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Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik (left) passes the colors of U.S. Marine Forces Command (MARFORCOM) to Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr. (right) during a change of command ceremony onboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads in Norfolk, July 20.

National food drive gets support from local installations

Lt. Gen. Hejlik served with MARFORCOM since August 2010. Lt. Gen. Paxton, Jr. comes to MARFORCOM from II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

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USMC photo by Steven Kotecki

played “Amazing Grace” and the Navy Hymn. Among the family members was Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ashley McNelis whose grandfather, Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Frank McNelis, died on the Forrestal. “To me it feels unreal to be able to be around people who served with my grandfather, because I didn’t get a chance to know him,” said McNelis. “By talking to them I get a chance to see what my grandfather was like, and I am honored to be able to do this for my family.” On July 29, 1967, Forrestal was conducting wartime ﬂight operations in the Gulf of

Three Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) became the first Lincoln personnel to earn the Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare Specialty (EIDWS) pin, July 14. Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Daniel Jacobs, Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Johnny Cullum and Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Michael Dorobiala completed the new program in an attempt to lead the way forward for their respective ratings. “It’s a great feeling and an honor to be among the first of three to receive the EIDWS pin,” said Jacobs. “I got a lot out of this experience. And it’s something else to be triple-warfare qualified.” Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet authorized Lincoln to operate an afloat EIDWS program and awarded the ship its final certification, July 2. Later that day, Lincoln held its first-ever EIDWS final board, from which three EIDWS-qualified Sailors emerged. U.S. 10th Fleet granted the certification after a required, complex planning and administrative review was accomplished. Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Darcel-

Commands throughout the Mid-Atlantic region are collecting non-perishable foods and household products to assist families in need for the 4th annual Feds Feed Families (FFF) food drive. Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) has been designated as the Navy’s lead command for the FFF initiative, while Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic is heading the way for the region and here in Hampton Roads. “In today’s world, there are plenty of people in need,” said Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. “This is an opportunity for those of us that are in a little bit better situation to give to those who are in need and are in not in as good of a situation. This is a terrific initiative across the federal government for us to take care of our fellow citizens. The way it is set up is terrific in terms of collections and it is very well organized. We have folks throughout the region who are out there requesting contributions, and at the end of the day, it is all about taking care of fellow citizens who are in greater need than we are. That is what we are here to do.” In assisting in the food drive, base chaplains, or FFF reps, have placed collection boxes throughout Hampton Roads installations at designated collection points. Each week, the FFF reps collect, weigh and tally the donations so that the regional chaplain can accurately report the results to CNIC. This year’s goal for the Department of Defense is 1.5 million pounds, and within the department of the Navy, it is 396,000 pounds. Collections will be accepted through August. Since the program’s inception, Navy personnel have ensured that collection points are well-identified and accessible across bases throughout the region, and collected goods are generally donated to local food banks. The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia said that they are always in need of food throughout the year, but the summer months are especially tough months for food banks locally and across the country.

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Hejlik closes out extensive military career; remains true to Marine core values By David Todd The Flagship Managing Editor

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After nearly 42 years of active service (44 total service years), Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe ofﬁcially retired at a ceremony held at Marine Barracks Washington, often called “8th and I” in Washington, D.C., July 23. He has seen every major conﬂict the United States has encountered since the Vietnam War, and through it all, he has been a mentor, a leader and a role model for Marines – touting the Corps’ core values of “Honor, Courage and Commitment” to the very end. A change of command ceremony was held onboard Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads on July 20, where he was relieved of command by Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr., who served most recently as Command-

He’s a great Marine, a great gentleman, so there is no doubt in my mind that things will continue.”- Lt. Gen. Dennis J. Hejlik, about Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr. ing General, II Marine Expeditionary Force and Commander, U.S. Marine Forces Africa. “We’ve been friends for 30 years, they won’t miss a beat up here,” Hejlik said about Paxton. “The battle rhythm will continue … he’s a great Marine, a great gentleman, so there is no doubt in my mind that things will continue. When you move from one commander to the next, things always get a little bit better, and they will with Lt. Gen. Paxton.” In late 1967, Hejlik was drafted into the Army, but instead of going into the Army, he decided to enlist in the Marine Corps in February of 1968. His thought was, “I’ve been drafted, I have to serve my country and I’m going to serve my country, but at the

time I said, ‘You know, I’m going to serve with the best – the Marines.” And he did until 1972 when he was honorably discharged as a sergeant and left active duty service. He was later commissioned in 1975 through the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course (PLC) program, because “I realized how much I liked being a Marine and I came back.” “When I got to the Platoon Leaders Course and The Basic School in Quantico, Va., I really started to enjoy the infantry … being out in the field, leading a platoon of Marines,” said Hejlik, who recalled that as an enlisted Marine he wasn’t infantry and worked on aircraft. “I actually had a flight contract and I dropped [it] in order to be an infantry officer.”

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ashley McNelis observes a photo of her grandfather, Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Frank McNelis during the 45th annual commemoration ceremony of the ﬁre aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA 59) at the Farrier Fireﬁghting School.

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FORRESTAL REMEMBERED By MC3 (SW) Tamekia L. Perdue Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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The Navy’s Farrier Firefighting School Learning Site (FFSLS) hosted the 45th annual memorial ceremony of the disaster aboard the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA 59), July 20, held by members of the USS Forrestal Association. The ceremony was attended by former crew members of Forrestal, surviving family members, Sailors and instructors from the firefighting school. The name of each Sailor killed during the tragedy was read, while a bagpiper

COMINGS AND GOINGS FOR LOCAL SHIPS The guided-missile frigates USS Nicholas (FFG 47) and USS Elrod (FFG 55) returned to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk this week. The guidedmissile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), deployed from NAVSTA Norfolk. » see A6

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In the past 40 years, Hejlik said that technology has changed the face of the Marine Corps, but the core of the Marine infantry has stayed consistent. “The biggest change, I think, has been technology,” he said, “because the basic tenant of the Marine infantrymen has stayed the same, and I am Marine infantry. Technology, when you look at Skype, MySpace, Facebook and all those things that are out there – that’s changed the face of war, if you will – but it’s also changed the face of the Marine Corps.” In looking to the future, Hejlik feels that joint services will continue to be prevalent in the Armed Forces. “In this day in age, with limited resources, you have to ﬁght ‘joint’ and you have to ﬁght ‘coalition,’” he said, “but that doesn’t mean that we should ever lose our identities as separate services – Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard – we

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Lincoln pins its ﬁrst Enlisted Information Dominance warriors By MC3 Mason Campbell USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

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ROBOSUB COMPETITION The 15th annual RoboSub competition was held at the Navy’s SPAWARTransducer Evaluation Center in San Diego, Calif., July 17 - 22. » see B1

ART EXHIBITION “Combat Paper Project,” an exhibition featuring selected work from the Combat Paper Project, will be featured through Sept. 9 at ODU’s Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries.

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Four additional civilian business establishments – Auto Express II, 5029 East Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk; Buck’s Brand, 16906 Warwick Blvd., Newport News; The Junction, 16916 Warwick Blvd., Newport News; and Vegas, 14859 Warwick Blvd., Newport News have been formally placed off-limits to all military personnel in the Hampton Roads area by the Joint Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board (JAFDCB) for Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. In addition, the following establishments are also currently off-limits to all members of the Armed Forces. ■ Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 86 W. Mercury Blvd., Hampton ■ Hampton Pipe and Tobacco, 15435-B Warwick Blvd., Newport News ■ Lazy Days, 731 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Ste. B, Newport News

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to identify conditions which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, morale and discipline of the Armed Forces. The off-limits order applies to all military personnel – active duty and reserves. This restriction is effective immediately and can remain in effect indefinitely in accordance with Armed Forces policy. Establishments are given the opportunity to notify the JAFDCB in writing that corrective actions have taken place. Removal from the list will be considered by the JAFDCB upon presentation that satisfactory corrective action has been taken. Failure to respond will result in the board making a request for establishment representatives to appear in person at a formal hearing of the JAFDCB. The establishments will remain on the off-limits list until the next scheduled meeting of the JAFDCB, where it will be determined whether they will remain on the list or whether they will be removed.

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Nestled in the heart of Virginia Beach off of Sandbridge Rd., EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program is a 92-acre facility that has grown to become one of the largest accredited equine riding programs in the country beneďŹ ting the special needs community. Their team of hard-working horses (21 on-site, with 18 in use in the program) provide equine-assisted activities to a diverse group of riders supporting individuals with disabilities, such as Down syndrome, Autism, spina biďŹ da, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury (TBI), cerebral palsy, amputation, mental and physical disabilities, attention deďŹ cit disorder and many more. In 2010, the group branched out and established the EQUIVETS Service Program, which assists active and retired service members who have been injured in the line of duty. In honor of their service and sacriďŹ ce, the program is offered free of cost to its participants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are an adjunct to the therapy that they have,â&#x20AC;? said Kathy Chitwood, Program Director and North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc. (NARHA)

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Courtesy of EQUI-VETS The EQUI-VETS program is a rewarding experience for many of the wounded service members who have TBI, PTSD, or other physical ailments.

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CertiďŹ ed Instructor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of the EQUI-VETS that have come out, I can say that just about all of them have had mental health issues [TBI, PTSD, anxiety, depression], if not in conjunction with physical disabilities from the war. We have had great success in conjunction with whatever therapy they are going through with diminishing their symptoms of depression, anxiety ... they are sleeping better, the nightmares have decreased, they are interacting socially better with their families, as well as their peers. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helping them get back into the highest quality life that they can have.â&#x20AC;? Currently, there are ďŹ ve active participants in the program, but they have the capacity to handle more. They work around the participantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; schedules, especially those who are active duty and have limited time available. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When our EQUI-VETS are

â&#x2013; the program EQUI-VETS Service Program exclusively benefits men and women in the Armed Services who have been wounded in the line of duty, providing equine assisted therapeutic sessions for active and retired military personnel.

riding, we typically schedule it so that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have our EQUI-KIDS program running in conjunction with it,â&#x20AC;? said Jill Haag, Executive Director. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So when they are here, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adults who are here with them.â&#x20AC;? Chitwood said that adults in the program can sometimes take longer to warm up to the horses due to past experiences with horses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adults are harder because they have that fear factor,â&#x20AC;? she explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have that fear, and a lot of the time, the adults have had a traumatic experience as a kid.â&#x20AC;? The program is offered

year-round to qualifying participants for six weekly sessions. Participants may request consideration to participate in future sessions based on space, need and availability. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to get as many vets out here to ride the horses and interact with the horses as we can,â&#x20AC;? said Chitwood, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and to make it as beneďŹ cial for them therapeutically as we can. So, they are welcome to come into the program as long as it is therapeutically beneďŹ cial for them, and they are welcome to stay as long as it helps with whatever recovery

they are going through.â&#x20AC;? EQUI-VETS riding sessions are held under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, board certiďŹ ed in psychiatric/ mental health and a NARHA CertiďŹ ed Instructor, but they have found that the horses are often intuitive to the riders medical conditions, too. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can have someone who has poor balance, and even some in our EQUI-KIDS program, if they have the onset of a seizure, we have several horses who have stopped in their tracks from what they are doing because they can sense and know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming,â&#x20AC;? said Haag. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredible how safety-minded they are and they take care of their riders.â&#x20AC;? EQUI-VETS is always looking for volunteers who are active duty and retired military personnel, as well as those who are non-military, to support the horseback riding sessions. And all training is provided on-site, so no prior experience is necessary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For each rider we usually have about three volunteers,

so we are riding at our peak around 90 people a week, and we need three times the amount of volunteers to help us,â&#x20AC;? said Chitwood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any given week we have 250 volunteers-plus that come out to help us.â&#x20AC;? Above all, both the EQUIKIDS and EQUI-VETS programs are a rewarding experience for the participants and the staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The results that we see from the people, people who have never been around a horse before, and seeing the reaction they have and the results is great,â&#x20AC;? said Chitwood. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have kids that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t respond to anything, and they come here and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re responding to the horses. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of fun and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the results that we get that keeps you coming back ... and it keeps our volunteers coming back.â&#x20AC;? EQUI-VETS is located at 2626 Heritage Park Dr. in Virginia Beach. For more information on EQUI-VETS, call 721-7350, or visit www.equikids.org/equivets.

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Troops to Teachers visits NAVSTA Norfolk By MC3 Molly Greendeer Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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MC2 Alexander W. Cabrall An EA-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 launches off the ﬂight deck of the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73).

VAQ-130 LANDS ITS FIRST GROWLER ABOARD TRUMAN By MCSN Taylor DiMartino USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Public Affairs

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Airborne Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 130, “The Zappers,” landed its squadron’s first operational EA-18G Growler on the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), July 18. The Growler, a variant of the F/A-18F Super Hornet, replaced the EA-6B Prowler as the primary electronic warfare strike aircraft for Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 3. “Getting Growlers aboard the Truman is a huge achievement for our squadron,” said Cmdr. Jeff Chism, The Zappers’ Executive Officer. “This is the first time our squadron has landed a Growler aboard a ship,” he continued. “Truman is only the second carrier on the East Coast with a VAQ squadron embarked, and we are thrilled to be here.” The Zappers’ Commanding

■ rare achievement The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) is only the second carrier on the East Coast with a Airborne Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) embarked.

