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ISSUE NAS OCEANA TESTED Drills are part of Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield.

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FREE FALL TRAINING TOP AND LEFT: Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2 practices proper combat equipment freefall technique during military freefall training at a vertical wind tunnel facility in Virginia Beach.

Sailors get unique opportunity at Virginia Beach facility

By MC2 Charles Oki EODGRU 2 Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2 conducted free fall training at a vertical wind tunnel facility in Virginia Beach, Feb. 1.

Military free fall (MFF) is a system of delivering personnel, equipment, and supplies via free fall parachute insertion. MFF techniques include com-

bat equipment free fall as well as High Altitude-Low Opening (HALO) and High Altitude-High Opening (HAHO) techniques. MFF differs from the civilian accelerated free fall techniques due to specific military equipment requirements as well as the necessity to jump with additional equipment for use when on the ground.

According to the instructor, training in the vertical wind tunnel significantly

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Military hiring event set for Feb. 22 News Release NORFOLK

Transitioning service members, veterans and spouses can interview for jobs in various industries on Feb. 22.

The Hampton Roads Community Foundation (HRCF), in collaboration with Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fleet and Family Support Programs, will host a live hiring event, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Feb. 22, at Virginia Wesleyan College,

Seeking top SWO instructors

By MC2 Jacques Renard Naval Surface Force Atlantic Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) will host a Feb. 15 luncheon for junior surface warfare officers (SWO), as a recruiting tool for the new Warfare Tactics Instructor (WTI) Program. The

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This hiring event will focus on supporting transitioning personnel into careers worldwide. Registration for the event is free for service members, veterans and Military spouses, but must be completed online by Feb. 17 at 12 a.m.

This hiring event is designed to provide our transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses the opportunity to be in-

terviewed for jobs by the hiring managers of various industries.

Attending hiring managers are recruiting locally in Virginia and other locations. The service members’ skills and occupational specialties will be matched to jobs of participating companies and interview times will be scheduled to occur on the day of this event. The only way to attend is to register at http://hamptonroadsfeb2017. militaryhiringevents.com.

A technology platform devel-

young command aims to attract the SWO community’s top innovative and creative tactical minds.

First established in 2015 at Naval Base San Diego, SMWDC was designed to enhance fleet warfighting capabilities and readiness across theater, operational, and tactical levels of war. The new command increases the tactical proficiency of the surface Navy at three levels:

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oped by Futures Inc. will be used in the automated matching of job seekers to employers participating in this hiring event. Since this technology was implemented, the collaborative effort between Futures Inc. and military bases to conduct pre-matching hiring events has resulted in very favorable outcomes.

For more information or for registration assistance, contact your local Fleet and Family Support Center.

Sailors, ships and strike groups.

SMWDC courses of instruction include anti-submarine and antisurface warfare; integrated air and missile defense; and amphibious warfare.

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TALKING SAILOR 2025 The Chief of Naval Personnel and Fleet Master Chief spoke with Sailors and spouses at Newport, Rhode Island.

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Posthumous advancement for Navy SEAL From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

A SEAL killed in action last week will be posthumously advanced to senior chief petty officer, the Navy has announced.

Chief Special Warfare Operator William “Ryan” Owens, 36, of Peoria, Illinois, died Jan. 29, 2017, in the Arabian Peninsula of Yemen, of wounds sustained in a raid against al-Qaida.

The Navy approved an exception to policy request for Owens’ posthumous advancement, effective the day of his death.

Owens was eligible for the fiscal year 2018 active duty Senior Chief Petty Officer Selection Board, which will convene in April.

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/ cnp/.

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Navy gives additional guidance on electric nicotine delivery systems

By MC2 Michael Fiorillo U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs NORFOLK

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In response to the DOD tobacco policy updated last year and recent incidents affecting Sailor safety, Fleet Forces Command and Pacific Fleet announced fleet guidance stating electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including but not limited to e-cigarettes and vape pens, are considered tobacco products and fleet commands will align with the DOD policies.

In practice, this means Sailors using ENDS will now be required to follow the same regulations, and use them in the same places, as if they were using a traditional tobacco product.

In addition to outlining the proper classification for these devices, the message explains associated safety concerns and directs each type commander (TYCOM) to ensure their

respective forces have amended their existing tobacco policies to incorporate ENDS and develop specific policy for their platforms and unique mission requirements to reduce the risks associated to our forces. “Our Sailors work in inherently dangerous environments as compared to the general public,� Deputy Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Vice Adm. Richard Breckenridge said. “When new commercial technologies are introduced that may be safe in our homes or cars, it is incumbent upon our leadership to minimize the unique risks of these products aboard our ships, submarines, or aircraft.�

With the growth in popularity of ENDS, injuries and fires caused by the ENDS’ lithium-ion battery exploding are increasing. “Our Sailors’ safety is essential to operational readiness,� Director of Fleet Safety Capt. Brendan Murphy

said. “The risk of exploding lithiumion batteries threatens that readiness.�

Lithium-ion batteries that are used in ENDS are different than batteries used in other electronic devices due to their shape and construction. When the ENDS’ lithium-ion battery is shorted out, over-charged, or damaged due to moisture, impact or compression, it can overheat and rupture.

The explosion itself causes a highintensity fire and can catch nearby objects on fire. Additionally, the potential of these devices causing a major fire on our ships, submarines, and aircraft could put our people and assets in danger.

TYCOMs will address the use, stowage, charging and carrying practices related to ENDS and their lithium-ion batteries on ships, aircraft, submarines, expeditionary equipment and vehicles, watchstanders, and personnel actively conducting training and operations.

Navy Medicine East takes high reliability to next level

By MC2 Stephane Belcher Navy Medicine East Public Affairs PORTSMOUTH

“Navy Medicine has always had a preoccupation with patient quality, patient safety and process improvement,� Navy Medicine East’s (NME) high-reliability deputy Chief of Staff Capt. Frank Dos Santos said. “We have embarked upon the journey of high reliability, and upon embarking on that journey we’re seeking to instill principles in the delivery of health care within Navy Medicine.�

The Joint Commission (TJC) is the national accrediting body for all U.S. hospitals-recognizes the road to a high-reliability organization (HRO) for the health care industry is an ongoing journey.

The tenants of HRO consist of leadership engagement, culture of safety and a robust process improvement.

NME’s high-reliability team has been engaged in a variety of clinical quality metrics such as ORYX (the TJC’s performance measurement data), Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, National Surgical

Quality Improvement Program and National Perinatal Information Center. These are in addition to TeamSTEPPS Ž strategies and tools that are systematically utilized by all of NME’s military treatment facilities. All levels of NME’s staff are capturing near misses and patient safety event reporting through the Department of Defense Patient Safety Reporting System.

In 2016, NME established the role of a chief medical officer (CMO) at each military treatment facility to focus solely on HRO. It has also established Six Sigma black belts at NME to assist facilities with projects, and plans to continue to grow its headquarters team to include subject matter experts such as patient safety and risk management personnel for oversight. “Our goal with the additional resources we are providing to our military treatment facilities is to move us further along the path to becoming a highly reliable organization,� Dos Santos said. “Ultimately, it is about improving quality and safety, enhancing both the patient

and staff experience, and supporting open communication lines across all levels of the health care staff and the patients they care for.�

NME’s high-reliability team oversees hundreds of military treatment facility projects each year, ranging from improvements to access to care, to improvements in medication management processes. And one way it shares those best practices is through the NME Virtual Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Fair it launched in 2015. The CPI Fair provides military treatment facilities the opportunity to submit successfully implemented projects.

For example, U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Naples was one of NME’s 2016 winners based on their project that reduced infection risk through the regulation, overall management and recycling of non-gastrointestinal flexible endoscopes throughout Navy Medicine’s European military treatment facilities and its surgery health care enterprise. Through rigorous process improvement, USNH Naples optimized the standards of care by identifying

patient safety risks and reducing the cost of repairs and maintenance of the scope.

The staff at Naval Health Clinic (NHC) New England, Rhode Island, also won for their project that focused on improvements to the documentation and return of the Pap (Papanicolaou) test results that resulted in increased compliance rates from 86.83 percent to 97 percent.

The NME CPI Fair was such a success that its counterpart, Navy Medicine West, launched its own fair in 2016.

NME will announce its 2017 winners in March.

Along with the additional resources NME is providing to its health care facilities to support high reliability, a baseline assessment was sent out in 2015 to each one of the commands evaluating key elements such as the data, safety culture and effective methods instilled by leadership. Findings demonstrated that all NME military treatment facilities were moving ahead with becoming highly reliable.

Many military treatment facilities are also pursuing unique local, regional and

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national patient safety partnerships with the broader health care community. For example, two of NME’s facilities in South Carolina, NH Beaufort and NHC Charleston, are participating in the South Carolina Safe Care Commitment multiyear project that launched in 2013. It is based on a collaborative model to improve the quality and safety of patient care and underscores the principles of high reliability. “It’s simple. Our goal is to leverage all available best practices and resourcesinside and outside military medicine-to ensure the best

patient outcomes,� Dos Santos said.

NME is one of two regional commands that manage Navy Medicine’s global health care network. It oversees the delivery of medical, dental and other health care services to approximately one million patients across almost 100 facilities in the eastern hemisphere-including the Tidewater Enhanced Multi-Service Market which brings together Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley and McDonald Army Health Center. Plus, its public health activities extend globally.

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NEWS FROM NAS OCEANA

Solid CurtainCitadel Shield tests response

By MC2 Jacob S. Richardson NAS Oceana Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana performed security training drills as part of exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield this past week, Jan. 30 – Feb. 3. The exercise started with a simulated Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack via a drone or Unmanned Arial Vehicle (UAV) during a public event.

The simulation was designed to demonstrate the ability of NAS Oceana to properly respond and recover from an incident that may occur as a result of a man made event such as a terrorist attack. The objective of the drill was to conduct a fully integrated event, ensure all personnel assigned at NAS Oceana are properly trained in how to respond to emergency events, and ensure lessons learned can get incorporated into the Emergency Action Plan if needed.

The purpose of Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2017 is to ensure that the Navy is ready to respond to changing and dynamic threats at all times. Exercise Solid CurtainCitadel Shield are two exercises that occur back-to-back and are designed to stress different areas of the Navy’s Anti-Ter-

rorism and Force Protection (ATFP) programs to enhance the training and readiness of Naval Security Force (NSF) personnel. Although each exercise has a distinct focus, they are linked and planned together.

“It is our responsibility to ensure the safety of our personnel, equipment and facilities, and to continue to build strong relationships with our local community neighbors.”

NAS Oceana Executive Officer Capt. Chad P. Vincelette said.

To maintain a high level of readiness, Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield provides important realistic training across the Fleet. The exercise enhances the commands ability to execute the Navy’s mission in support of Homeland Defense and to protect all personnel, civilians, equipment, and facilities in situations that pose a significant and immediate threat to their safety. The Navy conducted training based on scenarios that involve waterfront events, active shooters and personnel attempting to gain unauthorized base access.

These realistic training scenarios ensure that personnel and security are ready to respond to changing and dynamic threats at all times.

Photos by MC2 Jacob S. Richardson Firefighters fight a simulated fire during a security exercise on Naval Air Station Oceana. The simulation was designed to demonstrate the ability of NAS Oceana to properly respond and recover from an incident that may occur as a result of a man-made event such as a terrorist attack.

Paramedics evacuate simulated injured personnel during a security exercise on Naval Air Station Oceana. The objective of the drill was to conduct a fully integrated event, ensure all personnel assigned at NAS Oceana are properly trained in how to respond to emergency events, and ensure lessons learned can get incorporated into the Emergency Action Plan if needed.

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‘3Mmm Good:’ Mesa Verde passes inspection

By MC2 Brent Pyfrom USS Mesa Verde Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN

Amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) completed its Maintenance Material Management (3M) certification inspection Jan. 13. “It is important that ships are held to a standard from an outside activity,� Mesa Verde’s 3M Coordinator (3MC) Chief Damage Controlman Shaun McGinnis said. “That, in turn, promotes a high state of mission readiness throughout warfare areas. It was an awesome sight to see all aspects of ‘Team Mesa Verde’ work together and fight to achieve this qualification.�

A cumulative average of maintenance accomplishment rating, spot checks, and space inspections had to be at or above 85 percent to pass the inspection which occurs every 36

months.

McGinnis said when speaking to other 3MCs around the fleet, they always said the failing point was repair division and/or combat systems. That was not the case with Mesa Verde’s inspection. The repair division passed 31 of 31 spot checks and combat systems scored 93.66 percent overall.

While it was a victory for Mesa Verde, the time to celebrate was short. The operational tempo and preparation for the upcoming deployment are very demanding, and that is why it is so important to maintain a solid maintenance program, according to the 3MC. “The support from the top to the bottom was unmatched,�

McGinnis said. “I had very little to do with the success of this mission. I was handed a solid program and the crew drove the path to success.�

Secure messaging

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MC1 Darren Moore The amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) prepares to pull alongside the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) for a replenishment-at-sea. Mesa Verde is underway with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group participating in a composite training unit exercise.

By Madison Marcantel Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Public Affairs CHERRY POINT, N.C.

Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point (NHCCP) patients using Secure Messaging by RelayHealth, must now send secure messages to their Medical Homeport (MHP) team using a new web address, https://mil. relayhealth.com.

The change became effective Jan. 29, and the new URL replaces the old address in order to meet Department of Defense cybersecurity standards.

Secure Messaging by RelayHealth is just one of the advantages of enrolling with a NHCCP primary care manager (PCM) within the clinic’s Medical Home Port Team.

It allows patients to ask health care questions about non-urgent symptoms, request test and lab results, and schedule future appointments.

In some cases, Secure Messaging by RelayHealth can help patients avoid unnecessary office visits.

When a patient submits a secure message to his or her health care team, they will often receive an initial response within eight hours. “Secure Messaging by Relay Health is a great way for patients to interact with their health care providers,� NHCCP Relay Health Program Manager Lt. Christina Pinkston said. “Sixty-six percent of enrolled NHC Cherry point patients are currently signed up for RelayHealth, and we’re seeing more of our patients using it every day as it is becoming the communication choice for our beneficiaries. Our staff loves it as well, as it allows us to resolve many less serious issues without the patient having to come see us.�

Since 2009, Secure Messaging by RelayHealth has provided patient

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Secure Messaging by Relay Health is a great way for patients to interact with their health care providers.�

Lt. Christina Pinkston NHCCP Relay Health Program Manager

engagement and interoperable secure messaging solutions to the Military Health System. These solutions support the move to a more connected and patient-centric model of care, and improving overall patient satisfaction through connectivity solutions is a top priority at NHCCP. The switch to the new address should be seamless as patients won’t need to change any of their personal information. Those using the old website will be flagged by the system and automatically routed to the new website.

Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient, Pharmacist’s Mate 2nd Class William D. Halyburton, NHCCP provides high-quality patient care to more than 33,000 active-duty members and Department of Defense beneficiaries. In addition to outpatient surgical services, NHCCP offers Medical Home Port – including family care and pediatrics – dermatology, internal medicine, orthopedics, physical therapy, mental health, pharmacy services, preventive medicine, aviation medicine, and radiology to include MRIs.

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MC2 Shamira Purifoy Sailors attached to Construction Battalion Maintenance (CBMU) 202, secure a tent in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, in support of Continuing Promise 2017 (CP-17).

By MC2 Shamira Purifoy Continuing Promise 2017 Public Affairs PUERTO BARRIOS, GUATEMALA

Continuing Promise 2017 (CP-17) arrived in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, Jan. 30, for its first stop on its threemonth humanitarian mission.

The CP-17 joint military team which includes 169 Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps service members will provide veterinary, dental, and medical services to local communities for the next two weeks.

Roughly 80 medical personnel from various disci-

plines of medicine will deliver preventative treatments, optometry screenings, and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health services to host nation citizens while working alongside partner nation and civilian experts.

After attending multiple training sessions at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, the CP-17 medical component is ready to serve the people of Guatemala, , CP-17â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior medical officer Cmdr. Mike Arnold said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The medical team has our first opportunity to provide compassionate care to a number of deserving patients,â&#x20AC;? Arnold said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited and humbled by our

mission.â&#x20AC;?

The 19-member dental team of CP-17 expects to aid an average of 70 patients per day in Puerto Barrios. They also anticipate the opportunity to share best practices with host nation partners, work with local dentists, and have specialistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; training engagements and activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While in country, we will be doing subject matter exchanges with healthcare members, ideally at the dental site,â&#x20AC;? CP-17â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead dentist Cmdr. Amy Lynn Bryer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will be doing fillings, cleaning teeth, performing various exams, including radiographs and pulling teeth.â&#x20AC;?

