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BY MC3(SW) MIKELLE D. SMITHDefense Media Activity-Navy

WASHINGTON (NNS) — Fleet and FamilySupport Centers (FFSC) onmilitary installationsworldwide are participating in the 2012 Mili-tary SavesWeek Campaign,Feb.19 - 26.The campaign’s purpose is to develop a mili-

tary command climate that supports sensiblefinancial behavior by focusing on financial liter-acy education, by supporting available savingsproducts,and by encouraging service membersand their families to take action.“We employ a variety of resources, as well as

partnerships throughout military installations,to conduct monetary affairs including classesand individual counseling to make individu-als aware of their financial situation,” said FredDavis, personal financial management programanalyst, Commander Naval Installation Com-

mand (CNIC). “We are exceptionally proud inlast year’s achievements,and we hope to repeat,and possibly do better, during the 2012 cam-paign.”Military Saves financial fairs reached more

than 60,000 individuals across all the militaryservices during 2011. Seminars and classesreached nearly 40,000 people.“One of the best things that Sailors can do

to make sure they are financially successful isto take the classes that are offered during theweek and throughout the year to learn how togo through their credit reports,how to invest instocks and bonds, and how to determine theiroverall status,” said Davis.“Also, financial coun-selors are always available to help guide those

BY CATHY HEIMERJet Observer

With 52 years of marriage, Joe Connor and his wife Peggy know afew secrets about maintaining their long relationship.And they sharedsome tips during the Feb.17 vow renewal ceremony and dinner at DamNeckAnnex.“Keep it in mind that marriage is never a 50/50 proposition. Never

has been, never will be. It’s going to be 40/60, 70/30, you name it, it’sgoing to be there,”explained Connor,who is retired from the Navy.

“Depending on the personalities of each, it’s what you make of it,”Connor said,as he smiled at his wife sitting next to him.“Fortunately forus,she puts up with me.”The Connors were among the 50 couples attending the annualVow

Renewal Ceremony and dinner, sponsored by the Oceana and DamNeck Religious Ministries Department.The event provided an oppor-tunity for couples to renew the commitment they had made to eachother,regardless of how long ago they said“I do.”

“It’s a good way to give reflection to what you have,”explained Con-nor about why he and his wife attend the annual renewal.For the Con-nors,“what they have”includes two children and several grandchildren,including one who is a first lieutenant in the Marine Corps.Connor jokingly offered one more piece of advice that he’s found

2012 MilitarySaves Week

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

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

Training Sup-port Center

Hampton RoadsMulti-Cultural

Heritage Com-mittee is spon-soring a pre-sentation by

the Navy Band,Friday, Feb. 24,9 a.m., at the

Dam Neck the-ater. Nearly 300seats are avail-able and seat-ing will be on afirst come, firstserved basis.

— See Military Saves Week, Page 9

Photo by Harry Gerwien

Fifty couples, including CVW-8 Deputy Commander Capt. Dan Dwyer and his wifeChristina, renewed their marriage vows Feb. 17 at the Dam Neck Annex Chapel bythe Sea. The Dwyers are celebrating 20 years of marriage. The NAS Oceana and DamNeck Religious Ministries Department sponsored the vow renewal ceremony and din-ner for the couples. — See Ceremony, Page 9

Couples renew vows during ceremony at Dam Neck

Oceana FFSC is hosting the 2012 Mili-tary Saves Command Leadership Fo-rum with Congressman Scott Rigelland panel discussion today, at 9 a.m.at CNATTU Oceana.

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2 JET OBSERVER • February 23, 2012y ,

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STA-21 presentationSailors interested in learning more about Seaman to Ad-

miral (STA) 21 are invited to attend a program being pre-sented Feb. 29 at Devary Hall, building C-9, Naval StationNorfolk or March 1 at the NAS Oceana theater.Both presen-tations will begin at 9 a.m.The presentation will inform potential enlisted fleet ap-

plicants about attaining a STA-21 college scholarship, in-cluding eligibility criteria, application procedures and pro-gram deadline. Other officer accession programs will bediscussed in brief. Midshipman from Navy ROTC units inHampton Roads are scheduled to attend and share their ex-periences. For more information, contact retired Lt. DavidBoisselle at 352-4757 or [email protected].

Prospective CPO trainingThe Fleet and Family Support Center at NAS Oceana is

offering the inaugural Prospective Chief Petty OfficerTrain-ing on Feb. 29, 8 a.m. to noon and again on March 7, 1 - 5p.m.at FFSC offices in building 531 at Oceana.The trainingis in support of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy’s“CPO 365” initiative and will include discussions of vari-ous topics to include,networking,communication and tipsfor early intervention. Additional information on commu-nity and military resources will be included. Seating is lim-ited, so registration is essential. For more information or toregister,contact Pat Henderson or Jodi Arden at 433-2912.

