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Despite driving less this year and possibly into the winter due to ongoing pandemic restrictions, drivers must still anticipate weather and its related safety impacts. Besides the regular driving safety tips there are additional winter driving tips to consider. “Knowing how to handle winter driving conditions and learning to adjust your driving habits is just one way to mitigate your risk this winter season,” said Keith Wilson, a Safety and Occupational Health manager with Naval Safety Center’s Shore Directorate. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, over 70% of the nation’s roads are located in snowy regions, which receive more than 5 inches average snowfall annually. Snow and ice reduce pavement friction and maneuverability, causing slower speeds, reduced roadway capacity, and increased crash risk. It can take up to 10 times longer to stop, so one should reduce speed by 30% on wet MC2 Kris Lindstrom pavement and at least 50% on snow-covered roads. Hospitalman Jamesetta Karnwie, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Medical Department, receives the F/A-18 Super Hornets perform a fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman What else does this mean? One can anticipate F/A-18 Super Super Hornets perform aa fly flyKelly overWilson, the Nimitz-class Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS HarryPortsmouth S.Truman Truman (NMCP) Immunizations Clinic, F/A-18 Hornets perform over the carrier USS Harry S. COVID-19 vaccine from Hospitalman assignedaircraft to Naval Medical Center (CVN 75) during a change of command ceremony for the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike reduced freeway speeds between 3% and 13% in (CVN 75) during during aa change change of of command command ceremony ceremony for for the the “Fighting “Fighting Checkmates” Checkmates” of of Strike Strike (CVN Dec. 23.75) Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211. light snow and 5% and 40% in heavy snow. Heavy Fighter Squadron Squadron (VFA) (VFA) 211. 211. Fighter snow and sleet can reduce visibility. Lanes and MC2 Scott T Swofford MC2 Scott Scott TT Swofford Swofford MC2 roads obstructed by snow accumulation will reduce capacity and increase traffic delays. Use caution when driving over bridges, overpasses or group remains ready to surge forward or reFrom Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group From Harry Harry S. S. Truman Truman Carrier Carrier Strike Strike Group Group group remains ready to surge forward or reFrom any elevated roads, as they will freeze first. Unlike Public Affairs deploy when called upon. Public Affairs Affairs Public deploy when called upon. surface roads, elevated roadways have no way to “Our strike group’s missions have dem“Our strike shot. group’s missions have demstore heat and will ice over quicker when temperaBy MC3 Samuel Gruss NORFOLK onstrated we are inherently maneuverable NORFOLK NORFOLK USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Public Affairs onstrated we are“Itinherently maneuverable tures drop below freezing. is important for Sailorsunto get this vaccine because it is our operational Nearly 6,500 Sailors of the Harry S. Tru- and flexible while remaining remaining operational unNearly 6,500 Sailors of the Harry S. Tru- and flexible while Perhaps you are one of those drivers from dutypotential to be the example to the adversary,” saidcountry we love and serve,” said man Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) arrived predictable to any PORTSMOUTH potential adversary,” said man Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) arrived predictable to any regions that regularly get snow and your confiKarnwie. “The shot was not a big deal at all and the whole the Navy’s dynamic in Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia, July Black. “This epitomizes “This epitomizes the Navy’s dynamic in Sailors Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia, July ofBlack. dence in driving ability is high. A factor in many assigned to the medical department the aircraft process went seamlessly”. force employment concept and shows this 21. force employment concept and shows this 21. USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), received the carrier first round serious and fatal crashes is overconfidence in According to Lt. of Cmdr. Autumn Riddell, the ship’s nurse and capable accomThe aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman strike group is ready strikeCenter group is aboard ready and capable of accomThe aircraft carrier USS vaccine Harry S.atTruman of shots of the COVID-19 Naval Medical one’s abilities and/or equipment (traction control, John Stennis, medical anyC.time, as our na- department Sailors received (CVN 75) and strike group ships USS Nor- plishing any mission, at at any time, as our na(CVN 75) and strike group ships USS Nor- plishing any mission, Portsmouth, Dec. 23. antilock brakes, stability control and good tires). mandy (CG 60), USS Arleigh Burke (DDG tion directs.” the vaccine because their exposure to COVID-19 is likely greattion directs.” mandy (CG 60), USSC.Arleigh Burke (DDG More than 20 John Stennis Sailors were among the first For black ice, no speeds are safe and you can lose er thanthe thatstrike of other Sailors the typical work environment. While in Norfolk, group willinnot 51) and USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) MC2 Thomas Gooley While in Norfolk, the strike group will not 51) and USS Forrestthe Sherman (DDG 98) from the ship to receive vaccine following the Navy’s issuing control at 10 mph especially if there is MC2 aMC2 bank or Gooley “Themaintenance Stennis medical team understands the benefit of the Thomas Gooley Thomas on ships, arrived after operating for more than three only conduct routine A Sailor embraces his loved on after USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at Naval Station conduct routine ships, arrived after operating for moreunder than NAVADMIN three only 327/20, of COVID-19 vaccine slope the S. roadway. Sailor embraces embraces his loved loved on on after after USSto Harry S.Truman Truman (CVN (CVN 75) 75) arrived arrived at at Naval Naval Station Station Sailor his USS Harry vaccinemaintenance and it canon help so manyAA people,” said Riddell. “That and equipment, buthow Sailors will also months in the U.S. 5thguidance and 6th fleets areas of aircraft Norfolk. but Sailors will also months in the U.S. 5th and 6th fleets areas of aircraft and equipment, Norfolk. Norfolk. Dec. 16. Even the most prepared drivers may find themis why this evolution wasmainso important for our medical team, be able to continue advanced training, responsibility. be able to to continue advanced mainresponsibility. “With the [John C.] Stennis team volunteering selves sliding on a patch of ice. If the front end of because we are training, the first line ofas defense to combat COVID-19.” tain warfighting certifications, as well “I couldn’t be more proud medical of this strike tain towarfighting certifications, as well as “I couldn’t be more proud of this strike receive these vaccines, the ship is improving our ability mainyourahead.” vehicle begins to slide, do the not try to speedconducted up The distribution of the COVID-19 vaccineand follows Additionally, HSTCSG and friends. focused readyprotocols for whatever lies group team’s performance over more than spend time with family Additionally, the HSTCSG conducted spend time withestablished family andbyfriends. focused and ready for whatever lies ahead.” group team’s performance over more thanand our tain an environment that is safer for the crew shipyard or slam on the brakes. Ease your foot off the seasons. The adminis“I’m incredibly proud of theprior grit,influenza determi-vaccine While deployed, the strike group partici- bilateral operations with allies and partners three months of operating in a highly-dyoperations with allies andthe partners “I’m incredibly proud of the grit, is determiWhile deployed, the Fastrike group partici- bilateralthe three months of operating in a USS highly-dypartners,” said Capt. Randy John C. Stennis accelerator until tration of effort the vaccine coordinated by Military Treatment both U.S.steering 5th andwheel 6th fleets, to include nation comand phenomenal Truman’s Sail- pated in a variety of partnership and interop- andinhold namic environment acrossPeck, two theaters,” in both U.S. 5th and 6th fleets, to include nation and phenomenal effort Truman’s Sailpated in a variety of partnership and interopnamic environment across two theaters,” manding officer. “Additionally, it also allows us to continue our car slows down. If the back end begins to slide, cilities andthree all supported units, exercises, including Stennis, over(MTF) the last months Navy erability as well as maritime and Egypt, Morocco, Italy, France, Germany and said HSTCSG Commander Rear Adm. Gene ors have shown Egypt, Morocco, Italy, France, Germany and ors have shownto over the last three months erability exercises, as well as maritime and said HSTCSG Commander Rear Adm.for Gene critical mission in setting the conditions delivering the ship turn your steering wheel in the direction of the ensure readiness is maintained and the vaccine is said operational Harry S. Truman’s theater security operations. Strike group the United Kingdom. Also, aircraft from emBlack. “We carried out the full spectrum of operating at sea,” the United Kingdom. Also, aircraft from emoperating at sea,” said Harry S. Truman’s theater security operations. Strike group Black. “We carriedComplex out the Overhaul full spectrum of period, from the Refueling (RCOH) on time slide without hitting the brake. The NHTSA when available. Officer Capt. Nick Dienna. units participated in Exercise Baltic Opera- barked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 supported missions from sustained combat flight oper- Commanding administered units participated in Exercise Baltic OperaAir Wing (CVW) 1firm supported Capt.news NickonDienna. missions from sustained combat flight oper- Commanding Officermore and on budget.” advises yourbarked car hasCarrier anti-lock visit www.stennistions (BALTOPS) from the Adriatic Sea if and Operation Inherentbrakes, Resolveapply during May and to enjoy our time inJohn port,C. 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MC2 Cameron Stoner Prospective commanding officers (PCOs) participate in a tabletop exercise as part of the inaugural Operational Level of War (OLW) course hosted by Commander, Submarine Forces in Norfolk, Dec. 14-18, 2020.
