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Target launch at Dam Neck

Photos by MC2 Antonio P. Turretto RamosTwo BQM-74E targets are readied to launch from Dam Neck Annex out to USS Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) for a live fire missile exercise, inpreparation for the ARG’s upcoming deployment. A total of three targets were launched Jan. 26 by a team of DoD civilians and government contractors fromNAVAIR’s 5.3.3 Atlantic Targets and Marine Operations Division at Dam Neck. The targets are propelled by two jet-assisted takeoff (JATO) bottles and a jetengine which will accelerate the target up to 230 knots in approximately 2 seconds. The targets are 13 feet long, weigh up to 600 pounds and are capableare flying up to nearly 500 knots, at altitudes ranging from 7 feet up to 40,000 feet.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

BY MC2 LEONA MYNESHarry S.Truman Strike GroupPublic Affairs

NORFOLK (NNS) — Harry S. Truman StrikeGroup (HSTSG), underway since Jan. 14, com-pleted its composite training unit exercise(COMPTUEX) and returned to Naval Station Nor-folk Feb.3.

COMPTUEX was a scenario-based pre-deploy-ment exercise assessed by Commander, StrikeForceTraining Atlantic (CSFTL).

CSFTL ensured HSTSG can carry out a broad

scope of missions efficiently and effectivelywhen operating in the 5th fleet and 6th fleet ar-eas of responsibility.

“This was a difficult scenario. We threw a lotof problems at the strike group and its ships tomake sure this team performs as a team and to ac-ceptable combat standards,” said Rear Adm. ScottCraig, CSFTL. “I have all the confidence in theworld that when HSTSG gets the call to deliver,the strike group can deliver and will do so withprecision.”

HSTSG conducted several scenario-based mis-sions including maritime interdiction operations;

electronic, air, surface and subsurface warfare;electronic, air, surface and subsurface defense;

Harry S. Truman Strike Group completes COMPTUEX

— See COMPTUEX Page 7

I have all the confidence in theworld that when HSTSG gets thecall to deliver, the strike group candeliver and will do so with preci-sion.”

— Rear Adm. Scott Craig, commander, StrikeForce Training Atlantic

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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.

Tuskegee Airmen, Montford Point Marinespresentation

NAS Oceana and CNATTU are hosting the MontfordPoint Marines and Tuskegee Airmen Feb. 8 for a prayerbreakfast at 8 a.m. at the Oceana Galley and an 11 a.m.presentation at CNATTU in building 223. Both events areopen to all hands. For more information, call Master Sgt.Curt Clarke at 433-3209.

American Idol finalist to be at NEXDanny Gokey, national recording artist and a top three

finalist during American Idol’s 8th season, will be at NEXOceana and NEX Norfolk to promote his eyeglass framelabel.While at the NEXs, he will sign autographs for cus-tomers and play an acoustic set of his music.

Gokey will be at NEX Oceana Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. The Dan-ny Gokey eyewear trunk show event will be 11 a.m. to 5p.m.He will appear at NEX Norfolk Feb. 9 at noon and thetrunk show will be at NEX Norfolk from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Only authorized NEX customers may attend the event.

Military Saves ForumFleet and Family Support Center is hosting the Mili-

tary Saves Leadership Forum, Feb. 13 9 - 11 a.m., atthe Oceana Officers’ Club. All military leadership, in-cluding commanding and executive officers, com-mand master chiefs and their spouses, as well as com-mand financial specialists, are invited to attend. Thekeynote speaker will be retired Vice Adm. John Mazach.For more information, call the FFSC at 433-2912.

STA-21 Career DaysThe Seaman to Admiral-21 Career Days Program will be

Feb.14,9 - 10:30 a.m.at the Center for NavalAviationTech-nical Training Unit Oceana.

The presentation will inform potential fleet applicantshow to receive an STA-21 college scholarship, includingeligibility criteria, application procedures and the pro-gram deadline. Other officer accession programs will alsobe discussed. Hampton Roads NROTC officer candidateswill share their experiences and answer questions.

For more information, call retired Lt. David Boisselle at352-4757 or email [email protected].

Tax Assistance CenterThe Tax Assistance Center (TAC) will be open through

April 30. TAC is located on Oceana in building 320, 799Hornet Dr. Suite 100, with the Region Legal Services Of-fice,Mid-Atlantic Branch Office.Hours of operation will befrom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This site will accommodate walk-ins at self-service tax

NMCRS raises Quick Assist Loans to $500From the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Arlington, Va., — Sailors and Marines serving on ac-tive duty can now apply for a Quick Assist Loan (QAL)for up to $500 at all 51 Navy Marine Corps Relief Society(NMCRS) full service offices located on Navy and MarineCorps installations worldwide. Most QALs can be pro-cessed on a walk-in basis in about 15 minutes.Active dutyMarines and Sailors must apply in person.

QALs are short-term, interest-free loans available to ser-vice members facing a family emergency or other urgentfinancial situation.

QALs are available to Sailors and Marines who:• Are on active duty

• Have no outstanding loans with NMCRS•Need help with basic living expenses or family emer-

gencies“This program is our best defense against questionable

payday lenders who create a cycle of debt with triple-digit interest and short-term repayments that adverselyimpact our service members and their families” said Ex-ecutive Vice President, Navy-Marine Corps Relief SocietyCarl Jensen.

