Jet February 9, 2012

From Navy Personnel CommandPublic Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — TheNavy is set to deploy a new version of theperformance evaluation software usedthroughout the fleet,officials said Feb.6.“NMCI (Navy Marine Corps Internet)

will begin deploying NAVFIT98A Version30 throughout the Non-Classified Inter-net Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET)during scheduled maintenance periodsstarting February and concluding mid-March,” said Jim Price, director, Perfor-mance Evaluation Division, Navy Person-nel Command.Version 30 supports the lieutenant

force distribution policy change an-nounced in NAVADMIN 219/11, incorpo-rates the chief evaluation (CHIEFEVAL),

Navy launchesupdated evaland fitnesssoftware

The ArmedServices BloodProgram willhold a blood

drive at CNATTUOceana, build-

ing 340, Feb.16, 8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.Blood dona-tions benefit

military mem-bers worldwide.

For more in-formation, visitwww.military-

blood.dod.mil.

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SERVING NAVAL AIR STATION OCEANA • DAM NECK ANNEX • CHAMBERS FIELD

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

BY JIM GARAMONEAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON (NNS) — Servicemembers now will receive immi-nent danger pay only for days they

actually spend in hazardous areas,Pentagon officials said here today.The change, which took effect

yesterday,was included in the 2012National Defense Authorization Act,which President Barack Obama

signed into law Dec.31.“Members will see the prorated

amount in their Feb.15 pay records,”Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt.John Kirby said.The act called for DOD to pay

service members imminent dangerpay only for the time they spendin areas that qualify for the pay. Inthe past, service members received$225 per month if they spent anytime that month in an area wherethe pay was authorized. “This is a

more targeted way of handling thatpay,”Kirby said.Now, service members will re-

ceive $7.50 a day for days spent inthese areas.Personnel who travel tothe designated areas for periods lessthan 30 days should keep track ofthe number of days they are in thearea to verify that they are paid forthe correct number of days,officials

DOD begins proratingimminent danger pay

Photo by MCSN Randy J. Savarese

An F/A-18F Super Hornet from the “Checkmates” of VFA-211 and an F/A-18C Hornet from the “Thunderbolts”of VMFA-251 prepare to take off during flight operations, Feb. 2, aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise(CVN 65) as part of exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest naval amphibious exercise in thepast 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps’ revitalization of the full range of amphibious opera-tions. The exercise focuses on today’s fight with today’s forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabas-ing. The exercise is taking place through Feb. 12, afloat and ashore, in and around Virginia and North Carolina.

Bold Alligator 2012

— See Upgrade, Page 2

— See Prorating, Page 7

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

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Protestant WorshipSunday 9 a.m.

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

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Islamic Services - Fri - 1:30 p.m., Masjid al Da’waj 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7)

Upgrade: expected to be completed in March— Continued from page 1

previously available only through PDF and provides addi-tional lines to the comments block for FITREPS, CHIEFE-VALS and EVALS. In addition, this version is a completetechnology refreshment to increase compatibility acrossvarious workstation configurations.The NAVFIT98AVersion 30 update will be pushed to all

NMCI NIPR workstations throughout the Navy as a coreapplication; however the new software will not be auto-matically loaded on the Secret Internet Protocol RouterNetwork (SIPRNET).“It will not be listed as a core application for SIPR com-

puters, but will be available by request,” said Price. Begin-ning Feb. 28, the old version of NAVFIT98A will be re-moved from all SIPR workstations.Commands that require NAVFIT98 Version 30 on their

SIPR workstations can submit a Move/Add/Change (MAC)

request through their command information systems tech-nician.Non-NMCI users may download NAVFIT98A Version

30, along with frequently asked questions and a referenceguide on using the application at http://www.public.bu-pers-npc/career/performanceevaluation/pages/software-forms.aspx.NAVFIT98A is used by Navy to create, store, organize,

validate and print officer fitness reports and enlisted evalu-ation reports for signature as well as the summary sheetrequired for each reporting group to be mailed to the NPC.The reports are saved to Sailors’ official military person-nel file and may be reviewed by selection and promotionboards.Users will receive an NMCI user alert email providing

the dates of the upgrade and any actions required by theuser.

Vow renewal ceremonyCelebrate your marriage in Oceana and Dam Neck cha-

pels’ annual“Valentines Day Marriage Renewal and Dinner”on Feb. 17, starting at 6 p.m.The romantic ceremony willbe led by base chaplains and held at the Dam Neck Chapel,with dinner to follow at Shifting Sands.This event is freeto attendees and childcare will be provided.Registration isrequired and the opportunity is limited to 50 couples. Formore details call 492-6602.

VFA-105 change of commandVFA-105 will hold their change of command Feb. 16

at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training UnitOceana, at 1:05 p.m.Cmdr.Clay H.Beers will relieve Cmdr.R.W.Mathewson during the ceremony.

Command Leadership ForumNAS Oceana will host the Military Saves 2012 Command

Leadership Forum Feb. 23.The event is scheduled 9 - 11a.m. at the CNATTU Auditorium, Building 223, TomcatBoulevard. The keynote speaker will be CongressmanScott Rigell, who has been a successful businessman inHampton Roads for many years. A panel discussion willfollow the congressman.Scheduled panelists are Fred Davis, Personal Financial

Management, CNIC headquarters; Crystal Forehand, NASOceana security manager; CMDCM Bruce Pickinpaugh,Strike FighterWingAtlantic command master chief and re-tired CMDCMWilliamson.Each panelist will present an 8 -10 minute talk,followed by a question and answer session.The focus of the forum is to raise the level of awareness

and increase the proactive involvement of key leadershipin changing the direction of the personal finances of manymilitary members and their families.

Ash Wednesday servicesThe Religious Ministries Department at NAS Oceana and

Dam Neck Annex will offer Ash Wednesday services onFeb.22 at the Dam Neck Chapel by the Sea.The ProtestantRepentance Service will be at 9 a.m. and the Catholic FullCelebration of Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. For moreinformation, contact the Dam Neck Chapel at 492-6602.

Protestant and CatholicServices moved to Dam Neck Annex during the construc-

tion. Call 492-6602 for schedule.

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Chaplain’sCorner

Happy Valentine’sDay from your

chaplainsBY LT. LES SIKORSKINAS Oceana Chaplain

Valentine’s Dayis just around thecorner and despitethe economic situa-tion,many of us willmake this day spe-cial for the one welove. We will look

very soon for a special gift that will makeyour loved one cry and will make the daymeaningful and memorable.The Christian dictionary tells us the day

is named after one or more early Chris-tian martyrs. Besides traditional gifts suchas flowers, greeting cards, fancy dinner,orthe modern Valentine’s Day heart-shapedchocolate box,you will try to make this dayso memorable and so significant that yourloved one will remember it for a long time.Here are some other ways you can make

this Valentine’s Day memories last. Promiseyour boyfriend or girlfriend, your husbandor wife, that you will honor the promisesyou already made to love, to honor, to cher-ish and to be faithful, no matter how hardlife gets. If your relationship is on the rocks,see if you could use the“rocks”and build aroad that both of you can walk on.Remember that in order to succeed in

any relationship, one needs to learn notonly how to love but also how to forgive.We all know that even the most wonderfulrelations are challenged but what you dowith these challenges is completely up toyou.The martyr is somebody who suffers for

his or her beliefs; I hope you will too sac-rifice yourself for the person you love andmake this 2012Valentine’s Day truly memo-rable.

