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MCSN Brian Read Castillo Sailors handle de-energized cables on the ﬂight deck aboard the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in preparation for a magnetic treatment (DEPERM).

USS George H.W. Bush completes magnetic treatment By MC2 (SW) Brian M. Brooks USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs

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The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) successfully completed a magnetic treatment (DEPERM), March 1. The ship traveled to the Lambert Point Magnetic Treatment Facility located near Portsmouth Naval

Shipyard to undergo the demagnetization process. “DEPERM is used to change the magnetic signature of the ship in order to reduce its vulnerability to magnetic inﬂuence sea mine detection,” said Master Chief Machinist’s Mate Chris Michalek, George H.W. Bush Engineering Department’s leading chief petty ofﬁcer. The DEPERM process for an

aircraft carrier requires more than 9,000 feet of cables in order to produce high and low electromagnetic fields, which affect the surrounding ferrous metals, such as steel and iron, and changes the magnetic signature of that metal, said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Danni Rogers, the DEPERM Facility Officer in Charge and former crew member aboard George H.W. Bush.

Planning for the magnetic treatment began in November 2011 in order to determine the number of cables, personnel and time needed for the ship to complete the process. According to Lt. Andrew Wrobel, electrical ofﬁcer aboard George H.W. Bush, more than 140 cables were required to wrap the exterior of the ship from bow to

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By MCC Kristen D. Loeding Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs

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By Ens. Laura Price USS Fort McHenry Public Affairs

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MC3 Tristan Miller Sailors from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) participate in a ﬂag raising ceremony at the Fort Mchenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.

I’ve never seen a ﬂag that big in my life.” - Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class Anthony Udell

“Being from Baltimore, it feels amazing to come back here,” said Powers. “From my 5th grade ﬁeld

trips here, to now, taking part in something I never thought I’d be a part of.” It took all 15 Sailors to raise the massive garrison ﬂag, which features 15 stars and 15 stripes. The ﬂag serves as a symbol of unity and remembrance for the battle that took place, Sept. 13 14, 1814, when British forces attacked

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KEARSARGE HOSTS BOOTS-ON-THE-DECK BOD is a one-day event for leaders to help resolve issues

stern, and from the bottom of the keel to the top of the island in order to complete the process. Eighty-six of the cables were pre-staged in the

EOD ofﬁcer receives White House invitation

Fort McHenry Sailors visit namesake Sailors from Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) visited the ship’s namesake in Baltimore, Md., March 2, to participate in a ﬂag changing ceremony and to tour the historic fort. The visit precedes the ship’s visit to Baltimore for the Commemoration of the War of 1812, in June 2012. Operations Specialist Seaman Joshua Powers, from Baltimore, is one of 15 Sailors who made the drive to Fort McHenry.

■ DEPERM deﬁned DEPERM is used to change the magnetic signature of the ship in order to reduce its vulnerability to magnetic inﬂuence sea mine detection.

ﬁcers, senior executive service civilians and subject matter USS Kearsarge Public Affairs experts from provider commands for Boots-on-the-Deck (BOD), Feb. 23. NORFOLK BOD was a one-day event Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) where leadership from the Naval hosted more than 50 ﬂag of- Aviation Enterprise (NAE) By MC2 (SW/AW) Cristina Gabaldon

ELEMENTARY ADOPTS PHIBCB TWO SEABEES Seabees attached to Amphibious Construction BattalionTwo (PHIBCB2) volunteered at Granby Elementary School, Feb. 27, for the Adopt-a-Seabee community service project.Teachers purchased two hour time slots for the PHIBCB2 Seabees to come in and help out in the classroom. » see A4

came aboard to help resolve any interdependent Naval aviation issues affecting the command’s Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) and Supply Department.

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PETTY OFFICERS TO CHIEFS Chiefs took time to meet with ﬁrst class petty ofﬁcers to strengthen MCPON’s plan to accelerate leadership learning.

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The operations officer for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 12, was selected to attend a dinner at the White House, Feb. 29, to honor Armed Forces members who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and their families. Lt. Ben Kostka has been in the Navy nine years and has completed three deployments in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom; two to Iraq serving as officer in charge of an EOD detachment and a riverine detachment; and one to Afghanistan serving as the operations officer for Task Force Paladin Southwest. Task Force Paladin Southwest is an EOD mobile unit. EOD mobile units provide deployable command and control for expeditionary and combat EOD operations in support of joint, naval or combined task force commanders. EOD personnel are highly trained, skilled warriors who are experts in explosives, diving, parachuting, weapons and small unit tactics. They render safe all types of explo-

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sive hazards, including conventional ordnance, improvised explosive devices and weapons of mass destruction. Kostka said his ﬁrst deployment in 2007 was challenging. “I had three months to work-up and prepare for that deployment after reporting to EODMU2, which is short considering the state of Iraq in 2007,” he said. In his later deployments, he was more comfortable and looked to build relationships with local forces. “In 2009, I worked with the Iraqi Coastal Border Guard, training them on small boat tactics. It’s not necessarily a mission you’re trained to do before you deploy, so you have to adapt and improvise as you attempt to build up their skill level and teach them how to take the lead in operations,” said Kostka. “It’s a tough balance to play that role for the military, since there’s little training that we receive prior to deploying on building the capabilities and capacity of partner nation forces.” Kostka has earned the Combat Action Ribbon, the Iraqi Campaign Medal and the Afghan Campaign Medal for his service during his deployments.

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Navy and Marine Corps leaders from the Navy’s Mid-Atlantic Region kicked off the annual Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) fund drive, Feb. 22, at U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) Command’s headquarter. Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., Commander, USFF; Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic; Rear Adm. David A. Dunaway, Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force; and Lt. Col. Ronald E. Reeves, USMC Headquarters Service Battalion Executive Ofﬁcer gathered together to complete their contribution forms and lend their support to NMCRS, an organization that helps Sailors and Marines in times of economic need. “Once a year every Sailor and Marine on the Navy-Marine Corps team gets a chance to take care of their own. I have been in the Navy for almost 40 years and I have learned over those years how important the NMCRS drive is,” said Harvey. “There are many circumstances that come up where Sailors and Marines, along with their families, can get put in difﬁcult situations – to no fault of their own. These are our shipmates that need our help and this is our opportunity to help them. I urge everyone to give generously ... I have, and I will continue to do so.” The society’s mission is to provide

Once a year every Sailor and Marine on the Navy-Marine Corps team gets a chance to take care of their own.” - Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr.

– in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps – financial, educational and other assistance to members of the naval services of the United States, their eligible family members and survivors. “NMCRS is committed to ensuring that all available resources are used to assist personnel of the naval services – active, retired and their eligible family members – to achieve financial selfsufficiency and find solutions to emergency needs. Without our generous charitable contributions each year, our Sailors, Marines, family members and survivors would have one less program to assist them when in need,” said Chief Master-At-Arms (SW) Shannan Richardson, USFF’s NMCRS command representative. Across the fleet in 2011, NMCRS helped 96,061 Sailors, Marines and families in need by providing more than $48 million in financial assistance. Last year’s donations supported 51,389 quick assist loans; helped 12,500 Sail-

ors and Marines with food, shelter and other basic necessities; assisted another 4,557 with emergency leave travel; helped 1,800 families recovering from natural disasters; supported 704 widows with health related issues; and provided financial assistance to 456 Wounded Warriors and their families. “NMCRS is not just for the service members, but also helps support their families with other programs, such as visiting nurses, Budget-4-Baby and personal budgets,” said Yeoman 1st Class (SW/AW) Monique Merjudio, USFF’s NMCRS assistant command representative. The relief society couldn’t accomplish these tasks without donations and the support of volunteers. “NMCRS offers interest free loans, provides grants that you don’t have to pay back, and most representatives are volunteers that are there to assist you with great educational advice,” said Logistics Specialist 1st Class (EXW) Sacoyia Aiken, USFF’s NMCRS assistant command representative. “The case worker will do a complete budget and send the Sailor, or Marine, out on the right track.” A private, non-profit charitable organization, since 1904, NMCRS has existed solely to support the active and retired communities of the naval services. Located ashore and afloat at nearly 250 offices around the world, the society is served by 3,500 dedicated, trained and caring volunteers, supported by a small cadre of paid employees.

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USS SIMPSON PARTICIPATES IN OBANGAME EXPRESS 2012 Simpson acted as boarding vessel for teams from ﬁve countries for training By MC2 Felicito Rustique Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East Detachment Europe

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Guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) completed two days of participation for Exercise Obangame Express 2012, Feb. 29. Obangame Express is an at-sea maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea. For its part in Obangame Express, Simpson acted as a boarding vessel with role players and trainers for teams from five countries – Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Sao Tome and Principe, and Spain. “Overall, the teams did a decent job,” said Master-atArms 1st Class Gary Morrison, who acted as a ship’s captain when teams from African nations came aboard. “They’ll get even better with more training, more exercises like Obangame Express.” Lt. j.g. Yves Itondo, from the Cameroonian Navy, and his team was the first of five

teams that boarded Simpson during its two days of participation. “Obangame Express is a good exercise because any time my team has a chance to see the configuration of a different vessel, we discover new things,” said Itondo. “Each boarding is different and each time we can improve the tactical improvements of our team. Obangame Express permits cooperation and exchange between our navies.” Simpson also sent its boarding team to a Nigerian Navy vessel, the patrol cutter NNS Nwamba (A 503), two different times to practice boarding techniques while other Sailors, both officer and enlisted, visited six ships for training with respective counterparts in their job area. Lt. j.g. Jude Ezedike, Simpson’s auxiliaries officer, visited the Nigerian Navy’s newest vessel, the Hamilton-class frigate, NNS Thunder (F 90), where he helped explain detect to engage (DTE) procedures. “DTE gives guidelines on what to do if a helicopter or low flying aircraft with possible hostile intentions comes too close to your vessel,” said Ezedike. “We did a walkthrough, the training went well with a lot of cooperation.” Ezedike, who was born and raised in Nigeria and later emigrated to the states, also said he believes strongly in the impor-

Master-atArms 1st Class Gary Morrison (left) and Quartermaster 2nd Class Derek Baker demonstrate how to search a suspect to a boarding team from the Gabon Navy aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) during exercise Obangame Express 2012.

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said Cmdr. Leonard Miliken, Simpson’s Commanding Ofﬁcer. “Obangame Express was a great opportunity for all participants and I expect next year’s exercise to be even better.” Simpson, homeported out of Mayport, Fla., is currently conducting theater security cooperation and maritime security operations in the Naval Forces Africa area of responsibility. Prior to its participation in Exercise Obangame Express 2012, Simpson completed port visits in Lagos, Nigeria and Tema, Ghana in support of Africa Partnership Station West, an international security cooperation initiative facilitated by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, aimed at strengthening global maritime partnerships through training and collaborative activities in order to improve maritime safety and security in Africa.

Cameroon Navy Lt. j.g. Yves Itondo reports back to his ship after boarding the guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) for boarding team training during exercise Obangame Express.

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A4 | THE FLAGSHIP | MAR 8, 2012 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Steelworker 2nd Class (SCW) Terry Williams, a Seabee attached to Amphibious Construction Battalion Two, participates in a music class at Granby Elementary School for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adopt-a-Seabeeâ&#x20AC;? program, raising money for a larger community service project scheduled later this spring.

â&#x2013; online Visit PHIBCB2â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook site at www.facebook. com/phibcb2, or Granby Elementary Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website by searching for it at www.nps.k12.va.us for upcoming details on their ongoing community service partnership.

