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NAVAL STATION NORFOLK HOSTS WOUNDED WARRIOR TRAINING CAMP By MC3 Molly Greendeer Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

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Wounded Warriors from Hampton Roads and Washington, D.C. participated in an Adaptive Sports Training Camp hosted by Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, Feb. 8 - 10. Capt. David A. Culler, Jr., Commanding Officer of NAVSTA Norfolk, greeted the warriors before the start of the first training day. “We are very excited to host this first ever event,” he said. “The Wounded Warrior program is a great program that gives back to those who have sacrificed so much for us.” Heather Campbell, a coordinator from Navy Safe Harbor, Alabama, along with NAVSTA Norfolk Morale, Welfare and Recreation, planned the three-day event. “The training exercises are designed to help the warriors determine their limits due to their injuries,” said Campbell. “From there, we focus on their strengths and develop exercises that will help fast-forward the healing progress.” Capt. John Manning, a participating Wounded Warrior and a nurse practitioner with Naval Health Clinic, Patuxent River, Md., said events like these are a great way for other Wounded Warriors to network and learn more about available resources. “This is my first event with the Wounded Warriors, but I have already met so many great people with their own stories,” he said. “Even working at a hospital where resources are readily available, there is still so much out there that even I did not know about.” Manning encouraged everyone to spread the word about the Wounded Warrior program. “No injury is alike,” said Manning. “The Wounded Warrior team designs programs tailored to the individual’s specific needs. These guys are the subject matter experts.” The news of the training camp caught the attention of Professor Wayne Pollock, a Recreational Therapy instructor at Virginia Wesleyan College. Pollock, along with a group

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USS MCFAUL SAILORS HELP COMMUNITY Thirty Sailors from the USS McFaul contributed more than 100 manhours participating in two community relations projects during a port visit to Key West. » see A5

The Wounded Warrior program is a great program that gives back to those who have sacriﬁced so much for us.” - Capt. David Culler

MC3 Molly Greendeer Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Chris Suter, a Wounded Warrior, participates in a water obstacle course during a Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Training Camp at Naval Station Norfolk. The training camp is the ﬁrst to take place in the Hampton Roads area.

CNIC, N7 tests Mid-Atlantic Region’s crisis response By David Todd The Flagship Managing Editor

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tunity to create a powerful and emotional moment that will be shared and remembered by their loves ones back home,” said Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class William Lefﬂer, United Through Reading coordinator aboard San Antonio. Participating in the program is as simple as signing up and scheduling a time with the Religious Ministers Department. The participant is recorded while reading in a private location and then given the DVD to mail to their family members. “It’s very important for the children to see their deployed one’s face and to

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MC3 Lacordrick Wilson Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Terah Mollise reads a book to her children during a United Through Reading session aboard the USS San Antonio (LPD 17).

Uniting families through reading aboard San Antonio By MC3 Lacordrick Wilson Amphibious Squadron Four Public Affairs

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Service members have the opportunity to participate in the United Through Reading program while underway aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). The United Through Reading program helps parents and children stay connected by sending home a recorded video of the deployed service member reading a book to their children, or a message to family members. “This program gives the Sailors and Marines aboard a great oppor-

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) held a Black History Month celebration in Panama City, Fla., Feb. 5. Phillip Brashear, son of retired Master Diver Carl Brashear, served as guest speaker. » see B5

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Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) held buildings and a week-long Regional Operations Center (ROC) Opera- real examples tions Training Course, Feb. of the current 4 - 8. The training, conducted equipment annually and presented by the CNIC Readiness and and supplies Training team (N7), is done on that to ensure the Mid-Atlantic Region’s (NRMA) Crisis installation Action Team (CAT) operates cohesively during crisis to make it as situations, and also prepares realistic as them to respond to complex catastrophic events, including possible.” earthquakes, hurricanes, wild- Terri Clark fires, and other natural and/or man-made disasters. “We work with both the emergency managers and the N36 [Current/Future Operations] to make sure we are varying the scenarios each year,” said Terri Clark, NRMA, N7 Training and Readiness Program Director. “Last year we did a nuclear power plant radiological release, the year before we did a wildfire, and this year we’re doing an earthquake. We want to vary and practice all scenarios to ensure that we’re ready to respond in any event.” Although the training scenarios are fictitious in nature, many of the elements in the training represent real-world people, places and events. “We try to add realism when we talk about specific in-

VALENTINE’S DAY EDITION Check out this week’s C section to see how to make this year’s Valentine’s Day a special one.The Flagship has provided tips on how to woo your special someone and perhaps how to do it on a budget! » see C1

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NAVY HOUSING EMBRACES ONLINE MEDIA TO REACH SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES Press Release Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

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Navy Housing strives to connect with service members and their families in a way that is relevant and timely, and social media is revolutionizing their ability to communicate effectively. Thanks to their signiﬁcantly increased online presence, more and more service members and their families are making more informed decisions about their housing without ever setting foot in the local Navy Housing Service Center (HSC). Navy Housing’s biggest innovation in connecting with customers online is the Housing Early Application Tool, or HEAT. The ﬁrst of its kind for service members, HEAT connects customers with one or more of their prospective installations’ HSC’s so they may begin their housing search even before receiving

official orders. The most requested information by service members are photos, videos and floor plans of military housing. Families need to know what their new home will look like to better plan before their move and getting this information online and in one place is a priority for Navy Housing. The Navy Housing Pinterest page at www.pinterest.com/ NavyHousing connects photos and floor plans of military housing at individual bases. Combine that with the videos on Navy Housing’s YouTube page at www.youtube.com/ NavyHousing and service members can visualize military housing from all angles from the convenience of their computer. Communicating earlier and more often with service members is also a priority and Navy Housing has been using Facebook and Twitter to broaden its reach with customers that use these resources as a first line of communication.

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The Navy’s semiannual Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) veriﬁcation is underway requiring all Navy personnel to verify and update their personal contact information in NFAAS by March 31. NFAAS is used to account, manage and monitor the recovery process for Navy personnel and their families affected by wide-spread catastrophic events. Outdated contact information can delay the Navy’s ability to account for and provide assistance to affected personnel, thus necessitating a requirement for all Sailors and civilians to update their NFAAS information twice a year.

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“Navy Housing has integrated social media into our normal customer service operations and we regularly answer inquiries, manage issues and listen to our customers’ concerns through Facebook and Twitter just as we would if they walked in the door,” said Carol Casto, Navy Housing Services Program. “These avenues give us more ways to communicate with service members and their families quickly and efﬁciently.” Even with all of the online media resources, Navy Housing recognizes that some of their customers prefer a more one-on-one approach to housing inquiries. “Navy Housing is committed

NFAAS information needs to be updated semiannually Press Release

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“Ensuring we have the most up-to-date data on our Sailors and civilians is paramount to the success of NFAAS as the system enables us to contact everyone in the Navy family to provide assistance when disaster strikes,” said Ed Cannon, director of Fleet and Family Readiness at Commander, Navy Installations Command. “From the many bases in hurricane and typhoon zones, to places where earthquakes or even man-made events occur, NFAAS is the key program in our ongoing efforts to provide for the wellbeing of those who give us so much.” NAVADMIN 000/13 discusses the semiannual update/veriﬁcation of personal information in NFAAS by all active duty and reserve Sailors, Department of the Navy civilian employees and OCONUS contractors.

to doing business however and wherever our customers need us,” said Corky Vazquez, Navy Housing program director. “Social and online media are new tools to reach customers that are comfortable with these platforms, but don’t replace more traditional methods of obtaining services. Providing high quality customer service via email, phone and in person will always be a priority.” For more information about HEAT, visit www.cnic.navy. mil/HEAT. Navy Housing can be reached via email at NavyHousingHQ@navy.mil and local HSC contact information is available at www.cnic.navy. mil/Housing.

Sailors and civilians can login to NFAAS at https://navyfamily.navy.mil to verify and update contact information for themselves and their family members. Commanding officers are responsible to ensure compliance with this verification and the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations will review the extent to which all commands have provided their information. The message also directs commands to incorporate NFAAS updates into the command check-in and check-out process during permanent change of station moves. Ensuring NFAAS accuracy can assist commanding officers in accounting for their people after a wide-spread catastrophic event. For more information, read NAVADMIN 000/13 and contact the NFAAS Help Desk at (866) 946-9183, or email at nfass@spawar.navy.mil, or visit the NPC website at www.npc.navy.mil. For more news from Commander, Navy Installations Command, visit www.navy. mil/local/cni/.

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■ LEGO contest Children and adults participate in a LEGO shipbuilding contest held at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Feb. 2. The event was dedicated to teaching children engineering, math and science through LEGO building blocks. MC2 (SW) Jonathan M. Sunderman

NAVAL MUSEUM HOSTS LEGO SHIPBUILDING EVENT By MC3 Darien G. Kenney Navy Public Affairs Support Element-East

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MCSN Shane A. Jackson Above: A father helps his son with building a power drill out of Technic LEGO’s at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Right: Mason Maryan, 5, builds a LEGO car at a shipbuilding event at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum.

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A rainbow of colors, the sound of plastic pieces hitting the table, the scamper of shoes running across the ﬂoor to a table ﬁlled with thousands of LEGO blocks. Excited children and adults looked in amazement as they walked by recreated naval ships of all shapes and sizes from the imagination of others. Twenty-seven active duty militarymembers,theirfamilies and members of the Hampton Roads community participated in a LEGO shipbuilding event, Feb. 2, at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum (HRNM) in Downtown Norfolk. The event offered a chance for children young and old to build replica ships, or bring in their own already-built ships for display at the museum and participate in a LEGO shipbuilding contest. With 141 entries, ships were lined up on

tables for judges to view, some so large they took up a whole table alone. Historic naval imagery and replica ships in glass cases around the museum made the event interesting for children to learn about various ships and the history of the Navy. “The point of this is to get kids involved in history and science and teach them how to build a ship using LEGO’s,” said Laura Orr, HRNM special events coordinator. Sailors volunteered from various commands in the Hampton Roads and Washington, D.C. areas to help the children build ships piece-by-piece while giving them historical information about the ships they were constructing. Starting from the keel up, using multiple colors from haze gray to bright yellow, the imagination of the children began to amaze the volunteers and staff members. “These kids are very smart

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A4 | THE FLAGSHIP | FEB 14, 2013 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM From left: Lt. Cmdr. Roger Bunch, NMCP’s Pharmacy Department assistant head; Capt. Eugene de Lara, NMCP’s Pharmacy Department head; Capt. Lori Krevetski, director, Clinical Support Services; Capt. David Collins, NMCP acting deputy commander; Capt. Mark Bridenstine, Norfolk Naval Shipyard Commanding Ofﬁcer; and Lt. David Satterthwaite, division ofﬁcer and pharmacist at the Scott Center Annex pharmacy.

Rebecca A. Perron After the ribbon-cutting for the Scott Center Annex Pharmacy, Felicia Allen, one of the pharmacy technicians, is ready to assist beneficiaries with either refill or new prescriptions. The prescription filling counter in the background was redone to give space for more technicians.

VALUE ADDED: Scott Center Annex pharmacy ﬁlls news prescriptions Rebecca A. Perron

By Deborah R. Kallgren Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

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The Scott Center Annex pharmacy began filling new prescriptions for TRICARE beneficiaries, Feb. 11. For many years, the refill pharmacy has filled approximately 550,000 refill prescriptions annually, making it the largest freestanding refill center in the Navy. Now, after heeding customer suggestions, patrons will be able to take new prescriptions to the Scott Center Annex to be filled. “We are trying to improve customer service and reduce wait times at the main pharmacy at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth,” said Cmdr. Roger Bunch, assistant head of NMCP’s Pharmacy Department. To add the capability to fill new prescriptions, construction at the Scott Center Annex pharmacy cost approximately $100,000. “We plan on saving half a million dollars annually on pre-

scription (costs),” said Bunch. He added that it costs the government and taxpayers more money when TRICARE beneficiaries fill their prescriptions in town at retail pharmacies. While the Scott Center Annex pharmacy was not enlarged to accommodate filling new prescriptions, the interior was re-configured to add space for two new pharmacists and six additional technicians. The pharmacy is located adjacent to the Commissary and Navy Exchange just off George Washington Hwy. in Portsmouth, making it easy for patients to drop off their prescriptions before shopping and then picking them up as they leave the base. There’s also an abundance of handicapped and regular parking spaces adjacent to the pharmacy for patients to use. Bunch said customers may stay and wait for their prescription to be filled, but the wait time can vary. He encourages customers to drop off their prescriptions and pick them up later at the drive-thru, or inside

the pharmacy. In 2010, wait times were dramatically decreased when the pharmacy installed robotics that fill up to 4,500 refills per day, quickly dispensing 300 different medications. Further efficiencies add value by bringing beneficiaries back to military pharmacies. The changes at the Scott Center Annex pharmacy coincide with increases in prescription copays at retail pharmacies that occurred on Feb. 1. The Fiscal Year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act required TRICARE to increase copays on brand name and non-formulary medications not filled at military hospitals or clinics. There was no increase in copays for generic medications. “Medications filled at military pharmacies have no outof-pocket costs,” said Lt. David Satterthwaite, a pharmacist and division officer at the Scott Center Annex pharmacy. “With the changes in TRICARE pharmacy copays, we hope more beneficiaries will choose to

■ hours/ location The Scott Center Annex pharmacy is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; and is closed on Sundays and holidays. The pharmacy is located at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

have their prescriptions ﬁlled at the Scott Center Annex pharmacy.” At a retail network pharmacy, the new copay for a 30-day supply of a brand-name medication is $17. Beneﬁciaries using TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery now pay $13 for up to a 90-day supply of brand-name drugs. The copay for non-formulary medications drugs is now $44 at retail pharmacies and $43 through Home Delivery. The TRICARE Uniform Formulary lists all the medications TRICARE covers. Satterthwaite added, “The pharmacy now accepts medical necessity prescriptions written by a civilian provider as long the doctor has completed the form detailing the conditions that require this category of medications.” That form is available online at http://pec. ha.osd.mil/forms_criteria.php. Bunch praised Satterthwaite’s work ethic overseeing the pharmacy’s renovation. “He was hand-selected because of his demonstrated

prowess in management,” he said. “He manages the facility, contractors, (information technology) specialists and the hiring processes, all while maintaining a refill program that’s the biggest in the Navy.” Capt. Eugene de Lara, head of NMCP’s Pharmacy Department, is pleased at the support the command has given pharmacy over the past three years and the efforts of those involved in bringing this initiative to fruition. With the new and expanded Scott Center Annex Commissary scheduled to open in May, it’s hoped the additional customers coming on-base to shop for groceries will also get their prescriptions filled at the Scott Center Annex pharmacy. “We anticipate a great deal of business here and we’re looking forward to it,” said Satterthwaite. “We’re really focused on customer service and saving our beneficiaries and the government money. We hope anyone who’s a TRICARE beneficiary will give us a try and get their prescriptions filled here.”

