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

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

From Navy Personnel CommandPublic Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — The Career Manage-ment System Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) ap-plication phase began on Nov. 8 and will remainopen until 5 a.m. on Nov. 20 for Sailors in theirpermanent change of station (PCS) orders nego-tiation window.

CMS/ID is the web-based program that enlistedSailors use to review and apply for PCS orders

when it’s time to transfer duty stations. Sailorsmay access the website at https://www.cmsid.navy.mil, or from the CMS/ID link at www.npc.navy.mil.

Sailors are in their orders negotiation windowwhen they are within nine through seven monthsfrom their projected rotation date (PRD).This isthe first application phase for Sailors with an Au-gust 2013 PRD, the second application phase forSailors with a July 2013 PRD,and the last applica-tion phase for Sailors with a June 2013 PRD.

These Sailors may review advertised billets inCMS/ID during the application phase and applyfor up to five jobs, either directly using CMS/ID,or through a command career counselor (CCC).

The application phase is typically 10 days, al-lowing Sailors time to review available jobs, re-search billets and discuss options with theirfamily and chain of command before making ap-plications before the application phase closes.

November application phase open for PCS orders

Veterans Day

The Lone Sailor/Marine tradi-tional Thanks-giving dinner

with turkey,ham and more,will be Nov. 20,6 p.m. Open

to all single ormarried active

duty servicemembers awayfrom their fam-ily/spouse thisThanksgiving.The free din-ner will be at

the Dam Neckchapel.

Veterans Day 2012

Photo by Harry Gerwien

Marines from Hampton Roads were among the more than 80 units participating in the 2012Tidewater Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 12. Along with military units from all branches of theservice, local veterans groups, boy and girl scouts, sheriffs departments, high school bandsand drill teams, also participated in the annual event. The city of Virginia Beach has spon-sored the parade since 1970. — More photos, page 9

— See PCS orders, Page 5

From Navy, Mid-Atlantic Region Public Affairs

Two establishments — Hampton Pipe and Tobacco,4796 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes,Va.,and Lazy Days, 839 W. 21st Street, Norfolk, have beenformally placed off-limits to all military personnel inHampton Roads by the Joint Armed Forces DisciplinaryControl Board (JAFDCB) for Southeastern Virginia andNortheastern North Carolina.

The board works closely with businesses that are con-sidered being placed off-limits to avoid these actions.Mitigation efforts demonstrated by area businesses andcommunication to the board by the businesses oftenhave favorable results. The following businesses wereremoved from the off-limits list Nov.5.

•Somewhere in Time, 92 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton,23669

•Buck’s Brand, 16906 Warwick Blvd., Newport News,23454

•Vegas,14859 Warwick Blvd.,Newport News, 23608-3609

— See Off limits Page 2

Four businessesremoved frommilitary off-limitslist, two addedTRUMAN HOSTS

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2 JET OBSERVER • November 15, 2012

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.

Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided bythe Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Station Oceana, VirginiaBeach,Va. Deadline to submit copy is Thursday, noon, sevendays prior to publication date.

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Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana

Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602

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)

Coffee House - Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Native American celebrationThe NAS Oceana Heritage Committee will host a Native

American heritage celebration luncheon from 10 a.m. to2 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Dam Neck Annex Galley.All military,DoD civilians and guests are invited to come out and jointhe Heritage Committee to celebrate the event.

NEX A-OK drawingEligible full-time students with a“B”grade point average

equivalent or better, may enter the Navy Exchange’s quar-terly drawing for the chance to win monetary awards of$2,500, $1,500, $1,000 or $500. The next drawing will be

— Continued from previous page

•Auto Express II,5029 East PrincessAnne Road,Norfolk,23502

The complete list of establishments currently off-lim-its to all members of the armed forces are:

•Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 86 W. Mercury Blvd.,Hampton, 23669

•Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 15435-B Warwick Blvd.,Newport News, 23608

•Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 4796 George WashingtonMemorial Highway, Hayes 23072

•Lazy Days, 731 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Suite B, NewportNews, 23601

•Lazy Days, 839 W. 21st Street, Norfolk, 23517•Mellow Smoke Tobacco Shop, 1948 Diamond Springs

Road,Virginia Beach, 23455•Outer Edge Gifts, 760-B J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport

News, 23601•Blazin Herbs, 85 W Mercury Blvd., Hampton, 23669•The Junction, 16916 Warwick Blvd., Newport News,

23454

•Variety Motors, 3530 N. Military Highway, Norfolk,23518

The safety and security of all service members is a pri-ority for the Department of Defense.The JAFDCB is an in-vestigative committee composed of members from eachmilitary service and civilian advisers,who work with locallaw enforcement agencies and local businesses to identifyconditions which may adversely affect the health, safety,welfare, and discipline of the armed forces.The off-limitsorder applies to all military personnel — active duty andreserves.