Shabbat Across AmericaThe Levy Chapel at Naval Station Norfolk is joining with

synagogues across North America and Canada to celebrateShabbat Across America.There will be a traditional Sabbathdinner, followed by a short worship service March 2.Partic-ipants are requested to provide a par eve side dish or des-sert.The Levy Chapel will provide baked kosher chickenfor the event.Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.For further informa-tion, call 444-7361.

Tax preparation assistanceThe Naval Legal Services Office Mid-Atlantic Oceana

Branch Office is providing tax preparation assistancethrough April 17 to active duty and retired military andtheir family members and reservists on active duty formore than 29 days.This year, per guidance from the CNO, all tax assistance

centers have transitioned from one-on-one preparation(VITA/ELF) to self-service tax assistance preparation (withlimited exceptions). Self-service allows individuals to filereturns electronically using an online-based filing programwhile receiving assistance as needed from IRS-trained taxcenter personnel.The NAS Oceana Tax Assistance Center is located in

building 320, 799 Hornet Drive, Suite 100.Hours of opera-tion are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday.Thissite will accommodate walk-ins at self-service tax prepara-tion terminals on a first come-first served basis, and pro-vide one-on-one tax preparation services which is limitedto customers unable to use self-service terminals due todisability (on an appointment basis only).All customers must bring their W-2 forms, documenta-

tion of any interest income or mortgage interest paid, andany other tax related documents.For more information,call433-2215.

Car seat round-upThe 23rdAnnual“Old,Used,Borrowed andAbused Child

Safety Seat Round-Up” is being conducted throughout themonth of February.If your car seat is more than eight years old, from a yard

sale or thrift shop or has been involved in an accident, it’stime to “round it up,” and collect a $5 reward. Over theyears, many safety seats are old, have missing parts, havebeen recalled by the manufacturer, or are no longer crash-worthy.Drive Safe Hampton Roads and their partners wantto recycle them so they cannot be used again.Car seats can be dropped off at anyWalmart Supercent-

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February 23, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 3y ,

BY LT. CMDR.JOHN MCKINNEYNAS Oceana Chaplain

As I was preparing a messagefrom the Book of Judges on Sam-son, I was doing a lot of thinkingabout strength and power andits use and misuse. Some of us

spend hours and hours in the gym to get as strong aswe can. I think many of us consider the idea of whatit would be like to have super-human strength, to bethe most powerful person around. Think about all thesuper hero movies we have now days.Would that be agood thing?

Samson was a Hebrew during a period of dominationby the Philistines. He had been dedicated to God bybecoming a Nazarite, a traditional vow which entailednot cutting his hair, abstaining from alcohol and stayingaway from the dead.

The first instance of great strength he displayed waswhen a lion attacked him and the scriptures say “theSpirit of the Lord” came upon him and he tore the lionapart with his bare hands. But some time later, Samsonwould break his Nazarite vow by returning to the car-cass of the lion and eating honey out of a hive the beeshad built within it. Samson’s greatest feat of strengthwould be when the Philistines tried to take him in or-der to kill him.The Spirit of the Lord would come uponSamson again and taking up the jawbone of an ass asa club, he killed a thousand Philistines. While it waswith God’s help that Samson could perform his featsof strength,he never seemed in a particularly close per-sonal relationship to God. He often broke his Nazaritevows which dedicated his life to God.

It would be his relationship with the Philistine wom-an Delilah who would finally bring about his undoing.She was bribed by the Philistine leaders to discover thesecret of Samson’s strength. Three times she cajoledSamson into revealing “his secret,” to which Samsonlied and the Philistines attacked him in the night. Thescriptures no longer say that the Spirit of the Lord cameupon him so Samson apparently fought off these attackswith his own power. He remained blind to Delilah’s in-trigues and finally revealed to her the truth that the onevow he had not broken and the source of his strengthwas in his uncut hair. During the night, Delilah cut hishair and the Philistines captured Samson and blindedhim to ensure he could do no harm.

Chaplain’sCorner

Deception of strength

— See Samson, Page 6

BY SGT. 1ST CLASS TYRONE C.MARSHALL JR.American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — The Defense De-partment raised nearly $16 million incontributions during the 2011 Com-bined Federal Campaign, marking itsfifth consecutive year raising more than$15 million, Deputy Defense SecretaryAshton B. Carter said on Feb. 17.

“With almost $16 million raised, wehave again surpassed this year’s fund-raising amount,” Carter said. “This isDOD’s eighth consecutive record-set-ting year; our fifth year in a row we’veraised over $15 million — no small ac-complishment.”

Carter spoke during the 2011 DODCFC Awards for the National CapitalRegion to celebrate the department’s“impressive contributions to the Com-bined Federal Campaign.” It also wasthe campaign’s 50th anniversary.

