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■ three vollies Gunner’s mates aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) fire three vollies during a burial-at-sea for retired Marine Lt. Col. Walter H. Shauer Jr. Photo by MCSA Alex Millar MC1 Drae Parker Gabriel Brunner constructs the USS Gettysburg (CG 64) with help from his dad, Steve, at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum fourth annual Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding Contest, Feb. 7, in Norfolk.

HRNM hosts fourth annual LEGO Shipbuilding Contest

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The Sailors and Marines on the aircraft elevator of Nimitzclass aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) fell silent and stood at attention as the sun rose on a cloudy, damp morning, Jan. 23.

They stood at attention as Legalman 1st Class Elsa Weller picked up a wooden box carrying the cremains of her grandfather, and marched toward the water. The box got heavier with every step. She set down the cremains, rendered a salute, then her shipmates committed Gunnery Sgt. William Risher to the sea.

Weller’s story is unique because she will commit to the sea both of her grandfathers during TR’s current underway, a timehonored tradition reserved for active duty Armed Service members, reservists and their dependents.

“My family and I have said good-bye in one way and to me this is the only way I can say good-bye, by giving them full military honors,” said Weller, assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12 and a native of Santa Barbara, California.

Ship builders of all ages across the Hampton Roads area competed in the fourth annual Brick

by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding Contest at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum (HRNM) Feb. 7 in Norfolk.

HRNM partnered with the Hampton Roads Naval Historical Foundation, the Naval Historical Foundation (NHF) and The Home Depot to give more than 2,000 builders a chance to create historic naval ships while learning the science behind shipbuilding.

Many volunteers and participants who attended the shipbuilding event are current or former Sailors. Retired Damage Controlman 1st Class Charles Cash, who competed in Lego contests as a young Sailor, built a naval ship model with his 5thgrade son, Alexander.

“Events like these bring out their creativity and give them a chance to socialize with other kids who love Legos as much as they do,” said Cash.

HRNM expanded the shipbuilding contest this year into two separate competitions: one for those who made ships at the museum and one for those who built their ships at home. Ship models were judged based on three categories: creativity, aesthetic and originality. HRNM awarded prizes for five winning age categories ranging from ages 4 to 17 and up in each competition, along with a fan favorite voted for by attendees.

“After doing this for the past three years, we felt it really wasn’t fair for somebody who had a month to work on their ship to compete with somebody who just had a few hours,” said HRNM Public Affairs Officer Susanne Greene.

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EXERCISE Crisis response forces at all Navy installations throughout the continental United States are participating in the annual Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015 exercise.

CNP ALL HANDS The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) talked with Sailors around the world during an allhands call broadcast live from Defense Media Activity at Fort Meade, Md., Feb. 3.

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Seeking chiefs to update advancement exams: Volunteer now and truly make a difference

By Terrina Weatherspoon Defense Media Activity

Although it has been a long time since I’ve taken an advancement exam, there are two things I will always remember about the experience: the relief I felt when I knew the answer to a question, and the frustration I felt when a question was totally irrelevant.

Seeing several questions about dark room photo processing when the dark room on the ship had been gutted and converted to storage space two years earlier, didn’t sit well with me. Who was writing these test questions and why did they hate us?

Fast forward a decade through rating mergers, advancements in technology and several manpower overhauls and one thing remains consistent, the need for relevant, real-world rating exams. And this is where chief petty officers are being asked to step up.

Navy chiefs (E7-E9) on active duty, Full Time Support (FTS), and reservists on Active Duty for Special Work (ADSW) who are interested and desire to make a difference in the future of their rating are encouraged to apply as a fleet subject matter expert (FSME) for their rating’s Advancement Exam Readiness Review (AERR) at the Navy Advancement Center (NAC) in Pensacola, Florida.

Each enlisted rating has unique FSME requirements, so the right mix of skills and knowledge are important.

“You want the right people to go – folks who are truly the experts in their rate,” said Chief Legalman Ronnie Ratliff. “Information changes, things are updated and having that awareness of the important facets of your job, where the Navy is headed is all crucial. It’s all vital to the success of your rate. It should not be taken lightly. The future of the rate rests with you, as most questions are held in the bank for several years; we have to ensure only the most relevant information makes it to the test.”

The application to volunteer as an FSME for advancement exam devel-

opment must be endorsed by the commanding officer or officer in charge, as well as the command master chief, senior chief or chief of the boat prior to submission to the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC).

“I helped re-write the aviation structural mechanic test,” said Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Sean Bassett. “Ten-plus hours a day verifying information, references, publications and the usefulness of the questions. It was a two-week long review.

A lot of work, but I absolutely 100 percent feel like I made a difference.”

Bassett remembers taking advancement exams throughout his career and getting stuck on questions that had long since been outdated.

He wished back then that he could change things and those wishes are coming true now.

“Me and the rest of the subject matter experts took great pride in our work,” said Bassett. “I would most certainly recommend this to a fellow chief. It provides you with insight and feedback to take back to the fleet. And the need never ends. With regards to my rate, we are constantly using new technology and processes.”

The reviews run one or two weeks in length with each rating being reviewed about every two years.

Chiefs who are selected are responsible for determining the content of E4 through E7 rating advancement exams and making sure that the latest publications are used.

“The best thing that I took away – beyond that of ensuring the questions accurately test what Sailors in my rating should know – was that I learned the process of how the questions are analyzed after the exams,” said Master Chief Musician Jim Ramsey. “Each question has statistics tied to them. For example: If a question is too hard/easy at the PO3 level, the exam writers can either tailor this question to make it applicable for the PO3 exam or bump it up to the PO2 exam. Additionally, the test writers decide as a group what subject each

paygrade should be tested on. The exam writers are providing Fleetwide input into the rating exam with input from several subject matter experts.”

Chiefs with experience in multiple platforms or recent experience on a major rating skill-set are highly desirable.

“I believe, and even today still brief to other chiefs, test writing was one of the most rewarding Navy experiences in my career of 20 years,” said Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) Christopher Brown.

“To be there on exam day to see your finished product, then to see Sailors advance from it and state the questions were relevant to what they do, and relevant to our community was humbling.”

“I would say be prepared to work,” said Chief Musician Patrick Hawes.

“It’s eight to 10 hours a day of looking at test questions, verifying the accuracy of those questions and making sure the references are correct for each question in that rating’s test bank. Overall, I loved it! It’s one of the most rewarding experiences I have had in 21 years in the Navy. You leave feeling that you are making a difference for the future of your rating.”

A lot has changed since I’ve taken an advancement exam – and that’s a good thing. Today, under the new AERR process, exams are more representative of the work being done in the fleet. And that is due to the hard work of the dedicated chief petty officers willing to invest in the future of their rates. We now know who writes these things, but for anyone who just finished taking an advancement exam, it may still feel a bit like they hate us.

To take part in the AERR process, visit https://www.nko.navy.mil/ group/navy-advancement-center/advancement-examination-readinessreview-aerr-. This CAAC enabled link provides the scheduled dates for ratings, eligibility and nomination package requirements, and other pertinent information regarding AERR events.

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | FEB 12, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | A3 The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) follow behind the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), not shown, during a live-fire exercise.

NORMANDY COMPLETES COMPTUEX

By MC3 Justin R. DiNiro USS Normandy Public Affairs

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The guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) returned to homeport of Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 6, after the completion of composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for a slated deployment.

COMPTUEX is a compilation of intense training scenarios designed to test a ship’s ability to collaborate with other units in a carrier strike group (CSG) on all levels and all departments in a multitude of exercises based upon real world scenarios, which allow the ship to be deployable.

“We took our previous trainings and, from the start, we noticed our areas of improvement, and we gauged what areas we should fortify just a little more to really flex how much we’ve learned,” said Cmdr. Rochelle Hill, Normandy’s executive officer, from Clearwater, Florida. “One of the apexes of this volume of training is to exhibit our procedures and ability to work cohesively as a strike group. Bottom line: this was an incredible learning experience for all of us.”

“It is like war games on full blast. Every second of every day is spent engaging contacts, identifying potential threats and measuring your proper response to any scenario,” said Operations Specialist 1st Class Yusef Robertson, from Queens, New York.

“Normandy has a role essentially playing big brother in protecting the strike group, and we have to act and engage every situation with a technical prowess that

■ ships involved The TRCSG consists of the staff of Carrier Strike Group 12, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 2 and her ships the guided-missile destroyers USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81), USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) and USS Farragut (DDG 99). Independent deployers USS McFaul (DDG 74) and USS Laboon (DDG 58) also participated in the TRCSG COMPTUEX, which is conducted by Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4.

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can only be developed in an exercise like COMPTUEX.” Right out of the gate, fast attack craft (FAC), masquerading as hostile enemy vessels, attacked Normandy, and the exercise begins.

Leadership called up the Ship Nautical or Otherwise Photographic Interpretation Evaluation (SNOOPIE) team for visual identification. The ship’s small craft action team (SCAT) manned its weapons, and the level of intensity rose exponentially.

“SCAT is a vital role in the defense capabilities of the ship. Our line of defense is essential when engaging fast action craft and covering the areas where our major surface defense weapons might not reach,” said Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Matthew Allen, from Houston, Texas.

“We train in all areas of crew served weapons, such as the M240B machine gun and M2 HB .50-caliber mounted heavy weight machine gun.

dawn, minds raced. Sailors onboard focused on operations: damage control drills, engineering checks, combat systems test and displays and more than a fair share of general quarters (GQ) drills.

“General quarters is the essential damage control drill and worst case scenario, if we were ever attacked. There is an alarm that goes off in your head, almost a preplanned response, of what you need to do and where to be,” said Navy Counselor 1st Class Wayne Savannah, damage control training team leader.

“It is beyond important that we exercise this because we all need to be prepared to respond at a moment’s notice in case the ship ever received damage. We prepare for the worst hoping it never comes into play.”

“We have a fairly junior crew onboard Normandy, so overall this exercise was an invaluable learning experience for getting our Sailors in the mindset of understanding their mission,” said Hill.

“Normandy has an exceptionally talented crew, and it’s fair to say that everyone onboard truly has a comprehension of what it means to

MC3 Justin R. DiNiro Operations Specialist Seaman Tevin Blevins from Charleston, S.C., stands watch in the combat information center during a synthetic tracking exercise aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60).

There is a lot of practice spent firing these weapons to keep our eyes and accuracy intact.”

COMPTUEX takes all hands from all departments syncing their minds and relaying messages to properly demonstrate the capabilities of a fully functioning deployable Navy cruiser. The combat information center (CIC) buzzed with calls over the 1MC, the ship’s intercom system, of incoming attacks, potential targets, evaluation of threats and the extermination of our simulated target

vessels.”The combat information center is essentially the brains of the ship. When you think about it, we are simulating potential real-world scenarios, and every exercise tests your ability to work as a ship, as a strike group and overall as a department,” said Robertson. “We have to be able to control the flow of force and be able to rely on each and every individual to work for a greater purpose. It can get hectic and tiring, but this is what we train for.”

Normandy never stopped operating. From dusk until

be operational and a baseline expectation for potential realworld circumstances.”

Near the end of COMPTUEX, the captain spoke over the 1MC, encouraging the crew to “finish the Normandy.”

“I’ve heard multiple compliments of how professional we have remained and how excellent our performance has been through this underway,” said Capt. S. F. Robertson, commanding officer.

“You’ve all done a fantastic job, and the hard work is noticed. Thank you for that.”

Normandy’s crew exemplifies camaraderie and hard work under pressure. Her Sailors grind through any challenge that comes their way with an incredible level of integrity and diligence unmatched in many ways.

“I have complete faith in my Sailors,” said Robertson.

“Time and time again they step up to the plate and blow these exercises out of the water.”

Normandy deploys with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) later this year to provide an overseas forward presence and maintain maritime security abroad.

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Center for Personal and Professional Development captures seven training excellence awards

By Susan D. Henson Center for Personal and Professional Development Public Affairs

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The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) has earned seven out of nine possible Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) awards for excellence in training, including the nod as top learning center.

NETC announced its FY-2014 Training Excellence Awards (TEA) Feb. 3. The awards recognize commands for superior accomplishment in support of NETC’s mission and that demonstrate the highest standards of training in meeting established fleet requirements. There are three categories of competition: the Learning Center Training Excellence “T” Award, the Training Support

Center Training Support Excellence “TS” Award and Functional Excellence Awards.

CPPD won the 2014 Learning Center Training Excellence (White T) Award, which recognizes the overall top learning center for the competition year. CPPD also won Functional Excellence Awards for Business Administration and Support (Yellow T), Total Force Management (Red T), Logistics Management (Blue T), Curriculum Management (Black T), Training Production Management (Green T), and Training Support Management (Bronze T).