Establishments are given the opportunity to notify theJAFDCB in writing that corrective actions have takenplace. Removal from the list will be considered by theboard upon presentation that satisfactory corrective ac-tion has been taken. Failure to respond will result in theboard making a request for establishment representativesto appear in person at a formal hearing of the JAFDCB.

The establishments will remain on the off-limits list un-til the next scheduled meeting of the JAFDCB, where itwill be determined whether they will remain on the list orwhether they will be removed.

Off limits: service members prohibited from 10 establishments

held at the end of November.Eligible students include dependent children of active

duty military members, reservists and military retireesenrolled in first through 12th grade. Dependent childrenwithout an individual ID must be accompanied by theirsponsor to submit their entry. Each student may enteronly once each grading period and must re-enter witheach qualifying report card.

To enter, visit any NEX with a current report card andhave a NEX associate verify the minimum grade average.Students will receive an A-OK ID, which entitles them todiscount coupons for NEX products and services.

— From Navy Exchange Service Command Public Af-fairs

Budget for Baby classThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) offers

its Budget for Baby class to all Navy and Marine Corps per-sonnel who are expecting a child.The Oceana office of-fers this class typically the second and fourth Wednesday

of each month.The remaining 2012 classes at Oceana are Dec.5 and 12.

The start time is 10:30 a.m. Call 433- 3383/3384 for moreinformation or to register for an upcoming class.

HRANA Christmas PartyThe Hampton Roads Squadron,Association of NavalAvia-

tion, will hold their Christmas party, Dec. 14, 6 -10 p.m. atthe Princess Anne Country Club.

Active duty are encouraged to attend. Cost for the partyis $65 per person and reservations need to be prepaid byDec. 10. For more information, contact Kent Von Fecht at340-9659 or [email protected].

Women’s Leadership SymposiumThe Sea Service Leadership Association (SSLA) opened

registration for its 26th annual Joint Women’s LeadershipSymposium,the largest gathering of military women in thenation.Women from each of the five service branches areinvited to register. The two-day symposium will be heldMarch 10 - 12, 2013, at the Gaylord National Hotel & Con-vention Center in National Harbor, Md.Attendees may reg-ister at www.sealeader.org.

November 15, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 3

BY MC3 JONNIE HOBBYHarry S.Truman Strike Group Public Affairs

ATLANTIC OCEAN — Student naval aviators fromvarious training squadrons completed their first carrierlandings aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S.Truman(CVN 75) Nov. 5 to begin their carrier qualifications(CQs). Sailors from the “Eagles” of Training Squadron(VT) 7,the“Tigers”ofVT-9,the“Redhawks”ofVT-21 andthe “Golden Eagles” of VT-22 embarked aboard Trumanto conduct their first“traps,”or landings.

“We are here to guide the students as they maketheir first landings,” said Lt. Cmdr. Dave Shuster,VT-9’soperations officer and landing signal officer (LSO).“They were all alone in the cockpit when they trappedfor the first time;we were here to ease their minds andmitigate the nervousness of seeing a moving runway.”

Even though their first carrier landings were intimi-dating, Shuster said, the prospective pilots cast asidetheir anxiety long enough to successfully completetheir first traps.

“It was very exciting and terrifying at the same time,”said Lt. j.g.Jason Barnes,a student naval aviator fromVT-21.“The runway is a lot smaller than what we’re usedto and it’s moving. It was an odd feeling to land aboarda carrier, but I can definitely see myself doing it for 20years.”

“Landing aboard a carrier for the first time was prettyintense,”said Marine 1st Lt.Jared Shaker,a student navalaviator for VT-22.“I was expecting it to be challengingand the landing definitely lived up to my expectations.It’s an experience that can’t be simulated.”