“Working at this department signifiesthe devotion all of you have to publicservice and I think of our contributionsto the Combined Federal Campaign asan extension of that devotion,” he said.“It’s a reflection ofthat devotion that underscores just how committed eachof you are to bettering our nation and our world.

“So it’s not surprising that we do so well in the Com-bined Federal Campaign in this department because it’sthe kind of people who make it up,”he added.

Carter praised DOD employees for their substantial con-tributions during a period of fiscal austerity.

“The individual contributions you make have a hugecollective impact even during difficult times for individu-als and families, and I know many of you face them.Thiscommitment in our department continues to be truly re-markable,”he said.

“From the earthquake and tsunami in Japan [to] thedeadly outbreak of tornados in the American South andMidwest,”he said,“[to] the continued uncertainty and tur-moil in the global economy, the past year reminds us ofjust how important it is to extend a helping hand to oth-ers.”

The deputy secretary referred to volunteerism as a partof the“fabric of our society.”

“Our commitment to each other through charity andservice is one of the things that keep this country great,”Carter said.“Every year those that contribute to the CFCastound us with their personal dedication to philanthropy.”

Carter said CFC contributions go to more than 4,000charities and impact the lives of tens of thousands of peo-ple domestically and overseas.

“What you give extends access to medicine and medicalcare to some of the most impoverished parts of the world,”he said.“What you give fights hunger from poverty withtechnological advances and agricultural education.”

Carter noted contributions also provide emergency re-lief to disaster-stricken areas and promote women’s health,freedom and dignity.

“Thanks to you, once again, these organizations andcharities will benefit from another record-setting year ofgenerosity,”he said.

DOD raises nearly $16 millionin CFC contributions

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The Navy Exchange at NAS Oceana also contributed to the success of the annualCFC. Oceana NEX General Manager Melissa Dodson-Dozier presents a check for$5,000 to NAS Oceana Commanding Officer and CFC Area 12 Coordinator CSC(SW)Carlos Eldridge Feb. 17 at the Oceana quarterdeck. The check represents the pro-ceeds of $5 benefit tickets purchased by NEX to customers during the annualevent to benefit the CFC. The tickets entitled customers to special discounts at theOceana NEX during a two-day period. During the presentation, Eldridge said thatOceana won the 2011 Goal Buster Award with 50 percent of commands going overtheir goal and as of the week of Feb. 13, $211,000 had been raised in Area 12, whichincludes Oceana and Dam Neck Annex.

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4 JET OBSERVER • February 23, 2012

BY CYNTHIA WHITMANCommander, Strike FighterWing Atlantic Public Af-fairs Officer

Commander, Strike FighterWingAtlantic (CSFWL),Capt.Paul F.Gronemeyer,presented awards to several of his Sail-ors on Feb.1.“It gives me great pleasure and fills me with pride to

stand before these Sailors and present these awards. Hardwork does pay off,”said Gronemeyer.Lt. Cmdr. Gary M. Shel-

ley received the Navy andMarine Corps Commenda-tion Medal while servingas readiness officer and as-sistant maintenance officer(AMO) while assigned toCSFWL from May 2010 toFebruary 2012. Shelley wasdirectly responsible for thecompletion of 57 aircraftmodifications, 82 in-servicerepairs and 24 extensivedepot-level events. His ef-forts resulted in all aircraftreturning to full missioncapable status, which sup-ported the fleet responseplan mission objectives.Ad-ditionally, his knowledge ofthe manpower and detail-ing process was crucial tothe successful training of 18squadronAMOs, resulting in four carrier air wings deploy-ing at or above 90 percent rating fit readiness.AMCS(AW/SW) Daniel E.Terwilliger received the Navy

and Marine CorpsAchievement Medal while serving as as-sistant hurricane evacuation coordinator while assigned toCSFWL from June to November 2011.Terwilliger coordi-nated NAS Oceana’s stow and secure requirements of air-craft hangars and surrounding areas for the 2011 hurricaneseason,significantly reducing preparation time during Hur-ricane Irene’s approach, and resulting in a plan that pre-vented aircraft damage,while providing Sailors ample timeto evacuate. Additionally, his coordination with squadronmaintenance controls for aircraft status and sortie plans al-lowed him to quickly assess and direct aircraft shelter re-quirements for 71 aircraft resulting in zero aircraft, groundequipment or facility damage during Irene’s landfall.AZC(AW) Jeremy P. Neiman received the Navy and Ma-

rine Corps Achievement Medal while serving as mainte-nance administration division leading chief petty officerwhile assigned to CSFWL from January to December 2011.Neiman trained and guided 17 squadrons and 80 aviationmaintenance administrationmen through the technicalchallenges and compressed schedules of optimized the Na-val Aviation Logistics Command Management InformationSystem and F/A-18 automated maintenance environmenttransition, ensuring squadron maintenance completion

