Jet October 18, 2012

BY CATHY HEIMERJet Observer

Dressed in various shades of purple or their Navy Working Uniform,nearly 150 active duty, DoD civilians and family members took a standagainst domestic violence during a unique photo opportunity, Oct. 12, atthe Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana flightline.Volunteers formed a humanribbon in front of an F/A-18 Super Hornet to show their support of Na-tional Domestic ViolenceAwareness Month.“It’s the first time we tried something of this size, this complicated. It’s

awesome. It’s making a statement against domestic violence. It’s makinga statement for awareness,” said NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt.Bob Geis,who along with Executive Officer Capt.Kit Chope,were amongthe sea of ribbon volunteers.Geis brought a special purple shirt for use –that of James Madison University,where his daughter is a freshman.“Awareness is important, so if we can understand the threat, if we can

understand what’s going on, we can better prevent it in the future,” saidGeis.“This shows everyone that we won’t stand for it,” added Chope.Getting the volunteers organized in the shape of the ribbon took a bit

of preplanning and coordination.Perched on the catwalk of the air opera-tions tower and using his cell phone,Mass Communication Specialist 3rd

BY MC3(SW) BRIAN G. REYNOLDSEnterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE,At Sea (NNS)—The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN65) has been the first to do a lot of things.“Big E”was theworld’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the first carrier to respond to the terrorist attacksof Sept.11,2001.OnApril 29,1986,Enterprise did something that no other nuclear-powered

carrier had ever done— she transited the Suez Canal,theworld’s largest man-

made canal,adding another first to an already long list of accomplishments.The 1986 transit brought Enterprise back into the Mediterranean for the

first time in 22 years, as she shifted homeports fromAlameda,Calif., back toNorfolk,where she was originally commissioned in 1961.Twenty-six years later,on Oct.12,the“Big E”passed through the Suez Canal

for the final time as she transitioned from the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsi-bility (AOR) to U.S.6th FleetAOR,entering the Mediterranean Sea for the lasttime.

USS Enterprise transits Suez Canal for final time

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NAVY EARNS TOP HONORS AT WILDERNESS CHALLENGE PAGE 11

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OCTOBER 18, 2012

TOMCATTERS VOLUN-TEER IN COMMUNITYPAGE 7

Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

Approximately 150 active duty and civilian volunteers form a purple ribbon, thesymbol for domestic violence awareness, on the flightline at NAS Oceana, Oct.12, in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Oct. 12. October hasbeen National Domestic Violence Awareness Month since it evolved from thefirst Day of Unity observed in October 1981.

Oceana takes astand againstdomestic violence

— See Enterprise, Page 4

— See Awareness, Page 3

2 JET OBSERVER • October 18, 2012

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Counterintelligence Awareness BriefNCIS is providing the Counterintelligence Awareness

Brief, today,Oct. 18, 9 - 10 and 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 2and 2:30 -3:30 p.m., at the NAS Oceana theater, building531.All DoD personnel who currently maintain a secret orhigher security clearance and have access to classified ma-terial must receive the annual brief. Personnel who havealready completed this training as of Jan.1 don’t need to at-tend.The point of contact is Crystal J. Forehand, commandsecurity manager, at 433-2833/2965/2837.

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

its Budget for Baby class to all Navy and Marine Corps per-sonnel who are expecting a child. The Oceana office of-fers this class typically the second and fourth Wednesdayof each month.The remaining 2012 classes at Oceana are Nov. 7 and

14 and Dec. 5 and 12.The start time for these classes haschanged to 10:30 a.m. Call 433- 3383/3384 for more infor-mation or to register for an upcoming class.

Air Force offering chance to return to active dutyGood news for all former military members wishing to

return to active duty. TheAir Force is now accepting appli-cations for its Prior Service (PS) enlistment program. TheAir Force prior service enlistment program allows quali-fied individuals the opportunity to return to active dutythrough direct duty or select retraining opportunities.Applicants must meet eligibility requirements outlined

in AFRSI 36-2001.The PS program is open to any qualifiedapplicant who graduated from a basic military training(BMT) program.The PS program will accept a limited number of appli-

cants during FY13, and the program is subject to changebased uponAir Force needs.Applications will be acceptedon a first-come first-serve basis, so don’t delay.Local Air Force recruiting officesVirginia Beach — 499-2688

HRANA sponsoring Flight Suit SocialThe Hampton Roads SquadronAssociation of NavalAvia-

tion is sponsoring a Flight Suit Social,Nov.9,6 - 9:30 p.m.atthe NAS Oceana LSO School. Members are encouraged towear their flight suits/flight jackets or casual dress.Activeduty participation is strongly encouraged.The cost is $20per person. For more information, call Kent Von Fecht at340-9659 or email [email protected].