The student aviators operate theT-45C Goshawk,theU.S. Navy’s version of the British Aerospace Hawk thatis used for intermediate and advanced portions of theNavy and Marine Corps pilot training program for jetcarrier aviation and tactical strike missions. The Gos-hawk is outfitted with an integrated training systemwhich includes the aircraft, operations and instrumentfighter simulators, academics and training integrationsystem.

Student naval aviatorsare typically assigned to atraining squadron for oneyear before they transferto fleet replacement squad-rons (FRS), where they willlearn to operate aircraftthey will be utilizing in thefleet.

“We train the student na-

val aviators to get their wings,” said Shuster.“We teachthem about carrier aviation by providing specializedtraining, based on our experience in the fleet. Our jobis to get them ready before they transfer to their FRS.”

To achieve their carrier qualifications, the studentsmust perform 10 traps and four touch-and-gos over thespan of two days.

“The standard is high, and we have the best trainingin the world to help us meet that standard,”said Shaker.“You can’t do this type of flying anywhere else in theworld, and I’m glad I get to be part of it.”

Shuster said being aboard Truman gives the studentsa chance to get comfortable with underway flight oper-ations.“These students are preparing for a very impor-tant job,” said Shuster. “They will eventually be carry-ing out a primary mission of an aircraft carrier throughpower projection, which is vital to war-fighting efforts,so efficiency and experience are key.”

The squadron members expressed gratitude for thechance to embark aboard Truman to complete their

qualifications. “We all ap-preciate the opportunityto land on the ship and weare grateful to the crew forsupporting us,”Shaker said.“Truman’s crew has beenvery professional and help-ful. We couldn’t ask for abetter ship to train thesepilots.

Training squadronscomplete carrierquals aboard USSHarry S. Truman

BY LT. CMDR. PAUL GREERNAS Oceana Chaplain

One of the things I have learned asa pastor is that politics is one of thosetaboo subjects to address in church oreven write about. The reason is thatpolitics can be very polarizing, whichis intentional. Politics is often aboutcomparison and contrast, which canevoke core values, beliefs, ideologies,

social constructs, spiritual beliefs and emotions which canunite or create animosity with those who do not think oragree with us.AsAmericans engaged in a democratic process,we have learned many lessons throughout history on howwe can work through differences, heal through the politicalprocess and finally come back together with our shared iden-tity as a unified America.

Through one of the darkest days in American history, weexperienced the CivilWar. Deep beliefs were held on slaveryand state’s rights, yet a leader emerged who knew the im-portance and took the lead in healing America and unifyingthe country. I think as Americans we must listen again to thevoice of Lincoln and his cry for unity.

In his inaugural address Lincoln said,“All this being donein sincerity and truth, let us then rest humbly in the hopeauthorized by the divine teachings, that the united cry of thenation will be heard on high,and answered with blessings noless than the pardon of our national sins, and the restorationof our now divided and suffering country to its former happycondition of unity and peace.”

The scriptures also have something to say about unity. InMark 3:25 the scriptures teach, “And if a house is dividedagainst itself, that house will not be able to stand.”This ap-plies in our homes, our work centers, among our family andfriends and certainly as a nation.Through every national trial,America has always come together under a common threadand the ties that bind us focusing on our shared common val-ues.It is easy for us to pick out what makes us different,but ittakes an intentional effort to find those things that we sharein common and draw upon those strengths. This is our task.

In “The Goblet of Fire,” J. K. Rowling wrote,“We are onlyas strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” Maythe God who gives endurance and encouragement give us aspirit of unity among ourselves (Romans 15:5).

“By uniting we stand,by dividing we fall,” (written by JohnDickenson in“The Liberty Song,” in 1768).

Chaplain’sCorner

United we stand,divided we fall

Photo by MCSA Anthony Presley

Sailors perform pre-flight checks on T-45C Goshawktraining aircraft, attached to the “Eagles” of VT-7, the “Ti-gers” of VT-9, the “Redhawks” of Training Squadron VT-21 and the “Golden Eagles” of VT-22, on the flight deck ofthe aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Trumanis underway supporting carrier qualifications.

I was expecting it to be challengingand the landing definitely lived up tomy expectations. It’s an experiencethat can’t be simulated.”

— Marine 1st Lt. Jared Shaker, a student naval aviatorfor VT-22, about landing on an aircraft carrier for thefirst time.