on-time and with no impact to flight operations. Addition-ally,he developed a system that identified maintenance ad-ministration deficiencies and provided focused training tothose areas. His dedication to duty and superior technicalexpertise led to his selection as CSFWL’s Fleet Shore Chiefof theYear.AZ1(AW/SW) Shantani L. Pannell received the Navy

and Marine Corps Achievement Medal while serving asmaintenance administration leading petty officer while as-signed to CSFWL from January to December 2011. Pan-

nell mentored 47 programmanagers and 240 admin-istrative clerks through 14Maintenance Program As-sist visits. Her guidance andefforts resulted in gradesof “on-track” for all admin-istration programs duringseven Commander,Naval AirForces aviation maintenanceinspections. She also coor-dinated the transition of 14squadrons to the optimizedNaval Aviation LogisticsCommand Management In-formation Systems and F/A-18 automated maintenanceenvironment.LN1(SW/AW) Nita F. Hol-

liday received Navy andMarine Corps AchievementMedal while serving as legalofficer and administrative

department leading petty officer while assigned to CS-FWL from January to December 2011. Holliday providedguidance to the commodore, staff and 23 subordinatecommands,while supervising five Sailors and 78 transientpersonnel.Holliday also managed the completion of 1,176correspondence documents. As the Navy Family Account-ability and Assessment System coordinator, she trained 23squadron representatives, managed three drills and ac-counted for 10,000 Sailors and family members duringtwo weather-related disasters. Her dedication and techni-cal expertise led to her selection as CSFWL’s Shore Sailorof theYear.YN2(SW) PhillipA.Margis received a Letter of Commen-

dation while serving as administrative leading petty offi-cer while assigned to CSFWL from October to December2011. Margis’ performance and work ethic resulted in hisselection as the CSFWL Sailor of the Quarter, First Quarter2012. Under his leadership, his team consolidated 38 Sail-or/chief of the year packages,prepared 17 personal awardsand reviewed 23 command and joint wing directives. Hiswork ethic resulted in the swift processing and presenta-tion of several last minute personal awards. Margis waspersonally asked to conduct administrative and security as-sessments for 16 squadrons, a task normally conducted bya chief.Margis also volunteered to instruct four leadershipclasses for newly advanced petty officers.

Commodore rewards outstanding Sailors

Photo by YNSN Katrina Coleman

Lt. Cmdr. Gary M. Shelley (r) is presented the Navy and MarineCorps Commendation Medal by Commander, Strike FighterWing Atlantic (CSFWL) Capt. Paul F. Gronemeyer on Feb. 1.Shelley, assigned to CSFWL from May 2010 to February 2012,served as the readiness officer and assistant maintenanceofficer.

30 years of service

Photo by MC2 Terah Mollise

NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. Jim Webbpresents Angela Jennings, IT technician for ProgramManager Information Technology at NAS Oceana, withher 30 year government service appreciation letter Jan.26. Jennings has worked at PMIT for the past 20 years,previously working at Fleet Combat Direction SystemSupport Activity on Dam Neck and at Public Works.

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February 23, 2012 • JET OBSERVER 5

STORY/PHOTO BY LT. JARED STROUTVFA-106 Public Affairs Officer

The strike fighter community came together with fam-ily and friends of Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin“Radish”Cittadino tocelebrate his life and pay their final respects on Feb. 11.Cittadino passed away on Jan.14 after a battle with cancer.In front of a crowd of more than 600 family, friends

and fellow aviators, Cittadino was remembered for beinga great husband, father, friend and officer. Capt. PatrickCleary, who previously served as commander, Carrier AirWing (CVW) 8 during Cittadino’s tenure with the air wing,spoke with great admiration about him.Cleary recognizedCittadino for being an exemplary officer, LSO and aviator,highlighting his impact on the entire community whilewith Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, VFA-122, CVW-8,VFA-83 and VFA-106. His experience as an instructor andskill as an LSO, molded countless aviators, junior and se-nior alike.Cleary recalled how Cittadino’s professionalism and

ability as a landing signals officer had saved lives on nu-merous occasions. He included a story, describing flightoperations off the coast of England, where all of the air-craft returned to find the ship in near zero-zero weatherand few divert options.With fuel quickly becoming scarce,Cittadino took control and with his calm, reassuring de-

meanor, guided each aircraft to a safe landing aboard theship.While known for being a great officer and aviator, Cit-

tadino was also well known as“Radish.” The story behindhis call sign was all too apparent to those who knewhim. Normally cool and collected, Cittadino would turna bright, radish red when properly goaded by his peers.Despite these successes, he was most proud of being a

great husband and father. His brother Marc recalled thatCittadino’s favorite thing was to be home with his wifeHelen and their son Benny, in a good pair of flannel paja-mas with a cup of coffee and his favorite slippers.