NETC’s TEA competition is similar to a Battle Effectiveness (Battle “E”) competition held throughout the fleet that recognizes sustained superior performance by a command in an operational environment. NETC annually assesses its 13 learning centers

Our command slogan is ‘Where Mind Meets Mission’ because we’re all about empowering Sailors to reach their maximum potential personally and professionally in support of the Navy’s mission.” -CPPD Executive Director Doug Kibbey and three training support centers, measuring their performance based on a variety of factors such as staff management of training and student throughput, safety visits, and how it handles high-risk training.

“This is an incredible accomplishment that reflects the hard work of every member of the command,” said CPPD Commanding Officer Capt. F.A. Reid. “I am continually amazed at the CPPD team’s level of dedication to helping Sailors succeed personally and professionally by delivering products and services that help develop Sailors’ skills to think critically, act responsibly and lead proactively.”

NETC will present a plaque and burgee (an identification flag) to all award winners, and CPPD is authorized to display the burgee through the 2015 calendar year to signify out-

standing accomplishments and excellence in delivery of education and training.

“Our command slogan is ‘Where Mind Meets Mission’ because we’re all about empowering Sailors to reach their maximum potential personally and professionally in support of the Navy’s mission,” CPPD Executive Director Doug Kibbey said. “Our slogan is something we live every day, and we’re proud of how much CPPD’s work positively impacts every Sailor in the Navy.”

CPPD provides a wide range of personal and professional development courses and materials, including General Military Training, Navy instructor training, alcohol and drug awareness program training, suicide prevention, Bearings classes, and Personal Responsibility and Values Education and Training (PREVENT) classes.

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Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) hosted its semi-annual SPY-1 Radar and Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) systems summit for the Aegis BMD surface force community at Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 3-5.

Waterfront SPY technicians, BMD teams, link response teams, their chains of command and the technical, training, and industry communities that support Sailors, were invited to the summit to discuss SPY maintenance requirements, fleet issues, and overall program updates with subject matter experts.

“Our continuous goal at SURFLANT is to improve readiness so that we can

better support the warfighting community,” said Rear Adm. Pete A. Gumataotao, SURFLANT commander. “A confabulation between the operational Sailors and the tactical and technical communities, who equip them, assists SURFLANT in keeping the waterfront more fully trained and equipped.”

The summit encouraged a symmetrical dialogue between Sailors in the fleet and the technical communities so that both understood the direction the technical community is heading and the challenges faced by the fleet.

“As the combat systems officer aboard USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), I attended because I wanted to hear where we stand as a community on Aegis weapon system readiness,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jenna

Raunig. “Often it is very hard to break away from shipboard requirements to attend these conferences, but it is worth the time to have face-to-face conversations with those that man, train, and equip these strategic warfare areas.”

Waterfront operators and technical communities were brought together to discuss current SPY and BMD materiel readiness initiatives and to communicate and educate at the operator level.

“As program manager, these summits are crucial in trying to stay ahead of our adversaries,” said Rear Adm. Johnny Wolfe, program executive, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense. “As the Sailors that operate this equipment, we need you to tell us what we can do better; help us help you.”

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | FEB 12, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | A5 Capt. Mary Neill speaks during the Fleet Mental Health Summit at U.S. Fleet Forces Command.

Jason Dunham participates in exercise with Coast Guard

The summit brought together subject matter experts and representatives from U.S. Fleet Forces Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, Navy Installations Command, Naval Special Warfare Command, Commander, Naval Personnel Command, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery as well as members of the Fleet Mental Health Work Group.

By MC3 Weston Jones Navy Public Affairs Support Element East

USS JASON DUNHAM, AT SEA

The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) participated in a joint training exercise with the United States Coast Guard organized by the Afloat Training Group (ATG) Mayport off the coast of Florida, Jan. 29.

The exercise focused on combating transnational organized crime (CTOC), specifically countering illicit trafficking at sea.

“The training we received today was realistic and challenging. Jason Dunham is even more prepared to conduct operations in 4th Fleet,” said Cmdr. Darren Dugan, USS Jason Dunham’s commanding officer.

The exercise allowed Jason Dunham’s joint Navy and Coast Guard crew to implement training of tactics and procedures to detect and stop a suspicious vessel, search it for contraband, and detain suspects.

Elements of the exercise focused on communication between Jason Dunham, the embarked MH-60R helicopter, and Coast Guard authorities to receive permission for the proper course of action. Additionally, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen practiced the proper protocol in searching and detaining a suspect.

“We can’t do this mission without each other,” said the operations officer for the embarked Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment. “Our motto of ‘one team, one fight’ still holds true as we deploy down range on Jason Dunham.”

The exercise was a valuable training opportunity for all those who participated and demonstrated the value of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard team, combining resources and expertise to combat transnational organized crime at sea.

Jason Dunham is currently deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations in support of Operation Martillo.

Operation Martillo, a joint, international law enforcement and military operation involving the U.S., European and Western Hemisphere partner nations, targets illicit trafficking routes in the waters off Central America. U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) leads the U.S. military involvement in the Joint Operation Task Force.

For more news from U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command & U.S. 4th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/ local/cusns/.

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LEADERSHIP CARES U.S. Fleet Forces hosts Mental Health Summit U.S. Fleet Forces Command NORFOLK

U.S. Fleet Forces Command hosted a three-day Fleet Mental Health Summit at Naval Support Activity, Hampton Roads in Norfolk, Jan. 26-28.

“For the first time, we’ve taken everybody that holds a piece of the spiritual or mental health puzzle and put them all in one room in an effort to come up with an optimized plan to meet and increase the benefits we offer our Sailors on the waterfront,” said Capt. James Hancock, fleet surgeon. “Part of providing seamless mental health is getting every subject matter expert in one place at the same time to standardize processes in a collaborative effort.”

The summit brought together subject matter experts and representatives from U.S. Fleet Forces Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Commander, Navy Installations Command, Naval Special Warfare Command, Commander, Naval Personnel Command, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery as well as mem-

bers of the Fleet Mental Health Work Group to discuss the current successes of mental health, establish partnerships, network, share ideas, best practices and resources.

The main emphasis of the summit focused on the development of holistic access to mental health services and efforts to streamline the healing pipeline process. There has been a significant increase in the amount of Sailors utilizing available resources and seeking assistance for mental health concerns.

Sailors need the means to fulfill their spiritual, physical and mental health needs in an accessible way.

Leadership has recognized the demand for more convenient access closer to the deckplates.

“We’re striving for a variety of mental health services that are coordinated, interconnected and without redundancies or gaps,” said Adm. Elaine Wagner, deputy chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Wounded, Ill and Injured. “We have to ensure that all hands, from our TYCOM’s to our junior Sailors, can operate in a synchronized way to communicate and deliver consistent and compassionate mental health services to the fleet.”

Military OneSource, Family Life, and Deployment Resiliency Counselors will be added to the Mental Health Team (MHT).This will bring the Department of Defense-sponsored programs for non-medical counseling services under one roof. The goal is to offer access to the collective mental health care package at any time or place to meet the Sailor or family members' needs and become an organization moving from intervention to prevention.

Getting the data to support and building a good case for funding of mental health providers on ships that are deploying has been difficult, added Hancock. A major effort of the summit was figuring out how to optimize the people and resources that are currently in place.

“Our number one goal this year is to solve the funding issue to ensure our sailors have immediate access to mental health care with any encumbrance,” said Hancock. “We have to figure this issue out if we want to get left of destructive behavior now and in the future. Senior leadership across the Navy realizes there is still a stigma associated with the mental health portion, and if left unattended can lead to loss of mission capability or worse, loss of life. Leadership is aware, talking, and working toward action to address any flaws and remove the burden to the Sailor."

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SEABEES SAVE NAVY CASH WHILE IMPROVING BASE

By MC3 Jared Aldape JEBLCFS Public Affairs

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Seabees assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202 used their construction savvy and “can do” attitude to assist local firefighters on base by expanding their existing facilities on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

The station known as Firehouse 5 was outfitted with an extra wing for office and storage space to support the fire crew’s efforts in conducting their mission.

The two-year project saved the Navy thousands in labor costs and provided an opportunity to showcase CBMU 202’s capabilities while maintaining a superior level of craftsman-

ship. “The fire station needed additions and we provided that,” said Engineering Aide 1st Class Travis Musgrove, assigned to CBMU 202. “If we can train and save the Navy cash then we’re all for it.”

Musgrove explains that his position as material liaison officer at the time the project began. He ordered construction materials, stored and took inventory until he took over as project supervisor in June of 2014. “There’s a very long list of people who were involved,” said Musgrove. “There were 4 different crew leaders, project supervisors and crews. I don’t think that there are many people here that weren’t on that project at some point.”

In a time where the Department of Defense is looking to cut down on costs, the repairs

may have not been possible without the use of Seabee sustainment funds. These resources are allotted to Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) to allow Seabees to sharpen their skillsets through the completion of various projects that benefit bases around the fleet.

“The project has had a direct and lasting impact on our installation and has saved the Navy funding while at the same time, enhancing the training of our Seabees,” commented Capt. Frank Hughlett, Commander, JEBLCFS. “This project was needed to support our base fire fighters, but it would have been several years out had CBMU 202 not stepped up to support the installation.

“With greater demand for

scarce resources, we are looking at all viable means to keep the base moving forward in providing quality support for our warfighters and their families,” stated Hughlett.

“Leveraging the expertise and resources of our Seabees on base is prudent and makes sense from an installation management perspective.”

When reviewing the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) the savings are apparent. The generated report details every bit of work that is needed to complete a project.

Estimated costs such as building brick and laying concrete are detailed, including labor.

“The subcontractor has a direct labor cost – for us, that’s zero,” said Musgrove. “That’s where we save the money, all the hours people are out there

MC3 Andrew Schneider Utilitiesman Constructionman Michael Gillis, assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit (CBMU) 202, performs renovations on the city library during Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2014.

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in completion. “Progress is going to be slower because we have military obligations. We muster, we physically train and we’re not out there on-site at all hours the same way that military contractors work,” said Musgrove.

202 maintained a crew of roughly 10 personnel to work on-site and increased or decreased workers as phases warranted different numbers of people. Musgrove reflects that the toughest evolution was laying brick for the walls.

“With every project there’s also a learning curve,” he said. “I have never personally laid brick in my 16 years as a Seabee and we have a lot of junior troops, though not too many experienced brick layers.”

Seabees were able to call on their fellow Sailors assigned to Naval Construction Group 2 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

“They sent a Master Mason up to teach us how to lay brick,” said Musgrove. “That’s how the OJT experience supplements our training. The next thing you know all the walls were up in about 2-3 weeks.”

202 Seabees also faced elemental difficulties that extended the duration of the project such as seasonal changes.

Musgrove explains that there were significant delays when construction teams got into the winter months. “For example, we were supposed to be pouring concrete and weren’t able to do so because the ground was frozen,” he added.

“Personally, I’d like to thank the Seabees for their efforts,” said Ken Snyder, district fire chief. “This space brings our Fire Prevention Division back into the fire station from a separate and distant office. The added benefit of using this new space in the fire station means that we can better coordinate our fire and emergency services resources to provide more effective support preventing emergencies before they occur as well as enabling our first responders to more effectively mitigate those emergencies that do happen thereby saving lives” Now that the fire station is completed, 202 Sailors are engaged with different beautification projects around the base such as a jogger trail restroom facility with another fire station project on base down the line. “We can do all of these jobs. We still do the critical missions,” reflects Musgrove. “We can set up water wells, medical facilities, and conduct airfield disaster recovery. Within Naval bases Seabees can build anything.”

Its mission is to provide public works support at Naval Support Activities, Forward Operating Bases and Fleet Hospital/ Expeditionary Medical Facilities during wartime or contingency operations.

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | FEB 12, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | A7 Special Olympics Polar Plungers run into the Atlantic Ocean during the 23rd annual Special Olympics Virginia Beach Polar Plunge.

The event raised $1.5 million for Special Olympics Virginia, a year-round program that provides sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Ensign Joseph P. Scannell

4,781 PARTICIPANTS RAISE MORE THAN $1 MILLION FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA

By Dave Forster The Virginian-Pilot

VIRGINIA BEACH

Thousands ran and waded into the Virginia Beach surf to raise money for Special Olympics Virginia during the 23rd annual Polar Plunge Winter Fest 2015 in Virginia Beach, Feb. 6-7.

“I’m here to support the Special Olympics, participate with the Chief’s Mess and, have a good time,” said Master Chief Electronics Technician Gerald Hagdorn, attached to Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic.

