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21ST CENTURY SAILOR OFFICE DIRECTOR VISITS USS TRUMAN

By MC2 Adam Brock USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs

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Rear Adm. Sean S. Buck, director, 21st Century Sailor Office, visited the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) to solicit feedback from crew about 21st Century Sailor programs, Feb. 7-8.

The 21st Century Sailor initiative, started in June 2013, is responsible for Sailors’ total health and mission readiness with programs that include sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR), suicide prevention and alcohol and substance abuse prevention.

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Photo Illustration | MCSA Magen F. Reed Lt. Dan Hollingshead, the Operations Officer for the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), kisses his pregnant wife during a farewell ceremony.

Judges examine an entry during the Brick by Brick Lego Shipbuilding Competition at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

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The Veterans Affairs Department (VA) launched a new online tool, Feb. 4, to make it easier for veterans, service members and family members to calculate their Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits and learn more about VA’s approved colleges, universities and other education and training programs across the country.

“We are pleased that Post-9/11 veterans are taking advantage of this significant benefit program,” said Allison A. Hickey, undersecretary of

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special insert The Welcome Aboard special section provides information and resources for service members moving to Hampton Roads.

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egy was to stay by my boat and have a lot of fans,” said Thompson, who entered his boat in the ages seven to nine category. “Entering and winning fan favorite was the best thing in my life.”

Every year, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum hosts the Brick by Brick competition. Participants can make Lego creations from blocks that are supplied by the museum, or they can choose to build their own ships to bring in for judging.

The competition is free and open to the public. Judging is based on effort, creativity and aesthetics, and winners in each category are given various prizes, but the event isn’t about competition.

More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines serving in the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (BAT ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departed from Naval Station Norfolk for an eight-month deployment, Feb. 8.

BATARG is commanded by Capt. Neil A. Karnes, Commodore, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6, and is comprised of multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), both homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, and amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) homeported at Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story.

“The Sailors and Marines of the Bataan ARG have excelled in training and qualifications, and are more than ready to answer the Nation’s call across a very wide range of mission sets to be executed around the globe,” Karnes said. “America’s sons and daughters are the heart and soul of the Bataan ARG, and I am extremely proud of their accomplishments, dedication, and enthusiasm. They make it happen every single day. It’s a great Navy, Marine Corps team.”

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Amid the booths bustling with chattering children, watchful parents and curious spectators, one small boy stood sentry next to his newly constructed Lego creation.

“Vote for number eight!” he called out as passersby stopped to admire his creation.

It had taken Mark Thompson two days of effort and engineering to complete his Lego project. It was a small airboat, complete with working motor. It was also the winner of the fan-favorite category at the Brick by Brick Lego Shipbuilding Competition held at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

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They figure out how to build the ship from the keel up, just as one would build a ship in real life ... except with Legos.”

- Hampton Roads Naval Museum special events coordinator Laura Orr

COUNSELORS DEPLOY WITH SAILORS The Navy will hire a total of 21 Deployed Resiliency Counselors (DRCs) in the near future to deploy aboard ships.

SOMERSET ON MAIDEN VOYAGE LPD 25 departed Huntington Ingalls Industries Shipbuilding site in Avondale, La. beginning its maiden voyage to its commissioning site in Pennsylvania, March 1.

VALENTINE’S DAY Check out this week’s C section for last-minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas personalized to his/her unique personality, local activities and ways to make it special for your special someone.

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HRT offers ticket vending machine on NAVSTA Norfolk

By David Todd Contributing Writer

NORFOLK

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), in conjunction with the Department of the Navy’s Transportation Incentive Program (TIP), announced a new way to purchase bus passes on Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, Feb. 5.

Located in building C-9, Hampton Roads commuters now have the option to use a newly installed ticket vending machine (TVM) to purchase fare cards for local routes, Metro Area Express (MAX) services, the Tide, ferries and more.

NAVSTA Norfolk is the first installation in Hampton Roads to feature the machine.

“The use of public transportation is an effective way to reduce traffic congestion, so we are very pleased to be the first military installation in Hampton Roads to have an HRT ticket vending machine installed on-base,” said Capt. Robert E. Clark, executive officer, Naval Station Norfolk. “The machine will offer our military and civilian personnel a convenient way to purchase fare cards for many of HRT’s services.”

Through clear instructions on the main screen, riders can easily select a fare card that suites their needs and pay using credit or debit transactions.

“The ticket vending machine is located directly across from the HRT office when you go inside C-9,” said Herb Pittman, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic TIP coordinator.

Pittman said it took several month to facilitate the installation of the new machine, but he feels confident that the service it provides will be beneficial for those who currently utilize public transportation or are looking to use the services, and especially those who have enrolled in TIP. TIP is a free benefit program, funded by the Office of Financial Operations, that is designed to reduce federal employee contributions to traffic congestion and air pollution, and to expand their commuting alternatives by offering fare media to qualified applicants, which includes active duty military, reservists on active status, DOD civilians and nonappropriated fund personnel. DOD contractors and inactive reservists are not eligible.

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Upon enrollment, and once the necessary processing stages have been approved, all applicants receive a TRANServe debit card to purchase their mass-transit fares. The debit card is a Visa-branded card provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation and issued by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Although there are many different routes that provide service to and from NAVSTA Norfolk, the MAX routes offer passengers the most direct path, while helping them save expenses for fuel and car maintenance.

Additionally, the MAX routes offer free WiFi access for passengers, allowing them the ability to surf the Internet, check and send emails, or update a Facebook/Twitter status.

For those who live in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, MAX routes 918, 919, or 922 are available; and route 965 for those living on the peninsula. These services operate Monday through Friday only. Visit www.gohrt.com/services/the-max for more details.

“With the MAX, you park your car at a Park and Ride location, and you don’t have to worry about transfers. It will pick you up and bring you directly to the base,” Pittman explained, “which is great compared to other buses which make multiple stops.”

“It takes, on average, about 30 minutes from the peninsula ... and 30 to 45 minutes from the southside ... depending on the time of the day you are traveling.”

MAX routes offer flexible morning and evening pick-up times that accommodate a multitude of schedules, but Pittman recommends signing up for the Guaranteed Ride Program (GRP) through TRAFFIX as an added assurance.

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MC3 Zachary Anderson HRT’s ticket vending machine, located in building C-9 on Naval Station Norfolk, accepts credit and debit transactions, offering a convenient way to purchase the right fare card – from local routes to MAX services, to shuttles and ferries.

a commuter is unable to catch the MAX. Some restrictions may apply.

Registration is free for anyone who lives or works in Hampton Roads and utilizes alternative modes of transportation. If a taxi is dispatched on your behalf, the individual pays the cab driver only $5. The TRAFFIX Program will cover the rest of the cost. The service can be used up to two times per month, not to exceed six times a year. Visit www.gohrt. com/services/traffix/programs/guaranteed-ride for more details.

Unfortunately, services from Portsmouth are currently unavailable and TIP does not provide funding for tolls, but Pittman encourages individuals to use vanpools to help reduce the costs incurred by the new tolls that began on Feb. 1.

“If you are interested in starting a vanpool, contact me and we will connect you with people who have already started a vanpool,” he said.

“This will make traveling through the Midtown and Downtown tunnels a lot cheaper, while helping with traffic congestion as well.”

For more information, or to enroll in TIP or vanpools, contact Herbert Pittman at 322-2836, or email herbert.pittman@navy.mil.

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Enterprise crew celebrates AfricanAmerican history

By MC3 Zachary A. Anderson The Flagship Staff Writer

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Sailors assigned to the Enterprise-class aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) gathered to celebrate African-American History Month at Norfolk Naval Station, Feb. 6.

African-American History Month is observed each year to bring awareness of diversity and to highlight the role African-Americans have played in the development of our nation and military.

“When it comes down to it, our job as a military, is to be

Norfolk was important in the battle for equality. It had the largest school system in Virginia and Virginia was fighting hard against integration.” - Capt. William Hamilton

MC3 Zachary A. Anderson Master-at-Arms 1st Class Sharona Mack sings the national anthem during an African-American/Black History Month celebration hosted by USS Enterprise at Naval Station Norfolk.

able to fight a war better than our enemy,” said Capt. William Hamilton, Enterprise’s commanding officer. “We can’t do that if we don’t recognize our diversity and celebrate it.”

Hamilton began the event with opening remarks on background information detailing

school system in Virginia and Virginia was fighting hard against integration.”

Among those who took place at the podium was guest speaker Dr. Patricia Turner, whom Hamilton introduced as a “hero” from Hampton Roads.

“What she did was bigger

the importance of Norfolk during a time when pressure was being applied to have allwhite schools integrate the student body with non-white minorities.

“Norfolk was important in the battle for equality,” said Hamilton. “It had the largest

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than Norview High School and bigger than the Norfolk school system. She is a true hero in the battle for equality,” he said.

Turner was a member of the Norfolk 17, the first 17 men and women to enter six all-white schools in Norfolk during a time when desegregation was being introduced to the school system. Turner spoke to the Sailors about her experiences growing up in a segregated world and her days in school.

“The first day of school is like yesterday to me,” said Turner. “I got pushed down the stairs, I got spit on, and I got told I wasn’t good enough every day, just because I was born black.”

Turner went on to graduate near the top of her class of more than 400 seniors.

Following Turner’s presentation was a reading of Eloise Greenfield’s poem “Harriet Tubman” by Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Shanika King, and a musical presentation by Curtis Davis, a local musician, which detailed African-American contributions to modern music.

“I really enjoy being a part of the multicultural committee,” said Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Joseline Paulino, secretary of the multicultural committee. “I love to go the extra mile to put together great events for the ship that bring everyone together.”

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Mary Morrison, assigned to USS Constitution, tries on a Dixie cup cover to be used for the new E1-E6 service dress blue female uniform with a uniform official during a fit evaluation.

New uniform items are currently being evaluated for fit, comfort and durability before the final designs are released fleetwide.

MC3 Zachary A. Anderson Sailors assigned to USS Enterprise (CVN 65) set up a display table as part of an African-American History Month celebration event at Naval Station Norfolk.

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FFSC Clinical Counselors to deploy with Sailors

By Tim McGough Commander, Navy Installations Command N91 Communications Program Analyst

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The Navy will hire a total of 21 Deployed Resiliency Counselors (DRCs) in the near future to deploy aboard ships, providing the same services within the same scope of care that Clinical Counselors provide at the Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSCs).

Two civilian DRCs have already been selected and assigned to ships in Japan.

The Navy will hire a total of 21 DRCs. And although the placing of the DRCs aboard ships is a first, the Navy has had great success with civilian “Fit-Bosses” and “FunBosses” aboard aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. These positions serve as recreation and fitness directors aboard the Navy’s

largest operational platforms.

“Two Deployed Resiliency Counselors have been selected for assignment to the USS George Washington and USS Bonhomme Richard,” said Eileen Pawloski, Clinical Counseling Program Analyst at Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC).

“These and future DRCs are fully credentialed, licensed clinical counselors and will deploy with the ship they are assigned.”

The DRC positions will be civilian non-appropriated fund employees.

The DRCs will provide the same services, within the same scope of care that Clinical Counselors provide at the FFSCs. DRCs will receive additional training for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program responsibilities.

“The implementation of the DRC program was mandated as part of the new Sexual Assault Response Program initiatives directed in NAVADMIN 181/13,” said Pawloski.

“The goal of the program is to provide a continuity of professional counseling services and support to Sailors during their deployment and while they’re at the homeport.”

The counseling and support services provided by the DRC are preventative in nature, aimed at addressing life challenges such as adjustment to deployments, separation from friends and family, relationship and family issues, and other challenges to military life. The DRCs are also fully trained to provide an extra layer of support to any victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, assuring that there are no gaps in support services.

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Pawloski stressed the importance that if the DRC is concerned that the needs of the Sailor fall outside of the scope of practice for a Clinical Counselor, they will provide a warm hand-off to the medical clinic to assure that the Sailor is safe and the appropriate treatment needs are addressed.

“As with the Clinical Counselors located in the FFSCs, the DRC can provide early intervention and counseling which can potentially minimize the need to refer the Sailor for more intensive behavioral health treatment,” said Pawloski. “And since the DRC will actually deploy with the ship that they are assigned to, they will be easily accessible to Sailors and in a better position to provide this service.”

Some may ask what about when the ship is in homeport?

