From Enterprise Carrier Strike GroupPublic Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE,At Sea (NNS) — The aircraftcarrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) departed NorfolkNaval StationMarch 11 on the ship’s 22nd and finaldeployment.Enterprise is slated to deploy to the U.S. Navy’s

5th and 6th Fleet areas of operation, as part of anongoing rotation of U.S. forces, supporting mari-time security operations in international watersaround the globe.Working with allied and partner maritime forces,

Enterprise and her accompanying strike groupwillfocus heavily on maritime security operations andtheater security cooperation efforts designed tomaintain regional stability.The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group consists of

approximately 5,500 Sailors and Marines who,dur-ing the last few months, successfully completed aseries of complex training events and certificationsto ensure they were capable of operating effective-ly and safely together.“This strike group is trained and ready for the full

spectrum of operations,” said Rear Adm.Ted Cart-er, commander, Enterprise Carrier Strike Group.“We’re ready to maintain freedom of the sea lanes,project power if directed to do so, and certainlyperform a presence mission.”These skills,which will be vital as the Enterprise

Carrier Strike Group travels to the 5th Fleet area ofresponsibility (AOR) in support of Operation En-during Freedom (OEF), were recently tested dur-ing the carrier’s Composite Training Unit Exercise(COMPTUEX).“Duringmy time as commander,U.S.Fleet Forces

Command, I haven’t sent a strike group underwaythat is as ready as you are,” said Adm. John C. Har-

USS Enterprisedeparts on finaldeployment

The Menu Re-view Board willbe March 21,9 a.m., at the

Oceana galleyfor departmen-tal representa-tives. This is anopportunity forsuggestions tobe heard. Freefood sampleswill be provid-ed. The pointof contact isCSC(AW/SW)Christopher

Harsh at433-2381.

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

MARCH 15, 2012

CATHY HEIMERJet Observer

The NAS Oceana change of command,March8, not only celebrated the achievements of out-going commanding officer, Capt. JimWebb, andthe future under the leadership of the new com-manding officer, Capt. Bob Geis, it also recog-nized the teamwork at NAS Oceana, Dam NeckAnnex and NALF Fentress, as well as the base’spartnership with the city ofVirginia Beach.For guest speaker,RearAdm.Mark Guadagnini,

a naval aviator who is now the U.S. Fleet ForcesCommand chief of staff, returning to Oceanais like coming home, having been stationed atsquadrons and carrier air wings at the naval airstation during the past 30 years.In praising the teamwork that Oceana is

known for,Guadagnini used the example of thedifferences between a house and a home. Gua-dagnini explained Oceana is more like a home,where caring people put their heart and soulinto it and “where people will come and feelcomfortable.”He attributes that feeling at Oceana to Webb

and Geis’ leadership,“where the people at thetop definitely care. They care about the facili-ties, they care about the people who work here,they care about the product that operates outof Oceana.”He compared Webb and Geis to diamonds,

as they are“ gemstones as leaders. They wereforged under the pressures of combat,decisionsthat many people have never been faced with

CHANGE OF COMMAND RECOGNIZESTEAMWORK, PARTNERSHIPS

— See Ceremony, Page 9

Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

After becoming the 41st NAS Oceana commanding officer on March 8, Capt. Bob Geis works to controla big smile as he is applauded by (l-r) Oceana Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Bill Smalts; outgo-ing Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Jim Webb; Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Rear Adm.Townsend Alexander and U.S. Fleet Forces Command Chief of Staff Rear Adm. Mark Guadagnini. Geis hasserved as the NAS Oceana executive officer since Aug. 12, 2010.

— See Final deployment, Page 10

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2 JET OBSERVER • March 15, 2012

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BASE BRIEFS» » » » » » » » » » » » The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) offers finan-

cial counseling, clinical counseling and programs on Tues-day evenings at the FFSC Dam Neck office,2073TartarAve,past the fire station.Counseling is available by appointmentand service members and family members can make an ap-pointment by calling the FFSC at 433-2912. FFSC providesthe opportunity for evening counseling in response to theneed of many in the military community,especially the mil-itary students stationed at Dam Neck.

FFSC also offers evening programs, open to all with amilitary ID, at the Dam Neck FFSC.•SMART Start Finances — March 20,6 - 7:30 p.m.•Smooth Move —April 10, 5 - 8 p.m.•Developing Your Spending Plan — April 17, 6 - 7:30

p.m.FFSC is also available to bring programs to your com-

mand or family readiness group, tailoring the informationto meet your needs. Call FFSC at 433-2912 for informationand to register for programs.

ANA luncheonThe Hampton Roads Squadron,Association of NavalAvia-

tion will hold their monthly luncheon,March 21,11:30 a.m.at the NAS Oceana galley.The guest speaker will be Com-mander,Naval Air ForceAtlantic RearAdm. Ted Branch.

Force protection exercisesThe Force Protection and Anti-Terrorism (FP/AT) exer-

cise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield (SC/CS) 2012 will be con-ducted on naval bases and installations throughout the

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Navy announced March12 that it will begin random testing of urine samples thismonth for synthetic chemical compounds like Spice.Commanders may take appropriate actions related to

health,safety and security based on a positive result.Everypositive sample will be sent to NCIS for further investiga-tion with a view towards potential disciplinary or adverseadministrative action by the service member’s command.“There is zero tolerance for the use of drugs — syn-

thetic or otherwise — in our Navy,”saidViceAdm.Scott R.Van Buskirk, chief of naval personnel.“Synthetic chemicalcompound drug use impacts a Sailor’s career, their fam-ily life and overall well-being while also impacting fleetreadiness. If a Sailor makes a poor choice and uses thesetypes of drugs, they need to know that there will be con-sequences.”The initial testing will be conducted by a contracted

laboratory,with Navy Drug Screening Laboratory capableof conducting in-house testing later this year.The Navy has been testing urine samples seized from

suspects during criminal investigations for nearly a year.Navy and Marine Corps commanders can have urine

samples tested for several of the compounds found inSpice-like products at theArmed Forces Medical ExaminerSystem (AFMES) when the sample has been collected inconjunction with an ongoing investigation.The capacity for testing for designer drugs will continue

to expand. During fiscal year 2012 the Navy will invest$1.73 million to test for synthetic chemical compoundsand expects to increase that amount to $2.9 million in fis-cal year 2013.The Navy continues to educate Sailors on the dangers of

drug use to include new and designer drugs through tar-geted awareness campaigns and continues to work closelywith local governments to identify users and distributors.This program is a key element of the readiness area of

the 21st Century Sailor and Marine initiative which con-solidates a set of objectives and policies,new and existing,to maximize Sailor and Marine personal readiness, buildresiliency and hone the most combat-effective force in thehistory of the Department of the Navy.For more information about the testing policy read the

NAVADMIN 082/12 and visit www.npc.navy.mil or con-tact NPC customer service center at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC orCSCmailbox@navy.mil.