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STORY/PHOTO BY SUSAN HENSONCenter for Personal and ProfessionalDevelopment Public Affairs Officer

The deputy Chief of Naval Personnel (DCNP) vis-ited the Center for Personal and Professional Develop-ment (CPPD) Nov. 6 to discuss the command’s workregarding Navy counselor (career), or NC(C), andcommand career counselor (CCC) training.

RearAdm.Cynthia Covell,who as DCNP is the NC(C)community advisor, met with CPPD Executive Direc-tor Doug Kibbey and members of the CPPD TrainingDirectorate to talk about current rating training,CPPDresponsibilities for that training, current and plannedprojects, and some of CPPD’s successes to date toimprove the training. Covell’s responsibilities as theNC(C) community advisor include providing adviceand recommendations concerning the professionalmanagement of the community, as well as on training andcareer development of Sailors in the community.

“We are very happy for the opportunity to brief RearAdm. Covell on CPPD’s work to provide the best possibletraining to Sailors serving as Navy counselors,”said Kibbey.“Things change rapidly regarding recruiting, training and

retention programs, and we’re committed to ensuring thatNavy counselors are ready to meet the challenge of provid-ing the best possible guidance to their fellow Sailors.”

Senior Chief Navy Counselor (SW/AW) Michael Sekeet,CPPD’s Command Career Counselor (CCC) Course man-ager, said during the brief to Covell that the CCC course

Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel visits CPPD

Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel Rear Adm. Cynthia Covell is briefedby CPPD Career Counselor Course Manager NCCS (SW/AW) MichaelSekeet during her visit to CPPD Nov. 6 to discuss Navy Counselor(Career) and CCC training.

BY MC3(SW)TAMEKIA L. PERDUENavy Public Affairs Support Element East

Navy Region Mid Atlantic (CNRMA) Child and Youth Re-gion School Liaison Office, Joint Military Services SchoolLiaison Committee (JMSSLC), and Old Dominion Univer-sity (ODU) partnered up to host the “Lets Talk Education”Summit at theTed Constant Convocation Center Nov.1.

The summit was developed to bridge the gap betweenmilitary families, educators and community leaders byproviding information regarding stressors associated withcontinuous transitions, lengthy deployments and supportsystems for military students.

Motivational speaker, Trevor Romain, a bestselling au-thor and illustrator of an award-winning series of self-helpbooks for children, was the keynote speaker at the event,giving his personal insight on the issues of resiliency andbullying.

“One of the things that I believe we can do to help chil-dren be more resilient is to teach them a few things,” saidRomain.“Number one:there is no shame in asking for help.We have to let them know that they are not a baby andthat they are not stupid if they ask for help, especially in amilitary setting.”

Romain explained that many children who grow up in amilitary setting are pressured into feeling shame when ask-ing for help with problems at school and bullying.

“There is a shame attached to feeling that you may beweak if you ask for help,”said Romain.“I became an authorbeing dyslexic,and if I can ask for help, then anybody can.”

Romain emphasized the fact that children who helpother children get through tough times have an easier timedealing with their own discomforts.

“If your dad is deployed or your mom is deployed or notat home,by helping someone else,you are helping yourselftoo,”explained Romain.

The effect of continuous transitions from one area to an-other was also a topic that was discussed at the summit.

“The military lifestyle is dynamic, there are always transi-tions whether it’s a child moving to a new town, a childdealing with a parent leaving or a child dealing with a par-ent passing away,” said Bianca Martinez, NewsChannel 3anchor and Navy spouse.“Educators need to be constantlyaware of the things that are happing in the military life-style, so that kids don’t get left behind.”

According to Martinez, the goal of the summit was togive educators and community leaders awareness on thedifferent dynamics associated with military families andeducation, and offer ways to handle those issues.

“Communication, I think, is the key for everybody heretoday,”said Martinez.

Romain concluded the summit with an inspirationalchallenge to the educators and community leader.

“What we in this room are going to do, should do, andneed to do,is be a team and be able to connect and changemilitary children’s lives just by giving them the supportand the care that they need.”

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— Continued from page 1Updated detailing business rules announced earlier this

year in NAVADMIN 226/12 eliminated red zone and greenzone job advertisements in CMS/ID, and now detailers fillall advertised active duty billets each month using the avail-able Sailors who are in their orders-negotiation window.Sailors can be more proactive in getting an assignment oftheir choice by maximizing their choices.Data shows thatSailors rarely apply for more than two advertised jobs. Of-ficials recommend using all five choices when applying.

