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Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class (Handling) Jessica Jusino (front) and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class (Handling) Devon Bishop, both assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln, shake hands with leading Newport News officials after receiving the Good Samaritan Award.

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Two Lincoln Sailors receive Good Samaritan Award from local fire department

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Two Sailors assigned to the Nimitzclass aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) were honored by the city of Newport News, Jan. 8, for their actions on the afternoon of July 1, 2014.

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class (Handling) Devon Bishop and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Jessica Jusino received the annual Good Samaritan Award from the city of Newport News Fire Department for saving an elderly woman from her burning home on the 600

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block of 35th Street of Newport News.

“We are very honored and thankful for the recognition and award that the city of Newport News gave us,” Bishop said.

“We feel in our hearts we did the right thing, and would do it again if we had to.”

Coming back from lunch, the two Sailors noticed smoke coming from a house in the area. They pulled up to the house fire and were informed that there was still a woman trapped inside. The Sailors kicked in the front and side doors. As they entered the house, they located the trapped woman and took her to safety.

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The guided-missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG 59), departed Naval Station Norfolk, Jan. 9, for the ship’s final deployment and will operate in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility.

Kauffman’s final deployment also marks the last scheduled deployment by any Oliver Hazard PerryClass frigate and in September the ship will be the last operationally-active frigate to decommission. At that time, the only remaining frigate in the U.S. Navy will be USS

■ commission Ship was commissioned Feb. 28, 1987 and named after famed U.S. Navy admirals Vice Adm. James L. Kauffman, and son, Rear Adm. Draper L. Kauffman.

Constitution, Navy’s ambassador that was launched in 1797 and remains the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world.

During Kauffman’s final deployment, the crew will support the United States Southern Command and the Joint Interagency Task Force

South’s Operation Martillo.

The operation’s goal is to suppress the illegal drug trade in the Caribbean, Central America and South America by conducting drug trafficking interdiction operations.

Cmdr. Michael Concannon, Kauffman commanding officer, will lead the crew through their final deployment. He understands the historical significance and impact this deployment will have on many Sailors past and present, who have served in frigates during their Navy careers.

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Concussion treatment training takes place at NMCP

By MC1 Gary Johnson Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

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Professional athletes and service members have something in common that might not be immediately obvious:

they are both at risk for injuries that lead to concussions, which is a form of mild traumatic brain injury.

While initiatives started by the NFL to tackle this issue have been grabbing recent headlines, treatment programs

for service members injured at home and on the battlefield are leading the way in developing the protocols to treat patients with concussions and other forms of mild TBIs.

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CSG4 KICKS OFF COMPTUEX With the temperatures dipping into the 20s and wind chills making it feel even colder, Sailors onboard several Navy vessels pulled lines, set sail and moved one step closer to deployment, Jan. 8.

CTF-75 ESTABLISHMENT CEREMONY TAKES PLACE Commander,Task Force (CTF) 75 was established in a ceremony at Camp Covington at Naval Base Guam Jan. 9.

PHANTOM OF THE OPERA The Phantom of the Opera ends its run at Chrysler Hall this weekend. Check out On Liberty for an exclusive interview with the Phantom himself!

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USS MCFAUL COMPLETES LIVE-FIRE EXERCISE Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) completed a live-fire exercise during composite training unit exercise (COMTUEX) with the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG), Jan. 9.

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Scott Adam Webb From the left, Director, Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program, Adm. John Richardson; Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Jonathan Greenert; Mrs. Darleen Greenert, sponsor for Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795); Mrs. Elonore Rickover, widow of the late Admiral Rickover, and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus pose for a portrait at the naming ceremony for Hyman G. Rickover, following a USS Nautilus (SSN 571) Underway Anniversary observance held at Naval Reactors, on board the Washington Navy Yard.

NEX gas stations offer assistance to physically disabled customers

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The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced Jan. 7, that they have joined together with Inclusion Solutions “FUEL CALL®,” to better serve those customers with a physical disability who are making a fuel purchase.

FUEL CALL® enables NEX customers to get assistance at the gas pump through the use of a call button accessible from their car.

“The call button wirelessly connects to a receiver placed inside the NEX gas station where an associate can respond and provide assistance by pumping the customer’s gas,” said Larry Boone, NEXCOM’s automotive branch manager. “We are always look-

those customers who need help at the gas pump.”

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ing for ways to offer premier customer service to our customers. I believe FUEL CALL® will offer a great benefit for those customers who need help at the gas pump.”

Gas pumps with the call button installed will have a “FUEL CALL® Refuel Here” sign posted along with the day and times the service is available. Only NEX gas stations that have

an associate working on-site will participate in the FUEL CALL® program.

The NEX gas station at Naval Support Activity Bethesda, Md., was the first to receive the new service. According to the NEX Bethesda General Manager, Greg Thomas, it has been wellreceived on base and by customers.

“The comments we’ve received from the customer so far are very positive,” said Thomas. “The majority of the customers that have used the call button have been senior citizens. Our associates also like that the customer can call from their car instead of walking in and asking for assistance.”

NEXCOM expects to have the program rolled out to all its staffed NEX gas stations by spring 2015.

For more news from Navy Exchange Service Command, visit www.navy.mil/ local/nexcom/.

Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Salvador Perez, stationed aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), finds unique opportunities to improve the morale of his fellow crewmembers by making piñatas. Perez recently created a massive piñata in the shape of an aircraft carrier for a holiday event that was held for the children of Lincoln Sailors, Dec. 7.

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BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE TIME TO WRITE YOUR CHAPTER OF NAVAL HISTORY IS NOW If you haven’t started, now’s the time to begin gathering together your command’s Command Operations Report (COR) in preparation for the March 1 deadline, and to make the process easier, commands can now submit their reports electronically.

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Your military money matters

By Rosemary Freitas Williams Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy

Whether you’re a newbie recruit or an old salt, managing your money takes some time and attention. Despite the regular paycheck, it doesn’t happen on its own. Forgive the pun, but the effort will pay off.

As a service member, there’s basic pay, travel pay, hazardous duty pay, cost-of-living allowances and much more. Then there are deductions, bills, rent or mortgage payments, and somehow making sure there’s money to set aside for holiday overspending, unexpected expenses, college and retirement. Life happens. It might seem overwhelming, but help is available, free, and easy to access, no matter what stage of your military career you are in.

There are too many important reasons to list when it comes to taking charge of your finances. Your career is one reason. When your finances are in order, you’re able to focus on the mission.

Let’s get started.

This will only take a moment. First, we’ll discuss what help is available and then give some wave top info on some important “news you can use” about your pay and other entitlements.

Confidential financial help – There are three ways for a service member or their spouse to get credentialed, financial expert help so you can create a personalized budget and set longand short-term goals in order to reduce debt and increase savings. It doesn’t matter if you want to build a plan, have a serious financial issue or just need a gut check, one of the following options is sure to meet your needs: 1. Personal financial managers are available at installation family support centers, visit http://1.usa.gov/1qZZQrI 2. Your command can provide personal financial counselors for face-to-face sessions through the Military and Family Life Counselor program.

3. Book a face-to-face or by telephone, confidential financial counseling through Military OneSource by visiting http://1.usa. gov/1tBTRZk. This is the easiest, fastest path.

Just call (800) 342-9647 or visit www.militaryonesource.mil.

If you are just starting out, having a financial plan and saving for the future may seem like “To Do” items for later on. But ask anyone who was born before 1975 and they will tell you it is never too soon to be financially fit.

Conversely, it is never too late to start…especially if you suddenly find yourself in a financial pickle.

OK, that’s the free and easy help. Now some money news you could use; 1. The Thrift Savings Plan is a great way to save money. This long-term savings plan is painless, because money is automatically deducted from your paycheck and moved into investment funds. It’s simple to use, there are variety of funds to fit your investment style and goals, and the annual costs are about the lowest you’ll find anywhere. The Thrift Savings Plan is where you start small and build wealth over time. It’s the real deal. For more information on the Thrift Savings Plan, visit http://1.usa.gov/14LFVoh. 2. An allotment is a different kind of financial tool. Think of the old infomercial phrase, “set it and forget it.” Here’s what I mean: let’s say your short-term goal is to purchase a home or create an emergency fund. Military allotments help get you there by automatically debiting your paycheck before you get paid, set in amounts you determine, making it easier to reach your goals. It sounds like a

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well as, installment loans, pawn shop loans and credit cards. Learning about protections like these can help you keep your hard-earned cash and invest it in ways that really benefit you and your family. For more information on the Military Lending Act, visit http://1.usa. gov/1wPGJPE. There’s another reason for taking charge of your finances – it’s your hard-earned money.

And you owe it to yourself to get the most out of it. Personal financial counselors can help you take the important steps, answer your questions, get you started with a spending plan, and help you steer clear of scams and pitfalls. Period. Dot. See more at http://1.usa.gov/1wPG4xD.

NMCPHC launches weight management initiative Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center Public Affairs

“Exceeding BCA can also be an impediment to readiness because extra pounds can decrease quality of life and increase health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and some types of cancer.”

In support of the Secretary of the Navy’s (SECNAV) 21st Century Sailor & Marine Initiative, NMCPHC’s “Healthy Weight” Month increases awareness about the benefits of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, and offers resources that equip Sailors and Marines to take charge of their weight management by developing life-long healthy behaviors including healthy eating, active living, and psychological and emotional well-being.

Weight management is part of the spectrum of wellness that maximizes each Sailor’s and Marine’s personal readiness. Resources offered include a comprehensive listing of posters and infographics; fact sheets; brochures; and interactive tools, including quizzes and games developed by both NMCPHC and other leading health organizations. Newly created NMCPHC materials include One Day at a Time:

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The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) announced the launch of its weight management initiative, Jan. 7 as part of “Healthy Weight” month.

The initiative encourages Sailors, Marines, their families, and health educators to access relevant healthy eating, active living, and psychological and emotional well-being resources that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

The timing of the announcement is aligned with NMCPHC’s “Healthy Weight” Month and the “New Year, New You” Month observed by the Military Health System and Navy Medicine.

“Addressing healthy weight is important for Sailors and Marines because exceeding body composition assessment (BCA) standards can negatively affect their career and compromise mission readiness,” said Cmdr.

Connie Scott, the Health Promotion and Wellness Department Head at NMCPHC.

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mind game, but let’s face it, it’s easier to not spend money if it first detours to a lender or a savings account before it hits your wallet. For more information on allotments, visit http:// bit.ly/1w9MKW1.

Good news: as of Jan. 1, allotments cannot be used to pay for purchases, leases or rental of personal property. This to protect you from dishonest lenders who may want to take advantage of these guaranteed payments.

Speaking of protections – 3. The Military Lending Act also protects you and your money from lenders who may want to take advantage of your steady paycheck. The Military Lending Act caps interest rates on some forms of consumer credit (like short-term payday, vehicle title and tax refund anticipation loans) that the Department of Defense has decided are harmful to active duty members and their families. The Department is considering changes to definitions applied to the Military Lending Act that would cover all payday and car title loans, as

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Sailors and Marines can also achieve weight management goals with the ShipShape Program, the official Navy weight management program that assists Active Duty and Reserve military service members, beneficiaries, and government civilians with making healthy behavior changes in order to lose weight. The program consists of eight sessions that focus on three important components for weight management: mindset, nutrition, and physical activity.

The ShipShape Program is highly recommended for active duty personnel who have failed or are at risk of failing their BCA standards. The program is managed

by NMCPHC and aligns to the missions of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine Initiative, and Navy Medicine to maintain a healthy, fit, and ready force.

For more information and resources on weight management, visit NMCPHC’s website at http://1.usa.gov/14pLXtA.

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Anesthesiologists keep Soldiers safe in Afghanistan NATO Role III Multinational Medical Unit

Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, a physician anesthesiologist and a reservist from Nashville, Tennessee, provides anesthesia to a patient undergoing surgery at the NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

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Naval Air Force Atlantic changes command

By MC1 Ernest R. Scott Commander, Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs

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Command of Naval Air Force Atlantic changed hands during a ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), Jan. 8.

