jet february 21, 2013

Citadel Shield beingconducted on Navyinstallations

The entry dead-line for Cap-

tain’s Cup Vol-leyball at NAS

Oceana is Feb.22. The leaguebegins on Feb.25 at the Flight-

line FitnessCenter andruns through

March 31,with a tourna-ment on April

8. For moreinformation,call

433-2200.

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Photo by Harry Gerwien

To mark the beginning of Lent, a traditional Ash Wednesday service was held at theNAS Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd Feb. 13. Lt. John Kelly, Catholic chaplain,uses ashes to make the sign of the cross on the forehead of NAS Oceana CommandingOfficer Capt. Bob Geis at the service. Lent is the 40-day period of fasting, prayer andrepentance leading up to Easter, which this year is celebrated on March 31.

From Commander, Navy Installations CommandPublic Affairs Office

WASHINGTON (NNS) — Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF)and Commander,Navy Installations Command (CNIC) is conduct-ing an annual Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism (FP/AT) ex-ercise Citadel Shield (CS) 2013 on naval bases and installationsthroughout the continental United States Feb.19 - March 1.This annual exercise is designed to enhance the training and

readiness of Navy security forces to respond to threats to installa-tions and units.The CS 2013 exercise is testing different areas of the Navy’s anti-

terrorism program and naval security force personnel’s ability torespond to real-world threats.There is an increase in patrols on and around Navy installations

as a result of this planned exercise. Exercise CS 2013 is not in re-sponse to any specific threat,but is a regularly scheduled exercise.Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions to normal

base operations,but there may be times when the exercise causesincreased traffic around bases or delays in base access.

— See Military coins, Page 9

VOLUME 52 NO. 7

NMITC SAILORS FINALISTS FOR INSTRUCTORS OF THE YEAR PAGE 4

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

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Ash Wednesday

1,800 and still counting

BY REBECCA A. PERRONNaval Medical Center PortsmouthPublic Affairs

For many service members, transferring from acommand means packing up a box or two withfamily photos and some knick-knacks that oncesat on a desk,but for Lt.CarmeloAyala,who trans-ferred from Branch Health Clinic Oceana on Feb.

13, it meant packing up more than 1,800 militarycoins.Ayala, the former head of the Primary Care

Clinic at the branch health clinic, began collect-ing military coins more than 25 years ago, accu-mulating them over the years and keeping themon display in his office.His main display rack holds at least 1,300 coins,

his secondary about 300. Several smaller racks

he kept on his desk hold between 20 and 50.Although he hasn’t counted them in a while, heestimates there are at least 1,800 in the collection— a number that grows by the day.“I really appreciate it when someone gives me

a coin,”Ayala said.“It means a lot to me,so I try todo something nice to them in return. SometimesI have helped them with something already, like

Navy lieutenant packs up military coin collection

COUPLES CELEBRATETHEIR COMMITMENTPAGE 6

2 JET OBSERVER • February 21, 2013

Published every Thursday by Military Newspapers of Vir-ginia, a private firm in no way connected with the Depart-ment of Defense or the United States Navy, under exclusivewritten contract with the Commanding Officer, Naval AirStation Oceana. This civilian enterprise newspaper is anauthorized publication for members of the military servicesand NAS Oceana civilian employees. Contents of the paperare not necessarily the official views of, nor endorsed by, theU.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Depart-ment of the Navy. The appearance of advertising in this pub-lication, including inserts and supplements, does not consti-tute endorsement by the Department of Defense or MilitaryNewspapers ofVirginia of the products or services advertised.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be madeavailable for purchase, use or patronage without regard torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status,physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. A confirmedviolation or rejection of this policy of equal opportunities byan advertiser will result in the refusal to print advertisingfrom that source.

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Commanding Officer - Capt. Robert N. GeisExecutive Officer - Capt. Kit ChopePublic Affairs Officer - Kelley StirlingEditor - Cathy [email protected]://cnic.navy.mil/oceanaPHONE (757)433-3360

Contact Chaplains: NAS Oceana at 433-2871, CVW-1 at 433-3676CVW-7 at 433-2247, CVW-8 at 433-2420, CVW-3 at 433-2098,

FRC Oceana at 433-9286

Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602

Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana

Chapel Schedule of Services

ProtestantSunday

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

10:40 a.m.

CatholicMass – Tues-Fri,

11:30 a.m.Sun. Mass - 9 a.m., 12:15 p.m.

Contemporary ProtestantWorship Sunday 9 a.m.

