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Virginia International Tattoo returns to Scope for the 20th year

By Lt j.g. Tara Cutner Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

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PCU Gerald R. Ford prepares for phase two of crew certification

MC3 Jeanyra A. Mateo Rear Adm. Rick Williamson, Commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic (NRMA), speaks at Naval Station Norfolk Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in NRMA’s rotanda.

Sailors in Air Department’s V-1 Division on board the Pre-Commissioning Unit Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) unload boxes in preparation for phase two of the crew certification process. Crew certification is required for pre-commissioning units to ensure the crew is properly trained to safely operate the ship while at sea. PCU Gerald R. Ford is undergoing crew certification at Newport News Shipbuilding.

NAVSTA Norfolk recognized for environmental efforts

By Kelly Wirfel Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

NAVSTA Norfolk honors Martin Luther King Jr.

By MC3 Jeanyra A. Mateo Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

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Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic rotunda, Jan. 29.

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Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk was recognized as a Sustained Distinguished Performance River Star Business during a recognition luncheon at the Founders Inn & Spa, Jan. 28.

“River Star recognizes businesses that do great work every day throughout the year to restore our precious resource, the Elizabeth River. These awards are presented to the best of the best. Everyone in attendance today is part of an elite group and you should be congratulated,” River Star Business Program Manager Pam Boatwright said. “The best part about it is, you do what you do because you care.”

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Kelly Wirfel Naval Station Norfolk Environmental Director Jennifer Tabor, left, Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Beaver and River Star Business Program Manager Pam Boatwright were present for the awarding of the Sustained Distinguished Performance River Star Business.

NAVSTA Norfolk has been recognized as a River Star business for five consecutive years.

“NAVSTA Norfolk earned this award by demonstrating new efforts to eliminate, reduce, reuse and re-

Virginia International Tattoo convention has a long standing history, not only in the Norfolk area, but worldwide. The event is hosted by Virginia Arts Festival – a nonprofit organization bringing artists from across the globe to the Hampton Roads area since 1997.

The word Tattoo comes from the 17th and 18th century Dutch saying “Doe den tap toe!” which meant to “Turn off the taps!” This saying was said by Innkeepers, requiring that everyone retire to their barracks. Over the years, the meaning of the word has slightly changed and has come to hold a ceremonial meaning in military music.

The festival pays special tribute to our military members.

“My wife and two children have attended many Tattoos over the years while I’ve been assigned to various commands at Naval Station Norfolk,” Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Beaver said. “It is an annual family outing that has become a seminal event for not only local military families, but the entire Hampton Roads community, including our NATO allies stationed here in Virginia and visiting international partners.”

Not only does the celebration bring music and art to local families, it serves as a learning opportunity.

“The Tattoo celebrates our shared heritage, demonstrates the pride and professionalism of the members of our services, and just as important, we learn more about one another as an international community,” Beaver said.

This year’s event will welcome over 1,000 performers from eight different countries: Australia, Canada, Germany, Jordan, The Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the U.S. “The Tattoo is a very inspiring show with its patriotic themes, participation by the U.S. military branches and international military groups,” Virginia Arts Festival General Manager and Virginia International Tattoo Director and Producer J. Scott Jackson said.

Music is a universal form of communication that brings different cultures, age groups and individuals from different walks of life into one room to appreciate its art.

This year’s Virginia International Tattoo will take place on April 21-24, at the Scope Arena in Norfolk.

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Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2016 (SC-CS16) will be conducted on naval installations within the Navy’s Mid-Atlantic Region, Feb. 1-12.

This annual exercise is designed to enhance the training and readiness of Navy security forces. Exercise SC-CS16 is not in response to any specific threat, but is a regularly scheduled exercise.

Measures have been taken to minimize disruptions within local communities and to normal base operations, but there may be times when the exercise causes increased traffic around bases or delays in base access. Area residents may also see or hear security activities associated with the exercise.

Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Corrie Smith Naval Station Norfolk’s Commanding Officer Capt. Douglas J. Beaver speaks at the Virginia International Tattoo press conference in Norfolk. The Virginia Arts Festival celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Virginia International Tattoo with more than 1,000 performers from eight countries honoring the incredible service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces over the last 20 years.

NORFOLK MCS COMPETE IN VIDEO SHOOT OFF Across the fleet, Sailors in the mass communication specialist rating tell the Navy’s story.

MATERNITY LEAVE CHANGE DOD is increasing military maternity leave and instituting other changes in an effort to support military families.

MMA AND WRESTLING Flagship contributing writers Jonathan McLarty andYiorgo continue to bring you the latest in local and national sports in our On Liberty section!

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Youth Career Expo 2016: Business and industry supporting the emerging workforce

NAVAL MUSEUM, NATICUS HOST LEGO SHIPBUILDING EVENT

By Susanne Greene Hampton Roads Naval Museum Public Affairs

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You asked, and in conjunction with Nauticus, we have answered!

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum (HRNM) is proud to announce the fifth annual Brick by Brick Lego Shipbuilding Event Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center. HRNM is bringing back its “blockbuster” Lego Shipbuilding event in a venue that provides three times the space. This free program invites Lego shipbuilders of all ages to share their creations with fellow enthusiasts on one exciting day – and compete for fabulous prizes! Register at http://bit. ly/1QTc1Da. This popular signature event is presented in partnership with the Hampton Roads Naval Historical Foundation,

USS Seawolf replica made with Legos, courtesy photo from Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

and Nauticus. Children and adults alike can bring their pre-constructed Lego ships to display at the museum prior to 2 p.m. on Feb. 6. There are two separate contests: one for those who make ships at HRNM, and one for those who built their ships at home. HRNM will award prizes for five winning age categories in each competition, along with our fan favorite, voted on by you!

Several Lego-related activities to accompany the event include: Lego robot-

ics demonstrations

by First Lego League of Virginia, which will include a hands on opportunity to program the robots; Lego robotics demonstrations/ expo by JR First Lego League and a remotely operated underwater vehicle demonstration table by Seaperch.

For more information please contact Special Events Coordinator Donald Darcy at 322-3168 or donald.darcy@ navy.mil.

The HRNM, www.hrnm.navy.mil, introduces visitors to over 240 years of U.S. Naval history in Hampton Roads. One of nine officially operated Navy museums reporting to the Naval History and Heritage Command, the museum houses a rich collection of authentic uniforms, weaponry, underwater artifacts, detailed ship models and artwork. The HRNM is located on the second level of Nauticus. Admission is free.

Navy COOL mobile app now available Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs PENSACOLA, FLA.

Sailors can now access several tools and resources found on Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) via their mobile devices with a new Navy COOL application that launched Jan. 28.

The Navy COOL app, available for both Android and iOS and Apple devices, is designed to help Sailors, both enlisted and officer, to find information on credentialing, career development, and civilian crosswalks related to their military occupation.

“This new app provides an expanded capability for Sailors to help them translate the skills they’ve learned on the job into civilian credentials, career growth opportunities and related civilian occupations,” Navy COOL Program Manager Keith Boring said.

“The app is a great complement to our newly rede-

signed website and provides extra features that I think Sailors will find handy to have at their fingertips.”

Besides credentialing information, the app provides enlisted members with Learning and Development Roadmaps, which are rating-specific online guides that explain in detail what Sailors need to succeed at specific points in their career. Additional app features include snapshots of related civilian occupations and United Services Military Apprenticeship Program trades, along with generic joint service transcripts associated with each enlisted Navy rating.

Rating Information Cards also provide summary information such as school locations, training time, qualifications and working environment. These and the other features within the app are particularly useful for recruiters and career counselors, especially when they are on the go, as they advise

potential recruits and Sailors of professional options available to them.

“The Navy COOL app is another valuable tool that will provide training and resources to our Sailors to support their Navy career and beyond,” Commander of Naval Education and Training Command Rear Adm. Mike White said. “We want to ensure, especially with today’s younger generation that we’re giving them the means and tools to access information wherever they are, when they want it and in ways they find most convenient for them.”

For enlisted Sailors and veterans who are not using Navy COOL to fund credentialing exams and fees, the app also provides a gateway to Department of Veterans Affairs GI Bill funding options.

The Navy COOL app is a bring-your-own device tool designed to work on personal devices outside of the NMCI domain. Users can

download the Navy COOL app from the Apple store and Google Play Store at no cost.

The Navy COOL app is the latest in a series of apps produced by the U.S. Navy Sea Warrior Program. Other recent apps include the Final Multiple Score Calculator, Operations Security General Military Training (GMT), and Domestic Violence GMT. To find the free Navy COOL app, search “Navy COOL” in app stores or in your web browser.

The Navy COOL office is located at the Center for Information Dominance (CID) at Naval Air Station Pensacola Corry Station, Florida.

CID is the Navy’s learning center that leads, manages and delivers Navy and joint forces training in information operations, information warfare, information technology, cryptology and intelligence.

For more information on Navy COOL, visit https:// www.cool.navy.mil/usn/.

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The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Peninsula Council for Workforce Development, in partnership with the Greater Virginia Peninsula Six School Divisions, will host the eighth annual Youth Career Expo on March 23, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. This award winning event is designed to help the future workforce make informed choices about life after high school.

Students, from ages 16-19, will participate in mock interviews and in a panel discussion with human resource professionals. Participating students will also visit exhibits presented by businesses from various industry sectors. They will gain exposure to the types of positions available and the educational and training requirements for entry level career opportunities within the Greater Peninsula area.

This year’s event is expected to have over 3,000 high school students, 250 business professionals and members of the Armed Forces conducting mock interviews and serving as guides. In addition, over 60 exhibitors divided by industry clusters: shipbuilding; construction; healthcare; advanced manufacturing; local government agencies; science, technology, engineering and mathematics; defense; finance; higher education and more.

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | FEB 4, 2016 | THE FLAGSHIP | A3 Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center Engineering Auxiliaries and Pollution Abatement Branch Manager Stanley Ward judges the 2016 Campostella Elementary School Science Fair, Jan. 22.

MARMC ENGINEERS JUDGE SCIENCE FAIR four and five completed independent science projects for the fair, while kindergarten through second grade participated by completing class projects in their classrooms.

“We believe it’s important to implement the STEM program to children early,” Campostella Elementary School Special Education Teacher and Science Fair Chair Person Clara HillPotter said. “We start them early so that they will already understand independent variables, dependent variables, constants, what a hypothesis is, what a purpose is, and the procedures and materials associated with the project. We use this verbiage all the way across the school’s curriculum, in english, math, science and social studies classes, to make it easier for the children to understand.”

Among the displays, students explored which popcorn pops the most popcorn per bag, how to keep bananas fresh, and which gum holds its flavor the longest. After the judges finished looking over the projects, students were asked questions about their experiments.

“Which popcorn brand will pop the most popcorn per bag? That’s a great idea,” Ward said. “I would have never thought of that.”

The top project in the third grade examined the fastest way to clean

By Shelby West MARMC Public Affairs

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Members of Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center’s (MARMC) Engineering Department volunteered to judge the Campostella Elementary School Science Fair, Jan. 22.

MARMC civilians and active-duty Sailors have partnered with several local schools since 2013 to help promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) within the community.

“When MARMC recruiters asked for volunteers, I was happy to participate,” MARMC Engineering Auxiliaries and Pollution Abatement Branch Manager Stanley Ward said. “By getting out in the community, I am able to take things I’ve learned in life and help children get a solid foot-hold in STEM.” Along with MARMC volunteer judges, the school invited judges from other local Navy commands, as well as volunteers from One Hand to Another, Norfolk State University’s Outstanding Young Men, and friends of the school’s faculty.

Campostella’s STEM program incorporates problem and project-based learning with a special emphasis on the area of engineering. Grades three,

Above: Chief Fire Controlman Jason Harris, assigned to Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), and MARMC Engineering Auxiliaries and Pollution Abatement Branch Manager Stanley Ward judge the 2016 Campostella Elementary School Science Fair, Jan. 22.

Left: MARMC Engineering Combat Systems (Weapons) Division Head Rick Peterson judges the science fair.

Photos by Shelby F.W. West

By getting out in the community, I am able to take things I’ve learned in life and help children get a solid foothold in STEM.” -MARMC Engineering Auxiliaries and Pollution Abatement Branch Manager Stanley Ward

a penny. In the fourth grade, first place went to a project that tested how quickly different diapers absorb liquid. A study on optical illusions was the best fifth-grade project. Each of the first place projects will be entered in the Tidewater Regional Science Fair.

“I am so excited by the turnout today,” Hill-Potter said. “The kids take a lot of pride in their work and having the opportunity to tell people what they learned is awesome.”

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LINCOLN CROWNED BEST OF THE MESS

By MC3 Ciarra Thibodeaux USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) culinary specialists earned three awards for their talents during the sixth annual “Best of the Mess” competition held at The Founders Inn in Virginia Beach, Jan. 22.

Lincoln was represented by Culinary Specialist 1st Class James Parrott, Culinary Specialist 1st Class Sonia Mance, and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Ebony Hudson. These three Sailors took home the Best Decorated Station award, the People’s Choice award – which was voted on by the guests that attended the event – and placed first place in the overall competition.

Lincoln’s Best of the Mess team spent months preparing for the competition in order to perfect their decorations and menu.

This year’s ingredients for the participating teams included coffee, blood oranges, coyote squash and pork shoulder.

“We began preparing for Best of the Mess in August of last year,” Mance said. “The morning of the event we came in to work at about [5 a.m.], went over our checklist to make sure we had everything we needed, and headed over to the event.”

Lincoln Sailors competed against six other local Navy teams from the Hampton Roads area including teams from USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), USS McFaul (DDG 74), USS Bataan (LHD 5), Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.

“I got to look around and see everyone’s food and it all looked very good,” Hudson said. “It was really an honor to be able to compete and an indescribable feeling to win every category. I can’t wait to see what we come up with next year to defend our title as the Best of the Mess.”

In addition to allowing the culinary specialists from each command to demonstrate their talents through the prepa-

ration of a three course menu, the Best of the Mess competition is an annual event and silent auction sponsored by the Chief Petty Officer’s Fund to provide educational assistance to family members of the chief petty officers.

Lincoln is currently undergoing a refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries.

Pictured: Culinary Specialist 1st Class James Parrott, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), prepares his signature dish.

■ related — GHWB competes Sailors from USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77) competed in the annual Best of the Mess competition Jan. 22. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund, which grants financial aid to high school students preparing to attend college.

Teams had 72 hours to prepare their stations and recipes prior to the competition.

“The beautiful thing about this event is the culinary specialists don’t get a lot of time to prepare,” Bush’s Supply Officer Cmdr. Jim Strauss said. “It’s kind of like an ‘Iron Chef’ competition.”

Team participants were chosen based on their daily work performance and their ranking in the galley as junior and senior Sailors.

“One of the best things about doing this is it shows our junior CSs that there’s more to being a CS than what they see in the galley every day,” Rucker said. “A lot of times they’re working in the galley, and they can feel unappreciated for the job they do. This is something for them to just come out and celebrate their job and the role we play. They can be proud, see that the CS community is big and also that it has a lot of opportunities for them in their career.”

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MCC Jackey Smith MCPON talks with Sailors during CPO 365 training at NAS Oceana, Jan. 19.

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MCC Jackey Smith MCPON talks with Sailors during CPO 365 training at NAS Oceana, Jan. 19.

By ATC Walter Strine CNATTU Oceana Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Master Chief Petty OfďŹ cer of the Navy Mike D. Stevens visited the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Oceana in Virginia Beach on Jan. 19, and spoke about the Navy’s year-round training program for ďŹ rst class petty ofďŹ cers, CPO 365.

Stevens’ visit began with meeting CNATTU Senior Enlisted Advisor Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Mike McShane before hosting a private training session with CNATTU junior enlisted Sailors.

CPO 365 focuses on the priorities, values and ideals that Sailors should embrace to ultimately perform at the highest level as an enlisted service member.