Testing for synthetic chemical compounds to begin

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

Protestant WorshipSunday 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)

Protestant and CatholicServices moved to Dam Neck Annex during the con-

struction. Call 492-6602 for schedule.

FFSC offers eveningprograms at Dam Neck

continental United States March 19 - 24.There will be an increase in patrols on and around Navy

installations as a result of this planned exercise. ExerciseSC/CS 2012 is not in response to any specific threat,but isa regularly-scheduled exercise.Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions to

normal base and station operations, but there may betimes when the exercise causes increased traffic aroundbases or delays in base access.

— From U.S.Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs

Teen Job FairFleet and Family Support Center at NAS Oceana and

Lincoln Military Housing are co-sponsoring their annualTeen Job Fair,March 30,2:30 -5 p.m.at the Lincoln MilitaryHousing Community Center, 1200 South Birdneck Road,Virginia Beach. There will be local employers in atten-dance and FFSC will offer workshops to help teens find ajob. For more information,call 433-2912.

March 15, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 3

VR-56 accepts delivery offirst C-40 Clipper

BY LT. RICHARD SMOTHERSCarrier Air Wing 3 chaplain

“So whatever you wish thatothers would do to you, do alsoto them, for this is the Law andthe Prophets.” (Jesus Christ inMatthew 7:12 ESV)What an incredible, utterly-

unique command Jesus gave tothe crowds who were following

along as he taught his disciples that day. It is at onceboth simple and simply stunning in its impact.Whenmost of us,especially parents of small children,hear thephrase“whatever you want,”we tend to get nervous —because we know that can end badly.But Jesus doesn’t shy away from saying things that

might (will) be misunderstood or applied wrongly. Infact, it seems like many times Jesus intentionally saysthings to shake up the thought categories of his dis-ciples (or create entirely new ones).At least three important things stand out as we hear

Jesus’ words. In the first place, Jesus calls his follow-ers to be aware of their desires (“whatever you wish”)but not be dominated by them. Instead, he calls for usto use our desires for happiness as a springboard forserving others in the strength God supplies (“do alsoto them”).Secondly, Jesus points out that there is much more

than a theoretical reality we must grapple with in hisstatement.When Jesus says“do also to them,”he is com-manding his followers to have a bias for action on be-half of others.Notice how Jesus challenges us with hiswords.We are not told to merely avoid doing bad thingsto others, we are rather told to DO everything for/toothers that we ourselves want to experience.Thirdly, Jesus says clearly that as we do (love) like

this, we live out God’s good commands, confirmed byhis holy spokesmen (“for this is the Law and the Proph-ets”). This is the essence of a happy life.This calls for some radical changes in the ways we

think, feel and act. Do we truly believe that when weserve others, we are doing not only something noble,but something necessary for our happiness? Or do wetend to think that in order for an act to be “good,” wemust have no desire to be pleased in performing it?How does this notion square with the following wordsof Jesus: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”(Acts 20:35c ESV)?

Chaplain’sCorner

Do whatever you want

— See Call to action, Page 5

BY MC2 RON KUZLIKCommander Naval Air Force Reserve Public Affairs

Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 56, the “Globe-masters” of Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, gained theirfirst C-40A Clipper transport aircraft in a transfer from the“Conquistadors”ofVR-57,based at NAS North Island,Calif.,March 2.Aircraft commander Lt. Cmdr. Greg Baumgartner from

VR-56 and co-pilot Lt.Cmdr.AlanGreer ofVR-57,and a crewfromVR-56 including Crew Chief Naval Air Crewman 2ndClassThomasWulforst;Crew ChiefTrainee Chief Naval AirCrewman Steven Webb; Loadmaster Naval Air Crewman2nd Class Dennis Brown; and 2nd Loadmaster Naval AirCrewman 2nd Class BenjaminWallace ferried the aircrafton the four-and-a-half hour flight from NAS North Islandnear San Diego, to its new home at NAS Oceana.The C-40A is a military derivative of the 737-700 com-

mercial airliner with a main-deck cargo door that wasmodified at Boeing’s Wichita facility for troop and cargotransport missions. Since the first delivery to the Navy inApril 2001,the C-40A continues to be phased in to replacethe Navy’s aging fleet of C-9B Skytrains.VR-56’s last C-9B was retired in November 2011.The Navy originally took delivery of aircraft 166696

from Boeing Commercial Airplane’s Global Transport andExecutive Systems inWichita,Kan.,Oct. 21,2011, and wasinitially put into service withVR-57.Since October, the aircraft has flown more than 92 mis-

sions, logging more than 267 flight hours.The Clipper flies the Navy’s unique, fleet-essential airlift

(NUFEA) mission, providing high-priority cargo and pas-

senger airlift for the U.S.Navy fleet worldwide.The C-40A is certified to operate in three configurations:

all passenger configuration of 121 passengers, all cargoconfiguration (up to eight pallets), or a combination con-figuration of 70 passengers and up to three pallets.According to VR-56 Commanding Officer (CO) Cmdr.

Mike Gravitt, the delivery of this aircraft is significant forboth the Navy and the command.“The 35-year old C-9B has been rendered obsolescent

when compared to the C-40A Clipper,” he said.“The Clip-per has a larger passenger and cargo capacity than the C-9;this coupled with more efficient engines and higher reli-ability, the C-40A actually represents an operational costsavings for the Navy.“As a taxpayer, it’s great that we can perform this im-

portant mission in a fiscally responsible and efficient way,”Gravitt said.“As the CO of the Globemasters’ of VR-56, it is reward-

ing to be able to provide a rapid response to short-fusedtasking that allows the command to enable critical mis-sions of other Navy units, especially ones that are forwarddeployed.”Gravitt spoke on behalf of the entire squadron as he ac-

cepted the aircraft for service withVR-56.“The Sailors ofVR-56 are proud of their hard work since

standing down the C-9 in November, and this hard workhas manifested itself in the command’s ability to operatethe highly capable C-40A Clipper,”Gravitt said.The aircraft is the first of three Clippers that will go into

service withVR-56.The remaining aircraft are expected togo into service withVR-56 later this May.

The “Globemasters” of VR-56 pose for a photo in front of their new C-40 Clipper on March 2. The C-40 replaces the C-9flown by the Globemasters since 1976. VR-56 will receive a total of three C-40s in the coming months.

