Jet June 14, 2012

From Navy Personnel CommandPublic Affairs

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) — The Navy an-nounced guidance streamlining the transitionfrom active duty to Selected Reserves (SELRES)through Perform to Serve (PTS) or Early CareerTransition Program (ECTP) in a message releasedJune 5.NAVADMIN 179/12 outlines a new process

for active duty and full-time-support Sailors tran-sitioning to the SELRES via PTS or ECTP to re-ceive Navy Personnel Command (NPC)-fundedseparation orders with an intermediate stop attheir requested Navy Operational Support Cen-ter (NOSC).“The benefit is a seamless transition from ac-

tive duty to the Reserves,”said Master Chief Navy

Counselor (SW/AW) Joe Mack, NPC Career Tran-sition Office (CTO). “Before Navy establishedCTO, a Sailor would have to separate from theNavy and contact a Reserve recruiter in order tojoin the Reserves,which could take months.CTOcontinues to streamline the process.”According to the message, Sailors who receive

a SELRES quota through PTS or ECTP must useCareer Management System/Interactive Detailing(CMS/ID) to select a NOSC nearest to the areathey intend to reside after release from activeduty.Working with their command career coun-

selor, a completed Reserve affiliation screeningchecklist must be forwarded to CTO to ensurecompletion of all required enlistment and Re-serve affiliation documents prior to the Sailorbeginning terminal leave.

Transitioning Sailors who complete this pro-cess at least two months prior to separation willreceive funded orders from their command totheir NOSC where they will complete their re-lease from active duty (separation) processingand Reserve affiliation. Under this process, Sail-ors affiliating with a NOSC greater than 50 milesfrom their residence are authorized up to threedays per diemwhile completing their active duty

Guidance for Sailors transitioningfrom active to reserve issued

Registration forVacation Bible

School hasbegun at theOceana Cha-

pel of the GoodShepherd.

“Amazing Won-ders” will takeplace July 9

-13, 6 - 8:30 p.m.Volunteers arealso needed.For more in-

formation andregistration, call

433-2871

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

JUNE 14, 2012

An army of volunteers, stretching from the dune grass to water on the Dam Neck Beach helped clean the beach, June 2, for the annual Clean the Bay Day.Military and their families picked up trash for more than a mile — from the Shifting Sands Club to the south end of the beach. The 24th annual event, or-ganized by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation to clear debris from Virginia’s urban, suburban and rural shorelines and waterways. Photo by MC3 Billy Ho

— For more photos, story, see page 13

— See Transition, Page 14

Before Navy established CTO, aSailor would have to separate fromthe Navy and contact a Reserverecruiter in order to join the Re-serves, which could take months.CTO continues to streamline the

process.”

— Master Chief Navy Counselor (SW/AW) JoeMack, NPC Career Transition Office (CTO)

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

CVW-3 at 433-2098, CVW-17 at 433-2481/2313

Chapel Schedule of Services

ProtestantSunday

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

10:40 a.m.

CatholicMass – Mon-Thurs,

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)

Rodeo for children’s physicalsOn June 23, from 8 a.m.to noon,the Branch Health Clin-

ic at NAS Oceana will host a “rodeo” for children’s physi-cals -- those for school, camps and sports. Parents will berequired to bring immunization and medical records.

Summer basketball campRegistration for the Oceana Youth Summer Basketball

Camp is now open. Camp will be held June 18 -- 22 forages 9 -13 and June 25 - 29 for ages 5 - 8.Camps will be atthe OceanaYouth Center and Midway Manor. Leading thecamps will be MikeAnderson,a local player for LandstownHigh School and Virginia Commonwealth University.Thecost is $90 per child. For more information, call 444-1007.

DEFY CampRegistration is ongoing for the Drug Education For

Youth (DEFY) Camp, being held at NAS Oceana July 16 -27.The camp is open to ages 9 - 12 years old.For competeinformation, contact Cindy Mackey or Brian Betts at theOceana Child &Youth Programs at 433-3976.

Daily summer base tours start June 18Enjoy a close-up tour of the U.S. Navy’s Master Jet Base,

home to almost 300 F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet strikefighter jets.Watch the power of the military while aboarda British-style double-decker bus as these jets streak acrossthe sky!And while on the NAS Oceana base tour,you’ll alsohave the opportunity to tour the Aviation Historical Parkand see the jets that have been proud to call NAS Oceanatheir home base for more than 60 years. Get up-close andsee theTomcats, Panthers,Banshees and more.The tour is in partnership with the Military Aviation

Museum in Virginia Beach.Tour days are Monday throughFriday,June 18 throughAug.31,excluding July 4.The depar-ture time is 11 a.m. and returns at 1:30 p.m.Tours departfrom and return to the 24th Street Kiosk at 24th andAtlan-tic at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.Tickets are availableMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon at the kiosk.Ticketprices are adults, $13; seniors (60+) and children, ages 5-12,$10;children under 5 are free.Photo ID required for allpassengers over age 16.No backpacks allowed.

Room at the innNGIS at NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex have hotel

rooms available year round.All you need is a military,DoDcivilian or retired ID card to stay or sponsor family mem-bers.There are also NGIS locations at Norfolk Naval Ship-yard,Naval Station Norfolk,Naval SupportActivity Norfolk,JEB Little Creek, Northwest Annex and Wallops Island.Make reservations online at www.dodlodging.net or call877-NAVY-BED.

Traffic enforcement at NAS OceanaDid you know that you enter government property as

soon as you drive onto Tomcat Boulevard from OceanaBoulevard? This includes areas outside the NAS Oceanafence line — Tomcat Boulevard, Main Gate Park, the Passand ID parking lot and NEX parking lot.All NAS Oceana traffic laws apply in these areas.Drivers

who are caught speeding, talking on a cell phone while

driving, driving while intoxicated or failing to wear pre-scribed motorcycle PPE, will be cited and must appearat NAS Oceana Traffic Court for administrative violations,and/or federal district court for criminal violations. Re-member to be safe while driving in these areas and obeyall NAS Oceana traffic laws, regulations and instructions.Security has begun increasing their patrols in these areas

and drivers who are caught breaking the law will be cited.

Information about your drinking waterThe Safe DrinkingWater Act (SDWA) requires that each

community water system provide annual Consumer Con-fidence Reports (CCR) to each of their customers. Theprimary goal of the CCR is to provide a summary of thequality of drinking water supplied during the past calendaryear (2011). The CCR includes a table listing all contami-nants detected in the finished water at levels above theEnvironmental Protection Agency’s prescribed minimumdetection limits.The report also includes information onthe sources of water,health effects, compliance status, andother related information about your drinking water.You may view your CCR on the Internet at https://

portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/page/portal/navfac/navfac_ww_pp/navfac_navfacmidlant_pp/midlant_ps/environ-mental_norfolk/tab3987837. If you have any questions orneed additional information,contact NAVFAC Environmen-tal at 341-0482.