CPO 365 training began with a lesson on the history of the chief petty ofďŹ cer, then Stevens took the stage and addressed the crowd, talking about “A Tradition of Change: CPO Initiations to CPO 365,â€? a book written

by Master Chief Information Systems Technician James L. Leuci.

Before his departure, Stevens took a quick tour of CNATTU Oceana spaces, meeting Sailors while receiving a brief on the specialized technical training for F/A18A-F Hornets, EA-18G Growlers and Automated Test Equipment aviation maintenance professionals employed at CNATTU Oceana.

CNATTU Oceana is a training unit of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training located aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT) develops, delivers, and supports aviation technical training at 27 sites located throughout the continental U.S. and Japan.

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Across the fleet, Sailors in the mass communication specialist (MC) rating tell the Navy’s story.

In Norfolk, MCs from Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE) East put their skills to the test in a video “shoot off” Jan. 29.

The competition challenged NPASE East Sailors to create a complete video multimedia product in a single day on a subject.

“The whole concept [has been] to keep our Sailors trained up and to broaden their skills,” NPASE East Senior Enlisted Advisor Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jim Perkins said.

“We shoot military [events] all the time, so we had them shoot something off in town to spark their interest.”

Sailors in the MC rating are trained to be public affairs and visual information experts. Their mission is to tell the Navy story to a broad audience of military and civilian around the world using a mix of the latest technology and time tested photojournalism techniques.

The event was designed to put these skills on display.

“I was blown away,” NPASE East Deployment Readiness Councilor Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Ailes said. “In a very short period of time they exceeded all of my expectations for this competition.

These guys are very passionate in what they do, and you can see that in their work. Their professional level of knowledge straight out of ‘A’ school is astounding. They can do things that I find myself asking, ‘How did you do that, show me how you did that,’ and I’ve been doing this for years. They’re very smart and their very good at what they do.”

“I think this is one of the best rates in the Navy,” Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adam Austin said. “You get a chance to dip your feet into every other rate by documenting what they do. You get a full appreciation of everything that’s happening in the Navy and all its moving parts. We want to make sure every [Sailor] is appreciated, that people know what their doing, that they are making a sacrifice. If I can do that through my lens or with my pen, I’m happy to do it.”

Teams consisted of two junior enlisted MCs and a collateral duty public affairs officer assigned to NPASE East.

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Norfolk MCs compete in Video Shoot Off

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Duty Public Affairs Officer Lieutenant Christina Fontenot, the competition brought her valuable insight into the abilities of the talented Sailors she’ll lead in the fleet.

“So much more goes into [a video] that is only two minutes as a final product,” Fontenot said.

Days of planning, researching and storyboarding are necessary before even stepping off the door to begin shooting. Editing

the final product can take hours or even days depending on the level of complexity.

“Being part of this helps me understand how to utilize the personnel appropriately and not ask too much of them and make sure my expectations are managed,” Fontenot said. “Additionally, each MC has more than one skill, they’re multifaceted, and being able to employ them appropriately will help us accomplishing the

mission.”

The event’s success has given Perkins all he needs to move forward with expanding the competition in the future.

“Right now this is just NPASE East, but the goal is to open this up to the waterfront for a friendly competition between MCs in the area,” Perkins said.

NPASE East’s mission is to provide expeditionary public affairs forces supporting the fleet

and component commanders with scalable and immediately deployable force packages trained and equipped to support current and emerging public affairs and visual information requirements.

For more information and news from NPASE East, visit https:// goo.gl/d14XeQ. For more information and new from Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, visit: www.facebook.com/CNRMA.PAO/.

These guys are very passionate in what they do, and you can see that in their work. Their professional level of knowledge straight out of ‘A’ school is astounding.”

-NPASE East Deployment Readiness Councilor Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Justin Ailes

Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Hyatt and Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Scott Barns, assigned to Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE) East, interview Norfolk restaurant owner Dylan Wakefield while competing in a command video “shoot off” competition.

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett Dodge, assigned to Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE) East edits video while competing in a command video “shoot off” competition.

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jackie Hart, left, Lt. Christina Fontenot and Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Stinson, assigned to Navy Public Affairs Support Element (NPASE) East, interview a Norfolk businesswoman while competing in a command video “shoot off” competition.

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MC3 Jeanyra A. Mateo Sailors cut a cake during Naval Station Norfolk Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Navy Region Mid-Atlantic’s rotunda.

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Chris Wyatt Fleet Forces Command Master Chief Paul Kingsbury takes a look at brand new torpedo tube junction boxes.

FLEET FORCES COMMAND MASTER CHIEF TOURS MARMC

By Chris Wyatt MARMC Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Fleet Forces Command (FFC) Fleet Master Chief Paul Kingsbury toured labs and facilities at Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), Jan. 21.

MARMC provides maintenance and modernization to ships in Hampton Roads and overseas, ensuring global force readiness.

“This was an opportunity to show the fleet master chief firsthand the capabilities that we provide to the fleet,” MARMC Production Leading Chief Petty Officer Master Chief Machinist Mate Scott Lockhart said.

“Fleet Forces Command is a large command and even though we here at MARMC live and breathe the daily life as a regional maintenance center, the leadership at Fleet Forces

Command has a broad range of responsibilities that extend beyond our reach. We wanted to give the fleet master chief complete exposure to our Sailors, so he could see firsthand how they work.”

Kingsbury began his day with a visit to MARMC’s front office in Building LF-18. There he met MARMC’s Executive Officer Capt.

Steven Connell and Command Master Chief Timothy Bailey.

The meeting was followed by a tour of MARMC’s Building CEP200 and dive locker. Kingsbury stated that he wanted to see MARMC Sailors working in their rates and getting the necessary training while on shore duty. He spoke to Sailors about training, shipboard maintenance and quality of work life.

“I wanted to familiarize myself with MARMC’s capabilities and how they support the fleet,” said

■ about MARMC Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center provides maintenance and modernization to ships in Hampton Roads and overseas, ensuring global force readiness.

Kingsbury. “From a broader perspective, how effective are they at accomplishing those goals and how is MARMC helping to rebuild that enlisted technical competence knowledge base in the fleet?

According to Kingsbury, MARMC is a place where Sailors are exposed to higher level maintenance and can hone their skills to take back to sea.

“That is a force multiplier and that’s the value I see and why I wanted to come here,” Kinsbury said.

Sailors and employees brought family and friends to gather and honor King’s contribution to equality in the U.S. and reflect on the opportunities his legacy provides our military and civilians.

Commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Rear Adm. Rick Williamson spoke of the influence King’s leadership has on our armed forces.

“On the deck plates we aren’t black, white or Hispanics,” Williamson said. “We are all shipmates. We serve together as brothers and sisters and with love we respect each other. Dr. King’s legacy of peace and equality is seen every day in the diversity of our Sailors. Celebrating his legacy is celebrating the ability to stand beside your shipmate knowing you are his or her equal. That is love.”

Schamberger Hall‘s leading petty officer and Naval Station Norfolk Diversity Committee President Damage Controlman 1st Class Louchelle J. Loretto spoke of the impor-

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Food service officers and culinary specialists (CS) took part in training in the Navy’s Go for Green (G4G) program, Jan. 26-28 at Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk, Naval Air Station Oceana and on board the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109).

According to NAVSUP Dietician Jenn Person-Whippo the nutrition awareness program training was piloted at Oceana’s Hornet’s Nest Galley and John Dunham’s galley. In addition, Navy Food Management Teams from each of the eight FLCs across NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS) were given instruction on how to train CSs across the fleet.

“We wanted to conduct training with all of our trainers here at once, so we were all on the same sheet of music as they conducted training on the waterfront,” Person-Whippo said.

She also gave a presentation to the S-2 Division on board the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN73).

G4G is a food identification system designed to help service members identify healthy food and beverage choices while dining in military galleys. The color codes – green

for eat often, yellow for eat occasionally, red for eat rarely and a salt shaker graphic to measure sodium content – help service members choose foods and beverages that boost their performance, readiness, and health.

“We took the guess work out of it, to make it easier for Sailors to have a guide to making healthier choices,” Person-Whippo said.

According to NAVSUP Navy Food Service Director Cmdr. Bert Hornyak, the feedback from the training has been positive.

“We're taking a holistic approach which incorporates the nutritional and fitness goals for our Sailors. Go for Green allows our Sailors to make a more informed choice when it comes to the food they eat,” Hornyak said.

“We were able to show them that the Go for Green program is both easy to use and easy to implement in shipboard and ashore galleys,” Person-Whippo said.

Go for Green training will take place for Sailors operating afloat and ashore galleys over the next several months.

“This class gives Navy Food Management Teams the necessary instructional tools required and training methods needed to train the fleet about Go for Green,” NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Food Management Team Lead Chief Warrant Officer 5 Todd Grunlien said.

“This will help us share the

Secretary of the Navy’s vision for this important program.”

For more on Go for Green, go to: go.usa.gov/cEWpx. NAVSUP FLC Norfolk, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP GLS, provides operational logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other joint and allied forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support.

NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of more than 6,500 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.

Visit www.navsup.navy.mil/ navsup/ourteam/navsupgls/ news for more NAVSUP GLS news.

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Tom Kreidel CSSN Christopher Toledo Mendoza and CSSN Jordan Smith of USS George Washington S-2 division check out a Go for Green brochure during a presentation on board the ship.

cycle sources of pollution,” Naval Station Norfolk Environmental Director Jennifer Tabor said. “Highlighted in our award package was the base’s efforts in stormwater run off improvements, energy efficiency, and reuse and recycling program. “ Boatwright emphasized the importance of the businesses that earned the award, and said without them and their hard work the ongoing restoration of the Elizabeth River would not be possible. More than 50 Norfolk businesses were recognized during the luncheon.

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tance of the celebration.

“As Sailors we should celebrate and not forget how fortunate we are to be a part of a career that allows us to serve without reprimand of what race, ethnicity or background we come from,” Loretto said.

“Similar to many civil rights leaders, Dr. King’s sacrifices allow us our freedom, our ability to vote and to have a voice. This right is due to our civil rights leaders and it should always be honored.”

Guests participated in the “We Shall Overcome” song, enjoyed the legendary “I have A Dream” speech, as well as food, beverages and a cake cutting.

Naval Station Norfolk’s Command Master Chief’s Assistant, Chief Operations Specialist Grace Gaston, attended the event with family.

“The command’s celebration of Dr. King made me reflect on the impact on person can have in a community and lead us to where we are now,” Gaston said. “It gives us a sense of pride of our diversity as a nation.”

infamous for pollution. The Elizabeth River Project is the non-profit organization leading community efforts to restore the environmental health of the river while also affirming the river’s value to the port economy.

“It is a great honor to receive this award,” Tabor said.

“It publicly acknowledges Naval Station Norfolk’s significant participation and efforts to restore the Elizabeth River.”

Since the Elizabeth River project began in 1997, River Star Businesses have created or conserved more than 1,390 acres of wildlife habitat, reduced more than 312 pounds of pollution and reduced more than a billion pounds of other materials.

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Carter announces 12 weeks paid military maternity leave, other benefits

SECDEF ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO MATERNITY LEAVE POLICY

impact on Navy The 12 weeks is less than the Navy’s decision last year to institute 18 weeks of fully paid maternity leave.

Defense Secretary Ash Carter discusses reforms to his Force of the Future program to improve the quality of life for military personnel during a briefing at the Pentagon, Jan 28.

Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adrian Cadiz

Sailors and Marines who are currently pregnant or who become pregnant within 30 days of the enactment of the policy can still take the full 18 weeks of paid leave.

By Lisa Ferdinando Defense Media Activity

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will change, Sailors will not have to learn a new system to negotiate for permanent change of station (PCS) orders. To fleet Sailors, the upgrades will be transparent and seamless,” Assistant Commander for Career Progression, Navy Personnel Command (NPC) Rear Adm. Ken Whitesell. “Ultimately, BBD will help drive improved personnel readiness across the Fleet.”

BBD will allow command personnel managers, detailers and placement coordinators to more reliably assess a vacant position’s impact on readiness.

Specific goals include: ■ The alignment of every enlisted Sailor,

The Defense Department is increasing military maternity leave and instituting other changes in an effort to support military families, improve retention and strengthen the force of the future, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said.

Women across the joint force can now take 12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave, Carter told reporters at the Pentagon. The 12-week benefit is double the amount of time for paid maternity leave from when he became defense chief nearly a year ago, he noted.

“This puts DOD in the top tier of institutions nationwide and will have significant influence on decision-making for our military family members,” Carter said.

While being an incentive for attracting and retaining talent, Carter said, the benefit also promotes the health and wellness of mothers through facilitating recovery and promoting feeding and bonding with the infant.

“Our calculation is quite simple – we want our people to be able to balance two of the most solemn commitments they can ever make: a commitment to serve their country and a commitment to start and support a family,” Carter said.

The announcement builds on previously announced initiatives on strengthening the force of the future. Those previous reforms included opening all remaining combat occupations to women.

The maternity leave decision applies to all service members in the active-duty component and to reservecomponent members serving in a full-time status or on definite active duty recall or mobilization orders in excess of 12 months.

The 12 weeks is less than the Navy’s decision last year to institute 18 weeks of fully paid maternity leave. Sailors and Marines who are currently pregnant or who become pregnant within 30 days of the enactment of the policy can still take the full 18 weeks of paid leave, Carter said.

To better support new

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TEAM VINSON ASSISTS SAN DIEGO GIRL SCOUTS

By MCSN Sean Castellano USS Carl Vinson Public Affairs

CHULA VISTA, CALIF.

Sailors assigned to aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) volunteered their off-duty time to the San Diego, California, Girl Scouts’ annual cookie distribution event held in Chula

Vista, Jan. 23.

Vinson Sailors helped organize boxes of Girl Scout Cookies and loaded orders into troop leaders’ vehicles in preparation for the San Diego Girl Scout’s upcoming cookie sale.

Troop 6045 Encampment Director Latosha McIntyre believes the Sailors improved

the distribution process over years past.

“These guys really made a huge difference here today,” McIntyre said. “This is the quickest and most efficient we’ve ever been with this operation and we’re definitely hoping you guys come back

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NDW AFPAK hands live up to the challenge

By MC1 Pedro A. Rodriguez Naval District Washington Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

Throughout Afghanistan and Pakistan, U.S. and Allied forces continue to make a difference in U.S. operations abroad. An effective tool in the DOD arsenal are specially trained Sailors who work closely with local Afghan leaders on a number of projects in-theater known as the Afghanistan-Pakistan (AFPAK) Hands.

The AFPAK Hands Program was established by the DOD in 2009 to develop a cadre of experts specializing in the complexities of Afghanistan and Pakistan including the language, culture, processes and challenges.

“Being able to support this program has been one of the highlights of my career,” Naval District Washington (NDW) AFPAK Hands Hub Commanding Officer Capt. Karen Newcomb said. “I am in awe of the demands on our members as they embrace an up to five-year program that is full speed with up to 16 months of training, 24 months of deployment and a one year out of theater assignment. The demand is heavy for the member and their family. It is my honor to be able to support them. I can say in full confidence these AFPAK Hands are some of my heroes.”

The NDW AFPAK Hand Hub is a fastpaced, fully operational unit that supports all administrative and operations requirements for “Hands” and their families. It provides mentorship and advice to the Norfolk and Tampa, Florida, Hubs and their more than 30 Hands.

The typical deployment for an AFPAK Hand is 12 months long, they interact and work along with high-profile leaders in Afghanistan and Pakistan. NDW AFPAK Hands comprise 69 Sailors with 26 of them boots on the ground abroad.

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MC3 Seth Coulter Head Enlisted Community Manager Capt. Bruce Deshotel speaks to Sailors during a Navy Personnel Command’s Fleet Engagement Team (FET) visit. The FET spoke about career management systeminteractive detailing, limited directed detailing, chief petty officer early return to sea, voluntary sea duty program, billet-based distribution, and other topics related to a Sailors career.