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

Naval Station NorfolkJewish Services - Fri - 7:30 p.m., Naval Station Norfolk - 444-7361

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

Adult and children’s Bible Study, following 9 a.m. worshipCoffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Message to the department from Secretary of DefenseLeon E.Panetta on the preparations for potential seques-tration on March 1 and furlough notifications

“To All Department of Defense Personnel:“For more than a year and a half, the president, the Joint

Chiefs of Staff and I have repeatedly voiced our deep con-cerns over the half a trillion dollars in automatic across-the-board cuts that would be imposed under sequestrationand the severe damage that would do both to this depart-ment and to our national defense.

“The administration continues to work with Congressto reach agreement on a balanced deficit reduction plan toavoid these cuts. Meanwhile, because another trigger forsequestration is approaching on March 1,the department’sleadership has begun extensive planning on how to imple-ment the required spending reductions. Those cuts willbe magnified because the department has been forced tooperate under a six-month continuing resolution that hasalready compelled us to take steps to reduce spending.“In the event of sequestration,we will do everything we

can to be able to continue to perform our core mission ofproviding for the security of the United States, but there isno mistaking that the rigid nature of the cuts forced uponthis department,and their scale,will result in a serious ero-sion of readiness across the force.

“I have also been deeply concerned about the potentialdirect impact of sequestration on you and your families.We are doing everything possible to limit the worst effectson DoD personnel — but I regret that our flexibility withinthe law is extremely limited. The president has used hislegal authority to exempt military personnel funding fromsequestration, but we have no legal authority to exemptcivilian personnel funding from reductions. As a result,should sequestration occur and continue for a substantialperiod,DoD will be forced to place the vast majority of itscivilian workforce on administrative furlough.

“Today, I notified Congress that furloughs could occurunder sequestration. I can assure you that,if we have to im-plement furloughs,all affected employees will be providedat least 30 days’ notice prior to executing a furlough and

Panetta issues message toDoD workers on sequestration

your benefits will be protected to the maximum extentpossible. We also will work to ensure that furloughs areexecuted in a consistent and appropriate manner, and wewill also continue to engage in discussions with employeeunions as appropriate.“Working with your component heads and supervisors,

the department’s leaders will continue to keep you in-formed. As we deal with these difficult issues, I want tothank you for your patience,your hard work,and your con-tinued dedication to our mission of protecting the country.“Our most important asset at the department is our

world-class personnel. You are fighting every day to keepour country strong and secure, and rest assured that theleaders of this department will continue to fight with youand for you.”

Black History Month ObservanceNAS Oceana and CNATTU Oceana will host the annual

Black History Month Celebration,TODAY Feb. 21 11 a.m.,at the NAS Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd.The pro-gram will include the Montford Point Marines, TuskegeeAirmen,Rev.GeoffreyV.Guns,pastor of the Second CalvaryBaptist Church in Norfolk,and the Norfolk State UniversityStep Team. Program is open to anyone with normal baseaccess.

Mission NutritionThe next Mission Nutrition course will be Feb. 26 - 27

at the Shifting Sands Club on Dam Neck Annex, 8 a.m.to 4 p.m. each day. The course assists military memberswith their nutritional goals and will cover topics such asbasic nutrition, weight control, fad diets, planning meals,smart shopping, supplements, sports nutrition and nutri-tion recovery. Space is limited, so advance registration isrequired by contacting Mike Morris at 492-7802 or [email protected].

For questions, suggestions, compliments or concernsabout services provided on board NAS Oceana, emailthe COnnection Line e-mail [email protected], the best and fastest way to resolve a problemis through your chain of command or with the orga-nization directly involved. Please be brief and to thepoint when using the COnnection Line. Capt. BobGeis will reply through this column, since topics maybe of interest to other readers.

February 21, 2013 • JET OBSERVER 3

— See Tax preparation, Page 10

From Chief of Naval OperationsPublic Affairs Office

WASHINGTON (NNS) — Chief of Naval Operations(CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert joined the Deputy Secre-tary of Defense, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staffand the Joint Chiefs of Staff to testify before the HouseArmed Services Committee (HASC) Feb. 13 on the poten-tial impact of sequestration and the lack of an appropria-tions bill for fiscal year 2013.During the hearing, Greenert illustrated the significant

impacts the combined effects of a yearlong continuing res-olution and sequestration will have in reducing the Navy’sability to achieve his top three priorities of “WarfightingFirst,”“Operate Forward”and“Be Ready.”“We’ll have inadequate surge capacity at the appropriate

readiness to be there when it matters, where it matters,”Greenert said in his opening statement setting a stark toneof his testimony before the committee.Greenert said that in order for the Navy to continue be-

ing ready when it matters,where it matters,Congress mustact-and act fast as the ramifications will be felt, at a mini-mum, through next year.“Sequestration and the lack of an appropriations bill will

have an irreversible and debilitating impact on the Navy’sreadiness through at least 2014,” Greenert said. “We willnot be able to respond in the way the nation has expectedand depended.”The chairman of the HASC,Congressman Buck McKeon,

asked Greenert to put into operational terms some of whatthe Navy would no longer be able to do if sequestrationwent into effect on March 1.“We [will] have no ships in the Southern Command, so

