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Navy’s third MCPON passes away
The third Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Robert J. Walker speaks to last class of operations specialists to graduate from the Center for Surface Combat Systems unit Dam Neck.
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Retired Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Robert J. Walker died peacefully the evening of Feb. 15 surrounded by his wife, Fran, and family members. He was 87. Walker became the third MCPON Sept. 25, 1975. He relieved John D. Whittet and held the job for four years before Thomas Crow assumed duties in September of 1979. Walker was born in Baldwin, New York, and joined the Navy at the age of 19 in 1948. He attended radarman “A” school in Boston and was assigned to the destroyer USS McKean (DD 784). Eight years after joining the Navy, Walker was advanced to chief petty officer. In 1961, he was selected for senior chief and two years later for master chief. From 1970 to 1972, he served as the senior enlisted advisor and leading chief for combat systems training at Fleet Combat Direction Systems Training Center, Dam Neck Annex. In November 1974, Air Force Atlantic Commander Vice Adm. Frederick H. Michaelis surveyed his master chiefs for the job of master chief petty officer of the force, and he selected Walker. Walker was selected for MCPON in June 1975. During his time in office, he directed chief petty officers toward what he described as the five “Principles of Pro-
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fessionalism” – technical expertise; job skill; leadership; motivation; and personal integrity and responsibility. Leadership was Walker’s favorite topic. He believed leadership qualities were learned, not innate qualities and he worked to develop leadership training programs. As MCPON, he instilled leadership training throughout the ranks. Through his efforts, a petty officer indoctrination course became mandatory for all new petty officers. New chiefs were also required to take indoctrination courses. His connection with the other services via their senior enlisted advisors allowed him to gain more quotas for senior and master chiefs at the Army’s Sergeants Major Academy and the Air Force’s Senior Enlisted Academy. Not content with sending Sailors to other services for leadership training, he initiated a recommendation to create a Navy Senior Enlisted Academy. As MCPON, Walker demanded a lot from his senior enlisted advisors. In 1977, he reorganized top tier senior enlisted into a Fleet, Force and Command Master Chief program. He also pushed to create the Enlisted Surface Warfare Qualification. He believed it promoted professionalism and enhanced the Navy. During an interview that he conducted after leaving the MCPON office he shared his thoughts on the Navy. “I joined the Navy to make it a career,” Walker said. “I enjoyed it from the day I joined until the day I retired.” Walker’s farewell message in the
September 1979 issue of The Direct Line reflects a mood of intense pride in the role he played in the Navy’s progress to solid, communicative leadership. His final comments on leadership characterize his tenure. “Honesty must be a day-to-day example of genuine concern for people, a professional approach to the mission, and the ability to lead and accomplish set goals,” Walker said. “Never be afraid to admit mistakes or try new ideas, and by all means, let your subordinates have the opportunity to recommend and become part of the solution. There is no place for bigotry or racism in the Navy. We are all Sailors striving to achieve a common goal and that is the continued freedom our great nation enjoys. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the Navy is truly an honorable profession.” Following his retirement on Sept. 28, 1979, Walker worked with the Non-Commissioned Officers Association, rising to the position of president. Later he was employed as manager/ public relations for the Jonathon Corporation, a ship repair/electronics business in Norfolk. He is survived by his wife, Fran Walker, of 64 years; his children, Kathy Jones, Linda Campbell, Robert Walker Jr., Teri Rice, and Michael Walker; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Walker was preceded in death by his daughter Michelle Walker Pfeffer. Information regarding funeral and memorial services will be released to the Navy via NAVADMIN.
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Sailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) held a luncheon celebrating African American History Month on the mess decks aboard the Floating Accommodation Facility (FAF) at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Feb. 9. “It is a time set aside for people regardless of race, creed, color, or social background to stop and examine the many sacrifices and contributions African Americans have made for the development of our great nation,” Senior Chief Culinary Spe-
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‘BAND OF BROTHERS’ WWII VET SPEAKS TO LOCAL SAILORS Sailors of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) GroupTwo (GRU) 2 received a special visit from WWII veteran and member of the legendary “Band of Brothers” Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, retired Army Col. Ed Shames, at the Navy Operational Support Center Norfolk auditorium Feb. 5. » see A3
Naval Station Norfolk (NAVSTA Norfolk) hosted the 1st Quarterly Navy Drug and Alcohol Advisory Council (NDAAC) to develop and implement countermeasures for an effective drug and alcohol program, Feb. 10. Senior leadership, Command Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program (DAPA) representatives, Alcohol and Drug Control Officers, medical professionals, legal representatives and other resources gathered in NAVSTA’s C-9 Auditorium to discuss the nature and extent alcohol and drugs has on active military, retired military, spouses and dependents around the Hampton Roads area. NAVSTA Norfolk Command DAPA Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Shawn Shepherd said the event examined last quarters’ effectiveness in preventing drug and alcohol abuse and consumptions, command messages and training, and viewing the success of treatments and resources available to Sailors and their dependents in efforts to have a stronger fleet with less alcohol and drug related incidents and healthier mission ready individuals. “Our goal as leaders is to make sure our Sailors and dependents get all the necessary resources and treatment needed to prevent and deal with substance abuse,” Shepherd said. “Leaders from different commands get together every quarter to discuss the previous trends in drug and alcohol incidents, whether the treatments provided to our community are effective, any new ideas on how to prevent our Sailors from getting into trouble and check if there are any new avenues to not only prevent these incidents but also keep them from repeating.” The seminar reviewed statistics that showed the most effective demographic and the types of trending drugs affecting area families. Legal representative discussed the civil and military consequences associated with alcohol related incidents and drug consumption. Medical officers spoke the treatment options and the follow-up care that is available to all military members as well as dependents. SubstanceAbuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) discussed the screening requirements, responsible use of education, abstinence based course, aftercare program and command interaction. Commander of Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (AIRLANT) Alcohol and Drug Control Officer Chief Aviation Electrician’s Mate Jose Cardenas said the seminar is important to gather senior leadership in efforts to keep Sailors in a personal and professional progressive path. “Having medical staff, legal officers and moral and welfare representatives come together to discuss methods to prevent our Sailors from troubling situations is what we are here for as senior leadership,” Cardenas said. “This meeting is created to provide an understanding of the current situation and providing training, programs and care for our Sailors.” NAVSTA Norfolk Chaplain Lt. Keith Braddy spoke of the services the chaplain community can provide Sailors. “Counseling, which is upheld by military instructions and the Supreme Court, is crucial for the individual to heal,” Braddy said. “Chaplains are trained to assist Sailors from different faith and beliefs by concentrating on the self and how to deal with problems such as addiction and substance dependency. There is always a chaplain on duty so that Sailors are able to contact them at any point throughout the day.”
MC3 Jeanyra A. Mateo Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Beaver speaks at the Naval Station Norfolk 1st Quarterly Navy Drug and Alcohol Advisory Council event in the C9 Auditorium, Feb. 10.
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Tax assistance program free to Sailors By Lt. j.g. Claire Rumler Navy Region Mid-Atlantic
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The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program assists eligible persons with preparation and filing of state and federal income taxes at no cost. This year, in accordance with NAVADMIN 268/15, tax assistance centers (TAC) will again operate as self-service sites. Self-service tax preparation helps educate Sailors and dependents in preparing their own tax returns and promotes self-reliance and financial accountability. The self-service program is centered on a model that offers TACs equipped with computer stations where customers prepare their own tax returns with the assistance of a core group of IRS-trained volunteers. The on-site volunteers are service members and civilians who have been trained and certified by the IRS. Although the VITA program is designed to be self-service, these volunteers will be ready and able to answer questions and provide guidance to individuals who are preparing their tax returns on the computers. Active-duty military and their dependents qualify for this free VITA service. Retirees, retiree dependents, and former spouses with an adjusted gross income over $58,000 may not be eligible for the free-file programs, or may be required to pay a fee to file. Last year’s tax returns likely offer a good estimate as to a taxpayer’s adjusted gross income for the upcoming filing season. Navy Region Mid-Atlantic will offer three self-service tax centers that will operate on a walk-in basis. TAC sites will be open Jan. 25 through April 30, at the following locations, with the following operating hours:
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1. Naval Station Norfolk: Building B-30, 1776 Gilbert Street, First Deck; 2. Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB), Little Creek-Fort Story: Legal Services Office, Building 3370, 1168 Gator Boulevard, Virginia Beach; 3. Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana: Legal Services Office, Building 320, 799 Hornet Drive Suite 100, Virginia Beach. All sites began operations on Jan. 25. Hours of operation are MondayTuesday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Wednesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The TAC on board Naval Station Norfolk will be open on Saturdays from noon-2 p.m. All TACs will be closed on federal holidays. Oceana’ TAC will be closed on Fridays, as well. Please note that the hours of operation are subject to change based on customer demand or volunteer staffing requirements. Those seeking tax assistance are encouraged to call with questions regarding hours or eligibility requirements. The main TAC quarterdeck number is 341-5873. Individuals seeking assistance should bring the following information to the tax center: ■ All W-2s, ■ Social security card(s)/number(s) – or other equivalent identification – for spouses and all dependent family members, ■ Form 1099(s)/1098(s), ■ Bank statements, ■ Proof of child care expenses, ■ Daycare provider information, ■ Form 1098 mortgage interest statement(s), ■ Divorce decree(s) or dependent exemption certificate(s), ■ IRA information and stock information, ■ Last year’s federal and state tax returns, ■ Direct deposit information – account and bank routing number,
■ Any other tax related forms that might be in question. W-2 forms for active-duty personnel will be available in late January 2016. Service members can download their W-2s from their DFAS account at mypay.dfas.mil. If you are married, wanting to file a joint tax return, and your spouse does not accompany you to the TAC, you must provide either a special power of attorney – available at a Region Legal Service Office – or an IRS power of attorney form – IRS Form 2848 can be found at www.irs.gov. Both power of attorney’s require a signature from the absent spouse and the special power of attorney must be notarized. Notary services are available at the Legal Assistance offices on board Naval Station Norfolk, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, and NAS Oceana. No time to visit the on-base TAC? No problem! Active-duty and reserve service members can also use the tax preparation service provided through Military OneSource on their personal computers. Military OneSource has a contract with the Department of Defense to help all active-duty and reserve service members and their dependents file taxes online at no cost. Over-thephone help is available from 7 a.m.-11 p.m., seven days a week, during the tax season. Military OneSource guarantees 100 percent accuracy for the online tax service provided and will pay the penalties and interest for accuracy related errors. This service is available online through the Military OneSource website – www.militaryonesource.mil/pfm/tax-planning-andpreparation?content_id=273404. For more information, contact the Region Legal Service Office nearest you. You can also get tax updates on Facebook at Region Legal Service Office Mid-Atlantic.
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IKE HELPS CHAPLAIN CANDIDATES FIND THEIR PATH Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) hosted four chaplain candidates for an on-thejob training program while at sea, Jan. 25-Feb. 11. See the full story at http://bit.ly/20QjbhN.
FY-18 OLMSTED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SEEKS APPLICANTS Career-minded officers interested in developing language skills and regional cultural knowledge are encouraged to apply for the FY-18 Olmsted Scholar Program, announced Feb. 11 in NAVADMIN 034/16. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1QwFL3Y.
NAVY CYBER DEFENSE OPERATIONS COMMAND CELEBRATES PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC) celebrated its 10th anniversary, Jan. 29, at the Global Network Operations and Security Center in Suffolk. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1KfLXkg.
PACFLT HOSTS 10TH ANNUAL SENIOR LEADERS COURSE AMID COMPLEX REGIONAL CHALLENGES Senior military leaders from 13 nations gathered at U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) headquarters in Hawaii for the 10th annual Naval War College Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Officer Course Feb. 4-10. See the full story at http://bit.ly/1mwYVii.
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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | FEB 18, 2016 | THE FLAGSHIP | A3 Retired Army Col. Ed Shames, World War II veteran and former member of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, made famous by the television miniseries “Band of Brothers,” speaks to Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two (EODGRU 2) during a speaking engagement at the Navy Operational Support Center Norfolk auditorium. EODGRU 2 is headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story and oversees Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 and all east coast based Navy EOD mobile units.
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‘Band of Brothers’ WWII vet speaks to local EOD, MDSU Sailors By MC2 Charles Oki Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two Public Affairs
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Sailors of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Group Two (GRU) 2 received a special visit from WWII veteran and member of the legendary “Band of Brothers” Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, retired Army Col. Ed Shames, at the Navy Operational Support Center Norfolk auditorium Feb. 5. The visit was organized by Master Chief Navy Diver Billy Gilbert, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, who had met Shames by chance on a flight to Virginia Beach. He befriended the WWII veteran after seeing his veteran’s ball cap and after a Army Soldier recognized Shames.
“After speaking to Col. Shames I realized how great of an opportunity it would be to have him come speak to the Sailors,” Gilbert said. “I’m a Master Chief Navy Diver so it’s not often that I get nervous but I really had butterflies going while we were waiting for him to speak. He has a lot of stories to tell and even though he had never spoken to divers or EOD technicians before, he really enjoyed speaking about his training because he felt the Sailors could relate to the physically and mentally demanding experience.” During the visit, Shames spoke about growing up in the area prior to the war, going through training to join the newly created 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, and his experiences throughout the European theater. Following his first combat jump into Normandy, France,
during the initial phases of the invasion, Shames was promoted through a battlefield commission to the rank of 2nd lieutenant. Shames said the promotion from enlisted to officer gave him a unique perspective on leading men into combat. Shames went on to say that one of the most important things to him as a leader was respecting the men under him. He realized that in order to be an effective leader he had to respect the inputs as well as the outputs of his men and to lead by example. He always made it a point to lead his men, saying 'you, you, you, and me are going on patrol tonight,’ instead of merely issuing orders to his men. Following the speaking engagement, Shames shook hands, took photos, and interacted with the Sailors who expressed their thanks for his service and for speak-
ing about his experiences. “He is a genuine warrior who realizes the impact his story has on those presently serving,” MDSU 2 Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Bailey said. “It was an extraordinary opportunity to observe a selfless leader who truly volunteered for his country, paid his dues, fought against her enemies, and ultimately safeguarded the lives of those he was entrusted to lead.” EODGRU 2, headquartered at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, oversees all east coast based Navy EOD mobile units, including one forward deployed mobile unit in Spain, as well as EOD Expeditionary Support Unit 2, EOD Training and Evaluation Unit 2, and the only east coast based mobile diving and salvage unit, MDSU 2.
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Ike Sailors fire shot line over USNS Arctic Gunner’s Mate Seaman Tyler Cramer fires a shot line over to the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Arctic (TAOE 8) from the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) during a replenishment-at-sea. Dwight D. Eisenhower is currently underway preparing for the upcoming Board of Inspection and Survey.
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Marine junior officers, currently enrolled at The Basic School march single file aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) to begin a war familiarization exercise (WARFEX).
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WARFEX is the culmination of six months of training for Marine junior officers that will familiarize them with the capabilities and limitations of multipurpose amphibious assault ships and orient them to what life will be like on a ship.
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Bataan hosts TBS during WARFEX By MC3 Mutis A. Capizzi USS Bataan Public Affairs
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The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) hosted 250 Marine junior officers from The Basic School (TBS) on Feb. 5-7, as part of a War Familiarization Exercise (WARFEX). Bataan’s role in hosting TBS and purpose of the exercise was to familiarize the junior officers with the capabilities and limitations of multipurpose amphibious assault ships and orient them to what life will be like as part of a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) on board Bataan. “Part of Combat Cargo’s responsibility to Bataan is coordinating the embarkation of landing forces, or any outside forces for that matter, and as such, we are honored to be able to host the future leaders of Marine Corps from The Basic School,” Bataan’s Combat Cargo Officer Chief Warrant Officer 3 Alan Gaddis said. “For nearly all of these young officers, this is their first time aboard a ship and giving them a positive first experience will help
shape the way they view integration of the blue-green team, especially as the Marine Corps gets back to its amphibious roots and adheres to the Commandant’s planning guidance.” “This is the culminating exercise for the students of The Basic School (TBS),” TBS Class 06-15 Fox Company’s Executive Officer Capt. Chris Flood said. “A backbone of the Marine Corps is being on a ship and after six months of field exercises and classroom instruction, here students will go through amphibious planning and coordination among staffs to reinforce what they have learned at TBS.” The second lieutenants started the visit by splitting up into two groups; half of the junior officers toured the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and the remaining half toured the Bataan. Afterwards, both groups spent the night in troop berthings on board the Bataan. “It was nerve-wracking and a lot to take in being my first time on a ship,” 2nd Lt. Sean Ryan said. “However, this is great because I am going to be able to get to know what my Marines are going
to go through when they are living on the ship and experience it before I am actually in charge and expect them to know this.” 2nd Lt. Ramzi Yatim shared that after six months of training at TBS, he was ready for WARFEX and to show his instructors and leadership what he had learned. “We studied a lot about amphibious ships and while the instructors and captains tell us what it is like, I am ready to experience it first hand,” Yatim said. “Being able to interact with the Navy and Sailors is enlightening and gives us an idea of what we are going to do when we deploy with the MEU.” Flood said that the remaining time the students spend on the Bataan will be planning and organizing for the field exercises that will close out WARFEX back on their base located in Quantico. “My favorite part of the exercise is seeing everything come together,” Flood said. “Students learn throughout the six months and now this is their show as we instructors and leaders stand back and watch them in action with minimal interference from us.”
Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads recently received the Retention Excellence Award for fiscal year 2015. This award, previously the Golden Anchor Award, was established to recognize commands for sustaining superior levels of military retention. The award was established by U.S. Fleet Forces Command through the Fleet Retention Excellence Program. “Earning this award is a considerable honor to any command and I am very proud of the team for their hard work and dedication to our Sailors,” NSA Hampton roads Commanding Officer Capt. Jack Freeman said. “I am very proud of this accomplishment and look forward to continuing our outstanding retention in fiscal year 2016.” NSA Hampton Roads Career Counselor Navy Counselor 1st Class Summer Dannelley credited the award as a result of a team effort across the command. “I appreciate the continuous support from the triad and for them trusting me with the program and their feedback and guidance on how to develop it specifically for our command,” Dannelley said. “Also, the support of the Chief’s Mess is immeasurable. My departmental career counselors have been outstanding and completely involved in tracking the needs of their Sailors. I truly appreciate each one of them.” To qualify for the award, commands must meet or exceed aggregate reenlistment and attrition benchmarks, have a minimum of 90 points on the annual Command Information Program Review, and have no “failed to submit” incidences in the career navigator system for assigned unit identification codes for fiscal 2015. All winners can fly the Retention Pennant and paint their anchors gold until fiscal year 2016 winners are announced.
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Personnel from Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk visited USS George Washington (CVN 73) Feb. 9, in part of its current effort to assist area mail facilities with the installation and implementation of a new system to process transferring Sailors’ mail quickly. According to the Regional Navy Mail Center (RNMC) Division Director Jeffrey Gibbs, the Navy Postal Direc-
tory System (NPDS) will be online for all ships as of March 1 and all shore based facilities and mail rooms by March 31. NPDS is a Microsoft Access program that automates the mail processing and record keeping for a command. It stores individual personal address data for current personnel assigned to a command and also stores new data for personnel when they transfer so that mail received by the command may be re-addressed and forwarded. NPDS also prepares and prints address labels for re-addressing mail and automatical-
ly purges files for transferred personnel. Gibbs explained that with the old program, a command had to be able to receive an Authority to Operate (ATO) to be used on ship and shore computer systems. When unable to obtain an ATO for old system, the command would have to manually keep the data in a card filing system. New addresses would then have to be manually placed on a mail piece for forwarding. “This will simplify mail redirect services for all Navy commands, which depending on size of command, can be a
significant manpower savings in time taken to process redirect mail,” Gibbs said. Training is a major portion of the support from the mail center. “The RNMC team has prepared step by step processes for use by all fleet and shore commands for implementation of the new NPDS program,” Gibbs said. “RNMC provides hands on training and guidance with actual ship and shore command visits, along with training sessions in the RNMC Classroom on the NPDS program for all supported customers.”
Commander of Naval Information Forces (NAVIFOR) Rear Adm. Matthew J. Kohler announced last month that Navy Information Dominance Forces is changing its name to Naval Information Forces. The change comes after Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare and Director of Naval Intelligence Vice Adm. Ted Branch replaced the term “information dominance” with “information warfare”. “We changed our name to better align with the new nomenclature of ‘information warfare,’ versus the old term of information dominance,’” Kohler said. “The name change is consistent with the naming conventions in place with the other type commanders and also reflects our efforts to further advance and ingrain information warfare readiness and capabilities across the fleet and Navy.” Both Branch and Kohler’s changes were in response to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson’s Jan. 5 release of ‘A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority.’ The 10-page document addresses how the Navy will adapt to changes in the security environment and be ready to conduct prompt and sustained combat incident to operations at sea. The document emphasizes “information IN warfare” and “information AS warfare” and demands the delivery of information warfare as a critical capability of the Navy’s mission sets.
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By MC1 Liz Vlahos Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) offers state-of-the-art testing for birth defects, including tests for chromosomal abnormalities and specialized ultrasounds, or anatomic surveys, which look for disorders such as spina bifida and cleft lip and palate. If a baby is diagnosed with a birth defect in utero or post-delivery, NMCP has many resources to help the baby and the family. January is Birth Defects Prevention Month. It’s important to understand the effect birth defects can have on babies and their families, and how to prevent them. “NMCP has resources for nearly every specialty available in the United States,” NMCP’s Chairman of the Women’s Health Clinic Capt. Nanette Rollene said. “For example, if the baby might need surgery after birth, we have pediatric surgeons and pediatric anesthesiologists taking care of surgeries for the smallest babies here at NMCP. We also have high-risk OB specialists to help manage anything that may come up during the pregnancy. The skill set that we have here is the most diverse, well-trained skill set of any facility that I’ve ever worked at in Navy Medicine. A test that has a lot of promise in the highrisk population is a test that
can detect birth defects just by drawing a small sample of the mother’s blood, allowing us to avoid the more risky, invasive tests of the old days.” Birth defects are structural abnormalities in the infant that can affect how the body looks, works, or both. Birth defects are common, costly and critical conditions that affect one in every 33 babies born in the U.S. each year, which is nearly 120,000 babies. “Having a baby with a birth defect can be challenging on every level, psychologically and financially,” Rollene said. “If there’s a child who needs special access due to needing a wheelchair or something similar, repairs and modification in the home can be costly, and the situation can be difficult on multiple levels.” Birth defects can vary from mild to severe. Some of the most common birth defects are cleft lip and palate, congenital heart defects and neural tube defects, such as anencephaly – where a baby is born without parts of the brain and skull – and spina bifida – a spinal cord defect. Women can take certain steps to reduce their risk of having a baby affected by a birth defect even before they conceive. For those planning to conceive, preconception counseling is essential to a healthy pregnancy. “It’s important to come in and visit your health care provider prior to getting pregnant,” Rollene said. “There
It’s important to come in and visit your health care provider prior to getting pregnant.” -NMCP’s Chairman of the Women’s Health Clinic Capt. Nanette Rollene
are medications that can increase the risk of birth defects, as well as certain situations that can be identified prior to pregnancy.” Preconception counseling covers medications that may need to be discontinued or replaced, as well as a myriad of topics that an expectant mother might initially overlook. “On the very first visit, we explore potential health problems that may result in a pregnancy-related complication,” Rollene said. “I’ll go over previous surgeries and medications. We’ll assess weight and make sure that you’re in the best physical fitness with the best BMI [body mass index] possible for a healthy pregnancy. I’ll take a family history. If we find a disease for which we’ve been able to identify single gene defects, we’ll do testing to see if you’re a carrier of that disease.” Rollene also recommends certain patients see a full-
time prenatal genetic counselor at NMCP who talks to women about their preconception risk of birth defects. “For almost every named disease where we’ve identified a gene defect, we have the ability to prevent a couple from passing that on to their child,” Rollene said. “We need to identify that gene defect prior to making recommendations of ways to minimize the risk of having a very sick child.” Resources for affected babies and their families extend beyond the Women’s Health Clinic. “The resources we have are available prior to the baby’s birth,” Rollene said. “Case Management can bring together the family and a social worker to help the family determine if they need to make changes in their household regarding the environment of care, and we also have mental health specialists. It takes a team of people to help provide a multi-disciplinary treatment plan, to help the families and to help the babies as they begin their lives.” Rollene shared a final thought about Women’s Health at NMCP and their proactive approach to preventing birth defects. “People need to know all the different services we offer. We’ve built a onestop visit to provide the full scope of services for healthy moms, which should result in healthy babies.”
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The Navy’s SOY program was initially established in 1972 and modified throughout the years to include the Navy Enlisted Reservist of the Year – inactive. The program recognizes one Sailor from each command who demonstrates sustained superior performance, proven leadership, outstanding professionalism and dedication to self-improvement.
NECC announces Sailors of the Year
Construction Mechanic 1st Class Michael Steffey, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1.
NECC Pacific Sea Sailor of the Year Construction Mechanic 1st Class Jeremy Harris, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3.
By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Cragg Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs
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Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) named its Sea, Shore and Reserve Sailors of the Year (SOY) during a luncheon Feb. 10. The top Sailors to advance to the next level of competition are the following: NECC Pacific Shore SOY Navy Diver 1st Class Kyle Hubbard, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit (EODTEU) 1; NECC Pacific Sea SOY Construction Mechanic 1st Class Jeremy Harris, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3; NECC Shore SOY Logistics Specialist 1st Norma Porter, assigned to Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group (NAVELSG); NECC Sea SOY Construction Mechanic 1st Class Michael Steffey, assigned to NMCB 1; and NECC Reserve SOY Equipment Operator 1st Class Steven Butterhof, assigned to NMCB 27. NECC Commander Rear Adm. Frank Morneau addressed the Sailors during the luncheon and congratulated them on their successes in reaching this point in the competition. “When you become the number one Sailor in a command, let alone one of our groups, that’s an enormous compliment to your hard work, dedication to the mission and commitment to your fellow Sailors. As military professionals it is up to us to do everything in our power to enable success,” Morneau said. His two favorite times of the year are Chief’s pinning and recognizing the best Sailors in our force during Sailor of the Year competitions. Morneau praised the Sailors for their character and drive to be the very best they can be. “We have been talking about the ‘Fighting Power’ of our units, which characterizes all Sailors in a command continually striving to achieve excellence. All of you have demonstrated you are committed to being the best Sailor you can be,” Morneau said. “Be proud of yourselves, your shipmates and your profession.” Force Master Chief Lance Kitchens added that it was an honor to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with these great Americans who represent the expeditionary forces. “They represent our force to the utmost of what is expected of them and they produce every day,” Kitchens said. “They typify exceptional leadership, personal appearance, devotion to duty.” Each of the SOYs were in agreement that they were shocked when their names were called. “I was pretty shocked because everyone here is super squared away, so it was definitely a humbling moment for me,” Hubbard said. “I had to repeat it to myself a few times that they actually said the [Pa-
NECC Shore Sailor of the Year
They represent our force to the utmost of what is expected of them
Logistics Specialist 1st Norma Porter, assigned to Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group.
and they produce every day.” -Force Master Chief Lance Kitchens
cific Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year] was me,” Harris said. “I think my master chief nudged me to get up to move. Walking up to the podium and even thinking about what I was going to say was jargon in my head, but I just had to regain focus and enjoy the moment. It’s an unbelievable feeling.” Butterhof, NECC Reserve SOY, will take lessons learned back to his unit to share with his junior Sailors. “There was a lot of stiff competition in my category,” Butterhoff said. He added that all of the lessons he learned throughout this competition he would definitely pay it forward. Steffey praised leadership up and down the chain of command for assisting him on his journey. “It’s a group effort. You don’t get to this type of accomplishment without the help of your mentors, those who have worked hard for you and your family that has supported you all the way through,” Steffey said. Porter added how the SOY announcement was better than the Super Bowl. “It was an amazing opportunity! It’s a great feeling to know that my peers are forward thinkers, optimists and have great ideas,” Porter said. She invited her command’s Junior SOY and the most junior Sailor from her division to the ceremony. “I want them to see they can be here too.” All of the winners will now go on to the next level of competition at their respective geographical locations. The Navy’s SOY program was initially established in 1972 and modified throughout the years to include the Navy Enlisted Reservist of the Year – inactive. The program recognizes one Sailor from each command who demonstrates sustained superior performance, proven leadership, outstanding professionalism and dedication to self-improvement.
NECC Pacific Shore Sailor of the Year Navy Diver 1st Class Kyle Hubbard, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit 1.
NECC Reserve Sailor of the Year Equipment Operator 1st Class Steven Butterhof, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 27.
FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | FEB 18, 2016 | THE FLAGSHIP | A7 Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, Moral, Welfare and Recreation Fitness Specialist Nicole Gilchrest teaches assistant command fitness leaders assigned to Navy Recruiting District Miami, Florida, the new Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System in 2011. The system is built on five pillar preps of eat clean, eat often, hydrate, recover and mindset.
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Continued from front With NOFFS as my guide, I began to overhaul the three areas where I saw the most need for improvement: fitness, nutrition and quality of sleep. I saw maintaining a good balance of the three as my ticket to success. If I was going to drag my feet on any one area, fitness was it. Getting me into a gym was just the start, once there I’d get lost in the sea of equipment and instantly feel overwhelmed. Enter NOFFS and its quick, easy, high-intensity exercises designed with a straightforward approach and explained through simple step-bystep instructional cards and videos. The exercises emphasized in NOFFS are intended to compliment the physically demanding jobs of Sailors. According to the Navy fitness website, instead of focusing on the traditional concepts of the physical readiness test, NOFFS emphasizes how to specifically improve the functional performance of a Sailor during daily operations, including: lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, aerobic and anaerobic demands, and body-movement skills with balance, agility and coordination. “It relates to a lot of the movement patterns that Sailors specifically need on the job to help improve their operational readiness,” Naval Station Norfolk Fitness Lead Coordinator Jacob Alexander said. “The limited range, repetitive motion training
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that a lot of people do doesn’t relate to a job that’s requiring someone to do a supply on load or respond to a medical emergency.” Best of all, NOFFS was specifically designed to allow Sailors a wide range of flexibility, letting them tailor a workout to their level of fitness and circumstances. “[Someone] at any fitness level can participate in the program,” Alexander said. He explained NOFFS is ideal for someone just starting out or those looking for additions to their established regiment. Its four series, operational, strength, endurance and sandbag, offer three levels of training, each with four stages. Each level and stage progressively increases the intensity and volume of the customized training session. Additionally, workouts could be as large as an instructor led class or as small as an individual Sailor working out in a space no larger than a cubicle. For me, it meant no more excuses. As the old saying goes, you are what you eat, and my bad eating habits needed a change. No more getting all my meals from a vending machine. NOFFS doesn’t just set out to tell you what to eat, it teaches you how to make smart nutrition decisions to optimally fuel your body. Good nutrition improves your exercise performance, decreases your recovery time from strenuous
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activity, prevents injuries due to fatigue, and provides the fuel your body needs to maintain peak performance. “NOFFS changes the way you look at food,” Naval Station Norfolk Assistant Fitness Coordinator Robin Hammond said. “On daily basis we have trainers using the meal builder with our clients to help them achieve their goals, and they’re finding success.” The NOFFS Fueling Series is a crash course in nutritional education that aims to shift thinking away from the simple caloric intake towards a more targeted nourishment of the body. It does this by emphasizing five areas of nutrition focus: eating clean, eating often, hydration, recovery, and mindset. These best practices are complimented by educational courses for improving mission and athletic performance. If that’s too much to digest, NOFFS offers a virtual meal builder, an easy, three step application for calculating what and how much to eat at each meal. “The working tool of NOFFS is the meal builder,” Hammond said. “It allows your average person to understand goal setting, how to find [their] “fuel zone” and figure out how many calories [they] need on a daily basis to reach [their] goal.” The application prompts users to select their desired fitness series, along with entering their age, weight and target weight, to gener-
all your devices and grab some good reading material. Spend some quiet time preparing your body for sleep. Take a look at where you sleep to see if maybe there’s too much going on, ambient light, sound, etc. I also find that setting things out that I’ll need in the morning puts my mind at ease and lets me sleep in a few more minutes each morning. If you can help it, go to bed each night and wake up every morning at the same time. This helps regulate your internal clock and makes getting to sleep and waking up easier. In the end, I found the most difficult thing to change was my lifestyle mindset. None of this was going to work if I wasn’t willing to constantly push myself to live healthier. Having the right mindset is what drags you to the gym, makes you to pass up that burger or turn off your phone to get some much-needed sleep. For me, it’s been a constant struggle. But I see the results, and I’m reaping the benefits of choosing a healthier, happier life. For NOFFS fitness training, the nutrition guide and more, visit www.navyfitness.org. In addition, NOFFS offers a series of apps for Apple and Android operating systems that allow you the freedom to carry your workout with you anywhere you go. Stop by your local base gym for a schedule of instructor lead group exercises, classroom courses and more.