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Humanitarian mission Continuing Promise makes first stop in Guatemala Bryer said her participation in past humanitarian missions helped her prepare for CP-17. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My travels, including my participation in Pacific Partnership 2013, taught me that people really just want to be heard, respected, and loved no matter where they are from or what language they speak,â&#x20AC;? she said.

One member of the dental team expressed gratitude for the opportunity to help others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am excited and take pride that I was chosen to further the mission,â&#x20AC;? prophylaxis technician Hospitalman Billy Gibson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The first

thing people notice about you is your smile, and I look forward to helping people regain their confidence.â&#x20AC;?

The mission is scheduled to make stops in Honduras and Colombia after Guatemala.

CP-17 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern/ U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civilmilitary operations including humanitarian assistance, training engagements and medical, dental, and veterinary support in an effort to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America.

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CRS-4 returns from seven-month deployment From Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Family members and friends of Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 4 welcomed home their loved ones at Naval Station Norfolk from a sevenmonth deployment to the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations, Jan. 21.

During the deployment, 325 Sailors conducted 227 high-value asset (HVA) escorts, and eight missions in support of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command priorities.

“There is nothing like a deployment homecoming, and our Sailors and their families have earned this much-anticipated reunion,” CRS-4 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Mark Harris said.

“They have been selflessly serving their country under very challenging conditions, and we have been successful because of their determination, professionalism, and

‘can-do’ spirit.”

During their deployment, CRS-4 was the first squadron to operationally employ the Mark VI Patrol Boats in U.S. 5th Fleet. Two Mark VI patrol boats, designed and built by American boat manufacturer Safe Boats International, arrived at the 5th Fleet base of operations in Bahrain in March 2016.

CRS-4’s Command Ombudsman Aubrey Stalcup attended the homecoming to help reunite Sailors with their families.

“I have attended many homecomings as an ombudsman and as a family member, and they truly never get old,” Stalcup said, who added a few of the dads were reunited with their new sons and daughters. “All around it was great to see the families be reunited and to really appreciate what our Sailors do for their country.”

Harris added he drew inspiration during their deployment seeing his Sailors in action every day, accom-

plishing the Coastal Riverine Force mission.

“They make me proud to serve, and seeing their character makes me optimistic about our country’s future,” Harris said. “I would like to thank our families who have sacrificed so much to support their Sailors while they defend our country.”

CRS-4 falls under Coastal Riverine Group 2, which is headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story. The primary mission of the Coastal Riverine Force is to conduct maritime security operations across all phases of military operations by defending high-value assets, critical maritime infrastructure, ports and harbors both inland and on coastal waterways against enemies and when commanded conduct offensive combat operations.

For more news from Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, visit www.navy. mil/local/necc/.

MC1 Steven Hoskins Sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 4 get underway on a Mark VI Patrol Boat during weapons exercise. CRS-4 returned to Naval Station Norfolk on Jan. 21 from a deployment to the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.

NECC holds VA benefits workshop

By MC2 Travis DiPerna Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Photos by Robert Fluegel Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano visited Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR), Jan. 24. Giordano, previously serving at NAVIFOR as the force master chief, hosted a town hall to include Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC), Naval Network Warfare Command (NAVNETWARCOM), Fleet Cyber Command (FCC) South and NAVIFOR.

MCPON Giordano hosts town hall at Naval Information Forces

By Lt. Cmdr. Megan Shutka NAVIFOR Public Affairs SUFFOLK

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano visited Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR), Jan. 24.

Giordano, previously serving at NAVIFOR as the force master chief, hosted a town hall to include Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC), Naval Network Warfare Command (NAVNETWARCOM), Fleet Cyber Command (FCC) South and NAVIFOR. To begin the town hall, Giordano conducted the reenlistment of Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Joseph R. Picklo from NCDOC. His family was in attendance to support him during the ceremony, to include his wife and two sons.

“Remember to always do the right thing when no one is looking,” Picklo said, after Giordano asked him to share a few words of inspiration with the audience during his re-enlistment ceremony. Picklo has currently served in the Navy for 11 years.

With the new administration, Sailors asked Giordano various questions ranging from what thoughts he had on future military pay and entitlements, the status on the policy of adoptions and how that may impact Sailors, the status of ratings in the Navy to what the new Secretary of Defense plans for policies on cyber security.

“With the recent rating changes, taking them away and then giving them back, I’m concerned the Navy has just been taught that if the outrage is loud enough, public enough, and from high enough, it will cause the highest levels of leadership to change their mind,” Cryptologic Technician Collection 1st Class Sean K. Greening, Jr. said, with 10 years in the Navy. “Keeping that in mind, how has your office and the office of the CNO changed their approach to making these unpopular decisions?”

Greening asked.

Giordano responded with saying he hosts town halls to hear feedback and the feedback he receives are then shared and communicated

whenever he is testifying regarding proposals or changes on Sailors and the Navy.

“Always remember to serve with the CNO’s four core attributes in mind; integrity, accountability, initiative, and toughness,” Giordano concluded, reminding Sailors to live by the Navy’s core values.

Following the town hall, Giordano hosted an all hands call with the Chief’s Mess from all the Navy commands on the Suffolk complex.

This included a group photo of Giordano with the entire Chief’s Mess from all the commands combined.

NAVIFOR’ s mission is to support operational commanders ashore and afloat by providing combat-ready Information Warfare forces, which are forward deployable, fully trained, properly manned and capably equipped.

For more information on NAVIFOR, visit the command’s website at www.navifor.navy.mil, our Navy News Web page at www.navy.mil/ local/navifor or Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ USNavyInformationDominanceForce.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Steven S. Giordano visited Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR), Jan. 24. Giordano, previously serving at NAVIFOR as the force master chief, hosted a town hall to include Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC), Naval Network Warfare Command (NAVNETWARCOM), Fleet Cyber Command (FCC) South and NAVIFOR.

Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) held a Veterans’ Services workshop to inform members of information regarding filing for disabilities through the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) at command headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Jan. 26.

Virginia Pauley, Veterans Services representative, provided the training which focused on medical issues which can be claimed, information needed, and other pertinent information in regards to filing for disability.

“Be sure to get medical issues documented when they happen,” Pauley said. “A lot of us are programmed to say things like ‘I’m good, I’m good’ during exams, but you should tell them when something hurts.”

Getting issues documented is only half the battle when applying for your benefits. Understanding what conditions are claimable is just as important.

There are two factors when figuring out if you have something to claim, according to Pauley. First, if you didn’t enter the military with the issue and now you have it, you should document it. The second, if your pain is chronic and recurring, then the standards have been met to move forward with filing a claim.

After filing, a majority of the cases will require a physical exam from the DVA doctors.

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services holds VA disability claims workshops frequently. Visit Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Fleet and Family Support Center to find out the current class schedule.

DVA operates 26 benefit services offices which assist veterans and their family members in filing claims for federal veterans’ benefits.

NECC is an enduring warfighting force providing sea-toshore and inland operating environment capabilities across the full range of military operations which is focused on delivering combat effective expeditionary forces ready for worldwide operations now and into the future.

For more news from Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/necc/.

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NSA Hampton Roads honors Russian Sailors

By Katisha Draughn-Fraguada Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Public Affairs PORTSMOUTH

Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton RoadsPortsmouth Annex hosted a memorial ceremony on Jan. 27 in honor of six Russian Sailors who are buried in the Captain Theodore H. Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery at the installation.

The Sailors were crew members of the Russian Imperial frigate, “Svetlana,” which sailed to the Hampton Roads area in 1877.

“It was fitting to honor the Svetlana Sailors since Russia and the United States were allies in World War II and the U.S. Navy relationship with the Russian Navy goes back to at the latest 1782,” Dr. James Connell said, a retired Navy Captain and Acting Executive Secretary of the U.S. Side of the U.S.-Russia Joint Commission on Prisoners of War/Missing In Action (POW/MIAs), and Masterof-Ceremonies for the event.

The Russian memorial ceremony is the first one held in

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over 100 years and marks the 140th anniversary of the Russian Sailors buried in the naval cemetery. Their graves are found along with graves of Sailors from different ships belonging to fleets of other countries next to them.

“A significant element of our nation’s greatness lies in our ability to remember and respect all those who have died while serving in the military,” NSA Hampton Roads Commanding Officer Capt.

Jack Freeman said. “It is such an honor to be here today to help reflect on these individuals from the Imperial Russian Navy who honorably served our country.”

In January 1877, the Russian Imperial frigate, “Svetlana” entered the Hampton Roads area and docked at Norfolk. Onboard were the Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich, Grand Duke Konstantine Konstantinovich, Prince Shcherbakov, and a delegation of Russian naval officers, on an official ‘cartede’visite’ to the United States.

The six Sailors on the crew died of typhus during the ship visit.

“These Sailors were crew

members of a Russian frigate that was visiting Norfolk when they became ill and were brought to the Portsmouth Naval Hospital for care,” Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Executive Officer Capt. Matthew Case said.

“Today, we recognize how important it was back then, as it is now, to provide medical care to those who serve their countries – no matter where they are in the world.”

Historians of the Russian fleet were aware of the existence of the graves of Russian Sailors. However, only in 2013 were they identified online by volunteers of the project “Russian Memorials.”

Three of the Sailors were identified for the first time in December 2016.

“It is so important that we now identify those Sailors who served their country,” Mayor of the City of Portsmouth John Rowe said. “It’s a great day to memorialize them; it’s a great day to celebrate them.”

The memorial ceremony consisted of remarks from representatives from the Navy, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA),

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Katisha Draughn-Fraguada Father Victor Potapov, from St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Cathedral, performs a Russian Orthodox Funeral and Memorial Service during the ceremony.

U.S.-Russia Joint Commission on POW/MIAs, and the Naval Attaché. There was also a Russian Orthodox Funeral and Memorial Service performed by Father Victor Potapov, from St John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Cathedral, and a rifle volley by the U.S. Navy Honor

Guard.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Russian Navy St. Andrew’s flag was placed by the graves and American and Russian participants laid red carnations on the graves of those Sailors who never made it home back in 1877.

“Their families know that

they sent them off and they did not return home,” Col. Chris Forbes said, from the DPAA and the U.S.-Russia Joint Commission on POW/ MIAs. “So it’s fitting that we are here today to honor them, as their families have not been able to do so for so many years.”

Best of the Mess 2017: ‘It’s a masquerade’

More time available for practice Continued from A1

By MC3 Stephanie M. Butler

minimizes risk and is beneficial for evaluating the jumper on their technique in a controlled setting. Additionally, this training maximizes time by maintaining free fall indefinitely rather than 20 to 30 seconds during a normal jump. This allows jumpers to focus on maintaining proper form during free fall with and without combat equipment, practice hand and arm signals, and ensure they can maintain their position when deploying their parachute.

EODGRU 2, headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLC-FS), oversees all East Coast-based Navy EOD mobile units, including one forwarddeployed mobile unit in Spain, as well as EOD Expeditionary Support Unit 2, EOD Training and Evaluation Unit 2, and the only East Coastbased mobile diving and salvage unit, Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2.

INSTRUCTORS | Continued from A1 development. Some of the intensive coursework covers mission planning, over-thehorizon- targeting, doctrine development, joint maritime tactics, and fleet immersions where lessons are punctuated by integrating future WTIs with Marines at Camp Lejeune, and pilots at the Naval Air Warfighting Development Center in Fallon, Nevada.

“The first word that comes to mind is intense; with a new set of standards and a high level of rigor that I have not seen in other naval classrooms,” SMWDC Antisubmarine and Anti-Surface WTI Lt. Elyse Royse said, in describing the training. “The idea of being taught lieutenant to lieutenant opens up a new line of communications.

It is an environment where you are encouraged to ask

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Photos by MC3 Stephanie M. Butler Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Taneshia Miller, Command Master Chief Marc Puco, Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Fields, and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Elizabeth Zannone pose behind Naval Station Norfolk’s display, top, and with their award, above, after being awarded second place best of the mess.

Naval Station Norfolk along with six other local commands participated in the 5th annual best of the mess competition at The Founders Inn, Virginia Beach.

The Founders Inn hosted the 7th annual Best of the Mess 2017 competition in Virginia Beach Jan. 27. Several commands participated in the Masquerade themed party that benefited the Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Scholarship Fund.

The party brought together commands including the USS Oak Hill (LSD 66), USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), USS Gonzalez (DDG 66), Naval Station Norfolk, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and Naval Air Station Oceana Dam Neck Annex. They competed against each other in a culinary cook-off to see who has what it takes to be “the best of the mess.”

Each of the commands was provided a list of certain ingredients that they were allowed to use in creating their menu.

“The ingredients were green or black tea, chicken thighs, nappy cabbage, carrots, turnips, and nectarines,” Culinary Specialist 3rd Class

Elizabeth Zannone said. “We also needed to stay within the safety guidelines, such as sanitation and cleanliness.”

Along with the cook-off challenge, there was also a large silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and several different ways to donate to the Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund.

The people who attended voted along with a panel of judges including Suzette Johnson, Culinary Institute of Virginia, Chief Culinary Specialist Gary Askins, Jason Lord, Culinary Institute of Virginia, Steve Ludwig, Geico, and Gregg Pratt, USAA Military Affairs.

The lights were dimmed in the ballroom and each table had a centerpiece of black vases and masks, but each station was also responsible for their own decorations, theme and display. Not only were the commands judged on the recipes they created they were also in a competition for the best decorations.

Each command had a main team of three culinary specialists, ranging in rank from seaman to first classes.

They were also able to have as many assistants as they

needed.

“My team was awesome, practice was hard because everyone has their regular job, but we stayed late and everything came through,” Zannone said.

The winners were announced toward the end of the evening. The Lincoln won the best display coming in at third place for the best of the mess. Naval Station Norfolk won second place, and the USS Gonzalez were the first place winners.

“It was awesome, it was the first time I have attended this event,” Naval Station Norfolk Command Master Chief Marc Puco said. “The Naval Station Norfolk Culinary Specialists did a great job and represented the base very well.”

All the proceeds from the event benefit The Chief Petty Officer Scholarship Fund which is supported solely by charitable donations.

Scholarships are available to the spouses and children of CPOs. Those interested in participating can visit www.cposf. org for specific requirements and to download an application.

Program provides lectures, lab work, practical application questions and think tactically.”

The classroom experience provides students with indepth training including lectures, lab work and access to a computer-based multi-mission team trainer, allowing students to gain an enormous amount of practical application scenarios as single ships or surface action groups.

“I have always had an interest in amphibious warfare,” SMWDC Amphibious WTI Lt. Brianna Frazier said.

“I had no idea my new WTI skillset would soon be battle tested at sea for a major Navy exercise.”

As a May 2016 graduate of SMWDC Amphibious WTI class, Frazier’s skills were soon utilized in the exercise Bold Alligator 16 which incorporated the training of Expeditionary Strike Group 2 (ESG 2) and the Second Ma-

rine Expeditionary Brigade.

Upon completion of the WTI program, junior officers are expected to act as tactical force multipliers for their ships, staffs and squadrons by systematically applying a warfighting standard in support of maintaining maritime superiority.

Frazier was the battle watch captain aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) where she led a team of watch standers in ship-to-shore evolutions, enemy air and surface engagement, small boat escorts and naval surface fire support to protect Sailors and Marines at sea and ashore.

“I was well received and trusted as the subject matter expert by the ESG 2 staff and crew aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5) and the Marines and Sailors were receptive to my guidance and tactical mentorship,” Frazier said.

“I’m humbled that the Navy utilized me at the lieutenant level as the go-to person for amphibious doctrine and tactics during exercise Bold Alligator 16 and proud of the Navy leadership supporting the WTI program.”

“This is an exciting time to be a SWO,” SMWDC WTI program manager Lt. Cmdr.

Matthew Cox said. “This high-velocity learning welcomes new warfighting cultures of tactical excellence by design and supplies the fleet with a network of WTI multipliers who will have an exponential impact on the tactical readiness of the Surface Force.”

SMWDC recruits an elite cadre of surface warfare officers to become WTIs; there are 125 WTIs in the fleet across the three disciplines, with 42 more slated to graduate spring 2017. These new

MC1 Trevor Andersen Warfare Tactics Instructors (WTI) Lt. Serg Samndzic and Lt. Aaron Jochimsen of the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC) coordinate missile exercise rehearsals on the USS Princeton during an anti-submarine exercise in the Southern California operating area Sept. 26, 2016.

generation surface warfighters are the best of the best in tactics and doctrine, and are systematically increasing the tactical acumen of the surface force, in support of sea con-

trol and maintaining maritime superiority. They are best identified by their red and black patches as they carry out the WTI ethos: “Warriors, Thinkers and Teachers.”