Photo by D. Myles Cullen

PHOTO, LEFT - RIGHT: Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark Welsh; Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson; Chair-man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey; Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter; Defense Undersecretary RobertHale; Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno; Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos and National Guard BureauChief Gen. Frank Grass testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the impacts of sequestration in Washington DC,Feb. 12. A day later, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert testifed before the House Armed Services Committee.

CNO testifies aboutpost-sequesteredNavy before HASC

the hundreds of tons of drugs that are being intercepted,there’s nobody to do that,” Greenert said.“And we’re notnurturing future relationships there and keeping stabilitydown there.”Greenert also pointed out there would only be one

aircraft carrier to support strikes in Afghanistan while si-multaneously maintaining stability and deterrence in theArabian Gulf.Greenert’s picture of a post-sequestration fleet became

grimmer as he went down the line cutting operations thatwould no longer be sustainable such as counter piracy andquick reaction teams inAfrica and ballistic missile defenseoverseas.Greenert elaborated in detail the material consequences

of continued gridlock over the passage of a budget resolu-tion to avoid sequestration.“The condition and expected service life of our ships

and aircraft will further degrade,” Greenert said.“We willbe forced to cancel or slow procurement of relevant plat-forms and systems needed to preserve our warfightingsuperiority.”Greenert further illustrated the cascading effect of to-

day’s fiscal decisions on future readiness and the commu-nity.“The decisions we’ve had to make did not come with-

out significant consequences to our people,to the defenseindustry, or to local economies. Impacts of funding we re-align today cascade into future years,”Greenert said.Greenert firmly stated to reporters after the hearing that

one area he will fight to preserve and protect is familyreadiness and wellness.“Family programs are important,”Greenert said.“I do not

want those constrained.”Greenert said during his testimony that he worries

about the furlough of civilian employees who support thefleet and specifically the ones employed at the fleet familyservice centers, child care centers, those who are sexualassault advocates and in sexual assault prevention.“All of those we worry about,” Greenert said.“And I’m

working very hard, and I’ve directed that we will not un-fund, [for savings] our programs,our family readiness pro-grams.We will protect those and so I’m watching that veryclosely.”

From Judge Advocate General Corps Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) — More than 100 Navy tax as-sistance centers around the world are now open for busi-ness, ready to assist Sailors and their family members withfiling their taxes.Navy tax assistance centers provide Sailors,other active

duty military personnel, family members of active dutypersonnel, retirees and their family members with adjust-ed gross incomes of less than $57,000,DoD civilians work-ing overseas or deployed with the U.S.Armed Forces, andmilitary reservists (in limited cases) free assistance withfiling their taxes with support from IRS-trained volunteers.

The primary purpose of the Volunteer Income Tax As-sistance/Electronic Filing (VITA/ELF) Program is to ensureSailors and their family members receive basic federal andstate tax assistance so they can focus on mission execu-tion.This is provided at no cost as one of the current ben-efits afforded to the Navy legal communities’ clients.Navytax assistance centers are located at Region Legal ServiceOffices (RLSOs), select Fleet and Family Support Centers,and select fleet units located around the globe and afloat.Last year, Navy tax assistance centers aided in the filing

of more than 37,000 federal and state tax returns; savingservice members and their family members more than$2.2 million in tax preparation fees, and expediting more

Navy tax centers open for tax preparationthan $20 million in tax refunds to individual customers.More than half of the customers consisted of enlisted Sail-ors in the paygrades E1-E6.Following a successful transition to “self-service” assis-

tance at CONUS RLSO tax centers last year, Naval LegalService Command (NLSC) will expand self-service to RLSOtax centers overseas this year. Fleet units may continue toprovide full-service tax assistance at their discretion.The NLSC self-service program promotes financial ac-

countability and teaches Sailors how to prepare their owntaxes — an important and enduring life skill. Under theself-service program, Sailors and their families file theirown tax returns using free tax filing software on comput-ers established in Navy tax centers with the assistance ofIRS-trained volunteers.Taxes are submitted electronically