BY PATRICK FOUGHTYCommander, Navy InstallationsCommand Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) — Commander,Navy Installations Command (CNIC)held a change of command ceremonyat theWashington NavyYard Feb. 3.ViceAdm. William D. French relieved ViceAdm.Michael C.Vitale.Vitale has served as the chief officer

leading the Navy’s entire shore infra-structure for nearly three years and wasthe third commander in the history ofCNIC.This infrastructure, also known asthe CNIC Enterprise, includes 11 Navyregions, 70 installations and 127 opera-tions support centers, and is responsiblefor 31 business lines and 122 criticalshore capabilities across three major cat-egories — operations, quality of life andfacilities management.Throughout his tenure, Vitale led ef-

forts to standardize, align, synchronizeand innovate new methods and pro-cesses that furthered CNIC’s mission todeliver effective and efficient readinessfrom the shore that sustains the fleet,en-ables the fighter and supports families.Vitale praised the numerous accom-

plishments of the personnel under hiscommand and of the entire CNIC En-terprise; from molding the Navy FamilyAccountability and Assessment System(NFAAS) into the model Personnel Ac-countability System used across the ser-vices, to the development of new shoreintegration methods and a Total Work-force, capable of continuously support-

ing operations and services.“The personnel here at the headquar-

ters and throughout the entire enter-prise have faced growing numbers of is-sues and challenges,”saidVitale,“I’ve hadthe pleasure of witnessing this enter-prise solve complex and dynamic prob-lems, some self-imposed, some causedby outside forces, and forge a way aheadtoward a model of shore integration thathas forever changed how we do busi-ness and provide service to the fleet,fighter and family.”Vitale also thanked the many Navy

communities throughout the world thatsupport and allow the Navy to operatein close proximity to their homes andlivelihoods, acknowledging the impor-tance of maintaining close ties from thesmallest installation to the headquarterslevel.“It’s the communities, both in the U.S.

and abroad, that invite us to live andoperate in their backyard, and it’s thecommunities, both within the Navy andoutside,that are the anchor of our abilityto maintain and operate the best navalforce in the world, and I want to thankeach one for their support,patience andwelcoming spirit,” saidVitale.French thanked Vitale for his wisdom

and guidance and spoke briefly abouthis optimism and vision for the future ofCNIC.“During the last six years I have been

with the CNIC Enterprise, I have learnedthat we have some of the best, brightestand most talented professionals in theNavy,” said French. “Under Vice Admiral

Vitale’s leadership, the CNIC team hasset the example for how an enterpriseshould function and have establishedimmense credibility on how you aremeeting customer needs. I’m honoredto be taking command at this point inthe history of the command.”French was promoted shortly before

the event after having a successful tourat Navy Region Southwest in San Diego,where he accomplished major mile-stones toward energy and water conser-vation and numerous other green initia-tives.French, the son of an Air Force officer

and native of San Antonio, is a graduateof Vanderbilt University where he re-ceived commission through the NavalReserve Officer Training Corps programin May 1979. He earned a Master of Sci-ence degree from Naval PostgraduateSchool in 1985 and a Master ofArts fromthe NavalWar College in 1999.A career submarine officer, French

has served on a number of submarinesand commanded USS Salt Lake City (SSN716) and Submarine Squadron 3 in PearlHarbor. His prior flag officer commandsinclude tours at Navy Region Northwest,Navy Region Marianas in Guam andNavy Region Southwest.“I am proud to be part of such a su-

perb organization, and look I forwardto working with you over the next fewyears,”French said.CNIC oversees a $10 billion budget,

more than 83,000 facilities and 58,000personnel,all managed from a single uni-fied enterprise.

CNIC welcomes new commander

Commander, Navy Instal-lations Command (CNIC)Vice Adm. William French(r), assumes the duties andresponsibilities as CNIC fromretired Vice Adm. MichaelVitale during CNIC’s changeof command ceremony, heldat the Washington Navy YardFeb. 3.

Photo by MC1 Peter D. Lawlor

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STORY/PHOTO BY AMAN LENEA JOHNSONFleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs

Master ChiefAircraft Maintenanceman (AW/SW) EduardoC.Fune from Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (FRCMA)Oceana retired during a ceremony Jan.27 at the Center forNavalAviationTechnicalTraining Unit Oceana hangar.Fune was born in Sta. Cruz, Zambales, Philippines to

Salvador and Corazon Fune,who traveled from the Philip-pines to Virginia Beach, to share in their son’s retirementceremony.Fune received his Bachelor of Science in Electronics and

Communications Engineering in 1979 and enlisted in theNavy in May 1982 at Subic Bay,Philippines.“I joined the Navy because when I was 23 years old, I

did not have a direction in life. I told myself that I need todo something to get my life in order. I also saw my Navyfriends having a good time when they returned home onvacation,”explained Fune after the ceremony.Fune completed his basic training in San Diego and at-

tendedAviation Structural Mechanic“A”School in Memphis,Tenn.After completion of “A” school, he reported to Avia-tion Intermediate Maintenance Detachment Miramar inSan Diego. Fune was meritoriously promoted to third classin February 1983 and second class in December 1983, just17 months after enlisting.He transferred to the“Red Light-nings” of Fighter Squadron 194 at NAS Miramar and whilethere,he was promoted to first class in June 1987,after onlyfive years of service.The guest speaker at Fune’s retirement ceremony, Lt.

Cmdr. Daryl Trent, executive officer of Carrier AirborneEarlyWarning Squadron (VAW) 120,noted that when Funeenlisted in 1982, the country was involved in the ColdWar,Ronald Reagan was in his first presidential term and theCommodore 64 computer and the compact disc were in-troduced. Michael Jackson’s“Thriller”was the number onealbum, the price of a gallon of gas was 70 cents and “E.T.,”“Rambo”and“FastTimes at Ridgemont High”were popularin theaters.Fune would honorably serve his country for thefollowing 30 years.Trent is a former shipmate of Fune, who also served as

a personal and professional mentor to Trent.“I am here tosupport my teacher,my mentor,my friend,”saidTrent.“In 30 years,he has risen to the top of his profession with

an unprecedented amount of naval aviation experience.Hevolunteered to serve a nation that was under attack andremained under attack for the past 30 years. I could nothave had a better teacher, thanks Master Chief,” said Trentto Fune in closing.