Last year,the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society providedmore than 43,000 QALs to active duty Sailors and Marines.

For more information visit www.nmcrs.org/QAL orcontact the NMCRS office at NAS Oceana at 433-3383 orvisit their office in building 531.

preparation terminals on a first-come,first-served basis andalso provide one-on-one tax preparation services, limitedto customers unable to use self- service terminals due todisability, by appointment only. Call 444-9081 for an ap-pointment.

Oceana track to be upgradedNAS Oceana will begin construction on a new synthetic

track and field in the spot of the current one within thenext couple of weeks. The existing track will be closedonce construction begins.Track and field users can call theFlightline Fitness Center at 433-3901 for more information.The new track and field should be finished near the begin-ning of summer.

The contract was awarded in August 2012 using FY12funds to Landscapes Unlimited, LLC. The construction atOceana will cost approximately $886,000 and will includegrinding and resurfacing the track with a red syntheticrubber wearing course. The existing grass surface insidethe track will also be removed and replaced with a multi-purpose synthetic grass field, complete with striping forsoccer and football. Finally, the existing water fountain willbe replaced.

February 7, 2013 • JET OBSERVER 3y ,

BY CMDR. VINSON MILLIERNAS Oceana Command Chaplain

I keep a photo on my desk ofmy wife and children that datesback to my first tour in the Navy.My wife is holding our newbornson, with my daughter standingby her side. I’m not in the pho-tograph because a week earlier,USS Independence (CV 62) and

I were en route to the Gulf, my second cruise to thosewarm waters.

Besides it being a favorite photograph, it reminds meof two things:the sacrifices our families make for us andhow others can be remarkable for their support amidthis way of life in service to our nation.

I remain humbled by what service member’s lovedones do in support of those who deploy. First set intomy arms at 5 months of age,my“little guy”has grown tobe a head taller than me and in the next year, hopes toenter into the nation’s service.Time does pass quickly.

As for my wife, humbled is a good word because shewent through a 36 1/2 hour labor to deliver our son,leftthe hospital the next day, and a few days later preparedour home to receive what became 15 house guests —courtesy of a typhoon that required all off-base familiesto take shelter in everyone’s on-base housing. To thisday, I cannot fathom how my wife did it all! Those of uswho deploy rarely have a full understanding — but wecan appreciate those efforts out of our sight.

The photograph itself had its own journey. In thosedays,email was still pretty new and we depended uponvery slow mail delivery. However, there was anotherwife who took this favorite photo of mine and had mywife write a quick note… got them to a friend,who gotthem to someone else, and then on... Two days later,amid what was to become a three-week mail drought, Iwas surprised by a call from ship’s admin department.I had mail! Weird, I thought, as the only flight had beenthe ambassador to Singapore making a quick flightto and from our ship.There was no “mail” landing an-nounced. It seems the ambassador had carried the pho-to and letter aboard.To this day, I remain deeply grate-ful for that small act of kind support, one which I havewell-remembered as an example to emulate.

We but have to look around NAS Oceana and DamNeck to rapidly become aware of the numbers ofthose who are presently deployed, or who are away

Chaplain’sCorner

Special delivery

— See Appreciation, Page 10

STORY/PHOTO BY CHRISTIANNE M. WITTENChaplain Corps Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) — More than 60 religious pro-gram specialists (RPs) and guests from across the nationalcapital region gathered Jan. 19 at the Chesty Puller VFWPost 1503 in Dale City,Va., to celebrate the 34th anniver-sary of the establishment of the religious program special-ists (RP) rating.

During his invocation, Chief of Navy Chaplains RearAdm. Mark Tidd said, “RPs have supported the ministryof chaplains from over 100 religious traditions.They haveensured that our people are able to practice their faith,whether at sea or ashore, in combat or in garrison. Andthey have kept a watchful eye and a ready weapon to pro-vide security in dangerous areas.

“One moment they can be engaged in combat opera-tions, and in the next moment bringing hope to peopledevastated by a natural disaster. RPs have met every chal-lenge with courage, tenacity and creativity.”

The event also featured an inaugural anniversary vid-eo message from Master Chief Dino Medler, 13th seniorenlisted leader for the RP rating, and Senior Chief ScottQuinn,RP of the Marine Corps,highlighting the significantcontributions of RPs.

Medler made particular reference to the record numberof “RPs recognized Navywide [in 2012] with at least fiveRPs awarded Sailors of the Quarter and at least nine com-mand Sailors of the Year.”

A POW/MIA table served as a solemn reminder of thoseservice members unable to join in the festivities. Quinnremarked, as he read a script,“we join together to pay ourhumble tribute to them and bear witness to their contin-ued absence and the purity of their intentions to respond

to their country’s call to arms.”Chief Andy Duprey read the official All Marines Mes-

sage from the commandant (ALMAR 002/13), citing RPsas “force multipliers that are in tune with the needs of to-day’s warfighter.”