June 14, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 3,

BY LT. ANDREW BRODNAS Oceana Chaplain

When I was a young chap-lain candidate, I did an on thejob training (OJT) at MarineOfficer Candidate School atQuantico, Va. in the heat ofJune. The supervising chap-lain consistently encouragedus to get involved as much as

possible with the companies of officer candidates. Itook it upon myself to join one company on a camp-ing trip (I’m sure they called it something way coolerthan that) that ended in a nice nine-mile“nature walk”through the woods at a ridiculous pace, with a fullpack in the dark of night.Just as we were to begin the hike, I noticed a corps-

man who was preparing to drive a van behind usin case anyone fell out. I briefly consulted with himand proceeded to empty my pack of everything butthree pairs of socks and some moleskin as I knew myrookie feet and back wouldn’t fare very well in theleisurely stroll ahead. Every three miles we stoppedand I changed my socks and refilled my 100-ounceCamelBak.The final half mile was uphill and Chaplain Candi-

date Brod was worn out. I was physically pulling mylegs up and gasping for air, water, hope... whatever.Then I noticed one of the drill sergeants, a fine physi-cal specimen, literally sprinting up and down the hillbetween the ranks with a full pack on, encouragingus to keep going, to give our best effort, and that theend was near. As I watched him bound back and forth,the conclusion that I came to was… this wasn’t hisfirst hike. He had been just like me at some point inhis life, his feet probably hurt years ago, and he wasout of breath and about to die sometime in his lifelike me; but today he was the pinnacle of fitness and“Marine-ness.”This same principle carries over into our spiritual

lives.In the book of James,chapter 1,verses 1-4,it says,“Consider it pure joy,my brothers,whenever you facetrials of many kinds, because you know that the test-ing of your faith develops perseverance.Perseverancemust finish its work so that you may be mature and

Chaplain’sCorner

My nature walk

— See Trials, Page 6

BY MCSN BENJAMIN KELLYUSS George H.W.Bush (CVN 77) Public Affairs

ATLANTIC OCEAN — USS George H.W.Bush (CVN 77)hosted the ship’s namesake, former President George H.W.Bush, and his son, former President George W. Bush, fora promotion and reenlistment ceremony off the coast ofKennebunkport,Maine, June 10.“It’s a great honor to be out here,”said George H.W.Bush.

“I’m thrilled to be on this vessel that bears my name, andI’m very proud of all of those that re-up’d for the service toour great country.”The ship’s sponsor,Doro Bush Koch, former Florida Gov.

Jeb Bush and other members of the Bush family accompa-nied the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier during a regularlyscheduled training evolution to encourage the crew andheighten their morale.While onboard CVN 77, the former presidents presided

over a mass reenlistment, enlisted advancements, and of-ficer promotions.This ceremony was the highlight of thevisit and the crew to expressed their gratitude towards theship’s namesake.“Today we are honored to have our namesake available

to reenlist 77 George H.W.Bush Sailors, promote seven of-ficers to the next rank, and advance Sailors through ourCommand Advancement Program (CAP),” said Capt. BrianE.Luther, the ship’s commanding officer.“They are the truespirit of this great ship, and as with their namesake, repre-sent the past, the present and the future of our Navy.”Following the ceremony, both former presidents took

time for photographs with the crew before GeorgeW.Bush

Two former presidents, families visitUSS George H.W. Bush

Photo by MC3 Carrel Regis

Former President George H.W. Bush is greeted as he arrivesaboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).Bush, his wife, Barbara, their son, former President George W.Bush, and other family members toured the carrier just off thecoast of Maine, where the family has a home. — See Aircraft carrier, Page 14

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) ---- Chief of Naval OperationsAdm.Jonathan Greenert,approved an instruction governing theNavy’s Command Qualification Program June 4,setting thestandards for qualifying and screening Navy commandingofficers.OPNAV Instruction 1412.14 guides officer communities

on how to formally establish a written command qualifi-cation program and how to formally screen prospectiveofficers for command.Prior to the release of this instruction, command quali-

fications were left to the individual officer communities.Following an internal review of the different programs,leadership determined common threads needed for effec-tive command which could be highlighted during a stan-dardized screening and qualification process.“This program will strengthen the caliber of our leaders

and provide for a more ready, capable fleet by ensuring

we select the right people for command by adhering toclear, consistent professional qualification standards.Thisprocess recognizes each community’s unique professionalstandards,while reinforcing the necessarily high expecta-tions we hold for those in command Navywide,”explainedAdm. John Harvey, commander,U.S. Fleet Forces.While the instruction primarily provides guidance to

community leaders and mandates standards, it also con-tains some requirements and expectations for prospectivecommanders. During Command Leadership School (CLS),which is now mandatory, candidates will complete a writ-ten examination that covers specific professional knowl-edge requirements and participate in a 360 degree assess-ment of their strengths and weaknesses with the help ofcertified counselors.Capt. Michael Slotsky, commanding officer of CLS, ex-

plained how the students will be impacted by the training.

Navy standardizes command qualifications

— See CO qualifications, Page 15

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BY ANNA MARIE GENERALNavy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

PEARL HARBOR,Hawaii (NNS) — Sailorsand Marines deployed around the world,and their families at home don’t go a daywithout a reminder of the benefits and risksof the communication environment of to-day.Whether it’s “friending” or “liking” on

Facebook, “following” and “tweeting” onTwitter, sharing photostream on Flickror virtually hanging out with a circle offriends on Google+, the digital revolutionhas changed the way service members andtheir families communicate.“You can pro-

tect yourself bydisabling functionson social media,such as geotagging,which pinpointsyour location,” saidLt. Theresa Don-nelly, director forpublic affairs socialmedia at U.S.PacificCommand. “Shouldyou be in a classi-fied location,for thesafety of your command, this informationmust be protected.”Social media sites began with sharing

posts about your life mainly to connect

with family and friends.Today,with the rap-id growth of social networking, more andmore people realize the benefits and sim-plicity of communicating through socialmedia, thus,expanding to the workplace.“On a daily basis, social media networks

provide us with not only the means forsharing information but, more importantly,opportunities to build relationships withthe wider Navy family and supporters allaround the region,” said Chuck Bell, emerg-ing media director at U.S.Pacific Fleet.While social networking can be useful

and fun,service members and their familiesshould consider the risks and vulnerabili-ties in both personal and command activi-

ties by practicingoperation security(OPSEC).Observing OP-

SEC keeps potentialadversaries fromdiscovering criti-cal information onsocial media sites.Using commonsense and limitingdetailed informa-tion that you sharewill help to protect

yourself, service members, families and thecommand’s mission.Here are a few tips to also be aware of

from CHINFO’s Navy Ombudsman Social

Using social media at work, home while preserving OPSEC

Before reenlisting for six moreyears on May 11, ET1(SW/AW) Steven Howard and NASOceana Commanding OfficerCapt. Bob Geis display hishonorable discharge certifi-cate. Howard is the OceanaEmergency OperationsDepartment manager andAdministration leading pettyofficer. He earned the OceanaSailor of the Quarter award forfirst quarter 2012. His reenlist-ment was a family affair, withseven members of his familyattending the ceremony at theOceana quarterdeck.