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<< Charlie the chicken Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Randall Rempfer holds â€œCharlie the Chicken,â€? a permanent resident of the center who patrols the chicken coop. helping with the chicken aviary >> Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Randall Rempfer and Electronicâ€™s Technician 2nd Class Benjamin Ford conduct landscaping in the chicken aviary. Sailors volunteered their time at the Key West Wildlife Center. The facility was damaged by Hurricane Isaac last summer.

The crew is amazing. I tried to get them to stop working and to take a rest, but they just keep going. They are like machines.â€? - Tom Sweets, Wildlife Center manager speaking about the McFaul crew

MCFAUL SAILORS ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES WHILE VISITING KEY WEST By Lt. Marian J. King Embarked Chaplain, USS McFAUL (DDG 74)

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Thirty Sailors from the guidedmissile destroyer USS McFaul (DDG 74) contributed more than 100 man-hours participating in two community relations projects during a weekend port visit to Key West, Fla., Jan. 26 - 27. During their Saturday ashore, Sailors volunteered their time with Habitat for Humanity and spent the day renovating a home for incomequaliďŹ ed individuals who would otherwise be unable to afford housing. Originally built in the 20s as housing for cavalry ofďŹ cers on the military base, the structure was modernized in the 50s and is now being fully renovated for occupancy. In support of the volunteer effort, Sailors completed various projects, ranging from installing sound-proof tracking, making and installing new fence posts, paint-

ing and yard work. The following day, the visiting crew members spent the day at the Key West Wildlife Center, an organization whose mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and then release injured birds and animals in the Key West area. The centerâ€™s staff cares for more than 1,000 native and wild animals each year, including iguanas, turtles and a variety of birds, from turkey vultures to roosters and pelicans. Sailors spent their time cleaning, feeding pelicans, organizing supplies, landscaping and repairing the facility that was damaged by Hurricane Isaac. They quickly made friends with two of the resident animals at the center â€“ â€œCharlie the Chickenâ€? and â€œThree Legs the Turtle.â€? Charlie, who is actually a rooster, is a permanent resident of the center and patrols the chicken coop, making sure all chickens are behaving themselves. Three Legs is an

injured turtle that is receiving medical care at the center, whose job, according to staff, is to chill and look cute. â€œVolunteering gave me a deeper appreciation for what these two organizations, and others like them, do for the less fortunate and for injured wildlife,â€? said Electricianâ€™s Mate 2nd Class Audrey Stromberg. â€œI was blessed to just help in any way I could.â€? â€œThe crew is amazing,â€? exclaimed Tom Sweets, Wildlife Center manager of the McFaul team of volunteers. â€œI tried to get them to stop working and to take a rest, but they just keep going. They are like machines. The work that they are doing is amazing â€“ we greatly appreciate it." The crew also had some time to enjoy Key West, relaxing on the beach, eating and shopping. Many went on snorkeling excursions, Jet Ski tours and explored the tropical island by bicycle.

U.S. Navy photos Boatswainâ€™s Mate 3rd Class Sophie Mulkey (yellow shirt) and Operations Specialist 3rd Class Melinda Chik free birds who have regained full health while at the Key West Wildlife Center.

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A6 | THE FLAGSHIP | FEB 14, 2013 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Green Bay Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush (left) and former Green Bay Packers fullback William Henderson observe the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action memorial table on the mess decks of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

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Current and former members of the Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans toured the ship and visited with the crew while the ship was underway for Super Bowl XLVII.

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NFL players touchdown aboard USS George H.W. Bush By MC2 (SW/AW) Michael Smevog USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs

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Football players from the National Football League’s (NFL) Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans visited the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) to tour the ship and watch the Super Bowl, Feb. 3. The ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and Navy Entertainment worked together to set up the event. Navy Entertainment has arranged similar visits in the past, but for some of the NFL players, this was the ﬁrst time landing aboard a Navy vessel.

Active Packers players, Ryan Taylor, Jarrett Bush and Greg Van Roten, retired Packers Ahman Green and William Henderson, along with the Texan’s Taylor “T.J.” Yates, were flown onto the ship in a C-2 Greyhound, from Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40. “When I was invited to come out here I was very excited,” said Yates. “Coming to the ship is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, especially landing on the flight deck, it was wild how fast the plane stopped.” During their time aboard, the football players toured the ship, observed flight operations, conducted a meet-andgreet with the crew and watch

Seaman Recruit Heather Taylor helps Green Bay Packers cornerback Jarrett Bush man the helm on the bridge of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

Super Bowl XLVII in the hangar bay with Sailors. “On a day that they could have been home with their family and friends enjoying the Super Bowl, they came out to enjoy it with Sailors,” said Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Farrah K. Glover. “They were sociable and excited about being out here, and it’s nice to be appreciated. I think

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they were awesome.” During their time on the ship, the athletes expressed gratitude for all service members’ sacriﬁces and noted that without them, they would not be able to play their sport. “You see movies, you see documentaries, but when you come out here you get to see how cool and interesting it is and how it’s normal for everyone here ... like football is for us,” said Green. “For these Sailors, it is just another day.”

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support (WSS) awarded a $6.9 million Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract to AAI Logistics and Technical Services, Jan. 29. This Firm Fixed Price (FFP) competitive contract renewal delivers supply support for 112 line items of repairable and consumable hydraulic components for the EA-6B Prowler Electronic Warfare (EW) Aircraft. “This contract delivers affordable readiness for our EW mission systems and IED-jamming capability. In perfect alignment with the DoD’s ‘Better Buying Power 2.0,’ NAVSUP WSS has put a contract in place that preserves a high level of system availability and delivers it at a lower cost,” said Capt. Chris Mosher, NAVSUP WSS director of contracting. “This competitive renewal effort represents the DoD Gold Standard for the effective use of a PBL.” The contract performs through Jan. 31, 2018 and

contains language that encourages AAI to continually improve repair and supply chain capability, while also returning a portion of cost to the Navy for efﬁciencies realized during performance. In compliance with Title 10 requirements, AAI Logistics and Technical Services will leverage existing government repair capabilities and partner with Fleet Readiness Centers (FRC) Southeast and Southwest. PBL contractors offer Naval FRCs insights into commercial best practices, act as reliable parts providers and provide as-needed tech insertions. There are currently 34 active maritime and aviation PBL contracts managed by NAVSUP WSS. A ﬁeld activity of the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support is the U.S. Navy’s supply chain manager providing worldwide support to the aviation, surface ship and submarine communities. Formerly known as the Naval Inventory Control Point, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support provides Navy, Marine Corps, joint and allied forces with products and services that deliver combat capability through logistics.

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militarybudget Rear Adm. Kevin Sweeney, Commander, Harry S. Truman Strike Group addresses media on the pier alongside the USS Truman, following a Secretary of Defense statement announcing the delay of the strike group’s deployment.

HARRY S. TRUMAN CARRIER STRIKE GROUP STAYING IN NORFOLK Budget uncertainty, potential sequestration delays deployment Press release Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs

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The Secretary of Defense delayed the deployment of USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and USS Gettysburg (CG 64), Feb. 6. The deployment was originally scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8. The affected ships have begun formally notifying the men and women of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group (HST CSG) that they will not be deploying. “Facing budget uncertainty – including a continuing res-

Lack of funding affects Lincoln refueling, complex overhaul Press Release Defense Media Activity - Navy

olution and the looming potential for across-the-board sequestration cuts – the U.S. Navy made this request to the Secretary and he approved,” said Pentagon Press Secretary George Little in a released statement. “This prudent decision enables the U.S. Navy to maintain these ships to deploy on short notice in the event they are needed to respond to national security contingencies.” In order to remain ready and capable to deploy, HST

CSG will conduct underway evolutions and maintain proﬁciency until a future deployment date is announced. “The United States will continue to maintain a robust military presence in the CENTCOM region, including the current carrier presence and a mix of other assets to fulﬁll enduring commitments to our partners. The U.S. military continues to stand ready to respond to any contingency and to confront any threat in the region,” said Little. HST CSG consists of approximately 5,000 Sailors and Marines, including coali-

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Maritime Strike Squadron 74 “Swamp Foxes.” Truman returned from its last deployment in December of 2010. Following its last deployment, Truman conducted a 16-month docking planned incremental availability from March - July 2011 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard.

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The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) will not start due to a lack of funding, the Navy said Feb. 8. Lincoln was expected to move to Newport News shipyard next week to begin the overhaul. However, as a result of the fiscal constraints resulting from the ongoing continuing resolution (CR), the contract for the RCOH has not been issued to Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Lincoln will remain pierside at Naval Station Norfolk until sufficient funding is received to start the execution of the RCOH. In the meantime, the ship’s Sailors continue to conduct maintenance. In their 50 year life spans, one RCOH is scheduled for the midpoint of an aircraft carrier’s service life. Lincoln was commissioned 23 years ago on Nov. 11, 1989. The impact of postponing Lincoln’s RCOH is three-fold: ■ The time scheduled for the RCOH will have to be lengthened because the overhaul won’t begin when it was expected. ■ Delayed re-delivery of Lincoln to the fleet. ■ Impacts to industry (takes away money/jobs and can delay subsequent scheduled availabilities). Cancelling or delaying maintenance creates a significant backlog of deferred maintenance and affects future year schedules and costs, as well as future readiness. The delay in Lincoln’s RCOH will affect other carrier work. Because of the short time available between sequential dockings, the delay will also result in day-today impacts to the defueling of the recently inactivated Enterprise (CVN 65) and the start of USS George Washington’s (CVN 73) RCOH. A year-long CR impacts funds for fuel, parts, ship and aircraft repairs, base operations, maintenance for buildings, roads and runways, and salaries for our government employees and contractors.

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New facility enhances motorcycle safety

■ new facility Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Natasha Bennett navigates a safety course for training exercises during the Basic Rider Course at JEBLCFS.

The brand new facility at JEB Litte Creek-Fort Story is the ﬁrst in the region to offer a devoted classroom and riding course to Department of Defense and military personnel.

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Whether you have never ridden a motorcycle, or have been riding 30 years, there is always something you can learn.” - Mitch Hrdlicka

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A new training facility for the Navy’s Motorcycle Rider Safety Course held its first class at Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Fort Story, Feb. 4. JEB Fort Story is the first base in the region to offer a devoted classroom and riding course to Department of Defense and military personnel. “Having a dedicated facility and riding range is much more conducive for training,” said LoJean Way, Traffic Safety Program manager for JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. “Having to share facilities often caused scheduling conflicts and delays in the past.” The Basic Riding Course provides students at all skill levels with basic motorcycle knowledge along with practical riding application. Students can complete the riding portion of the course on either Navy-supplied training bikes or personal bikes. They learn basic riding techniques, such as how to conduct limited space maneuvers, cornering techniques and judgment skills. “Since the start of the class I have learned so much, in relation to safety, operating a motorcycle and being aware of your surroundings,” said Chief Cryptologic Technician (Networks) Marc Winters. “Overall it’s been a really good course.” In addition to being a mandatory course for military personnel who ride motorcycles, the class teaches critical skills essential to being a safe and efficient rider. “Whether you have never ridden a motorcycle, or have been riding 30 years, there is always something you can learn,” said Mitch Hrdlicka, Regional Manager for Traffic Safety Programs, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. Along with the Basic Riding Course, the new facility offers a Military Sport Bike Rider Course and an Experienced Rider Course.

Military personnel participate in a safety brief during the Basic Rider Course at JEBLCFS.

Above: Fire Controlman 2nd Class Derek Biddle (right) and Engineman 2nd Class Kayleigh Highﬁll wait for instructions during training exercises for the Basic Rider Course at JEBLCFS.

Right: Riders prepare to navigate through an obstacle course during the Basic Rider Course at JEBLCFS.

Army Spc. Andrew Harrell navigates a safety course during motorcycle training exercises for the Basic Rider Course at JEBLCFS, Feb. 5.

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MC1 (SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess A training team discusses a simulated earthquake contingency plan during a training session inside the ROC on Naval Station Norfolk.

Wounded Warriors play modiﬁed sports they enjoy

MC3 Molly Greendeer Wounded Warriors practice seated volleyball during a Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Training Camp at Naval Station Norfolk. The training camp is the ﬁrst to take place in the Hampton Roads area.

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works with military, civilian counterparts Continued from front stallations,” explained Clark. “We use real buildings and real examples of the current equipment and supplies on that installation to make it as realistic as possible.” During an actual event, CAT members work as a team to provide leadership with critical information, and that information is used to make decisions to support the installations, protect personnel and maintain mission readiness. “All of the [CAT] positions are filled by subject matter experts … and they have an alternate,” said Lt. Cmdr. Patrina R. Winfrey, NRMA, N36 Current/Future Operations. “You learn what each person brings to the table – which helps with communication – you know what they can do for you and with you. Just knowing that they are there supporting you and the mission is great.” The CAT not only interacts with the military, they also reach across the fence line to work with their civilian counterparts. “We have a great working relationship with the local community,” explained Winfrey, noting that these training scenarios help strengthen communication. “Our installations practice several training exercises over the year with the local communities, so they are practicing throughout the year to make sure they are staying connected,” added Clark. During an actual crisis situation, disseminating emergency information quickly is extremely important to protect personnel, property and operating capabilities. One of the ways this information is broadcasted is through the CNIC Shore Wide Area Alert Network (WAAN). Alert notifications are sent to NMCI workstations; work and home email addresses; and work, home and mobile phones via voice and text. Social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, can also be very effective. While many elements of the training are seen in largerscale nationwide exercises, the specific training was localized to the Mid-Atlantic Region. “Basically the CATs are going through Crisis Action Planning. It’s the same process and procedure that they do in

any type of hazard, whether it’s a man-made hazard or a natural disaster,” said Clark. “The process is always the same – it doesn’t matter the scale of the event – they target each of the responses according to the actual crisis.” There are six phases to Crisis Action Planning: Situation Development (Phase I), Crisis Assessment (Phase II), Course of Action Development (Phase III), Course of Action Selection (Phase IV), Execution Planning (Phase V) and Execution (Phase IV). “The different steps are involved to learn how you receive and evaluate the information, then how you facilitate that information going out to develop your mission objectives,” said Winfrey. With the looming budget cuts affecting the military and the nation, the importance of staying ready to respond remains paramount. Training, such as this, works in conjunction with reducing the overall costs associated with potential evacuations. In addition, being properly trained and executing a plan effectively helps to mitigate cost. “We always want to train like we fight, and fight like we train,” said Winfrey. “Having this exercise and this event going on right now will pay dividends down the road.” According to Clark, the CAT members leave the course with a greater ability to communicate with each other and information is collected to benefit future exercises. “With every classroom exercise, the best thing that comes out of the training is the CAT members learn each other’s roles and responsibilities, and they learn how to communicate with each other,” she said. “That’s information they can take with them to every type of future occurrence, and ultimately, that will lead to leadership getting the critical information they need to best meet the needs of the installations.” “The data that is collected from the exercise is utilized to refine processes, standard operating procedures and our emergency management plan,” she continued. “All of the data makes sure we are increasing readiness for future events.” For more news from Commander, Navy Region Mid Atlantic, visit www.navy.mil/ local/cnrma/.