Ofﬁcer, Cmdr. Rich Vaccaro, landed the Growler on Truman. “The Prowler is an older aircraft,” said Lt. Nathan Gingery, a VAQ-130 pilot. “The Growler will extend the electronic attack mission into the distant future.” The Growler has implemented and improved upon much of the old EA-6B equipment, Gingery said. “The advanced radar jammers, while similar to the Prowler’s, have been integrated in a totally different way into the Super Hornet’s frame allowing for new additions, like a better communication system,” Gingery explained. “The new system allows data transfer and communication between various aircraft and ships

in the air wing and carrier strike group.” Pilots in VAQ-130 had no trouble adapting from the EA-6B’s to the Growler’s Super Hornet air frame, said Gingery. “We went from crews of four in the Prowlers to only needing two pilots in the Growlers,” said Chism. “The pilots’ transition from the EA-6B to the EA-18G’s cockpit was almost seamless. It was streamlined by the Super Hornet’s user-friendly controls.” Due to its Super Hornet air frame, the Growler allows for better integration with other squadrons embarked aboard Truman. “Maintenance of the Growler’s frame is much easier as we can now share parts with other squadrons,” said Chism. “We never saw this type of squadron integration with the old EA-6B’s.” VAQ-130 is scheduled to train aboard Truman throughout flight deck certifications and carrier qualifications.

The director for the Virginia Troops to Teachers (TTT) program, Joe Wargo, visited Naval Station Norfolk to inform Sailors of a possible second career, “serving students,” July 19. Attendees were able to gain insight into the process of becoming a teacher, including certification requirements and job opportunities. “It’s important to educate the military about this program because so many people are transitioning out of active duty service and need to know this information,” said Wargo. Sailors with a baccalaureate degree or higher are eligible to begin the teaching certification process to become a teacher. However, many Sailors may already qualify to become a vocational/ technical teacher. Sailors only need the equivalent of one year of college courses and six years of experience in a vocational or technical field to begin the certification process. To complete the process, individuals can use an Alternative Certification Program (ACP) or University Teacher Preparation Program. Sailors may benefit from an ACP, since this method offers online courses to obtain the teaching certification. Military members from all of the Armed Forces can use tuition assistance for their teaching certification while on active duty. Members may also be eligible for financial assis-

tance for teacher certification expenses. A commitment to teach for three years in a “high-need” school district or at a high school with a high percentage of low-income families is part of the obligation for receiving some form of financial aid. “Teaching is probably one of the most rewarding professions because of the profound impact you can have on today’s children,” said Wargo. The program began in 1994 as transition assistance towards a teaching career and has since recruited more than 6,000 military members. Teaching positions are available at the elementary, middle and high school levels in suburban, small towns, rural and inner-city areas. There is a higher demand for math, science and special education teachers. Positions for other subjects are obtainable, but applicants may need to be flexible with location. There are 33 state TTT offices nationwide that offer placement assistance for the 45 states participating in the program. Offices can assist Sailors with state certification requirements. Sailors can take advantage of the TTT website, www. ProudToServeAgain.com, to correspond with representatives and receive alternative certification information. Sailors can consult their TTT representative on job availabilities, or check the Department of Education website at www.teachers-teachers. com. The website lists teaching vacancies for each state.

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MC3 Kayla Jo Finley Family and friends gather as the USS Nicholas (FFG 47) returns home to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a six-month deployment.

USS NICHOLAS RETURNS FROM CARIBBEAN, EASTERN PACIFIC OCEAN DEPLOYMENT By Ens. Christina Gibson USS Nicholas Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47) returned to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, July 19, following a six-month de-

ployment to the Caribbean Sea and the Eastern Paciﬁc Ocean. Prior to deploying on Jan. 17, Nicholas embarked Antisubmarine Helicopter Squadron Light (HSL 42) out of Jacksonville, Fla. While deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet,

her primary mission was to work with the squadron to conduct operations to combat transnational organized crime (CTOC), aimed at interdicting vessels suspected of smuggling drugs to Central America and eventually to the United States. Throughout her

USS ELROD RETURNS TO NORFOLK HOMEPORT Press Release Naval Surface Force, Atlantic Public Affairs

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Guided-missile frigate USS Elrod (FFG 55) arrived at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, July 20, after a six-month deployment to the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility, in support of Combating Transnational Organized Crime efforts and Operation Martillo. The ship and crew departed Norfolk on Jan. 18. Operation Martillo (Spanish for “hammer”) is a U.S., European and Western Hemisphere partner nation effort targeting illicit trafficking routes in coastal waters along the Central American isthmus. This joint service, interagency and multinational operation is led by Joint Interagency Task Force-South, a national task force charged with detection, monitoring and supporting the interdiction of illicit trafficking in a 42 million square mile area primarily in the USSOUTHCOM area of operations. Operation Martillo is a component of the U.S. government’s coordinated interagency regional security strategy in support of the White House strategy to combat transnational organized crime and the U.S. Central America Regional Security Initiative. While operating in the Caribbean, the Elrod team supported the interdiction of vessels suspected of smuggling drugs to Central America and eventually to the United States. The crew conducted seven highly successful interdictions, capturing 13 narco-traffickers and seizing over 10,000 pounds of cocaine and 5,000 pounds of marijuana, with a total estimated street value of more than $850 million. During the multinational operation, Elrod worked with the partner nations of Panama, Colombia and Costa Rica resulting in the additional disruption of 1,500 pounds of cocaine and the capture of 12 suspected narco-traffickers. Elrod also rescued four people from a

MC1 (SW) Lolita Lewis Electronics Technician 2nd Class Lawrence Esterlen greets his wife and newborn during a homecoming celebration for guided-missile frigate USS Elrod (FFG 55).

sinking small boat – the mariners were clinging onto the bow of their sinking vessel when they were discovered by Navy patrol aircraft. Based on the poor condition of the survivors, they were immediately flown to a hospital in Colombia via a helicopter from HSL-60. The team effort by the crew of ship succeeded in saving the lives of the distressed mariners. Throughout the deployment, Elrod safely sailed more than 36,500 nautical miles while flying over 700 hours of incident-free helicopter operations. The crew conducted seven successful port visits. During the Roatan, Honduras visit, the crew participated in Project Handclasp, delivering medical and hygiene supplies to a local orphanage and hospital, as well as stuffed animals to local school children and to the pediatric wing of the local hospital. The crew also volunteered for two community relations projects – readying a school that was opening the following week and cleaning up the grounds of the orphanage. During the course of the deployment, 43 personnel earned their Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualifications. More than 50 individuals received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, 17 Sailors were advanced and one Sailor was meritoriously advanced under the Command Advancement Program.

MC3 Kayla Jo Finley Crew members of guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas (FFG 47) walk down the pier to greet family and friends after returning home from a six-month deployment. Nicholas was deployed to the Caribbean Sea and the Eastern Paciﬁc Ocean in support of Operation Martillo.

deployment, Nicholas worked with three different Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachments to successfully complete the mission. “I am incredibly proud of my crew,” said Cmdr. Steve Fuller, Nicholas Commanding Ofﬁcer. “We enjoyed a great deal of success due to our Sailors hard work. While executing the mission, we were able to conduct critical repairs, maintain excellent material condition and elevate crew readiness through continuous training.” The guided-missile frigate and her crew patrolled both the Caribbean Sea and the Eastern Paciﬁc Ocean in support of Operation Martillo, a multi-national partnership designed to stop and deter the drug trade. In doing so, she twice transited the Panama Canal and crossed the Equator. Nicholas disrupted a total of 7,370 kgs of cocaine and 500 pounds of marijuana, with a combined worth over $515 million. Nicholas also captured 14 suspected drug smugglers for prosecution in the United States. Nicholas also worked with partner nations in a variety of ways. She participated in three passing exercises and conducted two counter-narcotic

interdictions in conjunction with the Colombian Navy. Nicholas took part in an Officer Exchange, where she hosted a Colombian naval officer for a month, while sending their own Ens. Victor Reza to work aboard the 11 De Noviembre, one of the Colombian Navy’s newest ships. Nicholas also worked closely with the Panamanian Navy, taking three Panamanian officers onboard for a total of six weeks. A highlight of Nicholas’ deployment was three replenishment-at-sea operations with the Chilean Navy ship Almirante Montt. Nicholas took on fuel and stores at sea from the Chilean ship and both wardrooms attended a function on the Montt while in port, Panama City, Panama. There, crew members supported the Panamanian community, volunteering more than 100 man-hours to improve the community organization “Ayudando a Vivir.” Sailors repaired and improved the neighborhood community center and assisted in establishing a youth soccer league. “Nicholas Sailors had a blast doing something different and helping out the local community,” said Senior Chief Petty Officer Gas Tur-

bine System Technician-Mechanical Jeffrey T. Ocampo, project coordinator. “Having the opportunity to venture further out and see other parts of Panama was an eye-opener to most all of us.” Nicholas hosted a Univision film crew aboard for a week while filming a documentary on drug interdiction in Central America. During Univision’s stay, the crew conducted an interdiction, multiple small boat operations and a Search and Rescue exercise. The documentary is currently airing on Univision as part of a five-part series on “Aquí & Ahora,” a show similar to 20/20. Nicholas finished the deployment by embarking Sailors family members for a “Tiger Cruise” in route back to Norfolk. This rare opportunity allowed loved ones a chance to experience ship life firsthand and see what their Sailors do on a daily basis. Tigers were able to enjoy a flight deck movie, ship tours, damage control displays, a crew-served weapons shoot and an “Iron Chef” style competition. Nicholas will return to Norfolk fully mission capable, a testament to the hard work and dedication of her crew.

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Oscar Austin departs Naval Station Norfolk Guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), led by Cmdr. Charlos Washington, deployed from Naval Station Norfolk, July 18. The ship departs on a regularly scheduled deployment to conduct maritime operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

MC1 (SW) Lolita Lewis The family of Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 3rd Class Charles Fleet, await pierside for the arrival of guided-missile frigate USS Elrod (FFG 55).

The ship is the ﬁrst in the Flight IIA-class of destroyers equipped with the AEGIS Weapons Systems and is designed to incorporate shaping techniques to reduce radar detectability and likelihood of being targeted.

Photos by MC1 Lolita Lewis

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Enterprise Sailors visit HMCS Charlottetown

■ exercise The Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) mount aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) engages a simulated target during a live-ﬁre exercise as part of Exercise Sea Breeze 2012.

By Lt. j.g. Brynn Olson Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE, AT SEA

Five Sailors from aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) visited Royal Canadian Navy frigate HMCS Charlottetown (FFG 339) for a scheduled cross-training event, July 11. The event, which followed a visit by Charlottetown Sailors to Enterprise in May, promoted improving communication, interoperability and partnership between navies with a shared goal of providing maritime security. “We welcome these opportunities to reaffirm and shoreup our ability to operate with coalition partners,” said Lt. Matt Low, Weapons Officer aboard Charlottetown. “Warships are generally more effective working in a Task Group. This requires operators with sharpened skill sets,” said Low. “Encounters such as this allow us to maintain our warfighting skills, while executing a mission which requires us to operate independently a large percentage of the time.” During their visit, the Enterprise Sailors were able to speak with their Canadian counterparts about the frigate’s operations and received a tour of the ship. Charlottetown is deployed conducting counter-terrorism operations in the Arabian Sea. Enterprise is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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USS DUNHAM COMPLETES UNDERWAY TRAINING FOR SEA BREEZE 2012 By MC2 William Jamieson USS Jason Dunham Public Affairs

BLACK SEA

The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) completed the underway training portion of Exercise Sea Breeze 2012 (SB12), July 19. During the training, Jason Dunham, Ukrainian naval vessels Hetman Sahaydachniy (U 130) and Konstantin Olshansky (U 402) participated in ship handling, underway replenishment, towing, live-fire, boarding and flight operations exercises with other participating nations. Cmdr. David A. Bretz, Jason Dunham’s Commanding Officer said his crew exceeded his own expectations

during the exercises. “Sea Breeze 2012 challenged the crew in many areas, but they responded in true Jason Dunham fashion by focusing on their mission and completing every task,” he said. “We are proud to have been able to take part in Sea Breeze 2012 with all of the participating nations and are especially proud to have been able to co-host the event with our Ukrainian partners.” The underway schedule for SB12 was intense, especially for Jason Dunham’s deck division, which played a role in nearly every evolution. “In the last few days, these guys have experienced a very high operational tempo, but they always come to work and get their job done,” said

Ens. Andrew Pfarner, deck division ofﬁcer. “They all realize how much their jobs impact the ship and what it accomplishes and they take a lot of pride in that.” In addition, Jason Dunham’s boarding team worked together with the Ukrainian Navy boarding team to conduct an at-sea vessel inspection exercise. Logisitics Specialist 3rd Class Cody Weaver, a Jason Dunham boarding team member, said the exercise illustrated how two teams with different methods of operation can lead to similar results. “It was really interesting to see how the Ukrainians went about their jobs,” he said. “They do things in a different way, but they were very effective and communicated well.”

SB12 presented challenges many service members had never experienced before, making the exercise a remarkable learning experience. Seaman Mariela Garcia said SB12 was a whirlwind of learning and activity. “I only came aboard right before deployment and have never been a part of many of the operations we conducted in the last two days,” said Garcia. “I feel like I learned a lot and it makes me proud to be a part of something like this.” SB12, co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. navies, aims to improve maritime safety, security and stability engagements in the Black Sea by enhancing the capabilities of Partnership for Peace and Black Sea regional maritime security forces.