Photo by SH1(SW) Carl Byles

Six more years

Social media networks are extremely important to ourcommunication efforts, and that’s particularly true duringa crisis.”

— Chuck Bell, emerging media director at U.S. Pacific Fleet

Media Handbook:•Protect your families by limiting, to the

extent practical,detailed information aboutthem such as addresses, towns or schools.•Understand profile security settings so

you can make informed choices about whosees what on your profile.•Keep sensitive information safe.Do not

discuss sensitive information such as ship/unit movements in advance, personnel ros-ters, training or deployment schedules oranything else that may compromise thepersonal privacy of the crew and their fami-lies and the command’s mission.•Educate families about online OPSEC

(http://www.facebook.com/NavalOPSEC)As more commands engage in social

media every day, Facebook being the mostpopular,has proved to be a valuable tool tocommunicate instantly with the commu-nity and its stakeholders.“Social media networks are extremely

important to our communication efforts,and that’s particularly true during a crisis.We witnessed the benefit of social mediafirsthand last year in the aftermath of theearthquake and tsunami in Japan, as family

members in particular turned to the socialnetworks for information and to communi-cate with both military organizations andtheir neighbors,”Bell said.Since social media is an open forum, the

community needs to be informed of thedo’s and don’ts of posting. This makes acommand policy a valuable part of socialmedia posting.“It’s imperative that social media content

managers have a posting policy when en-gaging on social media and then stick to it.This includes rules regarding third-party ad-vertising, comments that violate operation-al security, and ensuring that the commu-nity is respectful of others,”Donnelly added.Social media allows deployed members

to stay in touch with their loved ones athome,reconnects long lost friends and alsomakes it possible to stay connected throughelectronic devices around the clock.Withthe convenience of instant communica-tion,service members and their families areencouraged to appreciate this opportunitywhile practicing operation security and tobe mindful of what information they shareon the Internet.

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BY MC3 CHRISTOPHER FARRINGTONNavy Public Affairs Support Element West

SAN DIEGO (NNS)—More than 150 Sailors and Marinesattended the Navy and Marine Corps Air Traffic Control(ATC) Symposium to reflect on the past and discuss thefuture of theATC community, June 5.The symposium hosted by the Air Traffic Control Asso-

ciation, was designed to assist Navy and Marine Corps airtraffic controllers in learning about the current projects ofthe ATC community, the changes in military and civil avia-tion, and the way forward for Navy and Marine Corps airtraffic controllers.“Technologies are emerging that will change the way

ATC is operated in the fleet, and it’s important for Sailorsand Marines to stay up to date on what’s happening intheir community,”Said Capt.Brett Easler,director of the Na-val Air Space and Air Traffic Control Standards and Evalua-tionAgency.Among the topics of discussion were updates to naval

aviation,changes within the national airspace system,newequipment capabilities and advancement opportunities.The symposium also provided an opportunity to formal-

ly recognize the Navy 2011 Air Traffic Control ElectronicsTechnician andAirTraffic Controller of theYear.Air Traffic Controller (AC) 1st Class Megan R. Bench, as-

signed to Naval Air Station (NAS) Whidbey Island,Wash.was humbled by her selection as Air Traffic Controller oftheYear.“It was a humbling experience to be awarded for my

hard work and dedication in my duties,”said Bench.“I oweall of my success to my crew who worked hard alongsideme and helped give me the tools necessary to excel in myjob.”“It’s important to recognize these Sailors for all the hard

work and long hours they put into their jobs on a dailybasis, said Rear Adm. Chris Sadler, deputy commander ofNaval Air Forces.Sadler said the symposium will reinforce the profession-

al excellence of theATC community and help enhance re-tention within that career field.“As theATC community changes and we enhance equip-

ment capabilities it’s important that every member of theteam operates efficiently and works as a team to get thejob done,”said Sadler.

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PROVIDING SUPPORTDURINGDEPLOYMENTBLUE BLASTERS’ FAMILY READINESS GROUP

BY LT. J.G. CHELSEA DECKERVFA-34 Public Affairs Officer

The Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34Family Readiness Group (FRG) is a volun-teer organization that provides support toservice members and their families at thecommand level,enabling them to meet thechallenges of Navy life. Its priorities are toprepare members for deployment,supportone another in times of personal or unitcrises, mentor members who are new tothe Navy, and coordinate social events tohelp form lasting friendships. To accom-plish these, the FRG relies on family mem-bers at home to form a strong organiza-tion that works well together to promotea team effort and bring out the best in achallenging environment,such as the“BlueBlasters” current deployment on boardUSSAbraham Lincoln (CVN 72).VFA-34 FRG President Rachel Grzech,

wife ofAviation Machinist’s Mate (AD) 2ndClass Jacob Grzech, has a sense of prideand devotion to her duties at home.“TheFRG is meant to be the support structure

for the families and Sailors. In order tobe successful as a support structure, weare readily available and willing to helpthrough every hardship,available for everycelebration, and take great pains to ensurethat everyone gets what they need fromthe FRG,”she explained in an email.“We have focused on becoming a great

resource for information, as well as a funplace to socialize.We know that support isneeded on every front and we have doneour best to make that happen.Without theFRG, I feel many family members wouldfeel isolated and have a tougher time han-dling deployment.We are here for everyperson,no matter what,”said Grzech.

The FRG leadership also includes vicepresident CrystalWagoner,wife ofAviationStructural Mechanic – Equipment (AME)3rd Class Chris Wagoner, secretary Jes-sica Pierce, wife of AM3 Cully Pierce, andtreasurer Stephanie Golden, wife of Avia-tion Electronics Technician 1st Class PaulGolden.The FRG takes advantage of many op-

portunities to allow family members to

Photo provided

Following the “Color Me Rad” run, May 6 in Virginia Beach, members of the VFA-34 FamilyReadiness Group pose for a group photo. The run is one of many activities the “Blue Blasters”FRG has organized throughout the squadron’s eight-month deployment aboard USS AbrahamLincoln (CVN 72).