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the classroom. They did everything from decorating the music classroom to racing the students at recess. Fixing broken toys and desks was one of the tasks on the list as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what to expect, but I was pleas-

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antly surprised at how well behaved the kids were and how quick they picked up on everything,â&#x20AC;? said Steelworker 2nd Class (SCW) Terry Williams, a Seabee from Baxley, Ga., attached to PHIBCB2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really looking forward to working with them in the future.â&#x20AC;? Brandy Miller, a 1st grade teacher and coordinator for the Adopt-a-Seabee project, said the kids would not stop talking about the visiting Seabees before and after the project. Their fa-

vorite question was when the PHIBCB2 Seabees were going to come back again. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seabees are very nice and help people, and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;till they come back,â&#x20AC;? said Rebecca Bise, a 1st grade student at GES. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know because my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in the military and he left for a long time â&#x20AC;Ś I was scared, but he said he went to help people and make money for our family.â&#x20AC;? Adopt-a-Seabee was a service project put together by the GES teachers and

PHIBCB2 Seabees to raise money for a larger community service project scheduled later this spring. The Seabees will help the students build a Native American village in the back playground of GES, and the primary focus will be safety, construction skills, and mentorship. Miller and the other teachers applied for a grant to raise the funds for the Native American village and other projects, but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t passed. Instead of scrapping the project, they decided to try more creative options to raise money and find volunteers. Many of the past community service projects involving the military were successful, so Miller reached out to her local branches again for support and PHIBCB2 jumped at the opportunity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to express how excited I am for the Native American village build project in a few sentences,â&#x20AC;? said Miller. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been working on this project for two years and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gratifying to see the hard work, that all of the teachers have put into the mentorship program, finally come to fruition.â&#x20AC;?

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Military Saves brings ﬁnancial information to Oceana Sailors By MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos NAS Oceana Public Affairs

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Military Saves Week at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana kicked off, Feb. 23, with keynote speaker Congressman Scott Rigell of Virginia’s 2nd District and a diverse panel to answer financial questions from Sailors. The two-hour event included junior and senior Sailors from various commands, as well as DoD civilians becoming more educated and aware about information and services provided to them during a presentation at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana. Rigell was raised in a working class family and spent six years in the Marine Corps Reserves. He said when he and his wife Teri first married, his net worth was zero. They had no living room furniture for the first few years and his daughter’s playhouse was the box the refrigerator came in. But through hard work and good decisions, he was able to become who he is today, which includes being the founder and chairman of Freedom Automotive in Virginia Beach. “Living within one’s means is one of the principal ways that we stay fiscally sound,” said Rigell. During his speech, Rigell stressed that one of the keys to financial success is being content and grateful with what we have, which reduces the temptation to use credit to buy things we don’t necessarily need. “You reap what you sow, you reap more than you sow and you reap later than you sow – this is a universal truth,” said Rigell. Rigell also shared a secret he learned from legendary investor Warren Buffett.

Living within one’s means is one of the principal ways that we stay ﬁscally sound.” Photos by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto Ramos

- Congressman Scott Rigell

Above: Following the presentation, those attending the Military Saves program pick up ﬂyers and pamphlets at the Navy Federal Credit Union table with information on ﬁnancial services offered to service members.

■ military saves Military Saves is a social marketing campaign to persuade, motivate and encourage military families to save money every month and to convince leaders and organizations to be aggressive in promoting automatic savings.

“If you look at his life and talk to him, it’s consistency, just a very disciplined approach,” said Rigell. “Start now, however modestly, and ideally through payroll deduction,” Rigell advised. “Because much like the taxes that are taken out of our checks, it’s not quite as painful.” NAS Oceana Commanding Officer Capt. James Webb signed an official proclamation supporting the Military Saves program for 2012. Webb said it’s important to understand the programs and the information offered to every service member as to what’s available to them to make life choices. “This information, especially in this day and age, is so incredibly important,” said Webb. “This is our chance to be proactive with the kind of information that’s important that leads them to success five,

Left: NAS Oceana Commanding Ofﬁcer Capt. James Webb, accompanied by Cecilia Flores, a ﬁnancial educator with Fleet and Family Support Centers of Hampton Roads and coordinator of the event, reads a proclamation supporting Military Saves 2012.

10, 15 and 20 years down the road, so we got to take this seriously.” All of the speakers at the event stressed the importance of managing credit and checking annual credit reports. Also addressed was how Sailors’ individual fiscal responsibility can affect the Navy as a whole by potentially undermining force readiness. Crystal Forehand, command security manager at Oceana, gave a presentation highlighting the lack of fiscal responsibility as the leading cause for Sailors’ security clearances being revoked. According to Forehand, 228,049 adjudications were issued in fiscal year 2011, most being at the secret level. Adjudication as it pertains to security clearances is any final decision

made by Department of the Navy Central Adjudication Facility (DONCAF) about the status of a security clearance. Final decisions include clearances being issued, revoked and notices of scrutiny among other things. One Sailor can potentially be issued several adjudications in a fiscal year that reflect any changes in security clearance status. “Financial considerations seem to be the biggest problem,” said Forehand. “The financial considerations continue, and it has been a trend for at least the last 10 years.” Fiscal responsibility is a critical part of military readiness according to Rigell. He said there’s a direct link between military readiness and an individual service member’s state of mind.

“You don’t want that young man or young woman, as they’re watching an F/A-18 come in, to have anything on their mind other than that operation,” said Rigell. “You don’t want them thinking, ‘I’m two months behind on my car payment or three,’ or ‘How am I going to pay this bill?’” According to the Military Saves website, Military Saves is a social marketing campaign to persuade, motivate and encourage military families to save money every month and to convince leaders and organizations to be aggressive in promoting automatic savings. The campaign is a growing network of organizations and individuals committed to helping and supporting military members and their loved

ones build personal savings arsenals to provide for their immediate and long term financial needs, according to the Military Saves website. Military Saves was developed and tested by its nonprofit sponsor, Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the military services from 2003 to 2006 and launched throughout the Department of Defense (DoD) on Feb. 25, 2007. It is part of two larger campaigns – the DoD Financial Readiness Campaign and the America Saves campaign. While it is an ongoing campaign, the entire military community comes together to focus on financial readiness during Military Saves Week, the last full week in February.

JEB Little Creek-Fort Story hosts Military Saves Week ‘Planning today for a better future tomorrow’ Press Release JEB Little Creek Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Photos by OS1 Antoinette Miller Military Save Piggy Bank – How much is this piggy worth? The person with the closest guess won the bank and contents in the bank.

Mary Spear from Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) of Hampton Roads, JEB Little CreekFort Story stands next to the Military Saves FFSC display.

A penny saved is a penny earned. Saving and investing in your future has never been more important. In light of that, all hands were encouraged to participate in the many Military Saves events scheduled onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS) to assist service members and their families in becoming ﬁnancially savvy. Military Saves Week is an annual event that began on Feb. 19 and ran through Feb. 26. Military Saves is modeled to persuade, motivate and encourage military families to save money every month, and to convince leaders and organizations to be aggressive in promoting automatic savings. The campaign has a growing network of organizations and individuals committed to helping and supporting military members and their loved ones and assist in building personal savings arsenals to provide for their immediate and long-term ﬁnancial needs. “I am very pleased about this year’s campaign we had at the base,” said Mary Spear, Financial Educator, Fleet and Family

Military Saves gives you the motivation, tools and resources to help you with everyday ﬁnancial challenges.” - Mary Spear, Financial Educator, Fleet and Family Support Center, JEBLCFS

Support Center, JEBLCFS. “We had several events planned on both properties of the Joint Expeditionary Base to help make military personnel and their families savvy in planning their financial well being. Military Saves gives you the motivation, tools and resources to help you with everyday financial challenges.” Marketing tables were placed at the Naval Exchange and at the commissary with FFSC Financial Educators on-hand to discuss saving and investing with patrons and debt reduction with patrons. Lane R. Wood, a Thrift Savings Plan Liaison Specialist spoke on “TSP Roth” at the EWTGLANT auditorium, and the bases Liberty Program hosted a “Consumer Jackpot” presentation at the Foc’sle. In addition to the above events, Brown Bag Luncheon Financial Training was held at the JEB Fort Story Fleet and Family Support Center, each day guests were invited to bring their sack lunch and share time with others while receiving more great financial training

information. Although financial planning should be a year-round event, the JEBLCFS Military Saves Week is dedicated to providing resources that will assist military families daily in ensuring their financial readiness. The campaign’s lifeblood is in its partners and organizations that see the value in working together to empower members, employees, customers and clients to become financially stable through saving, debt reduction and wealth-building over time. “I think of how more financially stable I would be if programs such as Military Saves were around when I was a young Sailor. When I first enlisted in the Navy we did not have anyone telling us how to properly manage our money and there were no programs that promoted savings,” said CMDCM Andrew Thompson, JEBLCFS command master chief. “Military Saves is truly beneficial because it prepares our Sailors for the long road ahead called life.”

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| NAE leaders This gave our observed ship’s AIRSpeed system leaders a chance

McHENRY |

KEARSARGE

Fort’s crew gearing up for War of 1812 bicentennial

Continued from front

Continued from front Fort McHenry. The failed bombardment and sight of the American ﬂag inspired Francis Scott Key to compose “The Star-Spangled Banner.” “I’ve never seen a ﬂag that big in my life” said Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class Anthony Udell, who is also native to the Baltimore area. The Sailors toured the fort to gain a better understanding of the history behind Fort McHenry and the historic battle. The visit also provided the Sailors with a new perspective and appreciation for being named after a historic fort. “I feel honored to be here today – like I’m part of something special,” said Hospital Corpsman Durell Hill. “It

MC3 Tristan Miller Sailors from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) watch a video documentary at the Fort Mchenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.

■ interesting fact Fort McHenry is one of only a few places in the United States where the American flag is flown at all times, day or night, regardless of the weather.

clariﬁes a lot about where our name comes from.” Lt. Kevin Johnson, USS Fort McHenry chaplain, said the visit was a very important. “When we don’t remember where we’ve been, we can’t

know where we’re going,” he said. As part of the visit, the Sailors also toured the park and explored the new visitor’s center. Some of the Sailors were fascinated to learn that not only did “The Star-Spangled Banner” come to life following the battle that took place there, but that it actually has four verses and did not become the ofﬁcial National Anthem until 1931. USS Fort McHenry is homeported in Norfolk.

NAE leaders also got to see how Keasarge aviation maintenance and supply personnel have incorporated AIRSpeed and other better business practices in their work centers. AIRSpeed is a system that enables work centers to do the most productive work in the least amount of time, while saving the Navy money. It allows Sailors to prevent wasting time and resources by cutting out unnecessary steps that add no value to a job without compromising a ﬁnal product and safety. BOD started with AIMD subject matter experts briefing the NAE visitors on their successes, concerns and current initiatives. After the briefs, NAE senior leadership toured the spaces and interacted with junior Sailors directly to discuss ways of improving on those issues. “We showed them what we have been able to accom-

plish and they told us how we are doing and they wanted to know any problems we had,” said Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 1st Class Michelle Alexander. “This whole experience has taught us all so much and AIMD as a department did such a great job in preparing and presenting, it is really amazing.” Kearsarge Commanding Ofﬁcer Capt. Dorian F. Jones commended the crew for their participation during the event. “I am thrilled that we had the opportunity to host this event,” said Jones. “This gave our leaders a chance to hear ﬁrsthand from our junior Sailors about their biggest concerns. I am looking forward to seeing how our Sailors are able to take advantage of the lessons they’ve learned here today and use them to improve our level of readiness and quality of work life here aboard Kearsarge.” Overall, NAE was impressed with Kearsarge and

to hear ﬁrsthand from our junior Sailors about their biggest concerns.” - Capt. Dorian F. Jones

expressed appreciation for their motivation toward BOD and all their hard work. “I was very impressed with Kearsarge today,” said Rear Adm. (sel.) Cindy “CJ” Jaynes, U.S. Navy Naval Air Systems Command assistant commander, logistics and industrial operations. “This was one of the most motivated group of individuals that I have seen when it comes to continuous process improvement. You can tell that their core group was highly motivated and it was just infectious. Everywhere we went we saw the same motivation and the same good job being done.”