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Continued from front hear their voice, even though it’s through a TV screen,” said Lt. Jisup Choi, chaplain for the Combat Logistics Battalion 26th. “It’s not just a matter of reading a book, but it’s about keeping that avenue of communication open for those who need it the most.” Appointments last approximately 30 minutes and are available to anyone serving

aboard San Antonio, whether or not they have children. “This will deﬁnitely help the morale of any Sailor or Marine who participate,” said Hospital Corpsman Nicholas Covington, a United Though Reading participant. “It feels really good knowing that the little ones can have me read them a story before they go to bed even though I’m not there. Having them not forget me while I’m away really means a lot.”

of students working in the recreational therapy field, joined the warriors for the first day of the training camp. He said he couldn’t pass up the opportunity for the students to work firsthand with people with disabilities. “For most students, this is the first time they’ve been exposed to individuals with disabilities,” said Pollock. Students came up with water exer-

cises and an obstacle course that was suited for each of the warriors’ injuries. “Just like any other training program, you start with the basics and gradually work your way up to exercises that test an individual’s limitations,” said Pollock. “You want to design a program that will help the patient improve physically, mentally and socially.” The Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Training Camp does just that.

The ﬁrst day the warriors try out several exercises to determine their limits. Next, they learn ways to play the sports they enjoy in a modiﬁed method, such as seated volleyball or wheelchair basketball. At the end of the camp, they test the skills they’ve learned by competing in friendly games against one another. For more information about Navy Safe Harbor, visit http://safeharbor.navylive.dodlive.mil.

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CG PETTY OFFICER RECEIVES MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL By Katisha Draughn-Fraguada NSA Hampton Roads Public Affairs

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U.S. Coast Guard Petty Ofﬁcer 2nd Class Nicholas Beane, a canine handler assigned to the Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT) at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Northwest Annex, was honored with the Meritorious Service Medal, Feb. 5, for his heroic actions while rescuing a downed pilot after a Navy F/A-18 Hornet crashed in Virginia Beach on April 6, 2012. On that particular day, Beane was off-duty preparing to meet some friends for lunch when the jet crashed into the nearby Mayfair Mews apartment complex.

“I heard some popping noises before the jet even hit the ground and then people started yelling ‘A jet just crashed!’” he recalled. Beane, who was standing 200 feet away from the crash, didn’t hesitate or think twice about what he had to do next. He braved the thick smoke from the burning jet fuel and attempted to evacuate people from the burning buildings when he discovered the downed pilot. “After approaching the pilot, I told him who I was and told him that I was going to do everything I could to help him,” he said. It was then that a good samaritan rushed over and he and Beane triaged the downed pilot’s injuries, cut him free from

his parachute and pulled him more than 300 feet to safety from the flames. Beane, who has been in the Coast Guard for 12 years, said that Coasties have a career of helping people. “We never turn away from people who need help,” he said. “And you never know when your training will be called.” That day, he was called to be a hero. “We are extremely proud of Petty Officer Beane,” said Capt. Eugene Gray, Commander of the Deployable Operations Group. “That day he displayed all of our core values and he did what we expect all Coasties to do.” MSRT members are trained to be first responders to poten-

tial terrorist situations, deny terrorist acts, perform security actions against non-compliant factors, perform tactical facility entry and enforcement, participate in port level counterterrorism exercises and educate other forces on Coast Guard counterterrorism procedures. “There is no such thing as too much training,” said Capt. Brian Thompson, Commanding Ofﬁcer of MSRT. “On that day, Beane was faced with a situation where all of his years of training was very instrumental in him helping the downed pilot. His discipline and initiative immediately took over and he made us all extremely proud.” Beane received the Merito-

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Katisha Draughn-Fraguada U.S. Coast Guard Petty Ofﬁcer 2nd Class Nicholas Beane (center) receives the Meritorious Service Medal as Capt. Brian Thompson (left) and Capt. Eugene Gray (right) look on.

rious Service Medal, which is the non-combat equivalent of the Bronze Star. The honor is given to military members who distinguish themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States. Beane’s wife, April, and their 8-month-old daughter, Brooklyn, also attended the ceremony. “This whole thing has been so amazing,” said April. “He

truly deserves the recognition and we couldn’t be more proud of him.” Over the past year, Beane also received other accolades for his heroic efforts that day, including being an honoree at the annual USO Gala in Washington, D.C., being recognized as the USO Coast Guard of the Year and being able to walk on the ﬁeld with the players of the Washington Nationals.

SUBASE New London, Westerly school district promotes STEM By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg Commander, Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs

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Military personnel from Naval Submarine Base New London commands participated in the annual Westerly Public Schools weeklong “Digital Learning Day” events, Feb. 6 - 8. A variety of personnel from the submarine base were asked by the Westerly Public School District to lend their skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) during classroom scheduled events and Expo. Navy personnel joined Rhode Island business leaders and area universities, along with Westerly Public School teachers and administrators to discuss the work they are doing in STEM fields and to offer hands-on demonstrations. Cmdr. Glenn Porterfield, director of Submarine Onboard Training, Submarine Learning Center spoke with elementary students attending Westerly Public School’s Before and After School Enrichment Program about the usage of science in the submarine force on a daily basis. “I [spoke] with students about the usage of science in our everyday lives and in how we support and operate our submarines,” said Porterfield, a father of two. “Actually, one of my children is in the same age group that I [spoke] with.” Prior to the “Digital Learning Day” events, Porterfield learned more about the teachers’ current curriculum taught during the STEM event and found a unique way to tie it back into the Submarine Force. “The students are learning about the water cycle and properties of water, as well as how weather affects icy regions,” said Porterfield. “To tie it back into the Submarine

Force I discussed the most recent Ice Exercise conducted in 2011.” Another U.S. Navy representative in addition to Porterﬁeld is Marie Chabot, an electrical engineer, assigned to Submarine Technical Support Center who spoke with students attending Bradford Elementary School. “Any way that we can get the students exposed to something different, you broaden their experiences,” said Chabot. “I want kids be able to see that everything connects. If you learn a little bit about something, you will learn a little bit mor,e and it is all ﬁts into a process.” Chabot, a mother of three children, also volunteers in her community to continue fostering STEM awareness with the New London’s 4-H program. “I’ve found throughout my career and working with children, such as through the 4-H program, if you communicate to them what their special talents are, they will take that with them forever,” she said. In addition to the classroom sessions, Westerly Public Schools coordinated a community-wide STEM Expo at the Westerly High School on Feb. 8, in which, according to Donna Wayles, Expo coordinator, was launched to expose students and families to the wide range of science and technology careers available in the area. “The purpose of this event is not only to celebrate the use of technology in our schools, but also for students and their parents, along with school faculty and staff to see the great things that are happening in science, technology, engineering and math in our community,” she said. “The STEM Expo is a great way to provide people with new opportunities.”

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Chilean subs complete exercise with U.S. Navy Chilean submarine Simpson departed Naval Station Mayport to return to its homeport in Chile, Feb. 7, after taking part in the Diesel Electric Submarine Initiative and CHILEMAR IV with the U.S. Navy. » see B11

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USS Bonhomme Richard participates in Cobra Gold 13 Sailors assigned to Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 7 simulate treating a patient aboard the forwarddeployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during a mass casualty drill. The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, currently on deployment in the U. S. 7th Fleet area of operations, is taking part in the annual multinational combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold.

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The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) joined its sister ships USS Germantown (LSD 42) and USS Tortuga (LSD 46) off the coast of Thailand to take part in exercise Cobra Gold 2013 (CG 13), Feb. 10. Cobra Gold is a Thai-U.S. co-sponsored multinational joint exercise that includes forces from the U.S., Kingdom of Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Republic of Korea, Indonesia and Malaysia. The exercise is designed to demonstrate the ability of the involved militaries to rapidly deploy a joint task force to conduct combined operations at sea and ashore. “It’s a great honor to take part in these exercises,” said Capt. Cathal O’Connor, Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11. “Exercises like Cobra Gold demonstrate our ability to operate forward and our readiness

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MCC Ryan J. Courtade The aircraft carriers USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, USS George H.W. Bush, USS Enterprise, USS Harry S. Truman and USS Abraham Lincoln pierside at Naval Station Norfolk.

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MC1 Chad J. McNeeley Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, answer questions during a media roundtable at the Pentagon, Feb. 6.

SECDEF, JOINT CHIEFS CHAIRMAN DISCUSS CARRIER DECISIONS By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service

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Deep, across-the-board spending cuts scheduled to take effect on March 1 will have real national security consequences, the Defense Department’s top civilian and its senior military ofﬁcial said, Feb. 6. In a meeting with reporters, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addressed the looming crisis. The cuts – known as “sequestration” – will take place unless Congress acts to override the provision built into budget law that would mean cutting $52 billion from the defense budget by Sept. 30. “This is not something that should be done as a way to blame the other party for what happens,” said Panetta. “This is going to hurt the United States and hurt our defense.” The mere threat of sequestration already is affecting operations. The Defense Department postponed the deployment of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) because of budget considerations.

“This won’t be the last adjustment we will make to our global presence,” said Dempsey. “It is our ﬁrst, because the deployment is imminent.” With the action, the department is trying to preserve readiness as long as possible, he explained. “We’re trying to stretch our readiness out by keeping this particular carrier in homeport in our global response force, so if something happens elsewhere in the world, we can respond to it,” the chairman said. “Had we deployed it and ‘consumed’ that readiness, we could have created a situation where downstream we wouldn’t have a carrier present in certain parts of the world at all.” The Truman was to have deployed to the Persian Gulf – an area where the U.S. Navy has maintained two carrier battle groups. One carrier group will remain, “and we also have other options to augment our capabilities in the region,” said Dempsey. “But make no mistake about it,” he added, “this is the ﬁrst adjustment of what will be a series of adjustments across the services as we try to preserve our readiness for as long as possible.”

» see LEADERS | B9

This is the ﬁrst adjustment of what will be a series of adjustments across the services as we try to preserve our readiness for as long as possible.” - Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command sent a personal for message to commanders and commanding officers, Feb. 8, about how he plans to maintain fleet readiness through fiscal uncertainty. Adm. William E. “Bill” Gortney sent the message to discuss some of the impacts on the fleet following Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta’s approval to delay the scheduled deployment of the Harry S. Truman Strike Group.

■ local effects See page A7 for how the budget uncertainty has affected local ships.

Panetta made the decision based on current continuing resolution funding and the prospect of the across-theboard spending cuts known as “sequestration.” “Even with this change, we continue to maintain a carrier

presence in the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility, as well as a mix of other assets, fulﬁlling enduring commitments to our partners,” said Gortney in the message. John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is currently deployed to the CENTCOM area of responsibility. The new plan calls for Truman and her strike group to remain in

» see READINESS | B9

SENIOR MILITARY LEADERS MENTOR WASHINGTON YOUTH By MC2 (SW/AW) Joshua D. Sheppard Defense Media Activity-Navy

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Some of the United States top military leaders took time from their demanding schedules to give back to the local community during the 2013 Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 8. More than 300 local high school students participated in a youth mentoring session with leaders in the military and civilian sectors. The mentoring session focused on promoting excitement and involvement in STEM ﬁelds where minorities are traditionally underrepresented. In a videotaped welcome message, Commandant of the

I see this as the chance to give back a little bit of what I have been the beneﬁciary of my life and my entire naval career.” - Rear Adm. Sinclair Harris Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, encouraged conference participants to take advantage of the lessons being offered and stressed the importance of pursuing STEM education. After a brief introduction, the students formed small groups for their mentoring sessions. Mentors used this time to provide their insight on what it takes to succeed in the STEM ﬁelds. “They need to hear people’s experiences, people who have done the jobs that they may be interested in,” said Vice Adm. Kevin McCoy, Commander,

Naval Sea Systems Command. “You can’t ﬁnd out these answers on the Internet, you have to hear what the folks in the ﬁeld have to relate regarding their personal experiences.” For Rear Adm. Sinclair Harris, Commander, U.S. 4th Fleet, the chance to mentor Washington, D.C.-area students hits close to home. “I am from Washington, D.C., I was raised right down the street from here, and mentoring was critical for me growing up,” he said. “I

» see MENTORS | B9

HeroesatHome The Flagship | ﬂagshipnews.com | 02.14.13 | B2

Married to the Military

Perspective By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor

THE DOLDRUMS OF MARRIAGE Is our relationship still on course? By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor

One busy night after the kids had gone to bed, I settled into my well-worn spot on the sofa for some mind-numbing television. “Can you believe this guy?” I asked my active duty Navy husband, seated in his favorite recliner beside me. When no answer was forthcoming, I glanced over to witness an all-too-familiar scene: Deeply imbedded in the recliner’s cushions lay my husband of 19 years, sound asleep. Normally, I would giggle, turn the lights out around him and go to bed – a sort of revenge for being “abandoned” for the umpteenth time. He’d eventually wake up alone in the dark and trudge upstairs to ﬁnd me tee-heeing under the covers of our bed. But on this particular night, I gawked at my dreaming husband as if I was seeing this for the ﬁrst time. Is this the man I married? Panic gripped my soul as I realized: We’ve changed. We’re tired, boring, predictable. We’re doomed. One evening in 1992, my husband-tobe and I were at an Italian café in Pittsburgh, sipping wine and falling in love. “I really want to travel,” I said. “Me too,” he said. “I want to live near the ocean,” he said. “Me too,” I said. “I don’t care about money, I just want happiness,” he said. “Me too!” I said. It was a match made in Heaven and our future was destined to be perfect. But maybe if we understood the real-

ity of marriage our conversation would have been different: “I might have a lot of stretch marks,” I should’ve said. “That’s OK, we’ll just dim the lights,” he might’ve said. “I’m going to go bald, but ironically, hair will sprout out of my ears and nose,” he should’ve said. “I’m good with tweezers,” I might’ve said. “I’m going to deploy a lot and will feel no embarrassment if my wife handles all the home repairs,” he should’ve said. “I won’t have a problem with that for the first 10 years or so, but then I’ll get really fed up,” I really wish I’d said. But back then, we weren’t thinking about annoying habits, multiple PCS’s and clogged drains. We were too busy planning our perfect life to be bothered with reality. Our unrealistic expectations persisted after we were engaged. “Oh pardon me!” my fiancée yelped after accidentally belching. Although he insisted he would never expel any kind of gas in front of me, it didn’t take long to erode his steely resolve. Today, expelling gas is almost commonplace and happens as soon as the urge beckons. Mid-sentence, under the covers, in the recliner. “Why do you have to burp while I am talking to you?” I’ve said. “I didn’t burp,” he’s said, sincerely oblivious. Before marriage, I preened and pampered my fiancée like a primate, manicuring nails and plucking stray hairs to maintain his ruggedly handsome good looks. I thought this giddy nurturing stage would last forever – I had no idea that those stray hairs would later multiply so profusely that our grooming ses-

sions now take place in the garage and involve the leaf blower. The pedicures have become completely intolerable because my husband’s left piggie toe now resembles a tiny hoof. One of the kids recently asked him if it was made out of wood. I had to draw the line somewhere. So what am I saying? Are we doomed because we haven’t met our premarital expectations? That night as I watched my husband dozing, I realized something very important: We did not meet our original expectations, we’ve exceeded them. Back when we were dreaming of a life of romance uninhibited by responsibility, stress and aging, we couldn’t fully comprehend the complexity and depth of the marital relationship. What we didn’t understand then is that romance is more than candlelight dinners and adventurous travel. The foundation of long-term romance is really commitment, companionship and comfort. Realizing this, my initial repulsion at the sight of my sleeping husband turned to adoration. And as I turned the lights out and sneaked upstairs to wait for him to wake up alone in the dark, I felt happy that our marriage is on an unexpected course to paradise. 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.

I’m not going to lie. Any given week, especially a week that husband is gone, you will hear me moaning and groaning about lack of sleep. There are times when I feel as though I have the short end of the stick in life because I go to bed late and wake up early. It’s as though it’s the worse thing that could possibly happen. Then, I’m lucky to get slapped in the face by the cold hand of reality. One of the best parts of my job is getting out and meeting the folks of the wonderful military community we live in. Any opportunity I have to do so, I take it. It is a pleasure to be invited to incredible events as a “celebrity” (which I am not) guest because I am the one who gets the most out of it spiritually. As you likely know, I’ve been so excited for the Wounded Wear Toast to the Heroes event. If you read this column often, you know it is one of my favorite organizations in all of this great country of ours. Time and time again I’ve seen firsthand the hope they give to our Wounded Warriors. This past weekend’s event did not disappoint and it once again reminded me of my place in “the right to complain” spectrum. Sitting at my table was a man who was actually put in a body bag for dead. It was only when a medic realized they didn’t collect his dog tags did they realize he was still alive. There he was sitting and enjoying a wonderful moment with his wife. He was as alive as he could be, even with his permanent injuries. On the other side of the table, a young man who took shrapnel to the head. It blew out his eyes and he was left blind. Most men his age are out partying and chasing girls. This guy, with no sight, is climbing mountains. I mean that literally! The speaker, a man who spent months in the Hanoi Hilton as a prisoner of war. I listened to him tell the stories of the men with him and how they would sing our national anthem until the were beaten every morning. He shared a story of a man who fashioned a small American flag to wear inside his shirt, his captors found it and beat him until his eyes were swollen shut. Immediately, they saw him in the corner, beginning to sew another flag because the other was taken. Wait. And I’m complaining about sleep? Are you serious? Shame. On. Me. However let’s face it. We are all human. Sometimes the whining just happens. I’m gonna make up for it though. Here is my new promise and idea. Every time I hear myself complain, I am going to add 25 cents to a jar. At the end of the year, the money in that jar will be added up and sent as a donation to Wounded Wear. If you’d like to donate or learn more about them go to www.woundedwear.org Thanks to Wounded Wear for taking care of our heroes. Furthermore, thanks for the perspective.

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.

Panetta signs memo extending benefits to same-sex partners crimination based on sexual orientation has no place in the Department of Defense. WASHINGTON At the time of repeal, I commitCalling it “a matter of funda- ted to reviewing benefits that had mental equity,” Defense Secretary not previously been available to Leon E. Panetta signed a memo- same-sex partners based on existrandum to the service secretaries ing law and policy. It is a matter of and the Pentagon’s top personnel fundamental equity that we provide official extending benefits to same- similar benefits to all of those men sex partners of service members, and women in uniform who serve Feb. 11. their country. The department Here is the secretary’s announce- already provides a group of benment of the policy change: efits that are member-designated. “Seventeen months ago, the Today, I am pleased to announce United States military ended the that after a thorough and delibpolicy of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ erate review, the department will We have implemented the repeal of extend additional benefits to samethat policy and made clear that dis- sex partners of service members. Press Release

The Flagship Newspaper, Military Newspapers of Virginia and presenting sponsor, USA Discounters, are pleased to announce that the 2013 Heroes at Home Military Spouse Awards nomination period is now open. These awards recognize deserving active duty military spouses for their strength, their sacriﬁces and their service to our community. Nominations are accepted from active duty personnel and the general public. Login to www.ﬂagshipnews.com and click on Heroes at Home for a nomination form.

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Taking care of our service members and honoring the sacrifices of all military families are two core values of this nation. Extending these benefits is an appropriate next step under current law to ensure that all service members receive equal support for what they do to protect this nation. One of the legal limitations to providing all benefits at this time is the Defense of Marriage Act, which is still the law of the land. There are certain benefits that can only be provided to spouses as defined by that law, which is now being reviewed by the United States Supreme Court. While it will not change during my tenure as Secretary of Defense,

I foresee a time when the law will allow the department to grant full benefits to service members and their dependents, irrespective of sexual orientation. Until then, the department will continue to comply with current law while doing all we can to take care of all Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and their families. While the implementation of additional benefits will require substantial policy revisions and training, it is my expectation that these benefits will be made available as expeditiously as possible. One of the great successes at the Department of Defense has been the implementation of DADT repeal. It has been highly professional and has strengthened our military community. I am confident in the military services’ ability to effectively implement these changes over the coming months.”

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | FEB 14, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | B3 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivers his remarks celebrating the naming of the Navy’s next Virginia-class submarine, USS Washington (SSN 787), at the Port of Seattle Headquarters Building at Pier 69.

SECNAV attends USS Washington Ship naming ceremony By MC3 Chris Brown Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. Northwest

Inslee joined Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus in thanking the people of Seattle for their support and contributions to the Navy and discussing the special bond that exists between a state and its namesake vessel.

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Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus attended a ship naming ceremony in Seattle at the Port of Seattle in front of guests who included the Governor of the State of Washington, Jay Inslee, Feb. 7. USS Washington (SSN 787) is currently under construction in Newport News. “I am really happy to be in Washington, such a strong Navy partner,” said Mabus. “It’s very fitting that we welcome Washington back into our fleet after a long absence. Today, we celebrate that the next nuclear powered submarine, SSN-787, will be named USS Washington.” “It wasn’t until the beginning of the 20th century that a ship was named after the state,” said Mabus. “There has not been a Washington in our fleet since the battleship USS Washington left service after WWII. I am very happy to correct that today.” Virginia-class attack submarines are nuclear powered, fast attack subs designed to operate in shallow coastal regions, while maintaining the capacity for open ocean submarine warfare. “Like others in her class, the USS Washington will be indispensable to the Navy’s increased role in our new defense strategy,” said Mabus. Following the SECNAV’s speech, Inslee spoke on the importance of USS Washing-

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SECNAV thanks troops’ families Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus thanked family members for their support after reenlisting 12 Sailors at an al hands call held at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. During the all hands call, Mabus thanked those assembled for all they do to protect America and talked about issues affecting the ﬂeet.

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Reservists tapped for RDC positions

BURKE: CLEAN ENERGY TIED TO NATIONAL SECURITY By Claudette Roulo American Forces Press Service

By Brian Walsh Recruit Training Command Public Affairs

GREAT LAKES, ILL.

Recruit Training Command (RTC), the Navy’s only boot camp, announced it has opened Recruit Division Commander (RDC) positions to reserve Sailors for the first time, Feb. 7. The first classes of reservists are now going through RDC “C” School: a 13-week long, physically challenging, intensive hands-on training course that prepares prospective RDC “blue ropers” with the skills, perspective and physical readiness to be a recruit division commander. “Expanding the opportunity to serve as a recruit division commander to reservists opens up a rewarding career choice to more Sailors,” said Leanna Boyer, manning officer for RTC. “It also assists us in filling the billets needed to be fully manned.” Reservists accepted to go through RDC “C” School can serve between 18 to 36 months. Prior to being considered for duty at RTC, Sailors are extensively screened and recommended for duty by their current commanding officer. Once at boot camp, they are evaluated and trained to the same caliber as active duty Sailors by a team of seasoned and rigorously screened RDC’s that make up RTC’s RDC “C” school instructors. “RDC ‘C’ School training has remained the same for everyone,” said Chief Gunner’s Mate (EXW/SW/AW) Hector Rios, RDC “C” School instructor. “We do not look at reservists any differently – a Sailor is

Brian Walsh Logistics Specialist 1st Class Andrew Purchase receives his Recruit Division Commander Badge and red aiguillette upon graduating from RDC “C” School at Recruit Training Command.

We do not look at reservists any differently – a Sailor is a Sailor, active duty or not.” - Chief Gunner’s Mate (EXW/SW/AW) Hector Rios

a Sailor, active duty or not.” Reservists currently in RDC “C” School said they are excited that they were given a chance to forge the future of the U.S. Navy. “I jumped at the chance when the job was offered,” said Aviation Machinist’s Mate Flight Engineer 2nd Class (NAC/AW) Jose Maldonado. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.” “Being an RDC is the ultimate giveback,” said Chief Information Systems Technician (EXW) Rebecca Powell. “It is rewarding training recruits for a career that has given me so much.” RDC “C” School students go through a drill phase, which teaches them proper handling of guidon, cutlass and ﬂags. Then the students go into the admin phase, where they are taught all of the managerial functions and processes of an RDC. The next phase is STAR, which covers folding and stow-

ing, compartment and personnel inspections, as well as dynamic material inspections. This includes the lockers and the way the gear is folded and stowed. During leadership training they are taught how to be firm and how to build an effective recruit chain of command. The final phase of training is the shadow phase. “Blue ropes” follow recruit divisions to observe training given by qualified RDC’s. “RDC ‘C’ School has been very challenging,” said Logistics Specialist 1st Class Shane Christensen. “It has been a great experience – I’ve learned a lot.” Being a good example for recruits to emulate and never forgetting what a recruit is going through while in boot camp are among the top lessons Masterat-Arms 1st Class (EXW) Elizabeth Honeyager has learned in school. “Being a reservist, I bring a different perspective to recruit training,” said Honeyager. “I hope to become a great mentor to all the recruits going through boot camp.” For recruits entering RTC, their RDC’s are the first people they encounter that will prepare them to accomplish the Navy’s mission. “The impact these RDC’s are going to bring is invaluable,” said Rios. “They are going to have a huge impact on the recruit’s life and the future of the Navy.”

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The changing U.S. and international energy pictures have a profound effect on security, a senior Pentagon official said, Feb. 6. Sharon E. Burke, the assistant secretary of defense for Operational Energy Plans and Programs, told industry partners and congressional leaders at the American Council on Renewable Energy’s National Renewable Energy Policy Forum that the motivation for seeking out clean energy sources is strongly rooted in national security interests. The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) world energy outlook, released in November, is “the shot heard ’round the world,” Burke said. According to the report, she said, the world will need $37 trillion dollars in new investment in the energy supply system from now to 2035. Even as mature economies increase their energy efficiency, switch fuels and reduce their petroleum demand, the thirst for oil among the world’s economies – particularly developing economies – will continue to grow apace. “China will account for something like 50 percent of that [growth],” she told the audience. “When you add in India and the Middle East, you’re talking about 60 percent.” The United States is affecting the most change on the world energy picture, she said. The IEA estimates that by 2020, the United States is going to outstrip Saudi Arabia as an oil producer. Another report predicts that the U.S. will succeed Russia as a natural gas producer, she added. This means the possibility exists that North America could be energy self-sufficient by 2035, she said. “Even as everyone else in the world has growing demand and contracting supply, we’re bucking the trend.” This possibility has generated a lot of justifiable excitement, and for a variety of reasons, she said. There are positive consequences for the U.S. economy, for jobs and for the manufacturing sector. But the Defense Department is most interested in

the second-order geostrategic effects, Burke noted. A danger in all this enthusiasm, she said, is that it overlooks the fact that the United States will still be part of a highly volatile global energy market, “and the world’s supply and demand trends are going to continue to shape our own prosperity here at home.” The energy security variables have implications that aren’t yet understood, Burke said. For example, she asked, what will happen if Saudi Arabia – already the largest single consumer of petroleum in the Middle East – becomes a net importer? Last month, Iran conducted naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, which it has repeatedly threatened to close, she said. “I know a lot of people who think those are empty threats, because such a closure would certainly hurt the Iranian people most of all, but this is 20 percent of the global oil market,” said Burke. “It would cripple the global economy, so certainly at DoD we take those threats seriously.” Territorial disputes pose a different kind of threat, she said. Tensions flared recently between China and Japan over the Senkaku Islands, due in part to the expected presence of oil there, Burke said. In the Arctic, global climate change has made more oil and gas accessible, driving bordering nations to stake claims on formerly ice-bound geologic provinces. The Defense Department has a history of looking at how the effects of climate change – droughts, floods, population migration, sea level rise and shifts in arable land – are an accelerant to instability, she said. In May, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta called climate change a threat to national security, Burke added. The need for clean energy and energy efficiency has an enduring security angle, she said, adding that it’s the only way to break out of the paradigm of foreign energy dependence and its associated instability. The Defense Department’s changing mission also has energy security implications. In January of 2012, Panetta and President Barack Obama released new strategic guidance that called for a rebalance of focus to the Asia-Pacific region.

