THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, April 24, 1996 TAG: 9604230393
SECTION: MILITARY NEWS PAGE: A12 EDITION: FINAL
SOURCE: Staff report
LENGTH: Medium: 76 lines
AVIATION DEPOT WINS AWARD: The Norfolk Naval Aviation Depot has won the 1996 Department of Defense award from the Virginia Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. The award is given annually to outstanding employers for their personnel policies in support of employees who are also part-time members of the National Guard and Armed Forces Reserves. This year, the Depot and six other organizations were selected.
SEARCH FOR CREW MEMBERS: The guided missle cruiser Mississippi is being deactivated on Sept. 6. The crew is searching for sailors who were crew members from 1978 to 1996 who would like to attend the deactivation ceremony. For more information, call (804) 444-2738.
HOOP-IT-UP '96: More than 3,000 players and spectators are expected to attend Hoop-It-Up, the 3-on-3 street basketball tournament of the NBA, at Norfolk Naval Base May 4 and 5. Registration deadline is Friday, and entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable entry fee of $88 per team ($68 per military team) guarantees at least three games. For information, call Terri Davis at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation marketing office, 444-3670.
AMERICA REUNION: More than 200 members of the aircraft carrier America's Reunion Association is holding its convention in Virginia Beach through April 28. A highlight of this year's gathering is a tour of the ship on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. The America will be officially decommissioned on Aug. 9, after completing 30 years of naval service.
SAILORS AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Thirty sailors from Northwest Naval Security Group Activity assisted with Chesapeake's Special Olympics games Friday at Great Bridge High School. Some of the volunteers paired up with participants as ``buddies'' for moral support, while others helped supervise events. This is the fourth year Northwest has assisted with the local games.
LIFE JACKETS FOR KIDS: Coast Guard statistics show that more than 80 percent of boating fatalities involve people not wearing life jackets, and that many of those are children. The American Pediatrics Society lists drowning as the No. 1 cause of child death. Children younger than 7 cannot don a life vest by themselves. Those between 7 and 12 cannot do so without training. Before setting out for a day of boating, put children in properly fitted and adjusted life jackets.
FAMILY SERVICES
OCEANA FAMILY SERVICES: Oceana Navy Family Services now offers a group that helps people deal with relationship conflicts before they lead to violence. The PAVE (Partners Against Violent Environments) group, which is open to active duty service members and their families, offers helpful information and a supportive atmosphere for problem-solving and sharing experiences. Free child care is available. For details, contact Lisa Davies, 433-2912.
``BOUNDARIES'' SUPPORT GROUP: Are you tired of focusing on other people's needs at the expense of your own? Oceana Navy Family Services also offers ``Boundaries,'' a support group that helps participants develop healthier relationships. It is open to all active duty service members and their families. For information, call 433-2912.
LITTLE CREEK FAMILY SERVICES: The Department of Veterans Affairs, along with Little Creek Navy Family Services, will sponsor a medical record review workshop from 8 a.m. to noon on May 2 and 16. Participants will learn how medical professionals record entries into the service medical record and how to submit a medical claim with the V.A. To register for the next workshop, call 464-8101.
COMINGS & GOINGS
CHANGE OF COMMAND:
Capt. William Sadler relieves Capt. Mike Fahey as commander, Norfolk Regional Support Group. Fahey assumed command of the Readiness Support Group in June 1994. His next assignment is as commander of the NROTC unit at the University of South Carolina. Sadler's most recent assignment was as commander of Destroyer Squadron Twenty.
Cmdr. Christopher Stathos assumes command of the Norfolk-based fast attack submarine Hampton from Cmdr. Steve Correll on Thursday. The 11 a.m. ceremony will be held at pier 23. Correll is retiring after 20 years of naval service. by CNB