Photos by Harry Gerwien

4 JET OBSERVER • March 15, 2012

STORY/PHOTO BY MC1(SW/AW) PHIL BEAUFORTU.S.Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs

Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) Command an-nounced the 2011 USFF Fleet Sea and Shore Sailors of theYear (SOY) during a ceremony March 8, on board NavalStation Norfolk.Adm.John C.Harvey Jr.announced Ship’s Servicemen 1st

Class (SW/AW)AngelaA.Zamora,who was born in Ecuadorand grew up in Jersey City,N.J.,and is assigned to USSWasp(LHD 1), and Aircraft Survival Equipmentman 1st Class(AW) Maria Johnson, of Dallas, assigned to Strike FighterSquadron (VFA) 106 at NAS Oceana,as the respective USFFSea and Shore Sailors of theYear.Prior to announcing the winners, Harvey congratulated

all 12 SOY candidates for their outstanding performance,not just over the course of the year but throughout theirentire careers.“Sometimes these events become a little bit more about

the ceremony than the focus of what these Sailors haveaccomplished, and I’d like to remind everyone that I thinkthese Sailors are here representing the great commands ofFleet Forces, not simply because of what they have done,but because of how they have done it over years of ser-vice,” said Harvey.“You are not here because you did morecommunity service than anyone else; you are not here be-cause you broke out on the ranking boards more than any-one else;you are here because your shipmates and chain ofcommands believe in you as human beings, believe in youas petty officers,believe in you as Sailors who have devotedan extraordinary amount of time and effort to the Navy andthe service of the nation.”The announcement came at the conclusion of a week of

activities designed to highlight the individual accomplish-ments of the 12 finalists for the awards. Social functionssponsored by local Hampton Roads military and civiliansupporters led up to the final step of the SOY competition,an intense review board for each candidate to determinewho would be chosen to represent USFF as the Fleet Seaand Shore SOYs.“I am so honored to be here and very humbled,” said

Zamora.“I am in awe of each of the Sailors in this compe-tition.They truly represent the very best the Navy has to

offer.”Choosing a winner from such an outstanding group was

a tall task for the board members.“The most difficult part about the Sailor of the Year

competition is choosing the winner. In my book they’reall deserving of first place, and that goes for every levelof competition leading up to today,” said USFF Fleet Mas-ter Chief (AW/NAC) Mike Stevens.“It was certainly morethan personal accomplishments; the Sailors we recognizedtoday are the types of Sailors who have the ability to influ-ence those around them to accomplish truly great thingsin the most difficult of times.That is why they were chosenas this year’s finalists, and that’s why they’ll continue to dogreat things for our Navy.”Johnson credits a large portion of her success to those

around her.“It took a lot of patience for me to get here.You have to

listen to what your leaders are saying, and listen to yourSailors because you can’t do it alone,” said Johnson.“I didit with the help of my Sailors.When they succeeded, I suc-ceeded. I also learned a lot from my leadership, and I hadgreat leaders at VFA-106.They’re the ones who molded meand made me the first class that I am.”According to Force Master Chief (AW/SW) Jay Powers,

Navy Cyber Forces,this year’s selection was as close as he’sseen.“Each year I think to myself,you can’t get better than this

Sailor, and each year I’ve been amazed by the Sailors stand-ing in front of me,” said Powers.“This bodes very well forour Navy, and our nation’s future.”The USFF SOY program recognizes the best and bright-

est Sailors throughout USFF.A total of 12 candidates — sixsea-based and six shore-based — competed for the twohonors.Each of the finalists was awarded the Navy and Marine

Corps Commendation Medal,which was presented by Har-vey and Stevens.Zamora will be meritoriously advanced to the rank of

chief petty officer by the chief of naval operations this May.Johnson will go on to the next round of competition at theVice Chief of Naval Operations Shore SOY competition thisApril inWashington,D.C.

USFF ANNOUNCESFLEET SEA, SHORE

SAILORS OF THE YEARPHOTO: PR1(AW) Maria Johnson, stationed at VFA-106, isall smiles after being selected as U.S. Fleet Forces ShoreSailor of the Year. She will compete in the Vice Chief of NavalOperations Shore SOY competition in May in Washington D.C.Adm. J.C. Harvey Jr., commander USFF, announced the resultsMarch 8 during the SOY award ceremony at Naval StationNorfolk.

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Chess competition

— Continued from page 3Jesus obviously knows that our desires for happiness

are God-given, and can only be realized by loving Godand serving others. The“more blessed”part of Jesus’ state-ment is directed towards those who give.What a wonder-ful truth — the more we give of ourselves to others, thegreater our joy.We also need to take a look at how we feel about Jesus’

commands and promises. For me,when I hesitate to servemy neighbor, it is usually because I am more self-focusedthan I should be.As the circle of my awareness becomessmaller,my happiness shrinks, too.The emotional shift thattakes place when want to be served rather than serve, al-ways ends up being pretty painful. I set myself up for frus-tration and forsake the blessings that Jesus knows come tothose who love.Maybe the most difficult thing about Jesus’words is the

call to action.Many of us can talk about serving, or givingor loving, but do our lives demonstrate that we embraceJesus’ commands? The challenge for each of us is to thinkdeeply about what really makes us happy, and to servethose around us with God-given strength each day. As wedo this, Jesus promises the blessing of a life of shared-satis-faction that honors God and gives us lasting joy.

Call to action: Do we trulyembrace Jesus’ commands?

Photo by MC3 Antonio Turretto Ramos

Capt. Kit Chope, new NAS Oceana executive officer, wel-comes competitors in the 2012 Navy Chess Qualifier tourna-ment to Oceana on March 2. CS1 Richard Solares from NavalBase Ventura County, Calif. and Enrico Balmaceda from USSCarl Vinson (CVN 70) were among competitors at the NavyGateway Inns & Suites. Also listening is Oceana MWR DirectorScott George. Navy players also competed at the ChryslerMuseum in Norfolk later that weekend against InternationalChess Grandmaster Susan Polgar.