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Army Chief Warrant Ofﬁcer Phillip Brashear, son of retired Master Diver Carl Brashear, holds his father’s prosthetic leg as he speaks with a group about his fathers’ legacy.

Brashear’s son shares memories, father’s legacy By Jacqui L. Barker Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division

PANAMA CITY, FLA.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) held a Black History Month celebration in Panama City, Fla., Feb. 5. Phillip Brashear, son of retired Master Diver Carl Brashear served as guest speaker. Phillip, a chief warrant ofﬁcer 4 in the Army Reserves, shared an uplifting message of perseverance and belief in “something greater than ourselves” into his appearance at the Bay County U.S. Navy base. “My father never allowed us to use the words, ‘I can’t,’ in our house when we were growing up. We always had to try, and if we failed, that’s OK, as long as we tried,” he said. “My father grew up poor, joined the Navy, got an education and beat alcoholism. If my dad can beat that, then you have no excuse.” It is that same message that got Phillip through a tour in Iraq as a helicopter pilot in 2006, and the same message he relayed to Sailors during a visit to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center also in Panama City, Fla. “There are white people in this room that are not responsible for slavery, but their debt to society is to ensure it never happens again,” he said. “My dad, and other people like him, opened the doors for us to go through today. I wouldn’t be here without the Tuskegee Airman. My father put Little Creek and Panama City Beach, Fla. on the map.

My father grew up poor, joined the Navy, got an education and beat alcoholism. If my dad can beat that, then you have no excuse.” - Army Chief Warrant Ofﬁcer Phillip Brashear

These are the places his career endured, and his legacy lives on stronger here today where you’re preparing future divers.” He talked about his father’s youth as a poor, uneducated child who grew up not far from his mother, who was highly educated, his father’s “can do” attitude and how he preferred the use of the word “disabled” over “handicapped.” He also unveiled the Hollywood curtain and dispelled a few truthful theatrical inaccuracies of his father’s life depicted in “Men of Honor.” “Being the son of Carl Brashear has been a trip. I lived like any other kid,” he said, as he paused to praise military wives. “There were three things he shared with me to be a viable citizen in our society. One, we have to work for substance. Two, get an education and that never stops. Three, believe in something greater than yourself. We have to give young people these values. My father is being

U.S. Navy file photo All Hands Magazine is returning to the ﬂeet better than ever, Feb. 11. The online news magazine will include: articles, information, imagery and videos that are important to Sailors and their families. Readers can check out the magazine at www.ah.mil.

NAVY LAUNCHING ALL HANDS MAGAZINE ONLINE By MC2 Todd Frantom Defense Media Activity - Navy

FORT MEADE, MD.

The Navy relaunched its ﬂagship magazine, “All Hands Magazine,” for Sailors and their families as an online publication at www.ah.mil, Feb. 11. The new online version will feature stories, photos and videos about topics that are relevant to Sailors and their families. The magazine will highlight Navy culture and heritage, and it will aim to be an informative and entertaining resource that Sailors and their families can use to make decisions regarding their Navy careers. “All Hands Magazine is a web publication for Sailors by Sailors,” said Rear Adm. John Kirby, the Navy Chief of Information. For almost 90 years, the print version of All Hands Magazine greeted Sailors everywhere. It started as a typewritten news bulletin, but over its lifespan, it grew in style and stature. The Navy stopped printing a physical monthly version of the magazine in Dec. of 2011. “My intent is to bring that

same sense of purpose and tradition forward with this online magazine,” said Kirby. The ﬁrst issue will feature stories about how sequestration and the continuing resolution will affect the Navy if they occur; recruit division commander duty; changes to the Navy’s enlisted detailing process and more. Additionally, the website will allow readers to comment and share content across various popular social media channels. According to its mission statement, the goal of “All Hands Magazine” is to “include articles, information, imagery and videos that are relevant to Sailors and their families. It will explore issues that are of concern to Sailors and provide information that Sailors and their families can use to make decisions regarding their Navy careers.” “We are excited to see you contribute your story in whatever format that may be,” said Kirby. The Navy production division of the Defense Media Activity is producing the magazine, but its editors are counting on contributions from across the ﬂeet. Readers can visit www.ah.mil for details on how to contribute.

honored during Black History Month, but we still have a lot in this country to accomplish.” Phillip has followed in his father’s footsteps, not as a U.S. Navy diver, rather as a service member passionate and grateful about his career. In September 1981, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserves and served as an engine mechanic at VAW-78 on E-2B and E-2C Hawkeye aircraft. In 1985, he became a RH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter air crewman at HM-18 where he served until September of 1989, but it was becoming a pilot that he dreamed about. “Flying on the back of Navy helicopters was great, but I really wanted to ﬂy, but I didn’t have a degree,” he explained. “I talked with an Army National Guard recruiter who said if I joined them, they’d send me to ﬂight

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school, so I left the Navy and joined the Virginia Army National Guard.” In 1991, Phillip graduated from the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Flight School Program as a qualified UH-1 helicopter pilot. In January of 1994, he was assigned as a National Guard Technician in Sandston, Va., from April of 1994 to May of 2001. It was during this time he realized his parent’s mantra of furthering education and he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in organizational management development from Bluefield College.

Between October of 2001 and April of 2002, he deployed in support of Stabilization Force 10 in Bosnia-Herzegovina, and in 2005, served as a Blackhawk Test Pilot in the Virginia Army National Guard and from January of 2006 to February of 2007, he deployed to combat again in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Halfway through his tour in Iraq, Phillip received a Red Cross message that his father was in the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth and was gravely ill. For ﬁve days, he sat with him, picked him up while

nurses changed bed linens and embraced each moment of his father’s last days. “I thought he was going to walk out of the hospital,” he said. “That Tuesday afternoon, I held his hand as the last breath left his body.” Phillip returned to duty in theatre and in 2007, he retired from the U.S. Army National Guard and then joined the U.S. Army Reserves in April of 2009, where he began to ﬂy the Army’s CH-47 Chinook helicopters. “I still love ﬂying today,” he said.

B6 | THE FLAGSHIP | FEB 14, 2013 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Chief Navy Diver Donald R. Acker, from Waianae, Hawaii, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, applauds students at Waipahu Elementary School after they ﬁnish their annual drugfree walk.

Navy divers, Waipahu students walk tall to promote drug prevention By MC2 Nardel Gervacio Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

WAIPAHU, HAWAII

Navy divers from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, accompanied by local firefighters and police officers, walked with teachers and students to raise awareness about drug prevention, Feb. 6. The Waipahu Elementary School Drug Free Walk is an annual event held within the Waipahu neighborhood to promote education, mentoring and healthy lifestyle choices with a focus on drug prevention awareness. “MDSU-1 has sponsored the drug free walk for the past five years,” said Cmdr. Thomas Murphy, MDSU-1 Commanding Officer. “We have also continued our relationship with the school in weekly health activities through the Waipahu Elementary School Keiki Fitness Program.” Before the start of the walk, Gary Chun, princi-

pal of Waipahu Elementary School, thanked sponsors as well as the Sailors assigned to MDSU-1. “This walk sends a message that we care about their lives and to let them know that drugs is not the answer to living,” said Chun. “Drugs destroy so many lives. It is important that we teach children the dangers of drugs and help them to grow in the right direction,” said MDSU-1 Construction Mechanic 1st Class Christopher Thorp. “That’s why I am here every week leading the Keiki Fitness Program, volunteering for the ‘Kindergartners Are Most Precious’ program at the beginning of each school year and the ‘Read Aloud America’ program every two years.” The approximately onemile walk started along Waikele Rd., continuing through Pupupuhi St. and Pupukahi St. and Farrington Hwy., as the students shouted “be drug free” along the route. Many drivers honked as they drove by to show

their support. “This event is great for the community. It brings the military and the locals closer together,” said Yeoman 2nd Class (EXW/SW) Andrew Linga of Los Angeles, assigned to MDSU-1. “By getting the students early with these events and the message it brings, the kids become aware that drugs are not a way to be and we all see that with the ﬂyers they’re holding up this morning.” Thorp said all children deserve a safe and nurturing environment and to have positive role models in their community. “After all, they are our country’s future leaders,” he said. Murphy explained the goals of the drug free walk for the neighborhood, led by Thorp and other members of the MDSU-1 team. “When the community sees the Sailors involved, they know that we’re here and we care,” said Linga. It’s a big impact to them.” At the conclusion of the

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Photos by MC2 Nardel Gervacio Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 and students from Waipahu Elementary School walk along Farrington Highway during the annual Waipahu Elementary School Drug-Free Walk.

walk, Sailors served healthy snacks to the students. “We hope to have a positive impact on the community and the students at Waipahu Elementary School,” said Murphy. “It is also important that the community sees that our Sailors care about the local community, the elementary school and, most importantly, its young students. We’re proud of who we are and what we do, and we’re proud to be supporting the students and local community.” “First off, what we’re doing is planting seeds into the hearts and minds of the young,” said Chief Navy

Diver (DSW/SS/SW) Donald R. Acker of Waianae, who welcomed every student with high-ﬁves when they completed the walk. “Drugs and alcohol all have bad effects on people when done improperly,” he said. “For the neighborhood, I believe in a tipping point by us walking around like we did today. It gives them motivation and for hope and for something positive, something bigger and better than what they are by themselves.” “The Sailors have been very supportive and I know that the kids look up to them, said Nelda Soosenuu, a parent

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Navy Tax Centers open for tax preparation Judge Advocate General Corps Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

More than 100 Navy Tax Assistance Centers around the world are now open for business, ready to assist Sailors and their family members with filing their taxes. Navy tax assistance centers provide Sailors, other active duty military personnel, dependent family members of active duty personnel, retirees and their dependents with adjusted gross incomes of less than $57,000, DoD civilians working overseas or deployed with the U.S. Armed Forces and military reservists (in limited cases) free assistance with filing their taxes with support from IRStrained volunteers. The primary purpose of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Electronic Filing (VITA/ELF) Program is to ensure Sailors and their family members receive basic federal and state tax assistance so they can focus on mission execution. This is provided at no cost as one of the current benefits afforded to the Navy legal communities’ clients. Navy Tax Assistance Centers are located at Region Legal Service Offices (RLSOs), select Fleet and Family Support Centers and select fleet units located around the globe and afloat. Last year, Navy Tax Assistance Centers aided in the filing of more than 37,000 federal and state tax returns – saving service members and their family members more than $2.2 million in tax preparation fees and expedit-

ing more than $20 million in tax refunds to individual customers. More than half of the customers consisted of enlisted Sailors in the paygrades E1-E6. Following a successful transition to “self-service” assistance at CONUS RLSO tax centers last year, Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) will expand self-service to RLSO tax centers overseas this year. Fleet units may continue to provide full-service tax assistance at their discretion. The NLSC self-service program promotes financial accountability and teaches Sailors how to prepare their own taxes – an important and enduring life skill. Under the self-service program, Sailors and their families file their own tax returns using free tax filing software on computers established in Navy tax centers with the assistance of IRS-trained volunteers. Taxes are submitted electronically and refunds are deposited directly into a Sailor’s bank account on an average of two weeks from the date of transmission. Sailors using a Navy Tax Assistance Center will save money. Commercial tax preparation companies charge, on average, more than $170 for a typical electronically-filed return. There is no charge for VITA/self-service tax preparation. Additionally, access to free and quick tax filing at Navy Tax Assistance Centers provides an important moneysaving alternative to costly “refund anticipation loans” offered by many commercial tax-preparation companies. Using a Navy Tax Assistance Center also reduces

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combat zone or serving as part of a contingency operation automatically receive a 180 day extension to file their taxes from the date of their return. These personnel may contact the closest RLSO for tax assistance. Customers seeking to file returns “married filing jointly” and seeking to file those returns electronically must be accompanied by their spouse to the Navy Tax Assistance Center. If the spouse cannot be present, the customer must provide a valid power-of-attorney from

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the spouse authorizing the customer to sign tax forms for the spouse. Sailors deployed to a combat zone seeking to ﬁle “married ﬁling jointly” may do so without the power-of-attorney, but a signed statement from the spouse acknowledging the combat zone status of the Sailor must be attached to the return.

Sailors and their dependents who are not assigned near a Navy Tax Assistance Center may access Military One Source online to utilize free tax preparation software. For a complete listing of Navy Tax Assistance Centers and other important tax references, visit www.jag.navy. mil/.

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claim on your return. See Publication 501, Exemptions, Standard Deduction and Filing Information, for information about dependents who do not have Social Security numbers. 4. Some people do not qualify as dependents. While there are some exceptions, you generally may not claim a married person as a dependent if they file a joint return with their spouse. 5. Dependents may have to file. If you can claim someone else as your dependent on your tax return, that person may still be required to file his or her own tax return. Whether they must file a return depends on several factors, including the amount of their gross income (both earned and unearned income), their marital status and any special taxes they owe. 6. Dependents can’t claim a personal exemption. If you can claim another person as a dependent on your tax return, that person may not claim a personal exemption on his or her own tax return. This is true even if you do not actually claim that person as your dependent on your tax return. The fact that you could claim that person disqualifies them from claiming a personal exemption. Remember that a person must meet several tests in order for you to claim them as your dependent. See Publication 501 for the tests you will use to determine if you can claim a person as your dependent.

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | FEB 14, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | B9 Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 8 assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, departs the well deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard.

CG 13

| U.S., Thailand have worked together for 180 years

The Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, currently on deployment in the U. S. 7th Fleet area of operations, is taking part in the annual multinational combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold.

■ the exercise Cobra Gold 2013 demonstrates U.S. commitment toward regional partnership, prosperity and security in the Asia-Pacific region.