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cialist Stephen Wilson said. The Caribbean-themed event was a joint effort between the ship’s culinary specialists and the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department on board Lincoln. The menu included curry chicken, barbeque ribs, beef stew, rice and beans, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, and sweet potato and pecan pies. “As a department, we are always looking for different team building evolutions,” Chief Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Juanita Brown said. “We wanted to provide relief for the mess deck crew by servicing the crew, bussing tables, and working in the scullery.” Galley Watch Captain Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Jordan Fook said he and his team were excited to help bring the luncheon to fruition despite the extra work. “The FAF has a smaller kitchen than the ship, so it took more preparation to execute the additional entrees,” Fook said. “But it was worth the extra planning because special meals help boost morale for the crew.” Operation Specialist 2nd Class Brian Mills was one of the many Sailors in attendance for the luncheon. “The food was incredible,” Mills said. “I felt like I was in a restaurant when someone came and took my tray to the scullery.” Lincoln is currently undergoing Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipyard, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries. Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz-class to undergo RCOH, a major life-cycle milestone. Once RCOH is complete, Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologically-advanced Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the fleet and will continue to be a vital part of the nation’s defense.
ate a meal plan suited to them. To be clear, Hammond warns, the meal builder is not meant to be used as a mere dieting tool. “The principle behind the meal builder is to incorporate a workout regimen with it,” Hammond said. “It looks like a lot of calories on paper, but by the time you implement a workout plan along with the meal builder, you’re going to need those calories.” The end goal is to get Sailors to make healthier meal choices on their own without the aid of a guide or app. But what happens when you exercise and eat right, but don’t get enough sleep each night? “Studies have shown that people who average less than five hours of sleep are at a higher risk of gaining weight and becoming obese,” Hammond said. “The optimal amount of sleep a person should get each night is at least eight hours. The hormones that allow the body to recover and rejuvenate are activated during sleep.” Getting enough sleep wasn’t something I gave much thought to until my first child was born. Our son wasn’t what you would call a “good sleeper.” In helping him overcome the sleep issues he was having, I gained valuable insight into what I could do to get better quality sleep for myself. It starts with developing a nightly routine. Try to turn down the lights a half hour before bedtime, shut off
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The Navy announced today that military ship tours will return to Brooklyn for 2016 Fleet Week New York. The last time Navy ships were in Brooklyn was in 2012. Ship names will be announced at a later date. Participating ships will include: ■ One Navy ship at Pier 88S in Manhattan ■ Three Royal Canadian navy ships at Pier 92S in Manhattan ■ Four U.S. Naval Academy Yard Patrol boats and one Coast Guard (USCG) cutter at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Pier 86N, in Manhattan
■ Two Navy ships and one USCG cutter at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Brooklyn ■ Three Navy ships at USS The Sullivan’s Homeport Pier in Staten Island. In addition to public visitation of participating ships and military band concerts, there will be numerous exhibits and military demonstrations throughout the week showcasing the latest technology of the maritime services and the skilled expertise of our sea service members. Fleet Week New York, now in its 28th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state
area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984. It is anticipated that nearly 4,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate this year. For up-to-date information on all Fleet Week events, visit the official Fleet Week New York website at www.fleetweeknewyork.com, “Like” FleetWeekNewYork on Facebook, or “Follow” @FleetWeekNYC on Twitter. Fleet Week New York photos can be viewed on Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/fwnypao. Join the conversation on social media by using #FleetWeekNYC.
N1 CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES MEET THE FLEET THEY SUPPORT Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON
Sixteen civilian employees from the Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP)/N1 had the chance to “Meet the Fleet” in Norfolk, Feb. 11. The trip provided an opportunity for those civilian employees who develop and implement many of Navy’s military personnel policies, to see training, operation and command on the water-
front in action. “This trip was really beneficial to my job,” CNP Operations Research Analyst Sean Bhattacharya said. “It helped me learn about engineering systems as well as how high-level Navy manpower issues affect Sailors directly.” The visit included a ship tour of USS Stout (DDG 55), USS George Washington (CVN 73), Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 and a chance to meet with Deputy Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces
Vice Adm. Rick Breckenridge and Executive Director and Chief of Staff at U.S. Fleet Forces Headquarters Mark Honeker. “This trip was eye opening for me, and will undoubtedly help me do my job better,” CNP’s Social Science Program Analyst Kimberly Lahm said. “I’m glad I had the opportunity to see Sailors in their element.” This is the third “Meet the Fleet” visit done by CNP/N1, with more opportunities for future visits in the works.
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Department of the Navy releases Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Proposal The Department of the Navy released its proposed $165 billion Base and Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) budget Feb. 9 for fiscal year 2017. This budget is part of the $583 billion Base and OCO defense budget President Barack Obama submitted to Congress on the same day. » see B4
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Navy Medicine issues Zika virus infection guidance U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Public Affairs FALLS CHURCH, VA.
Navy Medicine released Zika Virus Infection guidance in NAVADMIN 032/16, Feb. 10, communicating force health protection measures and travel precautions to Navy and Marine Corps personnel. “Our first priority is to ensure we offer the
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CNO VISITS MCCAMPBELL IN INDIA By Ensign Soon Kwon USS McCampbell Public Affairs
VISAKHAPATNAM, INDIA
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson visited Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) during the India's International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016. While on board McCamp-
MC2 Hank Gettys Naval Support Activity Bethesda Security personnel respond during an active shooter drill as part of the Navy-wide Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield exercise Feb. 4.
Active-shooter drill tests NSAB security response Naval Support Activity Bethesda Public Affairs
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The cries for help came from the stairwell. Two security personnel were clearing building A on the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) campus when they heard someone yelling. “Help! I’ve been shot. I think my friend is dead!” shouted one of the wounded actors in the active-shooter drill held on board Naval Support Activity Bethesda (NSAB), Feb. 4, during the Navywide Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield exercise. The two officers went down the stairwell and passed the wounded and dead actors in this simulated scenario to make sure the building was clear. The shooter, played by Master-at-Arms 1st Class Nate Cable, had made his way through the building and down to the USU security office where he shot the
pre-planned targets. After he was apprehended by security, the officers went through the buildings to make sure the area was secure before an announcement was made over the base’s loudspeakers that the exercise had been completed. This active-shooter drill was one of many exercises during the two weeks of Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2016, a Navywide exercise that assesses law enforcement response in several different scenarios. NSAB’s Security Training Department Leading Petty Officer Master-atArms 1st Class Jonathan Cales believes all the objectives of Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield are being met and they are learning from it as well. Not only does Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield help the security team learn, but Cales also stated it helps those who come to the installation to know how to act during a real-world event.
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Ensign Soon Kwon Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson visits the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) during India’s International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016.
SECNAV RECOGNIZES TOP NAVAL INNOVATORS Office of the Chief of Information WASHINGTON
By Andrew Damstedt
bell, Richardson had lunch with junior officers and discussed various topics. Some of the discussions were related to his recently released "A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority," a document that addresses how the Navy will adapt to changes in the security environment and continue to fulfill its mission.
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus announced the winners and finalists of the SECNAV Innovation Awards for 2015 recognizing the top innovators within the Department of the Navy (DON), Feb. 9. Winners of the Innovation Awards may receive an innovation fellowship, specialized training, choice of their next duty station or a cash award up to $5,000. The SECNAV Innovation Awards Program, administered by the DON Office of Strategy and Innovation, recognizes DON military and civilian individuals or teams who have made significant innovative achievements in 2015. “Every day, across the Department of the Navy, our talented Sailors, Marines and civilians are creating innovative solutions to our most complex
challenges,” Mabus said. “The accomplishments of those recognized through this year’s innovation awards are truly remarkable and should serve as inspiration for the entire workforce to continue to think boldly to solve our most challenging problems.” Receiving the SECNAV Innovation Award is a significant accomplishment and a testament to the outstanding ingenuity and professionalism of the DON personnel. The DON recognized innovators in program categories such as Robotics/Autonomous Systems, Data Analytics, Additive Manufacturing, Innovation Leadership, Innovation Scholar, Enlisted Innovator, Innovation Catalyst, and Outside the Box. This year’s award recipients included submissions on electronic warfare battle management software, web-based sound navigation and ranging tactical decision aids, additive manufacturing for advanced
liquid propulsion and other applications, underwater wireless energy transfer systems and real-time acoustic imaging. “We received over 300 award submissions from innovators at all levels across the Navy and Marine Corps,” Awards Coordinator Scott Hargate said. “The judging was extremely difficult and everyone was impressed by the amazing ideas and strong initiative in the Department of the Navy’s workforce. The work of these individuals and teams represents a cultural change in the way we think through and solve challenges in our organization. Hopefully, this recognition inspires the next generation of innovators.” The Innovation Awards Program is part of a larger effort to foster idea development and incentivize innovators across the DON to creatively develop solutions and catalyze future innovation by providing cash awards and professional development opportunities.
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Should military spouses speak out on politics? By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor
On bases around the U.S., military officials have released guidance on what military folks can and cannot do during this primary election season, citing the laws restricting partisan activity and giving special instructions on social media. Embarrassed at my ignorance after 22 years as a military spouse, I wondered, “What are the applicable laws anyway? Do any of them apply to me? Did I break any rules when I sheepishly placed that bumper sticker in my minivan window back in 2012?” I knew some research was in order. Thomas Jefferson led the first effort to prohibit federal employees from influencing the votes of others, but it wasn’t until The Hatch Act was passed in 1939 that such restrictions were made law. Although the act doesn’t specifically apply to military personnel, DOD Directive 1344.10 governs “Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces,” and states that active-duty military members may not run for office, participate in partisan political campaigns or speeches, serve as officers in political groups or clubs, march in partisan parades, promote political fundraising events, attend partisan events as representatives of the armed forces, or post large political signs or banners in yards or on cars. Although, small bumper stickers are permitted. Whew! Furthermore, the directive also prohibits posting, liking, or sharing of partisan information on social media without an appropriate disclaimer in the post stating that “the views expressed are not those of the DOD.” And no matter the venue, if commissioned officers use
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“contemptuous words” against the president, vice president, Congress, the secretary of state or other political leaders, they are subject to court martial under 10 USC Section 888. While none of these legal restrictions apply to military spouses, I still wondered, “Do military spouses have an unwritten moral or ethical duty to limit political expression?” I posted the question on social media and got mixed responses. Several military spouses stated that they chose to keep their political opinions to themselves, but attributed their privacy to good taste rather than any obligation to their active-duty spouse. “We are each entitled to our opinions,” one spouse commented, “but, we are not entitled to act like jerks.” “Decorum and free thought are not mutually exclusive,” another spouse responded. While another commented that “rarely does respectful dialogue marry with social media,” she also acknowledged that military spouses are impacted by legislation regarding pay, benefits, and troop movements; and “… having the spouse stand up to speak in their husband’s or wife's stead is only a natural inclination.” One military spouse thickened the plot by asking whether ethics gets “a little tricky” when a military spouse publicly opposes an operation his or her spouse is currently engaged in such as the missions in Vietnam and Iraq. Jeremy Hilton, a military spouse, veteran, and military families advocate added his two cents, referring us to a 2013 piece he wrote for Spousebuzz.com about military spouse advocacy: “While it’s always important to pick your battles, I for one have no intention of taking a bite out of a crap sandwich just be-
cause DOD tells me it tastes good.” With the discussion’s ante upped, Navy spouse Lori Volkman blew us away with an inspiring story. Practicing attorney, founder of Military Spouse JD Network, and co-organizer of the military spouse political advocacy training group Homefront Rising, Volkman told us of 12 military spouses – including Hilton – who took action in December 2013 against deep military benefits cuts in the Bipartisan Budget Act. The grass-roots movement known as #KeepYourPromise, went viral, garnering 16 million Twitter views, 100,000 Facebook fans, main stream media coverage, and celebrity support. As a result of those 12 military spouses speaking up when their service members couldn’t, legislators repealed the military pension cuts in the Bipartisan Budget Act and #KeepYourPromise has become a legislative watchdog for military families. “The moral of the story is this: If we had not spoken, who would have?” Volkman commented, and, ironically, we all took a collective moment of social media silence. But don’t expect military spouses to be quiet for long. Whether written in polite letters to congressional leaders, blasted in all caps over social media, or communicated in the powerful silence of the voting booths, the voices of military spouses will ring through, loud and clear. Currently stationed in Newport, Rhode Island, Lisa is a 20-year Navy spouse and mother of three teenagers, whose awardwinning columns appear in military and civilian newspapers nationwide, and on her blog, themeatandpotatoesoflife.com. Follow Lisa @ MolinariWrites.
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InDependent launches Milspo’s Guide to Self-Care InDependent Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH
InDependent launched a new online program for military spouses called MilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care. The free, online program will occur monthly from January through September 2016, with each month featuring experts who will present health and wellness content as it relates to military life. Program participants will receive a 30-60 minute pre-recorded interview, book club recommendation, access to a private support group, one group coaching session and an in-person or virtual meet-up. The program is designed specifically to help military spouses practice self-
care and encourage them to invest time in themselves each month. Military spouses can register at www.in-dependent.org/self-careregistration/. The idea for the MilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care was inspired by the first-ever online 2015 Military Spouse Wellness Summit (MSWS) co-hosted by InDependent and Army Wife Network. The event attracted more than 2,000 participants all the way from Kansas to Japan. Post summit reviews revealed that people loved the content and online format. “Keep up the truly great work you’re doing for the military spouses out there! This event [Military Spouse Wellness Summit]
was groundbreaking and amazing,” National Guard spouse and 2015 MSWS participant Laura said. “It is amazing to see technology link us all together even though we are all spread around the country.” The MilSpo’s Guide to SelfCare program is in addition to next year’s summit scheduled for October Sneak peak MilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care experts and themes: ■ January: “Power of Choice” hosted by Kathy Stoddard Torrey of Tapfer Consulting; ■ February: “The Art of Advocating for Yourself” hosted by Olivia Jaras of Salary Coaching for Women; ■ March: “Time Management” hosted by Amy Bushatz of
Humans Outside. All participants will be eligible to win monthly giveaways donated by program sponsors like eMeals, Amazon, and Elva Resa Publishing. About InDependent Founded by military spouses for military spouses, InDependent’s goal is to create a thriving community of military spouses that inspires each other to make health and wellness a priority. InDependent is a campaign of Public Health Foundation Enterprises, a 501c(3) nonprofit and a nationally recognized leader in fiscal sponsorship for over 45 years. To find out more about InDependent, please go to: in-dependent.org/
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MAKE HISTORY Submit your Command Operations Report By MC2 Eric Lockwood Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and Outreach
WASHINGTON
The March 1 deadline is fast approaching for all Navy commands to submit their CNO-mandated annual command operations reports (COR). In accordance with Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) Instruction (INST) 5750.12K, Annual Command Operations Report, every ship, submarine, squadron and Navy command listed in the Standard Navy Distribution List is required to create a COR and send it to the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) operational archive. The COR is a snapshot of what a command did over the preceding calendar year. When writing and compiling the report, commands should include any documents related to their primary activities, like deployments, underway periods, qualifications achieved and awards earned. These records, which are retained at NHHC, are a key source for responding to questions from veterans, Congress, scholars, media and the public about general naval history, as well as historic details from specific ships and commands. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests are common, as well. When there’s no report to refer to, there is a gaping hole in the Navy’s historical narrative which also means the hard work and efforts of Navy commands and people go unrecognized. What’s worse is a missing COR may have contained the piece of information a veteran needed to acquire essential benefits such as life-saving medical care.