Rear Adm. John R. Haley relieved Rear Adm. Troy M. Shoemaker as Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL), during the change of command ceremony in the ship’s hangar bay.

During his farewell remarks, Shoemaker extended his gratitude to the Sailors, Marines, and civilians that comprise the CNAL staff.

“Our military members come and go every few years, bringing unique and critical fleet perspectives,” said Shoemaker. “Our civilian staff, many of whom with prior active duty service, provide the continuity and corporate knowledge base that is so crucial to our dayto-day operations.”

Shoemaker has served as CNAL since June 2013. He has been nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as the Commander, Naval Air Forces based at Naval Air Station North Island in Coronado, California.

He will take charge of all naval aviation programs, personnel and assets. The position includes Commander, Naval Air Force Pacific.

MCSN Tristan Lotz Rear Adm. John R. Haley relieves Rear Adm. Troy M. Shoemaker as commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

“I am incredibly honored and humbled by the opportunity to relieve Vice Adm. Buss as our air boss,” said Shoemaker. “His are going to be big shoes to fill, but this tour at CNAL has given me a unique perspective and understanding of the aviation community.”

Haley reports to CNAL from his most recent assignment as the director of Global Operations, U.S. Strategic Command, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. He was designated a naval flight officer (NFO) and became a bombardier/navigator in the A-6E Intruder.

“I’m excited to be back in Norfolk,” said Haley. “I greatly look forward to returning to naval aviation.”

Haley has served in two previous assignments at CNAL as the assistant chief of staff for readiness and requirements and later as chief of staff. His command-at-sea assignments include the U.S. 6th Fleet flagship USS LaSalle (AGF 3), the aircraft carriers

USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and USS George Washington (CVN 73), and commander, Battle Force U.S. 7th Fleet/Task Force 70/ Carrier Strike Group 5 embarked aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73).

As commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, headquartered at Naval Station Norfolk, Haley will be responsible for overseeing the manning, training, and equipping of seven nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, four carrier air wings, a strike fighter wing, a patrol and reconnaissance group, a maritime patrol wing and two helicopter wings based on the east coast of the United States. The command encompasses 80 squadrons, more than 1,000 aircraft and 40,000 personnel supporting maritime security operations and carrying out U.S. maritime strategy by providing combatant commanders sea control and power projection, forward presence and on-call deterrence, as well as mobile humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Since 2006, anesthesiologists from the U.S., Australia, the Netherlands and Canada have been a constant force at the NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit on Kandahar, Airfield.

Today, a team of three U.S. Navy physician anesthesiologists carry on the mission of providing “The Best Care, Anywhere” – the hospital’s standing motto.

The hospital is the primary trauma receiving and referral center for all combat casualties in Southern Afghanistan and is a key partner in supporting the NATO combatants, allied forces and partners in accomplishing their missions.

This is the second deployment for Lt. Cmdr. William J. Epps, an active duty physician anesthesiologist from Navy Medical Center Portsmouth. He commented, “Being able to take care of patients from so many different places – U.S., the U.K., Romania, Afghanistan – patients, who really need us, is so satisfying. It’s Navy Medicine at it’s best.”

Working in a 70,000 square foot rocket-resistant state of the art facility, these anesthesiologists care for patients in the hospital’s three operating rooms, intensive care unit, and the trauma bay.

“We are fortunate to have not only state-of-the-art equipment,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, a reservist from Nashville, Tennessee, and physician anesthesiologist, “but we also have an incredibly talented group of hospital staff, physicians, nurses, and corpsmen – all of whom come together to make sure our patients receive the highest level of care, as quickly as possible.” That high quality care has led a 98 percent overall coalition survival rate since the hospital opened.

Lt. Cmdr. Ted Campbell, an active duty physician anesthesiologist from Naval Medical Center Jacksonville finds the extraordinary teamwork, one of the more remarkable pieces of the experience working in a combat hospital.

“Every acute casualty that arrives is greeted in the trauma bay by a fully trained emergency physician, a trauma surgeon, a general surgeon, a radiologist, an orthopedic surgeon, a neurosurgeon and of course a physician anesthesiologist – nowhere else in the world do you have that kind of expertise coming together to quickly manage even the worst of injuries.”

Anesthesiology expertise runs deep at the NATO Role 3, whether a patient is undergoing a surgical procedure, receiving life-saving treatment in the trauma bay, or getting a nerve block for pain control. Physician anesthesiologists in the deployed setting provide a wide-range of care to keep patients safe, and return to duty.

“Anesthesia is safe, but there are still risks,” said Ehrenfeld. “But that’s why we are here. To make sure all of our patients make it back home.”

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Conducting COMPTUEX is a major undertaking. CSG-4 plans for months and employs a number of military and civilian personnel at sea, in the air and on land to prepare units to forward deploy in support and defense of national interests.

“We have 132 people onboard TR alone with, on average, six personnel on each of the escort ships. We have about 60 more Sailors and civilians on the beach supporting this evolution, not only as trainers and assessors, but as pilots for the simulated Opposition Forces (OPFOR) aircraft and Mobile Sea Range (MSR) vessels,” said Womack. “As you can see, an evolution of this magnitude takes a lot of people and resources to make happen to ensure that the Battle Group is ready for whatever task they could possibly have assigned to them when on deployment.”

COMPTUEX supports the Navy’s mission of training to improve capabilities of service members who are warfighters preparing to be ready to operate forward when the nation calls.

Commanded by Rear Adm. Richard Butler, CSG-4 is a team of experienced Sailors, Marines, government civilians and reservists, who mentor, train and assess Atlantic Fleet combat forces to forward deploy. CSG-4’s experts shape the readiness of Atlantic Fleet CSGs, Expeditionary Strike Groups (ESG), Amphibious Readiness Groups (ARG) and Independent Deploying ships.

CSG4 kicks off COMPTUEX

By Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Evans Carrier Strike Group 4 Public Affairs Officer

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With the temperatures dipping into the 20s and wind chills making it feel even colder, Sailors onboard several Navy vessels pulled lines, set sail and moved one step closer to deployment, Jan. 8.

Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 kicked off the Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG).

COMPTUEX, the cornerstone event for CSG-4, is an evaluation that tests the mission-readiness of deployable assets as it relates to their ability to react to training scenarios and perform as an integrated unit.

Training scenarios include simulated surface, air, undersea, strike and electronic attacks.

“Carrier Strike Group 4 is evaluating how the battle group defends itself, how it projects power and how well it executes pre-planned responses to multiple types of scenarios,” said Master Chief Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Todd Womack, CSG-4’s Senior Enlisted Advisor from Cottonwood, Ala. TRCSG consists of CSG-12, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), USS Normandy

MC2 Katie Lash The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) leads a formation of ships from Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 during a maneuvering exercise.

Old Ordnance Coffee Company opens at WPNSTA Yorktown

By Mark O. Piggott Public Affairs Officer

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Sailors, Marines and civilians can now get their morning cup of coffee on Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown at the new coffee shop, Old Ordnance Coffee Company, inside the City Limits All Hands Club, as of Jan. 9.

The Old Ordnance Coffee Company opened through the Morale, Welfare and

Recreation (MWR) Department, serving Starbucks® brand coffee to service members and civilians at the installation.

“It’s always good to open a new facility,” said Mike Bond, WPNSTA Yorktown MWR director. “It lets us know that MWR is moving forward and that we’re giving our Sailors and Marines something they want.”

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“In 3 1/2 years, we’re going to be at the 100 year anniversary of the weapons station,” Capt. Paul Haebler, WPNSTA Yorktown commanding officer explained. “We’re looking at

renaming City Limits to ‘The Depot’ in honor of that history and, if you take a look at the old photos hanging up in here, Old Ordnance Coffee Company certainly fits that motif.”

The grand opening got off to a great start as patrons began streaming into the new coffee shop, getting their first cup of coffee and an assorted pastry to start their day.

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Three ships return to Norfolk after deployment

MC1 Josue L. Escobosa Friends and family cheer as the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS James Williams (DDG 95) returns to her homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after completing a nearly eight-month deployment.

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The guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), and the guided-missile destroyers USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) and USS Mahan (DDG 72), returned to their homeport of Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month, eight-month and five-month deployment, respectively.

Leyte Gulf deployed June 25, 2014 to the Mediterranean Sea, where the ship assumed duties as Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 2 flagship July 8, in Malaga, Spain. Under Rear Adm. Brad Williamson, her crew conducted a variety of operations and exercises alongside multinational allies, sailing extensively with the German frigate FGS Niedersachsen (F 208), Turkish frigate TCG Kemalreis (F 247) and Canadian frigate HMCS Toronto (DDH 337).

Sailing 35,000 miles, four times across the Atlantic Ocean and eight times through the Strait of Gibraltar, Leyte Gulf took part in a Canadian Task Group Exercise (TGEX), a U.S. Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX); the Star Spangled Spectacular in Baltimore, Md.; a U.S. Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARGMEUEX); a Spanish exercise and a Turkish exercise.

“Our ship and Sailors have accomplished so much, it’s staggering,” said Commanding Officer Capt. Dean Rawls.

“Accommodating an admiral and his staff and rising to the challenges of the NATO mission showed how well-trained and [the crew is], and on top of that, [the crew] performed exceptionally well time and again on liberty in the many countries we visited.”

Additionally, USS James E. Williams safely transited the Mediterranean Sea and Suez Canal and remained off the East Coast of Africa for the greater part of its more than 200 days at sea. Crew members conducted maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts there in support of national objectives.

In addition to the mission at sea, the ship and crew conducted seven port visits in support of maritime partnerships with Italy, Spain, Seychelles, Mauritius, and Djibouti. During that time, 150 Sailors volunteered 656 hours on eight community relations projects, which included habitat restoration efforts, school renovations, working with children and disabled youth, and took part in friendly sports competitions with local police and coast guard units “This deployment was everything I thought it would be, challenging, trying and successful,” said Operations Specialist 1st Class Brandon Dorsey.

Mahan also entered the theater last August via the Mediterranean Sea and Suez Canal where she conducted maritime security operations, ballistic missile defense, and theater security cooperation efforts. Mahan returned from an almost nine-month deployment in September 2013, and then surge deployed in August 2014.

“Today is the highlight of this deployment as it’s the day we’re reunited with our loved ones,” said Cmdr. Joe Matison, Mahan commanding officer. “The support we get from our loved ones back home is the real reason why we’re able to focus on the mission and do our jobs while deployed.”

The crew spent more than 140 days at sea and conducted eight port visits in support of maritime partnerships with Spain, Italy, Greece, Bahrain, and United Arab Emirates. In port, 27 Sailors volunteered for community relations projects resulting in more than 80 hours helping local communities while the whole crew participated in ship tours for several distinguished guests and other foreign dignitaries.

Editors note: Commander, U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs, Lt. Eric Daigrepont, and Ensign Amanda Sutherland contributed to this article.

MC3 Ellen Hilkowski Chief Fire Controlman Robvert Vandevender, assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), meets his child for the first time upon the ship’s return to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk.

The support we get from our loved ones back home is the real reason why we’re able to focus on the mission and do our jobs while deployed.” -USS Mahan CO Cmdr. Joe Matison

Sailors bring flowers to their loved ones after the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS James.

Williams (DDG 95) returns to her homeport at Naval Station Norfolk.

James E. Williams completed a nearly eight-month deployment to the U.S. 6th fleet area of operations.

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MC1 Josue L. Escobosa First hug winner, Fire Controlman 3rd Class Derrick Galsband, from the USS Mahan (DDG 72), hugs his wife, Ashley and his son Connor after the ship returns to her homeport at Naval Station Norfolk.