Continued from B1 to execute any mission. At the same time, we strengthen the personal and professional relationships that enable our naval forces to fight and win in a coalition environment. Because it’s only through teamwork and regularly operating together that we fully harness the knowledge, talent and imagination that exist in this diverse multinational force.” CG 13, in its 32nd iteration, demonstrates U.S. commitment toward regional partnership, prosperity and security in the Asian-Pacific region, and showcases the Navy and Marine Corps team with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG). “These exercises emphasize working together for a common goal,” said Col. John Merna, Commanding Officer, 31st MEU. “The events included in the exercise increase mission readiness in the Western Pacific and enable participating nations to be more capable in response to crises.” The U.S. and the Kingdom of Thailand have been working together for 180 years. CG 13 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises designed to promote peace and security in the Western Pacific. Four Royal Thai Navy and Marine Corps officers have been embarked aboard Bonhomme Richard since Feb. 2 to assist with CG 13 planning. “It has been a pleasure having the Thai officersaboard,” said Capt. Daniel Dusek, Bonhomme Richard’s Commanding Officer. “They are both professional and knowledgeable. The officers and crew of the Bonhomme Richard look forward to working closely with our Thai counterparts throughout the exercise, continuing to build on an already strong regional partnership.”

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Each group of students was able to speak with multiple mentors Continued from B1

see this as the chance to give back a little bit of what I have been the beneficiary of my life and my entire naval career.” Each group of students was able to speak to multiple mentors during the session, with each mentor providing their unique take on the STEM fields. “It is nice to get a different perspective and speak with people who have actually lived life and have ideas about what you can do in the future and what paths you can take to make things easier,” said Iman Abdikarim, a student at the Thomas Jefferson School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Va. Abdikarim, echoing the excitement of her mentors, plans to pass her knowledge on to the next generation of STEM students, continuing the tradition of STEM education that has kept the United States a scientific and technological global power.

READINESS

| Gortney:

Majority of deployments will be unaffected Continued from B1 a ready status in the event they are needed to respond to national security contingencies. USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and USS Hue City (CG 66) will deploy to CENTCOM later this month. The two ships returned early from a previously scheduled nine-month deployment as a way to mitigate the aircraft carrier Nimitz’s delay because of maintenance. “This new lineup helps us to sustain our readiness for as long as possible and train follow-on Carrier Strike Groups for deployment later this year and next,” said Gortney. “To do otherwise under these very uncertain budget conditions would mean sending these ships on deployment without reliefs behind them. We will not do that. No one is going on deployment without a projected return date.” Gortney said he’ll look at all Fiscal Year 2013 deployments in light of the current budget uncertainty. “While we believe the vast majority of deployments will be unaffected, there could be some additional changes,” he said.

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Concerns about readiness span all services. Dempsey said the department will spend all it takes to ensure the forces deployed, or getting ready to deploy, will have all they need. “It’s actually the time after [the next deployment] where it really gets difﬁcult,” he said. “We don’t want to get into the position where we have to extend deployments or deploy someone who is not ready to deploy. We’re not anywhere near there, but the near-term actions we are taking are intended to preserve and stretch readiness as long as possible so we don’t face that eventuality.” The changes being made now also enable the department to reverse them if sequestration doesn’t happen and the Defense Department

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | FEB 14, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | B11 Capt. Eduardo Torres, Commanding Ofﬁcer of the Chilean Navy submarine CS Simpson (SS 21), and Mayport harbor pilot, Kevin Kavangh prepare to get the submarine underway after a three-month port visit supporting the Diesel Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI).

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CHILEAN SUBMARINE DEPARTS MAYPORT AFTER COMPLETING EXERCISE WITH U.S. NAVY designed to demonstrate interoperability between U.S. submarine rescue systems and Chilean submarines. The exercise also promotes greater understanding and cooperation between the U.S. and Chile. During its three-month deployment, Simpson conducted training with both surface ships and air units. Shortly after Simpson arrived in Mayport, the submarine participated in independent deployed certiﬁcation exercises with various units from the USS Kearsarge Amphibious Readiness Group. In January, the crew took part in CHILEMAR IV, which focused on the notiﬁcation and localization phases of a bottomed, disabled submarine. Several U.S. Atlantic Fleet air and surface units also participated in the exercise, employing side-scan sonar, an undersea unmanned vehicle, and several P-3 Orion and SH-60 aircraft.

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Chilean submarine (CS) Simpson (SS-21) departed Naval Station Mayport to return to homeport in Talcahuano, Chile, Feb. 7, after taking part in the Diesel Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI) and CHILEMAR IV with the U.S. Navy. DESI is a partnership that allows the United States and other partner navies to work together to train and test underwater warfare capabilities through engagement tactics, weapon system tests and close encounter operations. This particular training evolution helps the American and Peruvian navies train their crews and test capabilities, while helping foster bilateral cooperation and further improve joint interoperability. CHILEMAR is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. and Chile, which is

Simpson then participated in an anti-submarine warfare exercise with Helicopter Maritime Strike Weapons School and excelled in its role in the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). Rear Adm. Joseph Tofalo, Commander, Submarine Group 10 was at the closing ceremony for DESI, held aboard Naval Station Mayport, and talked about the importance of such exercises. “I was actually in the audience when former U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead rolled out the cooperative strategy for 21st Century Sea Power and I’ll never forget his words where he stated, ‘You can’t surge trust.’ Rather, it takes long-term relationships, built upon interactions like CHILEMAR and DESI, to foster the important bond between our great nations,” he said.

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Also attending the closing ceremony was Vicealmirante José Romero, Commander naval operations of Chile, and talked about the importance of the U.S. Navy and Chilean Navy continuing to work together. “Exercises such as this will only continue to improve the interoperability of our navies, which is important for our nations,” he said. Cmdr. Eduardo Torres, Commanding Ofﬁcer of Simpson, thanked his crew and Naval Station Mayport during his speech. “To the crew of Simpson, thank you for your hard work, I would like to thank Naval Station Mayport for giving us the support we needed when we were in port,” he said. It will take the submarine a month traveling through the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Paciﬁc Ocean to return to its homeport on the Southern tip of South America.

U.S. and NATO leaders congratulated Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen for a job well done as commander of the alliance’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and praised Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. as the strategic leader needed for the next phase of the command, Feb. 10. At a ceremony, Allen passed Dunford the flags of NATO and of U.S. Forces Afghanistan. There are 66,000 American service members in the country. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey was on hand and praised Allen as a coalition builder. “He is as fine an officer as I’ve ever known,” he said. “He has led with a quick mind, calloused hands and a servant’s spirit.” Dunford is perfect to follow Allen as the new commander, Dempsey said, calling him a leader who can draw on more than 35 years of excellence at every level in the military. Afghan Defense Minister Bismillah Khan thanked Allen for his leadership and told him to “be proud” of all he has done for Afghanistan to build and train Afghan security forces and reduce civilian casualties. “You are leaving behind memories we Afghans will always remember in our hearts,” the defense minister said through a translator. With 50 nations represented in the coalition to help the country, Allen said he is confident in victory. He remembered the more than 560 ISAF personnel who were killed and the more than 5,500 who were wounded during his 19 months in command. The new commander kept his remarks short, but promised to keep up the momentum. Dunford will have his work cut out for him as he continues training Afghan Forces and the movement of supplies and personnel out of the country ahead of the drawdown.

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It’s the time of year when ‘love’ takes center stage 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 lawbreaking 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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everything in the fridge. Then, on Valentine’s Day, set the table before starting the cooking part. On both plates, place a fresh red rose. The single rose is just part of making her think that is all the ﬂowers she will be getting (but we know differently). When she gets home, make sure to get her to promise you that she’ll stay out of the kitchen. Tell her not to spoil the surprise! ■ When everything is ready, plate the food, cover it and take it to the dining table, and then ask her to come and sit. Before you uncover the lid, have her close her eyes. Retrieve the hidden bouquet, place the ﬂowers on the table and ask her to open her eyes. Pay attention to how she responds. Tell her what you’ve named the dish. But that’s not all – after the meal, take her by the hand, walk her to the living room and sit her down. Bring out the box of chocolate, go on one knee and tell her, “This is for you,” or “You make me feel whole,” or “You are the most beautiful woman in the world and I love you.” Overkill? Not at all. Remember, you don’t have to know why this works, but only that it does.

Talking about money can be difficult. While we’re taught to avoid the potentially sensitive topic in polite conversation, there’s at least one person with whom you need to be able to have frequent and honest financial conversations – your partner or spouse. This Valentine’s Day, take the opportunity to strengthen your relationship by understanding what drives your partner’s financial decisions. While experts say it may not always be possible to agree on everything, knowing each other’s perspective can help couples avoid frustrating conversations and make better decisions together. “We all bring our own feelings and experiences to the table, and that can have a big impact on how we invest and spend money,” said Joe Duran, CEO of United Capital, a private wealth consulting firm and New York Times best-selling author of “The Money Code,” a new book that aims to improve financial decision making. “But by honestly getting to the root of what money means to you and to your partner, you can take steps to improve your financial life together.” In time for Valentine’s Day, here are some ways couples can smooth over their differences: ■ Prioritize: List your financial priorities and savings goals and determine which are necessary, negotiable and realistic. Draw up a budget and create a financial decision-making checklist that satisfies both of you and resolve to stick to it. A clear action plan will help avoid surprise purchases or investments made by you or your partner that could become potential sources of argument. ■ Communicate: You’ll be more likely to avoid letting conversations turn into arguments if you are speaking the same language as your partner. Each of you should have an active voice in the discussion and be participating fully in the financial planning process. ■ Seek help: Personal biases can sometimes get in the way of sound judgment. But a financial adviser can help you objectively map out a process to achieve your financial goals. Opt for one who doesn’t just focus on investments, but who can also match your financial aspirations with your current resources. More tips on how to discuss money with your partner can be found by visiting www.HonestConversations.com.

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Reptiles! Bizarre and Beautiful ■ When: Feb. 16 - 18 ■ Where: Virginia Living

Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News ■ For more information, contact: 595-1900, or visit www.thevlm.org See exotic reptiles from around the world and reptiles native to Virginia, including endangered baby African Dwarf crocodiles. Among the smallest of the crocodiles, the African Dwarf is no less aggressive than its larger cousins. It is native to West and Central Africa and endangered due to habitat destruction, persecution and overhunting. Also on exhibit will be an Asian Water Monitor, Asian Cobra, Waxy Monkey Tree Frogs, Giant Day Geckos and a Cane Toad on loan from Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland.

Adult softball registration ■ When: Feb. 18 through March 8 ■ Where: Registration is taken at City-Wide Athletic

In less than two weeks, quilt fanatics will gather to celebrate 24 years of quilts, wearable and textile art as the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XXIV, one of the largest and most anticipated quilt gatherings on the Eastern seaboard, returns to the Hampton Roads Convention Center, Feb. 21 - 24. Presented by Mancuso Show Management and drawing upwards of 10,000 attendees, this show is a must for any quilting or art enthusiast. The theme of this year’s festival, entitled “Out of the Ordinary,” gives entrants an opportunity to escape from the ordinary and enter the realm of the extraordinary. Other highlights include: a Merchants Mall (with more than 250 vendor booths) showcasing quilting supplies, textiles, antique quilts, books, sewing related craft items, kits, sewing machines, clothing, and more. There will also be plenty of special exhibitions and workshops, as well as lectures by some of the most-renowned individuals in the quilting industry. Admission to the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XXIV is $15 (includes re-admission); or $13 for Sunday only. Children under 16 will be admitted for free. For more information on the MidAtlantic Quilt Festival, visit www. quiltfest.com, or call 315-1610.

Courtesy photo Upwards of 10,000 attendees are expected at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XXIV, one of the largest and most anticipated quilt gatherings on the Eastern seaboard, taking place at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, Feb. 21 - 24.

■ show hours • Thursday, Feb. 21– 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Friday, Feb. 22 – 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Saturday, Feb. 23 – 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sunday, Feb. 24 – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ■ admission • $15 (includes re-admission) • $13 – Sunday only • Children under 16 free Courtesy photo

Ofﬁce, 4001 Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach ■ Cost: $500 per team ■ For more information,

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Players must be 18 years old or a graduating high school senior. Practices begin April 1 and the season will run from the end of April through late July. Maximum of 20 players per team. Games are played at various ball ﬁelds throughout the city.

Naval Station Norfolk hosts National Girl Scout Cookie Day reception

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The Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast celebrated National Girl Scout Cookie Day at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, Feb. 8.

■ When: Feb. 16 and Feb. 23 ■ Where: Various locations in the Hampton Roads area ■ For more information, contact: 358-0458, or visit

Nearly 70 military men and women based out of NAVSTA Norfolk attended a special “cookies and milk” reception on-base that was hosted by the Girl Scouts in cooperation with the USO of Hampton Roads and Central Virginia.

www.VBgov.com/sports Area Recreation Associations charge a registration fee and proof of age is required at registration. Players must attend school (K-12) to be eligible.

At the reception, local Girl Scouts presented poems and a song for the service members, and then distributed a box of cookies and handmade thank you cards to each service member in attendance. “This was such a nice gesture,” said Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jeffrey Jankowski. “It really means a lot to know how much the girls appreciate us and have taken the time to write thank you cards. I plan to carry mine with me during my deployment.”

Valentine’s special lunch ■ When: Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ Where: Cheatham Annex, 4th Street Grille ■ Cost: $8 per person ■ For more information, contact: 887-7514

Includes ribeye steak, baked potato with sour cream, green beans, dinner roll, dessert and drink.

Courtesy photo (From left) Georgie Sawyer, Ofﬁcer-in-Charge Michael Leachman and Lily Tomlinson at the National Girl Scout Cookie Day.

This is the ﬁrst year Girl Scouts are celebrating National Girl Scout Cookie Day, which was declared in order to draw attention to the Girl Scout Cookie Program and the ﬁve skills that Girl Scouts learn in the program: money management, people skills, business ethics, goal setting and decision making.

Valentine’s prime rib lunch ■ When: Feb. 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ■ Where: NWSY, City Limits Recreation Center ■ Cost: $10 per person ■ For more information, contact: 887-4555

Includes prime rib, baked or mashed potatoes, gravy and au jus, green beans, rolls, dessert and drink.

Sweetheart Cardio Challenge ■ When: Feb. 14, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Where: JEB Fort Story Gym ■ For more information, contact:

422-7975

Compete to have the longest combined distance with a variety of ﬁve-minute challenges. Top-3 competitors will receive prizes.

Quick start your kayaking ■ When: Feb. 16, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. ■ Where: NAVSTA Norfolk, Fleet Rec Park Pool ■ Cost: $30 per person ■ For more information, contact: 444-2918

Get your ACA Level 1 kayak certiﬁcation before the season starts at the heated pool.