BY JIM GARAMONEAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Leon E.Panet-ta has approved a new medal designed to recognizeservice members directly affecting combat opera-tions who may not evenbe on the same continentas the action.The Distinguished War-

fare Medal recognizes thechanging face of warfare.In the past, few, if any, ser-vice members not actuallyin a combat zone directlyaffected combat opera-tions.These new capabilities

have given American ser-vice members the abilityto engage the enemy andchange the course of bat-tle, even from afar, Panettasaid at a Pentagon newsconference Feb.13“I’ve always felt — hav-

ing seen the great workthat they do, day in andday out — that those whoperformed in an outstand-ing manner should berecognized. Unfortunately,medals that they other-wise might be eligible forsimply did not recognize that kind of contribution.”Now, the Defense Department does.“The medal provides distinct, department-wide

recognition for the extraordinary achievements thatdirectly impact on combat operations,but that do notinvolve acts of valor or physical risk that combat en-tails,”Panetta said.Technological advancements have dramatically

changed how the American military conducts andsupports warfighters. Unmanned aerial vehicles, un-manned underwater vehicles, missile defense tech-nology and cyber capabilities all affect combat opera-tions while the operators may not be anywhere nearthe combat zone.The new medal recognizes the con-tributions of these service members.It will not be awarded for acts of battlefield valor,

officials said. It will be awarded in the name of thesecretary of defense to members of the militarywhose extraordinary achievements directly impacted

BY MC2 ANDREA PEREZNavy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON,Tenn.(NNS) —The 2010 law that allowedSailors to carry over up to 75 days of leave has been ex-tended to 2015,per NAVADMIN 026/13, released Feb.13.The 2013 National Defense Authorization Act passed by

Congress and signed by President Barack Obama in Janu-ary, extended the expiration of the 75-day leave carry-overpolicy from Sept. 30, 2013 to Sept. 30, 2015. Afterward,leave carryover will be reset to 60 days and any leave bal-ance in excess of 60 days will be lost.Special Leave Accrual for service members assigned to

hostile fire or imminent danger areas, certain deployableships,mobile units, or other duty remains unchanged andSailors should review MILPERSMAN 1050-070 for moreinformation.Further extensions of the 75-day leave carry-over pol-

icy are not expected beyond 2015 and therefore, Sailorsare encouraged to work with their chain of command tomanage excess amounts of leave.For more information, read NAVADMIN 026/13 avail-

able at the Navy Personnel Command website at www.npc.navy.mil or contact the nearest personnel supportdetachment for clarification of the 75-day leave carry-overpolicy.

— See New medal Page 10

Panetta announcesDistinguishedWarfare Medal

75-Day Leave Carry-Over Policy Extended

BY STEVE VANDERWERFFNaval Education and Training Command,Public Affairs

PENSACOLA,Fla.(NNS)— Naval Education andTrainingCommand (NETC) announced the finalists for the trainingdomain’s 2012 Instructors of theYear competition Feb.13.Rear Adm. Don Quinn, commander, Naval Education

and Training Command will present the winners withthe Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal and aplaque during a ceremony at the National Naval AviationMuseum on board Naval Air Station Pensacola Feb.28.The following personnel are the top two finalists in

their respective categories for NETC Military Instructorsof theYear for 2012.

Junior Enlisted Instructor of the Year- Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class (EXW) Kasey Helms,

Center for Information Dominance’s Navy and MarineCorps IntelligenceTraining Center,Dam Neck.- Navy Diver 2nd Class (DSW) Jason Fenn, Submarine

Learning Center’s Naval Submarine School,Groton,Conn.

Mid-Grade Enlisted Instructor of the Year finalists- Electronics Technician 1st Class (SW/AW) Gerardo Ce-

ballos, Center for Surface Combat Systems’ DetachmentWest, San Diego- Electronics Technician 1st Class (SW) Jodi Geibel, Na-

val Service Training Command’s Recruit Training Com-mand,Great Lakes

Senior Enlisted Instructor of the Year finalists- Chief Machinist’s Mate (SW/AW) Joshua Meyer,Surface

Warfare Officers School Learning Site,Great Lakes.- Chief Air Traffic Controller (AW/SW) Ronesha Nation,

Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training’s Naval AirTechnicalTraining Center, Pensacola, Fla.