Submarine Force adds Operational Level of War course to officer training pipeline By Holly Carey
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Commander, Submarine Forces (SUBFOR) hosted the inaugural Operational Level of War (OLW) course as part of the submarine prospective commanding officer (PCO) training pipeline in Norfolk, Virginia, Dec. 14-18. The week-long course provides PCOs the opportunity to read and discuss major operational plans, receive briefs from Submarine Force and Navy leadership, have next-level discussions on operational rules of engagement, and exercise their knowledge during a course-long rehearsal of concept drill. “Operational Level of War represents the level of command that connects tactical objectives with strategic goals,” said Vice Adm. Daryl Caudle, Commander, SUBFOR. “This new course aligns our efforts to build
effective leadership instincts, experience, and judgment to develop combat-ready leaders centered on the concept of mission command.” The Submarine Force enables mission command by providing a clear and concise expression of the purpose of operations and the desired end state. Commander’s Intent 3.0 and its ten classified annexes, released in September 2020, are the foundation of how the undersea forces will ensure they are ready to “fight tonight” as well as support the Joint Force across the spectrum of conflict in the context of Great Power Competition. Operational Level of War is the cognitive approach by commanders and staffs to develop strategies, campaigns, and operations to organize and employ military forces by integrating ends, ways, and means. “In the past, there has been no opportunity provided in the submarine officer pipeline to focus on operational plans or the operational level of war,” said Capt. Dan
Packer, Submarine Force Atlantic (SUBLANT) director for plans and policy. “As we prepare for Great Power Competition and shift from peacetime to wartime, we need to focus on enabling mission command and equipping commanding officers to demonstrate initiative.” Mission command enables submarine self-sufficiency. At sea, submarine commanders routinely confront major operational, engineering, and personnel problems, decide on courses of action, and execute their plans without consulting their chains of command, sometimes not even informing their chains of command until weeks later. “The OLW course was a great opportunity for us to ensure we understand how our operational commanders intend to employ undersea forces during conflict,” said Cmdr. Joe Fontenot, USS Newport News (SSN 750) PCO. “That understanding will ensure mission command, and enable us to effectively employ our units in support of operational and strategic objectives.” The U.S. Submarine Force provides the training, logistical plans, manpower, and operational support to maintain the ability of the Force to respond to both peacetime and wartime demands while ensuring the U.S. Navy maintains undersea superiority into the future.
Kearsarge Chief pulls Sailor from car crash By MC3 Nicholas Boris USS Kearsarge Public Affairs
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Chief Aviation Machinist Mate Mike Mabry, from Houston and assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), was on his way to work when he saw an overturned vehicle Dec. 21, 2020. Without hesitation, Mabry sprang into action to help clear the accident and render aid to potential victims. “I immediately pulled over, got out of my truck and ran up,” said Mabry. “There was a civilian who had got out of his car to help, a surgical tech that worked for Veterans Affairs.” The victim, who was a Sailor, was trying to pull himself through a shattered window when Mabry arrived to assist him out of the vehicle. “I pulled the Sailor out of his vehicle and made sure he was responsive and that he was okay,” said Mabry. “The civilian surgical tech stayed with him while I went and directed traffic to avoid the lane.” Mabry called emergency services and directed traffic while awaiting their arrival. “The civilian surgical tech did his thing,” said Mabry. “The fire department was the first to respond and took over from there.” Once Mabry determined the scene and victim were safe and emergency services had control, he reported for duty aboard Kearsarge. “Chief Mabry is new to Kearsarge,” said Capt. Neil Koprowski, commanding officer of Kearsarge. “He saw a car flipped over on Interstate 64, he jumped right out and pulled somebody out of the vehicle. That is the epitome of doing more for others and an example of Kearsarge’s motto of proud, trustworthy and bold.” Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (CNRMA): Rear Adm. Charles W. “Chip” Rock Regional program manager for Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (NRMA):
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Navy motorcycle courses resume By Amy Robinson
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After a nearly nine-month hiatus, the U.S. Navy resumed motorcycle training for military and Department of Defense identification cardholders on Dec. 16 at several locations in Hampton Roads. The classes, which were paused in March due to COVID-19, are now offered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Norfolk Naval Station and Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia. “Installations are happy that they’re now able to provide training to the Sailors,” said Charisse Averett, regional safety and occupational health specialist for the mid-Atlantic region. “We want to protect our Sailors and get them the appropriate training, skills and knowledge that they need so when they’re out on the road, they’re safe.” Averett added that this has been a challenging time for riders to stay current on training, and resuming these courses will alleviate the added stress and help the Navy to continue protecting its most valuable resource: its people. Fred “Mac” McMullen, a senior instructor with American Motorsports Training, said he and other instructors have anxiously awaited the opportunity to get back to teaching the courses. “I get calls constantly about people asking, ‘When are you teaching again?’ It’s been a long wait, but we’re excited to get back into it and start making a difference again,” he said. The classes range from beginner level, also known as the Basic Rider Course (BRC) to the advanced level for more experienced riders. All military riders must take a refresher course every five years. This training requirement can be met by taking either the Experienced Rider Course (ERC/BRC-2) or the Advanced Rider Course (ARC). Previously, classes were limited to 12 students and two instructors; however, due to current COVID-19 restrictions, there is now a maximum of eight students and two instructors per course. For those
MC1 RJ Stratchko Beyond attending the required motorcycle training courses, active duty riders are required to wear proper personal protective equipment, whether riding on or off-base.
interested in attending BRC, McMullen said loaner motorcycles are still provided for the riding portion of the course; however, students are now required to bring their personal protective equipment to include helmets and gloves. The motorcycle course schedule and availability is located online in the Enterprise Safety Applications Management System (ESAMS) and can be accessed with a common access card at https:// esams.cnic.navy.mil/. All prospective students must have an ESAMS account to view the schedule or
enroll in any of the motorcycle training courses. Riders who aren’t current on training requirements due to the lapse in course availability during COVID-19 restrictions will have priority; however, McMullen encourages all who are interested to either enroll if space is available or request to be added to the waitlist in case of cancellations. For more information or additional questions, McMullen said military members should contact their unit or installation traffic safety coordinator or motorcycle safety representative.
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IWTC Virginia Beach instructor reinforces Navy readiness, trains Sailors in information systems maintenance From Information Warfare Training Command Virginia Beach Public Affairs
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Electronic Technician 1st Class Vicky Li currently serves as an instructor at Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Virginia Beach, where she is responsible for teaching maintenance vital to the Navy’s information systems. A native of San Francisco, California, Li attended boot camp at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes in June 2010. Shortly after graduation, Li attended the Basic Electronic Technical Core and Electronic Technician “A” School, laying the foundational knowledge required of all electronic technicians in the fleet. During her first operational tour, Li served aboard USS Benfold (DDG 65) as both a technician and radar work center supervisor responsible for the oversight and execution of all daily maintenance of all non-weapons related surface and air search radar and navigation equipment. After departing USS Benfold, Li was assigned to Commander, United States Naval Forces Central Command (USNAVCENT) in Bahrain, where she served as a telecommunications control officer and information systems technician providing necessary and relied upon command, control, communication, computer, and intelligence capabilities supporting the entirety of the United States 5th Fleet area of operation as well as the Combined Maritime Forces, a 32-country coalition in the region. While at USNAVCENT, Li also earned her information warfare qualification and was promoted to first class petty officer in 2016. In August 2018, Li reported to IWTC Virginia Beach in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where she serves as the information systems maintenance instructor.
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Courtesy photo Electronic Technician 1st Class Vicky Li currently serves as an instructor at Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Virginia Beach, where she is responsible for teaching maintenance vital to the Navy information systems.
“Information warfare may not be as visible as other aspects of warfare, but it is the most important,” said Li. “Without information, everyone will be going in blind. With top quality training, we are providing Sailors with potentially life-saving skills they can apply in the fleet to ensure the safety of our troops as well as our victory in battles.” IWTC Virginia Beach currently offers 59 courses of instruction in information technology, cryptology, and intelligence with an instructor and support staff of 230 military, civilian, and contract members who train over 6,600 students every year at 5 training sites in the Hampton Roads area. It is one of four school houses for Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT) and also oversees learning sites at Jacksonville and Mayport,
Florida; Kings Bay, Georgia; and Groton, Connecticut to continue aligning Information Warfare community training. With four schoolhouse commands, a detachment, and training sites throughout the United States and Japan, CIWT trains over 22,000 students every year, delivering trained information warfare professionals to the Navy and joint services. CIWT also offers more than 200 courses for cryptologic technicians, intelligence specialists, information systems technicians, electronics technicians, and officers in the information warfare community. For more news from the Center for Information Warfare Training domain, visit https:// www.netc.navy.mil/CIWT, www.facebook.com/NavyCIWT, or www.twitter.com/NavyCIWT.