DECA Scholarships available ■ When: Application deadline is Feb. 22 ■ For more information, visit: www.militaryscholar.org

It’s not too late to apply for $1,500 scholarships for college bound students from military families. This year’s applicants must submit an essay with applications turned in to a local commissary by close of business on Feb. 22. Eligibility requirements, application forms and other information about the scholarships can be found at www.militaryscholar.org.

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For the third time, Disney Theatrical Group has asked The Hurrah Players to stage the latest hit released from Broadway. Following Hurrah’s sellout success with regional premieres of “The Little Mermaid” (March 2011) and “Winnie the Pooh KIDS” (August 2012), Disney has honored The Hurrah Players with the rights to introduce “Tarzan” to the Hampton Roads community. With universal themes of love and family, the musical is a perfect ﬁt for Virginia’s leading family theatre company. Starting Feb. 18, patrons at any branch of the Norfolk Public Library can pick up an educational and child-friendly Tarzan coloring sheet featuring a special discount on tickets to attend the Tarzan performance. On Feb. 23, Hurrah kicks off a special Tarzan-themed scavenger hunt at The Virginia Zoo. Guests of the zoo who participate in the scavenger hunt between Feb. 23 and March 9 will be entered to win free tickets to see the Hurrah production. All Virginia Zoo members can enjoy discounted tickets to the production. As director, The Hurrah Players founder Hugh Copeland is once again at the artistic helm of this exciting project. With the majority of characters in Tarzan being gorillas, veteran choreographer Lisa Wallace is charged with “teaching apes to dance.” Drawing inspiration from genuine primates, Wallace creates her own style coined “ape funky” – a

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■ catch the show The Hurrah Players production of Disney’s Tarzan plays from March 15 - 17 at The T.C.C. Roper Performing Arts Center, 340 Granby St., Norfolk. Tickets are $15 for children ages 12 and under, $20 for adults, and can be purchased via phone at 627-5437, or online at www.hurrahplayers.com.

mix of athleticism and Jazzercise, which has the ape tribe jumping, rolling and ﬂipping through the jungle. Musical director Caroline Turco has the thrilling challenge to teach music and lyrics by a world renowned artist – Grammy and Oscar winner, Phil Collins. While the title character, Tarzan, wears

little more than a loin cloth, costumers Anne Hilton, Katy Bernier and Elaine Nygaard are tasked with creating over three dozen gorillas of all shapes and ages. Set designer Joe Glass and lighting designer Kate Robinson will turn the TCC Roper Center stage into a visually rich jungle landscape. Starring in the title role as Tarzan is 19-year-old Zac Jenkins. Jenkins is an Old Dominion University sophomore majoring in Music Business and Vocal Performance, and also performs as the lead singer for the local rock ‘n’roll band Harold Kreedle. Playing the adventurous English botanist Jane is Grassﬁeld High School senior Rachel Anderson. Anderson’s recent Hurrah stage credits include narrator in “Disney’s Aladdin” and Vi Moore in “Footloose.”

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Redesigned Hyundai coupe is powerfully aggressive By Ken Chester, Jr. Motor News Media Corporation

Hyundai Motor America introduced the significantly redesigned 2013 Genesis Coupe at the recent North American International Auto Show in Detroit. In keeping with impressive performance upgrades, the Genesis Coupe now sports more aggressive coupe styling, complemented by improved interior materials and design. The refreshed Genesis Coupe strikes a more menacing demeanor, with an aggressively redesigned front fascia, grille, headlights, LED daytime running lights, fog lights and hood with heat extractor cues. The side view reveals new, aggressive 18 and 19-inch alloy wheel designs with deeper dimensional sculpting. Finally, the rear taillights provide a visual spark via premium LED illumination and new contours. Of course, the traditional rear-drive sport coupe proportions remain, with a long wheelbase and short front and rear overhangs producing a classic wedge-like profile. Genesis Coupe’s arching roofline and tapering greenhouse highlight the exterior profile, and emphasize the car’s broad shoulders and wide stance. To complete the aggressive sports car look, the depth between the fenders and the greenhouse has been maximized. Enlarged openings in the front fascia allow for better engine breathing along

with a more aggressive look. Dual asymmetrical exhaust tips integrated with the blackout rear diffuser treatment complete the performance message from the rear. For 2013, the Hyundai Genesis Coupe is offered in the following trim levels: 2.0T, 2.0T R-Spec, 2.0T Premium, 3.8 R-Spec, 3.8 Grand Touring and 3.8 Track. This year, the Genesis Coupe engines received significant technology upgrades, backing up its new design statement with impressive performance gains. Base power is generated by a turbocharged, intercooled 2.0L four-cylinder engine, which substitutes a new twin-scroll design for its turbocharger in addition to a larger intercooler with enhanced thermal efficiency. The newly available 3.8L Lambda DOHC V6 engine adds sophisticated direct-injection technology with more horsepower and torque when compared to last year’s power plant. This new direct-injected engine will easily propel the Genesis Coupe from zero to 60 mph in the lower five-second range on its way to an impressive 149 mph electronicallylimited top speed. Both engines are bolted to either a six-speed manual gearbox, or available eight-speed automatic transmission. The Genesis Coupe rides on a rigid foundation makes generous use of ultra-high-tensile steel. The rear-wheel drive powertrain configura-

tion provides a well-balanced 55:45 front-to-rear weight distribution for the 2.0T and 56:44 for the 3.8 model. Control hardware employs a MacPherson strut dual-link front suspension and a five-link rear suspension setup. The front suspension is mounted to the body via a solid subframe that is lighter and stronger than a comparable multi-piece component would be. To help reduce body roll and tune the Genesis Coupe’s at-the-limit handling for maximum predictability, 23-mm diameter front and 19-mm diameter rear stabilizer bars are fitted. The high-performance Genesis Coupe R-Spec and Track models raise the bar even higher with differentiated, track-tuned suspension calibrations. The R-Spec/Track suspension features both firmer front spring rates (seven percent) and rear spring rates (11 percent), with matched damper rates. The Genesis Coupe R-Spec/Track models also deliver a significant increase in roll control over other versions of the Genesis Coupe via thicker stabilizer bars (24mm front/20mm rear). In addition, all R-Spec and Track models now receive front strut camber adjustment bolts that can be easily installed in the front strut assembly at their owner’s discretion. These camber adjustment bolts allow approximately -1.5 degrees of negative front camber adjustment for sharper, more responsive apex turn-in and significant understeer reduction in competitive events.

2013 Hyundai Genesis ■ Engine: 2.0L turbo-

charged four-cylinder – 274 hp at 6,00 rpm and 275 lbs.-ft. of torque at 2,000 rpm; 3.8L V6 – 348 hp at 6,400 rpm and 295 lbs.-ft. of torque at 5,100 rpm. ■ Transmission: sixspeed manual, eightspeed automatic. ■ EPA Fuel Economy: 2.0L four-cylinder – 21 city/30 hwy. (manual), 20 city/31 hwy. (automatic); 3.8L V6 – 18 city/27 (manual), 18 city/28 hwy. (automatic). ■ Pricing: The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price for the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe starts from $ 24,250 for the 2.0T up to $34,250 for the 3.8 Track automatic. Destination charges add $895.

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SURFLANT introduces revamped Physical Readiness Program By SN Angus Beckles CNSL Public Affairs

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Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic (CNSL) introduced its newly revamped Command Physical Readiness Program in mid-January. The CNSL Command Fitness Team developed a new instruction outlining how the new program is run. “Doing different things that are challenging and fun are what make this program unique,” said Yeoman 2nd Class Gary Sanders, Assistant Command Fitness Leader. “With CrossFit being a popular workout, simplified moves using a variety of equipment in a circuit training format are what this program is about.” According to OPNAVINST 6110.1J, the principal goal of the Physical Readiness Program is to create a culture of fitness to enhance a member’s ability to complete tasks that support the command’s mission. It also states that commands must develop and implement a Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP) that meets the needs of all personnel striving for improved fitness, not simply those who do not meet standards. Command physical training (PT) takes place Monday through Friday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Naval Support Activity Headquarters base gym. The workouts are open to any member of the command, civilian and military alike. “I was hesitant to participate in the CNSL PT program for a number of reasons,” said Crystle Poge-Bennett, a civilian paralegal specialist. “My first thought was I would stand out … or not be able to keep up with the Sailors.” Her first workout changed her mind. “I didn’t feel out of place at all. The Sailors made me feel like I was a part of the team!” she said. “They motivated me. I loved the morale and I got an excellent workout. What more can you ask for?” Sailors not on FEP may elect to work-

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MC2 Nick Scott Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Nicholas Fancher leads command physical training at Commander, Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT). SURFLANT introduced its revamped Command Physical Readiness Program in January.

■ better yourself The principal goal of the Physical Readiness Program is to create a culture of ﬁtness to enhance a member’s ability to complete tasks that support the command’s mission.

out individually, attend command PT or combine both. Regardless of the individual’s choice for PT, each Sailor is required to do at least two and a half hours per week, plus strength training exercises twice a week. “I feel great about the program. It creates an environment where Sailors push one another and give their all,” said Information Systems Technician Seaman Tony Huynh. “It motivates me to push myself to the limit.” FEP participants are required to attend command PT three times per week, but can choose the days based on their availability during the week. This allows for ﬂexibility within the individual’s work

schedule and creates positive support from within the work center. The instruction also calls for a mock Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) at the end of each month. “Keeping in mind everyone’s limitations, this allows Sailors to track their progress, note their scores and explore their options,” said Sanders. “Sailors are encouraged to try various cardio options each month.” “This program prepares and motivates me for the actual PFA,” said Information Technician 3rd Class Olivia Durrett, who missed the last PFA due to medical reasons. “I am confident that I have progressed enough to not only pass, but exceed my expectations.” OPNAVINST 6110.1J states that physical fitness is a crucial element of mission performance and must be a part of every Navy member’s life. “CNSL’s new PT program takes this into consideration, and creates flexibility and accessibility to enable all Sailors to achieve this goal,” said Sanders.

I feel great about the program. It creates an environment where Sailors push one another and give their all.” - Information Systems Technician Seaman Tony Huynh

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February is International Boost Self-Esteem Month. Winter doldrums can get the best of anyone and this annual observation is a timely opportunity to focus on cultivating feelings of self-respect. TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), the non-profit weight-loss support organization, offers these ideas to improve self-esteem when on a journey to better wellness. 1. Stop comparing yourself to others. Trying to live up to or exceed someone else’s personal best is a losing game. As the saying goes, “How boring would it be if we were all the same?” Focus on being the best you that you can be. 2. Compliment yourself regularly, either by looking in the mirror and saying something you like about yourself or writing it in a journal. Many times, we’re quick to compliment others on their success, but hesitate to do the same for ourselves. 3. Exercise consistently, at least 30 minutes of exercise several times a week, to strengthen muscles and to burn calories. Improve your physical strength and you may feel a sense of empowerment that can dramatically enhance your self-esteem. 4. Simply smile. The mere act of smiling changes blood flow to the brain and can actually make you feel happier and relieve tension. A smile sets off chemical and physical reactions within your mind and body, releasing endorphins that boost your mood. 5. Focus on your accomplishments. Forgive yourself for mistakes and focus on the positive by celebrating your victories. Consider writing them down so you can review and reflect when you’re feeling down and need to renew your confidence. 6. Get the support you need to succeed. Join a weightloss support group which can help you to stay on track to accomplish your wellness goals. Fellow members, or a friend, will help keep you motivated. 7. Make a list of your positive qualities. Are you generous? Kind? Write down at least 10 positive qualities about yourself and return to this list as often as needed to boost your morale. 8. Find something special in each day. Even if it’s in a small way, do something pleasant and rewarding, like catching up on your favorite television show, taking a walk to the park, or indulging in a bubble bath. Or treat yourself to something small that isn’t a food or beverage, like a manicure or a new piece of costume jewelry. 9. Eat better. Pay attention to your food choices and nourish your body. Buy healthier foods and prepare wellbalanced meals that will help give you energy and feel like your best self – not sluggish and overstuffed. 10. Explore a passion. Whether it’s a side job, hobby, or as a volunteer, pursuing your passion in even a small way can lead to a sense of purpose and significantly improve your overall happiness and quality of life. TOPS Club, Inc. is the original weight-loss support and wellness education organization. Founded more than 65 years ago, TOPS is the only non-profit, non-commercial weight-loss organization of its kind. TOPS promotes successful weight management with a “Real People. Real Weight Loss.” philosophy that combines support from others at weekly chapter meetings, healthy eating, regular exercise and wellness information. TOPS has about 170,000 members – male and female, ages seven and older – in nearly 10,000 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.

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Courtesy of NASCAR Pre-season Thunder testing at Daytona International Speedway on Jan. 10.

All eyes on Gen-6 cars as debut nears By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

With NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series set to kick off the 2013 campaign this weekend at Daytona International Speedway with the nonpoints Sprint Unlimited on Saturday night followed by pole qualifying for the Daytona 500 on Sunday, much of the focus will be on the new Generation 6 (Gen-6) race car, which makes its ﬁrst appearance in a competitive environment. NASCAR president Mike Helton will be watching as closely as anyone, because he’s the one who will be responsible for making adjustments if one manufacturer winds up with a signiﬁcant advantage over its competitors. The new cars are built to more closely resemble the showroom versions they represent, so Fords, Chevrolet’s and Toyota’s all have different shapes. NASCAR has made every effort to ensure that all cars, while having different characteristics, are equal aerodynamically, but the true test won’t come until there are points and money on the line. Helton said that going into Speedweeks at Daytona, he believes the three manufacturers’ products are close aerodynamically. “We gave the manufacturers the aero numbers to match up to and asked them to design

■ start your engines The 2013 NASCAR season gets underway this weekend with the non-points Sprint Unlimited on Saturday night and Daytona 500 pole qualifying on Sunday. The Sprint Cup schedule opening Daytona 500 is scheduled for Feb. 24. a car that would do that,” he said. “In today’s world, we can use a lot of science and technology to go into the design of these cars from a competition aspect. Hopefully we’ve done that correctly, but with the uniqueness of the shapes of these things, we could get back to the days where we have to adjust spoilers or something, but we don’t think so.” In an earlier era, it was almost a weekly occurrence to see representatives of race teams and manufacturers trekking to the NASCAR hauler in the garage to plead with Helton and other ofﬁcials for rule tweaks to help them overcome disadvantages. Those disadvantages, both real and perceived, also were discussed and debated in many a water-cooler conversation across the NASCAR nation. Helton said that the return of that kind of debate wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing. “The design of the cars and matching up to

the showroom cars represents a bit of a throwback of its own, so going back to arguing over who’s got the best aero package and who’s got the best horsepower is part of the rivalry of our sport,” he said. “That’s something we’ve got experience with. It’s not the worst thing.” Helton also said he’ll be watching closely when the Gen-6 car makes its ﬁrst competitive appearance on an intermediate-length track, at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10. “We want the intermediate-track racing to get better,” he said. “We’d like to ﬁgure out how to keep the guy from getting out by himself and just running away from everybody.” But he believes another unpopular kind of racing, one involving the two-car tandems that dominated recent races at Daytona and Talladega Superspeedway, is a thing of the past with the new car. “I think it’s gone,” he said. “... What we’ve seen so far – and what the garage area thinks – is that it doesn’t work any more.” Helton said the risks involved in tandem racing now far exceed the potential reward. “In testing, we saw two cars hooking up and one car by itself could run as fast as they could,” he said. “And drivers in the tandem have to rely even more on each other’s talent than they did in the past.”