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | JAN 15, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | A7

KAUFFMAN

| Ship leaves

Norfolk for final deployment Continued from front

MC3 Laura Hoover USS Kauffman (FFG 59) departs Naval Station Norfolk for its final deployment. Kauffman will operate in the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility and support U.S. Southern Command. Kauffman’s final deployment also marks the last scheduled deployment by any Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate and, in September, the ship will be the last operationally-active frigate to decommission.

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“I am honored and humbled to have this opportunity to lead such a capable and proud group of Sailors on this, the final deployment of an FFG-7 class ship, and to be the last in a great line of frigate commanding officers,” said Concannon. “What a fitting mission for this great ship and crew to leave as its final legacy, keeping drugs off the streets of America by stopping them at the source. We are up for the task. We are ready.”

The ship was commissioned Feb. 28, 1987, and is named after famed U.S. Navy admirals Vice Adm. James L. Kauffman and his son, Rear

Adm. Draper L. Kauffman.

Vice Adm. Kauffman served during World War I, commanded multiple ship and shore commands, and was renowned for spending more time at sea than any other officer of his time. Rear Adm. Kauffman served in both the British Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve and the U.S. Navy Reserve until establishing the first Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) for the Navy and Army in 1943. Both men were awarded the Navy Cross during their service.

For more information about the Kauffman father-son legacy or the ship, visit www.kauffman. navy.mil or www.facebook.com/ KAUFFMANPAO.

| Most TBI cases occur when active duty while they are not deployed

Continued from front Navy Medicine is among those taking steps to advance and standardize care of service members who may be suffering from a concussion, which led to three training sessions being offered at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth for shipboard and clinic health care providers in Hampton Roads Jan. 7 - 9.

A team from the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery’s Wounded, Ill and Injured taught dozens of providers the protocols for assessing and treating mild TBI and concussions over the three days.

“Concussion awareness is critical,” said Capt. Jack Tsao, program director for BUMED’s TBI program. “It has been helpful to develop more programs and care options when people, from Congress to officials in organizations such as the NFL, see the impact of these injuries. We conduct training for our health care providers globally on a regular basis, so they are aware of what current protocols are, and they can accurately treat patients.”

Rear Adm. Elaine Wagner, deputy chief for Wounded, Ill and Injured, stressed the continued need for being prepared to treat TBIs and concussions, despite the official

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end of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.

“This is a topic that is not going away just because of the ending of our last war,” Wagner said. “Of our recorded cases, 85 percent of concussion and TBI that happen to our active duty personnel are while [they are not deployed]. It is really important that our providers have an understanding of current theories and treatments to help patients with this type of injury.”

A mild TBI/concussion occurs when two conditions are met: an injury event and either an alteration of consciousness, a loss of consciousness or post-traumatic amnesia.

When a service member is believed to have this type of injury, their first-line provider will administer an evaluation called a MACE, or Military Acute Concussion Evaluation. Service members must also be allowed to rest and have downtime for a minimum of 24 hours following the potentially concussive event, even if they are not diagnosed with a concussion.

Service members who have more than one potential concussion in any 12-month period will be required to rest for additional time after their symptoms resolve.

They must be re-evaluated and medically cleared before returning to duty.

| Sailors recognized for

saving Newport News woman in July Continued from front “The heroic efforts of these two Sailors was outstanding and directly responsible for saving the life of the occupant of this home,” said Fire Chief Robert Alley, Newport News Fire Department. “It demonstrates the true dedication and commitment to our country and local community that these great Sailors have.

The city of Newport News and the Newport News Fire Department are very thankful and grateful for their outstanding efforts.”

Bishop and Jusino hope that their actions will inspire Sailors and other people in the community to do the right thing and display courage

when needed.

“If you see something happening, don’t just stand and watch,” Jusino said. “Try to make a difference and always try and do the right thing.”

Jusino and Bishop, both Sailors who plan to make a career out of the Navy, now plan to set their sights back on Abraham Lincoln and getting the warship back in the fleet.

“Our biggest goal is to make rank and get Lincoln back in the fight,” said Jusino.

Bishop added, “If you do good things and look out for others around you, good things happen.”

Abraham Lincoln is currently undergoing refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News

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Abraham Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz class to undergo a RCOH, a major life-cycle milestone.

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It has been helpful to develop more programs and care options when people, from Congress to officials in organizations such as the NFL, see the impact of these injuries.” -Capt. Jack Tsao “About 95 percent of people will recover from this in a week or so, but the small percentage who do not, will have to go and receive more specialized care,” Tsao said.

“The overall goal of this training is to help standardize the way patients are treated for this type of injury.”

First-line providers will monitor concussion patients for more than a dozen symptoms ranging from headache, dizziness and irritability to memory problems, sleep issues and seizures. The patients can also be treated with medication to reduce headache and help other symptoms. If the

symptoms persist, the patient can be referred to a facility for CT scans and more advanced treatment as required.

“As a corpsman or primary care provider, we need to be aware of procedures and policy on treating this type of injury,” said Chief Hospital Corpsman Dexter Raysor, a special operations independent duty corpsman who is currently the leading chief petty officer at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Branch Health Clinic. “With training and guidance like this, we will hopefully be able to spot these injuries early on and accurately treat our patients.”

Some of the training was a refresher for providers who have already trained in treating concussions, while some aspects were new.

“This class was a great refresher for aspects of this injury I have already learned and use,” Raysor said. “There were also numerous other things that I have even seen for the first time here like the algorithms to help guide providers through the treatment process. As a health care provider with the potential to treat this type of injury, this training is more than beneficial.

I can teach my staff about the early signs and treatment of TBI, which will greatly increase our patient care capability.”

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Dempsey: Lack of credibility will aid terrorist group ISIL’s collapse Though U.S. and coalition airstrikes are destroying facilities and equipment controlled by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the terrorist group ultimately will fail because the people it’s trying to control will reject its ideology, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in an interview broadcast Jan. 11. » see B5

S E C T I O N B | F L AG S H I P N E W S . C O M | 01. 15 . 15

Left: Vice Adm. Robert Thomas, Commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, addresses the assembled crowd during the establishment ceremony for Commander Task Force 75 (CTF-75).

Below: A plankowner’s plaque is presented at the establishment ceremony for Commander, Task Force 75 (CTF75) at Camp Covington at Naval Base Guam.

CTF-75 will provide expeditionary combat capabilities in the U.S.7th Fleet area of responsibility. Photos by MC1 Timothy Wilson.

CTF-75 establishment ceremony celebrates mission ahead

By MC1 (EXW) Timothy Wilson U.S. Naval Forces, Marianas Public Affairs

SANTA RITA, GUAM

Commander, Task Force (CTF) 75 was established in a ceremony at Camp Covington at Naval Base Guam, Jan. 9.

The event formalized CTF-75’s command and control of assigned Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces within the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief as well as combat operations.

“In a very short period of time, because of the Sailors we have, we completely integrated this effort into the larger 7th Fleet combat readiness scheme, our theater security cooperation efforts and crisis responses,” said Vice Adm. Robert Thomas, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, the event’s guest speaker. “They provide us great access and really move our strategic intent forward in a way that is subtle and effective.”

» see CEREMONY | B5

CONSOLIDATION OF POW/MIA MISSION MOVING FORWARD

By Terri Moon Cronk DOD News, Defense Media Activity

■ MIA 83,000 Americans are still listed as missing from past conflicts.

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Lt. Cmdr. Greg Adams Cmdr. Mark Haney, USS Fort Worth Crew 104 executive officer, flew ashore briefly to meet with Rear Adm. Supriyadi, left, head of BASARNAS Pangkalan Bun, and Komanden Jhonson, right, Lapangan Udara Iskandar Air Base commanding officer, to discuss Fort Worth’s search efforts to locate AirAsia Flight #QZ8501.

U.S. Navy Divers use advanced equipment in search for AirAsia Flight QZ8501

By MC2 Toni Burton U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN

An eight-member team from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 onboard USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) is supporting the ongoing Indonesian-led search effort for AirAsia flight QZ8501 with advanced Tow Fish side scan sonar systems capable of providing high-resolution images of the ocean floor.

The Tow Fish side scan sonar system is used to identify objects on the seafloor and provide accurate imagery for analysis. The sonar carries a passive listening device for

detecting an acoustic pulse and is towed behind a vessel between 1-5 knots. The acoustic signal is then transmitted to a computer where the trained operators are able to analyze the feedback.

“We can find things as small as a golf ball and something as big as an airplane using different kilohertz spans,” said Navy Diver 2nd Class Daniel Clarke.

“Should we find targets out there, we will switch over to a very high resolution; we’ll go [over the area] very slowly and get very clear images. We can see everything on the sea floor using our computer”

» see FLIGHT | B5

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced that the Defense Department will, effective Jan. 12, consolidate into one new agency the organizations that account for U.S. military prisoners of war and those missing in action.

Hagel called for a review early last year to bring together the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office, the Joint Personnel Accounting Command and related laboratories into a single DOD agency.

“Finding, recovering and identifying the remains of these individuals is one of our highest responsibilities, and I believed that DOD could more effectively and transparently account for our missing personnel while en-

suring their families receive timely and accurate information,” Hagel said of the consolidation.

The secretary said the single agency will be accountable, responsive and transparent, with comprehensive oversight of personnel accounting resources, research and operations.

The new agency also will centralize communications with family members of the missing, he said, and “streamline the identification process; centralize budgetary resources; improve the search, recovery, and identification process; and develop proposals to expand public/ private partnerships.” It will initially

be headquartered in the Washington area with a decision on its permanent location expected early next year.

Hagel named three flag officers – one from each of the services – to direct the new agency, which will be named with input from the families of POWs and MIAs, a senior defense official said during s background briefing.

Navy Rear Adm. Michael Franken will be the agency’s interim director. Air Force Maj. Gen. Kelly McKeague, JPAC commander, will serve as deputy director, and Army Lt. Gen. Michael Linnington, military deputy to the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, will be the agency’s senior adviser to Christine Wormuth, undersecretary of defense for policy, whose office

» see POW/MIA | B5

Women in service review rollout due 2016

By Amaani Lyle DOD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

Following the 2013 repeal of the Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignment Rule, the secretary of defense will announce final decisions to integrate remaining closed occupations and any approved exceptions to policy on or about Jan. 1, 2016, a Pentagon official reported.

Juliet Beyler, the Defense Department’s director of officer and enlisted personnel management, reported “good progress” in the Women in Service Review, which validates all

occupational standards to ensure they are operational, relevant and genderneutral by September 2015.

“Throughout the course of the review of the regulations governing women in the military, we determined that the time had come to do away with the direct ground combat rule and open all positions to women instead,” Beyler said.

The goal, she explained, is to expand opportunities to ensure that all service members are eligible to serve in any capacity based on their abilities and qualifications, and to “remove those old gender-based barriers to service that no longer made sense.”

Deliberate, Measured Approach When Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and former Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta removed the direct combat ground rule in 2013, they realized the need for a deliberate and measured approach to ensure the smoothest transition, Beyler said.

The services, she said, conducted various studies at interim milestones in order to review, validate and complete their occupational standards by the fall of 2015. “We’re on track and moving toward that goal,” Beyler said.

» see WOMEN | B5

HeroesatHome The Flagship | flagshipnews.com | 01.15.15 | B2

Blinded by desperation, I caught the tantalizing aroma of roasted chicken.

Two rotisserie chickens soon joined the mountain of forbidden foods heaped onto the cashier’s conveyor belt. While the bagger loaded my groceries into the back of the minivan, I wondered how I could sneak food to the front seat for the drive home.

I had done this before. “Oh, I’d better put the chicken up front to keep it warm,” I had fibbed to other baggers during past diets. By the time I pulled into my driveway, my face and steering wheel were slick with grease, and with a drumstick clenched between my teeth, I was a dead ringer for Henry the VIII. But sadly, the opportunity never came. Instead, I barely made it home to my driveway, where I frantically dug through the trunk to find that Caesar salad kit. I stumbled into the house without unloading my groceries and devoured my lunch out of a Tupperware bowl while standing at the kitchen counter.