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Naval Academy class of 2017 selects ships

By MC2 Tyler Caswell U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs ANNAPOLIS, MD.

Two hundred, forty-four U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) midshipmen selected the ships they will serve on after graduation during ship selection night Jan. 26 in Alumni Hall.

During ship selection, midshipmen first class assigned to the surface warfare officer (SWO) community choose their first ship and homeport.

“For SWO selects, this is the single biggest moment of their time at USNA other than commissioning,” Ship Selection coordinator for 2017 Lt. MC2 Tyler Caswell Nick Driscoll said. “This is a Midshipmen chose their first duty assignment during the U.S. Naval Academy’s Ship Selection unique opportunity for these Night at Alumni Hall. During ship selection, first-class midshipmen assigned to the surface warmidshipmen to hand-select fare community choose their first ship and homeport. their ship and homeport.

From now on, their time in the Navy will be spent putting in preferences and crossing their fingers that they get what they requested.”

The midshipmen Overall Order of Merit is used to organize the order for selection. The factors which go into Overall Order of Merit include each midshipman’s academic, military, and athletic performance.

“No matter what ship everyone chooses, we are all here to support the overall mission of sea control,” Midshipman 1st Class Jacob Wirz said, who made the night’s first selection of guidedmissile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) homeported in Rota, Spain. “It’s a great, funfilled night, but this is just the beginning. We are still con-

Four new Sailor ratings start in fall 2017

BELOW: Sailors from Misawa Airbase take a photo with their finished snow sculpture.

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

Photos by MC2 Samuel Weldin

WASHINGTON

More information and complete details can be found in NAVADMIN 021/17 found at www.npc.navy.mil.

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www. navy.mil/local/cnp/.

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LEFT: Sailors from Misawa Airbase start sculpting an ice block at the 68th Sapporo Snow Festival.

This is the 34th consecutive year that the Navy has sent a team from Misawa, Japan, to participate in the festival.

Realignment is meant to improve manning and inventory of ships

The Navy announced Wednesday the establishment of four new ratings for active duty Sailors, yeoman submarine (YNS), logistics specialist submarine (LSS), culinary specialist submarine (CSS) and fire controlman Aegis (FCA) in NAVADMIN 021/17.

This realignment was made to improve management of ship manning and personnel inventory for both the Surface and Submarine ratings.

The new ratings will be effective: Sept. 2, 2017, for E-6 Oct. 17, 2017, for E-7 through E-9 Nov. 28, 2017, for E-1 through E-5 Sailors serving as Aegis fire controlman and yeoman, logistics specialist, culinary specialist submarine Sailors will be converted to their applicable service ratings by enlisted community managers with no action needed from the member.

The new ratings are for active duty Sailors and billets and will not be applied to the reserve component. Additionally, there will be no changes to Sea/Shore flow resulting from the new ratings.

An advancement exam will be created for each new service rating. The first E-7 exam for these ratings will be given in January 2018.

For E-4, E-5 and E-6 exams for these new ratings will be given in March 2018.

tinuing to prepare and train for the challenges we will face when we arrive at the ships we’ve chosen.”

Senior leaders from the surface warfare community – including Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command Adm. Philip S. Davidson and Commander of Naval Surface Forces Vice Adm. Thomas S. Rowden – joined representatives from fleet ships around the world in welcoming the midshipmen first class into the SWO community.

“Give it everything you’ve got,” Rowden said. “The men and women you will be leading will look to you for guidance. The Naval Academy has given you the best training and the best foundation

Sculpting snow Misawa Sailors participate in 68th Sapporo Snow Festival

By MC2 Samuel Weldin SAPPORO, JAPAN

Sailors stationed at U.S. Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa and its tenant commands began work on a snow sculpture as part of the 68th annual Sapporo Snow Festival, Jan. 30.

This is the 34th consecutive year the Navy has sent a team of Misawa Sailors to Sapporo to create a sculpture and take part in the world’s larg-

est snow festival.

This year’s ice sculpture is going to depict a Navy diver wearing a dive suit used in the early 1900s.

The team started the diver sculpture from a 10-by-10 block of compacted snow and has five days to complete it. After that, the ice is blocked off and will be on display for more than 2 million predicted festival visitors to view.

“This year’s team shows a lot of motivation and drive; it’s the end

of day one and the diver and other can accomplish by the end of this features are already recognizable,” week.”

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Exercise Unified Trident brings four nations together From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs MANAMA, BAHRAIN

MC1 Tim Comerford French Marine Nationale Quarter-master 2nd Class Adrienne Hennuyer races Damage Control Fireman Gregory Desilva to put on a firefight ensemble during Exercise Unified Trident 17 cross deck training aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72).

Naval forces from four allied nations engaged in Exercise Unified Trident, starting Jan. 31.

Unified Trident is a multilateral exercise with the Royal navy, Royal Australian navy, French Marine Nationale, and the U.S. Navy which will span the international waters of the Arabian Gulf, incorporate all forms of maritime operations, reinforce relationships with partners and allies, maintain readiness, and improve cooperation to ensure the free flow of commerce.

The exercise will be led by Commander, Task Force (CTF) 50, and Commodore Andrew Burns OBE Royal navy said, “The region’s strategic waterways are a global commons for the free flow of food, consumer goods, raw materials, and energy for nations across the globe.”

“Multilateral exercises, including Unified Trident, provide an opportunity for partner nations to come together and share knowledge and experiences, maintain readiness, and enhance our ability to work together,” he added. “The exercise will also improve coopera-

tion to ensure the free flow of commerce.”

Unified Trident incorporates all U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s task forces, led by CTF 50, embarked on Royal navy flagship HMS Ocean (L12). It will also integrate a total of 17 ships and multiple aircraft from the four allied nations. Concluding Feb. 2, Unified Trident will test the task force against a number of conventional and unconventional maritime and air threats to ensure the operational readiness of this forward-deployed contingent capability is maintained at the highest level.

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HeroesatHome Retirement system training course online opt-in eligibility via email (sent to the email address registered to an individual’s Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (NSIPS) account). Command administration departments must contact their personnel support divisions to access a list of all opt-in eligible members within their command and then notify all opt-in eligible members within their units.

In order to ensure opt-in eligible Sailors are making the most informed decision possible, a few additional tools have been developed for use. Additionally, an on-line calculator is expected to be released in March to aid eligible members in their decision-making process.

The Navy has also developed the Navy Financial Literacy app that is designed to provide Sailors with access to both training and resources, which is especially critical during the transition to BRS. The free app is available for download now at the Google Play and iTunes app stores. To find the app, search “Navy Financial Literacy” in the app stores or in your web browser.

By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

The Navy has released NAVADMIN 020/17 announcing the release and availability of the Blended Retirement System (BRS) Opt-In course.

The decision to stay in the current retirement system or opt-in to BRS is an important and irrevocable decision that eligible Sailors must make based on their own individual circumstances. This course aims to help eligible service members make that decision.

All service members who are opt-in eligible must complete the Blended Retirement System training, now available on Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) at http://jkodirect.jten. mil/html/COI.xhtml?course_ prefix=J3O&course_ number=P-US1332 (course #: J3O P-US1332). The training will be available soon on Navy e-Learning.

Active Component (AC) members are eligible to optin if they entered military service on or before Dec. 31, 2017, and have less than 12 years of service.

Reserve Component (RC) members, including Full Time Support (FTS) members, can opt-in if they entered retirement points as of Dec. military service on or before 31, 2017.

Dec. 31, 2017, and they have United States Naval Acadaccumulated fewer than 4,320 emy and Reserve Officer

Training Corps Midshipmen the military on or before Dec. as well as Delayed Entry Pro- 31, 2017. gram service members are Eligible Sailors should have opt-in eligible if they entered received notification of their

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Bucketful of love Our youngest daughter is home from school with a concussion and a sprained ankle from a sledding accident. The steering on the minivan isn’t working properly.

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And of course, it’s almost Valentine’s Day. Every year, it’s the same thing.

We’re engrossed in the hectic pace of military family life. We’re paying bills, deciphering homework assignments, cheating on diets, reprimanding teenagers, grocery shopping, carpooling, and shoveling snow.

When February 14th rolls around, you can almost hear a collective exclamation in the air – “Oh crap, it’s Valentines Day!” Then, we all rush around like maniacs to get the proverbial check in the heart-shaped box.

Mustering fresh romance after decades of marriage isn’t easy. If my husband, Francis, and I manage to pop open a bottle of bubbly and exchange the obligatory cards with meaningful sentiments (scribbled in the car outside the 7-Eleven) we still have to fight back the urge to yawn once the clock strikes nine.

It all seems so contrived. As if a boardroom full of stuffy CEOs

of corporate conglomerates who market greeting cards and heart-shaped balloons conspired to add more tasks to our daily “To Do” lists, all in the name of Valentine’s Day profits.

Several years ago, I was complaining to a fellow military spouse friend about Valentine’s Day complicating my schedule, when she told that she and her husband did something a little different to celebrate each year.

My ears perked up, because this particular Navy couple seemed to have a great relationship, even though he deployed often.

I leaned in, and my military spouse friend told me their secret Valentine’s Day tradition. “We don’t give each other cards,” she said. “No teddy bears or picture frames or ties or boxes of candy,” she continued.

“Not even Whitman’s Samplers?”

I asked, astonished.

“Nope. No flowers, no fancy dinners, no balloons – none of that stuff.”

“Then what DO you do on Valentine’s Day?” I pried.

“We fill up our Hanky Panky Party Pail,” she said with a devilish grin.

She explained that the Hanky Panky Party Pail was nothing more than a cheap purple plastic sand bucket, into which they unceremoniously threw items that would facilitate a Valentine’s Day romp in the hay.

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No flowers? What kind of marriage is that?” But, I knew in the back of my mind that my friend was onto something.

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So we won’t get mad at them, and 2. On the off chance, they will get lucky.

And the only reason wives cook and buy sweaters for our husbands is so that we can say we gave them something, even though we know it’s not what they really want.

So why rush out in our salt-encrusted cars to buy silly pre-printed cards, then wrack our brains for something meaningful to write inside? Why search our closets for old gift bags that they have most likely seen before? Why bear the

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USS Olympia arrives for namesake visit

By MC1 Amanda R. Gray Submarine Group 9 Public Affairs BREMERTON, WASH.

Sailors assigned to Los Angelesclass fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) concluded a visit to the Pacific northwest, Jan. 30, following a series of engagements with key civic and community leaders as well as with locallybased organizations.

The namesake visit provided an opportunity for the crew of Olympia to demonstrate the quality of naval personnel to the citizens of the Pacific northwest, particularly the city of Olympia and surrounding areas.

Olympia arrived at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Jan. 27, and was greeted on the pier by community leaders and supporters, including former Secretary of State Ralph Munro.

“We want to give you a very warm welcome,” Munro said. “I had the privilege of speaking at the commissioning of the boat many, many, many years ago before you all were born and it’s an honor and a pleasure to have the boat back here in our waters. I’m one proud American with this boat out there defending my liberty and defending all of us, so we can’t say thank you enough.”

Tours of the submarine were given to various groups to include the Sea Cadets, the Navy League, the Submarine League, and government officials.

More than 60 crew members boarded buses in Bremerton and traveled to the city of Olympia, Jan. 28. During their visit, they performed community relations projects, toured the capital and surrounding attractions, and met with community members. A lunch was also held for the crew by the Olympia Yacht Club and the boat performed an awards ceremony in front of the large audience. Four Sailors were pinned with their submarine enlisted warfare “dolphins,” four Sailors were presented with Navy

MC2 Vaughan Dill The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) arrives onboard Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. During the visit, crew members will tour Olympia, Washington, and help the community by conducting community relations projects.

FAR LEFT: USS Olympia Sailors receive their submarine enlisted warfare qualifications, or “dolphins,” during a luncheon held by the Olympia Yacht Club.

LEFT: Machinist’s Mate (Weapons) 1st Class Dylan Weeks fills bags for the Homeless Backpacks organization in Olympia.

Photos by MC1 Amanda Gray

and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and the Sailor of the Quarter and Blue Jacket of the Quarter Sailors were announced.

“The opportunity for the crew to visit Olympia is somewhat rare, and it is a true privilege to see the fantastic support that the city gives to her submarine and her crew,” Olympia Commanding Officer Cmdr. Benjamin Selph said. “I think that it is important for the citizens of Olympia to see that the Navy is all about being not for self, but for country, and that the Sailors on Olympia are happy and willing to serve.”

Sailors helped the community by painting and organizing the Salvation Army transitional housing center, stuffing backpacks with the Gateway Rotary Club for the Homeless Backpacks nonprofit organization, and making and handing out sandwiches at the Interfaith Works Winter Warming Center.

“I am glad that we were given the opportunity to come to Olympia and help out,” Machinist’s Mate (Auxiliary) 1st Class Brandon Brown said.

“I like giving back to the community because it shows people another side to Navy Sailors.”

The final day of their visit, the crew enjoyed liberty in Bremerton.

The Navy League and Submarine League hosted a dinner for the crew at a local restaurant called the Horse and Cow. “It was an honor and a pleasure to support the weekend namesake city visit of the USS Olympia,” northwest coastal area president of the Navy League retired Capt. Alan Beam said. “The city of Olympia and its citizens went out of their way to welcome the submarine and its Sailors, and make them feel at home. This visit enabled the crew

to see their city firsthand. The link between the namesake city and the submarine is a vital source of crew identity and morale. I am glad everyone had a great time.”

Olympia is the second ship of the United States Navy to be named after Olympia, Washington. Commissioned Nov. 17, 1984, Olympia is the 29th ship of the Los Angelesclass, nuclear-powered fast-attack submarines. The submarine is 362 feet long, displaces 6,900 tons, and can be armed with sophisticated Mark-48 torpedoes and Tomahawk cruise missiles.

CNP discusses Sailor 2025 with fleet leaders in Rhode Island From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Adm. Robert Burke and Fleet Master Chief Russell Smith, spoke with Sailors and their spouses Monday at the Naval Leadership & Ethics Center (NLEC) as well as the Navy’s Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA) in Newport, Rhode Island.

Burke and Smith met with several hundred leaders and discussed Sailor 2025 as well as other important personnel initiatives, including the Leadership Development Framework that was released

Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Christensen Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Adm. Robert Burke and Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education Fleet Master Chief Russell Smith speak with students at the Senior Enlisted Academy in Newport, R.I.

last week by the Chief of Naval Operations’ office.

Burke said during his visit that discussing Sailor 2025 with individuals heading to

leadership roles in the Fleet is critical.

“I want them to know that we are working on their behalf,” Burke said. “Our goal

is to have a modern personnel system, create policies that are flexible and offer choice, and empower our commanding leadership teams with tools to retain the best and brightest Sailors.”

Burke also stressed while the Navy is in a very good position today with recruiting, retention and fit/fill, we need to think about how we will recruit and retain the force of tomorrow. Sailor 2025 is a roadmap for us to do just that, he said.

“Sailor 2025 is a set of approximately 45 initiatives aimed at modernizing our personnel management and training systems to more effectively recruit, train and

manage the force of tomorrow all while improving the Navy’s warfighting readiness,” Burke told Sailors at NLEC and SEA. “We are transforming our industrialage personnel system and supporting IT infrastructure with the goal of having an integrated pay and personnel system for our Sailors within the next few years. Incremental change will not be enough — we simply cannot afford to wait that long.”

For Smith, it is his first trip to Newport as the Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education, (MPT&E) Fleet Master Chief.

“Meeting with leaders in Newport was a great way to

listen to their concerns and discuss how they play critical roles in bringing about these important changes to our personnel system,” he said. “I’m excited for the opportunity to help shape Sailor 2025 going forward and make it even better for the Fleet.”

Both NLEC and SEA help prepare senior Navy leaders and their spouses for roles as commanders, executive officers, command master chiefs and senior enlisted leaders.

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USS Antietam damaged during anchoring Propellers are damaged in Tokyo Bay; no injuries or leaks are reported From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs PEARL HARBOR

The ship safely returned to Fleet Activities Yokosuka with the help of tugs.

There were no injuries to U.S. or Japanese personnel. The incident did result in the discharge of hydraulic oil into the water.

The Navy is cooperating with the Government of Japan and Japanese Coast Guard in response to this issue and is taking appropriate measures to minimize impacts to the environment.

The Ticonderogaclass guidedmissile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) sails alongside the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93). Antietam is underway in the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) damaged its propellers while anchoring in Tokyo Bay in the vicinity of Yokosuka, Japan, Jan. 31.

An investigation is un- For more news from U.S. derway to assess the full Pacific Fleet, visit www. extent of the damage. cpf.navy.mil.