Editor’s note: MC3 Timothy Ahearn contributed to this story.

Fleet Forces commander visits TR underway

By MC3 John M. Drew

■ by the numbers 4,025: Total plungers 30: Pee Wee Plungers (children 10 and younger/ kiddie pool) 76: Safety divers in the water to keep everyone safe 6,500: Cups of coffee and hot chocolate on hand to keep everyone warm 55 degrees: Air temperature during Saturday’s main plunge 38 degrees: Water temperature 298: Volunteers who helped 4: Oceanfront hotels that sold out 11,500: (Approx.) Athletes served

by Special Olympics VA in 2014 $191: Average cost for one of those athletes to attend one statelevel competition 25 percent: Portion of Special Olympics Virginia’s budget that is funded by the Virginia Beach Polar Plunge event, including a 5K run $1,150,000 (and counting): The amount raised this year $10,600,000-plus: The amount raised over the history of the event 89 percent: Portion of Special Olympics Virginia’s revenue that goes toward programs for athletes (including donated goods and services, less management, general and fundraising expenses, according to the organization) 1: The number of 29-year-olds from Chesterfield County named David Witt who, in more than 20 years in the Special Olympics, has made many friends, including two best friends and one girlfriend; played basketball, softball and golf and bowled; and taken the Virginia Beach polar plunge twice, including Saturday, when he got his white Elvis Presley costume wet up to his hips while going just far enough into the ocean to high-five three divers.

BURIAL

Fleet Master Chief Chuck Clark, master chief of U.S. Fleet Forces, addresses members of the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

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USSTHEODORE ROOSEVELT, AT SEA

Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) Adm. Phil Davidson, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) and FLTCM(AW/ SW/IDW) Chuck Clarke, U.S. Fleet Forces Fleet Master Chief, visited the Nimitzclass aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Feb. 3-4, during the ship’s COMPTUEX assessment and certification for their upcoming deployment.

Davidson took to the deck plates, visiting the arresting gear engine room, primary flight control, squadron spaces, the jet engine shop, ordnance spaces and the propulsion plant to thank the Sailors for their hard work and dedication. “We’re asking a lot of TR. She has to deploy to three areas of responsibility on this cruise, while conducting a home-port change

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on the back end. There’s a lot of hard work to be done, but everyone I meet tells me ‘they’re ready,’ and I have a lot of confidence in what they’re saying. Stay focused and keep up the good work!” said Davidson.

“He was really nice, and asked questions and listened to our replies, so you could tell he cares about the Sailors,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Christopher Gaston, assistant leading petty officer of arresting gear.

During the visit Clarke met with command master chiefs and chiefs from across the strike group, attended a CPO 365 event with first class petty officers and attended a meeting with TR’s Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), where Sailors had the opportunity to ask questions and listen to his take on the program.

“I wish I had this [CSADD] when I was coming up through the Navy,” said Clarke.

“Keep doing what you are doing. Great things

| Lego Chalk Wall, Lego Man

Craft among new activities this year Continued from front “So this year we decided we need to have two separate shipbuilding competitions.”

Tabletop “dry docks” created for the on-site shipbuilding activities were new to this year’s contest. The dry docks were color-coded based on skill level, with four levels ranging from easy to expert.

“The first year we did this we put tape along the tables to separate the seats,” said HRNM Deputy Education Director Laura Orr. “It didn’t do anything and Legos went everywhere. We’ve spent the last couple years trying to figure out some way to separate the seats so that Legos don’t go everywhere when you dump them out.” As part of the museum’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) outreach program, attendees who didn’t

compete in the contest had the opportunity to create historic naval ships using professional instruction manuals created by NHF from HRNM ship designs. New ships this year included USS Wisconsin (BB 64), USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000), USS Cumberland and USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

“We really wanted to start this program because it brings together one thing that kids love – Legos,” said Orr. “Combining Legos with shipbuilding is perfect for us.

It’s a good way to teach science, technology, engineering and math, which can be tough in a history museum.”

This year’s event offered additional Lego-themed educational activities, including Duplo building blocks for the youngest building enthusiasts, Lego Chalk Wall, Lego Man Craft, Lego photo corner, and a Lego-themed beanbag toss.

| Both grandfathers buried at sea on different days

Continued from front “They served 20 plus years each and they both deserve proper military services. This is the only way I could do it and the only way I could have it done.”

With TR being out to sea one last time before deployment, Weller saw her opportunity and took it.

“I wouldn’t have minded anyone else doing it, but for me to do it, it was a bigger impact on me and my family. From one military member to another, it’s the only way,” said Weller.

Weller scheduled the burial at sea with one request, to have the

are happening across our Navy because of young Sailors like you.”

“What he [Clarke] said about CSADD made me feel good, and it was eye-opening,” said Personnel Specialist Seaman Jennifer Dicostanzo, a native of Houston. “He was really proud of us, which is a good feeling, because we put in a lot of hard work and time into something that we believe in. To get it validated by someone of his stature is a pretty big achievement for us.”

After visiting multiple spaces throughout the ship, the tour concluded in the jet shop, where Davidson took the time to say a few words. “Your service to this nation matters,” said Davidson. “Every one of you has a critical role in making this all work, so job number one is to be ready. I wish the very best of luck to the entire crew and embarked airwing for a safe and successful deployment, and thank you for what you do.”

two burials be on different days.

“My only request was to have them on two separate days,” said Weller. “So they have their own special day. My dad will look at it as this is the day his father went in and my mom will look at the other one as this is the day her father went in. They were two different individuals, with two different careers and two different lifestyles.”

Weller felt tremendous support from the Sailors and Marines attending the ceremony for Risher.

“Everybody that showed up to the last burial meant a lot to me,” said Weller. “The Marines that showed up and ship’s company

that showed up weren’t just supporting me, they were supporting my whole family who couldn’t be there.”

With one of the two burials complete, Weller is still anxious for the next burial of her grandfather, Lt. Col. Walter H. Shauer. He played a more significant role in her life.

“I love both my grandfathers very much but I loved them separately because they were two completely different people. This burial of the Lt. Col. is going to be very difficult because he was there when I needed him the most. And to me, this is going to be the biggest goodbye of all,” said Weller.

MC1 Drae Parker Ayden Oxley, from Norfolk, builds USS Cumberland at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum fourth annual Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding Contest, Feb. 7, in Norfolk.

“I just like it here because you get to bring your creativity and bring out your ideas,” said Alexander Cash.

online See more photos from the burial In 2003, doctors diagnosed at sea at flagshipnews.com.

Weller with Hodgkins Lymphoma shortly after being medically evacuated from the amphibious assault was at my worst and this was my ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1), which way of being there for him,” said was deployed at the time.

Weller. “If the roles were reversed “He came with me when the ship and I didn’t survive my cancer, this pulled in because he knew it was is what I would want him to do for going to be very hard for me. Re- me. I would want him to make sure gardless, I got to see my ship pull I got my burial at sea.” back into port with my grandfather After four years of waiting, standing right beside me. It meant Weller finally followed through the world to me,” said Weller. with her grandfathers’ wishes.

Weller is now cancer free and “When I have committed both of after the passing of both of her them to the ocean,” said Weller, “I grandfathers in 2011, she has made know that they will always protect it her mission to honor them. me no matter where I am at in the “He was there for me when I world.”

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Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Cody Ruvolo, Master-at-Arms 3rd Class James Dylon Allen, Master-atArms Seaman Michael Angelo and Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Wilkyns Nova respond to an active shooter during a drill at Naval Air Station Oceana as part of Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015.

Solid Curtain/ Citadel Shield is the Navy’s largest annual force protection exercise designed to test the service’s security forces to respond to threats to installations and units.

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Left: York-Poquoson County Sheriff’s SWAT team escort a released hostage during an active shooter-hostage drill as part of Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015. The Sheriffs office and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown security department worked together during an annual exercise which focuses on training and readiness.

Right: Navy and civilian security personnel respond to an active shooter exercise during Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015 at Naval Support Activity Philadelphia.

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Largest force protection exercise in U.S. Exercise enhances training, readiness of Navy security forces

Crisis response forces at all Navy installations throughout the continental United States are participating in the annual Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015 (SC/CS 2015) exercise that began Feb. 2 and will continue through Feb. 13.

SC/CS is an annual force protection and anti-terrorism (FP/AT) exercise designed to enhance the training and readiness of Navy security forces to respond to threats to installations and units. The exercise uses realistic

scenarios to ensure U.S. Navy security forces maintain a high level of readiness to respond to changing and dynamic threats.

As an annual exercise, SC/CS allows military and civilian responders alike to hone emergency skills as threats evolve, but in a safe environment, much like any other military evolution.

“Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015 provides an opportunity to assess the Navy’s ability to respond

to and recover from a broad spectrum of antiterrorism threats,” said Capt.

Greg Sandway, USFF ATFP exercise director.

“One of the key components of the exercise is to improve our ability to protect our Navy equities, but this exercise also enables us to integrate with the emergency responders from the various local communities and establish coordinated response and recovery procedures that are mutually beneficial.”

Exercise SC/CS is the largest force protection exercise across the Department of Defense and is conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) and Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). It consists of roughly 130 simultaneous field training exercise attacks across the country.

Editors note: MC2 Chase Hawley, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Public Affairs contributed to this story.

MC2 Alysia R. Hernandez Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Wilkyns Nova, left, and Master-at-Arms Seaman Michael Angelo clear a hallway in response to an active shooter drill at Naval Air Station Oceana as part of Exercise Solid Curtain/ Citadel Shield 2015 (SC/CS15).

MC3 Derrik Noack Emergency Medical Services personnel assist Airman Cayla Mcsweenybeasley during the force protection exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015 (SC/CS-15) at Naval Station Great Lakes.

Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR) conducted a set of advanced drill scenarios at NSA HR, Northwest Annex, culminating in an active shooter scenario on Feb. 5, as part of the Navywide force protection exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2015 (SC/CS-15).

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Tip of the spear: The first boots on the beach

By MC3 Adam Austin Amphibious Squadron 8 Public Affairs

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When most of us picture an amphibious assault, we see waterborne craft loaded with Marines, trundling through the surf as bullets, bombs, and landmines thunder across the beach.

This is an exciting scene, and one that Hollywood has shown us many times, but the Marines wouldn’t make it far without the dedicated men and women of a Navy Beachmaster Unit, or BMU. BMU 2 is based out of Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek in Virginia Beach. Their motto proclaims “this beach is mine,” and it is their job to ensure a safe landing zone for any waterborne forces of the Atlantic Fleet. That means they are the first ones there, surveying the beach long before most craft even wet their hull.

“Our job is to safely get people and gear ashore,” said Engineman 1st Class Jordan Grinnell, from Cary, North Carolina, who has been with BMU 2 for two years. “We facilitate the movement of personnel, vehicles, and supplies across the beach to support the Marines in their mission.”

BMU was born from World War II era operations, when the United States realized a need for a trained team to be able to ensure the safe and orderly flow of troops, equipment and supplies along the beach. Small units called Beach Parties were formed, originally composed of members from the ship’s crew.

These pioneers eventually evolved into the separate command that we know today.

Currently, BMU 2 has personnel stationed with all three ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), including the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21), and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43).

Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Keevin Outlaw, a senior ramp marshall from Edenton, North Carolina, has been with BMU 2 for four and a half years and is one of those few stationed aboard Fort McHenry.

“When we land, we’ll set up a perimeter that’s anywhere between 150 and 300 yards,” said Outlaw. “We’ll provide security and make sure the incoming craft make it up the beach. As long as

MCSN Adam Austin Operations Specialist Seaman Jasom Tusin, from Virginia Beach, signals a landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit 4 (ACU 4) during an unloading of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43).

there are craft still on the beach, we stay there.”

BMU 2 undergoes extensive training to carry out their role, familiarizing themselves with security postures, becoming proficient with a variety of weapons, and conducting day and nighttime operations.

“We’re always prepared,” said Outlaw. “It doesn’t matter if it’s hot or cold, we’re ready to operate in both.”

The unit is comprised of Sailors of various rates. All of the different skill sets required to get the job done.

“Almost all the rates you would find on a ship, we have here,” said Grinell. “We have gunner’s mates, boatswain’s mates, electronic technicians, and all the administrative rates like yeomen and personnel specialists. We even bring in Seabees to be temporarily assigned as mechanics.”

As part of the “gator,” or amphibious Navy, the BMU is divided into smaller teams when they are deployed on ships. Their tactical size means they frequently go unnoticed by Sailors aboard

larger ships.

“Our command is a different side of the Navy, a shore side, that most people never get to see,” said Outlaw. “It’s exciting to be out here and able to show people what we do.”