Chief Montana Sor read the official anniversary letterfrom Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Michael Ste-vens where he stated,“It is vital our Sailors, Marines andtheir families are grounded not only physically and men-tally,but spiritually as well.Your motto‘exceed the expect-ed’ is fitting to the outstanding service and support youprovide to them every day around the world.”

The guest speaker for the evening, retired Master ChiefJames H. Graham, was instrumental in the establishmentof the RP rating in 1978.

He had recently connected with Medler during a Veter-ans Day service at their community church inWoodbridge,Va. and was later invited to share his experiences duringthe RP anniversary ball.

During his remarks, he recalled,“once we got approvalfor the rating, we had to staff it, create a rating badge, aswell as set up training for RPs as Navy combatants,servingwith Marines.”

He went on to add“the selection for the initial 160 can-didates for the rating was very serious business. We gothundreds of applicants and our decision would changetheir career.”

At the conclusion of his remarks,Medler presented Gra-ham with an engraved pocket watch with the RP logo onthe inside.

The ceremonial cake-cutting followed, which honoredthe longest serving RP present, Master Chief Thomas Mc-Comas, the senior enlisted RP for the Bureau of Medicineand Surgery,and the youngest RP present,SeamanAppren-ticeAngelique Nicole Fernandez,who enlisted in the NavyApril 16, 2012 and is currently assigned to Naval DistrictWashington.

When asked how she felt to be a part of the ceremonyalongside the master chief instrumental in the establish-ment of the RP rating, Fernandez replied,“It was such anhonor, and I will remember this for the rest of my life. Iwill get to tell my children and my grandkids about it.Thatmakes me so excited.”

Religious programspecialists celebrate34 years of service

RPCM Steven McCo-mas (center), cuts apiece of cake for RPSAAngelique Fernandezas retired Master ChiefJames H. Graham lookson during a cake-cutting ceremony forthe 34th anniversary ofthe religious programsspecialist rating atVFW Post 1503 in DaleCity, Va. Graham wasthe first senior enlistedleader for the religiousprograms specialistrating.

4 JET OBSERVER • February 7, 2013y ,

BY CYNTHIA WHITMANStrike Fighter Wing Atlantic PublicAffairs Officer

Commander,Strike FighterWingAtlantic(CSFWL) Capt. Paul F. Gronemeyer, award-ed presented awards to the CSFWL ShoreChief of the Year, Shore Sailor of the Yearand Shore Junior Sailor of theYear during aceremony Jan.18.

Shore Chief of the YearAviation Boatswain’s Mate - Handling

(AW/SW) Maxalex Fequiere is the 2012 CS-FWL Shore Chief of theYear. Fequiere,whoserves as the first lieutenant and fleet liai-son representative, received the Navy andMarine Corps Commendation Medal for hisperformance from January 2012 to Decem-ber 2012. Demonstrating superior leader-ship, Fequiere led six chief petty officersand more than 380 Sailors in the coordinat-ed space turnover for 20 squadrons, includ-ing Top Gun and Blue Angels detachments,ensuring the smooth and timely transitionof spaces prior to and return from deploy-

ments. Additionally, his leadership was in-strumental in building a cohesive team ofSailors from various squadrons,who led therenovation of seven hangars for 17 squad-rons, including upgrades to roofing andheating systems.

Shore Sailor of the YearAviation Maintenance Administration-

man 1st Class (AW/SW) Shantani Pannellis the 2012 CSFWL Shore Sailor of the Year.Pannell,who has served as maintenance ad-ministration leading petty officer, receivedthe Navy and Marine Corps Commendationfor her performance from January 2010 toFebruary 2013.

Pannell’s rating knowledge and technicalexpertise were critical in the developmentof tailored training for 113 aviation main-tenance administrationmen, contributingto the verification of 582 technical direc-tives, encompassing more than 300 F/A-18Hornets and 2,500 pieces of support equip-ment. She also streamlined the acceptanceand transfer processes between squadronsand fleet readiness centers, decreasing lost

Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic presents Sailor of Year awards

Photos by YNC Goba

ABOVE: Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic’s Shore Chief of the Year ABHC (AW/SW) Maxalex Fequiere(l) is presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Commander, Strike FighterWing Atlantic Capt. Paul F. Gronemeyer on Jan. 18. Gronemeyer also presented awards to(above r) AZ1(AW/SW) Shantani Pannell as the Shore Sailor of the Year and (below r) LS2(AW)Daronda L. Bailey as the Shore Junior Sailor of the Year.

maintenance man hours.Shore Junior Sailor of the Year

Logistics Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Da-ronda L. Bailey is the 2012 CSFWL ShoreJunior Sailor of the Year. Bailey who servesas material control leading petty officer re-ceived the Navy and Marine CorpsAchieve-ment Medal for her performance from Feb-ruary 2010 to March 2013.

Bailey’s attention to detail and cost com-

parative research as the primary purchasingagent and transportation of things (TOTs)manager directly resulted in a combinedsavings of more than $1 million for the EastCoast strike fighter community.

Her active involvement as a commandMorale Welfare and Recreation commit-tee member also helped raise more than$7,500 towards two successful commandholiday parties.