Lincoln cooks compete in culinary showdown By MCSN Zachary Anderson USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

USS LINCOLN, AT SEA

Culinary specialists assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9 faced off in a cooking contest aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), July 14. The Abraham Lincoln Strike Group Culinary Showdown event pitted Culinary Specialist 1st Class Christopher Williams, Culinary Specialist 1st Class Aldan Johansen and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Timothy McDowell against one another in a test of the competitors’ culinary skills. The contest required the Abe cooks to prepare a

■ too close to call When the judges had scored the first two courses, all three contestants were within two points of one another. It all came down to the dessert round.

meal complete with appetizer, entrée, dessert and involving one random, mandatory ingredient in each course in 20 minutes or less. “We put on this competition to showcase the talents of our top culinary specialists in the strike group,” said Chief Warrant Ofﬁcer 3 Harrison Wright, Lincoln’s food service ofﬁcer. Williams, pictured right,

said he was excited to show his stuff. “I’ve been cooking since I was young and I love getting a chance to show what I can do,” he said. After the contestants completed preparing the meals, the dishes were presented to a panel of seven judges who evaluated the food based on presentation, originality, taste and creativity. When the judges had scored the ﬁrst two courses, all three contestants were within two points of one another. To decide the overall winner of the competition, the cookoff came down to the dessert round, where Williams’ homemade fried ice cream confection proved good enough to

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Christopher R. Williams sprinkles paprika on deep-fried shrimp tortillas during the Abraham Lincoln Strike Group Culinary Showdown aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

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earn a near-perfect score from the judges. With that, Williams was announced the top chef of the competition. “This is the ﬁrst time I participated in a competition like this,” said Williams. “It feels amazing to win on my ﬁrst try and this only motivates me to compete more in the future.” “I had high hopes for

George and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9. CSG-9 is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the coming weeks as the group makes its way back to the United States to complete an eight-month deployment around the world.

what we could do today,” said Capt. Don Gabrielson, Commanding Ofﬁcer of the Ticonderoga-class guidedmissile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) and a judge for the event. “But what we actually did blew me away.” Lincoln is the ﬂagship for CSG-9, which is also comprised of embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, Cape St.

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Oceana: 433-2871 (Ask for FFF Rep) Drop off points: • Base chapel

“Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation, and people go on vacation and do not traditionally think of hosting food drives over the summer months,” said Susan Mayo, Chief Marketing Ofﬁcer, Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. “It’s historically been that way – it’s not just for us, but it’s really for most of the food banks across the country – so having the support of the Feds Feed Families food drive really helps to ﬁll that gap when other people are not thinking of a food drive, and [the Navy] has certainly stepped in to help create that awareness in promoting the food drive initiative and getting what we need on our shelves – the food we need to help people who are hungry!” Although all non-perishable goods are appreciated and needed, there are 12 items that are in high demand and appear on the campaign’s “most wanted” list. These items include: canned fruit in light syrup, or its own juices; low sodium canned vegetables; multi-grain cereals; grains, such as brown rice; canned proteins; soups; 100 percent juices; condiments; snacks; baking goods; and hygiene items. For those who are not familiar with the program and would like to donate, there are many options available this year. “If someone is interested in donating items, such as baby food, kids foods or even spe-

April Brown From left to right: Capt. George Womack, Chief of Staff, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic; Fred Crecelius, Deputy Commander, Navy Region Mid Atlantic (CNRMA); Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid Atlantic; Command Master Chief (AW/SW) Dominick Torchia, Navy Region Mid Atlantic; and Capt. Bruce Boyle, Capt. Bruce Boyle, regional chaplain, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) has been designated as the Navy’s lead command for the Feds Feed Families initiative, while CNRMA is heading the way for the region and Hampton Roads.

cialized foods, they need to contact the local food banks and see what type of items they are looking for,” said Capt. Bruce Boyle, regional chaplain, Navy Region MidAtlantic. “If they do accept those items, ask them if they would like to have them.” Boyle also suggested shopping at the local Navy Exchange’s and commissaries when purchasing non-perishables. “They are big supporters and some have pre-made bags for purchase at the entrances and check outs,” he said. “Non-perishables are also in the stores, making it easy to get and pick up. It is very easy to collect that food, just bring the food with you when you come into work and get it into the donation boxes. [It’s also] very easy for the commands to get that food down to the food centers every week. People really like to donate the non-perishable foods because they know it goes directly to the food banks.” Mayo said that the military support the local food banks receive is greatly appreciated.

“We are very grateful for the support we do get from the military,” she said. “Members of the Armed Services are an important part of our community, whether they are active duty, reserves or retired. Not only do they donate their time with conducting food drives and give us monetary support, but they also volunteer for us. We get tremendous support from the military for the many different things we do at the food bank, including: sorting food, packing backpacks and mobile pantries ... they are truly a very important part of our food bank and we couldn’t do our work without them.” The FFF food drive is done jointly by all branches of the military and their commands to help bring relief into their regional communities with a meal and comfort. Donations during the summer months also beneﬁt children who are out of school and are unable to take advantage of schoolprovided meals. CNIC, in conjunction with DoD and federal agencies nationwide, is meeting the need and are

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■ what happened The incident killed 134 men and almost destroyed the ship, but it also changed the way that the Navy handles damage control.

MC3 (SW) Tamekia L. Perdue Sailors, family members and former crew members of the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA 59) observe a moment of silence during the 45th annual commemoration ceremony of the ﬁre aboard Forrestal, which took the lives of 134 Sailors.

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helping their fellow Americans. “It’s a great program and a great way to help people. I am very thankful for our military personnel who work and try to donate, and make a real difference in people’s lives,” said Boyle. “Believe me, the people know where the strong support is coming from and they really appreciate it. It is a great opportunity for our Sailors and civilians to give and help those who are in a lot of need.”

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We must be well trained and disciplined in our professional lives so that we can operate effectively, close to danger, without blindly standing in it.” - Capt. William C. Hamilton, Jr., Enterprise’s Commanding Ofﬁcer

ENTERPRISE HOLDS SAFETY STANDDOWN By MC3 Heath Zeigler Enterprise Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

USS ENTERPRISE, AT SEA

Photos by MC3 Billy Ho Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana color guard parades the colors during a Virginia Beach Armed Forces awards luncheon.

Chamber of Commerce honors outstanding Armed Forces man, woman By MC3 (SW) Billy Ho Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

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■ speakers Capt. Robert Geis, Commanding Officer, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana (above) and William D. Sessoms, Jr., Mayor of Virginia Beach, (below) deliver remarks during a Virginia Beach Armed Forces awards luncheon.

Hampton Road Chamber of Commerce hosted the 19th annual Armed Forces Awards Luncheon to honor more than 100 outstanding Sailors, Marines and Soldiers stationed at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story. During the ceremony, 160 service members were honored and recognized by the chamber of commerce for their outstanding performances. “This is a traditional and long-standing opportunity for the business community through the Chamber of Commerce to honor and recognize the men and women in uniform who have made signiﬁcant contribution to their career,” said Jack Hornbeck, president and CEO, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. “This is a way for us to thank them for their jobs well-done and their service.” Capt. Robert Geis, Commanding Ofﬁcer, NAS Oceana kicked off the event by expressing gratitude toward the sponsors who made the event happened. “I want to thank the Chamber of Commerce and everybody who made this happen,” said Geis. “This event did not happen by magic, it happened because of the monetary support

Here in Virginia Beach, we place a great value on a long and proud relationship to the Armed Forces and their members.” - Virginia Beach Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr.

we get from the sponsors.” William D. Sessoms, Jr., Mayor of Virginia Beach was a special guest speaker at the award luncheon and expressed his thanks to the service members attending the event. “Here in Virginia Beach, we place a great value on a long and proud relationship to the Armed Forces and their members,” he said. “They are such a big part of our community and our lives.” In addition to the awards, service members had a chance to win gift bags, gift cards and hotel stays through a drawing. “Please note that my thoughts are with you as you serve our nation,” said Sessoms. “All of Virginia Beach is forever grateful for your duty and service.”

A mid-deployment safety standdown was held aboard USS Enterprise (CVN 65), July 19. The purpose of the standdown was to address any safety issues that may be prevalent throughout the ship, including the common dangers, stresses, fatigue and complacencies Sailors and Marines deal with while on deployment. “Sailors become complacent and fatigued after performing the same tasks for extended periods of time,” said Chief Aviation Support Equipment Technician David L. Thorne, a safety department chief petty officer. “This leads to an increase in mishaps and added dangers that are preventable.” The Safety department aboard Enterprise provided training that was shown throughout the day on the carrier’s SITE-TV system. The standdown represented a period for all Sailors and Marines to get together and discuss the issues they deal with on a day-to-day basis and ways to prevent other Sailors and Marines from becoming injured. “Safety margins in the Navy are much narrower than we experience in our personal lives,” said Capt. William C. Hamilton, Jr., Enterprise’s Commanding Officer. “They must be for us to be effective as a fighting force.” Hamilton continued by saying that the Navy operates to the very limits that the machinery and personnel can handle, so Sailors and Marines must train like they fight. “We must be well trained and disciplined in our professional lives so that we can operate effectively, close to danger, without blindly standing in it,” said Hamilton. Other members of the Enterprise team provided information concerning heat, electrical safety and general awareness about the ship.

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■ assisting the robosub Sean Chen, an electrical engineer assigned to Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWAR), assists an autonomous underwater vehicle in a practice run during the 15th annual International RoboSub Competition.

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The Ofﬁce of Naval Research (ONR) in conjunction with the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) sponsored the 15th annual RoboSub competition hosted at the Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare Systems (SPAWAR) Transducer Evaluation Center in San Diego, July 17 - 22. The competition brought together 28 teams of students from 10 countries to compete in an underwater obstacle course using autonomous underwater vehicles that the teams designed.

It’s all autonomous, so the most they can do after they put it in the water is cross their ﬁngers.” - David Novick, Technical Director for AUVSI

The goal of the competition, according to the AUVSI website, was to advance the development of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) by challenging a new generation of engineers to perform realistic missions in an underwater environment. The event also served to foster ties between young engineers and the organizations developing AUV technologies. There were teams from the United States, Spain, China, India, Turkey, Japan, Sweden, Iceland, Canada and - for the first time – a team from the Russian Federation. “This year has been a pretty good year, internationally,” said David Novick, Technical Director for AUVSI. The teams gathered at the pool daily to test their vehicles before their turn on the obstacle course. “The complexity of these submarines is such that, if 99 percent of it works right, you still have that one percent that could ruin the whole thing,” said Daryl Davidson, executive director of AUVSI. The students worked for months designing and testing the machines before arriving at the competition. “It’s all autonomous, so the most they can do after they put it in the water is cross their fingers,” said Novick. “There are obstacles that they have to pass over. There are bins where they can drop markers into, and then, final-

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Navy’s Strategic Submarine Forces awarded meritorious unit commendation Press Release Commander, Submarine Forces Public Affairs

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The Navy’s 14 ballistic-missile submarines assigned to the Pacific-based Task Force 134 and the Atlantic-based Task Force 144 were awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation, July 20, recognizing their excellence in strategic deterrence. Ceremonies honoring the achievements of the submarines and their supporting commands took place in their homeports of Bangor, Wash. and Kings Bay, Ga. The award was presented on the 52ndAnniversary of the Navy’s ﬁrst submerged ballistic missile launch, made by USS George Washington (SSBN 598) on July 20, 1960. “On July 20, 1960, the com-

■ the award The Meritorious Unit Commendation recognizes the two task forces and their aﬂoat and ashore units for their support of U.S. Strategic Command’s global mission of strategic deterrence.

manding ofﬁcer of USS George Washington transmitted his message to President Dwight Eisenhower, ‘POLARIS – FROM OUT OF THE DEEP TO TARGET. PERFECT,’” said Vice Adm. John Richardson, Commander, Submarine Forces. “In many ways,’perfection’ is exactly what we still expect from our Strategic Deterrent Submarine Force, even 52 years later. The performance

MC1 Ahron Arendes Sailors assigned to Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines, squadrons and staffs based at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor stand at attention during a ceremony awarding the Meritorious Unit Commendation to the Navy’s strategic deterrent forces.

of our people and systems in the SSBN force has delivered what we asked of them: stability and peace. “At this very moment, they remain submerged and undetected – ready for the call that they hope will never come. In fact, it’s that readiness – the combination of stealth, skill, vigilance and passion – that has allowed us to sustain a secure and survivable posture that minimizes the possibility that any

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Panetta urges work, sacrifice to honor Aurora victims DoD personnel and family members were also injured in this cruel attack. I know that many are struggling to unWASHINGTON derstand why these innocent lives were In a message issued, July 23, Defense taken from us and how such a tragedy Secretary Leon E. Panetta paid tribute to could occur in this country. Even as we try the military victims of the July 20 shooting to make sense of this evil act, we are also spree in Aurora, Colo. and urged Defense moved to learn more about the actions of Department personnel to honor the victims’ men and women like Staff Sergeant Chilmemory through hard work and sacrifice. dress, who threw himself in front of his Below is the text of the message: friend in the movie theater to shield her “To all Department of Defense personnel: from the gunman. His selflessness saved Flags at Department of Defense instal- her life, at the cost of his own. lations across the world are being flown These acts of heroism and sacrifice are the at half-staff to honor the victims of last essence of what military service is about – week’s tragedy in Aurora, Colo. All of us putting your life on the line to defend those in the Department of Defense community who are part of the American family. are deeply saddened by this senseless act Let us all honor the victims of this tragof violence, which has hit our military edy by committing ourselves to the hard family especially hard. work and sacrifice of protecting this country. Four of the victims served in the military Bravery, courage and dedication are the hall– including Air Force Staff Sergeant Jesse marks of our men and women in uniform – Childress, Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class John our heroes. May God bless each and every one of you, Larimer, Jonathan Blunk, a former Sailor, and Rebecca Wingo, a former Airman. Other and the United States of America.” Press Release

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power will seriously threaten our homeland. It’s very ﬁtting that we recognize their efforts with this award,” said Richardson. The award covers the period from July 16, 2007 to January 28, 2011, and recognizes the two task forces and their aﬂoat and ashore units for their support of U.S. Strategic Command’s global mission of

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■ Sailor among those killed Navy officials confirmed, July 21, a Sailor was among those killed when a gunman opened fire on July 20 in an Aurora, Colo. movie theater. Petty Officer 3rd Class John Larimer, 27, of Crystal Lake, Ill., died from injuries sustained in the incident. One other Sailor was treated for injuries and released at the scene. Both Sailors were from a unit that belongs to U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. Tenth Fleet, located at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. It has been confirmed that the alleged gunman in this incident, James Holmes, is not a past or current member of any branch or component of the U.S. Armed Forces. “I am incredibly saddened by the loss of Petty Officer John Larimer – he was an outstanding shipmate,” said Cmdr. Jeffrey Jakuboski, Larimer’s Commanding Officer. “A valued member of our Navy team, he will be missed by all who knew him. My heart goes out to John’s family, friends and loved ones, as well as to all victims of this horrible tragedy.”