The strike fighter community lost a brother with thepassing of Cittadino. He will be remembered fondly andhis legacy will be passed on to future generations of navalaviators.Cittadino is survived by his wife, Helen; their son, Ben-

jamin N. Cittadino IV; his mother, Joan Rice of Santa Ma-ria, Calif.; father, Benjamin N. Cittadino of Princeton, N.J.;stepfather,Gary Rice of Santa Maria;stepmother,SusanAn-derson of Princeton,N.J.; sister, Julia Colon of Los Alamos,Calif.; brother, Marc Cittadino of Los Angeles, as well ashis nieces and nephews, in-laws and many members of anextended family.

Strike fighter community celebrates life of Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin CittadinoMore than 600 family,friends and fellow avia-tors celebrated the lifeof Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin“Radish” Cittadino dur-ing a memorial serviceFeb. 11 at Oceana.Cittadino lost his battlewith cancer Jan. 14.

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— Continued from page 3Sometime later, Samson would have the opportunity forrestoration with the Lord. Time had passed and his hairhad grown. He was on display in the Philistine Temple ofDagon and he called on God for one last feat of strength.With this last act, Samson collapsed the support columnsof the temple,killing thousands of Philistines and exactinghis revenge.When I look back at Samson, I see a strong man. I cer-

tainly see someone who bedeviled the Philistines, Israel’senemy. But, I don’t see a man of deep faith or who builtanything lasting. I compare him to King David. David wasalso a warrior and a great one.But David,who had his ownflaws, was also a man of deep faith and one can see hisreliance on his relationship with the Lord. David’s namewould become synonymous with leadership and faith.Strength alone is never enough to solely rely upon in

our life and will ultimately fail us. Faith and strength arethe bricks we need to build our lives upon and much moresuccessful.That is the lesson we learn from Samson.

‘RED RIPPERS’ REENLISTED BY SECDEFAlthough the “Red Rippers” of VFA-11

are preparing for their deployment, theystill find time to host many distinguishedvisitors.The Rippers hosted the Chief ofNaval Operations Adm. Jonathan Green-ert, in their ready room on USS Enterprise(CVN 65) during COMPTUEX for a shortquestion and answer session with repre-sentatives from each squadron of CVW-1.The Rippers also hosted the Secretary

of Defense, the Honorable Leon Panetta.Head Landing Signals Officer (LSO) Lt.Stephen Raulli demonstrated how LSOstalk aircraft down to land on an aircraftcarrier.SECDEF also reenlisted four Red Rip-

pers, PS1(SW/AW) Casandria Irizarry,AD2(AW)Thomas Somma,AD3(AW)Wes-ley Gainey and AO3(AW) Everett Petit inthe hangar bay of Enterprise.The Red Rip-pers will complete their workup cyclethis month and deploy in the spring.

— From Lt. j.g. Chris Gavieres, VFA-11Public Affairs Officer

Photo by MCSN Randy J. Savarese

Among the 21 Sailors reenlisted by Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) LeonE. Panetta aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65) on Jan. 21, were four Sailorsfrom the “Red Rippers” of VFA-11.

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STORY/PHOTO BYMC2 JONATHAN P. IDLEUSS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (NNS)— The Abraham Lincoln Carrier StrikeGroup (ALCSG) launched its first combatsorties this deployment in support of Op-eration Enduring Freedom (OEF) Feb.16.TheALCSG,which was last in the U.S.5th

Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) in March2011, is comprised of the most effectivecollection of assets in the Navy, said Capt.David Silkey, commander, Carrier Air Wing(CVW) 2.“Having been deployed out here twice

in a year and a half, we’ve played a hugerole in the Navy’s persistent presencein the AOR over the last couple of years,”Silkey said. “Another trip out here is justbusiness as usual for our guys.U.S.Navy as-sets have been in this region for more than60 years, and we’ll be here for decades tocome, even long after the OEF mission iscomplete.”Lt.Troy Teasdale, a pilot assigned to the