MCSN Brian Read Castillo Sailors gather on the ﬂight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) in preparation for a magnetic treatment (DEPERM) at Lambert Point Magnetic Treatment Facility.

BUSH

| About 750 Sailors

were required to haul cables around the ship Continued from front crib of the DEPERM facility from the piers on the port and starboard sides of the crib with the majority of the cable underwater awaiting the ship’s arrival, Feb. 27. Approximately 750 Sailors were required to physically haul the cables around the ship. Once the cables were in place and successfully tested, low and high voltage currents passed through the cables for about nine hours to complete the treatment process. George H.W. Bush was scheduled for a ﬁve-day berth at the treatment facility, but was able to accomplish the task in record time. “Most ships complete this process anywhere from six to 10 days, but we were able to ﬁnish in three,” said Wrobel. “Believe me when I say this is an incredible feat,” said Rogers. “The last ship that came through here took nearly seven days. This ship has a great reputation and is going to continue to do

Most ships complete this process anywhere from six to 10 days, but we were able to ﬁnish in three.” - Lt. Andrew Wrobel, electrical ofﬁcer aboard George H.W. Bush

great things.” George H.W. Bush Sailors echoed Rogers’ praise. “The Sailors did a great job and stayed motivated the entire time,” said Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Lester Cruz, one of the working party supervisors. “This is my third time participating in DEPERM and this was by far the fastest and safest one I’ve ever been a part of.”

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Navy adopts ‘Domino Strategy’ Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) Ofﬁce launched the “Domino Strategy on How to Drink Responsibly” campaign, ofﬁcials said Feb. 29. The campaign is designed to help people who drink alcohol, reduce their risk of harming themselves or others.

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National Guard troops respond to Midwestern, Southern tornadoes

■ assistance A U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter carries Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear as he views damage in West Liberty, Ky., March 3. About 220 Kentucky National Guardsmen assisted post-weather efforts.

Press Release National Guard Bureau

ARLINGTON,VA.

More than 500 National Guard members are supported civilian authorities in five states, March 3, after a second night of devastating tornadoes struck the Midwest and the South. More than 350 Indiana National Guard troops started providing search and rescue, debris removal, traffic control and presence patrols within hours of a tornado strike, March 2, in the Southern part of the state, according to National Guard Bureau officials and Army Maj. Shawn Gardner, state public affairs officer. “Our hearts and prayers go out to the individuals in Southern Indiana who have suffered this tragic loss,” said Gardner. “The Indiana National Guard stands ready to help and assist in whatever manner they may need to help them recover from this tragedy.” At least 10 states were affected by tornadoes that struck, Feb. 29 and March 2. National Guard troops were on the ground this morning or being called out to support civilian authorities in Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and West Virginia. In Indiana, Gardner credited the rapid response to state leaders and strong relationships between the National Guard and civilian authorities long before up to 16 tornadoes hit, killing at least 13 people, injuring others and destroying the town of Maryville, home to 2,166 people. “The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the National Guard have a tight working relationship with great leadership who stand ready to respond to any natural or man-made disaster that may happen within the state of Indiana,” said Gardner. Indiana Guard members also were helping Emergency Medical Service personnel evacuate patients and deliver critically needed medication and providing aviation support, among other missions, Guard Bureau officials reported. More than 100 Guard members are on duty in Missouri and the Missouri National Guard has focused its continued efforts in Taney County, around Branson in Southwestern Missouri. “We are here to assist the local police department (and) fire department with … debris removal, presence patrols, security to prevent looting and any other assistance that the city would need from us,” said Army Col. Gregory Mason, Missouri’s assistant adjutant general.

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NAVY CHIEFS SHAPE PETTY OFFICERS THROUGH YEAR-LONG PROCESS Chiefs met with petty ofﬁcers to accelerate leadership learning By MC1 (AW) Tim Comerford The Flagship Staff Writer

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Command Master Chief (CMDCM) Mike Fuston, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, and other regional chiefs, senior chiefs and master chiefs took time to meet with first class petty officers to emphasize Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West’s plan to accelerate leadership learning for those about to take the step into the anchors – “CPO (Chief Petty Officer) 365.” “A couple of weeks back, the

MCPON was out and about in Hampton Roads,” said Fuston. “Everywhere he stopped there was a first class asking, ‘What is CPO 365?’” Fuston said that the program originated in Hampton Roads. “About two years ago on the day the chief results came out,” he explained. “When we did the first day weigh-in and the PRT (Physical Readiness Test), 60 percent failed. That was a very clear sign that something was wrong. That same year we had flooding in Millington (Tenn.). Everyone said, ‘Hey we just can’t do this six week ordeal in four or five weeks.’” Despite the protests, MCPON drew a hard line in the sand. “He said, ‘I don’t care if the results come out the day before. We will frock and pin CPO’s on the fif-

Photo illustration by MC1 (AW) Tim Comerford

It is up to the mess, and you, to get you to the next level.” - CMDCM Mike Fuston

teenth,” said Fuston. He expressed that no matter what amount of time

Small scale exercise gets regional operations ready for emergencies, U.S. wide exercise By MC1 (AW) Tim Comerford The Flagship Staff Writer

NORFOLK

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) held a weeklong simulated emergency management exercise which tested the Mid-Atlantic Region (CNRMA) Crisis Action Team’s (CAT) ability to respond quickly during crisis situations. While parts of the scenario are much like the larger Solid CurtainCitadel Shield (SC-CS) exercise, which begins later this month, this small scale exercise used the CNRMA training team to play the part of government and military agencies outside the Regional Operation Center (ROC). These exercises tests the CAT’s ability to respond to a series of events presented by the CNIC Training and Readiness team (N7). “The real purpose is for them to learn how to work as a team, so they will be able to support the command in being able to make

decisions on how to respond to all hazard events, such as hurricanes, typhoons, wildfires – everything like that,” said Scott Barcus, CNIC N7 (training) deputy. Barcus and his team are sent from the region to train ROC’s on how to handle crises situations and test their procedures. According to Ruth Reich, Regional Emergency Management Director and a member of CNRMA’s CAT, the method teaches unity. “The CAT teaches everyone to work as one team, one fight,” she said. “I think that works well because once the battle rhythm starts, you see people walking around and talking to each other, interacting, calling each other on the telephone and filling in for each other if someone has to walk out of the room for whatever reason. They start to become well orchestrated and they work well together.” The scenarios that CNIC uses often come from a template that is then altered to fit the specific region. “More often than not we have

standard exercises that are already built and we work with the regional N7’s to tailor them to each region,” Barcus explained. “For this region, you would probably want to do a hurricane, nuclear, wildfires or maybe a pandemic influenza.” The basis of this year’s exercise was ripped from the headlines. “I assisted our training department to select a topic for this final training exercise, it is something we haven’t done in the past and I thought it was a good thing to look at based on last year’s incident at the Fukushima (Daiichi) Power Plant. In this particular scenario, we are dealing with a potential release of radioactive material from a nuclear power plant as a result of weather,” said Cmdr. Matthew Flemming, CNRMA’s Current Operations Officer and assistant CAT chief. “We took a look at a couple of plans. One was with a radioactive release from the nuclear power plant, what actions would we have to take in order to remain in place. The other was what we would do if

was given, the MCPON wanted that individual to be ready for chief, if they were not ready, it is the problem for the CPO Mess. “Say the results come out in early August and we have people that are out of standards. Who does that directly reﬂect on?” asked Fuston. “At the end of the day, I think it is the mess. We didn’t do our job.” First class petty ofﬁcers ignore CPO 365 at their own peril. “You can get onboard with this,

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■ C4i suite CNRMA’s Crisis Action Team (CAT) use a C4i (Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence) suite to ﬁnd out information about various crises that are being simulated throughout the region during a week-long exercise promoting teamwork and experience.

given the order to execute an evacuation.” And CNRMA’s Training Department plays its part by helping direct the action of the scenario and assessing the CAT response. “A big part of our participation in this is being the white cell. We are role-playing as other Navy Region Mid-Atlantic personnel, including installations, as well as outside agencies,“ said Terri Clark, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, N7 Training and Readiness Program Director. “It helps to foster an environment simulating the CAT reaching out and communicating outside the fence-line in order for them to

» see CNRMA CAT | B7

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hearts is not an obstacle, rather a beautiful

Where are you from?

reminder of just how strong true love can be.” - Author unknown

Married to the Military

OUR ECLECTIC TRADITIONS By Tiffany Silverberg Military Spouse Contributor

I grew up everywhere. I experience the classic existential rift whenever I am asked, “Where are you from?” Where am I from? America? My parents? So many places? Everywhere? I’m a military brat, and as a military wife, I observe all the families around me as they wade the changes of constant moves. One aspect of all the cliché moving that is often overlooked is the massive cultural shifts we undergo as we haul all our worldly possessions from one coast to the other. We always consider the weather changes, the wardrobe shifts we need to make, the access to fresh agriculture, or not, the distance to the nearest mappable city … but we rarely consider the holidays celebrated locally, the language and accents, the history of the place. And how that all effects your experiences there. When I was growing up, I went to grade school in the middle of the country, in the South, in the South Paciﬁc and the Midwest. By the time I entered middle school, I was starting

sentences with “Y’all” and ending them with “Eh?” and calling flip flops “slippers.” Our sense of home was skewed – or maybe it was solidified. Home meant traditions unique to our family – the things we did year after year. Home meant we got to open presents on Christmas Eve because our parents and grandparents and all the farm families of our ancestry did. Home meant getting a toothbrush on Easter. Home meant potato salad on Memorial Day. But it also meant all the traditions we picked up along the way. About a month ago a Japanese friend in our squadron invited us to her home to celebrate Hinamatsuri – or Girls Day. My heart filled with that familiar, yet confused, sense of home. While we were living in Hawaii, my family full of girls embraced the fun of the day. We always got little treats and gifts. But since then we had moved to half a dozen places around the country. Girls Day became yet another one of those traditions my little family cherished as our own. I was thrilled that someone was going to revive it in my experience. As we rolled sushi, drank aloe juice and tasted red bean ice cream, all the spouses and pilots that filled the

room – with backgrounds spanning the globe – volleyed memories and experiences. “Oh this tastes like that.” “Oh I tried that in such and such place.” “Where can I buy that? I haven’t had any since I was little.” “I miss it.” Some grew up in Asia, some had Asian parents, some spent time in the South Pacific, some visited, and some just loved it. We all shared a common sense of eclectic living. Everything we tried had a story. That’s the overlooked joy of our nomadic military experience. Family recipes span from grandma’s Norwegian lefse (flatbread cooked on a griddle) and Swedish meatballs to stirfry, teriyaki, tortillas and crabcakes we have picked up along the way. Our holidays are peppered with traditions from everywhere we have lived, and our memories are sprinkled with things we’ve tried and places we’ve been. If you find yourself planted in the middle of a culture far different than the one you grew up with, struggling to find a sense of home for your family, here’s what my parents did to maintain balance throughout our many, many moves. 1. Prioritize and cling to your im-

portant traditions. Religious tradition is among the top traditions that are important in a family. Finding a church was my parents’ first priority, which always helped us feel at home. We also had little things – like those Christmas gifts opened on Christmas Eve – that no matter who was home, and where we were, we maintained. 2. Embrace the community. We were the first to sign up for dance lessons, language classes and tours of historic homes. We believed that as long as we live somewhere – we want to live there and learn everything we can. 3. Incorporate new things as it makes sense for your family. We are a family full of daughters and sisters – so Girls Day fits perfectly with our traditions and values. 4. Talk about your family background. Every once in a while, as a child, I would feel a bit unrooted, ungrounded, when my friends had Cinco De Mayo or Chinese New Year traditions. My parents were quick to help me research my Scandinavian heritage and bring in those traditions as necessary. 5. Be flexible. Let your family’s memories grow organically. Some things you might try for a while and then will trail off. Some will stick naturally. Those eclectic experiences will make your military family what it is.