“I am often asked by the [Veterans Administration] to provide documentation in order to support a veteran’s claim,” NHHC Archivist Laura Waayers said. “Many veterans assume that every activity they took part in was recorded and kept permanently by the Navy. The only permanent record covering a command’s operations is the COR. I’m afraid many veterans have been denied benefits because they were unable to prove certain events, either because their command didn’t submit a COR, or because the COR was not detailed enough.” Accuracy is essential. According to NHHC archives personnel, sometimes not all important activities and information have been written into the COR, and “unpleasant” information may be deliberately omitted altogether, distorting the historical record. Conversely, despite a command’s best efforts, some vital information goes unmentioned. Acronyms, for instance, stand for something and should be spelled out for the reader, who may not be in the military and would be unfamiliar with even the most common Navy terms. Operational names also need to be accompanied by a description. Examples of documents often missing or incomplete include: ■ Detailed chronologies that show the dates of movements and major operations of a command, with a narrative elaborating on the chronology; ■ An accurate description of the command’s mission; ■ Supporting reports, which can be submitted “as is;” ■ Operational and administrative chains of command listing at least commanding and executive officers and command master chiefs; ■ Official records, such as medi-
MC2 Eric Lockwood Naval History and Heritage Command Lead Reference Archivist Dale Gordon searches archived records for a command operations report in Naval History and Heritage Command’s Operational Archives.
cal logs, patrol reports, records about ship modifications, and message traffic; ■ Commands with rotational crews, such as some submarines and patrol craft, need to submit complete reports for each crew. Submitting the COR is pretty simple. First, read through OPNAVINST 5750.12K, the latest instruction governing CORs. Also, check the Naval History and Heritage Command website at www. history.navy.mil/about-us/instructions-and-forms/submit-a-command-operations-report.html. The website is updated with guidelines that include the current OPNAV instruction, a fillable form for CORs based on the instruction, and tips for preparing the COR. The Tips document is a condensed version of the instruction, and includes all essential material. It can also provide clarification while writing, especially for guidance on the Commander’s Assessment and Chronology and Narrative sections. These documents can be found here. Any officially promulgated updates to OPNAVINST will be uploaded to the NHHC website, and the tips sheet and fillable form will be updated to match new procedures. Afterward, if there are any questions, please read through previous submissions to see how to prop-
erly write it out, and for what to include. If you still haven’t found the answer you’re looking for, contact NHHC’s Archives Branch via telephone at 202-433-3224, or via email at archives@navy.mil or NHHC_COR@navy.mil. In order for NHHC’s archivists to readily see what messages they’re receiving, use the subject heading ‘[Title of Command] COR submission.’ Once the final product is ready, send all unclassified COR submissions to archives@navy.mil. Confidential and secret CORs should be sent to the classified electronic mailbox, archives@navy.smil.mil. Top secret CORs should be forwarded via courier. However, SCI CORs and all accompanying material are to be forwarded via courier to the Office of Naval Intelligence. Additionally, paper copies of reports, change of command programs, CD-ROMs, photographs, etc., can be sent via commercial courier, either FedEx or UPS. Do not send your materials through the postal service. Incoming mail is X-rayed, and this process damages electronic media, and most if not all other things a command might submit. While command’s can apply for an extension to this deadline, they need to contact NHHC in order to
receive one. A delinquent list will be published by NHHC listing all commands which have not submitted a report, or been granted an extension. The COR template can be downloaded at NHHC’s website here: www.history.navy.mil/Commands/ index.htm. For more information, please contact Suzanne Scott, suzanne. scott@navy.mil or call the Archives’ front desk at 202-433-3224. The Naval History and Heritage Command, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for the preservation, analysis, and dissemination of naval history and heritage. It provides the knowledge foundation for the Navy by maintaining historically relevant resources and products that reflect the Navy’s unique and enduring contributions through our nation’s history, and supports the fleet by assisting with and delivering professional research, analysis, and interpretive services. NHHC is composed of many activities including the Navy Department Library, the Navy Operational Archives, the Navy art and artifact collections, underwater archaeology, Navy histories, nine museums, USS Constitution repair facility and the historic ship Nautilus.
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Department of the Navy releases Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Proposal
■ tree of life Sailors climb The Tree of Life at Kalaloch Beach during a Naval Base Kitsap Morale Welfare (MWR) and Recreation liberty trip. Sailors from various commands joined MWR for a day of outdoor recreation which involved stops at the Hoh Rainforest and Kalaloch Beach.
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The Department of the Navy (DON) released its proposed $165 billion Base and Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) budget Feb. 9 for fiscal year (FY) 2017. This budget is part of the $583 billion Base and OCO defense budget President Barack Obama submitted to Congress on the same day. Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Budget Rear Adm. William Lescher briefed media at the DOD budget press conference about the Navy and Marine Corps portion of the budget. This year’s budget submission was guided by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson’s Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority, which reflects the character of the security environment and accounts for the forces at play in the maritime system, the force of the information system and the force of technology entering the environment. It makes key investments in people, platforms, installations, and research and development, so that the DON can execute the Defense Strategy. The DON focuses on increasing readiness and support for personnel in the new budget, by adding billets for base security and officer manning, providing a 1.6 percent pay raise, investing in Sailor 2025, and improving how the Navy matches Sailors with jobs in the fleet to ensure the Navy attracts, trains and retains the very best talent America has to offer. The DON FY17 budget includes a $45 billion Base and OCO procurement budget focused on improving high-end capability across all warfare areas. The FY17 budget buys seven new ships in FY17 including two Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, two Virginia-class submarines, two littoral combat ships, and one America-class amphibious assault ship to prioritize stability in major combatant shipbuilding as the fleet grows to 308 ships in FY21. Additionally, the FY17 budget fully funds the Ohio-class replacement balistic missile submarine and maintains the Ohio Replacement Program as the Navy’s top priority in strengthening naval power at and from the sea. The budget funds 94 aircraft in FY17. F-35 Future Years Defense Program production increases by 13 aircraft from the President’s Budget 2016 acquisition plan, accelerating the 5th Generation Fighter transition. In combination with the five additional F-18s in FY16, two in FY17, and 14 in FY18, these investments help to mitigate the department’s strike fighter shortage. The P-8 Poseidon profile reflects the plan to accelerate procurement of one additional P-8 in FY16, and maintains the production plan to complete the buy in FY19. Reflecting the continued need to expand key capabilities to meet dynamic changes in the security environment of today, this year’s submission includes $17.3 billion for research and development supporting the Navy-Marine Corps team of the future through technological advantages designed to counter adversaries in all environments and across all spectrums. The DON budget includes a $55 billion Base and OCO request for operations and maintenance, emphasizing the balance of today’s needs with future priorities when operating forward in an ever-evolving security environment.
online To view the proposed FY17 DoN budget documents, visit http://goo.gl/i6oxyf. ■ Highlights of the proposed DoD budget are outlined at http://goo.gl/mITGYl. ■ The entire fiscal 2017 DON budget proposal may be viewed at http://goo.gl/USGXuf. ■
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Naval Base Kitsap MWR hits Olympic Peninsula By MC3 Seth Coulter Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Det. Northwest
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Naval Base Kitsap Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Outdoor Recreation Department chauffeured Sailors to the Olympic Coast, Washington for a day filled with outdoor fun, Feb. 6. The trip focused on the Hoh Rainforest and Kalaloch Beach, but also involved a few scenic stops along the way to give everyone a chance to take photos and stretch their legs. “I signed up for different trips for the next few weekends since I was tired of doing nothing in my barracks room,”
Marine Corps Security Force BattalionBangor, Washington, Navy Master-atArms Seaman Brandon Robinson said. “This definitely beats anything I would have normally done and it feels good to get outside for a while.” Often, an issue for Sailors is the lack of a vehicle that will get them to the far flung reaches of the state. With that in mind, MWR offers transportation to the location to give everyone the chance to see the amazing things Washington has to offer. “Right now I’m attached to the [Transient Personal Unit, Puget Sound] waiting to meet [USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74)] on deployment, so I really wanted to see the area as much as
TRAINING CENTER MOVES OUT ON READY RELEVANT LEARNING Center for Service Support Public Affairs NEWPORT, R.I.
Training managers at Center for Service Support (CSS) started the initial job task analysis of curriculum, Feb. 9, in support of implementation of the new Sailor 2025 initiative. Training managers for the Yeoman (YN), Personnel Specialist (PS), Logistic Specialist (LS), Ship’s Serviceman (SH), Culinary Specialist (CS), Mass Communication Specialist (MC), and Musician (MU) ratings are seeking subject matter experts (SME) of diverse ranks and career backgrounds to participate in working groups to analyze rating accession curricula to meet the goals of the Sailor 2025 initiative. Working groups for each rating will begin in February and conclude in late July. “Rating subject matter experts have the pulse of their respective communities and know how best to improve accession learning,” CSS Commanding Officer Capt. Derric T. Turner said. “The goals of these teams are to focus on achieving timely implementation of the Sailor 2025 initiative. They will iden-
tify what portions of the training continuum require improvement and how to make a more efficient training model.” The Sailor 2025 initiative reorganizes current Navy training and delivery methods into blocks of learning that will be delivered closer to the time of actual use in a Sailor’s duties. Accession level training courses will be redistributed across the Navy’s entry programs, initial service schools, and the first two operational tours of a Sailor’s career. “Block learning will transform the current model of accession learning,” CSS Training Officer Lt. Cmdr. Janet L. Lamb said. “It’s an interim process that will meet the goal of providing immediate training that supports our Navy’s training vision of Sailor 2025. The new training will re-evaluate our delivery methods to ensure we are providing Sailors the right training at the right time.” Rating experts will work with CSS training managers to ensure training conditions and standards are met, and all knowledge, skills, abilities, tools, and resources are retained when updating curriculum learning objectives. The teams will also conduct a training task analysis for all respective
rating duties. “Sailor 2025 presents new opportunities for our rating,” CSS Training Manager Chief Yeoman Christopher A. Byard said. “By using the expertise within our ranks, we are assured to improve the relevancy of training our Sailors receive. Increased mission readiness is the overall goal of Navy programs.” Training Manager for the SH rating Senior Chief Ship’s Serviceman Fredrick J. Burgess is contacting leaders in the SH community looking for volunteers for the working group. “The group will bring together some of the best in our rating. The team will examine existing curriculum and eliminate redundancy,” Burgess said. “Together we’ll develop a plan that will reduce training time and continue to get our Sailors to the fleet ready to perform. The way forward is more effective, relevant, and mission-focused learning that improves the value of our rating to the fleet.” “Sailor 2025 will transform the way Sailors learn. It is a learning model that combines institutional training, unit level qualifications, unit continuing training, and
possible before going away for a few months,” Machinist’s Mate Fireman Phillip Mendez said. “I wouldn’t have been able to see these places on my own since I don’t have a car.” The guides that lead the trips are experienced and are often exploring on their own time, looking for the next place to bring Sailors. “I have been a guide for groups all over the country and it’s always a great experience,” MWR Recreation Assistant Kellyn Holt said. “The Pacific Northwest offers a ton of different things to do outdoors from kayaking to mountaineering. It’s hard not to fall in love with the area if you like to be outside.”
operational experience, that begins when a Sailor enters the Navy and ends when they retire,” Naval Education and Training Command’s Director of Training Capt. John Dye said. “Our administrative, logistics, and media ratings will have a long and lasting benefit from ready relevant learning,” CSS Senior enlisted Leader Command Master Chief Randy J. Bell said. “The block learning aspect of Sailor 2025 will refocus training from front-loaded accession training to a more accurate and immediate skill-relevant training scheme. The vision we seek is when a Sailor reports to the ship, the training that a Sailor received during ‘A’ and ‘C’ schools is relevant to the job he or she will be performing during that tour of duty. The working groups will provide the training managers with the information needed to make the curriculum successful.” The Center for Service Support staff directs the training efforts of seven different administration, logistics, and media schools. Training managers for the LS and MU ratings are presently conducting working groups. The deadlines for signing up for working groups are, March 1 for the YN rating, April 15 for the CS and SH ratings, and June 1 for the MC rating. Sailors interested in volunteering to be part of the working groups should contact the CSS Public Affairs Office at (401) 841-1517.
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Indian Navyhosted exercise concludes Sailors assigned to the Ticonderoga-class guidedmissile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) render honors to a column of Indian naval vessels to mark the conclusion of India’s International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016. IFR 2016 is an international military exercise hosted by the Indian navy to help enhance mutual trust and confidence with navies from around the world. Antietam, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.
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A lot of our Sailors and civilians are working hard on the flight line, far away from the base galley or other mealtime options. This isn’t just a quality of life improvement for them; it’s a serious morale booster.” -Capt. Leif Steinbaugh, commanding officer for NAS Fallon
NAVY ROLLS OUT GROUNDBREAKING MOBILE RESTAURANT VEHICLE By Candice Villarreal NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego Corporate Communications
FALLON, NEV.
The Navy officially rolled out a first-of-its-kind Mobile Restaurant Vehicle (MRV), an essential restaurant-on-wheels that will serve fleet Sailors and civilians, during a ribbon cutting ceremony aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon in Fallon, Nevada, Feb. 9. The MRV, branded the Take Five Mobile Bistro by Navy Region Southwest (NRSW), will employ four culinary specialist Sailors assigned to NAS Fallon’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department to prepare fresh, delectable meals from scratch in the vehicle’s fully-equipped kitchen for base customers to enjoy. “This isn’t just a food truck; it’s a no-kidding restaurant on wheels,” NRSW Food and Beverage Director Steve Hammel said. “Every aspect of its operation was designed with the goal of creating a truly top notch culinary experience for the customer.” Beyond the high-tech galley kitchen, the MRV also boasts an electronic menu board that doubles as a flat screen television for broadcasting sporting events, an advanced stereo system and an awning to provide diners with shade as they enjoy
New initiatives in EURAFSWA bring benefits to Sailors and their families
their meals. The mobile bistro offers a full menu of hand-crafted breakfast and lunch entrees – all in line with current Navy nutritional standards – in addition to an array of beverage choices, all at competitive prices. “A regular food truck, in most cases, offers a basic, static menu of prepackaged and frozen foods,” Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego Commanding Officer Capt. John Palmer said. “This mobile bistro, on the other hand, offers eclectic, gourmet dining options that are freshly prepared, while also providing a unique environment for the customer to relax and enjoy as they dine. When they get back out on that flight line, they’ll be refreshed, well nourished and ready to support the mission.” In addition to providing Sailors and civilians with expanded dining options, the MRV has also resulted in the availability of a new line of training for fleet culinary specialists. “I can tell you that this is an important milestone in achieving Chief of Supply Corps Rear Adm. Jonathan Yuen’s vision of expanding opportunities for culinary specialists,” Commander of NAVSUP Global Logistics Support Rear Adm. James McNeal said. “It provides us with new opportunities for additional advanced training, but it
Residents, fellows and faculty participate in scholarly fair By MC2 Benjamin Kelly Naval Medical Center San Diego Public Affairs
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By Lt. Adam Yarochowicz Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs
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Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is currently extending hours at fitness and child development centers (CDC) at installations throughout Navy Region Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia (EURAFSWA) in an effort to better serve Sailors and their families. These changes are a result of new initiatives instituted by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus. Extended hours at fitness centers are happening immediately, and will be incorporated at each installation according to the center’s ability to hire new staff to accommodate the changes. The extension of childcare centers hours is less than a year down the road. Beginning Oct. 1, the Navy will see all CDCs open an hour earlier in the morning and stay open an hour later in the evening. Along with these initiatives, the region is also working to reduce prices at MWR facilities and the programs they
offer. This includes bowling prices and movie theater tickets, which are now less than half the price of the U.S. average. EURAFSWA Director of Fleet Readiness Lisa Sexauer stated that these savings are a result of additional funds the region found at the end of last year. “[Region Commander Rear. Adm. Jack Scorby] wanted to pass the benefits [of these funds] to the Sailors in the region, since we were able to do so,” Sexauer said. She added, Sailors can also expect more entertainment, community events, and reduced Information, Tickets & Travel trip prices. “This has had two benefits: putting more money back into Sailors pockets and an increase of host-nation cultural experiences,” Sexauer said. “All of these programs have seen an increase in participation, including tours.” “I take full advantage of the movie theater; it’s a great deal,” U.S. 6th Fleet Force Protection Planner Lt. Cassey Hauser, said. “And I find the rest of the prices very satisfactory.”
also allows these Sailors to showcase their creativity and skills in preparing healthy meals and providing outstanding customer service.” The MRV will offer its weekday services at five stops along the air station’s increasingly busy flight line. A component of the NRSW and MWR rations-in-kind (RIK) realignment program, the MRV will also allow customers to redeem their RIK allotments as a method of payment. “A lot of our Sailors and civilians are working hard on the flight line, far away from the base galley or other mealtime options,” NAS Fallon Commanding Officer Capt. Leif Steinbaugh said. “This isn’t just a quality of life improvement for them; it’s a serious morale booster.” Palmer agreed, adding that the flexibility the MRV program brings to working personnel is one of the attributes he thinks will make it most desirable. “The culinary specialists manning this vehicle will be taking the Navy’s nutrition standards and delivering them to the customer, on site, in the most appealing way,” Palmer said. “It’s a forward-thinking solution and a tremendous win for everybody involved.” The MRV is the result of a six-month collaboration between NRSW, Naval Supply Systems Command enterprise activities, NAS Fallon and Commander, Navy Installations Command.
