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George H.W. Bush awarded Battle ‘E’

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By MC3 Patrick Ian Crimmins USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs

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Commander, Naval Air Forces awarded the 2014 Battle Efficiency (Battle “E”) for East Coast-based aircraft carriers to Sailors of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Feb. 13.

The Battle “E” is designed to measure and recognize a command’s sustained superior performance and efficiency in an operational environment through the calendar year.

“I could not be more proud of this ship and its crew,” said Capt. Andrew J. Loiselle, commanding officer, USS George H.W. Bush. “Our Sailors are some of the most dedicated in the fleet. It’s a huge honor for me to have been a part of all their efforts.”

Battle “E” is only achieved through meeting and exceeding multiple operational standards based on individual and community efforts.

“This crew brings their ‘A’ game every day, and it’s truly exciting to watch,” said Loiselle. “They have set the standard for the rest of the fleet.”

The recipient of the Battle ‘E’ award is decided through departmental awards, which mark excellence in the ship’s individual departments.

George H.W. Bush received all 15 departmental awards.

“Winning Battle “E” validates our hard work,” said Command Master Chief David Carter. “Every Sailor helped to win it, and that means something. I’ve been in the Navy 28 years and this is my first Battle “E.” It’s a testament of how good of a team we are.”

This is George H.W. Bush’s second award for Battle “E” in three years.

The USS George Washington (CVN 73), forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, won Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific’s Battle ‘E’ on the West Coast.

George H.W. Bush is currently conducting training exercises in the Atlantic Ocean.

Naval Station Norfolk iced up Monday evening (pictured left) before snow covered the region. Some spots on the Peninsula saw as much as 6 inches of snow, while areas in South Hampton Roads recorded 5 inches or less. Courtesy Photo.

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The Justice Department announced Feb. 9 that under its settlements with five of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers, 952 service members and their co-borrowers are eligible to receive more than $123 million for non-judicial foreclosures that violated the Service Members Civil Relief Act. The five mortgage servicers

Wells Fargo Bank N.A. and Wells Fargo & Co.; Citi Residential Lending Inc., Citibank, NA and CitiMortgage Inc.; GMAC Mortgage, LLC, Ally Financial Inc. and Residential Capital LLC; and BAC Home Loans Servicing LP formerly known as Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP (Bank of America).

In the first round of payments under the SCRA portion of the 2012 settlement known as the

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more than $35 million from Bank of America through an earlier settlement. The non-judicial foreclosures at issue took place between Jan. 1, 2006, and Apr. 4, 2012.

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NECC SAILOR RECEIVES THE ‘OLD TAR’ AWARD Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs

MCSN Christopher D. Gaines Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Equipment) Airman tightens wire supports on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

Sailors stand in formation to attend the USS Firebolt (PC 10) 10-year remembrance ceremony at Naval Support Activity Bahrain.

Troops to receive millions under Service Members Civil Relief Act

He never imagined that Nov. 30, 1988, the day he got his Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) pin, would hold any significance in 2015, but a nomination from the Fiscal Year 14 chief selectees changed all that.

On Jan. 15, in Washington, D.C., Senior Chief Gunner’s Mate (SW/EXW) Robert Hyatt of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) was presented with the “Old Tar” award by the Surface Navy Association (SNA).

“I was quite surprised that I was chosen as the next ‘Old Tar,’” said Hyatt, a native of Springfield, Ohio. “It definitely made me

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think about my years of service and all of the things I’ve accomplished.

The “Old Tar” term comes from the early days of the Navy when Sailors often boarded enemy ships in battle and engaged in hand-to-hand combat. Before entering battle, they would dip the knot of their long hair in tar, which would harden and protect their necks from blows from behind.

Sailors, therefore, soon became known as “tars.” An “Old Tar” was one who was honored and respected for his knowledge, wisdom, and long experience at sea.

Today, the “Old Tar” is given to the active duty enlisted surface warfare specialist with the earliest date of qualification as received by the SNA before the announced closing date for nominations.

Nominees must submit appropriate certi-

Senior Chief Gunner’s Mate (SW/EXW) Robert Hyatt fied true copies of Page 4 or ESWS Certificate. In the event of more than one nominee has the same ESWS qualification date, the recipient will be determined first by the most time at sea, and secondly, by the pay entry base date. If a candidate is qualified in more than one specialty area, their primary designation must be Surface Warfare.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION President Barack Obama signed into law the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, or SAV Act, Feb. 12.

EVENTS THIS WEEKEND Flagship contributing writer Yiorgo covered two events hitting Norfolk this weekend – Sister Act and Until It Hurts. Turn to On Liberty to learn more!

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LEARNING, DEVELOPMENT ROADMAPS NOW INSTANTLY UPDATABLE

By Lt. j.g. Michael Hathaway Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

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Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) announced Feb. 10 that the Navy’s comprehensive enlisted career guides, Learning and Development Roadmaps (LaDR), have transitioned to a Web application that is easily-accessed and instantly updatable.

Available through Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) and Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (Navy COOL), LaDRs are a vital tool that help guide enlisted Sailors throughout their career advancement, and are available for all enlisted ratings and paygrades.

“The LaDRs effectively provide Sailors and their leadership a guide that displays in one location all of their current and projected enlisted training and education requirements as they advance,” said Richard Nein, NETC LaDR program analyst. “The LaDRs also include suggested certifications, apprenticeships and educational opportunities that can help with job performance and advancement.”

Previously, LaDRs were static .pdf documents reviewed and updated annually, drawing from revisions and modifi-

MC3 Lorelei Vander Griend Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class James Carson studies for the upcoming advancement exam aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

cations submitted to NETC by 13 separate learning centers and three training support centers throughout the Navy.

By using the newly-launched application, the learning centers are able to review and directly update the LaDRs as needed for their specific ratings and the changes are reflected and available to Sailors immediately. LaDRs support

a career-long learning continuum, helping Sailors prepare for their role in the fleet.

“LaDR accuracy and standardization are now greatly improved,” said Tom Smith, NETC Enlisted Professional Military Program coordinator. “We’ve added a sample career path to all LaDRs; a short document developed by detailers and community managers that outlines the ideal career for a Sailor to follow in their given rate, to include tours, education, and assignments. It’s a valuable tool for a senior and a subordinate to have a discussion about that person’s career.

It gives a junior Sailor a career path to follow.”

Master Chief Navy Counselor James Brady, command career counselor for the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), is a strong believer that LaDRs are tools that can significantly help a Sailor’s career navigation.

“LaDRs play a vital role in a Sailor’s career right from the start,” explained Brady. “We as command career counselors should ensure that every Sailor gets a detailed explanation of how to utilize this valuable tool throughout their time in the Navy. Not only will it make them a better Sailor, but it will also prepare them for the private sector, college, and life itself. It is highly stressed the LaDR be reviewed regularly by the Sailor and referenced by the chain of command during Career Development Boards.”

Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Michelle Coleman plans to make master chief one day.

“I like that the LaDR shows you where you need to be for the next pay grade,” said Coleman. “It’s a lot of valuable information, including online courses, a degree plan, and shipboard qualifications. Also, the recommended readings and leadership courses are appreciated.”

For more information about LaDRs, visit Navy Knowledge Online: www.nko.navy.mil. For more information about Navy Credentialing Opportunities On-Line, visit www.cool.navy.mil

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Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Eddie L. Lowery, from Lynnwood, Washington, is embraced by his shipmates after receiving the Boatswain’s Mate pipe during a ceremony in the fo’c’sle of the Nimitzclass aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

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Lowery was chosen amongst his peers to receive retired Command Master Chief Jeff Alcott’s boatswain’s pipe during the time honored tradition.

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | FEB 19, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | A3 A pair of robots are lined up to compete during the Vex High Rise Challenge at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Va. Feb. 7.

Lt. Ben Hunter, from NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic served as a judge in the competition as part of NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic's STEM community outreach efforts.

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NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC OFFICER SERVES AS REFEREE IN ROBOT COMPETITION

By Tom Kreidel NAVFAC MIDLANT PAO

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Lt. Ben Hunter, assistant public works officer at Public Works Department Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads volunteered his time to help support the Vex High Rise Challenge at I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth, Feb. 7.

According to Lt. James McKelvie, this is part of Naval Facilities Command Mid-Atlantic’s commitment to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs in the command’s area of operations.

“It was a great opportunity to support young people with a passion for STEM and show them that engineering can be both fun and have a future,” Hunter said. “We were able to provide a positive example of hard work paying off when you commit to a demanding career like engineering.”

Hunter explained that schools from across the state designed, programmed, and built robots to go through a series of automated and actively controlled scenarios that pitched them against other schools. The teams created unique robots that had to be able to pick up objects and place them in other places while maneuvering through obstacles.

“I served as a referee for the matches making sure that the teams' robots met all of the physical requirements and parameters while also keeping score of each team's progress and making sure they played by the rules in the arena,” he added.

McKelvie added that this was the first STEM event the NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic wardroom participated in this year, but there are already other events scheduled, including a science fair in Norfolk, later this month.

Lassen enhances cooperation with JMSDF

By Lt. j.g. Lauren Chatmas USS Lassen Public Affairs

EAST CHINA SEA

The Arleigh Burke class guidedmissile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) conducted bilateral operations with two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyers in support of region surface warfare operations, Feb. 11 and 13.

