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Navy continues support for residents; cleanup continues at crash site

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and Spring Fling,April 21, 10 a.m. to2 p.m. at the Main

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From Navy Region Mid-AtlanticPublic Affairs

The Navy is continuing to support residentsdisplaced by the April 6 aircraft accident at theMayfair Mews Apartments in Virginia Beach andclean-up work continues at the site in coordina-tion with federal, state,city and local agencies.The Navy began helping residents on April 13

whose household goods are undamaged, but inapartments scheduled for demolition, to pack upand store their belongings.The Navy arranged fora local moving company to conduct the movesand store their household goods at no cost to the

residents for 90 days.On April 14, the Navy arranged for residents

whose homes are considered total losses to visitthe site and view video of their homes, if desired,for closure.In addition,firefighters assisted in theidentification and possible recovery of heirloomitems requested by those residents.Residents whose apartments were unaffected

by the accident were allowed to briefly entertheir residences onApril 16 to retrieve items nec-essary to live and work for the short term.A meeting is planned this week with the resi-

dents to reaffirm the Navy’s commitment and tocommunicate how the compensation and relo-

cation processes work.Last week, the Navy issued approximately

$149,000 in emergency funds to residents tocover short-term expenses such as housing,meals and clothing.Residents who have additional questions or

who have not yet requested emergency compen-sation or filed claims for property damage shouldcontact the Navy’s Information Assistance CallCenter at 866-345-8179 or 757-444-4557.The callcenter will remain open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.daily until further notice.

To bring awareness that the month of April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Capt.Bob Geis, NAS Oceana commanding officer, kicks of the 3rd annual Sexual Assault Prevention& Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate Conference for the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region, April 12, atOceana’s theater. Fleet and Family Support Center at NAS Oceana sponsored the conference,designed to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate the community aboutprevention.

STORY/PHOTO BY MC3 ANTONIO P. TURRETTO RAMOSNAS Oceana Public Affairs

NAS Oceana Fleet and Family Support Center sponsoredan all hands training for Sexual Assault Prevention and Re-sponse (SAPR) victim advocates in Hampton Roads,April12, at the Oceana theater.The training was part of the ob-servance of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Sexual As-sault Awareness Month (SAAM),held annually inApril.“I can think of no other job that provides the level of

comfort and the level of care that a volunteer can possiblygive, then to be there at a time somebody is most fragile,”said NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt.Bob Geis.As the foundation of victim services, SAPR victim advo-

cates receive 30 hours of initial training and 10 hours ofrefresher training annually.Victim advocates are part of aninstallation watchbill and are available 24/7 to respond im-mediately to victims of sexual assault.

“For me,being a SAPR advocate is having as much infor-mation as possible to be able to pass on to my Sailors, es-pecially being in a leadership role, having the opportunityto have them come to me,and me be able to provide them

Oceana hosts SAPR victim advocates conference

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

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

The COnnection Line has made a change! For ques-tions, suggestions, compliments or concerns aboutservices provided on board NAS Oceana, now [email protected]. However, the best and fast-est way to resolve a problem is through your chain ofcommand or with the organization directly involved.Please be brief and to the point when using theCOnnection Line. Capt. Bob Geis will reply throughthis column, since topics may be of interest to otherreaders.

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I’ve recently had a question in the COnnection line ask-ing about bumper stickers and our policy regarding po-litical bumper stickers. As for political bumper stickers,federal law and DoD regulations permit you to support acandidate with a bumper sticker on your car. However,keep in mind that if any bumper sticker — political orapolitical— contains profanity or obscenity, I do have theauthority to ask that the sticker be removed and/or barthe vehicle entry to the base.Also,commissioned officersmust remember that Article 88 of the UCMJ prohibitsthem from using “contemptuous words” against Presi-dent,Vice President, Secretary of Defense, any secretaryof a military department, the Secretary of Homeland Se-curity,Congress or the governor/legislature of any state.With this being a major election year, it is a good time

to remind our military and government civilians abouttheir limitations and rights when it comes to politicalactivity. Members of the armed forces are governed byDoD Directive 1344.10. DoD civilians are governed byThe HatchAct, 5 U.S.C. §§ 7321-26.

Permissible activities for members of thearmed forces

• Register, vote and express a personal opinion on po-

litical candidates and issues• Promote and encourage others to vote (in general,

not for a particular candidate or issue)• Join a partisan or nonpartisan political club and at-

tend its meetings (not in uniform)• Serve as an election official (many caveats here, in-

cluding prior approval by the Secretary of the Navy)• Sign a petition as a private citizen•Write a letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing

personal views (must include a disclaimer if letter identi-fies person as member of armed forces)• Make monetary contributions to a political organiza-

tion,party or committee• Display a political bumper sticker on their private

vehicles• Attend partisan and nonpartisan political fundraising

activities,meetings, rallies,debates,conventions or activi-ties as a spectator when not in uniform and no inferenceor appearance of official sponsorship, approval or en-dorsement can reasonably be drawn• Participate in the Federal VotingAssistance Program

— See Political activities, Page 10

Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Oceana

Chapel by the Sea, Dam Neck - 492-6602

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)

Swim lessonsRegistration for swim lessons at NAS Oceana has begun.