In order to ensure continuity

of care for the Sailor, Pawloski said the counselors will be made available to Sailors while they’re not deployed.

“The DRC may hold office hours on the ship while at the homeport at the direction of the ship’s CO,” she said.

“Depending on the needs of the ship, the DRC may also provide services at the FFSC during the homeport period.”

The DRC will receive shipboard indoctrination training, which includes being assigned a ship sponsor. In addition, the DRCs will be fully trained, with additional training on the roles and responsibilities of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) and the SAPR program prior to deployment.

CNIC has been working with the Fleet and regional FFSCs since July 2013 on the development and promulgation of planning and policy to support the DRC program.

Job announcements were posted in December 2013.

Based on the number of job applications being received at the various Human Resource

offices there is a high interest in these positions.

Pawloski thinks the DRC program is set up to be a success.

“I feel like there is a great potential to provide some valuable services to Sailors especially while they are deployed,” said Pawloski.

“The DRCs will be an additional source of support for the Sailor along with the services already provided by the medical clinic and ship Chaplains, with whom the DRC will work in close collaboration with.”

Pawloski said, her hope is that Sailors will reach out to the DRC before their problem(s) gets worse and more serious treatment is needed.

“This service will hopefully boost the Sailor’s overall health and resiliency,” she said. “Right now, the DRCs are being hired throughout CONUS and Japan. The DRCs will be permanently assigned to the ship and there will not be any specific length of tour.”

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PASCAC CHECKS ABOARD TR

By MC3 John M. Drew USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs

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The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) implemented the Personnel Accountability System – Common Access Card (PASCAC), Feb. 6.

The PASCAC system uses Sailors’ Common Access Cards (CAC) to provide a real-time list of Sailors who are aboard the ship. Leadership will use the system to verify muster reports, con-

trol ship access and ensure liberty buddies stay together.

“It is a system of laptops and scanners that will be used by quarterdeck personnel to check ID cards as people are coming aboard or going ashore,” said Lt. Cmdr.

Jeremy Livingston, Combat Systems Information Officer (CSIO). “We are using this new system because it augments the daily muster report with some additional capabilities.”

The PASCAC system helps deter unwanted guests

from coming aboard TR while in port. Overseas, it serves another purpose.

“When we are away from our homeport, PASCAC will also help to enforce the liberty buddy policy by notifying the quarterdeck watchstander if a group of Sailors leaves the ship, but returns without one of their shipmates,” said Livingston.

“Most of us wouldn’t think of doing something like that, but if it happens, we need to be ready.”

To use the system, Sailors must register their CAC with TR’s Administration department. Personnel who are not registered must be escorted aboard.

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Lowell D. Crow, outgoing commanding officer, WPNSTA Yorktown; and Rear Adm. Dixon Smith, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic salute during the presentation of colors for the change of command ceremony, Feb. 6.

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By Mark O. Piggott Naval Weapons Station Yorktown Public Affairs

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Capt. Lowell D. Crow, commanding officer, Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown, retired after 34 years of naval service in a retirement/change of command ceremony at the Navy Cargo Handling Battalion One (NCHB1) Auditorium aboard WPNSTA Yorktown-Cheatham Annex (CAX), Feb. 6.

Capt. Paul C. Haebler relieved Crow and assumed command of WPNSTA Yorktown. Haebler, a native of Baltimore, Md., graduated from the United States Naval Academy in May of 1989, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. Most recently, he served as deputy commander for operations on the staff of Submarine Squadron Six in Norfolk.

Crow, a native of Kalamazoo, Mich., entered the U.S. Naval Academy where he graduated in May of 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in

Applied Science.

Upon receiving his commission and after attending the Surface Warfare Division Officer Course, he reported aboard USS Anchorage (LSD 36), where he served as gunner officer and then assistant operations officer. His additional sea tours included main engines officer in USS New Jersey (BB 62), operations officer in USS Germantown (LSD 42) and chief engineer in USS FORT McHenry. In May of 1997, he reported as the commissioning executive officer of USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52).

Crow’s shore duties include serving as lead amphibious operations instructor at Amphibious School in Virginia Beach; flag secretary for Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific/ Commander, Naval Base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; executive assistant to the Chief of Staff at United States Transportation Command; Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans at Amphibious Group One/CTF 76.

In February of 2002, he reported as the commanding officer for USS Ogden (LPD 5). During his tour, the ship was deployed twice in support of Operation Enduring Freedom where it sup-

ported Operation Anaconda, Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Tusker.

In November 2007, he reported to USS Wasp (LHD 1) as executive officer as one of the first major command XO/CO surface fleet-ups. In July 2009, Crow fleeted up to commanding officer where he served as Wasp’s 16th commanding officer until October 2010. During his tour, Wasp was deployed to the 4th Fleet area of responsibility as the CTG 40.7 Flagship in support of operation Blue Horizons and SPS Carb 2009, where Wasp was awarded the Coast Guard Unit Commendation for drug interdiction operations.

Crow reported in December 2010 as the commanding officer of WPNSTA Yorktown. During his tenure, Crow spearheaded the establishment of WPNSTA Yorktown as a major command under Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and expertly directed the realignment of 270 civilian and military personnel. His involvement with civic leaders across five local communities enhanced and highlighted the importance of the U.S. Navy during a time of increased budgetary constraints and significant encroachment concerns.

Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Battle Creek in Augusta, Mich. received three Navy community service awards for outstanding community service initiatives by individual commands from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 as part of the Navy Community Service of the Year Award Program.

Battle Creek received the 2013 Community Service Award for Environmental Stewardship (Small Shore); 2013 Health, Safety, and Physical Fitness Flagship Award (Small Shore); and 2013 Navy Project Good Neighbor Flagship Runner Up Award (Small Shore).

“We are very proud of the hard work and dedication of our Sailors at NOSC Battle Creek,” said Rear Adm. Bryan Cutchen, Commander, Navy Reserve Force. “The three awards that they received embody the Navy’s commitment to responsible environmental stewardship, health, safety and fitness, and ensure we remain a good neighbor in our communities.”

The awards, which are administered by Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), annually recognize the most outstanding community service program initiatives by individual commands in six categories.

Battle Creek placed in three of these categories by contributing more than 2,545 community service hours with 128 volunteers and 100 percent command participation, resulting in a cost savings of more than $53,000 to local communities.

“As part of a comprehensive program, our Sailors coordinate with a number of organizations, including school and youth organizations such as the American Red Cross and Relay for Life,” said Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (SW/AW) Alex Eggleston, NOSC Battle Creek Community Service Coordinator. “They have volunteered at the Binder Park Zoo teaching Scouts the importance of wildlife and conservation through the zoo’s overnight safari program ... and even coached a local Junior Roller Derby team.”

The Navy’s commitment to serving the local community through local partnerships is also evident in their role as environmental stewards, protecting the environment through recycling and environmental outreach activities, such as their participation in Adopt-a-Highway clean-up through the Michigan Department of Transportation and developing a command recycling program.

“Over the past year, we have developed an extensive community outreach program with a primary goal of creating strong ties with our community, enabling us to be true ambassadors of the Navy,” said Lt. Cmdr. Michel Files, commanding officer, NOSC Battle Creek. “Congealing our relationship with our community not only makes the Navy stronger, but it makes the families of the Sailors in this community feel more at home.”

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Navy divers, Sailors awarded for MH-53E recovery, salvage

By MC2 Jared Aldape Explosive Ordnance Group 2 Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Sailors from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (MDSU2) were recognized

by Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Feb. 6, for salvaging last month’s downed MH-53E helicopter and recovering a missing aviator.

Gortney presented the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to a total of 19 Sailors from MDSU2 for their efforts in

locating and salvaging the wreckage of the MH-53E helicopter that went down approximately 20 miles off the coast of Virginia, Jan. 8.

MDSU2 recovered the missing aviator and salvaged 95 percent of the wreckage.

“Thanks for helping us find the ‘what happened’ on the helicopter,” said Gortney. “And from the family: ‘thanks for bringing him home.’”

Gortney also congratulated MDSU2 on other recent mission highlights including salvaging a downed U.S. Air

Force F-16C Falcon off the coast of Virginia in August.

Approximately 40 percent of the aircraft was recovered including the flight data recorder, also known as the “black box,” and confidential avionics equipment.

“You pulled up everything we need to find out what happened, so that aircrews who fly can continue to do what they need to in support of our nation,” said Gortney.

Both the MH-53E and F-16C salvage operations were conducted from the rescue and salvage ship

USNS Grasp (T-ARS-51).

Grasp, one of four rescue and salvage ships owned by Military Sealift Command, is operated by 26 civil service mariners.

“I can’t thank you enough for letting me come out here and talk to you,” said Gortney. “Maybe you don’t know how hard you work, and maybe you don’t think we pay attention ... we do.”

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Lincoln chief warrant officer to receive ASNEs Fleet Engineer Award

By MCSN Christopher Huot USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

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A chief warrant officer assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) is the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE)’s Claud A. Jones Award (Fleet Engineer) winner for 2013.

The award will be presented at the ASNE Day 2014 at Crystal City, Va., Feb. 21.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Gregory Collins is also the first warrant officer to receive the Fleet Engineer Award.

Excelling professionally and receiving praise for a job well done is something familiar to Collins. In October 2013, Collins also earned his sixth Military Outstanding Service Award by logging a total of 10,000 hours of community service. Additionally, he has been awarded as Marine Engineer of the Year three times.

“It is an honor to be recognized by the American Society of Naval Engineers,” said Collins, the assistant Damage Control Assistant aboard Lincoln. “This award would not be possible if were not for the superb leadership of my superiors and the technical prowess of my colleagues and Sailors who I have served with during my engineering career.”

The recipient of the Fleet Engineer Award, presented annually since 1987, is a fleet or field engineer who has made significant contributions to improving operational engineering or material readiness of maritime forces during the past three years.

Cmdr. Vincent Janowiak, chief engineer aboard Lincoln, reflected on Collins’ professionalism in the Damage Control Division and why he deserves recognition.

“He has taken on a difficult job with significantly reduced manning and is playing many roles. The fact that he is doing so well is just another testament to his selection for this award. Everything that he does, he does with vigor and enthusiasm,” said Janowiak.

“I’m proud to have him on my team.”

Adm. Claud A. Jones, for whom the award was named, had a career that spanned more than 40 years, including his midshipman days, the first 24 years largely spent on ships and with the fleet serving with distinction in engineering assignments.

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

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More than 3,500 champions dashed into the icy Atlantic at the annual 2014 Polar Plunge Winter Festival in Virginia Beach, Feb. 8, raising more than $1.1 million for Special Olym-

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Participants splashed down at 2:30 p.m. with more than 100 Special Olympics Virginia athletes leading the charge. Proceeds from the annual fundraiser help provide year-round support to more than 13,000 Special Olympics athletes and 20,000

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“Raising one million dollars for the fourth year in a row is incredible,” said Rick Jeffrey, Special Olympics Virginia president. “More importantly, though, these funds will help us to build bigger, better, more inclusive communities across the

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“The new G.I. Bill Comparison Tool will help future beneficiaries as they make decisions about what education or training program best fits their needs.”

The G.I. Bill Comparison Tool provides key information about college affordability and brings together information from more than 17 different online sources and three federal agencies, including the number of students receiving VA education benefits at each school.

It is one item in a series of resources VA is launching in response to President Barack Obama’s Executive Order 13607, which directs agencies to implement and promote “Principles of Excellence” for education institutions that interact with veterans, service members and their families, and to ensure beneficiaries have the information they need to make educated choices about VA education benefits and approved programs, VA officials said.

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MCSA Shelby Tucker The amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) departs Naval Station Norfolk for an eight-month deployment.

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MC1 Julie Matyascik The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departs Naval Station Norfolk.

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The deployment is part of a regular rotation of forces to support maritime security operations, provide crisis response capability, and increase theater security cooperation and forward naval presence in the U.S. Navy’s 5th and 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

“BATARG Sailors and Marines stand ready to accomplish our nation’s calling,” said Capt. Neil A. Karnes, commodore, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 6.

“After months of extensive training, our Navy and Marine Corps have proven themselves to work together seamlessly.”

The 22nd MEU is commanded by Col. William R. Dunn and is comprised of the 22nd Marine Expedition-

ary Unit, which includes a Ground Combat Element, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment; Aviation Combat Element, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263; Logistics Combat Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 22; and its command element.