CMS/ID features a “Sailor Preference” section under the“Sailor Info Tab,”where Sailors may rank duty preferencesby type, command, location, platform and community, aswell as indicate which special programs and schools theywould like, and leave comments for the detailer.

Detailers will always attempt to fill billets using a Sailor’sdesired selections first; however, fleet readiness require-ments are the guiding factor in filling billets. Detailersmust also follow sea-shore flow guidelines outlined inNAVADMIN 201/11, so unless a Sailor requests Sea DutyIncentive Pay (SDIP) or the Voluntary Sea Duty Program

(VSDP) to take consecutive sea duty orders, a Sailor up forshore duty should not be involuntarily assigned anothersea tour. It may mean that a Sailor hoping for shore dutyin Florida or California may receive shore duty someplaceelse, where the need is greater.

A single set of sea billets,prioritized by U.S.Fleet ForcesCommand, and a single set of shore billets, prioritized byU.S.Fleet Forces Command and Bureau of Naval Personnel,are advertised each application cycle as the Navy seeks tofill gaps at sea, and place Sailors with the right experiencelevels and skill sets into high-priority fleet billets.

Some factors a detailer must weigh when matching Sail-ors to jobs include the Sailor’s desires, qualifications, ca-reer progression and cost to the Navy.

Detailers won’t assign Sailors to advertised jobs until af-ter the close of the application phase, during the detailerselection phase.

Sailors may login to CMS/ID anytime after the detailerselection phase to see if they have been selected for or-ders.

PCS orders: window closes Nov. 20Volunteers are needed to assist with the Horton

Wreath Society’s Annual Wreath Laying CeremonyDec. 15 at the Albert G. Horton Veterans Cemetery inSuffolk.This year’s goal is 4,000 live wreaths with atotal cost of $38,000.

Veteran, military and fraternal organizations, GirlScouts,Boy Scouts and active duty personnel will be-gin laying the wreaths at 9:30 a.m.A ceremony willfollow at 11:30 a.m. at the committal shelter.The cer-emony will feature guest speakers, music and a pro-cession from the committal shelter to the last row ofgraves where active duty members from each servicewill place wreaths on the remaining headstones. Ev-eryone is invited to attend.

The Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cem-etery is located at 5310 Milners Road, Suffolk.

For more information or to volunteer,call 523-0656or email [email protected]. Visit the websiteat www.hortonwreathsociety.webs.com for moreabout our society, information, pictures and a calen-der of events.

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Photo by Lt. Greg Linderman

Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Salmon (top), assigned to the “Wildcats” of VFA-131, waits while an Air ForceF-22 Raptor refuels with an Air Force KC-10A Nov. 2. VFA-131 is embarked aboard the aircraftcarrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibil-ity conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and supportmissions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

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The Holiday Assistance Program at NASOceana and Dam NeckAnnex is all new for2012.As always,HAP is the annual traditionwhere Sailors and Marines and their fami-lies are assisted through the generous spiritof their shipmates.

Previously, full dinners were assembledfrom food donations, including a frozenturkey, and issued to Sailors and Marines.Because of the difficulty of managing thatprogram, a new one has been developed.Selected Sailors and Marines will receive aThanksgiving and holiday dinner voucherfor the local commissary and/or toy giftswill be given via an angel tree selection.One nomination form can be used forboth food and angel tree nominations.

The HAP program will no longer collector accept canned goods or non-perishablefood items or collect toys.This year, mone-

tary donations of cash or check made pay-able to “Holiday Assistance Program” willbe accepted and applied towards commis-sary vouchers. Special envelopes are avail-able at the Oceana and Dam Neck Annexchapels designated specifically for HAP.Contributors may also elect to purchasevouchers directly from the commissaryand submit to the chapel or HAP coordina-tor. Contributors may also sponsor toy giftrequests for a child by selecting an angelfrom the NEX or commissary angel treeand purchasing the requested gift.

Sailors and Marines can apply for theassistance through their command HAPrepresentative or senior enlisted leader.Contact your command HAP coordinatorfor more information or the overall HAPcoordinator, Chief Aviation Boatswain’sMate - Equipment Julio Altuna at 433-2980.