Fashionable Little Ones returnsIt’s that time of year again where the NAS Oceana Fam-

ily and Military Support Office is gearing up for anotherFashionable Little OnesWeek.

The shopping dates are Oct. 22 - 26 at the Oceana Of-ficers’Club,building 480. Fashionable Little Ones operateson a donation-only basis.Everything received is free to ser-vice members and their spouses.For more information, call the Family and Military Sup-

port Office at 433-2031 or email ABE1(AW) Jernelle Smithat [email protected].

Norfolk — 461-2401Newport News — 826-9669Chesapeake — 547-5955Yorktown — 898-8275

Tests available through educational officesThe College Level Examinations Program (CLEP),

DANTES Subject StandardizedTests (DSST), and ExcelsiorCollege Examinations (ECE) are offered at NAS Oceana ev-eryTuesday at 9 and 11 a.m. and everyWednesday from 4 -7 p.m.in building 531,room 104 and also everyWednesdayat 9 and 11 a.m. at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, building 3016, room 227.The scores are avail-able immediately. Exams are free for active duty servicemembers.Other eligible examinees must pay a fee.To pre-register or for more information, call the Oceana

office at 428-8395 or the JEB Little Creek-Fort Story officeat 464-6449.

Base guideThe 2012 NAS Oceana and Dam Neck base guide is avail-

able to all personnel and can be picked up at the OceanaPublic Affairs Office in building 230. Call 433-3131 formore information.

October 18, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 3

Happy birthday, U.S. Navy

BY LT. CHRISTILENE WHALENCarrier Air Wing 8 Chaplain

Think about it: Our thoughtscan strengthen or weaken us.That’s powerful stuff!Did you know there are times

most everyone experiences mel-ancholy moments?Your boo hasfound another boo and it’s just

not you — well, that’s a melancholy moment.Nobody’sthanked you for all of your hard work…yet “that guy”got all the praise for doing very little work — well,that’s another melancholy moment. So like a familiartune, those kinds of moments get under our skin and inour heads for hours, days, and weeks…and before weknow it,we have become weak with a broken heart orovercome by anger.Well, unfortunate events and tipping points are

bound to happen in this life.And yes, tears will comeand depressed feelings are bound to surface. Utteraloneness reaches out to friend us and to tell us hownobody cares.That’s not true! We are wonderfully de-signed to embrace and process those melancholy mo-ments as the many transformational turning points be-tween the cradle and the grave. It’s all part of growingup,developing strength, and gaining wisdom.So much of the time, when our minds, bodies and

souls are healthy, it really is our choice to choose: over-all happiness over sadness; forgiveness over grudges;kindness over bitterness; honesty over lying; calmnessover anger; intimacy over lust; truthfulness over gossip;gladness over envy; love over hate and the list goes on.It is true. Our thoughts can change us and possibly

change the world around us. It’s more than just goingto our happy places or having positive mental attitudes.Instead of constantly replaying the same song in ourheads,it’s consistently dwelling on goals to buy a homebefore the age of 30; or to promote to master chief in20 years;or even transitioning back to a civilian lifestyleto earn a law degree. It’s habitually meditating on howto make a happy home where respect is not a fist to theface. It’s ordinarily focusing on how to be single andhappy until the right Mr. or Ms.Goodbar shows up. It’salways pondering on how to accept the uncomfortableadjustments that come along with life’s “No’s” as well,regularly visualizing on how to boldly grip the fear as-sociated with new positions and responsibilities.