Career Photos of recent awards, promotionsand retirements

MILESTONESFune retires from FRCMA Oceana

FRCMA Oceana Senior Enlisted Leader AFCM(AW/SW)Eduardo Fune presents his wife Judy Se-Fune with a Letterof Appreciation during his retirement ceremony Jan. 27 atCNATTU Oceana. After earning a bachelor’s degree, Fune en-listed in 1982 at Subic Bay, Philippines.

Photo by LNC(AW/SW) Melissa Adams

NCC(AW/SW) Lamondt B. Sanders is reenlisted for threemore years at Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic(CSFWL) by Lt. Alexa Arias, assistant CSFWL weapons of-ficer Jan. 13. Sanders has served as the CSFWL careercounselor since his arrival in December 2008. The Houston,Texas native joined the Navy in September 1991.He hasalso served on USS Princeton (CG 59); Navy security at NSANaples, Italy and Keflavik, Iceland; as a substance abusecounselor at Naval Hospital Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico,and command career counselor at VFA-31. Sanders nextduty station is USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

During his retirement ceremony Feb. 3, AMCS(AW/SW) MichaelAxelsen from CVW-3 poses for a family photo with his sons,Tristan, 11, and Jordan, 7, and his wife Meghan, who holdsher Letter of Appreciation. Axelsen, who was CVW-3’s flightdeck coordinator, enlisted in 1989. His other duty stations in-clude VQ-1 in Guam, Medium Attack Weapons Detachment inEl Centro, Calif.; VPU-2 in Hawaii; SERE School in San Diego,VFA-105 and Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic. Duringhis career, Axelsen earned Junior Sailor of Year and SeniorSailor of the Year. He also earned his Bachelor of Science de-gree from Excelsior College.— See Retirement, Page 10

February 9, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 5y ,

From Chief of Naval PersonnelPublic Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) — Submissionsfor the 2011 Spirit of Hope award are beingsought and must be submitted by March 16to Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Man-power, Personnel,Training, and Education)through OPNAV N135D.The award recognizes an individual or

organization that epitomizes the valuesof Bob Hope: duty, honor, courage, loyalty,commitment, integrity and selfless dedica-tion.Since 2005, the Navy has nominated one

outstanding individual or support organiza-tion to receive the distinguished Spirit ofHope Award. Nomination criteria and in-structions were announced in NAVADMIN046/12.“The individual or organization being

nominated should reflect Mr. Hope’s ser-vice to the spiritual, social, welfare, edu-cation and entertainment needs of ourSailors,” said Millie King, chief of naval per-sonnel, personal readiness and community

support branch program analyst,who is co-ordinating the Navy’s nomination process.“Nominations should describe extraor-dinary achievements and contributionsabove and beyond normal duties during2011.”Originally commissioned by the USO,

the Spirit of Hope Award was inspired byHope’s dedication to the men and womenof the United States armed forces for fivedecades. Since 1997, this award has beenformally presented by the Wiegand Foun-dation, Inc., during an annual ceremonyheld inWashington D.C.The Spirit of Hope Award is open to ac-

tive duty, reserve,veteran and civilian Navyemployees or an organization. Membersof the civilian community or non-govern-mental organizations voluntarily support-ing Sailors and embodying the Navy’s corevalues are also eligible.For detailed information, read NAVAD-

MIN 046/12 or visit http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/SUPPORT/READI-NESS/Pages/SpiritofHopeAward.aspx.

Spirit of Hope nominations sought

Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker

An E-2 Hawkeye from Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 prepares to landaboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) while conducting exercises on Feb. 2 inpreparation for the ship’s last scheduled deployment later this year, as well as participatingin exercise Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest naval amphibious exercise in thepast 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps’ revitalization of the full range ofamphibious operations.

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BY LT. J.G. JOE SEIDAVFA-213 Public Affairs Officer

At 2:13 p.m. on Feb. 2, Cmdr. Marc J. Mi-guez relieved Cmdr.Christopher J.Boyle asthe commanding officer of Strike FighterSquadron (VFA) 213 during a ceremonyheld at NAS Oceana.Prior to serving as the “Blacklions” com-

manding officer, Boyle was assigned to thestaff of Commander, Naval Air Force Atlan-tic Fleet as the strike fighter readiness of-ficer. After selection for operational com-mand, Boyle reported to the “Gladiators”of VFA-106 for F/A-18F transition training.Boyle then reported to the Blacklions asexecutive officer inAugust 2009.Boyle has amassed more than 2,400

flight hours and 400 carrier arrested land-ings as a naval flight officer in both theF-14Tomcat and F/A-18 Super Hornet. Hisfollow-on orders are toWashington D.C. toserve on the joint staff.Miguez began his military career in De-

cember 1985 when he enlisted in the Ma-rine Corps.As a Marine, he participated inoperations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.After commissioning as a naval officerthroughAviation Officer Candidate School,he began his flying career as a radar inter-cept officer in the F-14Tomcat.Prior to taking command,Miguez served

with the U.S.Special Operations Commandas a liaison officer to the National CounterTerrorism Center in Washington D.C. Hehas accumulated more than 3,000 flighthours in both the F-14Tomcat and the F/A-18 Super Hornet.VFA-213 returned from a seven month

combat deployment aboard USS GeorgeH.W. Bush (CVN 77) in December. Duringthe deployment, the squadron participatedin operations Enduring Freedom and NewDawn.They are currently maintaining read-iness to be surge ready and will soon beginpreparing for their next scheduled deploy-ment.

VFA-213 ‘Blacklions’ holdchange of command

From Naval Air ForceAtlantic PublicAffairs

Cmdr Richard Riverabecame the commandingofficer of Strike FighterSquadron (VFA) 81 whenhe relieved Cmdr JohnBoone in a ceremonyaboard USS Carl Vinson(CVN 70). The “Sunliners”are currently on deploy-ment as part of CarrierAirWing (CVW)17 embarked on Carl Vinson.Boone’s next assignment is toWash-

ington, D.C. where he will serve asmilitary assistant to the Deputy UnderSecretary of the Navy.

Rivera, a graduate of theU.S. Naval Academy and anaval aviator, most recent-ly served as the squadron’sexecutive officer. He hasaccumulated more than3,000 flight hours in theF/A-18 Hornet and SuperHornet and logged nearly800 carrier arrested land-ings.He is leading the Sun-liners on their second de-ployment in the past year.

Based at NAS Oceana, the squadronpreviously participated in operationsEnduring Freedom and New Dawn,fly-ing the F/A-18E Super Hornet.Cmdr Frank Rhodes is the new ex-

ecutive officer.

Rivera takes command ofVFA-81 ‘Sunliners’

Cmdr Richard Rivera

College Level Examinations Program (CLEP), DANTESSubject Standardized Tests (DSST), and Excelsior CollegeExaminations (ECE) are offered at NAS Oceana everyTues-day morning at 9 and 11 a.m. and every Wednesday, 4 - 7p.m., in the Navy College office in building 531,Room 104.The scores are available immediately. Exams are free foractive duty;other eligible examinees must pay a fee.To pre-register or for more information, call 428-8395.