BBD is here: What you need to know Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, TENN.

The Navy announced Jan. 28, that Billet Based Distribution (BBD) will be implemented February 2016 in NAVADMIN 016/16. BBD will enable the Navy to more efficiently assign personnel in support of warfighting readiness and match Sailors to specific billets based on rate, rating and Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC).

The new functionality is being added into the Career Management System-Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID), but Sailors will continue to apply for jobs the same way they do now.

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WEAR BLUE: RUN TO REMEMBER HONORS FALLEN MILITARY, FAMILIES CNIC Gold Star Program

wear blue: run to remember is a national nonprofit running community that honors the service and sacrifice of the American military. wear blue: run to remember creates a support network for military members and their families; it bridges the gap between military and civilian communities and it creates a living memorial for our country’s fallen military members. This organization exists for the fallen, for the fighting and for the families. wear blue has two very unique programs, the wear blue Mile and the Gold Star Race Program.

1. The wear blue Mile is at officially designated races and is comprised of two parts: 1.

The Faces of the Fallen posters and 2. American flags – each draped with a black ribbon, bearing the name of a fallen military member – held by volunteers. On race day volunteers line a mile of the course to hold large American flags with the names of the fallen service members embroidered onto ribbons attached to each flag.

Leading up to the flags, posters are displayed with the photograph and name of each fallen military member whose flags are being held.

2. This organization emboldens running as part of the healing process for Gold Star family members and believes the family members who have sacrificed all in service to our nation deserve the opportunity to not only heal, but thrive after losing their loved ones. The Gold Star Race Program provides these family members race selection and access, as well as the training and support necessary to complete a wear blue endurance running event. Each program recipient receives one personalized wear blue shirt, one pair of running shoes, one race entry, airfare to race, lodging for race, training plan for race, a certified running coach, and support throughout the training and race experience.

The athlete’s fallen service member is also honored on the tribute wear blue Mile.

2016 wear blue: run to remember race calendar: ■ Rock’n’Roll DC Marathon and 1/2 Mara-

thon: March 12 ■ All-American Marathon & Mike-to-Mike 1/2 Marathon, Fort Bragg, North Carolina: April 3*** ■ Rock’n’Roll San Francisco, California 1/2 Marathon: April 3 ■ Fredericksburg, Virginia Historic Half & Semper Five: May 15 ■ Rock’n’Roll San Diego, California Marathon & 1/2 Marathon: June 5*** ■ Rock’n’Roll Seattle, Washington Marathon & 1/2 Marathon: June 18*** ■ Army Ten Miler: October 9 ■ Marine Corps Marathon – wear blue’s 5th year: October 30*** ** All races, with exception of the Army Ten Miler, will feature the wear blue Mile. ***Gold Star Program Races Those who wish to volunteer or run at these races can visit wearblueruntoremember.org/ events.html. As you register you may also request a Faces of the Fallen tribute poster, uniquely honoring their fallen military hero.

Navy Gold Star Program highlights a year of Survivor Assistance

By Stephanie Hunter CNIC Gold Star Program

It has now been a little over a year since the inception of the Navy’s Gold Star program and a good time to highlight some of accomplishments of the program.

The program was created to deliver Survivor Assistance programs and services through a holistic approach, so that survivors can be continually linked to the Navy family for as long as they desire.

Currently the Navy Gold Star program is staffed with 13 Navy Gold Star installation coordinators and five Navy Gold Star regional coordinators located throughout the continental U.S. In the past year, Navy Gold Star coordinators have provided briefs to Navy

leadership; conducted community outreach to military and civilian organizations in an effort to raise awareness for Gold Star Families; helped connect survivors to each other through events and support groups; paired up survivors with resources to assist with counseling, financial planning, and employment; advocated for survivors and helped to navigate paperwork issues and requests for documents, pins and other information; participated in remembrance events to help ensure that the sacrifices of our heroes are never forgotten; and ensured that the survivor remains connected to the Navy family for as long as they desire.

In the last year, the Navy Gold Star coordinators have attempted to reach out to thousands of sur-

vivors to make them aware of the Gold Star program and have successfully helped many Navy Gold Star Families. Recently the Gold Star coordinators were asked to share some of their greatest joys and accomplishments since working with the Gold Star program.

Here are just a few of the comments shared by our Navy Gold Star coordinators: “... Getting to hear the Survivors’ stories of resiliency ...” “... Helping a Gold Star Wife get the benefits she was entitled to but had no idea she was eligible for ...” “... Furthering the legacy of men and women who have died while in service to our great nation. It is an honor to hear the stories of our warriors told by those who loved them most dearly, who shed tears in their

aching loss, but who warmly smile while sharing the memories ...” “... and overall letting Survivors know they and their beloved lost service members are not forgotten, reassuring them that they are not alone, connecting them with professionals, and creating opportunities to bond, build comradery, and enjoy fellowship with other Gold Star Families ...”

The Navy Gold Star Coordinators have worked hard to launch this program, and as with every new thing, there have been some bumps along the way. However, this dedicated team has shown commitment and a passion to support Gold Star Families and looks forward to facilitating the growth of the program. The coordinators will continue to grow their connections to resources and families to ensure that the Navy Gold Star Families receive any necessary support and know that they Navy has not forgotten the sacrifice of their loved ones.

Blame El Niño for chills, not thrills and spills

By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor

I had no business getting on that sled.

A middle-aged Navy wife and mother of three, I should’ve been at the bottom of the hill taking pictures. But when my base neighbor handed me a red saucer after I’d been cooped up watching Jonas drop a foot and a half of snow on the hill behind our house, I really had no choice in the matter.

I’d come outside to let our yellow Labrador, Moby, out for a romp with all the sledders, and that’s when another military spouse approached me holding two plastic saucers.

I probably should have politely declined the invitation to sled with her, but Navy wives are known for their camaraderie, and I wasn’t about to let her down. Placing the sled under my backside, I plopped down and lifted my boots in the air.

The rest is a bit of a blur.

Halfway down the steep embankment, Moby and his head – which is kind of like a cinder block covered with fur – came from out of nowhere. BAM! After the big cartoon star in my head disappeared, I realized, he was trying to pull me off the sled by my chinstrapped hat.

At the bottom of the hill, Moby finally

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pulled me free of the saucer, ripping a hole in my new coat and nearly strangling me in the process. But in his well-intentioned pea-brain, he had saved my life, and treats were in order.

Before I had a chance to realize what had happened, I heard the crowd of sledders laughing hysterically. I laughed too, until an hour later, when I saw the bright purple shiner over my right eye.

And you know the strangest part? I’d probably do it again. In a heartbeat. What kind of idiot am I, that at 49 years of age, I think the ten-second saucer ride that produced a black eye was a good choice?

There must be something deep in our human psyche that compels us to thrill-seek in the face of obvious risks of great bodily harm.

Every winter freeze, we strap on skis, skates, and sleds, and willingly place our fragile flesh and bones at the mercy of gravity and frozen water, knowing full well what might happen.

We could blame El Niño for our idiocy.

After all, this mysterious warming of equatorial Pacific Ocean water that affects trade winds, jet streams and weather systems has arguably caused blizzards, hurricanes, tropical cyclones, drought, mudslides, poor crop yield, floods, famine, and dying coral reefs.

Why not blame him for our stupidity too?

Those of you stationed in warmer parts of the world – like California, Florida and Hawaii – shouldn’t be so quick to pass judgment. Even though the only snow you see is in a cone and has blue-raspberry syrup on it,

View the Navy Gold Star newsletter at www.navygoldstar. com for up-to-date information on the Navy Gold Star program.

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Scholarship available The Living Legacy Scholarship is open to spouses, children, parents and siblings of fallen service members.

The scholarship will cover up to $16,500 in one online degree program – associate, bachelor or master – at either Columbia Southern University or Waldorf College. The scholarship application is open January 8 through April 8. Please visit CSEGroup.com/ LLS for application materials and additional information.

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you are not immune to weather-related thrillseeking mishaps.

In fact, a couple of weeks ago in sunny California, 48-year-old surfing legend, Garrett McNamara, broke his arm and dislocated his shoulder falling off the face of a record breaking 50-foot wave that was brought on by El Niño-related storms. So there.

Unfortunately, El Niño can’t take all the heat – see what I did there? – for our poor choices.

Apparently, the human drive to danger is not related to extreme weather events, but rather, to our brain function. In a psychologytoday. com article entitled “Thrill-Seeking: What Parts of Your Brain Are Involved?” Susan Heitler, Ph.D, states that highly addictive “happy chemicals” such as adrenaline and dopamine are triggered when we sense danger or a thrilling challenge.

I’m not so sure chemicals or El Niño had anything to do with my decision to get on that red saucer. It could’ve been a pathetic cry for attention, a life-long need to fit in, lingering childhood insecurities, or maybe deep-seeded fears of the inevitability of death.

Or maybe, I was just being an idiot.

Regardless, tomorrow, black eye and all, I’m going on a ski trip with my family, even though none of us is coordinated enough to avoid falling repeatedly. But we are smart enough to know one thing at least: We’ll never let all that tedious science get in the way of our wintertime fun.

Currently stationed in Newport, Rhode Island, Lisa is a 20-year Navy spouse and mother of three, whose award-winning columns appear in military and civilian newspapers nationwide, and on her blog, themeatandpotatoesoflife.com.

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NAVY SUPPLY CORPS SCHOOL SEEKS DECKPLATE LEADERS

By Lt. Jason Potvin Navy Supply Corps School Public Affairs

NEWPORT, R.I.

Calling all hard charging and motivated chief petty officers within the logistic specialist (LS), ship serviceman (SH) and aviation administrationman (AZ) rates!

The Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS) is looking for chief petty officers who have distinguished themselves within their rate and are recognized as “role model” deckplate leaders to help train the Navy’s newest Supply Corps officers, as well as fleet Sailors.

If a chief petty officer truly wants to have a “global impact” the NSCS offers deckplate leaders the opportunity to train and influence supply corps division officers, senior enlisted leaders, and department heads, as well as senior deptartment heads before they assume their roles throughout the fleet.

Furthermore, NSCS provides numerous “short courses” in Relational Supply, Expeditionary Logistics, Reserve Supply Management Advanced Refresher Training, Joint Aviation, and Maintenance Material Management, to name a few, that support Sailors and Marines from throughout the fleet.

There are few commands within the Navy that offer chief petty officers the opportunity to truly influence future and existing leaders on a such a global scale.

NSCS is located right in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island overlooking the Pell Bridge and Narragansett Bay on Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport.

This beautiful scenic area of New England offers a wide variety of liberty options such as easy day trips to New York City, Boston, Massachusetts and scenic areas within Maine.

In addition to a challenging and rewarding professional environment, duty at the NSCS provides staff members rewarding quality of life for both themselves and their families.

While the winters do tend to get cold with snow, the spring, summer and fall offer one of the most desirable climates with incredible vistas proving why Newport is such a popular tourist destination.

Due to the impact and importance of the command’s mission, everyone assigned to NSCS is handpicked. NSCS officers, chiefs and civilian staff must exude the professionalism and polish demanded of leaders and instructors who are expected to set a positive example in appearance, accomplishment and professionalism in order to mold our future leaders.

Chief petty officers assigned to NSCS serve with six active and four retired CPOs. In addition to being influential billets, CPOs assigned to NSCS get competition among other upwardly mobile CPOs, are afforded visibility and engagement with senior leaders within the Supply Corps and Navy. Depending on timing and performance, NSCS CPOs get an opportunity to serve as the senior enlisted leader to the O-6 commanding officer.

Logistics Specialist Chief Jeffrey Howell is

just one of the hand-selected CPOs currently assigned to NSCS. When asked how coming to NSCS has benefited him, Howell said, “It has helped me stay engaged with my shipboard Navy supply knowledge and it has also helped me mentor junior officers at an extremely early stage in their careers.”

Howell continues to mention, “I am able to instill in them the purpose of a good relationship between the Wardroom and the CPO Mess and why it is so important to not only provide support to them but to the command as a whole. “ Many of the NSCS CPOs have expressed how becoming an instructor has expanded their leadership scope.

Howell believes that as an NSCS instructor, his leadership style has become more dynamic, assertive, and diligent. He is able to adjust his leadership and instruction style to better compliment the Sailors and officers learning style at the grassroots level to continually place emphasis on receiving and communicating accurate information.

Additionally, NSCS CPOs have the distinct privilege of being among the first chiefs our newest supply officers interact with.

Through their daily interactions, classroom time and officer leadership oversight, NSCS CPOs are directly influencing future DIVOs on what they can expect from their CPOs and how to effectively work with the CPO Mess all while maintaining proficiency within their established rate through the role of a subject matter expert.

■ if you are interested NSCS is looking for solid chief petty officers with proven performance and upward mobility who are seeking both a challenging, meaningful tour that enables the opportunity to positively impact the fleet while still allowing the chief to enjoy a good quality of life in one of the most scenic areas of the country.

If you are interested in joining this elite team, you are encouraged to reach out to the NSCS’s senior enlisted leader at 401-8414861 and your respective detailer for additional information.

Top Navy recruiters receive honors in Washington, D.C.

By MC2 Scott Bigley Navy Recruiting Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON, TENN.

Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) recognized the top Navy recruiters of 2015 during the Recruiters of the Year (ROY) ceremony held at the Navy Memorial in Washington, Jan. 27.

Attendees of the event included Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard, Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Bill Moran, Commander of Navy Recruiting Command Rear Adm. Jeffrey Hughes, and the award recipients.

“The recruiting market is the toughest it’s ever been,” Moran said. “Eighty-six percent of the force comes from military bloodlines, and the veteran population today is half the size it was in the 1990s. Your charge is to keep your foot on the gas and bring in the highest quality people you can into the Navy. Keep delivering for us.”

Hughes also took time to describe the caliber of person it takes to recruit the best people for the Navy.

“I can tell you that not many people outside of Navy Recruiting truly understand what Navy Recruiting is all about,” Hughes said.

“Very few people have the level of responsibility and accountability that recruiters have. You are the face of the Navy across the nation and around the globe.”

The ceremony was just one event during a weeklong occasion held in the nation’s capital city. The 13 awardees and their guests had the opportunity to visit the White House and meet with senior Navy leadership including Howard and Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Fleet Master Chief April Beldo.

“It is an indescribable feeling to be chosen as the National Enlisted Recruiter of the Year,” Hull Techni-

cian 1st Class Jarrett Zubiate said.

“Recruiting has been the most challenging but also the most rewarding assignment I have had to date.”

Other 2015 winners include: Enlisted Recruiter of the Year, Reserve Navy Counselor 1st Class Ying Holiday; Officer Recruiter of the Year, Active Lt. Cmdr. Nguyen Pham; Officer Recruiter of the Year, Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Kevin Naughton; Nuclear Field Coordinator of the Year Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Bryan Esarey; Station Leading Petty Officer of the Year Navy Counselor 1st Class Selina Redmond; Classifier of the Year Personnel Specialist 1st Class Sheila

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Rivera; Division Leading Chief Petty Officer of the Year Chief Navy Counselor Rodne Joseph; Diversity Enlisted Recruiter of the Year Aviation Boatswain’s MateFuels 1st Class Joseph Hodge; Diversity Officer Recruiter of the Year Chief Operations Specialist Jessica Carter; Medical Officer Recruiter of the Year Lt. Sasha Smith; Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Recruiter of the Year Lt. Christopher Drost; Navy Special Warfare and Navy Special Operations Recruiter of the Year Navy Counselor 1st Class Edward Ramos; Support Person of the Year Chief Yeoman Michael Murray, II.

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Navy’s newest Sailors become U.S. citizens

By Scott A. Thornbloom Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs

GREAT LAKES, ILL.

Commander of Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) Rear Adm. Stephen C. Evans made his first visit to a naturalization ceremony at Recruit Training Command (RTC) to watch 18 Sailors become naturalized American citizens, Jan. 20.