Chaplain’sCorner

‘We become what wethink about all day long’

— See Thoughts Page 6

ABCM(AW/SW) Matt Taylor,49, and ACAA Justin Bleyer,19, cut Navy’s 237th birth-day cake at the NAS OceanaHornet’s Nest Galley Oct.12. With them are (l-r) NASOceana Executive OfficerCapt. Kit Chope, ACCM(AW/SW) Rick Mooney and OceanaCommanding Officer Capt.Bob Geis. The U.S. Navy has a237- year heritage of defend-ing freedom and protectingU.S. interests around theglobe.

Photo by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

— Continued from page 1Class Antonio P. Turretto Ramos provided direction toToni Fox, counseling and advocacy programs supervisorat Oceana’s Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), toline up volunteers in a perfect ribbon shape.After about20 minutes of organization, and a few shifts to the leftand a few steps forward,on the count of three,volunteersall raised their sheet of purple construction paper abovetheir heads for the photo.The idea for the human ribbon began back in August

as a simple suggestion for a photo opportunity with theFFSC staff and the CO and XO in front of one of the vin-tage aircraft at theAviation Historical Park on Oceana, ex-plainedTerra Flahardy, domestic abuse victim advocate.“It kind of snowballed from there.We thought maybe

we could intermix military with civilians in purple.Wethought it would catch a lot of attention and do a lot ofoutreach at the same time,”said Flahardy,adding“It’s beena labor of love for sure.”One of the volunteers in the photo was Aviation Ma-

chinist’s Mate Airman Phurtura Brazier from the FleetReadiness Center Mid-Atlantic Site Oceana.“I was nomi-

nated by my work center to participate in the photo-graph. I was honored to be chosen but even more so forthe cause.After I found out what we were doing I thoughtit would be a great way to show that this command, theSailors and civilians as a whole are standing up for a greatcause,”Brazier said.Fox was very pleased with the support FFSC received

from the base,not only in forming the ribbon,but on oth-er events taking place during October that bring aware-ness of domestic violence. She explained that in fiscalyear 2012, Oceana and Dam Neck had 346 allegations ofdomestic abuse.“While that sounds like a high number, I think part of

that is, the commands have been great about connectingfamilies with support services.More families are learningabout the support that’s out there,” said Fox.“I’ve been doing this professionally for 11 years, with

the military specifically, and this is the most involved I’veever seen the base CO and XO with Domestic ViolenceAwareness Month. They’re very supportive of us andthat’s very meaningful to me,” said Flahardy.

Awareness: Event brings attention to domestic violence

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Enterprise: Completingfinal deployment of her51-year history

— Continued from page 1

The transit marks the beginning of the last leg of the car-rier’s historic 25th and final deployment,after sevenmonthsof operations at sea.The Suez Canal is a 120-mile long,79-foot-deep canal that

runs through Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, allowing mariners totransit from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, and viceversa.Because the canal is so shallow and narrow, the transit

puts the skills of even the most seasoned helmsman to thetest, as the canal was not originally designed to accommo-date ships the size of an aircraft carrier.In fact,the evolutionusually takes anywhere from 14 - 20 hours to complete.“Planning for this type of evolution starts months out to

try tominimize any hiccups,”said Chief Quartermaster (QM)Craig J. Bowman.“We (navigation department) lay out theship’s planned track with proposed or planned times to beat certain places. Other departments on the ship take theinformation we provide and plan when and where they canor can’t do evolutions — or when they need to shut off orstop certain services.”Because Enterprise was the first to make the historic jour-

ney through the Suez Canal, those involved in its currenttransit believe that there is a bit of reverence in having thehonor to take the “Big E” through “the Ditch” for the finaltime.“To bring Enterprise through the Suez Canal for the last

time is certainly an honor,” said Cmdr. Donald Kennedy, En-terprise’s navigator.“For more than 50 years, Big E Sailorshave expertly stood the long watches required to navigate

Enterprise safely.To be among the last to see her throughthe Suez Canal will no doubt be one of the most memorableexperiences of my career.”Many “Big E” crew members agree that it is an honor to

be involved with the final cruise and Suez Canal transit ofthe world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.The cruisemarks a milestone in not only their careers, but their livesas well.“Being involved in the planning of the transit is something

that no one can take away from me or anyone else on thenavigation team,” said Bowman.“I went through as a QM1and I am coming out as a QMC.Just adding that to the transitmakes this that much more memorable for me.”Enterprise is scheduled to return to its homeport of Nor-

folk at the end of its current deployment to begin its inacti-vation process after 51 years of service.