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STORY/PHOTO MC3 ANTONIO TURRETTO RAMOSNAS Oceana Public Affairs

NAS Oceana and Midway Manor youth programs heldtheir Youth of the Year award ceremony at the ShiftingSands Club of Dam NeckAnnex Feb.28.TheYouth of theYear competition is part of the Boys &

Girls Club ofAmerica,which the Oceana’sYouth Programis affiliated with.This year’s Youth of the Year for the Navy Mid-Atlantic

Region is Lindsey Gilbert, 17, a two-and-half-year memberof the OceanaTeen Club and a member of Keystone Club,a Boys & Girls Club ofAmerica leadership program withinthe OceanaTeen Club.“This award shows how hard I’ve worked and how de-

voted I am to the club,”said Gilbert.Teenagers in theYouth of theYear program compete lo-

cally for the chance to move to the state level, then theregional level, comprised of 10 states and then ultimatelycompete at the national level, where there will be onlyone winner.The prizes are scholarships of $10,000 at theregional level and $50,000 at the national level, accordingto Chris Clark, Mid-Atlantic training and curriculum spe-cialist and chief professional officer for Boys & Girls ClubofAmerica Metro-Region.“You all deserve a lot of credit,” said NAS Oceana Com-

manding Officer Capt. Jim Webb.“I encourage you to goon and do bigger and better things,whether it’s within theyouth program it self or once you leave that and go on tocollege or the big outside world that will certainly benefitfrom the lessons you’ve learned.”The competition begins in the month of November of

the previous year with Youth of the Month, and Youth ofthe Quarter competitions. For theYouth ofYear program,teenagers submit packages and are measured in catego-ries such as character, scholastics, community outreach,career preparation and life goals.Participants must also bereviewed by an interview board to be eligible to compete.“It is an award that encompasses all those traits, that

embraces all those different qualities,” said Clark.Gilbert says she earned the Youth of the Year award

through dedication and devotion to theTeen Club.“This award shows all of my devotion and the time that

I put forth, and it’s a great honor to be able to say that I’mthe Navy RegionalYouth of theYear,”said Gilbert.According to Gilbert, the Keystone Club is founded on

the three principles of career preparation, academic suc-cess and community service.“I truly do love being apart of Keystone and being apart

of the Teen Club and being able to do the things we doand meet the people that I’ve met, and the friends I have,I will probably be friends with them my whole life. I’m

almost certain of it,” said Gilbert.After winning the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region Youth of

theYear,Gilbert will go on to compete in the Boy & GirlsClubs of America Youth of the Year competition on thestate level, slated to be held in McClain,Va.

,

Oceana teen selected as region’s Youth of the Year

Following an awards dinner Feb. 28 at Dam Neck, NavyRegion Mid-Atlantic Youth of the Year Lindsey Gilbert, 17, dis-plays her award. With Gilbert are NAS Oceana CommandingOfficer Capt. Jim Webb and Chris Clark, Mid-Atlantic trainingand curriculum specialist and chief professional officer forBoys & Girls Club of America, Metro-Region.

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Focus on Sailors

PHOTOS ABOVE: During the week, Gail Hanks works for theDepartment of the Navy fulltime as an aircraft technicianat FRCMA Site Norfolk. Photo by AT1 Ron Suzuki

RIGHT: On the weekend, Hanks is better known as AE2(AW)Gail Hanks, a Navy Reservist at VR-56 on Oceana. Hankswas selected as VR-56 Reserve Junior Sailor of the Yearfor calendar year 2011. Photo by AMAN Lenea Johnson

FRC civilian serves Navyagain as VR-56 reservistBY AMAN LENEA JOHNSONFleet Readiness Center Mid-AtlanticPublic Affairs

Aviation Electrician’s Mate (AE) 2ndClass (AW) Gail Hanks earned the honorof being selected as the Fleet LogisticsSupport Squadron (VR) 56 Reserve Ju-nior Sailor of the Year for calendar year2011.Hanks is currently a full time civil ser-

vice aircraft technician at Fleet Readi-ness Center Mid-Atlantic Norfolk’s E2/C2 Shop, and completes her selectedreserve time at NAS Oceana with VR-56. Hanks has been a reservist with the“Globemasters”since 2001.Hanks’ supervision of 11 line division

personnel on plane captain duties as linedivision leading petty officer for VR-56from October 2010 to September 2011,resulted in 11 ground support equip-ment licenses, eight plane captain han-

dlers, 11 brake riders, 11 APU operatorsand 12 plane captains. Her leadershipalso led to the completion of more than48 aircraft rigs, 55 maintenance actionsand 22 launch and recoveries which di-rectly resulted in her selection as VR-56SELRES Junior Sailor of theYear.Hanks appreciates the sacrifices her

three children, Brandon Hanks, 25, Jor-dan Hanks, 22, and Brandie Hanks, 16,have made over the years during herdrill weekends and active duty time. Hertwo sons have chosen to follow in theirmother’s footsteps by pursuing a militarycareer,.They both joined the Army aftergraduating from high school.Hanks attended a three-week course

at Delta Airlines in Atlanta, where shereceived specialized training on the Boe-ing 737 in preparation for VR-56’s newC-40 Clipper aircraft.The “Globemastersreceived the first of three Clippers onMarch 2.

Photo by AT1 Ron Suzuki

8 JET OBSERVER • March 15, 2012 March 15, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 9

BY CATHY HEIMERJet Observer

Capt. JimWebb knew he wanted to be a Navy pilot fromthe age of 14.While attending an air show at Dobbins AirForce Base,an F-14Tomcat pilot spent 20 minutes talking tothe teenager.“In the middle of all the chaos, in the midst of the crowd,

he spent a long time with me. That sealed the deal,” saidWebb,anAtlanta native.Little did anyone realize that 20-minute conversation,

probably long forgottenby theTomcat pilot,wouldlead to a 26-year career thatincluded tours as squadroncommanding officer andNAS Oceana command-ing officer.Webb,who wascommissioned in 1986through the Navy ROTCprogram at Auburn Univer-sity, turned over commandof NAS Oceana to Capt.Bob Geis on March 8.Webbwill retire from the Navy inJune.His original intent was to

be aTomcat pilot.“It wasn’tuntil I started flying soloflights during training that Irealized I would really loveflying a single seat aircraft,”explainedWebb.With few F/A-18 slots available at that time for flight

school graduates,Webb,whose call sign is“Fish,”got the onlyone out of his winging class “and off I went to Jacksonville,Fla.and Cecil Field and learned how to fly it.”As he joked during his change of command, flying and in-

structing are two of his great loves.Throughout his time asOceana executive and commanding officer,Webb found timeto do both.He accumulated more than 200 hours over threeyears just on night flights — taking F/A-18 students at StrikeFighter Squadron (VFA) 106 up as part of training missions.Webb also rewarded the Oceana’s Sailors of the year withincentive flights,conducted as part of training missions.He also reached a milestone few naval aviators ever see

— more than 4,000 hours in the F/A-18 Hornet. Flying in atwo-plane formation of Super Hornets,Webb was serving asan instructor to a new aviator,when he surpassed the mile-

stone on Dec. 14, 2011.He has more than 5,000flight hours in 29 differ-ent aircraft. His test pilottour with the Aviation En-gineering Test Establish-ment at Cold Lake in Al-berta, Canada, operationaltours at Strike FighterSquadron (VFA) 86, VFA-37, VFA-81 and instructorduty at VFA-106 were thereasons behind the hours,as well as more than 660carrier landings.Married to his high

school sweetheart, Laura,and with a growing familyover the early years of hiscareer, the decision to“StayNavy,”was a family decision.