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ROAD TRIP SEASON Military spouse guru shares road trip tips

It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to get out of the routine of our lives, take a time out and get reacquainted with the family.” - Sue Hoppin, about road trips

By Sue Hoppin Military Spouse Contributor

Nothing screams summer quite like a road trip. Though my teen would beg to differ, I think even he enjoys the family road trips we continue to subject him to. I may be in the minority, but there’s something very satisfying about packing everyone into a car and travelling across the country. Captive in the car for hours a day, we learn more about what’s going on in everyone’s lives than we would with a month’s worth of family dinners. Needless to say, I’m a fan. We’re lucky that with the military lifestyle comes some great opportunities for really unique road trips. One of our most memorable has to be the one we took to the Provence in the South of France with another squadron spouse and her kids when we were stationed at Ramstein Airforce Base. A huge advantage of living in Germany was that many of the neighboring countries were very accessible by car and without the need for extra visas, most families take advantage of the proximity to travel extensively. We had friends who would do the novelty day trip of three meals in three countries: Luxembourg, France and Germany. We were never quite that crazy, but we did take our fair share of day trips. Living on the economy, we were just as close to a fantastic mega-store in France (Cora) as we were to the commissary on Ramstein, so we would often make that excursion to go grocery shopping. We also had relatives living in Strasbourg, so we trekked over there several times during our assignment for weekends. The longer we were in Germany, the more adventurous we became in road tripping to different countries as a family. About halfway through, we decided it might be fun to rent a van and take a trip to the South of France with another family and their kids. In the interest of absorbing the local culture, we decided to find bed and breakfasts along the way to stay at rather than in hotels. We found a fantastic resource in a book called, Gîtes Charmants (which translates to charming cottages) and pored over it, drooling at all the adorable places we could stay while we were in France. We spent countless hours planning which villages we would stop in, which castles we’d visit (all of them!) and what markets we’d visit. When the time finally came to take our trip, of course our husbands were both sent on no-notice TDY’s (temporary duty). I figured, that was it – pack up the plans, we’ll take the trip when they can both get leave at the same time. My girlfriend had different ideas, “Let’s go anyway. If we waited until they [our husbands] could

do something, we would never do anything, go anywhere.” Well, when you put it like that ... she was right; and the guys were totally behind us taking the trip without them. In the end, we ended up having a great time, and to this day when we reunite, we always reminisce about that trip. Our family will try to take at least one road trip a year. I’ll combine work with leisure by picking a conference that I’m speaking at and work in a family trip. Last year, it was Wichita to the Military Spouse Appreciation Event, this year it was Chicago to the National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Ideally, my husband would be able to accompany us, but in the event of a deployment or TDY, my son and I still go. It’s always a great excuse to visit with friends along the way, visit some obscure sites that would otherwise never perk to being a destination and enjoy regional cuisine. We’ve also been on the East Coast long enough that I think it’s important for our son to leave the D.C. bubble and see how people live and think in other areas around the country. Hands down, the best thing about road trips – the journey is a destination in itself. It’s a fantastic opportunity for us to get out of the routine of our lives, take a time out and get reacquainted with the family. Through the years, we’ve developed a formula for family road tripping that works well for us: ■ Have a plan – we like to know how far we’re driving each day, who/what we’ll be seeing, where we’re staying at the end of the day, as well as a schedule so we know if we’re having a late or early start day to accommodate sleeping in or more sightseeing. ■ Research discounts – our experience has been that there are lots of hotels out there that offer military discounts that are not necessarily advertised on their websites. By all means, do your research on one of the myriad travel sites, but as a last step, call the hotel directly and see if they offer a discount that isn’t advertised. On a recent trip, we were able to save over 50 percent off the advertised price because the boutique hotel offered a military discount they didn’t promote. ■ Don’t forget other special military offers – programs such as Blue Star Museums (www.bluestarfam.org/Programs/ Blue_Star_Museums) and the National Parks pass (www.store.usgs.gov/pass/ military.html) that provide free access to venues for military families might help shape some of your stops along the way. ■ Let everyone pick different destinations or stops they’d like to make along the way – a recent trip through Kentucky had us stopping at some distilleries along the Bourbon Trail (no mystery

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who picked that, right?) and a kitschy restaurant housed in an Airstream trailer that my son and I had found on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” We’ve had some spirited “discussions” finding and negotiating potential stops, but it’s always fun in the end because each family member gets to do at least a few things that we were really looking forward to. ■ Stay flexible – remember that John Lennon quote, “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” Any military family can relate. Unlike other people, we not only have a Plan A and B, but likely a Plan C, D, E and F. A road trip is no exception. Things come up, road closures that weren’t advertised, an unexpected TDY, friends with emergencies – don’t be so inflexible in your planning that you can’t pivot at a moment’s notice. A plan is just a blueprint for how you would like things to go, but it’s important to manage expectations that a certain level of flexibility may be required. ■ Pull together a binder with all the travel/lodging information – we like to aggregate all the information into one area so that it’s readily available and we’re not desperately Googling locations and phone numbers every time we have to load an address into the GPS, or call a hotel to confirm a late arrival. We lay out a schedule day by day of all the stops (with addresses), hotel name, address and phone number (or the address of our friend’s home with phone number), as well as the distance we’re travelling (mileage and time) – this helps us gauge how much flex we have to take side trips. This way, it doesn’t matter who’s sitting in the passenger seat, the information is readily available and we’re not fumbling around, getting frustrated. ■ Finally, get the kids involved in putting together a road trip playlist – granted, this is probably more fun as the kids get older, but with our teen, it’s been fun learning more about his music preferences and exposing him to some of ours. Share some of your own tips with us in the comments section online or email me. What works well for you? We’d also love to hear about some of your memorable family road trips. Sue Hoppin is a nationally recognized expert on military spouse and family issues. She is the co-author of “A Family’s Guide to the Military” for the popular Dummies series. She is also the founder and president of the National Military Spouse Network (www.nationalmilitaryspousenetwork.org), a professional development and networking organization supporting military spouses who must balance their own dreams and ambitions with the military lifestyle. You can contact Sue at sue@suehoppin.com.

Military spouses face a huge challenge when it comes to finding jobs. We are always moving. We have demanding schedules at home. However, we are a highly educated population in this country and we are looking to make a difference with meaningful jobs. Finding those jobs and getting hired to fill them is not always easy. However, it is about to get a little bit easier. Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce Center for Women in Business and The Military Spouse Business Alliance. The weekend of Aug. 1 is going to offer some incredible opportunities to give you a jump and an advantage at new positions. There are so many events going on as part of this empowering weekend. First, at 6 p.m. on the first night there will be a cocktail reception and networking event at the Hermitage Museum and Gardens in Norfolk. It is a cocktail reception and mentoring event exclusively for all military spouses including active duty, National Guard, reserves and veterans’ spouses. There you will have the chance to meet senior level executives, business leaders and senior military spouses from the area. I am working hard to get off of the news desk and be a part of that one. This also gives you the chance to meet other spouses in the area that may provide other networking connections. You know the saying, “It’s not always what you know, but who you know,” and it could prove true once you find yourself talking with others that night. I know this is going to be fantastic considering one of my favorite organizations, Blue Star Families, is a part of it all. Everything they do is worthwhile and can only benefit you in the end. For more information on the entire list of events, visit www.uschamber.com/hiringourheroes/events.

You can catch Bianca Martinez anchoring the 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Kurt Williams, Barbara Ciara, and Juliet Bickford during the work week. You can also follow her laughter, stress and tears as a military wife in her blog, “Married to the Military,” weekly in the Flagship. Reach out to Bianca at bianca. martinez@wtkr.com.

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■ what happened The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Miami (SSN 755), seen here entering dry dock to begin an engineered overhaul at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, caught ﬁre May 23, causing $400 million in damages.

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Civilian worker taken into custody, charged with arson Press Release Defense Media Activity - Navy

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The Naval Criminal Investigative Service has made an arrest in con-

nection with a $400 million dollar ﬁre aboard USS Miami, May 23, and other incidents at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. Casey James Fury, a 24-year-old civilian worker at the shipyard, is charged with arson. He was taken into custody by NCIS on July 20 and had a ﬁrst appearance hearing before a federal magistrate in Portland, Maine, July 23. Information gathered by NCIS

indicates that Fury is responsible for the fire aboard USS Miami. Additionally, he is charged with setting a second minor fire in the Shipyard’s Dry Dock No. 2 area on June 16. The criminal complaint accuses Fury of two counts of Title 18, United States Code, Section 81 (Arson) “within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, willfully and maliciously set fire to and burned a vessel, namely

the USS Miami, together with building materials and supplies located thereon.” The second count will be speciﬁc to burned building materials and supplies located in and around USS Miami. A criminal investigation headed by NCIS began soon after the ﬁre was reported on May 23 and is ongoing. Other law enforcement agencies including ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) are

assisting in this investigation. The Navy has begun planning repairs with the goal of returning USS Miami to the fleet. Details of how the fire aboard USS Miami was started and other matters of evidence are not being released. Any further comment about the arrest or prosecution will be made by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Portland, Maine.

CNO commemorates 68th Anniversary of Guam liberation ■ during WWII The event honored the Chamorros in Guam who endured 32 months of enemy occupation during World War II, and the Marines, soldiers, sailors, Coast Guardsmen, and airmen who fought to liberate Guam and the Northern Marianas.

By MC2 (SW) Kyle P. Malloy Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs

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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert attended the Wreath-Laying Ceremony for the National Commemoration of the 68th Anniversary of the Liberation of Guam and the Battle for the Northern Marianas at the Tomb of the Unknowns in the Arlington National Cemetery, July 17. Following the ceremony CNO recognized the signiﬁcance of remembering our history and the veterans who have gone before us. “We remember our veterans, Sailors and Marines,” said Greenert. “Many who paid the ultimate sacriﬁce during the Battle for the Northern Marianas.” He highlighted the partnership between the United States and Guam, and how this important re-

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, U.S. Rep. Madeleine Bordallo of Guam and U.S. Rep. Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan of the Northern Mariana Islands render their respect to a wreath they ceremoniously placed at National Arlington Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknowns.

lationship continues today. “Guam and our Navy have a proud, shared history, and many of Guam’s sons and daughters continue to honorably serve our country today,” said Greenert. The event focused on the importance of supporting events like the wreath-laying ceremony, so that pivotal moments in a nation’s history and the Navy’s history can continue to be recognized. “It was a great honor to join this special event,” said Greenert. “Thanks to all those who supported.” Greenert was joined by members of Congress, the Honorable Madeleine Z. Bordallo and the Honorable Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan, along with flag and general officers fro mall services to recognize the sacrifices of the United States service members who gave their lives to liberate the people of Guam during World War II.

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MC1 James Kimber Vice Adm. John Richardson, Commander, Submarine Forces, presents the Meritorious Unit Commendation to Rear Adm. Joseph Tofalo, Commande, Submarine Group Ten, and the commanding ofﬁcers of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines, squadrons and staffs of Task Force 144 at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.

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Sean Chen, an electrical engineer assigned to Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWAR), assists an autonomous underwater vehicle in a practice run during the 15th annual International RoboSub Competition at Point Loma.

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Multinational divers conducted a combined diving demonstration during Exercise Sea Breeze 2012 (SB12) at the Ukrainian Western Naval Base, July 19. Divers demonstrated the proper use of diving equipment and safety techniques, while promoting positive relations between the participating countries. “We worked side-by-side with the Ukrainian divers throughout this operation doing different tasks,” said Chief Warrant Ofﬁcer James Hordinski, ofﬁcer-in-charge of Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 2. “We really set a new standard and the bar is set very high for future operations.” During the demonstration, observers were shown each piece of equipment a diver must use and were briefed on the technical areas of military diving efforts including surface-supplied diving techniques, equipment familiar-

We really set a new standard and the bar is set very high for future operations.” - Chief Warrant Ofﬁcer James Hordinski

ization, underwater welding and salvage operations. “The effort over the past couple of weeks between the Ukrainians and the U.S. is the culmination of what Sea Breeze is all about,” said Capt. James Aiken, deputy director of SB12. “I believe Sea Breeze 2012 contains the building blocks for the future of our international partnership.” SB12, co-hosted by the Ukrainian and U.S. navies, aims to improve maritime safety, security and stability engagements in the Black Sea by enhancing the capabilities of Partnership for Peace and Black Sea regional maritime security forces.