Disaster may have been averted that day, but I won’t sugarcoat the truth – as much as I’d love something, anything sugarcoated right about now. I will hit another wall, but I refuse to give up. As long as I can make it over each obstacle, even with a drumstick hanging out of my mouth, I’ll eventually win the battle.

A 21-year Navy spouse, Lisa and her family are currently stationed in Newport, RI. Her selfsyndicated columns appear on her blog, www. themeatandpotatoesoflife.com, and she recently co-authored Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life.

Follow Lisa @MolinariWrites.”

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SCALING THE DIETER’S WALL

Okay, seriously people, this isn’t fun anymore. It’s been two weeks since I started this diet, and I am officially starving.

Don’t give me a bunch of baloney (although processed pork products sound mouth-watering delicious in my weakened state) about how a low-cal protein snack will stave off hunger pangs. A rolled up slice of turkey just isn’t gonna cut it.

No matter how many times some rich celebrity – who, incidentally, eats diet meals prepared by her personal chef and has a trainer who comes to her home gym – tells you that “the pounds just melt away,” dieting is hard.

Sure, the first few days can be fun. The same way raking leaves seems fun for the first 15 minutes until you realize that it’s going to take three hours and you’ll have to do it every weekend. Or the way cooking dinner seems like fun when you’re first married, but then 20 years later, you’d rather chew your own arm off than prepare another meal. Or the way running seems like fun until you come to the end of the second block and suddenly feel as if your heart might explode.

Yea, dieting is kinda like that. By the end of the second week, I want someone to hit me in the head with a frying pan – preferably one that has just fried me up a few crisp slices of bacon – to put me out of my misery.

I hit that dieter’s wall this week while shopping at the commissary. The satiating effect of the protein shake I guzzled that morning had worn off, and I was beginning to feel that familiar grumbling in the pit of my stomach.

We all know it. That burning in your innards –

unnoticeable at first, it slowly builds as you weave through the grocery aisles, until you’re ready to grab a cheese ball out of the dairy case and eat it like an apple, cellophane and all.

I rushed from my minivan, across the blustery commissary parking lot, and into the store.

Everything was fine in produce, where I followed my grocery list to a tee, except for the bagged Lite Caesar Salad Kit I decided would make a satisfying diet lunch.

I made it through the canned goods, baking supplies and cereal without incident, but as my hunger amassed, things began to unravel in the snack food aisle. With each step, the burning in my gut seared deeper, until I felt as if I might implode like the collapsing core of a supernova, transforming the entire commissary into a giant black hole and destroying civilization as we know it.

That’s when it happened. Lying there, on the shelf beside the display of Pringles, I saw it.

Some coupon clipper had generously left me a lifeline. “One dollar off five cans,” it read, which seemed such a fantastic deal, it was compulsory. Saliva dripped from my lower lip as I loaded the Pringles into my cart.

By the time I approached the check out area, I had grabbed Oreos, frozen pizza, apple turnovers, and a one-pound block of cheddar cheese.

BAD MONEY ADVICE WE SHOULD HAVE IGNORED

By Jacey Eckhart Military Spouse Contributor

Some money advice is good for everyone – civilian and military alike. But sometimes the demands of a military lifestyle mean that good money advice goes bad on us. Why is that?

At our Military.com Spouse Experience events, military spouses tell us about some of the good money advice that has turned into bad money advice on them. We talked to J.J. Montanaro, a certified financial planner at USAA, about how money advice is never one size fits all for military families.

Renting is a waste of money. Buy now!

Watching that big chunk of change disappear from your bank account every month makes renting seem a big waste of money. Civilian parents often advise their grown children serving in the military to get into the housing market now.

That isn’t always the best way to go. In fact, it is bad money advice. Real estate mistakes are the most common money mistake listed by our SpouseX attendees. Buying your dream house might be no dream at all.

“It could be a nightmare, instead, especially if you get orders after you make the purchase,” said Montanaro. He points out that buying and selling costs could roll in at 15 percent of the original purchase price, depending on the local market. “Will you have enough time and a market that will cooperate to make up that and more?”

A military discount makes it affordable.

We military spouses love military discounts. They can make such a difference when buying everything from cars to clothes to restaurant meals. (I personally just got a military discount when our HVAC system had to be replaced. Whew!)

“A military discount is a great idea if you are buying something that you need,” said Montanaro. “But something you don’t need that’s on sale is not money saved!”

Uncle Sam is pretty reliable – you don’t need an emergency fund.

Most financial books advise readers to have an emergency fund in the bank that could pay six months of expenses in case you or your partner gets laid off. Since service members don’t get laid off overnight, many military folks don’t think that they need an emergency fund.

“While job loss and income stability is certainly a reason to have an emergency fund, it’s not the only one,” said Montanaro. Live the military life for a little while and you find that cars break down. Air conditioning gives up. Extended family members need you to travel home in a hurry.

That’s where an emergency fund kicks in.

Also, remember that frequent PCS moves are a part of military life civilians don’t cope with very often. A spouse’s job hunt after a PCS move can take more time than you think.

Knock out all your debt before saving for retirement.

Your post-holiday credit card statement might be staring you in the face right now making your blood run cold. Retirement seems like a long, long, looooooong way off. Besides, if you are in the military you can coast right along until you pick up retirement pay, right?

Not really. Only about 15 percent of the people who serve in the military ever make it to retirement, which is a real factor in the post 9/11 military.

While paying off high interest credit card debt may seem like the only way to go, there’s never a “right” time to start saving for your future, especially for military members.

“Instead of waiting for the perfect time, get started in a small way,” said Montanaro. “Yes, you can afford a one percent contribution to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSPO) – and then ramp it up with pay raises, promotions and extra income freed up when you do get rid of debt,” said Montanaro. “Get the ball rolling.”

The GI Bill means you don’t have to save for college.

The Post 9/11 GI Bill (the one that can be transferred to your spouse or children) may be one of the greatest benefits in the history of military families. Yay for that.

But it isn’t a blank check. You may actually need that benefit for yourself when you leave the military in order to retool for today’s economy. Your spouse may need the GI Bill benefits to get an education that leads to the kind of portable career that boosts your family’s income.

And if you have more than one child, you definitely need to start saving for all of them now.

There are some real financial benefits to serving in the military, but you have to pay attention. Look ahead to see where financial advice may lead you and always have a little put by to deal with the next adventure in your military life.

Jacey Eckhart is the Director of Spouse and Family Programs for Military.com.

Since 1996, Eckhart’s take on military families has been featured in her syndicated column, her book The Homefront Club, and her award winning CDs These Boots and I Married a Spartan?? Most recently she has been featured as a military family subject matter expert on NBC Dateline, CBS morning news, CNN, NPR and the New York Times. Eckhart is an Air Force brat, a Navy wife and an Army mom.

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The Military Health System has deployed electronic prescribing in military pharmacies across its system of clinics and hospitals in the United States (and in Guam and Puerto Rico). This capability will allow civilian providers to send prescriptions electronically to military pharmacies, reducing the need for handwritten prescriptions.

“E-prescribing is a great new service at military pharmacies,” said Dr. George Jones, chief of the Defense Health Agency Pharmacy Operation Division.

“E-prescribing makes military pharmacies a more attractive and convenient option for doctors and patients, and it aligns the Military Health System with current best pharmacy practices.”

E-prescribing is a safe and efficient option already adopted by most civilian pharmacies and providers.

It can help reduce prescription errors and has the potential to decrease wait times at military pharmacies.

When a prescription comes into a pharmacy electronically, it allows the pharmacist to resolve issues before the patient arrives.

Beneficiaries can ask their doctor to look for their local military pharmacies in the e-prescribing database/networks. Military hospitals and clinics will not be able to accept electronic prescriptions for controlled substances. Beneficiaries will still need a hand written prescription for these medications. To learn more about TRICARE’s pharmacy benefits, visit the TRICARE website at http://www.tricare.mil/pharmacy.

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Dempsey hosts Israel’s Lt. Gen. Gantz for talks at Pentagon

By Lisa Ferdinando Army News Service

WASHINGTON

I deeply respect his leadership of the Israel Defense Forces and deeply value our partnership with the Israel Defense Forces.”

-U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hosted the Israel Defense Forces chief of the General Staff at the Pentagon, Jan. 8, for talks on regional security and bilateral cooperation.

U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and Israeli Lt. Gen. Benjamin Gantz met with reporters after more than an hour of talks.

When asked about the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Dempsey described the strategy with Iraq as a “drumbeat” of “building pressure” on ISIL along several lines of effort, including counter-financing, counter-foreign fighters and countermessaging.

The strategy is for members of the Iraqi government to determine how to “best recapture their lost territory to form an inclusive government that includes the Sunni, the Shia, the Kurds and the other minority groups,” he said.

The United States is working with Iraqi military and civilian leaders, Dempsey said, to determine the “pace at which we will encourage them and enable them to do a counter-offensive.”

The United States, he said, is building the capacity of the Iraqi forces.

“We’re where we need to be,” the chairman said, adding that the U.S. is looking at other areas, including countering improvised explosive devices, to help Iraqi security forces reduce their causalities.

Dempsey said the Iraqi government will initiate, with the United States, “some kind of broad counter-offensive” once Iraq is ready militarily to recapture territory, and then follow that with humanitarian and reconstruction efforts.

DOD photos by Army Staff Sgt. Sean K. Harp Eighteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey welcomes Israel Defense Forces Chief of General Forces Lt. Gen. Benjamin Gantz to the Pentagon, Jan. 8.

U.S. comments on Iranian presence in Iraq Dempsey said Iran has been “interested in and sought to influence the future of Iraq since Iraq’s sovereignty was restored in 2004.”

However, the top U.S. military leader said, the Iranian presence and any Iraq partnership with Iran is not troubling at the moment, since it is not threatening U.S. forces or the U.S. mission in Iraq.

“If it is a path that ties the two countries more closely together economically or even politically, as long as the Iraqi government remains committed to inclusivity of all the various groups inside the country, then I think Iranian influence will be positive,” he said.

“But what really matters is where it all goes, and we’re watching that very carefully,” Dempsey said.

Israel ‘disappointed’ by Palestinian approach on ICC Gantz said he is not worried about the Palestinians seeking war crimes charges against Israel through the International Criminal Court.

“It is an unnecessary, unilateral step by the Palestinians,” he said.

The Israel Defense Forces are the forces of a democratic, lawful coun-

Eighteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey welcomes Israel Defense Forces Chief of General Forces Lt. Gen. Benjamin Gantz to the Pentagon, Jan. 8.

try and they abide by international law, he said.

“We do huge effort to prevent civilian causalities as much as we can, yet we still have to defend our own population,” Gantz said.

U.S., Israeli cooperation Dempsey and Gantz both hailed the strong ties between their nations.

“I deeply respect his leadership of the Israel Defense Forces and deeply

value our partnership with the Israel Defense Forces,” Dempsey said.

Gantz acknowledged there is turmoil in the Middle East.

“It’s a source of terrorism that might go anywhere,” he said. “I believe the world, led by the United States, must continue to face it, to fight it, and to try to shape a better future.”

After taking questions from reporters, the two generals continued their discussions in a working luncheon.

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B4 | THE FLAGSHIP | JAN 15, 2015 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Chief Logistics Specialist Natali Philip, left, a recruit division commander, uses a ruler to measure the hair of Seaman Recruit Briana Cochems, from Los Angeles, to show proper hair grooming standards to new recruits at Recruit Training Command.

RTC, OTC begins female haircut pilot program Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs GREAT LAKES, ILL.

In an effort to standardize training and education across the military services, Recruit Training Command (RTC) and OfďŹ cer Training Command (OTC) will run a pilot program, which will no longer require female accessions to cut their hair.