“This day is a day I’m sure you won’t forget,” Evans said. “It’s a day I won’t forget and I thank you for allowing me to share it with you. You all come from different backgrounds and different heritages, but you raised your right hand to defend this country. Today this country has returned your commitment as you become new citizens.”

Approximately 37,000 recruits graduate from boot camp every year, but not every recruit is a U.S. citizen when they enter the service.

Since 2010, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in partnership with the Navy and RTC, have expedited citizenship for more than 4,000 recruits during basic training.

“We average between 300 to 500 recruits [and “A” school Sailors] every single year,” RTC’s Naturalization Officer Lt. Christopher Jackson said. “I cannot be more proud to be an American to be able to assist so many people that join the U.S. Navy.”

The Navy, as well as the other branches of the military, has had a citizenship program during times of war and conflict, going back to the Korean War. On July 3, 2002, President George W. Bush issued Executive Order 13269, which expedited naturalization for aliens and non-citizen nationals serving on an active-duty status in any of the armed forces for one day to become eligible for U.S. citizenship.

“At the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom the naturalization process was being completed in the fleets,” Jackson said. “In 2010, we realized we could also do it here at boot camp.”

Jackson said this alleviated time and man hours of fleet personnel and also allowed Sailors to become naturalized citizens giving

You all come from different backgrounds and different heritages, but you raised your right hand to defend this country.”

- Rear Adm. Stephen C. Evans

them all the rights, privileges and duties of a birthright citizen earlier in their Navy careers.

Seaman Recruit Andre Beckford, 30, from Ocho Rios, Jamaica, came to the U.S. in 2009.

“Coming in the Navy and getting to become a citizen I had to fight back tears,” Beckford said. “I actually felt like I was part of something great today.”

For Fireman Jasmine Thapa, 19, from Pokhara, Nepal, the naturalization ceremony was a proud moment that took her six years to accomplish.

“It was very exciting and my heart was beating fast,” Thapa said. “I feel very proud to be called an American citizen. I always wanted to come to America and when I got here I looked for ways to serve the United States and found the Navy had the best things for me, and now I’m a Sailor and an American.”

USCIS Immigration Services Officer Paul Phillips travels from his Chicago field office to Great Lakes every week to process paper work, conduct interviews, do background checks and perform citizenship oath ceremonies to further expedite the citizenship of recruits and Sailors at RTC. “We’re here every week and we process applications expeditiously through our Nebraska center,” Phillips said. “The applicants are normally ready to naturalize Wednesday mornings after a final interview on Monday.”

For many of the recruits that usually means they are ready to naturalize the Wednesday morning their final week of boot camp. This is after sev-

Photos by Scott A. Thornbloom Recruits and Sailors sign their Certificates of Naturalization before becoming new naturalized American citizens at Recruit Training Command (RTC), Jan. 20. Since 2010, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, in partnership with the Navy and RTC, have expedited citizenship for more than 4,000 recruits during basic training.

Fireman Jasmine Thapal, recites the Oath of Citizenship during a naturalization ceremony at Recruit Training Command, Jan. 20.

Happy recruits and Sailors wave American flags before becoming new naturalized American citizens at Recruit Training Command on Jan. 20.

eral weeks of studying on top of accomplishing and successfully passing their boot camp training. They also have to pass the citizenship test and no recruit can

be naturalized before passing their final training evolution – Battle Stations, the culmination of eight weeks of training by recruits. Battle Stations is a grueling 12-hour

NOSC Chicago Sailor goes extra mile for Navy veteran’s funeral

By MC2 Derek Paumen Naval Station Great Lakes Public Affairs

GREAT LAKES, MI.

They say once a person has been in the Navy, it’s a part of them forever, and theNavy always takes care of its own.

Recently, a Sailor at Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Chicago, Illinois, proved how one shipmate can help a former shipmate’s family in a time of need.

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Dawn Melendez didn’t know Illinois sports and Navy legend, Johnny Bach, who passed away at the age of 91. Bach was a decorated WWII veteran, serving on board the heavy cruiser USS Wichita (CA 45) as an officer during the Okinawa invasion. His funeral, with military honors, was held at Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago on Jan. 21.

Due to complications with administration forms, the funeral almost went on without military support and his place in Abraham Lincoln National

Cemetery was in jeopardy as well.

Melendez is a part of the Navy Color Guard, which was requested to perform military honors at Bach’s funeral. Melendez learned about the request a day before the scheduled funeral. That’s when she set out to fulfill the Bach family’s request with the help of fellow Navy Color Guard members.

“I received a forwarded email from the director of community relations for the Chicago Bulls, which had the name of the funeral home,” Melendez said. “I reached out to them to find out some more information and that’s when I found out about the difficulty the Bach family was having with the service and place of burial.

“We had only got the request at 1 p.m., and the service was going to happen the very next day.”

Over a series of phone conversations Melendez learned of the administrative issues the Bach family was having and was able to get in contact with the Sailor’s surviving wife to work with her directly.

“Mrs. Bach provided me with the

information I needed to move forward.” Melendez said. “She was deeply grateful for the help and that I reached out to her. Her outpouring of appreciation lead her to share all the lengthy details of her husband’s service in the Navy, something that could have done more harm than good had it not been for the quick thinking of Melendez.

At the same time she was on the phone with an excited Mrs. Bach, Melendez called the Chicago funeral home to provide them with everything they needed to verify Bach’s military service and submit the proper funeral request form. The request was completed before Mrs. Bach could finish her story.

With the task of securing honors completed, Melendez arranged a team of Sailors to go to the funeral service to perform military honors.

“Scheduling honors with our team wasn’t an issue, as we do it every day,” Melendez said. “I was so involved, I made sure to put myself on the team along with the others.”

All that was left was the task of se-

test of a recruit’s skills in several shipboard scenarios, including firefighting, combatting flooding and transporting casualties. The final test and evaluation is held on board the 210-foot-long Arleigh Burke-class destroyer replica, USS Trayer, the Navy’s largest simulator.

“I’m very proud of this program,” Jackson said. “The USCIS field agents really do give the applicants priority to make sure they can get the process done in a reasonable manner.”

One of the reasons for a delay is back ground checks may take longer than the eight weeks a recruit is at the Navy’s only boot camp.

“This is a huge benefit that the U.S. government bestows on its military service members,” Phillips said. “It’s not something that is easy to

obtain. We’ve had folks that have tried for years and even decades to get United States citizenship. But these [military] folks have gone the extra mile and have pledged to defend something they’re not even an intimate part of yet.”

Evans observed the Sailors recite the Oath of Naturalization and say the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag that was set up in the training room of RTC’s USS Yorktown Visitor’s Center. He also handed each new citizen their Certificate of Naturalization. Afterward, he told the new American citizens to remember where they all came from and remember what you now defend.

“As you move forward and see this land of opportunity you’ll also see opportunities in the Navy,” Evans said. “I encourage you to reach for the stars and set your goals high.”

NSTC oversees 98 percent of initial officer and enlisted accessions training for the Navy, as well as the Navy’s Citizenship Development program. NSTC also includes RTC, the Navy’s only boot camp also at Naval Station Great Lakes, the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (OTC) program at more than 160 colleges and universities, OTC Newport, Rhode Island, and Navy Junior Reserve OTC and Navy National Defense Cadet Corps citizenship development programs at more than 600 high schools worldwide.

For more information about NSTC, visit http://www. netc.navy.mil/nstc/, the NSTC Facebook pages https://www. facebook.com/NavalServiceTraining/ or www.navy.mil/ local/greatlakes/.

curing Bach’s place in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetary. Melendez worked with the cemetary’s regional office in charge of plot placement and using the same information provided

by Mrs. Bach, Melendez relayed the information from the regional office back to the cemetery itself.

With both honors and the cemetery worked out, Melendez pulled everyone together to make the trip to the funeral while still making phone calls to verify everything was in place.

“It really was a joint effort,” she said. “So many people were involved in making this happen. All I did was really make phone calls. At the end of the day it was beautiful, with perfect execution by everyone involved.”

After the service, Melendez met Mrs. Bach, who expressed how happy she was that the service was done in the way the family had requested.

“Mrs. Bach gave me the biggest hug after the service,” Melendez said.

“I knew right then that we had done a good job for her. The one thing Mrs. Bach told me that stuck out was that for their whole life, Mr. Bach ran the family like he did on the ship. He had a life of service that he gave to other people. It was truly an honor for me to be a part of everything. I would only hope, if it was my family in that position, that someone would take the initiative that my team did.”

He had a life of service that he gave to other people. It was truly an honor for me to be a part of everything.”

- Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Dawn Melendez

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Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Kyle G. Sutton is committed to sea with a ceremony on board USS Makin Island

MC1 Larry S. Carlson

MC2 Robin W. Peak

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A master chief returns to sea

By MC2 Robin W. Peak USS Makin Island Public Affairs

PACIFIC OCEAN

“All hands bury the dead,” commanded the officer of the deck.

The ocean swells cradled the ship and the white tops broke under a clear sky, Jan. 24, as the casket of Master Chief Kyle G. Sutton laid peacefully in the well deck of USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Sailors gathered in ranks in honor of the master chief, who only six months ago was out on the deckplates leading them on the naval warship.

Makin Island was Sutton’s final duty station as a Navy Sailor, and it would be the vessel that carried him to his final resting place in the Pacific Ocean.

“Makin Island, attention!” Executive Officer Capt. Mark Melson commanded.

Sailors and Marines all came to attention as Makin Island Commanding Officer Capt.

Jon P. Rodgers gave his remarks.

“Shipmates, it’s a very fitting morning,” Rodgers said. The sound of the ocean roared outside of the well deck and the ship steadily swayed from its swells.

“I had hoped for a very calm-watered ceremony, but that would not be Kyle,” Rodgers said. “He wanted to go with a splash. Well, he’s going to get that wish because we’re in eight to 10 foot seas and we’re heading west.”

As the captain continued to speak about Sutton, Sailors stood stoically, facing the sea. Though their expressions remained the same, with constant vigil in the early morning hour, tears began to stream down many of their faces.

“This morning there are no words for comfort,” Rodgers said. He paused as he looked at the ranks of Sailors and Marines. “There are only words of praise for a shipmate that we will dearly miss – eternal praise and thanks that our paths have crossed with such

a man, such a Sailor who made us all better.”

The commanding officer again paused, looking down for a moment, and when his eyes came to face his crew again he said, “He trained a generation of boatswain’s mates, a wardroom and a captain.”

“Chaplain,” Rodgers said, “Carry out the honor.”

Makin Island Command Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Aaron C. Carlton gave the benediction and concluded with a prayer and the committal.

“Unto Almighty God we commend the soul of Master Chief Petty Officer Kyle Glen Sutton and we commit his body to the deep.

In the sure and certain hope of the resurrection unto eternal life, through our lord Jesus Christ, Amen,” Carlton said.

Marines, assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, comprised the rifle detail for the ceremony. They marched in perfect sync to their places in the well deck.

“Fire three volleys!” commanded the ceremonial master-at-arms. “Ready. Aim. Fire!”

The shots echoed through the ship and over the vast blue ocean as a silent crew saluted.

Pallbearers from the Makin Island Chiefs Mess came to their positions around the casket. They grasped the handles and walked their fellow shipmate through the well deck, where he once lead and trained his Sailors during what would be his last deployment.

They placed him at the waters edge and then returned back to the front of the well deck ramp. The Sailors and Marines watched as the sea splashed and the ocean mist surrounded the boatswain’s mate during his last moments on board.

Taps played throughout the ship as the crew rendered their final salutes and watched as the stern gate lowered the Sailor down.

Boatswain’s Mate Master Chief Kyle G. Sutton, for the last time, returned to the sea.

MC2 Robin W. Peak

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Happy Birthday, ONR: 70 years of game-changing science, technology Office of Naval Research Public Affairs ARLINGTON, VA.

As 2016 kicks into gear, officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced on Jan. 27, a series of events throughout the year to celebrate 70 years of developing cutting-edge science and technology (S&T) for naval forces.

It was in August 1946, just after WWII, that Congress mandated a new military command to identify and cultivate forward-looking S&T capabilities, to ensure the superiority of warfighters.

“ONR’s S&T mission execution over these past 70 years has provided the foundation for a safer, more technologically relevant world for us all,” Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Mat Winter said. “By discovering and working with top minds, both here at home and around the world, our fostering of scientific research to support naval power and academic excellence remains as vital today as it was 70 years ago.”

Some of the planned events and commemorations of the 70th anniversary include: ■ Distinguished Lecture Series: Groundbreaking innovators who have made a major impact on past research or are working on discoveries for the future will speak at ONR over the course of the year, in lectures open to the public.

■ Pentagon commemoration and tech display: An observation of past, present and future S&T contributions by ONR will be held at the Pentagon, June 24. In addition, a special series of events will be held, Aug. 1, the day President Harry Truman signed the bill that established ONR. ■ 70 Stories of Innovation: The ONR website will showcase some of the command’s breakthrough discoveries since 1946.

AFPAK

online For ongoing updates throughout the year on ONR’s 70th anniversary celebration, visit www.onr.navy. mil/About-ONR/History.aspx. View a copy of the original law that established ONR http://1.usa. gov/23yvSww, with President Truman’s signature.

Long recognized as a leading sponsor of S&T advances through partnerships across government, industry and academia, ONR manages short-, mid- and long-term scientific research investments, serving as the “venture capital” for America’s technological superiority.

Basic research seeds future discoveries, while quickreaction S&T research programs help develop innovative concepts and accelerate mature technology deliveries to the fleet.

“From essential early advances in radar and GPS, to hybrid electric drive motors and swarming autonomous vehicles today, to shipboard railguns and lasers in the future, ONR has been there to meet Navy and Marine Corps needs-to envision the art of the impossible and change science fiction to science fact,” ONR’s Director of Research Lawrence Schuette. “To achieve the level of technological advances our Sailors and Marines enjoy today took the talents of countless scientists, engineers and others who have dedicated themselves to ONR’s creed: America’s future force should never be in a fair fight.”

ONR’s establishment in 1946 marked the first time a peacetime organization would use government funds to support civilian science and technology research at universities, laboratories and businesses.

Since that fateful year, the command, along with its Naval Research Enterprise organizations that include ONR

John F. Williams The Afloat Forward Staging Base (Interim) USS Ponce (ASB(I) 15) conducts an operational demonstration of the Office of Naval Research-sponsored Laser Weapon System (LaWS) while deployed to the Arabian Gulf

Global and the Naval Research Laboratory, has played a leading role in many of the most important discoveries and inventions – from the earliest computer systems and software, to the exploration of the ocean’s depths, to new materials and sensors that have been integrated into everything from household items to warships.

Whether it’s the latest technology in the hands of Sailors or Marines, or systems that keep everyday people in contact with each other, ONR has had a hand in making the world of tomorrow a reality today.

| Command has had many accomplishments since established

Continued from front “When I deployed to Afghanistan back in October of 2013, I was stationed in Kandahar and I worked with the airport director at Kandahar International Airport. I was his economic development officer as well as his security officer,” Lt. Cmdr. Dean Samaniego said. “I had a fantastic time doing that job.

It was definitely a great experience working with the coalition. It was also eye opening to see the state of that country and how long they’ve been at war, but my job was to get jobs. We went from 250 employees to 600

in less than a year and that was including airport security employees, equivalent to the Transportation Security Agency here stateside.”

The NDW AFPAK Hands hub has had many accomplishments since its establishment. It’s being recognized as the one-stop shop for personnel in a high demand, high stress program and model for other services.

While the Navy is leading among services for personnel support program management, NDW is the lead among Navy Hubs.

“The AFPAK Hands program has made some impressive contributions,” Newcomb

said. “Our Hands, both in-country during their deployments and during their out of theater assignments, have made an impact on dozens of agencies and organizations.”