Military Moments: If you have concerns, let them know By Michelle Galvez Military Spouse Contributor

I love living in base housing. Between growing up Air Force and marrying Navy, I’ve lived in base housing nine different times. There are pros and cons, but the good has always seemed to outweigh the bad when we’re faced, yet again, with orders and deciding where to live. It’s great to be surrounded by other military families – usually willing to loan you a lawn mower or even a husband to mow the lawn before you’ve even exchanged phone numbers – who understand what you’re going through because they’re going through it too. Walking to the base barbershop, pulling the wagon to the commissary, riding bikes to the bowling alley and catching a $2 matinee at the theater make it all feel pretty idyllic. Free utilities and our own ﬁre and police force are nice perks too. But it’s tough to get civilians onbase for birthday parties and pizza delivery. When there’s an exercise or a threat, we’re either locked off or locked on, which can be challenging when I just need to get home to take the dog out, or get off-base to pick up my daughter at ballet. It’s also nice not to have to ﬁx anything, in theory, one toll-free call to

maintenance gets my porch light bulb changed, A/C ﬁlters replaced, or get the toilet unclogged. That’s incredibly reassuring for those times when I’m not feeling handy, or the handyman is not in residence. However, it’s frustrating when a request is placed for service and it isn’t immediately resolved. For us, Lincoln Military Housing (LMH) is responsible for the maintenance of our homes – we pay rent and sign a lease with the expectation that our landlord will respond promptly when necessary. In my case, I made several attempts to call the maintenance request hotline to get a dead tree next to our garage trimmed before a limb could fall and cause damage. But before it could be resolved, the inevitable happened. Thank goodness it was my car that took the brunt of the damage, and no one was hurt. I used all of the resources I could to get the problem rectiﬁed and we were assured that the issue would be resolved, but I thought that this would be a perfect opportunity to tell others so that you may avoid going down the same road as we did. LMH manages over 4,300 units in Hampton Roads as part of its Public/ Private Venture (PPV), of which the Navy has limited responsibilities. The private property manager is responsible for construction, renovation,

■ Are you active duty and have a landlord? If you live in Hampton Roads and have a problem with your landlord, call the Housing Service Center (HSC) at (800) 628-7510. They are located in Building SDA-337 in the Personnel Support Mall, which is located off Baker St. and Hampton Blvd. in Norfolk. Hours are Monday through Friday (except federal holidays) from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

maintenance and day-to-day management, according to a Navy website. As part of Lincoln’s eight-point plan to alleviate residents concerns and increase communication, LMH recently named Traci Neerhof to serve as a full-time Chief Customer Service Ofﬁcer (CCSO) for the Hampton Roads region, and Joe R. Sharp as vice president for the Hampton Roads region. Taking resident concerns seriously and responding promptly is the responsibility of any good landlord, especially when housing our nation’s service members and their families who already live with plenty of worries and stress. Appointing new staff and taking care of business are laudable steps. Residents with issues should also be aware that they have other recourse after communicating with their local LMH community manager, including contacting the their customer service line at (855) LMH-4YOU; calling the Navy Housing Welcome Center

(Norfolk: 445-2832) to speak with a military liaison trained in landlordtenant relations; discuss the issue with an attorney at the Navy Legal Service Office (Norfolk: 341-4489); or involving the service member’s command. The Navy provides oversight of LMH by conducting annual condition inspections of the property with Navy Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) and LMH leadership. The Navy monitors development, construction and renovations, as well as reviews financial statements of PPV housing (PPV). Hampton Roads Navy installations are also planning to conduct resident forums in the near future for residents to ensure their families concerns are identified, tracked and resolved in a timely and efficient manner. Michelle Galvez is a Navy wife, mother of three, graduate student and government contractor supporting military families who is also a journalist in her spare time. Email her at michellegalvez@hotmail.com.

Enjoying my time By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor

Well friends, I am taking a week off. I am sure you will understand. I am going to just be a family again and enjoy the fact that my husband has returned from deployment. We did the hugs, the kisses and the surprises for the kids at school and now we are just going to take the time to be together for a few days. It would be silly of me to think that no one out there is going through the tough parts of deployment right now. Some of you may be getting ready to send a loved one away. Others may be in the middle of the madness when it seems as though there is no light at the end of the tunnel. I am thinking of you. You will make it. You will be strong, and soon it will be behind you. Even in the middle of celebration in our home, we are well aware that others are still around the world putting their lives on the line everyday, and our thoughts and prayers remain with them at every moment.

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In general, I am highly visual. As I write it, I see the action. I think my writing reﬂects that.”

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- Alexandra Hamlet

AUTHOR GIVES INSIGHT TO ‘THE RIGHT GUARD’ By A.C. Mink Contributing Writer

Author, Alexandra Hamlet received her Master’s degree in social and cultural anthropology from Harvard. Her undergraduate degree was in psychology and journalism from Westhampton College, University of Richmond. Early in her career she was a print and television journalist. She began writing “The Right Guard” in 1978, the time frame of the novel, but put the book on hold as other opportunities in her life presented themselves. She left journalism and started to do national and international lecturing on culture and business. She traveled the United Stated, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Far East. “I’m still waiting for someone to relate to me what they think my style is,” said Hamlet, who said she has been told she has a style similar to David Baldacci, who is also from Richmond. “People tell me they like the life-like descriptions of my characters and the scenes that they are in. I have received nice comments on this as well as my ability to create realism in these scenes. The scene defines the length of my chapters. I have been told it makes for a real page turner.” Hamlet said that she writes in scenes. Having studied film and video editing at an international film school one summer “just for fun,” she

■ about the author/book signing Author Alexandra Hamlet is a cultural and defense anthropologist, an international lecturer and a former TV and print journalist. She consults on cultural affairs and international business. She was an auxiliary nurse in London; Visiting Fellow at Harvard University; an executive search specialist for world-wide C-suite positions; and is a consultant on irregular warfare. This is her first novel. Hamlet will be at the Norfolk Navy Exchange, March 9 - 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. signing copies of “The Right Guard.” The NEX is located 1560 Mall Drive in Norfolk.

said she wanted to make the book interesting in movement and action. “In general, I am highly visual. As I write it, I see the action,” said Hamlet. “I think my writing reﬂects that. I am in the scene and describing the people and the individuals as the scene takes place.” When deciding a name for The Right Guard, Hamlet said the name came from a slogan used by the reserves at that time. “As far as the deodorant Right Guard, I have only had one person bring that up,” said Hamlet, joking. “Although you would have thought it would have created more comments. Of course, there are other books with names that are similar, but it certainly ﬁts the mood of the times.” Hamlet said that she considers the government defense community her critics – people in the military, or those who understand the military. Initially she was afraid that the nature of the book would pos-

sibly make for a limited civilian interest. Fortunately, that has not proven out and she has had some really positive comments from non-military men and women. The book is in hardback and was released at the same time in electronic format, so that deployed service members and civilians in the ﬁeld could possibly have access to read it. “That was my choice,” said Hamlet. “We also pre-released autographed copies about a month and a half early, with the intention that some of the proceeds would go to AMVETS Healing Heroes.” According to Hamlet, her book was reviewed by generals, senior-level intelligence ofﬁcials and senior administration people. She wanted to be sure to get their view and informal thumbs up before she went forward. As far as this book is concerned, it takes place in postVietnam U.S. – during tough economic times with a very

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weak president. If transposed to today, the novel could show parallels in a divided society with very volatile economic, military and social upheaval possible, according to Hamlet. The premise of the novel that took place in 1978 could easily happen today … and even may be more possible than in 1978. It is her hope that readers can learn from the novel that culture, history, the nature of man all must be closely scrutinized in the future, so we don’t continue to make the same mistakes that we have endured in the past. Hamlet said the book is based on events and experiences, but it is a novel – a work of fiction. The newspaper articles are genuine, though they span over a decade longer time period than is actually covered in the book. In trying to bring fiction to life, the newspaper events are loosely related. “Part of my job as an anthropologist was to piece together facts and probabilities,” she said. “In this case, those skills all came together in a fiction book.” Hamlet began the book at the end of WWII to give CIA agent Eric Brent a history – that he came from a distinguished German family. Being German, his father was on the losing side. Although he was disciplined by the Nazis for refusing to be a part of their many atrocities, he was also initially disciplined by the Americans as a member of the German Army. Brent had the same notion of military honor that he had learned from his

Courtesy photo The Right Guard is set in 1978 where CIA agent Eric Brent is tasked with inﬁltrating a rogue military group planning to take over and remake the U.S. using martial law and concentration-like retraining camps.

father. “I wanted to get the readers’ attention, talk about war in a different fashion,” said Hamlet. Anthropology is excellent training for writing a novel, according to Hamlet. The underlying concepts of anthropology focus you on removing all your preconceived notions and you have to become an unbiased observer of situations, concerning cultural details, situations and probabilities. The one thing that Hamlet said she would change would be the number of characters. There were 32 characters, and for a ﬁrst-time novelist,

this is a huge number. In subsequent books, she said she is going to try to narrow it down signiﬁcantly. That will allow her to more fully develop the main characters. Also, keeping track of all the characters and their levels of authority is relatively easy for those familiar with the military, but can be more challenging for the civilian community. So, while it may be a semirealistic peek into the military world, it makes it very complicated for the non-military reader. This book is the ﬁrst in a planned trilogy starring Brent. Hamlet said she hopes to have the next book out in 2013.

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Navy adopts ‘Domino Strategy’ on how to drink responsibly Press Release Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON,TENN.

Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) Office launched the “Domino Strategy on How to Drink Responsibly” campaign, officials said Feb. 29. “This social marketing campaign encourages Sailors to pay attention to the size, content and amount of alcohol they consume each time they drink,” said Dorice Favorite, director, Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention. “The strategy recommends that Sailors follow responsible drinking guidelines defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.” Those guidelines advocate a 0-1-2 approach. Zero drinks for people who are under 21, operating any type of vehicle,

■ campaign materials The campaign will include posters, outdoor banners, table tents, pamphlets and TV/Radio public service announcements. All materials are available at no cost to all Navy commands for ordering through the Navy Logistics Library. Supply personnel may order them via https://nll1. ahf.nmci.navy.mil (for NMCI computers), or www.navsup. navy.mil/navsup (if NMCI is not available).

pregnant, trying to become pregnant or breastfeeding, recovering alcoholics or chemically dependent, and using certain medications. No more than one standard drink per day for women, and no more than two standard drinks per day for men. The campaign is designed to help people who drink alcohol, reduce their risk of harming themselves or others. The strategy provides speciﬁc information that enables people to compare their individual

drinking pattern against a clear set of low-risk guidelines. The Domino Strategy does not replace current prevention programs – it adds depth to already existing initiatives, according to Favorite. The messages of the Domino Strategy are divided into three phases. The ﬁrst phase asks the question “Do you count?,” helping Sailors make the connection between counting drinks and reducing personal risk. The second and third phase educate Sailors on

MC3 Kat Barkley Sailors navigate an obstacle course while wearing goggles that simulate the affects of alcohol during the USS Bonhomme Richard’s (LHD 6) annual Health Promotion Fair and Blood Drive.

what constitutes a “standard drink” and encourages Sailors to pay attention to the content of their drink by asking “How big is it?” and “What’s inside?” “We’re not telling people not to drink if they are of age

WHO WILL STAND YOUR WATCH?

to drink, but we want them to drink responsibly. Substance abuse reduces a command’s ability to accomplish its mission and is inconsistent with Navy core values,” said Favorite. Alcohol and drug abuse

can seriously damage an individual’s physical and mental health, jeopardize their safety and the safety of others, can lead to criminal prosecution and can result in unfavorable separation from naval service.