He and Laura are the parents of five children,Jimmy,Meghan,Ansley,Abby and Katie.His family also includes his dad James,and his mom Pauline, who have proudly attended both oftheir son’s change of command ceremonies, as well as twosisters,five brothers, their spouses and children.“I think we’ve probably thought about leaving two to three

times during our career. It was always the people that keptus in,”Webb explained.“We decided as a family that serviceto our country was way more worth doing than getting out.”Also contributing to the decision was “that feeling inside

that you’re not quite finished yet with what you felt youwere called to do.”“Family is the reason we serve the way we do. Family is

the reason we live in this country and want to fight for thefreedoms that we have. It’s the families that support us backthat give us the depth of the service we enjoy,”Webb said.His definition of family includes not just immediate and

extended relatives but also neighbors, community, place ofwork.“The family size just continues to change as you getolder and get more of them,”he said.

His“family”grew tremendously when he took command ofthe“Sunliners”onApril 3,2003.At that time in his career,Webbsaid command ofVFA- 81“was the fulfillment of a dream.”

“There is no better command job at that level. The ex-citement that comes with being chosen and the honor thatcomes with being chosen is kind of hard to describe,”he said.Looking back on his squadron command tour,Webb said

he wished he had known more about the installation. “Itwould have given me a whole better perspective about thetrials and difficulty associated with where I was working.AllI knew was that if I had a problem with the base, I calledsomebody and it got fixed.”What helped most in Webb’s role as an installation com-

mander was the” on-the-job training” as executive officerbefore fleeting up to commanding officer.Webb said those18months as XO“were incredibly important to having a suc-cessful tour.”

Because of Oceana’s unique role and the relationshipwith the community of Virginia Beach,Webb said,“I firmlybelieve that the fleet up aspect of this job at Oceana is ex-tremely important.”

One of his accomplishments is the greatly improved inter-action of the squadron commanding and executive officerswith the Oceana chain of command; interactions he wishedhe had more of as a squadron CO and XO.

“I think it’s important to keep your own command tourin perspective. Oceana’s been here for a long time and ourperiod of time here is but a short time.There have been a lotof great people who’ve led the installation,”Webb said.While he doesn’t think he’s done new and different things

from his predecessors,he feels it comes down to“presence.”He and Geis have made it their mission to get the tenantcommands,“each and every possible way,” whether with avisit to squadrons, attending the commodore’s meetings atStrike FighterWing Atlantic or hosting the XO breakfast forall tenant commands.“It’s not just a bunch of programs. It’s about people. It’s

always about people,”Webb emphasized.Keeping his perspective helpedWebb realize he wouldn’t

accomplish everything he set out to.“One of your goals as aninstallation command should be to successfully implementprojects that have been planned and laid out by your prede-cessor.Don’t let them down.“Take care of the people and the programs while you’re

here,to the best of your ability.Set the conditions for the suc-cess for the people who come after you by good planning,prioritizing and execution of the things that will allow themto execute later,”saidWebb.

Photo by MC3 Antonio Turretto Ramos

Following his final flight on March 7, Oceana Commanding OfficerCapt. Jim Webb is treated to a traditional wetting down by firefight-er Lt. Barry Gentry, Oceana Emergency Operations Center DirectorConnie Weichsler and CO/XO Executive Assistant Suzanne Guilbault.

AIR SHOW VISIT LEADS TO 26-YEARCAREER AS NAVAL AVIATOR

Photo by Harry Gerwien

AIR SHOW VISIT LEADS TO 26-YEARCAREER AS NAVAL AVIATOR

Following his final flight, NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Jim Webb is greeted by the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region Fire &

Emergency Services at Oceana. Webb, who served his department head tour with VFA-37, flew an F/A-18 belonging to the “RaginBulls,” for his last flight as commanding officer before being relieved on March 8 by Oceana’s Executive Officer Capt. Bob Geis. Webb,who will retire in June, has flown more than 4,000 hours in the F/-18 Hornet during his 26-year career.

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trength of Oceana’s partnershipcity of Virginia Beach and the

Virginia was evidenced by the at-of area leadership, including the

f Virginia Beach William Sessoms,or Louis Jones,Virginia Beach City Public Schools Super-t James Merrill andVirginia Secretary ofVeteransAffairs &d SecurityTerrie Suit.Air Station Oceana depends onVirginia Beach andVirgin-depends on Naval Air Station Oceana… I think Virginiapoised to be the top destination in which to live and

work,in which the best aviators in the world fly from the runwaysof NavalAir Station Oceana,”said Guadagnini.Following Guadagnini’s speech,Webb was awarded the Legion

of Merit by Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Rear Adm.TownsendAlexander.

Alexander added his thanks to city andstate leaders.“It wouldn’t be the same with-out you and your team here. I know howmuch a part of this organization you areand how much a part NAS Oceana is of thefabric of the community...Thank you for allthe support you continue to provide on adaily basis,”saidAlexander.Webb began by stressing how teamwork

is the “hallmark of our success. I can thinkof no better term to explain the outstandingprogress of this installation over the pastthree years. It’s simply what we do here…Our team,our family gets it done every day.”Webb explained the Oceana mission

has three pillars: support the warfighters;support the warfighters’ families and takecare of the infrastructure. Despite limitedresources,Webb said his team continued to“do what we do best.Consistently and pro-actively give our tenants and our residentsthe absolute best service we can with anattitude that screams ‘We care.’”Although there were a number of people

to thank for all that work throughout his three years as the ex-ecutive and commanding officer,Webb joked“that you will be ex-tremely relieved that I spent the last week already thanking those1,200 or so people.”Webb also talked about the relationship that has continued to

develop with the two cities surrounding Oceana.