Lassen executed helicopter crossdeck operations, surface warfare tactics, flag hoist drills, communication drills, and personnel exchanges with JS Hamagiri (DD155) and JS Kurama (DDH 144), respectively.

“We always look forward to bilateral integration with the Japanese because they have very capable ships and the professionalism of

their crew is second to none,” said Cmdr. Michael A. Smith, commander officer of Lassen. “Allied partnership and collaboration of forces is essential to mission accomplishment in this region.”

The planned events enabled ships from both nations to work together and execute tactical exercises in partnership with allied countries.

Personnel from both ships were able to experience the operations of the allied ship. From lunch in the wardroom to spending time on the bridge, Lassen crew members were able to understand how their counterparts act towards a common mission.

“The hospitality of Kurama’s crew was exceptionally generous," said Ensign Barry Feinstein. "The ship’s

AWR2 Antoni Pettee An MH-60R of the ‘Warlords’ of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 from Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) lifts off from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s JS Kurama (DDH 144).

upkeep was immaculate, and their ship handling skills were flawless.”

Lassen, one of seven destroyers assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15, is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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MARMC teams with DARPA to bring Fab Lab to Norfolk

By Chris Wyatt MARMC Public Affairs Specialist

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Manufacturing Experimentation and Outreach (MENTOR) 2 Program began efforts to enhance defense readiness by improving both the training and tools for Sailors at Navy Regional Maintenance Centers, NAVSEA announced Feb. 12.

These improvements will support those in the ship maintenance community who will be called on to utilize, maintain and adapt high-technology systems in low-technology environments. “We really want to see how best MidAtlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) and the MENTOR-2 team can work together to support our deckplate Sailors and civilians, warďŹ ghters, and the Department of the Navy in general, really

The Fab Lab will allow our Sailors to think outside the box.�

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focusing our efforts on the development of the training, spaces and tools required to exploit advancing additive manufacturing technologies and truly enabling a more adaptive and innovative workforce,â€? said MARMC Project OfďŹ cer Lt. Todd Coursey.

The MENTOR-2 team met with multiple departments within MARMC to gain a better understanding of work methods, processes and Sailor training instructions such as Navy Aoat Maintenance Training Strategy. “This visit really informed our MENTOR-2 contract performers on what training looks like at a [regional maintenance center], and what it looks like inside the Navy today,â€? said MENTOR-2 Program Manager Gill Pratt. “Most of these folks are academic and commercial researchers; they have an understanding of what broad education and training looks like. As far as the environments and the way the Navy trains, MARMC are the ďŹ rst of many as we look for ways to help them improve, or make more efďŹ cient, how they ďŹ x ships.â€?

As part of MENTOR-2, DARPA funded the Fab foundation to provide two years of support in material and training to MARMC. Fab foundation is the educational outreach component of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA), an extension of its research into digital fabrication and computation.

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In order to conduct its training efforts, the foundation established Fab Lab, a 2,000-square-foot technical prototyping platform complete with off-the-shelf, industrial-grade fabrication and electronics tools. Fab Lab is a platform for learning and innovating, a place to create, learn, mentor and develop. MENTOR-2 will provide on-site technical training for the Fab Lab technicians and managers, as well as installation of the Fab Lab in the MARMC production shop. “The Fab Lab will allow our Sailors to think outside the box,� said MARMC Production Manager Derrick Mitchell. “If they can think it, these machines can come

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close to producing it. Looking ahead, this lab may prove to be very beneďŹ cial for us to create training aids, produce parts that at one point we would have to wait on the original manufacturer to replace. With the Fab Lab there seems to be real potential to create these parts right on the spot.â€?

MARMC’s hosting of Fab Lab leverages a creative workforce by placing technology exactly where it needs to be, expanding the culture of innovation across the eet.

MENTOR-2 will be back in April, to coincide with the ďŹ nal receipt and installation of the Fab Lab.

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The Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC) provided technical and engineering support to the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group during a command and control ex-

ercise (C2X) off the coast of Florida during the ďŹ rst week of February.

Carrier strike groups preparing for deployment take part in a month long C2X in order to run simulated scenarios and battle sequences to ensure all systems on board each ship in the group are functioning and exed properly. “What the strike groups do is take all of their ship and submarine assets, and they run through every warfare problem that we can possibly think of to make sure each ship and crew member is trained and ready to go predeployment,â€? said Chief Warrant OfďŹ cer Dwight Baker of MARMC’s Engineering Department.

MARMC’s Combat Systems (Electronics) Division provided nine technicians on scene and dedicated two distance support technicians to troubleshoot casualty reports on satellite communications systems, electronic warfare systems, close-in weapons systems, and global command and control systems. “A lot of our attention is on intel systems that acquire data which is used to ascertain the intelligence picture of the battle problem,â€? said Baker. “Within the ďŹ rst 24 hours of having our tech reps on board, we started to make an impact in getting systems with issues operating correctly.â€?

Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Rear Adm. J. R. Haley recognized the immediate effect by MARMC while corresponding with Baker early in the exercise. “[The ship’s] capabilities have already improved and it has made a signiďŹ cant difference in training objectives ... the experts sent are already making headway,â€? said Haley. “This is a little out of the box from what MARMC usually does. We are a maintenance command and not an operational organization, but we have met the challenges facing the eet and will continue to do so whenever called upon,â€? said Baker.

MARMC will continue to support the strike group until the exercise completes in mid-February.

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | FEB 19, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | A5 Chief Masterat-Arms (SW/ AW) Jarod Vodak receives financial advice during the kick-off to Military Saves Week, Feb. 6.

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Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown kicked-off Military Saves Week Feb. 6, at Nelson Chapel on base.

Military Saves Week encourages service members and their dependents to build wealth, not debt, and teach them financial responsibility.

“This is a life skill, not only for ourselves, but for our families,” said Capt. Paul Haebler, commanding officer, WPNSTA Yorktown.

“Nobody else is going to take care of your finances. It’s incredibly important that you have a plan, not just a fiscal plan, but a health plan, an insurance plan, and a family plan for the future.”

Across the Navy, Military Saves Week calls upon Sailors to set personal savings or debt reduction goals, make a simple savings plan and take action on that plan. Military Saves is a national campaign designed to encourage, and motivate service members and their families to take positive financial action. A key element to the success of fiscal readiness for our Sailors and their families is the support and encouragement of senior leadership to ensure those junior sailors under their charge take full advantage of the programs offered. Even those who are fiscally savvy benefit from the renewed focus and encouragement these programs offer to stay the course along their financial journey.

“Those of us making a career of the military or retired military have a huge leg up on most of the population in America,” said retired U.S. Coast Gaurd Capt. W.G. “Bud” Schneeweis, director of Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. “There are many tools available out there that are useful to you.”

According to the Military Saves website (www. militarysaves.org), the top five saving strategies include having an emergency fund, paying off high cost debt, using allotments to automatically transfer money from your pay to your savings, participating in the Thrifts Savings Plan (TSP), and taking advantage of the Savings Deposit Program while deployed.

For example, saving $0.05 cents a day in loose change can save you $15 a month or $180 annually. Bringing your lunch to work can save you $720 annually in takeout cost.

WPSTA Yorktown Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) will hold seminars and workshops to help educate Sailors, civilians, and dependents how to improve their financial future. From adequate emergency savings, retirement funds, and safe debt-income ratio, these are critical components of personal financial security.

“Pay yourself first,” Haebler added. “Whatever vehicle that is – IRAs, 401Ks, or savings accounts – those are personal decisions and you have to get smart on which one is the right one for you.”

Military Saves Week at WPNSTA Yorktown runs Feb. 23-28.

For more information, contact FFSC Yorktown at 8874606.

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companies settled with DOJ Continued from front Unlawful Foreclosures “These unlawful judicial foreclosures forced hundreds of service members and their families out of their homes,” said Acting Associate Attorney General Stuart F. Delery. “While this compensation will provide a measure of relief, the fact is that service members should never have to worry about losing their home to an illegal foreclosure while they are serving our country.

The department will continue to actively protect our service members and their families from such unjust actions.”

“We are very pleased that the men and women of the armed forces who were subjected to unlawful non-judicial foreclosures while they were serving our country are now receiving compensation,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta of the Civil Rights Division. “We look forward, in the coming months, to facilitating the compensation of additional service members who were subjected to unlawful judicial foreclosures or excess interest charges.

We appreciate that JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citi, GMAC Mortgage and Bank of America have been working cooperatively with the Justice Department to compensate the service members whose rights were violated.”

Section 533 of the SCRA prohibits nonjudicial foreclosures against service members who are in military service or within the applicable post-service period, as long as they originated their mortgages before their period of military service began. Even in states that normally allow mortgage foreclosures to proceed non-judicially, the SCRA prohibits servicers from doing so against protected service members during their military service and applicable postmilitary service coverage period.

Under the National Mortgage Settlement, for mortgages serviced by Wells Fargo, Citi and GMAC Mortgage, the identified service members will each receive $125,000, plus any lost equity in the property and interest on that equity. Eligible co-borrowers will also be compensated for their share of any lost equity in the property.