CS2(AW) Steven A. Kane fromthe Dam Neck galley (r) ispresented the Navy and MarineCorps Achievement Medal byCapt. Bob Geis, NAS Oceanacommanding officer, Feb. 1. Kaneearned the award for his workas the commissary area invento-ry control manager for the 2012NAS Oceana Air Show, Sept. 14-16. He managed more than 30volunteers and was responsiblefor more than $160,000 in con-cession goods and food conces-sion stands. Geis also presentedNAMs to CS1(SCW) Allen R. Bushand CS3 Joshua W. Abshire fromthe galley for their work duringthe air show.

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From Navy Personnel CommandPublic Affairs

MILLINGTON,Tenn. (NNS) — The Navywill implement two new programmingchanges within the Fleet RIDE-Perform toServe (FR-PTS) system that are designed toalign the FR-PTS and Career ManagementSystem-Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID) ap-plication windows, helping Sailors withorder negotiations, and improving systemefficiency for career counselors, accordingto a Navy message released Feb. 1.

NAVADMIN 021/13 announces the au-tomation of Special Circumstance FR-PTSApplications for Projected Rotation Date(PRD) for Sailors who will have less than24 months of obligated service remainingat their PRD. Sailors who will have morethan 24 months of obligated service re-maining at their PRD do not require FR-PTSapproval to negotiate orders.

Beginning Feb. 4, FR-PTS automatically

generated a Special Circumstance Applica-tion 15 months prior to a Sailor’s PRD, ifthey will have less than 24 months of obli-gated service remaining at their PRD.Thisgives career counselors three months tosubmit the application. These Sailors willreceive up to three looks in FR-PTS 12, 11,and 10 months prior to their PRD. Sailorswho receive a special circumstance quotawill be able to reenlist for up to six years tocover any obligated service for their nextset of orders.

If a Sailor does not receive a quota,detail-ers will be able to make a determinationsooner if the Sailor will remain at their cur-rent command or if orders will be issued inaccordance with sea shore flow. Under theold method, detailers would wait for FR-PTS determination. Some Sailors didn’t getFR-PTS approval prior to their PRD,placingthem in the needs-of-the-Navy-window and

Navy to implement newFleet RIDE/PTS rules

— See New rules, Page 10

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BY OS1 DANIEL OSTERBERGCenter for Surface Combat SystemsUnit Dam Neck

DAHLGREN, Va. — The Center for Sur-face Combat Systems (CSCS) announcedits 2012 Junior Enlisted Instructor of theYear Feb. 5.

Operations Specialist (OS) 2nd Class(SW) Adrian Clark was ecstatic to hear theresults.

“The competition was tough and it isan honor to have been selected among somany worthy candidates,”he said.

Clark teaches Sailors how to operate theNavy’s modern tactical data networks atCSCS Unit (CSCSU) Dam Neck.

CSCSU Dam Neck’s Senior Enlisted Lead-er, Master Chief Fire Controlman FrankOborny emphasized that Clark has madean outstanding impact on the Navy’s mis-sion.

“It is imperative that Sailors enrolled inour courses receive the highest qualitytraining possible,” he said. “Students who

graduate from OS2Clark’s courses willemploy their trainingaboard ships in sup-port of the nation’sinterests. He alwaysensures the courses heteaches are constantlyupdated to reflect theever-changing globalmission of the Navy.”

In Clark’s case, it isespecially essential tostay up to date due tothe Navy’s increasingreliance on advanceddata exchange systems.

“Tactical data ‘links’are indispensable in the emerging arena ofballistic missile defense,” said Clark’s lead-ing supervisor, OS1 Corey Snowden. “Hisexpertise in this subject matter makes himuniquely qualified to instruct the next gen-eration of Sailors. I am thrilled to see himrecognized for the work he has done to

improve the quality ofSailors who graduateour courses.”

Capt. Don Schmie-ley, CSCS commandingofficer, congratulatedClark and thanked himfor his exceptional per-formance.

“Once again, I con-tinue to be amazedwith the profession-alism and excellenceCSCS instructors ex-hibit on a daily basisand OS2 Clark has trulymade his mark not onlyin the domain, but also

in the fleet,”he said.Clark joined the Navy from his home-

town ofVirginia Beach,serving in the Navysince 2005, including a tour aboard theOliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Carr(FFG 52).

Clark says he looks forward to his next

tour aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61), as asubject matter expert returning to the fleetwith the most current rating knowledge,benefiting the Surface Warfare Enterpriseand the Navy as a whole.

Clark will now go on to compete forNaval Education and Training Command’sJunior Enlisted Instructor of the Year.

“I am both grateful and honored to rep-resent CSCS in the NETC-wide competi-tion,”said Clark.

The Center for Surface Combat SystemsHeadquarters’ staff oversees 14 learningsites, including CSCS Unit Dam Neck, andprovides 80,000 hours of curriculum and670 courses a year to more than 50,000Sailors. The mission of CSCSU Dam Neck isto develop and deliver surface ship combatsystems training to achieve surface warfaresuperiority. CSCS Unit Dam Neck providesmany different curriculums,and is a prima-ry training facility for several Navy combatsystems ratings.

Operations specialist at Dam Neck selected as top Sailor for CSCS

OS2(SW) Adrian Clark

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— Continued from page 1small boat and low slow flyer detectionand deterrence; integrated air and surfacewarfare; combat flight operations; counter-unmanned air vehicle drills; straits transits;and replenish-ments-at-sea.