The campaign is a pro-active approach to substance abuse.” - Dorice Favorite, NADAP director

MC1 (AW) LaTunya Howard Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON,TENN.

“Who Will Stand Your Watch” is a new substance abuse prevention campaign recently launched by the Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) ofﬁce, ofﬁcials said Feb. 28. The focus of the campaign is to educate Sailors on the negative impact substance abuse can have on their careers, family and shipmates. “Sailors have a personal responsibility to consider the effect their absence will have on their unit and their shipmates if he or she is removed

from duty as a result of a substance abuse incident,” said Dorice Favorite, NADAP director. NADAP is using television public service announcements, posters and pamphlets to heighten awareness of how poor decision making by Sailors in abusing drugs or alcohol diminishes command readiness. “A Sailor’s decision to use drugs has a bad impact on the workforce,” said Yeoman 1st Class (SW/AW) Latashia Graham, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) secretariat ofﬁce. “Now you put Sailors that work for you, or work with you, in the position of

■ zero tolerance The Navy maintains a zero tolerance policy for illegal drug use, reinforced by the separation of 1,515 Sailors in fiscal year 2011. MC2 Jason Behnke The focus of the “Who Will Stand Your Watch” campaign is to educate Sailors on the negative impact substance abuse can have on their careers, family and shipmates.

having to do your job and theirs, which makes it more stressful for everyone.” According to Favorite, the number of alcohol incidents and Sailors testing positive for illicit drugs has decreased over the years, but substance abuse

continues to put lives and missions at risk. For that reason, it beneﬁts everyone to prevent substance abuse from occurring, rather than dealing with its consequences. Prevention requires responsibility and accountability at all levels.

“The campaign is a proactive approach to substance abuse,” said Favorite. “It forces Sailors to ask themselves, ‘Who will stand my watch when I lose my career?’ or even my life due to drug or alcohol abuse.” Even with the emergence of new designer drugs, the Navy maintains a zero tolerance policy for illegal drug

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Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West visits the U.S. Naval Academy chapel while touring the campus. The chapel serves as a symbolic gesture to the history of instilling moral and spiritual guidance to midshipman at the academy.

MC2 Thomas L. Rosprim

MCPON visits United States Naval Academy By MC2 Thomas L. Rosprim Ofﬁce of the Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy

ANNAPOLIS, MD.

Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West visited the United States Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis, Feb. 28. During the visit, West toured the various historical sites on the Naval Academy grounds, rode across the Chesapeake Bay aboard one of the academies yard patrol (YP) craft and spoke to Sailors stationed at the Academy and NSA

■ 70, 80, 90 percent “When I think of the Navy’s future, I go by the 70, 80, 90 percent rule,” said West. “Seventy percent of the Earth’s surface is water, 80 percent of people live near the water, and 90 percent of all trade comes across the water.”

Annapolis. “Our history is our foundation,” said West to a group of Sailors while visiting the tomb of John Paul Jones. “To work near sites, such as this

tomb, is a great honor and I envy you for the opportunity you have here.” Dedication to excellence was a large topic for the day, emphasized again and again by MCPON as he spoke with Sailors working in the Annapolis area. “Remember shipmates that you are instructing the future captains and admirals of the ﬂeet,” said West. “You’ll never know it today, but there is a good chance you may be teaching the future CNO.” During an all-hands call at NSA Annapolis, MCPON discussed the current status of the Navy, the

CNO’s vision for the future of the Navy and answered questions on a variety of topics. “When I think of the Navy’s future, I go by the 70, 80, 90 percent rule,” said West. “Seventy percent of the Earth’s surface is water, 80 percent of people live near the water, and 90 percent of all trade comes across the water. Using this thought process, I think the Navy is going to be out there forward deployed, keeping trade moving and sea lanes open,” added West. “You support the future leadership of our Navy,” he said. “Re-

member what you have gone through, what you are getting to do now, and how you shape our leaders of the future. This alone should motivate you to do your job every single day.” Fleet engagements are intended to provide senior leadership with a frontline assessment of Sailors and what they are doing in the ﬂeet. For more information, visit www. navy.mil, www.facebook.com/ usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. For more news from Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy, visit www. navy.mil/local/mcpon/.

MCPON sends Navy Reserve birthday message Special from Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West WASHINGTON

Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following Navy Reserve birthday message to the ﬂeet, March 1. “Shipmates, As the Navy Reserve celebrates 97 years of service, I am reminded of the integral part Navy reservists have played in their service to our nation. Even though we have always had an operational Navy Reserve, we have relied heavily on our strategic reserve force in order to meet various naval and joint military missions since the terrorist attacks in 2001. Our Sailor’s Creed begins with “I am a United States Sailor,” and as I travel throughout our Navy, and witness the work of our

active and reserve Sailors working as a team, I know, these warriors need no such reminder. There is no difference in the quality of work and amount of dedication being brought to the mission. There is no difference in the high regard with which our core values and Navy standards and traditions are held. There is no difference in the level of sacriﬁce experienced during long deployments and periods of separation. We are one force working side-by-side in all corners of the world; a total force integrated and executing the Navy’s mission, wherever and whenever called. Reservists lead a double life to remain mission-ready, able to handle the demands of the Navy and maintain a civilian career complete with its own demands and challenges. Reservists are studying for advancement in the Navy, while continuing to prove their worthiness for a promotion in their civilian careers. I’m

Master Chief Petty Ofﬁcer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West speaks to Sailors stationed to the U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis.

MC2 Thomas L. Rosprim

sure it even feels at times like they are working two full-time jobs, complete with the weekday phone calls, emails, GMT’s and pre and postdeployment workups. I am proud of the operational capabilities our Navy Reserve provides every day ... these capabilities are made possible by our outstanding Sailors, their families and civilian employers. Reserve Sailors understand more than anyone, the need to be ‘Ready Now, Any-

time, Anywhere.’ It is more than just a motto, it is a lifestyle. To our more than 64,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, thank you and your families for your honor, courage and commitment in making America’s Navy truly ‘A Global Force for Good.’ Happy 97th Birthday Navy Reserves! HOOYAH! Very Respectfully, MCPON”

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railgunprototype A high-speed camera captures the first full-energy shots from the Office of Naval Researchfunded electromagnetic railgun prototype launcher that was recently installed at a test facility in Dahlgren, Va. The test shots begin a month-long series of full-energy tests to evaluate the first of two industry-built launchers that will help bring the Navy a step closer to producing a next-generation, long-range weapon for surface ships. The new launcher brings advanced material and highpower technologies in a system that now resembles a largecaliber gun.

WITH A BANG, NAVY BEGINS TESTS ON EM RAILGUN PROTOTYPE LAUNCHER New launcher uses advanced material, high-power technology By Grace Jean Ofﬁce of Naval Research

DAHLGREN, VA.

Engineers fired the Navy’s first industry-built electromagnetic railgun (EM Railgun) prototype launcher at a Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) facility, commencing an evaluation that is an important intermediate step toward a future tactical weapon for ships, officials announced Feb. 28. The firing kicks off a two-monthtest series by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to evaluate the first of two industry-built launchers. The tests will bring the Navy closer to a new naval gun system capable of extended ranges against surface, air

and ground targets. “We are starting our full-energy tests to evaluate the barrel life and structural integrity of the prototype system,” said Roger Ellis, program manager of the EM Railgun, part of ONR’s Naval Air Warfare and Weapons Department. “It’s the next step toward a future tactical system.” The EM Railgun launcher is a long-range weapon that ﬁres projectiles using electricity instead of chemical propellants. Magnetic ﬁelds created by high electrical currents accelerate a sliding metal conductor, or armature, between two rails to launch projectiles at 4,500 mph to 5,600 mph. The 32-megajoule prototype demonstrator, built by BAE Systems, arrived at NSWCDD on Jan. 30. One megajoule of energy is equivalent to a 1-ton car being thrust at 100 mph. The prototype – which now looks more like a naval weapon compared to previ-

■ powerful weapon The EM Railgun launcher is a long-range weapon that fires projectiles at 4,500 mph to 5,600 mph using electricity instead of chemical propellants.

Photos by John F. Williams Gary Bass (left) and Jim Poyner, from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, take measurements after a successful test ﬁring of the Ofﬁce of Naval Research-funded electromagnetic railgun prototype launcher.

ous lab-style launchers – is the first of two industry-built launchers to be delivered to the Navy. General Atomics is building the second launcher, scheduled for delivery in April. ONR previously relied upon laboratory-built systems to advance the technology. After installing the BAE Systems launcher and outfitting it with a comprehensive suite of sensors, high-speed cameras and measuring devices, engineers fired successful low-energy test shots to prepare it for the evaluation. The team will conduct tests at 20 megajoules and 32 megajoules, shooting test projectiles similar to what was previously fired through NSWCDD’s

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a 20 to 32-megajoule weapon that shoots a distance of 50 to 100 nautical miles. To achieve this, the Navy is moving ahead with the EM Railgun program’s next phase: to develop thermal management systems for both the launcher and pulsed power to facilitate increased firing rates of up to 10 rounds per minute. Toward this end, BAE and General Atomics have been contracted to begin concept design of a next-generation thermally managed launcher. “The next phase of the development effort is to demonstrate the ability to operate at a firing rate of significant military utility,” said Ellis. Additionally, ONR awarded contracts through Naval Sea Systems Command to General Atomics, BAE Systems and Raytheon Co. to develop a pulsed power system capable of meeting the firing rate goal. Various new and existing ship platforms are currently being analyzed for future integration.

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can usually ﬁnd someone in the Guard to bring in for that.” The Army Guard’s 35th Engineer Brigade out of Fort Leonard Wood is overseeing the response effort in Missouri. “We get the mission done,” said Danner. “When lives are at stake, the governor is insistent: He has a four-point plan where he talks about, ‘You’ve got to come in, and ﬁrst thing is safety and security, rescue, and then recovery – and then your after-action reports to improve what

you’ve done.’” Governor Nixon is very insistent that we use a methodical process to ensure that our mission is successful every time. That’s what has worked for the Guard. “It’s important that we let the citizens know we are here to assist the local law enforcement, city police and the county – who have done a tremendous job in ensuring the safety of the citizens here, but also the security of their valuables until they’re able to retrieve them,” he said.

| CMC urges Sailors to embrace tenants CPO365

In Kentucky, about 80 Guard members are assisting local authorities with medical support, security and trafﬁc control. “The Guard being here means safety,” said Hodgenville, Ky., Mayor Terry L. Cruse, whose community was hit hard Feb. 29. “These people have lost a lot, and to have the security the Soldiers provide, it’s one less thing they have to worry about.” In West Virginia, about 20 Guard members were assisting with debris removal after

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severe weather affected 10 counties, Feb. 28, bringing heavy rains that caused flashflooding. After up to 16 tornadoes struck Alabama – including a near-direct hit on a state prison – the Alabama National Guard is mobilizing, Guard Bureau officials said. The Missouri National Guard’s Army Pfc. Collin Chenoweth said being in the National Guard gives him a chance to help – a chance that most citizens don’t have. “A lot of people want to help and

The Guard being here means safety.” - Hodgenville, Ky. Mayor Terry L. Cruse

can’t,” he said. “Being in the Guard gives me the opportunity.” Editor’s Note: Kentucky and Missouri National Guard ofﬁcials, Army Staff Sgt. Jim Greenhill and Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Orrell contributed to this article.