The BATARG/22 MEU team will provide combatant commanders a versatile seabased force that can be tailored to a variety of missions, including quick reaction crisis response options in maritime, littoral and inland environments in support of the nation’s maritime strategy.

Editors note: Lt. Patricia Kreuzberger, USS Bataan Public Affairs and MCSN Jesse A. Hyatt, Navy Public Affairs Support Element East contributed to this article.

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Continued from front “The Chief of Naval Operations has tasked me to be a one-stop shop for our Navy to have one accountable officer for all of these programs,” said Buck. “That’s how important this is to the leadership of our Navy.”

The 21st Century Sailor initiative focuses on readiness, safety, physical fitness, inclusion and continuum of service.

During his visit, Buck held E-6 and below calls, met with the Chief’s Mess, command triads, officers and command representatives of the programs he administers. Buck also answered questions that were broadcast on the ship’s TV network.

“There are a lot of good programs and information out there that help Sailors and their families stay resilient in a time of long deployments and high operational tempo,” said Buck. “It’s important to the Navy that we get you that information, which is why I’m here.”

Buck said it was equally important to find ways to keep Sailors engaged with deglamorization training, such as suicide prevention, substance abuse prevention and sexual assault prevention.

Sailors in the crowd shared ideas for training that included small focused discussion groups, using peer-led training, fewer formal lectures with PowerPoint presentations and more creatively communicated messages.

“I suggested that we use more interactive training for bystander intervention topics using the crew to act out different situations or using more peer-to-peer training to keep peoples’ interest,” said Aviation Boatswain’s

MC3 Blagoj B. Petkovski Seaman Apprentice Deanna Lamee (left) asks Rear Adm. Sean S. Buck, director, 21st Century Sailor Office, a question during an E-6 and below call in the forecastle of the USS Harry S. Truman.

Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Roidy Amparo. “The admiral seemed open and genuinely interested in hearing new ideas on how to train the fleet.”

Amparo said she looks forward to seeing the new training ideas implemented because SAPR, suicide prevention and drug abuse are important issues in the fleet.

Buck also discussed the Navy’s physical fitness assessment (PFA) program, the effect of physical health on resiliency and body composition assessment testing.

“The measure of body fat is an overall indicator of Sailors’ total health and potential future health,” said Buck.

“Having extra body fat at a young age has the potential to put Sailors at higher risk for diseases later on in life.”

Harry S. Truman Sailors suggested a more holistic approach to fitness for Sailors.

“People who can pass the physical readiness test but are overweight shouldn’t just automatically fail,” said Seaman Apprentice Deanna Lamee. “I think it would be more beneficial for the Sailor and the Navy to give them a chance to change their diet and get nutri-

tion counseling instead of just putting them on the fitness enhancement program.”

During the call-in question and answer forum, Buck responded to questions about the perception that seeking help for mental health or substance abuse is a sign of weakness.

“I encourage Sailors who are struggling with thoughts of suicide or a substance abuse problem to ask for help,” he said. “Asking for help with a problem is a sign of strength and honesty with yourself.”

The Navy is an organization that has a vested interest in helping Sailors who are experiencing issues, which is why the programs he administers exist. Sailors who have a problem will not be discarded or pushed out, but helped and accepted back in, explained Buck.

“I encourage Sailors to be proactive about seeking help rather than letting issues get out of hand or to the point that they are either hurting themselves or suffering disciplinary consequences.”

Making sure Sailors and Marines have the information and resources they need to be

tional institutions receiving funding from federal military and veterans educational benefits programs, including benefits programs provided by the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill and the Defense Department’s military tuition assistance program.

The executive order, signed April 27, 2012, directs federal agencies to provide meaningful cost and quality information on schools, prevent deceptive recruiting practices and provide high quality academic and student support services. VA works closely with partner institutions to ensure the G.I. Bill beneficiaries’ needs are met, officials said, noting that more than 5,000 education institutions have agreed to the Principles of Excellence.

The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill is a comprehensive education benefit created by Congress in 2008. In general, veterans and service members who have served on active duty for 90 or more days since Sept. 10, 2001, are eligible.

Since 2009, VA has distributed more than $30 billion in the form of tuition and other education-related payments to more than 1 million veterans, service members and their families, as well as to the universities, colleges and trade schools they attend.

strong and mission ready is the most important thing he does.

Buck’s visit to Harry S. Truman is part of a 19-stop tour.

“They get to learn science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, which is something that is really important for schools,” said Laura Orr, the special events coordinator at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. “It gives the kids the chance to learn how to read simple graphs and learn to plot. They figure out how to build the ship from the keel up, just as one would build a ship in real life ... except with Legos.”

Other activities at the event include the Make a Ship activity, which allows participants to follow a set of instructions to construct a historical naval ship, such the USS Wisconsin (BB 64), out of Legos.

Bricks 4 Kids, an organization based in Virginia Beach that stresses the use of Lego creations for education, was also present at the event.

“We came here with our Bricks 4 Kids project kits and then the kids, and parents, get to build different tools that they might find

in a shipyard,” said Jessica Filosa, the director and owner of Bricks 4 Kids. “[It helps] bring in and show children how important it is for engineering and the possibilities for different careers in the future.”

Whether the participants chose to bring in their own kits and creations, build them from instructions, or freestyle them from provided blocks, the Brick by Brick competition has garnered a huge response, both from participants and volunteers.

“Most of our volunteers are active duty Navy,” said Orr. “We ended up getting more responses than I even had room for volunteers.”

The event was fun and family-friendly, offering excellent learning opportunities as well as a creative and social outlet for young minds.

Julia Thompson, the mother of Mark, said she and her two sons really enjoyed the atmosphere at the competition and they learned a lot, which will come in handy when they return next year.

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CNO reinforces ethics Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert released a video blog message, Feb. 9, reinforcing the Navy’s commitment to ethics, particularly integrity.

Speaking about ethical failure and cheating on tests at the Navy’s Nuclear Power Training Unit in South Carolina, Greenert said, “These events must serve to remind us that, although the vast majority of our Sailors live our Navy ethos and core values, we must always remain vigilant to the potential to make mistakes. This is particularly critical when it comes to integrity.”

“A failure of integrity undermines a unit’s trust,” said Greenert in his ethics blog to shipmates. “As Sailors, our very survival is founded on trust – it is the core of our success at sea – and has been for centuries.”

Based on recent incidents across all the services, there is an invigorated effort across the Department of Defense to reinforce ethics and service core values.

Before the weekend, on Feb. 7, in light of recent allegations of misconduct in the military services the Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced that a senior officer will be appointed to promote and enforce a culture of ethical behavior and good moral character. Additionally, DOD released last week further details into Hagel’s ethics initiatives and orders to Navy and Air Force to conduct reviews of the nuclear enterprise.

During one of Greenert’s three videos, he explains what these reviews will look at within the Navy. And in a second video he provided initial thoughts on what Navy leaders need to reinforce as they face a recent number of missteps.

Glenn Fawcett Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Adm. John Richardson, director of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, brief Pentagon reporters on the Navy’s investigation into allegations of compromised test materials.

“I don’t think we have an ethics problem across the Navy, but I think we need to reinforce our core values and our core commitment to that,” he said. “We need to talk about integrity.”

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NSA Bahrain hosts 21st Century Sailor all-hands call MC1 Michael McNabb The amphibious assault ship Pre-Commissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) returns to Ingalls Shipyard from acceptance trials.

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LHA 6 COMPLETES ACCEPTANCE TRIAL

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Amphibious assault ship PreCommissioning Unit (PCU) America (LHA 6) completed acceptance trials off the coast of Pascagoula, Miss., Jan. 31.

During the trials the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) performed rigorous tests and evaluated all of the ship’s major systems, including

combat, propulsion, communications, navigation, mission systems and aviation capabilities.

The successful completion of the trials brings the ship one step closer to delivery.

“The ship performed extremely well,” said Capt. Chris Mercer, Amphibious Warfare program manager for the Program Executive Office, Ships.

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U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs

The director of 21st Century Sailor Office held all-hands calls with Sailors and Marines aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain, Feb. 6.

Rear Adm. Sean S. Buck spoke about topics ranging from suicide prevention to fitness during four separate sessions held for E-6 and below, E-7 and above, one for the Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD), and one for Naval

Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) and Victim Advocates (VAs).

Buck said two of his main objectives are to provide Sailors with an update on how the Navy is doing in reducing destructive behaviors that his office oversees and to solicit feedback from Sailors.

“It’s one thing for me to perceive how the Navy is doing – it’s another thing to listen to you all and see what you are thinking out in the fleet,” he said. “The most important thing I can do is to come here and

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Photographic archivists from the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) rediscovered a donation, Feb. 5, in their backlog that may not have been seen by the public for more than a century: a box containing about 150 original glass plate photographs from the Spanish-American War. According to Lisa Crunk, NHHC’s photo archives branch head, the find is amazing.

“The plates were individually wrapped in tissue paper and include full captions and dates, which were likely prepared by the photographer, Douglas White,” she said. “The glass plates are in perfect condition and housed in a large wooden box with a leather strap, which likely allowed for it to be carried by the shoulder.”

Further enhancing the provenance of the collection was an etching on the cover of the box: Photographic Slides U.S. Naval Military Activities In and Around Manila Spanish - American War - 1898 and Philippine Insurrection Douglas White War Correspondent “Research on Mr. White discovered that he was a special war correspondent of the San Francisco Examiner during the Philippine War,” said Crunk.

She says the collection is significant because the Navy played a central role in nearly every aspect of the SpanishAmerican War from logistics to diplomacy.

“American planners and leaders anticipated that the fight with Spain would be primarily a naval war,” she said. “The U.S. Navy’s victories at Manila Bay and Santiago de Cuba were pivotal events that turned the course of the war and joint Army-Navy operations at Santiago, Puerto Rico, and Manila sealed the success won by the U.S. Navy’s command of the seas.”

The box of glass plates were found in an archival storage space as the photo archive team was preparing for a major renovation project. The entire collection is being rehoused into new archival enclosures and shelving units.

The discovery was made by archivists Dave Colamaria and Jon Roscoe during a survey phase of the renovation project.

“Once it was realized what they had uncovered, there was tremendous excitement amongst the staff, especially the historians. The images are an amazing find, though they were never really lost – they were simply waiting to be rediscovered,” she said.

Plans for NHHC’s photo collection include high resolution digitization, cataloging and eventual exhibition on the organization’s website. It’s part of ongoing dedication of resources and effort across the entire NHHC enterprise to reduce the command’s backlog of history, artifacts and art, renovate its facilities, support its museums, and maintain historic ships and aircraft in its collection.

■ the photos 1. An undated photo shows the burning of San Roque, Philippines, during the Spanish American War. 2. An undated photo shows damage to Fort San Antonio Abad in Manila caused by eight-inch shells from the U.S. Navy cruiser Olympia (C-6) during the Spanish-American War. 3. An undated photo shows Soldiers manning a battle signal corps station during the Spanish American War. 4. An undated photo show American troops disembarking from a ship onto small boats near Cavite, Phillipines in 1898 or 1899.

The photo archives staff found a wooden box containing approximately 150 glass plate photographs depicting scenes from the Spanish American and Philippine Wars. The glass plate photographs were likely prepared by photographer Douglas White, a war correspondent for the San Francisco Examiner during the Philippine War.

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By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor

I really don’t mean to be a bummer, but I just Googled Saint Valentine and learned that, not only was he not the patron saint of lovers, February 14 marks the date that he was imprisoned, tortured and beheaded in Rome in 269 A.D. Real romantic, huh?

Apparently, the Feast of St. Valentine (a.k.a.

Valentine’s Day) was not intended to celebrate romantic love until some crusty old 14th century English historians began propagating the legend that Saint Valentine was martyred because he was caught secretly marrying persecuted Christians behind Emperor Claudius’ back.

So, as much as we want to point the finger at Hallmark, Brach’s, Whitman’s Samplers, The Melting Pot, FTD and the rest of the bloodsucking consumer industry, apparently they are not to blame for inventing Valentine’s Day. Regardless, there’s certainly nothing wrong with reserving one day a year to recognize love, right?

As a little kid, Valentine’s Day was a fun affair filled with construction paper hearts, lace doilies, cards imprinted with Ziggy, and red heart lollipops with white edible paint.