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College

During VFA-213’s changeof command, Cmdr.Christopher J. Boyle (l) ispresented the MeritoriousService Medal byCommander, Carrier AirWing 8 Capt. Jeffrey A.Davis. Boyle was relievedby Cmdr. Marc J. Miguezas commanding officer ofthe “Blacklions” duringa ceremony at CNATTUOceana Feb. 2.

Photo byMC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos


— Continued from page 1The military services are working to waive or remit

debts for members who may have been overpaid for Janu-ary, officials said.The services can waive this “when thereis no indication of fraud, fault,misrepresentation,or whenmembers were unaware they were overpaid,” Pentagonspokeswoman Eileen Lainez said.Proration is based on a 30-day month, which translates

into a rate of $7.50 per day.It does not matter if the monthis 28 or 31 days long, officials explained; if service mem-bers serve in affected areas for the complete month, they

will receive the full rate of $225 per month.The Defense Department defines imminent danger pay

areas as places where members are subject to the threat ofphysical harm or imminent danger because of civil insur-rection, civil war, terrorism or wartime conditions.Service members who come under fire, regardless

of location, will receive the full monthly hostile-fire payamount of $225.Service members will receive notification of the change

via emails, on the MyPay system,on social media sites andvia the chain of command.

Change: included in National Defense Authorization Act

BY MC3 ANDREA PEREZNavy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON,Tenn. (NNS) —With Navy-wide decreas-es in alcohol-related incidents (ARIs) and driving underthe influence (DUI) reports in 2011 over past years, Sail-ors are reminded to stay responsible in 2012,officials saidFeb.6.“Responsible alcohol use is knowing howmuch alcohol

your body can handle,” said Dorice Favorite, Navy Alco-hol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) director.“Somepeople aren’t aware of howmuch alcohol is in a particulardrink and those who aren’t educated on how much alco-hol they can consume and still function, might drink toomuch and make irresponsible decisions.”Per OPNAVINST 5350.4D, alcohol and drug abuse un-

dermines combat readiness and is incompatible with themaintenance of high standards of performance and mili-tary discipline. It is a severe detriment to the Navy’s over-all mission readiness.“Alcohol abuse impacts the Navy’s mission because ev-

ery time we lose a Sailor, that means someone else hasto pick up their responsibilities,” said Favorite.“Our cur-rent campaign, ‘Who Will Stand Your Watch,’ talks aboutresponsible use of alcohol and how someone’s poor de-cisions have an effect on everyone else. Everybody is ac-countable and Sailors need to understand that when welose them, it has an impact on everyone.”OPNAVINST 5350.4D defines responsible use as the

application of self-imposed limitations of time, place andquantity when consuming alcoholic beverages.Alcohol shall not be consumed to the extent that it:* Impairs rational and full exercise of a member’s men-

tal and physical faculties while in a duty status or in theperformance of military duties;

* Reduces member’s dependability and reliability;* Reflects discredit upon the member personally or

upon Navy;* Results in behavior that is in violation of this instruc-

tion and/or the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).“Sailors who make poor choices and receive a DUI are

subject to non-judicial punishment,” said Favorite. “Theyalso may be processed for administrative separation andreceive counseling,and if the DUI happened in town,theywill have court costs. So, there are great ramifications to apoor decision.”Violation of policies set forth in OPNAVINST 5350.4D

subjects military members to the full range of administra-tive and disciplinary actions available.These include infor-mal counseling, comments in fitness reports and evalua-tions, punitive measures, and administrative separation asrequired by the UCMJ.“If a Sailor needs assistance for alcohol or drugs, we

recommend that they refer themselves to their commandDrug and Alcohol Program Advisor (DAPA), the chaplainor the Fleet and Family Support Center,”said Favorite.According to Favorite, to qualify as a valid self-referral,

disclosure of alcohol abuse must be made to a qualifiedreferral agent with the intent of acquiring treatment, andthere can be no credible evidence that thememberwas in-volved in anARI.If a member’s chain of command initiatesa referral, it may be based on any credible factor, includ-ing hearsay,personal observation,or noticeable change injob performance.Disclosure of alcohol abuse made to anyperson who is not a qualified self-referral agent may notshield the member from disciplinary action.NADAP’s mission is to support Fleet readiness by fight-

ing alcohol abuse and drug use.For more information andresources visit the NADAP web page located under theSupport and Services tab at www.npc.navy.mil.

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It might seem Cmdr. Vinson Miller, NAS Oceana com-mand chaplain,was always destined to go into the“familybusiness” but growing up, the son of two ministers wasabsolutely sure he did not want to follow in his parents’footsteps. Miller, whose sister and brother-in-law are alsopastors, was so opposed to the idea that he spent sever-al years as a town manager, roofing contractor and builthouses before making his decision to entry the ministry.Little did he knowhowwell those contractor jobswould

prepare him for tour at Oceana. Shortly after reporting toOceana last summer from JEB Little Creek – Fort Story, theChapel of the Good Shepherd was shut down for renova-tions – and not just a few cosmetic touches. Closed sinceDecember, the carpet and tile in both the main sanctu-ary and small chapel were ripped out and replaced withbrand new flooring. The interior is being repainted andthe pews were removed and sent away for repair and re-finishing.His background helps him appreciate the effort Public

Works Department and the contractors are putting intothe renovation.“I have some of those skills or at least theeye to look at and to make sure we get the best quality onour contracts,”he said.The chaplain’s work experience also includes a short,

intense employment as a town manager before decidingit wasn’t the voca-tion for him, andwhile in seminary,his contractor ex-periences came inhandy as he paint-ed apartments forextra money.Much of Miller’s

work as commandchaplain is super-visory and adminis-trative. At Oceana,that covers boththe chapel on theair station as wellas the Dam NeckChapel by the Seaand all religiousministry programson both bases.His staff includesa Catholic priest,

three Protestant chaplains,one chief,five petty officers,an airman and several con-tract personnel. He countshimself fortunate as “I havean extraordinarily talentedstaff.”He sees his job as draw-

ing both the Navy and civil-ian community together by“having a vision; where dowe want to go,what do wewant to do,”and then equip-ping those who work forhim to carry out that mis-sion.“My responsibility is to create an environment in which

the information is flowing,” not just from the top downbut also from the most junior person up,Miller explained.

“I do get to do the fun stuff, stuff that we love to doas chaplains; doing counseling, doing weddings,” he said.With previous tours at the Clinical Pastoral Residency Pro-gram at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center and Naval Hos-pital Lemoore providing experience in substance abusecounseling, Miller also makes time to teach at the Sub-stanceAbuse and Rehabilitation Program (SARP).