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Study finds sitting associated with low back pain From Naval Health Research Center Public Affairs SAN DIEGO

Recent research from Naval Health Research Center’s warfighter performance department found the sitting position was associated with high rates of low back pain (LBP) and disc degeneration among U.S. service members who participated in the study.

Research findings were recently published in the January issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic Research.

According to researchers, in 2013 there were over 975,000 military medical encounters due to back pain – more than any other major medical condition – and the Veterans Health Administration has also noted an in-

creasing trend of LBP in recent years.

Previous studies have shown an association with increased rates of intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration and increased military service, time, and age among U.S. service members. Past research also found individuals with IVD have been shown to have a higher incidence of LBP. The purpose of the current study, “Lumbar Spine Postures in Marines During Simulated Operational Positions,” was to investigate changes in service members’ lumbar spine posture in operationally-relevant positions while carrying minimal gear and equipment. Another goal was to identify posture profiles to identify service mem-

bers at risk for developing LBP. Researchers evaluated 43 active-duty, male Marines who volunteered for the study. Surveys were administered to classify daily physical activity, assess the level of LBP, and evaluate the impact of LBP on everyday activities.

Service members in the study, who have physically demanding jobs, self-reported sitting and standing for extended periods of time, and hiking with a pack resulted in increased LBP. Study participants reported they often experienced prolonged sitting in tactical vehicles and helicopters, which suggests low back pain may be attributable to occupational and training demands in this population.

Additionally, the participants were scanned using an upright magnetic resonance image (MRI) scanner to evaluate the lumbar spine in standing, sitting, and prone on elbows positions. The standing position was scanned with and without body armor, which is the minimum protective gear Marines are required to wear at all times during military operations and training.

Researchers found Marines in the study who had disc degeneration (77 percent) or a history of LBP (72 percent) had decreased range of motion and less extension in their lower back than healthy Marines. Study findings suggest postural changes during operational tasks may impair performance.

Sound off! New app could help with hearing protection

From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Office of Naval Research

Noise is an unavoidable fact of life on U.S. Navy vessels and during naval operations. Jets roar as they take off and land. Engine room machinery churns in an earsplitting cacophony of sound.

Weapons fire deafening rounds.

Hearing loss and tinnitus – commonly referred to as ringing in the ears – are among the most common disability claims submitted to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. To counteract this threat, the Office of Naval Research is sponsoring the development of a new app to help warfighters learn about hearing protection on their mobile Android devices, as well as snap close-up selfies of themselves wearing earplugs to see if they’re using them properly.

Called the Warfighter’s Hearing Health Instructional Primer (WHHIP), the app is available for free download in the Google Play store http://play.google.com/store/apps/ details?id=com.sens.whhip. It was created in partnership with the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory and Sensimetrics Corporation, a research company specializing in human communication.

“Hearing loss is a major concern for the Navy,” Kurt Yankaskas said, who manages ONR’s NoiseInduced Hearing Loss program and oversees WHHIP’s development.

“It affects everything from mission productivity and effectiveness to the retention of personnel.”

To protect the ears of Sailors and Marines, the Navy’s Hearing Conservation Program works to post

venting injury, and validating training and performance standards for meeting occupational demands.

The publication is available at www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/28052435 As the Department of Defense’s premier deployment health research center, NHRC’s cutting-edge research and development is used to optimize the operational health and readiness of the nation’s armed forces.

In proximity to more than 95,000 active-duty service members, world-class universities, and industry partners, NHRC sets the standard in joint ventures, innovation, and translational research.

For more news from Naval Health Research Center, visit www.navy.mil/local/nhrc/.

Navy launches Full Speed Ahead training for 2017

By Warren Duffie Jr.

ARLINGTON, VA.

According to study authors, current results provide a framework for future initiatives to develop postural interventions aimed at reducing LBP and, possibly, mitigating risk factors for LBP associated with operational tasks.

Future studies on LBP and disc degeneration in service members should focus on managing the distribution of load.

Dr. Karen Kelly leads the Applied Translational Exercise and Metabolic Physiology team in the warfighter performance department, NHRC. The team supports modern special forces operators, expeditionary forces, and ground combat troops with operationally relevant research that focuses on enhancing performance, pre-

MCSN Daniel S. Willoughby Seaman Dat Truong, a Sailor assigned to the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), tests the medical department’s audio-gram. The system was recently put back online after receiving assistance from Naval Hospital Guam. The system gives Emory S. Land the capability to test hearing for Emory S. Land Sailors and tended-unit submariners.

visible signs identifying “noise hazardous” areas on vessels and naval installations, provide hearing protection to personnel, conduct regular medical monitoring such as audiograms, and offer education and training through Navy hearing specialists.

WHHIP complements and builds on these efforts by allowing warfighters to look up hearing-related information on their personal devices. Experts believe using WHHIP will foster a better understanding of hearing loss risks, and the proper selection and use of hearing protection.

“We envision WHHIP as a resource similar to WebMD,” Dr. Kelly Watts said, the technical lead at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory. “It’s not intended to replace the advice or expertise of a hearing professional such as an audiologist, but it’s a useful way to answer questions or get information about hearing health and well-being.”

WHHIP consists of four sections, or activities – Learn, Demos, Hearing Protection Device (HPD) Check, and Glossary.

The Learn and Glossary activities allow warfighters to scroll through topics related to hearing conservation, such as noise descriptions. The Demos section contains a sound library – for example,

a phone ringing, tire screeching, or police siren blaring – and can play them at normal volume or at diminished levels mirroring hearing loss. With the HPD Check activity, Sailors and Marines can place the protective plugs they already use in their ears, snap a selfie, and compare that image with a photo of someone wearing professionally-fit plugs.

WHHIP’s text is written in plain, easy-to-understand English, so anyone can comprehend the complex concepts unique to hearing loss. When medical terminology is required, however, users can access pop-up definitions of technical jargon.

This year, Watts will conduct a study of WHHIP users to learn what they like about the app, how they benefit from its information, and any improvements that could be implemented. After making the recommended enhancements, she and her team will develop WHHIP for Apple devices like the iPhone, and release it for download in the Apple App Store.

Warren Duffie Jr. is a contractor for ONR Corporate Strategic Communications.

For more news from Office of Naval Research, visit www.navy. mil/local/onr/.

The chief of Naval Personnel announced Jan. 30 new training for 2017 that expands on existing efforts to prevent destructive behaviors across the fleet.

The training, titled Full Speed Ahead, is designed to reinforce the Navy’s core attributes and help build a strong foundation for professional and resilient Sailors. It follows Chart the Course and Bystander Intervention training that was conducted the past two years.

“The goal of Full Speed Ahead is to continue the positive work we’ve done combating destructive behaviors while reinforcing our core attributes,” Director of 21st Century Sailor Office said Rear Adm. Ann Burkhardt. “Behavior change takes leadership and practice. This is about building the strong foundation of a resilient and professional force.

Like earlier efforts, Full Speed Ahead blends scenario-based videos with facilitator-led discussions to focus on all Sailors, with a unique emphasis on the critical role of midlevel leaders in addressing and preventing destructive behaviors and their associated effects on individuals, work centers, and commands.

But unlike the peer-led sessions of Chart the Course and Bystander Intervention, the new training will consist of small groups of less than 30 Sailors that are drawn from all pay grades.

Training will be delivered to all Sailors by facilitators selected by their commands. All facilitators will receive the training from Naval Education and Training Command’s (NETC) Master Mobile Training Teams (MMTT) starting in February.

As the training rolls out to the commands across the Navy, leaders are encouraged to regularly assess how their Sailors are incorporating these lessons into their day-to-day lives.

Training must be completed for all Sailors no later than Dec. 31, 2017. Civilians and other service personnel assigned at Navy commands are encouraged to participate in accordance with their mission requirements and command direction.

Full Speed Ahead training materials are available for download at www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/ navy-fsa Details are outlined in NAVADMIN 018/17.

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/ local/cnp/.

MC2 Darby Dillon Sailors watch a Chart Your Course video during bystander intervention training aboard guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107). Gravely, deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, is currently operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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U.S., Japan conduct first SM-3 Block IIA intercept test From Missile Defense Agency WASHINGTON

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency, the Japan Ministry of Defense, and U.S. Navy Sailors aboard USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) successfully conducted a flight test Feb. 3, resulting in the first intercept of a ballistic missile target using the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) The SM-3 Block IIA is being developed cooperatively by the U.S. and Japan to defeat medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. The SM-3 Block IIA interceptor operates as part of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system and can be launched from Aegis-equipped ships or Aegis Ashore sites.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time, Feb. 3 (3:30 a.m.

Eastern Daylight Time, Feb. 4) a medium-range ballistic missile target was launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Kauai, Hawaii.

John Paul Jones detected and tracked the target missile with its onboard AN/SPY-1D(V) radar using the Aegis Baseline 9.C2 weapon system. Upon acquiring and tracking the target, the ship launched an SM-3 Block IIA guided missile which intercepted the target.

“Today’s test demonstrates a critical milestone in the cooperative development of the SM-3 Block IIA missile,” MDA Director Vice Adm. Jim Syring said. “The missile, developed jointly by a Japanese and U.S. government and industry team, is vitally important to both our nations and will ultimately improve our ability to defend against increasing ballistic missile threats

around the world.”

Based on preliminary data the test met its primary objective. Program officials will continue to evaluate system performance based upon telemetry and other data obtained during the test.

The flight test, designated SM-3 Block IIA Cooperative Development (SCD) Project Flight Test, Standard Missile (SFTM)-01, was the third flight test of the SM-3 Block IIA guided missile, and the first intercept test. This test also marks the first time an SM-3IIA was launched from an Aegis ship and the first intercept engagement using the Aegis Baseline 9.C2 (BMD 5.1) weapon system.

Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense is the naval component of the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System. The MDA and the U.S. Navy cooperative-

MC1 Nardel Gervacio The guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) departs Joint Base Pearl-Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled underway.

ly manage the Aegis BMD program.

The Missile Defense Agency’s mission is to develop and deploy a layered Ballistic Missile Defense Sys-

tem to defend the U.S., its deployed forces, allies and friends from ballistic missile attacks of all ranges in all phases of flight.

Keel laid for future USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) From Team Ships Public Affairs BATH, MAINE

MC1 Chris Williamson An amphibious assault vehicle assigned to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, prepares to embark the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20). The ship is on a routine patrol operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

Green Bay embarks Okinawa Marines

By MC1 Chris Williamson USS Green Bay Public Affairs OKINAWA, JAPAN

Amphibious transport dock USS Green Bay (LPD 20) departed White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa, Feb. 2 after embarking elements of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).

Green Bay arrived in Okinawa on Jan. 30 after departing from Sasebo, Japan, Jan. 25 for a multi-month patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

While in Okinawa, Green Bay onloaded more than 600 Marines from the 31st MEU, along with 65 vehicles and approximately 855 tons of equipment during the threeday period.

“Our mission aboard Green Bay is to support the Marines,” Green Bay Commanding Officer Capt. Nathan Moyer said. “Together, as a ‘blue-green’ team, we will seamlessly integrate in several training events to maxi-

mize our combat readiness.

At the same time, we will provide stability throughout the region by participating in exercises with partner nations.”

Green Bay is scheduled to participate in Cobra Gold.

The crew and embarked Marines are preparing for the multitude of evolutions which will accompany that exercise.

Exercise Cobra Gold, the largest multilateral exercise in Asia, has taken place annually for more than 30 years.

Cobra Gold 2017, the 36th version of the military exercise, will bring together more than two dozen nations to address regional and global security challenges and to promote international cooperation and stability within the region.

Green Bay and the 31st MEU will focus on the ability to plan for and execute multiple amphibious missions, to include humanitarian as-

sistance and non-combatant evacuation.

Before arriving in Okinawa and throughout the patrol, Green Bay has been working on its material condition of readiness and making sure the Marines feel a part of the Navy and Marine Corps family.

“The crew fully understands the priority of supporting our Marines,” Moyer said. “Throughout our period of transition from Sasebo to Okinawa, we have been building our tempo and level of enthusiasm so that when we operate with the Marines, we are already prepared to support in every way.”

Green Bay is part of Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, the Navy’s only forwarddeployed amphibious force, headquartered at White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa.

For more news from USS Green Bay (LPD 20), visit www.navy.mil/local/lpd20/.

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Together, as a ‘blue-green’ team, we will seamlessly integrate in several training events to maximize our combat readiness. ... we will provide stability throughout the region.”

Green Bay Commanding Officer Capt. Nathan Moyer

A keel laying and authentication ceremony for the future USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002) was held Jan. 30 at General Dynamics-Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine.

The keel was authenticated by former President Lyndon B. Johnson’s daughters and ship cosponsors, Lynda Johnson Robb and Luci Baines Johnson, by welding their initials into the keel plate.

“We’ve made tremendous progress on this ship, and although we’re celebrating an early production milestone, we’re nearing 60 percent completion on the future Lyndon B. Johnson,” DDG 1000 program manager Capt. Kevin Smith said, Program Executive Office, Ships. “We’re honored to be celebrating this milestone with our 36th president’s daughters and look forward to continued progress on the final ship of the Zumwalt class.”

While the keel laying has traditionally represented the formal start of a ship’s construction, advanced modular shipbuilding allows fabrication of the ship to begin months in advance. Today, the keel laying continues to symbolically recognize the joining

of the ship’s components and the ceremonial beginning of the ship.

Zumwalt-class guidedmissile destroyers feature a state-of-the-art electric propulsion system, wavepiercing tumblehome hull, stealth design, and are equipped with the most advanced warfighting technology and weaponry.

These ships will be capable of performing a range of deterrence, power projection, sea control, and command and control missions while allowing the Navy to evolve with new systems and missions.

Bath Iron Works is currently in production on future USS Michael Monsoor (DDG 1001), as well as Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), and Carl M. Levin (DDG 120).

As one of the Defense Department’s largest acquisition organizations, PEO Ships is responsible for executing the development and procurement of all destroyers, amphibious ships, special mission and support ships, boats, and craft.

For more news from Naval Sea Systems Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/ navsea/.

Lt. Shawn Eklund An artist rendering of the Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002).

Navy’s graduate education quota plan announced From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

The Navy’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 graduate education quota plan was announced Thursday in NAVADMIN 022/17.

The plan provides education opportunities to enhance warfighting and support capabilities consistent with defense and navy strategic guidance as well as developing the skills to plan and operate the Navy of the future. These opportunities support Sailor 2025 goals of providing Sailors the right

training at the right time in the right way.

“Sailor 2025 initiatives recognize the value of graduate education toward a career learning continuum,” Director Total Force Manpower, Training, Education Requirements Division Dave Menzen said.

“There are multiple opportunities to excel academically and use the acquired knowledge to enhance your career and the Navy.”

Sailors of all ranks are encouraged to explore education opportunities with their detailer or mentor as an integral part of a career development

The FY 18 plan provides about 1,450 funded opportunities for degree and non-degree programs including over 400 quotas at Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), 140 quotas at top civilian universities, 225 quotas at the Naval War College, 175 quotas at Joint and other service colleges, 19 quotas at international military colleges, 30 quotas dedicated to training with industry opportunities for 15 officer and 15 enlisted Sailors, and five opportunities to serve on the Secretary of the Navy Naval innovation advisory council.

The plan also incorpo-

rates the new requirements management (RM) community, 6511, Subspecialty Code (SSC) family. 6511 will include the new systems engineering analysis track expansion (SSC 6501) with three quotas and the systems acquisition management track (SSC 6502) with two quotas, based on existing NPS curricula.

The cyber system operation program, under enlisted graduate education opportunities, allows up to five enlisted personnel per year to obtain a 12-month in-residence Master’s degree at NPS. The Navy offers numerous

fellowship programs. Fellowships are typically 12 months in duration and are non-degree programs for active duty officers (excluding special branches) with academia, think tanks, corporations, research institutes, and federal agencies.

This year, Federal Executive Fellowship offers 15 quotas, one for White House Fellowship, two with Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellowship, 15 for Legislative Fellowship, and the Navy Supply Corps Training with industry has four quotas.

Officers have a number of

other opportunities to pursue advanced education, including a political-military master’s via the Olmsted Scholarship, the Law Education program and the Unrestricted Line Graduate Education Voucher program.

For details and more information on graduate education quotas read NAVADMIN 022/17 at www.npc.navy.mil.

For more information about Sailor 2025, visit: https:// tinyurl.com/zol5scb For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www. navy.mil/local/cnp/.

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Admirals updated on top tech programs

By John Joyce Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division Corporate Communications DAHLGREN, VA.

New and emerging technologies such as directed energy, cyber engineering, and hypervelocity projectiles are continuously under research, development, test, and evaluation at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD).

Consequently, Navy scientists and engineers are busy keeping DOD leadership current on the latest technological developments and capabilities.