In high school, the mere chance of getting a $1 Valentine carnation from a secret admirer was thrilling. Just in case, my best friend and I always sent each other a “secret” carnation, which was smart, considering our dating track records. It wasn’t until my senior year that I received a Valentine flower from an actual boy, but unfortunately, it was from a kid nicknamed “Goober.”

Mercifully, I was finally able to experience Valentine’s Day bliss after meeting my Navy husband. There is nothing quite like the feeling of true love, and in the early years, we spent hours picking out cards for each other, covering every square millimeter with handwritten words professing how doggone happy we were to have found our soul mates.

And we meant every sappy word of it.

Still do.

However, after 20 years ■ V-day ideas of marriage, See Valentine’s Day the mandatogift ideas, events, ry traditions of this manand ways to make it ufactured special on C1. holiday can seem like the torture endured by St. Valentine back in Rome. I know, I know, buying a card and planning a romantic evening with a loved one shouldn’t be compared to being stoned and beheaded. But when you’ve got the afternoon carpool, the minivan is caked with black snow, you have to get a stool sample for the vet, and the water heater is on the fritz again ... Valentine’s Day can seem more like a day in hell.

Unfortunately, middle aged couples get so bogged down with the relentless demands of life – teen angst, mortgage payments, slowing metabolisms, routine oil changes, lost retainers, low water pressure, stray chin hairs – extraneous holidays become just another item on our already unmanageable to do lists.

These days, despite our best intentions, we do a lousy job of taking a day out to celebrate love on Valentine’s Day. My husband hurriedly runs into the 7-11 to grab any old card on his way home from work. Before getting out of the car, he finds a pen between the seats and scribbles a generic sentiment such as “Love ya bunches, Honey!

XOXO” in large writing to take up space.

He finds me in the kitchen, frantically trying to feed the kids and dog, while folding the laundry and helping our daughter study for her Chemistry test. We exchange a quick kiss and our hastily scribbled cards inside envelopes with still-wet glue. He rushes to change out of his military uniform, and I spritz on perfume to hide the scent of frozen tater tots.

We dole out the requisite bedtime threats to the kids, climb into our dirty minivan and fight the traffic to make our reservation. At the restaurant, we make our best effort at romance, ordering wine, canoodling and sharing dessert.

But thanks to middle-aged fluctuations in blood sugar, we start yawning before the clock strikes nine.

I don’t think that this “hurry-up-and-be-romantic-before-I-fall-asleep” routine is what the Pope had in mind when he crowned poor St. Valentine the patron saint of love, but it’s the best we can muster on a weeknight. Besides, even the most tortured schedule should include a little time for tenderness.

Lisa Smith Molinari’s humor column, “The Meat and Potatoes of Life,” appears weekly in newspapers and on “Stripes Military Moms,” a website associated with Stars and Stripes newspaper. She also writes a monthly column for Military Spouse magazine

You can catch Bianca Martinez anchoring the 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Kurt Williams, Barbara Ciara, and Juliet Bickford during the work week.

You can also follow her laughter, stress and tears as a military wife in her blog, “Married to the Military,” weekly in the Flagship.

Reach out to Bianca at bianca. martinez@wtkr.com.

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CHEAP, MEANINGFUL (LAST MINUTE) MILITARY VALENTINE

By Jacey Eckhart Military Spouse Contributor

You cannot count on the mail system during deployment. It ain’t reliable.

During my husband’s last deployment, I could mail a package big enough to store a Neapolitan Mastiff and nine puppies and it would arrive in three days.

But the pink envelope that held my homemade military Valentine?

That took four months to appear on the ship ... just in time for Easter!

So when my husband reported that the mail had arrived on the ship February 13 and there was nothing for him, I knew my military Valentine plan was sunk.

I had to think up something for my Sailor (that was full of all the love in my heart and would make him weep with remembered joy of our union) and I had to think it up quick.

But what?

You can’t exactly call Domino’s and ask them to deliver a heartshaped pizza to the Mediterranean Sea. Dominos. That was the ticket. Because a Domino’s pizza sign always makes me think of my husband. He could live on the stuff.

In fact, I was always telling Brad that being apart was so hard for me because everything around me reminded me of him. This was my chance to show him this was true.

So on Valentine’s Day, I took pictures of all the things I saw that made me think of Brad. I took pictures of sweet things and funny things and weird things and emailed each one individually.

I took a picture of our wedding picture from my bed because it is the first thing I see when I wake up.

I took a picture of the coffee pot because coffee tastes better when he makes it.

I took a picture of our sleeping son because the two of them have exactly the same long eyelashes.

I took a picture of me in my bubble bath because Brad has a sixth sense about when to catch me in my birthday suit.

I took a picture of the stop sign near our house because my guy is Mr. Safety and is always on my about my rolling stops.

I took a picture of a clock because I count the hours. Sherlock on TV. His forlorn car in the driveway. The Dominos pizza we had for dinner in his honor.

I sent 26 items because we had been married 26 years with a little

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clue about why I picked that item.

My husband loved it. He said he kept checking his email all day just to see what I had thought up.

The best part of it was that focusing on my Valentine project helped me skipped that big scoop of loneliness I usually eat when I spend a holiday without him. Instead, this time it was easy to remember why I love my guy. Why the two of us are together. Why my Valentine is well worth waiting for. I hope it does the same for you.

Jacey Eckhart is the Director of Spouse and Family Programs for Military.com. She is an Air Force brat, a Navy wife and an Army mom.

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Somerset sets sail on maiden voyage to commissioning

By MCC Elena Pence Somerset Public Affairs

AVONDALE, LA.

The Navy’s newest amphibious transport dock ship, Pre-commissioning Unit Somerset, (LPD 25) departed Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Shipbuilding site in Avondale, La., Feb. 3, beginning its maiden voyage to it’s commissioning site in Pennsylvania, March 1.

“The commissioning ceremony marks an important milestone in a ship’s life and completes the cycle from christening and launching to full status as a ship of the United States Navy,” said commanding officer, Capt.

Thomas L. Dearborn. “On March 1, 2014 when you hear the words ‘ ... bring my ship to life,’ Somerset will come alive and her crew stand ready to take our place in America’s historic heritage of the sea.”

Before Somerset could set sail, it had to completed several certifications, including light-off assessment (LOA), damage control material assessment, crew certification

phase two and anti-terrorism force protection. According to Somerset’s Training Department, the certifications require a passing rate in order for the ship to operate independently.

“The certifications grades spoke volumes for the crews’ training and preparations yielding high scores in all areas,” said Somerset’s training leading chief petty officer, Chief Damage Controlman (SW/AW) Brian McGowan. “Afloat Training Group Pacific gave high reviews, even going as far as saying,‘Somerset is one of the best ships on the West Coast.’ I’m proud to serve aboard and impressed with the caliber of Sailors stationed here.”

As Somerset prepared to depart HII Shipyard on the eight hour sea and anchor detail, Sailors stood on the weather and flight decks viewing the skyline of New Orleans for the last time, even cheering as the ship passed under the Huey P. Long Bridge.

“I’ve been a part of the

Somerset, named in honor of the 40 passengers and crew members of United Flight 93 and the last of the Sept. 11 tribute ships, is scheduled to be commissioned in Pennsylvania, March 1.

U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

Somerset crew for nearly two years now, with most of that time here in New Orleans,” said Personnel Specialist 1st Class Katherine Limones.

“Although it’s a little bittersweet leaving, I’m so excited we are so close to commissioning. It’s an honor to be on one of the Sept. 11 tribute ships and to be a part of a ship

that represents so much heroism.”

Somerset is the ninth San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock and is named in honor of the courageous passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 which crashed near Shanksville in Somerset County, Pa. during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Somerset is

the third of the three named in honor of those victims and first responders of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

USS Somerset represents the heroic actions of the 40 crew and passengers of United Flight 93 honoring their collective sacrifice and the tremendous courage displayed

in the face of overwhelming adversity. Had it not been for their brave actions, the terrorists would have reached their intended target and countless more lives would have been lost.

Upon formal commissioning USS Somerset (LPD 25) will proceed to its homeport of San Diego, Calif.

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MCC Elena Pence Sailors aboard Pre-commissioning Unit Somerset bring in all lines during sea and anchor detail during Somerset’s maiden voyage.

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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) announced the winners of the 2013 Health, Safety, and Fitness Flagship Awards, Jan. 27, recognizing 14 commands for community service excellence.

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with the best overall community service programs that teach and encourage individuals, especially youth, to lead healthy and active lives.

“The Navy’s Health, Safety and Fitness Flagship Awards recognize commands who partner with schools and the local communities to promote and encourage healthy, active lifestyles,” said Capt. Janet Lomax, NETPDTC’s commanding officer. “Afloat and shore-based commands who participate are leading by example. The contributions of their Sailors are important because they work to build a culture of fitness and change mindsets towards healthy

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Now in place for service members who have separated or discharged from the military since Jan. 1, the Health Artifact and Image Management Solution, or HAIMS, electronic system makes certified military service treatment records automatically available to VA to determine disability benefits when a claim is filed, said David M. Bowen, director of health information technology at the Defense Health Agency.

“We made a commitment that the HAIMS interface would be operational on Jan. 1, and we met that commitment,” Bowen told American Forces Press Services.

Army Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Richard Thomas, director of health care operations and chief medical officer at DHA, testified to Congress on the new system before the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs subcommittee of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. DOD personnel worked with VA to help determine what steps could be taken to alleviate the disability claims backlog, he said.

“We recognized DOD needed to assist the VA by providing additional data on the benefits side, so we put teams together and they came up with the solution [to] generate an electronic service treatment record document,” Bowen explained.

The result was an interface from DOD to VA through HAIMS. DOD’s HAIMS already existed for military medical clinicians and has been

sharing electronic data with Veterans Health Administration providers before it was tied to Veterans Benefits Administration, officials said.

The electronic records shared between DOD and VA also allow VA hospitals to access the records.

“There are lots of fields of data flowing back and forth,” Bowen said of the agencies’ collaboration. “We probably share more data than any other health care organizations in the world.”

Complete medical records are kept on patients while under DOD care and also include information that comes from the commercial sector. The electronic records are “readily available and accessible by our DOD clinicians, any time, anywhere in the world,” Bowen said. Digitizing the full record at the time of a service member’s separation provides VA with “a history of the service member’s care,” and is as upto-date as the last medical appointment, he noted.

HAIMS has distinct advantages for DOD, Bowen said. “It enhances our ability to provide additional information to our clinicians to help them better care for our patients. The dimension around having all the data more and more in an electronic format and being able to move that all around the world from assignment to assignment is also very beneficial.”

Bowen said the DOD-VA interface represents two organizations working together collectively to solve a problem and coming up with a solution, a timetable and a way to put the solution in place on schedule, benefitting both of the departments.

“I think we're going to make life much easier for Veterans Benefits Administration staff to see DOD-specific health care data on our service members to help them with the process of adjudicating a claim.”

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HUMAN-ROBOT TEAMS KEY TO DISASTER RESPONSE

By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

In the future, when an earthquake or tsunami strikes a populated area or a terrorist attack decimates a city, teams of disaster experts partnered with robots – whose skills are being honed in rigorous competitions funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency – may be the first responders.

Launched in October 2012, the DARPA Robotics Challenge has held two of three competitions – a virtual event in June 2013 and a live twoday event held Dec. 20-21, 2013 at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida.

The first competition tested software teams’ability to guide a simulated robot through three sample tasks in a virtual environment. Teams had to guide their robots through as many as eight individual physical tasks that tested robot mobility, manipulation, dexterity, perception and operator-control mechanisms.

During the finals, to be held sometime in the next 12-18 months, human-robot teams will attempt a circuit of consecutive physical tasks with degraded communications between the robots and their operators. The winning team will receive a $2 million prize.

“Over a period of less than three years,” program manager Dr. Gill Pratt wrote in the January-February edition of The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, “DARPA expects the field of robotics to undergo a historic transformation that could drive innovation in robots for defense, health care, agriculture and industry.”

Pratt has a Doctorate in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and is a professor at the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering in Needham, Mass. He’s also the DARPA Robotics Challenge program manager in DARPA’s Defense Sciences office.

Having people and robots work together in teams is essential to robot success in disaster response, Pratt told American Forces Press Service during a recent interview at DARPA headquarters in Arlington, Va. “For the foreseeable future, our robots are not going to have anywhere near the intelligence they require to do even small parts of missions on their own,” he said. “They’re going to require a human being to figure out what the plan is, to figure out what the contingencies are [and] to understand the situation.”