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Continued from B1 or in the end, it will end up hurting you,” said Fuston. “The person that just throws their arms up and says, ‘I’m not going to do that’ is probably the one that will suffer from CPO 365. When you have someone that is doing their best to make chief and putting in an effort, that is recognizable.” Usually first class petty officers go through indoctrination class for CPO after the results of the board come out, a change in thinking gives the chiefs more time to work with the first classes without that step. “We always looked at that six week period to do indoctrination class,” said Fuston. “We always did it that way. What is to say that we couldn’t do it sometime throughout the year, for all first classes?” No matter whether the petty officer is board eligible or not, the training CPO 365 offers will be beneficial. “Whether you are promotion eligible or not, you should have this in the forefront of your thoughts ... this is something to get to the next level. Do we have a better first class if they have been through that training?” asked Fuston. “Does training hurt?” The tenants of CPO 365 mean less of a transition from petty officer to chief when the time comes. “By the time you are board eligible, you should know and be willing to step into the chief’s position,” Fuston explained. “When I made chief as an LPO (leading petty officer) on a ship, my chief made me do his job. My chief ensured that I could walk into that next step and it would be seamless.” But, the decision to act is up to the Sailors themselves.

“The ball is in your court. Nobody decides your future like you do,” said Fuston. “Don’t get me wrong. The Navy is changing, induction is no longer just a six-week period, it’s all year long.” Fuston explained that there is a physical element to the transition that CPO 365 will address as well. “I made chief on a Monday and by Friday I was running a 5K,” he said. “By the end of your first week you will be running three miles, or a 5K. How do we do that? Well, if you start now, it is a lot easier than the first week of induction.” Mentally and physically CPO 365 is supposed to test the first class petty officers. “365 should challenge each of you,” Fuston explained “If it doesn’t challenge you, than it is probably worthless.” The knowledge to help learn leadership was published in the CPO 365 Development Guide. “If you get that book out and read through it, it will make you a better first class, and hopefully, it will make you a chief,” he said. With Enlisted Review Boards, Performto-Serve and mandatory administrative separation for three PRT failures, Sailors should look at every opportunity to excel. “Is there any time in the Navy nowadays that you can sit back on your laurels and say, ‘I’ve done my share?’ If you take that approach the Navy is going be a train that runs over you and it will not look back and see if you get up. It is up to the mess, and you, to get you to the next level.”

practice that. We also assess the training and give feedback to the instructors and the N3 (Current and Future Operations) side of the house.” And Clark and Reich both feel conﬁdent in the CNRMA CAT’s ability to handle the scenario. “There are several training sessions each year and each of the CAT teams – there are two, A and B – they actually practice different scenarios or events to stay prepared in case of a real world event,” said Clark. “I think the CAT team has the ability to handle any disaster,” said Reich. “The members are still the subject matter experts, they still know their jobs, they still know who to contact and what path they have to follow no matter what the disaster.” One of the objects of the training is realism. “We try to be as realistic as possible,” said Barcus. “We try to inject real places geographically, so people can take those locations and try to assess real world responses, according to that particular scenario.” The training becomes so realistic they even make information incorrect. “That’s part of communication, updating information. As you receive more information, making sure you make updates to clarify previous reports that did not have the full picture,”

Clark explained. Details become very important during the exercise, but just as important is knowing which details are the most signiﬁcant. “I think prioritization is a skill that you really need to develop when you are on the CAT,” said Flemming. “There are a lot of important pieces of information that everyone needs to know, and there is a lot of trivial pieces that get thrown at you to try and distract you from the main objective. In any crisis situation you will get more information than you can handle, it is information overload. Understanding your objective and selecting the pieces of information that are tied to that objective allow you to meet your goal.” Training like this is relatively simple when compared to the nationwide multi-regional exercise that comprises SCCS. To begin with, an exercise the scale of SC-CS uses a lot more personnel. “Thousands,” said Barcus. “That is a continental United States anti-terrorism force protection exercise. Practicing with mission essential personnel is part of the exercise. Everyone is involved, so we are talking about thousands of people.” That kind of involvement, with a large number of working parts, takes numerous people and an extended period of time to work through to a ﬁnished ex-

ercise, he said. “It takes a year. As soon as this exercise is done, we will collect the lessons learned and the after-action report, and we will start taking those lessons learned and seeing where we need to focus on for the next exercise – and start planning. It’s is a yearround cycle and we work with Fleet Forces Command in order to plan and execute the exercise.” This simulated emergency management exercise is a boon to the CAT being so close to SC-CS because it helps to keep the members continuously engaged in improvement. Flemming sees the CAT pulling ahead with every exercise. “I think it has been fantastic,” said Flemming, “I have been here for two years working with the CAT and there has been a huge improvement over the last two years. We have a fully engaged CAT and CAT members that are conﬁdent in their jobs.” Exercise Solid CurtainCitadel Shield, a week-long anti-terrorism force protection and emergency response exercise, is set to begin, Mar. 19 and will run until Mar. 24. This annual exercise is designed to enhance the training and readiness of Navy Security Forces to respond to threats to installations and units. Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2012 is not in response to any speciﬁc threat, but is a regularly-scheduled exercise.

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The ride includes a covered “broken” bridge that plays into the ride’s Black Forest-inspired theme. The bridge is one of the ﬁnal elements of the attraction and sits atop a nearly 90-foot drop over Busch Gardens’ Rhine River. The drop also pays homage to the ﬁnal drop experienced on The Big Bad Wolf, which previously operated on the site.

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The need for speed New Busch Gardens coaster, Verbolten, takes riders into the forbidden Black Forest By David Todd

■ launch date Verbolten, Busch Gardens’ new multiWILLIAMSBURG launch, indoor/outdoor steel roller coaster, Busch Gardens gave media members an exclu- is scheduled to debut in late spring. sive hard hat tour of Verbolten, the park’s new multi-launch, indoor/outdoor steel roller coaster, March 1. The coaster is due to debut in late spring and will feature design elements never the edge of the Black Forest. Here, the team rents before seen in the United States, and construction vintage German sports cars for scenic tours of the crews are working around the clock to ensure that Bavarian countryside. “One of the things that they are going to tell deadlines will be met. Unlike many roller coasters that lose momen- you is, while you are on your tour, be sure to not tum after the first or second drop, Verbolten prom- go into the Black Forest – avoid the Black Forest ises to give riders a thrill from start to finish and at all cost,” said Giles, “because they’ve had a lot of experience with folks who go into the Black will be the longest three minutes of their lives. “In Verbolten, we’ve got a completely differ- Forest and they don’t see them again.” In fact, Gunther often goes out into the Black ent experience for you,” said Larry Giles, Busch Gardens’ vice president of design and engineer- Forest to find the cars, but all that is left is their ing. “From the beginning to the end, it’s going to luggage. Despite dire warnings of supernatural be exciting. When you get off the ride, you’re not happenings within the forest, riders will fall into going to be sure which part of the ride was the the clutches of the Black Forest’s inhabitants when they themselves make a dreaded detour. best part – I guarantee you!” “You and 16 of your favorite guests will be getThe ride has an elaborate back-story where guests will meet Gunther and Gerta, a German ting in together and you’re going to head off for a brother and sister team who run a tour agency at nice leisurely drive through the countryside,” said The Flagship Managing Editor

Giles. “When you get to the bottom of the hill, unfortunately somebody in your group decides to make a right turn – that’s going to be very unfortunate because that’s where the Black Forest is – and that’s where you’re also going to hit our ﬁrst launch. It’s a linear synchronous launch, the ﬁrst one we’ve ever done at Busch Gardens.” This launching system is very similar to what the U.S. Navy will use on future aircraft carriers. Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System, or EMALS, is a complete launch system designed to replace the existing steam catapult currently being used on aircraft carriers. The USS Gerald R. Ford will use this system. “We’re going to take you, we’re going to throw you in the back of your seat – almost at 1G (gforce) horizontal load,” explained Giles, “which is like going from zero to 60 (mph) in like two and a half seconds … it’s moving!” One of Verbolten’s main surprises, a free-fall drop hidden within the massive indoor specialeffects building, will take riders’ breath away and is the only one of its kind in the world. “It’s a free-fall where we pull the coaster track – you won’t know it – and that thing will just drop right out from under you,” said Giles. “Not like anything else we have in the park where you go over the hill, this one, the track is horizontal and we just free-fall drop it.”

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Navy Warfare Development Command’s (NWDC) “Innovation Series 2012” will kickoff this year’s campaign with a Maritime Innovation Symposium scheduled for March 13 - 14, at NWDC on Naval Station Norfolk. Under the theme “Regaining the Innovation Advantage, Awakening Our Creative DNA,” the symposium will feature speakers from military, academia and industry to exchange ideas, identify opportunities and challenges, propose ways to move maritime innovation forward and educate and elevate awareness of innovation across the ﬂeet. Adm. John C. Harvey, Jr., Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces will kick-off the event. Rear Adm. Terry B. Kraft, Commander, NWDC will also provide remarks and serve as host. “Our Navy has a unique history of creativity and adaptability. The challenge now, in a changing world with increasing budget realities, is to regain our innovation advantage,” said Kraft. “That is the focus of the symposium and our overall ‘Innovation Series 2012’

■ symposium topics • A historical innovation perspective. • Identiﬁcation of barriers and opportunities. • U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and industry perspective. • Courses of action to instill innovative attributes across the ﬂeet.

campaign – to awaken our culture of innovation in direct support of the warfighter.” Specific topics will include: A historical innovation perspective; identification of barriers and opportunities; U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and industry perspectives; and courses of action to instill innovative attributes across the fleet. A special flag panel discussion will look at current challenges and solutions to drive innovation in the maritime environment. Individuals wishing to attend the event can find registration and other logistical information on NWDC’s CAC-enable portal at https:// portal.nwdc.navy.mil/cft/IS/default.aspx.

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The first big celebration of spring blooms at the Town Center of Virginia Beach, March 10. Everyone is Irish as the crowds gather to “Shamrock the Block” at Town Center’s Fountain Plaza from Noon to 7 p.m. for an afternoon of music and family fun. There will be music in the air as Celtic bands and singers take to the stage, Irish and Scottish dancers set the floors to shaking and the wee ones dash from attraction to attraction. Beginning at the stroke of Noon and lasting throughout the afternoon, this no-cost festival heralds the arrival of spring and the traditional fun of Ireland’s patron saint. All around the Fountain Plaza at the Town Center of Virginia Beach (222 Central Park Ave. between Bank and Commerce streets) and on the greens of Commerce and Central Park Dr. there will be face painters, balloon animals, a caricature artist, Celtic games and much more. Join us on a “Tour de Ireland” where you can participate in relay races, potato sack races, putt-putt golf, inflatable obstacle course and other fun activities. Featured musical performers will include: Tidewater Pipes and Drums, the ensemble

■ on the stage Featured musical performers will include: Tidewater Pipes and Drums, Celtica and Poison Dwarf.

Celtica, followed by the band Poison Dwarf as the sun sets. The Reel Thing School of Irish Dance, the Scottish Dance Theater of Virginia and the Rhythm of Ireland School of Irish Dance will be on stage in a whirling, colorful presentation of Celtic dance. The event is free, open to the public and there is plenty of free parking at the garages and lots of Town Center. Additional information may be found at www.neptunefestival.com/events.