“Bounty Hunters” of Strike Fighter Squad-ron (VFA) 2, said the OEF mission suits theprofessionals of CVW-2 quite well.“We train our entire careers to properly

execute what is asked of us,”Teasdale said.“All of our air crew are prepared to supportcoalition forces working hard to ensure se-curity and stability throughout the region.We have the best maintenance team and

aviators in the world to ensure we accom-plish this demanding mission.”Rear Adm. Mike Shoemaker, command-

er, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, said thestrike group is well-equipped to assumethe challenges of the OEF mission.“The strike group’s surface ships and air-

craft squadrons are all manned, trained andready,” Shoemaker said. “We’ve done thepreparation,now it’s time to get to work.”CSG-9 consists of Lincoln, CVW-2, guid-

ed-missile cruiser USS Cape St.George (CG71) and embarked Destroyer Squadron 9,comprised of guided-missile destroyersUSS Momsen (DDG 92) and USS Sterett(DDG 104).The CVW-2 squadrons are theBounty Hunters of VFA-2; the “Vigilantes”of VFA-151; the “Kestrels” of VFA-137; the“Blue Blasters” of VFA-34; the “Sun Kings”of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squad-ron 116; the Lancers of Electronic AttackSquadron 131; the “Golden Falcons” of He-licopter Sea Combat Squadron 12; the “Sa-berhawks” of Helicopter Maritime StrikeSquadron 77; and the“Providers”of CarrierLogistics Support Squadron 30.TheALCSG deployed Dec.7,2011, and is

operating in the 5th Fleet AOR conductingmaritime security operations, theater secu-rity cooperation efforts and support mis-sions as part of Operation Enduring Free-dom. Following deployment, Lincoln willchange homeports from Everett,Wash., toNorfolk, for a periodic refueling complexoverhaul.

Lincoln begins supportingOperation Enduring Freedom

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the “Blue Blasters” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 34launches from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). AbrahamLincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime securityoperations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of OperationEnduring Freedom.

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The starboard engine of E-2D Hawkeye No. 602 turns astechnicians and troubleshooters check systems followingthe aircraft’s 100-hour maintenance inspection.

VX-1 AND VAW-120 TEAM UP FOR E-2D EVALUATIONVX-1 AND VAW-120 TEAM UP FOR E-2D EVALUATION

— Continued on page 11

STORY/PHOTOS BY CLARK PIERCEJax Air News

To help meet its schedule for theE-2D Hawkeye Initial Operational Testand Evaluation (IOT&E), Air Test andEvaluation Squadron (VX) 1 combinedforces with Carrier Airborne EarlyWarn-ing Squadron (VAW) 120 to bring ajoint detachment to NAS Jacksonville,Fla., where they conducted four weeksof operational evaluations in conjunc-tion with the USS Enterprise (CVN65) Composite Training Unit Exercise(COMPTUEX) and Joint Task Force Ex-ercise (JTFEX) underway in the AtlanticOcean.The new Northrop Grumman E-2D

Hawkeye is the Navy’s latest carrier-based airborne early warning, battlemanagement command and control sys-tem that works in concert with surfaceships equipped with the Aegis combatsystem.“The Hawkeye is highly valued by ad-

mirals who want to know what friendsand foes are in the vicinity of their car-rier strike group. Where naval surfaceship surveillance systems like Aegis canonly ‘see’ as far as the horizon — VAWaircraft fly above the curvature of theearth to provide the strike group’s com-mand and control leadership with amore expansive look of potential battlespaces,” said Officer in Charge Lt. Cmdr.Dave Champaigne fromVAW-120.VX-1 E-2D Operational Test Director

Lt.Cmdr.Greg Harkins agreed.“The newE-2D Advanced Hawkeye is able to scana larger area, detect smaller targets, pro-cess data about those targets faster, andtransform all of that information into im-

proved situational awareness for strikegroup leadership.”

“This is an unusual mission for VAW-120.We’re glad to assist our brethren atVX-1 and help keep the fleet introduc-tion of the E-2D on schedule,” Cham-paigne added.VAW-120, based at Naval Station Nor-

folk’s Chambers Field, is the fleet re-placement squadron (FRS) for the E-2Cand E-2D Hawkeyes, and the C-2A Grey-hound.The FRS is responsible for train-ing pilots, naval flight officers (NFOs)and maintenance personnel for fleet op-erational squadrons.“The tasking of our joint detachment

at NAS Jax comes to VX-1 from Com-mander Operational Test and Evalua-tion Force (COMOPTEVFOR) and Com-mander, Strike Force Training Atlantic(CSFTL). VX-1, based at NAS PatuxentRiver, Md., is in the midst of a big waveof operational evaluations that includeprograms for the P-3C and the new P-8Aplatform — in addition to programs forC-2A, E-2C and the new E-2D platform,”explained Harkins.

“VAW-120 acts as a ‘trusted agent’ forVX-1. Our combined detachment con-sists of four E-2D Advanced Hawkeyessupported by 13 pilots and naval flightofficers from each squadron, along witha total of 81 maintainers from bothsquadrons. An air crew for the E-2Dconsists of two pilots and three NFOs,”Champaigne said.“Our job is to determine how well

the E-2D compares to what the Navyasked for — and how it operates in thereal world as opposed to a controlledtest environment.We’re already getting

NFO Lt. Tiffany Brandon from VX-1 inspects thestarboard vertical stabilizers prior to take-offon Jan. 17.