The objective of the AFPAK Hands program is to identify, select, train and manage this cohort to provide greater continuity, focus and persistent engagement with Afghanistan and Pakistan. Sailors develop close working relationships with their Afghan and Pakistani counterparts and are placed in positions of strategic influence to ensure progress toward achieving U.S. government objectives in the

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AFPAK region.

“With each Hand, a differing experience is made as they reach throughout the range of government in Afghanistan, from military, to police, special ops, Ministry of Defense to some of the other foundational organizations within health, legal, public affairs, and so on,” Newcomb said.

For more news and information from around the region, visit www.facebook.com/ NavDistWash or follow @NavalDistWash on Twitter.

For more news from Naval District Washington, visit www.navy.mil/local/ndw/.

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Sailors load boxes of Girl Scout cookies onto a pallet during a community relations project for the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70).

Vinson is currently undergoing a Chief of Naval Operations Planned Incremental Availability period in its homeport of San Diego, Califronia.

Photos by MCSN Sean Castellano

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| Crew of 10 spent more

than give hours volunteering

mothers when they return to work, Carter is requiring that a mothers’ room be made available in every DOD facility with more than 50 women. In addition, the Defense Department is seeking legislation to expand military paternity leave from the current 10-day leave benefit to a 14-day noncontinuous leave benefit.

The Defense Department subsidizes child care on military installations to ensure its affordability, Carter said.

However, military families often have to use outside providers because the hours at military child care facilities do not align with the work schedules of service members.

With those challenges in mind, the Defense Department is increasing child care access to 14 hours of the day across the force.

“By providing our troops with child care they can rely

BBD

next time.”

McIntyre also believes seeing members of the armed forces participate in community service is vastly beneficial to the military’s image.

“To see a Sailor smile makes a big difference in the community,” McIntyre said. “It’s nice for people who don’t have much experience with the military to see you guys out here, not in uniform, just being friendly.”

The Vinson crew of 10 Sailors, spent more than five hours moving boxes of

cookies. Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Darrell Grant believes he would not hesitate to do it all again.

“It makes me feel great to help out other people,” Grant said. “I think it’s important for the San Diego community to realize we are willing to give them a hand if they need it.”

Vinson is currently undergoing a chief of naval operations Planned Incremental Availability period in its homeport of San Diego.

For more news from USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), visit www.navy.mil/ local/cvn70/.

that would prevent them from having children in the future.”

Taking into account the tremendous sacrifices military members make, the Defense Department will cover the cost of freezing sperm or eggs through a pilot program for active-duty service members.

The department is also looking at how it can provide reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization to a wider population. Currently, DOD provides reduced-cost treatment at six locations.

“These benefits provide the force greater confidence about their future, and they allow greater flexibility for starting a family,” Carter said. “They are one more tool to make the military a family-friendly employer that honors the desires of those who want to commit fully to their careers or serve courageously in combat, while preserving their ability to have children in the future.”

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on from before reveille until after taps, we provide one more reason for them to stay on board,” Carter said. “We show them that supporting a family and serving our country are by no means incompatible goals.”

Carter noted that military members might want to stay at their current location for a variety of family-related reasons, such as wanting to remain near relatives, be close to a medical facility that specializes in care needed for a child with a medical condition, or have a child finish out the same high school.

When the needs of the force permit, commanders will be empowered to make reasonable accommodations to allow service members to remain, in exchange for an additional service obligation.

“The military asks its men and women to make incomparable sacrifices,” Carter said. “Potentially putting them in situations where they could suffer injuries

who is available for assignment, to a Navy position; ■ A system that has the tools and accurate demand signal needed to maximize rating and Critical NEC “Fit;” ■ The capability to better use available PCS and Temporary Duty under Instruction funds; ■ The capability to forecast future fleet vacancies which will lead to better Sailor and fleet customer service; ■ The foundation for an im-

proved assignment process.

The first BBD enlisted requisition will run Feb. 5. Additionally, the February cycle of CMS-ID, which will use the new BBD capability, will be open for fleet applications Feb. 12.

To ensure they are placed in the right job, Sailors should review their records often for accuracy – especially for the NECs they hold to ensure accurate information for the detailing process.

The implementation of BBD requires all fleet users

to resubmit paperwork for access. Enlisted Sailors who are negotiating for orders don’t need to take any action.

Leaders, personnel managers and others who require access for any other reason can send their requests now.

Guidance on filling out and submitting paperwork can be found on the NPC BBD web page at http://1.usa. gov/1NG0O20.

For more information, visit the NPC BBD web page or contact your command’s placement coordinator.

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By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

Star Trek fans of the universe rejoice! Come and experience the Star Trek franchise, as you have never seen and heard before. Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage 50th Anniversary Concert Tour will bring us five decades of Star Trek at our beloved Chrysler Hall on Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. in an experience like no other!

The Czech National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by producer and conductor, Justin Freer, will play the Star Trek music we all know and love as iconic Star Trek film and TV footage is simultaneously beamed in high definition to a 40-foot wide screen.

Co-presented by SevenVenues and the Virginia Arts Festival, this is a one time musical feast for all ages, perfect for music lovers, filmgoers, science-fiction fans and anyone looking for an exciting and unique concert experience, that should not be missed, and costumes are encouraged!

For more information go to http://bit.ly/23GTsad.

The concert will feature some of the greatest music written for the franchise, including music from “Star Trek: The Original Series,” “Star Trek: The Motion Picture,” “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan,” “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home,” “Star Trek: Insurrection,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Star Trek: Voyager” and much more.

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Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage 50th Anniversary Concert Tour features five decades of Star Trek music. The event will take place at Chrysler Hall on Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. For more information go to http://bit.ly/23GTsad.

Christie Goodwin

2016 Instruments of Arts celebration and auction at Ghent’s Decorum creates “Havana Nights” Press Release NORFOLK

Art and music aficionados will be celebrating in nostalgic Cuban-inspired style at “Havana Nights,” the Tidewater Arts Outreach (TAO) 2016 Instruments of Art event at Decorum Furniture, 301 W. 21st St. in Ghent on Feb. 6, from 7-10 p.m.

The Decorum galleries will be reminiscent of a vibrant hacienda as owners Claus Ihlemann and Robert Roman host TAO’s annual Instruments of Art Celebration and Auction for the second year. The event features imaginative artwork, live and silent auctions, live music and dancers.

More than three dozen regional artists – including Vinnie Bumatay, Clayton Singleton, Skye Zentz and Eric Worden – have transformed musical instruments into exquisite works of art, showcasing the distinctive talent of each artist. The entire collection can be seen online beginning in mid-January at www.TidewaterArtsOutreach.org.

Admission to the event includes tapas a la Cubana and a pair of drink tickets.

Music will be provided by Rhythmania, with dancers from the Mambo Room.

Dress is cocktail attire, and guests are encouraged to model their finest Cuban flair. Tickets are $45 in advance and $55 at

the door. Tickets can be purchased online.

Connect to www.TidewaterArtsOutreach. org or Facebook, or call 965-5155 for more information.

All proceeds benefit Tidewater Arts Outreach, a nonprofit organization founded in 2003 to share the joy and healing power of quality arts experiences with people in health and dependent care environments throughout Hampton Roads. In fiscal year 2015, TAO presented 233 programs, engaging 6,300 attendees in music, dance, drama, poetry and visual arts programs. Training, advocacy and outreach are TAO’s core service components.

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When: Feb. 6, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

■ Where: Half Moon Cruise and Celebration Center, Norfolk ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, call: 322-3168 This popular signature event is presented in partnership with the Hampton Roads Naval Historical Foundation, and Nauticus. Children and adults alike can bring their preconstructed Lego ships to display at the museum prior to 2 p.m.. There are two separate contests: one for those who make ships at HRNM, and one for those who built their ships at home. Hampton Roads Naval Museum will award prizes for five winning age categories in each competition, along with our fan favorite, voted on by You! Register at http://bit.ly/1QTc1Da.

Chesapeake’s Valentine’s Day Expo ■

When: Feb. 5-7 ■ Where: Chesapeake Square Center Court ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, visit: http://bit. ly/20ktWZo During the weekendlong event, shoppers on the hunt for the perfect present for their sweetheart will have the opportunity to peruse a variety of crafts, gift items and unique treats from popular local artists, vendors, businesses and service organizations. Existing vendors include Origami Owl, Cute “N” Spoiled, Unique, Avon and Thirty-One.

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When: Open registration until April 15.

■ Where: Virginia Beach ■ Cost: $525 – Youth teams Boys & Girls U8-U19 and Coed High School; $550 – All Men’s, Women’s, and Adult Coed Amateur Teams; $650 – Men’s Pro/ Am cash division; Military-unit teams may qualify for discount.

■ For more info, call or visit: 368-4600; www.sandsoccer.com Military soccer players and their families have long enjoyed the annual June North American Sand Soccer Championships (NASSC) on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront since its inception in 1994. The event is focusing on a dedicated inter-service BEACHMASTERS division for activeduty and reserve “Military Command” entries. Application deadline is April 15. Register and view details online at www. sandsoccer.com.

When: Feb. 6, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Where: Merchant Square, Williamsburg ■ Cost: Children: $8; Adult: $10; Skate rental: $3 ■ For more info, visit: http://bit.ly/1Hj8uLO Enjoy Colonial Williamsburg’s winter wonderland at Liberty’s Ice Pavilion. Strap on some skates or enjoy the ambience with a cup of American Heritage hot chocolate or hot cider.

Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sundays noon-8 p.m., through Feb. 15. Open on all holidays.

Explore the Declaration of Independence ■ ■ ■ ■

When: Feb. 6, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Where: Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg Cost: Children: Museum admission only For more information, visit: bit.ly/1mHQkdB

Explore the exciting events leading to the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution! It’s a guided tour the entire family will enjoy. Geared for ages 10 and up.

Christie Goodwin

STAR TREK |

Interview with Rod Roddenberry

Continued from C1 William Shatner, “Star Trek’s” own Capt.

James T. Kirk, who spoke to Leslie Gray Streeter, of the PalmBeachPost.com, recently declared, “A marvelous theatrical event is taking place in your city and it’s going to be fantastic. It’s wonderful music, written mostly by Jerry Goldsmith. He was such a great musician, a composer who had he been writing for any other venue would have been playing for the king and queen.

He would have been renowned, he was that good. The orchestra is conducted by Justin Freer, who was a protegé of Goldsmith’s.

This is a celebration.”

Rod Roddenberry is the son of “Star Trek” legendary creator Gene Roddenberry and Majel Barrett-Roddenberry – who played Number One, the computer voices, Nurse Christine Chapel and ambassador Lwaxana Troi. He was kind enough to talk to us by phone.

Yiorgo (Y): How did you get involved with the “Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage 50th Anniversary Concert Tour?”

Rod Roddenberry (R.R.): The producers reached out, and I was approached and asked to support it. I am very excited and really I’m dying to see it. I actually bought 20 tickets myself, so I can go with two groups of people in two different cities and we can see it together. I imagine it will be spectacular!

Y: Where were you born, and what were your early teenage years like having famous parents? Were you a fan of the show(s)?

R.R.: I was born in Los Angeles, California. I was not brought up in the limelight.

My parents kept me out of the industry. I did some commercials when I was younger but I did not understand it and I did not want to be in it.

I did not really know what “Star Trek” was or it’s impact on so many people all over the world. My father passed away when I was 17. I eventually did a documentary that came out in 2012 named “Trek Nation.” It was a 10-year journey that went into my father’s life, my perspective of how it was to grow up in the Roddenberry household,

Rod Roddenberry who my dad was to me, and who he was to everyone else. In fact, I would go to conventions, speak to friends, family and those in the industry and other notable figures. It was such an eye opening experience.

Y: What or when do you attribute that “aha” moment when you realized the importance or the contributions your mom and dad made to pop culture.

R.R.: With my father it was actually at his memorial service. I was a teenager not knowing what “Star Trek” was. He wanted to commit suicide but couldn’t. He said, “Even if there is no cure for what I have, in my condition I want to contribute in society to help people who are different like me and they would be accepted.” That was a crucial moment for me. I could not believe what my father had stated. I had gone to conventions for years I just had not paid attention.

My eyes and ears opened up. Now whenever I meet fans I ask what is it about “Star Trek” that captivated them? Their answer always deals with diversity, with people of different political persuasion, religion, social economic background all working together. It made me want to carry on that philosophy. “Star Trek” was about embracing diversity and it was really about the search of new ideas.

Y: How did you react when you saw your mom on TV or hearing her computer voice?

R.R.: As a child I was oblivious. I recognized her but I did not understand it. It was more of a novelty. When I got older, first I was impressed with the range of characters she could play. Second in “Star Trek: The

Next Generation,” when my father cast my mother as ambassador Lwaxana Troi, the decision was made to let her be herself. In a humorous, complementary way, anytime I see Lwaxana, I see my mother. She was a strong, independent, confident woman who would not take no for an answer but had that tenderness. Even today when I see her in that role I see my mother who I miss so much. I miss them both.

Y: So can we assume she was the disciplinarian at the home?

R.R.: She would always say, “Wait till your father gets home.” And when he passed she took over.

Y: What is your job description and what is a typical week or month like for you?

R.R.: On paper I am CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment. I’m not into entertainment. Every now and then a short film comes along and I help produce it. I love supporting and promoting people. A typical month for me is we have board meetings at Roddenberry Foundation. That is really where my passion is. We talk a couple of times a week and meet once a month. We look for organizations, institutions that are on the cutting edge of innovation, who are looking to make a long-range impact and benefit to our species. We look for solutions that may take a long time 10 years or even 50 years. A great example is our partnership with the Gladstone Institute in San Francisco. We gave them a grant of $5 million. They are working on stem cell biology doing amazing things. Their regenerative techniques will radically advance the fight against Alzheimer’s and heart disease.

Y: If I can make a personal observation, I know your dad was not very religious, but I have to believe that both he and your mom are so, so proud of you that you have taken the “space seed” of an idea of his and you are “germinating it” for the benefits of so many.

R.R.: I see what you did there. Thank you very much. Everything I have learned in “Trek Nation” comes down to I will not try to be my father but, in fact, I will be who I am, and do the best I can. I have a deeper appreciation and love for that vision that

my father created.

Y: This year with it being the 50th anniversary of “Star Trek” you are also involved with Project 366. Tell us about it.

R.R.: We have decided to celebrate this great milestone by releasing never before seen photos, scripts, designs and so much more. There are 366 days this year so we are putting out a number of documents every day to correspond with each day. My parents kept everything when it came to what they created. From film clips to call sheets and so much in between, they kept everything in boxes. We hired someone five years ago to catalogue everything, all this history. So we have released unique material that people have not seen before. We have some letters between my father and Isaac Asimov, Carl Sagan, Ray Bradbury, memos of how Spock should react this or that way between my father and other producers on the show. It is really unique stuff and I cannot wait for people to see it. Everyone can see what we have released already and go to our Facebook site at www.facebook. com/roddenberry/?fref=ts.

Y: I see you have a son. It will be interesting to see when he grows up his understanding of the amazing legacy that his grandparents and parents have left to the rest of us.

God Bless you. You are a good man and I am very glad that I had a chance to talk to you!

R.R.: I just want to say to you that I genially appreciate that our interview turned out to be a discussion between two people as opposed to the questions that are sort of generic. I really appreciate the time you took to look into what we do and in the manner we had our conversation, thank you so much.

I know you and everyone reading this will have an amazing time at the “Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage 50th Anniversary Concert Tour.”

Yiorgo is our very own Hampton Road’s Arts and Entertainment, and Sports journalist. A stage, TV and movie actor, he is also an educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller, columnist, and is also involved in the colorful world of professional wrestling.