The inaugural Pacific Partnership (PP) Resident and Faculty Scholarly Activity Fair was held at Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), Feb. 5. The Scholarly Activity Fair showcased challenging cases, research and quality improvement projects performed by Navy Medicine West residents, fellows and faculty members during PP 2015 and promoted continued scholarship during PP 2016. More than 115 personnel attended the fair, including NMCSD Commanding Officer Capt. Jose Acosta; Medical Treatment Facility USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) Commanding Officer Capt. Melanie Merrick; members of the NMCSD Executive Steering Committee; residents, fellows and faculty from both NMCSD and Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton (NHCP). “This is success!” Acosta said. “When people talk about ‘Balboa Magic,’ this is what they are talking about; bringing the residents, making their education better and making Balboa better. Capt. Merrick was able to make this PP mission one of the most successful.” During PP 2015, the Mercy brought medical and surgical services to the host nations of Fiji, Papua New Guinea, the Philip-
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pines and Vietnam. Thirty-seven residents, two fellows and more than 20 faculty members from 15 graduate medical education programs were selected to participate in PP 2015. They performed clinical and educational activities, including surgical engagements on board Mercy and ashore, community health exchanges at local clinics, community outreach events in remote villages and subject matter expert exchanges in local hospitals. During and after their PP 2015 rotation, the residents and fellows worked with their supervising faculty members on a case report or case series, research project, quality improvement project or critical reflection. Thirty-one abstracts, authored by more than 60 trainees and faculty members, were submitted for the first ever PP Scholarly Activity Fair. Eight abstracts were selected for podium presentation and the remainder for poster presentations. Merrick expressed enthusiasm for this one-of-a-kind event in Navy Medicine. “I read every single one of those
31 abstracts. I remember the patients very well,” Merrick said. “I am excited for those cases to be presented here today, showing the extraordinary care that was rendered during our mission.” During PP 2015, the Navy Medicine West residents, fellows and faculty members collaborated with physicians and nurses from the four host nations, five partner nations – Australia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and New Zealand – and non-governmental organizations such as Project Hope, Operation Smile and Latter Day Saints Charities. The mission provided a unique opportunity for trainees and faculty to receive valuable clinical experience and education in health care disparities on a global scale and to participate in initiatives to address those disparities. “We are focusing our efforts on collaboration among host nations and partner nations for disaster preparedness in the places that Mercy goes,” Merrick said. “The mission is about much more than pulling up pier side, putting down the ramp and taking care of all comers.” The NMCSD leadership plans to repeat the Scholarly Activity Fair after each PP mission, extending the beneficial impact from host nation patients, nurses and physicians to our stateside GME programs, parent commands and Navy Medicine at large.
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Veterans Affairs, DOD and community partners strategize to tackle veteran suicide, ‘invisible wounds’ By Arthur Mondale Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Public Affairs
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a new strategy to combat the number of veteran suicides, one that includes reducing the number through social engagement. VA Secretary Robert A. McDonald and VA Under Secretary for Health Dr. David J. Shulkin addressed a packed audience inside the Washington Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, during a summit on mental health entitled, Preventing Veteran Suicide: A Call to Action. Attendees included DOD leaders, national mental health professionals, reps from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, members of Congress, civil rights leaders and other distinguished guests. Shulkin, the VA’s newest chief executive officer, told the crowd that he is focused on stemming suicide among vets, a health issue for more than a decade as the nation fought wars in the Middle East. “When I was going through the confirmation process many members of Congress said that this needs to be a top
Arthur Mondale Department of Defense leaders, national mental health professionals, members of Congress, civil rights leaders and other distinguished guests attend the summit, Preventing Veteran Suicide: A Call to Action, Feb. 2, at the Washington Plaza Hotel
The vet centers are a wonderful resource that veterans use, and activeduty military can use them, too.” -Dr. Maureen Fay McCarthy,
priority, and that’s why we’re focusing on this,” Shulkin said. “Just seeing the number of suicides [among veterans] is just not acceptable.” But some summit speak-
ers and guests argued that reducing the number of veteran suicides will not only require more engagement and dialogue among VA health care partners, but a societal
change as well. “We’re expecting our veterans with problems to do something that we in our country don’t do. We’re expecting them to say excuse me, I’ve got Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and I’m hurting. Excuse me I feel suicidal, weak and I feel down,’” nonprofit Give An Hour founder Dr. Barbara Van Dahlen said. “We don’t do that in our country, in this society. We do not talk about mental health and mental well-being. We
don’t value mental health and mental well-being, mental fitness. You can give it whatever term you want, we’re not there yet.” According to statistics released by the VA Serious Mental Illness Treatment Resource and Evaluation Center, there are five suicides per day among veterans receiving care in the Veterans Health Administration, alarming to Shulkin and others in an era of increased outreach and inhouse training within the administration. Moreover, from 2007 to 2015, the VA’s Veteran Crisis Line – 800-273-8255, press 1 – accepted 2 million calls from veterans, relatives and family members; 53,000 resulted in the “dispatch of emergency services to callers in imminent suicidal crisis,” and 320,000 calls ended in referrals, according to statistics released by the VA Office of Public Affairs. Even with statistics that show many veterans are actively seeking VA services, the number of suicides are still unsettling to VA senior executives. “There are tragedies out there every day,” Shulkin said. Tragedies were highlighted at the summit during poignant discussions from veterans who were previously suicidal, and parents of veterans who took their own life. But VA senior executives aren’t excluding the current active duty population, many of who, will leave the military and enter the VA health care system this year, adding to the approximately 29,000 veterans who live in Washington, D.C., alone, according to the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics. Shulkin told the Pentagram regardless of military affiliation he wants to hear about the issues that are preventing
people from accessing care. VA leaders are already aware of barriers like privacy and confidentiality concerns, according to Shulkin. And senior VA leaders are promoting options for concerned active duty personal to consider, to include seeking help at a VA readjustment counseling services (RCS) center. Currently there are five physical locations in the National Capital Region. “The vet centers are a wonderful resource that veterans use, and active duty military can use them, too,” Deputy Chief, Patient Care Services Officer and Acting Assistant Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Patient Care Services Dr. Maureen Fay McCarthy said. “And this includes veterans that have been dishonorably discharged.” For example, approximately 400 active-duty personnel sought help for Military Sexual Trauma at VA readjustment counseling service centers nationwide last year alone; confidentiality could have been a factor for why these hundreds sought treatment in RCS centers instead of within DOD clinics, McCarthy believes. “The active-duty personnel feel safer going to our vet [RCS] centers because of privacy issues,” McCarthy said. “We may be in a situation where we have to disclose [information].” Still, VA leaders are intent on taking “actionable steps” to change the current mental health culture, and the fear that prevents both active duty and veterans from seeking help. “One thing that I know as a physician is that everyone needs somebody advocating for them – particularly for people with mental health disorders,” Shulkin said. “People aren’t able to advocate for themselves the way they would if they were healthy.”
USS Stennis Sailors enjoy Super Bowl Monday By MC3 Christopher Frost USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs
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USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Sailors gathered around televisions Feb. 8, in the morning to watch the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos battle for the title of Super Bowl 50 champion 18 time zones away in Levi’s Stadium. The football game was a welcome break for the crew, which is underway on a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. “It didn’t matter that the Super Bowl was on a Monday,” Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Michael Smith said. “Me and a lot of other people lose track of the days.” Stennis’ Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) division anticipated the crew’s desire to view the event and set up the largest inflatable screen they had in the hangar bay. “The bigger the screen the better the game,” MWR Assistant Treasurer Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Markteisha Gill said. “We wanted to make people feel more at home, so we did as much as we could. Watching the game made people feel connected with their loved ones back home.” According to Stennis Communications Officer Ensign Amber Howell satellite television signal is not always guaranteed in the middle of the ocean, but thanks to Stennis’ Combat Systems department, Sailors saw the game with little interruption. The ship’s position was given to Theatre Information Systems (TIM) and they provided the ship with a satellite signal for the Super Bowl. “Without working with TIM we would have had a spotty unreliable signal during the Super Bowl,” Howell said. A steady course, adjusted work schedule, good satellite reception, large screens and the biggest football game of the year gave Sailors a little taste of home. Providing a combat-ready force to protect collective maritime interests, Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled Western Pacific deployment. For more news from USS John C. Stennis visit www.stennis.navy.mil or www.facebook.com/stennis74.
MCSN Tomas Compian Sailors aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) watch Super Bowl 50 between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos in the hangar bay.
USS Mobile Bay: Staying connected By MC2 Ryan Batchelder Navy Public Affairs Support Element West
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Deployments can be a time of urgency and stress, not only for Sailors, but for their families as well. Technology’s growing accessibility provides deployed service members more ability than ever before to communicate with their loved ones. The Sailors on board the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) are taking advantage of the United Through Reading program to alleviate the stress of physical separation. The program enables crew members to make a recording of themselves reading a book, and a DVD of the reading is sent home to their families. “All service members who deploy are making a sacrifice to serve our nation and do our part,” Mobile Bay’s Chap-
lain Lt. Stephen Brown said. “The United Through Reading program is a great way to have some normalcy and let our loved ones know we love them and will be home soon.” According to United Through Reading statistics, in 2015, the program served more than 100,000 beneficiaries around the world, including 66 Navy ships, submarines, aviation and special forces commands. “I have never had this opportunity before,” Mobile Bay Damage Control Assistant Lt. j.g. Kyle Decker said. “When I heard about the program, I made sure I was the first to sign up. I knew it would mean the world to my little boy back home.” Separation is a routine part of military life. Since its founding in 1989, the program has helped to keep families in touch with each other as operational
tempos have changed. “I have done [the program] before on deployment in Afghanistan with the Marines,” Brown said. “It’s a great way to create connections between the service member and their loved ones back home. These positive connections help build resiliency and reduce anxiety.” Combating the daily rigors of deployment by developing a routine can help Sailors keep their mind focused and attentive on the mission ahead. Much in the same way, families at home can make the United Through Reading recordings part of their everyday lives. “I know my little boy will watch the DVD over and over again and will get more enjoyment from it than I can imagine,” Decker said. “When I left the room after recording the video, I felt like a million dollars. It allowed me to focus further on our mission.”
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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson visits the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) during India’s International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016. IFR 2016 is an international military exercise hosted by the Indian navy to help enhance mutual trust and confidence with navies from around the world. McCampbell, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation in support of security and stability in the Indo-AsiaPacific.
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Naval War College participates in Cutlass Express Africa for first time By Daniel L. Kuester U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs
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U.S. Naval War College (NWC) faculty participated in exercise Cutlass Express 2016, developing an exercise for the event designed to help African nations and stakeholders cooperate in their maritime environment. U.S. 6th Fleet has operated Cutlass Express for five years and the exercise is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, and information-sharing practices to increase capabilities of East African and Indian Ocean nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. NWC faculty took part in the senior leader engagement portion of the exercise that involved highlevel decision makers and leaders from the 17 nations, as well as several international organizations. At the conclusion of the exercise, senior leaders took part in a NWC war game designed to work through how affected countries would deal
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with the various threats. “Cutlass Express has always been a maritime exercise that was to promote tactical and operational cooperation among the navies,” NWC Associate Professor of War Gaming Jeff Landsman said. “This is the first time where they had Naval War College come in and do a war game. We had the countries go through situations that had elements of terrorism, poaching, criminal elements and corruption, and we’ll see if the answers they came up with hold water. With so many nations bordering the area, cooperation is important to the region’s stability.” The war game stressed the ability of African nations to cooperate. “One of the things we are trying to do is to regionalize or to allow national maritime operational centers to start to coordinate more,” Landsman said. “And it is not just ships and helicopters, but it now involves directing those ships across various nations.” U.S. 6th Fleet Vice Commander Rear Adm. Thomas Reck stressed
that the expertise brought by NWC was a welcome addition to Cutlass Express. “By facilitating strategic thinking in a collaborative and academic setting linked to Cutlass Express, this seminar provided by the Naval War College helps facilitate strategy development as well as build further links of cooperation within the region,” Reck said. The war game was also designed to help participants broaden their problem-solving skills in a maritime environment and ability to develop a course of action that supports strategic priorities and objectives. NWC Associate Professor of National Security Affairs Larry McCabe believes the task of translating strategy into capabilities is difficult in some regions that have not traditionally done that. “That connection between how strategies impact capabilities isn’t always there in many countries around the world,” McCabe said. “A major goal of Cutlass Express 16, as an ongoing exercise,
MC2 Mat Murch Navy War College Professor Larry McCabe conducts a senior leader symposium during exercise Cutlass Express 2016, Feb. 3.
is to increase interoperability amongst maritime security stakeholders in the East Africa region,” Cutlas Express 2016 Exercise Director Capt. Scott Ruston said. “By bringing senior leaders together, we unite a strategic-level interoperability with tactical-level operations at sea. This makes Cutlass Express a more comprehensive exercise.” Cutlass Express is one of four
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regional Express Series exercises facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet that focus on increasing interagency capabilities in deterring counterpiracy, counter-illicit trafficking, and other maritime threats in the waters off East Africa. “Cutlass Express is an exercise that works with partner nations near the Horn of Africa, and some interests outside the region, to build and maintain maritime regional coordination that the countries could not achieve as individually,” Landsman said. Countries participating in Cutlass Express 2016 include Australia, Canada, Comoros, Djibouti, France, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom, and the U.S., as well as representatives from the Eastern Africa Standby Force, EU Naval Force, International Maritime Organization, and Combined Task Force 150. Seychelles Lt. Col. Phillp Barbe belives the exercise has been enlightening. “Being an infantryman, I’ve found learning how the navy operates is incredibly enriching experience,” Barbe said.