Photo by MC3 Carlos M. Vazquez II

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of VFA-34 traps the arresting wire onthe flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincolnis deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security op-erations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of OperationEnduring Freedom.

Another trap for ‘Blue Blasters’

bond with others who can understand thesupport needed while their loved ones aredeployed. In addition to regular monthlymeetings,the FRG hosted a holiday party inDecember,held a“HalfwayThrough Cruise”party at the end ofApril,and formed a teamto run the “Color Me Rad” 5K in VirginiaBeach on May 6. To welcome Blue Blasterbabies, the FRG provided new motherswith baby clothes, diapers and babysittingservices.Members have also improved the morale

of Sailors at sea, sending small gifts and re-minders of home such as Christmas bags,individually addressed Valentines, and minibeach balls with small jars of sand fromVir-ginia Beach.VFA-34 FRG’s efforts have made an

enormous difference in the lives of Sailorsand their families during this eight monthdeployment. It has been a uniting forcethroughout VFA-34, appreciated by youngairmen and chiefs alike.

— Continued from page 3complete,not lacking anything.”The Bible is clear that we will face tri-

als of many kinds in our life; sometimesthey’re small, sometimes big and occasion-ally seemingly impossible.When we’re fac-ing trials, instead of having the perspectiveof defeat,we must have the perspective of“I will conquer this, and when I do I willbe stronger for it.The more I overcome,themore mature I will be; the more mature I

am, the better I will be able to face adver-sity.”The best part of James 1 is verse 5

which says, “If any of you lacks wisdom,he should ask God, who gives generouslyto all without finding fault, and it will begiven to him.” As you’re going through tri-als, ask God what he wants you to learnthrough them and know that he will pro-vide strength and wisdom.

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Capt. Daniel W. Dwyer relieved Capt. Jeffrey A.Davis as commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8.The ceremony took place at the Center for NavalAviation Technical Training Unit Oceana on May22.Davis commanded “Team Ocho” since De-

cember 2010. During Davis’ tenure, Team Ochoreceived the 2011 “Jig Dog” Ramage Award, fourCVW-8 squadrons earned the Battle “E,” CarrierAirborne Command and Control Squadron 124earned the Rear Adm. Frank Akers award for thebest VAW squadron, and HSM-70 earned the Capt.Arnold J.Isbell andAdm.J.S.Thach trophy singlingthem out as the best inASW/ASUW operations.During the ceremony,RearAdm.Gregory Nosal,

commander, Carrier Strike Group 2, presentedDavis with the Legion of Merit. Davis has followon orders to OPNAV N88 inWashington D.C.Dywer is a graduate of the California Maritime

Academy with a Bachelor of Science in MarineTransportation and a Third Mate’s License in theMerchant Marine. He received his wings of goldin March 1992 in Meridian,Miss. and orders to flythe F/A-18C at NAS Lemoore,Calif.Dwyer’s tours include commanding officer of Strike

Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27,“The Royal Maces,” forwarddeployed to NAF Atsugi, Japan, flying the F/A-18E SuperHornet assigned to CVW-5 aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV63), from May 2006 toAugust 2007. During his commandtour, the Royal Maces were awarded the Commander, Na-val Air Forces Battle “E,” the McClusky Award for best at-tack squadron, Chief of Naval Operations Safety “S,” Com-mander Strike Fighter Wing Pacific Bruce Carrier Award“GoldenWrench,” and Pacific Fleet Golden Anchor Awardfor Sailor retention. From March 2008 to March 2009, fol-lowing training at Fort Bragg N.C.,he served as command-ing officer of Provincial ReconstructionTeam (PRT) KunarProvince,Afghanistan,with a follow on tour at Headquar-ters International Security and Assistance Force (ISAF),as the director of HQ ISAF PRT Office, overseeing gover-

nance and development operations of all 26 PRTs in Af-ghanistan. From June 2009 to December 2010, he servedas the commanding officer ofVFA-106, the East Coast F/A-18 Fleet Replacement Squadron at NAS Oceana. Dwyerwas selected for major command and reported to CVW-8in December 2010 as the deputy commander.During his career, Dwyer has accumulated more than

3,000 flight hours and 1,000 arrested landings on 11 dif-ferent aircraft carriers. His military awards include the Le-gion of Merit, Bronze Star,Air Medal Strike/Flight, CombatAction Ribbon and Battle“E.”As commander,he will be responsible for combat readi-

ness and operational employment of eight assigned squad-rons including 72 aircraft and 2,200 personnel.CVW-8 returned with the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN

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Commander, CSG-2 Rear Adm. Gregory Nosal congratulates Capt.Jeffrey Davis, as Capt. Daniel Dwyer watches. Dwyer relieved Davis ascommander, CVW-8 during a ceremony May 22 at CNATTU Oceana.

BY MC2 CLASS JOSUE L. ESCOBOSANavy Public Affairs Support Element East

More than 400 junior Sailors participated in a junior leadership symposiumhosted by the NavalWarfare Development Command (NWDC) on Naval StationNorfolk (NSN) June 6.The event included Sailors ranging from E-4 to O-5 in an effort by Navy lead-

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B.Kraft,commander NWDC.“They are very comfortable with new technologiesand new ideas.What we find is that the people who are actually doing the jobsometimes are the best at helping us realize how we can do our jobs better.”

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Sailors andMarines fromNavy andMarine Corps IntelligenceTraining Center’s (NMITC)Partners in Education program hosted a run at Dam NeckAnnex on June 8 with studentsfrom Princess Anne Elementary School.More than a 100 service members participated in the 7th annual NMITC Beach Fun

Run.Children from PrincessAnne Elementary School inVirginia Beach performed warm-up exercises, such as push-ups and mountain climbers and ran in formation with militarymembers at Dam Neck.Students,who excelled at their school’s ProgressiveAerobic Cardiovascular Endurance

Run (PACER) fitness test, earned the opportunity to leave school for the morning to par-ticipate in the run along the beach at Dam NeckAnnex.First time fun-run participant,11-year-old MelanieWells,said the event inspired her and

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BY ED BARKERNaval Education and Training Command

PENSACOLA,Fla. (NNS) — Naval officers unable to pur-sue full-time graduate studies have an additional educa-tion option with the FY-13 Graduate Education Voucher(GEV) program, announced June 5.Detailed in Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN)

180/12, the GEV program offers eligible officers the op-portunity to receive funded graduate education duringoff-duty hours.Through GEV, unrestricted line (URL) officers can ap-

ply to receive funding for Navy-relevant graduate educa-tion meeting the requirements of at least one subspecialtycode, as specified by the Navy Subspecialty System.“Many officers find that their career paths will not easily

allow the latitude for full-time education at the Naval Post-graduate School (NPS),NavalWar College or other institu-tions,” said CheralWintling,Graduate Education coordina-tor for Naval Education and Training Command (NETC).“The GEV program offers a path to an off-duty master’sdegree with financial support of up to $20,000 per fiscalyear,with a total limit of $40,000 for the entire course ofstudy.”All required fees normally charged by the university