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■ green tip – fixing leaks Leaks average 10,000 gallons of water wasted in the home every year – that’s enough to fill a backyard swimming pool! Check your water line connections and faucets, both indoors and out, for leaks. Tighten the connections if necessary, and replace any worn-out washers. A good method to check for leaks is to examine your winter water usage. It’s likely that a family of four has a serious leak problem if its winter water use exceeds 12,000 gallons per month. ~Courtesy of askHRgreen.org.

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RESIDENTS CAN HELP PROTECT OUR LOCAL WATERWAYS NAVFAC MIDLANT Environmental

This article serves as part one in a four article-series on everyday habits that residents can adopt to prevent pollution from stormwater runoff and to protect our local waterways. Following parts of this series will be presented in future issues of The Flagship.

Have you ever wondered what you can do to help protect the rivers, streams, and waterways near your home? In addition to serving as our drinking water supplies, these water bodies also provide us with various recreational activities and beautiful scenery. This article is the first of a four-part series to provide you with more information on the common sources of pollution from our everyday activities and, more importantly, habits that you can adopt to prevent this pollution.

Stormwater runoff results when rain cannot soak into the ground because of impervious surfaces such as roads and rooftops. Stormwater pollution results when stormwater picks up, carries, and discharges various pollutants into storm drains or ditches, and ultimately into the downstream waterways. Pollutants include items such as pesticides, fertilizers, construction site sediments, pet waste, litter, and other items. Prevention of stormwater pollution is

important to: ■ Prevent contamination of drinking water sources; ■ Protect our precious water resources for recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, and boating; ■ Protect plant and animal habitats; ■ Preserve the natural beauty of our landscape.

First, it is important to understand the difference between the sanitary system and the storm drain system. The illustration shows how water from our sinks, showers and bathtubs, clothes washing machines, and dish washers all enter the sanitary system via pipes that are connected to a wastewater treatment plant. Pollutants from these waters then are removed by the treatment plant before being discharged.

By contrast, stormwater, which runs off our rooftops, driveways, roads, and lawns, enters into the storm drain system and discharges directly to nearby streams, lakes or bays without receiving any treatment.

You may have noticed decals near storm drains indicating that the storm drains flow directly to a nearby waterway. NAVFAC MidAtlantic installs these decals to educate residents and employees of the Navy installations on stormwater pollution prevention.

Common sources of pollution in the storm-

Check and replace worn weather stripping: Checking and replacing weather stripping on doors and windows not only keeps your home from becoming cold and drafty, but it can help save on heating costs.

To remove old stripping, heat caulk with a blowtorch to loosen and use a paint scraper to peel away the old layer, prepping it for the new one.

Five DIY projects to help your home beat the cold weather blues Brandpoint

When winter is at its worst, most homeowners bundle up and hope for the best. But savvy do-it-yourselfers know that preparations and regular

maintenance throughout the season can prevent costly damage down the line.

So grab your toolbox and try out these projects to help prepare your home to withstand the wintry weather.

Thaw frozen pipes: There’s nothing worse than discovering that the water in your copper pipes has frozen – and it happens all too frequently in winter.

To fix the problem on your own, grab a blowtorch, like the Bernzomatic TS4000 Trigger-Start Torch. Turn on the faucet to allow water to flow freely once it melts, and be sure to cover and protect around the area you are working on with a wet rag or special heat cloth. Continuously move the torch flame over the pipe, not holding in one area too long, to restore the pipe to its natural temperature. This trick also works

water runoff from our lawns include pet waste, fertilizers, pesticides, lawn clippings and leaves, and other substances which may be left uncovered (such as dirt piles, salt piles, paints, oils, etc.). In addition, car maintenance activities such as oil changes and car washing can contribute to stormwater pollution when oil and detergent run into the gutter. Remember to collect all used oil and dispose of it prop-

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Thanks for reading and be sure to pick up the next issue of The Flagship to read article 2 in this series which will provide some specific examples of everyday activities to prevent stormwater pollution from automotive, home pool, and lawn care maintenance activities.

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Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW) returns to the Norfolk Masonic Temple on Feb. 6, with a bell time of 7:30 pm. Already announced for the show is a main event of new VCW Heavyweight Champion Brandon Scott defending his championship against former WWE superstar Carlito. If you’re wondering how Scott became the new champion, let me walk you through the many twists and turns involving the championship back at VCW’s 2015 Lutz Memorial Cup event.

Then VCW Heavyweight Champion Jay Steel, addressed the crowd to start the show and discussed how a recent injury to his spinal column has forced him to step away from professional wrestling. Now, for the first time ever, the winner of the Lutz Memorial Cup tournament would be crowned the new VCW Heavyweight Champion. In the opening contest, VCW Commonwealth Heritage Champion “Number One” Jefferson Early took on the returning Lance Lude. Lude’s homecoming was not successful as Early scored the victory with a slingshot suplex.

VCW Liberty Champion “Mr. Mid-Atlantic” Damien Wayne defeated King Kekoa in the next opening round match of the tournament. “Mr. Xcellence” Brandon Scott turned the tables on “Diamond” Victor Griff and got the pinfall vic-

tory with a handful of tights. Griff had attempted to steal the victory earlier using the same tactics.

In the final first round match, Romonus defeated Devin Lopez. A $1,000 bounty had been placed

by Commissioner Brandon Metheny for anyone to successfully unmask Romonus to reveal him as the suspended Preston Quinn. Nobody was able to cash in on the opportunity on this night, but the offer still stands for future events.

In the semi-finals, Scott tried to advance to the finals by pulling the tights of his opponent, Romonus. Referee Ron Mills caught him in the act, allowing Romonus to pull the tights for the pinfall victory as the referee was out of position. It was champion versus champion in the last semi-final match as Jefferson Early faced Wayne. Early worked over Wayne’s left leg with the single-leg Boston crab. Wayne was able to battle back and secure the victory with a piledriver. With the final match set, Romonus came out for a sneak attack on Wayne, who would only have a short rest period before his next bout.

The Platinum Enforcers – C.W. Anderson and Phil Brown – teamed up with one half of the VCW Tag Team Champions Frankie Fontaine to face The Geordie Bulldogs – Mark and Sean Denny – and “The Tongan Giant” Asaafi. After fast-paced action, and even a dance-off, Fontaine and the Enforcers were victorious.

To become the winner of the 2015 Lutz Memorial Cup and the new VCW Heavyweight Champion, an injured Wayne faced Romonus.

Overcoming the odds, Wayne was able to roll Romonus up for the pinfall. Romonus was a sore loser and attacked Wayne after the match.

Scott ran out with a chair to run Romonus off. As Wayne made his way to his feet, Scott shocked the crowd by hitting Wayne across the skull with the steel chair. Scott had won the 2015 Liberty Lottery tournament, which granted him a future title shot of his choosing. Now that he created his opportunity by attacking the new heavyweight champion, Scott ordered the referee to count as he pinned Wayne to the mat.

Wayne won the Lutz Memorial Cup, but Scott, seconded by Jerry Stephanitsis, walked out the new VCW Heavyweight Champion at the end of the night.

Scott laid out an open challenge for the Feb. 6 event and had to have been surprised that Carlito, making his VCW debut, took him up on his offer. Carlito will be available for photos and autographs. Also on hand will be Mark Fleming, signing copies of his book “It’s Wrestling, Not Rasslin’!” Several new talent will be making their VCW debuts on Feb. 6. The Geordie Bulldogs will take on The Heatseekers, and Victor Andrews will take on Joe Black. For advance ticket purchases, visit VCW-Wrestling. com.

Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer. Connect with him on Twitter (@ JonathanMcLarty) and view his photography at McLartyPhoto.Zenfolio.com.

Spartyka Fight League presented SFL XXII at the Ted Constant Convocation Center on the campus of Old Dominion University on Jan. 29. The night was headlined by a bout to crown the new SFL Lightweight Champion, as Andres Encinales took on Damon Minor. This bout went all three rounds and Minor was awarded the victory by the judges scoring. SFL will present their next event SFL XXIII on April 2. Information can be found by visiting SpartykaFightLeague.com.

Full results: Christopher Moore defeated Dallas Major – Judge’s Decision Franklin Jones defeated Daniel Bynum – Rear Naked Choke Submission Jesse Cichorz defeated Raymond Brothers – Rear Naked Choke Submission Minh Nguyen defeated Chaddrick Funderburk – Rear Naked Choke Submission Mykell Stanley defeated Pierra Ba – Judge’s Decision Charlie Knuteson defeated Chris Garnes - Rear Naked Choke Submission Rob Shermer defeated Malik Greene - Rear Naked Choke Submission Garrett Williams defeated Kris Curtis – Triangle Choke Submission Kasim Ruffin defeated Josh Cook - Rear Naked Choke Submission Marshall Shermer defeated Maurice Tolliver – Triangle Choke Submission Darryll Tate defeated Richard Jacobs – TKO Kedrick Harris defeated Mychael Deal - Rear Naked Choke Submission Paul Lumabao defeated Trevor Harris – Judge’s Decision Juston Campos defeated Michael Wolford – TKO Demar Holloway defeated Dallas Scruggs – TKO Hawraz Syan defeated Ryan Balintfy – Judge’s Decision Lightweight Championship: Damon Minor defeated Andres Encinales – Judge’s Decision Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer. Connect with him on Twitter (@JonathanMcLarty) and view his photography at McLartyPhoto.Zenfolio.com.

Childhood dream came true for Norfolk native Mark Fleming

By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

Norfolk native Mark Fleming was able to make his childhood dream come true. He became a professional wrestler, working for the premier wrestling organization Jim Crockett Promotions (JCP) Mid-Atlantic Wrestling during its heyday in the early 1980’s and has written a great book telling all about it.

On Feb. 6 at 7 p.m., Fleming will be doing a book signing at the Norfolk Masonic Temple for Vanguard Championship Wrestling’s (VCW) first show of 2016 featuring WWE Superstar Carlito.

Fleming will be there to answer questions, take pictures and sign his book that will be for sale that night.

This is his story.

Yiorgo (Y): Mark I am truly honored to be talking with you. I loved watching you on Mid-Atlantic Wrestling, because I knew you were from the Hampton Roads area and it was very clear you knew how to wrestle.

Mark Fleming (M.F.): Thank you Yiorgo. Yes I am very proud to say I was born right here in Norfolk, VA. It was here at Norview High School where I excelled in wrestling. I was very fortunate to have as my coach, Ken Whitley, who was an All-American athlete in wrestling and football at Virginia Tech.

Y: Why did you decide to become a professional wrestler?

M.F.: When I was about 11 years old I started to lift weights and I really enjoyed it.

Some of the boys at school were trading wrestling magazines in class so that intrigued me. Then when I was around 12, I discovered wres-

tling on TV. The more I watched, the more I liked it. I remember, the first time I watched a whole match on TV was seeing Johnny Valentine against someone else, and I fell in love with it. I knew right then and there, this is what I wanted to do. I started collecting wrestling magazines and me and the boys at school were trading them like baseball cards. I had hundreds and hundreds of magazines, and read them over and over. Those guys became my heroes.

Y: In the book you go into great detail about your tryout with the Ole and Gene Anderson. Describe briefly the first day tryout.

M.F.: It was all about endurance, with the exercises they had us do, and getting in the ring and doing round robin wrestling. Ole and Anderson were trying to see who had a lot of heart and guts, who was in shape, and the main thing was, they wanted to see who could really wrestle. I remember after Ole would cut or let one of them go, he would say, “You can’t wrestle.” We had these two big college football players from the University of South Carolina there, and they were huge, they had to be on the juice. They were linemen and Ole picked up on their attitude about being big and strong so that entitled them to be wrestlers.

He treated those guys so bad; I had never seen anything like that in my life. A man being man-handled like that. They were a lot younger and a lot bigger than Ole. He told those guys let me see you take me down one at a time. They tried, but they could not do it. He would not punch them, he would slap them and they could not stop him. He was angry because they thought, just because

Mark Flemming they play football they can wrestle.

Believe it or not, both Ole and Gene were really sold on a guy who was also a wrestler. My parents who were there with me on that first tryout, did tell me later that both Ole and Gene apologized to them for the language they used.

There was only one tryout. There were 27 of us, and only three lasted till the end of the day, with only one going on to become a pro wrestler, me. Once I made the tryout, I would go down there and stay from four days to a week, and train every day. I guarantee you I only had a little over 200 hours of training in a year’s time.

Gene Anderson was at every workout, and he would work out with us, and he would bring various wrestlers like Mike Rotundo, Don Kernodle and Jake Roberts.

It was about 11 months when he said he wanted to start booking me.

I was shocked, but I did what I was told. I remember Anderson saying in that gruff voice of his, “Hey don’t worry about it, you’ll learn on the road; you’ll learn as you go, kid.” I was actually thrown to the wolves.

Anderson was a hard-nose guy; he did not baby anybody. People can say what they want to about Ole, but I believe that Anderson was a little tougher, rougher and meaner then Ole.

Y: Lets do some name recognition.

As I mention a name, tell us about them. Let’s start with Ric Flair.

M.F.: Ric Flair is a nice guy and a true professional. He impressed me as a young kid because when he walked in the locker room, he would make sure to shake everybody’s hand – from the preliminary guys to main eventers. He never disrespected any of us underneath guys. That says a lot about the level of the man. A lot of other guys did not do that. I wanted to learn and improve so bad that I would stay to watch all the matches – study them so I can better myself.

So once Ric became aware that I would stay till the end, he would always ask me if he could lock up his jewelry in my Halliburton suitcase. I travelled twice with him. They were short trips, like from Richmond to Hampton. He bought my gas and the beer. He was a great athlete. He was probably one of the best in shape guys on the card and had tremendous cardiovascular conditioning. A very, very special human being.

Y: Ricky Steamboat.

M.F.: Ricky Steamboat was, and is, a very nice guy with high morals – very helpful and understanding – that I could go to for advice, and another guy that can really wrestle. He was very confidant in the ring and one of those people who was made for this business. When I was going to the wrestling matches at the Norfolk Scope as a fan, he was dating a girl from Norfolk named Bonnie. They eventually married but divorced recently. She was a few years older but we had mutual friends and I knew her. She would offer to go back and get him for me so I could talk to him.

He was one of the best at everything

he did and everybody loved him.

What touched me the most about him was that he was the reason that I got into the business. It was at one of the wrestling shows at the Scope that Ricky told me about the one day tryout that JCP held once a year for future prospects. He said if I was serious about becoming a wrestler to give him a copy of my resume with my amateur wrestling career and other sports, and he would pass it to promoters Jim Crockett, Jr. and Joe Murnick.

Then, once I got in the business, Ricky would always give me advise.

Here is a funny story. When Ric Flair won the belt at the granddaddy of them all, Starcade ’83 – A Flair for The Gold, we all jumped in the ring to congratulate him. George Napolitano was also on the ring apron taking pictures for his Main Event magazine. Ricky saw George taking pictures and pushed me over in front of him saying, “Get up there and be seen!” That picture made the cover page next month and there I am standing next to Ric Flair. How cool was that!

Y: Very cool because I remember how proud of you I was when I bought that magazine knowing that was you on the cover representing all of us here from this area!

Next week part II of Fleming’s story: More reflections, becoming the protégé of Lou Thesz, working in Japan and the Independents.

Yiorgo is our very own Hampton Road’s Arts and Entertainment, and Sports journalist. A stage, TV and movie actor, he is also an educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller, columnist, and involved in the colorful world of professional wrestling.

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Joy: Joy is the story of the title character, who rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty.

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JEB Little Creek, Gator Theater – 462-7534

NAS Oceana, Aerotheater – 433-2495

Eddie Mannix, Josh Brolin, a slick Hollywood fixer, is pressed into action when superstar actor Baird Whitlock, George Clooney, is kidnapped and held for ransom by a mysterious group.

Mannix races to quietly collect the ransom money without gossip columnist Hedda Hopper, Tilda Swinton, catching wind of the scandal. Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson and Jonah Hill co-star in this Hollywood golden age comedy from the Coen brothers.