The cost is $35 for military families or $40 for DoD civil-ians.All lessons will be at the Feet Wet Pool, behind theofficers’ club.Parent and child lessons will be offered July 16 to July

8 or July 14 to Aug. 5.Times are 9 - 9:45 a.m. or 10 - 10:45a.m.Children must be between 6 months and 5 years oldand a parent is required to be in the pool with the child.Regular lessons will be held June 18 - 29, July 2 - 13 and

July 16 - 27.Times are 8 - 8:50 a.m. for levels four and five;9 - 9:50 a.m. for levels two and three or 10 - 10:50 a.m.for level one. Children must be at least 5 years old on or

before the start of class for levels one to five. For moreinformation, contact the Flightline Fitness Center at 433-2049/2695.

Information from the school liaison officerNumerous PCS moves will take place as summer ap-

proaches and parents want the move for their children totheir new schools to be as smooth as possible.The Navyhas nearly 50 school liaison officers (SLO) all over theworld and they are invaluable when it comes to navigat-ing a new school system. If you’re going to PCS, contactJohn Hammer at 433-2496 or [email protected] tobe put in touch with the SLO at the next new duty station.Forty states have joined the Interstate Compact on Ed-

ucational Opportunity for Military Children, designed tomake transition easier for the children of military familiesso that they are afforded the same opportunities for edu-cational success as other children.To learn more informa-tion and to see which states have adopted the compactvisit the website at www.mic3.net.

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— Continued from page 1guidance whether SAPR is something they would like tobe involved in or if sexual assault is something that hashappened to them,” said Lt. j.g. Jaclyn Hoch, a pilot andSAPR victim advocate from Helicopter Sea Combat Squad-ron (HSC) 28 at Naval Station Norfolk.A portion of training included an improv show,”Sex Sig-

nals,”that focused on testing and changing the perspectiveof the crowd, a majority of which were SAPR advocates.“Sex Signals” uses a mix of adult comedy and plausiblesituations to engagethe crowd in an inter-active performance.Each person in theaudience was given a“stop”sign hand sig-nal and instructed toput the sign up whenthey sensed the ac-tors were approach-ing a questionablescenario. Betweeneach scene in the skit,the actors of “Sex Sig-nals” questioned theSAPR victim advo-cate’s judgement andexplored what couldand should be done ifany Sailor found them-selves in a similar riskysituation.The DOD’s sexual as-

sault policy states thatthis crime has no placein the United Statesarmed forces. Each week in April has a different themewith the overall message for this year’s SAAM is the indi-vidual responsibility of all service members to recognizeand prevent sexual assault and stresses that sexual assaultaffects Navy readiness.“It affects everyone,” said Colleen Charlton, site lead for

Oceana and Dam Neck Annex Fleet and Family SupportCenter.“When there’s a sexual assault on the command,it’snot only the victim.It’s the perpetrator that’s involved, thecommand leadership is involved, the base gets involved.It affects a lot of people...and the more information andprevention techniques that they can come up with, thebetter.Hopefully the numbers will go down.”According to the DODAnnual Report on Sexual Assault

in the Military, in fiscal year 2011, there were 1.6 sexualassault reports per 1,000 Sailors in the Navy. Unrestrictedreport of sexual assault by service member involvementshowed 56 percent of sexual assaults are service memberon service member and 88 percent of sexual assault vic-tims are female in the armed forces as a whole. Based on

unrestricted reports, the most common age of sexual as-sault victims for fiscal year 2011 was 20 - 24 and paygradesE1-E4.The guest speaker, Steve Thompson, sexual aggression

service director at Central Michigan University, educatedthe SAPR advocates about common mistakes made by re-sponders and how to question a victim appropriately.Thompson’s work with sexual assault victims began

in the 1970s while completing his graduate work. Whileteaching martial arts to college students in an effort to pre-

vent attacks, he heardfrom a student whowas attacked and it mo-tivated him to pursuea career in the field.Thompson became aFederal Bureau of In-vestigation (FBI) profil-er in 1990 in sexual as-sault perpetrators anddeveloped a sequenceof events that leads tosexual assault:1.Target Selection2.Approach/evalua-

tion3. Separation4.Attempt to coerce5. Intimidation6. Sexual violation7 .TerminationThompson stressed

the importance of vic-tim support and theneed to change peo-ple’s perspective on

sexual assault.“What can we do to in order to create an environment

that’s better for those people [sexual assault victims]?What can you do in the Navy?... It starts with one. I getof tired of people saying,‘but I’m just one voice.’ It’s onevoice that’s changed everything!...It starts with you!” saidThompson.First observed in 2001,SAAM 2012 includes four themes:

“Hurts One” “Affects All,”“Prevention is Everyone’s Duty,”and“WeWill NotTolerate Sexual Assault.”The overall mes-sage of SAAM is designed to raise public awareness to sex-ual violence and educate the community about preven-tion.SAAM also helps further the evolution of the militaryinto an environment that collectively works to preventsexual assault. Sexual assault prevention and response is atop priority for all military leaders,personnel and civilians.For additional information about the SAPR program,vis-

it http://www.sapr.navy.mil/ or contact Fleet and FamilySupport Center Oceana Sexual Assault Response Coordi-nator Debbie Sanders at 433-2912.