Officer Instructor of the Year finalists- Lt. Riley Smith, Center for Seabees and Facilities Engi-

neering’s Civil Engineer Corps Officer School, Port Huen-eme,Calif.- Lt. Jeffrey Rasmussen, Cen-

ter for Information Domi-nance’s Navy and MarineCorps Intelligence TrainingCenter,Dam Neck.The training commands

within the NETC domain pro-vide individual skills trainingto more than 30,000 militarystudents on any given day.Thetraining supports operationsaround the world.The NETC Military Instruc-

tor of the Year program recog-nizes Navy and Marine Corpsinstructors and facilitatorswho exemplify personal excel-lence and display outstandinginstructional and leadershipperformance.The program highlights the

significant contributions ofindividuals from throughoutthe Naval Education and Train-ing enterprise who have beennominated by their commandbased on their sustained su-perior performance over thecourse of the past year.Nomination packages,highlightingthe nominee’s accomplishments,community involvement,and personal and professional growth, are submitted toNETC headquarters in Pensacola, Fla.

IS2(EXW) Kasey Helms

Lt. Jeffrey Rasmussen

Navy Training Headquarters Announces2012 Instructors of the Year Finalists


BY MC2 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOSNAS Oceana Public Affairs

Lifelong lovers and recentlymarried couples shareda night to remember at the Dam NeckAnnex Chapelby the Sea for an annualVow Renewal Ceremony anddinner, sponsored by the Religious Ministries Depart-ment Feb.8.The couples exchanged their vows once again in

two groups, one for Protestants and one for Catho-lics respectively, and enjoyed a buffet-style dinner atthe Shifting Sands Club.The ceremony also includedchildcare provided by a certified professional volun-teer, accompanied by additional volunteers from thecongregations.“Marriage is really the backbone of not just our

Navy but society,” said Lt.Andrew Brod, NAS Oceanachaplain.“If Sailors and Marines are happily married,and their marriages are strong, they are much moremission ready. Part of our job, as chaplains, is to makesure that we’re mission ready. By strengthening thehome life of Sailors and Marines it really strengthens theteam.”According to Frank Pittman,he and his wife can agree

that marriage isn’t about a 50/50 effort.“We agreed that it wasn’t a 50/50 deal. Never was. It

was always 100/100 from both sides and live it a day

at a time,” said Pittman, sharing some wisdom abouttheir marriage.

The Pittmans also have a very large family, boast-ing 10 children, 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren with another on the way.During the ceremony, couples gathered at the al-

tar with their partners and recited their vows leadby a chaplain of their respected faiths to renew thebond that not only brought them together but alsosustains their relationship.Whether married for life-time or a single year, every couple seemed to havebenefitted from a renewed vigor and dedication toeach other.Although for each couple the ceremonymeans something a little different.

“It’s just a remembrance of our original vows. Itdoesn’t necessarily make our marriage last any lon-ger,but we like remembering our original vows andcarrying it through,” said Salley Pittman,married 57years and eight months to her husband Frank.The Pittmans have been married the longest of

the couples who attended the ceremony and havebeen attending the Catholic mass at the NAS OceanaChapel of the Good Shepherd for the last 49 years.

Photo courtesy of RGB Imaging

Holding their daughter Amelia, 3 months, PR3 Ian Montigny fromVFA-136, and his wife Erin listen as Lt. John Kelly, NAS Oceana chap-lain (not shown), leads them in renewing their wedding vows duringthe Vow Renewal Ceremony at Dam Neck Annex Chapel by the SeaFeb. 8.

Married couples share a night to remember

— See Vow renewal, Page 12

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STORY/PHOTO BYMC2 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOSNAS Oceana Public Affairs

Officer and enlisted leadership partici-pated in financial management and re-sources training during the annual MilitarySaves seminar held at the NAS Oceana’sOfficers’ Club Feb. 13.

Personnel in leadership positions par-ticipate in the training to keep up-to-dateon the latest strategies and resources avail-able to be prepared to address problemsand aid the Sail -ors in theircharge.

C a p t .Bob Geis, NASOceana command-ing officer, renewedthe installation’s com-mitment to promotingfiscal responsibility for allservice members in sign-ing the 2013 Military Savescampaign pledge.Geis stressedto the room full of leaders thatnow is more important than everthat they make sure young mili-tary members make good deci-sions early to foster financial stability inthe future.

“Our young Sailors are most at risk Ibelieve, and with positive actions that wecan take, I think we have the opportuni-ty to set an example and then to followthrough on that and make sure our youngSailors get an opportunity to learn as well,”said Geis.“If those Sailors make good deci-sions now, they will be able to reap thosebenefits down the road.”