The pilot program, which will run from January through March 2015, comes after receiving eet feedback that junior Sailors and ofďŹ cers are not taught proper grooming standards with longer hair.

This shift will align the Navy with every other armed forces service, which do not require female accessions to cut their hair. RTC and OTC required all females with long hair to cut it to the lower edge of the uniform collar. Now, female Sailors will have the ability to choose any hairstyle that meets uniform regulations.

Females requesting a haircut may still receive one. “We are constantly considering eet feedback and policy changes to improve training and quality of life during initial accession and indoctrination into the Navy,â€? said Rear Adm. Rich Brown, Commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC). “We are here to serve the eet and provide the initial training to our men and women so that they are mentally and physically prepared for the rigors of military service.â€?

NSTC is considering a similar pilot program change regarding male recruits, following the pilot of the new female haircut program. Male accessions at OfďŹ cer Candidate School and RTC are required to have their heads shaved to an eighth-inch upon arrival. They receive follow-up haircuts, which result in a regulation haircut by the time they reach graduation.

For more information about NSTC, visit http:// www.netc.navy.mil/nstc/.

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CAREER TRANSITION OPTIONS ANNOUNCED FOR AWF/AWV COMMUNITY Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Career guidance for Naval Aircrewmen (Mechanical) (AWF) and Naval Aircrewmen (Avionics) (AWV) affected by the shift from P-3C Orion to P-8 Poseidon aircraft was announced in a NAVADMIN released Jan. 8.

NAVADMIN 008/15, directs active duty P-3 AWF/AWV Sailors in Navy Enlisted ClassiďŹ cation (NEC) Codes of 8251 and 9402 to contact their rating detailer either one year from their Projected Rotation Date or their squadron’s transition conference, whichever happens ďŹ rst.

The message explains what career choices are available to Sailors making the transition and was built to help manage community health while balancing an individual’s desire to stay in uniform.

The message outlines the speciďŹ cs of how Sailors will work with their detailer to determine open jobs among aircraft type and aircrew positions, along with lateral conversion choices to other

ratings and options for separation from the service.

This guidance does not apply to P-3 AWF/AWV Sailors who sign a page 13 non-volunteering from the aircrew program as they will be offered ratings based on needs of the Navy.

Chief of Naval Personnel and Commander, Naval Air Forces (CNAF) worked to shape a policy that helps serve the mission of the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Community and help Sailors in the AWF/AWV rating make this transition possible and provide them with options to stay in uniform.

CNAF has begun a Navy Enlisted Manpower and Personnel ClassiďŹ cations and Occupational Standards (NEOCS) proposal to determine whether to keep the AWF/AWV ratings or return to the previous aviation maintenance aircrew model. The proposal will be drafted by Spring 2015 with a decision expected in Fiscal Year 2016, which will be followed with a message detailing the speciďŹ c results.

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U.S. Navy photo Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) 3rd Class Patrice Carter, assigned to the Golden Swordsmen of Patrol Squadron (VP) 47, inspects the propellers on a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft at Naval Air Station Sigonella.

Details on the conversion process can be found at http://1.usa. gov/1wCxwKr. Sailors may also contact Capt. Bruce “Des� Deshotel, Head Enlisted Community Manager (ECM) at bruce.deshotel@navy.mil, and Cmdr. Donald Gaines, Deputy ECM at donald.l.gaines@navy.mil.

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Dempsey: Lack of credibility will aid terrorist group ISIL’s collapse

By Amaani Lyle DOD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

It will collapse under its own contradictions, frankly, when the populations in which it tries to maneuver realize that ideology is not to their future benefit.”

-Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey

Though U.S. and coalition airstrikes are destroying facilities and equipment controlled by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the terrorist group ultimately will fail because the people it’s trying to control will reject its ideology, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in an interview broadcast, Jan. 11.

Appearing on “Fox News Sunday With Chris Wallace,” Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey noted that the new Iraqi government is reaching out to Iraq’s Sunni tribes and has made inroads in the strategic effort against ISIL. “A group that embraces such a radical ideology has to maintain momentum in order to succeed, in order to maintain its credibility with the very people it's trying to influence,” Dempsey said.

ISIL’s Fate is Inevitable Tactically, U.S. and allies forces have destroyed ISIL equipment, reversed some of its territorial

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Campaign in Iraq Will Take Time The campaign in Iraq will take time, Dempsey said, pointing out that U.S. and coalition forces are enabling the Iraqi government’s strategy. “It's not our strategy,” he said. “And I'm telling you, that is an extraordinarily important distinction.”

Before it can mount its own offensive against ISIL, the chairman explained, the Iraqi government, with the help of trainers and advisors,

Syrian Opposition Under Pressure Meanwhile, in Syria, the opposition to Bashar Assad’s regime is under “enormous pressure,” particularly in the north, Dempsey, said. That region brings the greatest concern in regard to the ability to attract, recruit and vet a moderate opposition, he added.

“And Iraq, because we have a credible partner there, is the most important thing for us right now,” Dempsey said, “while maintaining pressure through disruptive airstrikes inside of what was a safe haven in Syria.

“As that issue evolves in Iraq, we will then adapt the campaign,” he continued. “And in the meantime, we're trying to build a credible partner on the ground in Syria … to take advantage of airstrikes should we ever turn our attention elsewhere. So it's really about a bit of choreography to get this right and not find ourselves potentially doing more harm if we create vacuums and voids and greater instability in the region.”

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than 90% of occupations open to women

Continued from B1 Since rescission of the definition and rule, Beyler said, the DOD has notified Congress of the integration of approximately 71,000 positions previously closed to women. This development, she said, can positively affect the force by allowing people to serve based on their ability.

“Expanding opportunities to women, to include the 71,000 we’ve already opened since 2013,” Beyler said, “[gives] a wider pool of qualified people so that commanders have greater flexibility … and it’ll strengthen the all-volunteer force.”

More than 280,000 women have been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, including Beyler, who’s a two-time combat veteran.

“I like to say that women have been serving in combat since the Revolutionary War, but the 280,000 that we’ve recently seen deployed have contributed in immeasurable ways,” Beyler said.

She said there were various ways in

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gains and affected the terror group’s leadership, command and control and logistics, the chairman noted. But the fate of the terrorist regime is inevitable, he added, simply because people won’t accept it.

“It will collapse under its own contradictions, frankly, when the populations in which it tries to maneuver realize that ideology is not to their future benefit,” Dempsey said.

Though military efforts get the most attention, the chairman said, strides other areas such as in countering ISIL’s financing and messaging may be more important in thwarting the organization, Dempsey noted.

must accumulate the appropriate level of force and have it followed by reconstruction and humanitarian relief so the government is providing real governance and not simply security. This, he added, could take months.

which women were restricted from occupations under the direct ground combat rule, primarily preclusion from assignments to combat units below the brigade level.

“But there were other restrictions such as for physical requirements or positions associated with special operations or long-range reconnaissance,” she added. “We are reviewing all of the occupational standards.”

The services, she said, “are expending a good amount of their time on those 100-percent closed occupations.”

Historically, the department had opened positions by exception, but it now has acknowledged it would make more sense to “flip the presumption,” Beyler said, so that all positions will be open to women unless there’s a reason that they should be closed.

Guidance to the services and to U.S. Special Operations Command includes a provision in which a military department secretary or service chief can request an exception to the policy to keep a position closed, according to Beyler.

“But any exception is going to have to be rigorously justified and will have to be based on the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties of the position,” she said.

Regarding assignments, training, and accessions, Beyler said those elements have been and will continue to be service responsibilities.

As defense secretary, Panetta directed each of the services and SOCOM to develop individual implementation plans tailored to their unique requirements, she said.

“As we have with the positions we’ve already opened and the ones that we’ll continue to open throughout the next year and beyond,” Beyler added, “each service will use the regular accession and training assignment pipelines and timelines that they’ve always used.”

The process of opening more military occupations to women is about maintaining the all-volunteer force and readiness, Beyler said.

U.S. Navy photo Chief Engineman Patricia Cooper, a student in the Riverine Combat Skills course (RCS), patrols the training grounds during a field training exercise in Camp Lejeune, N.C.

“More than 90 percent of our occupations are already open to women and 15 percent of our forces are women,” she said. “By removing these antiquated gender-based barriers to service, it can only strengthen the all-volunteer force and allow people to serve based on their ability and their qualifications.”

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among ships conducting search Continued from B1 Similar sonar systems have been crucial in past operations in 7th Fleet. In early 2014, U.S. 7th Fleet dedicated assets, including Bluefin-21 Sidescan Sonar systems, to assist in the search for MH370 and the Korean ferry Sewol search and rescue operations.

“We use this equipment quite often,” said Clarke.

POW/MIA Continued from B1 will oversee the agency.

Franken said he is indebted to the DOD professionals across the department who support POW and MIA identification work. “Their efforts have been crucial to meeting our mission and

“This type of equipment was used in stuff like finding MH370, or in the Sewol [South Korean ferry capsize tragedy], also with finding any type of other aircraft that might have gone down in the past.”

As one of the U.S. Navy’s diving and salvage units, MDSU 1, stationed in Pearl Harbor, is equipped to rapidly deploy specialized dive teams to conduct harbor

| 83,000 Americans MIA fulfilling the commitment to the nation and the families of our missing and unaccounted for heroes,” he said.

“This is something that’s very close to Hagel. It’s an effort he wanted to make sure he addressed prior to his departure,” the senior defense official said.

CEREMONY Continued from B1 CTF-75 is capable of providing the fleet with diverse warfighting capabilities such as coastal riverine support, explosive ordnance disposal, diving, salvage and construction capabilities, as well as expeditionary intelligence and logistics in near-shore waters, littoral regions and inland areas.

“I am proud to be the commander of the operational forces highlighted today,”

clearance, underwater repairs and search and recovery operations in any environment.

USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) is forward deployed to 7th Fleet and arrived in the search for AirAsia Jan. 3, at the request of the Indonesian government. Fort Worth is operating alongside USS Sampson (DDG 102), which arrived on station Dec. 30, to support Indonesian-led search efforts to locate AirAsia Flight QZ8501.

“Secretary Hagel has said America will remain committed to always bringing home our missing and our fallen,” Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby told reporters. “The decisions we are announcing today will ensure that we honor that solemn obligation.”

| CTF-75 established

said Commodore (Capt.)

Erich Diehl, Commander CTF-75. “This ceremony marks the transition from our initial operating capability to Task Force 75’s full operating capability.”

Diehl said the cooperation and support from Joint Region Marianas and Naval Base Guam for the task force has been critical, not only for the expeditionary Sailors, but also their families.

“There are more than 1,000 Sailors postured forward,

ready to respond, and who are today constantly building those critical partnerships prior to the onset of crisis,” Diehl said. “CTF-75 is onpoint and always ready.”

The foundations of CTF-75 includes always being combat-ready and able to deploy anywhere in U.S. 7th Fleet in response to any contingency.

The Navy’s expeditionary forces exist first and foremost to support the fleet’s warfighting operations and are the Navy’s sea-to-shore interface.

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USNS TRENTON (JHSV 5) CHRISTENED Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus, third from right, watches Virginia Kamsky, sponsor of the Joint High Speed Vessel, the future, USNS Trenton (JHSV 5), christen the ship at Austal USA.

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DOD releases breakdown of Ebola response effort

By Claudette Roulo DOD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

The Defense Department today released a breakdown of the numbers of DOD personnel involved in the battle to stop the spread of Ebola.

The efforts, led by the U.S. Agency for International Development, involve 2,367 DOD personnel, said Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren. Most of those personnel – 2,174 – are based in Monrovia, Liberia’s capital city. The remaining 193 personnel are Marine Corps members and port operations personnel operating in Dakar, Senegal.

U.S. military personnel are not involved in treating patients with Ebola, defense officials have said. Their role in the fight is to provide logistical support and training for health care workers, to test medical samples and to construct Ebola treatment units.