“The crew ofTruman is abso-lutely ready ford e p l o y m e n t ,”said CommandMaster Chief(SW/AW/IDW)Raymond D.Kemp, USS HarryS. Truman (CVN75). “We havebeen tried, as-sessed, inspectedand tested. Nomatter what en-emy we are sentto engage,we areready to engage,and we shall bevictorious.”

According to Lt. j.g.Aubrey Page, naviga-tor aboard the guided-missile cruiser USSGettysburg (CG 64), Sailors aboard Gettys-burg are equally as ready for deployment.During COMPTUEX, Gettysburg Sailorshoned skills in ship’s self defense,weapons,

integrated air defense and flight operations.“It is exciting to work with the [Harry S.

Truman] strike group,”said Page.“Together,we bring the best of what navies all aroundthe world offer to provide a maritime pres-

ence in a part ofthe world thatneeds us.”

AboardTruman(CVN 75) are hercrew, Command-er, Carrier StrikeGroup (CCSG)10, Carrier AirWing (CVW) 3,and 1st Com-bined DestroyerSquadron (1CDS).In addition toGettysburg, USSMonterey (CG61), guided-mis-sile frigate USSKaufmann (FFG59), guided-mis-sile destroyers

USS Gravely (DDG 107) and USS Barry(DDG 52), Canadian ships HMCS Ville deQuebec (FFH 332) and HMCS Preserver(AOR 510), and German frigate FGS Ham-burg (F220) also participated. Gettysburgand Hamburg will join Truman for deploy-ment.

COMPTUEX: Truman StrikeGroup ready for deployment

Photo by MC3 Billy Ho

ATAN Alexandria Hannum (l), and AT2 Christopher Diaz perform maintenance on an F/A-18CHornet from the “Gunslingers”of VFA-105 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN75) Jan. 23. Harry S. Truman was underway, conducting a composite training unit exercise inpreparation for its upcoming deployment.

Photo by MC3 Lorenzo J. Burleson

Adm. Bill Gortney, commander of U.S. Fleet ForcesCommand, greets PR1 Curtis Matthews on the flightdeck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN75) Jan. 31. Gortney visited Harry S. Truman to ob-serve operations during COMPTUEX.

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Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) hosted theThrift Savings Plan (TSP) Plan workshop on Jan.23 at NASOceana.This program is designed to help educate militaryand Department of Defense (DOD) civilians about the ad-vantages of using TSP.

Every service member has different ways of saving mon-ey. TSP is a method provided by the DOD and is designedto help save money and prepare for retirement.TSP is in-troduced to all military at the beginning of their careers.Despite this early introduction, not everyone is clear onthe structure and benefits of the program.To help informpotential participants, FFSC provides the training free ofcost.

TSP is a retirement savings plan, similar to the 401(k)plans offered by civilian employers, which entails auto-matic payroll deductions,tax deductions for contributionsand a variety of withdrawal options.

“TSP is a -program which helps members save moneyduring their time of service,” said Shannon Davis, finan-cial educator at Oceana’s FFSC.“It is something a servicemember can take with them, and they can have differentoptions once they separate from the military or retire.”

TSP is an optional program that takes a few steps to getstarted. Once someone enrolls, an account is created intheir name and they become a participant. Service mem-bers can enroll by filling out either a hard copy TSP-U-1form and delivering it to their personnel support detach-ment, or submit the form electronically through MyPay.Once enrolled, participants can establish their monthly

contributions to the account and adjust how they wanttheir money invested.

“I have TSP and I think it is convenient how it is de-ducted from my paycheck automatically,” said AviationBoatswain’s Mate - Equipment 3rd Class (AW) NakishaCardwell, from the Oceana quarterdeck and a four-yearTSP participant.“It has taught me a lot about saving andinvesting my money and has helped me create good sav-ing habits.”

Once the account is enrolled,TSP will mail participantsa welcome package with their account number,TSP infor-mation, instructions, a password for internet access and apersonal identification number (PIN).

When an account is created, all contributions are auto-matically deposited into the government Securities Invest-ment (G) Fund.The G Fund is a short-term fund investedin the U.S.Treasury Securities that gives members an op-portunity to earn interest with no risk of loss.

There are several additional funds members can investin as well. These funds include the Fixed Income IndexFund (F), the Common Stock Index Fund (C ), the SmallCapitalization Stock Index Fund (S), International StockIndex Investment Fund (I) and the Lifecycle Fund (L) des-ignated for members who may not have time,experienceor interest in managing their retirement savings.

Although participants can invest their money in any ofthe several funds, some funds may be risky and requiretime and attention to ensure they get the best savings pos-sible. Each of the funds has associated benefits and risks.Investors are advised to look at each closely and seek ad-vice prior to choosing the fund that best suits them.

Once a service member separates, they are no longer

able to make contributions to their TSP account, but willstill have multiple options for the account.These optionscan include leaving their money in the account and lettingtheir initial investment continue to grow, transferring theaccount to an IRA, or transferring the investment into an-other retirement plan if their next employer allows that asan option.These options are available to all service mem-bers whether they have served one tour or until retire-ment.