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Approximately 120 Marines gathered in formation toobserve the 237th Marine Corps birthday Nov. 7 at theNaval Air Station (NAS) Oceana galley.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 William Windhorst, 48, Marineliaison officer at Center for Naval Aviation Technical Train-ing Unit (CNATTU) from Platteville, Colo. and Lance Cpl.Christopher Ferreria, 18, a student at CNATTU from Or-lando, Fla., represented the oldest and youngest Marinespresent. Marine tradition dictates that a piece of cake bepassed from the oldest to the youngest Marine present tosignify the passing of experience and the youthful spiritthat are hallmarks of the Marine Corps.

Col.William Seely, commanding officer of Marine CorpsIntelligence School at Dam Neck Annex, was the guest ofhonor for the birthday observance. He spoke of how thespirit of the Marine Corps, Semper Fidelis, translated to“Always Faithful,” is present in all Marines, from the mostsenior officer or enlisted advisor to the newest Marine re-cruits. During his speech at the observance, Seely sharedan experience from his time serving in Iraq illustratingthis spirit.

Seely explained how a Marine sergeant was trapped ina building while the rest of the group was under fire. AMarine truck driver used his truck to create an entry wayinto the building and the group of Marines prepared to

enter the building.As the gunnery sergeant leads the way,he feels a nudge from behind him.The nudge came fromthe young Marine truck driver.

“It’s the truck driver ofall people, just a regularguy, and he says,‘hey gunny,what are you waiting for?’”said Seely.

When the Marines en-tered the building, therewere grenades beingthrown and one of the Ma-rines shields his platooncommander; the fallen Ma-rine takes the blast himself.

“Lucky for him, he didn’tget hurt. That’s Semper Fi-delis right there. I sleep wellat night knowing that I willgo into a house for anyoneof you and vice versa… Tome that’s Semper Fidelisand I hope that means thesame for you,” said Seely.“We are brothers and sis-ters, and teammates.We arecomrades-in-arms and we’vebeen doing it for 237 yearsand I hope there’s another500 years.”

Also present for the birth-day observance was one ofthe original Montford Point

Marines, retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Jimmy M. Hargrove,who served 30 years, from 1948 - 1978.

According to Hargrove, esprit de corps is what moti-vated him to attend the birthday observance.

“It’s very nice! It’s come a long ways from the old Ma-rine Corps.In the old Marine Corps mess hall,you came inand you stood in front of your table until the officer of theday came in,and when it got real quiet,until he was ready,he would holler ‘seats!’ and you sit down and eat. Otherthan that you didn’t sit down.You do everything by orderand that was the old Marine Corps,”said Hargrove, reflect-ing on his experience with past Marine Corps birthdays.

“I am a Vietnam vet and a Korean vet…and a survivor,”said Hargrove, with an unwavering youthful spirit.

Also a testament to the pride and tradition of the MarineCorps is a new mural,painted by local Marines, in the NASOceana galley, that illustrates the history and progressionof the Corps.

According to Master Sgt. Curt A. Clarke, senior enlistedadvisor at CNATTU, the wall mural is meant to create alasting impact on all the Marines that come through thisair station.

“They will always have this reminder of what we meanto our nation and what we mean, as Marines, to each oth-er,” said Clarke.“This will continue to be inspiring to Ma-rines on this base.”

The mural highlights the start of the Marine Corps atTun Tavern in 1775 to the present day technology of Ma-rine aviators.

“With us celebrating our birthday,237 years of tradition,I think it’s a constant reminder, and with all these peoplecoming out and showing support, I think it means a lot,”added Clarke.

Marines celebrate 237 years of history, traditionsMarines on NAS Oceanaobserve the 237th birth-day of the U.S. MarineCorps with a cake cut-ting ceremony, Nov. 7, atthe NAS Oceana galley.Marine Corps IntelligenceSchool CommandingOfficer Col. WilliamSeely (back l) served asguest speaker for thecelebration. Joining theMarines is NAS OceanaCommanding OfficerCapt. Bob Geis (back, 2ndr) and Oceana ExecutiveOfficer Capt. Kit Chope(back r).

Photo by Samantha Geary

Navy Federal Credit Union at Oceana wished the Marine Corps a happy birthday with acake cutting Nov. 9. Pvt. Paige Christensen helps Jamie Alexander cut the cake. Withthem are Lance Cpl. Frank Atondo, Lance Cpl. Daniel Van Haven, Linda Salverson, KimHoag, Sgt. John Lavender and Jennifer Bulten. With the holiday season quickly ap-proaching, the Marines are also beginning their annual Toys for Tots drive and NavyFederal is one of the drop-off locations for new, unwrapped toys.