Since training began Oct. 27, the 40person Army and Air Force team has trained 1,539 health care workers.

Personnel breakdown by area: ■ Liberia: Army – 1,829, Air Force – 48, Navy – 31, Marine Corps – 1, contractors – 166, civilians – 23;

■ Senegal: Army – 86, Air Force – 90, contractors – 13, civilians – 4.

The department’s efforts in Liberia also include a 25-bed hospital in Monrovia and 10 Ebola treatment units located throughout the country. Construction of all but two of the Ebola treatment units is now complete, Warren said. Initially, the treatment units were all intended to have capacities of 100 patients each, but as conditions on the ground changed, the final seven units were built to hold 50 patients each.

Since opening on Nov. 7, the hospital – known as Monrovian Medical Unit and located near Roberts International Airport – has treated 14 patients and is currently treating one, Warren said. The hospital is staffed by U.S. Public Health Service personnel and is intended to treat medical personnel exposed to the Ebola virus. In addition to the hospital, a mobile lab began operating in Greenville, Liberia, Dec. 25, bringing the total number of mobile labs in Liberia to six.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel earlier approved an extension of a review of the 45-day monitoring plan for personnel who have traveled to Ebola-affected areas, Warren said. Army Gen.

Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other senior military leaders wanted to examine two complete controlled monitoring cycles before producing a comprehensive review of the program, the colonel said. A report of their findings is due to the defense secretary by Jan. 30.

About 450 personnel are undergoing controlled monitoring at four bases in the United States and one in Germany.

■ Baumholder, Germany: 6 personnel, monitoring period ends Jan. 5; ■ Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington: About 100 personnel, arrived Jan. 1; ■ Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Texas: About 100 personnel, arrived Jan. 1; ■ Fort Hood, Texas: About 87 personnel, arrived Jan. 4; ■ Fort Bliss, Texas: About 163 personnel, arrived Jan. 4.

As of Jan. 5, DOD has contributed $384.9 million to the Ebola response efforts. Operation United Assistance – the military’s logistical, training and engineering effort – totals $312.3 million, cooperative threat reduction measures – biosurveillance and biosecurity – total $47 million, and research and development – vaccine research – totals $25.6 million.

Press Release Austal USA

MOBILE, ALA.

Austal christened USNS Trenton (JHSV 5) Jan. 10, at its stateof-the-art shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. USNS Trenton is the fifth of 10 Joint High Speed Vessels (JHSV) that Austal has under contract with the U.S. Navy as part of an overall 10-ship block-buy contract worth over $1.6 billion.

The 338-foot catamaran vessel was named Trenton by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, after the capital of the state of New Jersey and the site of George Washington's first military victory during the American Revolutionary War. According to Secretary Mabus, “Trenton displays American values of community, perseverance and resourcefulness at their very best. I chose to name the Joint High Speed Vessel after Trenton to honor those values and the men and women of the city as well as the state of New Jersey."

Austal USA President Craig Perciavalle praised the ship, saying, “Trenton is a true testament to the successful partnership that has developed between Austal USA, the Military Sealift Command, and the Navy. We’re very happy with how well this program has matured as we prepare our 5th JHSV for trials and delivery in the coming months.”

Trenton will soon join the four other JHSVs which have been delivered over the last two years including USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1) which recently left on her second deployment since she was delivered in 2012.

According to Mr. Perciavalle, “Trenton and her sister ships are innovative ships with incredible amounts of speed, volume and flexibility for their size; capabilities the Navy will be able to leverage for decades to come.”

He continued, “The success of the program is the direct result of the hard work and dedication of so many incredible shipbuilding professionals here at Austal – the best I’ve ever worked with.”

“We’re so thankful for the support the JHSV program has received, as evidenced by the addition of JHSV 11 in the recently passed appropriations bill, and we’re excited about the program’s future.”

The ship’s sponsor, Virginia A. Kamsky, is the chairman and chief executive officer of Kamsky Associates, Inc. (KAI), a strategic advisory firm with offices in Beijing and New York City.

A cum laude graduate from Princeton University with a B.A. in East Asian studies, Kamsky then attended the MPA program at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.

Kamsky is serving under a White House appointment as a member of the U.S. Secretary of the NavyAdvisory Panel (SNAP), an advisory body which provides the Secretary of the Navy with independent advice and recommendations on critical issues facing the Department of the Navy and the Navy Secretariat.

During his address, Perciavalle said, “Ms. Kamsky is wellsuited to be the sponsor of this amazing vessel. Her success as an international business woman is comparable to the missions Trenton will perform across the globe in support of our Nation’s defense.”

Over 300 naval and shipyard guests attended the ceremony, which was held alongside the USNS Trenton at Austal USA’s Vessel Completion Yard (VCY). The Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy, was the principal speaker at the event.

Three JHSVs and six Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) are currently under construction in Austal’s Mobile, Alabama shipyard.

Austal will launch one ship and send JHSV 5, out on Builder’s Sea Trials in the Gulf before the end of January.

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PA. Navy installations receive energy award

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NAF Misawa’s Emergency Management Team recognized Team recognized for crucial role during September’s National Preparedness Month

By MCCS Ryan C. Delcore Naval Air Facility Misawa, Japan Public Affairs

MISAWA, JAPAN

Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa’s Emergency Management (EM) Team was recognized, Jan. 8, for their outstanding performance during 2014’s National Preparedness Month.

Capt. Keith Henry, commanding officer of NAF Misawa, read a letter from Eric Rosenbach, the assistant secretary of defense, praising the team’s efforts made to increase disaster and emergency preparedness awareness.

NAF’s EM Team was one of 12 EM teams recognized Navy-wide for their creative and engaging initiatives. “Your installation played a crucial role in the unprecedented level of DOD engagement and outreach to ensure our Service members, civilians, and installations take action to prepare for the types of emergencies they may encounter,” wrote Rosenbach.

As soon as the EM Team’s office received the order they began planning activities and exploring different venues that could be used to efficiently educate Service members and civilians in Misawa.

NAF’s EM Team utilized mass media by speaking about the importance of disaster and emergency preparedness on Navy Misawa’s ‘Captain’s Call’ live radio show and publishing the information on social media sites.

The team also set up a table at the base Army & Air Force Exchange Service store where they

U.S. Navy photo illustration

handed out educational pamphlets and played videos showing how fast our lives could be devastated by disasters and emergencies caused by hurricanes, flooding, volcanoes, tornadoes, wild fires, and terrorist attacks.

Service members and civilians were also educated on the importance of having an emergency kit and a plan to reconnect with family and command members after a tragedy.

The team consisted of Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 1st Class Xiaojie Huang, Damage Controlman 1st Class Timothy Larsen,

and Chief Damage Controlman Alberto Rodriguez who were assisted by six tenant command EM representatives in getting the word out.

“Historically, we’ve seen many disasters happen and most of the people affected don’t have plans in place to take care of themselves and their loved ones resulting in unnecessary hardships. We will be able to effectively focus on handling the situation at hand knowing we’ve planned and have the means to survive on our own for an extended amount of time until outside disaster assistance is up and running,” said Rodriguez.

Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg Public Affairs

awareness campaigns, innovative energy efficiency measures and consistent reduction in energy conMECHANICSBURG, PA. sumption. The award recognized The combination of three Penn- achievements from the federal sylvania Navy installations were fiscal year 2013 which runs from honored with having outstanding Oct. 2012 through Sept. 2013. For energy programs by Navy Sec- the last several years, the Pennsylretary Ray Mabus recently. The vania installations maintained gold 2014 SECNAV energy award an- status – the second highest level of nouncement garnered the bases’ achievement. platinum status, the Navy’s highest “At the center of our award winlevel energy award. ning energy program is the facility The installations: Naval Support investments being made towards Activity Mechanicsburg, Naval energy efficiency,” said Perri. “At Support Activity Philadelphia and Naval Support Activity MechanicPhiladelphia Navy Yard Annex sburg we invested nearly $1 million were recognized collectively as into four World War II – era wareone program. They were one of 14 houses.” Mechanicsburg received installations internationally to be various conservation upgrades recognized as having a “platinum” to include restrooms with low energy program. gallon water closets and faucets; “This award validates the tre- new HVAC digital thermostats to mendous work we accomplished control temperature settings and over the last several years,” said night/weekend setbacks; improved Capt. Jeffery Rathbun, command- energy star equipment upgrades ing officer of all three installations. and LED retrofit lighting and lightThe three sites and surrounding ing controls.

Reserve Centers recently invested Philadelphia Navy Yard invested more than $45 million in energy nearly $2 million in LED lighting, related project work calculated to motion sensors, low flow water fixreduce energy costs by nearly $2 tures and retro-commissioning. We million annually. have continued to reap the benefits “This past year we instituted nu- of the recent partnership with the merous new awareness programs local utility company on the masthat continue to improve the con- sive $18.4 million steam decentralservation culture onsite. In addi- ization project that has proved to tion, we had a number of planned save more than $2 million annually. energy specific construction Naval Support Activity Philadelprojects executed,” said Michael phia invested more than $10 milPerri, installation energy manager. lion into nine facilities. LED light“Energy fairs, festivals, marquee ing, motion sensors, low flow water displays and Facebook postings fixtures, retro-commissioning, enwere all part of the multi-pronged hanced insulation improvements, communications effort. We have and direct digital controls were all now reduced our energy intensity part of the upgrades. In the near by more than 27 percent in com- future there are planned upgrades parison to the 2003 baseline. This to enhance facilities through imreduction is attributed to a col- provements to roofs, windows, and laborative effort of all commands siding. onsite.”

“When you combine the energy According to Secretary Mabus, investments with the employee the winning organizations execut- spirit of working to reduce energy, ed comprehensive efficiency pro- we deserved the platinum award,” grams with senior-level command said base commanding officer involvement, well-staffed and Rathbun. “I am very proud of our trained energy teams, aggressive winning formula.”

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The Flagship’s Yiorgo interviews the man behind the mask, Chris Mann

By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

It was so exciting and so terrifying.

It is one of the most iconic big shoes to fill, and I wanted to do everybody justice....”

-Chris Mann

The hollow halls of Chrysler Hall are about to be haunted all over again.

Back by popular demand, The Phantom of the Opera made its triumphant return to Norfolk Jan. 8 and will continue it’s run through Jan. 18.

After an extensive search of the secret passageways of the Chrysler and the catacombs of Norfolk, I found the elusive Phantom and with the help of his alter ego Chris Mann, I was granted an interview.

Yiorgo: Chris, tell us a little about your life story and why did you choose music as your career.

Chris Mann: I am originally from Wichita, Kansas. When I was 15 I found a stack of recordings at my grandparents house and I thought they were Frank Sinatra recordings but turned out to be my grandfather who sounded just like him. My grandfather always dreamed of having a career in music but he put it away in order to support his family so he became my inspiration and I decided to make

Chris Mann plays the title role in The Phantom of the Opera this weekend at Chrysler Hall.

music my career. I studied Opera at Vanderbilt because I knew that the classical foundation was important and my voice fit well in that world. I never wanted to pursue a career in opera but I wanted to get my degree in classical, vocal performance. My goal has always been to get into the recording industry and mix the classical training I had with the popular sound and that is what I have been doing for the last 10 years recording my own songs and writing my own material.

Y: Yours’ was not an easy road, talk

about your early struggles and how difficult it is to make it in the music industry.

CM: When I graduated from Vanderbilt I went to New York City and got my very first record deal. I had many development deals with many labels but none of them worked out for one reason or another. I finally got my first deal with Sony, moved to Los Angeles, made that record and then I found out that everyone at that label had been fired. I was dropped from the label and my record never came out. It was devastating. That was years before I was on the TV show “The Voice.”

Y: You finally begin to get some breaks.

CM: Yes I wound up working on Glee for the first few years then ended up doing the second season of “The Voice” TV show. I was on the premier episode after the Super Bowl. That night we had an audience of 37 million people who saw our show and broke all the records. I was the one that sang classically and had something different so I stood out because I stayed true to myself. It ended up changing my life.