VAW-120 plane captain AD3 Febryan Duarte in-spects the nose gear of an E-2D Hawkeye duringflight operations Jan. 17 at NAS Jacksonville.

In maintenance control, (l-r) AEC Huffman from Airborne Command Control and Logistics Wing, AECMichael Seely from VX-1, AMC Ryan Surratt from VAW-120 and AME1 Jerry Anglemeier from VX-1discuss inspections and repairs necessary to keep the detachment’s four E-2D Hawkeyes up andavailable for flight operations.

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Ceremony: annual event a celebration of marriage for couples of all ages— Continued from page 1

useful over the years:“Knowwhen to keep yourmouth shut— each man at this table can tell you that!”The honor of the longest marriage went to Leo and Ligaya

Malaki,who married 55 years ago. Leo joked their secret oftogetherness was “she’s always right!” as Ligaya nodded inagreement.This year’s ceremony was planned by Lt. Les Sikorski, the

Catholic chaplain at NAS Oceana. Sikorski explained theevening was a way “to say thank you to the community aswell as acknowledging what the couples believe — thatmarriage is important…It’s an opportunity for couples tolook into each other’s eyes again and reaffirm that love is allaround us.”Sikorski made some changes to this year’s event.The first

was to make sure 50 couples registered in advance and thechapelwas so successful they had awaiting list for the event.The vow renewal and dinner was free and open to anyonewith a military ID card,regardless of whether or not they at-tended chapel on base or how long they had been married.A second change, according to Sikorski, was to include

“chaplains of all faiths participating in the ceremony.” Lastyear, only the Catholic priest participated; this year fourchaplains each had a part in the vow renewal, including Lt.

Andrew Brod,who began the evening with a prayer.“We have better food and a better program,”Sikorski jok-

ingly added.To make the evening an experience to remem-ber,AnchorsAweigh Photography captured the moment forthe couple with portraits and a DJ provided music for danc-ing.While the chapel ceremony confirmed the serious vows

couples had made to each other,Command Chaplain Cmdr.Vinson Miller added some humor as he shared the story ofhis wedding day 28 years ago. He admitted to being in a“panic mode”on that day,as his bride Julie“looked at me inthat bemused way that women have,probably thinking,‘I’malready starting to raise my first child.’”Miller turned serious as he spoke about the hard work

needed to maintain a good marriage, including love andcommitment.Because of the participation of all chaplains, two renewal

ceremonies were held.Oceana Chaplain Lt.Paul Greer readthe Protestant vows to the couples standing at the altar,holding hands.“It was love that got you here and love thatwill continue,”Greer told the couples.Sikorski repeated the vows for the Catholic renewal with

some couples not quite waiting until the end of the ceremo-ny to exchange big,happy kisses.

The newlywed honors went toAviation ElectronicsTech-nician 1st Class Jose Nieves and his wife, Inna Santiago-Nieves,who renewed their commitment during the Catho-lic ceremony. Nieves is stationed at Fleet Readiness CenterMid-Atlantic Site Oceana.The couple, who will be marriedtwo years in July, joined the Malakis in a traditional cake cut-ting ceremony and a toast to marriage.When the couple married in July 2010,Nieves explained

how during the ceremony, the minister suggested they im-provise their vows — something they didn’t expect. Santi-ago-Nieves related how her husband immediately came upwith“these beautiful vows”but when it came her turn, shefroze; instead,she joked how“I said exactly what he said,”atthe ceremony.So ever since then,she’s been looking for theopportunity to fix that stumble and when they saw the an-nouncement about the ceremony on the Oceana marquee,they knew they wanted to attend.Because of the success of this year’s event in attracting

couples of all ages, Sikorski said next year, they hope to ex-pand the program to include even more couples.The vowrenewal and dinner is one of several programs the Oceanaand Dam Neck Religious Ministries Department provides toassist married couples or those who are considering mar-riage.For more information,contact the chapel at 433-2871.

— Continued from page 1who may feel like they want a one-on-one experience.Our counselors are trained professionals, so I want Sailorsto know that everything disclosed to one of them will re-main completely confidential.This year’s goals for servicemembers and their families include increased household

savings for short and long-term needs, and decreased con-sumer debt.“With the current downsizing of the military, we want

to make sure all Sailors understand the importance of al-ways being prepared and always having a backup plan;the financial component of that plan is very important,”said Davis.“Ultimately, everybody has the opportunity tobetter their financial situation. Having been a counselorfor many years and prior military, I’ve heard many stories.And we are here to support the needs of the service mem-

bers and their families.“We want the best possible outcome to happen to each

individual that comes into our offices,” he continued.“Allof our services are no-cost and we just want everyone tomove forward in a positive fashion to secure their finan-cial future.”For event information about the 2012 Military Saves

Week Campaign visit http://www.militarysaves.org or theFleet and Family Support Center at NAS Oceana in build-ing 531 or call 433-2912.