To ensure consistency with an earlier private settlement, JP Morgan Chase will provide any identified service member either the property free and clear of any debt or the cash equivalent of the full value of the home at the time of sale, and the opportunity to submit a claim for compensation for any additional harm suffered, which will be determined by a special consultant, retired U.S. District Court Judge Edward N. Cahn.

Payment amounts have been reduced for those service members or co-borrowers who have previously received compensation directly from the servicer or through a prior settlement, such as the independent foreclosure review conducted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Reserve Board. The Bank of America payments to identified service members with nonjudicial foreclosures were made under a 2011 settlement with the Department of Justice.

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The NMS also provides compensation for two categories of service members: ■ Those who were foreclosed upon pursuant to a court order where the mortgage servicer failed to file a proper affidavit with the court stating whether or not the service member was in military service; and ■ Those service members who gave proper notice to the servicer, but were denied the full benefit of the SCRA’s 6 percent interest rate cap on pre-service mortgages. The service members entitled to compensation for these alleged violations will be identified later in 2015.

By MC2 Luke B. Meineke

Points of Contact Borrowers should use the following contact information for questions about SCRA payments under the National Mortgage Settlement: ■ Bank of America borrowers should call Rust Consulting, Inc., the settlement administrator, toll-free at (855) 793-1370 or write to BAC Home Loans Servicing Settlement Administrator, c/o Rust Consulting, Inc., P.O. Box 1948, Faribault, MN 55021-6091.

■ Citi borrowers should call Citi tollfree at (888) 326-1166.

■ GMAC Mortgage borrowers should call Rust Consulting Inc., the settlement administrator, toll-free at (866) 708-0915 or write to P.O. Box 3061, Faribault, Minnesota 55021-2661.

■ JPMorgan Chase borrowers should call Chase toll-free at (877) 469-0110 or write to P.O. Box 183224, OH-7160/DOJ, Columbus, Ohio 43219-6009.

■ Wells Fargo borrowers should call the Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Military Customer Service Center at (877) 8392359.

Service members and their dependents who believe that their SCRA rights have been violated should contact an Armed Forces Legal Assistance office. To find the closest office, consult the military legal assistance office locator at http://legalassistance.law.af.mil and click on the Legal Services Locator. Additional information about the Justice Department’s enforcement of the SCRA and the other laws protecting service members is available at www.servicemembers.gov Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force Today’s settlement was announced in connection with the President’s Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. The task force was established to wage an aggressive, coordinated and proactive effort to investigate and prosecute financial crimes.

With more than 20 federal agencies, 94 U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and state and local partners, it is the broadest coalition of law enforcement, investigatory and regulatory agencies ever assembled to combat fraud.

Since its formation, the task force has made great strides in facilitating increased investigation and prosecution of financial crimes, enhancing coordination and cooperation among federal, state and local authorities, addressing discrimination in the lending and financial markets and conducting outreach to the public, victims, financial institutions and other organizations.

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Sailor’s career spans three decades Continued from front With nearly three decades leading up to this milestone, Hyatt remembers fondly the day he officially became a surface Sailor.

“When I got my ESWS, I was a second class and the program had only been around for nine years, so not a lot of Sailors had the qualification,” said Hyatt. “Out of 175 people on board USS W.S. Sims (FF1059), only 16 Sailors were ESWS qualified and that included E-9 and below.”

Over the years the ESWS program has evolved, and Hyatt recalls how very different it was in 1988.

“Unlike now, where many ships conduct ESWS training during working hours, all work and studying had to be completed during a Sailor’s free time,” said Hyatt.

“Sailors had to survive two preliminary boards and a 100-question written test. We then had to pass an oral board chaired by none other than the executive officer or commanding officer of the ship.”

Hyatt went on to say that it was a lot harder to achieve the milestone due to the requirements placed on the program.

“It wasn’t a requirement, more like a specialty,” said Hyatt. “The ESWS Sailors had their own duty section. If the ship had to get underway in an emergency, they would call the ESWS duty section first to get it under way.”

And because it was such a new program, Hyatt felt it was an honor to be in such an

elite group.

“It’s about pride. When we got ours [ESWS], it was about carrying on the tradition,” said Hyatt. “It made you the best of the best on the ship. It was an honor to be a part of such an important group because ESWS is steeped in Navy tradition, and with some Navy traditions going away, this is one that I don’t want to see fade. ESWS is a big part of becoming a Sailor and being a part of the ship and its mission.”

His love for Navy traditions actually led to his submission for the “Old Tar.” “About six years ago I was running a chief’s season, and I tasked the selectees with finding out when each chief got their ESWS, what the “Old Tar” is and then give a brief on it,” said Hyatt. “I thought it was a great way for the selectees to get out and meet the chief’s mess.”

Over the years, that tradition has continued, which led to Hyatt’s nomination by the FY 14 Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLC-FS) chief selectees. When he heard about the nomination, he was humbled that he met all the criteria.

“I never imagined that a simple task I’ve given the selectees over the years would lead to my nomination for one of the greatest milestones of my career,” said Hyatt.

The title of the Navy’s “Old Tar” was officially passed from retired Master Chief Fire Controlman (SW/AW) Thomas Ward to Hyatt Feb. 1.

Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia Public Affairs

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In 2015 the U.S. Navy Reserve will be 100 years old.

Designed to “deliver strategic depth and operational capability to the Navy, Marine Corps, and Joint Forces in times of peace or war,” the Navy Reserve has provided support in areas from healthcare to special warfare and everything in between.

First created in response to the outbreak of World War I, and through the efforts of then Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels and his assistant, Franklin D. Roosevelt, legislation for the creation of the Naval Reserve Force was passed on March 3, 1915.

Since that time, reservists have served in every major war in which the United States has fought.

As of December 2014, 107,687 reservists were serving as either the Selected Reserve (SELRES), or Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) Sailors, providing vital naval warfighting and operational capabilities in myriad roles. SELRES, the largest and most relied upon of the Ready Reserve, consists of drilling reservists and Full-Time Support (FTS) reservists. Drilling reservists are reservists who typically fulfill a service commitment of one weekend a month and two weeks a year of drilling and training. They are available for recall to active duty status and represent the Navy’s primary source of immediate manpower.

FTS reservists serve fulltime active duty service relating to the training and administration of the Navy Reserve

program. They are assigned to shore installations or operational units.

IRR reservists are composed of former active duty or reserve military personnel.

Though they typically receive no pay and are not obligated to drill, conduct annual training, or participate in any military activities, IRR personnel retain their status as uniformed military personnel. They retain their military specialty (i.e. rate) and rank, and receive benefits like entitlement to a military ID card, or NEX and commissary benefits.

Today, reservists assigned to Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia (CNREURAFSWA) contribute and help drive the command’s mission to provide efficient and effective shore service support to U.S. and allied forces in the Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia area of responsibility.

Approximately 400 reservists from 20 different units spread throughout the United States are assigned to CNREURAFSWA. Separated into boat support units (BSU), naval security force (NSF) units and regional units, the reserve unit locations stretch as far west as Las Vegas to as far east as Long Island, New York, as far south as Corpus Christi, Texas to as far north as Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Reservists from these Navy Operational Support Centers (NOSC) are assigned to all the installations that comprise CNREURAFSWA, with the exception of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) and Naval Support Facility (NSF) Deveselu, Romania, which has not been officially commissioned.

“The NSF units are security units, mostly made up of master-at-arms,” explained Regional Operational Support Officer Lt. Cmdr. Micah Weller.

“They are dedicated units that can be brought in if there was an increase in the force protection condition (FPCON) level.

The BSUs focus on port and air operations, so that would mean boatswain’s mates, operations specialists, aviation boatswain’s mates (handling), aviation boatswain’s mates (fuels) for example. They also provide Department of Defense (DOD) firefighters and our Regional Operations Center (ROC) is augmented from those units.”

These service members are essential to the CNREURAFSWA mission. The ROC unit’s mission is emergency response and watch standing, as well as conducting the exercises necessary to ensure base personnel are prepared in case of an emergency.

Weller added that the Operational Support Office does a good job of certifying that the focus is on finding those billets that aren’t manned or locating areas where a command needs support and finding the right reservist/s to step in and provide that support and expertise.

Most importantly, though, he says due to the training they receive both from the military and civilian sector, reservists arrive ready to contribute.

“The training prepares them to be that support,” Weller said.

“For example, master-at-arms conduct all their gun training in the states, so they arrive prepared to augment and support immediately. However, reservists bring a unique set of added skills gained from their civilian jobs.”

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coming Right: Chief Boatswain’s Mate Michaels Myers hugs his daughter and holds his newborn son for the first time during Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 2’s homecoming celebration at the Naval Station Norfolk Air Mobility Command (AMC) Terminal.

Below: Engineman 3rd Class Gregory Wright, assigned to CRS 2, proposes to Allison Horton during CRS-2’s homecoming celebration at the Naval Station Norfolk Air Mobility Command (AMC) Terminal.

Photos by MC2 Benjamin Wooddy

Left: Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Jacob McCall embraces with his daughter at CRS 2’s homecoming celebration at the Naval Station Norfolk Air Mobility Command (AMC) Terminal.