Y: Yes it did! You did sign with a record label, had several PBS specials and had a two yearlong tour.

CM: After The Voice, I signed with

Republic Records, and released my first album Roads and a Christmas record. We also did two PBS TV specials – A Mann for All Seasons and Home for Christmas: The Chris Mann Christmas Special – with guests Martina McBride and Mindi Abair. It was a big dream of mine to be on PBS. I just finished a two yearlong tour and I am in the process of recording another album.

Y: You are in essence living your grandfather’s dream. What was it like working with Paul Anka who reworded just for you his classic song “My Way” that he originally wrote for Frank Sinatra?

CM: It was so exciting! I am a huge Frank Sinatra fan because of my grandfather. It was nerve racking because I am in there with one of the greatest and he was sharing stories about his life, his career and with the Rat Pact.

He also told me when they recorded “My Way”, Frank Sinatra called him on the phone and held it up as a speaker so Paul could here the version that Frank was recording. He is a gentle soul. He gave me a great gift and it is how I always end my concert with.

» see PHANTOM | C2 The Company performs Masquerade in The Phantom of the Opera production playing at Chrysler Hall this weekend.

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‘Resolve to Adopt’ Adopt-a-thon ■ ■

When: Jan. 24, noon – 3 p.m.

Where: North Suffolk PetSmart store, 6243 College Dr., Suffolk ■ Cost: Free to attend ■ For more information, call: 757-538-3030, or visit www.SuffolkHumaneSociety.com It’s a new year, and what better way to start than by adopting a new best friend who will offer unconditional love! Come meet that special friend at one of the January adopt-a-thons sponsored by the Suffolk Humane Society and Suffolk Animal Care Center. The PetSmart Charities® Adoption Center at the North Suffolk PetSmart store, 6243 College Dr., Suffolk, will host an event on Jan. 24.

Military Saves 2015 Kick-Off Event ■ ■ ■ ■

When: Jan. 28, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Where: Naval Station Norfolk, C9 Auditorium Cost: Free For more information, call: FFSC Norfolk at 444-2102

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Norfolk is pleased to present Peter Bielagus, America’s Financial Educator, as the Keynote Speaker for the Military Saves 2015 Kick-Off Event. Peter has been called “Young America’s Financial Coach” and “A Go-To Guy for Service Members & their Money”, whose proven strategies will help put more money in your pocket!

During the Event Peter will share tips and strategies to build wealth, emergency savings, eliminate debt, and increase personal net worth. As the “Go-To Guy for Service Members & their Money” his proven strategies will help put more money in your pocket! Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with finance experts, credit unions, banks, non-profit institutions and other military and community partners for information and assistance at the event. Event is open to all military, command leadership, and military family members.

Matthew Murphy Jacquelynne Fontaine plays Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera production playing at Chrysler Hall this weekend.

PHANTOM |

Final performance at Norfolk’s Chrysler Hall is this Sunday

Continued from C1 Y: Any wow moments in your life?

CM: After I finished the voice I was asked to perform at a lot of inspirational settings. The one that I am most proud of is that I was asked to sing at the National Day Memorial Concert .

There were hundreds of thousands of people there on the national lawn to honor the memories of our service men and women. Along with having the tremendous honor of performing there, while waiting to perform I had the opportunity to meet and talk with General Colin Powell, got a call from General Petraeus, singing for the president and meeting all the military personnel serving our country and hearing their stories. That night by far was a night I will never forget. It was such an honor to be there. I have also done work with

online For tickets and more information, visit www.sevenvenues.com/ events/detail/phantom.

the Wounded Warrior Project and USO and all of witch were such a pleasure and very important to me.

Y: How did you get the part of Phantom?

CM: After my last tour ended I called my agent and said that I would rally like to get on stage and if the Phantom of the Opera was ever an option to let me know. Growing up, one of the records that were always playing in my house was The Phantom of the Opera. Literally two weeks later they announce auditions and here I am. It was very much a kismet situation where I spoke

the words out loud and it happened.

So it’s very ironic and humbling that my first big stage production would be Phantom and I would be playing the Phantom.

Y: On Nov 25th you debuted as the Phantom. Talk about that moment.

CM: It was so exciting and so terrifying. It is one of the most iconic big shoes to fill, and I wanted to do everybody justice and my family, my wife Laura all were there. It was such a thrill it never ceases to amaze me the emotional response that the audience has to this character and this show.

Our production is big and beautiful and a spectacle, a visual feast. Regardless if you have seen the original 30 years ago or our version now, people are blown away by it. It is so much fun and I get to perform for them night after night.

The Cinema Cafe on Independence Boulevard in Virginia Beach was one of few theaters to screen “The Interview.”

Photographed Dec. 31, 2014.

Lollipop Concert for families ■ ■

When: Jan. 17, 3 - 4 p.m.

Where: Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach ■ Cost: $5.00 in advance, $8.00 at the door ■ For more information, visit: www.symphonicity.org We are pleased to present our 16th annual Lollipop Concert for Families, “Sandcastle Fantasy”. This concert is designed for K-6 children and their families, in order to introduce them to live orchestral concerts.

It will last about 50 minutes. Music Director and Conductor David Kunkel will also lead the orchestra and dancers from Ballet Virginia international in a commissioned work, “Sandcastle Fantasy”, which deals with a little boy visiting Virginia Beach, and his adventures with some amazing sea creatures. There will be lobby activities, including face-painting, tattoos, and our famous Instrument Petting Zoo. Ticket can be purchased at the Box Office at the Sandler Center in advance or the day of the concert.

Kids Day at Virginia War Museum ■ ■ ■ ■

When: Jan. 19, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Where: Virginia War Museum Cost: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $5 for children For more information, visit: www.warmuseum.org

The Virginia War Museum will be hosting its third annual Kids Day for children ages 7-15. The event will feature living historians, war games, paint & take military miniatures, and a museum scavenger hunt. This program will run from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and the cost of the event is included in normal admission to the museum.

Registration for McDonald’s North American Sand Soccer Championships ■ When: Now - April 15 (March 1 for US OPEN Pro/Am).

■ Where: Online at www.sandsoccer.com ■ Cost: entry fees vary ■ For more information, visit: http://www.sandsoccer.

com, NASSC info: Gina at 683-3018; sponsor options: Dick at 496-0274 Registration is open for the 22nd NASSC on Va. Beach June 5-7. Over 80 divisions support all genders and skill levels; New Under-8 boys and girls division in ‘15! Affiliated additional beach sports include coed football, wrestling, lacrosse, tennis and new beach field hockey venue. Presented by the Hampton Roads Soccer Council (HRSC). NASSC is non-profit supporting the continuing development of the 75 acre Hampton Roads Soccer Complex at Princess Anne Commons in VB and is the World’s largest beach/sand amateur and pro/am festival in existence.

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At Cinema Cafe in Virginia Beach, ‘The Interview’ draws small crowd

By Philip Walzer The Virginian-Pilot

They didn’t pack the theater, but they laughed throughout.

For all of the controversy and international hot air it’s generated, “The Interview” premiered quietly in Hampton Roads on Wednesday morning. Cinema Cafe began showing it at two theaters: Pembroke in Virginia Beach and Greenbrier in Chesapeake.

Fourteen people, filling about onetenth of the seats, attended the 11 a.m. screening at Pembroke.

Chuckles rang out regularly, many at jokes about body parts and sex - none of which can be repeated here - as well as fake Asian accents and pratfalls.

Other moments drawing laughs included the first suggestion that James Franco and Seth Rogen assassinate North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un (“The CIA would love it if you could take him out.” “For drinks?”) and Franco’s unmasking of Kim’s secret passion - Katy Perry’s music.

Although one viewer said she

I liked it. I thought it was playful. I didn’t think it was disrespectful.”

-Melissa Garner

bought a ticket to show her support for the First Amendment, others seemed more interested in entertainment than issues such as hacking, free speech and human rights.

“I liked it,” said Melissa Garner, 37, of Virginia Beach. “I thought it was playful. I didn’t think it was disrespectful.”

Darla Guenthner, 54, of Virginia Beach took her son, Rhett, 19, and daughter, Molly, 14, to the film. She rated it an 8.

“So many comedies that I’ve seen in the past five years, it seems the

previews show the funniest parts of the movie, and when you see it, it’s a letdown,” Guenthner said. “I thought the comedy was consistent throughout this movie, and the level of comedy was good.”

Rhett gave “The Interview” a 6 or 7: “It wasn’t as good as ‘Pineapple Express’ “ - the 2008 comedy featuring Franco and Rogen - “but it was a little better than I thought it would be.”

The portrayal of Kim “was a little ridiculous,” Rhett said, “but that’s kind of the point.”

The turnout didn’t surprise Mike Ogden, director of operations for Cinema Cafe.

“Usually, PG and G stuff does well in the morning,” he said. “The Interview” is rated R for “pervasive language, crude and sexual humor, nudity, some drug use and bloody violence.”

“I’m expecting the late shows to sell out,” Ogden said. “That’s when the Rrated crowds come out.”

This article was originally published in The Virginian-Pilot and Pilotonline.com.

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financial fitness habits to begin in the new year Brandpoint

While many people focus on personal health goals in the new year, the beginning of the year is also a great time to check your financial fitness. So how can you whip your finances into shape?

South University College of Business, Virginia Beach faculty member Dr. Alan Harper says everyone should adopt these five financial habits in 2015: Establish a budget Harper says the first step in taking control of your finances is to establish a budget. “It is extremely important to know how much money is coming in, where it’s going, and allocating it appropriately,” he says.

“Having a budget allows you to gain a broader understanding of your spending habits.”

Make sure your budget includes allowances for food, clothing, gas, and even entertainment, Harper advises.

Start saving Your budget should also include money set aside for emergencies. Harper says the old rule-of-thumb that three month’s salary is enough to have in your bank account no longer applies in our current economy.

“We found in the last recession that people who lost their jobs tended to stay out of work much longer than three months,” he says. “You should have six months to a year’s worth of income in savings, just in case.”

Harper says you should also try to put away 15 percent of your take-home income toward your retirement. Many retirement savings options are available, including 401(k)s, Roth IRAs and individual retirement accounts. It is important to do your homework before deciding on a long-term investment strategy so that you are aware of terms, conditions and any fees associated with your options.

Manage your credit The beginning of the year is a perfect time to check your credit history, and to look for any mistakes on your credit report, Harper advises. Mistakes on your credit report can cost you large sums of money in interest rates, or even keep you from being approved for a loan.

“The law requires the three major credit reporting agencies to provide you with one free credit report a year,” Harper says. “Pull those reports and look for discrepancies. If you find one, file a dispute with the credit reporting agency and they will remove the item if it is incorrect.”

Harper also says to check your FICO score on the report, make sure you have an understanding of what the score means, and how to improve it if the score is low.

Shop smart Make it a priority to save money while you shop, Harper says. He encourages clipping

coupons, and says purchasing membership cards to discount stores like Sam’s Club and Costco can help you save money over time.

“Those stores will save you money in the long run on purchases like food, gas, and even personal care items.”

Check your insurance Setting aside time at the beginning of the year to check your insurance policies can also save you money. Harper advises that you should review your auto, home and life insurance to make sure you have the proper coverage.

“You want to make sure you aren’t paying for coverage that you may no longer need, but you also want to make sure you have adequate coverage in case there is an accident or you need to make a claim,” he says.

Many companies also offer discounted rates if you hold multiple policies with them. So, if your auto, home and life insurance policies are with different companies, you may want to explore the benefits of choosing just one company.

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This is a crucial year for Kasey Kahne and Keith Rodden, his new crew chief, could be the guy to help him.

Adam Stevens will crew chief for Kyle Busch in Cup for 2015.

Darian Grubb is the new crew chief for Carl Edwards.