Because direct ministry “charges us up, keeps ushealthy,”Miller also tries to keep his hand in that as well.He also makes time to assist with mentoring of some

very junior chaplains within the Navy, Mid-Atlantic Re-gion. Miller estimates that 80 percent of chaplain billetsare independent duty, and for many, the supervisor of abrand-new Navy chaplain might be several states away.“While we have the ability and we’re trained to operateindependently,”Miller said it’s also important to have localchaplains to serve as mentors.Because of the long-overdue renovations, Miller and

his staff have temporarily moved office spaces and mostworship services to Dam Neck until late February orearly March.When the renovations are completed at theOceana chapel,Miller’s goal is to expand the facility’s usebeyond traditional religious activities and weekend wor-ship services.“It’s our responsibility to make sure our facility is able

to support not just the religious program but we want tohave the ability to support the base and tenant commandshere.The chapel should be engaged in pulling togethereveryone here,”he explained.Along with pulling togetherthe Navy community, Miller is continuing to develop therelationship with other faith communities in the area.Although he moved around a great deal as a minister’s

kid,Miller calls Black Mountain,N.C. home.With two par-ents as ministers,Miller led a very interesting life growingup. His father was engaged in the civil rights movementin the 1960s and at one point, the family received a veryshort advance notice that Ku Klux Klan members were ontheir way to the home. In addition to pasturing a church,his dad worked part time at the VA Medical Center as achaplain while his mom served as a part-time minister ata federal women’s prison.After the death of his father, hismom married another minister.“I had no interest, I was very much opposed to going

into the ministry,”Miller explained.“But God has a tenden-cy to call the reluctant,”he added with a smile.It was after college that chance encounters with several

individuals who strongly suggested he should considerthe ministry, finally led to the seminary and then to hisordination by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).After several years in churches in Pennsylvania and Vir-ginia,Miller felt called to the Navy Chaplain Corps,wherehe was commissioned in 1993 as a lieutenant junior grade.His early years of manual labor and demanding as-

signments on USS Independence (CV 62), Naval SpecialWarfare Group 2 and 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd MarineDivision provided him the foundation for physical fitnesswhich has not only served him well throughout his career,but also following a horrific accident in 2010.Out takingcare of the “honey-do” list, Miller was in the crosswalk atthe Langley commissary, when he was run over by a Ca-dillac Escalade, who drove through three crosswalks andwas on the wrong side of the road.The chaplain sufferedcrush injuries, including major tissue and nerve damage,shoulder injuries, a broken right leg and all toes in the leftfoot were also broken, among other injuries.

Chaplain’s uniqueemployment historyperfect fit at Oceana

Photo by MC3 Antonio Turretto Ramos

NAS Oceana Command Chaplain Cmdr. Vinson Miller stands at the front of the Chapel of theGood Shepherd last month. Miller’s background in construction and painting has helped himoversee the major renovation of the chapel, which includes new flooring and paint, renovatedpews and repair of rotted wood and broken windows. The chapel is expected to reopen nextmonth.

[We] just get to walk

into everyone’s work-

spaces,” and stop and talk

to Sailors and Marines.

“That entry to everywhere

and anywhere, is quite re-

markable,

—Cmdr.Vinson Miller,NAS Oceana command

chaplain

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— See Command chaplain, Page 11


BY SCOTT A. THORNBLOONNaval Service Training Command Public Affairs

NORFOLK (NNS) — A Naval Reserve Officers TrainingCorps (NROTC) midshipman and an officer candidatefrom Old Dominion University (ODU), members of theHampton Roads NROTC consortium, used their Navytraining to save a woman and child from a fiery car crashin Norfolk Feb.1.Midshipman 1st Class Jason Benning, 22, from Virgin-

ia Beach, and Officer Candidate Joshua Moore, 26, fromBluffs, Ill., were driving to their homes in Virginia Beachfollowing an evening maintenance engineering course atODUwhen they saw a one-car accident at the interchangeof interstates 264 and 64 east of downtown Norfolk atabout 8:45 p.m.“At first, it just appeared to be a disabled vehicle on the

side of the road,”Moore said.“But it was facing the wrongdirection, facing westbound in the eastbound lane. Andwe could see a fire had started from the engine compart-ment in the front.”Moore and Benning pulled their vehicles over, to see if

there was anyone in the vehicle.“There was no one standing around the car and it ap-

peared as if (the accident) had just happened,”Moore said.“Midshipman Benning and I both pulled over along witha truck whose driver had seen the accident happen in hisrear view mirror.”Moore said the three then ran to the car, with Benning

calling 911 on his cell phone, to report the accident andrequest a fire truck and ambulance to be sent.“When we got there, you could see the fire was getting

larger and we started knocking on windows but we didn’tget a response,”Moore said.Benning said the car was starting to fill up with smoke,

making it difficult to see if there was anyone in the ve-hicle.Moore then grabbed a hammer from another passer-by who had tools in the trunk of his vehicle. Just as themidshipman and officer candidate were going to knock

out a window in the car,a highway safety officer pulled upwith an extinguisher to assist in beating down the flames.“I managed to break out the passenger side window and

could see a woman was still in the car,”Moore said.With the help of the safety officer, they opened the pas-

senger door and reached in to pull the women out. Justas the woman was pulled free of the smashed sedan,Ben-ning said he thought he heard a child cry.“We heard the toddler crying so we went back and Ja-

son (Benning) managed to pull the child from the car seatand out of the vehicle,”Moore said.Moore said the inside cabin was engulfed in flames

within 30 seconds of the rescues.

“We always stress to our NROTC midshipmen and of-ficer candidates the importance of being men and wom-en of action,” said Capt. Thomas Halley, Hampton RoadsNROTC consortium commanding officer. “We stress theimportance of not just being bystanders when they cantake action to help the situation; to not sit around andwatch things happen when they can make a difference. Iam very proud of the exceptional character Benning andMoore possess, and the bravery and selflessness they dis-played.”Benning said Navy training he received while on board

USS Chafee (DDG 90) during a midshipmen summercruise in June gave him the confidence to perform underduress.“During those three weeks on Chafee,we went through

a ton of DC (damage control) training,” Benning said.“You’re taught to have no hesitation, to suit up, go into aspace and get the job done. It gave me confidence and Ithink that cruise helped me to not hold back.To put oth-ers first and respond quickly to a situation.”Moore was an aviation electronics technician for more

than four years before applying to the Seaman-To-Admiral(STA) 21 program. STA-21 enables enlisted Sailors to at-tend college and be commissioned as officers. He said hecould really recall his shipboard and Navy training whenit came to assisting in the rescue.“The experience from the fleet definitely helped,”Moore

said.“Mainly,having the discipline that you’re taught to ac-complish a task or when you encounter a situation likethis, you’re able to calmly act to save someone’s live.”Benning or Moore didn’t find out the name of the wom-

an or child, but said both victims seemed responsive butin shock as the ambulance took them away.Both also said they’d be more aware of the road and

would definitely be stopping more if there seemed to betrouble or someone needed assistance.

Midshipman, officer candidate use training to save accident victims

Photo courtesy of OC Joshua Moore

Midshipman Jason Benning, 22 (l), and Officer CandidateJoshua Moore, 26, of Hampton Roads Naval ROTC helpedrescue a woman and her toddler from a burning vehicle onInterstate 264 in Norfolk Feb. 1.