Coastal Riverine Squadron (CRS) 2 returns home after 7 month deployment

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USS Laboon deploys from Naval Station Norfolk to 6th AOR

Right: Brenda White wipes away the tears as she waving goodbye to her husband Quartermaster 2nd Class Shawn White at Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 13

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Left: The guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (center) departs Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. 13 for a six month deployment to conduct operations in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility.

Above: Kaelinn White, 8, watches her father Quartermaster 2nd Class Shawn White, preparing to deploy on the guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon at Naval Station Norfolk.

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USS Harry S. Truman changes command, remains focused on maintenance availability

By MC3 Ethan Miller USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH

While in the midst of its incremental availability, the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) held its change of command ceremony in Portsmouth, Feb. 5.

Capt. Ryan Scholl took the helm from Capt. Bob Roth in the ceremony presided by Rear Adm. Victorino G. “Vic� Mercado, commander of Carrier Strike Group 8.

During the ceremony, Mercado presented Roth with the Legion of Merit for his superior performance as commanding ofďŹ cer, a position he held since August 2012. “For the past two and a half years, I have observed with great pride the accomplishments of this amazing crew and struggle to ďŹ nd words to describe how impressed I am by all that has been accomplished. I am, without question, turning over a warship in superior material condition and a crew of passionate warriors with unmatched skill and dedication,â€? said Roth. “It has been my greatest pleasure and honor to serve with each and every one of you.â€?

Scholl, who assumed command after serving as assistant chief of staff for force readiness at Naval Air Forces PaciďŹ c, commended Roth’s leadership and the crew’s dedication to keeping Truman operationally ready to meet the challenges that may lay ahead. “It is an honor and privilege to take command of this mighty warship. Captain Roth has done a phenomenal job.

The reputation this ship has across the eet is second to none, and I am eager to lead this crew and continue that ďŹ ne tradition of excellence,â€? said Scholl.

Under Roth’s leadership, the crew remained focused and resilient throughout Truman’s unexpectedly delayed 2013 deployment, compressed work-up cycle and follow-on ninemonth deployment.

As evidence of the crew’s sustained achievement, Truman earned

2013 Commander, Naval Air Forces, Atlantic CVN Battle EfďŹ ciency award, a testament to the dedication of Truman’s crew.

As commanding ofďŹ cer, Roth oversaw several critical transitions throughout his tour, culminating in two successful shipyard availability periods and a combat deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

During the deployment, Truman participated in several exercises with navies from multiple nations, including NATO partners, France and the United Kingdom, in order to foster increased international cooperation while working closely with its allies to provide security and stability in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR. Within seven weeks of returning home from a nine-month deployment, Roth led Truman’s crew through the challenge of completing a Board of Inspection and Survey Material Inspection, an assessment most carriers execute following a maintenance availability and not soon after an extended deployment. The ship scored above the eet carrier average.

Roth, who will report to Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic, said he is conďŹ dent the crew will continue its superior performance under Scholl’s leadership. “I will observe from a distance as Captain Scholl boldly leads this ship in the years ahead, and I know Truman’s proud reputation will be sustained and enhanced,â€? said Roth.

This changing of the guard comes during Truman’s carrier incremental availability.

The carrier eet undergoes periodic maintenance availabilities throughout their service life in order to extend longevity and expand capabilities for an estimated 50 years.

The ship’s compressed maintenance availability allows the necessary preparation to return to sea and then deploy later this year.

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MCSN Justin R. Pacheco Capt. Ryan Scholl, center, relieves Capt. Bob Roth as commanding ofďŹ cer of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as Rear Adm. Victorino G. Mercado, commander of Carrier Strike Group 8, looks on.

Sailor extinguishes N.C. house ďŹ re

By MC1 Josue Escobosa CNSL Public Affairs

NEWPORT, N.C.

While most people were getting ready for the Super Bowl, Feb. 2, Ensign John Aselton and his wife, Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Kristina Aselton were busy putting out a house ďŹ re.

On their way home after shopping, Ensign Aselton noticed black smoke coming from the side of a house and decided to act quickly. “My ďŹ rst reaction was, I need to put this ďŹ re out,â€? said Aselton, attached to Naval Surface Force Atlantic. “I told my wife to call

9-1-1 and I sprinted out to the scene.�

He came upon the house to ďŹ nd that the side of the house, the electrical box and adjacent landscaping were ablaze. Thinking quickly, he raced around the house to ďŹ nd a hose. When he found one, he discovered it was too short to reach the ďŹ re that was steadily growing. Undeterred, he stayed calm and found another hose to connect to the ďŹ rst and extinguished the ames. “They were great; they took total control of the situation,â€? said Mike Schinn, the homeowner. “If they wouldn’t have come, my whole house would

have caught ďŹ re.â€? “I’d say my search and rescue training really helped me stay calm and problem-solve in stressful situations,â€? said Aselton, accounting for actions.

Two other people showed up on the scene and assisted by setting re-ash watches and alerting the owner, who had been asleep during the whole incident, that the ďŹ re had been put out. Shortly thereafter, the ďŹ re department arrived to support the homeowner. “I honestly can’t thank them enough; I truly appreciate everything they did for me,â€? said Schinn.

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Iraqi Security Forces Repel ISIL Attack An attempt by 20 to 25 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant fighters to attack al Asad Air Base in Iraq was repulsed by “ready and able” Iraqi security forces, the Pentagon press secretary said. » see B3

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Steelworker 1st Class Honer Villanueva, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, cuts rebar beams with an oxygen acetylene torch next to a caterpillar 390b during a seaplane ramp construction project.

SEABEES REBUILD HISTORY ON NASNI

By MC2 Tim D. Godbee Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

SAN DIEGO

Seabees assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 and Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3 began rebuilding a World War II-era seaplane ramp at Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), Feb. 6.

After surveying how much of the ramp needed complete replacement, the team of Seabees, based out of Naval Base Ventura County, California, are in the process of dismantling the 70-year-old ramp.

Despite the ramp’s age and corrosion, the Seabees are impressed with the quality of the original structure.

“Whoever built this thing certainly knew what they were doing,” said Chief Builder Jason Cortez, the project’s officer-in-charge.

“A lot of us are in awe of how long it’s lasted and how great it’s designed. The ramp itself is over 300 feet long and we only have to replace 80 of it. That says a lot for a structure this old.”

The project consists largely of replacing decades old concrete and steel reinforcement bars, but the construction crew is running into one major problem – corrosion.

A lot of us are in awe of how long it’s lasted and how great it’s designed.

The ramp itself is over 300 feet long and we only have to replace 80 of it.

That says a lot for a structure this old. -Chief Builder Jason Cortez, the project’s officer-in-charge “The original plan was to remove damaged and deteriorated concrete and rebar, and then we would replace that with new rebar and concrete,” said Cortez. “The issue we ran into is that there is more deterioration than we anticipated. We had to completely remove nearly everything and rethink our entire plan to give the Navy the best product possible.”

The project is giving many of the Seabees an opportunity to get their hands dirty in a way they don’t often get to.

“As a UCT, we typically don’t get a chance to do large-scale construction projects like this,” said Builder 2nd Class Chris Farmer, the project supervisor. “We’re Seabees, but we’re Seabee divers so we don’t get to do a lot of traditional Seabee work. This job is very construction heavy, which gives us a chance to showcase what we can do as divers and Seabees.”

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TAKE A RUN Distance makes the heart grow stronger

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Photos by MC2 Mark El-Rayes Equipment Operator 1st Class Peter Bonebakker, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, moves debris and rebar beams with a caterpillar 290b excavator during a seaplane ramp construction project.

President signs Clay Hunt Act, says ‘stigma has to end’

By Claudette Roulo DOD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

President Barack Obama signed into law the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act, or SAV Act, Feb. 12.

The act is aimed at reducing military and veteran suicides and improving their access to quality mental health care.

Hunt was a decorated Marine veteran who struggled with post-traumatic stress. He deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and was wounded in Anbar Province, Iraq, and witnessed the combat deaths of close friends.

Two years after his discharge and after repeated setbacks in his medical care, Hunt took his own life.

“By all accounts, he was selfless and he was brave,” Obama said of Hunt. “And when he died in 2011,

it was a heartbreaking loss for his family, his fellow Marines and our nation, because Clay had already done a great deal of good in the world. And the truth is – he was just getting started.”

Through unimaginable grief, Hunt’s family, friends and fellow veterans made it their mission to spare other families the pain they endured, the president said.

“So they shared Clay’s story far and wide,” Obama said. “And they reached out to members of Congress. And they lobbied and they testified and made personal appeals. And thanks to their tireless efforts – and we are particularly grateful to Clay’s family, being able to transform grief into action – today, I will sign the Clay Hunt SAV Act into law.”

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GIVE UP CHOLESTEROL AFTER FAT TUESDAY? FAT CHANCE.

By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor

Last week, news broke that the U.S. government’s Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee found that cholesterol in the diet is no longer considered to be a “nutrient of concern.” So, after 40 years of being told that we should avoid eggs, bacon and cheese, we can now belly up to nice big omelet without worrying that it’ll clog our arteries.