Photo by MC3 Jared King

Aircraft assigned to Carrier Air Wing 1 fly in formation overthe aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during an air pow-er demonstration Oct. 10.

Photo by IT1 Stephen Wolff

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) moves throughthe Suez Canal for the last time Oct. 10. Enterprise was de-ployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conductingmaritime security operations, theater security cooperation ef-forts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom.

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— Continued from page 3Action: Some psychologists suggest our minds are quite

powerful. Further, the things we generally think on causesour moods to take orders from our thoughts. Therefore,good moods will follow happy thoughts and in turn,mightjust let in more sunshine during many of life’s cloudy days.So when those inevitable melancholy days show up at

work, home and in our relationships, then the challengefor us is this: Think good thoughts.Think on things that arerealistically possible, like studying for our promotion; thinkon things that are honest like our children’s love for us;think on things that are good,like life’s smiles and journeystoward retirement and a job well done.Prayer: Oh God, sometimes life seems to give me more

than I can handle; so help me to think all day long on yourplans for my life. Give me strength to endure not so goodtimes so that I might shine brightly for the good of my fam-ily,my friends,my shipmates and my soul.

Editor’s note — The title of this article was taken froma Ralph Waldo Emerson quote.

Thoughts: challengeyourself to think good ones

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8 JET OBSERVER • October 18, 2012 October 18, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 9

Great chili, showBY CATHY HEIMERJet Observer

The Fleet Week Chili Cook-off turned into a “battle of thegalleys,” with NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex, Naval SupportActivity Northwest Annex, Joint Expeditionary Base LittleCreek-Fort Story, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Na-val Station Norfolk sending teams of culinary specialists totry to bring home the top awards, which included plaques,money for their MWR fund and bragging rights.Along withother commands across Hampton Roads,they were joined bythe galley staff on USS Ross (DDG 71) and a team of culinaryspecialists (CS) from CS“A” School for the annual event, heldat Dam NeckAnnex on Oct.13.“It was awesome this year — lots of great enthusiasm, lots

of great spirit, teams put lots of work into making some greatchili,” said NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Geis,who helped judge the cook-off.“This is one of the best events I do all year.I’ve been coming

here for about 15 years,” said head judgeTerryWard from thePeppers Lovers Club.This year’s chili cook-off was hosted by the Jet Observer,

the Navy’s official newspaper for Oceana, Dam Neck andNALF Fentress.“We were thrilled to once again host the cook-off. I was

extremely impressed with the teams this year. Not only wasthere great tasting chili, but all the teams were so engagedwith the crowd. Everyone was having such a fun time,” saidLaura Baxter,publisher and general manager of Military News-papers of Virginia,which publishes the Jet Observer andTheFlagship, among its other papers.First on the line of 15 commands that entered was the NAS

Oceana Hornet’s Nest Galley,whose culinary specialists wel-comed everyone with “WildWest” chili.The team was led byChief Warrant Officer 4 Wayne Cummings, Oceana galley of-ficer,who dressed the part of the sheriff,complete with a fakemustache and beard.His“band of lawmen and outlaws”showed up at the softball

field at 6:30 a.m.ready to cook up awinning recipe.Theywereexcited when they were presented the Big Dipper award,sell-ing the most samples of their chili and earning them $300 fortheir MWR fund.But following the cook-off,the judges discov-ered third place for best tasting had been mistakenly awardedto another command instead of the Oceana galley,who werethe actual winners. So their efforts earned the Oceana galleyyet another award.