BY KAREN PARRISHAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — The Defense Depart-ment’s drug-testing program is expandingto add screening for two additional pre-scription medications to the range of legaland illegal drugs it currently detects.JoeAngello, the department’s director of

operational readiness and safety, told Pen-tagon Channel and American Forces PressService reporters the two drugs added tothe screening program — hydrocodone

and benzodiazepines — are nationallyamong the most abused prescription drugsnow on the market. The program alreadytests for codeine and morphine,he noted.As patterns of drug misuse change, the

drug testing program responds by addingmore testing procedures,he noted.Hydrocodone is a component of a num-

ber of prescription painkillers, includingVicodin,while benzodiazepines are a classof antidepressant medication present in arange of drugs, that includes Xanax andVa-lium.

Angello said DOD announced the newscreenings 90 days before they wouldtake effect,which is unprecedented in themore than 40 years since military drugtesting began.The memorandum went outyesterday.“The memorandum is giving you a 90-

day warning order,”Angello said.A servicemember addicted to prescription drugs,headded, should seek medical help.“Don’t get caught in a drug test,”Angello

urged.“There [are] no penalties, there’s nostigma, attached to [self-referral for medi-cal] help here.”Service members with prescriptions for

the two drugs will not be subject to dis-ciplinary action for using them within thedosage and time prescribed,Angello said.To anyone who has medication remain-

ing from an expired prescription, he add-ed,“Don’t use those.”Such drugs should be turned in for dis-

posal, but should not be flushed, he noted,as they can contaminate the water supply.“If nothing else, you can always turn

them in through your local military police,”Angello said.Drug abuse among service members is

significantly lower than in the civilian pop-ulation,he said,but has a potentially muchgreater effect in the military.“You’re not at your peak mental acuity

when you’re using drugs,” he said. “Themilitary has some of the finest men andwomen this nation has to offer;we cannothave people in the business of arms withdrug impairments.”

DOD testing program to screenfor more prescription drugs


Pri-Fly Sailors on lookoutatop Enterprise

STORY/PHOTO BY MC3(SW) PETER MELKUSEnterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE,At Sea (NNS) — As pilots assigned tothe squadrons of CarrierAirWing 1 continue to earn flighthours aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN65) during the ship’s composite training unit exercise(COMPTUEX) Jan. 26, a group of Sailors is tracking theirevery movement from their“perch”above the ship.The“‘perch”is known as Primary Flight Control (Pri-Fly)

— a small room toweringseven stories above En-terprise’s flight deck thatprovides its occupants apanoramic view of deckoperations below. Locatedon the 0-11 level, Pri-Flyis the watch station for acrew of around 10 Sailors,all with a primary missionof ensuring Enterprise air-craft are safely launchedand recovered.Monitoring an average

of 90 aircraft take-offsand arrested landings on adaily basis, often with lessthan a minute (sometimesseconds) between launchand recovery operations,the Pri-Fly crew must con-stantly survey all flightand deck operations tohelp keep pilots and flightdeck personnel out of harm’s way in one of the world’smost dangerous working environments.Pri-Fly is manned by air department’s V-0 and V-2 divi-

sion personnel, and is supplemented during case I andcase II operations by squadron air crew in order to pro-vide additional advice or support. Air Boss Cmdr.WesleyBannister and Mini Boss Cmdr.Todd Bieber are in chargeof all Pri-Fly operations, which cover all aircraft activitywithin a five mile radius of the ship.“Not too many people get to stand watch with their

department head, which is one thing that makes this jobunique,” said Interior Communications Electrician 3rdClass Mark Martin,an Improved Fresnel Lens Optical Land-ing System (IFLOLS) operator.Martin’s watch is one of several crucial Pri-Fly watches

stood during flight operations,as the IFLOLS can calculatethe approach path of an aircraft and help adjust its de-

scending guide slope to ensure a safe landing.Since every type of aircraft behaves differently when

it lands, it is essential that aircraft are properly identifiedprior to making a successful recovery.This is the job ofthe aft spotter. Spotters are required to memorize uniqueaircraft lighting configurations to identify aircraft at nightor in low visibility. Once an aircraft has been identified, alanding gear watch relays the type of aircraft to the arrest-ing gear engine rooms below deck to ensure the arrestinggear engines below the flight deck are prepared.

Forward spotters areresponsible for observ-ing aircraft launches andtracking whether theirlanding attempts weresuccessful, touch-and-go,or waved-off. They trackand update this informa-tion on one of the Pri-Fly windows for easyviewing by anyone inthe tower. Once an air-craft is airborne, a statusboard operator displaysevery aircraft in the airand updates informationincluding remaining fuel,and the direction and dis-tance to alternate landingsites.The coordination of

information between allPri-Fly watch stations isthe responsibility of the

tower supervisor. It is their job to pass along data and pro-vide heightened situational awareness to the entire Pri-Flyteam.“We’re like a small collection of human radars in here,”

saidAirman Dennis Baez, the tower supervisor for Pri-Fly’sday shift.“I feel very fortunate to be working in the tower.The knowledge we develop here is priceless, and it’s aonce-in-a-lifetime experience that I will always appreciate.”Thanks to the surveillance and team effort put forth by

Pri-Fly watch standers,Enterprise remains one of the safestairports at sea.“I enjoy the job I have here, and it’s the great perfor-

mance by our Sailors like those in the tower that make itso enjoyable,” said Bannister.“We play an integral role inexercises like COMPTUEX and work hard to make sure weexecute that role to perfection each day.”

Sailors record the launch of an aircraft in primary flight con-trol during flight operations aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65)Jan. 24, while the aircraft carrier was conducting a compos-ite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). The Sailors work in a“‘perch” known as Primary Flight Control (Pri-Fly) — a smallroom towering seven stories above Enterprise’s flight deck.

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After a tour as maintenance masterchief with the “Bear Aces” of VAW-124,Fune reported to FRCMA Oceana in April2010 where he served as the senior enlist-ed leader until his retirement.To conclude the ceremony, Fune

thanked his family and friends,particularlythose who made the trip from the Philip-pines to attend the ceremony as well asthose who traveled from other localesaround the world.“When I joined the Navy 30 years ago,

we were not allowed to become U.S. citi-zens.The only way to stay in the U.S. wasto continue being in the service. Lawschanged and we were eventually given theopportunity to apply for citizenship. Myplan was to serve for 20 years and then re-tire,” explained Fune afterwards about hisoriginal plan for his career.

As he continued to be advanced, themaster said he decided, “I will stay in aslong as the Navy needs me and when Ireach high year tenure, I will go.”Fune explained why he never regretted

the decision that meant leaving his coun-try and his family as a 22 year-old.“I neverexperienced saying‘I hate going to work.’ Iwas always excited every morning to go towork If you love what you do, I do not callit work, I call it a hobby. That is what keptme in all these years.”His personal awards include the Meri-

torious Service Medal, Navy and MarineCorps Commendation Medals, Navy andMarine Corps Achievement Medals, GoodConduct Medals and various unit, cam-paign and service awards.He married the former Judy Se of

Queens,N.Y. in 1993 and they are the par-ents of James and JohnT. and currently re-side in Chesapeake.