A panel of subject matter experts spokeabout the effects of financial irresponsiblywithin the military and resources to reme-dy past discrepancies before they becomelarger problems that will affect Sailors.Among those effects are loss of securityclearance which can result in a change ofrating for enlisted personnel, said CrystalForehand, NAS Oceana security manager.

Saving programs like Thrift Savings Plan(TSP) were addressed and suggested as thebest way for all service members to startsaving automatically month-to-month.

“I know sometimes we joke about inef-ficiencies and problems with all the parts

of government except for the military, theparts we’re involved in, but the federalgovernment does do a good job on somestuff.The Thrift Savings Plan has been oneof them,”said Mike Leach, retired Fleet andFamily Support Center financial educator.

Personal testimonials were offered asan example of the power of saving andthe turn around a Sailor can experienceif the problem is addressed early enough.Fleet and Family Support Center was high-lighted as the main resource for leaders toaddress any specific problems that Sailorsmay encounter.

Many other resources or “perks of mili-tary service” were brought to the

forefront as a reminder to lead-ers of simple suggestions

that can be madeto subordinatesto help fixproblems. Thec o m m i s s a r y,Moral Welfareand Recreation(MWR),

Youth Centerand Navy andMarine Corps

Relief Society, among others had speakersand representatives present to offer moreinformation about how they can help Sail-ors not only save money but improve qual-ity of life.

According to the Military Saves website,the campaign is part of the Department ofDefense’s Financial Readiness Campaignand has been a partner with Departmentof Defense since 2003. Military Saves is asocial marketing campaign to persuade,motivate and encourage military familiesto save money every month, and to con-vince leaders and organizations to be ag-gressive in promoting automatic savings.

“That whole effort is aimed at gettingyoung folks to take a look and see wherethey may have an opportunity to startsaving something. A little now, a lot later,wherever early on in their lives,” said re-tired Vice Adm. John J. Mazach, the key-note speaker for the seminar.“In the largersense it applies to this country, in a smallersense, a much smaller sense, it applies tothe folks in this room and people whowork for the people in this room.”

Military Saves campaignpromotes fiscal responsibility

Shortly after Oceana was commissioned as a naval auxiliary air station (NAAS) onAug. 17, 1943, plans were underway for the eventual expansion of the facility. WhileOceana’s expansion was originally intended to provide facilities for Army fightersquadrons, the Bureau of Aeronautics had different intentions.The station was madeavailable for Navy air groups, including 64 patrol squadron aircraft, mostly PB4Y-1Liberators and PB4Y-2 Privateers.

It was under Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Joseph F. Quilter’s leadershipin 1950 - 51, that NAAS Oceana’s runways were expanded and additional propertyaround the base was acquired to begin changing Oceana from the tightly configured,smaller airfield into a fully-functioning naval air station.

With the introduction of new aircraft such as the AD-4 Skyraider, which mostOceana squadrons began to receive at the end of 1949, expansion of Oceana, espe-cially the runways became a priority. Expansion of the station began in earnest whenthe runways were closed to military air traffic on Sept.29,1950 to extend runways 14and 23 from 6,000 feet to 8,000 feet.

Expansion also meant the closure of Princess Anne Courthouse Road, which wasbelieved to be the first of many skirmishes between Oceana and city officials.TheNavy won the first skirmish by hosting open houses for the public to see the expan-sion plans and making sure the information was distributed to community plannersand residential builders.

Other expansion projects at that time included housing for the base’s executiveofficer, finished in September 1950 and finishing storage facilities for 10,000 barrelsof jet fuel.The coal stoves on the installation’s officer and enlisted quarters were allconverted to steam heat. Construction on a rail spur and repairs to the existing trackwere completed on Nov. 22, 1950.

At the re-opening of the NAAS Oceana’s main runway on Sept. 19, 1951, Quilterwas credited as being the first pilot to land on the expanded runway. But that honoractually belongs toAviation Machinist’s Mate (ADC) 1st Class Henry H.H.Mathews,anaviation pilot. Mathews flew a Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat (Bureau Number 94032), intoOceana,closely followed by Quilter in the North American SNJ-5Texan (Bureau num-ber 85062).Less than seven months after that flight, the station was commissioned asNAS Oceana on April 1, 1952.

Information obtained from “Mud Flats to Master Jet Base: Fifty Years at NASOceana,”by Amy WatersYarsinske

A wealth of financialinformation is available throughFleet and Family Support Center.