BMU 2 provides beach party teams to the entire Atlantic fleet while their sister command, BMU 1, based out of Coronado, California, does the same for the Pacific Fleet. “We have a really easygoing but hard working command,” said Grinnell.

“It’s a really diverse group of Sailors, with high morale, who are committed to doing what we do.”

BMU 2 is attached to the Iwo Amphibious Ready Group, which is currently deployed with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

By MCSN Ryan Kledzik CSG 10 Public Affairs

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A Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10 officer was recognized for his selection as The Director of Naval Intelligence Rear Adm. Thomas A. Brooks Intelligence Junior Officer of the Year (afloat) at an awards ceremony, Jan. 23.

Naval Intelligence recognized Lt. Christopher M. Bingham, the CSG 10 assistant intelligence officer, for his contributions to the naval intelligence community throughout 2014. The award was established in 2002 by Rear Adm. Thomas A. Brooks to recognize junior officers for their leadership, performance, special accomplishments and overall contribution to command efficiency, morale and welfare.

“Lt. Bingham will be the first one to say he couldn’t have done it without his team,” said Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey, Commander, CSG 10. “That kind of attitude is exactly why he was selected.”

Bingham said he was extremely grateful to receive the award and that it was in no way solely a personal accomplishment. “The intelligence officers, cryptologic technicians and intelligence specialists I work with helped tremendously,” Bingham said. “Even though I received the award, we all worked hard together and everyone contributed. I couldn’t have done it without them.”

In 2014, while deployed with the USS Harry S Truman Carrier Strike Group, Bingham led production of critical indications and warnings throughout a deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. Additionally, he developed a computer-based program to analyze enemy air-related maritime activity, a tool designed to improve the strike group’s ability to conduct predictive, probability-based analysis that has since been implemented by subsequent carrier and expeditionary strike groups as a model to improve their own respective intelligence operations.

Bingham said he looks forward to the future of his career and is going to challenge himself to do even more in 2015.

MCSN Ryan U. Kledzik Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey, commander, Carrier Strike Group 10, presents a Navy Commendation Medal to 2014 Intelligence Junior Officer of the Year Lt. Christopher M. Bingham.

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Making Sailors ‘SAFFiR’ Scientists unveiled a firefighting robot prototype Feb. 4, at the Naval Future Force Science & Technology EXPO, revealing details about its successful demonstrations last fall. » see B5

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SECNAV focuses on enhancing DoN partnership with Colombia Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus meets with Colombian Minister of Defense Juan Carlos Pinzon in Bogota, Colombia.

Mabus is in the region to meet with U.S. Sailors, Marines, and civilian and military officials to discuss the continued partnership and cooperation between the U.S. and Colombian Navy.

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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert, speaks during the Naval Future Force Science and Technology (S&T) EXPO.

CNO: WHAT WE NEED FOR THE FUTURE FORCE

By David Smalley

John F. Williams

Office of Naval Research Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert outlined his thoughts Feb. 4 on three science and technology objectives for the Navy and Marine Corps of the future, at the Naval Future Force Science and Technology (S&T) EXPO in Washington, D.C. Speaking before nearly 3,000 attendees from across government, academia and industry, Greenert charged his audience to reduce reliance on gunpowder; increase stamina for underwater unmanned vehicles’ power and propulsion systems; and increase focus on cybersecurity.

“Number one, you’ve got to get us off gunpowder,” said Greenert, noting that Office of Naval Research-supported weapon programs like Laser Weapon System (LaWS) and the Electromagnetic Railgun are vital to the future force. “We will have an incredibly deep magazine when we bring [those weapons] in.”

Weapons like LaWS have a virtually unlimited magazine, only constrained by power and cooling capabilities onboard the vessel carrying them. In addition, Greenert noted the added safety for Sailors and Marines that will come from reducing dependency on gunpowderbased munitions.

“Probably the biggest vulnerability of a ship

is its magazine, because that’s where all the explosives are,” he said.He also cited the tremendous cost savings offered by, for instance, laser weapons fired at a dollar per shot, or low-cost Electromagnetic Railgun projectiles, versus needing to rely on million-dollar missiles, in some cases without the same range, for all threats and missions.

Greenert’s second challenge for the S&T community is to develop “greater stamina” in unmanned underwater vehicle propulsion systems, to maintain naval dominance in the undersea domain.

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Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus completed a visit to Colombia Feb. 4 after meeting with the nation’s minister of defense, chief of defense and chief of naval operations.

The visit was designed to help enhance the already existing ties between the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps and their Colombian counterparts.

“We value the robust and unique relationship we enjoy with Colombia,” said Mabus. “Strong military cooperation is a critical element of our dynamic partnership and we look forward to strengthening this relationship in the future.”

In the past several years, Colombia’s Navy has taken part in exercises such as RIMPAC and Dawn Blitz and Cartagena, Colombia, hosted the most recent iteration of UNITAS in 2014.

During his meetings with Colombia’s military leadership, Mabus expressed his gratitude for this valuable participation.

Mabus also met with Marines assigned to the Marine Security Guard at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, commending them for their work in strengthening the U.S. partnership with Colombia.

“The U.S. Marine Corps enjoys an extremely strong relationship with the Colombian Marines and I am confident this partnership will continue to grow,” said Mabus.

He also discussed the importance of continued cooperation in bilateral and multilateral amphibious operations.

Mabus’ stop in Colombia is part of a multi-nation visit to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility focused on reinforcing existing partnerships and visiting Sailors and Marines forward deployed.

For more news from the Secretary of the Navy, visit www.navy.mil/local/secnav or www.facebook.com/SecretaryoftheNavy.

Navy releases fiscal year 2016 budget proposal Office of the Chief of Information WASHINGTON

The Department of the Navy released its proposed $161.0 billion budget Feb. 2, for fiscal year 2016.

This budget is part of the $534.3 billion defense budget President Barack Obama submitted to Congress on the same day.

Rear Adm. William Lescher, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Budget, briefed media at the Department of Defense budget press conference about the Navy and Marine Corps portion of the budget. “Our PB16 budget submission balances warfighting readiness with our Nation’s fiscal challenges,” said Lescher. “Our force employment approach aligns capability, capacity and readiness to regional mission demands, ensuring our most modern and technologically advanced forces are located where their combat power is needed most, delivering presence where it matters, when it matters.”

This year’s budget submission was guided by the Chief of Naval Operations’ tenants of warfighting first, operate forward, and be ready. It makes critical investments in people, ships, and innovation, so that the Department of the Navy can execute the Defense Strategy.

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Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) sails under rainbow

A rainbow forms over the bow of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis is undergoing an operational training period in preparation for future deployments.

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Troy Brown, executive officer of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4, greets his family on the flight line at Naval Base Ventura County following his return to homeport.

Life after deployment

By Linda Port Military Spouse Contributor

Deploying is a fact of life in the Navy. Whether it is on a ship, with a squadron, a battalion, team, medical group, individual augmentee or whatever – the Navy deploys. Every job specialty and community has its own cycles and mission responsibilities, so the schedules and destinations can be vastly different.

There are common threads for the families at home but everyone’s experiences are as individual as can be. Life’s ups and downs sometime seem to be amplified when they are deployed. We learn a lot about ourselves while they are gone; some good and some bad.

We may impress ourselves by how resilient we can be. We might also be caught off guard to find our limits when life gets out of hand.

For a time, my Sailor used to go on mission detachments with a squadron. I was thankful that they were usually short, but there was no set schedule. Depending on certain activity or military movements by other nations his crew would go with little notice. It could be anywhere from 10 to 45 days or more depending on how things played out. And there were times that he would come home for lunch with the news they were flying out the next day. He could not tell me where he was going nor contact us but I learned to observe what he packed and could at least guess the region. Another tour had all planned missions from two weeks to three months but with very high operational tempo. We had two years where he was on the road more than 265 days each year. So, while I cannot personally relate to a standard ships deployment, he spent his fair share of time away.

I did not work. We had four kids in six years and the lack of my em-

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ployment gave me enough time to figure out how to run a household on a junior enlisted budget. I took on being frugal as a sport; that, and “no money fun.” We managed, and struggled, and argued. All pretty typical stuff. When he was gone I would fall into a rhythm that seemed to work for me. I even found some things easier when he was away. I was queen of the castle and could set the routines or rearrange the furniture however I wanted. I could pack up the kids and drive three hours to visit my sister and her family often. I got quite accomplished at being in total charge of everything, and I liked it.

Sure I missed him, but I thought I was humming along quite nicely. I never had to consult with anyone if I felt we needed a new shower curtain, or bicker over the placement of the loveseat or bookshelf.

The kids couldn’t play that game of pitting mom against dad. Mom was sole authority.

There were some times that it got to me and I found myself exhausted from the overwhelming, nonstop responsibility. At the unpredictable trip command, I would get a call from his chief a few days before he returned. That was my cue that the stress would soon lessen, to be shared with him again. Knowing he would be home soon I could back off keeping on top of household things. A couple times he came home to a disastrous mess. He even asked some of my friends if the house was always like that when he was gone. It took us a while to realize I was just some-

times overwhelmed by kindergarten, preschool, potty training and nursing an infant all at the same time. When the call came saying he would be home in a few days I felt it was okay to fall apart because he would be home soon to help me pick up the pieces.

As the kids got a little older and he was away more, I felt like I was getting better at the frequent solo thing. Picking out and setting up the Christmas tree with four little kids seemed to go smoother with just me. Road trips ran like clockwork. I could get away with not really cooking and just eat “kid” food for days. You know, the “dinners of deployment” like fish sticks, chicken nuggets, grilled cheese, mac and cheese, burgers and dogs, pizza or spaghetti. I would be pretty proud of myself and think ,“I bet he couldn’t do all this stuff.”

I felt like he was living as this happily married single guy on the road. He usually stayed in hotels, ate at restaurants and went to some pretty exotic places. Sometimes I’d get mad at him when he wasn’t even home. (It is easy to be right in a one sided conversation in your head). Then when he did get home and was out of sync with what was going on with the family I would get even madder. A couple times he walked in the door and I was ready to run right out to the NEX just to feel free of the weight on my shoulders. Then, when I came home an hour later to find the kid who was grounded, out pedaling around on his bike I would flip.

In many different ways we did not

handle his deployments well.

After a long time of battling through his homecomings I realized that Re-Entry could be just as hard whether they are gone five days or five months. They missed a chunk of time and need to be filled in. I had to debrief him on who did what, and why the kids bedrooms were switched around (some 6year-olds like to climb out windows). I needed to grasp that he did not select the location he went to, and he stayed in some nice hotels because barracks rooms were not available. Also, when he was on a 10 or 12-hour flight the galley was often not open once they landed and filed their reports. Restaurants were the only choice.

We really struggled a few times in our relationship, often for simple communication breakdowns. Pre deployment information usually lists sources for counseling or communication seminars at the Fleet and Family Support Center or Chaplains office. The challenge is getting us to realize that we need it or that it could help us in a preventative way.

No matter what type of deployments your Sailor goes on, try to keep in tune to what the challenges may be on both sides. We sometimes take simple information for granted – both the information we have, and the information we might need. The more we open up the lines of communication, the smoother the Re-Entry process can go for everyone.

Linda Port has been a Navy Wife for over 28 years.

FACE OF DEFENSE Mom expresses pride in sons’ service

By Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Thomas 1st Marine Corps District

GARDEN CITY, N.Y

Parents go through an array of emotions when their children join the military, from the sadness of letting their children go to pride in their children’s decision.

Dana Ritcheson knows these feelings all too well, as she has taken the trip to California twice to see her sons graduate at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.

“I’ve seen so much change in my sons since they joined the Marine Corps,” said Ritcheson, a Murphysboro, Illinois, native. “They both really grew up in the Marine Corps.”

Different Paths to Marine Corps Her sons – Sgt. Joseph Ritcheson, an information systems management technician with U.S. Central Command, and Cpl. James Ritcheson, an administrative specialist with 1st Marine Corps District – are identical twins, but they didn’t join the Marine Corps together.

Sgt. Ritcheson joined right out of high school, while Cpl. Ritcheson joined at age 23 after attending college.

“Joey always said from early on that he wanted to be a Marine,” Dana Ritcheson said.

“Jamie did not vocalize that opinion until

much later. I distinctly remember when the recruiter visited Joey, Jamie didn’t even want to be in the room.”

The corporal said he decided to enlist when he saw what the Marines had done for his brother.

“My brother played a big part in my decision to join the Marine Corps,” he said. “In 2011, when I decided to join, he had already purchased a brand-new house in Florida, a new car, and was doing something with his life.”

The brothers now share a commitment, a legacy and a purpose.