The Dam Neck Gallemountain man attire, cfake beards as they servmatched their enthusiaand serving utensils th“We brought everythinley,”explained CS1 Jaso

Like their costumesground beef, ground ppers, onions, and a fewuid heat whatsoever fowith a kick”earned thiand $100.If there would have b

the farthest to competService Support Learniin the 2011 competiti“A” School drove for neyear.Their theme of “Gscreen TV for watchinCS2 Ashley Rivera addat the back of their tenControlman 1st Class Dsteady line at the booth

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Bayside Harley-Davidson in Portsmouthhosted the 12thAnnual Fleet Ride Oct.6.More than 450 military and non-military

motorcycle riders gathered to participate inthis one of a kind event.Cmdr. John Franklin, a Navy chaplain, deliv-

ered the benediction and participated in theFleet Ride.“Events like the Fleet Ride are great because

they give riders a chance to come togetherfor a good cause,” said Franklin.“We’re luckyto have sponsors like Bayside.”Better known as the “Rumble through the

Tunnel,” the event was started 12 years agoby Bayside Harley-Davidson’s owner MauriceSlaughter and retired Navy employees whowanted to show their appreciation to the lo-cal military community.Escorted by the Portsmouth Sheriff’s De-

partment Motorcycle Unit and the city ofPortsmouth Motor Squad, riders left from theBayside Harley-Davidson store, rode throughthe city of Portsmouth, through the down-town tunnel and back to the store.Following the ride, riders enjoyed live mu-

sic from the Cory Daniel Band and severalfood vendors who were on-site to providelunch for the riders.Numerous vendors werealso on-site with all kinds of motorcycle gear

and services.All proceeds from the Fleet Ride go to the

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS).Amy Staggs, the operations manager at Bay-side Harley-Davidson, said NMCRS is a greatorganization that benefits the large Navy com-munity in the Hampton Road area.“We are aware of the sacrifices made every

day by our military families,” said Staggs.“Weare fortunate to have organizations like theNMCRS in the area to help these families.”The 2012 Fleet Ride raised more than

$3,800. Including this year’s event, BaysideHarley-Davidsonhas raisedmore than $75,000for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.Kathy Nelson, director of the Norfolk

NMCRS office and chairperson of TidewaterMilitary Family Services Council said that shewas pleased with the outcome of the event.“We raised more than we did last year,” saidNelson“And the wonderful weather definitelydrew the riders and the crowd out this year.”Founded in 1904, the NMCRS is a private

non-profit charitable organization that pro-vides financial, educational and other assis-tance to members of the naval services andeligible family members and survivors whenin need.For more information about the Fleet

Ride, visit www.harleybay.com/custompage.asp?pg=fleetride. For additional informationon the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, visitwww.nmcrs.org.

Motorcyclistsleave from BaysideHarley-Davidson inPortsmouth, dur-ing the 12th AnnualFleet Ride Oct. 6. Allproceeds from theevent benefit the NavyMarine Corps ReliefSociety.

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wmanship winning recipe for cook-offey by the Dunes brought out their bestcomplete with plaid flannel shirts andved up“Lumberjack Chili.”Their displayasm with the brand new chafing disheshe team broke out for the competition.ng we need to make this an outdoor gal-on Lowry.s, the chili was hearty with its blend ofpork, several varieties of sausages, pep-w secret ingredients.“But there’s no liq-or its spiciness,” said Lowry.Their “chiliird place in the most original category

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te, it would have gone to the Center foring Site at Fort Lee,Va.After a top finishion, the trio from Culinary Specialistsearly two hours to compete again thisGame On,” came complete with a largeng sports while sampling their chili.Asded more ingredients to the large potnt, CS1(SW)Matthew Susienka and FireDario Hurron served up samples to theh.

“We train these guys, so it’s great to come out and see a lotof them here and see what they’ve been up to,”explained Sus-ienka, an “A” school instructor, about the other culinary spe-cialists. The team from Fort Lee didn’t leave empty-handed;they took home second place and $200 for the best tasting.With Halloween just around the corner, it wasn’t hard for

teams to find great costumes and props, and teams went allout as they competed for the showmanship award.“This is one of the best years we’ve ever had with the show-

manship,” saidWard about the variety of costumes and enter-tainment at each booth.There was “Dead Zone Chili,” cooked up by Scudder Hall,

the galley at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. Promisingpotential tasters their stew was “chili to die for,” they luredbrave visitors past the tombstones, yellow caution tape andbody parts strewn in front of their booth to taste their heartychili that included beans, beef and sausage, as well as a sideof chips and cheese.The ghoulish team assured visitors thatnone of the body parts strewn in front of their booth werereally used in the creation.Serving up “Organic Chili,” was the team from Ross who