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Guenin recalled by Anaheim; Admirals release two Press Release Norfolk Admirals

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The Anaheim Ducks, NHL parent club of the AHL’s Norfolk Admirals, have recalled defenseman Nate Guenin from the Admirals. In addition, the Admirals have released defensemen Kyle Bushee and Sacha Guimond from their Professional Tryout Contracts (PTOs). Guenin, 6-foot-3, 207 pounds, has appeared in 41 games with the Admirals this season, posting two goals and 12 points with 20 penalty minutes and a +5 plus/ minus rating while serving as Norfolk’s captain. He is tied for third in games played and is second in

scoring among team defensemen. In 416 career AHL games between Norfolk, Syracuse, Springﬁeld, Peoria, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Philadelphia, Guenin has 16 goals and 95 points with 532 penalty minutes. The 30-year-old from Aliquippa, Penn. has appeared in 32 career NHL games between Anaheim, Columbus, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, scoring two goals and four points with 14 penalty minutes. He was acquired by the Ducks from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for Trevor Smith on January 4, 2011. He signed a two-year deal with Anaheim on June 17, 2011. Guenin was originally selected in the fourth round (127th over-

all) of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers. He appeared in four seasons of collegiate hockey at The Ohio State University, posting six goals and 53 points in 151 games. Guimond appeared in one game with the Admirals, going scoreless with a +1 plus/minus rating last Friday after being signed to a PTO earlier in the day. Bushee did not appear in a game with the Admirals after also being signed to a PTO last Friday. The Admirals continue a fourgame road trip against the WilkesBarre/Scranton Penguins on Friday at 7:05 p.m. All games can be heard on 102.1-FM, 1490-AM or 1021TheGame.com. You may also watch at AHLLive.com.

■ at home The Admirals return to the Norfolk Scope on Feb. 22 and 23 against the Providence Bruins. Friday’s game is Hall of Fame Night as Brian Martin and Marty Wilford will be inducted into the Admirals Hall of Fame in a pre-game ceremony. Check out norfolkadmirals. com for details. Don’t miss a minute of Admirals action by purchasing your season tickets today. Stop by the Admirals’ Administrative Ofﬁces at Scope, call 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit norfolkadmirals.com.

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Joint Service Color Guard performance Members of the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard perform during opening ceremonies for the Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Feb. 3. (L-R) Marine Staff Sgt. Stephen Howell, Army Staff Sgt. Lester Scott, Army Sgt. 1st Class Ervin Davis, Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Reyes, Marine Staff Sgt. Warren Bernard, Navy Petty Ofﬁcer 2nd Class Holly Diaz, Coast Guard Petty Ofﬁcer 2nd Class Daphne Gilles, Air Force Master Sgt. Antonio Frese, Marine Staff Sgt. Adrian Munoz and Lance Cpl. Randy West.

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For the first time in his mixed martial arts career, Paul Sass is looking to rebound from a loss. After rattling off 13 consecutive victories to begin his career – including a trio of first round submission wins in the UFC – the British jiujitsu specialist returned to home soil last September, only to have his moment in the sun turn into a nightmare evening he’d much rather forget. “Honestly, I don’t remember,” the soft-spoken Team Kaobon representative said with a chuckle when asked about the closing sequence of his UFC on FUEL TV encounter with Matt Wiman last fall in Nottingham. “And I don’t really want to relive that either. I’m trying to put that behind me, put that away with this fight now.” Though the contest held true to Sass’ previous UFC appearances in terms of ending in the first round, it was the 24-year-old Liverpool native who was on the wrong side of the submission finish. While he controlled the early portion of the contest with his relentless search for limbs, it was Wiman who was able to find a finishing hold, latching onto an arm out of a scramble along the cage. Sass tried valiantly to defend, but the veteran lightweight Wiman was able to extend the arm, forcing the local favorite to tap and incur his first career defeat. Now, just a little over four months after tasting defeat for the first time, Sass is prepared to step back into the cage and get back into the win column, as he squares off with Danny Castillo on Saturday night at Wembley Arena when the UFC returns to FUEL TV. In a time when fighters are more well-rounded and diverse with their offense as ever before, Sass is a throwback to the days when specialists ruled the cage. He has earned submission finishes in 12 of his 13 career victories, with his signature triangle choke known as the “Sassangle” accounting for nine of those wins. While he’s continually working to improve the other facets of his game, the talented ground fighter isn’t trying to disguise his desires when the cage door closes. “Jiu-jitsu is obviously what I’m best at, so I want to get it to the ground as soon as I can,” he said. “If that means I have to pull guard, I will do (it in order to) take them down and look for a submission. That’s just where I’m most comfortable.” “That was the move I was catching when I was younger – I was just getting everyone with the triangle. Then I was learning new set-ups for it and I’ve kept progressing with it – finding new ways to get it. Sometimes it’s there and I just go for it as soon as possible. It’s become my favorite move and a move that I get more than anything.” Getting the chance to get back into the cage this quickly after suffering the first defeat of his career was a great fit for Sass. Getting the chance to do it on home soil was a welcome surprise. “I didn’t expect it when I got told there was going to be one at Wembley like four or five months after the one in Nottingham,” he said. “I think it was a shock to everyone when it came back so quick. My coach told me I was fighting at Wembley against Danny and I just said, ‘Yeah.’ I couldn’t say no – I want to get back to my winning ways. I know he’s a good wrestler and he’s got a powerful right hand, and that’s all I need to know, really. Either it goes my way and I get a submission win or – well, I can’t afford to lose, really.”

mmaschedule BELLATOR 89 Feb. 14, 10 p.m., Spike Featured bouts: Eduardo Dantas vs. Marcos Galvao Dan Cramer vs. Brian Rogers Brett Cooper vs. Norman Paraisy Doug Marshall vs. Andreas Spang UFC ON FUEL 7 Feb. 16, 3 p.m., Fuel TV Featured bouts: Renan Barao vs. Michael McDonald Dustin Poirier vs. Cub Swanson Cyrille Diabate vs. Jimi Manuwa Gunnar Nelson vs. Jorge Santiago Ryan Jimmo vs. James Te Huna ■ All cards are subject to change.

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Escape From Planet Earth The 3D animated family comedy catapults moviegoers to planet Baab, where admired astronaut Scorch Supernova (Brendan Fraser) is a national hero to the blue alien population. A master of daring rescues, Scorch pulls off astonishing feats with the quiet aid of his nerdy, by-the-rules brother, Gary (Rob Corddry), head of mission control at BASA. When BASAâ€™s no-nonsense chief Lena (Jessica Alba) informs the brothers of an SOS from a notoriously dangerous planet, Scorch rejects Garyâ€™s warnings and bounds off for yet another exciting mission. But when Scorch ďŹ nds himself caught in a ďŹ endish trap set by the evil Shanker (William Shatner), itâ€™s up to scrawny, risk-adverse Gary to do the real rescuing. As the interplanetary stakes rise to new heights, Gary is left to save his brother, his planet, his beloved wife Kira (Sarah Jessica Parker) and their adventure hungry son Kip.

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A Good Day To Die Hard Bruce Willis returns in his most iconic role as John McClane, the real hero with the skills and attitude to always be the last man standing in this ďŹ fth installment of the Die Hard franchise. This time the take-no-prisoners cop is really in the wrong place at the wrong time after traveling to Moscow to help his estranged son Jack (Jai Courtney). With the Russian underworld in pursuit and battling a countdown to war, the two McClanes discover that their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes.

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Four-time Grammy nominee Eric Benet will be coming to the Hampton Roads area for a live performance for a “Special Valentine Celebration.” The performance will take place Feb. 16 at 9 p.m. at VA Live Entertainment located at 3376 South Military Hwy., Chesapeake. Benet has released six albums, with his newest release being “The One,” which is the ﬁrst album from his newly formed record label Jordan House Records. His discography also includes songs with Faith Evans, Chrisette Michelle and Eddie Levert of the O’Jays. Tickets for the show cost $50 per

Carrie Underwood blew away the audience at the 55th annual Grammy Awards with a stripped-down performance of “Blown Away” that led into her latest single, “Two Black Cadillacs.” While her dress turned out to be a visual centerpiece thanks to laser technology, the highlight of Underwood’s night was walking away with the Grammy for Best Solo Country Performance for “Blown Away.” “Country music has always been so good to me and I thank the good Lord that I’m part of such a wonderful, talented amazing family,” she said as she accepted her award. “Blown Away” also picked up the Grammy for Best Country Song, which went to songwriters Josh Kear and Chris Tompkins.

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Brace for the world’s deadliest winter in ‘Dead Space 3’ Surviving violent, subzero conditions while ﬁghting gigantic creatures, human enemies and blood-thirsty Necromorphs won’t be as easy as it sounds. Gamers can go at it alone, or fortunately for fans everywhere, they will have the chance to face these terrors with a friend for the launch of Electronics Arts “Dead Space 3.” From the lonely depths of space, to a graveyard of derelict spaceships, to a frozen planet with brutal conditions, Dead Space 3 takes action and terror to incredible new heights. In Dead Space 3, the fate of mankind rests in the hands of engineer Isaac Clarke and his new merciless co-op partner, John Carver. Survival is more difﬁcult than ever before, but Visceral Games announced that fans who preorder the “Dead Space 3 Limited Edition” at participating retailers will have the advantage of using two bonus suits and weapons right when they start the game. “Dead Space 3 will deliver action and horror on a scale that far exceeds anything we’ve done before,” said Steve Papoutsis, Vice President and General Manager of Visceral Games and

Executive Producer on Dead Space 3. “The game will range from the depths of space and tight, indoor corridors to a harsh new planet with explorable environments that offer new challenges. For fans that love playing alone in the dark, they can still have the classic “Dead Space” experience that makes the franchise so unique. Likewise, players that want to share that immersive and intense experience with a friend now have that option thanks to the addition of co-op. Either way, the action is intense, the adventure is breathtaking and the thrills are unforgettable.” Since the series debut in 2008, Dead Space has been one of EA’s top rated wholly-owned intellectual properties. With close to 100 industry awards and an average critic score of 89, Dead Space is loved by video game fans the world over. In 2009, EA launched “Dead Space Extraction,” a prequel to the original Dead Space that expanded the ﬁction and brought the franchise to the Wii. In 2011, EA launched “Dead Space 2,” where hero Isaac Clarke returned for another heart-pounding adventure. Winner of more than 15 critic awards at E3

2012, including “Best of Show” from Game Informer Magazine, Dead Space 3 cuts to the heart of deep space terror. Players will embark on a thrilling ride through space that takes them to a hostile new planet, Tau Volantis. Fortunately, they are not alone this time around. The fully integrated drop-in/drop-out co-op feature gives players the option to play alone or team-up with a friend anytime. Players that choose to take down the terror together will experience additional story details, side missions and gameplay mechanics only found when playing as John Carver. For additional information and news, visit www.deadspace.com.

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Immediate Openings Major military consumer finance company seeks CSRâ€™s for Norfolk, VA branch office. Excellent opportunity. We will train you in the lending business. Outgoing personality, telephone/ office skills, computer and good personal credit a must. Competitive salary, incentives, 401K & more. Email resume & cover letter to Dan Doyle at ddoyle@yesomni.com. www.militaryloans.com

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Automobiles for Sale PRE AUCTION VEHICLES AT WHOLESALE PRICES #81 â€˜95 ACURA INTEGRA $1549

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Naval Station Norfolk PROTESTANT Sun. School : 9 a.m. Sun. (Ages 4 - Adult) AWANA / Children’s Church : 10 a.m., Sun. (Ages 4 - 10) Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. Fellowship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. Coffeehouse: 6 p.m., Sun. Bible Study/ Band Practice: 5 p.m., Mon. PWOC: 9:30 a.m., Wed Choir practice: 6 p.m., Wed.

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NWS YORKTOWN CHAPEL Nelson Chapel, 1868 Lafayette Rd., Newport News

ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of Victory Chapel Mass schedule: 11:45 a.m., Wed. 10 a.m., Sun.. PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Sabbath: 730 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows) ISLAMIC WORSHIP Masjid al Da’wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Services: 1:30 p.m., Fri. Chapels are open daily for prayer.

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ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m. - Sat. Mass Schedule: 5 p.m. - Sat.

While announcing the hot-dog-eating contest results, I said “And the wiener is ...” PROTESTANT Worship service: 9 a.m. - Sun.

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FOR THE 2013 HEROES AT HOME MILITARY SPOUSE AWARDS

All nominees will be recognized by our local business and military communities at the awards luncheon on May 9th where we will announce the 10 ﬁnalists and the 2013 Heroes of Home Military Spouse of the Year! The Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year will be chosen from nominees provided by active duty personnel from all branches of the military, spouse support groups, charitable organizations, friends and family.

PRESENTED BY:

2012 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the Year

TONI E. HALL Spouse of CMSGT Ronald S. Hall Jr., 30th Intelligence Squadron Joint Base Langley-Eustis

NOMINATE YOUR HERO TODAY! ALL NOMINEES will be honored by our local business and military communities at awards luncheon on May 9th where we will announce the 10 ﬁnalists and the 2013 Heroes at Home Military Spouse of the year!

DEADLINE FOR ENTRY IS MARCH 22ND

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