Within eight days, they briefed Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, Director of Surface Warfare Rear Adm. Ronald Boxall, and Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. David Hahn on crucial technologies in NSWCDD laboratories and on the Potomac River Test Range.

Richardson was briefed on electric weapons and cybersecurity technology during his Dahlgren visit Jan. 18.

He saw electric weapons such as the electromagnetic railgun launcher, hypervelocity projectile, and the highenergy laser, in addition to the

John Joyce Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) engineer Adam Jones briefs Director of Surface Warfare Rear Adm. Ronald Boxall, on electromagnetic railgun projectiles, Jan 19.

battle management system.

He was briefed on technical advancements and observed a laser weapon demonstration.

“What brings you here is a sense of mission, a sense of doing something important, and the nobility of that cause,” Richardson told more than 900 Dahlgren civilian and military personnel during an all-hands call. “Let’s make sure we preserve those attributes. It helps us maintain our competitive edge.”

Cyber engineers briefed the CNO on USS Secure – a multi-enclave test environ-

ment to enable the Navy’s development, evaluation, and testing of cybersecurity concepts and technologies to defend mission-critical systems at sea and ashore.

Boxall led his delegation from the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations to see technologies developed at NSWCDD which included directed energy, electromagnetic railgun, hypervelocity projectile, cybersecurity, Tactical Tomahawk missile, mission engineering, and the Combined Integrated Air and Missile Defense-Anti-subma-

rine Warfare Trainer.

Navy officials anticipate closer coordination and an increase in information sharing to support integrated warfighting assessment as a result of Boxall’s Jan. 19 tour of NSWCDD. Hahn led his Office of Naval Research (ONR) delegation to see ONR-sponsored technologies developed at NSWCDD – including directed energy and the electromagnetic railgun – throughout his Jan. 12 visit.

The ONR delegation watched engineers fire a hypervelocity projectile from a 5-inch, 62-caliber open mount gun at the Potomac River Test Range.

The hypervelocity projectile is a next-generation, guided projectile capable of completing multiple missions for gun systems such as the Navy 5-inch, 155mm, and future railguns.

NSWCDD scientists and engineers updated the three admirals on the command’s complex warfare systems development and integration capabilities, and their efforts to incorporate electric weapons technology into existing and future platforms.

For example, NSWCDD

scientists and engineers developed and installed the Laser Weapon System aboard afloat forward staging base-interim USS Ponce (AFSB[I] 15) to operate seamlessly with its ship defense system approximately two years ago.

Ponce Sailors – trained by the Dahlgren team on the Laser Weapon System’s operation – reported the weapon performed flawlessly during testing in the Arabian Gulf, including tests conducted in adverse weather conditions of high winds, heat, and humidity.

The Laser Weapon System is a collaborative effort between ONR, Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Research Laboratory, NSWCDD, and industry partners, and hit targets mounted aboard a speeding oncoming small boat during the tests. It also shot down a Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and destroyed other moving targets at sea. To see a Navy video of the testing, visit www.youtube.com/ watch?v=D0DbgNju2wE?.

The system is operated by a video game-like controller and can address multiple threats using a range of escalating options from non-lethal measures such as optical

“dazzling” and disabling, to lethal destruction if necessary.

It could prove to be a pivotal asset against asymmetric threats, which include small attack boats and UAVs. Navy leaders have made directed-energy weapons a top priority to counter asymmetric threats, including unmanned and light aircraft and small attack boats which could be used to deny U.S. forces access to certain areas. High-energy lasers offer an affordable and safe way to target these threats at the speed of light with extreme precision and an unlimited magazine, experts say.

NSWCDD, a Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) warfare center division, is a premier research and development center which serves as a specialty site for weapon system integration.

The command’s unique ability to rapidly introduce new technology into complex warfighting systems is based on its longstanding competencies in science and technology, research and development, and test and evaluation.

For more news from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, visit www. navy.mil/local/NSWCDD/.

Multinational martime exercise Cutlass Express 2017 begins From U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS

Maritime forces from East Africa, West Indian Ocean nations, Europe, and the United States, as well as several international organizations, began the sixth iteration of the annual multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express, Jan. 31.

Cutlass Express 2017, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is designed to assess and improve combined maritime law enforcement capacity and promote national and regional security in East Africa, inform planning and operations.

“Cutlass Express aims to sharpen our skills in a number of ways so we can make these waterways secure from piracy, illegal fishing, marine pollution, illicit trafficking of people, and other maritime threats that not only affect African nations, but in this interdependent world it affects all of us,” foreign policy advisor for Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa

Scot Ticknor said.

The exercise leverages The Djibouti Code of Conduct, which 21 nations are signatories to, as a framework for exercising information sharing practices and enforcing maritime rule of law at sea.

“Maritime security is just not a U.S. concern, it’s an international priority,” U.S. Embassy charge d’ affaires Melanie Zimmerman said.

“The fact that so many nations came to Mauritius to participate in Cutlass Express is a clear confirmation of the importance of international cooperation for maritime security, but also the continued desire for strategic partnership among all the participatory nations.”

The scenarios and objectives, specifically for endorsing nations of the globallyrecognized Proliferation Security Initiative, are designed to increase capabilities to detect and disrupt the delivery of materials used to build and develop weapons of mass destruction, and will test participating nations’ ability to board vessels and detect illicit activity or respond to piracy incidents.

“The Cutlass Express

exercise is a collaboration between the ... partners to develop their capability of controlling the waters around their countries, exercise law enforcement, reduce piracy, illicit trafficking, and promote commerce and trade,” Exercise Cutlass Express 2017 director Capt. Geoffrey Colpitts said.

Participating nations in Cutlass Express 2017 include Canada, Comoros, Djibouti, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Uganda, and the U.S. Representatives from the Eastern Africa Standby Force, EU Naval Force, International Maritime Organization, and Combined Task Force 150 will participate as well.

Exercise Cutlass Express is one of three Africa-focused regional, “Express” series exercises facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica/U.S. 6th Fleet. The exercise is part of a comprehensive strategy of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet to provide collaborative opportunities among African partners to address maritime security concerns.

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Photos by MC1 Justin Stumberg Proliferation Security Initiative Action Officer Cmdr. Eli Burleson, left, briefs African naval and coast guard forces during the first day of mission briefing for Cutlass Express 2017 at Djibouti, Djibouti, Jan. 31.

Combined Joint Task Force Political Advisor Scott Ticknor delivers remarks during the Cutlass Express 2017 opening ceremonies at Port Louis, Mauritius, Jan. 31. Cutlass Express 2017, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness (MDA) and information sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Western Indian Ocean nations to counter illicit maritime activity.

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Navy celebrates African American history

By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Throughout the month of February, the Navy joins our nation in celebrating the history and culture of African American Sailors during national black history month.

ALNAV 006/17 encourages participation in all the heritage celebrations and special observances throughout the year. Sailors and Navy commands are encouraged to use this month to celebrate and recognize the exceptional and distinctive contributions and the unique histories and cultures that our African American/Black shipmates bring to our Navy.

This month’s observance has its origins in 1915 when historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. Dr. Woodson and the association initiated the first Negro History Week in February 1926.

Every U.S. President has officially designated the month of February as national black history month since 1976.

“The greatest strength in our Navy comes not from weapons but from the diversity of our people,” Commander of Naval Service Training Com-

mand Rear Adm. Stephen Evans said. “Every day, Sailors of diverse race, gender, religion, ideas, and background work together to accomplish the extraordinary.”

African American Sailors and civilians are an integral part of the Navy team. Nineteen percent of Navy’s enlisted force identifies as African American, to include 17 percent of all senior and master chiefs, while seven percent of the officer force and four percent of all admirals identify as the same.

In the Navy’s civilian workforce, 15 percent are African American and 20 are Senior Executive Service members.

A diverse workforce positions the Navy to operate successfully around the globe by bringing together Sailors and civilians with different ideas, experiences, perspectives, capabilities and skill sets. Integrating Sailors and civilians from diverse backgrounds into the force allows the Navy to recruit and retain the nation’s top talent from a wider pool of skilled personnel.

“The call to serve our great nation comes with a responsibility to push yourself to be at your best, to be ready,” Evans said. “Training and education are vital to readiness, which is why we strive to attract talent

MC3 Ignacio D. Perez Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman Myste Shadie, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Carl Johnson and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman Shalida Dixon recite a poem during an African American history month ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis.

from diverse pools of future leaders and provide them the highest quality naval accession training.”

The Navy partners with organizations including the National Naval Officers Association, the National Society

of Black Engineers, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities in support of African American service members and civilians. The navy supports Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs encourag-

ing young minority students to pursue careers in science and industry.

A complete educational presentation, including a downloadable educational poster on African American/ Black History month, can be

requested from the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) by email at deomipa@us.af.mil.

For information from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

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Junior officers will continue to hone skills Continued from B1

Photos by MC2 Samuel Weldin Sailors from Misawa Airbase start sculpting an ice block at the 68th Sapporo Snow Festival. This year’s sculpture will depict a Navy diver wearing a dive suit used in the early 1900s.

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Sailors chosen by command for exceptional performance

Continued from B1 commands as a result of their exceptional performance while on and off duty.

“This is such a unique and exciting opportunity,” Seaman Andrew Chazzarreta said, attached to NAF Misawa security department, from Fort Worth, Texas, and a member of this year’s snow sculpting team. “I am grateful to my command for selecting me, and can’t wait to start interacting with the festival goers and put my best foot forward for the Navy.”

In recent years, the Navy snow sculpting teams have sculpted replicas of “The Lone Sailor,” an aircraft carrier, a replica of the surface warfare pin, the famous U.S. Navy Seabee logo “The Fighting Bee,” and the Navy’s oldest commissioned ship USS Constitution.

While in Sapporo, the Navy’s team will once again be

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I ... can’t wait to start interacting with the festival goers and put my best foot forward for the Navy.”

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hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members at Camp Sapporo.

Along with Ring and Chazzaretta, this year’s all-Navy snow sculpting team is also comprised of Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Thornton, assigned to Public Works Det. Misawa, Petty Officer

Photos by MC2 Samuel Weldin Seaman Andrew Chazzarreta, attached to Naval Air Facility Misawa’s Security Department, carves into an ice block at the 68th Sapporo Snow Festival. The festival features some of the largest sculptures in the world, measuring more than 40 feet high and 80 feet wide.

2nd Class Benjermin Larscheid, Petty Officer 3rd Class Gabriele Tate-Santos, Seaman Desiree Ankney, Petty Officer 2nd Class Apolinar Nebria, Seaman Jeffrey Postal and Petty Officer 2nd Class Samuel Weldin.

There are many snow sculpting teams from around the world that participate in the festival every year. There will also be a professional snow sculpting competition held during the festival.

JGSDF and the city of Sap-

poro create some of the largest sculptures in the world, measuring more than 40 feet high and 80 feet wide.

The snow team from Misawa will stay through the end of the snow festival and travel back to Misawa the final day.

you can be provided.

You have all the tools in your toolkit to do the best you can at your job.”

During summer cruises, midshipmen embark upon Navy ships to get more experience as junior officers. Commanding officers of those ships can offer “blue chips” to midshipmen who especially impress them, which give them an automatic spot in that wardroom if they choose to take it.

Midshipman 1st Class Samantha Young was offered one for amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) out of San Diego.

“I’m beyond excited I was able to select the ship I wanted,” Young said. “USS America is deploying in July, and I’m excited to get there and try to make a positive impact on the crew.”

After choosing their ships, future junior officers continue to hone and develop their leadership and professional knowledge to prepare for their first duty assignments.

“I’m going to take a little time to be around my friends and classmates, it’s coming down to the last time we will all be together,” Midshipman 1st Class Taylor Kipilli said, who selected guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) out of Pearl Harbor, “but I’m still honing my leadership skills so I can bring the best me to the ship when I get out there.

The Class of 2017 will graduate and receive their commissions May 26.

For more news from U.S. Naval Academy, visit www.navy.mil/ local/usna/.

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Celebrating trees How to choose flowering trees for your yard

By Diane Relf and Bonnie Appleton Virginia Cooperative Extension

In the home landscape, flowering trees provide showy and unusual features with their floral beauty and seasonal interest. In addition, many flowering trees have colorful or interesting fruits which may be edible or attractive to birds.

Flowering trees must fit into the landscape. Only after deciding where they can be used most effectively should you try to select the variety to be used.

If a certain type of flowering tree is desired, make the necessary changes to fit it into the landscape rather than simply placing it in the first open space.

A small, residential property usually needs only two or three trees. Rows, large masses, and formal designs can be used more readily on estates or commercial properties.

on paved surfaces such as patios, walks, driveways, or game-courts.

Thinkstock image Apple tree in bloom

Environmental responses

Whether a flowering or fruiting tree lives up to its potential for health and beauty is largely dependent upon its environment: soil, water, light, and surrounding buildings and vegetation.

Few trees tolerate wet or very heavy soils. Very sandy or gravelly soils cause problems for trees as well; they tend to remain too dry.

Nearly all trees, however, respond favorably to deep and fertile topsoil with good internal drainage.

When the soil is inhospitable, try to identify species that will tolerate that problem or add good soil in raised beds to help ensure that trees will thrive and flower well.

Flowering and fruiting are greatly influenced by duration and intensity of sunlight. Most flowering Selection factors trees are adapted to full To select wisely among the sunlight and perform better many species and varieties away from buildings or trees of flowering trees available, which cast dense shade durconsider: ing most of the day. Those Size, form and overall preferring shade flower best appearance of the tree where there is partial shade Intensity, duration and all day, or at least in the color of the flowers and fruit afternoon.

Season of bloom The form of most trees is Cultural requirements, variable, depending on the including pruning, fertilizing, location. Planted in groups and protection from insects or in small openings, they and diseases will assume a form more Give consideration to upright than average. Trees those trees with other striking planted in open areas will features. Some trees that do develop a broader crown not have spectacular flowers and will not reach the same compensate by providing height as specimens that are brightly colored or persistent crowded. fruits, pods, fall leaf color, bark or uniquely colored Availability and summer foliage. adaptability All trees produce flowers, but whether we value them Our range of choices for the blossoms depends on among flowering trees is how colorful, spectacular or largely determined by their unusual they are. While their general adaptability to the flowers may be noticeable, area. The climatic range large trees usually are valued over which a tree will thrive more for other reasons. and flower well is usually Fruiting characteristics and reflected in the species or site selection should be convarieties offered in local sidered together. Soft-fruited retail nurseries and garden trees and those that attract centers. birds create periods of inconThe following list of venience when they drop fruit » See TREES | C3 and create litter problems

Celebrate National Arbor Day, Earth Day

By National Arbor Day Foundation and staff reports

National Arbor Day is observed each year on the last Friday in April, when individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. It is April 29 this year.

Earth Day is is an worldwide annual event, celebrated on April 22, to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It was first celebrated in 1970, and is now coordi-

nated globally by the Earth Day Network and celebrated in more than 193 countries each year.

Newspaper editor J. Sterling Morton established Arbor Day in 1872 in the state of Nebraska with hopes that it would spread across the country. This first Arbor Day challenged the people of Nebraska who were pioneers and missed the trees and forests of the east to plant as many trees

as they possibly could.

The citizens of Nebraska answered the challenge by planting more than 1 million trees that first Arbor Day. Trees provide vital protection for the Earth’s topsoil from erosion, oxygen, and homes for wildlife. They also are a renewable resource that provides a variety of materials for building, fuel and office supplies.

Trees beautify our envi-

Local events Virginia Living Museum, Newport News April 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Activities for the museum’s animals, displays, information, crafts for kids, eco-friendly giveaways and native plants for sale.

Bring sneakers, batteries and cell phones to recycle. $20 adult/$15 child (ages 3-12). 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601, 595-1900, http:// thevlm.org/ Mount Trashmore, Virginia Beach April 22, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., exhibits, displays, and activities to explore effective and convenient ways to green your lifestyle.

Rain Date is April 23. 310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, 385-2990

Liquidlibrary image Trees offer many benefits for homes and communities. Organizations are offering free tree seedlings for planting to celebrate Arbor Day, and others offer information on how to select, plant and care for trees.

Free redbud tree seedlings available News release Dominion

Thinkstock image The redbud tree is one of the first to bloom in the spring, making it a popular choice for homeowners.

ronment, provide shade on a sunny day and improve our quality of life. National Arbor Day celebrates all these things and aims for American generations to come to enjoy all the benefits trees have to offer.

Learn more about National Arbor Day and trees at www. nationalarbordayfoundation.com. Learn more about Earth Day at www.earthday. org/

Online enrollment is open for a free environmental education program that distributes free redbud tree seedlings in honor of Arbor Day. Project Plant It!, created by Dominion Resources to teach children about the important role of trees in the ecosystem, is available for children of all ages and grade levels.