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the Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport, R.I. is acurrent GEV participant pursuing his Master of BusinessAdministration (MBA) with a concentration in finance atNortheastern University.“In the current economic climate, we are challenged

with achieving the same missions with a higher level ofefficiency,” said Ivey.“This MBA will give me the opportu-nity to help maintain our naval power while at the sametime meeting financial responsibilities to the taxpayers.”GEV applicants select a regionally accredited school

and choose a specific course of study meeting commu-nity subspecialty requirements.The education plan is re-viewed and approved for the Navy subspecialty code byNPS.The GEV program is targeted at officers with demon-

strated superior performance and upward career mobility,who are transferring or have recently reported to shoreduty, in order to allow sufficient time for completion of agraduate program.The GEV program is open to URL activeduty list officers in paygrades O-3 through O-5, in designa-tors 111X,112X,113X,114X and 13XX.

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SAN DIEGO (NNS) — Representativesfrom the Navy Personnel Research Stud-ies and Technology (NPRST) laboratorybriefed attendees of the Navy Combat andOperational Stress Control conference May24 on the findings of focus groups lookingat smart phone applications being testedby the Navy.The research directly supports the 21st

Century Sailor and Marine initiative whichis a set of objectives and policies, newand existing, de-signed to maxi-mize each Sail-or’s and Marine’spersonal readi-ness and to honethe most combateffective forcein the history ofthe Departmentof the Navy.The two apps are Tactical Breather and

Mood Tracker. The focus groups assessedSailor views of these currently availablegovernment-sponsored stress apps. Focusgroups were conducted at Naval SupportActivity Mid-South, Naval Station Everett,Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, NavalBase Kitsap, Naval Station Mayport, NavalAir Station Jacksonville, Submarine BaseKings Bay and included Sailors from E1-E6and O1-O3.Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class

(AW/SW) Curt Metzger, Navy PersonnelCommand (NPC),Enlisted to OfficerAcces-sions and Shore Disestablishments said hethought the Tactical Breather app wouldbe of value to everyone.“The Tactical Breather teaches you the

correct breathing methods to control yourheart rate. Focus on the task at hand, andgo through it as safely and calmly as pos-sible. I think we should all learn tacticalbreathing,”said Metzger.The Tactical Breather application can be

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cialist 1st ClassAmy Hanlon fromNPC,Offi-cer Inter-serviceTransfers, said she felt thattheTactical Breather would be useful for allSailors but that the techniques should belearned in advance.“I would think the Tactical Breather

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Operation Sail Inc. (OpSail) Virginia and the U.S. Navyheld the opening ceremony for OpSail Virginia 2012 cel-ebrating the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and Star-Spangled Banner at the Half Moone Cruise Ship TerminalJune 8.The non-profit organization, OpSail, is committed to

promoting goodwill among nations and commemoratingAmerican maritime history.This year is the first in whichthe organization haspartnered with theU.S. Navy to supportinternational goodwilland naval history.“This is the first ma-

jor protocol receptionbringing together allof the major forcesthat are involved in OpSail,”said Janet Bell,producer of themayor’s reception and governor’s state events for OpSail2012 Virginia. “The Navy, our military, international mili-tary diplomats, the ships and many different venues fromaround the world are involved in OpSail.”OpSail Virginia included the Patriotic Festival at the

Virginia Beach oceanfront June 1 - 3 and featured severalhistoric outlets and other festivities through June 12.Theevent included participating tall historic ships from sever-al different countries,fireworks,concerts, festivals,a chef’schallenge and educational events and programs.The U.S. Coast Guard’s signature ship, Eagle, led the pa-

rade into Hampton Roads and the multipurpose amphibi-

ous assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) served as the officialviewing platform for the parade.Many of the military andcivilian ships were open for public tours throughout theevent.There are about a dozen tall ships from all over the

world,said Paul D.Fraim,mayor of Norfolk.There are 22 or23 foreign naval vessels and it is one of the largest armadasever to come to the area.OpSail Virginia also featured a sunset parade at Town

Point Park on June 10 by the U.S.Marine Corps Silent DrillPlatoon,based out of Marine BarracksWashington,D.C.

The Culinary Insti-tute of Virginia andOpSail 2012 Virginiaheld the Chef’s Chal-lenge, which pittedthe head chefs of U.S.and international tallships and naval ves-sels, in a cook off in

Norfolk.Norfolk is one of several other ports that OpSail is visit-

ing in addition to New Orleans,Baltimore and Boston.“I think this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see all

of these beautiful ships come into the harbor and enjoyall the festivities that are planned for families in the city ofNorfolk,”said Bell.“It’s a celebration like no other.”Following the Blessing of the Fleet on June 12, OpSail

2012 ended in Norfolk as the tall and naval ships departedfor their next port in Baltimore.

— Navy Mid-Atlantic Region Public Affairs Office con-tributed to this article.

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Coalition Tallships make their way down the Elizabeth River on June 8, as part of OpSail 2012. From June 1-12, the Port ofVirginia hosted OpSail 2012 and the Commemoration of the War of 1812 and the Star Spangled Banner, in conjunction withNorfolk’s annual Harborfest, which featured events around Hampton Roads. The goals of OpSail are to promote goodwillamong nations, inspire patriotism and foster interest in American maritime history and heritage.

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An H-60 Seahawk helicopter flies an American Flag over theElizabeth River, June 8, during the 36th Annual OpSail Virginiaand Norfolk Harborfest at Town Point Park.

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The American Rover sails around Town Point Park as specta-tors watch the visiting ships depart for their next port of callat the end of OpSail 2012 in Norfolk June 12.

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Two F/A-18 Super Hornets from the “Gladiators” of VFA-106fly over the Elizabeth River during OpSail Virginia and NorfolkHarborfest on June 8.


BY CATHY HEIMERJet Observer

Armed with oversized orange garbage bags and rubbergloves, nearly 150 volunteers of all ages worked around earlysunbathers and fisherman as they cleaned up the Dam NeckAnnex beach on June 2.The cleanup was part of the 24th an-nual Clean the Bay Day, taking place at waterways along theChesapeake Bay.Standing shoulder to shoulder,several rows deep,volunteers

lined up in a“FOD walk down”style from the water’s edge upto the dune grasses, to begin cleaning up the area from theShifting Sands Club to the end of the base,more than a mile ofbeachfront.