“I was glad that he decided to join the Corps. I knew it would be good for him,” Sgt. Ritcheson said. “You would be surprised how small the Marine Corps is when you have someone who looks exactly like you.”

Tangible, Intangible Benefits As was the case for many people before them, the Ritcheson brothers said, they chose to join the Marine Corps for the tangible and intangible benefits it provides.

“I’ve been in about three years now,” Cpl. Ritcheson said. “I’m definitely a better person now. I look back at my friends who stayed home, and they’re still doing what they were doing three years ago.”

Their mother said she initially experi-

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Melton Marine Corps Cpl. James Ritcheson, left, and his twin brother, Marine Corps Sgt. Joseph Ritcheson, pose for a picture during 1st Marine Corps District’s 239th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, N.Y., Nov. 9, 2014.

enced the natural trepidation of sending two of her children off to become Marines, but now she’s brimming with pride over their achievements.

“I’m just really proud because they’re doing something that’s important,” she said. “They are doing something that they enjoy, and it has been good for both of them.”

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Navy creates designation to identify officers with pacific region expertise

CNP HOSTS LIVE ALL HANDS CALL

Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Defense Media Activity FORT MEADE, MD.

The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) talked with Sailors around the world during an all-hands call broadcast live from Defense Media Activity at Fort Meade, Md., Feb. 3.

Vice Adm. Bill Moran and Fleet Master Chief April Beldo, the Fleet Master Chief of Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPT&E), took the time to address Sailors from across the fleet and around the world through a myriad of channels, such as in-studio questions, satellite feeds, and social media.

“We know that there are ships out there in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility that are dialed in. We know there are folks from fleet concentration areas on both coasts dialed in, so let’s get to the questions,” said Moran.

Some of the topics Moran and Beldo touched on are subjects of great importance to Sailors: pay, manning, advancement, tuition assistance, and physical readiness.

Here are a few of the questions and answers from the all-hands call: Q: Over the last few years there have been several force shaping tools rolled out (i.e. ERB and C-Way). Are there any plans for future force shaping tools?

A: “Are there going to be any more changes or initiatives for force-shaping?

Absolutely not,” said Beldo. “C-Way came online and it provided the opportunity to pay attention to the health of all of our ratings. So with regards to all of our ratings? Absolutely not. CNO is committed to that, he said no more ERB, and so you don’t have to worry about that shipmate.”

Q: Is there any plan on us receiving imminent danger pay?

A: “The imminent danger pay areas are defined by the combatant commanders. Right now there is no plan to reinstitute imminent danger pay in 5th Fleet,” said Moran. “We’re not doing anything with combat tax exclusion

MC2 Jonathan Sunderman Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) Vice Adm. Bill Moran and Fleet Master Chief of Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education April Beldo speak to Sailors during a world-wide allhands call at Defense Media Activity at Fort George G. Meade, Md.

zones, and we’re continuing to look at ways to make sure we incentivize you out there at sea. That’s why we saw a pretty significant bump in sea pay this year, and also long deployment allowance that were instituted with Bush and Bataan. So hang in there – there is not going to be any change to imminent danger pay in the near future.”

Q: What are your views on transgenders in the Navy? Where do you see the Navy on the subject in the next few years?

A: “We are starting to talk to Office of the Secretary of Defense and folks in policy that review all of the policies related to don’t ask don’t tell, which we went through for several years and finally got to a place where all of us were comfortable,” said Moran. “Transgender is another issue we’ll take a look at as men and women who join the service, or who are in the service, that they want their personal interest addressed.

We are looking at that today, but most of us feel that what it is all about for us is the dignity and respect we have for each other no matter what our backgrounds are.”

Q: Do you foresee any changes to the physical readiness test in regards to how it’s conducted?

A: “As we have traveled throughout the area, we get that same question. We are looking at the way we perform our PFT, but most importantly, we’re concerned about the health of our Sailors,” said Beldo. “We’ve asked for feedback from the fleet, and if you have something that you feel that would better our culture of health, please do not hesitate to send me an email – you can find my address on Facebook – so just shoot us a message and tell us what you feel would help add to our culture of fitness.”

Q: Do you think it hinders or hurts Sailors when they come from “A” school or “C” school to shore duty first instead an operational environment?

A: “I don’t believe that there’s any Sailor that graduates from their “A” or “C” school that does not want to go to sea duty first,” said Beldo. “However, as you know, we have shore duty billets and we have sea duty billets and we have to man both. So as far as hindering, I don’t think it does, because I hope that my leadership makes sure those Sailors get what they need while they’re on shore duty and you’re also preparing them for their next duty station when they get to sea. “Moran added, “In a perfect world everyone that graduated from “A” and “C” schools would go right to the waterfront or to an operational unit at sea, but we have several ratings that are seacentric and sea-intensive – they go to sea. Then we have ratings that are not sea-centric, but they’re shore-centric because of the nature of their work, so they naturally will go to shore duty billets. But there just isn’t enough room to put Sailors in every rate, right to sea, so we have to distribute them evenly, and it’s up to leadership to make sure they’re ready when they do go to sea.”

Q: Women have made a lot of strides in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), but they still fill a significantly smaller number of jobs than their male counterparts.

What are we doing to recruit and retain women in these critical fields?

A: “I believe as an organization we are looking at opening up every rating and really giving every Sailor the opportunity to participate in any job they want to and that they qualify to participate in and I believe in our future we will continue down that road.”

The Navy has created five Additional Qualification Designators (AQD) to identify officers with experience and education relating to the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) area of responsibility (AOR).

In an effort to identify and manage the talent that exists in the Navy, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus wanted to create a way of tracking those with regional expertise so they can be effectively used.

The AQDs align with the Asia Pacific (APAC) Hands concept, which supports the "rebalance toward the APAC region." The goal of the APAC Hands program is to develop officers with enhanced regional and operational understanding who then are able to continue to progress to senior decision making levels within their communities.

The five PACOM AOR-focused AQDs are structured to identify increasing levels of regional proficiency. This proficiency is gained through education or experience, or a combination of both. The AQDs align with the regional proficiency skill level guidelines outlined in the Department of Defense (DOD) Instruction 5160.70, Management of DOD Language and Regional Proficiency Capabilities and are applicable both to billets and officers of all designators. The AQDs will facilitate distribution, requirements identification, and personnel tracking.

More information on the AQD series and corresponding requirements for each level are found in the Manual of Navy Officer Manpower and Personnel Classifications, Volume I, and on the Navy Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (LREC) website at http://1.usa. gov/1DISQC9.

Eligible officers will be coded with an AQD corresponding to the appropriate level of PACOM AOR-related experience and/or education. Experience typically will be accumulated by serving in AQD-coded billets, which are aligned to existing community requirements (e.g. regional desk officers, attaches and other embassy personnel, intelligence staffs, operational planners, public affairs officers). Because APAC Hands will be assigned to billets consistent with their designators, they will remain competitive within their communities.

All commands are highly encouraged to identify APAC Hand positions that may require or be enhanced by regional knowledge. Typically, these billets will be found on staffs at the operational or strategic level and will be related to the work required by the incumbent rather than based on a physical location. Coding billets will facilitate opportunities for education en route, which should reduce manning shortfalls and minimize the requirement for on the job training to learn regional dynamics.

Officers who already have qualifying experience and/or education may self-nominate for an APAC Hands AQD. Information on how to apply, along with other amplifying information, can be found in NAVADMIN 034/15.

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FACE OF DEFENSE

Clinicians help deployed troops ďŹ ght stress

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ioral health teams in Afghanistan, consists of a Navy psychiatrist, an Army social worker, an Army clinical psychologist and an Army behavioral health technician.

Whether on their ďŹ rst deployment or their ďŹ fth, service members can feel the impact of deploymentrelated stressors.

The primary responsibility of the Behavioral Health Department at the NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit here is to mitigate and treat the stressors that arise in a forward-deployed environment.

As the overall mission in Afghanistan has changed and combat operations have ended, the behavioral health assets have adjusted to meet the needs of service members.

Currently, the behavioral health team at the NATO Role 3, one of the most forward-operating behav-

Joint Enterprise Part of a joint enterprise between Navy Medicine and the Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Combat Operational Stress Control Unit, these clinicians work together as a uniďŹ ed team to provide the best care possible. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The medical providers at NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit on Kandahar AirďŹ eld are dedicated to supporting our deployed soldiers, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honor to work alongside such talented clinicians and to be afforded the opportunity to provide behavioral health care to our service members who are deployed,â&#x20AC;? said Capt. Ashley Davis,

By Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Ehrenfeld NATO ROLE 3 Multinational Medical Unit

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD,

The innovative program is a way for all caregivers to get support and have a safe place to process own their experiences. The overall goal is to enable these important caregivers to remain at the top of their game, so they can function ďŹ&#x201A;awlessly when taking care of their own patients.

cho-educational classes are routinely offered which cover topics such as sleep hygiene, effective communication skills, anger management and improving interpersonal skills.

Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Ehrenfeld Lt. Cmdr. Mahmoud Ahmed, a Navy psychiatrist, left, speaks with a patient at the NATO Role 3 Multinational Medical Unit on Kandahar AirďŹ eld, Afghanistan.

an Army psychologist.

One way the behavioral health team helps deployed service members manage stress is through their work to educate individuals on how to handle stress and develop positive coping mechanisms. Psy-

Consultations, Assessments Navy Lt. Cmdr. Mahmoud Ahmed, a psychiatrist from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, provides oversight and direction to the Behavioral Health Department here. By facilitating consultations and assessments, he enables commands to determine if patients are able to receive care in-theater or, when necessary, be transferred to a stateside facility for further management. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My job is to assess whether a service member is able to beneďŹ t from a brief intervention here or whether they need more intense therapy elsewhere,â&#x20AC;? Ahmed said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ultimately, our departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal is to ensure all service members are able to function at their peak.â&#x20AC;?

Importance of Adequate Rest â&#x20AC;&#x153;The impact of sleep on a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mood cannot be overstated,â&#x20AC;?

Davis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is so important for deployed personnel to make sure they are rested and able to engage when needed.â&#x20AC;?

One program offered at the Role 3 is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Caring for the Caregivers.â&#x20AC;? The purpose of the program is to teach deployed health care workers how to take care of one another and themselves. Often, providers get focused on taking care of everyone except themselves, tending to put aside their own mental health needs.

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SUPPORTING WOUNDED, ILL AND INJURED TROOPS A DOD PRIORITY

By Terri Moon Cronk DOD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

It is a Defense Department top priority to provide support to wounded, ill and injured service members, their families and caregivers with support for recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration into society, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for warrior care policy told a House panel, Feb. 3.

James Rodriguez outlined DODâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest Wounded Warrior program initiatives before members of a House Armed Services subcommittee. The director of each serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wounded Warrior program also testiďŹ ed on their progress. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Today, our major combat operations are declining, but our national security challenges and responsibilities ensure all the needs of our

Wounded Warriors are met,â&#x20AC;? Rodriguez said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have the best available care and administrative management while being treated with dignity and respect from point of injury or illness to return to duty or transition from service,â&#x20AC;? he noted.

DOD provides â&#x20AC;&#x153;concise policy oversightâ&#x20AC;? so the services can deliver consistent, high-quality care and support for recovering service members, Rodriguez said.

Another DOD initiative includes visits to Wounded Warrior programs at various installations to ensure DOD policy compliance for recovery care, he added.

The department also established a qualityassurance program to standardize the servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; disability evaluation requirements, he said.

Offering more than medical care, Rodriguez said, DOD provides service members with op-

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Other DOD accomplishments include information technology systems that streamline case management. Caregiver support provides peerto-peer forums. And an interagency care-coordination committee stretches across DOD and other agencies, he noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even as our nation reduces combat operations, our wounded, ill and injured service members will continue to exist and we must ensure our commitment to these individuals is not compromised,â&#x20AC;? Rodrigues told the panel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The American public and our leaders require it, and our service members and their families deserve the best services and support we can provide,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Even as our nation reduces combat operations, our wounded, ill and injured service members will continue to exist and we must ensure our commitment to these individuals is not compromised.â&#x20AC;?

- James Rodriguez

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Navy Unveils Firefighting Robot Prototype at Naval Tech EXPO John F. Williams Graduate students from Virginia Tech demonstrate the capabilities of the Office of Naval Research-sponsored Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR) in the exhibit hall during the Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO.

By Tammy White Office of Naval Research Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

Scientists unveiled a firefighting robot prototype Feb. 4 at the Naval Future Force Science & Technology EXPO, revealing details about its successful demonstrations last fall.

The Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR), sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), walked across uneven floors, used thermal imaging to identify overheated equipment, and used a hose to extinguish a small fire in a series of experiments Nov. 3-5, 2014, aboard USS Shadwell, a decommissioned Navy vessel.

Developed by researchers at Virginia Tech, the two-legged, or bipedal, humanoid robot is helping ONR evaluate the applications of unmanned systems in damage control and inspections aboard naval vessels, supporting the autonomy and unmanned systems focus area in the Navy’s Science and Technology Strategy.

“We set out to build and demonstrate a humanoid capable of mobility aboard a ship, manipulating doors and fire hoses, and equipped with sensors to see and navigate through smoke,” said Dr. Thomas McKenna, ONR program manager for human-robot interaction and cognitive neuroscience. “The long-term goal is to keep Sailors from the danger of direct exposure to fire.”

SAFFiR stands 5 feet 10 inches and weighs 143 pounds. The unique mechanism design on the robot equips it with super-human range of motion to maneuver in complex spaces.

“Balancing on any type of terrain that’s unstable – especially for bipedal robots – is very difficult,” said Brian Lattimer, associate professor for mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech. “Whole-body momentum control allows for the robot to optimize the locations of all of

Coleman Knabe, a graduate student at Virginia Tech, assists as the Office of Naval Researchsponsored Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot (SAFFiR) extinguishes a fire during testing aboard the Naval Research Laboratory’s ex-USS Shadwell located in Mobile, Ala.

John F. Williams

its joints so that it maintains its center of mass on uncertain and unstable surfaces.”

Sensors, including infrared stereovision and a rotating laser for light detection and ranging (LIDAR), enable the humanoid to see through dense smoke. It is programmed to take measured steps and handle hoses on his own, but for now, takes his instruction from researchers at computer console.

“The robot has the ability to do autonomous tasks, but we have a human in the loop to allow an operator to intervene in any type of task that the robot’s doing,” Lattimer said. McKenna plans to sponsor a more advanced design as part of the long-term investigational research program. Blueprints include equipping the robot with enhanced intelligence, communications capabilities, speed, computing power and

battery life for extended applications.

“We have taken a look at other kinds of sensors that you can put on these robots,” he said.

“For instance, a bipedal robot could be configured to take shipboard measurements, scan for corrosion and leaks, and identify changes to the shape of the room from its original configuration. By taking on these time-consuming tasks, SAFFiR could free up Sailors for jobs that more fully take advantage of their training and technical skillsets.”

Even with added intelligence, however, SAFFiR will take its instruction from Sailors and “fire bosses” working remotely in the event of a fire or other dangerous event.

“We’re working toward human-robot teams,” McKenna said. “It’s what we call the hybrid force: humans and robots working together.”

NAVY KNOWLEDGE ADVANCES; ARCTIC OCEAN ICE RETREATS Office of Naval Research Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Scientists sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) revealed Feb. 5, the latest findings from a study on Arctic sea ice, with one expert noting that summer sea ice levels could potentially fall to zero before the end of this century.

Speaking at the Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO, scientists presented initial findings from ONR's Marginal Ice Zone (MIZ) experiment that took place last year in the Arctic Ocean – the largest research effort ever using robotic technologies to investigate

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"There's no question that the Arctic sea ice extent is decreasing," said Dr. Martin Jeffries, program officer for the ONR Arctic and Global Prediction Program. "Multiple sources of data – autonomous underwater gliders,

ice-measuring buoys and satellite images of the Marginal Ice Zone – were used to help understand why the ice is retreating."

The implications for the Navy, and the world, are significant. If there were no sea ice in the Arctic at the end of summer, that would mean

that the Arctic Ocean would, until the winter ice came in, be completely open – something unprecedented in living memory, Jeffries noted.

Naval leaders have made it clear that understanding a changing Arctic is essential for the Navy to be prepared to respond effectively to future needs.

In the period between 2007 and 2014, satellites recorded the eight lowest sea ice levels ever. One of the key goals of the MIZ program, which runs through 2017, is to use new data to make better predictive computer models – ensuring safer operations for not only naval vessels, but also anticipated increased sea traffic by shipping

“I need them compact and reliable in their power and propulsion, but I also need them safe,” he said.

And, as the Ohio-class submarines near replacement age, Greenert noted that increased range and endurance for unmanned systems will be vital for the future fleet with the overall number of submarines projected to decrease.

Greenert’s final S&T objective centers on cybersecurity, which he said is something that keeps him up at night.

“I need you to lock your IT doors,” he told the EXPO attendees. “You do it at home, and you need to keep that mindset at work.

“Cybersecurity is a key requirement for all our systems and weapons.”

He encouraged scientists and engineers to include security in the initial design of everything they do, rather than trying to add security measures later.

The CNO also discussed the history of game-changing technologies that have come from the Naval S&T community, including GPS, advanced radar and quiet propulsion capabilities. He continued on to say, “we continue to rely on you.”

The host of the EXPO, Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. Mat Winter, introduced the CNO and spoke about the importance of Naval S&T research for the future force-including the essential partnerships between the Naval Research Enterprise, academia and industry.

The Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO is the Navy’s premier science and technology event, showcasing some of the latest cutting-edge research being undertaken by the Office of Naval Research.

It brings together thousands of participants to learn and share ideas on technologies that can help support the warfighter of today and tomorrow.

and fishing industries; oil, gas and mining companies; and tourism operations.

In addition to gaining insights from the atmosphere, ice and ocean to help understand changing sea ice levels, the MIZ program has proved the importance of new robotic technologies, experts said at the EXPO. Much of the data coming in to Arctic scientists is now from improved sensors, with greater ability to survive the harsh weather and ocean conditions.

Some of those technologies include Seagliders – autonomous underwater vehicles that measure the salinity, temperature and optical properties of the water, both on and below the ice; buoys that measure thickness and temperature of the ice; and Dropsondes – small sensors released from the air to obtain improved atmospheric measurements.

"The data from the MIZ experiments confirm how important it is to better understand the Arctic atmosphere, ice, ocean and ocean surface waves," said Jeffries.

"The newer robotic measuring capabilities being used by ONR-sponsored researchers are proving essential for us to better understand the region."

A video of ONR-sponsored Arctic researchers at work can be seen at: http://youtu. be/_UUj09pWEX4.

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HSC-25 ASSISTS IN RESCUE OF STRANDED BOATERS NEAR GUAM U.S. Navy photo

Commander, Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs ROTA, NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

Sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam and rescue crews from Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, 40 nautical miles north-northeast of the U.S. territory

of Guam, recovered three stranded boaters a mile offshore near the village of Songsong, Feb. 3.

The 20-foot vessel was operating in 10-foot seas when its engine failed around noon. Due to surf conditions, a rescue vessel from Rota was unable to immediately rescue the stranded boaters.

A Navy MH-60S helicopter from HSC-25 was launched from An-

dersen Air Force Base, Guam, and reached the vessel within 30 minutes of receiving the call to act as on scene commander. Once in the vicinity, the helicopter crew determined the best course of action was to monitor the boaters until a rescue vessel could arrive.

After about an hour and a half, the seas calmed down enough for a Rota rescue vessel to tow the

stranded vessel in. The HSC-25 crew credited good communication between HSC-25, Coast Guard Sector Guam and the rescue units from Rota for the recovery.

The incident was the fourth search and rescue executed by HSC-25 personnel this year.

HSC-25 is the Navy’s only forward-deployed MH-60S expeditionary squadron. As a part of Heli-

Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James hosts the Stars and Stripes recognition dinner in Washington, Feb. 6. The annual event recognizes top-performing AfricanAmerican military and civilian leaders in the armed forces.

VCNO, Navy leadership attend conference

By MC2 Leonard Adams Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

U.S. Army photo by C. Todd Lopez

Annual event honors military’s African-American leaders

By C. Todd Lopez Army News Service

WASHINGTON

Prominent African-Americans from all walks of life have served as a bridge between the past and today, as well as a bridge to the future, Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James said, Feb. 6.

The Air Force served the host of the 10th annual Stars and Stripes recognition dinner, an event that recognizes top-performing AfricanAmerican military and civilian leaders in the armed forces.

The dinner is held concurrently with the Black Engineer of the Year Award, or BEYA, STEM conference, now in its 29th year. STEM is shorthand for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Speaking before an audience of active and retired service members, as well as members of the defense contracting community and college students, James drew on a quote from television personality Oprah Winfrey, who once said her success has come from the stories of historymaking African-American women she calls “bridges.”

Among those women are Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Madame C. J. Walker and Fannie Lou Hamer. “Bridges tie us to the past, and they join us to the future,” James said. “Take William Cathay, for instance. Mr. Cathay enlisted in the U.S. regular Army during the Civil War. But it turns out that Mr. Cathay was actually Ms. Cathay Williams. She was the first African-American female to enlist, and she dressed as a man in order to do so.

“She is a bridge for today’s Armed Forces,” the Air Force secretary con-

copter Sea Combat Wing Pacific, it provides an armed helicopter capability for U.S. 7th Fleet in support of logistics, search and rescue and humanitarian assistance missions.

HSC-25 is also the only squadron that maintains a 24-hour search and rescue and medical evacuation alert posture, directly supporting the U.S. Coast Guard and Joint Region Marianas.

tinued. “And then there is Elizabeth ‘Bessie’ Coleman, the first female African-American pilot – really, the first African-American pilot, male or female, to hold an international pilot’s license. Bessie was another bridge.”

James said that for her, Dr. Sheila Widnall is a “bridge.” Widnall was the secretary of the Air Force from August 1993 to October 1997, and is the first woman to have served as a military service secretary.

For those at the BEYA conference and attending the Stars and Stripes award dinner, James said, the Tuskegee Airmen are a bridge. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first AfricanAmerican pilots in the U.S. military.

They served as both fighter and bomber pilots during World War II. “This conference, BEYA, is really a bridge for all of us. To me, bridges transcend race, color and creed,” James said. “Our bridges speak to the innate courage, strength of conviction, and perseverance in the face of adversity.”

As part of the Stars and Stripes event at the 2015 BEYA Conference, military leaders, both officer and civilian, participated in mentoring sessions with youth from in around the national capital area.

James said such interaction will for those youth serve as a bridge to their future. She asked those in the audience who had participated in the mentoring to continue to build the connections that link those who are successful with those who have the promise to be.

“Keep on making those connections, and keep on building those bridges. America needs you,” James said. “And if you are still in school, America needs you to keep working hard. We need Americans in the

future who are grounded in science, technology, engineering and math, to continue building those bridges.

“For those of us who are more senior – America needs us too,” she continued. “We need to be individuals who are part of organizations that continue to connect and to become bridges that lead others to follow that path to excellence.”

During the Stars and Stripes event, senior African-American leaders from each military service were recognized for outstanding performance. Those recognized include: ■ Air Force Maj. Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., director of operations, Strategic and Nuclear Integrations Headquarters, Ramstein Air Base, Germany; ■ Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacob P. Dunbar, installations and mission support chief enlisted manager, Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Florida; ■ Arthur G. Hatcher Jr., director of communications, Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana; ■ Army Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Bertram Providence, command surgeon for U.S. Army Forces Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; ■ Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nick I. Brown, commander of Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan; ■ Navy Capt. Cedric E. Pringle, director of Senate liaison, U.S. Navy Office of Legislative Affairs; and ■ Coast Guard Capt. Kenneth D. Ivery, chief of the Surface Forces Logistics Center, Norfolk, Virginia.

The Stars and Stripes recognition dinner is not associated with the Stars and Stripes news service.

Twenty-one Navy flag officers attended the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Stars and Stripes Conference, Feb. 6, in Washington.

The Stars and Stripes Youth Mentorship Program took place earlier in the evening and the Navy flag officers participated in mentoring sessions with 400 high school and college students from the Washington metropolitan area interested in pursuing STEM professions. The students were hand-selected by their school administrators to participate in the mentoring program.

“It’s a wonderful event...it’s not my first time supporting this and every year it grows,” said Rear Adm. Fritz Roegge, director, Military Personnel, Plans and Policy. “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to be able to participate and I think that every year that I’ve participated the level of maturity and sophistication in the

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questions and concerns of the students were talking to seems to increase steadily.”

The event wrapped up with the Stars and Stripes Dinner, one of the nation’s largest events honoring African American admirals, generals and members of the Senior Executive Service, where Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Michelle Howard, presented Capt.

Cedric R. Pringle with the 2015 Stars and Stripes Award.

“The consummate leader, Cedric previously commanded the Navy’s first hybrid propulsion drive ship, the USS Makin Island (LHD 8), and successfully executed her maiden deployment, where he participated in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations after Hurricane Katrina,” said Howard. “I am proud to present Capt. Cedric Pringle this award.”