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USS John C. Stennis holds change of command ceremony By MC3 Rebekah Rinckey
USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Public Affairs
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The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) held a change of command ceremony Dec. 31, 2020, where Capt. Cassidy Norman relieved Capt. Randy Peck as commanding officer of John C. Stennis. Due to shipboard COVID-19 prevention measures, the ceremony was held with a small gathering in the ship’s forecastle. Rear Adm. John Meier, commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, praised Peck on his list of major accomplishments as commanding officer of John C. Stennis, to include his leadership through a successful homeport change and world tour deployment, traveling over 75,000 nautical miles with over 9,000 launches and recoveries of aircraft, and more than 23,000 logged flight hours. During this deployment, John C. Stennis and Carrier Air Wing Nine expended 180 weapons accelerating the demise of Islamic State terrorist targets during Operation Inherent Resolve, and completed 16,000 sorties while conducting combat operations in the U.S. Fifth Fleet Area of Responsibility. Under his guidance, the John C. Stennis Maintenance Material Management (3M) Training Team (3MTT), Wardroom, and Chief Petty Officer Mess were awarded the Battle “E” and Type Commander Purple “E,” and passed the 3M Inspection with a grade of 95.28%, the highest in recent Commander, Naval Air Forces history.
“Over Peck’s tour, I think you’ve been recognized with every award a carrier and carrier air-wing can get,” said Meier. During his speech, Peck thanked the crew and credited his Sailors for everything accomplished during his time aboard. “Our operational success was 100 percent due to our teamwork. Thank you and congratulations on taking John C. Stennis to the top culminating through the last 25 years of operations and into Refueling Complex Overhaul (RCOH),” Peck said. “There is no standard we did not exceed or mission we did not accomplish in the preservation of American security.” Norman, a 1993 graduate from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, received his commission as a naval officer and subsequent “Wings of Gold” in 1993. He has logged over 700 traps, landing across the six most recent classes of aircraft carriers, and logged more than 2,900 flight hours in 44 different kinds of aircraft. Norman served as the commanding officer of the VFA-83 “Rampagers,” from October 2010 to February 2012, the executive officer of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), from April 2016 to May 2018, and the commanding officer of the USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), from April 2019 to June 2020. “It is a true honor to be standing here today as the Commanding Officer of the John C. Stennis,” said Capt. Norman. “With Capt. Peck’s outstanding leadership over the last
MC3 Ikenna Tanaka Capt. Randy Peck signs a replica Senate desk, a tradition among outgoing commanding officers of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74), in the John C. Stennis Museum following a change of command ceremony, where Peck officially turned over the duties and responsibilities of commanding officer to Capt. Cassidy Norman.
few years, I am very happy and motivated to see the enduring personality and performance of the Stennis Team.” Before departing the ship for a final time, Peck stopped in the ship’s museum to sign his initials into a replica Senate desk. Since the Civil War, senators have signed their initials into their desks on the Senate floor as they leave office; each of Stennis’commanding officers has followed this tradition to pay
homage to Sen. John C. Stennis. John C. Stennis is partnering with Newport News Shipbuilding to complete RCOH on schedule with a trained, resilient and cohesive crew. For more news on John C. Stennis, visit www.stennis.navy.mil or follow along on social media at www.facebook.com/stennis74 on Facebook, stenniscvn74 on Instagram, and @stennis74 on Twitter.
NMCP Sailors honor fallen heroes on National Wreaths Across America Day By MC2 Dylan Kinee
Naval Medical Center - Portsmouth Public Affairs
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Second Class Petty Officer Association (SCPOA) hosted a volunteer event for National Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 19. Volunteers laid wreaths at fallen veterans’ grave sites at Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery on Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads-Portsmouth Annex. “In support of Wreaths Across America, we laid wreaths to remember and honor all veterans who have laid their life on the line for our country,” said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Brandon Day, SCPOA volunteer coordinator. Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, wreath-laying ceremonies are coordinated at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2,100 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. “We felt as a group, during the restrictions in place during the pandemic, that it is extremely important to maintain a sense of normality and maintain morale, while at the same time honoring our heritage and those who came before us to shape the Navy we are today,” said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Blair Hess, SCPOA president. The mission of Wreaths Across America is
MC2 Dylan Kinee Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Second Class Petty Officer Association (SCPOA) hosts a volunteer event for National Wreaths Across America Day at Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery on Dec. 19.
Remember, Honor and Teach. From the Revolutionary War to present day conflicts, the fallen veterans come from all backgrounds in life and placed their lives on the line. “It was very humbling,” Day said. “Especially taking the time to read the names of each individual laid to rest in the cemetery. I feel proud to have the opportunity to honor those who have come before us in any way possible.” This was the first time in recent years that
the SCPOA led and coordinated the event. “I would just like to thank all those who volunteered, NSA Hampton Roads for allowing us the honor of laying the wreaths, and our chain of command for supporting us in the execution of these events,” Hess said. “I feel privileged to be able to be a part of events like this. The things I truly care about are unique morale and welfare events that also highlight our traditions and heritage.” As the U.S. Navy’s oldest, continuously-
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vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes, you will typically need to pump the brake pedal to prevent your wheels from locking. As outside temperatures drop so, will the inflation pressure on your tires. Make sure your tires are filled to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended inflation pressure, found in the owner’s manual or on the inside of the driver’s doorframe. According to NHTSA, be sure to check your tires’ pressure when they are cold, which means they have not been driven for at least three hours. Are you planning to use snow tires on your vehicle? Be sure to check out www.nhtsa.gov/ tires for tire ratings before you buy new ones and look for tires with the snowflake symbol. Did you know at 32 degrees, AAA says a car battery is 35% weaker and at zero degrees, the battery loses about 60% of its strength? Therefore, even if you capably handle driving on the winter roads Mother Nature can still ruin your day and leave you stranded. If you are stuck in the snow stay with your vehicle, it will provide temporary shelter and make it easier for help to find you. Be visible by tying a brightly colored cloth to the antenna of your vehicle or at the top of a rolled up window to signal distress. Make sure your exhaust pipe is not clogged with snow, ice, or mud. A blocked exhaust pipe can cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to seep into the vehicle’s interior while the engine is running. In the unfortunate event one is stuck stranded on the roadway, a storm preparedness kit is always a good asset to have in the vehicle. With this year’s pandemic, additional personal protective equipment items should be included as well. Recommended storm prepared-
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ness kit items include: • Drinking water • First aid kit • Flashlight • Jumper cables • Snow shovel • Blankets • Paper towels • Window washer solvent • Snacks • Basic toolkit • Face masks • Hand sanitizer • Disinfecting wipes A preparedness kit for your vehicle helps ensure you are prepared to deal with winter conditions. By having a kit and adjusting your
driving habits as needed, you will have taken the first steps toward a safer winter regardless what you may encounter on the road. Also important is to maintain your situational awareness and be alert to other drivers’ actions on the road. “It’s better to avoid taking unnecessary risks,” Wilson said. “If you absolutely do not need to be on the roads, stay home.” For more information about preparing for winter weather go to https://www.ready.gov/winterweather, www.nhtsa.gov/winterdriving-tips or visit the resources on our website at https://navalsafetycenter.navy.mil/
ty to share a message with our military families…today I’m here to thank you for your service, and thank military service members for their courage, their determination and their sacrifice. I also know all too often that sacrifice in silence and that the holidays are particularly hard for military families on a budget.” NEX stores from all around the world participated, with each individually creating that special moment for those deserving families. This is the fifth consecutive year that Pay Away the Layaway, Inc. has paid off NEX customers’ layaways. However, this was the grandest year yet, with nearly $65,000 worth of children’s toys, clothing and goods paid in full. As part of this year’s surprise, 42 families at NEX Great Lakes, Illinois and NEX Memphis, Tennessee, also had their layaways paid in full by Pay Away the Layaway and its featured sponsor, Gordon Hayward and the Hayward Family. “As the grandson of a World War II Navy veteran, I am proud to support the men and women who serve us,” said Lee Karchawer, Founder of Pay Away the Layaway. Pay Away the Layaway is pleased to be able to return kindness in our small way during a tumultuous year for many. We wish the children of our Navy families a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!” Participating NEX locations included New London, Connecticut; NEX San Diego and Port Hueneme, California; NEX Rota, Spain; NEX Sigonella, Sicily; NEX Naples, Italy; NEX Yokosuka, Sasebo and Atsugi, Japan; NEX Pensacola and Mayport, Florida; NEX Guam; NEX Pearl Harbor; NEX Kitsap-Bangor, Bremerton and Whidbey Island, Washington; NEX Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and NEX Oceana, Little Creek and Norfolk, Virginia.