promised potential tasters their spicy chili was made fromreal organs.“This is a lot of fun for us.We look forward to do-ing events like this. It’s fun to go outside of our daily routine,”explained CS1(SW) Marcin Puszczalo.The ship used a sneaky tactic to pull in— or scare— poten-

tial tasters.As visitors approached their booth,a hand reachedout from under the table and grabbed the unsuspecting vic-tim.For the team of five,their second year of competing at theevent proved to be their most successful as they took homeboth the showmanship award and first place for best tasting.The chili cook-off was about much more than tasting great

stew.The “Giant Killers” at FACSFAC VACAPES brought alonga cornhole game to keep visitors entertained as they servedup chili samples.The team of five used a sporting theme,com-plete with their own “replacement ref” with his very loudwhistle to draw attention to their chili.A DJ played a variety of music and offered eight free tickets

for the sampling to anyone whowould lead the crowd in vari-ous dances or be able to answer some trivia questions.Therewas also a pumpkin patch,where for a small charge, childrencould select and decorate their own pumpkin to take home.As the winning teams collected their awards,many of them

were already planning for their next competition – the chow-der cook-off, being held as part of the Fleet Fest, Oct. 20, atNaval Station Norfolk.

Photos by Harry GerwienCS3 Meg Therrien from USS Ross (DDG 71) encourages the crowd at Fleet Week ChiliCook-off to come taste their “Organic Chili,” made from real organs. The crew fromRoss earned the showmanship award with their ghoulish theme and first place for besttasting chili.

Dressed in their finest Fleet Week Chili Cook-off attire, the Scudder Hall Galley crewfrom Naval Weapons Station Yorktown show off their ghoulish cake, created just forthis year’s Fleet Week Chili Cook-off, held at Dam Neck Annex Oct. 12.

ning team from the NAS Oceana Galley,Monroe and Brennan McGinnis, 9, ac-ard for most samples sold from Oceana

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OAK HILL,W.V. — Representing the U.S.Navy,Team “Trample the Weak, Hurdle theDead”was named the 2012All-MilitaryWil-derness Challenge champions, Oct. 6,witha winning overall time of 7:11:13.Defending champions, Team “HT-18B”

fromNavalAir StationWhiting Field,Milton,Fla., came in second with a time of 7:24:01and Team“MCAS New River Patriots” fromMarine CorpsAir Station, Jacksonville,N.C.,was third with a time of 7:29:23.The challenge was sponsored by Mid-

Atlantic Region,Morale,Welfare and Recre-ation (MWR) Department, Naval WeaponsStation (WPNSTA) Yorktown and ACE Ad-venture Resort,West Virginia’s largest out-door outfitter. More than 200 military per-sonnel representing all five branches of thearmed forces competed in a series of fiveoutdoor adventure races — 52 miles overtwo days — in the heart of theAppalachianMountains and on the New and the GauleyRivers inWestVirginia.Team “Trample the Weak, Hurdle the

Dead”was comprised of four naval officersfrom four different commands across thecountry: Cmdr. Sue Himes, U.S. State De-partment; Cmdr.Todd Gagnon, Navy Infor-mation Operations Command (NIOC),FortGordon,Ga.;Cmdr.Andrew Cawlfield,com-manding officer,Navy Operational SupportCenter,Baltimore,Md.;and Lt.j.g.Travis Dill,NIOC, Fort Meade, Md.Their camaraderie,dedication and determination broughtthem together for this win.“Between the four of us, we’ve all had

a lot of experience doing the WildernessChallenge. Even though we never trainedtogether, we knew what we had to do,”Himes said.“We all got along — they wereall quality guys with the right attitude — aperfect balance of the desire to win withthe desire to have fun while doing it. Icouldn’t have asked for a better team.”Forty-one teams participated in the Wil-

derness Challenge, competing in an 8Kmountain run, a 12-mile mountain bike

race, a 14-mile forced hike through themountains, a 13-mile whitewater raft raceon the Gauley River and a seven-mile kayakrace on the New River. For the 12th year,West Virginia has hosted the event and thestate is quickly becoming a familiar site foreveryone involved.“It was such a pleasure to be involved

in the 2012 All-Military Wilderness Chal-lenge at Ace Adventure Resort, and whatan honor it is forWest Virginia to host thisexciting event year after year,” said KeithGwinn, cabinet secretary, West VirginiaDepartment of Veterans Assistance. He at-tended the challenge to support the teamsand represent the state of West Virginia inwelcoming the participants.