What robots can do, Pratt explained, is contribute sensing and physical effects at a distance from a human control-

Over a period of less than three years, DARPA expects the field of robotics to undergo a historic transformation that could drive innovation in robots for defense, health care, agriculture and industry.” - Program manager Gill Pratt ler, operating in a dangerous environment while a human operator stays back where it’s safe and directs the action.

“Together, working as a team,” he added, “they can be more effective than either one of them working by themselves.”

DARPA officials know this from their own experiences.

In the days after 9/11, DARPA sent to New York City robots whose development the agency had funded. But those robots found no survivors, Pratt recalled in an analytic piece published Dec. 3, 2013 in The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.

DARPA tried again in March 2011 in the deadly aftermath of a magnitude 9.0 earthquake centered 81 miles off the coast of the city of Sendai on the eastern coast of Honshu Island, Japan.

A subsequent 49-foot tsunami killed more than 19,000 people, destroyed or damaged more than a million buildings and shut down power in and flooded Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, melting the reactor cores of operating units 1, 2 and 3, and damaging unit 4.

Japanese officials declared a nuclear emergency later that day and evacuated people initially within 1.2 miles of the plant and later within 12 miles.

Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief is a primary DOD mission, Pratt wrote in the Bulletin, and as the disaster unfolded in Japan, “DARPA officials contacted researchers who had designed robots for the Three Mile Island and Chernobyl disasters and coordinated with companies that DARPA had funded to develop other robots.”

Each company already was making plans to send its robots and training personnel to Japan, he added, and others around the world sent robots as well, but it took weeks for power-plant personnel to complete training they needed to operate the robots.

By then, Pratt said, “the golden hours for early intervention to mitigate the extent of the disaster had long since passed.”

Even with progress made in the DARPA Robotics Challenge and elsewhere in the industry, Pratt said, “We don’t know how to make [robots] intelligent enough to do sophisticated tasks, [but] we do know how to make them do ... very specific subtasks.”

These days in a laboratory, he explained, a robot can be told to open a door and the

robot will use its visual sensors to locate the door, compare that image against a library of different handles it’s been programmed to recognize, turn the door handle and pull the door open.

“At the DARPA Robotics Challenge, we were trying to be successful with that out in the field, where lighting conditions are varied, where the location you’re looking at the door from changes all the time, there are shadows, there are other things in front of the door,” said Pratt.

“We were trying to make it robust to all those changes and that’s really where the state of the art is now.”

Most of the challenge tasks were on a slope that started out easy and went to medium and then hard, he said. The challenge began with 16 robot teams and ended with eight robot teams qualifying to receive DARPA funding for the finals event.

Pratt said most differences seen in the robots’ performances were differences of software capabilities. But it wasn’t that the robot hardware was more capable in some cases, he said, adding that most of the robots were quite good at the tasks “and, in fact, did better than we had expected them to.” The software differentiation was mostly in how well the teams handled the communications degradation inserted into the challenge, Pratt said.

“Some teams did very well and [their] robot had enough subtask autonomy that it was able to do some meaningful work while communications was poor. Other teams ... could only really control the robot well when the communications quality was higher,” he explained.

“The key to robustness is feedback, and the key to feedback in a robot is the ability to perceive the environment well,” said Pratt.

Looking toward the DARPA Robot Challenge finals, Pratt said, officials learned in the December trials that the robots were about 20 percent more capable mechanically than expected, so they will raise the bar accordingly for the finals.

The plan is to make the tasks more difficult and more authentic than they were in the trials, he said.

“My thought right now, and this is subject to change,” Pratt added, “is [to] take the eight different tasks we had as separate events in the trials and ... combine them into an integrated task where the robot has to respond to a situation,”

chaining together capabilities it demonstrated in the trials.

Finals officials will tell the teams much less than they were told before the trials so the setup will be a surprise to all entrants. And he said they’re planning to degrade communications more than they did during the trials.

“We’re going to have the comms go black and dead for significant lengths of time and ... see whether the robots can continue to execute some of these subtasks on their own ... because we know those kinds of dropouts are quite common in the austere environments we care about,” he said.

Also in the finals, the robots won’t use safety harnesses as they did in the December trials.

“If the robot falls down, it

must first not be damaged so badly that it can’t continue to work,” he said. “But even more difficult, it needs to be able to get itself back up, even if it falls down on rough terrain.

We think those behaviors are absolutely essential for true work in austere environments.”

DARPA officials aren’t sure yet what the finals scenario will include, but it will focus more on disaster response than on trying to save injured people.

“Trying to affect the properties so the disaster doesn’t get worse is part one, trying to save human beings who are hurt or even recover them if they were killed is part two, and part three is how to remediate the disaster and make the site good again for use,” he said. “The DARPA Robotics Challenge is really focused on the first one.”

Pratt said DARPA expects roughly a dozen teams to participate in the finals, including the top eight teams from the December trials that are in contract negotiations with DARPA to receive $1 million for development this year, and

Courtesy of DARPA A bipedal robot from the Japanese company Schaft Inc. works at a task during the DARPA Robotics Challenge in December 2013.

other teams from around the world that will fund their own software development.

After the finals, when the winner walks away with $2 million, the technology still won’t be quite ready for commercialization.

“The technology will be ready for commercialization if a market can be found in the commercial world for it,” said Pratt. “What many people don’t realize is that the defense market is a very small fraction of the size of the commercial market.”

He added, “After we show the feasibility of things, after we provide the spark to start it, then we need to enter a phase where the costs get driven down. And the commercial world typically is very, very good for that.”

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The ‘Monuments Woman’ of Navy art

By MC1 Tim Comerford Naval History and Heritage Command Communication and Outreach Division

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The Feb. 7 release of “The Monuments Men,” a movie telling the story of a multinational WWII military unit that was charged with recovering priceless artwork that Nazis systematically took or destroyed from countries they occupied during the war, portrays the value the military placed on irreplaceable art and artifacts. It’s a value that holds true today.

Though the Nazi Party of Germany may have been the most notorious of art thieves, they were neither the first nor the last to recognize the value of art. The Monuments Men story may be “Hollywood-ized” – the illegal acquisition of art continues today, said Gale Munro, head curator of the Naval History and Heritage Command’s (NHHC ) Navy art collection. In fact, it has happened with artworks in the Navy’s collection – through a little luck – but mostly through determination – she and her team have been successful in the recovery of missing original pieces.

“It’s a topic that really gets me on my soapbox and I’m not too likely to pull any punches when talking about some of the experiences we’ve had with chasing down misappropriated art and irresponsible borrowers,” said Munro. “We might wish to call it ‘stolen art,’ but we make allowances for the possibility of a misunderstanding.”

Unlike the Soldiers in the movie, Munro isn’t limited to arcane records and maps or stolen intelligence to try and find the artwork that has been lost – she uses more modern tools.

“The Internet and online auctions are useful things for museums looking for misappropriated art,” she said. “A lot of auction houses are putting their catalogs online these days, so it has expanded my surfing area. I have several search criteria that make the task efficient. Having worked with Navy art for more than 20 years, I’m pretty good at spotting them.”

Her first experience in finding a lost piece was when she saw an oil painting from 1943 called “Windward Hill” by Albert Murray being sold on the eBay website, more than 11 years ago.

“The painting of camouflaged anti-air-

craft batteries at Guantanamo Bay was the first missing painting that I found on eBay in 2001,” she explained. “Our earliest record of it being missing was dated 1970, but it was likely gone long before then. It was easy to prove it was ours because the first thing the Combat Art Section did when artists turned in paintings was to number them right on the front, usually next to the signature. Often the second thing they did was take a picture of it.

Most artists wrote descriptive captions that they sent in with the pictures. For this painting, the number on the front of the painting corresponded to the caption that described the scene.”

Once artwork is found, the Navy Art Collection division then prompts law enforcement agencies to help retrieve the object and determine rightful ownership.

“The auction houses don’t want to talk to curators,” said Munro. “They want to hear from law enforcement. For the recovery of that first painting, which somehow had made it all the way to New Jersey, a very nice United States Attorney did the honors.

A Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) agent went with him to make it official.”

Once a work of art is at auction, the recovery process has to be quick in order to retrieve the artwork in time. It can be stressful for a person like Munro who lives and breathes the collection she is in charge of.

“Recoveries are a bit nerve-wracking because the fact that they’re in an auction puts things on a deadline,” she said. “Recovery can get a lot messier if the painting changes hands again. To decrease the pain to all involved, you want to get it before it sells. If it changes hands again, you know you are going to ruin someone’s day over this. It truly is a case of ‘buyer beware’ on the art market.”

“After the first recovery, I would have been just as happy if another had never appeared,” she admitted.

Munro’s second recovery of an auctioned painting belonging to the Navy was helped by a stroke of luck.

“By chance, I saw the auction the same day I was hanging pictures in a high-level Pentagon office,” she said. “The appreciative incumbent said, ‘If there’s anything I can ever do for you ...’ So I asked for help getting the auction stopped. By the end of

■ paintings recovered The oil paintings “Windward Hill” by Albert Murray (above) and “Old Salt of the Sixth Fleet” by Frank Zuccarelli (right) were two pieces recovered by Navy Art Collection head curator Gale Munro. the day NCIS was on red alert. The field agent who handled it in the end told me that the bosses were planning a sting operation until a field agent said ‘Let’s just go knock on the seller’s door and see what happens.’

The seller was very understanding, she said that she’d bought it in a yard sale and gave it up immediately.”

The painting, “Castelmarre, Bay of Naples,” a watercolor by Albert Murray, had been listed as missing prior to 1969.

Since then, she has reacquired three more pieces of art. One of them was retrieved from a government employee who claimed to have “no idea” that the gift they were given was taken from a military collection.

“He said that his staff had given it to him as a going-away present,” Munro explained.

“Which brings us to another point about misappropriated property – you can’t pass a bad title. If you don’t own something, no matter how many times it changes hands, ownership of the item doesn’t magically become legal at some point, even if you have a credible tale to cover you.”

Sometimes she has been surprised, when artworks are found in offices, for example.

“All of a sudden we will get a call from an office and they’ll say, ‘We have this painting and it has your name on it on the back.’ We

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then ask for a description or a snapshot of it. They send it, and sure enough, it’s one that has been gone awhile. It doesn’t happen often, but it does happen,” said Munro.

It helps that there is no set time limit on finding the property.

“There is no statute of limitations on stealing government property,” Munro added.

“No matter when it was taken, it will always be government property.”

Today, the Navy Art Collection has taken more stringent steps to improve the security of their loans.

“Nowadays we keep a closer eye on our borrowers,” said Munro. “We have strict rules about borrowing paintings, borrowers sign an annual loan agreement, and we do office inspections.”

| Replaces Tarawa-class; modified repeat of Wasp-class LHA 4

Continued from B1

MC2 Mike Wright Rear Adm. Sean S. Buck, director, 21st Century Sailor Office holds an all-hands call with Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decision (CSADD) members at Naval Support Activity Bahrain.

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| Sailors got to

ask questions in open forum Continued from B1 listen to you.”

Buck led his discussions by talking about resiliency.

“Resiliency is our total health,” he said. “It’s all aspects of our well-being – our mental health, our physical health, our spiritual health and our social health.”

Buck said there are a lot of things that impact resiliency and eventually break down Sailors to the point where they are not operating at their full potential. He said 10 to 11 straight years of combat, fighting two wars and family separation have had the biggest impact on resiliency for the Navy.

“All of that begins to break us and our families down,” he said. “Then we are not as safe as we can be, and we are not as mission effective as we need to be to always fight the fight that wins the fight. That’s what our Navy and our nation needs us to do.”

He also addressed destructive behaviors and their impact on mission readiness. He spoke about suicide, sexual assault and alcohol and substance abuse in the Navy. He

said alcohol-related incidents (ARI) are the underlying cause of most destructive behavior.

“I’m convinced that if we reduce ARIs, we will have a significant impact on reducing all the other destructive behavior,” said Buck. “As I look at all the statistics, 70 percent of all sexual assaults are associated with alcohol use. Alcoholrelated incidents are probably one of the easiest things we can tackle.”

Buck focused his question and answer sessions on hearing feedback directly from the Sailors he serves. Topics ranged from input on ways to better communicate with Sailors through social media venues, to ways to improve training that Sailors find to be redundant.