“I know it will be significant in the future, whether Iwant to transfer it to another savings program or with-draw the investment to supplement my finances,” saidCardwell.

Two tax deductions for TSP are traditional (deductionsare made before taxes are with held) and Roth (deduc-tions are made after taxes).After service members deter-mine their monthly contribution amount, they file a con-tribution allocation to directTSP how to invest the moneythey put into their account in the future.

“We provide classes onTSP but for some people it is eas-ier to talk to someone one-on-one,” said Davis.“We wouldrecommend people make appointments but if someonewalks in and a financial educator is available, we will helpthem right away.We are here to serve and help the militarycommunity.Come and utilize our services because we arehere for your benefit.”

For more information on TSP and the different fundsavailable and navigating your financial decisions, con-tact the FFSC at Oceana at 433-2912. Information aboutTSP can also be accessed at www.tsp.gov or call the TSPhelpline at 1-TSP-YOU-FRST.

FFSC’s Thrift Savings Plan offers tools to build savings

Lt. Derek Bintz signals to thepilot of a T-45C Goshawktraining aircraft from the“Eagle” of VT-7, whilewearing a jersey in supportof the San Francisco 49erson the flight deck of theaircraft carrier USS GeorgeH.W. Bush (CVN 77) Feb. 3.Sailors assigned to GeorgeH.W. Bush were underwayduring Super Bowl XLVII andtook an opportunity to showtheir team pride during flightoperations. George H.W. Bushis conducting training andcarrier qualifications in theAtlantic Ocean.

Photo by MC2 Tony D. Curtis

The Feb. 22 deadline for students to apply for this year’sScholarships for Military Children Program is fast ap-proaching.All eligible students are encouraged to submittheir applications as soon as possible.

The application must include an essay on the followingtopic:“Please discuss in detail how one of the first ladies(since 1933) has made an impact on a social issue in theUnited States.”

Scholarship awards will be based on funds available, butthe scholarship program awards at least $1,500 at eachmilitary commissary. If there are no eligible applicantsfrom a particular commissary,the funds designated for thatcommissary will be awarded as an additional scholarshipat another store.

Applications are available in commissaries worldwideand online at http://www.militaryscholar.org.Applicationsmust be turned in to a commissary by close of businessFeb.22.Commissaries can be found at www.commissaries.com, then click the link Locations at the top of the page.

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The reality of the cold water hits plungers as they head intothe Atlantic.

A member of the “Crazy Colonials” team from Colonial Heights, Va. takes atumble into the sand as the team races to the water.

Dressed in their best tropical attire, “TeamHypo Thermia” from Virginia Beach proudlyshow off their grass skirts as they head to-ward the water,

Looking warm and toasty in their costumesthat include a long dress, cape and hood,teachers from Smithfield High School posefor a photo before they hit the water.

Members of the “Cajun Chaos Krewe” camefrom all over Virginia and have attendedthe Polar Plunge for the past 17 years. TheKrewe passed out Mardi Gras beads prior tothe plunge.

Billed as the “coolest thing you’ll ever do,” more than 3,000people took the plunge on Feb. 2 into the frigid waters of theAtlantic Ocean to benefit Special Olympics of Virginia. Plungersof all ages, dressed in the crazy costumes — some completewith body paint — tiptoed, ran and even dived into the waterat the Virginia Beach oceanfront between 6th and 9th streets.Polar Plunge XXI raised a record $1,250,000 to benefit 11,000Special Olympic athletes. The Polar Plunge Winter Festival in-cluded the Cool School Challenge, 5K run, Pee Wee Plunge andparties on Feb. 1 and 2. This year marks the third year in a rowthat more than $1 million has been raised at the Polar Plunge.

Although maybe not having as much fun as the plungers, divers who mannedthe safety perimeter were dressed much more warmly for the cold Atlantictemperatures. Also assisting with keeping participants safe were the CoastGuard and Virginia Beach Police.

Plungers get ready for their dip into the ocean.

As part of their costumes, young team members from the “Lake Holly Plungers”in Virginia Beach, created special hats from real plumber plungers, completewith rolls of toilet paper.

Photos by Harry Gerwien


New rules: helps Sailors negotiate orders— Continued from page 5

creating additional work for career coun-selors who continued to work with theirSailors through the order negotiation andFR-PTS submission process. In addition,Sailors with less than 12 months of obli-gated service remaining were often left inplace but orders were already generated torelieve the Sailor at PRD, creating a situa-tion where two Sailors were filling one bil-let.This change aligns the FR-PTS with theCMS-ID window, while preventing manySailors from missing their opportunityto negotiate for orders during their pre-scribed orders negotiation window, ben-efiting both the Sailor and the Navy.

In other cases, Sailors who didn’t actu-ally require a special circumstance FR-PTSapplication were submitted in FR-PTS, cre-ating unnecessary competition for FR-PTSquotas.The new special circumstance FR-PTS application will prevent Sailors fromapplying if they don’t need a FR-PTS quota,which will improve opportunities for Sail-ors who do require a quota.

Sailors who don’t receive a special cir-

cumstance FR-PTS quota at their PRD arestill required to submit a regular FR-PTSapplication during their next FR-PTS appli-cation window when they are 12 monthsfrom their end of active service.