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Retired Chief Petty Officer Marc Robbins ofTeam “Misfits” is in good spirits as he beginsthe 14-mile hike towards the finish line of the2012 All-Military Wilderness Challenge. Team“Misfits” was comprised of retired militarysupporting Wounded Wear, an organizationwho raises national awareness of the sacri-fice of wounded warriors, their families andthe families of fallen service members. TheWilderness Challenge pits teams from all fivebranches of the armed forces through a two-day, 52-mile extreme outdoor race.

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— Continued from page 11“For a state that truly embraces

military veterans and also offerssome of the most extreme outdooradventures, there couldn’t be a bet-ter match,”he added.For some of the challengers, it

was not only the spirit of compe-tition, but the chance to competeagainst the top athletes in the mili-tary that brought them to the Wil-derness Challenge.“We are all seasoned athletes

who compete on our own in vari-ous types of endurance events(triathlons, marathons, ultra mara-thons,half Ironmans, etc.) so we allknew what we needed to do indi-vidually to be ready for this endur-ance event,”Gagnon said.In its 12th year, the All-Military

Wilderness Challenge is reachingcommands from all across the Unit-ed States, from as far away as Iowaand even Puerto Rico. Over thechallenge’s two days, teams had todeal with everything from flat tiresto broken wrists in their quest forthe title of “most extreme” militaryteam.“Every team dealt with adversity,

whether it was injuries, illness, fa-tigue, or breakdowns,” Cawlfieldsaid.“Our team (Trample the Weak,Hurdle the Dead) possessed a posi-tive attitude which allowed us to pull together and en-courage each other when faced with obstacles.”“A positive attitude,a little perspective and the ability to

laugh at yourself are attributes our team possessed and it

made the entire experience enjoy-able,”he concluded.The top teams from each

branch of service were also rec-ognized at the awards ceremony.For the U.S.Army,Team “Dog andPony Show” from U.S. Army Re-serve Unit, Ames, Iowa, was firstwith a time of 8:56:12. For theU.S. Air Force, Team “OL-Q” fromDefense Security Service, Quan-tico, Va., was first with a time of9:29:18. For the U.S. Coast Guard,Team“Ducky Fuzz & the Master ofRubber” from the Deployable Op-erations Group,Arlington,Va.,wasfirst with a time of 7:44:10.Team“HT-18B”also took top honors forthe Marine Corps andTeam“Tram-ple theWeak,Hurdle the Dead”forthe Navy.“This event could not have hap-

pened without the great teamsthat competed this year or with-out the support of Rick Bayesand ACE Adventure or the greatstaff from MWR Mid-Atlantic,”saidMike Bond, MWR director,WPNS-TA Yorktown and the event coor-dinator.Even as this year’s competition

comes to an end, participants andorganizers are already preparingfor next year’s Wilderness Chal-lenge, building on the success of

this year to make it even better.“Congratulations to the winners of this year’s challenge

and to all who participated. I look forward to seeing youback here again next year,”Gwinn concluded.

Photo by Mark PiggottTwo casualties of the mountain bike race hitthe JAG Corps as Lt. Christina Caetano fromTeam “Lethal Litigators” out of the Naval LegalServices Office Norfolk, broke her wrist and Lt.j.g. Emily Jones from Team “Reckless Endan-germent” from NLSO received a gash underher eye during the 2012 All-Military Wilder-ness Challenge, October 5-6. Both were forcedto leave the Wilderness Challenge due to theirinjuries, but their teammates pressed on to thefinish.

3-Point Shoot OutDam Neck Fitness and Sports is sponsoring the second

annual 3-Point Shoot Out, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. Participantswill have 45 seconds to make as many shots as they canfrom predetermined areas.Trophies will be awarded.Advance registration is required and can be done at the

fitness center office. For more information, call 492-7185.