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Calendar Virginia War Museum set to host For a complete list of events in Hampton Roads or to submit your own, visit www.ﬂagshipnews.com/calendar

‘Lucky Charmers’ Adopt-a-thons ■ When: March 11, 18 and 25; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ■ Where: PetSmart Charities Adoption Centers ■ For more information, contact: Suffolk Humane at

538-3030 or visit www.SuffolkHumaneSociety.com Adoptable “lucky charmers” hope to ﬁnd their “pot o’ gold” at one of three March adopt-a-thons sponsored by the Suffolk Humane Society and Suffolk Animal Control. The ﬁrst one, March 11, will be at the North Suffolk PetSmart, 6243 College Dr., Suffolk and those on March 18 and 25 will be held at the Chesapeake Square PetSmart, 4300 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake.

Women’s History Month Film Fest The Virginia War Museum will host a film festival during the month of March featuring films relating to women in military history. Movies are included with each day’s paid admission. Adults are $6, seniors and active duty $5, children $4, and kids 6 and under are free. All movies start at 1 p.m. Movie schedule: ■ March 3 — “Fly Girls” At the height of World War II, more than a thousand women left their homes and jobs for the opportunity of a lifetime – joining the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to become the first female pilots to fly for the United States military. Drawing on archival footage, rarely seen home movies and interviews with pilots themselves, the women of the WASP take wing once again to tell their story of skill, determination and courage. ■ March 10 — “Lioness” How did five female Army support Soldiers, mechanics, supply clerks and engineers end up fighting alongside the sent into direct ground combat, despite Marines in some of the bloodiest coun- a policy that bans them from doing so. terinsurgency battles of the Iraq War? ■ March 17 — “V for Victory: An intimate look at war through the Women at War” eyes of the first women in U.S. history This video details women’s essential

contributions to the national war effort during World War II. Original newsreel stories illustrate the period’s most momentous events and highlight the era’s prominent personalities. World War II changed life forever for American woman, who now began to fill traditional male roles and earn new independence. From the homefront and factories to the battle fields, the film examines women’s sacrifices and their demonstrations of competency at this critical turning point in our country’s history. ■ March 24 — “Top Secret Rosies: The Female Computers of WWII” In 1942, a secret U.S. military program was launched to recruit women to the war effort. This clandestine search targeted female mathematicians who would become human “computers” for the U.S. Army. From the bombing of Axis Europe to the assaults on Japanese strongholds, women worked around-the-clock, six days a week, creating ballistics tables that proved crucial to Allies’ success. When the first electronic computer (ENIAC) was developed to aid the Army’s calculation efforts, six of these women were tapped to become its first programmers.

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Games will be held at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. The volleyball games are free and open to all.

The next Naval Station Norfolk auto auction is scheduled for March 14 at 10 a.m. at Bldg. SP-314 off of 10th Avenue

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Compete on Wednesday’s and weekly winners will face off on March 28 for the Game Championship Title.

Outdoor Adventure Series ■ When: March 10 ■ Where: NNSY Mariner’s

Reef and NSAHR (NMCP) River’s Edge ■ For more information, call: 953-5081 Outdoor Adventure Series: Mountain Biking. Shuttle departs NNSY at 7:30 a.m. Shuttle departs NSAHR (NMCP) at 8 a.m. Free Trek mountain bike rental for the trip. Don’t miss this chance to discover a great new hobby. Price varies.

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and “A” street. There will be a viewing of the vehicles on March 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days.

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To ﬁnd out more information on the upcoming Naval Station Norfolk auto auction, call 444-2631 or 445-9279.

Make Model Color VIN# Saturn 2DR Red 1G8ZE1283TZ348130 Cadillac Deville White 1G6KD52Y2TU205574 Chevrolet 2DR Black 3GNEK18R8TG172180 Cadillac 4DR Black 1G6KD54Y3WU793972 Craig Craftman Aluminum CDC11128H898 Honda MC Blue/White JH2PC2135YK100287 Pontiac Grand Am Blue 1G2NF52E1YC514593 Nissan Quest Silver 4N2XN11T1YD826386 Chevrolet Impala Silver 2G1WH55K4Y9379461 Honda Civic Black 1HGEM115XYL109362 Wellcraft 2400 Boat White WELAAJB00B000 Mitsubishi Mirage Silver JA3AY11A01U027346 Motorcycle Trailer Black 4YXUR12162H007557 Chevrolet Tahoe Grey 1GNEK13Z43J270001 Mazda Protégé Black JM1BJ227330643376 Ford Explorer Red 1FMZU63K95ZA21097 Toyota Tacoma White 5TETX62N25Z013408 Rolls Boat Trailer Silver Sail Boat White Boat Trailer Silver Laser Sunfish White SL1F8993K596 Laser Sunfish White SL1F9069A696 Laser Sunfish White SL1F076A696 Laser Sunfish White SL1F0977A696 Boat Trailer Silver

Job fair ■ When: March 10, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ■ Where: Landstown Middle School, 2204

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Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach is holding its 2012 Job Fair. Hiring for seasonal, part-time positions including: crowd control, ushers, ticket takers, guest services, housekeeping, merchandise, parking attendants, production personnel and more.

8th annual Virginia RV Show ■ When: March 9, Noon to 8 p.m.; March 10, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; March 11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Where: Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton ■ For more information, contact: GS Events at (804) 425-6556 or visit www.gsevents.com

Meet with RV dealers from across the Mid-Atlantic at the 8th annual Progressive Insurance Virginia RV Show. The event will showcase the latest styles and trends in the industry. During the event, attendees will want to take the opportunity to meet with experts in the RV ﬁeld, as well as enjoy special deals on travel trailers, 5th wheels and motor homes. There will also be plenty of accessories for campgrounds and on-site ﬁnancing and insurance options. Other weekend activities include seminars by The Ultimate Camp Cooking with hosts Pat and Mike, gift packages for RV purchasers, prize drawings and more. Tickets cost $6 online at www.gsevents.com, or $9 at the door (cash only); children 16 and under are free.

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Riders will feel the sensation when the entire train drops 16 feet in complete darkness. The drop’s design uses highpowered magnets to suspend the coaster, but when the magnets release, the train and track drop to the floor. Riders will come to rest momentarily before they experience the second launch, which will shoot the train out of the Black Forest at speeds approaching 55 mph. Audio-visual special effects, scenic elements and other controls inside the darkened special-effects building create the illusion of a forest that comes to life. “Visually you’re going to see things that you’ve never seen before. Physically you’re going to feel things that you’ve never felt before,” said Giles. Other highlighted design features include a covered “broken” bridge that plays into the ride’s Black Forest-inspired theme. The bridge is one of the final elements of the attraction and sits atop a nearly 90-foot drop over Busch Gardens’ Rhine River. The drop also pays homage to the final drop experienced on The Big Bad Wolf, which previously operated on the site. Recreating the drop allowed design engineers to minimize Verbolten’s environmental impact by reusing the existing concrete foundations along the

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banks of the river. The drop was raised 10 feet higher than The Big Bad Wolf and riders will now experience it on top of the track versus below, so the visual point for riders is approximately 20 feet higher than its predecessor. Verbolten is essentially a family ride because it doesn’t go upside down, but there is a 48-inch height requirement. The ride is designed to handle 1,400 customers an hour on their ﬁve available trains, with approximately a 40 second interval between trains. The trains are all equipped with onboard video that will record the experience for each rider and videos can be purchased when riders

return to the station. For military service members, Bush Gardens will continue their “Here’s To The Heroes” program for the 2012 summer season. The program provides any active duty service member (all branches), activated or drilling reservist, or National Guardsman one complimentary single-day admission per person, per year, during the regular operating season. Visit www.herosalute.com/cavatx/overview.html for more details. Connect with Busch Gardens on Facebook at facebook.com/BuschGardens, on Twitter at twitter.com/BuschgardensVA, or visit them at www.buschgardens.com.

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Based on a classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The ďŹ lm tells the story of war-weary, former military captain John Carter (Taylor Kitsch), who is inexplicably transported to Mars where he becomes reluctantly embroiled in a conďŹ&#x201A;ict of epic proportions amongst the inhabitants of the planet, including Tars Tarkas (Willem Dafoe) and the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris (Lynn Collins). In a world on the brink of collapse, Carter rediscovers his humanity when he realizes that the survival of Barsoom, and its people, rests in his hands.

Ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of friends at that moment in life when children arrive and everything changes. The last two singles in the group, out of step with their married pals, resolve to have a kid together ... and date other people. Stars Kristen Wiig, Megan Fox, Jon Hamm, Maya Rudolph and Edward Burns.

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Enjoy your food, just eat less By Kay Blakley DeCA home economist

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As spring approaches, we are reminded that summer is just around the corner as flowers pop out of the ground and the weather warms up. It also signifies the start of dieting season as people begin their challenge to obtain the perfect beach body. We certainly notice it at the commissary – diet, lowfat, fat-free and sugar-free versions of almost every kind of food imaginable start flying off our shelves and into shopper’s carts. The object is to get rid of any extra pounds before they start to feel at home on your hips –and that’s very smart thinking! But, if resorting to so-called diet foods leaves you feeling deprived and unsatisfied, there are other ways to successfully attack those unwanted pounds. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans includes the common sense advice to “enjoy your food – just eat less.” That means you’ll need to familiarize yourself with what portion sizes actually should be. In general, it’s a serving of lean protein about the size of the palm of your hand, half-cup servings of fruits and vegetables, one regular-size slice of bread, half cup rice or pasta, an eight-ounce carton of yogurt or eight fluid ounces of milk, and a one-ounce serving of nuts (that’s about 13 cashews). If this is the route you choose, using a small plate will help you feel like you’re eating more. The diet advice that seems to suite me best, because I like to eat a lot, is a tactic called “volumetrics.” It’s an eating plan that was developed by Dr. Barbara Rolls, a nutritionist and researcher at Penn State University, who claims it’s the volume of food eaten, rather than the calories consumed, that leaves people feeling full and satisfied. For example, one-fourth cup of raisins contains about 100 calories, but you could choose two full cups of fresh grapes instead for the same number of calories. Choosing the grapes – high in water, high in fiber and deliciously sweet – would absolutely keep me feeling fuller longer. Hoping that lots of folks agree with my preferences, I’ve gathered plenty of volumetric recipes for you in Kay’s Kitchen at www.commissaries.com. Enjoy getting skinny, and of course, as always you can save money by purchasing the ingredients at your local commissary.

Vegetable Frittata (serves 6) This very satisfying dish ﬁlls you up with good-for-you ingredients, for just 225 calories per serving. Serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms 1 cup sliced zucchini 1 cup cooked medium barley, cooked according to package directions, but omit the salt 1 cup chopped red or green bell pepper 1 cup sliced green onion 1 medium tomato, seeded and thinly sliced 4 large eggs, plus 8 large egg whites (or 2 cups egg substitute) 1 1/4 cups part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 2 tablespoons salsa (optional) 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream (optional) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Pour the oil into a 9-inch ovenproof skillet, or casserole dish. Add the mushrooms and zucchini. Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven.

■ what is it? A frittata is an Italian dish made with eggs and chopped vegetables, or meat, and resembles a ﬂat, thick omelette.