BY LT. PAUL GREERNAS Oceana Chaplain

Liberty, port calls, workinghard and playing hard.It seemsto be the stereotypical Navyway of life from time goneby; but there is an ugly sideof overindulgence, alcoholabuse and hooking up that hasemerged and led to increases

in the area of sexual assault.As a chaplain, I have dealt with victims, offenders,

the accused and families affected by sexual assault.We conduct annual training, our leadership creates astrong atmosphere of zero tolerance, yet they contin-ue. One of the things I thought of during “Sexual As-saultAwareness Month”is that chaplains not only playa role in confidential care and advisement, but have arelevant, faith-based message to offer in the preven-tion of sexual assault. It all begins with the scripturesand a divine perspective on human dignity.Think about this for a minute,what if someone said,

your mother, sister, son or daughter, husband or wifewas just a piece of meat for the gratification of oth-ers? Those would be fighting words where I comefrom.Yet, too often, with a very loose sexual society,we go on the port call, to the club or hook up onthe weekend with the mentality that the person wehave an eye for exists for our own gratification.Sexualassaults come from this narcissistic baseline, whichdevalues the human dignity and worth of another forselfish means and sexual gratification at the expenseof another’s security, self-esteem,mental and physicalhealth, leaving lifelong scars.The targeted person inessence becomes prey and is devalued and treated asa piece of meat by the predator.Every shipmate, person we contact and sexual as-

sault victim is someone’s mother or father, brother orsister,son or daughter.They have value and worth andshould be treated as such. Let’s make sure we esteemothers higher than ourselves and there will be a resto-ration of the human dignity we each deserve.So what does the faith community have to say

about all of this? Now I don’t want to offer a boringtheological lesson,but a baseline must be established.God operates out of respect.God created mankind in

Chaplain’sCorner

It’s all about the hookup:Respect from God’s perspective

— See Respect, Page 11

Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

Performers of “Sex Signals,” an interactive show by Catharsis Produc-tions, aimed at preventing sexual assault, perform improve skits dur-ing the 3rd annual Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) VictimAdvocate Conference for the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region April 12 at theOceana theater. Fleet and Family Support Center at Oceana sponsoredthe conference which is designed to raise public awareness about sexualviolence and to educate the community about prevention.

Conference: Speakers, presentationraised awareness of sexual assault

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Five Navy and four Marine aviators from Class 11-6A completed 39 weeks of training atVFA-106 on March 26. The syllabus included a transition stage of familiarization, basicformation instructional flight, basic intercept flights and executing the strike phase oftraining with a focus on low altitude training and close air support. At the completion ofstrike, they began the fighter phase with a focus on basic fighter maneuvers and multi-place intercepts. Finally, they execute carrier qualifications, which includes 10 day trapsand six night traps. The fleet’s newest aviators and their squadrons (l-r) Capt. MichaelLowery, VMFA-122; Capt. Ryan Chase, VMFA-115; Lt. j.g. Nicholas Green, VFA-105; Capt.Kyle Oser, VMFA(AW)-533; Lt. j.g. Ryan Vessichelli, VFA-115; Lt. j.g. Anthony Golemi, VFA-83 and Capt. Ryan Bolles,VMFA-312. Not pictures are Lt. j.g. Joseph Camp,VFA-151 andLt. j.g. Jon Bauman,VFA-34.

Fleet’s newest aviators

Applicants sought for Medical Service CorpsBY MCSN KEN INGRAMNaval Personnel CommandPublic Affairs

MILLINGTON,Tenn (NNS) — The Navyannounced requirements for the MedicalService Corps (MSC) In-service Procure-ment Program (IPP) in NAVADMIN 078/08,released March 26.The MSC IPP provides a path for quali-

fied and career motivated active duty en-

listed personnel to obtain a commission asa MSC officer in health care administration,environmental health, industrial hygiene,pharmacy, physician assistant, or radiationhealth, according to the message.Applications for the program are due no

later than Aug. 20. Submission criteria canbe found in OPNAVINST 1420.1A (chap-ters 1,2, and 6).For complete information, see NAVAD-

MIN 078/08 at www.npc.navy.mil.

From Naval Medical CenterPortsmouth Public Affairs

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s mainpharmacy will participate in “PrescriptionDrugTake-Back Day”April 28.Active duty service members, retirees,

family members and staff can drop off ex-pired, unused and unwanted prescriptiondrugs at the medical center’s main phar-macy in Portsmouth. Ridding the home ofold medications also prevents drug abuseand theft. Patrons may bring their medica-tions for disposal to the pharmacy’s coun-seling window,Bldg. 2, 2nd floor, 10 a.m. to2 p.m.The service is free and anonymous;no questions will be asked.This is the first time NMCP has partici-

pated in the Drug Take-Back Day. Last Oc-tober,Americans turned in 377,080 pounds

(188.5 tons) of prescription drugs at morethan 5,300 sites operated by the DEA andnearly 4,000 state and local law enforce-ment partners. In its three previous Take-Back events, the DEA and its partners tookin almost a million pounds — nearly 500tons — of pills.Unused and expired medicines in home

cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion,misuse and abuse. Rates of prescriptiondrug abuse in the U.S. are high, as are ac-cidental poisonings and overdoses. Studiesshow most abused prescription drugs areobtained from family, friends and the homemedicine cabinet. In addition, Americansare now advised that their usual methodsfor disposing of unused medicines — flush-ing them down the toilet or throwing themin the trash— are safety and health hazards.