This recent flip in the government’s nutrition recommendations follows the USDA scrapping its long-standing Food Pyramid in 2011, and replacing it with the simplified “My Plate” graphic (choosemyplate.gov).

This change was made in the face of overwhelming research indicating that the low-fat trend that started in the 1970s contributed significantly to the diabetes and obesity epidemics in the U.S. The My Plate guidelines still advocate a diet low in cholesterol; however, it is expected that the USDA will soon remove this admonition based on the Advisory Committee’s report.

Although the My Plate daily allowances of 50 percent vegetables and fruit, 30 percent grains, and 20 percent protein are still being

criticized as skewed to appease agricultural industry lobbyists, they are considered a vast improvement over the outdated Food Pyramid advice to use fat “sparingly” and eat “6 to 11 servings of bread, cereal, rice and pasta” daily.

Personally, I feel vindicated.

As a frequent low-carb dieter, I have always felt a twinge of embarrassment in the commissary check out line, while heaping eggs, bacon, cheese, pork rinds, and mayonnaise onto the belt. Over the years, many of my military spouse friends looked at me with a judgmental grimace and said, “You’re not doing that Adkins diet again, are you?”

Sometimes I’d lie and tell them, “Oh, heck no, I’m doing a much healthier diet that’s low in fat.” Little did they know, I was shoveling nuts, spearing olives, slicing steaks, and slathering cream cheese to my heart’s content (pun intended).

The first time I discovered low-carb diets was in 1999 while stationed in Norfolk, and although it seemed counter-intuitive to count carbs rather than fat, I decided to give it a shot.

A couple of weeks into the diet, I had eaten more eggs than Cool Hand Luke and was five pounds of toxin-flushing water weight down.

Other than nagging constipation and debilitat-

ing fatigue, I felt fabulous, and continued fibbing to my military spouse friends until I’d lost 20 pounds and some change.

However, I am a chronic yo-yo dieter with a deeply-ingrained feast-or-famine mentality.

So, as soon as a holiday or special occasion rolls around, I fall off the low-carb cliff into an abyss of gluttony. When I finally emerge from the splurge, I use the lull between special occasions to diet again.

Now that the plastic-beaded debauchery of Fat Tuesday is behind me, Lent is an opportune time for me to sacrifice some carbs again. I just hope that when Easter rolls around, I won’t fall off the wagon and find myself gobbling a pound each of ham, scalloped potatoes and chocolate in one sitting.

I always feel guilty about cheating on my low-carb diet, but now, thanks to the new nutrition guidelines, at least I no longer have to feel guilty about my low-carb diet itself.

Omelets anyone?

Currently stationed in Newport, RI, Lisa is a 20-year Navy spouse and mother of three teenagers, whose award-winning columns appear in military and civilian newspapers nationwide, and on her blog, themeatandpotatoesoflife.com. Follow Lisa @MolinariWrites.

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | FEB 19, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | B3 Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby takes questions during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Feb. 13.

IRAQI SECURITY FORCES REPEL ISIL ATTACK

By Claudette Roulo DOD News, Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON

An attempt by 20 to 25 Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant fighters to attack al Asad Air Base in Iraq was repulsed by “ready and able” Iraqi security forces, the Pentagon press secretary said.

“The attempted attack was led, we believe, by at least several … suicide attackers,” Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said. Early indications are that some of the attackers did detonate their vests, he noted, and the suicide attackers were followed by a second wave of about 15 fighters.

The admiral said the fighters reached the perimeter of the base, located in the Anbar province in western Iraq. “They were immediately engaged by members of the Iraqi army – the 7th Infantry of the Iraqi army,” he added.

No coalition forces were injured

in the attack, nor is there indication of Iraqi casualties, Kirby said.

Al Asad is a sprawling facility, he said. “It’s basically a base of many, many bases inside. And at no time were U.S. troops anywhere near the fighting – at least a couple of miles away. So, they might’ve heard shots being fired, but that would’ve been about it,” the admiral said.

U.S. troops are at al Asad as part of the train, advise and assist mission, Kirby said. He said that if the troops were to come under fire, they are authorized and equipped to defend themselves.

Iraqi Troops Pressure ISIL In one of their first successes in months, Kirby said, earlier this week ISIL forces took the town of al Baghdadi, also in Anbar province. But, he noted, Iraqi security forces continue to operate throughout the region, putting pressure on ISIL forces.

“Nobody has underestimated, and

Kirby updated reporters on recent attacks in Iraq by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

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we’ve all been very honest about the continued threat that this group poses, which is why we have to take it so seriously, which is why this advise and assist mission is so important,” the admiral said.

“When you look at what happened today, I think it proves that Iraqi security forces can fight effectively and can defend territory and ground when they’re ready and they’re able.

And in this case, they were ready and able,” he said.

ISIL Steals to Survive

It’s important to keep the events in Anbar in perspective, Kirby said.

The list released earlier this week by U.S. Central Command of destroyed ISIL equipment and vehicles is significant given ISIL’s limited ability to reconstitute their supplies.

“It’s not like they’ve got, you know, a ready supply chain of armored personnel carriers just streaming across, and, you know, manufacturing capability to replace this stuff,” the admiral said. “It’s not like they’ve got a team full of mechanics that can keep them running after they’ve been hit

and broken.”

Kirby added, “These guys steal to survive. I mean, one of their chief sources of income is stolen money.

They just move into an area and basically rob banks. And that’s how they get a lot of their money. And when they’re not capturing new territory, they’re not robbing a whole lot of new banks.

“So there’s a shelf life here on their material capability,” he continued. “They do not have the ability to reconstitute strength the way a normal armed force would.”

State department welcomes veterans to fellowship program WASHINGTON

in international affairs from George Washington University, is working in the Office of Global Partnerships for the next year.

Veterans took the forefront as Secretary of State John F. Kerry welcomed the inaugural fellows of the Veterans Innovation Partnership.

Speaking in the Benjamin Franklin Room at the State Department, Kerry said the fellows will bring a unique way of looking at America’s foreign policy.

Air Force veteran Ben Shoaf, a member of the inaugural class, said the program is a chance for veterans to take what they have learned performing military service and apply it to international affairs.

Shoaf, who holds a master’s degree

Public-Private Partnership Kerry said the idea for the partnership began in 2013. It is a unique public-private partnership that will take advantage of the expertise veterans can bring to international relations. Those chosen for the program have experience deployed in the Middle East, Asia and Europe.

They all hold master’s degrees, and all want to continue their public service, the secretary said.

When the fellowship is finished, the participants may be offered positions with the department.

“It was my time at war that made

By Jim Garamone DOD News, Defense Media Activity

me such a big believer in the need to exhaust every option to resolve differences peacefully before we make the decision to ask young men and women to go into harm’s way,” Kerry said.

somewhere in the world.”

Veterans’ Voices Need to be Heard Veterans’ voices need to be heard in order to promote America’s interests and values across the globe, he said.

“When we wrestle with the challenge of building peace in Afghanistan, we benefit from the voice of the veteran who knows the cost of war,” Kerry said. “When disaster strikes … we benefit from the voice of a veteran who has delivered life-saving aid in real time

Program Benefits Veterans, State Department This partnership is a benefit to both the veterans and to the State Department, the secretary said. The department will open the season to choose the next group of fellows next month.

“We’re in this for the long haul,” Kerry said. “The bottom line is pretty simple: all of us who put on a uniform and left our homes to serve this great country share a lifelong bond and we never forget the reason we do what we do.”

Air Force veteran Albert Espinoza is one of the fellows and was at American University when he heard of the program.

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“When the program was announced, I felt it was almost tailored to what I want to do,” he said in an interview. “During my transition out of the Air Force, we go to counseling and they try to advise you on what’s out there. They dropped a brochure about the foreign service on me, and I thought, ‘Wow, there’s something outside of being in uniform where I can still serve my country?’ That was my motivation.”

The fellows will receive exposure to many aspects of the State Department. There are opportunities for training and to work at many offices.

“It’s encouraged to do rotations,” Shoaf said in the interview. “And everyone wants to do them.”

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B4 | THE FLAGSHIP | FEB 19, 2015 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Below: Lt. Jennifer Carroll, the Women in Submarines coordinator at Submarine Forces Atlantic, speaks to Sailors during an all-hands call at Naval Base San Diego.

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Asst. Secretary of the Navy hosts PTSD Awareness Discussion Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON

Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Juan Garcia hosted a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Discussion in the Pentagon Hall of Heroes Feb. 10.

The event featured guest speaker U.S. Congressmen Tim Murphy, who spoke about the importance of identifying risks and helping those affected by PTSD receive the correct treatment.

“PTSD is real and it has been around for a

long time,” said Murphy. “But we know it has roots in brain function and is treatable.”

According to the National Institutes of Health, Department of Veteran Affairs, and Sidran Institute, the societal and economic burden of PTSD is extremely heavy. It is estimated PTSD affects about 7.7 million American adults in a given year, though the disorder can develop at any age including childhood.

“PTSD affects everyone and we are here to discuss how it can be treated and how you can help those around you,” said Mike Myers, from Department of the Navy Assistant for System Administration, Charitable Cam-

paign, Events and Protocol Office.

The discussion focused on recognizing the signs of PTSD, what can be some contributing factors, and what the individuals go through.