Educators, group leaders and

parents who are interested in participating can register by going to www.projectplantit.com and clicking on “Register Now” from the home page.

If the zip code is confirmed as being in an eligible area, up to 25 free redbud tree seedlings can be requested. Seedlings will be shipped to arrive in time for Arbor Day (April 28, 2017). The deadline to register is Feb. 17 or while supplies last.

The website also provides free educational resources to educators and parents, including lesson plans that support third-grade learning standards for math, science, language arts and social studies and can be adapted to all grade levels from preschool through college.

In addition, the website features interactive games and instructional videos about trees, along with a variety of outdoor activities that families can enjoy together.

Beach Cleanup at False Cape State Park, Virginia Beach April 22, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Join False Cape’s Friends Group, staff and volunteers to pick up shoreline debris. Trash bags, gloves and water provided.

Reservations are required, and free tree seedlings, courtesy of Virginia Department of Forestry, will be given to guests who support Earth Day. 4001 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23456, 426-7128, www.dcr.virginia.gov/stateparks/false-cape Many other organizations will announce Arbor Day and Earth Day events closer to the date.

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African-American History Month Puppet Show Feb. 11, 10:30 a.m., Bayside Special Services Library, Virginia Beach 385-2860 Learn more about AfricanAmerican history from puppet friends, listen to stories and make crafts.

Online registration is required. For all ages.

64th Annual Mid-Atlantic Sports & Boat Show Feb. 10-12, various times, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach VA 23451 http://tinyurl.com/h8orwnk.

Face painting for the kids, anglers clubs to teach you and the family how to cast a net or tie a fly, and see all the latest and greatest models for 2017. Adults, $8; children 12 and younger are free.

Second Saturday Family EventWomen of World War II Feb. 11, 11 a.m., Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA 23669 http://tinyurl.com/z2gdc3n.

Living history reenactors portray members of the World War II Women’s Army Corps (WAC), along with hands-on activities and other interactive experiences shed light on the lives of the “Women of World War II.” Free.

Hike – Critter Spotting Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m., First Landing State Park, Shore Drive, Virginia Beach http://tinyurl.com/zkarezc.

Park rangers will take participants on a two-hour hike to spot the often elusive wildlife at First Landing. Admission to the park is $5 per vehicle on weekends.

‘George Washington Carver and Friends’: A play Feb. 15, 10:30 a.m., Park Place Branch Library, 620 W. 29th Street, Norfolk Feb. 18, 2-4 p.m., Lafayette Branch Library, 1610 Cromwell Drive, Norfolk norfolkpubliclibrary.org.

George Washington Carver leads a fast-paced and hilarious introduction to some of the most influential African-Americans of the last 150 years. Presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre Company for all ages.

The Lemon Project: A Study of Slavery and Jim Crow at the College of William and Mary Feb. 18, 2 p.m., Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 111 W. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 norfolkpubliclibrary.org.

This presentation will take a closer look at the College of William and Mary’s history as slaveholder, supporter of Jim Crow, and the establishment of the Lemon Project: A Journey of Reconciliation. Free for all ages.

Hampton Roads Navy can compete in basketball tournament and 3-point shootout

By Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Morale, Welfare and Recreation NORFOLK

Cheer for your favorite installation team in the Nothing but Net 3-on-3 basketball championship tournament and 3-point Shootout in March.

The event takes place at Naval Station Norfolk, Q-80 Waterfront Athletic Complex, 1910 Decatur Ave., Norfolk on March 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Six preliminary 3-on-3

tournaments and 3-Point shootouts are being held at individual bases throughout Hampton Roads starting Feb. 17.

Preliminary competitions are open to all authorized base patrons ages 18 and older, to include active duty, Reservists, retirees, family members and DOD civilians. Participants will test their skills to see if they can move on to the final rounds. Registration information and schedule of events are listed below.

The men’s and women’s

winning teams from each installation’s 3-on-3 tournament will compete in the final round-robin tournament. The 3-point shootout will consist of a first, second and final championship round. championship winners for the 3-on3 Tournament and 3-point shootout for both men’s and women’s divisions will each receive a $50 gift card to the Navy Exchange.

Entry is free and concessions will be available. Door prizes and giveaways will also be available to attendees.

New commissary pricing could start March 1 Locations for pilot program have not yet been released

By Military.com

A pilot program that allows commissaries to raise or lower grocery prices could kick off as early as March 1, officials said on Feb. 6.

The pilot, known as “variable pricing,” is a key piece of a larger congressional mandate that the commissary system move from relying strictly on $1 billion in annual taxpayer funding to cover all of its operation costs to a model where it turns a profit and pays for some of its own overhead.

Currently, the stores sell goods at cost plus a 5-percent surcharge, which covers store construction and maintenance. The variable pricing system passed by Congress last year instead allows officials to raise and lower prices at will, so long as shoppers continue to see a specific savings of between 17.6 percent and 44.2 percent, depending on region, over off-base grocery stores.

The pilot program will test

MCSN Gabriel Bevan Patrons at Naval Submarine Base New London commissary make last-minute purchases ahead of Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. A new pilot program that allows commissaries to raise or lower grocery prices could start March 1.

the variable pricing system at 10 commissaries nationwide, said Chris Burns, executive director for business transformation at the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), during a call with reporters on Feb. 6.

Prices of between 1,000 and 14,000 items in those 10 stores will be examined against prices off base and

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raised or lowered accordingly, Burns said.

“We’re going to monitor the price of those products, we’re going to monitor those items, we’re going to look outside the gate where those stores are located to see what they’re doing with those items we identified,” he said.

The specific stores included in the upcoming pricing pilot were chosen based on geography and market size, Burns said, but the locations won’t be released until officials have fully briefed lawmakers on the plan.

Congressional staff members with a House subcommittee that oversees personnel issues were set to meet with agency officials about the pilot program Monday, one staffer told Military.com.

Also slated for this spring is the second piece of the agency’s efforts to turn a profit: the rollout of a private label, or “generic,” brand.

About 400 private-label items will be put on shelves in early May under “Freedom’s Choice” and “HomeBase” labels, officials announced last week.

Adding those items to shelves, however, means making space by eliminating some of the national brands currently stocked by the agency, Burns said. The choice of what brands to remove will be based on market research, he added.

The savings benchmark on which the prices of both generic and national brands will be based is determined by a new measurement designed to demonstrate an accurate picture of how much shoppers are saving at the commissary before the variable pricing rollout.

That system combines the program DeCA has long used to compare on- and off-base prices of more than 30,000 items nationwide with a new program where more than 1,000 frequently purchased items are manually compared with like items at two or three stores near each base, Burns said.

Unlike the previous savings study system, the new system takes into account lower-cost generic items carried at off-base stores that do not currently compare to any items carried at commissaries, where the private label has yet to be introduced, he said.

It also takes into account the price of fresh meat, which has never before factored into the system’s savings benchmark.

Price studies produced under the old system found that shoppers regularly saved an average of about 30 percent by shopping at the commissary, a statistic some commissary experts had long questioned.

The new system instead found an average savings of 23.7 percent worldwide, varying by region from a high of 44.2 percent at overseas stores to a low of 17.6 percent in the Mountain Region, DeCA announced early this month.

Prizewinning photos in new exhibit News Release NORFOLK

Old Dominion University’s Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries presents Broken Land | Still Lives: Eliot Dudik, a two-part exhibition chronicling important aspects of the reenactment of Civil War battles: landscapes and the humans who inhabit them in search of communion with this period of our national history.

A free reception with the artist will be 7-9 p.m., March 17 at the Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries. The exhibit will run until April 16.

Dudik seeks in “Broken Land” to create landscapes that come alive with the acts of war and cause contemplation of the nature of being American, to allow understanding, communication and cooperation with fellow citizens.

These photographs are an attempt to preserve but not relish American history, to recognize its cyclical nature and to derail the seemingly inevitable tendency for repetition.

Eliot Dudik is a photographic artist, educator, and bookmaker exploring connections between culture, memory, landscape, history and politics.

The Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries exhibit works by nationally and internationally recognized self-taught artists working in all media. For more information contact Senior Curator Ramona Austin at 683-6272 or raustin@odu.edu.

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Contact Virginia Extension agents for tree help

Continued from C1 and protected against pests.

Its chief enemy is the peach tree borer, though several other insect and fungus pests dictate occasional or regular spraying. The peach will not tolerate wet or excessively heavy soils.

recommended flowering trees does not list all superior species and varieties, and it is impossible for every nursery to stock all of them. Every retailer will have some desirable varieties not listed here.

Request those that you are interested in.

Recommended flowering trees The trees listed here are hardy throughout Virginia.

Those that are hardy in other areas of Virginia, but not in some areas of the Tidewater region, such as the crabapple, the European Mountain-Ash and the Sourwood, have been deleted from this list.

Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana)

Thinkstock image The flowering dogwood is the state tree of Virginia and a popular choice for homeowners.

turns red in fall. The fruit is medium to large, maroonred, cherry-like, edible, and attractive to birds. It prefers excellent soil, is hardy, and relatively pest-free.

to pruning, fertilization, and borer control.

Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida)

Unquestionably the most popular of our native flowerThe original species grows Eastern Redbud ing trees, the dogwood is the to 30 feet and is native to Chi- (Cercis canadensis) official state tree of Virginia. na, while the variety Bradford This native tree grows The growth rate is slow to grows to 40 feet. Both are fast from an irregular but attracmoderate, eventually reaching growing.Before the foliage tive spreading crown. Small, 30 feet. The tree is covered appears, the branches are lad- purplish-pink flowers appear with white bracts surrounding en with fragrant, white flow- in clusters before the leaves small yellow flowers before ers that later produce small, show. The foliage is yellow the leaves appear. Red, glossy, russet-colored fruit about the in the fall, but drops quickly. medium-sized fruits persist in size of a marble. Avoid using Clusters of dark-brown pods the fall when the foliage turns it in narrow areas, if possible. persist through fall and wina lustrous scarlet. Dogwoods The Bradford variety has few ter. It is hardy and tolerant of prefer deep soil that is moist pests and is hardy statewide. a wide range of soils and light but well-drained. Avoid hot, It is tolerant of all but wet or intensities. Also available are dry exposures and improve very poor soils and is somewhite and true-pink varieties tight or shallow soils. Always what resistant to fireblight.

(20 to 30 ft. height; 25 to 35 apply a mulch, and water durUnfortunately, Bradford has ft. spread). ing periods of drought. Old or major problems with narrow injured specimens are subject crotch angles and breakage.

Flowering Cherry to borer damage.

The smaller sizes are best for (Prunus spp.) transplanting.

Flowering Peach Among the many flower(Prunus persica) Cornelian Cherry ing cherries, only a few are both spectacular and reliable The peach is a vase-shaped (Pyrus calleryana) enough for use throughout to spreading tree with a Rounded with dense, Virginia. Most are slow height up to 25 feet. Single, ascending branches, this growing. They respond well pink flowers appear before shrub-like but vigorous tree to good soil or soil improve- foliage on the previous eventually reaches 20 feet ment and tend to decline in season’s shoots. The tree is in height. Clusters of small, vigor on poor or heavy soils. fast-growing on good soils yellow flowers appear before Cherries will not tolerate wet but loses vigor rapidly if not the lustrous foliage, which soils. Attention must be given properly pruned, fertilized,

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soils and has no serious insect or disease pests. However, it is a relatively short-lived tree.

(30 to 40 ft. height; spread may equal height).

Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)

There are many species and varieties of hawthorn.

Flowering Plums They are valued for their profuse flowers, fruits, and (Prunus spp.) picturesque growth habit.

The most popular plums They grow well in all but the are those which have reddish- wettest and poorest soils. The purple foliage. Trees are fruit is highly attractive to rounded to upright, densely birds. Hawthorn is subject to branching, with double or borers, cedar-hawthorn rust, single flowers. Fruit, when fireblight, and leaf-eating inpresent, is edible but not sects. It is somewhat difficult ornamental. The plums to transplant. Annual mainterequire regular maintenance- nance is beneficial. (20 to 30 -pruning, fertilization, and ft. height; similar spread). occasional spraying--to maintain vigor. Sun scald is often Japanese Dogwood destructive to unshaded or (Cornus kousa) unprotected trunks, and many insects can cause problems.

This tree has a rounded shape with horizontal branchFringetree ing, reaching about 20 feet at maturity. The large, pointed, ( Chionanthus virginicus) white to pinkish bracts are A small, native tree with a produced three weeks after spreading habit that is hardy the native dogwood blooms. throughout the state. Panicles The fruit is medium, reddishof showy, fine-textured pink, raspberry-like, and flowers appear in late spring. attractive to birds. The foliage Fringetree tolerates most soils turns scarlet in fall. Similar to and prefers full sun. Fall color the flowering dogwood, but is usually yellow, but varies. etter able to tolerate full sun.

This is a highly recommended small tree or shrub, Saucer Magnolia although Chinese fringetree (Magnolia x soulangiana) (C. retusus) is a more showy and adaptable species. (12 to The natural habit of this tree tends to be shrubby with 20 ft. height; equal spread). multiple stems and a rounded to spreading shape, but it may Goldenraintree be trained to a single trunk.

(Koelreuteria paniculata) It grows rather slowly to 25 feet but begins flowering at The large, conspicuous, an early age. The cup-shaped yellow flower clusters of the flowers are white, tinged with goldenraintree are produced pink or purple, and appear in late June when few other trees are in bloom. The flow- before the leaves. ers are followed by showy, Serviceberry bladder-like fruit that hangs like clusters of small Chinese (Amelanchier arborea) lanterns until late in the fall. It Upright in youth and oval will grow in a wide variety of

to spreading with age, this native plant has a slow to moderate growth rate depending upon the site. Its mature height may exceed 40 feet in the best locations. Masses of small, white flowers in nodding clusters appear in early spring, followed by maroonpurple, edible berries which are quickly eaten by birds.

The fall foliage is yellow, golden, or red. iI prefers welldrained sites. It is occasionally damaged by an assortment of leaf eating insects.

Star Magnolia ( Magnolia stellata) A dense, mounded, large shrub or small tree reaching 20 feet, star magnolia has large, white, star-like flowers in early April before the darkgreen leaves appear. In fall, the leaves change to yellow, and bronze when in full sun.

Avoid southern exposures to prevent damage to early flowers by late spring frosts. For the best results, transplant in spring. This variety is generally pest free.

Sweet Bay (Magnolia virginiana) A 60-foot evergreen tree in the south, the sweet bay is shrub-like and deciduous near its northern limits.

It is most commonly used in southeastern Virginia and tolerates wet soils, but thrives on well-drained soils.

Attractive foliage, gray bark, and fragrant, white flowers in early summer make this an excellent specimen or lawn tree. For best results, transplant in the spring.

This publication adapted for Virginia from “Selecting Landscape Plants- Flowering Trees”, with permission from Lower and Long, Department of Horticulture, University of Missouri.

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The Vikings take over this spring as Busch Gardens Williamsburg debuts InvadR, the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first wooden coaster.

It includes nine air-time hills, including a 74-foot plunge at almost 50 miles per hour.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg opens March 25. Water Country USA, Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest water park with more than 40 state-of-the-art water rides and attractions, kicks off its season May 20.

Families with young children will find special reasons to visit Busch Gardens during Spring into Fun, starting in March. The high-energy live show â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elmo Rocks!â&#x20AC;? returns to the Globe Theatre for a limited run starting March 18.

The KIDsiderate Concert Series returns in May, with musical performances by Choo Choo Soul with Genevieve and more. Families can learn about the importance of wildlife conservation when animal expert Jack Hanna brings his animals to the park March 25 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 26.

Busch Gardens also will debut a new

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Schedule is subject to change. For your weekly movie showtimes and more, check out the Navy MidAtlantic Region MWR website at discovermwr.com.

show in Das Festhaus on March 31. For more information or to purchase The yet-to-be-named show will feature tickets, please visit www.buschgardens. traditional German music and dances, com/va or call 229-4386. with a modern twist.

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The Virginia War Memorial is inviting student artists from across the Commonwealth to enter its first annual art contest.

The contest is open to all middle and high school public, private and homeschooled students living in Virginia.

This year marks the 100th

anniversary of the United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; entry in the World War I. To highlight this anniversary, the theme of the artwork submitted will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;How do you see the legacy of World War I in the world around you today?â&#x20AC;?

The Virginia War Memorial is partnering with the Virginia World War I and World War II Commemoration Commission for the contest.