This is the fifth youth mentorship program and the 10th BEYA Stars and Stripes Dinner.

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view proposed budget Continued from B1 The Department of the Navy requested $44.4 billion for procurement, focused on providing stability in the shipbuilding account and keeping the Navy on track to reach 304 ships by FY20. In FY16 the Navy will buy nine new ships, including two Arleigh Burke destroyers, two Virginia-class submarines, three Littoral Combat Ships as well as the first next generation logistics fleet resupply ship, the T-AO(X).

Additionally, this includes fully funding the refueling for the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, and the procurement of a Dock Landing Ship (LPD 28) that Congress provided partial funds for in the FY15 budget. The budget includes a $50.4 billion request for operations and maintenance, reflecting a strong emphasis on restoring stressed readiness as the Navy and Marine Corps team continue to operate forward in a challenging security environment.

This year’s submission includes $17.9 billion for research and development, reflecting the emphasis on developing key capabilities for the future. This increase in research and development funding supports the NavyMarine Corps team by providing technological advantages against adversaries in all environments and spectrums.

“Overall, the budget presented to Congress for FY16 reflects a balance of investments guided by the Quadrennial Defense Review strategy and Combatant Commander requirements across capacity, capability and readiness,” said Lescher.

“Across the full scope of the request, a strong focus on innovation and reform provided the foundation for maximizing the value of resources invested and sustaining our warfighting edge.”

To view the proposed FY16 DoN budget documents, visit http://bit.ly/1zpRF6H. Highlights of the proposed DoD budget are outlined at http:// bit.ly/1CMvLC0.

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‘First Lady of the Flute’ to play at Norfolk’s Historic Attucks Theatre

Event features three lavish, romantic selections

Virginia Symphony celebrates Valentine’s Day with an all-orchestral program HAMPTON ROADS

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra invites audiences to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a beautiful program assembled by JoAnn Falletta that captures the essence of romance. “Valentine’s Day-themed concerts work well for classical music lovers because the music is just glorious,” she declares.

“Most of our classical concerts feature a soloist, which places our VSO musicians in an accompanying role,” comments Falletta. This performance highlights the orchestra itself, showcasing their talent with selections that present technical challenges and demands.

Two selections on the performance find their origins in wellknown tales of love – Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, featuring the unforgettable love theme, and Wagner’s Prelude and Love-Death

Valentine’s Day. A day of love, a day of romance, but also a day that derives from the days of old. Saint Valentine’s Day, most commonly known as Valentine’s Day, is observed each year on Feb. 14, and is celebrated in many countries across the world. Commemorated by flying Cupids shooting arrows of affection and making couples fall in love, the day is also filled with gifts of countless boxes of chocolates, candy, bouquets of flowers and jewelry. But Valentine’s Day goes further than just today’s modern affection. According to history, there are several legends as to where Valentine’s Day was derived and eventually becoming a symbolic day of romance that we know today.

The most popular myth of how Valentine’s Day came to be began in Rome during the 14th century when the Emperor Claudius II banned all engagements and weddings. Valentine, a holy priest, contested and defied the new-bound law and secretly continued to performed marriages.

When discovered of his law-breaking tactics, he was jailed and sentenced to death by beheading.

During his imprisonment, it is said that he fell in love with a young girl who was presumed to be the jailors daughter. Before his death on Feb. 14, on or about the year 270, legend has it that he wrote his young love a letter and signed it with “From your Valentine,” a signature that has carried on today. For his great service, Valentine was named a saint after his death.

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to Tristan and Isolde. Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture presents a series of musical impressions that evokes feelings of love, longing, and tragedy in the tale of the star-crossed lovers.

Also on the program is Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, a lush, opulent piece filled with raw emotion.

Performances are Friday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m., Ferguson Center in Newport News; Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m., Chrysler Hall in Norfolk; and Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2:30 p.m., Sandler Center in Virginia Beach.

Prices range from $25 - $107, and $10 student tickets are available with Student ID. For tickets, call Symphony Patron Services, 892-6366 or visit www.virginiasymphony.org.

Sponsors include The Trust Company of Virginia, Norfolk Southern, and Sinclair Communications.

Under the leadership of GRAMMY-winning music director, JoAnn Falletta, the Virginia Symphony is Southeastern Virginia’s pre-eminent professional symphony orchestra with a mission of inspiring, educating and connecting audiences of all ages.

Founded in 1920, it is ranked in the top ten percent of professional orchestras nationwide and serves the entire Southeastern Virginia region with Classics, Pops and Family concert series in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News and Williamsburg as well as performances in outlying Virginia and North Carolina communities, reaching more than 160,000 concert-goers every year.

Additionally, the orchestra annually reaches 45,000 children, students and lifelong learners with its education and community programs.

Appearing Live on stage “ FIRST LADY OF THE FLUTE” BOBBI HUMPHREY Feb. 14, at the HISTORIC ATTUCKS THEATRE on Church Street in Norfolk. Doors open at 6 p.m. concert starts at 7 p.m. Attucks Theatre was originally known as the “Apollo Theatre of the South.” A Valentine treat for lovers of her special brand of soulful Jazz. She has been performing for over three decades to audiences around the world Bobbi Humphrey is a talent to be reckoned with. Her accomplishments include performances at the Montreux International Music Festival, working on the Bill Cosby Show, performing with such greats as Duke Ellington, Lee Morgan and Stevie while selling over five million units.

Also appearing will be the Forte Band a Tidewater favorite.

Forte Jazz Band is an eight-piece ensemble that has performed as a unit for over 20 years. Hailing from Smithfield, Virginia, the group is currently touring the East Coast and promoting their new album titled “Chase the Rhythm.” Forte’s style consists of a combination of smooth jazz, standards, and jazz-laced concoctions of R&B and basically anything else they think sounds good.

Humphrey’s professional career began in 1971 when she was the first female signed to Blue Note Records. Humphrey proved, however, she was not just a first or novelty, but a talent to be reckoned with. For in 1973, her LP, Blues and Blues was not only a huge commercial success, but established a strong crossover market for her. Also, in 1973 she was invited to the prestigious Montreux International Music Festival in Switzerland Blue Pyramid Productions where Leonard Feather, noted critic of the Los Angeles Times, acclaimed her the surprise hit of the festival.

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A BIG RED CELEBRATION ON VALENTINE’S DAY Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog debuts February 14 at the Children’s Museum of Virginia PORTSMOUTH

Growing Orchids ■ When: Feb. 17, 9:30 – 11 a.m.

■ Where: Norfolk Botanical Gardens ■

Cost: $18 for members, $24 for nonmembers For more information and to preregister, call: 441-5830 ext. 338 Learn how to grow and divide orchids successfully in your home with Gardener Joelle Miller. Get expert advice on how to care for and maintain these stunning plants that can produce showy blooms that can last for months.

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Owl Prowl ■ ■ ■ ■

When: Feb. 20, 6 – 8 p.m.

Where: Norfolk Botanical Gardens Cost: $14 for members, $20 for nonmembers For more information and to preregister, call: 441-5830 ext. 338 As the hush falls over the forest and darkness creeps through the trees, join longtime field trip leader for Cape Henry Audubon Society David Hughes in search of these magnificent night hunters. The Garden is home to three species: barred owls, great horned owls and Eastern screech owls. Dress warmly for walking on paved paths in the woods – and bring a flashlight. Moderate walking.

Military2Maritime career fair ■ ■

When: Feb. 17, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Nauticus Half Moone Cruise Center ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information or to register, visit: www.

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A big red opening takes place on Valentine’s Day, for a BIG RED DOG named CLIFFORD! Board the Birdwell Island ferry and journey to the world of Clifford™, America’s beloved big red dog with a heart to match. See Emily Elizabeth™ and many of the residents of Birdwell Island. Inspired by Scholastic Entertainment’s top-rated TV show Clifford The Big Red Dog® on PBS KIDS®, the exhibit offers numerous immersive “paws-on” adventures that reinforce “Clifford’s Big Ideas” –10 simple tangible life lessons designed to help young children navigate their world: Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe in Yourself, Be a Good Friend and Help Others. Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog opens at the Children’s Museum of Virginia, Saturday, Feb. 14, and will be here for children to visit through May 25.

Kids can visit a colossal 9-foot high Clifford with a tail to slide down, just like Emily Elizabeth does on the television show. Children can help fill Clifford’s big dog bowl with bones using a conveyor belt and find “bone”-ifide treasures at T-Bone’s Beach. Browse the Norman Bridwell Art Retrospective and see 40 years (that’s 280 dog-years!) of artwork and stories by the creator and awardwinning author of Clifford The Big Red Dog. Exhibit Entrance Welcome to Birdwell Island, the home of Clifford and his owner, Emily Elizabeth Howard. Clifford was the runt of the litter when Emily Elizabeth adopted him. Much to everyone’s surprise, Clifford outgrew all the other dogs because of Emily Elizabeth’s limitless love. So, the Howards left the city and moved to Birdwell Island, where they made new friends, including Cleo, T-Bone and Mac. Visitors enter Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog by passing a Birdwell Island’s lighthouse and board the ferry. Children and adults can join “Victor” and “Pedro” in the pilot house and try their hand at “steering” the ferry. Visitors hear the sounds of seagulls and ocean waves roaring as they navigate their way to Birdwell Island with the help of a three-dimensional map of the island.

Veterans are invited to the Military2Maritime career fair. The fair is part of a nationwide effort to connect service members with jobs in the U.S. maritime industry. The event will feature more than 60 maritime exhibitors who are looking to help current and former members of the military move to a new career.

When: Feb. 24, 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Where: Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, Virginia Beach ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information or to register, visit: www. moaa.org/spousesymposium

All-Navy Volleyball Mini Camp ■

When: Feb. 21, 10 a.m. – noon (women), 1– 3 p.m. (men) ■ Where: NAVSTA Norfolk, Bldg. Q-80 ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, call: 444-1267 or 444-1292 Navy and Coast Guard service members welcome! This camp will give those interested an opportunity to meet the coach, gain knowledge about the program, and showcase their talents.

Samuel’s Fish and Chips Shack Say “hello!” to “Samuel” and his son “Charlie,” pull up a stool at Samuel’s Fish and Chips Shack on the pier, and place your order (maybe Samuel’s delicious fish and chips!).

Children and adults can enter Samuel’s Shack and role-play restaurant employees working together to restock the shelves, cook, clean, and serve. Kids can grab an order pad, take their family and friends orders and total their bill at the cash register.

T-Bone’s Beach No island is complete without a beach! “T-Bone” welcomes children and adults to a bone-shaped “beach” where kids can hunt for buried treasures. Kids can follow Clifford’s Big Ideas and “Play Fair” by taking turns hunting for seashells.

Clifford The Big Red Dog’s Doghouse A 9-foot Clifford greets visitors in his backyard outside his doghouse.

Children can take a seat next to Emily Elizabeth on the giant paws of her big red best friend and slide down Clifford’s tail.

Kids can “Be Responsible” by helping fill Clifford’s giant dog bowl using a bone-shaped conveyor belt to keep the crimson canine’s giant dog bowl full of bones.

Emily Elizabeth’s Backyard Theater and The Howard’s House “Mac” invites visitors to take the stage with Clifford and his pals in Emily Elizabeth’s Backyard Theater.

A giant graphic of Clifford forms the backdrop of the stage. Dressed in Cleo, T-Bone, or Clifford costumes, visitors can get “red” dye to be the best in show. Kids can perform for family and friends sitting in the audi-

ence on bone-shaped benches. Young children use their imagination to create their own performance using a variety of instruments.

Children and adults can visit The Howard’s house. In the front of the house, kids can pick, sort and replant flowers in a flower box. Fans can “Be a Good friend” to Emily Elizabeth and Clifford by using lawn tools, watering cans and lawn mower to spiffup the backyard.

Cleo’s Backyard Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog’s youngest visitors will dig Cleo’s Backyard, designed especially for tots with a soft floor and “stone” wall enclosure. “Cleo” encourages toddlers to crawl through a tunnel, or play a shape-sorting activity at Cleo’s doghouse. At the “stone” wall, kids can enjoy activities as they open the doors to T-Bone’s doghouse, and are greeted by their reflection in a mirror; turn a crank to make Clifford go in and out of his doghouse; and spin two tumblers to match Birdwell Island characters to their home.

Birdwell Island Post Office Children can join “Mr. Carson” at the Birdwell Island Office, and help sort and mail letters. Then they can deliver mail and pictures to the Birdwell Island residents’ mailboxes.

Author’s Corner and Reading Area In the Author’s Corner, “Jetta” invites visitors to explore the Norman Bridwell Art Retrospective and view clips from an interview with Norman Bridwell. Children and adults can also browse artwork and get an inside look at Clifford’s character and story development during the past 40 years.