“The most effective way to treat PTSD is to tell the individual that they will get better,” said Murphy. “Help the individual to keep a positive mental attitude and eventually they will get better.”

The discussion wrapped up with questions from the audience relating to future discussions and how to better incorporate families into the treatment process.

“It is important to keep families involved in the process, because they are going through a lot of the same things,” said Murphy. “It helps us to be stronger individuals and keep us in a positive attitude.”

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By MC2 Joe Bishop Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

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Capt. Rod Hutton, deputy commander for the Enlisted Women in Submarines Task Force, led the Enlisted Women in Submarines Road Show to different military bases in the San Diego area Feb. 9-11.

The road show is spreading the word that the submarine force is now open to female enlisted Sailors from E-1 to E-8.

Speakers discussed how junior female Sailors could convert to rates in the submarine force and the type of candidates the force is seeking. In addition, they provided an insight of the lifestyle aboard submarines.

“Up until 21 January, all the enlisted billets in the submarine force were previously closed to women,” said Hutton. “That policy has now changed and there is an opportunity for our female Sailors to cross the fleet and conduct rating conversions into the submarine force.”

Currently, more than 60 female officers are serving throughout the Navy’s 76 submarines. They serve aboard guided-missile nuclear submarines (SSGN) and ballistic-missile nuclear submarines (SSBN).

They are also slated to be integrated aboard the Virginia-class fast attack submarines (SSN).

In January, three officers reported aboard USS Minnesota (SSN 783), homeported in Groton, Connecticut. USS Virginia (SSN 774), homeported in Groton, will be integrated in calendar year 2015, and the Pearl Harbor, Hawaii-based USS Texas (SSN 775) and USS Mississippi (SSN 782) will be integrated in Fiscal Year 2016.

There is an opportunity for our female Sailors to cross the fleet and conduct rating conversions into the submarine force.”

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HOMES.mil offers Navy OCONUS online community listings for the first time

By Carol Casto Navy Installations Command Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

HOMES.mil, the official Department of Defense (DOD) housing website, which was activated on Dec. 14, 2014, is dedicated to helping service members, families, and DOD civilians find housing, wherever they choose to live.

For the first time, the HOMES.mil website is offering Navy housing listings

for those living outside the continental United States (OCONUS).

The website enables Housing Service Center (HSC) professionals, landlords, and property managers to find and share vital information about community rental listings. Just as in the continental United States, OCONUS HSCs work closely with landlords in their communities to assist service members with finding safe, suitable and affordable housing.

“Living OCONUS is a unique experience, and our HSC staff works directly with landlords to ensure the listings available on HOMES. mil are accurate and meet our minimum requirements,” said Anne-Marie Snodgrass, EURAFSWA regional housing director. “We are excited to finally have the opportunity to provide our customers with the additional service of being able to search for community housing listings

online, before they arrive.”

“The HSC staff is experienced in working with landlords throughout the world,” said Snodgrass. “Each location has its own set of local customs, agreements, laws and command policies that the HSC staff considers before accepting local listings, as necessary.”

HOMES.mil is part of the integrated services offered OCONUS through the HSC. In addition to home finding in the community, the HSC also offers showing services and language translation services (when needed). HSC counselors can provide translation services between the Service member and landlord during home tours, lease negotiation, and issue resolution.

“The staffs post each listing on HOMES.mil and work with their translators and the local community to offer service members and their families the best possible local housing,” said Snodgrass.

Additional HSC services OCONUS may offer include community orientation; providing information about entitlements such as overseas housing allowance, temporary lodging allowance, and cost of living allowance; and temporary and full-tour furnishings.

Service members should contact their local HSC or sponsor to determine if there is a mandatory military family housing assignment or on-base first policy at their location.

online To find information about your local HSC, including contact information, visit Navy Housing online at www. cnic.navy.mil/ ContactHousing.

■ available to troops, families The Navy HSC is available to assist service members and their families find a home wherever they choose to live, either OCONUS or stateside.

HOMES.mil improves the home finding experience for service members and their families and alleviates some of the burdens and stress of PCS.

“It’s important for the Navy to incorporate females into the submarine community,” said Command Master Chief Veronica Holliday, from the guidedmissile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108). “There’s a lot of talent that female leadership and female Sailors themselves bring to the table that our male counterparts aren’t aware of because the experiences have been different.”

Phase I of female enlisted integration will begin with the SSGN and SSBN crews in Kings Bay, Georgia, and Bangor, Washington, starting in 2016 and continuing through 2021. Phase II of the integration will begin with the Virginiaclass attack submarines in 2020.

“There’s an opportunity to bring in, recruit and select for conversion some immense talent and great Sailors to make our submarine force and our Navy across the board stronger,” said Hutton. “We’re looking for Sailors that are going to bring experience from the surface and aviation communities into the submarine ratings for tomorrow to make the submarine force stronger.”

Enlisted females who complete a non-nuclear rating conversion will attend Basic Enlisted Submarine School (BESS) in Groton, Connecticut, prior to arriving aboard their ship. BESS provides screening of future submariners in adaptability and reliability and prepares Sailors to pursue submarine qualifications aboard an operational submarine.

“It’s fantastic to see females integrated into submarines,” said Seaman Apprentice Renee Vouy, an A-school student studying to be a sonar technician - surface (advanced electronics field).

“I’m excited for the opportunity to be one of the first enlisted females on a submarine.”

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | FEB 19, 2015 | THE FLAGSHIP | B5 Musician 2nd Class Amber Hosmer demonstrates clarinet techniques during a clinic with woodwind students at Thompson Middle School in Newport, Jan. 14.

Most DOD personnel to return from West Africa DOD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON

Most Defense Department personnel who deployed to West Africa to support the U.S. Agency for International Development and international partners in fighting Ebola at its source already have returned to their home stations, and nearly all will return home over the next two months, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said Feb. 10.

In a statement, Kirby said DOD will identify 100 personnel who will maintain a continued presence in the region, working to strengthen the disease preparedness and surveillance capacity of the national governments.

“DOD personnel will build on a strong military partnership with the armed forces of Liberia to enhance their Ebola response efforts and provide disaster response training to the government of Liberia,” the admiral said.

Starting in September, the Defense Department has delivered critical life-saving resources, built Ebola treatment units, trained hundreds of local and international health care workers and provided logistical support to humanitarian and public health workers who provided care throughout West Africa.

At the height of the epidemic, 2,800 DOD personnel were deployed to West Africa. About 1,500 of those personnel have returned home, Kirby said, and nearly all of the rest will be home by April 30. All have or will undergo established controlled monitoring procedures, he noted.

To support the 10,000 civilian responders who remain on the ground in West Africa, he added, the Defense Department will leave behind assets that can help health workers stem potential future outbreaks.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is grateful to the men and women of the U.S. military and their families who supported Operation United Assistance, Kirby said. “Their swift response demonstrates the need to maintain readiness, capacity and capabilities to respond to the diverse array of challenges facing the United States and our partners,” he added.

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NAVY BAND SHARES MUSICAL EXPERTISE WITH STUDENTS

By MU2 Colleen Shifflett Navy Band Northeast

NEWPORT, R.I.

Getting out into the community is job one for Navy Band Northeast, and last month, three ensembles took the opportunity to visit Rhode Island schools.

The brass and woodwind quintets performed a joint concert in Newport at Thompson Middle School, and the popular music group, Rhode Island Sound, performed at Winman Junior High in Warwick. These visits were intended to not only entertain and educate students, but to expose them to the Navy and Navy professionalism.

After each performance, the musicians held clinics for the students and answered questions about life as a Sailor and professional musician.

Students had questions about playing music in the military, going to war, and many other topics, but one question in particular stood out – What is your favorite part of working with middle school students?

“Seeing how far the young musicians

come in just a couple of years,” replied Musician 2nd Class Amber Hosmer.

“There were new students just starting to play clarinet who were still learning their fingerings and older students who were much more advanced,” said Hosmer of the experience. “It’s so neat to see how much they learn in such a short time.”

According to Peter Kiley, music director at Winman Junior High, the group’s performances and instruction were well received.

“The Navy musicians are first-rate performers and professionals,” said Kiley. “Students and faculty were raving about the performance for days “In this modern age with so many distractions, both positive and negative, it is difficult to maintain the focus and motivation. The students referred to the Navy musicians as excellent role models, inspiring them to work hard and stay committed to performing great music.”

Musician 2nd Class Trevor Shifflett, unit leader of Rhode Island Sound, was glad to hear that their performance left students inspired. “The excitement in the

room when the show started with a drum solo was a palpable thing, and it seemed to grow with every song we played,” said Shifflett. “Whether it was Michael Jackson, Chuck Berry or Taylor Swift, they didn’t care. They just loved the fact that we were there playing great music.”

Don Chilton, band director at Thompson Middle School, immediately noticed the difference the visit made in his students.

“The students were motivated and inspired,” Chilton said of the experience.

“There was an energy that hadn’t been there before.”

Chilton’s perspective is unique, being a retired senior chief musician who once served as a member of Navy Band Northeast. He recalls performing at schools during his time in the Navy, and that it used to be just an “in and out” visit.