Entries chosen as finalists will be displayed at Virgin-

iaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s World War I Memorial, the Carillon in Richmond, on April 6, 2017, during the Commonwealthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Commemoration Ceremony of America entering World War I. First place winners in the middle school and high school categories will receive a cash prize of $200 each and first runners-up will receive $50 each.

All finalists and their families will be invited to the April 6 ceremony and to an

award ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial.

All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. on March 10, 2017.

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Sports Wrestling legend discusses Mid-Atlantic Wrestle Expo I’m going to do something I’m going to do it and so, in this case, when we did win the championship belts I took it off, it builds credibility. But ironically a lot of people did not look when I took it off, they were saying don’t do it, don’t do it. So it was all part of the angle. Protecting the identity was part of the gimmick. I liked my privacy and George Scott the booker was emphatic that I stay in separate hotels, I traveled with myself or with Boris Malenko, ate at separate restaurants, and we never associated with the other wrestlers who went to the clubs. Part of the aura of that character was that no one knew who it was. I had people follow me for miles and miles but I would always have a towel over my head for hundreds of miles. If you got the mask you’ve got to work the gimmick. You have to become the character.

By Yiorgo Contributing writer NORFOLK

Mid-Atlantic Wrestle Expo is a two-day event that will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, May 19-20, to honor the tradition and history of Jim Crockett Promotions and Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling.

Up-to-date information is available at http://tinyurl.com/ zbuabqd.

Many legends and upcoming stars will appear at the event to help support Veterans dealing with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). One of those legends is Bill Eadie, who has wrestled under many aliases including WWE Legend Ax from Demolition, Super Machine, Masked Superstar and Bolo Mongol.

Part one of the interview with Eadie appeared in the Jan. 26 issue of the Flagship and is available here: http:// tinyurl.com/h24erg7. This is part two.

Yiorgo (Y): What can the fans expect to see at the MidAtlantic Wrestle Expo?

Bill Eadie (BE): We are working very hard to make sure the fans have the opportunity to meet with many of their childhood hero’s and villain’s and see some of the rising stars of tomorrow with the featured wrestling matches of the evening. As with me, throughout the weekend the fans will get to see me as myself, Bill, but also as Ax from Demolition and don’t be surprised if the Masked Superstar makes an appearance. I only have a couple of those masks left. I am really looking forward to talking with the fans, taking pictures and share memories.

Years ago, we could not do that. It’s great to finally be able to give back. They come up to me and tell me stories.

It is very humbling to me to know that I made an impression on somebody and after so many years later, it’s just like yesterday, and that’s very nice.

Y: Can you share a memory or two you have from doing the Norfolk-Richmond loop?

BE: I’ll give a very, very true memory I have of Norfolk in particular. For some reason it was difficult to get in and out of the Scope, it was easy to go the wrong way all the time you would go around and around the building and finally you would find your way to the highway. In Richmond, I’ll never forget, I was working against Blackjack at the time and I ran in one of his matches against John Stud.

John and I started working

Courtesy of The Mid-Atlantic Gateway Splash Superstar at WRAL 5.

Courtesy of Yiorgo.

Bill Eadie, left, with George Pantas. Eadie will meet fans during the Mid-Atlantic Wrestle Expo, May 19-20.

on Mulligan. A fan came to the ring, then another then another. We had to fight 4-5 different fans. Two weeks later, I’m in a match with Mulligan, his face is down in a rear chin lock so he is facing down towards the mat, and this guy comes in the ring. Now, you need to know that a couple of weeks before, there we some guys that were stabbed in Richmond. I saw the fan come in and rolled over, but he cuts me at the knee. I jumped out the ring and about five cops beat the living you-know-what out of him. He admitted later that it was an initiation into a fraternity. He had to get in and out of the ring and touch a wrestler without getting hit.

Unfortunately for me, about a month later I got stabbed in Richmond. Richmond was a

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rough place to wrestle.

Y: Wow, I’ve read before about Blackjack, Ole Anderson and Roddy Piper getting stabbed, but I had not heard that about you. I am sorry it happened to you, but thank you for the exclusive. Who were some of your favorite programs that you worked with in this area?

BE: Paul Jones, Igor of course, Blackjack Mulligan, those are the ones that really stand out, I had a long standing feuds with those guys.

Also, Paul Jones and I tagged and went against – God rest their souls – Jimmy Snuka and Ray Stevens. Mid-Atlantic was my favorite territory to work in; and of course Georgia. Montreal and Japan were all nice, but Mid-Atlantic is my favorite because

that is where I got my first big break as a single. You worked hard, but you made good money there.

Y: As a fan, I remember what a big deal it was when you took off the mask for a few seconds in the ring. Tell us about that.

BE: I had made a promise.

I learned this from Wahoo McDaniel, and he was very excited about his heritage.

He told me that if you say something, then you’ve got to do it. So you’ve got to be careful with what you say.

I did that my whole career.

So I had told the people that if I won the single or the tag championship belt I would take off my mask, I did not say I was going to keep it off.

I told them, you know I am a man of my word. If I told you

content to stay in the south.

I was doing very well in the Mid-Atlantic, in Georgia and in Japan. So I had no qualms about proving myself in New York. And realistically at that time, most of the guys were trying to get into Georgia and Mid-Atlantic.

Y: How did Demolition come to be, who approached you, etc.

BE: Randy Colley came up with the basic idea and we tweaked it; it was to protect his identity because he was already there a number of years as Moondog Rex. He came up with the idea of having some type of mask on, take it off, and then because Planet of the Apes were very big then, to have some type of ape mask under that. I said I don’t feel comfortable with that, I don’t think that’s going to work, so we created the paint and, of course, the Road Warriors were big back then, Y: Can you share a story The Powers of Pain were big about Andre and Japan? Is it as well. I don’t think anybody true that you were the first to steels anybody’s ideas and body slam him? they are not going to borrow BE: I was one of the first anything that is not successto body slam him. I know ful. People said we tried that there were a number of to copy them. When Barry guys he would work with Darsow and I got together and he would not allow you we never felt that. We felt we to slam him. I remember were doing our own thing and when he told me to slam him that we could work with all I thought he was kidding, he types of guys big or small. was not light I’ll tell you that.

It was funny when Road As I said, I was there over 40 Warriors finally came in to times, half as Andre’s partner. the New York area, everyOne of the funny stories that body called them Demolition happen there was that they clones. I tell people that there have small taxi cabs all over are millions of Demolition the place. All you have to fans, there are millions of do is wave a dollar and they Road Warrior fans and there would stop. I had to have are multiple millions who Andre hide in the door way or don’t care. At the end of the around the corner and when day we are all trying to make the cab would stop, I would a living in the business. open the front door, get in and Andre would take up the Y: Tell us about your life entire back of the cab. They now. would try to take off. They BE: I still teach special did not want him in the cab education. I work with because they thought it would juvenile offenders. I teach a break down. That happened special group called The Foon a nightly basis. cus Group – juvenile offenders who were sexually abused Y: How about a WWF/E kids and consequently started memory? abusing other kids. I also BE: I started out working work with the Make-A-Wish for Vince Sr. In the early ‘80s Foundation. I got started with he used to have two tournathat in Japan and I still sell ments a year in Japan. They memorabilia with all of the had the Madison Square Gar- proceeds donated to Makeden (MSG) tag team tournaA-Wish. ment and a MSG singles tournament and it was normally Y: God bless you Bill. in the fall. He would come Thank you for what you do over and make the presentafor all kids and for the kids tion. I actually went in as a in us, the fans, thanks for the favor to Andre because of our great wrestling memories. friendship. I respected Sr. He told you when you were comYiorgo is a Hampton ing in, how much you were Road’s Arts and Entertaingoing to make and when you ment, and Sports journalwould leave. I knew of him of ist. A stage, TV and movie course and he knew me from actor, he is also an educator, working the Mid-Atlantic motivational speaker, writer, area, but to be honest with storyteller, columnist, and you, I was never interested is involved in professional in going to New York. I was wrestling.

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General Repairs H AFFORDABLE SAME DAY REPAIR H All Handyman, Int & Ext: Bathrooms, Small Jobs, Remodel. 30 Yrs. Exp. BBB A+ Rating. 430-2612.

Home Improvements ADDITIONS, GLASS SUNROOMS, CUSTOM DECKS ....All you home improvement needs.***$2000 OFF NEW SUNROOM!!*** GREAT SAVINGS ON NEW ADDITIONS!**QUALITY GUARANTEED! 30 YRS EXP! Call Richard @ 757-460-DECK(3325)

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

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

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

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

Wanted To Buy

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

20 yrs exp, lic & ins. 485-1414

NEWS,

Pest Control

BLOGS, UNIVERSAL PEST & TERMITE. FREE INSPECTIONS. 757-502-0200 (Mention This Ad and Get $25 Off)

DISCOUNTS

Plastering/Drywall

Plumbing/Heating/Air NORFOLK PLUMBING, INC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE ORIGINALâ&#x20AC;?

757-466-0644 â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOUR PLUMBERS IN THE BRIGHT YELLOW TRUCKSâ&#x20AC;?

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 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

& MORE

MILITARY

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METAL ROOF COMPLETELY INSTALLED! $0 DOWN - 0% FINANCE UP TO 24 MO. 3.99% FINANCING FOR UP TO 144 MO.

FREE ESTIMATES! CALL TODAY

Payroll Manager To apply, visit: www.jobs.cityof chesapeake.net EOE

Building & Construction/ Skilled Trades

Acoustical Sheetmetal, Inc has immediate openings for experienced Commercial Electricians or Journeyman with a minimum of 3 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; commercial experience. We are seeking someone dependable with good work ethic who takes pride in their work. Must be able to travel, with a clean background and the ability to obtain government clearance, for on-site installation and electrical repair assistance. Please submit resumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to:rmeadows@acousticalsheetmetal.co m or by fax 757-557-0245. Walk-inâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also welcome at 2600 Production Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Local underground utility construction contractor seeking experienced laborers, pipelayers and loader operators. You may request an application by email to clong@worleyturf.com or apply in person between the hours of 8:00 am & 4:00 pm Mon.-Fri. at 98 Kilby Shores Drive, Suite 100, Suffolk, VA 23434. Ph: 757-923-4200.

Suffolk Utility Construction, Inc. is an EOE.

Information Technology Services at ODU is seeking candidates for an Information Technology Specialist I to provide technology consulting support services to all university departments and student groups hosting events in Webb Center, public outdoor areas, or classrooms.

Position closes February 10, 2017. For more info and to apply, visit http://jobs.odu.edu/postings/483. AA/EOE

HIGH-TECH CAREER with U.S. Navy. Elite tech training w/great pay, benefits, vacation, $ for school. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri 1-800-533-1657.

Counseling/ Social Services/ Non-Profit MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

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

Roofing-Guttering 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.

#01A Black Sifted TOPSOIL

(A) FAMILY TRASH MAN

CEILING REPAIRS 757-403-4689

Floors

Bookkeeper : Min. Req'd Associate Degree in Accounting or Economics or foreign equiv. Send resume to: Glory's Bakery,1920 Centerville Tpke, VA Beach, VA 23464. No phone calls.

Computers/IT/Technology

Godwin Tree Service-Over 25 YRS Exp. ProTrimming, total removal, winter sale prices Lic./Ins. Free Est. Member BBB. 237-1285. 816-3759.

Electrical Work

ACTION ONE FENCE & DECK

Account Technician (#00217) The Office of Finance at ODU is seeking candidates for an Administrative & Office Specialist III to review, audit, analyze and accurately post payments received by mail or in person. Position closes February 17, 2017. For more info and to apply, visit http://jobs.odu.edu/postings/4879. AA/EOE

Events Support Technician (#00265)

CHRISTINEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLEANING & PET SITTING Quality Cleaning-Home & Office. Worry-free, Loving Pet Care.

Honest & Dependable! 757-944-0399

Small Repair Specialist. Affordable Pricing.

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

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

Accounting/ Finance

Tree Service

Pruning. Trimming, Removal. Firewood.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. 420-6396

Great Prices! 200 sq ft minimum.

WHY PAY MORE? Call 757-297-6698

Decks & Fencing

WRECKER DRIVER FULL TIME 40 hour work week. Must have Good DMV. Must be over 25. Will Train. Call 757-274-5142.

100% ALL TREE & SHRUB REMOVAL *All Seasons Cleaning*Enjoy the lowest prices of the season! Call Heather today 757-696-2255 or visit us online at allseasonscleaning.org

A1 PLASTER & REPAIR 32 Yrs Exp.

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

Truck Driver CDL Class A 1 year CDL A experience required with clean driving record and background. Dedicated routes. Mon-Fri Dispatch at night, return every morning. Benefits available. Fxlinehaul@homail.com

PLUMBING/MECHANICAL

Pruning, Broken Limbs, Bucket Truck, Overgrowth Removal & Cleanup. Lic & Ins. 757-282-3823.

CONCRETE SPECIAL

10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB

Drivers/ Transportation/ Shipping

Commercial/Gov't work. MECHANICS with tools and transportation. Upto $42/hr. pay/benefits for qualified Mechanics. Excellent Benefits.

EOE/M/F/H/V. DAVCON, INC. 240 London Bridge Rd., Va. Beach, VA. 757-498-3609.

100% Drainage & Yard Cleanup, Shrub &

Monday-Friday, 6am-5:30pm. Breakfast, lunch & snacks provided. Call 816-4996

10AM VAF 662 www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123

LABORERS, PIPELAYERS AND LOADER OPERATORS

Siding

House Cleaning

Landscape/Gardening

Bayview in Norfolk Will babysit in my home.

Consignment Auction, 421-2525. VA #527

Suffolk R E TAX Auct-16 properties Feb 9th

ELECTRICIANS must have journeymans card, transportation and valid drivers license.

GOVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T SCALE PAY& BENEFITS available in Va. Bch. Apply at 2972 Holland Rd., Va. Beach, VA 23453 or e-mail resume info@hittelectric.com. EOE.

Electric Reclining Loveseat, brown, 1 yr. old, excel cond. 757-653-2655 (Courtland).

Additions

Feb. 12th, 2017. VAAR #1597. 722-9210.

COMMERCIAL ELECTRICIAN

Stacking Available.

757-515-6933. 757-359-6832.

I BUY COINS

757.622.1455

Phoebus Auction Gallery. Next Auction Saturday, Feb. 25, 9:30 AM, Peoples

100% SEASONED FIREWOOD

BEAUTIFUL SEASONED FIREWOOD

business

3441 Va. Beach Blvd., Va. Beach, Va 23452 Will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION on Feb. 14, 2017 @ 10 AM. Payment by Money Order, Cashier's Check or Visa/MasterCard/American Express. No Cash Accepted. Space Numbers Are: 1296, 2142, 3027.

Firewood-Fuels

DECOYS WANTED Collector will pay CA$H for Old wooden ducks or canvas geese, Old shorebirds, swans, & duck calls.

Buying old fishing tackle & lures, Old nautical & lifesaving items.

Call Mark at 757-721-2746

Coin Collections Va. Beach Estate Sale-4521 Rothwell Dr.,

Can deliver: 757-706-3667

GE 4.3 Water Saver Washer, 3 yrs old, like

Boat Motors

Types of Collections & Collectibles 912-674-8135

40% Military Discount on all other sets!

Border Collie Pups-Classic black w/white,

Great prices. 757-495-1226.

Cash Paid For All

MATTRESS SETS

Full- $99, Queen- $129, King- $169

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

Articles For Sale

Keyboard & Guitar Lessons for senior citizens, six 1 hr lessons $49.95. 18 yrs. exp. Many refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Appliances

new condition, $250. 757-773-1350.

Redgate Ave. Unit 101. Mobility scooter, queen size adjustable bed w/mattress, couch with hide-a-bed, chest freezer, much more. Inside Sale.

Brand New Layaway Available

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other

APPLIANCES - Refrigerator $195;

AUCTION Mini Price Storage

AKC GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES, UTD ON S/W, more info 252-217-0314 $600.00, ready 2-11-17

Eagle Extravaganza-Landstown High 2/11/17(9-3) FB@Landstownbandcraftfair Multi LuLaRoe + more

Garage Sale - Norfolk

The contents of storage spaces located at

422-4477 Appraisal Service With 40 Years Experience.

Moving Sale-Feb. 10 & 11, 10-3 PM, 641

Auctions

Virginia Beach Antique Co.

Azalea Acres Flea Market

WWW SOUTHSIDECOC NET

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.

Furniture-Household Furniture in very good condition for sale: Sofa & Loveseat $198 and Chair $25.