“The cooperation and partnership is unprecedented through-out the Navy and the Department of Defense. What has takenplace here is a shining example for all defense communities toemulate…To our cities of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake,we arelockstep in our vision for our future.Never again will there be theoccasion where Oceana and our two cities will operate in isola-tion,”saidWebb,who has lived inVirginia Beach for nearly 12 years.“There’s a lot of living that goes on around here.We celebrate,

we mourn,we deploy,we return,we work hard and we play hard.We will continue to do so for many years to come and we will doit all together. It has been and will to continue to be about team-work,”saidWebb as he concluded.Standing on stage after assuming command, Geis had difficulty

containing his trademark,ear-to-ear smile as he received a round ofapplause.“I’ve been accused of being enthusiastic once or twicein the past 24 and one-half years,” he joked to laughter from theaudience.“Please indulge me. It doesn’t get any better than this!”After recognizing distinguished guests and his family, Geis

praised Webb’s leadership. “I would work for you for 10 moreyears if the Navy would let us,”he said to his former boss.Saying that he andWebb see things similarly,Geis plans to con-

tinue the teamwork thatWebb stressed.“There won’t be any morerudder shifts here at Oceana…We will continue to work with ourpartners to maximize our successes.We will continue to serve thefleet by providing the best products that we can,”said Geis.By striving for perfection, taking advantage of each team mem-

ber’s potential and working together,Oceana’s new commandingofficer said the base will be able to move forward.Geis said he plans to continue the partnerships emphasized by

Webb,“whether it’s within the Navy lifelines at the regional head-quarters or other installations in the region or civilian partners,like the professionals who work for the city ofVirginia Beach.“Together, we’ll continue the excellence that the name NAS

Oceana engenders. Keep the press, keep the faith and most of allkeep smiling,”concluded Geis.

remony: Geis relieves Webb as Oceana’s commanding officer

Photo by Harry Gerwien

The family of new NAS Oceana CommandingOfficer Capt. Bob Geis, including his wife Teresa,daughter Megan, son Bob and father Neil watchthe ceremony.

Photo by MC3 Antonio Turretto Ramos

ficult for the family of Capt. Jim Webb not to become emo-wife Laura, daughters Katie, Abby and Ansley, son Jimmy,James and June, listen to his final speech as Oceana’sding officer. Not able to attend was daughter Meghan.

Photo by MC3 Antonio Turretto Ramos

New Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis takes a mo-ment to look at his notes before beginning his speech during thechange of command ceremony.

Photo by Harry Gerwien

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Rear Adm. TownsendAlexander congratulates Capt. Jim Webb for his successful touras NAS Oceana commanding officer, before presenting the Legionof Merit to him.

— Continued from page 1has hardened them into the type of great leaders that theynow— the diamonds of naval aviation.”gnini said it wasn’t only the leadership who were dia-ut“this particular naval air station is one of the diamondsaviation. Out of the entire Navy,Station Oceana stands out amongstallations for the things that itwell as the services offered to ac-and retired military, their familiesans.ncluded with praise for the cityia Beach.“I have watched this airet better over the last 30 yearsof the leadership of many of themanding officers of Naval Air Sta-ana over the past three decades.ame time, I have watched Virginiaow as a city. I’ve watched the edu-system get better…Virginia Beachstic place for Sailors,Marines,Coasten,Soldiers andAirmen to live,andeciate that most highly,” said Gua-

trength of Oceana’s partnershipcity of Virginia Beach and the

Virginia was evidenced by the at-of area leadership, including the

f Virginia Beach William Sessoms,or Louis Jones,Virginia Beach City Public Schools Super-t James Merrill andVirginia Secretary ofVeteransAffairs &d SecurityTerrie Suit.Air Station Oceana depends onVirginia Beach andVirgin-depends on Naval Air Station Oceana… I think Virginiapoised to be the top destination in which to live and

work,in which the best aviators in the world fly from the runwaysof NavalAir Station Oceana,”said Guadagnini.Following Guadagnini’s speech,Webb was awarded the Legion

of Merit by Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Rear Adm.TownsendAlexander.

Alexander added his thanks to city andstate leaders.“It wouldn’t be the same with-out you and your team here. I know howmuch a part of this organization you areand how much a part NAS Oceana is of thefabric of the community...Thank you for allthe support you continue to provide on adaily basis,”saidAlexander.Webb began by stressing how teamwork

is the “hallmark of our success. I can thinkof no better term to explain the outstandingprogress of this installation over the pastthree years. It’s simply what we do here…Our team,our family gets it done every day.”Webb explained the Oceana mission

has three pillars: support the warfighters;support the warfighters’ families and takecare of the infrastructure. Despite limitedresources,Webb said his team continued to“do what we do best.Consistently and pro-actively give our tenants and our residentsthe absolute best service we can with anattitude that screams ‘We care.’”Although there were a number of people

to thank for all that work throughout his three years as the ex-ecutive and commanding officer,Webb joked“that you will be ex-tremely relieved that I spent the last week already thanking those1,200 or so people.”Webb also talked about the relationship that has continued to

develop with the two cities surrounding Oceana.

“The cooperation and partnership is unprecedented through-out the Navy and the Department of Defense. What has takenplace here is a shining example for all defense communities toemulate…To our cities of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake,we arelockstep in our vision for our future.Never again will there be theoccasion where Oceana and our two cities will operate in isola-tion,”saidWebb,who has lived inVirginia Beach for nearly 12 years.“There’s a lot of living that goes on around here.We celebrate,

we mourn,we deploy,we return,we work hard and we play hard.We will continue to do so for many years to come and we will doit all together. It has been and will to continue to be about team-work,”saidWebb as he concluded.Standing on stage after assuming command, Geis had difficulty

containing his trademark,ear-to-ear smile as he received a round ofapplause.“I’ve been accused of being enthusiastic once or twicein the past 24 and one-half years,” he joked to laughter from theaudience.“Please indulge me. It doesn’t get any better than this!”After recognizing distinguished guests and his family, Geis

praised Webb’s leadership. “I would work for you for 10 moreyears if the Navy would let us,”he said to his former boss.Saying that he andWebb see things similarly,Geis plans to con-

tinue the teamwork thatWebb stressed.“There won’t be any morerudder shifts here at Oceana…We will continue to work with ourpartners to maximize our successes.We will continue to serve thefleet by providing the best products that we can,”said Geis.By striving for perfection, taking advantage of each team mem-

ber’s potential and working together,Oceana’s new commandingofficer said the base will be able to move forward.Geis said he plans to continue the partnerships emphasized by

Webb,“whether it’s within the Navy lifelines at the regional head-quarters or other installations in the region or civilian partners,like the professionals who work for the city ofVirginia Beach.“Together, we’ll continue the excellence that the name NAS

Oceana engenders. Keep the press, keep the faith and most of allkeep smiling,”concluded Geis.

remony: Geis relieves Webb as Oceana’s commanding officer

Photo by Harry Gerwien

The family of new NAS Oceana CommandingOfficer Capt. Bob Geis, including his wife Teresa,daughter Megan, son Bob and father Neil watchthe ceremony.