Retirement: AFCM Fune concluded30-year career with tour at FRCMA

— Continued from previous page

“I took three or four steps, turned andfaced oncoming traffic and felt this sharpjab in my back,” Miller said about the ac-cident.It wasn’t until a week later that he saw

his leather jacket with tire tracks acrossthe back. He was also not aware of howserious his injuries were for nearly threeweeks. Miller credits his “phenomenalphysical therapist” and his physical fitnessto a rapid recovery. Needing less than sixmonths of limited duty, Miller passed thePRT the week after he returned to full duty.Although to this day,Miller has decreased

sensation in his hands and doesn’t sleepwell due to pain,he always tries to find thepositive in his experiences.“I’m an adver-tisement for why people need to be verycareful,”he joked.While the medical injuries had the po-

tential to be a career-ender, Miller wasn’t

ready to leave the Chaplains Corps. Forhim, the most challenging parts of his jobare what he enjoys the most.“There’s always something new.We have

unique challenges working with 18 -28age range across faith groups, who havethe lowest participation in religious ser-vices, across all faiths but they are makingthe most significant life decisions,” he ex-plained.Because the chaplains are in the midst,

Miller said it’s important for them to bepart of the military culture so that talkingto a chaplain is “a safe port” for active duty.“This is a neat ministry opportunity,” ex-plained Miller.He explained that Navy chaplains have

a unique opportunity not shared by civil-ian ministers. “[We] just get to walk intoeveryone’s workspaces,” and stop and talkto Sailors and Marines.“That entry to every-where and anywhere, is quite remarkable,”said Miller.


STORY/PHOTO BY BERNARD LITTLEWalter Reed National Military Medical CenterPublic Affairs

BETHESDA,Md. (NNS) —Wounded warriors fromWal-ter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC)took to the ice at Rockville IceArena Jan.27,to play a com-petitive game of adaptive sled hockey for the first time aspart of their rehabilitation.“It was nice [and] a good opportunity,” said Marine

Corps Cpl. Kevork Khachadurian, 22. “I never evenwatched hockey before and wasn’t really interested, butit was fun.”Khachadurian,who was injured inAfghanistan by an im-

provised explosive device (IED) in August 2011, said themost challenging part of adaptive sled hockey is keepinghis balance on the ice, but said he would definitely try itagain.Khachadurian was injured while navigating safe routes

using maps and metal detectors to identify IEDs when hestepped on one detonating it, resulting in the loss of bothhis legs and severe hand injuries.Spc. Brynden Keller, 25, said the adaptive sled hockey

was a surprisingly enjoyable experience.“I like the competitive aspect of it, and it was a great

workout,”said Keller,also injured by an IED inAfghanistan.This adaptive sled hockey clinic was the inaugural event

between USA Warriors Hockey and WRNMMC’s MilitaryAdvanceTraining Center (MATC)Adaptive Sports Rehabil-itation andTherapeutic Recreation Program, according toKira M. Zevan, assistant in theWRNMMCAdaptive SportsRehabilitation and Therapeutic Recreation program. Shesaid five more monthly clinics are scheduled beginningFeb.10.Although the adaptive sled hockey clinic was new to

some, for others, it brought back memories.“One wounded warrior said he missed ‘the smell of ice’

and thought he’d never be able to play hockey again af-ter losing both his legs,” Zevan said.“Others appreciatedlearning a new skill as well as experiencing the speed onthe ice.”The slick surface was challenging for some of the war-

riors at first, they were quick learners, got back in theirsleds and resumed play.“The wounded warriors found the equipment and gear

the most challenging,” Zevan said.“The warriors donnedshoulder pads, padded bottoms, hockey gloves, helmetwith a face guard and the USAWarriors Hockey team jer-sey.“While on the ice, they had to balance inside the sled,

which has two blades on the bottom,as well as be able topropel themselves forward using the‘teeth’on the bottomof the hockey sticks.Most of the wounded warriors whoparticipated on Friday were double amputees, who lostboth legs.“Like the rest of the adaptive sports we offer, the equip-

ment can be modified and adapted to the injury so thepossibilities are nearly endless.Whether the injury or in-juries involve the upper or lower extremities, there areprosthetics and/or equipment that can assist [them],” Ze-van said.Michael Vaccaro, USA Warriors Hockey sled hockey

coach, said he has helped train wounded warriors forabout three years.“I played hockey my whole life growing up in Buffalo,”

said Vaccaro. “When I got back from Iraq and was talk-ing with someone at the VA hospital, they told me aboutthe program, and I started skating with them.Now I helpcoach the sled team.“It’s rewarding to help a fellow veteran get back to en-

joying a sport that he used to enjoy and thought he mightnot be able to play again,or a veteran who is just learningthe sport.These guys make it look easy.With their militarybackground,they have learned to adapt and overcome thechallenges,”Vaccaro added.“Recreation therapy is the extension of wounded war-

riors’ rehab plan through occupational and physical ther-apy,” said Tiffany S. Smith, certified therapeutic recreationspecialist at WRNMMC in the Department of Orthopae-dics and Rehabilitation. “Everything wounded warriorshave learned and trained for under their clinical therapistin the hospital setting are being transferred to an adaptivesports activity outside the clinic.”She said adaptive sports programs offer patients the op-

portunity to excel in their rehabilitation.“Wounded warriors have an opportunity to see their

physical capabilities and limitations outside the clin-ic,” Smith continued. “Therapeutic recreation provideswounded warriors the opportunity to increase indepen-dency, cognitive abilities, physical capabilities and workon social skills in a group setting under the supervisionof a recreation therapist.The primary goal is to improvewounded warriors quality of life by introducing them toalternative more active lifestyles.”Army Sgt. Keith McCormack is a certified occupational

therapy assistant atWRNMMC who helps with rehabilita-tion of wounded warriors.“Playing a competitive sport is good for morale and

helps them build confidence,” McCormack said. “Thishelps themwith what they are going to do with their livesafter they leave [WRNMMC].”

Wounded warriors take to the ice

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Wounded warriors from Walter Reed National Military MedicalCenter take to the ice as part of their rehabilitation for a gameof adaptive sled hockey at the Rockville Ice Arena Jan. 27.

DODGEBALL TOURNAMENTThe Oceana Fitness and Sports will hold a

free dodgeball tournament Feb. 14 at the Flight-line Fitness Center. Entry deadline is Feb. 10.Call 433-2200 or email [email protected] details.

HEART SMART AEROBATHON

Be heart smart and join the Oceana fitnessteam on Feb. 15 for a free, two-hour workout,consisting of various formats of cardio, strengthand flexibility conditioning. The aerobathontakes place at the Oceana Hornet’s Nest, build-ing 529, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.Call 433-3302/3901 formore information.