Official Navy photograph

ADC1 Henry H. H. Mathew’s Hellcat and Capt. Joseph F. Quilter’s Texan

sit side-by-side on Oceana’s tarmac following their historic flight on

Sept. 19, 1951.

- Pieces of history -

OCEANA HERITAGE______


— Continued from page 1putting in an officer package, and this istheir way of thanking me.”ForAyala,the coins are more than a piece

of metal.“It’s a memory,” he said as he stood on a

stool, stretching up to scan through someof the coins displayed on the overheadcompartment of his desk. “Memories. Ihave to go back and think about it, but Ican tell the story of how I got each one.”He definitely remembers the first one,his

only wooden coin in the collection.Ayalahad joined the Navy in 1985 as a deck sea-man, later becoming a hospital corpsmanand joining the Nurse Corps. He receivedthat first coin in 1987 while stationed onUSS Cimarron (AO 177), a now-decommis-sioned oiler.“It was a basic coin for Sailor of the

Month,”Ayala said.“I was supposed to turnit in to get special liberty. I didn’t need spe-cial liberty, so I kept the coin. My secondwas in 1988 for Shellback initiation. I hadcollected coins as a child,but I realized thiswas another level because of the intricatelevel of detail. I always liked coins, but thecool part is these are all different.”There’s a range of sizes within the col-

lection,from as small as a quarter up to justfitting in the palm of the hand.There seemto be no limits to the designs. Some areholographic, contain photographs or have

intricate custom cuts. The cuts includea scorpion, spider, syringe, domino, pawprint, ship’s wheel, throwing star and deckof cards. Many have a spinner, in whichthe middle part is cut to spin within theframe of the coin. Some are hand-paintedand made with different colors and brushtechniques.Ayala looks for any opportunity to add to

his collection,and with the word out aboutthe collection,many are always looking forcoins to give him, from family and friendsto co-workers and patients.“I think they believe I work for food and

coins,”Ayala joked.He estimates about 70 percent of the

coins were presented to him by the per-son the coin was made for or by a memberof the command the coin represents.Theother 30 percent come from those whorun across coins they think he would like.Occasionally, he has purchased coins to

add to the collection.Ayala has his own coin to hand out, and

he usually “regifts” duplicates. Only oncedid he give up a coin he had only one of.“A fellow officer had a coin stolen from

his stateroom while he was on deploy-ment,”Ayala said. “That was the only coinhe had gotten in 20 plus years of service.It was from Adm.Mullen, former chairmanof the Joint Chiefs of Staff.When I heardabout it, I walked right up to him and gave

Military coins: officer’scollection began in 1987as a deck seaman

him my only Mullen coin.“’Someone stole your memory, and I

wanted to return it,’”Ayala told him as hepresented the coin. “To some people, it’sa big deal, especially if you care about theperson who gave it to you.”And plenty of people have cared enough

to present them toAyala.“I have coins from all branches of ser-

vice, from ships and from squadrons,”Ayalasaid.“I even have several master chief pettyofficers of the Navy — the third,ninth and10th.About 2 percent of the collection isnon-military. Some of the coins I’ve beengiven are commemorative coins for mov-ies, like Harry Potter,Act of Valor and Hun-ger Games,or for businesses like Home De-pot and Office Depot.”One of Ayala’s favorite coins is from U.S.

Army Europe because of the large size andintricate detail.But his most treasured coinis one he always carries with him.“My most treasured is Adm. Boorda’s

coin, especially because it was his Seaman-to-Admiral program that allowed me to be-come an officer,”Ayala said.“The coin wasgiven to me by the son of one of Boorda’sformer aides.The son had been an intern inthe Flight Medicine Clinic.“One day, he said,‘I have something spe-

cial for you. My father said you would re-ally treasure and love it.’He was right,”Ayalasaid.“It’s the only one I carrywithme,alongwith my own. Not much can beat that. Sowhen someone challenges me, I can say‘What do ya got?You’re going to lose.’”Ayala sometimes carries the presidential

or Camp David coins, but believes it’s theBoorda coin that brings him good luck.With so much experience with coins,he

has designed several,including his own.Hismost recent project is updating his coin forhis promotion to lieutenant commanderon May 1. He has also designed coins forofficers in charge, the chiefs mess and thewardroom of the Oceana BHC.With the collection continuing to grow,

Ayala is looking forward to using a new dis-play case. Fellow avid collector and woodworker, retired Chief Aviation Boatswain’sMate (Equipment) Michael Gilberg, madethree of the display cases Ayala had in hisoffice.Gilberg recently presented Ayala with a

new case for the collection, a six-foot unitthat breaks into two sections. Ayala willuse it to house the entire collection whenhe reports to Naval Hospital Bremerton,Wash., in March.Despite all of the coinsAyala has attained

over the years, he does have one regret —he never got a coin from the ship where itall began.“I should have gotten a ship’s coin from

Cimarron and still have not gotten it,” headded.“I have been trying for many years.That’s my first ship, but it’s impossible tofind them with the ship being decommis-sioned. I learned a lesson early.“Now I tell younger folks that it’s your

command, it’s a memory, so try to get oneand keep it,” he said.“It means a lot to beable to cherish it and remember who gaveit to you.”