Veterans Day 5KDam Neck Fitness and Sports is holding the Veterans

Day 5K on Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m.Race begins and ends at thefitness center. Preregistration deadline is Nov.1; same dayregistration begins at 10:30 a.m.Awards will be given outto the top three men and women in each of five age divi-

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not normally there in the daylight. Riders are encouragedto come in costume.While the Ghost Train is scary, it’s a“fun”scary, suitable for the entire family.Tickets are $9.50 per person for Friday and Satur-

day nights; $8 per person for Thursdays. Advance ticketpurchase is encouraged as the seats frequently sell out.Purchase tickets online at www.cityofchesapeake.net,through any Chesapeake community center or at North-west River Park. For more information, call the park at421-7151/3145.

MONSTER MADNESSOct. 26, 6 - 9 p.m.Celebrate Halloween early by attending the Virginia

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The Virginia Aquarium is located at 717 General BoothBlvd.Virginia Beach.For more information,call 385-FISH orvisit www.VirginiaAquarium.com.

TRICK OR TRUNKOct. 26, 6:30 - 9 p.m.The NAS Oceana Youth Center will host their annual

Trick orTrunk Halloween Festival at theYouth Center. Funwill included a costume contest,games and family fun.Con-cessions will be sold.Admission fee is one non-perishablefood item which will be donated to the Oceana HolidayAssistance Program.For more information,call 433-3976.

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*HOW TO QUALIFY: 1.BE IN CURRENT ACTIVE DUTY STATUS IN THE U.S. MILITARY (NAVY, ARMY,AIR FORCE, MARINES, NATIONAL GUARD, COAST GUARD AND ACTIVE RESERVE) OR A U.S. MILITARY INACTIVE RESERVE (I.E., READY RESERVE) THAT IS PART OF THE INDIVIDUALREADY RESERVE, SELECTED RESERVE AND INACTIVE NATIONAL GUARD. RETIRED MILITARY PERSONNEL ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. 2.PROVIDE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF MILITARY STATUS ORACTIVE SERVICE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE: LEAVE AND EARNING STATEMENT OR MILITARYIDENTIFICATION CARD. 3.RECEIVE A SALARY SUFFICIENT TO COVER ORDINARY LIVING EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS FOR YOUR TOYOTA. 4.RECEIVE CREDIT APPROVAL THROUGH A TOYOTA DEALER AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. INCENTIVE OFFERED BY TOYOTA MOTORSALES, U.S.A., INC. ON FINANCE CONTRACTS INCENTIVEWILL BE APPLIED TOWARD DOWN PAYMENT. ON LEASE CONTRACTS, INCENTIVEWILL BE APPLIED TOWARD THE AMOUNTS DUE AT LEASE SIGNING OR DELIVERY,WITH ANY REMAINDER APPLIED TO THE CAPITALIZEDCOST REDUCTION. ONE INCENTIVE PER TRANSACTION. NOT AVAILABLE TOGETHER WITH TOYOTA COLLEGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM. FINANCE AND LEASE CONTRACTS MUST BE DATED BY JANUARY 1, 2013. THE MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE ORTERMINATION AT ANY TIME. TOYOTA MILITARY INCENTIVE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT TO WELL QUALIFIED CUSTOMERS FINANCING OR LEASING NEW UNTITLED TOYOTA MODELS THROUGH PARTICIPATING DEALERS AND TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES.SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY. PROGRAM MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN ALL STATES. NOT ALL APPLICANTS WILL QUALIFY. TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES IS A SERVICE MARK OF TOYOTA MOTOR CREDIT CORPORATION AND TOYOTA MOTOR INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. SEEPARTICIPATING DEALER FOR DETAILS. **0% APR FINANCING AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED BUYERS THRU TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES. TOTAL FINANCED CANNOT EXCEED MSRP PLUS OPTIONS, TAX AND LICENSE FEES. APR TERM VARIES BY MODEL; SEE DEALER FORDETAILS. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY. ***COVERS NORMAL FACTORY SCHEDULED SERVICE FOR 2 YEARS OR 25K MILES,WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE NEW TOYOTA VEHICLE CANNOT BE PART OF A RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL FLEET OR A LIVERY OR TAXI VEHICLE.SEE PARTICIPATING DEALER FOR COMPLETE PLAN DETAILS. OFFERS END 11/5/12.

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