Photo by MC3 Antonio Turretto Ramos

ficult for the family of Capt. Jim Webb not to become emo-wife Laura, daughters Katie, Abby and Ansley, son Jimmy,James and June, listen to his final speech as Oceana’sding officer. Not able to attend was daughter Meghan.

Photo by MC3 Antonio Turretto Ramos

New Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis takes a mo-ment to look at his notes before beginning his speech during thechange of command ceremony.

Photo by Harry Gerwien

Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Rear Adm. TownsendAlexander congratulates Capt. Jim Webb for his successful touras NAS Oceana commanding officer, before presenting the Legionof Merit to him.

10 JET OBSERVER • March 15, 2012

— Continued from page 1Harvey, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Com-mand, while addressing the crew of Enter-prise prior to the ship getting underway.“Noone has done as much to get ready,workedas hard,and accomplished as much in everywarfare area.You should be very proud ofwhat you’re going to be doing once you getto where you’re going...where the businessof the nation needs you.”For Enterprise, the Navy’s first nuclear-

powered aircraft carrier, the deploymentrepresents the culmination of more than 50years of distinguished service.Commissioned in 1961, the Enterprise is

both the largest and oldest active combatvessel in the Navy.Enterprise’s age,however,does not impact

its effectiveness.“Enterprise is as ready and capable as she

has ever been throughout her 50 years,”saidCapt.William C. Hamilton, commanding of-ficer of Enterprise. “The ship and crew’sperformance during work-ups demonstratesthat the world’s first nuclear-powered air-craft carrier has never been more relevant.”Throughout its storied history, Enterprise

has played a role in the Cuban Missile Cri-sis, Vietnam, operations Enduring and IraqiFreedom, and was one of the first Navy as-sets deployed following the terrorist attacksof Sept.11,2001.The importance of the role Enterprise has

played in both national and naval history is afact not lost on the Sailors and Marines cur-rently aboard the ship.“The crew is very mindful that we are fol-

lowing the legacy of the more than 200,000Sailors who have come before us during thelast 50 years,” said Hamilton.“It’s the Sailorsof this great warship, and the Sailors thathave served aboard‘Big E’over the past half-century that have established the legacy sheenjoys.”Enterprise was designed in the late 50’s

for a 25-year lifespan, and the Nimitz-classcarriers were designed for 50 years.“To ef-fectively double the service life of a shipas complex as Enterprise speaks volumesabout the design strengths of the world’sfirst nuclear-powered carrier, the Navy’scommitment to cost effectiveness, and ourSailors hard work and innovation through-out the last half-century to keep her goingstrong,”said Hamilton.Enterprise is scheduled for deactivation

and eventual decommissioning followingits anticipated return later this year,markingthe end of the carrier’s legendary 50-plusyears of service.The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is

comprised of Enterprise, Carrier Air Wing(CVW) 1, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON)2, guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG69), and guided-missile destroyers USS Por-ter (DDG 78),USS Nitze (DDG 94) and USSJames E.Williams (DDG 95).CVW-1 is comprised of Strike Fighter

Squadron (VFA) 11, VFA-211, VFA-136, Ma-rine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251,Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, Car-rierAirborne EarlyWarning Squadron (VAW)123 and Helicopter Anti-submarine Squad-ron (HS) 11.

Final deployment: Enterpriseleaves for 5th, 6th fleets

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise(CVN 65) departs Naval Station Norfolk,March 11, for the ship’s 22nd and finaldeployment

Photo by MCSN Harry Andrew D. Gordon

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The Center for Surface Combat SystemsUnit Dam Neck was honored to host aunique and historical presentation by theMontford Point Marine Association in theDam Neck theater on Feb.22.The presentation began with an intro-

duction by Dr.JamesT.Averhart Jr.,nationalpresident of the Montford Point MarineAs-sociation. Averhart presented a brief his-tory of the Montford Marines before hebegan a pre-screening of the documentary“The Marines of Montford Point,” whichchronicles the formation of the MontfordMarines as a segregated unit of the Unit-ed States Marine Corps. Included in thedocumentary were their trials and tribula-tions assimilating into the military during atime of racial tension and civil unrest, andtheir contributions in three wars, includ-ing some of the most significant battles ofthe twentieth century.Following the documentary,Averhart in-

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Norman had to face.“It’s the worst thingthat I went through and I thank God that Ican look at everyone out here [referencingthe diversity of the crowd gathered for thepresentation], thank you for your serviceand see the results of what we endured,”Norman said.Capt. Kenneth Krogman, command-

ing officer for CSCSU Dam Neck, wasempowered by these testimonies. “It wasa rare and valuable opportunity for us,particularly some of my more junior Sail-ors, to interact with living history,” Krog-man explained. “These proud gentlemenblazed a trail for us. That trail was painfulfor them and we have reaped the benefits.They won’t be with us much longer,so op-

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SHAMROCK ‘N ROLLMarch 17, 5 - 9 p.m.Norfolk Festevents kicks off the 2012 sea-

son with the return of ShamRock ‘N Roll, aSt. Patrick’s Day celebration in TowneBankFountain Park at Town Point Park on thedowntown Norfolk waterfront.Headlining the festivities is dance band,

“Cheap Thrills.” Celebrate the luck of theIrish with traditional Irish delicacies servedup at Omar’s Fountain Café. Themed spe-cialty adult beverages will be available forpurchase, and a portion of the beveragesales will benefit the Norfolk SPCA. Formore information, visit fes-tevents.org or call 441-2345.

MINIS ON A FERRYMarch 24The Hampton Roads Mini

Cooper Club is sponsoringthe 3rd annual “Minis on aFerry,” on the JamestownFerry, benefitting the Ameri-can Cancer Society. Previ-ous years, up to 125 MiniCoopers have participated— both classic and new ve-hicles.No cost to participatebut donations are appreci-ated.Following the ferry ride,

there will be a spirited driveacross the twisting backroads of Virginia. For moreinformation, visit www.hrmini.com.

EASTEREGGSTRAVAGANZAMarch 3110 a.m. to 2 p.m.MWR will sponsor an Eas-

ter event at the Oceana sta-bles with games,rides,EasterEgg hunt and pictures withthe bunny. For more infor-mation,call 433-3255.