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Real-time Ship Sanitation Certificate Tracking System helps accelerate operational readiness By Lt. Peter Y. Mercredi
Navy Environmental & Preventive Medicine Unit 2 Public Affairs
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Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Anthony Sgroia of Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit Two (NEPMU-2), based in Norfolk Virginia, developed a new Ship Tracking and Analytical Reporting System (STARS) to accelerate the process used in ship sanitization certification. Known as the Ship Sanitation Certificate (SSC) Program, certification is a safeguard against infectious disease outbreaks onboard ships to ensure they are operationally ready and do not transmit disease around the world. The SSC Program is managed by the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) and requires various inspections be conducted on all Navy, Military Sealift Command, Army, Na-
tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Coast Guard ships before they can deploy. To receive a Ship Sanitation Control Exception Certificate (SSCEC), inspections are conducted by several authorized inspectors derived from 58 approved inspections commands. Each inspection focuses on the following areas: galleys (eating and cooking areas), potable water treatment systems, pest control and medical waste, Collecting-Holding-Transfer (CHT) systems, disease surveillance programs, and berthing (sleeping) areas. Once each inspection is complete, certifications must be received, tracked, and reported in a timely manner. Keeping ships deployable and safe is no small task and requires an effective, and collaborative effort. NEPMU-2, based in Norfolk Virginia is responsible for approximately 226 ships, and performs up to five to seven inspections each
month. Sgroia, who is one of their inspectors noticed there seemed to be a bottleneck in the process when it came to reporting and tracking information. Because inspectors were relying on a shared Excel spreadsheet, they did not have the ability to update or add information at the same time or to share real-time information. Additionally, each of the inspecting commands had internal spreadsheets to track their own, local certifications but were not visible to the other inspecting commands. This made it difficult for inspection sites to view certificates from previous inspections and to see if there were common areas with issues. Inspectors also could not see if ships missed previous inspections due to being in the shipyard for maintenance, or had an extended deployment with a certification extension. To solve this problem, Sgroia and members of NEPMU-2 decided to update
the process through development of a multi-user interface, now known STARS. The new system would allow users to add and update information at the same time and provide real-time reports. STARS would allow users across the Navy enterprise, to have a standardized sanitation certification tracking system as well as an information sharing tool. During the development phase, Sgroia learned, once implemented, the new interface could save more than 500 man hours annually but most importantly would increase data integrity. The implementation of STARS can also ensure NMCPHC, which develops public health policy for the Fleet, has the most accurate information which can be used in reports generated to aide in decision-making. Since the piloted rollout in January 2020, with a soft release at five of the 58 inspection commands, STARS has been used to complete 148 SSCECs. The goal is to have a complete rollout by 2021. “It has been an honor to contribute to the modernization and standardization of a program that is essential to our war fighting capabilities,� said Sgroia.
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MC2 Alexander Kubitza
January 20, 2020
Navy names future aircraft carrier Doris Miller during MLK, Jr. Day ceremony From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs WASHINGTON
Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly named a future aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller (CVN 81) during a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ceremony honoring African Americans of the Greatest Generation in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 20. The backdrop for the day’s ceremony paid homage to the beginning and ending of America’s role in World War II and the scene where Doris Miller’s heroic actions cemented him into books of American history. “It’s an honor to join you today on the birthday celebration of one of our nation’s, and the world’s, greatest spiritual, intellectual and moral leaders,” said Modly. “Seventy-five years ago our nation bound together to secure victory against an existential threat, but also to secure opportunities for broader liberty and justice for the entire world. But we were not perfect in our own pursuits of these values here at home,” Modly continued. “That contradiction is an undeniable part of our history, one that cannot be glossed over or forgotten.” Secretary Modly noted that throughout the history of our nation, the finest of every generation have stepped forward to serve the cause of freedom around the world even if they were denied those same freedoms at home simply because of the color of their skin. On December 7, 1941, Doris Miller did not let the prejudice of others define him, he said. The future USS Doris Miller and other Ford-class carriers will be the premier forward asset for crisis response and humanitarian relief, and early decisive striking power in major combat operations. The aircraft carrier and the carrier strike group will provide forward presence, rapid response, endurance on station, and multi-mission capability throughout its 50-year service life.
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DoD releases guidance to protect forces from novel coronavirus From Military Health System Communications Office Public Affairs
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, the Department of Defense has established a Spotlight page to disseminate the latest information on the outbreak and to highlight coordination efforts with other organizations throughout the U.S. government. Acting Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Matthew P. Donovan released a guidance letter for force health protection specifically relating to the novel coronavirus. In it, Donovan states that DoD will follow guidance by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. While DoD personnel are not specifically at risk of exposure to the novel coronavirus, the fact that service members and their
families travel internationally and throughout the U.S. means they should take additional precautions to avoid risk. The CDC issued new guidance on precautionary steps health practitioners, service members, and their families should take to avoid contracting the virus. For health care professionals, the CDC has provided guidance to avoid additional risk from patients who may have been exposed to coronavirus. After identifying a person at risk or patient under investigation based on symptoms and exposure history, those suspected of illness should wear a face mask and be evaluated in a private room with a closed door or placed in an airborne infection isolation room if available. The World Health Organization has issued a rare public health emergency of international concern regarding the novel coronavirus, while the U.S. State Department issued travel guidance recommending travelers reconsider any plans to visit China. Further, on Jan. 23, the State Department ordered the departure of all nonemergency U.S. personnel and their family members from Wuhan, China, where the novel coronavirus was first discovered.
MC2 Ashley M.C. Estrella
March 02, 2020
U.S., French Navies conduct dual-carrier ops in Mediterranean From U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs MEDITERRANEAN SEA
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG) began dual-carrier flight operations with French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) in the Mediterranean Sea March 2. These dual-carrier operations demonstrate the combined military capability fostered by by the U.S. Navy working alongside the French Navy for many years. “As a result of regular exchanges and cooperative training on a routine basis, our interoperability has advanced to an extremely high level,” said Vice Adm. Laurent Isnard, the French Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean. “Our navies are truly plug-and-fight, especially in the Mediterranean but also throughout the world.” U.S. 6th Fleet assets routinely exercise and operate with our French and NATO counterparts throughout the region. Exercises like Formidable Shield in the North Atlantic, Baltic Operations (BALTOPS), Sea Breeze in the Black Sea, and Obangame Express in the Gulf of Guinea demonstrate and further enhance our combined capability and capacity in the areas of land, sea and air. France is one of the U.S.'s oldest allies dating back to 1781 with their support in the U.S. Revolutionary War. This strong bond between our two nations reinforced our relationship and tested our joint combat skills during both World Wars. Today, these two navies continue in that great tradition of exceptional partnership.
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MC2 Alexander Kubitza
March 5, 2020
Department of the Navy recognizes Women's History Month with 2020 International Women's Day Salute From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs WASHINGTON
Thomas B. Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy, hosted an International Women’s Day Salute March 5 in recognition of Women’s History Month and the March 8 global observance of International Women’s Day. The Salute provided an opportunity for the Department of the Navy to reflect on progress made and to celebrate the acts of courage, determination, and achievement by women who contribute to their communities, countries and international society. “This evening is a fitting tribute to all of the women who have taken to the sea, broken new ground, pursued innovation and demonstrated leadership in the service of a more peaceful and prosperous world,” said Modly. The event showcased a panel that was comprised of four trailblazing women who shared their insight into the opportunities available to and challenges facing women in support of peace and security around the world: Martha Barcéna Coqui, Mexican Ambassador to the United States; Jennifer Stewart, the chief of staff to the Secretary of Defense; U.S. Navy Capt. Jennifer Couture, a recognized leader in the Surface Warfare community; and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst.
MC2 Alexander Kubitza
MC2 Zachary Hupp
March 30,2020
Comfort arrives in New York From U.S. 2nd Fleet Public Affairs NEW YORK
The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) arrived in New York March 30, 2020 in support of the nation’s COVID-19 response efforts. While in New York, the ship will serve as a referral hospital for non-COVID-19 patients currently admitted to shore-based hospitals, and will provide a full spectrum of medical care to include general surgeries, critical care and ward care for adults. This will allow local health professionals to focus on treating COVID-19 patients and for shore-based hospitals to use their Intensive Care Units and ventilators for those patients.