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Children, volunteers share laughter, smiles at Vietnamese vocational school By MC3 Michael Feddersen

online Stay up to date on Pacific Partnership 2012 by visiting their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pacificpartnership.

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MC3 Jumar T. Balacy Sailors assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 9 participate in small unit tactics training during the Rim of the Paciﬁc (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise.

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The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) tested two new mobile applications during the week-long humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) portion of the Rim of the Paciﬁc (RIMPAC) 2012 exercise. Military forces and government organizations from Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand participated with local disaster responders in a simulated catastrophic disaster. The Hermes and Glimpse initiatives are cellular-based, geo-tracked, applications that allow operators to create and transmit near instantaneous information to a command cell. Developed by the NGA, Hermes operates on Android devices and lets users create real-time incident reports from the ﬁeld. “With Hermes, operators are sent out with either a (smart) phone or a tablet. These devices operate on the local cellular network, and when running the Glimpse application, it allows for geo-tracking,” said U.S. Army Lt. Col. Trina Patterson of the NGA. “The operator can then submit a situation report consisting of images, (prerecorded) video and the type of emergency. These reports will assist in determining the appropriate response.” Glimpse is the visual portion of the software package that provides decision makers real time views of an event. First responders can send live streaming video while being geo-tracked from the mobile device. The streaming video is uploaded to a server where it can be accessed via a secure URL address. With live visuals, assets can be deployed with little delay.

online For more information about RIMPAC 2012, visit www. cpf.navy.mil/rimpac/2012.

Paciﬁc Partnership 2012 (PP12) volunteers shared laughter and smiles with children at a disabled children’s vocational school, July 19. Together, the children and volunteers spent time playing with toys, listening to the U.S. Paciﬁc Fleet Band, making origami and blowing bubbles. They also spent time learning about each other and making new friends. Event organizer U.S. Army Capt. Hector Cortez said there are no barriers with laughter. “We all express joy in the same manner and laughter in the same way,” he said. Volunteers from the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Amphibious Ship Oosumi played side-by-side with the children throughout the event. Taylor Jensen, a Latter Day Saints Charities volunteer, said the event helped the school’s staff better understand their students. “It gave them better meaning for why they are doing what they are doing, I think,” he said. “These children are valuable to society.

They have special talents and things we can all learn from. I looked around and saw how happy everyone was and how glad they were to have us here, participating and having a good time.” Jensen was able to move past normal language barriers with some of the children by speaking sign language. Cortez said community service events (COMSERV) are an integral part of the mission of Paciﬁc Partnership. “One thing we have been able to do in every country is play with the kids,” he said. “It brings things down to a social level [to] engage with the host nation at more of an intimate level. It also shows the common human spirit we all share.” COMSERV’s help bring PP12 partner nations and host nations together through activities, music, laughter, donations and, most importantly, newly minted friendships.

The information sharing technology and the ability to rapidly disseminate it, is critical to the success of this operation.” Capt. Michael Radoiu, an optometrist, shows local doctors how to use equipment to prescribe glasses during a Paciﬁc Partnership 2012 medical civic action project.

- Capt. Michael Napolitano

“These applications provide better situational awareness for commanders and decision makers so that they understand the relevance of what’s going on in real-time,” said Patterson. “Based on the footage and information received, any special preparations can be accommodated prior to the deploying of rescue units or if a victim needed surgery the surgical team could be better prepared before arrival.” According to Patterson, Hermes-Glimpse offers potential solutions to communication obstacles encountered during Operation Tomadachi, the relief effort in Japan following the 2011 earthquake and resulting tsunami. “This is something we’ve been working on speciﬁcally to respond to a HA/DR scenario. We were trying to close a capability gap in communications during a disaster relief effort. This (simulated disaster) provided the perfect opportunity for us to test our solution to that problem,” said Patterson. Until RIMPAC, the system had only been tested in a lab environment, but had yet to be tested in a HA/DR scenario. International observers not actively participating in the scenario commented on the importance of the exercise and the value of tools, such as Hermes/Glimpse, and what it could bring to an HA/DR scenario. “By observing this exercise, it lets me know what capabili-

ties the U.S. has and how they handle situations, and in turn, what I could offer,” said Claudia Gonzalez, ﬂeet surgeon of the Chilean Navy. After seeing the HermesGlimpse in action Gonzalez said, “It’s an outstanding and innovative tool and it would truly advance medicine and help save lives.” With this new communication tool, information can be distributed to responding agencies and international militaries almost instantaneously. “The information sharing technology and the ability to rapidly disseminate it, is critical to the success of this operation,” said U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Napolitano, HA/DR exercise commander and Expeditionary Training Group Commanding Ofﬁcer. “The whole idea behind disaster response is to get there as quick as you can and stem the bleeding.” Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, over 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans.

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A cold front is moving into the Virginia Air & Space Center, July 28, with A Blizzard in July from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. This event will offer a variety of hands-on, science related activities with a cool theme. A Blizzard in July activities are included in regular exhibit admission. An additional fee is required for the IMAX film “To The Arctic 3D.” Blizzard in July activities include: ■ Journey to the Arctic with “To The Arctic 3D” in IMAX. Showtimes for the movie are 10 a.m. and Noon. ■ Meet the Downtown Hampton on Ice Mascot Blizzard. ■ Have fun in the Robot Bounce House. ■ Learn about the temperature of nitrogen and its change between liquid and gaseous states with Space Freeze, an interactive science demo. ■ Discover how glaciers move soil from one place to another when you create pieces of art using ice and paint with Ice Painting. ■ Snowflake Science uncovers the science behind a snowflake. Make your own and learn about the different kinds of snowflakes. ■ Play a game of Snowball Toss for a chance to win cool prizes. ■ Win a plush polar bear by being one of the lucky seven to guess the correct number of peppermints in a jar. ■ Free vouchers for Dairy Queen Blizzards while supplies last. ■ Special storytime with the Hampton Public Library from Noon to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 727-0900, or visit www.vasc.org. The Virginia Air & Space Center is located in Downtown Hampton at 600 Settlers Landing Rd.

Find the funny at Comedy Festival NORFOLK

Save the date for the ﬁrst ever Norfolk Comedy Festival, July 27 and 28 at The Generic Theater. For two nights, Downtown Norfolk will become a comedy mecca as The Pushers host the region’s best sketch, improv and stand-up comedians. Joining The Pushers will be Norfolk’s newest comedy group Plan B, as well as improv sensations Cats Hugging Cats from Charleston, S.C. and The Richmond Comedy Coalition from Richmond. There are shows scheduled for 7 and 10 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $15 for individual shows, $25 for both shows on a single night, and $40 for tickets to all four shows and The All-Star Improv Jam. For more information, contact Sean Devereux at 692-6549, or visit www.thepusherscomedy.com.

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“Combat Paper Project,” an exhibition featuringg selected work from the Combat Paper Project, will be featured through Sept. 9 at Old Dominion University’s Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries. The exhibit opened July 9. The project utilizes art-making workshops to assist ssist veterans in reconciling and sharing their personal experiences iences as well as broadening the traditional narrative surrounding ounding service and the military culture. Through papermaking making workshops, veterans use uniforms worn in combat bat to create cathartic works of art. The uniforms are cut up, beaten into a pulp and formed into sheets of paper. Veterans use the transsformative process of papermaking to reclaim theirr uniform as art and begin to embrace their experiences in the military. For more information about the Combat Paper Project, go to www.combatpaper.org. You can also visit www.youtube.com/embed/p067FY41jo to see a video of the process. The exhibition is part of the Gordon Art Galleries’ participation in the Blue Star Museums Project. t. Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the he National Endowment of the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department off Defense and more than 1,800 museums across America. First launched in the summer of 2010, Blue Star Museums offers free admission and/or special exhibitions and programs to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day, May 28, through Labor Day, Sept. 3. For more information, visit www.arts.gov/national/bluestarmuseums/ tional/bluestarmuseums/ index2012.php. The Gordon Art Galleries, located at 4509 Monarch narch Way in Norfolk, is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information call 683-6271, or visit http://al.odu.edu/ art/gallery/.

■ what is it? The project utilizes art-making workshops to assist veterans in reconciling and sharing their personal experiences as well as broadening the traditional narrative surrounding service and the military culture.

Get schooled in classic rock at 2nd annual Zoo Grooves NORFOLK

David Totten Audience members enjoy the Zoo’s event ﬁeld and classic rock by Norfolk’s own School of Rock, July 30, 2011.

Kick it old school with your favorite classic rock at Zoo Grooves 2 on July 28 at the Virginia Zoo’s event ﬁeld at 5:30 p.m. Monarch Bank and the Virginia Zoo, in partnership with Portsmouth Museums, the Virginia Aquarium and Troutman Sanders, continue the Zoo Grooves summer concert series with Norfolk’s own School of Rock. “This is a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy music together, share some of their favorite summer foods and explore our Trail of the Tiger exhibit,” said Greg Bockheim, the Zoo’s Executive Director. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and performances begin at 6 p.m. General Zoo admission applies for non-members – $11 for adults, $10 for seniors and $9 for children – but Zoo members get in free and members of the Virginia Aquarium and Portsmouth Museums get half off admission.

The Asia – Trail of the Tiger exhibit will be open and refreshments will be available for purchase until 8 p.m. School of Rock will also offer family members an opportunity to interact with some musical instruments in their unique Instrument Petting Zoo. No outside food or beverages are permitted inside the Zoo. Zoo Grooves concert events will take place as scheduled, rain or shine. No other discounts, coupons or passes will be accepted for this event.

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wins Hampton Bay Days Poster Contest ■ celebrate the bay The 2012 Hampton Bay Days festival is scheduled to take place, Sept. 7 9, in Downtown Hampton. This 30th Anniversary event will include live music, over 100 merchandise and craft vendors, fireworks and more.

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Everybody cut loose, ‘Footloose’ ■ When: July 27 - 29 ■ Where: T.C.C. Roper Performing Arts Center, Norfolk ■ For more information, contact: 627-5437, or visit

www.hurrahplayers.com The Hurrah Players will present the live stage production of one of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top-40 score and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, “Footloose” celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people and guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. “Footloose” plays July 27 at 7 p.m., July 28 at 3 p.m., and July 29 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $20 for children (age 12 and under) and $20 or $25 for adults, and can be purchased online at www. hurrahplayers.com, or via phone at 627-5437.

Bench press contest ■ When: Now through July 27, all day ■ Where: NWSY/CAX ■ For more information, contact: 847-7830

Hampton Bay Days, the city’s largest annual festival, is happy to announce Bryan Lopatic as winner of the 30th annual Hampton Bay Days Poster Contest. Lopatic’s design will be used as this year’s ofﬁcial 2012 poster. “It’s an honor to have my artwork represent the 30th annual Hampton Bay Days festival,” said Lopatic. “I know this is a big milestone for the event and I’m excited to be part of it. An event like this is inspiring to me because it brings together art, conservation and community. I’m looking forward to meeting new faces and unveiling my latest artwork at the festival.” Lopatic will receive $250 cash, in addition to 50 percent of the proceeds of the auctioned original work. He will also receive a complimentary booth at the festival, Sept. 7 - 9, to sell other original artwork. An illustrator for the U.S. Air Force for over 30 years, Lopatic earned his college degree as a graphic illustrator. Many of his illustrations and paintings have been presented to generals, VIP’s, dignitaries, and even the Secretary of the Air Force. He illustrated the cover of “Dec. 7, 1941, The Air Force Story,” which covers the events of Hickam Air Force Base during the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Lopatic is currently working with drawing materials, but has extensive experience in different mediums. Lopatic provides beginner video les-

Courtesy photo Winning poster design for the 30th annual Hampton Bay Days.

sons at www.artacademylive.com. He is presently displaying some of his works at Blue Skies Gallery in Hampton. Lopatic has memberships in numerous art leagues in the Hampton Roads area and teaches classes through Poquoson Parks and Recreation. Release of his DVD, “Intro to Drawing & Drawing Dolphins” is an enjoyable experience for beginners. He has taken workshops and studied with numerous artists, including portrait artist Daniel Greene and illustrator Sorayama of Japan. A

native of Pennsylvania, Lopatic now resides in Poquoson, Va. In 1982, Hampton Bay Days was created as a unique outlet to educate the public on the importance of the Chesapeake Bay in the Hampton Roads region, as well as the rest of Virginia and Maryland. The goal of the festival is to provide an entertaining atmosphere, while ultimately serving the greater purpose of highlighting aspects of the bay and promoting its upkeep and conservation. About 200,000 people are expected to attend the 30th Anniversary celebration in Downtown Hampton. Activities include live musical entertainment, over 100 merchandise and craft vendors, a 30-minute fireworks display, bay education area, and more. For more information on the 30th annual Hampton Bay Days, call 7271641, or visit www.baydays.com. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Hampton Visitor Center at 727-1102, or (800) 4878778.

Men must bench press their full body weight as many times as they can. Women must bench press half their body weight.