“We have plenty of people to coverevery square inch of the beach, whichis really our main objective,” said DamNeck Clean the Bay Coordinator FireControlman (FC) 1st Class (SW/AW)Zach Winemiller, who was happy withthe better-than-expected turnout.“It’s good to have the group we do to-

day…We don’t have the capacity to dosomething like this,”saidWinemiller,oneof six Sailors from Dam Neck 1st Lieu-tenant Division.Winemiller explained that while they

receive help from MWR in patrollingand keeping the beach clean,“we don’tget everything.”Clean the Bay Day encourages volun-

teers to devote a day to cleaning Virgin-ia’s urban,suburban,and rural shorelinesand waterways.Nearly one-half ofVirginia is drained by Chesa-peake Bay rivers and two-thirds of the state’s population liveswithin the bay watershed, according to the Chesapeake Bay

Foundation’s website.Clean the Bay provided an opportunity for many commands

at Dam Neck and Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana to volunteeras a group.Wearing their matching blue T-shirts, members of the First

Class Petty Officers Association (FCPOA) from Strike FighterSquadron (VFA) 15 showed up bright and early Saturday morn-ing, ready to work.“We wanted to give back to the community and help keep

the base clean. It brings morale and shows we care about howthe base looks,” explained Yeoman 1st Class (AW/SW) MelikaPittman from the“Valions”FCPOA.Many Sailors brought their families and made a day out of

community service,while enjoying the beach at the same time.FC1(SW/AW) Donald Staley from the Center for Surface Com-bat Systems Unit (CSCSU) Dam Neck and his wife, Joy,brought

what they jokingly referred to as their“army of help,”their fourchildren, whose ages ranged from 6 -13 years old. Staley, hiscommand coordinator, joked“we can’t get them to clean theirroom but we can get them out to clean the beach.”As the family walked along, studying small crabs scurrying

across the sand and picking up shells as well as trash, the par-ents laughed about how “it’s the only day this week the kidswere up at 7:10 a.m.They’re really excited to help.”Team captains, Aviation Electrician’s Mate (AE) 2nd Class

(AW) Charles Mitchell and Aviation Machinist’s Mate (AD) 1stClass (AW/SW) Jose Diaz from theVFA-106 organized nearly 30active duty and family members from the “Gladiators” to helpclean the beach.“We’re just helping out the community,”said Mitchell.He at-

tributed the large number of command volunteers to the goodadvertising at the squadron for nearly two weeks,with postersaround the hangar and emails.Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility, Virginia

Capes (FACSFAC VACAPES), with its ongoing community ser-vice program, encourages their Sailors to participate in a vari-ety of community service events, such as Clean the Bay Day.Operations Specialist 2nd Class Ciria Stewart didn’t let the facther baby is due July 24, slow her down. She and her mom,Di-ane Stewart, joined others from her command in cleaning thebeach.“I try to come to all the volunteer events.We’re alwaystrying to find new volunteer activities for our command to do,”she said,as she carried the trash bag and recorded the amountand types of debris.

Every item,no matter how small,was documented by teamcaptains on blue sheets before it was deposited into the gar-bage bags.For many of the volunteers,the most common itemscollected were cigarette butts and shreds of plastic bags,someof which were partially buried in the sand.The 1st LieutenantSailors also drove two“gators”up and down the beach collect-ing the orange bags, as well as oversized items that didn’t fit,such as PVC pipes and large pieces of driftwood.

“As far as volunteer work goes, it doesn’t get a whole lotbetter than walking on the beach,” said Winemiller, who vol-unteered as the Dam Neck coordinator. Like many partici-

pants, Winemiller broughthis daughter, Madison, 9,who picked up trash nearthe fence line protecting thenewly-planted dune grass.He said the timing of

Clean the Bay is good. “It’sgood to come out after thefirst big influx of the sum-mer season…Just past Me-morial Day is good with allthe garbage that gets leftout here during that first bigweekend, saidWinemiller.Because of the large turn-

out, volunteers were fin-ished earlier than the allot-ted three hours and manytook time to enjoy the cleanbeach.The final tally on the

clean up at Dam Neck was 26 garbage bags, filled with 500pounds of debris. Photos by MC3 Billy Ho

Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

Service members and their families participate in “Clean the Bay Day” at the Dam Neck Annex beach June 2.

Chesapeake Bay Foundation hosts “Clean the Bay Day” every year to clear debris from Virginia’s urban, suburban

and rural shorelines and waterways.

AD1(AW) Florentino Asuncion from VFA-15, helps

his daughter Alexis put a cigarette butt into a trash

bag during “Clean the Bay Day” at Dam Neck Annex.

NC1 Jacob Klemm from VFA-87 gets some helphis son, Hayden in picking up trash along theDam Neck beach during Clean the Bay Day.


— Continued from page 3and family members toured the ship.Throughout the tour, the 43rd presidenttook time to meet Sailors and thank themfor their service.

For many crew members, this was notonly their first opportunity to meet theship’s namesake, but also two former U.S.presidents.“I have been in the Navy for five years and

this is something that will go down as one ofthe top moments of my life,” said Gunner’sMate 2nd Class Zachery McKenzie. “It’s anhonor to be reenlisted by our ship’s name-sake.Not many people can say they’ve beenreenlisted by a president. It’s rare.”The ship is currently in theAtlantic Ocean

training for upcoming inspections and cer-tifications.

Aircraft carrier: hosts Bush family for ceremonies

Photo by MC3 Kevin J. Steinberg

Former President George W. Bush shakes hands with Sailors aboard the air-craft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

Transition: new processoutlined in NAVADMIN

— Continued from page 1

to SELRES processing at the NOSC.“This process will take an active duty Sailor af-

filiating with the SELRES from their current assignment totheir NOSC without a break in service,”said Mack.Failure to comply with the process outlined in the mes-

sage may cause delays in transitioning and require theSailor to complete separation processing from their activecomponent command.The Sailor will incur the expense inreporting to their selected NOSC.The CTO was established under the Navy’s continuum

of service initiative to ease the transition of personnel fromactive duty to Reserve billets, decrease transition process-ing times and error rates, and increase Reserve affiliationamong qualified Sailors leaving active duty. Since it’s in-ception CTO has assisted 1,021 enlisted Sailors with theirtransition from the active duty to the Reserve component.The Navy Reserve offers a two-year deployment defer-

ment for Sailors who join the Reserve within six monthsof leaving active duty.SELRES service requires a minimum commitment of one

weekend a month and two weeks every year. However,flexible drilling options may be made available dependingupon Reserve unit requirements and procedures.For more information,read NAVADMIN 179/12 available

in the message section at www.npc.navy.mil.