The second change covered in the NA-VADMIN improves career counselor ef-ficiency by eliminating monthly denialletters and generating a single final deter-mination letter for Sailors.The denied finalactive letter has also been reformatted toinclude the Sailor’s entire FR-PTS end of ac-tive obligated service,as extended (SEAOS),application history to help authorizing of-ficials in determining a Sailor’s eligibly forinvoluntary separation benefits.

Unless specifically changed by NAVAD-MIN 021/13,all other FR-PTS program poli-cies remain in effect.Contact the Navy Per-sonnel Command Customer Service Center,at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC/1-(866)-827-5672 orvia e-mail at [email protected] withquestions concerning this policy updateand new FR-PTS implementation proce-dures.

Vice Adm. Kosmas Christidis(r), the Hellenic Navy chief ofnaval operations, is present-ed a plaque by Capt. RobertLineberry, Tactical TrainingGroup Atlantic commandingofficer, Jan. 23. TTGL andDistributed Training CenterAtlantic briefed the HellenicCNO and his staff on U.S.Navy synthetic tactical train-ing available in the Navy con-tinuous training Environmentduring the visit.

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Appreciation:acknowledgingmilitary families’sacrifices

— Continued from page 3on lengthy exercises. It is a part of this life we share. It isa reminder to acknowledge with deep appreciation whatthose left behind must handle — their sacrifice for our na-tion. And, it is a reminder to readily lend mutual supportthrough what are not small acts of kindness; in themselves,they are a good thing,but they may also have a lifelong im-pact upon others of being in a service, where whether inuniform or not,we have each other’s back in the best senseof that word!

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Lt. Tyrchra Bowman fromCSCSU goes for the bas-ket during some friendlycompetition at the Over-30Lunchtime Basketball Leagueat Dam Neck. Defendingfor NOPF during the Jan. 24game is Coast Guard ChiefWarrant Officer FernandoPerez (wearing number 2).The final score was NOPF 57,CSCSU 41.Seven teams arecompeting in the Captain’sCup league, which endsthe second week in March.Current standings hasNSWDG ahead with a 7 - 0record and runners up NOPFat 6 - 1.

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The Admirals Hockey Team will take tothe ice against the Hershey Bears for Mili-tary Appreciation Night,Feb.8,7:30 p.m.atthe Norfolk Scope.The cost is $11 for indi-vidual tickets purchased at the Scope boxoffice with valid military ID. For groups of$15 or more, cost is $9 each and must bepurchased through Admirals Group SalesOffice.For more information,contact Char-lie Colon at [email protected] call 640-1212, ext. 23.

DODGEBALL TOURNAMENTOceana Sports is sponsoring a free

dodgeball tournament, Feb. 13, at theFlightline Fitness Center.Registration dead-line is Feb. 8. Crazy shirts are encouraged.For more information, call 433-2695.

VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTCaptain’s Cup Volleyball will begin

league play at Oceana Feb. 25.The seasonruns through March 31. An organizationalmeeting will be Feb. 13 10 a.m., and teamregistration deadline is Feb. 22. For moreinformation, call 433-2695 or email [email protected].

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The companies being sued are Venture Supply, which sold the drywall,and distributors, suppliers, builders, developers, installers, and othersthat are called “Participating Defendants” and were associated with thisChinese Drywall. Some of the Participating Defendants and some of theirinsurance companies (“Participating Insurers”) have agreed to Settlements.The Participating Defendants and the Participating Insurers deny they didanything wrong.

Who’s Included?You are likely included in one or more of the Classes if you have any claimfor property damage or personal injuries related to Chinese Drywall soldby, used by, installed by, or otherwise within the legal responsibility of aParticipating Defendant. Most of the claimants are expected to be Virginiaresidents. For the specific legal definition of the four Classes and a full listof the Participating Defendants and Participating Insurers, please visit thewebsite or call the phone number below.

What Can You Get?Under the Settlements, Participating Defendants and their ParticipatingInsurers will contribute a total of $17.4 million into four Settlement Funds.At a later date, if the Court formally approves the Settlements, it will approvea plan to distribute the Settlement Funds to Class Members. You can registerat the website below to be updated if a claims process becomes available.

Your Other RightsIf you do nothing, you remain in the Classes and you may be eligible toreceive Settlement benefits. You will be bound by all the Court’s decisions.If you do not want to be legally bound by a Settlement, you must excludeyourself from it. The deadline to exclude yourself is April 25, 2013. If you donot exclude yourself you will not be able to sue the Participating Defendantsor the Participating Insurers for any claim relating to the lawsuits. If you stayin a Settlement, you may object to all or part of it by April 25, 2013. TheCourt will hold a hearing in May of 2013 to consider whether to approvethe Settlements. The hearing date will be available on the website and phonenumber below as soon as the Court sets it. The Court has appointed attorneysto represent the Classes. If you wish, you may hire an attorney to representand appear for you at your own cost.

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SINGLE PARENTING IN THE MILITARYFeb. 12, 2 - 4 p.m.

Discussion topics include dealing withchanges, co-parenting, talking with yourchild about their other parent, dating, re-sources for single military parents, andmore.