Professional Military Knowledge Training ■ When: Thursdays now through Aug. 30; 10 to 11 a.m. ■ Where: JEBLC’s Chapel Annex ■ For more information, contact: YN1 Kisha Smith

at 462-4744, ext. 215, or kisha.smith@navy.mil; or PS1 Siretta Dixon at 462-4744, ext. 223, or siretta.dixon@ navy.mil ECRC’s First Class Petty Ofﬁcer Association is hosting Professional Military Knowledge training. This training will be conducted in preparation for the upcoming September Navy-wide advancement exams and is open to all E6 and below preparing for advancement or looking to refresh their Professional Military Knowledge. Any dynamic First Class Petty Ofﬁcers who would like to assist with facilitating this training are asked to contact either YN1 Kisha Smith, or PS1 Siretta Dixon for the schedule of topics and dates available.

Navy Night at the Tides ■ When: Aug. 4 ■ Where: Harbor Park, Norfolk ■ For more information, contact:

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Win a trip for four Society Diaper giveaway to the Daytona 500 HAMPTON

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) will distribute free Huggies camo diapers to area service members and their families on Aug. 3 at the Naval Station Norfolk Commissary. The NMCRS diaper giveaway will start at 9 a.m. and will continue while supplies last. U.S. military ID cardholders may participate with each family limited to one box of diapers. NMCRS received the donation of 250,000 camo diapers from Kimberly Clark as part of their “Camo for a Cause” promotion. Local exchange and commissary distributor, MDV Nash Finch arranged temporary storage and shipping of 125,000 diapers to the seven NMCRS offices in Hampton Roads and the Camp Lejeune areas. The remaining diapers will be distributed through NMCRS offices throughout California and Washington. Camo diapers will also be given to Budget for Baby attendees and during NMCRS Visiting Nurse home visits. For further details about the distribution, please contact Kathy Nelson, Director; or Angie Setering, Public Affairs Lead, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Norfolk Office at 322-1173. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is grateful for this significant charitable gift that will benefit countless Sailors, Marines and their families.

Hampton Bay Days, the city’s largest annual festival, is sending one lucky person and three of their friends to the Daytona 500, Feb. 23-25, 2013. For only $10, interested parties can purchase a raffle ticket that will allow them chance to win a trip to the highly-popular NASCAR event. Only 1,000 raffle tickets will be sold. The winner will receive a trip for four people, including roundtrip coach airfare, tickets to the Daytona 500 and hotel stay for four. Individuals must be 21 or older to purchase a raffle ticket. The drawing will be held Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. on the Headliner Stage at Mill Point Park during the 30th annual Hampton Bay Days. The winner does not need to be in attendance. Raffle tickets are currently on sale at Hampton Parks & Recreation, located on the 5th Floor of Hampton City Hall (22 Lincoln St., Hampton). For more information, contact Cyndi Masterstaff at 727-8314.

John Muszkewycz at 622-2222, ext. 107, for commands who wish to prepurchase tickets for group price seating The pre-game ceremony will include the oath of enlistment for future Sailors and an opportunity to honor men and women of the Navy. Special ticket pricing is available for the event. Admission for active duty, military families and retiree ID card holders will be $7.50 in advance, $8.50 the day of the game. Tickets can be purchased at The Tides Box Ofﬁce, or online.

Fall softball meeting ■ When: Aug. 7, 10 a.m. ■ Where: N-24 Gymnasium on Gilbert St. ■ For more information, contact: Barbara

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Kayaking at Northwest River ■ When: July 28 ■ Where: NSAHR

(NMCP) River’s Edge and NNSY Mariner’s Reef ■ For more information, contact: 953-5081 Outdoor Adventure Series. Shuttle departs NMCP at 7:30 a.m. and NMCP at 8 a.m. Price varies.

Governor McDonnell issues proclamation recognizing Virginia Private College Week BEDFORD, VA.

Rising high school juniors and seniors and their families are invited to participate in Virginia Private College Week from July 30 through Aug. 4, hosted by the Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV). Colleges will offer a campus tour and information sessions about admissions, financial aid and academic programs. College officials will also address some common myths about the cost of a private college education. Students who visit at least three institutions during the week will receive three application fee waivers. Students may use these waivers to apply to any three participating CICV colleges for free. “Visiting campuses in person is one of the most important steps in the college search process,” said Robert Lambeth, President of CICV. “I encourage parents to explore which college will be the best fit for their son or daughter, and I want to reassure them that a quality education at a Virginia private college is affordable and within reach.”

Sessions at most colleges will begin at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and at 9 a.m. on Saturday. For more information about CICV and Private College Week, including a list of participating colleges and exceptions to this schedule, please visit www.vaprivatecolleges.org. Virginia Private College Week is sponsored by the Virginia College Savings Plan. CICV recently launched a new website. The website promotes the quality and affordability of Virginia private colleges to students and parents by increasing awareness of its member institutions and addressing myths concerning private higher education and its costs. The new website is a user-friendly, informative tool to help identify which Virginia private college is right for any qualiﬁed student. For more information, visit www.vaprivatecolleges.org. CICV was founded in 1971 to promote the interests of non-proﬁt, private colleges and universities in Virginia. CICV was also instrumental in starting the state's Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) program.

■ earn free applications Students who visit at least three institutions during Virginia Private College Week will receive three application fee waivers. Students may use these waivers to apply to any three participating CICV colleges for free.

Tire Care Maintenance Class ■ When: July 26, 5 to 7 p.m. ■ Where: Naval Station Norfolk, Bldg. U-126 ■ For more information, contact: 444-1130

Class is free. The minimum number participants is 20 and pre-registration is required. Call ahead.

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Hunter Education Class ■ When: July 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Where: CAX, 4th Street Grille, Bldg. 236 ■ For more information, contact: 291-4105

Learn to hunt. Open to all military and DoD civilians. Pre-registration is required.

Nicole Riley, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, said Virginia’s upcoming sales tax holiday will be a big help to families and small businesses still recovering from the recession. This year’s tax holiday is Aug. 3 - 5.

online To learn more about the tax holiday, visit the Department of Taxation’s website at http://1.usa.gov/12Tkz8. “The sales tax holiday is kind of like the day after Thanksgiving,” said Riley. “It gets people ﬁred up and puts them in the mood to

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for 98 percent of all state employers and employing 48 percent of the state’s privatesector workforce. “The more we can encourage people to shop at small businesses, the more jobs we’ll save, and the faster our economy will recover,” she said.

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■ Wheelbase: Wheelbase: 113.4; overall length: 192.0; width: 72.5; height: 58.0 ■ Engine: 3.0L V6 DI – 270 hp at 7,000 rpm and 223 lbs.-ft. of torque at 5,700 rpm; 3.6 V6 DI – 318 hp at 6,800 rpm and 275 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,900 rpm. ■ Transmission: six-speed automatic ■ EPA Fuel Economy: 18 city/27 hwy. (RWD); 18 city/26 hwy. (AWD) – both engines. ■ Cargo capacity: 58.0 cubic feet ■ Towing capacity: 1,000 lbs. ■ Safety features: Dual front airbags, front seatmounted side-impact airbags, dual head curtain sideimpact airbags, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, all-speed traction control, StabiliTrak vehicle stability control, battery run-down protection, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, automatic headlamps, daytime running lights, OnStar communications system, PASS-Key III theft deterrent system, navigation system, remote keyless entry, tire pressure monitors and programmable power door locks. Luxury adds universal garage door opener, remote engine start, rearview camera and rain-sensing wipers. Performance adds limited slip rear differential, adaptive headlamps, fog lights and high intensity discharge headlamps. Premium adds rear parking assist and passive remote keyless entry. ■ Warranty: Basic – 4-year/50,000 mile; Powertrain – 5-year/100,000 mile; Corrosion – 6-year/100,000 mile; Roadside Assistance – 5-year/100,000 mile 24-hour. ■ Pricing: The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price for the 2012 Cadillac CTS Wagon starts from $39,015 for the Base RWD wagon up to $51,650 for the Premium AWD. Destination charges add $875.

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Cadillac’s first-ever North American wagon is a progressive take on the classic wagon body style that delivers significant functionality and fuel efficiency. Introduced to the American marketplace back in 2010, it is a unique vehicle intended to connect with the changing priorities of luxury consumers. The CTS Sport Wagon is essentially the same size as the acclaimed CTS sport sedan on the outside, however, the Sport Wagon nearly doubles carrying capacity, with a maximum of 53.4 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat folded. “It’s a taut, sleek design,” said Clay Dean, global design director for Cadillac. “The drama of the sedan is amplified in the wagon, as the centerline cue that is part of the exterior and interior is more prominent and plays a stronger role in defining the design at the rear of the vehicle.” Design highlights include: signature Vshaped deck and tailgate motif; large, vertical tail lamps with light-pipe technology; poweropening lift gate (via key fob or in-vehicle button); CHMSL-integrated roof spoiler; integrated roof load management system with cross bars for a seamless appearance; cargo management system with adjustable in-floor containment; new 19-inch wheels; and a large optional panoramic rear sunroof. Available features include those of the wellappointed CTS Sport Sedan, including allwheel drive, a 40-gigabyte internal hard drive, pop-up navigation screen and a hand-cut-andsewn cabin. Available in Base, Luxury, Performance and Premium models and offered in rear or allwheel drive, the CTS Sport Wagon is propelled by a 3.0L DI V-6 powerplant. Along with direct injection technology, the 3.0L engine employs variable valve timing to optimize power and fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. A 3.6L DI V-6 prime mover is standard on Performance and Premium models. It is a larger-displacement member of the engine family that also includes the standard 3.0L engine. Both engines balance performance and efficiency while operating on regular unleaded. Torque is communicated to the asphalt through a Hydra-Matic 6L45 or 6L50 six-speed automatic transmission.

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It’s a taut, sleek design. The drama of the sedan is ampliﬁed in the wagon.” - Clay Dean, global design director of Cadillac

Inside the passenger cabin, the CTS Sport Wagon takes the successful formula of its sedan predecessor and adds a level of storage capability. The rear cargo area contains an integrated cargo management system that stows neatly under the ﬂoor when not in use. The standard power lift gate is operated by push-button and can be programmed to lift to a speciﬁc height. The cockpit and rear seating areas of the Sport Wagon are shared with the award-winning CTS sedan. The CTS’ interior emphasizes technical precision with elegant, hand-crafted details. An integrated center stack design, with either a

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Water and the summer months tend to go hand-in-hand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; water skiing or ďŹ shing at a lake, taking a dip in a swimming pool and watering home-grown plants with a garden hose are among the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular activities. Recent summers have also been some of the driest on record, prompting grass ďŹ res, drastically low lake levels and water utilities having to implement water restrictions on their customers. The National Weather Service has predicted that states from Georgia to Texas to California and even the Hawaiian islands will see persisting and potentially intensifying drought conditions this summer. In addition to local droughts, water scarcity is a global issue. According to the United Nationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Water for Life campaign, around 1.2 billion people, or almost one-ďŹ fth of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s population, live in parts of the world where access to clean water sources is extremely difďŹ cult. Additionally, water around the world is unevenly distributed, taken for granted and wasted, polluted or unsustainably managed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Water scarcity and access to clean water are issues in the U.S. and around the world, but the good news is that we can all make a positive difference when it comes to saving water,â&#x20AC;? said Caitlin Feehan, environmental engineer with MWH Global, a water-focused engineering consulting ďŹ rm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While climate change, population growth and tendency to waste resources are impacting the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water, there are small steps each of us can take to conserve water every day.â&#x20AC;?

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That’s My Boy: As a teenage father, Donny (Adam Sandler) struggled to raise his sonTodd (Andy Samberg) untilTodd was old enough to strike out on his own. Subsequently estranged from his father for years,Todd is about to marry the love of his life when Donny turns up determined to form the father-son bond they never had. JEB Little Creek, Gator Theater – 462-7534 Thursday, July 26 7 p.m. – Prometheus 3D (PG-13) Friday, July 27 6 p.m. – Rock of Ages (PG-13) 9 p.m. –That’s My Boy (R) Saturday, July 28 1 p.m. – Snow White AndThe Huntsman (PG-13) 4 p.m. – Rock of Ages (PG-13) 7 p.m. –That’s My Boy (R) Sunday, July 29 1 p.m. – Men In Black III 3D (PG-13) 4 p.m. –The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG-13) 7 p.m. – Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted 3D (PG)

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Like a modern-day, twisted fairy tale, A group of guys stumble upon an ‘Killer Joe’ becomes the prince to Dotalien invasion during a faux neighbor- tie’s Cinderella. hood watch meeting where they usually do some male bonding to get away from The next installment in the worldwide their dull suburban lives. Stars Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Will Forte. smash Step Up franchise. Emily (Kathryn McCormick) arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional When 22-year-old Chris (Emile Hirsch) dancer and soon falls in love with Sean finds himself in debt to a drug lord, he (Ryan Guzman), a young man who leads hires a hit man to dispatch his mother, a dance crew in elaborate, cutting-edge whose $50,000 life insurance policy ben- flash mobs, called “The Mob.” When a efits his sister Dottie (Juno Temple). Chris wealthy business man threatens to definds Joe (Matthew McConaughey), a velop The Mob’s historic neighborhood creepy, crazy Dallas cop who moonlights and displace thousands of people, Emily as a contract killer. When Chris can’t pay must band together with Sean and The Joe up front, Joe sets his sight on Dottie as Mob to turn their performance art into collateral for the job. The contract killer protest art and risk losing their dreams and his hostage develop an unusual bond. to fight for a greater cause.