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Photos by Harry Gerwien

PHOTOS LEFT: Couples wait at the altar for the Protestant renewal ceremony to begin. This year, the chapel offered both a Catholic and Protestant ceremony for couples. The vow renewalceremony at the Dam Neck chapel was followed by dinner at the Shifting Sands Club. RIGHT: Following a sparkling cider toast to marriage, “newlyweds” AT1 Jose Nieve and his wife, InnaSantiago-Nieves are joined at the cake-cutting by Leo and Ligaya Malaki, who at 55 years, were the longest married couple at the vow renewal ceremony. The Nieves will celebrate two yearsof marriage in July.


MID-ATLANTIC QUILT FESTIVAL XXIIIFeb. 23 - 26Celebrate 23 years of quilt, wearable, and textile art at

the Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton. Thetheme of this year’s festival,“What If?”gives entrants an op-portunity to relate what their quilt would say…if it couldtalk.Other highlights include a merchants mall with morethan 250 vendor booths, clothing, textiles, books, antiquequilts and more.There will also be plenty of special exhibi-tions and workshops, as well as lectures by some of themost-renowned individuals in the quilting industry.

The Hampton Roads Convention Center is located at1610 Coliseum Drive,Hampton.For more information,call315-1610.

CHINESE NEW YEARFeb. 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Happy NewYear — Chinese NewYear, that is! Help the

Virginia Children’s Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth cel-ebrate the biggest festival of the year as

they ring in the Year of the Dragon.Enjoy dancing, music, art andhome decorations.

The museum is locatedat 221 High Street, Ports-mouth. For more informa-tion call 393-5258.

TRAIN AND TOY SHOWFeb. 25 -26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Bring the entire family for fun at Greenberg’s Train and

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MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEKThe Virginia Beach campus of Centura College is hold-

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“We brought a cross-section of junior and seniorflight crew because we want the perspective of thosefresh from the FRS, as well as those with five or moreyears of operational experience in the Hawkeye com-munity,” explained Harkins.“Over the next six months, we’ll take this detach-

ment around the country to evaluate how it functionsin large-force exercises, strike group and air wing exer-cises, plus, joint exercises. During our IOT&E period atNAS Jax, we’ll be part of the Enterprise JTFEX — thestrike group’s final operational exam before being cer-tified for overseas combat operations. Since E-2s havethe biggest footprints on the flight deck, the Enterpriseair boss isn’t going to be happy when we add two moreto the mix.But they understand we’re doing these teststo provide a new and improved platform to the fleet.So,we’ll put two E-2Ds on board Enterprise and fly ourother pair from NAS Jacksonville.” concluded Harkins.“To this point, the aircraft has proven it can meet

developmental requirements — now it’s up to thisdetachment to assess everything in a more fluid andrealistic operational environment,” added Champaigne.

Editor’s note — This story originally appeared inthe Jan. 26 edition of the Jax Air News.

Leading the initial fleet testing detachment for the E-2DHawkeye are Officer in Charge Lt. Cmdr. David Champagnefrom VAW-120 (r), and E-2D Operational Test Director Lt. Cmdr.Greg Harkins from VX-1.

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LACROSSE CLINICMarch 12 - April 30A lacrosse clinic will be held every Tuesday and

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or players who are already skilled and would like morepractice. Register by contacting Jennifer Slater at 953-7108 or [email protected] by March 9.

MARCH MADNESS 5KMarch 28, 11:30 a.m.The March Madness 5K will be at Dam Neck Annex.

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both men’s and women’s category and awards will begiven to the top three in each division. Registrationforms are available at MWR fitness and sports centers.

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CFS REFRESHER TRAININGFeb. 27, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Review and sharpen skills learned in

Command Financial Specialist (CFS) trainingwhich include the financial planning work-sheet, solution-focused financial counseling,and developing your CFS program. Learnnew presentation skills and techniques, aswell as discuss current financial hot topics.Open to all trained command financials spe-cialists.

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SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTSFeb. 29, 1- 2:30 p.m.This interactive program, suitable for all

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SAPR REFRESHER TRAININGMarch 1, 9 - 11:30 a.m.This workshop is an advanced training

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loss of a family breakup from the child’sperspective. Topics of discussion includetypical reactions of children of differentages, things children need to hear andwhat parents can do to help them throughthe pain. Suggestions for the non-custodialparent are also provided.

TRANSITION ASSISTANCEPROGRAMWeekly, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.TAP is a four-day workshop for separat-

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