Feb. 4 6 p.m. In the Heart of the Sea (PG-13)

Feb. 5 6 p.m. Joy (PG-13) 9 p.m. StarWars:The Force Awakens (3-D) (PG-13)

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Feb. 5 6 p.m. Joy (PG-13) 9 p.m.The Revenant (R)

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Spunky martial artist Elizabeth Bennet, Lily James, and wealthy zombie killer Mr. Darcy, Sam Riley, fall in love despite their class differences while battling an undead uprising in 19th-century England. Burr Steers directed and adapted the screenplay from Seth Grahame-Smith’s novel, which put a ghastly spin on Jane Austen’s enduring classic. Lena Headey, Douglas Booth, Matt Smith, Jack Huston, Charles Dance, and Bella Heathcote co-star.

The Choice In this romantic drama adapted from the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, medical student Gabby, Teresa Palmer, moves next door to a charming womanizer named Travis, Benjamin Walker, in North Carolina. Although Gabby has a serious boyfriend, she and Travis quickly develop feelings for each other that blossom into love. Over the course of a decade, their relationship faces ups and downs as they try to decide what they want out of life and what is truly important to them. Alexandra Daddario, Maggie Grace, Tom Welling, and Tom Wilkinson co-star.

Directed by Ross Katz.

Feb. 6 12 p.m. StarWars:The Force Awakens (PG-13) 3 p.m. Daddy’s Home (PG-13) 6 p.m. Sisters (R) 9 p.m.The Big Short (R)

Feb. 6 1 p.m. StarWars:The Force Awakens (PG-13) 4 p.m. Joy (PG-13) 7 p.m.The Revenant (R)

Feb. 7 1 p.m. Alvin and the Chi p.m.unks:The Road Chip (PG) 4 p.m. Concussion (PG-13) 7 p.m. Point Break (PG-13)

Feb. 7 4 p.m. Point Break (PG-13) 7 p.m.The Forest (PG-13)

Admission to all movies is only $3 per person at both Aerotheater and Gator Theater.

Children ages two and younger are admitted free.

Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R rated movies.

Doors open approximately one hour before showtimes.

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VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES 2016-2017 POPS SEASON Press Release HAMPTON ROADS

Shortly after announcing its 2016-17 Classics season, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) announced today its 2016-17 POPS season – five weeks of popularmusic programming in Norfolk and Newport News.

The POPS season begins Sept.

17, when the circus and the symphony combine for a high-flying, fun-filled, edge-of-your-seat musical adventure.

Cirque Musica features the best performers and music in the world, making for an awe-inspiring, gravity defying, symphony of whimsy and mastery. This celebration of music and performance artistry is a must-see show for the whole family!

The VSO pays homage to two late jazz greats – one a Hampton Roads native – on Sept. 29 and Oct. 1, with Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong: A Musical Tribute.

Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald were able to show the world how wonderful and marvelous the world really is with their songs that since have become timeless jazz standards. Fitzgerald – born in Newport News in April 1917 – was the most popular female jazz singer in the U.S. for nearly half a century, selling over 40 million albums and receiving 13

Grammy awards. Armstrong – born in New Orleans in August 1901 – was an inventive and pioneering jazz trumpet and cornet player.

In recognition of another hugely influential 20th century musician and recording artist, the VSO will present “The Music of Elton John,” Nov. 4-5.

Sir Elton John, with 37 gold and 27 multi-platinum albums and 250 million records sold worldwide, is the third most successful artist in the history of the American charts – behind only Elvis and the Beatles – and a force of musical nature. It’s reasonable to say no one can hold a “Candle in the Wind” to the astronomic “Rocket Man,” who has been honored time and again for his poignant and transcendent rock ballads that still hum in the hearts of listeners worldwide. Join the VSO as we honor and celebrate this larger-than-life Pop Rock icon with The Music of Elton John.

From Dec. 9-11, the VSO presents its annual holiday favorite performing Holiday POPS! This year, audiences get an extra gift as JoAnn Falletta takes the stage to conduct this holiday Hampton Roads favorite.

Back by popular demand the 2016-17 POPS season concludes with a tribute to the timeless rock band – The Beatles.

Classical Mystery Tour – featuring four musicians with the same

sweet sound and groovy look as Liverpool’s Fab Four – tune up for a concert of classics including “Penny Lane,” “Yesterday,” and “I Am the Walrus,” all performed exactly as they were written.

The Los Angeles Times called the show “... more than just an incredible simulation ... the swelling strings and soaring French horn lines gave Saturday’s live performance a high goose-bump quotient ... the crowd stood and bellowed for more.”

The Classical Mystery Tour returns to Hampton Roads where they have played previous to sold out houses!

On Feb. 2-3, the VSO and Classical Mystery Tour “Come Together” and journey down the “Long and Winding Road” of The Beatles’ best hits.

“The 2016-17 Virginia Symphony POPS season is full of fun shows that everyone will enjoy. From the music and artists many of us grew up with, to a holiday celebration with our beloved JoAnn Falletta, this will be a truly magical year,” President and CEO of the Virginia Symphony Karen Philion said.

Season tickets are available in packages for four concerts Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News or five concerts at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, and range in price from $88 to $433. Tickets for individual concerts will go on sale in

July. Season tickets are available by calling VSO Patron Services at 892-6366 or visiting virginiasymphony.org/subscriptions.

Admired for his dynamism on the podium, Benjamin Rous began his tenure with the VSO in 2010 and quickly became a favorite among audiences throughout the Hampton Roads region. In 2013, he was promoted to Resident Conductor and took on an expanded role in the VSO’s calendar. He performs on every VSO series including Classics, Regional Classics, Pops, Young People’s Concerts, PB&J Family Concerts and multiple series in outdoor venues. In the summers, he serves as faculty conductor at Greenwood Music Camp in the Berkshires of western Massachusetts.

Under the leadership of Grammy-winning music director JoAnn Falletta, the VSO is Virginia’s preeminent professional symphony orchestra with a mission of inspiring, educating and connecting audiences of all ages.

Founded in 1921, it is ranked in the top 10 percent of professional orchestras nationwide and serves the entire Southeastern Virginia region with Classics, Pops and Family concert series in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News and Williamsburg, as well as performances in outlying Virginia and North Carolina communities,

■ ‘16-’17 at a glance Cirque Musica Sept. 17 | Chrysler Hall, Norfolk | 8 p.m.

Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong: A Musical Tribute Sept. 29 | Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News | 8 p.m.

Oct. 1 | Chrysler Hall, Norfolk | 8 p.m.

The Music of Elton John Nov. 4 | Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News | 8 p.m.

Nov. 5 | Chrysler Hall, Norfolk | 8 p.m.

Holiday POPS! Dec. 9 | Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News | 8 p.m.

Dec. 10 | Chrysler Hall, Norfolk | 8 p.m.

Dec. 11 | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach | 7 p.m.

Classical Mystery Tour Feb. 2, 2017 | Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News Feb. 3, 2017 | Chrysler Hall, Norfolk

reaching more than 160,000 concert-goers every year. Additionally, the orchestra annually reaches 45,000 children, students and lifelong learners with its education and community programs. The Virginia Symphony has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center and is the cornerstone of the performing arts in Hampton Roads.

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HEATING & COOLING, Master Technicians. Service For All Major Appliances, Family Owned & Operated, 37 Years Experiance. 24-Hr. Emergency Service.

Home Improvements ***FREE QUOTES WITHIN THE HOUR** Drywall & Plaster Repairs, Whole House Painting, Commercial & Residential. **757-403-4689**.

Hawkins Enterprise, Inc. Specializing in room additions, bathroom & kitchen remodeling.

Lic & Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Free Estimates. 757-466-7272

House Cleaning

GeneDanielsAuctions.com. Va Lic 699

Roofing-Guttering

Va Beach - Unfurnished small. rm. On busline near TCC. $480 mo. Utils included. 757-402-9894.

For Rent-To Share Bruce ST Norf $570/mo $100/dep Shr Hse w/2 others. room fin,TV, full size bed, disk/chair, shr W/D, shr Ph 857-4974, all util paid in full Art

Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Towing, monthly auto auction 3rd Sat. at 1 PM. Call 461-5765 for info.

Norf Tax Auc for Unpaid RE Taxes Thurs Feb 25 @ 6PM. VAF#662 www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123 Phoebus Auction Gallery. Next Auction Feb. 14th. VAAR #1597. 722-9210.

Suffolk RE Tax Auct for Unpd Taxes 2/25 @ 10AM. VAF#662 www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123 MEDIUM DUTY TOW TRUCK DRIVER MED DUTY DRIVER needed for busy towing service.

MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3 YRS EXP & copy of current driving record. CALL 757-482-5266 Receptionist/General Office Part-time M-F 10AM-3PM. Filing, answering phones, customer relations, mailings, over-the-counter sales, delinquent account maintenance. Email resume and references to office@cwshr.com.

Churchland-Seeking 2 females to share 3 BR home w/same, 757-729-2568.

Be Employed, Utils Incl., W/D, No Pets, Alcohol, or Drugs. 757-473-5611

For Rent-Va. Beach Apts OCEANA/HILLTOP AREA Newly renovated throughout, Spacious 2 BR, 1 BA. $845/mo. 631-1306.

TRUCK & EQUIPMENT MECHANIC Must have tools. Apply in person after 8am Mon-Fri @ 4125 S Military Hwy Ches 23321.

See Robert in Shop (Back of Building) Intensive In Home/Mental Health Skill-Building

Forest River 2007 Silverback 35L4QB Sleeps up to 10, 4 slides w awnings, bunkhouse, washer/dryer (a must have), ceiling fan, surround sound, whole house vacuum, new tires. 5th wheel hitch for 01 F250 addtl $400. Beautiful RV, must sell $21,000.

Call 757-406-3902

For Rent-Waterfront Rental Houses-Suff. & W. Branch. Bruce Rd & Riverfront Condo $1100-$1700 Kline Realty 484-0123

Real Estate Services

MG 1972 MGB Project car needs new home.

Partially demoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Lots of new parts to go with. $3200. (757) 618-0054

MGB 1979. REDUCED. Restored, orig. parts, daily driver, $4999. Text or call 252-455-3208.

Automobiles for Sale

NEUROPSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (FULL TIME) Hospital in Portsmouth, VA. 12 months exp. Crisis intervention. Administer Neuropsychological tests.

Resumes to jobs@vetfed.com

Burial/Cemetery Plot

Handicapped Chevy 1999 Express RV, handicap ramp, 119K. All power, heated seats. $10,000. 438-2082 Wheelchair Vans/Local Dealer Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Wheelchair Van Dealer in Norfolk. New & Preowned available! Great Selection Mobility Supercenter 3301 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, VA. 23518 757-201-7495 ask for Carolyn Visit us @ mobilitysupercenter.com

Wheelchair vans from $9995 Mobility Works is the largest mobility dealer in Virginia and the nation with over 800 vehicles to choose from. VA approved.

We have low rate financing available with approved credit. Located in the Military Circle area of Norfolk so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re close to all points in Tidewater. We have experience and compassion to find the best solution for your needs. Give us a call today @757-455-9889.

Essential Family Services-Direct Support Pro 1yr of experience supporting I/DD population reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Visit www.EFSVA.org. Fax resume to (757)673-7490 Fulltime LPN EXP LPN to assist in busy GI practice with office/ ENDO procedures Fax resume phopkins@gatgi.com

Heartland 2013 Bighorn 3370RK Mint Condition!

Must sell due to military transfer. LOTS OF EXTRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s INCLUDED! Asking $40,000obo. Call/Text Suzanne for more details or pictures 240-538-6395

All Houses Bought

Intensive In Home and Mental Health Skill Building Counselor Needed, FT/PT. Must have bachelors in human service field with min of 1 yr clinical exp.

Send resume to employment@tmhihs.com FAX: 866325-0720

BENTLEY 2003 ARNAGE RL - EXT WHEELBASE, LOW 40K MILES, ONLY EIGHT (8) PRODUCED, VERY RARE & TRULY ONE-OF-A-KIND, SILVER EXT W/LIGHT LEATHER/WOOD INT., 450HP V8 TWIN TURBO ENGINE, NAVIGATION, ALL WOOD STEERING WHEEL, ENORMOUS REAR SEATING, FOLDING REAR PICNIC TABLES, RECLINING & HEATED REAR SEATS, CHROME WHEELS, ROLLS-ROYCE GRILLE, PARKING SENSORS, ALL BOOKS & MANUALS, EXTREME LUXURY & ELEGANCE, CLEAR CARFAX, CURRENT VALUE $109,000. A STEAL @ $67,890. CALL OR TEXT (757)373-3257 or (757)803-9001 VaDlr

Motorcycles Harley 2006 Road King Ready to ride 10/16 inspection Very Good Condition Test ride with cash deposit and motorcycle endorsement 393-9995 before 9pm $8000

Harley Davidson 1979 SHOVELHEAD $5900 OBO Retirement Sale + extras rev6-8@hotmail.com

Sport Utility Vehicles

Monthly $1100+ tax. No deposit, no stay limit.

Contractor rates available. 757-460-1000

Ford 2004 Explorer, V-6, 120K, 1 owner, leather, 7 pass, nice, $3995. 757-558-1830.

For Rent-House (All)

Chevrolet 1970 Chevelle SS 454, manual 4 Speed, red with black stripes, never in an accident, $14500, reysusan06@gmail.com / 757-932-9740

BA, $1325. KEMPSVILLE LAKE-3 BR, 2.5 BA twnhme end unit, $1275. LAKE SMITH-Live on the lake on a quiet, dead-end street, 2 BR, 1.5 BA, with deck, cedar storage shed, brick duplex, $1195.

Owner/Agent 687-5300, Apollo Realty 1, Inc.

Mercedes-Benz 2008 ML350 4MATIC Black/ Black Leather AC AWD 3.5L V6 NAV Sunroof Premium Stereo/Satellite Excellent condition All records 114k miles $12,800 757-615-6005

For Lease-Industrial Office Warehouse

ATTICS & GARAGES CLEANED

2000 sq. ft.-50,000 sq. ft. Call Fred 499-8000.

Decks & Fencing

VA BCH/NEWTOWN RD.

Chevrolet 1970 Chevelle SS 454, manual 4 Speed, red with black stripes, never in an accident, $14500, reysusan06@gmail.com / 757-932-9740

Toyota 2008 FJ Cruiser, brick, 90K, all options plus extras. $18,000. 757-535-6775.

For Rent-Norfolk Apts

B & J MOVING

1, 2 & 3 BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S. $300 Off 1st Mo.

Fence Installation, Preservation, Repair & Removal.

Landscaping. GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES & WARRANTY. 757-282-3823.

Reasonable Rates, Licensed & Insured. bandjmoving.com. 757-576-1290

ACTION ONE FENCE & DECK

Painting/Decorating

Roofing-Guttering

His & Hers Paint/Plaster

ROOFING/FLAT RUBBER, HOT TAR,

Licensed and Insured. Free Estimates.

10% Military Discount Call 757-672-6957

Shingles, Slate, Tile, Chimney Flashing, Siding.

Licensed & Insured Call Today! 757-718-1072

LARGE SELECTION Call 622-5500

www.councillrealtymanagement.com

Skipperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Painting- In business for over 25

Siding

Ghent & Downtown-Variety of sizes, Cavalier Land, Inc. 625-3502 ext 102. www.cavalierland.com

GHENT-8 Great Locations 1 & 2 BR, free heat & hot H20, $650-$995.

Meredith Mgmt. 622-8233 www.RENTMEREDITH.com

Granby St. Near The Bay.-1 BR with laundry $740 unfurn; $760 furn. Avail now. 757-513-7888.

BEST PRICE EXTERIORS: 757-639-4692

1 MONTH FREE RENT SPECIAL

Siding, Windows, Trim, Roofing & Gutters.