Please Contact: 757-482-0336

79

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MO FOR 1500 SQUARE FEET

Diabetic Test Strips Wanted Up to $25 Cash/Box + Bonus Unexpired/Unopened LOCAL. CALL BETH 757-235-4496 Freon R12 WANTED: Certified buyers will pay CA$H and pickup for cylinders of R12. 312-291-9169

Auctions REAL ESTATE AUCTION HOUSE & CONTENTS 1827 Hardwood Lane, Norfolk Fri., Feb. 17, 2:00 PM Preview 12-2 Day of Sale OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2/12, 12-2 PM (Contents Sold First) 3 BR, 1 BA, hardwood flrs, 936 sq ft, 1 car gar. w/det. gar., alarm & sprinkler system, full house generator, new HVAC & hot water tank.

City Assessed $137,000. Minimum open bid $90,000 sold to highest bidder subject to confirmation. TERMS: $5,000 non-refundable deposit (to bid on real estate), 7% Buyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fee. Sold AS IS, close in 30 days. Buyer pays closing costs Shown by appt. For more info call Tom Giroux, VAAF 229.

Barrett Street Auction Center 757-463-1911/757-650-4889 www.auctionzip.com/ auctioneer #6870

AUCTION The contents of storage spaces located at

Mini Price Storage 7641 Sewells Point Road Norfolk, VA 23513, Will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION on Feb. 15, 2017 @ 10 AM. Payment by Money Order, Cashier's Check or Visa/MasterCard/American Express. No Cash Accepted. Space Numbers Are: 1030, 1059, 1067, 1089, 1113, 1124, 1140, 1161, 2009, 2092, 2127, 2151, 2200, 2221, 2268, 3000, 3060, 3076, 3115, 3118, 3126, 3132, 3211, 3225, 3244, 3308, 3321, 3322, 3328, 3350

AUCTION The contents of storage spaces located at

Mini Price Storage 1117 Valley Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502, Will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION on Feb. 15, 2017 @ 1 PM, Payment by Money Order, Cashier's Check or Visa/MasterCard/American Express. No Cash Accepted. Space Numbers Are: 1124, 1194, 1220, 1261, 2019, 2101, 2112, 2144, 2304, 2332, 3032, 3060, 3062, 3138, 3224, 3279, 3303, 3338, 3437, 3494, 3495

Barrett Street Auction, next Auction Feb. 25. Now Accepting Consignments. 463-1911

Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Towing, monthly auto auction 3rd Sat. at 12 Noon. Call 461-5765 for info.

District 19 Community Services Board Job Opportunities 926: Crisis Stabilization Provider 997: Crisis Intervention Provider 981: Enhanced Care Case Manager 528: Substance Abuse Therapist For job descriptions and applications, please visit our website on the next business day at www.d19csb.com or visit our Human Resources office at 20 W. Bank Street, Suite 7, Petersburg, VA 23803.Sign on bonus available for some positions. Restrictions apply.

District 19 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education/Training

Engineering/ Architecture Engineer II/III #20914 The City of Virginia Beach Department of Public Utilities is recruiting for an Engineer II or III (DOQ) that will perform project management for highly complex sanitary sewer and water distribution engineering projects. For more information and to apply on-line by 2/25/17 go to www.vbgovcareers.com EOE

General/Other Mechanics: Military Small Boat/Special Vehicle A-Tech Systems, Inc. is seeking qualified mechanics. Please see http://www.atechsys.net/openings.

Healthcare/ Medical Dental Lab Model Technician Experienced fixed and removable dental laboratory model technician needed. Understanding of denture processing a plus. Rick @ VDL 757-622-4614 Lake Taylor Hospital is hiring for all Healthcare Related Positions. Visit our website at www.laketaylor.org for more information.

Magellan Health Job Fair 2/13/17 from 10am-6pm with clinical overview of integrated health sessions at 11am & 2pm. Held at Tidewater Community College Portsmouth Campus, 120 Campus Dr, Portsmouth, VA 23701. Send resumes for RN, Care Coordinator, Health Guide, Regional Clinical Trainer, Outreach Specialist to mmgay@magellanhealth.com.

Human Resources HR Coordinator needed. F/T. Min. Req'd. Bachelor's in Business Administration or foreign equivalent. Send resume to Adalem Inc. d/b/a Bangkok Garden Restaurant, 4000 VA Beach Blvd, VA Beach, VA 23452. No phone calls.

Landscaping/ Lawn Maintenance 10 positions - Temporary/seasonal work planting, cultivating and harvesting nursery stock, from 2/28/2017 to 12/15/2017 at Tidewater Mulch & Material, Inc., Chesapeake, VA. This job requires a minimum of three months of verifiable agricultural employment experience, preferably in a wholesale nursery. Saturday work required.

Must be able to lift/carry 70 pounds.

Employer-paid post-hire drug testing is required upon reasonable suspicion of use and after a worker has an accident at work. $11.27/hr or current applicable AEWR. Raise/bonus at employer discretion. Workers are guaranteed 3/4 of work hours of total period. Work tools, supplies, equipment supplied by employer without charge to worker. Housing with kitchen facilities provided at no cost to only those workers who are not reasonably able to return same day to their place of residence at time of recruitment. Transportation and subsistence expenses to work site will be paid to nonresident workers not later than upon completion of 50% of the job contract. Interviews required. Apply for this job at nearest State Workforce Agency in state in which this ad appears, or Eastern Shore VEC, 25036 Lankford Highway, Onley, VA 23418.

Provide copy of this ad. VA Job Order #972399.

Maintenance Assistant Director of Facilities Management Norfolk State Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (NSU) Department of Facilities Management provides a campus environment that is conducive to working and learning through systematic maintenance, repair, and renovation and construction of campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure. The department seeks applications of qualified applicants to serve as the Assistant Director of Utilities & Building Repairs. Please visit jobs.virginia.gov for job posting and to apply.

Part-Time/ Seasonal Receptionist/General Office Worker PART-TIME M-F 9AM-2PM year-round for water treatment company. Answering phones, filing, customer relations, mailings, over-the-counter sales including credit card machine entry, delinquent account maintenance and associated paperwork. Word processing and office experience required. Non-smoking environment. Good opportunity for retired person.

Fax PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES and RESUME. No drop-ins, calls or emails, please. Fax 485-0062

Restaurant/ Food Service Exp Thai Cooks (3) - Prep & cook Thai dishes, apptzrs, desrts.Temp (Apr-Oct), F/T @ VA Bch ocnfrnt. Open 7 days, 11amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;10pm, rotate shft, min 2 yrs Thai cook exp, $11.72/hr, O/T possible @ $17.58/hr. Rm/board assist.

Reimburse relo expns for qual applicant. Also Thai, (757) 291-0594. For more info/apply online, call Norf VEC ofc at (757) 455-3960, ref job order 961217.

Burial/Cemetery Plot Forest Lawn in Norfolk, 2 plots..$1200 Each, Flush Plaques, Treed Section...757.362.1169

Princess Anne Memorial Cemetery-1 burial plot, Lot 7, Garden of the Chapel Section, (Princess Anne Memorial rate is $3595 plus $195 transfer fee.) We are asking $2600 & will pay the $195 transfer fee. Call Ron Filer (home) 757-481-7107; (cell) 757-434-8872 & leave a message, we will return your call promptly.

For Rent-Chesapeake House Deep Creek-3 BR, 1 BA, det gar., appliances, fenced yd, central heat/air, $1150. 757-650-6494.

house for rent -Chesapeake, Va 3BR,2baths, familyroom,kitchen,dining room,office,laundry room,good schools. No pets.Western Branch area

For Rent-Duplex Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment For Rent: Water Included. Located on quiet street.Call 757-409-0510 for price and information.

For Rent-Furnished Apts 5819 Northampton Blvd, Va. Bch. Rms start at $45.99 + tax daily & $210+ tax wkly. 460-1000.

Motel 6-Ocean View. New rms, near fishing pier, $199 wk, kitchenette avail. Pet ok. 757-480-9611

For Lease-Industrial Auto Repair Shop-5000 sq. ft. 4 lifts & equip, 2 offices, good location. Call Fred 499-8000.

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

Strategic Alliance Specialist Office of Economic Development Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia Tech's Office of Economic Development is seeking a Strategic Alliance Specialist to design and implement projects addressing economic and community development needs in the Hampton Roads region The strategic alliances specialist will build a collaborative program of applied research between university faculty, and corporate and government sponsors. This position will develop and conduct their own applied research and technical assistance projects in collaboration with other faculty in the office. This position, reporting to the director of the office, is a restricted calendar year, administrative and professional faculty appointment.

For a full description of the position and requirements, and to apply, please go to https://listings.jobs. vt.edu/postings/73074, posting #AP017002 . Attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional references to the online faculty application.

Review of applications will begin on February 13, 2017, and continue until the position is filled. lndividuals with disabilities desiring accommodations should notify the search chair, Scott Tate at 540/231¡2351 or atate1@vt.edu by the review date.

For Rent-Norfolk Apts A Newer Remodeled 1 BR apt., walk-in closet, E. Ocean View. $625. Water included. 646-2398.

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

Meredith Mgmt. 622-8233 www.RENTMEREDITH.com

Renovated 2 Bedrms. $750 Mo. Ingleside Square Apts. 3515 Gatling Ave. 466-8111

Little Creek Rd-2 BR Twnhse. Central heat/air, carpet. $700-$730. Credit 4 reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. (888)368-5920 Ask About Our Specials Meredith Mgmt. www.RENTMEREDITH.com Move in Special! Ocean View-1 & 2 bdrm units.

Gregory Realty 855-3315 gregoryrealtycorpofva.com OCEAN VIEWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST-5 Locations, 1-2 BR, extras Near beach, air, laundry. www.capitalrentalsva.com Some/Most Utils. 383-5246. 625-7110.

Wards Corner - 1BR, $650 & 2BR, $750 Call 460-1992 or 625-8193.

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

For Rent-Portsmouth House Churchland, W. Branch, Suffolk Homes, apts, twnhmes. $725-$1800. Kline Realty 484-0123

For Rent-Rooms Room For Rent: Near Princess Anne Plaza Near Base, off Rosemont & Va. Beach Blvd.

Furnished $500/mth Call 757-340-4835

College Park, VB-Near Regent Univ., rm w/priv.

BA, priv. entrance, non-smoker, all utils, small microwave, small refrig, cable. No pets. Wall to wall carpet. Proof of income. $625 mo. 757-420-3729.

Kempsville-Furn rm w/central heat, kit. privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, utils inclu. $495 mo. Leave msg, 757-474-1011

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Automobiles for Sale

Automobiles for Sale

Handicapped

FREE

Great Bridge-Ches. Quiet/clean, basic cable, shared bath w/kit. privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $550. Furn. Utils inclu.

Dep. Ref needed. Avail now. 757-717-9332.

Norfolk/ODU- Nice, clean, easy commute, $495+ dep, all utils inclu, no smoking. 985-6523

Norfolk-Furnished Rm, $450 mo. TV, air, kit.

HOME DELIVERY

privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 714-1650, 714-1651. 423-0377.

Portsmouth-Furnished room, cable, $450 mo., $450 dep. Use of house. Must be clean, private parking, quiet area. No Pets. 757-719-2187.

Suffolk - All utils paid, full house privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $175 wk.

Non Smoker. No Animals. No dep. 757-771-7456.

Va Beach-Lg furnished BR, cable TV, washer/ dryer, kit privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, $525 mo.+ dep/all. 721-9546.

VB-Furnished, TV, clean. Weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rent & weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s security $160. Must have job/car. 757-692-7050.

ALFA ROMEO 2015 4C LAUNCH EDITION VERY LOW 3,210 MILES, RED EXTERIOR W/CHARCOAL INTERIOR, REAR ENGINE DESIGN, AUTO/MANUAL TRANSMISSION, HIGH PERFORMANCE & EXTREME HANDLING ITALIAN SUPERCAR!! AS NEW AS IT GETS, CLEAR CARFAX AND IN NEW CONDITION, A BLAST TO DRIVE!! MSRP $89,890. ON SALE @ $58,690. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

MERCEDES 2006 S500 4MATIC ,LOW 64K MILES, AWD, LIKE NEW CONDITION, BLACK EXTERIOR, NAVIGATION, XM SAT RADIO, PARK ASSIST, BLUETOOTH, HEATED SEATS, VERY ROOMY & QUIET RIDE, TOP OF THE LINE LUXURY SEDAN, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, JUST INSPECTED, CLEAR CARFAX, $14,900. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257.

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Willoughby-On the beach, master BR suite, priv.

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.

DROP BY AND VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT 6059 E. VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD. NORFOLK.

bath, deck. Furn. Internet/Cable. $600. All utils inclu. Washer/dryer. No smoking. 757-287-4131

Sport Utility Vehicles

For Rent-Townhomes

CHEVROLET 2009 TRAILBLAZER LT 4WD 6CYL AUTO AC ALLOY WHLS SUNROOF NEW INSPECTION EXC. COND. GOOD MILES 7900.00 635-3840

Kempsville Lake-3 BR, 2 bath, end unit ranch, $1275, Owner/Agent. Woods of London Bridge-3+ BR, 2.5 BA, gar., end unit, $1575. 687-5300.

Apollo Realty 1 Inc

Lake Cypress-2 BR, 2 BA, loft, lg deck, on water, fp, eat-in kit., No pets. $1400. 757-572-7335.

For Rent-Va. Beach Apts OCEANA/HILLTOP AREA Newly renovated throughout, Spacious 2 BR, 1 BA. $795/mo. 631-1306.

For Sale-Chesapeake Home Western Branch-3 BR, 2 BA brick ranch, $212,000. Kline Realty 484-0123.

For Sale-Va. Beach Home Kempsville-Brick ranch, new roof/windows/heat pump, excel cond, big yd, $205,000 obo. 647-3954

All-Terrain Vehicles 2007 Suzuki ATV King Quad, low mis/hrs, loaded, excel cond, $4000 firm 757-639-6735

Antiques & Classics

BENTLEY 2008 CONTINENTAL COUPE â&#x20AC;&#x153;SPEEDâ&#x20AC;? 2-DOOR, V-12 TWIN TURBO AWD, LOW MILES, BLACK EXT. DARK GRAY INT., NEW CONDITION, â&#x20AC;&#x153;SPEEDâ&#x20AC;? EDITION, CARBON FIBER DASH, NAV., BACK UP ASSIST, BLUETOOTH, TEXT AUTO CONVERT, NEW TIRES, BENTLEY-SERVICED, WARRANTY, EXTREME PERFORMANCE & LUXURY ALL-IN-ONE, CARFAX CERTIFIED, BOOK VALUE $98,600. ON SALE FOR $67,890.

CALL (757)373-3257.

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NEED A CAR? ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT? CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR CHEVROLET 2011 AVEO LT EXCLNT CONDTN 68K MI $6500 757-816-4336

Chevy 2001 Impala, loaded, real good miles, good tires, nice. $2900. 757-487-4194, Va. Dlr. GMC 2007 Canyon SLE Fire Red, Ext. Cab, A/T, P/W, P/L, cruise control, A/C, new tires, Tow Package, Bed cover, Also have camper shell. Excellent cond. 91,000 mi. Asking $9,000.

Call (757)235-9640 or (757)288-5126.

Land Rover 2006 LR3 SE Loaded, looks and runs great, 126K $4900.757-235-1993

Land Rover 2006 LR3 SE, loaded.

Looks & runs great, Call 757-235-1993.

126K,

$4900.

Trucks

HONDA 2010 ACCORD EXL ONE OWNER WHITE EXT.TAN LEATHER WELLMAINTAINED,BLUETOOTH, ASK FOR JEFF 7572375664 CLEAN TITLE,NO LIENS

ter, 90K mis., excel cond, $10,500. 757-819-8664

Dodge 1992 350, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; flat bed, 48K mis., $3800. 757-275-6100.

Vans

Honda 2012 Civic EX, 2 dr., silver, auto, loaded, clean, runs great, $8000. 757-343-0270.

Honda 2013 Accord Honda Accord Touring, White w/ Tan Leather, Loaded, Excellent Condition, 81k miles, $18,900, Call Gerald 757-284-8076 VADLR

Jaguar 2005 S Type, 3.0L, all leather, luxury at best, 67K mis. $6000 obo. 757-531-0162.

Kia 2005 Sedona LX Van, 4 dr, runs good, TESLA 2012 S - P85 PERFORMANCE PACKAGE, LOW 24K MILES, â&#x20AC;&#x153;SIGNATUREâ&#x20AC;? SERIES, IN NEW CONDITION, NAVY BLUE EXT. & TAN INTERIOR, 260MILE RANGE, NEVER USE GAS, NAV., BACK UP CAM, 2 KEY FOBS, EXTREME PERFORMANCE & LUXURY, CLEAR CARFAX, CURRENT VALUE $64,875. NEW $109,000. ON SALE FOR $59,890. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Campers/RVs

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