SMOOTH MOVE WORKSHOPFeb. 12, 4 - 7 p.m.

Topics include hints on shipping house-hold goods, travel and financial planning,entitlements, family preparation, and waysto cope with relocation. Open to all activeduty, retiring and separating military per-sonnel, and their families.

DECKPLATE RESOURCE AWARENESSTRAININGFeb. 13 - 14, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This training provides information onNavy and community resources available tomilitary personnel. Participants learn tech-niques that effectively address personnelconcerns brought to their attention.

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

Information will be provided on house-hold goods and auto shipment, financialplanning, travel arrangements and pass-ports, personal security, and culture shock.Open to active duty and family members,12 years and older.

JOB NETWORKFeb. 13, noon to 1 p.m.

Ask local and national employers whatthey like to see on resumes and how toprepare for interviews. Find out aboutopen positions, their application process,and what benefits are available.

SPONSOR TRAININGFeb. 14, 9 - 11 a.m.

Topics include ways to be an effectivesponsor, duties and responsibilities, mili-tary and community sources of help, andFFSC relocation assistance.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUESFeb. 14, 9 a.m. to noon

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

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

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“Red Tails to Red Planet” at the VirginiaAir & Space Center will feature the Tide-water Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, NASA’samazing Mars Science Lab,and Dr.D’s MarsFunky Physics activities and exhibits.

Visitors will have an opportunity tomeet members of the Tidewater Chap-ter of Tuskegee Airmen and discover themany achievements of the Red Tails. Origi-nal members of the Tuskegee Airmen willshare their stories in a presentation from1 - 2 p.m. Original Tuskegee Airman EzraHill will be signing copies of his book,“TheRed Tail Angels:A Story of the Tuskegee Air-men.”

The Mars Science Lab comes to life withhands-on exhibits and activities.A full-scalemodel of the Curiosity rover will be on dis-play.Guests can participate in Dr.D’s FunkyPhysics show, inspired by the twists andturns of roller coasters, at 11 a.m., 12 p.m.and 1:30 p.m.

Red Tails to Red Planet activities are in-cluded in regular exhibit admission. Formore information, call 727-0900 or visitwww.vasc.org.

AUTHOR MY HALEYFeb. 9, 10 a.m. to noon

Meet author My Haley, widow of Rootsauthor Alex Haley, who will read from, dis-cuss and sign her new work,“The Treasonof Mary Louvestre.” Free and open to thepublic. Reservations required; RSVP [email protected]. More infor-mation at 664-1000 or www.nauticus.org.Nauticus is located at One Waterside Dr.,Norfolk.

BATTLE OF ELIZABETH CITYCOMMEMORATIONFeb. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cannon firing on Waterfront Park, re-en-actor encampments, demonstrations andtours of the Civil War sesquicentennial ex-hibit,“Under Both Flags: Civil War in the Al-bemarle,” signals the beginning of a publichistory day at the Museum of theAlbemarle.

Union and Confederate living historiansexplore the hardships and depravations suf-fered by those who fought. Live artillery fir-ings, a historic photographer taking photosof visitors in period clothing, lectures and

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“Follow the Drinking Gourd” is a plan-etarium program at the Virginia LivingMuseum about the Underground Railroad.Learn how the stars of the northern sky ledslaves to freedom.This poignant and inspir-ing tale of one family’s desperate flight tofreedom is based on the children’s bookwritten and illustrated by Jeanette Winter.Free, museum admission not required andnot included.

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AN EVENING WITHCONGRESSMANCLYBURNFeb. 11, 6:30 p.m.

U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn,a veteran of the civil rightsmovement and a memberof the House of Representa-tives, will speak at the RoperPerforming Arts Center. Cly-burn will discuss the BlackHistory Month theme “At theCrossroads of Freedom andEquality: The EmancipationProclamation and the Marchon Washington,” and take au-dience questions.

Event is free and open tothe public.The Roper is at 340Granby St., Norfolk. Doorsopen at 6 p.m. For more TCCBlack History Month events,visit tcc.edu/blackhistory.

CONVERSATIONBETWEEN CIVILRIGHTS LEADERSFeb. 12,11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tidewater CommunityCollege will present “A Con-versation Between Martinand Malcolm,” a conversationbetween civil rights activistMartin Luther King Jr. and

Malcolm X. The dialogue surrounding thepast and the sacrifices made to providepresent day opportunities will take placeat the Portsmouth TCC campus, building A,The Forum.

For more information, call 822-2258 [email protected]. For more TCCBlack History Month events, visit tcc.edu/blackhistory.

'FREEDOM TRAIN' MUSICALFeb. 15, 7 p.m. Feb. 16-17, 3 p.m.

The Hurrah Players will present a musi-cal which sings of Harriet Tubman whosmuggled more than 300 slaves, includingher aged parents, to freedom on the Un-derground Railroad.“Freedom Train” at thePerry Family Theatre recounts a powerfuland inspiring tale of courage, dedication,perseverance and the strength of the hu-man spirit.

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TONI E. HALLSpouse of

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

FOR THE 2013 HEROES AT HOME MILITARY SPOUSE AWARDS

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

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

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

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

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

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