Some of the more than 1,800 military coins Lt. Carmelo Ayala has accumulated in his ca-reer. Ayala began collecting the coins in 1987 during his first tour as a deck seaman on USSCimarron (AO 177). His biggest regret is not getting a ship’s coin from Cimarron.

Lt. Carmelo Ayalashows off his favoritecoin, which is fromU.S. Army Europe,while several smallercoin holders sit onhis desk behind him.Ayala, a Navy nurse,served as the headof the Primary CareClinic at BranchHealth Clinic Oceanauntil transferring Feb.13.

Photos byRebecca A. Perron


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— Continued from page 3and refunds are deposited directly into a Sailor’sbank account on an average of two weeks fromthe date of transmission.Sailors using a Navy tax assistance center will

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Following the Vow Re-newal Ceremony, Salleyand Frank Pittman (left),join PR3 Ian Montignyfrom VFA-136, his wifeErin and daughter Amelia,3 months to cut the cakeas the longest and mostrecently married couplesat the Feb. 8 ceremony.The Pittmans have beenmarried more than 57years and the Montignysare celebrating their firstanniversary.

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3rd Class Ian Montigny of Strike FighterSquadron (VFA) 136 and his family, themost recently married couple present, theceremony means much more.Married justshy of one year at the time of the ceremo-ny, they have been apart much of that 12months,due to deployment.They attendedthe ceremony to celebrate their very firstanniversary.“I deployed a month after we got mar-

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Vow renewal: way for couples tostrengthen commitment to marriage

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*HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THEINDIVIDUAL READY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS OR ACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNINGSTATEMENT OR MILITARY IDENTIFICATION CARD. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCEN-TIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD DOWN PAYMENT. ON LEASE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNTS DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR DELIVERY, WITHANY REMAINDER APPLIED TO THE CAPITALIZED COST REDUCTION. ONE INCENTIVE PER TRANSACTION. NOT AVAILABLE TOGETHER WITH TOYOTA COLLEGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE AND LEASE CONTRACTS MUST BE DATED BY APRIL 1, 2013. THE MILITARYINCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR TERMINATION AT ANY TIME. TOYOTA MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO WELL QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FINANCING OR LEASING NEW UNTITLED TOYOTA MODELS THROUGHPARTICIPATING DEALERS AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY. PROGRAM MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES IS A SERVICE MARK OF TOYOTA MOTOR CREDITCORPORATION AND TOYOTA MOTOR INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **0% APR FINANCING ON NEW 2012 CAMRY, CAMRY HYBRID AND RAV4; NEW 2013 COROLLA, SIENNA, VENZA, HIGHLANDER, PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID ANDTUNDRA AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. APR TERM VARIES BY MODEL. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. PRIUS PLUG-IN OFFER ONLY VALID AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS LOCATED IN MARYLANDAND VIRGINIA. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. †FINANCE INCENTIVE FROM TOYOTA IN ADDITION TO 0% APR FINANCING WHEN VEHICLE IS PURCHASED AND FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVE WILL FIRST BE AP-PLIED TO THE DOWN PAYMENT. ONE INCENTIVE PER FINANCE TRANSACTION. FINANCE INCENTIVE IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS THROUGH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. ††PURCHASERS CAN RECEIVE$1,000 CASH BACK FROM TOYOTA OR CAN APPLY CASH BACK TO DOWN PAYMENT. ***TOYOTACARE COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED SERVICE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25K MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF ARENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET OR A LIVERY OR TAXI VEHICLE. SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR COMPLETE PLAN DETAILS. VALID ONLY IN THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES AND ALASKA. PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID COMES WITH AN EXTRA YEAR OF ROADSIDEASSISTANCE, FOR A TOTAL OF THREE (3) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. OFFERS DO NOT INCLUDE DEALER FEES. OFFERS END 3/4/13.

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