Dispose of medications atNMCP’s Drug Take-Back Day

— Continued from page 1The Navy has begun hazard abatement

and the restoration of the site and is work-ing with the Environmental ProtectionAgency, Virginia Department EmergencyManagement, the Agency for Toxic Sub-stance and Disease Registry, Virginia De-partment of Health, and the Virginia BeachHealth Department.Air and soil sampling at the crash site

have found no environmental concernswith the building rubble and a very limitedamount of contaminated soil. Sampling ofboth debris and soil will be conducted pri-or to removal to categorize the waste andidentify the appropriate facility to receive

it. The regulatory agencies are being con-sulted as part of this process.The Navy’s environmental remediation

contractor continued to conduct site in-spections on April 12, looking for remain-ing evidence and debris, preparing for thedemolition of the damaged buildings, andcleanup of apartments in undamaged build-ings (based on EPA’s recommendations).Cleanup and site restoration are expect-

ed to continue over the coming weeks.The aircraft parts and debris were re-

moved from the siteApril 11 and transport-ed to NAS Oceana as the mishap investiga-tion continues.

Crash site: Navy working with local,state, federal agencies for cleanup

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BY LT. CMDR. CHRIS SERVELLOVCNO Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) — The vice chiefof naval operations (VCNO) announced thewinner of the CNO Shore Activities Sailorof theYear (SOY) during a ceremony at thePentagon,April 13.Adm. Mark Ferguson awarded Aircrew

Survival Equipmentman (PR) 1st Class (AW)Maria Johnson of Strike Fighter Squadron(VFA) 131, as this year’s winner. Johnson,who won the award for her time inVFA-106,received aNavy andMarine Corps Commen-dation Medal at the ceremony and will bemeritoriously advanced to chief petty officer(CPO) later this year.Joining Johnson as a SOY finalist were

Navy Diver 1st Class Andrew Strause, as-signed to Naval Ship Repair Facility and Ja-pan Regional Maintenance Center, Detach-ment Sasebo; Fire Controlman 1st ClassWilliam Stanford II, assigned to TrainingSupport Center, Great Lakes; and AviationSupport Equipment Technician 1st ClassJoel Pahati, assigned toAircraft IntermediateMaintenance Detachment Sigonella. Eachof the candidates received a Navy and Ma-rine Corps Commendation Medal from the

VCNO during the ceremony.“These Sailors represent the great diver-

sity of talent and experience in our Navytoday,”said Ferguson.“They serve with prideand distinction, and I am honored to callthem shipmates.They are the best this na-tion has to offer.”Johnson, a native of Dallas,Texas, said she

was grateful to her family, the CPOs of VFA131 and 106,and her chain of command fortheir mentorship and support. In her briefremarks,she described her fellow finalists as“awesome”and said she was proud to sharethe stage with such great Sailors.Adm.Elmo Zumwalt initiated the Sailor of

the Year program in 1972, to recognize theoutstandingAtlantic and Pacific Fleet Sailors.The following year, the Shore Sailor of theYear program was introduced.Each year, every Navy ship, station and

command around the world chooses itsSailor of the Year based on leadership, pro-fessionalism dedication, and superior per-formance.These selectees compete againstrecipients from other commands compet-ing at higher and higher echelons until theNavy’s four finest are chosen and only oneselected as the CNO ShoreActivities SOY.

Photo by MC2 David Danals

PR1(AW) Maria Johnson from VFA-131 is overcome with emotion as Vice Chief of NavalOperations Adm. Mark Ferguson announces that she is the 2011 Chief of Naval OperationsNaval Shore Activity Sailor of the Year during a ceremony at the Pentagon. Johnson was nomi-nated for the award while assigned to VFA-106.

CNO Shore Activities Sailorof the Year announced

VFA-131 Sailor earns top honor


Photos by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic spent the day of March 29 as a community relations (COMREL) day, volunteering helpingthe residents of Vets House in Virginia Beach. The nonprofit facility provides housing and rehabilitation services to localveterans in need of temporary assistance. The community relations project included providing a fresh coat of paint andminor carpentry work to the two homes, as well as tilling and weeding so that residents can plant a garden. PHOTOS, LEFT:AMEC(AW/SW) David Whaley updates the wiring in order to install new light fixtures. RIGHT: AEC(AW/SW) Baron Collins tillsan area behind one of the homes in preparation for a garden.

Strike Fighter Wing COMREL

Rating change may strengthen careerBY MC3 ANDREA PEREZNavy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON,Tenn. (NNS) — Rating conversion allowscareer-minded Sailors in overmanned ratings to stay Navyand helps shape the force to meet future manning require-ments, officials said,April 16.“If a Sailor is in a rating where promotion is stifled at

the present time,converting to a different rating can openup significant advancement opportunities,” said MasterChief Navy Counselor David Duncan,enlisted communitymanager,Bureau of Naval Personnel and rating conversionveteran. Duncan first enlisted as a Radioman before con-verting to his current rate.Today, Sailors can apply for rating conversion during

their Perform to Serve (PTS) negotiation window.WhenSailors with less than 14 years of service are within 12months of their end of active obligated service (as extend-ed) date, they must compete for a PTS quota to continuetheir career.The Fleet Rating Identification Engine-PTS (FR-PTS)

provides Sailors with billet availability information intheir current rating and other ratings one might qualifyfor, based on their year group (YG) and Armed ServicesVocational Aptitude Battery score.According to Duncan, when an individual enters the

Navy, they may not be assigned the rating they initiallywanted and conversion gives them an opportunity to trysomething different. It also gives Sailors the chance to dis-cover new skill sets and talents.To date,thousands of Sailors have converted to different

ratings, allowing the Navy to keep Sailors who are com-mitted to a career in the Navy.