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‘Inversion’ turns the world upside down “Inversion,” a gravity-defying third-person co-op shooter game, puts players in the middle of an invasion by an unknown enemy utilizing advanced gravity-altering technology. Players must fight back against this mysterious new threat, take hold of their technology and command gravity to save the world. Featuring the Grappler weapon, players will be able to manipulate gravity for their own purposes. The Grappler can be used in countless combat situations by maneuvering massive objects as shields or projectiles, and moving camped enemies out of concealed cover so they can be blasted away. The Grappler is also a key tool for tactical situations and puzzle solving as players can lift, move, or create cover objects at their whim. The awesome power of gravity is right at players’ fingertips. Additionally, Inversion is one of the first games to feature the Havok destruction engine, which bestows Inversion with massively destructible environments including an elaborate cover system. “Inversion combines strong third-person shooting and cover mechanics with powerful gravitational effects that make the battlefield a dynamically-shifting environment,” said Carlson Choi,

Inversion System: PC, PS3, Xbox 360 Publisher: Namco Bandai Games America Release Date: In Stores Now ESRB Rating: Mature (Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes)

Vice President of Marketing, Namco Bandai Games America. “Movable cover can be manipulated and destroyed, and vector shifts can move the entire map sidewise or upside down, making every encounter unique and engaging. Inversion throws the world of shooters on its head.” Set in the near future, the tranquil peace enjoyed by mankind shatters with an unforeseen invasion by an unknown enemy called the Lutadore. Armed to the teeth with futuristic gravity-controlling weapons, the Lutadore easily overrun the city’s defenses. Unbeknownst to all, mysterious anomalies have surfaced in conjunction with the invasion. Random regions in the city have entered zero gravity, or have suffered vector changes, throwing the world into topsy-turvy chaos.

Players take on the role of Davis Russel, a young police ofﬁcer, father and husband who ﬁnds himself thrust into a vicious war when society is overrun by an unknown enemy utilizing advanced weaponry that manipulates gravity to create bursts of low-gravity to levitate objects, or high-gravity to push objects and enemies to the ground. With his daughter missing, Russel must work together with his partner Leo Delgado, his neighbor, to take command of this advanced gravitational weaponry to save the world. In addition to the complete singleplayer campaign, Inversion features a comprehensive set of multiplayer modes, including gravity-defying maps and modes for up to 12 players online, as well as a full two-player cooperative mode. “Inversion will turn the shooter genre upside down, literally,” said Todd Thorson, director of marketing and public relations, Namco Bandai Games America. “Saber Interactive’s innovative gravity manipulation feature will blow away any preconceptions of what a contemporary shooter should be.” For more information on Inversion, visit www. inversion.com, or www.namcobandaigames.com.

■ game features Breakthrough GravityDefying Gameplay: • Learn to maneuver and shoot in an ever-changing state of global gravity, including weightless gameplay in zero gravity. Pervasive Environmental Destruction: • Inversion has been speciﬁcally designed to allow for maximum destructibility by using the “Havok Destruction” module.

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THE FARM’S SELF-TITLED DEBUT PUSHES TRADITIONAL BOUNDARIES By Daryl Addison Great American Country | GACTV.com

Bursting to life with a thundering stomp and a thick handclap, The Farm sends a declaration in the first few minutes of their selftitled debut. The opening track, “Farm Party,” builds off a vibrant fiddle, revolving banjo and crunchy, classic rock power chords as the trio shows they’re more than willing to push traditional boundaries. “Ain’t no party like a farm party ‘cause a farm party don’t stop,” they sing through an unapologetic, hip-hop influenced chorus. “Farm Party,” which immediately recalls Big & Rich’s tour de force “Rollin’(The Ballad of Big & Rich),” soars to life through the group’s rich, clean sound, sparkling harmonies and musical passion. The Farm, made up of Nick Hoffman (vocals, fiddle), Damien Horne (vocals, keyboard, guitar) and Krista Marie (vocals, guitar), formed in Spring of 2010 after an impromptu writing session, which must have sounded something like the wild combination of Big & Rich and Little Big Town in the midst of a massive hoedown. Co-produced by Hoffman with Danny Myrick,

members of The Farm wrote or co-wrote nine of the record’s 11 songs on the new album. Front-loaded with a lot of distortion and stomp, songs like the lead single “Home Sweet Home” and “Sweet Sweet Sunshine” raise the volume and the tempo. However, after strong fiddle and heavy riffing, “Home Sweet Home” drops into a beautifully textured verse full of flowing harmonies and patient vocal lines before smoothly transitioning into a melodic, nostalgic chorus. On the Western-flared “Sweet Sweet Sunshine,” melodies rise and fall before the group sings out, “Hold you all night / ‘til the Moon melts into sweet sweet sunshine,” as pedal steel mirrors their voices. While the harmonies are no doubt a focus, Hoffman’s impassioned fiddle leaves its mark here and through several passages on the record. A hook-driven, undeniably country fiddle line trades off licks with a loud, distorted guitar on “Fresh off the Farm,” while the bluesy, cabaret-inspired “Walkin’” features some of the finest moments from each member of the group. Before offering an impressive vocal breakdown deep into the track, Horne and Marie each take a verse. Horne displays unique depth and mul-

tiple textures before Marie’s tantalizing second verse showcases her reach in a sultry, yet dominant, approach. Hoffman lets it all go here as he unleashes fiddle fury with multiple solos that simultaneously show off his fluid skill and impeccable control. The song is executed beautifully, pulling the listener deep into its layered web before heading on home. Taking a break from the party, “Be Grateful” and “Little Boat” stand out for their themes. The latter is a country / reggae-influenced song about life’s priorities featuring the lines, “Little house, big sky, a little ways out in the country side / Ooh you gotta love it.” It’s a nice sentiment that feels natural for the group. On their debut release, The Farm illustrates a vast array of influences. Whether it’s the acoustic blues of “Every Time I Fall” (with one of the album’s best lines, “How come it feels like it’s meant to be every time I fall in love?”), or the hip-hop undertones of the power ballad “That 100 Miles,” the trio routinely finds the song’s center through their emotional delivery and knowing harmonies. And just like they sing in the opening song, there’s a party going on that makes for one good time.

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■ about the band The Farm (from left: Nick Hoffman, Krista Marie and Damien Horne) is in many ways a hybrid act – a trio deeply rooted in Country Music, that folds in sonic elements from a variety of popular-music genres – but the core is built around a solid, identifiable vocal harmony.

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Monks to bring the mystical arts of Tibet back to the American Theatre HAMPTON

Courtesy photo Monks construct a Mandala, an intricate sand painting that can consist of millions of grains of colored sand that are hand placed in position.

Once again, nine monks (lamas) from Drepung Loseling Monastery will be in residence at the American Theatre for the week of July 31 through Aug. 4, when they will construct a unique Mandala sand painting. From all of the artistic traditions of Buddhism, that of painting with colored sands ranks as one of the most exquisite and breathtaking. These remarkable creations have their roots in the tantric legacy of Buddhist India, dating back from 15,000 to 20,000 years to the times preceding the migration of native North Americans from Central Asia. Thus it is easy to see distinct similarities between the Buddhist traditions and the sand painting traditions of the natives of the American Southwest, particularly among the Hopi and Navajo peoples. To construct the Mandala, millions of grains

of sand are painstakingly laid into place on a ﬂat platform over a period of four days. Once it is ﬁnished, the Mandala is destroyed to symbolize the impermanence of all that exists. Opening ceremonies will take place on July 31 at 7 p.m., with construction of the Mandala on Aug. 1 to 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Each of these events is free to the public. On Aug. 5, there will be a free lecture on the symbolism of the Mandala at Noon, with the closing ceremonies at 2 p.m. There will also be a compassion meditation workshop with Geshe Lobsang Tenzin Negi on Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn about the practices that enable one to tap into the healing power of compassion and mindfulness in order to enhance one’s physical and emotional well being. Cost is $50. For further information, call 722-2787.

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The bottom line is that we have to make healthy options available and affordable.”

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- Barbara Thompson, the director of DoD’s Ofﬁce of Family Policy/Children and Youth

Senior Chief Aviation Machinist’s Mate Jacob Erickson (left) and Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Erika Reddick demonstrate how to do a proper curl-up to Ofﬁcer Development School students before a physical ﬁtness assessment.

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DoD leads drive to healthier lifestyles By Lisa Daniel

■ help for getting healthy Military OneSource The Military OneSource website, www.miltaryonesource.mil, offers health coaches for WASHINGTON The Defense Department is taking a leading adults and teens to help with weight management and to meet their overall health goals. role in a government-wide effort to stop the nation’s obesity problem, said Barbara Thompson, Joining Forces the director of DoD’s Office of Family Policy/ First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Joining Forces” campaign announced that health clubs that are part of the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association are offering Children and Youth. DoD is one of 17 federal departments and free memberships to immediate family members of deployed reservists and National agencies working together to identify oppor- Guard members. Participating clubs can be found at www.healthclubs.com. tunities for promoting healthy living as part of the White House’s National Prevention Council Also, the American Council on Exercise is offering free training and fitness instruction to family members of deployed reservists and National Guard members. Participating strategy, she explained. Thompson noted a national increase in Type instructors can be found at www.acefitness.org/joiningforces. II diabetes and cardiovascular disease, believed caused by increased fat, salt and sugar in AmeriDoD’s spending on healthcare is rising at percent of new Soldiers were not immediately cans’ diets, at the same time, that many children twice the rate as the civilian sector and “un- deployable, the report says. are less active than in previous generations. healthy lifestyles and obesity, in particular, are Thompson’s office instituted a “5-2-1-0” There was a 40 percent rise in childhood obesity significant contributors to this trend,” the report policy for the department’s schools and childbetween 1998 and 2008, she said. says. It has reached $50 billion annually, taking care centers, as well as civilian partners that The shift toward unhealthier foods and less up 10 percent of the overall defense budget. serve National Guard and reserve children. exercise has developed over the past 30 years The trend is wreaking havoc on the services’ The numbers represent five servings of fruits or so, and is having a huge impact on health, ability to recruit, creating a national security im- and vegetables, restricting “screen time” – TV healthcare costs and national security, Thomp- perative, Thompson said, with only 25 percent and computers – to two hours each day, ensurson said. of 17 to 24-year-olds able to meet the military’s ing one hour of exercise daily, and allowing no “For the first time, we’re hearing that this weight standards. The majority of applicants sweetened beverages. generation will not live longer than their par- rejected for military service today have obesity Thompson’s tips for curbing obesity include: ■ Eliminate sweetened beverages, includents,” she said. issues, she said. The Bipartisan Policy Center, a WashingtonIn 2010, 59 percent of female recruits and ing juices ■ Practice portion control based think tank, issued a major report last 47 percent of male recruits failed the military’s ■ Advocate for your children month, “Lots to Lose,” written by two former entry-level fitness test, the report says. ■ Ask teachers to reduce sweets in the classAgriculture secretaries and two former Health Of those recruited, the services are seeing and Human Services secretaries, that includes a large increases in service members with bone room ■ Get the nutritional information for school case study of Defense Department initiatives to fractures, thought to be the result of calcium decounteract obesity, Thompson noted. ficiencies and so many dental problems that 62 menus and ensure that they are healthy ■ Ask grocery stores to move sugary foods higher than eye level to young children ■ Exercise as a family ■ Cook and eat meals as a family ■ Breastfeed ■ Grow a garden, or encourage your installation to start community gardens ■ Make fruits and vegetables more appealing to children by offering a variety of color and textures ■ Don’t stop serving a healthy food because The Virginia Beach WIC children refuse to eat it – it can take many Program offers nutritious times of seeing it on their plate for them to foods, education and adjust to the taste breastfeeding support. For American Forces Press Service

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Swimsuit ready? Not for long. Gaining the weight you lost preparing for summer is so easy, you’re likely to do it without trying. If you don’t stop the eating patterns that unintentionally cause weight gain, you’ll never be successful losing body fat. Tom Nikkola, director of nutrition and weight management at Life Time Fitness, “The Healthy Way of Life Company,” said people unintentionally sabotage their diet even as they’re cutting calories. Here are five ways you may be packing on the pounds without even realizing it: ■ Load up on sugar You don’t have to indulge in sweets or spoon extra sugar over your food to eat too much. If you eat a lot of processed foods, you’re probably already eating too much sugar. Nikkola said you can even find added sugar in processed meats. ■ Skimp on protein and fat “Protein and fat are macronutrients that are essential to our health,” said Nikkola. “By avoiding these foods, you’ll be more likely to have an insatiable appetite.” On the flip side, he notes that people who include protein and fat in every meal are less likely to overeat and may reduce cravings for carbohydrate-rich or sugary foods. ■ Eat more breakfast cereal “A bowl of cereal is a great way to start the day if your goal is accumulating additional body fat,” said Nikkola. Such a breakfast can leave you hungry just a few hours later and reaching for high-carbohydrate snack foods. Before Noon you’ll likely be feeling the effects of low blood sugar, like trouble focusing, a reduction in energy and increase in irritability. ■ Fill up on fruit and fruit juice Fruit and fruit juice are not synonymous in a healthy diet. “Juice is much more concentrated in sugar, especially fructose, and does not include fiber which may help reduce your appetite,” Nikkola explained. “Loading up on juice is a great way to increase calorie intake, much like drinking soda would be.” Even too much whole fruit can lead to too much sugar in your diet. The best way to balance out your fruit and vegetable intake is to eat three to four servings of non-starchy vegetables for each serving of fruit. ■ Reward yourself after workouts “It doesn’t take much to offset what you burn in each workout,” said Nikkola. “With a muffin, some chips, or a bowl of pasta you’ll replace all the glycogen you burned in your training session and eat enough extra carbohydrates to add to your fat stores.” Instead, refuel with whole food and include protein for better recovery.