Comfort is a seagoing medical treatment facility that currently has more than 1,200 personnel embarked for the New York mission including Navy medical and support staff assembled from 22 commands, as well as over 70 civil service mariners. Comfort’s primary mission is to provide an afloat, mobile, acute surgical medical facility to the U.S. military that is flexible, capable and uniquely adaptable to support expeditionary warfare. Comfort’s secondary mission is to provide full hospital services to support U.S. disaster relief and humanitarian operations worldwide. "This USNS Comfort team of Sailors, Marines and Civilian Mariners came together during the transit to New York City and our medical professionals are ready to begin receiving patients from local hospitals tomorrow,” said Capt. Joseph O’Brien, mission commander of Task Force New York City. “Our personnel are our strength—the men and women of our military services accomplish incredible things every day, and I am confident in their abilities as we start the next phase of this mission.”
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MC3 Nicholas Huynh
April 13, 2020
U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Navy team up in South China Sea By MC3 Nicholas Huynh USS Bunker Hill Public Affairs
SOUTH CHINA SEA
The U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy came together for operations in the South China Sea starting April 13. HMAS Parramatta (FFG 154) began sailing with Ticonderoga-class guided missile-cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) then rendezvoused with amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and Arleigh-Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) April 18. Their combined operations started with force integration training and maneuvering exercises between Parramatta and Bunker Hill. “It is great to be operating with the Australians again,” said Capt. Kurt
Sellerberg, commanding officer of the USS Bunker Hill. “Every time I have deployed to this region, and to the Middle East, I have had the good fortune to operate with the Royal Australian Navy.” Operations with USS America started with a precision maneuvers that included Barry in the South China Sea. “We look forward to every opportunity we get to work with our stalwart Australian allies at sea,” said Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander of the America Expeditionary Strike Group. “To bring this much combat capability together here in the South China Sea truly signals to our allies and partners in the region that we are deeply committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific.” Operations with Parramatta have included integrated live fire exercises, coordinated helicopter operations, small boat force protection drills, command and control integration, and maneuvering interoperability. “San Diego [HM-60] ‘Romeo’ pilots have a long flying history with Australian pilots,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jacob “Shaky” Norgaard, “it’s a great opportunity to strengthen our relationship and practice joint tactics, techniques and procedures.” The events gave both navies the opportunity to integrate all warfare areas, and further strengthen the bond between both countries.
MC1 Sarah Villegas
May 21, 2020
2019 Sailors of the Year recognized for outstanding achievement and promotion From Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Public Affairs WASHINGTON
The U.S. Navy’s 2019 Sailors of the Year (SOY) will be recognized for their outstanding achievements over the next few weeks, May 21 – June 2. Every year the office of the Master Chief Petty Officer hosts a week-long series of events recognizing the Sailors of the Year in the nation’s capital. But due to safety and health concerns, this year’s events were shifted to localized events, to minimize risk and respect social distancing measures. Although the annual SOY recognition was cancelled, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Russell Smith still wanted to make sure the Navy’s top SOYs could be recognized for their achievement. Notably, each recipient will also be meritoriously promoted to Chief Petty Officer during their respective Fleet ceremony. The 2019 SOYs who are slated for advancement are: - Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Carolina Berrio, U.S. Fleet Forces Sea Sailor of the Year - Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Jason C. Webley, U.S. Pacific Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year - Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Kimber N. Dominguez, Navy Shore Sailor of the Year - Chief Naval Air Crewman Mechanical Amanda Alcantar, Navy Reserve Sailor of the Year “These four Sailors of the Year represent the best of our Navy,” said Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday. “These Sailors have demonstrated the highest standards, and have proven themselves by their performance, knowledge, and leadership on the deck plates time and again. I could not be more proud to have them leading our Navy as Chief Petty Officers.” The Sailor of the Year Program has recognized Sailors who represent the best of our Navy for almost 50 years. The program was established in 1972 by the Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo Zumwalt and MCPON John Whittet to recognize outstanding Atlantic and Pacific Fleet and top Shore Sailors of the Year.
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MC3 Dawson Roth
June 6, 2020
Saudi, UK, U.S. navies conduct mine-hunting countermeasures training MANAMA, Bahrain
Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF), Royal Navy and U.S. Navy forces participated in mine countermeasures (MCM) interoperability training in the Arabian Gulf June 6-21. U.S. Navy mine countermeasures ships (MCMs) operated alongside mine countermeasures vessels (MCMV) from the Royal Navy and RSNF. The training consisted of realistic mine hunting simulations where participating units practiced detecting and classifying training aids shaped like mines while following standardized mine hunting procedures. “This training provides a perfect opportunity for the U.S. Navy and our Coalition and regional partners to strengthen our mutual interoperability in addition to refining and developing our mine countermeasures methods and tactics,” said Capt. Jeffrey Morganthaler, Commodore of Combined Task Force 52. Participating ships included U.S. Navy MCMs USS Dextrous (MCM 13) and USS Gladiator (MCM 11), UK Royal Navy MCMV HMS Brocklesby (M 33) and RSNF MCMV HMS Al-Shaqra (422). HMS Brocklesby’s commanding officer, Lieutenant Commander Chris Easterbrook Royal Navy added, “We are focused on ensuring that we use every opportunity to train closely with our regional partners. We look forward to these activities as a way to deepen our own skills and at the same time the experience reinforces our capability to work as part of an effective coalition.”
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MC2 Samantha Jetzer
July 6, 2020
Nimitz, Reagan demonstrate unmatched commitment to free and open Indo-Pacific By MC2 Codie L. Soule CTF 70 Public Affairs
SOUTH CHINA SEA
The Nimitz and Ronald Reagan strike groups conducted several exercises and operations to strengthen warfighting readiness and proficiency in an all-domain environment. Integrated operations included air defense exercises, tactical maneuvering drills, simulated long-range maritime strike scenarios, and coordinated air and surface exercises to maintain combat readiness and maritime superiority. “Reagan’s object is ‘Peace Through Strength,’ and that is exactly what her dedicated Sailors bring to this theater,” said Capt. Pat Hannifin, Ronald Reagan’s commanding officer. “Committed to our allies and a free and open Indo-Pacific, Reagan brings a flexibility and combat lethality unmatched anywhere in the world. These operations with Nimitz demonstrate that we are but one compo-
nent of a much larger and equally committed naval force.” Dual carrier operations provide increased reach, power projection, and continuity of operations, particularly in the air domain. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, embarked aboard Ronald Reagan, and CVW-17, embarked aboard Nimitz, launched and recovered hundreds of aircraft daily, continually operating aroundthe-clock. Together, the strike force was able to extend the reach of air superiority, and provide greater security throughout the region. “Working together with another Carrier Air Wing provides advanced opportunities for our squadrons to conduct high-end training, and increase our warfighting readiness,” said Capt. Michael Rovenolt, commanding officer of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5. “Our forces provide combatant commanders with significant operational flexibility to respond to regional contingencies.” The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group arrived to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations June 17, and has been conducting routine security and stability operations in the Indo-Pacific. “Working together with the Ronald Reagan carrier strike group provides advanced, high-end training opportunities that increase our warfighting readiness,” said Capt. Todd Cimicata, Commander, Carrier Air Wing 17. “Dual carrier operations demonstrate unique U.S. capabilities, increase carrier strike force command and control experience, and show our commitment to regional allies. Additionally, our operations reinforce the rights, freedoms, and lawful use of the sea and airspace guaranteed by international law.” The U.S. Navy regularly conducts integrated strike group operations that demonstrate commitment of presence and stability in the region, as well as training opportunities that increase fleet wide tactical proficiency.
MC3 Jason Tarleton
August 1, 2020
U.S. Navy, Air Force conduct Joint Integrated Training in FDNF By MC2 Codie Soule
Commander, Task Force 70 / Carrier Strike Group 5 Public Affairs
PACIFIC OCEAN
The U.S. Navy and Air Force are conducting joint integrated training off the coast of Northern Japan. Units and personnel assigned to the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Navy Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 131, and the Air Force 35th Fighter Wing began coordinated operations August 1. Integrated training includes air-to-air operations, combat search and rescue drills, and air defense exercises to increase joint force capability to respond to regional contingencies and maintain warfighting readiness in the Indo-Pacific. “Our ability to integrate our Air Force brothers and sisters in the air anywhere in the Indo-Pacific theater is unmatched,” said Capt. Michael Rovenolt, commander, Carrier Air Wing 5. “Our integration provides enhanced capabilities and readiness in support of our enduring commitments to our allies and partners.” The U.S. Navy regularly conducts exercises with other U.S. military branches in the Indo-Pacific to build and maintain warfighting readiness that is responsive, flexible, and honors enduring commitments to mutual defense agreements with regional allies and partners. “Improving interoperability with our Navy counterparts and increasing our collective capabilities better prepares the joint team to meet our commitments in the Indo-Pacific region,” said Col. Jesse Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander. “We are dedicated to building a networked security architecture capable of deterring aggression, maintaining stability and ensuring free access to waterways.”