“I enjoyed it, but now I can see the difference in the kids,” said Chilton. “It’s amazing.”

Schools interested in having Navy Band Northeast visit and perform are encouraged to submit a request to nbne. ops@navy.mil or (401) 841-2479.

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B6 | THE FLAGSHIP | FEB 19, 2015 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, briefs attendees of the Naval War College’s Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Officer Course at Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet’s headquarters in Pearl Harbor.

Army approves Purple Hearts for Fort Hood shooting victims U.S. Army News Release WASHINGTON

Army Secretary John M. McHugh announced Feb. 6, that he has approved awarding the Purple Heart and its civilian counterpart, the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom, to victims of a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, following a change in the medals’ eligibility criteria mandated by Congress.

Thirteen people were killed and more than 30 were wounded in the attack by Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, who was convicted in August 2013, of 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted murder.

“The Purple Heart’s strict eligibility criteria had prevented us from awarding it to victims of the horrific attack at Fort Hood,” McHugh explained. “Now that Congress has changed the criteria, we believe there is sufficient reason to allow these men and women to be awarded and recognized with either the Purple Heart or, in the case of civilians, the Defense of Freedom Medal. It’s an appropriate recognition of their service and sacrifice.”

Under a provision of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015, Congress expanded the eligibility for the Purple Heart by redefining what should be considered an attack by a “foreign terrorist organization” for purposes of determining eligibility for the Purple Heart.

The legislation states that an event should now be considered an attack by a foreign terrorist organization if the perpetrator of the attack “was in communication with the foreign terrorist organization before the attack” and “the attack was inspired or motivated by the foreign terrorist organization.”

In a review of the Fort Hood incident and the new provisions of law, the Army determined that there was sufficient evidence to conclude Hasan “was in communication with the foreign terrorist organization before the attack,” and that his radicalization and subsequent acts could reasonably be considered to have been “inspired or motivated by the foreign terrorist organization.”

Previous criteria required a finding that Hasan had been acting at the direction of a foreign terrorist organization.

McHugh directed Army officials to identify Soldiers and civilians now eligible for the awards as soon as possible, and to contact them about presentation of the awards.

Soldiers receiving the Purple Heart automatically qualify for combat-related special compensation upon retirement. Recipients also are eligible for burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Following his 2013 conviction, Hasan was sentenced to death by a general court-martial. He is incarcerated at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, while post-trial and appellate processes continue.

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PACFLT hosts senior leaders course, strengthens international bonds

By MC2 Brian M. Wilbur U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

PEARL HARBOR

Senior military leaders from 14 nations gathered at U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) headquarters in Hawaii for the Naval War College Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Officer Course Feb. 5-11.

The 27 CFMCC participants came from Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Chile, France, India, Indonesia, Japan, Peru, Republic of the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and the United States.

“This course is one of the most important international venues the U.S. Navy hosts and directly supports our strategic rebalance to the Indo-AsiaPacific,” said Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., Commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet.

“It provides big and realizable dividends for all participating nations by strengthening regional partnerships and improving operational effectiveness to address our common maritime challenges. The juice is well worth the squeeze.”

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert told CFMCC participants, “This is a unique situ-

ation; they didn’t have such a thing when I was coming up. Grasp this opportunity,” said Greenert, who stopped in Hawaii on his way to visit Australia and New Zealand. “The fellowship that you will start developing here enables us and other countries to get aligned.

Personal relations make it happen. You will never have enough resources like this again.”

The Naval War College facilitated the weeklong course, and this was the ninth annual CFMCC hosted by PACFLT since 2007.

“With the U.S. Navy presence in the Asian maritime theater, it is important to have CFMCC at PACFLT,” said retired Vice Adm. Yoji Koda, a facilitator from the Naval War College and former commander in chief of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet. “It is essential to give the countries aligned with the U.S. a better understanding of how PACFLT conducts business.”

The participants heard lectures on maritime security and took part in open-forum panel discussions facilitated by subject-matter experts to foster a better understanding of the various perspectives involved in a combined force.

“It’s an honor to be here at CFMCC. This is a good opportunity to make friends with all the countries here,” said

■ value of relationships Recently, the U.S. Navy operated with partners and allies during disasters such as responding to Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines or in the search for missing airliners.

Rear Adm. Young-suk Kim, Republic of Korea navy, deputy commander Republic of Korea First Fleet. “This is also a great opportunity to better understand PACFLT and the U.S. Navy, its history at Pearl Harbor and how huge it is.”

Rear Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, echoed Kim’s sentiments.

“CFMCC gives us the opportunity to build personal relationships with our partners, improve cooperation across the theater, and learn from the experience of the senior facilitators,” Franchetti said. “The course provides great exposure to senior leader views, such as the CNO, PACFLT commander and Marine Forces Pacific commander.

We also get to hear the partners and facilitator’s perspectives on the IndoAsia-Pacific and their thoughts on how to effectively organize for a combined operation.”

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SUICIDE Equipment Operator 1st Class Peter Bonebakker, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 3, moves debris and rebar beams with a caterpillar 290b excavator during a seaplane ramp construction project.

improve veterans’ mental health care access Continued from B1

MC2 Mark El-Rayes

SEABEES | Rebuilding

WWII-era seaplane ramp Continued from B1 Farmer added that Seabee divers are expected to be able to perform battle damage repair projects on piers and harbors. He said that this project provides real-life training that they couldn’t get anywhere else.

“More often than not, we’re doing mooring and waterfront structure inspections, so it’s nice to be able to do something closer to the roots of our rate,” said Farmer.

According to Bruce Linder of the Coronado Historical Association, seaplanes were invented on NASNI in January 1911.

“On any given day, between the 1920s and the 1940s, hundreds of these craft dotted the skies and waters around Coronado,” Linder wrote in his passage ‘Coronado’s Seaplane Legacy’.

“All four of the Navy’s first hangars on North Island

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were built with ramps where planes could easily move to and from the bay,” Linder wrote.

Seaplanes could be seen flying over the skies of NASNI until the mid-1960s when the last were decommissioned. Though seaplanes may not be a part of NASNI’s current air fleet, the rebuilding of one of those seaplane ramps brings part of that history back to operational status.

“Right now this base doesn’t have a boat ramp,” said Cortez. “Once we’re finished, this ramp will serve as that. This ramp has to be able to support the big Mark V boats. With the truck, trailer and boat, the entire set up can weigh as much as 110,000 pounds.”

Although the ramps final function may be different from the original intent, the Seabees working to rebuild the seaplane ramp on NASNI are aware that they’re rebuilding history.

“This is a great project for us to work on,” added Cortez. “I couldn’t be more proud of how our guys are adapting to all the challenges of project. Everyone here is working their hardest to give the Navy the best product possible at the end of this project.”

The president said the best way to honor Hunt “is to make sure that more veterans like him are here for all the years to come and able to make extraordinary contributions, building on what they’ve already done for our safety and our security.”

The act builds on efforts still in progress to improve Veterans Affairs mental health care access by: ■ Requiring annual third party evaluations of VA’s mental health care and suicide prevention programs; ■ Creating a centralized website with resources and information about the range of mental health services available from the VA; ■ Conducting a three-year pilot program using peer support to assist veterans transitioning from active duty; and ■ Encouraging collaborative suicide prevention efforts between the VA and non-profit mental health organizations.

The president’s proposed 2016 budget also includes more than $7 billion for the VA to continue its focus on expanding and transforming mental health services for veterans, including treatment for post-traumatic stress, ensuring timely access to mental health care, and treatment for military sexual trauma.

“This law will not bring Clay back, as much as we wish it would,” Obama said, “but the reforms that it puts in place would’ve helped, and they’ll help others who are going through the same challenging process that he went through.”

It’s time to eliminate the stigma and barriers that face those who seek help, the president said. Asking for help is hard enough, he said, particularly when you are used to helping others.

“Today, we say again to every person in uniform, every veteran who has ever served, we thank you for your service. We honor your sacrifice. But sometimes, you know, talk is cheap.

And sometimes, you know, particularly at a time when we’ve got an all-volunteer force and so often we can celebrate them at a ball game, but too many are insulated from the impacts,” the president said.

“We’ve got to also act,” Obama said. “We can’t just talk. So we’re ready to help you begin the next chapter of your lives.

And if you are hurting, know this: You are not forgotten. You are not alone. You are never alone. We are here for you. America is here for you. All of us. And we will not stop doing everything in our power to get you the care and support you need to stay strong and keep serving this country we love.

“We need you. We need you. You make our country better,” the president said.

MC3 Lorelei Vander Griend Sailors participate in a suicide awareness walk on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).

| Navy Medicine theme for February: ‘Heart Health’ – Take a run!

Continued from B1 “Distance makes the heart grow stronger” Jenni Osborne, MPH, CHES, Health Educator assigned to Health Promotion and Wellness Department at Naval Hospital Bremerton shared an article recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology entitled, ‘Running reduces risk of death regardless of duration, speed.’

“The real purpose of running isn’t to win a race; it’s to test the limits of the human heart” The premise of the article is that running for only a few minutes a day or at slow speeds may significantly reduce a person’s risk of death from cardiovascular disease compared to someone who does not run.