Sailors considering conversion can ask their careercounselor to review theYG manning for the rating whichthey would like to convert to.“They have to do their homework.Understanding what

your year group manning is in your current rating andknowing what the year group manning is for the ratingthat you’re looking to convert into is a good start,” saidDuncan.“You really have to look and if there’s somethingthat leaves you scratching your head,talk with your careercounselor.”Per MILPERSMAN 1440-010, requests for conversion to

ratings that are properly manned,will only be consideredon a case-by-case basis and requests for conversion toovermanned ratings will not be considered.On PTS applications where“willing to convert”is select-

ed, a member will be considered for in-rate reenlistmentprior to being reviewed for conversion. On applicationswhere “conversion only” is selected, the member will bereviewed only for conversion.A Sailor’s command career counselor can assist them

in understanding the benefits of reviewing theirYG infor-mation and provide Sailors with guidance throughout theFR-PTS process.“Many years back,we didn’t always see a conversion as

a positive thing,” said Duncan.“Now days we have got tolook at conversion and know that it’s the way things haveto be for us to stay up to speed and keep the same goodpeople in uniform.”For more information,visit the conversionWeb Page on

the Navy Personnel Command website, www.npc.navy.mil/CAREER/CAREERCOUNSELING/Pages/Conversions.aspx.

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From U.S.Fleet Forces Public Affairs

NORFOLK,Va. (NNS) — Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command(USFF) and Commander,Navy Installations Command (CNIC) are con-ducting a hurricane preparedness exercise,HURREX/Citadel Gale 12,April 16 - 27.The purpose of this annual exercise is to prepare the Navy to re-

spond to weather threats to U.S. coastal regions, and to maintain itsability to deploy naval forces even under the most adverse weatherconditions.HURREX/Citadel Gale 12 will involve two simulated storm systems

developing and intensifying to hurricane strength,threatening the Ca-ribbean Islands, East Coast and Gulf Coast regions.All Navy commands with personnel in these regions will partici-

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Since first opening its doors on Nov.24,1957,the NAS OceanaChapel of the Good Shepherd has hosted thousands of Protes-tant and Catholic services,weddings,communions,Bible school,funerals and other events.But at nearly 55 years old, the chapel,including the main sanctuary and the Blessed Sacrament Cha-pel, were showing their age.The old heating and air condition-ing system strained to keep up,stained glass windows weredulled by time, cracking andpeeling of the paint revealedthe walls underneath, woodenpews were scuffed,dented anddinged — some were held to-gether bymetal strips,the leakyroof was long beyond whatpatching could repair and thecarpeting and linoleum wereworn and stained from theconstant flow of parishionersin and out of the chapel. Eventhe fabric covering the altarin the main chapel was rotteddown to bare threads,revealingthe particle board underneath.Although some of the work,

such as the new heating and airconditioning, was completedin early 2011 while the cha-pel remained open, the moreextensive exterior and interior work, including asbestos remov-al, required closing the chapel doors for the duration. In earlyDecember, at the height of one of Christian ministries’ busiesttimes, the Oceana chapel shifted all services to the Dam NeckAnnex Chapel by the Sea and to the Center for Naval AviationTechnical Training Unit Oceana and work began in earnest tobring the facility“back to life.”Four months of renovations meant four months of the entire

chapel staffing working out of temporary offices at Dam NeckAnnex chapel — throughout the busy Christmas holidays andthrough most of Lent.But with the majority of work completed,the Chapel of the Good Shepherd was formally rededicated dur-ing Holy Week on the morning of April 12, followed by HolyThursday service at 7 p.m.“This has been a real adventure,” said NAS Oceana Command

Chaplain Cmdr.Vinson Miller, as he and Oceana Executive Of-

ficer Capt. Kit Chope prepared the cut the ribbon to open therenovated facility.“I can’t think of a more appropriate time to reenter and re-

dedicate this 55-year old structure,”said Chope,as he welcomedguests back to the chapel the day before Good Friday.Chope emphasized how the project was “the culmination of

teamwork that we pride ourselves on here at Oceana.”The teamwork included the Religious Ministries Department,

Public Works Department, Judge Advocate General Corps, Ma-rines stationed at Oceana, andthe local chapter of the Knightsof Columbus.Miller had a special presen-

tation for two organizationswhich were instrumental inthe project. Pieces of the for-mer copper roofing wereshaped into a cross and framedfor presentation to the PublicWorks Department, its staffand contractors, who were re-sponsible for the majority ofthe renovations, as well as theKnights of Columbus, whowere responsible for the newwhite marble altar,communiontable and tiles in the BlessedSacrament Chapel, located onthe other side of the main sanc-tuary. The 110-year-old altar,transported from a now-closedchurch in New York, brought

together Marines stationed at Oceana with the chaplains for aself help project.After the altar was installed, the chaplains cre-ated a time capsule of sorts, placing the April 5 issues of theJet Observer and The Flagship into the marble base before theMarines helped place the heavy stone top on it.The Marines alsoassisted with placing the new stone statues in the chapels.For Miller, the renovation is a chance for the chapel to“have a

greater footing in the community.”Miller explained,“We’re not only trying to bring this chapel

back, but forward, as the center of the community.Certainly forthe community of the faithful but also for people who are do-ing commissioning, retirements,weddings,” all things which areimportant to the military community.The rededication also featured a slide show of the chapel

throughout the years, including the progress of the renovationproject, shown on the newly-installed audio visual system with

Following renovations,Oceana chapel ready to serve

military community


Following the rededication, members of the Knights ofColumbus admire the white marble altar and statue in theBlessed Sacrament Chapel, behind the main sanctuary. Theorganization located the altar and arranged transportationfrom a 110-year-old chapel in New York, which is now closed.