NSA Bahrain CSADD President, Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Harold Howard, said he enjoyed the open discussion with the admiral.

“The fact that Rear Adm. Buck came out here and asked us what we think, is a really good thing,” said Howard. “It says a lot for someone of his rank to come out and speak to us. You never really know what Sailors are thinking until you ask them directly.”

“There were no major deficiencies identified. This marks a tremendous achievement for any ship, made only more impressive by America’s size, complexity and that the ship is the lead ship for the amphibious assault replacement program. We are very proud of this successful trial and look forward

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to America soon joining the fleet.”

The America-class replaces the aging Tarawa-class, and is a modified repeat of the Wasp-class, optimized for aviation and capable of supporting current and future aircraft capabilities such as the tilt-rotor MV-22 and the Joint Strike Fighter. The ship’s aviation-centric design includes space for an enlarged hangar

deck with increased aviation parts stowage capacity, expanded aviation maintenance facilities and increased aviation fuel capacity.

LHA 6 is 844 feet in length, reaches speeds of over 20 knots and displaces 44,971 tons. The ship will use the same gas turbine propulsion plant, zonal electrical distribution and electric auxiliary systems designed and built for USS Makin Island (LHD 8), replacing the maintenance intensive steam plants of earlier ships. This unique auxiliary propulsion system is designed for fuel efficiency.

| Commitment to institution is key to decisions

Continued from B1 Core values should be an everyday discussion, in every operating environment. The discussion should be active and reciprocal, Greenert stated.

Lastly, in the video blog Greenert addressed what is expected from today’s Sailor, be it senior or junior.

Senior leaders are especially tasked with upholding the example of strong core values to the junior Sailors, said Greenert.

“What I expect from our leadership is honor, courage and commitment,” said Greenert.

Commitment to the institution should be the basis of ethical decision making, he said.

“When we raised our right hand we said, ‘I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same’ that means the institution,” said Greenert. “We

online Chief of Naval Operations Navy Adm. Jonathan Greenert’s video blog can be viewed at cno.navylive.dodlive.mil/?p=1185

need to and we will remain vigilant.

We will continue to drive home to our people the importance of integrity: the fact that it is the foundation of all that we do in the U.S. Navy.”

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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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So to sweeten your relationships all year round, small thank you gifts are both welcomed and appreciated.

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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.

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Whether it’s a couple’s first date, a pair of love birds in their honeymoon phase or a husband and wife team enjoying 50 years of married bliss, Valentine’s Day serves as a reminder of the affection shared with a special someone. For the Valentine who is truly one of a kind, find a gift that perfectly suits her unique personality.

She’ll love the presents and appreciate the thought that went into finding that perfect gift, just for her.

Follow these guidelines to select something so flawless, even cupid will be impressed.

For the DIY designer – A unique, personalized gift is the perfect choice for the creative one who loves giving everything her special touch. Personalized home decor is a great way to show extra thought and effort. For example, an accent pillow that features a couple’s star signs is sentimental yet stylish, or a personalized canvas wall art with both couples’ names printed in script is a beautiful addition to any interior space.

For the classic lady – If she embodies unparalleled style and grace, select a gift that is as classic as she is. For this personality, traditional, tried and true Valentine’s Day gifts like gorgeous fresh flowers are the best choice. Red roses are a classic choice that represent love and affection, but if she likes the classic with a twist, consider a bouquet of multi-color roses. Orchids, an exotic flower that has long been believed to be a natural aphrodisiac, are another popular option for a classic but ontrend floral gift. A dependable floral gifting site like ProFlowers will have numerous seasonal designs to choose from.

For the trendsetter – Something sparkly always catches a trendsetter’s eyes. Gifts of jewelry are extremely popular and serve as a reminder of love every time she wears it. When shopping, keep in mind her favorite colors and design preferences. Natural stones and rich metals are on trend for 2014, so go for pearls, gold and stones like garnet and blue topaz.

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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.

Decorative plates – Find inexpensive, seasonal or colored ceramic plates at your local discount store and wrap with cellophane and a bow.

Sweet surprise – Grab a small gift box, place some tissue inside, add your selected baked good and tie with a colored bow. Make sure that the baked good is secure in the box. You don’t want it to crumble.

For more simple and creative gifting and packaging ideas, visit the Bakery Because Pinterest board at www.pinterest.com/bakerybecause.

■ find the perfect gift For the Valentine who is truly one of a kind, find a gift that perfectly suits her unique personality. She’ll love the presents and appreciate the thought that went into finding that perfect gift, just for her.

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Calendar ODU professor writes script for film to be shot in Hampton Roads For a complete list of events in Hampton Roads or to submit your own, visit www.flagshipnews.com/calendar

By Yiorgo Contributing writer

Winfield Danielson Hitam and Bali, the Virginia Zoo’s adult siamangs, enjoy a relaxing afternoon on Siamang Island at the Virginia Zoo.

Kiss &Tail:Valentine’s at the Zoo ■ When: Feb. 15, 3 p.m.

■ Where: The Virginia Zoo ■ Cost: $45 for Zoo members and $55 for non-members ■ For more information, contact: 441-2374, ext. 253,

or visit www.virginiazoo.org The Virginia Zoo will host a special Valentine’s Day program. Kiss & Tail is an adults-only opportunity to learn about animal mating, dating and reproductive habits in an honest and humorous forum. The evening includes wine, appetizers, a Zoo tour and a presentation on animal reproductive behavior by Tidewater Community College biology professor Lisa Behm. Space for the event is limited and pre-registration is required. Ages 21 and up only. Check-in begins promptly at 3 p.m. The program is expected to end around 6 p.m.

By The Yard seminar ■ When: Feb. 15, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

■ Where: Norfolk Botanical Garden ■ Cost: Registration is $49 and $85 for

those receiving

continuing education credits more information, contact: 441-5830, ext. 338, or visit www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

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Join Norfolk Botanical Garden for a great seminar By The Yard – Making a difference one yard at a time. Learn how you can improve water ecology and the environment by applying easy and practical techniques and principles with nationally renowned guest speaker Douglas W. Tallamy, Ph.D, author of Bringing Nature Home. Experience hands-on sessions, panel discussion, booths and exciting door prizes. Lunch is included with the registration fee.

Poetry reading ■ When: Feb. 15, 7 p.m.

■ Where: Prince Books, 109 E. Main St., Norfolk ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 622-9223, e-mail

staff@prince-books.com or visit www.prince-books. com Prince Books will host local treasure Tim Seibles, who has recently been featured in The Best American Poetry 2013. His most recent book of poetry, “Fast Animal,” was a finalist for the 2012 National Book Award. He will be joined by the talented Remica Bingham-Risher, whose collection “What We Ask of Flesh,” has been reviewed as a “bitter sweet salute to those women who have paved the way for us all.” She is currently the Director of Writing and Faculty Development at Old Dominion University.

Reptiles! Bizarre and Beautiful ■ When:

Feb. 15 - 17; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Monday, noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday ■ Where: Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News ■ Cost: $17 adults, $13 children (ages 3-12), ages 2 and under and VLM members free ■ For more information, contact: 595-1900, or visit www.thevlm.org Enjoy three days of native and exotic reptiles at the Virginia Living Museum. See exotic reptiles from around the world and reptiles native to Virginia, including a large endangered African Dwarf crocodile. Also on exhibit will be Giant Day Geckos, Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs, Green Tree Python, a Western Diamondback Rattlesnake and Cane Toad on loan from Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland.

There will be a guest speaker on each of the three days (recommended for ages 12 and older). There will be live reptile programs, reptile feedings and children’s crafts and activities throughout the weekend.

Josh Turner concert moving ■ When: Feb. 23, 7 p.m.

■ Where: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk ■ For more information, contact:

664-6464, or visit

us at www.sevenvenues.com Due to overwhelming response, the Josh Turner concert, originally scheduled to take place at the Harrison Opera House is now scheduled to take place at Chrysler Hall.

All patrons who purchased from Ticketmaster.com, phone or mobile will be exchanged automatically and notified by Ticketmaster. Patrons who purchased tickets from the Scope Arena Box Office or at a Ticketmaster Outlet will need to exchange their tickets at the original point of purchase, or at the Chrysler Hall Box Office on the evening of the show. Refunds may be requested at the original point of purchase.

Exciting things are happening in Old Dominion University’s (ODU) Communications and Theatre Arts Department. The feature film “The Ballerina” is in the works and will be filmed here in Hampton Roads using professional actors, director, cinematographer, and key positions to be filled in by students from ODU’s film department to gain that ever valuable experience.

More than a thousand actors have submitted their resumes for review and Stephen Pullen, the department’s chairman, is busy looking over every one of them along with his talented staff.

I sat down with Pullen for a few minutes to learn more about this exciting opportunity for the ODU film students and our region as well. Also, I wanted to learn a little more about him.

Yiorgo: Tell us about yourself, give us a bit of your life’s journey.

Stephen Pullen: I was born in Colorado, but grew up in Idaho. I got my undergrad degree from Brigham Young University in theater and film. I then did an Advance Certificate in music and theater at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. Finally, I went to film school at University of Southern California (USC) where I got my graduate degree.

Y: What was that pivotal moment that made you fall in love with being a writer/ director?

SP: While in London, where I watched a lot of theater, I saw Clint Eastwood’s movie “Unforgiven,” and it had a profound effect on me. I was so moved by that movie and struck by the simplicity of Eastwood’s directing. He is an actor’s director and wants them to tell the story.

He does not use any fancy tricks, special effects or camera angles, and yet the movie tells a really moving compelling story. That’s when I decided I was going to film school, so I applied and got accepted in USC. Y: Do you credit any one person in particular for opening doors for you in the business?

SP: My first big break came when producer Hawk Koch, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts, optioned my script, “Absolution and Sciences” and he attached actress Susan Sarandon to it. For a young screenwriter this was pretty amazing. He really enabled me to get work as a writer on other projects in Hollywood.

Y: What was that time in your life like?

Courtesy photo Stephen Pullen, chairman of Old Dominion University’s Communications and Theatre Arts Department, wrote the script for “The Ballerina,” and is currently selecting the cast for the film.

What drew me to [“The Ballerina”] is the relationship between parents and children.

I have always written about deep family relationship.”

- Stephen Pullen, ODU professor

SP: I worked 10 years as a development writer for feature films, many with major studios, such as The Bob Evans Company, Alphaville, Paramount, Bel-Air, Warner Bros., Fox just to mention a few.

Y: You are the current Old Dominion University Department Chair, for the Communications and Theatre Arts Department. What are you hoping to accomplish in that department?

SP: I want to create a legitimate film and television program that can train students to be successful in this industry. We hired a very accomplished director for our film program, David Mellon, and the goal is to make a professional feature film and build this program around production, making ambitious projects that will teach our students more than anything else could. We are looking to raise the profile of the program, build the program to attract top-level students to come here.

Y: You wrote the script for “The Bal-

lerina.” What inspired you to write it?

SP: What drew me to it is the relationship between parents and children.

I have always written about deep family relationship. The dynamics of including pain, joy and beauty in the messiness of life has always appealed to me.

Y: What is the film about?

SP: Reeling from devastating personal tragedy, a man and his 9-year-old daughter struggle to stitch the pieces of their lives back together in a homeless tentvillage deep in the Appalachian woods.

To make things worse, the girl is suffering from severe night terrors and hallucinations of ghostly visitors. The father is at his wit’s end to help his daughter so he turns to psychiatry, hypnosis, priests, séances and mediums. Finally in desperation he realizes what he has to do.

Y: Feature films can be very expensive, how are you hoping to raise the funds for it?

SP: We have partnered with Indiegogo, a crowd funded site, where we set a goal of raising $100,000 by March 3. We hope your readers will go see the trailer at www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-ballerina, then read the synopsis, believe in it and help make this project a reality.

Y: Why should they contribute?

SP: It is always gratifying being a small part of something big and exciting like a movie, knowing that it is homegrown and made in Virginia. It will be shown on the big screens all over the country, and eventually on Red Box and Netflix. No longer is financing left up to the big companies. Now we can all have a small part of it and be proud of what we can accomplish when we put our resources together.

‘Paws For A Cause’ campaign supports NSPCA NORFOLK

Global Spectrum, operator of Ted Constant Center, has initiated a month-long collection of new or gently used animal care supplies.