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Continued from B1 best possible care to any Navy Medicine patient in the safest way possible,” Head of U.S. Navy Burearu of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Public Health, Emergency Preparedness and Response Cmdr. Eric Deussing said. BUMED has instructed Navy medicine providers to follow guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, Navy Marine Corps Public Health Center issued an information sheet and trifold pamphlet on their public website for Navy and Marine Corps personnel. “We are closely monitoring the situation and collaborating with our public health partners to protect our patients and our communities,” Deussing said. Zika is a viral infection spread by mosquito bites. The virus is spread by a bite from an infected mosquito or possibly by a mother to her fetus during pregnancy. According to the CDC, spread of the virus through blood transfusion and sexual contact has also been reported. Typical symptoms include fever, conjunctivitis, muscle pain, rash, headache, and joint pain. Recently, Zika virus infections in pregnant women have been linked to infants born with birth defects. Zika virus transmission is predominantly occurring in South and Central America, Mexico, and
Richardson had an all-hands call with McCampbell Sailors where he answered several questions before his departure. McCampbell arrived in India, Feb. 4, to participate in IFR 2016, which is an international military exercise hosted by the Indian navy to help enhance mutual trust and confidence with navies around the world. Through Feb. 8, more than 50 countries participated in the event. Since Feb. 4, Sailors assigned to the McCampbell and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) participated in various events of the IFR 2016 such as the opening ceremony, fleet review, and fly-by. Antietam and McCampbell are forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and are currently on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
U.S. Army photo The aedes albopictus mosquito is the primary carrier for the chikungunya virus, also known as CHIK, in the temperate climates of the United States.
the Caribbean. Navy and Marine Corps personnel are at risk when travelling to areas experiencing ongoing Zika virus transmission. Infection risk is reduced by taking measures to avoid mosquito bites. “Prevention amongst the Navy and Marine Corps personnel is paramount,” Deussing said. “The most effective way to prevent infection is avoiding unnecessary travel to Zika affected areas. If traveling to Zika affected areas, avoid mosquito bites.” No vaccine or drug is currently available to prevent Zika virus infection, and there is currently no specific anti-viral treatment for the disease. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid mosquito bites while in areas of ongoing transmission. Mosquitoes that spread Zika virus bite mostly during the daytime, but bites should be avoided day and night. Until more is known, and out of an abundance of caution, the CDC recommends pregnant women consider postponing travel to any area where Zika virus transmission is occurring – currently in the Western Hemisphere. Pregnant women, or women
trying to become pregnant, who do travel to these areas should talk to their health care provider first, and they should take strict steps to avoid mosquito bites during the trip. The following steps are recommended for those traveling to an area with ongoing Zika virus transmission: ■ Choose a hotel or lodging with air conditioning or with screens on windows and doors. ■ Sleep under a mosquito bed net if you are outside or in a room that is not well screened. ■ Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants. ■ Use EPA-registered insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or IR3535. These are safe for pregnant women when used as directed. ■ Use permethrin-treated clothing and equipment. “If you or someone you know develops sudden fever, rash, joint aches, or red, irritated eyes within two weeks of travelling to an area of ongoing Zika virus transmission, see your Navy Medicine health care provider immediately, and report your symptoms and travel history,” Deussing said.
According to Cales, USU hosted the active-shooter scenario this year because of the tough environment law enforcement would face if an actual incident occurred there. He pointed out several rooms and stairwells and how the buildings are all connected through hallways. “When it comes to an active shooter, if you can hear gunshots and you can hear screaming then you kind of get a sense of which direction you need to go,” Cales said. “In the event that you respond on scene and you don’t hear that, then you have to systematically clear every floor, which means every room, every hallway, every staircase, until you clear the entire building. Then you would go from building to building to building until you can clear the entire facility.” Another reason the drill was at USU was that higher education facilities have become frequent targets for active shootings. A 2013 FBI report on active-shooter incidents in the U.S. lists educational environments, government facilities, and health care facilities as three of 11 categories where the public is at risk; all three of which are housed within NSAB. “Our chances, statistically speaking, of that being a realistic threat for us is high,” Cales said. “Yes, the Navy does say that we will conduct active-shooter exercises annually, and that we will do annual training for active shooters. However, it’s not just a check in the box. It is us practicing for a very realistic threat that we face every day.” All the objectives were met during the drill, which had base security responding as if it were an actual event. “We’re meeting our objectives and we’re learning from it at the same time,” Cales said. “Nothing is ever expected to be perfect. Had I just stood downstairs in the USU security office and said ‘Okay, activate the [exercise] now’ and made the call myself, my guys really aren’t getting a lot out of the training.” Notices went out via Everbridge and the base’s loudspeakers that an active-shooter exercise was happening and instructing people across the installation to shelter-in-place. “I walked upstairs and it seemed that everybody sheltered in place,” USU Security Director Chris Mottler said. “Doors were locked where they could be and everyone did what the appropriate steps were for an active shooter.” For more news from Naval Support Activity Bethesda, visit www.navy.mil/local/nsabethesda/.
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A Where To Guide for Hampton Roads’ Music
LOCAL MUSIC VENUES
By Jeff Hewitt Altdaily.com
Music. Music. Music. Unspent plutonium cores powering ferocious, untamable hearts. Radioactive with memory. Fuel for a fire spanning young to old. Coursing through the grizzled veins of greybeard jazzbos. Furious ‘pon the fevered brows of metalheaded maniacs. Punkers who say “Oi, Oi, Oi!” Technodweebs. Folkies. Angel-eyed hip-hopsters. The cello bound. Angry-lipped noise rockers. Harrowed and haunted emo’s. And all the notes laying at the tween. The hallowed halls through which one plugs into this inescapable energy? They’re control rods. Curators of the Great American Beat. From doo-wop to doo-run-run to dawww-dawww-dawww to dikka-dikka to dubbbb-dubbbbdubbbbbbbbbb. Without a doubt the great cities of great eras are almost always defined by live music. Which is in turn defined by great places to hear live music. 1782: The Tratterhof in Vienna, Italy. 1889: Le Moulin Rouge in Paris, France. 1923: The Cotton Club in Chicago, Illinois. 1974: CBGB in New York. And on and on and on. Are each of the venues we speak of below the fold? They may appear to an untrained eye mere collections of brick and mortar. Electrical outlets powering sonically charged boxes through which music salves and swells. But in truth? Each of these spots is a golden ticket. An electric opportunity for you to say: “That was then.. That was then. I was there. // And it was the greatest moment of my life.” Before we get too crazy: Let just say that for me, personally, the long defunct Boathouse was the hands down pinnacle of live music experience. Within the membranes of the memory of those walls I remain tightly in the grip of auditory tendrils from the greatest bands ever to boost signal though amplifier: The Ramones. Stevie Ray Vaughn with Double Trouble. 10,000 Maniacs. Iggy Pop. Joan Jett. The Violent Femmes. Husker Du. Siouxie and the Banshees. Ani Difranco. And so on. The acoustics were beyond awful. It stank to high heaven of beer and sweat. The over 21 patrons were invariably obnoxious. The concrete floor hurt like nobody’s business when you fell after slipping while headbanging. There were few rules. Crowd surfing was allowed. Mosh pits were allowed. Or if they weren’t allowed, nobody bothered to stop them. Most anything could go and more often than not – did. I miss that place like I’d miss a limb. When Hurricane Isabel mortally wounded it in 2003, we lost something special that could never be replaced. Sadly, the Boathouse is dead, but the beat moves on. And so we present a list comprised of my current favorite Hampton Roads’ venues. Spots where you might fill your soul with atomic chords of sweet, sweet music – whether it be locally bourne or merely passing through, along with a few recommendations from friends sprinkled in of spots I haven’t been to, but plan to check out soon.
online For the “Bars and Nightclubs” category, visit altdaily.com/a-where-to-guide-forhampton-roads-music/.
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Type of acts you’ll see here: Bob Dylan, Jimmy Buffet, Dave Matthews. The largest venue in the area, formally known as Farm Bureau Live, or more colloquially as just: The Amphitheater. This is the place you go to when you want to see a large band or megasuperstar, or you know, someone like Barry Manilow. In days of yore I’ve seen Dylan, Pearl Jam, Counting Crows, and BB King here. The general admission tickets grant access to an expansive grassy area. While it’s been awhile since I’ve caught a show out this way, it’s pretty much the default choice for large venue shows.
Portsmouth Pavilion Type of acts you’ll see here: Huey Lewis & The News, Rob Zombie, Chicago, Phish. If a huge act isn’t playing the Amphitheater, chances are they’re coming here instead. Slightly smaller, but generally speaking laid out in the same manner. The Pavilion suffered some damage a few years back due to a storm – there was a question as to whether it would continue, but they managed to bounce back. I saw Willie Nelson here a few years back and it was a great experience
Hampton Coliseum Type of acts you’ll see here: Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj, Pearl Jam, Van Halen. The grand old dame of Hampton Roads arenas opened up way back in 1970. With its unique lighting scheme and visibility from I-64, the Coliseum has become a venerated landmark of sorts. You know you’re almost home when you spy it on the way back from a northerly trip. I have fond memories from here of watching Billy Corgan get pelted by glosticks while singing about being a rat in a cage.
Scope Arena Type of acts you’ll see here: Symphonies and orchestras, jazz virtuosos, fading megastars not capable anymore of filling the Amphitheater, but too big for the NorVa. Designed by famed architect Pier Luigi Nervi, the Scope generally operates as overflow for events too large for Chrysler Hall but too small for the Ampitheater. There were rumblings a few years back arguing for tearing the structure down to replace it with a more modern and spacious facility but public outcry combined with a well timed survey of the city that particularly cited the uniqueness of its Italian architecture seem to push the city into funding an expansion instead.
Ted Constant Convocation Center Type of acts you’ll see here: Modest Mouse, Sigur Ros, James Taylor. The “Ted” is the new kid on the block. Opening in 2002, it was ranked eighth in the world for arenas under 10,000 seats and 2nd in the U.S. in a Pollstar survey. Last year the arena received a state of the art upgrade to it’s video set-up. I caught Modest Mouse here a bit ago and was impressed by what a tight operation it was. For an arena, the acoustics are pretty sweet and the sound system is top notch.
Type of acts you’ll see here: If they’re not big enough to play an arena, but too large for a bar – this is where you’ll see it. The NorVa is essentially the only type of its venue in this market. Nine out of ten of the concerts I go to – they’re at the NorVa. The staff is consummately professional and the lighting is almost always solid. I’ve been to over a hundred concerts here over the years and have never had a bad experience. Pro-tip – the VIP section has a neat little bar to get away from the crowd and catch your breath. It’s closest equivalent would be the National up in Richmond, Virginia.
The Wine and Cheese Crowd Chrysler Hall Type of acts you’ll see here: Jazz, symphony, dclectic. Home to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the historic Chrysler hall is the spot to experience refined music. The acoustics are phenomenal, and there really isn’t a bad seat in the house.
Sandler Center for Performing Arts Type of acts you’ll see here: Jazz, symphony, opera, eclectic. One of four spots hosting theVirginia Opera, the Sandler Center opened in late 2007. It’s notable for a willingness to push outside the boundaries normally associated with this style of venue. Out of the Box’s Paul Shugrue hosts a recurring showcase here featuring all sorts of National Public Radio darlings. The acoustics are outstanding.
Willet Hall Type of acts you’ll see here: Jazz, world music, classical, eclectic. Built in 1955, one of Portsmouth’s oldest concert venues has fallen on hard times and is in danger. Plagued by age related issues, the facility is desperately in need of renovation. That said, the space has a charm that’s hard to come by these days. The furthest seat from the stage is under 200 feet away. And the booking staff has done a fantastic job bringing in the kind of acts that you just don’t see anywhere else. Here’s to hoping that the City of Portsmouth does something to rescue this special place.
run from the 20s to the 50s before falling into disuse. Revived in 2004, this piece of history now serves as the home of the Crispus Attucks Cultural Center.
Odds and Ends O’Connors Brewery Type of acts you’ll see here: Alt-rock, Southern rock, Folk rock, – usually some kind of rock. A recent trend: The Brewery and Concert Hall thing is growing on me. I caught the Futurebirds here not too long ago. Good people. Good beer, and they have a penchant for bringing some interesting music through the door.
Beach Street, USA Type of acts you’ll see here: Oldies, Poprock, Alt-rock, country, R&B, jazz, eclectic. Home of the annual American Music Festival, now in it’s 23rd year. Generally speaking, you’re going to hear family oriented, tourist friendly bands here. Essentially, Beach Street is a series of stages sprinkled along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. This isn’t a venue so much as a destination where you can catch some surprisingly large bands on the big stage, get intimate with the not-so-bigs, or enjoy local buskers as you travel between sets. Not a lot of places you can get from ZZ Top to Boyz to Men in the same season.
Town Point Park Type of acts you’ll see here: Anything goes, really. Branded by our fair Cannonball City as the ‘People’s Park,’ Town Point hosts a series of free concerts during the nicer parts of the year. You never really know what you’re going to get for some of the schedule, but mainstays include The Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival and The Latino Music Festival.
Smartmouth Brewery Type of acts you’ll see here: I haven’t been here yet but I hear they like Southern stuff. How do we have more than one brewery in Hampton Roads? Have I been asleep? And why must the Gods mock me with local beer now that I’m no longer really allowed to drink beer? Blast you carb counts! I have yet to check this spot out. I’m told the vibe is super local and plenty friendly.
Elliot’s Fairgrounds Ferguson Center for the Arts Type of acts you’ll see here: Jazz, blues, americana, eclectic. Honestly, this place reminds me of what I imagine Austin City Limits, Austin, Texas, probably feels like. I’ve never been there, but that’s the vibe I get. The acoustics in here are amazing, probably because the space was designed for Theatre.
Type of acts you’ll see here: Super small and extra local. Elliot’s makes this list solely because of the biweekly open mic hosted by one of my favorite local musicians, Ronnie Talman, of “the Mirrors” and the “Janks.” You can often catch some stalwarts of the local scene stopping in every other Thursday to drop a few solo offerings.
Attucks Theatre
The Venue on 35th St.
Type of acts you’ll see here: Jazz, jazz, and more jazz. Maybe some R&B every once in a blue moon. But mostly Jazz. Hands down the oldest venue in the city. Cab Calloway played here back in the thirties. Designed and built by African American entrepreneurs in 1919: a time when that was an unfortunate rarity, the Attucks enjoyed a successful
Type of acts you’ll see here: Hip-hop, spoken word, rock, folk, eclectic. Primarily known as a hub of the local spoken word scene, The Venue has recently begun expanding into music. Boasting an intimate space with a rabidly supportive crowd, I’m hoping to see big things local-music-wise come out of this small house.
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JOSEPH AND HIS DREAMCOAT COME TO NORFOLK By Yiorgo Contributing Writer
Just in time for Great Lent, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” – the North American Tour will be at Chrysler Hall Feb. 19-20. This Biblical retelling of Joseph is a feast for both sight and sound. Almost 48 years to the day that Joseph’s first performance at the Old Assembly Hall, Colet Court, Hammersmith, England took place, the play will be performed again here in Norfolk. Joseph in essence is about the dreamers in all of us, and how this story came to be is a dream in itself. Andrew Lloyd Webber, then a struggling composer, was asked to write a ‘pop cantata’ for a school choir to sing at their Easter end of term concert. Andrew then asked his friend Tim Rice if he would write lyrics for the project. Although the performance was only 15 minutes long, it was such a success that a second performance was arranged where to Andrew and Tim’s surprise, Derek Jewell, Jazz and Pop Critic for The Sunday Times, saw the show and wrote a favorable review of Joseph. A third performance soon took place and Joseph was expanded to include
other songs. A record album was eventually released, receiving several good reviews. In time Andrew and Tim received a three-year management contract that allowed them to focus on their projects. The three years became 10 and their projects grew and grew because they dared to dream big! Andrew Lloyd Webber, along with various lyricists went on to compose Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, and School of Rock just to mention a few. And then came the awards. From the Academy Awards, to Golden Globes, from Grammy and Tony Awards to Olivier Awards, Andrew Lloyd Webber has cemented his hold on Broadway and beyond. With Joseph, you get to witness the beginnings of Andrew’s greatness. His variety of musical composition styles is a sight to be hold. Take the song “Any Dream Will Do” for example. It is sung as a beautiful ballad. On the other hand, “One More Angel in Heaven” is done in a western style and “Song of the King” is Elvis inspired. And those are just a few examples. The story itself is timeless. Found in the Book of Genesis, Joseph is about a dreamer
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Quick Healthy Meals for Busy Parents ■ ■
When: Feb. 20, 10-11 a.m. Where: Baby Talk Café, Portsmouth ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, visit: http://on.fb.me/1Ll1Il0 Nutritionist Jean Maxwel,l of MaxWell Nutrition, will explain and demonstrate how busy parents can prepare healthy meals for everyone, even picky little ones. The class is free, seating is limited. There will be tastings, giveaways and kids are welcomed.
whose 11 brothers are jealous of him because of their father’s preference for him and that of Joseph’s dreams. They get rid of Joseph by selling him as a slave to Ishmaelite’s who take him to Egypt. It is in Egypt that the adventure begins. You owe it to yourself, to the dreamer in in you, to see Joseph with the entire family. For ticket prices, dates and times, go to http://bit.ly/1PzZl1R. Yiorgo is our very own Hampton Road’s Arts and Entertainment, and Sports journalist. A stage, TV and movie actor, he is also an educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller, columnist, and is also involved in the colorful world of professional wrestling.
■ story of Joseph Found in the Book of Genesis, Joseph is about a dreamer whose 11 brothers are jealous of him because of their father’s preference for him and that of Joseph’s dreams. They get rid of Joseph by selling him as a slave to Ishmaelite’s who take him to Egypt. It is in Egypt that the adventure begins.