TOP: Mismatched and worn carpet covers the main sanctu-ary before the renovations. The pews, some held togetherwith metal strips, were also removed and sent away forrefinishing and repairs, while the cushions were cleaned.BOTTOM: The stained glass windows, dulled by age andleaking down onto the concrete walls, were replaced andthe walls received a coat of paint.

Photos by MC2 Terah Mollise

During the rededication ceremony, Military Archdioceses Vicarfor Veterans Affairs Bishop Richard B. Higgins blesses the chapelwith holy water, as Oceana Chaplain Lt. Les Sikorski assists him.


its drop-down screen.With the new system,Miller sees the renovation as being able

to support commands that need a large area for training or cer-emonies.To further facilitate military ceremonies, a new displayof flags from all military branches and the U.S.flag,are posted inthe chapel.Miller also recognized another

aspect of the teamwork that con-tributed to the renovation.“This hasbeen an unusual place in my experi-ence, in that Protestants and Catho-lics come together in so many ways.This is an amazing team.”One member of that team provid-

ed for the new painting of the cha-pel walls and ceiling.The chaplainsalso put their skills to use with manyself-help projects throughout bothsanctuaries.Representing the Military Arch-

dioceses, Bishop Richard B. Higgins,vicar for veterans affairs, performedthe blessing of the chapel, with thesprinkling of holy water throughoutthe main sanctuary. Higgins, a re-tired Air Force colonel, well under-stood the magnitude of a renovation project, as he shared hisown experiences at a chapel at EielsonAir Force Base inAlaska.Providing the benediction was Rev. Steven B.Doan, chairman

of the National Conference of Ministry to theArmed Forces.Theretired Army lieutenant colonel was also the endorsing agentfor Miller to enter the Navy Chaplains Corps.“I’m honored tosee you all here today,affirming the goodness of this chapel andwhat you have here at Oceana is marvelous,”said Doan.

Following the formal ceremony,Chope joined in the tour of the cha-pel. “Having been away from herefor many years, to come back hereat the culmination of many efforts, ittruly is remarkable,”said Chope.As visitors admired the many im-

provements and repairs, Miller ex-plained there are still projects in theworks. The flooring in the BlessedSacramentChapelwill be completedand the tiling in the classrooms andfellowship hall will be replaced, re-pairs will be made to the bell towerand the bathrooms will be upgradedto comply with the Americans withDisabilities Act. Miller again empha-sized the improvements are not justto serve the chapel community butthe entire military community.

“We’re here to serve and the bot-tom line is we’re in a much better position to serve the base, inmatters of faith and support of the things which matter,” saidMiller.

NAS OceanaCommandChaplain Cmdr.Vinson Millerremoves the fabriccovering the par-ticle board altar inthe main sanctu-ary, Nov. 18, 2011,before renovationsbegan. A new altarwas installed andthe area around itwas tiled.

Photo by MC2 TerahMollise

NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Kit Chope and Oceana Command Chaplain Cmdr. Vinson Miller officially open the Oceana Chapelof the Good Shepherd April 5. The 55–year-old chapel has been closed for the last four months while undergoing a massive renovationproject, including new alters, flooring, stained glass windows and more. The rededication coincided with Holy Week and the chapel’sfirst service was Holy Thursday at 7 p.m. April 5.


Notable improvements and additions to the NAS OceanaChapel of the Good Shepherd since its original dedicationNov. 24, 12957

• Bell Tower and Sanctuary: Wings of Gold were dedicatedNov. 28,1968, to remember all who have died in the service ofthe nation. Given by the wives of NAS Oceana.

• Main Sanctuary: Chapel organ was dedicated June 13, 1971,in memory of those from NAS Oceana and naval aviation whohave given their lives in the service of the nation. Given by thechapel community.

• Sanctuary: Arc and Torah were dedicated July 28, 1988, toprovide for Jewish personnel. Given by the Philadelphia JewishWelfare Board and the Virginia community.

• Statue: The Good Shepherd was dedicated on October 1991,in the memory of Lt. Cmdr. Donald A. Lovelace, a naval aviatorkilled in the Battle of Midway. Given by his daughter.

• Bell Tower: Carillon bells were dedicated Nov. 7,1993. Givenby members of the chapel community.

Dedicated on April 5,2012

•Chapel complex: Heating and air conditioning system andaudio system replacements, were completed in early 2011.Passageway painting, installation of blinds, creation of air wingchaplains’ counseling room, were completed this year.

•Main sanctuary and Blessed Sacrament Chapel: Reroofing,recarpeting, retiling, refinishing of all pews, asbestos removal,replacement of damaged concrete sidewalks and steps. In themain sanctuary, a scissor-life, drop-down screen and audiovi-sual projector were installed, bringing new capabilities to thechapel. In addition, several self-help projects were completed,including sheathing the altar with marble, replacement of un-serviceable ecclesiastical gear, steam cleaning kneelers andpew cushions and painting.