— Continued from page 8The conference focused on the impact junior personnel

can have on the Navy as a whole and encouraged attend-ees to embrace the challenges of an ever changing world.“Good ideas are everybody’s property,” said Kraft.“The

idea of collaborative innovation is going to be huge.”Among the innovations was the use of social media as a

way for the free-flow of ideas between junior and seniorleadership, focusing on the vantage point and expertise ofboth sides.

“You don’t necessarily remove rank with social me-dia, but it sort of becomes secondary,” said Lt. BenjaminKohlman, administrator for “Disruptive Thinkers,” a col-laborative social media group between junior Sailors andcivilians.“You end up with a free-flow discussion of ideas.That’s where things really start to pan out and you get thereally innovative solutions from someone you may nothave recognized who has the pedigree or you would thinkis an expert.”The Sailors in attendance took away several lessons and

felt more responsible of not just their commands but forthe Navy.

“Technology is driving the Navy into the future,” saidPersonnel Specialist 2nd Class (AW) Shaun Evans, fromExpeditionary Combat Readiness Center.“It’s the youngerSailors who are going to lead the Navy and they want ourinput on technology and the Navy’s mission.”

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“Prospective commanding officers willnow demonstrate and reflect in writinghow they will apply tenets of good lead-ership, bedrock principles of authority-responsibility-accountability and Navyregulations as they prepare for command.Individual student’s self-awareness andleader development will also be enhancedthrough the 360 assessment and coachingthey will receive,”said Slotsky.The new instruction also tasks affected

officer communities to develop and pre-scribe a set of professional qualificationand oral board standards that reflect theneeds of their communities. Once an of-ficer from their community has achievedthe knowledge standards required, dem-onstrates mastery of the required skills,and sits an oral board with officers in com-mand,community leaders will ensure theircandidates receive a formal review by anadministrative board.

Responsibility will no longer end at thechange of command for the outgoing com-mander according to the new instruction.Commanding officers being relieved bytheir executive officer as part of a commu-nity’s“fleet up”program will be required tocertify, in writing, their executive officer isready for the demands unique to their com-mand.This letter will be reviewed by theirimmediate superior in command,who willendorse the certification to the type com-mander or community leader prior to theexecutive officer assuming command.Speaking to the benefits these changes

will have for the fleet, Vice Adm. RichardHunt, commander, Naval Surface Forcessaid,“This program puts rigor back into thequalifications and requirements needed sowe have our best leaders in command.”To learn more about the standards and

requirements for command contained inOPNAV Instruction 1412.14, visit the NavyPersonnel Command website at www.npc.navy.mil.

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— Continued from page 8The event also included a luncheon and

award ceremony.“I am glad you had a good run,” said

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Kotheimer presented a letter of apprecia-tion to Principal Krista Barton-Arnold forher 10-year participation with NMITC’sPartners in Education program.Barton-Arnold expressed her apprecia-

tion,with not only NMITC’s service to thecommunity, but also their continued ef-forts in motivating children’s lives.“It’s really inspiring for children,” said

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Pilots and helicopter crews training at the Dare Countyrange in eastern North Carolina have a new target that’sa dead ringer for the kinds of missile-bearing coastal pa-trol ships designed that could pose a threat in a time ofconflict.But this realistic target is a custom-built shape crafted

atop an old barge. It was produced on a modest budget toprovide realistic training— and survive hit after hit on thetraining range.The project was backed with funding from U.S. Fleet

Forces Command (USFF) and leadership from Fleet AreaControl and Surveillance Facility,Virginia Capes (FACSFACVACAPES). It marks a return to target training at the LongShoal Naval Ordnance Area for the first time since 2003,when a refurbished target was destroyed by HurricaneIsabel.After completing an environmental assessment of the

barge and cleaning it, the target itself was designed, fab-ricated and completed — primarily from recycled ma-terials — by Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division(NAWCAD)’s Detachment Norfolk, Atlantic Targets andMarine Operations (ATMO) personnel. ATMO is com-prised of civilians and contractors who provide targets toa wide range of training events. Gerritt Lang from NavalFacilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) engineered amooring system for the target. Additionally, a crew fromthe Ocean Construction Support Facility at St. Julien’sCreek Annex in Portsmouth, assisted with corrosion pre-vention, mounting mooring gear and the delivery of thebarge to the range.Lt. Cmdr.Martin Hill, operations and ranges at FACSFAC

VACAPES, said the new target increases available trainingareas for pilots operating from bases in Hampton Roads.“It adds an entire additional target area,” Hill said.“For

naval aircraft, there is one main training range.There’s oneset of targets that are close together, and adding StumpyPoint basically doubles the range availability.”Hill said the target has already been of use,especially by

providing greater flexibility in the approaches helicoptercrews can practice during training.That means more real-istic training.“The guys like it,” he said.“There are plenty of holes in

it.”The target supports increased training demand for heli-

copter crews at the Dare County range by providing a re-alistic coastal patrol target, said Mike Hohl, who overseesplans and resources for the USFF Fleet Training Director-ate.“It provides and additional target for our aviation units

to use,”Hohl said.“The intent is to make sure everyone hastarget sets to train with.… It replicates a threat they mayencounter.The available barge met the size of that, so wecould replicate it.The ATMO guys said ‘can do.’ They’revery good at what they do, especially when it comes toproviding target services.”The target was delivered to Stumpy Point at the Navy

Dare County Range in coastal North Carolina late last year,and is now seeing use at the range.“All of this metal came from DRMO,”said Gary Houze of

ATMO, discussing the Defense Readiness and MarketingOffice, which handles the disposal and reuse of surplusmilitary property.“No metal was bought for this project.”“If we just went out to buy all this metal, you’re talking

thousands and thousands of dollars,” added Steve Carlson,the NAWCAD Detachment Norfolk site lead.“The successstory is the teamwork between Gary and his contractorteam andATMO.”The effort to build an old barge into a target “threat”

that looks like a potentially hostile ship began about threeyears ago with planning,but the“build-out”was a processaccomplished this past year — and only around ATMO’smany other duties.“We said we would take it on,as long asit does not interfere with our fleet training requirements,”Carlson said.The ATMO crew took over the provision of air and sur-

face targets for the Atlantic Fleet from Fleet CompositeSquadron 6 in 2008. The team works closely with areatraining commands, such as Commander, Strike Forces

Training Atlantic and USFF, which oversees the prepara-tion of Navy forces to face threats around the world whendeployed.“We build targets for training,” Houze said.“It may be a

jet ski. It may be a 127-foot target boat.Whatever the fleetneeds.”This was a unique project, even for a crew that often

builds the targets ships and aircraft will train with.Carl Merkes, a welder and fabricator at ATMO Norfolk,

was the project lead on the new target and designed it.Heand other members of ATMO built the target at NorfolkNaval Shipyard in Portsmouth, before it was transportedto North Carolina.The target was partially sunk in 14 feetof water so it would stay put while still appearing like anadversary boat from above.The superstructure above decks is built to the shape

of a missile boat from perforated and expanded metal, in-cluding missile launchers and an extension of metal at thestern to make it look more like the shape of a boat.Add tothat 20 gallons of rust preventative and 30 gallons of gray— rolled and brushed on,not sprayed,by theATMO crew.“It gives a realistic looking threat,”Carlson said.Merkes and Houze both said the team was grateful to