■ tickets For ticket prices, dates and times, visit http://bit.ly/1PzZl1R.
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World of Pets Expo
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When: Open registration until April 15. ■ Where: Virginia Beach ■ Cost: $525 - Youth teams Boys & Girls U8-U19 and Coed High School; $550 - All Men’s, Women’s, and Adult Coed Amateur Teams; $650 - Men’s Pro/Am cash division; Military unit team s may qualify for discount. ■ For more information, call or visit: 368-4600; www.sandsoccer.com Military soccer players and their families have long enjoyed the annual June North American Sand Soccer Championships (NASSC) on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront since its inception in 1994. The event is focusing on a dedicated inter-service BEACHMASTERS division for active-duty and reserve “Military Command” entries. Application deadline is April 15. Register and view details online at www.sandsoccer.com.
When: Feb. 20-21, 10 a.m. ■ Where: Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton ■ Cost: $5-$9 ■ For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/1Tglhmn Exhibitors will fill the spacious HRCC with thousands of products and services for pets. Some of the country’s foremost authorities in the pet industry will present seminars and demonstrations covering practically every aspect of pet care and training. Pets covered in these seminars include dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets and other animals. In addition to the shopping extravaganza and the seminar series, there will be continuous entertainment and demonstrations by nationally known pet entertainers, trainers, also interactive and educational presentations.
When: Feb. 20, 8:30 a.m.
■ Where: Mariners’ Museum, Newport News ■ Cost: $95 and up ■ For more information, visit: http://bit.
ly/1QbJTG5 Join a Safety at Sea Seminar designed and conducted by sailors and experts in their fields! The seminar provides both novice and experienced mariners alike with the information and skills required to sail the Chesapeake Bay or offshore, handle heavy weather, conduct rescue procedures and much more. Registrants will earn an official Near Coastal Safety at Sea Certification from US Sailing.
Heroin-Opiate Awareness Forum ■ ■
When: Feb. 25, 5-8:30 p.m. Where: Thalia Lynn Baptist Church, Virginia Beach ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, call: 385-1330 The Virginia Beach Crime Prevention Committee is co-hosting a heroin and opiate awareness forum. Guest speakers will include medical professionals, a person with addiction problems, family members of addicts, rehabilitation personnel, and law enforcment.
U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HAMPTON ROADS CHAPTER EVENT CALENDAR Joint Service Academy and ROTC Information Day ■ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Feb. 20 South Hampton Roads event for 8th11th grade students (and their parents) interested in pursuing an appointment to one of the nation’s Service Academies and/or an ROTC scholarship. Everyone is welcome!
Military Friendly Job Fair in Virginia Beach ■ 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Feb. 23 This job fair is especially for transitioning service members, military spouses, and veterans. Nissan, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Navy Exchange, Lockheed Martin, Central Intelligence Agency, and more!
Army-Navy Basketball Doubleheader Televised From Annapolis ■ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Feb. 20 CBS Sports Network is set to televise Army-Navy Basketball doubleheader Feb. 20 in Annapolis.
USNA Hampton Roads Business Development Meeting ■ 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., March 2 Actively support, promote, and develop local USNA and other Service Academy alumni businesses in Hampton Roads.
online Website: www. usnahamptonroads.com/ Twitter: /twitter.com/ USNAHamptonRds Facebook: www. facebook.com/ USNAHamptonRoads
Happy Hour Meet Up — O’Connor Brewery, Norfolk ■ 5 p.m. - 8 p.m., March 10 Meet and mingle with other USNA alumni. Make new friends and connect with old shipmates. Free food provided by Belmont House of Smoke. Joint Service Academy Networking Breakfast ■ 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., March 16 Please join us for some coffee, a bagel, and conversation with your fellow Academy grads.
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Home& Garden
â– green tip – wash your car without harming waterways When vehicles are washed on hard surfaces – like streets, parking lots or driveways – the wash water picks up soap, dirt, grease and other pollutants as it travels across the hard surface to the storm drain system. From there, the polluted water is carried directly into our streams, Bay and ocean – polluting the water we swim in and harming aquatic life. Wash your car on an area that absorbs water such as your lawn. Your lawn can ďŹ lter water before it enters local waterways. ~askHRgreen.org.
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PREVENT POLLUTION FROM PET WASTE NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic
Stormwater pollution results when precipitation such as rain or snowmelt runs over surfaces picking up pollutants like pesticides, fertilizers, construction site sediments, pet waste, litter, etc. These pollutants can signiďŹ cantly degrade water quality and threaten aquatic, wildlife and human health. In addition, stormwater pollution impacts our drinking water supplies and use of waterways for recreational activities such as swimming, ďŹ shing or boating. Runoff from our lawns, rooftops, and driveways enter into the storm drain system. This system discharges directly to nearby streams, lakes, and bays without receiving any treatment. Because of this, it is important for us to prevent all pollutants, including pet waste which this article will focus on, from being washed into storm drains. Pet waste is not only unsightly, but also is a health risk to pets, people and our local water bodies. The problem is that pet waste contains harmful bacteria such as E. coli and fecal coliform, which can make the water unďŹ t for irrigation, drinking water supplies, and recreation such as swimming or ďŹ shing. In addition to potentially causing gastrointestinal illnesses in humans such as Giardia and Salmonella, the bacteria from pet waste are harmful to the thousands of species of plants and animals that live in our waterways. Pet waste also contains nutrients that can lead to excessive algae growth in water bodies, which in turn can lead to ďŹ sh kills and disrupting the water’s natural ecology. Some important statistics related to these issues include: â– When pet waste decays in our waterways, it uses up dissolved oxygen and releases compounds that are harmful to ďŹ sh and other aquatic life. â– On average nationally, there are 0.58 dogs per household. Each dog produces
approximately 0.42 pounds of fecal waste per day, or about 150 pounds per year. Just think how much waste is produced by the pets in your neighborhood. â– A single gram of pet waste contains an average of 23 million fecal coliform bacteria that can cause disease in humans. â– A single day’s waste from one large dog can contain 7.8 billion fecal coliform bacteria – enough to close 15 acres of shellďŹ sh beds. â– EPA estimates that 2 to 3 days of pet waste from a population of 100 dogs would contribute enough bacteria and nutrients to temporarily close an entire bay for swimming and shell-ďŹ shing. Source: EPA 1993. Preventing pollution from pet waste can be accomplished by simply using a bag to pick up the pet waste and properly disposing of it in the trash. Other facts and tips to make prevention easier include: â– Always carry waste bags with you on your walks with your pets. â– Turn pet waste collection baggies inside out over your hand to use the bag as a glove when picking up the waste, and properly dispose of it in the trash. Or even better if possible dispose of the pet waste into the sanitary sewer system where it will be treated. â– Always clean up after your pet, even in your own yard. Your pet’s waste is not fertilizer. â– Bury pet waste in your yards at least 5-6 inches underground away from gardens or ditches, to allow it to properly decompose. Other sources of bacteria include the waste from wild animals and septic systems. Because of this, it is important to not feed wild animals such as ducks or geese to prevent them from congregating in one area and causing spikes in bacteria. Also, the proper maintenance and inspections of septic systems is also important to prevent bacterial pollution to our nearby waterways.
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The Revenant: A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team.
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Thursday, Feb. 18 6 p.m. Daddy’s Home (PG-13)
Friday, Feb. 19 6 p.m.The Revenant (R) 9 p.m. Dirty Grandpa (R)
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Race Jesse Owens’ quest to become the greatest track and field athlete in history thrusts him onto the world stage of the 1936 Olympics, where he faces off against Adolf Hitler’s vision of Aryan supremacy.
Saturday, Feb. 20 1 p.m. Norm ofThe North (PG) 4 p.m.The 5thWave (PG-13) 7 p.m. 13 Hours:The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R) Sunday, Feb. 21 1 p.m. FREE: Finding Nemo (G) 4 p.m. Ride Along 2 (PG-13) 7 p.m.The Revenant (R)
Saturday, Feb. 20 12 p.m. Norm ofThe North (PG) 3 p.m. Concussion (PG-13) 6 p.m. 13 Hours:The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R) 9 p.m.The Forest (PG-13) Sunday, Feb. 21 1 p.m. Norm ofThe North (PG) 4 p.m.The 5thWave (PG-13) 7 p.m. Ride Along 2 (PG-13)
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Admirals earn point, fall to Swamp Rabbits in overtime Press Release GREENVILLE, S.C.
The Greenville Swamp Rabbits defeated the Admirals, 4-3, in overtime at Bon Secours Wellness Center, Feb. 13. Forward Steven Whitney exploded for two goals, registering back-to-back, two-point performances. He grabbed his 12th goal of the year after Janick Asselin fed him the puck from the left corner. Waiting patiently in front of Greenville’s goalmouth on the man advantage, Whitney tipped Asselin’s pass through Greenville’s netminder, Mackenzie Skapski, at 8:56 of the first period, putting the Admirals on top, 1-0. As Swamp Rabbit Sean Escobedo sat for holding, Braden Christoffer’s backhander eluded Skapski and lit the lamp. Alexis Loiseau’s laser from the top of the right ring bounced in front of the goal, and Greg Chase tried to knock it in but couldn’t convert. Christoffer collected the rebound and widened Norfolk’s lead, 2-0, at 16:29 of the opening frame. Greenville answered with just 44 seconds remaining in the first period. Scott Fleming caused a turnover along the left boards, and the puck found Vinny Saponari in the high slot. He scored through the five-hole at 19:16 to wrap up the period and tighten the margin, 2-1. At 4:09 in the middle frame, Swamp Rabbit forward Jordan Knackstedt tallied his 10th goal of the season when he notched one from the middle of the right circle to even the score, 2-2. Whitney netted his second mark of the contest at 5:35 in the second period after Wes Cunningham carried the puck into Greenville’s zone. Cunningham passed it to Whitney who hit the twine, glove side, behind Skapski. The middle period ended with Norfolk leading, 3-2. During a Greenville power play in the third frame, Saponari’s perfect pass in the Admirals zone found wide-open Kodie Curran in the right ring. Curran’s quick one timer tied the game, 3-3, at 6:19. He was the last to score in regulation, which propelled the teams into an extra session. In overtime, Fleming’s backhander was initially denied by Rimmer. But, Fleming picked up his own rebound and scored at 3:04 to secure a 4-3 overtime victory for the Swamp Rabbits. Ty Rimmer blocked 34 of 38 Greenville shots, while Mackenzie Skapski saved 27 of 30 Norfolk attempts. The Swamp Rabbits scored one out of eight extra man opportunities, and the Admirals went 2-for-6. Visit norfolkadmirals.com for the team’s complete schedule and to buy tickets to the next game!
Hyunsoo Leo Kim Old Dominion’s Denzell Taylor, left, and Brandan Stith battle Alabama-Birmingham’s Lewis Sullivan for a rebound on Jan. 14, at the Constant Center. The Blazers won 72-71 in overtime to end ODU’s 32-game home winning streak.
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GAME OF THE WEEK Alabama-Birmingham at Middle Tennessee, 6 p.m., The league’s top teams meet for first place in Murfreesboro, Tenn. University of Alabama (UAB) – 21-5, 11-2 – beat the Blue Raiders 78-67 in January and are a game up in the standings. Middle Tennessee – 18-7, 10-3 – has won 10 of its past 12 and is unbeaten at home in league play. PLAYER TO WATCH Erik McCree, Louisiana Tech The Bulldogs climbed back in the league race by sweeping Middle Tennessee and UAB last week. The 6-foot-8 McCree scored 51 points in two games, including a career-high 33 against the Blazers. He shot 56 percent and also had 18 rebounds to earn Player of the Week honors.
“There was a span of like two minutes where I felt like nobody out here can guard me,” McCree said. “I don’t care who it is. It was the ultimate confidence in my ability so I just kept shooting and it just kept going in.” INSIDE THE NUMBERS Louisiana Tech guard Alex Hamilton set a program record by being a part of 102 wins, breaking the mark held by 2015 C-USA player of the year Kenneth “Speedy” Smith. Old Dominion’s (ODU) Brandan Stith and Denzell Taylor have each grabbed 52 offensive rebounds in conference play. Their combined average of 8.6 offensive boards per game is more than Southern Miss –7.0 – and Texas-El Paso –8.5 – average as a team, and is nearly as much as Florida International – 8.7 – and Rice – 8.9. Charlotte has hit 31 three-pointers over the past two games, including a school-record 17 in a win over Rice. The 49ers shoot the highest percent-
age – 42.5 – in league play, but also allow the highest percentage – 42.1. In another indication of their fast pace, Marshall’s average possession length of 13.8 seconds is the thirdshortest in the nation. ODU’s average possession of 19.7 seconds is the nation’s sixth-longest, and is a product of both the Monarchs’ deliberate pace and their prowess as offensive rebounders. Those extremes will collide Saturday in Huntington, WestVirginia. HE SAID IT “I’m getting tired of this season talking about the same story without us improving and learning from it.” UAB coach Jerod Haase, according to Al.com, after the Blazers continued a habit of losing big leads on the road in a 85-76 loss at Louisiana Tech. The Blazers had earlier lost leads in several other road games but were able to hold on and win. This article originally appeared in The Virginian-Pilot.
■ see him in action Event: UFC Fight Night 83: “Cowboy vs. Oliveira” Date: Sun., Feb. 21, 2016, on FOX Sports 1 Location: Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania UFC Fight Night 83 Main Event: 170 lbs.: Donald Cerrone vs. Alex Oliveira
‘Cowboy’ Alex Oliveira always ready for a fight By Thomas Gerbasi UFC.com
Some fighters don’t believe in the concept of “short notice.” Donald Cerrone is the most notable. Another “Cowboy,” Alex Oliveira, is cut from the same cloth, so it was no surprise when the Brazilian accepted a welterweight bout with Cerrone a little over two weeks out from the UFC Fight Night main event in Pittsburgh this Feb. 21. “There was no hesitation,” Oliveira said of replacing Tim Means. “Whenever the UFC needs me I am ready. I don’t ever stop training. I think we have to always be ready for war, and the war can happen at any time.” Sounds good on paper, but Oliveira takes it to another level in reality. When he steps into the Octagon at Consol Energy Center, it will be his sixth fight in the last 12 months, and it falls directly on his 28th birthday. That’s a schedule Cerrone would be jealous of, and it’s fit-
ting that the two not only share a similar work ethic, but a nickname. Oliveira believes there should be no doubt as to who deserves it though. “I am the real cowboy,” Oliveira said. “I used to ride on real bulls, I used to compete in real rodeos.” It was a tough life for him, and while fighting in the Octagon isn’t any less taxing on him or his peers, at least now, a UFC career has him starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel, with 2015 being a year he won’t likely ever forget. “It was a magic year,” Oliveira said. “I got into the world’s biggest MMA event and I was able to buy a house for my mother. I hope 2016 will be even better.” Beginning the year with a win on the local circuit over Joilton Santos, Oliveira got the call for a short notice bout against unbeaten lightweight prospect Gilbert Burns a month after that fight and nearly pulled off the upset before
getting submitted with 46 seconds left. Two months later, he came to the rescue as a replacement once more, submitting KJ Noons in a welterweight matchup. Less than a month after his first Octagon win, Oliveira stayed at 170 pounds and defeated Joe Merritt, but it was his return to lightweight last November that really turned heads, as he knocked out Piotr Hallmann, earning Performance of the Night honors in the process. That bonus check went straight to getting a house for his mom, and that story, along with his willingness to fight and his hard road to glory, has made him a fan favorite at home. “I think [the fans] follow me because I am a good person and that I had a tough life,” Oliveira said. “I think I relate to people that have to fight to survive. I don’t refuse fights; I go in there and battle. And I love to put on a show.” The consensus on this weekend’s main event is that it most certainly will be a show, but Oliveira is not showing
I think we have to always be ready for war, and the war can happen at any time.” -Alex Oliveira
up just to put on a good fight. He’s heading to Steel City to win. “He has some dangerous kicks,” Oliveira said. “Besides that, I have faced opponents like him before.” With 13 wins in 17 bouts, odds are he won those bouts, and as someone who has competed at welterweight before, he believes he also has an edge over the newcomer to the division. “Welterweight and lightweight are two very different divisions,” Oliveira said. “I believe that he will feel my power.” But will Oliveira stay at 170 with a win on Sunday? “I don’t know. This is something I have to think about, but my preference is still the lightweight division,” Oliveira said. What one does know for sure is that 2016 is going to be another memorable one for this “Cowboy.” “I see lot of wins and a lot of smiles,” Oliveira said.