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RIMPAC 2020 participants conduct sinking exercise From Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs PACIFIC OCEAN
The sinking exercise (SINKEX) provided participating units the opportunity to gain proficiency and confidence in their weapons and systems through realistic training that could not be duplicated in simulators. “Simulation is a critical part of our training but there is nothing better than to conduct live fire training,” said Royal Australian Navy Capt. Phillipa Hay, commander, RIMPAC 2020 Task Force One. “Sinking exercises are an important way to test our weapons and weapons systems in the most realistic way possible. It demonstrates as a joint force we are capable of high-end warfare.” Former Navy vessels used in SINKEXs, referred to as hulks, are prepared in strict compliance with regulations prescribed and enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency under a general permit the Navy holds pursuant to the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. Each SINKEX is required to sink the hulk in at least 1,000 fathoms (6,000 feet) of water and at least 50 nautical miles from land. Surveys are conducted to ensure people and marine mammals are not in an area where they could be harmed during the event. Prior to being transported for participation in a SINKEX, each vessel is put through a rigorous cleaning process, including the removal of all liquid polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) from transformers and large capacitors, small capacitors to the greatest extent practical, and all trash, floatable materials, mercury or fluorocarbon-containing materials, and readily detachable solid PCB items. Petroleum is also cleaned from tanks, piping, and reservoirs.
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October 12, 2020
Sailors remembered during 20th anniversary Cole commemoration MCSN Ashley Croom
Navy Region Mid Atlantic Public Affairs
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The 20th anniversary commemoration ceremony in honor of the 17 Sailors that were lost and the 37 injured during the attack of the guided missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67) was held on Naval Station Norfolk, Monday, October 12th. Officers, Cole crewmembers, family members of the fallen and friends came out to attend the pier side event. Guest speakers included: Admiral Christopher W. Grady, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Retired Admiral Robert J. Natter, commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet/Fleet Forces Command and Commander Edward Pledger, commanding officer, USS Cole (DDG 67).
“The story of USS Cole is one of remarkable heroism, exceptional toughness and a fierce determination… it is also a story of solemn sacrifice,” said Grady. “Their actions epitomized America’s fighting spirt of bravery, toughness, tenacity, and a resolve to never give up.” Although 20 years have passed, the ship is still a strong fighting force, new crews have manned the rails and those who were children then, have grown into adults; the aftermath of the attack froze time for the survivors and loved ones left behind. Normal took on a new, unwanted, definition and coping became the daily struggle. Against all odds though, strong sentiments emerged from the ashes of despair. These emotions can best be described through the Navy core values: Honor, Courage and Commitment. Following the attack, the Navy developed new training scenarios modeled after the Cole bombing. All Sailors like Foster go through an intense 12-hour scenario in recruit training known as Battle Stations-21. The training includes a series of simulated attacks at sea and requires recruits to stop the flooding, fight fires and prepare to defend from a second attack, similar to what the crew of the Cole successfully did on October 12. The commemoration ceremony serves as a not only a remembrance, but a reunion for the Gold Star Families. It is the day they all have in common, but wish they didn’t. Family members greeted each other with hugs and warm sentiments before the start of the ceremony and left each other in the same manner afterward.
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November 12, 2020
USS William P. Lawrence joins Hurricane Eta relief in Honduras From U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. Fourth Fleet Public Affairs HONDURAS
William P. Lawrence arrived off the coast of Honduras Nov. 12, to support Joint Task Force Bravo’s (JTF Bravo) mission by conducting familiarization flights, delivering medical supplies, and coordinating with other JTF Bravo assets to identify future HA/DR needs. These actions support the overall relief led by the Honduran government and build on a foundation of many years of partner relations with the country. The mission has been a collaborative effort between the host nation governments and organizations, the U.S. military and the U.S. embassies in each country. Years of working together has solidified relationships of trust and mutual cooperation to aid in times of crisis. The mission of Joint Task Force-Bravo includes being prepared to support disaster relief operations in Central America, South America and the Caribbean when directed. They conduct constant training both on-base and with partners across Central America to prepare for contingency operations, which allows forces to integrate for a unified response when a disaster strikes. William P. Lawrence is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force South’s mission, which includes countering illicit drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.
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December 14, 2020
COVID-19 vaccine headed to Naval Medical Center San Diego, Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton From US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Public Affairs SAN DIEGO
On Monday, Dec. 14, Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) received its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine, some of which will be distributed to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP). Naval Medical Center San Diego expects to begin vaccinations Tuesday, Dec. 15 and Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton expects to begin vaccinations on Wednesday, Dec. 16. This shipment is part of the DOD allotment of vaccine and is separate from vaccine being shipped directly to State of California authorities. In accordance with the Department of Defense’s prioritization
schema for administering the vaccine, which is consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the first doses of the vaccine will be given to frontline health care workers and first responders, including emergency medical services personnel, security forces, and other essential personnel. The vaccine for COVID-19 was only made available after the manufacturer demonstrated it to be safe and effective in large, phase 3 clinical trials, a requirement for receiving the FDA’s approval for an EUA. In phase 3 vaccine trials, researchers administer the vaccine to very large groups of people to confirm how effectively it prevents illness, to monitor for potential side effects, and to collect information that allows the vaccine that allows it to be used safely. Before the FDA grants approval, it reviews the data submitted by the manufacturer for all clinical trial phases. Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP), led by Rear Adm. Tim Weber, provides oversight for 11 Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Commands (NMRTC), on the West Coast and Pacific Rim that train, man, and equip medical forces, primarily in military treatment facilities. Globally, NMFP oversees eight research laboratories that deliver cutting-edge research to enhance the deployment readiness and survivability of our warfighters.
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Coliseum Parking Attendant Has Had a “Great Ride” at Iconic Hampton Venue From Hampton Coliseum HAMPTON
John T. Castelloe, an 87-year-old parking attendant at Hampton Coliseum, has been part of the arena’s 50-year history since the very first event. Originally from Windsor, North Carolina, the teenage “JT” (as his family called him) came to Hampton Roads to get a job, first landing a position at Newport News Shipbuilding. He left the shipyard to work at Hornsby Oil Company, which had a station in Phoebus. There he met his wife, Shirley, whom he married in 1955 at Buckroe Baptist Church. He worked extensively in what is now the Coliseum Central Business District, formerly working on projects like Coliseum Mall and countless small businesses along Military Highway (now Mercury Boulevard), Armistead Avenue, and Jefferson Avenue. But Castelloe wanted a job to supplement his work in surveying and engineering. On getting his parking attendant position with the Coliseum, he admits it was easy. “It was so strange. My wife’s sister-in-law had already taken a job in the box office along with
John Lutz who was the box office manager at that time. She said, ‘Why don’t you come down to see if you can get yourself a part-time job?’ I said sure. So I came down on the day they were interviewing people and John Lutz looked at me and said, ‘Would you like to work in the parking lot?’ I said sure. That’s how I got hired, I never even filled out a form.” Technically, Castelloe has worked at Hampton Coliseum for more than 50 years. His first day on the job was Hampton Coliseum’s first event, a basketball game between William & Mary and North Carolina State held on December 1, 1969, almost two months before the venue’s dedication ceremony in January 1970. He remembers, “The temperature that night was below freezing—super cold. In the north end of the Coliseum, they had not put in the windows and that north wind was blowing a gale. It was so cold, the players elected to wear their warm up suits to play in. William & Mary scored 84 and NC State scored 93. People were freezing but they stayed. It was a full house!” Across the five decades of his Coliseum experience, there have only been a few hiccups. For one particular event, Castelloe recalls a funny incident: “Mr. C.E. Johnson was
city manager at the time and he came out to check on how the traffic was running. With operations backing up everybody to Mercury Boulevard, he told [us] to let the cars in for free and let ‘em loose.” The configuration of the Coliseum’s parking lot changed in the mid-2000s with the establishment of the Hampton Roads Convention Center across the street. Castelloe said in its heyday, the far parking lots would hold 60-70 buses from up north that came in for the Hampton Jazz Festival. Besides the remodeling of the parking lots, not too much of the property has changed. For Castelloe the most noticeable change at the Coliseum is the evolution of fashion he’s witnessed of event-goers. “People used to dress in suits and now they dress in jeans.” In 2004, Castelloe took a few weeks off to recover from heart surgery, but was back on his feet shortly thereafter working this time at the employee’s parking lot gate. Even with the different types of events, it wasn’t hard for him to pick his favorites. “I thought the first shows with Disney, when it was called Disney on Parade, were some of the most wonderful shows we’ve had. The kids really enjoyed that. Elvis Presley was one of my favorite shows… and I always enjoyed when the Virginia Squires came here.” His brush with Elvis didn’t stop there. He denied the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll a chance to party at his house: “My wife, her brother, his wife and another couple met Elvis the first
time he came to Newport News. The couple that knew him went to high school with him in Memphis. So when he came to Newport News, they had five tickets to the show. I didn’t go, but I said I didn’t want to go because of all the girls screaming and hollering back then. But the other two couples and my wife went to see him. After the show [Elvis] invited them backstage… and he thought my wife was super cute. He told the other couple that since he was here ‘let’s go have a party at her house.’ Of course they came back to my house about 12 o’clock at night and they said ‘guess who’s coming for a party? Elvis!’ I said not here!” The party moved to the other couple’s home in Buckroe, but needless to say, his wife Shirley was disappointed she couldn’t attend. Thankfully, it became a running joke throughout their marriage until her death in 2015. Looking back, Castelloe noted how most sports events had attendees coming and going in a hurry and fondly recalls when the home shows would completely utilize the space in the arena and around the concourse of the building. “It was a great time and always crowded.” Time hasn’t slowed him down. Before COVID-19, he maintained a regular work schedule at the Coliseum. With fewer events recently, he’s had more time to focus on what’s most important to him – family. “It’s been a great ride,” he said. “It’s been a great life.”