DRMO.“For all the money they saved us,”Merkes said.“Oh,yeah,”Houze agreed.“They saved us a lot of money.”During the building process, extensive supports were

installed last year to support the weight of the cabin andmake sure the target can withstand a pounding from prac-tice bombs and bullets.“As the blue (training) bombs punch holes in it,we can

put metal on top of it,”Houze said.Instead of a barge with metal cargo boxes welded onto

it,ATMO was able to deliver a durable target that resem-bles a potential threat pilots and air crews may face in realworld conflicts.“If I was still in the Navy, I’d have a blast shooting at

that,” said Ron Brown, assistant target shop lead and fabri-cator withATMO.

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PHOTOS, LEFT and CENTER: Sections of the training barge, which is a replica of what would be commonly found on a guided missile patrol boat, were constructed on a very modest budget,using recycled materials obtained from DRMO. RIGHT: Gary Houze and Carl Merkes from Atlantic Targets and Marine Operations look at the mast while standing on the target barge. Thetarget, located at Stumpy Point at the Dare County Range in North Carolina, was designed, fabricated and completed by Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Detachment Norfolk andATMO personnel.


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Chesapeake Police Foundation 5-0 5KThe inaugural Chesapeake Police Foundation Five-0 5K

will be on the cross country course at Bells Mill Park inn Chesapeake on June 30.The event consists of a timed

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top the male and female in each age group, and top threeteams of four. There will be police displays, demonstra-tions and fun for the whole family.Proceeds benefit the Chesapeake Police Foundation,a

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STORY/PHOTO BY ATAN TAYLER K. COVINGTONSpecial to the Jet Observer

Summer is the season for sports and here at NASOceana,it’s no different. This year, the Youth Center is hosting asoccer camp for military and DoD civilian children,ages 9through 13 years old.Navy Child & Youth Programs (CYP) Director Cathy

Mead says that it’s a great and affordable opportunity toget your kids active.“We’re trying to offer kids the best possible experience

at a reasonable fee,” Mead said. “Most soccer camps aremore than $200,ours is only $90.”The soccer camp begins Monday, June 25 and ends Fri-

day, June 29.Parents will be able to drop off the kids at theYouth Center in building 531 at 7:30 a.m. and pick themup at 4 p.m.A lunch will be provided and there will beplenty of giveaways, including a T-shirt, water bottle anda bag for each participant. Donated gear from Cox HighSchool will be given away as camp prizes.Coach Scott Mead,coach of the soccer team at Cox High

School and Cathy’s son, will be leading the camp. CoachMead has many distinguished awards, including two Vir-ginia State Coach of the Year awards. He also coachedthree-time Beach District champions, three-time EasternRegion champions and two-time Virginia State champi-ons which were ranked number one in 2010.Along witha great coaching staff, the soccer team players from CoxHigh School will be assisting in coaching on a volunteerbasis.“I don’t know that you can get better instruction at any

camp.These kids are going to get great instruction overan entire week with great coaches and players that arebeyond energetic,”said Coach Mead.

As alum of the Navy CYP Soccer Camp, Coach Meadsaid that it’s his way of giving back by getting involved inthe program as a coach.The Navy CYP is also hosting a basketball camp at Lin-

coln Military Housing at Midway Manor for children be-tween the ages of 9 - 13 from June 18 - 22 and ages 5 - 8from June 25 - 29.The soccer program is limited to the first 45 sign-ups.

The basketball programs for the older children will be lim-ited to the first 90 sign-ups and the first 30 sign-ups forthe younger children.For more information,call 433-3976.

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Shipwrecks & Ghost LoreThe ghost walk at the Old Coast

Guard Station returns for the 2012summer season! Join a costumed in-terpreter for true accounts and locallegends of shipwrecks, ghosts, piratesand witches. Tours last 60 - 90 min-utes with approximately five blocks ofwalking.Tours are held every TuesdayandThursday evening in June throughAugust, starting at 7:30 p.m. Cost is$10, adults; $5 children, ages 6-12 andmay be purchased at the museum orcall 422-1587.

Revenue Cutter Service and theWar of 1812

In celebration of the bicentennial ofthe War of 1812, this exhibit exploresthe participation of the Revenue Cut-ter Service, a predecessor of the U.S.Coast Guard, during the conflict withGreat Britain.Many of the current coremissions of the Coast Guard were firstimplemented during this conflict 200years ago. The exhibit runs throughAug. 5 and included with museum ad-mission.

Story TimeJoin Captain Fishbones or Grandma

Beach for a storybook reading, activi-ties and fun. Geared for children ages3 - 9,who must be accompanied by anadult. Program included in regular mu-seum admission. Reservations appre-ciated and can be made at 422-1587.Program takes place everyWednesdayandThursday morning in June throughAugust, beginning at 11 a.m. Ticketprices are $4 adults;$3 senior/military;$2 children and complimentary admis-sion for children under 6 and museummembers.The Old Coast Guard Station is locat-

ed at 24th Street and Atlantic Avenue,Virginia Beach. For information on themuseum,programs, and the view fromtheir TowerCam, visit www.oldcoast-guardstation.com.

PHOTO RIGHT: Children, ages 3 - 9, are in-vited to join Captain Fishbones for storytime on Wednesdays and Thursdaysthrough August at the Old Coast GuardStation.

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Herbert will be the guest speaker at a monthly luncheonsponsored by the Women in Defense Greater HamptonRoads.WIDGHR events are open to everyone.The cost is$25 for members and E-6 and below;$30 for non-membersand $10 for military E-4 and below. Register by noon onJune 27 at www.widghrjune2012.eventbrite.com.The lun-cheon will be at the Holiday Inn Select, 1570 N. MilitaryHighway, Norfolk. For more information, visit www.wid-ghr.org.

TIDES NIGHTJuly 14, 7:15Wings over America Scholarship Foundation (WOASF)

will once again host a Tides Night this summer at HarborPark. Ticket vouchers are available from WOASF and $4from each ticket will benefitWOASF, but only if purchasedfromWOASF.The command with the most participation will be hon-

ored with throwing out the first pitch.Other events includea fly-over by HSC-26. Register online at www.wingsovera-merica.us.Vouchers must be redeemed at theTides box of-fice any time between now and July 14. Vouchers are onlygood for the July 14 game.


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