VOLLEYBALL LEAGUEThe Captain’s Cup Volleyball League will be-

gin at NAS Oceana on Feb. 27. A meeting forteam captains will be Feb. 15 at the FlightlineFitness Center.The entry deadline is Feb.20.Formore information and meeting time, email [email protected] or call 433-2200.

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Learn more about managing stress withtechniques such as goal-setting, time man-agement and progressive relaxation.Work-shop meets onTuesday andThursday.

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

CHILDREN AND DIVORCEFeb. 14, 3 - 7 p.m.This workshop addresses the pain and

loss of a family breakup from the child’sperspective. Topics of discussion includetypical reactions of children of differentages, things children need to hear andwhat parents can do to help them throughthe pain. Suggestions for the non-custodialparent are also provided.

IA FAMILY DISCUSSION GROUPFeb. 15, 6 -8 p.m.The forum is designed to support family

members of Sailors who are deployed asindividual augmentees (IAs). Presentationsoffer coping techniques to handle thephysical, emotional and financial stressesof an often short-fused deployment,will befollowed by a family support group break-out session.

DECKPLATE RESOURCEAWARENESS TRAININGFeb. 16 - 17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.This training is specifically for second

class petty officers in supervisory positions.It provides information on Navy and com-munity resources available to military per-sonnel.Through solution-focused exercises,participants learn techniques that effective-ly address personnel concerns brought totheir attention. Hampton Roads commandsare invited to nominate participants by call-ing their FFSC.

COMMAND FINANCIALSPECIALIST FORUMFeb. 17, 8:30 - 10 a.m.This interactive program provides con-

tinuing education for the trained com-mand financial specialist who wants tostay current on military personal financeand consumer issues. Also an excellent fo-rum for networking with other commandfinancial specialists.

TRANSITION ASSISTANCEPROGRAMWeekly, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.TAP is a four-day workshop for separat-

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tion Norfolk. See your command careercounselor for a quota to attendTAP.

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FOLLOW THE DRINKING GOURDFeb. 11, 18, 25, 4:30 p.m.Celebrate Black History Month with a planetarium

program at the Virginia Living Museum about the Under-ground Railroad and learn how the stars of the northernsky led slaves to freedom.The tale of one family’s desperateflight to freedom is based on the children’s book writtenand illustrated by Jeanette Winter. Free admission to theshow;does not include museum admission.Virginia Living Museum is located at 524 J.Clyde Morris,

Blvd.,Newport News.For more information,call 595-1900.

‘ROCKETS TO RACECARS: THE SCI-ENCE OF FLIGHT’Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Virginia Air & Space Center will featuring mem-bers of the Tidewater Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, aswell as NASA Astronaut Benjamin Drew,Air Force PilotCapt.Paul Lopez and racecar drivers from Langley Speed-way. Explore the science of flight and racing with hands-on exhibits and programs. Included in regular exhibit ad-mission. For more information, call 727-0900.

JAMESTOWNE EVENTSFeb.18, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.In celebration of African American History Month, and

to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War,Historic Jamestowne will offer special living history pre-sentations highlighting the role played by African-Amer-icans at Jamestown during the conflict. Included in thenormal entrance fee.Historian and actor-interpreter Jerome Bridges will por-

tray former slave turned soldier, Pvt. Harrison Woodsonof the 25th Corps United States Colored Troops (USCT).African-American soldiers of Woodson’s Corps, includingmembers of the 1st and 2nd Calvary USCT, rotated be-tween the Union Army outpost on Jamestown Island andthe lower Virginia Peninsula, where Woodson guardedConfederate prisoners at the end of the war.For further information, visit www.nps.gov/colo or

www.HistoricJamestowne.org,or call 898-2410.

WAR VIGNETTEFeb. 25Hampton University Museum hosts“WarVignette:Paint-

ings and Drawings of Freedom Fighters” from the Hamp-ton University Museum Collection. The free exhibitionincludes drawings and prints from artists Charles White,Elizabeth Catlett, William H. Johnson and John Biggers,who have portrayed Freedom Fighters Frederick Doug-lass, Harriet Tubman, John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, So-journerTruth and PhyllisWheatley.Also on Feb.25 at the museum,enjoy“Salute to the Free-

dom Fighters” and featured artist Jacob Lawrence.Watchthe museum come alive as actors become artists andteach about their lives.Children of all ages are encouragedto attend to learn more about the fight for freedom in thisportrayal of American history.For more information, contact Hampton University at

727-5308.

‘AMERICAN TURNING POINT: THE CIVILWAR IN VIRGINIA’Feb. 25The Hampton History Museum will host “An American

Turning Point:The CivilWar inVirginia,”an interactive two-part exhibition that encourages visitors to consider howa single event, separated from us by 150 years, so funda-mentally reshaped American society that its impact is stillexperienced today.

The exhibition will showcase more than 200 objectsand utilize 17 state-of-the-art audio-visual programs to al-low visitors to share the personal experiences of free andenslaved men,women and children during the CivilWar inVirginia.The exhibition,presenting paintings,photographs,prints, documents,weapons, uniforms, flags, and other ob-jects is broken down into two parts:“Surviving War” and“WagingWar.“The museum is located at 120 Old Hampton Lane,

Hampton.For more information call 727-1610.

PARENT CONNECTIONVirginia Beach School’s Parent Connection will feature

Dr. Esther Monclova-Johnson as its latest guest columnist.Monclova-Johnson is the division’s director of equity af-fairs and has a wealth of expertise and knowledge to shareabout celebrating the diverse community.The column tackles the subject of how teachers and

parents can work together for the benefit of students.Dif-ferences in background and culture can create obstaclesto parent involvement, and Monclova-Johnson presentsinformation that illuminates the reasons for the obstaclesand presents tips for removing them.A calendar of upcoming events on the Parent Connec-

tion is available on the school division website at www.vbschools.com.

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* Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied bya paying adult to attend all `R’ rated movies.* Payment for admission and concessions is by cash only.

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SATURDAY February 111 p.m. - Alvin & The Chipmunks: Chip-wrecked (PG)4 p.m. - We Bought A Zoo (PG)7 p.m. - The Devil Inside (R)

SUNDAY February 121 p.m. - Hugo (PG)4 p.m. - The Darkest Hour (PG-13)7 p.m. - War Horse (PG-13)

The Military Aviation Museum inVirginia Beach willhost retiredAir Force Chief Master Sergeant GrantWil-liams Sr., one of the originalTuskegeeAirmen,Feb.18.Originally from Clover,Va.,Williams entered the U.S.

Army Air Corps at Fort Dix in 1942 and was sent toTuskegeeArmyAir Field inAlabama.He initially servedin several clerk positions, including working with theHeadquarters 96th Maintenance Group on the“Tuske-gee Experiment.”Williams was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for

meritorious service for his Vietnam duty from March1971 through February 1972. He retired from activeduty at LangleyAir Force Base in June 1975.Visit MilitaryAviationMuseum.org for more informa-

tion or call 721-7767.

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File photo by MC2(AW/SW) Sara Allison

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