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checked, little beauties. $500. 757-359-5451.
J.C. Tritoon 2001, 26’, 225 hp Mercury OB, cover, changing rm, $12,000 obo. 757-496-1996.
Contents hauled away, also tree limbs & shrubs. Call 934-2258
We are Hiring AutomoĆ&#x;ve Technicians #15000352 Auto Technician wanted to perform a full range of duĆ&#x;es in connecĆ&#x;on with the servicing of vehicles and mobile equipment and performing minor maintenance work. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE NEEDED: • Three years of experience that provided the knowledge and ability to perform repairs and service a variety of component parts, accessories and parts of systems of automobiles, trucks, vans, forkliĹŒs, etc. • Perform prescribed tests/inspecĆ&#x;ons to insure vehicles meet the standards set forth/required by the applicable safety standards. CompeĆ&#x;Ć&#x;ve Benefits, 401k, Pension, Shopping Privileges at NEX For complete descripĆ&#x;on and qualificaĆ&#x;ons visit our website at www.NavyExchange.jobs
Sheltie Pups-AKC reg, 1st shots, wormed, vet
Yorkie Pups-CKC, 1M, 2nd shots, vet ck. 14 wks. Paper trained, $800. 252-331-2691.
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Drywall, Painting, Tile, Hardwood Floors, Decks, Plumbing & Electrical Repairs, Power Washing, Kitchen & Bath Renovations. 757-773-5806 All Handyman, Int & Ext: Bathrooms, Small Jobs, Remodel. 30 Yrs. Exp. BBB A+ Rating. 430-2612.
GOLDEN RET. PUPS, AKC, parents on site, shots & wormed, vet ck guarantee, $850. 757-620-6026
to go. $800. 252-357-4829. Call text 252-548-8327
Household, demo inside & out, construction sites, dumpster drop off, backhoe work. We haul it all! 20 yrs exp, lic & ins. 485-1414
Handywoman Dunrite Services - Carpentry,
HH AFFORDABLE SAME DAY REPAIR HH
Golden doodles, parents registered & on site, creams & copper, vet ck guar, $950., 757-620-6026
St. Bernard Pups-1st shots, de-wormed, ready
Garages D&W Garages - 20x24' $13,495; 24x24' $14,995; 24x30’ $15,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding. Call 465-0115 or 362-1833. dandwgarages.com
parents on premises, shots & wormed, www.jolindys.com 410-957-1279.
Schnauzer-miniture puppies. 1 male 1 female black/white. 1 salt/ pepper female. Also have 2 male beagle/schnauzer mix. Sheri 757-714-3001
AA Affordable Painting /Plastering- Paint We'll bring samples to your home, measure, and can even install the next day. We are Hampton Roads largest flooring dealer, so you get your floors installed right and at the lowest price guaranteed. CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.
German Shepherd Pups-AKC, lg boned,
Roofing-Guttering
Affordable, custom cleaning, residential, commercial. 757-214-5187
Painting/Decorating NEW FLOORING FAST!!
English Bulldog Pups-Reg, vet ck, shots, de-wormed, fam. raised, $2500. 757-647-6497.
Miniature Pinscher Pups-1 black & tan M/F, tails docked, dew claws removed, 1st shots, de-wormed. vet ck, born 12/25/15. $500. Mom & dad reg & on site. 757-874-5502.
ACTION ONE FENCE & DECK Custom wood, alum., chain link, vinyl. Quality work, great prices. Free Est. 35 Yrs. Exp. 757-438-7057.
Doberman Puppies AKC, M/F, BLK/TN RED/TN $1300 301-788-6794 or www.Ostertagkennel.com
VirginiaBeachWeddingChapel.com ** MILITARY DISCOUNTS ** 757-495-8003
~ 100% ALL Types Of Fences ~ Fence Installation, Preservation, Repair & Removal. Landscaping. GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES & WARRANTY. 757-282-3823.
male pup, short hair, AKC, $600. 757-818-3801.
252-207-9353
Electrical Work 10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB
For Lease-Office Space Newtown Rd.-2500 sq. ft., 8 offices, $1800 mo.
Laptop Computer ------ Brand new, still in the box never opened, Lenovo laptop Signature Edition. Totally loaded and ready to use. $450.00 Call 757-416-6919
Completely dry 1 yr old, $125 half cord, $225 full cord, delivered. Call Billy 757-334-2400.
BOY SCOUT TRADE-O-REE Buy, Sell, Trade Scout Items. Fri., 2/19, 4-11 PM; Sat., 2/20, 8-2. BINGO HALL - 5957 E. Va. Beach Blvd., Norfolk. For Tables & Info, Call 757-496-9540 or 420-2039
Cameras-Photography
Auctions
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Estate Sale
Quality Estate Sale- Trant Berkshire, Virginia Beach Fri-Sun, 2/19-2/21, 10AM to 4PM daily (#s Fri 9AM). 2608 East Lake Drive, VB 23454. 3 bedroom home full of mid-cent and Danish furnishings. Militaria and extensive library w/hard to find books. Highlights: Scandinavian furniture & decor throughout home, piano, original art/prints, china, crystal, silver, coins, jewelry, kitchen loaded w/ small appliances & cookware. 100s of cook books. Records, vintage barware, primitives (copper, pewter, crock) , and full garage. Elna and Pfaff sewing equip. other sewing access. Details/photos: www.VandVAntiques.com
ANTIQUES & ESTATES
422-4477
Call Alex 757-810-6573.
Ocean Lakes - 1285 Tennyson Rd. Virginia Beach Moving overseas selling EVERYTHING! Like new furniture, decorative accessories, household items, designer clothing, jewelry, collectables, electronics and Lexus 430 LS with low miles. Sat. Feb 13, 10-5, Sun. Feb 14, 11-5. www.estatesale.net for details.
WANTED
OVER 100 Avail. For Boats 12'-38' BUDGET BOATS: (757) 543 -7595
LARRY ZEDD
Wrist Watches
Boat Trailers USED TRAILER SALE !!!
H AMERICANTREESERVICE.CO H Free Stump Grinding With Tree Removal H 100% Price Match Guarantee. 757-587-9568 H
Diabetic Test Strips Wanted Up to $25 Cash/Box Unexpired/Unopened LOCAL. CALL BETH 757-235-4496
Wards Corner - 1BR, $650 & 2BR, $750 Call 460-1992 or 625-8193. WATERFRONT NEAR NAS Willoughby 570 W. Oceanview Ave. $850 mo/ $975 mo Large 2BR No Pets, call Tricia 735-2876 Owner/Agent
Honda 2006 S2000 Silver with black leather, 60K m, EC, garaged, only driven on weekends, $19,900 757-646-8080
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Automobiles for Sale
Kia 2003 Rio. 4 dr, auto, air, looks/runs great, $2450 439-8017 vadlr 857-1433 process fee $175
LEXUS 2006 LS430 “ULTRA LUXURY PACKAGE” WITH ALL OPTIONS PLUS FRIDGE, LOW MILES, BLUE EXT. W/LIGHT TAN-WOOD INT., NAV, HEATED/COOL SEATS, BACK-UP CAMERA, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, JUST SERVICED & INSPECTED, SUPER NICE CONDITION LUXURY SEDAN, CURRENT VALUE $20,750. ON SALE @ $14,890. CALL OR TEXT (757)373-3257 OR LANDLINE @ (757)803-9001. VaDlr
Motorcycles
FREE STUFF
Honda 1999 CBR900 WANTED Years ago, I sold my 1999 Honda CBR900RR. This yellow, black, and white motorcycle holds sentimental value. I would like to discuss buying it back from the present owner. A CARFAX report search shows it was registered in Virginia Beach in July 2013. The last three numbers of the VIN are 232. If you own this motorcycle and are interested in discussing this, please contact me as soon as possible. In the event you own the bike and it’s not for sale, tell me what it takes for it to be for sale Mercedes Benz 2010 S65 AMG V12 Private Seller I believe the nicest S65AMG in the country. 19,372 Miles! Loaded. Clean Carfax. Original window sticker over $200,000. Asking $69,000. Ed 757.615.8782
& Weekend Plans
Sport Utility Vehicles Ford 2003 Expedition, Eddie Bauer, 4X4, loaded, 120K, excel cond, $6000. 757-404-2666. Ford 2004 Explorer, V-6, 120K, 1 owner, leather, 7 pass, nice, $3995. 757-558-1830.
Toyota 2008 FJ Cruiser, brick, 90K, all options plus extras. $17,000. 757-535-6775.
Trucks
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Dodge 1999 Ram 150 Extra Cab, Super Shape. Very good cond, 757-650-5050. Va Dealer.
Lexus 2015 IS 250 Matador Red, One Owner, <2k miles, Warranty $35,500 757-410-9879- Paul
MASERATI 2006 COUPE GT - EXTREMELY RARELOW 26K MILES !!---SILVER EXTERIOR WITH BLACK INTERIOR---390 HP FERRARI ENGINE WITH 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANS, NOT F1--NAVIGATION--CD-CHANGER--AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL---KEYLESS ENTRY---TRIP COMPUTER--- NEW TIRES, BRAKES---IN NEW CONDITION ---ALL BOOKS & MANUALS---TWO KEYS--TOOLKIT--- CLEAR CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS---CURRENT BOOK VALUE IS $56,000. --- ON SALE FOR $44,890. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr
NISSAN 2013 LEAF SV - LOW 5,600 MILES, WHITE EXT., NEW CONDITION, NAVIGATION, HEATED SEATS, ALL ELECTRIC, FAST CHARGE PORT, POWER EVERYTHING, TWO REMOTE KEYS, ALL MANUALS, MSRP $35,000. PRICED @ $14,980. call or text @ (757)373-3258 VaDlr
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Vans DODGE 2000 3500 1 TON, WINDOW VAN, ALL ELECTRIC, 146,000 MILES, WHITE, EXEC COND $5900.00 757-513-4962
Campers/RVs
Dodge 2015 Grand Caravan SE, 17,500 mis., charcoal gray, $18,500. 301-223-6915.
CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean, sell, & finance your RV. Snyders RV 499-8000. Forest River 2007 Silverback 35L4QB Sleeps up to 10, 4 slides w awnings, bunkhouse, washer/dryer (a must have), ceiling fan, surround sound, whole house vacuum, new tires. 5th wheel hitch for 01 F250 addtl $400. Beautiful RV, must sell $21,000. Call 757-406-3902
Handicapped 119K. All power, heated seats. $8500. 438-2082 Wheelchair Vans/Local Dealer Virginia’s Largest Wheelchair Van Dealer in Norfolk. New & Preowned available! Great Selection Mobility Supercenter 3301 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, VA. 23518 757-201-7495 ask for Carolyn Visit us @ mobilitysupercenter.com
MASERATI 2007 QUATTROPORTE STUNNING CONDITION, LOW MILES, FERRARI 400HP ENGINE, BLACK EXTERIOR W/ LEATHER AND WOOD INTERIOR, AUTO/MANUAL TRANS W/SHIFTERS, NAVIGATION, PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM, POWER EVERYTHING, REAR RECLINING SEATS, NEW TIRES, NEW ROTORS & BRAKE PADS--- JUST SERVICED AND INSPECTED--- CARFAX CERTIFIED---CURRENT VALUE OVER $43,000.--- A STEAL @ $34,890. --TEXT OR CALL ANYTIME @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr
Wheelchair vans from $9995 Mobility Works is the largest mobility dealer in Virginia and the nation with over 800 vehicles to choose from. VA approved. We have low rate financing available with approved credit. Located in the Military Circle area of Norfolk so we’re close to all points in Tidewater. We have experience and compassion to find the best solution for your needs. Give us a call today @757-455-9889.
Mercedes 2008 CL550 Black, Excellent Condition. 76,000 miles. Financing Available. Asking $25,900. Call Jason 757-613-3337.
Motorcycles
leather int, loaded, $9800. pmbrick1@verizon.net TOYOTA 2006 COROLLA CE AUTO AC 41K MILES EXCELLENT COND. NEW TIRES AND INSPECTION MUST SEE 7450.00 OBO 373-4245 vadlr Volvo 2000 S-80 Excellent condition, white/tan, 190k, garaged, owner senior citizen, just serviced & inspected, $3500, 925-0379
Toyota 2015 Tacoma Ext Cab SR5, auto, 5K, Tonneau cover, $24,900, will trade. 819-8664.
ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT? CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR
Chevy 1999 Express RV, handicap ramp,
Subaru 2009 Forester L.L. Bean, red, black
Ford 2011 F150 FX4 LOADED excellent condition, fun country tires, leather, NAV, Power everything Black on Black 54k $27,000 757.425.8554
Harley 2006 Road King Ready to ride 10/16 inspection Very Good Condition Test ride with cash deposit and motorcycle endorsement 393-9995 before 9pm $8000
Harley 2007 Dyna Street Bob, black on
FORD 1998 ECONOLINE 11 PASSENGER WINDOW VAN, EC, FRONT & REAR AC, 160K MILES 4500.00 757-513-4962
Wanted Automobiles $ABSOLUTELY ABLY ACQUIRING AUTOS All Makes & Models, Best Price Paid!! FREE TOWING. 749-8035 1999 Honda CBR900 WANTED Years ago, I sold my 1999 Honda CBR900RR. This yellow, black, and white motorcycle holds sentimental value. I would like to discuss buying it back from the present owner. A CARFAX report search shows it was registered in Virginia Beach in July 2013. The last three numbers of the VIN are 232. If you own this motorcycle and are interested in discussing this, please contact me as soon as possible. In the event you own the bike and it’s not for sale, tell me what it takes for it to be for sale
AUTOS ACCEPTED - Any Year, Make Or Model TOP DOLLAR, FAST, FREE TOWING. 757-737-2465 Or 757-754-9675
Wanted: 1987 Buick Grand National. In good shape, 757-824-0281.
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black, 11K mis., $8500. 252-333-5754. Harley Davidson 1979 SHOVELHEAD $5900 OBO Retirement Sale + extras rev6-8@hotmail.com
Jeep 2013 Rubicon 10th annv. ed.! Loaded. Winch. Warr. 34k mi. $29.5k neg. Andrew, 757-377-7798.
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JEB Fort Story Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 9:30 a.m., Tues. PROTESTANT Worship service:11 a.m., Sun. Bible study: Noon, Wed.
JEB Little Creek Chapel Naval Station Norfolk ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. (fulfills Sunday obligation) 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. , Sun. Confessions: 3:30 - 4:45 p.m., Sat.
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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: 5 p.m., Sun. Bible Study/ Band Practice: 5 p.m., Mon. WOC: 9:30 a.m., Wed Chapel choir practice: 7 p.m., Wed. Handbell choir: 7 p.m. Thurs.
NWS Yorktown Chapel
ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of Victory Chapel Mass schedule: 11:45 a.m., Wed. | 10 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Sabbath: 7 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows) ISLAMIC WORSHIP: Masjid al Da’wah 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7) Services: 1 p.m., Fri. Chapels are open daily for prayer.
NAS Oceana Chapel
ROMAN CATHOLIC ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. PROTESTANT 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. NSA Northwest Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Annex Chapel Sun. ROMAN CATHOLIC Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed. Rosary: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Confessions: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Dam Neck Annex Mass Schedule: 10 a.m., Sun. Chapel CCD (Sept-May) 11 a.m., Sun. ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m., Sat. PROTESTANT (EPISCOPAL) Mass Schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. Worship service: 8 a.m., Sun. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROTESTANT July 29 - Aug. 2; 6 to 8 p.m. Worship service: 9 a.m., Sun.
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Last week’s CryptoQuip answer When lambs discover love and become married, could you say their two hearts bleat as one?
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duty chaplain
Norfolk: 444-7361 JEBLCFS: 462-7427 Yorktown: 887-4711 Oceana: 433-2871 Dam Neck: 492-6602 NSA Northwest Annex: 421-8204
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