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Veterans Day ParadeVirginia Beach, Nov. 12, 2012

Members of the Patriot Guard Riders pass in front of the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The motorcyclists wereamong more than 80 units participating in this year’s Tidewater Veterans Day Parade, held Nov. 12. The city ofVirginia Beach has sponsored the parade since 1970.

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Cub Scout Logan Tausch from Pack 24, based atLarchmont United Methodist Church in Norfolk, gets alift along the parade route from his brother, Stone, a BoyScout from Troop 24.

Military units with their vehicles, from all branches ofthe service, marched along the parade route. The paradeis sponsored by the Hampton Roads Council of VeteransOrganizations and was co-sponsored this year by theMarine Corps League.

Navy musicians, as well as an Army band and high school marchingbands from Hampton Roads, entertained the crowd with patriotic mu-sic.

NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis (l) and NSA HamptonRoads Commanding Officer Capt. Michael “Jake” Johansson salute asthe colors are presented. Military and civilians dignitaries were drivenalong the parade route in classic vehicles. Following the parade,therewas a wreath-laying, special salute to veterans and flyover of vintageaircraft from the Military Aviation Museum.

Veterans from many local organizations were among those attendingand participating in the annual observance.


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Andy Willman, an engineer with Combat Direction SystemsActivity (CDSA) Dam Neck, talks into the camera about hiswork as an engineer at CDSA. Five CDSA interns were filmedin their labs Nov. 1 at Dam Neck. They will be featured inthe next public relations campaign for the William & MaryHampton Roads STEM Academy, of which several local Navycommands partner with. STEM stands for science, technology,engineering and mathematics and is an educational programfor middle and high school students encouraging the pursuitof further education and professional opportunities in thesevarious disciplines with the intent of keeping the U.S. on acompetitive edge worldwide. The campaign materials fromthe photo shoot are expected to be released in the spring.

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To celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, ob-served Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Sailors and Marines ofStrike Fighter Squadron (VFA)106,“Roman Empire,” gath-ered together food selections and resources from withinthe squadron in honor of the contributions and culturesof Hispanic Americans.

Sailors and Marines displayed and shared some key ele-ments of their heritage during the celebration on Oct. 15with members of the command, emphasizing individualcontributions to the squadron, the Navy, society and ulti-mately the country.

Aviation Structural Mechanic - Equipment 1st Class (AW)Marco Rivas, event’s master of ceremonies and multi-cul-tural heritage committee member, opened the event with

a brief history of Hispanic Heritage month.“National His-panic Heritage Month had its origins in 1968 when Con-gress authorized and requested the President to issue anannual proclamation designating the week including Sept.15 and 16 as National Hispanic Heritage Week. By direct-ing that this week should include Sept.15 and 16, this lawcelebrated Hispanic Americans and the anniversaries ofindependence for the Latin American countries of CostaRico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, aswell as Mexico’s independence on Sept.16. In 1988,Con-gress established National Hispanic Heritage Month,” heexplained.

The event’s guest speaker was Senior Chief AviationMachinist’s Mate (AW/SW) Guillermo J. Merizalde, BlueMaintenance Department, senior enlisted advisor (SEA).Merizalde’s emphasis was not only on notable Latinos andtheir contribution throughout history to the nation butmore specifically on the contribution Sailors and Marines

of Latino/Hispanic descent have made to the “Gladiators”of VFA-106.

“Here at VFA-106, we have Sailors and Marines fromNicaragua, Spain, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Peru,Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Bolivia, Mexico, to name a few whohave directly contributed to the mission accomplishmentof VFA-106. These Sailors and Marines are a major influ-ence in the success of deployed units [in] both the Navyand Marine Corps who are currently forward deployed,”said Merizalde, a native of Ecuador.

“I wanted to point out all the notable Latinos who werenot thinking about recognition,but those who performedtheir jobs to the best of their abilities, never compromis-ing their morals and beliefs; to be the best, strive for per-fection, never forgetting your values or where you camefrom,”he added

After the ceremony, Sailors and Marines enjoyed a va-riety of dishes, including Moro, Pollo Guisado, Ceviche,Alcapurria, Vigoron, Cuban sandwiches, tamales and en-chiladas.

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