Items will be donated to the Norfolk SPCA at the end of the month. A wide variety of animal products and supplies are appreciated and accepted through Feb. 28 at the Ted Constant Center administrative offices.

Items that are needed include, but are not limited to, Mixed Grill wet cat food, clumping cat litter, Yesterday’s News cat litter, kitten chow, cat toys, office supplies, Kongs, puzzle dog toys, rawhide bones and canned dog food. Other items include leashes, dog and cat treats, powdered milk replacement, PetSmart/

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Petco/Care-A-Lot gift cards, Lowe’s/Home Depot gift cards, copy paper and pens. “‘Paws for a Cause’ is a great way for members of the Hampton Roads community to support the Norfolk SPCA in our mission to care for animals in need of loving homes,” said Cody Taylor, Norfolk SPCA’s Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator, “Any donation will truly make a difference in the lives of our furry friends, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to partner with Global Spectrum and the Ted.” The Norfolk SPCA is one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in the country. It has sheltered, treated and found homes for household companion animals throughout Hampton Roads since 1892.

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A poet and you didn’t know it Wow her with an amazing poem from your heart. If you’re not the modern day version of E.E. Cummings, don’t worry. Consider printing out the lyrics to “your” song or perhaps a few lines from her favorite romantic movie that convey your love.

Frame the poem or printed lyrics for her nightstand or desk so that she may be reminded of the love you share. And, of course, to prevent those special words from getting shoved in a drawer or taped into a scrapbook like the 151 million greeting cards that are exchanged for Valentine’s Day each year.

For the foodie – Is she always cooking up a surprise in the kitchen and watching the latest food-focused TV show? If that’s her, surprise the foodie with a champagne toast this Valentine’s Day. Make it extra special by toasting with new champagne flutes from RedEnvelope that feature the word “love” in a variety of different languages – because after all, love transcends all things.

For the hopeless romantic – A little pampering can go a long way on Valentine’s Day. Give her something dainty and soft, like a delicate set of cami and shorts, perfect for a romantic evening or simply lounging on the weekends. Present her with a spa basket full of luxurious goodies like bath salts and lotions, and watch as the stress melts away and she falls in love all over again.

When words aren’t enough, the right gift can show how special she is. From roses and orchids to champagne toasts, a few great gifts and personalized touches to the day will leave her smitten.

Love in bloom More than 51 percent of people will buy red roses for Valentine’s Day, but let’s face it – flowers wilt. How does a guy who can’t remember that thing about the toilet seat remember to send flowers “just because” after Valentine’s Day? The answer is as simple as your local florist. Most florists will take payment in advance for planned bouquet deliveries so you can set up fresh flower gifts every month throughout the year while only actually thinking about it once a year.

It’s one thing to be romantic one day of the year, but true romance stands the test of time. Keep the passion alive and give a lasting spark to your relationship long after the Valentine’s Day chocolates are gone.

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Impress loved ones with ‘Layers of Love Torte’ Justapinch.com

Show someone how much you care by whipping up something special this Valentine’s Day. And, Lorie Roach’s Layers of Love Torte is the perfect treat.

Each layer has a distinct flavor, but they combine to create an overall richness that is simply to-die-for. Easy to prepare and pretty to serve, this one is a must-try.

See step-by-step photos of Lorie’s recipe plus thousands more from home cooks nationwide at www.justapinch.com/torte.

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Ingredients: ■ 1 pkg. chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crumbled or ground in a food processor ■ 6 tbsp. butter, melted and cooled ■ 2 cups heavy cream ■ 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar, divided ■ 12 oz. cream cheese, softened to room temp, divided ■ 1/2 cup cookie butter (Trader Joe’s) ■ 3 tbsp. heavy cream, divided ■ 1/2 cup hazelnut spread ■ 1/2 cup peanut butter Directions: ■ Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a 9-in springform pan on a baking sheet.

■ Stir together the cookie crumbs and the melted butter until just moistened. Press the crumbs evenly over the bottom and up the sides of the pan.

■ Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely on wire rack.

■ Beat 2 cups of the heavy cream with a wire whisk until foamy. Slowly add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate until needed.

■ In another bowl, beat 4 oz. cream cheese, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cookie butter and 1 tbsp. heavy cream until very smooth. Fold in 1/3 of the whipped cream to the cookie butter mixture and spread

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evenly in the bottom of the crust.

■ Rinse out bowl and beaters and beat another 4 oz. cream cheese, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup hazelnut spread and 1 cup heavy cream until smooth. Fold in another 1/3 of the whipped cream. Spread evenly on cookie butter layer.

■ Rinse bowl and beat the remaining cream cheese, 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup peanut butter and 1 tbsp. heavy cream. Fold in remaining whipped cream. Spread over hazelnut spread layer.

■ Chill torte in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight.

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NASCAR announces major rules changes; new ‘grid’ format to put emphasis on wins

By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

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In a move that many people, includingAtlanta Motor Speedway president Ed Clark, described as “one of the boldest ever for NASCAR,” series officials have dramatically altered the format for the Chase for the Sprint Cup. The Chase field has been expanded from 12 drivers – actually 13 in 2013 – to 16, and four drivers will be eliminated after every three races until there are just four left to run for the championship in the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

The new format is being billed by NASCAR as one that places a heightened importance on winning races, but an overlay of the rules on the 2013 season would have led to a championship by Dale Earnhardt Jr., who did not win a race last year. That’s because Earnhardt would have advanced to the final round based on the points he accumulated during the regular season and in the Chase. And he was the highest-finishing driver in the finale.

On the other hand, the 2013 season’s leader in race wins – Matt Kenseth, with seven – would not have made the finale due to a poor finish at Phoenix International Raceway in Chase race No. 9.

In addition to the elimination format for the Chase, the new rules essentially guarantee Chase spots to drivers who win a race in the first 26 events of the season.

That’s a big plus for promoters like Atlanta’s Ed Clark, whose track hosts the next-tolast race before the Chase field is set.

“With our event being two races before the Chase begins, Labor Day weekend becomes a critical pressure point for drivers who have not won in 2014,” said Clark. “As it should be, Sprint Cup Series competition will be all about winning. The days of being content with a good points day are gone.”

And winning a race in the Chase assures that a driver will advance to the next round.

Then, in the finale at Homestead, there will be no bonus points available, so the highestfinishing driver is the champion.

It has been argued for years that no matter what the rules or incentives are, drivers and teams still try as hard as they can to win races.

But, as Kyle Busch pointed out, the new Chase rules likely will lead to some gambling on pit strategy as teams try to leapfrog their way to the front of the pack and win a race that would put them in the Chase.

“Let’s say you’re on your second-from-thelast run of the race – do you stay out and not pit or do you short-pit, do you grab tires now and wait for everybody else to pit and kind

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Sorenson to drive No. 36 in Sprint Cup

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Courtesy of NASCAR NASCAR CEO and Chairman Brian France announces the new Chase grid format for the 2014 Sprint Cup championship.

NASCAR drivers old and young hope to make Daytona history Two drivers with familiar NASCAR names are hoping to make some history at Daytona International Speedway this month. Morgan Shepherd, at age 71, is hoping to become the oldest driver to race in the Daytona 500.

He’s signed on to drive the No. 93 Toyota for a team that is a joint effort between BK Racing, Randy MacDonald of MacDonald Motorsports and Dell Hamilton of Support Military Foundation.

And on the other end of the age spectrum, Justin Allison, the 21-year-old grandson of former Cup driver Donnie Allison, is hoping

of jump over them?” said Busch. “There are so many different things that you weigh every single minute of the race.”

“There’s going to be a lot more risk-takers with this strategy than maybe what there had been in the past, but you’re also going to have to weigh that risk and know what consequences it has for you, too,” he continued.

Courtesy photo Morgan Shepherd, 71, will compete in the 2014 Daytona 500.

to become the third generation of his famous family to compete at Daytona. He’s planning to drive the No. 88 Ford in the Lucas Oil 200 ARCA race on Feb. 15 and will run as a teammate to Grant Enfinger.

The new rules also contain provisions that would allow a driver to sit out a race or two for medical reasons and still make the Chase.

To qualify, a driver must be in the Top-30 in points and have attempted to qualify for all of the first 26 races. But the qualifying provision can be waived as long as the driver remains in the Top-30.

Reed Sorenson has a new Sprint Cup ride in the No. 36 Chevrolet at Tommy Baldwin Racing, and he’ll be working with a veteran crew chief on the rebound.

Baldwin, who was a crew chief before becoming a team owner, has hired one of his old rivals, Todd Parrott, a championship-winning crew chief with Dale Jarrett in 1999 and a 31-time Cup winner, to steer Sorenson’s team. Parrott is back at work in NASCAR after completing the sport’s Road to Recovery program following a suspension last year for violating NASCAR’s substance-abuse policy.

Sorenson, who turned 28 recently, said in a team release that he’s glad to be paired with Parrott, who last year was a crew chief for the No. 43 Ford at Richard Petty Motorsports, a car Sorenson once drove.

“I’m confident with Todd’s winning resume along with Tommy’s accomplishments,” said Sorenson. “It’s going to lead to great things for this team. I’m thankful for TBR and all of their partners for allowing me to be their driver.”

Baldwin said he, too, has high hopes for his fledgling team, which also includes the No. 7 of Michael Annett, who is a close off-track friend of Sorenson and also has a veteran crew chief in the recently hired Kevin “Bono” Manion.

“It’s taken six years to get where we are now, and the No. 36 car is only two or three years into it, so we’re slowly building that, and we’re excited to have Reed onboard with his experience at such a young age and ability to provide sound feedback to help us do that,” said Baldwin.

Sorenson spent his birthday testing at Talladega Superspeedway, along with Annett and Trevor Bayne, driving the No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford. Bayne was fastest, with a speed of 191.138 miles per hour.

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Marcello looks to cross the bridge between old school and new breed

By Thomas Gerbasi UFC.com

You’ve heard the stories about the heyday of the Chute BoxeAcademy in Curitiba, Brazil. They’ve almost become mythical at this point, tales of sparring sessions that you could have put on pay-per-view they were so good, the idea that as hard as you went at each other in the gym, when you stepped through the doors, you had a family who had your back.

The Axe Murderer. Shogun.

Ninja. The Spider. Cordeiro. Pele.

And there through it all was Cristiano Marcello, not just a fighting member of the team, but its grappling coach. And he says the Chute Boxe stories were not tall tales.

“Let me put it this way,” he said, “with no exaggeration, we had probably five or six real fights every day in training back in those days. The sessions were very intense because each fighter wanted to show their potential to fight and participate in the big shows. But there were not that many big shows at the time, only UFC and PRIDE, so you really had to show your potential, if you know what I mean.”

Marcello laughs, and while you could say that, at 35, he’s mellowed, the intensity is still there – to fight, to compete and win. That will likely never change because it’s in his blood.

“Challenges in my life keep me inspired,” said the UFC lightweight. “I started training at 8 years old. It is all I know and it

has given me a rich and happy life. I really can’t see myself doing something else. And as long as the challenges are there, I will be there to face them with a smile.”

That’s the difference between fighters and the rest of us. There really is no end game for a fighter if he proves he can still perform when his name is called. That’s where Marcello stands today, in the top organization in the world and eager to still show that he’s not going anywhere.

“It has been a great experience,” he said of his time in the UFC, where he made his debut in 2012 after his stint on The Ultimate Fighter Season 15. “I feel like it is a dream come true to have fought in PRIDE, TUF and also the UFC. I have done and seen a lot, and I plan to retire in the UFC, but this will not be the last chapter of my story. I want to fight in the UFC for many more years to come. After that, I plan to pass the torch and prepare many fighters from my academy, CM System, to enter the UFC and fight after I have retired.”

For the time being though, it’s Marcello’s time, and on Feb. 15, he will be back in the Octagon as he battles a familiar face in his former TUF teammate Joe Proctor.

“He is a skilled guy and is wellrounded,” said Marcello of the man he will meet at UFC Fight Night in Jaraguá do Sul. “Every fighter in the UFC is a potential opponent and I trained very hard. We both

know each other’s games because we trained a lot together, but I think this helped me because it forced me to change some things in my game in order to surprise him in the fight.

Therefore, I feel like I evolved as a fighter in this training, and I plan to use some very nice new tricks in this upcoming fight.”