•Blessed Sacrament Chapel: Altar and communion table, mar-ble tile were given by the Knights of Columbus. The 110-yearold altar is from a now-closed church in New York State. Thefirst-time painting of the chapel walls and ceiling,was given bya member of the congregation.

— From NAS Oceana Religious Ministries Department

The main sanctuary on Jan. 17, 2012, after the pewswere removed and all the flooring replaced.



— Continued from page 2Prohibited activities for members of

the armed forces on active duty• Participate in partisan political fund-

raising activities, rallies, conventions, man-agement of campaigns,or debates,withoutrespect to uniform or inference or appear-ance of official sponsorship or endorse-ment. Participation includes more thanmere attendance as a spectator.• Use official authority or influence to

interfere with an election, solicit votes orsolicit contributions• Publish partisan political articles, let-

ters or endorsements that solicit votes• Serve in any official capacity with a

partisan political club• Speak before a partisan political gath-

ering or gathering that promotes a partisanpolitical party or cause• Participate in any radio, television

or other program as an advocate for oragainst a partisan political party, candidateor cause• Distribute partisan political literature

or conduct a political opinion survey• Perform any duties for a partisan politi-

cal committee or candidate• Fundraise in federal spaces for any po-

litical cause or candidate• March in a partisan political parade• Display large political signs on a pri-

vate vehicle (more than a bumper sticker)• Display partisan political signs at resi-

dence on a military installation• Help voters get to the polls if it is an or-

ganized effort by a partisan political partyor candidate• Promote partisan political dinners and

fundraising events• Attend partisan political events as an

official representative of the armed forces(color guard exception)• Give to or receive from any other mem-

ber of the armed forces a campaign contri-bution

Permissible activities for “Less Restrict-ed” DoD civilians (most DoD civilians,except SES, contract appeals board mem-bers, etc)Less restricted federal employees may

engage in partisan political managementand campaigns. Such employees, for ex-ample:• May be candidates for public office in

nonpartisan elections.• May register and vote as they choose.• May assist in voter registration drives.• May contribute money to political

campaigns,political parties,or partisan po-litical groups.• May attend political fundraising func-

tions.• May attend and be active at political

rallies and meetings.• May join and be an active member of

political clubs or parties.• May hold office in political clubs or

parties.• May sign and circulate nominating pe-

titions.• May campaign for or against referen-

dum questions,constitutional amendmentsor municipal ordinances.• May campaign for or against candi-

dates in partisan elections.• May make campaign speeches for can-

didates in partisan elections.• May distribute campaign literature in

partisan elections.• May volunteer to work on a partisan

political campaign.• May express opinions about candidates

and issues. If the expression is political ac-tivity, however — i.e., activity directed atthe success or failure of a political party,candidate for partisan political office orpartisan political group— then the expres-sion is not permitted while the employeeis on duty, in any federal room or building,while wearing a uniform or official insig-nia, or using any federally owned or leasedvehicle.

Prohibited activities for “Less Restrict-ed” DoD civilians (most DoD civilians)The Hatch Act prohibits less restricted

federal employees from:• May not use their official authority or

influence to interfere with or affect the re-sult of an election.• May not use their official titles or posi-

tions while engaged in political activity.• May not invite subordinate employees

to political events or otherwise suggestto subordinates that they attend politicalevents or undertake any partisan politicalactivity.

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the creator of sex and he intended it tobe a source of great pleasure within thecontext of marriage (Leviticus 18, Song of

Songs 2:7, 8:4; 1 Thessolonians 4). If sexwere maintained within the bounds of holymatrimony as God has intended (Hebrews13:4, 2 Timothy 2:22), think of the impactthat would have on the world and in ef-fect terminate sexual assault. Sex would bepure, holy and guiltless and we would livewith a clean conscience. Remember, be-fore marriage hands off and after marriage,make up for lost time.Let’s treat each other with the human

dignity and mutual respect we each de-serve and help our shipmates and inter-vene when they are having trouble. Re-member, your chaplains are here to helpyou as you walk through the journey of lifewhich God has intended for you.

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6th annual Herb Sale and Sensational Spring Arts & CraftShow this weekend. Enjoy a wide variety of hard-to-findherbs, as well as herbal products, a variety of plants andplant-related goods, jewelry, and crafts, among others of-fered by numerous vendors.Saturday only at 11 a.m. will be a demonstration with

homegrown herbs by personal chef Elizabeth Meska ofLifestyles by Elizabeth.She will show incorporate the aro-mas and flavors of herbs into food and beverages.The Fred Heutte Center is located at 1000 Botetourt

Gardens, Norfolk. Visit www.fredheutte.org for more in-formation.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONApril 21During the Earth Day celebration at the Virginia Living

Museum,visitors will learn ways to help the environmentby reducing, reusing and recycling waste. Learn how tobuild, live and garden green at the Goodson Living GreenHouse and Conservation Garden.Special activities are scheduled for the animals on ex-

hibit at the museum.Visitors can talk with the animal carestaff, as staff members demonstrate how they make thelives of the animals more interesting.Bring your batteries,old sneakers,cell phones and juice

pouches to be recycled.The Nike-Reuse-A-Shoe programwill turn those smelly sneakers into playgrounds and bas-ketball courts. Gently used books will also be accepted.Also recycle TVs, computers and computer peripheralswith Goodwill Industries and the Dell Reconnect Pro-gram.The museum is located at 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.,

Newport News. For more information, call 595-1900 orvisit www.thevlm.org.