Take a break from all the action and cozy-up for a reading adventure.

Browse bookshelves filled with Clifford stories in the reading area. Our youngest visitors can get hands-on with interactive Clifford books while older children and adults share their love of reading.

-Lee Murphy, adoptions and foster coordinator for Suffolk Humane

‘Find True Love at PetSmart’ Adopt-a-thon takes place at Chesapeake Square Mall SUFFOLK

This award-winning professional development conference is free and open to all military spouses, currently serving service members, retirees, veterans and surviving spouses. There will be two panel discussions throughout the day. The first panel titled “Nuts and Bolts of Spouse Employment,” in the afternoon, military spouses will lead a second panel discussion titled “Real Spouses, Real Stories.”

Children can move “tourists” around the map and visit Samuel’s Restaurant, the Post Office, Cleo’s Backyard, and all of Clifford’s favorite places on the Island.

There is nothing like the unconditional love a pet can offer, and there are so many loving pets available right now.”

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Find your true love with a new best friend at one of two February adopta-thons sponsored by the Suffolk Humane Society and Suffolk Animal Care Center. The PetSmart Charities® Adoption Center at the Chesapeake Square PetSmart® store, 4300 Portsmouth Blvd., Chesapeake, VA 23321 will host an adopt-a-thon on Feb. 14, and the PetSmart Charities® Adoption Center at the North Suffolk PetSmart store, 6243 College Dr., Suffolk VA 23435 will host an event on Feb. 28.

Both events will be held from noon – 3 p.m.

“There is nothing like the unconditional love a pet can offer, and there are so many loving pets available right now,” said Lee Murphy, adoptions and foster coordinator for Suffolk Humane. “We hope people will decide to add a new best friend from one of the many great pets available.”

The Suffolk Humane Society is dedicated to promoting the welfare of companion animals in the community through sponsoring spay/neuter programs, placing homeless animals in loving permanent homes, and providing quality humane education with an emphasis on responsible pet ownership. Suffolk Humane receives no

funds from any agency and is solely dependent upon donations.

Visit www.SuffolkHumaneSociety. com each week to get the latest about the group’s activities and to view the up-to-date photos of the adoptable animals at Suffolk Animal Care Center.

Call Suffolk Humane at 538-3030 for more information.

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Nearly everyone has more than one special person in their life. Whether it’s a neighbor who lets the dog out, the friend who watches the kids in a pinch or a colleague who makes Mondays a little more bearable ... loved ones make our days better. A simple thank you or a small thank you gift can go a long way in showing those people just how much you appreciate them.

A recent survey revealed that most people do have multiple “loves” in their lives. In fact, significant others aren’t the only ones who get Valentine’s Day gifts these days.

This survey, which was commissioned by Rich Products, a leading provider to food service, in-store bakery and retail marketplaces, showed that Valentine’s Day now extends way beyond that one special person.

Forty four percent of people said that they purchase gifts for multiple people on Valentine’s Day. When asked to identify their

“other loves,” friends were at the top of the list, and surprisingly, among their favorite gifts were fresh baked goods ranging from cookies, cupcakes and other sweet treats.

So to sweeten your relationships all year round, small thank you gifts are both welcomed and appreciated. And keep in mind it’s not the size of the gift that matters.

Survey results show that good things come in small, personalized packages.

To get started, remember showing your appreciation doesn’t have to be expensive and time consuming. Gifts can be purchased on your weekly (or daily) trip to the grocery store then personalized and decorated with things that you have around the house. You can stock up on these inexpensive supplies at your local craft store.

Here are some simple, low-cost steps to show someone you care: Step 1: Visit the bakery department in your local grocery store for a variety of

fresh and delicious options. From frosted cookies, to cinnamon rolls, cupcakes and doughnuts, you’ll find a treat to please everyone on your list – and there’s no baking involved.

Step 2: Personalize each gift by selecting a baked good and using basic art or wrapping supplies (think ribbon spools and tissue paper leftover from Christmas) that you have around the house to dress up your gifts.

Step 3: Attach a personalized, handwritten note on a piece of construction paper or cardstock. Cut the paper to size, punch a hole to thread a ribbon through and tie it to your gift.

Here are some other ideas for a quick and easy do-it-yourself ways to dress up your gift: ■ Homemade gift bags – Cut hearts out of construction paper and glue onto a lunch bag.

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Make sure that the baked good is secure in the box. You don’t want it to crumble.

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Activision Publishing, Inc. and Nickelodeon are taking you under the sea by teaming up with SpongeBob SquarePants and his Bikini Bottoms friends in SpongeBob™ HeroPants, a new video game based on Nickelodeon’s hit-animated TV series. This action platformer arrives in March on Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and PlayStation®TV. All is not well in Bikini Bottom following the events of Paramount Pictures’ The SpongeBob™ Movie: Sponge Out of Water, the new animated/live-action feature film hitting UK cinema screens on March 27.

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Jonathan McLarty Brian Collette (L) vs Myron Dennis (R) at GLORY 19 at the Hampton Coliseum, Feb. 6.

GLORY and Spartyka co-event delivers for local kickboxing fans; Mike Tyson in attendance

By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer

GLORY, the world’s premier kickboxing league, presented their live televised event card entitled “GLORY 19” at the Hampton Coliseum on February 6. Providing the undercard action was local Mixed Martial Arts organization Spartyka Fight League. Fans got their money’s worth as they were treated to multiple match-ups in MMA and kickboxing over the course of 7 hours.

You can find out the latest news and information regarding Spartyka Fight League, including results from the GLORY co-promoted event, by visiting SpartykaFightLeague.com.

Prior to the televised GLORY event on Spike TV, GLORY presented their Superfight series program. This 2-hour event will air on the CBS Sports network on Friday, Feb. 13 at 11 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 1 a.m. This Superfight program was headlined by Andy Ristie taking on Steve Moxon.

A fight to look out for when this airs is Josh Jauncey vs Max Baumert. This bout was filled with excitement and some controversial actions. Francois Ambang, a Virginia native, competed in the opening contest, which came to a definitive conclusion.

Local performer Wendy Bungy sang the National Anthem and the main card of the night, GLORY 19, was ready to begin. One aspect of GLORY that makes them stand out amongst the competition is their one-night tournaments. The semifinal and final matches were held on this evening in the Welterweight division.

The first contest saw California native Raymond “Real Deal” Daniels defeat Jonatan Oliveira via a second round TKO. Daniels had an entire row of diehard fans in attendance, sporting his merchandise and yelling their support. The final knockdown in the second round came by a spinning kick to the body of Oliveira.

Daniels had an extended victory dance, but he wouldn’t be able to celebrate for long knowing that he would compete again later in the evening.

The second semifinal match in the Welterweight tournament had Nieky “The Natural” Holzken take on Alexander Stetcurenko. This contest lasted all three rounds – Holzken winning the first round and Stetcurenko coming back in the second. Holzken was able to pull out the victory by unanimous decision to advance into the tournament final.

In a battle of Navy vs Air Force, James Hurley (Navy) competed against Cedric

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Jonathan McLarty Raymond “Real Deal” Daniels at GLORY 19 at the Hampton Coliseum, Feb. 6.

Jonathan McLarty Mike Tyson at GLORY 19 at the Hampton Coliseum, Feb. 6.

Smith (Air Force). Hurley is a 3rd Class Petty Officer and Smith, who has ties to Virginia Beach, performs various tasks to support the flight line. Leading up to this fight, both men only had a week’s notice that the battle would occur. Hurley commented in his pre-match interview that he would not turn down a fight of this magnitude. Despite a close bout between the two men in the opening round, Smith was able to secure the victory for the Air Force in the second round with a knee strike that lead to a TKO. Jimi Partyka, founder of Spartyka Fight League, awarded Smith with the Spartyka Glory championship belt.

Joe Schilling defeated Robert Thomas in the next bout. Schilling gained the early advantage as he delivered a series of strikes that nearly sent Thomas through the ring ropes. Thomas rallied back in round 2, but Schilling regained the advantage to score the victory by unanimous decision.

The welterweight tournament final

concluded with Nieky Holzken defeating Raymond Daniels. Holzken came out on the winning end after both rounds one and two. In round three, Daniels found himself cornered on two occasions, both resulting in devastating knee lifts by Holzken. The second knee lift put Daniels down for the TKO victory. Holzken received a trophy to recognize the accomplishment.

For the night’s main event, “Iron” Mike Tyson watched intently from the front row. Heavyweight Champion Rico Verhoeven defended his title against Errol Zimmerman. This was to be the rubber match as both men held a victory over each other in past encounters. Just after a minute into the second round, Zimmerman attempted a spinning heel kick to the body of Verhoeven. In this attempt, Zimmerman injured his knee and fell to the mat. After a doctor examined the injury, the referee ended the contest. Mike Tyson entered the ring to award Verhoeven with the heavyweight championship title.

In the post-show press conference, GLORY CEO Jon Franklin discussed the upward momentum the company currently has. The company has been represented on television for three weeks straight with content shown on both CBS Sports and Spike TV. The fighters were honored and energized to be able to compete in front of boxing legend Mike Tyson. Match maker Cor Hemmers and CEO Jon Franklin mentioned that they will be discussing the possibility for Tyson to become involved in future GLORY events. GLORY 20, from Dubai, will be presented on April 3 on Spike TV. Visit GloryWorldSeries. com for more information.

Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer.

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Since he first burst onto the major-level NASCAR scene 13 years ago at the relatively tender age of 16, Kyle Busch has accumulated a career’s worth of accomplishments. He has an all-time record 70 Xfinity Series (formerly Nationwide) wins and a championship, 42 Camping World Truck Series victories and 29 more in the elite Sprint Cup Series.

The only major accomplishment that is missing is a Sprint Cup title.

As NASCAR prepares to kick off the 2015 season this weekend with the non-points Sprint Unlimited at Daytona International Speedway, people all across the NASCAR landscape are sizing up the potential contenders for the Cup championship.

Many in the sport are looking for a strong title run from Busch, for several reasons. Among those reasons are the fact that he has a new crew chief, Adam Stevens, with whom he’s enjoyed success in the past, and a new set of rules for Sprint Cup cars that are likely to bring them more in line with the Xfinity Series cars that Busch has been so successful in.

But, like the rest of his peers, Busch won’t really know how he stacks up until the green flag flies at Daytona.

“This off-season has been a little bit strange without the on-track NASCAR-type testing that we’re all accustomed to,” he said. “Not being able to be in a car at all is different, and the first time we get back in it, will be practicing for the [Sprint Unlimited].”

And, he said that being among the 25 drivers in that non-points race will be an advantage.

“That’s especially true when you’ve got a new crew chief,” he said, adding that even without the extra track time, he’s looking for good results with Stevens, who he has worked with in the Xfinity Series. “Adam is really smart, really quick to pick up on things. He may not have all the answers immediately, but he should after we’ve run five or six races.”

Busch is also hoping the new rules for the Cup cars – particularly the reduction in horsepower – will play into his hands, since that makes them more like what he’s used to in the Xfinity Series.

“I like to hope that the Cup cars getting closer to the aero and engines of the Xfinity cars will lend itself to my driving style,” he said. “But now I’ll be racing against the best of the best, and that’ll make life a lot tougher on Sundays than it has been on Saturdays.”

Busch also believes that the addition of a fourth driver – veteran Carl Edwards – to the stable at his Joe Gibbs Racing team will benefit him this year.

“To have Carl come on board – I think that’s going to be great for our team and to have that veteran-type leadership like Denny (Hamlin) or myself or Matt (Kenseth) has, we’re all able to communicate right off the bat really well.”

The addition of Edwards also brings more resources to Gibbs that can be utilized by the other three drivers as well.

“The biggest thing is just the infrastructure and the amount of money that’s left in order to add on the extra engineers and the body guys and the chassis guys and all that stuff” Busch said.

And there’s the question of how Busch will approach the Chase for the Sprint Cup after finishing a disappointing 10th in 2014, with just one race victory over the entire season.

“I think you have to attack this year differently than what has happened in years past, and based off the information we all learned last year through the Chase and everything that happened,” he said, pointing out that he barely beat Kyle Larson at Auto Club Speedway to earn his Chase berth.

“If Kyle Larson would have pushed the issue a little bit more and he would have won that race, it would have knocked us out of the Chase the way things fell, and Larson would have been in the Chase,” Busch said. “You have to look at it every single week as that could be your shot to get in to the Chase, and there isn’t necessarily a next week.”

Courtesy of NASCAR Kyle Busch hopes that new rules for Sprint Cup cars in 2015 will be to his advantage this season.

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