Two Teens and a Trail of Food Help Rescue a Big Pig From The City of Norfolk NORFOLK
Two quick thinking Norfolk teens will be honored with special commendations after jumping in to help rescue a portly pig loose in the Denby Park/Colonial Heights neighborhood. The rescue took place in November when Norfolk Humane Officer Johnel Southworth received a complaint that Penelope the pig’s owners were not properly caring for her. This was the second time Southworth had received a complaint about Penelope’s care. The first time happened over the summer and the owner promised Penelope would move to a farm in North Carolina. Now Southworth was staring at Penelope again, loose in the driveway with no food or water. At 200+ pounds, getting Penelope into a van by himself was not going to be easy. Enter 13-year-old Tracy Leach, and his
brother, 15-year-old Bradly Leach. The teens were on their way to the skatepark and stopped to ask about the swine situation. The teens found some pig pellets near Penelope’s pen and created a trail of food to lure Penelope into a crate. “You could tell she was very hungry,” Southworth said. “The boys were ingenious. It was quite something.” “It was eating every piece of food,” Bradly said. The teens helped Southworth load Penelope into the van where Penelope was taken to the Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center. It wasn’t long before Penelope found her forever home. “Thanks to these boys for showing compassion and for helping the officer,” said NACC Bureau Manager Michelle Dosson. “Penelope is now happy in her new home, and even has a pig brother.” “It was amazing these two young gentlemen stepped in there and were really gungho,” Southworth said. “I did not know them at all. It really touched me.”
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Courtesy Photo James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American [worked in England], 1834, 1903),Billingsgate,1859, etching,Museum Purchase. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania.
WHISTLER AND CONTEMPORARIES FEATURED IN HERMITAGE ETCHING EXHIBITION From Hermitage Museum & Gardens NORFOLK
The Hermitage Museum & Gardens is pleased to announce its latest art exhibition, Whistler & Company: The Etching Revival, which will be on view from January 16 through April 9, 2021 in the museum’s upstairs galleries. Expatriate American artist, James Abbot McNeill Whistler (American, 1834 –1903) played an essential role in the etching revival of the 19th and early 20th centuries, and will be the featured among some of his contemporary printmakers. The show includes more than sixty works, with nearly a dozen by Whistler, whose gritty images of the River Thames, views of Venice and Parisian scenes revived, at least in part, the art of etching in the 19th century. Works from Whistler’s ‘Thames Set’ and ‘French Set’ will be featured in the exhibition. The etching revival of the second half of the 19th century took hold in France, England and the United States. Artists set out to re-establish etching—the art of incising lines with an etching needle into a thin copper plate which was then dipped in an acid bath, inked and pressed into paper with the help of a printing press to create impressions—as an art form that could stand on its own. Inspired by Rembrandt, and old masters, practitioners created remarkable origi-
nal and expressive compositions that gained popularity with refined collectors and the broader public. Curator of Art, Scott Schweigert notes that “this group of innovative artists was committed to the medium of etching as means of expression on par with painting, but with the spontaneity and freedom of drawing. They helped shape our modern notions about printmaking as an independent medium, and this exhibition sheds light on that aspect of their artistic production.” Other British, French and American artists who participated in the etching revival will be featured in the exhibition including: Francis Seymour Haden, James McBey, Edwin Edwards, David Young Cameron, Muirhead Bone, Mortimer Menpes, Charles Meryon, Maxime Lalanne, Joseph Pennell, and Frank Duveneck, among others. The exhibition will open in hour increments at a private Opening Day Event to ticket-holders on Saturday, January 16. Beginning at noon, each hour will feature live music, hot chocolate, tea, or dessert. Hermitage Members are invited to special VIP hours at 7 and 8 p.m. featuring a private tour with Curator of Collections Lindsay Neal and a champagne toast. Each time slot accommodates 10 to 15 people, and tickets are $5 for non-members and free for members. Tickets are available on the Hermitage website.
Courtesy Photo Jules Bastien-Lepage(French, 1848, 1884),Retour des Champs (Return from the Fields) ,1878,etching, Museum Purchase. Reading Public Museum, Reading, Pennsylvania
Together On Stage at The Center From Suffolk Center SUFFOLK
Starting on Jan. 29, 2020, every other Friday Night at 7 PM we will feature LIVE- stream performances by local artists from the Center’s Birdsong Theater stage to the Suffolk Center’s Facebook page. We offer a live/virtual hybrid format to these shows to include a small 100-person live audience in our 530-seat theater, as well as the option for livestreaming through Facebook. Prepare to be transported by their spacey, soulful, jazz-infused funk-rock sound.
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With a little creativity, having fun while following social distancing guidelines can be an opportunity to carve out brand new experiences. Whether you’re a solo adventurer or you have the family in tow, consider these funfilled tips and ideas from the lifestyle experts at Intex Recreation Corp.: • Watch a Movie: Staying at home doesn’t mean you can’t “go to the movies.” Have your next movie night under the stars in the backyard. With the Ultra Plush Dura-Beam Deluxe Airbed or the Pull-Out Sofa from Intex, for example, you can create the ultimate cozy outdoor entertainment space and have movie night without even leaving home. Don’t have a screen? No problem. A
plain sheet hung against the side of your house can make for the perfect projection screen. • Go Kayaking: Outdoor exploration is an opportunity to feel free in times like these. Never considered kayaking before? One easy way to get out on the water –without the need for much storage space -- is with an inflatable kayak. Check out those that inflate with an included hand pump so you can conveniently take off on the water hasslefree. Just don’t forget the snacks and SPF, and on cooler days, a wetsuit to stay warm and dry. • Camp at Home: Taking a staycation or simply need some outdoor time without leaving home? Host a family camping night in the backyard. Start the evening with a barbecue, s’mores and lawn games. Once
the sun goes down, tell spooky stories. You may be “roughing it” outdoors, but you can stay comfortable using inflatable furniture and Dura-Beam airbeds, which have FiberTech technology and will not stretch over time, resulting in years of durability. • Hit the Road: Americans are still traveling. Indeed, 27 percent have taken a vacation since the start of COVID-19 and 20 percent are planning to, according to a survey conducted by IPX1031. With safety in mind however, more people are opting for road trips. For this reason, RVing has gained particular popularity. If you do go this route, be sure to map out your journey before setting out so you know where you’ll spend each night of the trip. Determine in advance if you’ll keep it moving the entire time in order to cover more
ground, or if you’ll stay in fewer locations for longer periods of time. Whatever your style, remember that RVs have limited space, so gear that serves multiple purposes, is portable, or stores easily as-needed, is essential. Think nesting bowls, multitools and, when it comes to relaxing outside with all the same comforts as a hotel or cabin, inflatable couches and lounge chairs. More information about Intex products, which are available at more than 600 retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Target and Amazon, can be found at intexcorp.com. As your family navigates the new normal, it’s all about finding new ways to have fun. Getting creative and having the right gear can make life a lot less stressful right now and even offer new opportunities to build lasting memories.