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SHE-CRAB SOUP CLASSICApril 28, noon to 3 p.m.The 4th Annual East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic re-

turns at 24th Street Park at the oceanfront.An open com-petition among 19 participating restaurants, the event

focuses on one of the region’s most-loved seafood delica-cies. Restaurants serve their individual recipes and com-pete for various awards.The East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic is limited to

1,500 paying guests. Advance tickets are on sale at $12through all Ticketmaster outlets and the Virginia BeachInformation Center. Tickets are $15 day-of-show, if avail-able. Children 12 and younger who are not sampling andare accompanied by an adult, are free. Dogs are not per-mitted in the tasting area.

PIG PICKIN’June 2,1 - 5 p.m.Tickets are available for the 6th annual Pig Pickin,’ to

benefit the Virginia Beach Crime Solvers. The event willtake place at the Virginia Beach Airport, home of the Mili-tary Aviation Museum and features live music and a menuof barbecue, chicken, cole slaw and beverages.The cost is$35; $10 for 12 years and under.Tickets are available fromany Virginia Beach Crime Solvers board member or at theBreakers Resort Inn at 428-1821 or Peter Kwik Printing,Inc.at 486-3011.All proceeds go to pay for rewards for tipsthat lead to arrests.

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i.e., activity directed at the success or fail-ure of a political party, candidate for par-tisan political office, or partisan politicalgroup—while the employee is on duty,inany federal room or building, while wear-

ing a uniform or official insignia, or usingany federally owned or leased vehicle. Forexample:• May not distribute campaign materials

or items.• May not display campaign materials or

items.• May not perform campaign-related

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to a partisan political party, candidate forpartisan political office or partisan politi-cal group.• May not post a comment to a blog or

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tisan political party, candidate for partisanpolitical office or partisan political group.** Soliciting,accepting or receiving such

donations or contributions may be doneso long as the person being solicited is: 1)a member of the same federal labor orga-nization as defined under section 7103(4)of this title or a federal employee organi-zation which as of the date of enactmentof the Hatch Act Reform Amendments of1993 had a multicandidate political com-mittee (as defined under section 315(a)(4) of the Federal Election Campaign Actof 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a(a)(4))); 2) not asubordinate employee; and 3) the solici-tation is for a contribution to the multi-candidate political committee (as definedunder section 315(a)(4)of the FederalElection Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C.441a(a)(4))) of such federal labor organi-zation as defined under section 7103(4) ofthis title or a federal employee organiza-tion which as of the date of the enactmentof the Hatch Act Reform Amendments of1993 had a multicandidate political com-mittee (as defined under section 315(a)(4)of the Federal Election Campaign Actof 1971 (2) U.S.C.441a(a)(4))).

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CFS REFRESHER TRAININGApril 24, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Learn new presentation skills and tech-

niques, as well as discuss current financialhot topics. Open to all trained commandfinancial specialists.

SAPR ADVOCATE/POC TRAININGApril 24 -27, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.This basic training prepares command

SAPR personnel to coordinate trainingfor the command, fulfill reporting require-ments, assist victims and manage the advo-cate program. Command-appointed SAPRpoints of contact and SAPR advocates, ap-proved by the command, who are at least21 years of age and want to assist victimsof sexual assault, should attend.

EFFECTIVE RESUME WRITINGApril 25, 1 - 4 p.m.Learn how to market your skills, knowl-

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DIVISION OFFICER FINANCIALLEADERSHIP SEMINARApril 26, 7:30 -11:30 a.m.This training is for non-CFS trained E-7s

and above. It provides a basic understand-ing of typical military financial problems,develops skills in handling a financial cri-sis, and creates an awareness of resourcesavailable. Agenda includes budgeting andpersonal financial management (PFM),consumer awareness, legal issues, process-ing letters of indebtedness, garnishments,and more.

BASICS OF RETIREMENTPLANNINGApril 26, 12:30 -2 p.m.This interactive program introduces

the basic concepts of financial retirementplanning, including the military retirementsystem and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).This is a must if you are leaving the military.

DADS AND DISCIPLINEApril 26, 2 - 4:30 p.m.Participants will discuss the changing

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SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTSApril 26, 2 -3:30 p.m.This program, is designed to develop

more in-depth knowledge and skills thatwill enable participants to save and investwisely.Explore various investment optionsand learn which instrument best suits youand your individual goal.

TSP - YOUR KEY TO FINANCIALINDEPENDENCEApril 26, 3:30 -5 p.m.The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) provides

all service members with the opportunityto get an immediate tax break while savingfor their and their family’s future.

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

FLEET & FAMILYSUPPORT CENTERWORKSHOPS» » » » » » » »

Two hours prior to

each show, the Scope

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musicians, and much

more at TATTOO

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or Ticketmaster at

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opportunities, help wanted, etc) and must be personal property of the eligible member. Should not represent a sustained income or business or listed through agents or representatives.

• When advertising a home for rent or home for sale, the home must be THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE. (All rental properties are considered paid ads.)

Get online!Get online!Submit your classifi ed ad and advertise for FREERestrictions do apply see below for details

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