Preparing to fight someone you’re friendly with, as well as a former training partner, isn’t just a reason to switch some things around technically – for someone raised in the Chute Boxe Academy, it forces a change in philosophy as well, one Marcello has adjusted to over the years.

“I come from the old school where we would only fight our rivals and enemies,” he said.

“But the times are changing and the athletes need to change with the times. I have fought friends a few times now in my career. I feel that it can be a special thing to fight and then you can have a drink with your opponent after the event. This will be different than the fight that I had with Reza Madadi (at UFC 153), where we had a bitter rivalry. By the way, he and I respected each other a lot after the fight and we needed a proper battle to become friends.

Proctor is a good friend, we will make an exciting fight, and we will give it everything we got. Afterwards it will make our friendship stronger.”

It’s almost like a mini-Chute Boxe for the new generation, and

Courtesy of UFC Cristiano Marcello began his mixed martial arts career in 1997 and was a long-time member of the Chute Boxe Academy before finally making his UFC debut on Season 15 of “The Ultimate Fighter.” Marcello, who is 1-2 in the UFC, is scheduled to face Joe Proctor at UFC Fight Night 36 on Feb. 15.

Marcello believes that with his new team, the same type of unit can rise as well in the future.

“Give me five more years for CM System,” he said of his academy in Curitiba. “We have the same spirit, but with the modern technical evolution that is happening in the best academies in the world.”

Crossing the bridge between the old school and the new breed, Marcello has a unique place in the MMA world. But he feels that this story isn’t over yet.

“I don’t just come to win when I fight,” he said. “I always want to finish fights and make for exciting battles in the cage. I am always fighting to win KO, Submission, or Fight of the Night. It does not always happen, but that is my goal every time I step in the Octagon.

My goal for the year is to continue my evolution as a fighter, enjoy the experience of being in the UFC, and to continue to fight with the best the sport has to offer.”

■ mma schedule UFC FIGHT NIGHT 36 Feb. 15, 10:30 p.m., FOX Sports 1 Featured bouts: Lyoto Machida vs. Gegard Mousasi Francis Carmont vs. Ronaldo Souza Takenori Sato vs. Erick Silva Viscardi Andrade vs. Nicholas Musoke Thiago Tavares vs. Zubair Tuhugov UFC 170 Feb. 22, 8 p.m., FOX Sports 1; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Ronda Rousey vs. Sara McMann Daniel Cormier vs. Rashad Evans Rory MacDonald vs. Demian Maia Mike Pyle vs. T.J. Waldburger Stephen Thompson vs. Robert Whittaker BELLATOR 110 Feb. 28, 9 p.m., Spike TV Featured bouts: Christian M’Pumbu vs. Quinton Jackson Mo Lawal vs. Mikhail Zayats

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Danielle Bradbery is the newest country talent to emerge from the hugely popular TV singing competition “The Voice.� Along with fellow “The Voice� winner Cassadee Pope, also coached by Blake Shelton on the show, Bradbery’s journey to the championship reinforces the exploding mainstream popularity of the country music genre. Now on her self-titled debut, Bradbery shows that while her sound is largely contemporary, the 17-year-old Texan also has some Red Dirt roots.

Working with top Nashville producer Dann Huff, Bradbery stays true to the types of songs she chose while a contestant on “The Voice.�

Having covered the likes of Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift on the show, Bradbery blends strong female voices like these with a teenager’s restless heart. The album opener “Young

In America� sings of youthful love and escape through the lines, “Let’s crank up the truck, kick up some dust / Leave it all behind, just me and you,� before giving shout-outs to the south as well as New York City and Los Angeles. With a crisp, clean sound that favors bright notes, the production and performances are meant for all.

And on the ďŹ ddle-driven single “The Heart of Dixieâ€? and forward-looking, “My Day,â€? Bradbery preaches the strong self-empowerment heard in some of the genre’s top female artists.

Bradbery stays the contemporary course on songs like “Talk About Loveâ€? and the dramatic “Wild Boy.â€? However, the latter, a song about falling for the dangerous type, provides the ďŹ rst glimpse at the subtle earthiness hidden in Bradbery’s voice. Wrapped in her slight drawl is a rich tone that sounds perfectly at home on open arrangements. The bluesy, shufing “Endless Summerâ€? and country-swing “Yellin’ From The Rooftopâ€? both head in roots-driven

directions. Hunter Hayes provides a thoughtful guitar melody on the former while Bradbery’s voice carries a strong edge on the Miranda Lambert-inuenced latter. The best example of her Texas Country twang comes on the windswept “Daughter of a Workin’ Man,â€? one of the project’s best songs. “If love’s to be my compass then I’m ďŹ ne with what’s to come / Cause part of knowin’ where I’m goin’ is knowin’ where I’m from,â€? she sings with introspective rhythm through a chorus full of acoustic guitars and dobro.

Bradbery’s voice is best on the album’s most dynamic songs. A lot of this has to do with allowing her pure technical skill to shine through.

On the dramatic “I Will Never Forget You,â€? she matches epic strings with a soaring chorus and on the jazz-tinged “Never Like This,â€? Bradbery shows off soulful inections through the chord progression’s descending notes. Bradbery continually meets the arrangement’s level of difďŹ -

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On her debut album, Bradbery crafts a set that will no doubt please fans familiar with her through “The Voice.� However, where she really gains momentum is on those cuts that allow her to spread out. With songs like the understated “Dance Hall� offering new twists on current format staples such as secluded dirt road romance, Bradbery shows she’s up for the challenge of carving out a new niche in the format with a voice that blends the mainstream with a little Texas twang.

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Restaurants play a key role in most family’s weekly, and sometimes daily, routine. When families take advantage of a restaurant, either by dining out, taking food to go or ordering delivery, what can they expect on the menu? Increasingly it’s healthier options with a side of technology.

As technology is part of daily life for many Americans – and a critical tool of convenience – the desire to use options like touch-screen ordering, smartphone apps and mobile payment when dining out is stronger than ever.

According to new research from the National Restaurant Association, 63 percent of Americans have recently used technology at restaurants, such as using a smartphone or tablet to order takeout or delivery, with even more saying they are likely to do so if these options become available. In turn, nearly half of restaurateurs plan to devote more resources to customerfacing technology this year.

The research also reveals that seven out of 10 consumers ages 18 to 34 have looked up locations and directions on a smartphone or tablet in the past month, half have used a computer to order food or make reservations, 35 percent have placed takeout/delivery orders on a smartphone or tablet, and more than one-quarter has used a smartphone to find nutrition information.

What will consumers order with this new technology? The National Restaurant Association’s What’s Hot culinary forecast predicts menu trends for the year ahead by surveying nearly 1,300 professional chefs. The 2014 survey showed that locally sourced items, environmental sustainability and healthy kids meals will continue to be top menu trends for the year, reflecting consumers’ growing interest in what they eat and where their food comes from. To find restaurants that serve nu-

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■ technology trend According to new research, 63 percent of Americans have recently used technology at restaurants, such as using a smartphone or tablet to order takeout or delivery, with more saying they are likely to do so if these options become available. Nearly half of restaurateurs plan to devote more resources to customer-facing technology this year.

tritious options for children, download the National Restaurant Association’s free Kids LiveWell app.

Eight out of 10 consumers say restaurants offer more healthy menu options now compared to two years ago, and seven out of 10 say they are more likely to visit a restaurant that offers healthy options.

Environmental sustainability is a long-term trend among operators and consumers. Nearly three out of five consumers say they are likely to make a restaurant choice based on its ecofriendly practices.

Looking further ahead, environ-

mental sustainability, local sourcing, health-nutrition, children’s nutrition and gluten-free cuisine topped the list for current food trends that will be the hottest menu trends 10 years from now. The five items that gained most in trendiness since last year in the annual survey were nose-to-tail/root-to-stalk cooking, pickling, ramen, dark greens, and Southeast Asian cuisine.

As families look more and more for healthy eating options both at home and in restaurants across the country, the improvements in technology will make dining choices much easier to make.

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Eight out of 10 consumers say restaurants offer more healthy menu options now compared to two years ago.

Whether you do it to boost your health and fitness, balance your lifestyle or as an environmental choice, taking up cycling has many benefits. Some ride down rocky trails or up burly hills, some ride for sport and some ride just for fun. But everyone can take advantage of the health benefits of cycling.

The American Diabetes Association is teaming up with Chris Carmichael, national spokesperson for the Tour de Cure and founder and CEO of Carmichael Training Systems (CTS) Inc., and challenging riders of all levels to help stop diabetes by participating in the Association’s nationwide cycling event, Tour de Cure. The Tour de Cure is a series of fundraising cycling events held in 44 states to benefit the Association.

The Tour is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the beginner rider to the experienced cyclist.

Whether riding 10 miles or 100 miles, participants will travel a route supported from start to finish with rest stops and food to fuel the journey while fans cheer them on.

“Many people participate in the Tour de Cure for the camaraderie and cycling challenge,” said Carmichael. “The real reward, though, is knowing that every mile we ride and every dollar we raise brings us closer to stopping diabetes, a disease that affects nearly 26 million Americans.”

For those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, the ride has special meaning. Called Red Riders during the race, they are recognized with a red jersey during the race and showcase the courage it takes to live every day with this difficult disease.

In 2013, nearly 65,000 cyclists in 89 events raised more than $29 million to support the mission of the American Diabetes Association: To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Before you jump on your bike and start pedaling, it’s important to remember to do a bike check every time you ride. Check the tires to make sure they’re properly inflated and squeeze the brake levers to make sure that they apply enough pressure.

Make sure the handlebar and seat are set at the right heights and test the chain and gears. Also, examine your helmet for cracks and make sure the straps are adjusted properly.

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‘Lotus Pose on Two’ and the helpful powers of meditation

By Roger Whiteway Contributing Writer

“Meditation is as important as lifting weights and being out here on the field for practice,” said Russell Okung. “It’s about quieting your mind and getting into certain states where everything outside of you doesn’t matter in that moment. There are so many things telling you that you can’t do something, but you take those thoughts captive, take power over them and change them.”

This is a quote from an “ESPN The Magazine” article written by Alyssa Roenigk, titled “Lotus Pose on Two” inAugust 2013 (http://goo. gl/LSVp9c), about the Seattle Seahawks unusual approach to fitness, training and teambuilding.

Okung is their left tackle who was a sixth round draft pick in 2010. Pete Caroll and his team took Okung over three other top-rated tackles because of his upbeat and competitive nature.

At the start of the 2013 NFL season, all the talk was about Chip Kelly, the wildly successful

Oregon football coach who was brought to the Philadelphia Eagles to instill his no huddle hyper fast play cycle game.

With the Super Bowl in our rear view mirror, turns out that this story about Seattle back in August, was the one that should have received all the attention. Caroll’s incorporation of yoga practice and meditation sessions for his athlete’s, along with a big dose of team over individual, brought the Lombardi trophy to Seattle for the first time.

Here is a coach and management team who value what players hold in thought or consciousness as highly as their physical prowess.

As a competitor in triathlons and Masters track and field I have found that what Okung says is true. What is in my thought matters just as much as strength or cardio training in how I prepare and compete.

Prayer is my meditation or quiet time and it may be different from some other meditation.

Meditative practices keep the “me” – being aware of human thoughts – at the center, whereas

in prayer I seek to put the infinite at the center and be aware of what it is communicating. By doing so I find my fears, limits and prejudices fade out and there is this wonderful sense of wholeness and freedom to perform.

For many years I kept my prayer practice separate from my physical workouts which were swimming, running and cycling. In 2000, the unexpected loss of my mother was a life-altering event. It made me reevaluate who I was and what I did. From that time forward, I’ve incorporated my prayer practice into everything I do, which includes track meets and tri events.

The results for me have been substantial. I

enjoy my workouts more and revel in my competitive events. After being away from triathlons for 30 years, last year I entered a sprint tri event and won my age group, and my time was good enough to win the next younger age group. Getting back to that August 2013 “ESPN The Magazine” article, Roenigk summaries: “Here’s the thing about the Seattle experiment: It’s only the beginning of what the Seahawks intend to be a total revamp of the way a football franchise approaches the physical and mental well-being of everyone in the organization.”

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$

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21,500

$

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$

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$

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2012 Chevrolet Sonic

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2012 Chevrolet Impala LS

2008 Dodge Nitro R/T

$

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2007 Nissan Pathfinder LE

2008 Volkswagen Beetle SE

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