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BARAO MAKES HIS MARK WITH IMPRESSIVE INTERIM TITLE WIN it makes financial sense for him to do so, he still enjoys it and there aren’t any abnormal health risks. Guess what? I’ll bet he earns another title bout before it is all said and done, too. At least one more, possibly winning the 135-pound belt. A third fight with Cruz is still a very marketable fight, if Cruz gets past Barao – assuming nobody else gets to the interim champ first – and Faber scores another win or two. Why? Because the “California Kid” is just that good and he has more than earned it.

By Michael DiSanto UFC.com

Renan Barao entered his first UFC title shot riding a title wave of hype. He was in the midst of the longest current unbeaten streak in the sport, UFC commentator extraordinaire Joe Rogan dubbed him the best fighter in the world without a title, and he is a training partner of featherweight kingpin and pound-for-pound candidate Jose Aldo, who just so happened to own a shutout win over Barao’s interim championship opponent at UFC 149, Urijah Faber. It wasn’t a big shock, therefore, that the Brazilian fighter entered their bout on July 21 as the betting favorite. That is a ton of pressure for a first-time title challenger. Some quietly felt that it would be too much for the 25-year-old contender to handle. Barao obviously forgot to read the memo because he not only beat Faber, he did it in dominant fashion. Barao's performance at UFC 149 suggests that this guy’s ceiling is every bit as high as his rabid supporters suggested heading into the fight. Now is it up to the new interim champion to reach that ceiling, which means remaining supremely focused on improving his weaknesses (everyone has them) and further sharpening his strengths through the same gym rat dedication he has shown so far in his career. It means staying off the Internet, to a degree, to avoid buying into his own hype. It means continuing to train with Aldo, who is the one person in his camp who can continue to push him to greater and greater heights. Let’s face it, Barao is the interim bantamweight champ, but we are still in the midst of the Dominick Cruz era. That remains true until someone defeats the true champion, or he walks away from the sport. The only reason he wasn’t in the cage against Faber on Saturday was a blown ACL. It is likely that Cruz will be out for another 10 months or so, as he continues to heal from his surgery and then rehabilitate himself to full strength. That is plenty of time for Barao to get in a couple of title defenses. I think he should do just that. Remaining active is the key to continued growth as a young fighter, and Barao is certainly still young, despite his wealth of experience. Plus, that is a great way to build the anticipation for the Cruz matchup, assuming he can win those couple of defenses. Was UFC 149 the beginning of the Renan Barao era? I’m not sure, but I do know one thing, Cruz is chomping at the bit to find out.

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Spartyka Fight League is scheduled to host its 8th event, “SFL VIII: Vengeance,” an amateur mixed martial arts event, July 28, at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk. SFL VIII is sanctioned by the Global Combat Alliance (GCA) and will feature some of the best amateur mixed martial arts athletes in Virginia. The competition begins at 7 p.m., and doors will open to the public at 5:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets are available at coxtix.com and the Constant Center Box Office. In addition to several exciting mixed martial arts bouts with male and female athletes from the MidAtlantic, including service members and veterans from the Army, Navy and Marines, Spartyka will also welcome Honor and Remember, a national non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and remembering the lives of fallen service men and women, to present a personalized flag to the family of a fallen service member. Weigh-ins for SFL VIII fighters will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on July 27 at Buffalo Wild Wings, 1308 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake. The weigh-ins are free and open to the public. Following the event on July 28, Scotty Quixx will host the official after party at its Norfolk location at 436 Granby Street. The celebration is free and open to the public, ages 21 and up. For more information about SFL VIII and Spartyka Fight League, contact Rebecca Desjardins at (860) 334-2268, or rebeccad@ spartkynation.com; or Jimi Partyka at 515-6538, or jimip@spartykanation.com, or visit www.spartykafightleague.com.

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Courtesy of UFC Renan Barao scored a unanimous decision victory over Urijah Faber at UFC 149 on July 21 to win the UFC interim bantamweight championship.

would be hard pressed to find another fighter in a Zuffa-owned company who has lost five consecutive title bouts. What that says to me is that Faber remains among the best in the world, because he certainly continues to earn championship opportunities, but he may no longer be the best in any particular weight class. I’m sure the blogs and forums will be full of opinions about Faber hanging up the gloves. After all, losing five consecutive title fights is truly unprecedented. If he is no longer championship caliber, then there is no reason to continue fighting, right? My reaction? Stop it, guys. It is preposterous to think that fighters only compete for championships. That may be true for a select few who are financially secure for life, so the only reason to risk personal safety is the glory of being the best. Everyone else fights to pay the bills. Sure, they have championship aspirations – many do, at least. But these guys also have mortgages or rent, car payments, retirement accounts to fund, college funds and the like to deal with. Competing in the UFC is a profession, no different than being a doctor, lawyer, salesman or professional athlete in any other sport. Do you wake up in the morning and decide to change Where does Faber go? careers just because you may never become the With the loss to Barao, Faber has now lost his CEO of your company? That is ludicrous. last five UFC / WEC championship bouts. One Faber should continue fighting for as long as

Hector Lombard entered the UFC with just about as much hype as Barao had heading into his first title fight. The former Cuban Olympian was riding an unbelievably impressive 25-fight winning streak (which, interestingly enough, is longer than Barao’s winning streak, though not longer than the Brazilian’s unbeaten streak – you figure it out). Then, he laid an egg. OK, to be fair, he didn’t really lay an egg. Tim Boetsch is far from a middleweight gatekeeper. Boetsch beat him, just as much as Lombard failed to execute, which, again, probably had a lot to do with Boetsch. We can pontificate all day on whether debut jitters played a role. It is an interesting question because Lombard was far from the Mike Tysonlike attack-at-all-cost offensive fighter who terrorized the smaller promotions before coming to the UFC. Was he injured? Was it just a bad night, or is Boetsch simply the better fighter? I’ll let others take on that debate in Internet land. I’d rather bandy about a different question – should Lombard drop to welterweight? I’m sure I’m not the only one who noticed that Lombard looked a full weight class smaller than Boetsch. “The Barbarian” is a big middleweight, but certainly not the biggest in the division. I had a feeling that would be the case when I noticed at the weigh-ins that Lombard insisted on putting his shoes back on before squaring off with his opponent. The size differential was certainly not apparent once he had the aid of another inch from his shoes. But it was glaringly apparent when the two squared off inside the cage. At 5-foot-9, Lombard is one of the shortest middleweights in the promotion. In fact, he would be a relatively short welterweight. If Lombard can cut to 170 pounds without adversely impacting his strength and explosiveness, he could be an absolute savage in the welterweight division. If I were a betting man, and I just so happen to be one, I’d bet that he could easily make the welterweight limit with just a few tweaks to his training camp diet.

mmaontap UFC ON FOX 4 Aug. 4, Fuel and Fox Featured bouts: Mauricio Rua vs. Brandon Vera Ryan Bader vs. Lyoto Machida Travis Browne vs. Ben Rothwell Joe Lauzon vs. Jamie Varner

UFC 150 Aug. 11, 8 p.m., FX; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Ben Henderson vs. Frankie Edgar Donald Cerrone vs. Melvin Guillard Ed Herman vs. Jake Shields Yushin Okami vs. Rousimar Palhares

STRIKEFORCE Aug. 18, 10 p.m., Showtime Featured bouts: Ronda Rousey vs. Sarah Kaufman Ronaldo Souza vs. Derek Brunson Roger Bowling vs. Tarec Safﬁedine Miesha Tate vs. Julie Kedzie

BELLATOR 73 Aug. 24, 8 p.m., MTV2 Featured bouts: Pat Curran vs. Patricio Freire Marcos Galvao vs. Luis Nogueira Light heavyweight tourney ﬁnal

UFC 151 Sept. 1, FX and PPV Featured bouts: Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson Josh Koscheck vs. Jake Ellenberger Danny Castillo vs. Michael Johnson ■ All cards subject to change.

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Menard ready for return to the Brickyard By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

A year ago, Paul Menard scored a surprising victory in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, delivering his father John Menard an Indy win that had eluded him in years of owning and sponsoring cars at the famed track. Besides his breakthrough Cup win, Paul Menard scored three other Top-5 finishes last year, made a run at a Chase berth and wound up a careerbest 17th in Sprint Cup points. As the circuit returns to the Brickyard this week, Menard is 15th in the standings, 79 points away from 10th place and a Chase berth. He’s still seeking his first Top-5 of the season and has four Top-10’s in a year that has seen his Richard Childress Racing organization struggle to find speed at many tracks. Although one teammate, Kevin Harvick, is sixth in the standings, he has just three Top-5 finishes, the fewest of any driver in the Top-10. The other teammate, Jeff Burton, is 19th in the standings, 120 points away from 10th. Realistically, the only way either Menard or Burton could make the 12-driver field for the 10-race, season-ending, championship-deciding Chase is to win a race or two in the next six races, the final ones of the

Courtesy of NASCAR Paul Menard (right) signs an autograph for a fan at Pocono Raceway on Aug. 5, 2011.

26-race regular season. During the off-week before the Brickyard, Menard had time to participate in the NASCAR teleconference and reﬂect on his win of a year ago. “We were fortunate enough to win the race last year and kiss the bricks, and [would] like to do that again, for sure,” he said. He said he often thinks back to his heartwarming win over Jeff Gordon, Regan Smith and Jamie McMurray. “I’ve got the trophy in a spot right between my bedroom and the kitchen, so I walk by it a dozen times a day at least,” he said. “I’ve got a lot of little things, pictures. A fan at a Menards store a couple of

months back gave me some T-shirts from the race, from the inaugural race in 1994, up to last year’s race. Little keepsakes like that.” One lady made him a quilt. “It’s a huge quilt that I’ve got in our living room downstairs,” he said. “Just a bunch of things. It’s not really well organized, a lot of pictures, some montages and stuff, but got a little bit here and there throughout the house. A lot of reminders every day for sure.” Backing up his Brickyard win is going to be difﬁcult, and is going to require improved performance from his team, as he acknowledged. “In order to contend for race wins, we have got to get better, and we all

understand that, and we are all working hard towards it,” he said, adding that he was encouraged by his performance at Pocono Raceway, a long track with flat turns that has similar characteristics to Indy. “We had a good run, qualified third and finished ninth at Pocono and a lot of those things translate back over to Indy,” he said. “I look forward to going to Indy. We are bringing a new car. It’s one that we ran at Richmond, but we wrecked it, broke the throttle and wrecked the car. This will be the first true test of this new car and it’s been a pretty good one so far. So, hopefully, all goes well and we can repeat.” Menard said that while he’ll be playing the role of and accepting the honors of defending winner this week, he’s more focused on what happens when he straps in his car for practice, qualifying and the race on Sunday. “What happened last year was great and I’ll always cherish it,” he said. “I have a lot of memorabilia from it, but the time now is to work on this year.” And for him there’s no bigger race on the schedule. “I know for the sport, Daytona is considered the Super Bowl, but for me personally, there’s no race I would rather win than the Brickyard 400, and to be a two-time winner there would be even better yet,” he said.

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SWITCH NOW | 757.389.5004 | cox.com/bundle | Cox Solutions Store® “More people” claim based on a comparison of Q4 2011 Centris market share data report for consumers with a bundle of TV, phone and Internet in Cox service areas. Offers expires 9/30/12 and is available to residential customers in Cox Virginia service areas. $25/month each is only available for new subscriptions or upgrades to one or more of Phone Premier with voicemail, internet Essential, and/or Cox TV Economy with 1 standard receiver to complete the 3-service bundle. All 3 services are $25/mo each during the promo period. Free install limited to standard pro install on prewired outlets. Modem rental fee credit for first 12 months only. ** Both premium channels are $15/mo. total in months 4-6; regular rates thereafter. Phone Premier includes Primary Phone line, features, voicemail, and unlimited long distance. Unlimited plan long distance minutes are limited to direct dialed long distance calls within the United States, U.S. Virgin Island &amp; Puerto Rico and may be used only for residential, non-commercial voice calls. Usage that is not consistent with such use may subject your account to review and/or suspension or termination of your service. Prices exclude additional installation/activation fees, additional equipment charges, inside wiring fees, additional jacks, taxes, surcharges and other fees. Not all services and features available everywhere. A credit check and/or deposit may be required. Offer may not be combined with other offers, discounts or promotions. Other restrictions may apply. Cox TV Economy consists of Cox TV Starter service, and selected cable networks from Cox TV Essential. A Cox digital receiver is reflected in advertised retail price. Other equipment options available and prices may vary. Cable modem required for Internet services. For best performance, use of Cox approved cable modem is recommended. Uninterrupted or error-free Internet service, or the speed of your service, is not guaranteed. Actual speeds vary. Telephone modem may be required for Telephone service. Telephone modem uses household electrical power to operate and has backup battery power provided by Cox if electricity is interrupted. Telephone service, including access to e911 service, will not be available during an extended power outage or if the modem is moved or inoperable. Telephone service provided by an affiliated Cox entity. SHOWTIME® and related marks are trademarks of Showtime Networks Inc., a CBS company. HBO® and related channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc. © 2012 Cox Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.