OYSTER ROASTAND BARBECUEThe Virginia Beach Edu-

cation Foundation will hostthe third annual Pearls ofWisdom Party — OysterRoast and BBQ.” All pro-ceeds will fund teacher andschool grants for innovative

education projects for students.The event, at 24th Street Park at the Vir-

ginia Beach Oceanfront, will feature livemusic by the local band “Butter” and all-you-can eat raw and roasted oysters, porkbarbecue, fried chicken,clam chowder andsides dishes.Tickets are $40 for adults; $10 for chil-

dren, ages 6-12, and must be purchased inadvance.Children under age 6 are admittedfree. For more information, contact DebbieThomas at dthomas@vbschools.com or call263-1337.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR» » » » » » » » » » » »

CALL 433-2495for more information

* Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied bya paying adult to attend all `R’ rated movies.* Payment for admission and concessions is by cash only.

FRIDAY March 167 p.m. - Safe House (R)

SATURDAY March 171 p.m. - Big Miracle (PG)4 p.m. - Journey 2: The Mysterious Island(PG)7 p.m. -Underworld Awakening (R)

SUNDAY March 181 p.m. - Extremely Loud and IncrediblyClose (PG-13)4 p.m. - Red Tails (PG-13)7 p.m. - The Grey (R)

March 15, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 13

NEW PARENT RESOURCEAWARENESS WORKSHOPMarch 16, 8 a.m. to noonTopics discussed include the

Navy’s policy on pregnant service-women, Navy Family Care Plans,housing information, Navy MarineCorps Relief Society’s Budgetingfor Baby program, childcare re-sources, FFSC programs and ser-vices, the WIC program and infor-

mation on career planning.

EFFECTIVE RESUMEWRITINGMarch 19, 9 a.m. tonoonLearn how to market

your skills, knowledge, ac-complishments and expe-rience with an impressiveresume. This workshop in-cludes tips on translatingmilitary terminology.

FEDERAL EMPLOYMENTSYSTEMMarch 19, 1 - 4 p.m.Learn how to find vacancies and

job listings, complete the applica-tion process, and how to under-stand standard qualifications andtesting requirements.

WELCOME TO THE MILITARY

March 20, 5 -8 p.m.This workshop provides a wide

variety of helpful informationabout military life, including thechallenges of deployment, expec-tations of the military, preparationfor a mobile lifestyle, pay and al-lowances, housing, medical anddental care, recreational activities,TRICARE, financial planning andmore.

SMART START: FINANCES FORNEWLYWEDSMarch 20, 6 -7: 30 p.m.Topics covered are short and

long-term financial goal-setting,spending plans, savings and invest-ing, and effective communicationon financial matters.

DECKPLATE RESOURCEAWARENESS TRAININGMarch 21 -22, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This training provides informa-tion on Navy and community re-sources available to military person-nel. Participants learn techniquesthat effectively address personnelconcerns brought to their attention.

OVERSEAS TRANSFERWORKSHOPMarch 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Information will be provided on

household goods and auto ship-ment, financial planning, travel ar-rangements and passports, person-al security and culture shock.

SINGLE PARENTING IN THEMILITARYMarch 22, 2 - 4:30 p.m.Discussion topics include deal-

ing with changes, co-parenting,talking with your child about theirother parent, dating, resources forsingle military parents and more.

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

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

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2012 Optima LX 2.4L GDI A/T

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Call: (757) 222-3990Monday - Friday

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Turbocharger Shop seeking individual withenergy and basic machinist skills to learn theturbocharger rebuild trade. Experience withdiesel engine work is a plus. Applicant musthave valid driver's license, and good drivingrecord. Competitive hourly wage with benefits.

DIESEL TECHNICIANSExperienced required. Must have hand tools,valid driver's license and a good drivingrecord. Competitive hourly wage with benefits.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATORMust have very strong computer and webskills, experience with daily office operations,basic marketing and event coordination. Suc-cessful candidate will have an upbeat person-ality, and the capability to meet deadlines.Applicant must have valid driver's license, andgood driving record. Competitive hourly wagewith benefits, 25-40 hours/week.

VETERANS WELCOME FOR ALL POSITIONS!E-mail resume to rob.robins@baydiesel.com

or apply on line at www.baydiesel.comVeterans welcome for all positions

Virginia Beach, 680 Ocean Lakes Drive, just out-side Dam Neck, 3BR/2.5BA, PETS OK, 1560 sqft,new appliances + w/d, pools, also for sale/rent toown $1395/mo. Earl Byers, agent, 757-572-6551Moving Sale, sofa, end table, chair, lamp, bed-

room set & more. All must go! 927-2524

For Rent-House (All)Window air conditioner, 5,000 BTU. $50.757-927-2524

NN, KilnCreek, Home 2 OFC,Enl!Lg3BR,2b,ValtC,Alarm,WD,Fp Shop GolfDrRam@715-2338

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Furniture-Household VA Beach, near Dam Neck & Oceana, 3BR, 2BA,w/gar, fencd bkyd, deck, huge MBR & closet, petfriendly, $1500/mo Earl Byers, agent, 572-6551Coffee Table, Haverty's, Elegant, Brand New,

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• For active-duty, retired military, their eligible family members and active or retired civil service employees If you are retired military or retired DOD civilian, include current employer and work phone number on the application.

• Only 5 ads per week, per household• Renewals, corrections and cancellations cannot be taken

by phone and must be resubmitted• Illegible, too long or otherwise do not conform

to instructions will not be published and must be resubmitted for the next issue

• Automotive ads must begin with make, model and year• Real estate ads must begin with name of city,

neighborhood and must be your primary residence.• Ads will not be accepted via offi cial mailing channels

such as guard mail or postage and fees paid indicia.• Free ads cannot be of a commercial nature (i. e., business

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.)

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Campers/RVsClothing2009 Toy Hauler Raptor RV. MUST SELL...In excel-lent condition, sleeps 8 adults and 4 children. Ste-reo/DVD player, 2 Slide outs, Generator, tie downtracks, washer/dryer combo. 39,000K OBO830-734-1783

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Two pairs of ladies Ugg boots in gray andbrown,size 9. If interested call 757-988-8703.

The Raleigh Police Departmentis currently accepting applications for theupcoming basic police academy that istentatively scheduled for July 16, 2012.

Individuals who are interested in applying cango online at www.joinraleighpd.org to findmore information about the Raleigh PoliceDepartment’s hiring process, as well as

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NOMINATE A DESERVING SPOUSE TODAY! TO POST YOUR NOMINATIONSIMPLY LOG ON TO FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM AND CLICK ON HEROES AT HOME.All nominees will be recognized by our local business and military communities at the awards luncheon on

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