FREE ESTIMATES! Lic. & Insured. Lowest Prices & Top Quality Work. BBB A Plus Rating

Ingleside Square Apts. 3515 Gatling Ave. 466-8111

Chrysler 2006 Sebring, 4 dr., V-6, 95K, loaded, clean, nice, $2995. 757-558-1830.

FORD 2005 FOCUS SE ZX4 excellent condition, 82k, $4,750, 757-537-7471

Ford 2009 Taurus 31,ooo mi, garage kept, like new, $9,900, Suffolk, 621-7910 Ford 2013 Mustang Premium Coupe 3.7L, 305 Hp., V6, Ruby Red Metallic, Black Leather Interior, Loaded, 21,556 mi., Excellent condition, Well maintained. $17,000. 757-377-9950.

Honda 2001 Accord - Great Shape. $3500.

Call Immediately 757-285-4130. ok, leather, very nice. $6800. 757-487-7101.

Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Siding & Repairs 227-8964 Repairing Siding & Trim. Also Small & Large Jobs.

Lic/Ins. LOW PRICES. BBB A+ RATING.

(Mention This Ad and Get $25 Off)

cond, red sport, new tires, $7900. 757-576-3519.

Vans DODGE 2000 3500 1 TON, WINDOW VAN, ALL ELECTRIC, 146,000 MILES, WHITE, EXEC COND $5900.00 757-513-4962

Wanted Automobiles $ABSOLUTELY ABLY ACQUIRING AUTOS All Makes & Models, Best Price Paid!!

FREE TOWING. 749-8035

Move in Special! Ocean View-1 & 2 bdrm units.

Gregory Realty 855-3315 gregoryrealtycorpofva.com

Honda 2011 Accord EX, V-6, 28,600 mis., sunroof, white, like new. $16,950. 757-646-1734

OCEAN VIEW-Nice 1-2 BR, 5 locations, must see.

Carpet/wood, air, laundry, $595-$790.

Kia 2003 Rio. 4 dr, auto, air, looks/runs great, $2450 439-8017 vadlr 857-1433 process fee $175

4-Wheel Drives

SOME UTILITIES. 625-7110. 588-2359

Mercedes 2008 CL550 Black, Excellent Condition.

76,000 miles. Financing Available. Asking $25,900.

Call Jason 757-613-3337.

Honda 2006 Pilot EXL w/DVD, Fully Serviced 5 star rated Dealership www.cxbautosales.com

Tree Service

Wards Corner - 1BR, $650 & 2BR, $750

FLOYD'S TREE SERVICE

WATERFRONT NEAR NAS Willoughby 570 W. Oceanview Ave. $850 mo/ $975 mo Large 2BR No Pets, call Tricia 735-2876 Owner/Agent

Pruning. Trimming, Removal. Firewood.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. 420-6396

Trucks Ford 2003 F150, Super Cab, 2WD very good

Ford 2007 Mustang GT Conv. white w/tan premium pkg. $14,500 call James 757-763-9515

Honda 2006 Accord EX, fully loaded, miles

NEW FLOORING FAST!!

Small Repair Specialist. Affordable Pricing.

Licensed & Insured.We Get The Job Done! 237-5999

sell, & finance your RV. Snyders RV 499-8000.

Harbour Watch Condo-On water, 2 BR, 2.5

(A) FAMILY TRASH MAN

A1 PLASTER & REPAIR 32 Yrs Exp.

Campers/RVs CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean,

THE PROPERTY SHOPPE (757) 496-1986 Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Agent Pecan Gardens-2 BR, 1 BA twnhse, newly reno-

Counselor

Motel 6-Ocean View. new rms, near fishing pier $179 wk, kitchenette avail. Pet ok. 757-480-9611

Moving-Hauling

D&W Garages - 20x24' $13,495; 24x24' $14,995; 24x30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $15,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding.

Call 465-0115 or 362-1833. dandwgarages.com

Volvo 2000 S-80 Excellent condition, white/tan, 190k, garaged, owner senior citizen, just serviced & inspected, $3500, 925-0379

Low Weekly Rates avail starting $199 week.

Oceanfront Hotel. 1719 Atlantic Ave. 757-425-5511

Pearl Cleaning: a family-owned company serving the Hampton Roads community. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re committed to give you the highest service quality. For a free estimate, call Eliana today at 860-501-7558.

Plastering/Drywall

TOYOTA 2006 COROLLA CE AUTO AC 41K MILES EXCELLENT COND. NEW TIRES AND INSPECTION MUST SEE 7450.00 OBO 373-4245 vadlr

757RENTALS.COM

For Rent-Furnished Apts

$79.95 (5 ROOMS). $54.95 (3 ROOMS).

PRO-TECT CARPET CARE 757-368-9156

Garages

leather int, loaded, $9800. pmbrick1@verizon.net

For Rent-Va.Beach House

Antiques & Classics

ECONOLODGE: Wkly $199. Daily $42+ tax.

CARPET CLEANING

UNIVERSAL PEST & TERMITE. FREE INSPECTIONS. 757-502-0200

Subaru 2009 Forester L.L. Bean, red, black

Kempsville, $500/Mo. Non/Smoker, Must

Cash Paid To You. 285-1234

CALVINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROOFING REPAIR - Roofing of all types-flat, gutters, slate, shingle, torch down/rubber.

Free est, 30+ yrs exp. BBB. Lic/Ins 757-382-0031

MASERATI 2006 COUPE GT - EXTREMELY RARELOW 26K MILES !!---SILVER EXTERIOR WITH BLACK INTERIOR---390 HP FERRARI ENGINE WITH 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION--- NAVIGATION---CD-CHANGER---AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL---KEYLESS ENTRY--TRIP COMPUTER--- NEW TIRES, BRAKES---IN NEW CONDITION ---ALL BOOKS & MANUALS---TWO KEYS--TOOLKIT--- CLEAR CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS---CURRENT BOOK VALUE IS $56,000. --- ON SALE FOR $47,890.

CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

vated, new appliances. $995. 757-438-4705.

Administrative Asst.-Reinvent Hampton Roads Excellent opportunity for an administrative professional to provide executive support to the CEO while managing the front office of a fast-paced nonprofit. Must be adept with the technology of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office environment, be a team player, and have exceptional communication skills. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Visit www.hamptonroadscf.org for more details and to apply.

P A Memorial Park Va Beach One burial plot $3200. OBO call 757-340-3997 10-5 M-F

Exp. Good Refs. Ins & Bonded. Comm. & Residential, Move In/Out H Free Estimates H Call 241-0633

Pest Control

everything. Good refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Must have job. 717-3977.

VA Beach Northampton Blvd. Weekly $199.00 plus tax, No deposit, Daily $39.99 special military rate free wifi, continental breakfast, micro/fridg in all rooms. Kitchnet rooms available.

No 30 day limit. Call 757-460-1000 VA BEACH - Room with house privileges, very clean & quiet, everthing included. $540. mo. Available now. No pets. Call 757-513-3836

Feb. 27. Now Accepting Consignments. 463-1911

AA+ Affordable Roofing-To meet your budget. Over 20 yrs. exp. Complete new roof or roof repairs. Lots of refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Call Stanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Affordable. Free Est. Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Member BBB. Senior Citizen Discount. 757-289-0044

ANGELICAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S House Cleaning & Carpet: 25 yrs

years, interior/exterior/residential & commercial.

Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d & Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. A+ Rating with BBB. 757-403-4451.

Va. Bch-$450 mo. Private BR & bath, access to

Barrett Street Auction, next Auction

pilotezads.com

General Repairs

Handywoman Dunrite Services - Carpentry, Drywall, Painting, Tile, Hardwood Floors, Decks, Plumbing & Electrical Repairs, Power Washing, Kitchen & Bath Renovations. 757-773-5806

Saturday, Feb. 6, 1:00 PM Corner of Freeman & Buell, Chesapeake, Va

2 Pc. All New Mattress Sets-In Plastic Levinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brass Day Bed, mint cond, gun metal w/pewter accents, $1800. 757-465-5695.

18th, 19th & 20th Century, Furniture, Artwork, China, Crystal & Collectibles.

1 Piece Or Entire Contents.

We Come To You With & Courteous & Professional Service. No Obligation Offers. Please Get My Offer Before You Sell!

Tag Sales & Estates Settled.

Auto Auction-Affordable Towing

Lexus 2015 IS 250 Matador Red, One Owner, <2k miles, Warranty $36,500 757-410-9879- Paul

Lake Smith-Furnished lakefront rm in Va. Bch, priv entrance, use of deck, bath, kitchenette, W/D. No smoking or pets. $700 mo.+ utils. 633-2228.

AAAA+ SEASONED FIREWOOD

box cars w/their boxes, 40 6464 box cars without boxes, 35+ operating accessories with their boxes.

100â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of other cars, engines. Lionel Catalogs from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thru 1969. Lionel ads from the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thru the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 757-488-5396.

LEXUS 2006 LS430 â&#x20AC;&#x153;ULTRA LUXURY PACKAGEâ&#x20AC;?

WITH ALL OPTIONS PLUS FRIDGE, LOW MILES, BLUE EXT. W/LIGHT TAN-WOOD INT., NAV, HEATED/COOL SEATS, BACK-UP CAMERA, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, JUST SERVICED & INSPECTED, SUPER NICE CONDITION LUXURY SEDAN, RETAIL $20,350. ON SALE @ $15,890. CALL OR TEXT (757)373-3257 OR LANDLINE @ (757)803-9001.

VaDlr

Room for Rent. Laundry on Site. Off St parking.

Working roommates. Rachelle- 585-216-7901

Portsmouth ONLY WORKING, QUIET, NON-

Contents hauled away, also tree limbs & shrubs.

Call 934-2258

We'll bring samples to your home, measure, and can even install the next day. We are Hampton Roads largest flooring dealer, so you get your floors installed right and at the lowest price guaranteed.

CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.

For Rent-Portsmouth Apts

LAB PUP - AKC. 1 Beautiful Black Female.

Strongly bred for hunting, hunt tests and/or loyal companion. Champion bloodlines. Email: bylabs6@mchsi.com. Call 252-619-4180.

Yorkie Pups-CKC, 1F, 1M, 2nd shots, vet ck.

14 wks. Paper trained, $800. 252-331-2691.

Honda 2003 Civic Ex 2dr coupe auto, air, sunroof, cruise control, spoiler, orig owner. 73400mi, Looks/ runs great. $4500. 757-310-1657

$250 Security Deposit. Waterview Colonial Manor Starting at $675. Immediate Availability, 393-2111

Churchland-Westhaven, 2 BR from $725.

Chesapeake 1200 & 1500 sq. ft. Call 485-1323

Floors

For Rent-Other City Apts Old Town Portsmouth 2BR 2 Baths Apt off st parking just painted new carpet close to NMCP & CG HQ call Melanie 757 404-1836 $875/mo

A Clean 2 BR 1 BA duplex, Newly refinished wood flrs, $725 mo,. $600 dep, No app fee. 483-0202

Household, demo inside & out, construction sites, dumpster drop off, backhoe work. We haul it all!

20 yrs exp, lic & ins. 485-1414

Custom wood, alum., chain link, vinyl. Quality work, great prices. Free Est. 35 Yrs. Exp. 757-438-7057.

includes utils. 499-8000, ask for Fred.

Golden Retriever Pups-AKC, English cream

Free Estimates $100 OFF ANY BREAKER BOX COLE ELECTRIC - 498-2653

~ 100% ALL Types Of Fences ~

For Lease-Office Space

GOLDEN MIX PUPS-1st shots, de-wormed, parents on site, $400. Ready to go.

252-357-4829. 252-548-8327. & American Reds. vet checked, 1st shots, dewormed, health guarantee, doggie door trained, credit cards accepted. $800-$900. 757-377-7283. gsbt41@yahoo.com

Automobiles for Sale

Newtown Rd.-2500 sq. ft., 8 offices, $1800 mo.

STAMP COLLECTIONS

757.622.1455

Attorneys

Cock-A-Poo-Poo-Shots, wormed, buff, male

WANTED: Professional Film Cameras Leica, Nikon, Zeiss, Rolleiflex, Graphlex, 4x5 & 8x10 View Cameras, Etc. Also Antique Cameras Entire Collections Purchased. No Brownies, Box Cameras or Polaroids. 757-481-5375.

SILVER COINS &

business H WINTER HEATING SALEH On Gas Furnaces, Gas Packs & Heat Pumps. Clean & Check for $69. Call Comfort Energy Systems 757-335-0290.

Boxer Pups-CKC reg, beautiful pups, up-to-date on shots & worming, tails & dew claws removed, health guarantee, located in Williamston, NC. $650. Call or text Marty 252-661-2657.

EVERY MONDAY AT 6 PM-10,000 Sq Ft. Bldg. All Inside

Beagle Pups-9 wks old, pet or from good hunting stock, 2 males, 1 female, $125 ea, 482-1229.

Air Conditioning & Heating

1/14/16. Call for pictures, $500. 252-217-3713.

English Bulldog Pups-Reg, vet ck, shots,

Virginia Beach Antique Co. A #&# PARTICIPANT 0ROVIDED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE

Hotpoint Dryer-7 mos. old, white, electric, like

Articles For Sale

422-4477 6OLUNTEERSOF!MERICA ORG

For Rent-Norfolk House Four bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, new cabinetry, new stove and new refrigerator on Norchester Avenue off North Military Highway. Asking $1,275.

Call Valerie at (718) 399-3320

Ray Higgins

(WISHART COVE SECTION) Old Oil Lamps, Roseville, Nippon Swan Chocolate Set, Lots of Assorted China, Crystal, Mahogany & Cherry BR Furniture, Metal Porch Furniture, Old Linens, Fur Jacket, Wicker Planter, Cedar Chest, Mirrors, Prints, Chippendale-Style Sofa, Clocks, Assorted Tables, Maple Furniture, Costume jewelry, Kit. & Garage items. Lots of Stuff.

Cash or Check

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other Bloodhound Pups-3 females, 2 males, ready

Stove $125; Freezer $150; Washer $150; Dryer $125; Dishwasher $100. All Items Like New. DELIVERY AVAIL 757-447-7347

American Antique Buyer

#ONSERVATIVE .ON )NSTRUMENTAL 2OBERT -ALLARD

Appliances APPLIANCES - Refrigerator $195;

Call 460-1992 or 625-8193.

NISSAN 2010 SENTRA 2.0 4 CYL. ONE OWNER! CARFAX! NEW Inspection! $4750.757-323-1190.

Jeep 2013 Rubicon 10th annv. ed.! Loaded. Winch.

Warr. 34k mi. $29.5k neg. Andrew, 757-377-7798.

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PROTESTANT Sun. School : 9 a.m. Sun. (Ages 4 - Adult) AWANA / Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church : 10 a.m., Sun. (Ages 4 - 10) Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. Fellowship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. Coffeehouse: 5 p.m., Sun. Bible Study/ Band Practice: 5 p.m., Mon. WOC: 9:30 a.m., Wed Chapel choir practice: 7 p.m., Wed. Handbell choir: 7 p.m. Thurs.

NWS Yorktown Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun.

NSA Northwest Annex Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Rosary: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Confessions: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Mass Schedule: 10 a.m., Sun. CCD (Sept-May) 11 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT (EPISCOPAL) Worship service: 8 a.m., Sun. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 29 - Aug. 2; 6 to 8 p.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 9:30 a.m., Tues.

PROTESTANT Worship service:11 a.m., Sun. Bible study: Noon, Wed.

Naval Station Norfolk ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of Victory Chapel Mass schedule: 11:45 a.m., Wed. | 10 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Sabbath: 7 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows) ISLAMIC WORSHIP: Masjid al Daâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Services: 1 p.m., Fri. Chapels are open daily for prayer.

NAS Oceana Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed.

Dam Neck Annex Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m., Sat. Mass Schedule: 5 p.m., Sat.

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