3. Remove from oven and reduce temperature to 400 degrees. 4. Layer the cooked barley, red or green bell pepper and green onion over the mushroom-zucchini mixture.Top with tomato slices. 5. Combine the eggs, egg whites, ricotta cheese, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.Transfer egg mixture to a large bowl and stir in the chopped spinach. 6. Pour evenly over the vegetables in the skillet, pressing down lightly on vegetables to allow egg mixture

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The film “Act of Valor,” currently in theaters, is the fictional story of a Navy SEAL team working to recover a kidnapped CIA operative. Like other Hollywood action films, the movie showcases adrenaline-pumping combat scenes along with other elements like modern battlefield technology. Unlike other Hollywood films, Act of Valor also features true-to-life, active duty Navy SEALs. To complement the film, Relativity Media released the official soundtrack, “Act of Valor: The Album.” Top country artists, including Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, Jake Owen and others appear on the record with songs they wrote for the film. Two elements about this project are particularly alluring. First, this soundtrack is less a collection of previously released music picked to match a film, and more a set of songs that were written

for and inspired by the movie. Second, the majority of songs on this album were written by the artists that perform them, providing an even deeper look at the feelings and thoughts these artists have about war. The soundtrack opens with Keith Urban’s “For You,” (cowritten by Urban and Monty Powell). This song is Urban’s first written specifically for a film. Beautiful and mysterious acoustic guitar melodies run under lyrics of poignant contemplation regarding the decision to serve. Josh Kelley’s soulful “The Best of Me” (cowritten by Kelly, Kyle Jacobs and Rachel Thibadeaux) discusses what would provide him strength in the field,

while Sugarland’s “Guide Me Home” (written by Sugarland) features lead vocals from both Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush as they sing of the faith needed to get out alive. The songs are oftentimes dramatic and atmospheric like many movie soundtracks. Though he did not write this song himself, Trace Adkins’ deeply personal delivery on “If the Sun Comes Up,” adds weight and emotion. Staring death straight in the eye, his only thoughts are to wish the best for his loved ones. The slow tempo, piano tones and synthesizers develop tension masterfully throughout the song. On “What It Takes,” Montgomery Gentry sing of inner-strength over acoustic guitars and rich piano, while offering what is quite possibly the best line of the album, “You wouldn’t see the war, just looking from the outside,” Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry sing in harmony. Deep into the record, Hunter Hayes delivers one of the collection’s biggest highlights. “Where We Left Off” (cowritten by Hayes and Barry Dean) is an introspective epic that starts with a sad, circling piano riff and reaches a climax of soaring guitars and a huge chorus. Though many of these songs, like Jake Owen’s “The Best I Can” (co-written by Owen and Phillip White) and Lady Antebellum’s “I Was Here” (co-written by Hillary Scott, Victoria Shaw and Gary Burr), feature hook-ﬁlled choruses and catchy melodies, the album and themes retain their honest feeling without coming off as overly pop. Through each artist’s own voice and ability to tackle different themes relating to war, every song sounds totally fresh when played next to each other. Lori McKenna’s haunting “Two Soldiers Coming Home” and Wynonna Judd’s “Whatever Brings You Back,” though dealing with related themes, go in completely different directions and illustrate what makes the overall soundtrack work so well. Act of Valor: The Album is in essence a concept album that is on one hand magniﬁcently patriotic, and on the other artistically thought-provoking.

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SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT Despite his victories often being overshadowed, Kenseth takes it all in stride

SPRINT CUP POINTS 1. Denny Hamlin 89; leader 2. Greg Bifﬂe 83; behind -6

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It seems that throughout his NASCAR career, Matt Kenseth’s accomplishments have a way of getting overshadowed by other events. In 2000, his rookie year in the series now known as Sprint Cup, he won the Coca-Cola 600 and rookie of the year honors, but most of the attention that year went to the driver who finished second in the rookie standings – Dale Earnhardt Jr. Kenseth’s 2003 Cup championship is remembered more than anything for the way he won it – by dominating the points race for much of the season – and for what it brought about – the Chase for the Sprint Cup. Then Kenseth’s second Daytona 500 triumph had to share the headlines with the rain, which led to the first-ever postponement of the Daytona 500, and the first-ever Monday night race broadcast in prime-time, a spectacular jet dryer fire and Danica Patrick’s Sprint Cup debut. Kenseth, who worked in a teleconference with the media around an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and other stops on a whirlwind media blitz, said he wasn’t surprised that his big night was somewhat overshadowed by other events. “It seems like it goes like that quite a bit for me,” he said. “I’m not really in it for the recognition, or credit, or any of that stuff anyway.” It is surprising to Kenseth and others in the performance-based environment of NASCAR that despite his solid credentials, on top of a clean-cut image, he does not have full sponsorship for this season. He has impressive long-term numbers, 22 Cup wins and 26 more in the Nationwide Series, and just last year he won three races and finished fourth in the Cup standings. Still, he’s without sponsorship for more than half of the scheduled races this season. “I think they have about 15 races sponsored,” he said of the sales staff at his Roush Fenway Racing

3. Kevin Harvick 81; behind -8 4. Matt Kenseth 79; behind -10 5. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 72; behind -17 6. Martin Truex Jr. 71; behind -18 7. Mark Martin 71; behind -18 8. Joey Logano 70; behind -19

Courtesy of NASCAR Matt Kenseth (right), 2012 Daytona 500 winner, appears last week on “The Tonight Show” with host Jay Leno.

team. “They still have some inventory they’re trying to sell. They give me some updates, but other than that, I let the sales department do their thing, (and) I try to do our thing from a performance standpoint.” He also said that even if he was more ﬂashy, it might not make any difference. “We could all dissect my personality, or my looks, or what I say, what I do, don’t say, don’t do,” he said. “But you can look at the opposite end of the spectrum. You can look at 20-year-old Trevor Bayne, who won the (2011) Daytona 500. Everybody was doing back ﬂips because he won the Daytona 500. They can’t get a sponsorship for him in Nationwide or Cup either.” Bayne does have backing from Ford for a limited Cup schedule in the Wood Brothers Ford.

The sponsorship shortcoming could be mostly a factor of the economy. Another of Kenseth’s teammates, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., won the Nationwide championship last year, but is struggling for backing this year. And Roush has parked its one-time ﬂagship No. 6 Ford because it isn’t sponsored. Kenseth pointed out that for most of his career, sponsorship hasn’t been an issue and he said that for now he doesn’t see any need to try to remold his image. “Maybe there’s something I’m not doing right, or saying right, or whatever,” he said. “But I’ve been in the sport for quite a while. I’ve always just tried to be myself and never really change for anybody. I don’t think that’s really been a bad thing. I’m pretty much a facevalue guy.”

Maybe there’s something I’m not doing right, or saying right, or whatever. But I’ve been in the sport for quite a while. I’ve always just tried to be myself and never really change for anybody.” -Matt Kenseth on being without sponsorship for more than half of the scheduled Sprint Cup races this season

9. Kyle Busch 66; behind -23 10. Carl Edwards 63; behind -26 ■ sadler gets win For the second straight week, a Nationwide Series regular prevailed in a field that included numerous Sprint Cup competitors. A week after James Buescher won at Daytona, Elliott Sadler went out and won the Bashas’ Supermarkets 200 at Phoenix International Raceway. It was his first major NASCAR win since a Cup race at Auto Club Speedway in September of 2004, and his first Nationwide victory since the fall of 1998 at Rockingham. His victory, coupled with his third-place finish at Daytona, gave him the Nationwide points lead by 10 over his Richard Childress Racing teammate Austin Dillon.

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VCW returns to Norfolk, belts on the line By UltimateWrestling Charmer Contributing Writer

Next up for Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW) is an exciting card called “Luck is for Losers” being held at the St. Pius X Elementary School gym on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. The gym is located at 7800 Halprin Dr. in Norfolk. The event will have the newly crowned VCW Heavyweight Champion John Kermon defending his belt against former champion Phil Brown. This match is sure to be hard fought as Brown wants his title back and Kermon is determined to prove his win at the 2011 Lutz Memorial Tournament wasn’t a ﬂuke. Also, VCW U.S. Liberty Champion Paul London will defend against his good friend Jay Steel. Steel, the recent winner of the Lutz tournament, has earned the title shot against London. It will be interesting to see how far the “friendship” will be tested. It will also be interesting to see what Diamond Victor Griff, who claims to be the “real” U.S. Liberty Champion, will do since he is scheduled to be in attendance. “At the Lutz Tournament, I beat London within an inch of his life,” said Griff. “I’ll give him this, he is a smart man and he handpicks his opponents. First Krotch, and now Steel ... they are both friends of his. They don’t have the desire to destroy London like I will when I get my hands on him and prove that I am the real U.S. Liberty Champion.” Newly crowned VCW Tag-Team Champions, Chatch and Krotch will defend their belts against Mr. Salazar’s newest team, Hax Bandito and “The Outlaw” Sam Bass. After harassing Krotch for months to join his stable, Mr. Salazar has taken matters into his own hands. Bass recently arrived to VCW and is ready to make an impression on the fans and the other wrestlers. “Salazar has brought me to the VCW to hurt people and bring titles to Salazar’s camp,” he said. “At Luck is for Losers, there is no luck and I ain’t no loser. It’s going to be your last time with those belts – Chatch and Krotch! So take a picture with them cause the belts are coming home with us.”

Courtesy of Bellator Bellator featherweight champion Joe Warren is scheduled to put his title on the line against Pat Curren at Bellator 60, March 9.

Courtesy of Jonathan McLarty Paul London congratulates Jay Steel after winning the 2011 Lutz Tournament trophy in Hampton.

■ VCW’s ‘Luck is for Losers’ To be held at the St. Pius X Elementary School gym on March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for ringside and $10 for general admission. Children ﬁve and under and active duty military are free. Call 371-6103 or visit www.vcw-wrestling.com for more info.

Also appearing at this show will be C.W. Anderson, Ray Storm, The Hall Stars, Shorty Smalls, Kid VCW, Punker and many more. Tickets are $15 for ringside and $10 for general admission. Children ﬁve and under and active duty military are free. Call 371-6103 or visit www.vcw-wrestling.com for more info. In late breaking news, the VCW Board of Directors have made a decision regarding the infamous “pizza bet” made by commentator Jerry Stephanitsis. He made a bet with Mike Downs, a VCW faithful, that he would sell pizza on March 10 if The Hall Stars lost their Tag-Team

titles at the 2011 Lutz Memorial Tournament. After reviewing the evidence brought to them by George Pantas’ attorney, Angelo Manuel, the board has decided that Stephanitsis must sell pizza at Luck is for Losers. “Due to Mr. Stephanitsis’ failure to specify to whom The Hall Stars would need to lose their titles to, he now has to fulﬁll his part of the bet in order to uphold the integrity of VCW,” said Manuel. Downs was grateful and very happy when he received the news. He responded by Facebook and said, “I'd like to thank the board for this decision. Also I'd like to remind Jerry that I want extra cheese on mine.” Until next time, see you at the matches. Relive some of your favorite wrestling memories and stories of the past and present by contacting ultimatewrestlingcharmer@yahoo. com, or on Facebook at UltimateWrestling Charmer. Tune in to the VCW Hype Machine every Friday for all the up-to-date information, www.youtube.com/user/jstep009.

■ upcoming mma bouts BELLATOR 60 March 9, 9 p.m., MTV2 Featured bouts: Joe Warren vs. Pat Curren Marlon Sandro vs. Roberto Vargas Wagnney Fabiano vs. Ronnie Mann Alexandre Bezerra vs. Genair da Silva Jeremy Spoon vs. Daniel Straus BELLATOR 61 March 16, 9 p.m., MTV2 Featured bouts: Eric Prindle vs. Thiago Santos Maiquel Falcao vs. Norman Paraisy Brian Rogers vs. Vitor Vianna V. Vasilevsky vs. Victor O’Donnell Giva Santana vs. Bruno Santos UFC ON FUEL TV 2 April 14, Fuel TV Featured bouts: A. Gustafsson vs. A. Rogerio Nogueira Alessio Sakara vs. Brian Stann Siyar Bahadurzada vs. Paulo Thiago DaMarques Johnson vs. John Maguire UFC 145 April 21, 8 p.m., FX; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans Ben Rothwell vs. Brendan Schaub ■ All cards are subject to change.

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