPMarch 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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PARENTING IN A MILITARY FAMILYMarch 13 -14, 9 - 11:30 a.m.

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SAPR REFRESHER TRAININGMarch 14, 9 - 11:30 a.m.

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EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITINGMarch 14 or 18, 9 a.m. to noon

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SPONSOR TRAININGMarch 14, 1 -3 p.m.

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2012 Heroes at HomeMilitary Spouse of the Year

TONI E. HALLSpouse of

CMSGT Ronald S. Hall Jr.,30th Intelligence SquadronJoint Base Langley-Eustis

FOR THE 2013 HEROES AT HOME MILITARY SPOUSE AWARDS

All nominees will be recognized by our local business and military communities at the awards luncheon on

May 9th where we will announce the 10 finalists and the 2013 Heroes of Home Military Spouse of the Year!

The Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year will be chosen from nominees provided by active duty personnel

from all branches of the military, spouse support groups, charitable organizations, friends and family.

NOMINATE YOUR HERO TODAY!ALL NOMINEES will be honored by our local business and military communities at awards luncheon on May 9th where we will announce the 10 finalists and the 2013 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the year!

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