Photos Courtesy of NASCAR Scott Zipadelli moves to Ben Kennedy’s Sprint Cup team as crew chief.

Greg Ives, who will crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. in the Sprint Cup series, is one new driver/crew chief pairing that everyone will be watching in 2015.

Darrell Waltrip, Larry McReynolds discuss new rules, new driver/crew chief pairings for Sprint Cup 2015

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With new rules coming into play and other changes on the NASCAR horizon, how the 2015 Sprint Cup season will turn out is anyone’s guess. Two of the sport’s longtime personalities, Darrell Waltrip and Larry McReynolds, recently weighed in with their thoughts about the upcoming season. Waltrip, a retired championship-winning driver, and the veteran crew chief McReynolds, will begin their 15th season together in the FOX TV booth beginning with the season-opening Daytona 500.

Here are their thoughts on some of the stories of 2015.

On the new electronic officiating on pit road: Waltrip: “I think initially the new system will be problematic for teams, because where situations such as when a crew member going over the wall too soon were judgment calls before, they’re now monitored electronically. I expect teams will struggle with the implementation of this new program until they get comfortable with it and understand completely how it works, what is expected of them and where the parameters are.

“NASCAR said they’re going to show teams how the system works and monitor them in the preliminary races at Daytona before they drop the hammer on them. I’m a little concerned that we’ll see a lot of penalties early in the year, but maybe they’ll prove me wrong.”

On the rules change that will have the most impact: McReynolds: “The biggest one is the ban on testing other than the tests in conjunction with NASCAR or Goodyear. This is my 35th year in NASCAR, but the first time I haven’t been to Daytona for January testing in forever.

“Will that change the competition? Well, the cream still rises to the top. Rule changes affect some teams more than others. We saw that last year with the no-ride-height and downforce changes. Joe Gibbs Racing struggled when compared to their 2013 performance. If anything, what the testing ban could do is give an advantage to the middletier teams who typically can’t afford to test.

It levels the playing field a bit more for them.

“I’ll admit I am a little nervous about the reduction in horsepower, because I’ve never seen a reduction in horsepower save teams money, and I’ve never seen it make better racing. But maybe with the package deal and pulling back on downforce, the horsepower reduction will have an impact. But I’m cautiously optimistic and waiting it out with an open mind.”

On the best new driver/crew chief combo?

Waltrip: “I’ve never seen so many crew chief/driver changes. Dale [Earnhardt] Jr. is the first one everyone will be watching. He and Greg Ives should be a good combination because of Greg’s experience with the Xfinity Series cars, which have less horsepower and downforce — similar to what the Cup cars will be like this year. That could be a plus for Dale to get the car set up the way he needs it.

“Then the question will be if they can communicate well. When you move up to Cup, you enter a whole new level for everything, including pit strategy. Any Cup crew chief who is in his first year in the Cup Series will have growing pains.

“I’ll say the same thing with Kyle Busch.

He’s worked with Adam Stevens before in the Xfinity Series. For whatever reason, Dave Rogers and Kyle Busch just had a falling out. It will be interesting to see how Kyle and Adam do together in the Cup Series. I think they’ll be pretty good because they’ve worked together before.

“Keith Rodden moves over to work with Kasey Kahne after being with Jamie McMurray for a while and proving what he can do. Kasey absolutely has to perform this year, and this combination has to work.

This is a crucial year for Kahne to make something happen, and Keith could be the guy to help him.

“Carl Edwards and Darian Grubb could be the winners in this game of musical chairs. Darian is smart, calls a good race, and Carl is driven and hungry. Just like Matt Kenseth and Kevin Harvick when they changed teams, Carl has something to prove. I think he could be a factor in winning races and even a championship.

“Denny Hamlin and Dave Rogers are another pairing to keep an eye on. I like the changes Joe Gibbs Racing has made. The question, though, is whether or not they can manage four teams. It gets harder every time you add a team, and four is a lot.”

On the surprises the 2015 Chase might bring: McReynolds: “He wouldn’t be a surprise and many probably are glad he wasn’t in the Chase last year – Kyle Larson. He will be a Chase contender and possibly a true championship contender. With what we saw last year, especially as he saw some tracks for the second time, it’s obvious this kid will not only be a factor in 2015, but also win some races.

“And I don’t think all four Joe Gibbs Racing drivers will make the Chase. Can I tell you which one misses? No. But my gut tells me there will be some growing pains with the fourth team.”

On whether the second-place jinx will get Ryan Newman: McReynolds: “The last driver to finish second in points and come back the next year and be successful was Matt Kenseth, and that was several years ago. The drivers who finished second haven’t come close to finishing high in points the next year, and they’ve also won very few races combined that next year. I think 2015 will be different, though, because Ryan Newman’s best race of the year was the season finale. That was his best finish and best performance.

I think he and Luke Lambert will build on that momentum. Because they exceeded expectations in 2014, I don’t think that jinx will affect them negatively. I’m looking for them to win some races.”

On the favorite to win the championship: Waltrip: “I look back to Homestead and how the season concluded last year. The No. 4 car won the race and the championship. Newman was the big surprise and I expect good things to continue in that camp. They improved a lot as the year went on and seem to have peaked at the right time. Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski should be fast again. Jeff Gordon seems to be getting better with age. He’s certainly not slowing down. But can he perform like he did last year? Can the guys who ended 2014 on a high note pick up where they left off? Nobody knows for sure. That’s why we go to Daytona and the 35 races thereafter.”

With the start of a new year, and a new NASCAR season just around the corner, the lineup of crew chiefs is taking shape, and it represents one of the biggest off-season shake-ups ever in the sport.

One of the most significant changes is with Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s No. 88 team at Hendrick Motorsports.

There, Greg Ives, who just led rookie Chase Elliott to the championship in the series now known as Xfinity, is moving over to be crew chief for Earnhardt. He replaces veteran Steve Letarte, who has moved into a new role as a TV commentator for NBC, which will begin broadcasting NASCAR races this year.

There has also been a shuffling of crew chiefs at Joe Gibbs Racing, and Kasey Kahne and Jamie McMurray both have new crew chiefs.

Longtime crew chief Donnie Wingo, who most recently worked with the Wood Brothers and Trevor Bayne, has moved to Front Row Motorsports to run David Gilliland’s No. 38 team. Wingo’s old job at the Wood Brothers’ team has been filled by Jeremy Bullins, who moved to the No. 21 with its new driver, Ryan Blaney.

At Roush Fenway Racing, a new crew chief roster was released last week. The biggest change there is the return of veteran crew chief Bob Osborne to the top of the pit box. He’ll head up the No. 6 Ford of Trevor Bayne, who left his part-time ride with the Wood Brothers to take on a full-time gig at Roush Fenway.

Osborne’s days as a crew chief saw him win 18 races from 2004 to 2012, all with driver Carl Edwards, who left Roush Fenway at the end of 2014 to drive for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Matt Puccia will remain as crew chief of Greg Biffle’s No. 16 Ford, where the duo has qualified for the Chase for the past three seasons.

A newcomer to the lineup is Nick Sandler, a longtime engineer for the No. 99 team that Edwards recently vacated. He’s taking over the top spot at the No. 17 team, where he will work with driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Mike Kelley, who was crew chief for the No. 17 last year, will step into the role of car chief.

Veteran Jimmy Fennig, who worked as crew chief for Edwards last year, has retired from the pit box and will serve as the company’s research and development coordinator. Fennig won 36 Cup races in his career, including Roush’s 300th win, which came in the 2012 Daytona 500.

Late last year, Roush Fenway hired Mark McArdle to head up engineering for the company’s Sprint Cup and Xfinity Series teams, and added former Joe Gibbs Racing crew chief Kevin Kidd, who is overseeing the company’s three Sprint Cup teams.

“We are excited about our 2015 crew chief lineup,” team co-owner Jack Roush said in a team release. “Much like our driver lineup, our crew chief assembly features a quality mix of veteran leadership and youthful insight. We feel this lineup, combined with the addition of Kevin Kidd to oversee our Sprint Cup efforts, is a big step forward in the direction of placing our teams up front and contending week-in and week-out.”

Roush is also pleased to have Fennig continue with his team, even as he retires from day-to-day duties as a crew chief.

I think initially the new system will be problematic for teams, because where situations such as when a crew member going over the wall too soon were judgment calls before, they’re now monitored electronically.” -Darrell Waltrip “Jimmy’s experience is unparalleled in our sport, and I anticipate his input in this new role will have a major influence in a positive direction across the board with all of our teams going forward,” Roush said.

For the Xfinity Series, Roush has hired Phil Gould, previously with the No. 2 team of Brian Scott at Richard Childress Racing, to work with the No. 1 team and driver Elliott Sadler. Seth Barbour will remain with the No. 16 team as will Scott Graves at the No. 60.

Chad Norris, who was with the No. 6 team and Trevor Bayne in 2014, will crew chief for Roush newcomer Darrell Wallace Jr. Some Sprint Cup teams are not planning to change crew chiefs for 2015, but the decision is never certain until the contracts are signed.

JTG Daugherty Racing announced last week that crew chief Brian Burns will continue with driver A.J. Allmendinger and the No. 47 Chevrolet.

The two combined to win last year at Watkins Glen, and thereby made the cut for the Chase for the Sprint Cup. That’s no small feat for a small, one-car team in its first year with a new manufacturer after switching from Toyotas to Chevrolets.

“Last season, I was able to get to know A.J. both personally and professionally, and I feel like the relationship we have formed is great,” Burns said in a team release. “Chemistry is vitally important to have between the driver, crew chief and team, and we have all gotten to know each other more. I feel like great things are in store for us this season.

“Actually, last year was a rebuilding year for us, and to run as well as we did at times — win a race and make the Chase — shows what an organization of our size is capable of doing.”

Burns, who is beginning his third season as a crew chief, is a Purdue University mechanical engineering graduate and former Indiana Army National Guard Sergeant (E-5).

In the Camping World Truck Series, one of the most significant personnel moves is the hiring of veteran crew chief Scott Zipadelli to run the No. 11 Toyota team for driver Ben Kennedy, the great-grandson of NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. and the 2014 Truck Series Rookie of the Year.

Zipadelli, the brother of longtime Sprint Cup crew chief and competition director Greg Zipadelli, said in a team release that he’s looking forward to working with Kennedy and for the Red Horse Racing team owned by Tom DeLoach.

“Ben (Kennedy) is a talented driver and I have high expectations for him and the No. 11 team,” Zipadelli said, “He had an outstanding rookie season, and our goal this year is to win races and put ourselves in position to contend for the 2015 championship.”

Zipadelli spent last season working in the Xfinity Series with driver Kyle Larson, who won two races, giving Zipadelli three for his career in the series formerly known as Nationwide.

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In the past he has raised and overthrown monarchs, battled legendary monsters and saved the lives of many. Now Geralt embarks on his most personal quest to save his loved ones and protect the world from an ancient threat.

Alone in a world set out to kill the weak, Geralt of Rivia, a wandering monster slayer, is embarking on a journey that will redefine everything. Ciri, the ashen-haired girl from an ancient prophecy, is a descendant in a long lost elven blood lineage. The girl is a living and highly volatile weapon capable of both destroying and healing the fragile world she currently inhabits. Emotionally connected to Geralt, the girl is pursued by the titular Wild Hunt, a cavalcade of ghastly riders capable of unspeakable destruction, and by the mighty Empire of Nilfgaard, the most powerful political entity in the entire world.

Every choice the player makes will resonate with dire consequences. The world is yours to explore and Ciri is somewhere out there, fighting her own demons.

With such a deep and developed plot, CD Projekt RED decided that introducing another character and telling parts of the story from her perspective would greatly benefit the overall experience. Adding Ciri as a playable character unlocks quite a few narrative possibilities for the player. Ciri is present in the game to offer a unique and different perspective on the story plot, and not to become an alternative story line to Geralt. The Witch-

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