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Food
Classic Omelet and Greens By Taylor Murry
Simple yet delicious, this omelet is elegant enough for dinner, and easy enough for breakfast or brunch. Serve with a side of lemony greens to make the meal
Mike Garten
complete! Ingredients • 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped • 8 large eggs • Kosher salt • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter • 1 oz. Parmesan, finely grated • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 3 oz. baby spinach Directions Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet on
medium. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, 1 tablespoon water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Return skillet to medium and add butter. Add eggs and cook, stirring constantly with rubber spatula, until eggs are partially set. Turn heat to low and cover pan tightly, cooking until eggs are just set, 4 to 5 minutes. Top with Parmesan and cooked onion; fold in half. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss spinach with vinaigrette and serve with omelet.
Dutch Baby: why make multiple pancakes when you can just make one? By Kate Merker
The giant puffed pancake makes a statement at brunch. Top with your favorite fruit and a dusting of powdered sugar! Ingredients • 4 large eggs • 1 c. whole milk • 1 c. all-purpose flour • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract • 1/4 c. granulated sugar • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter • Toppings of choice Directions Heat oven to 425°F. In a blender, puree eggs, milk, flour, vanilla, sugar, and salt until combined (scraping down sides as necessary); set aside. Heat 10-inch cast-iron skillet on medium until hot. Add butter, swirling pan to melt, then pour in batter. Transfer to oven and bake until puffed and golden brown, 16 to 20 minutes. Top as desired.
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Health
Elaine Sanchez Mike Lavers, sleep technician, and Sgt. 1st Class Annabelyn Verdeflor, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Pulmonary Clinic, look over the components of a home healthcare kit as part of the COVID-19 Remote Monitoring Program, a joint effort of the Virtual Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Dec. 16, 2020.
Remote monitoring program enables COVID-19 patients to recover at home By: Elaine Sanchez, Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs
Kathlyn Chassey was shocked when she was diagnosed with COVID-19 after experiencing a low-grade fever and a bad headache. Aformer lung transplant recipient, Chassey had been staying close to home for months to avoid the respiratory risks associated with the virus. She figured she had an infection or the flu when she arrived at Brooke Army Medical Center’s Emergency Department at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston in Texas. “When the doctor told me I had COVID, I had a panic attack because I’m extremely high risk and I know what COVID can do,” said Chassey, who had undergone a lung transplant in December 2016. Fortunately, the 28-year-old had a mild case of COVID-19 and was ready to be discharged after a day in the hospital. However, due to her medical history, her medical team didn’t want to send her home empty-handed. Chassey became one of the first BAMC patients to be enrolled in the new COVID-19 Remote Monitoring Program, a joint effort of the Virtual Medical Center and BAMC. The program equips COVID-19 patients needing additional monitoring with a home healthcare kit and 24/7 oversight from registered nurses to ensure a higher level of post-hospital care. “This is an exciting and unique new capability,” said Army Maj. Daniel Yourk, deputy director for operations, VMC. “We are able to move our patients from an inpatient to a home setting with round-the-clock monitoring and reach-back care.” Through the use of the home kit and selfassessments, healthcare professionals are able to provide continuous monitoring of a patient’s temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, and oxygen saturation with intermittent monitoring of blood pressure and spirometry, which measures the movement of air into and out of the lungs. They system also enables secure video consultations. In effect, the program “bridges the continuum of care” from inpatient to outpatient, said Army Lt. Col. Robert Walter, the program’s clinical lead and BAMC’s chief of pulmonary and critical care medicine. “We are offering an additional level of safety, support and monitoring.” The pilot concept, first developed by the VMC and BAMC, now spans the services and the nation. Participating military medical treatment facilities include Naval Medical Center San Diego, California; Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington; Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland; Mike O’ Callaghan MMC, Nellis Air Force Base,
Nevada; David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center, Travis AFB, California; Carl R. Darnall AMC, Fort Hood, Texas; and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Virginia. The process starts in the hospital inpatient unit or emergency department prior to discharge and in consultation with designated providers at each military treatment facility. If the patient qualifies for enrollment, they are equipped with the FDA-approved home monitoring kit and detailed verbal and printed instructions. The kit contains a tablet, a network hub that operates independently of WiFi, and an arm band containing a coin-sized monitor. The system also pairs with a blood pressure cuff, a temperature patch and a spirometer. Patients fill out customized questionnaires daily to report how they are feeling. Together, the system enables continuous biophysiologic and symptom-based monitoring. “Real-time data is compiled into a single dashboard where we can review all patients, grouped by risk,” Walter explained. A team of teleworking nurses, located in the San Antonio, Texas, area, monitor patients across the eight participating military treatment facilities. Additionally, each site has oncall medical staff in case of an alert or patient concern. Each tablet has a button for assistance that initiates nurse engagement and, if needed, a HIPAA-compliant connection for face-to-face video evaluation with a nurse or on-call physician. “I felt secure knowing the nurses were keeping an eye on me,” Chassey said. “One night I was having a nightmare. They texted me because my heart rate had increased and wanted to know if I was okay. It’s like being in the hospital, but in the comfort of your own home.” After a patient no longer needs monitoring or requires a higher level of inpatient care, the patient receives prepaid shipping boxes to pack up the equipment and calls a courier for a contactless pickup. The company then sanitizes, services and repackages the kit for mailing back to the military treatment facility. The idea for the program was spurred by lessons learned in New York last spring during the initial COVID-19 wave, Walter explained. “The hospitals were so busy; they were having to move patients through the continuum of care, from inpatient to outpatient, at a more rapid pace to accommodate incoming COVID-19 patients.” Some of these patients were still symptomatic or had higher oxygen requirements, he said, but with new patients flowing in, the care teams were faced with tough decisions. To mitigate risk, some hospital systems established a program in which paramedics would check on patients in their home to ensure they
Courtesy photo Kathlyn Chassey uses a home healthcare kit as part of the COVID-19 Remote Monitoring Program, a joint effort of the Virtual Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center, in San Antonio, Dec. 16, 2020.
weren’t declining or needing readmission. “Reflecting on these experiences, we began to explore the idea of leveraging virtual health in the event we are faced with a COVID surge in the hospital and need to move patients more quickly through the facility,” Walter said. “If that happens, it becomes vital to retain capacity without compromising the safety or quality of care for our patients.” With a global vs. local program in mind, Walter and Yourk approached the Defense Health Agency, which assisted in obtaining and funding 200 home kits that could satisfy the requirement of a “high fidelity of monitoring in an outpatient environment,” Walter said. “It is truly incredible how the clinical leads from each military treatment facility and the Virtual Medical Center came together to take this pilot from a concept to reality in under six months to support beneficiaries from the East to West coast,” Yourk added. With the ongoing threat of the pandemic and to preserve bed capacity, the program is mainly intended for COVID-19 patients at this
time, but there is a much broader application potential, Walter noted. The kits already have been disbursed to participating hospitals and 13 patients were enrolled in the first week, saving approximately 15 bed-days and improving the care delivered to patients, Yourk said. Chassey said she’s now on the road to recovery, but is thankful for the safety net the remote patient monitoring pilot offered. “I felt safer going home knowing that I had assistance standing by. I know, from experience, how quickly things can take a bad turn,” she said. I wish I had something like this before my transplant,” she added. “I spent so much time in the hospital over the years and this type of technology would have given me more time at home.” Walter said the program is mutually beneficial. “This program enables patients to return home sooner, be with family, while mitigating COVID risks to patients and staff,” he said. “It’s a game-changer for us as we continue to battle this pandemic.”
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PURE BRED AKITA PUPPIES I have a nice big boned litter of Akita puppies. These pups are AKC registered Championship blood line.$1500 Parents on Premise. (757) 768-8283
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Restored interior and exterior, starts & drives, straight-8, twelve-volt system, 2nd gear pops out when driving, needs brake work, slow oil leak, windshield wipers not working, and engine doors need adjusting to stay firmly closed. Asking for $15,000 OBO. (757) 510-7148
FORD 1989 BRONCO
XLT. They are only original once! This one is! 115k, like new, loaded. Must see! $15,900 OBO. 757-286-3858 Auto, new inspection, great gas mileage. $7,850. VA Dlr Proc. fee $395. 757-717-1715/757-963-2299
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B & J MOVING Reasonable Rates, Licensed & Insured. bandjmoving.com 757-576-1290
Home Improvements ADDITIONS, SUNROOMS, ROOFS, Decks, more. Member BBB. 757-986-3777. www.builderscorporation.com ALL HOME IMPROVEMENTS Custom Home Repairs & Renovations. Patrick Ellis Ent. Inc. Lic. & Ins. BBB A+ 757-635-6609
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LEXUS 2014 RX 450H
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HONDA 2013 ODYSSEY
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