In other words, running to the restroom at halftime might be better than nothing, but if a person dedicates a bit more energy and a little less sedentary, the benefits far outweigh the chips and dips.

“Run with your heart – not with your legs” Exercise is a well-established manner to prevent heart disease and is essential to a well-rounded healthy lifestyle,” said Osborne.

“Your legs can make you fast, your mind can make you faster, and your heart...every mile makes it stronger and your heart returns the favor” Researchers studied 55,137 adults between the ages of 18 and 100 over a 15-year period to determine whether there is a relationship between running and longevity. Data was drawn from the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study, where participants were asked to complete a questionnaire about their running habits. In the study period, 3,413 participants died, including 1,217 whose deaths were related to cardiovascular disease. In this population, 24 percent of the participants reported running as part of their leisure-time exercise.

“You don’t need a runner body – just a runner’s heart” Compared with non-runners, the runners had a 30 percent lower risk of death from all causes and a 45 percent lower risk of death from heart disease or stroke.

Runners on average lived three years longer compared to non-runners. Also, to reduce mortality risk at a population level from a public health perspective, the authors concluded that promoting running is as important as preventing smoking, obesity or hypertension. The benefits were the same no matter how long, far, frequently or fast participants reported running. Benefits were also the same

regardless of sex, age, body mass index, health conditions, smoking status or alcohol use.

“Running is like a metaphor for life – there’s always someone faster, and always someone slower – all you can do is hang in there and put your heart in it” “Short of quitting smoking, staying physically active with something like running is the best thing someone can do for themselves,” said Capt. Steven Kewish, NHB director for Medical Services.

“You’re a runner if you run. It’s not about how far or how long or how fast. It’s all about your heart” NHB’s Health Promotion and Wellness is actively showcasing the Heart Health theme at local events such as the Naval Base Kitsap Sweetheart 5K Fun Run held on Feb. 12. The fun run attracted more than 125 runners and walkers and also included a Kid’s Dash for younger family members.

“By supporting these events we are able to show other commands and communities what we offer in the way of support groups, classes and other events which help individuals and groups meet or exceed their health and wellness goals. Our vision is to empower people to live healthier lives,” explained Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (Fleet Marine Force) Christopher Spangler, Health Promotion and Wellness Department leading petty officer.

“You don’t have to train for competition; you don’t have to try and set a personal best and you don’t need to impress anyone. Yet every run helps to strengthen your heart, fuel your soul and improve your life” Spangler notes an event like a fun run offers an avenue for people to be healthy and have fun. These events eliminate the competitive spirit most fear by attending a marathon or race.

“This allows runners from beginners to advanced to compete but still have fun,” Spangler said.

“If you’re in it for the long run...your heart appreciates that...”

According to Spangler, there are some people who might have read or heard that running is overrated, bad or not good for knees. But not if a person is properly trained and prepared.

“The sweet spot for many appears to be five to 19 miles per week, spread throughout three or four sessions per week.

Runners who followed these guidelines reaped the greatest health benefits. Their risk of death dropped by 25 percent, according to results published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,” cited Spangler, adding that consistency is key.

“Tempo Runs – where your heart takes a licking’ but keeps on ticking’!”

Spangler attests that for those unable (or unwilling) to run, even if they are able to participate at a fun run by walking they can have just as much fun and reap the benefits.

Runs are open to all family members and some even allow the family dog on the course.

“A fun run can be a great opportunity for dog walkers to meet and walk or run while supporting a great event for a good cause, and improve heart health for themselves and their pet,” Spangler said.

“The question was once asked, ‘does running hills ever get easier?’ The truthful reply was, ‘No, but a person can get stronger and their heart can get healthier in taking on the challenge.’”

Starting up a program of running or walking, or combining both on a course, might be undertaken as a New Year’s resolution or because the command’s physical readiness training is around the corner. There are even marathoners and ultra-distance athletes who understand that adding a walk portion to a long run is okay. The bottom line is still putting one foot in front of the other.

“We forget the reason we do cardiovascular fitness is for the health benefits and to feel good! Moving around increases blood flow to our muscles, strengthens the heart and lungs and teaches the heart to work more efficiently,” Spangler added.

“Whether it’s a ten miler or one mile run, your heart will never regret you lacing up those sneakers and just taking that first step” It’s proven that cardiovascular exercise also benefits more than just a stronger heart and lungs. It promotes weight loss; increased bone density; reduced stress; reduced risk of heart disease and some types of cancer; temporary relief from depression and anxiety; more confidence about how you feel and how you look; better sleep; more energy; and even the intangible element of setting a good example for children to stay active as they get older.

“Make your heart smile” Studies have shown that running promotes a Heart Health by helping to manage or prevent high blood pressure; keep arteries clear of plaque by boosting good cholesterol and lowering triglycerides (fats in blood); lower risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), heart attack and stroke. Running can also help prevent or manage other chronic conditions that greatly impact heart health such as diabetes, overweight and obesity, as it burns more calories than most other forms of aerobics.

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SISTER ACT HITS NORFOLK

By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

NORFOLK

Local documentary filmmakers tell the story of Navy SEALs

By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

NORFOLK

A worldwide premiere of the documentary UNTIL it HURTS (UiH) will take place this Saturday Feb. 21 here in Norfolk at Nauticus. The 7:00 p.m. showing has sold out and there are a few seats still available for the 9 p.m. showing.

Directed by Hampton Roads native Scott Hansen and produced by local businessman Todd Grubs, it tells the stories and sacrifices of some of our Navy SEALS who selflessly gave their lives for our country and the very unique way that Dave Hall, a retired SEAL sniper decided to honor his fallen friends and brothers.

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The feel good musical comedy Sister Act, that WOR Radio says is “Sensational…with enough production number to keep you dancing in the aisles all night” is coming to Chrysler Hall this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21.

It features original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors) that the Daily News says is “Infectious and worth celebrating! They took a good movie and made it better!”

Harmony France is the understudy for Mother Superior and in the ensemble spoke to me on the phone while on the tour bus in West Virginia.

Yiorgo: I understand that you have family here.

Courtesy photo Harmony France: Yes, I visit Newport News a lot because my parents and my 94-year-old grandfather all live there and we are all very excited that Sister Act will be in Norfolk this week.

Y: You are also one of our own, serving six years in Navy.

HF: I served proudly in Intelligence and I am a qualified Sharpshooter. I come from a military family. My grandfather was in the Air Force in the Korean War, my father was in the Navy in Vietnam and my brother is in the Army now. We covered all the branches!

Y: Was the Navy helpful in your transition to theater and what advise would you give for those who are hesitating about following their dream?

HF: Its funny how many things I learned in the Navy that now serve me well in theater. In regards to Sister Act, one of first things we did once we were cast was to go to what is called a “Nun boot camp” for our rehearsal period and I have to tell you its not an exaggeration.

Going through something like boot camp in the Navy and all of the training, it gave me a work ethic that I would have never had if I had never joined the Navy. I know I will never have to do something as disciplined and regulated as that.

All acting is, is a combination of your life experience and imagination so the more life experience you have, the better actor you are. I always feel incredibly lucky that I did not go straight into acting but I had that time in the navy to grow as a person and see the world. It’s been an invaluable experience and I would not traded for the world.

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Virginia theme park debuts new german musical this spring WILLIAMSBURG

Busch Gardens® Williamsburg is “rolling” out a new show this spring in honor of the park’s 40th anniversary. Roll Out The Barrel follows a fictional German town as its residents celebrate their 40th annual town brewing festival.

“In the same way that Celtic Fyre® celebrates beloved Irish traditions, Roll Out The Barrel

celebrates German traditions that have been part of the Busch Gardens experience for four decades,” said Scott Gasparich, Busch Gardens vice president of entertainment.

Roll Out The Barrel incorporates the best elements of the park’s repertoire of shows. Live musicians, singers and dancers join high-flying acrobats in this interactive musical about the in-

trepid brewers of this delightful German village. The same musical team behind Scrooge No More!™, the park’s popular new Christmas show, is orchestrating the score for this one-of-a-kind show.

Roll Out The Barrel will debut March 27 and joins London Rocks™, Celtic Fyre and Mix It Up! in Busch Gardens’ premier theatrical lineup.

■ limited time deal For a limited time, the Williamsburg parks are offering a great deal on a 2015 2-Park Fun Card. For just $75, a savings of 25 percent off the regular price of a 2-Park Fun Card, guests receive unlimited admission to both Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA through Sept. 7. For more information, visit www.buschgardens.com/va.

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Calendar For a complete list of events in Hampton Roads or to submit your own, visit www.flagshipnews.com/calendar

Celebrate Women in the Navy at Hampton Roads Naval Museum ■ When: March 4, 6 p.m.

■ Where: Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk ■ Cost: FREE ■ For more information, call: 322-3108

Retired Rear Adm. Ann Phillips, the first woman assigned as a Destroyer Squadron Commodore, will serve as moderator for a discussion. Panelists will represent important watershed eras for women in the Sea Service, from World War II forward. World War II WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) veterans Judith Hathaway and Isabella Bryant will speak about their experiences in the Navy during the war; retired Chief Jo-Anne Teel will focus on her experiences in the 1970s Navy; and Vice Adm. Nora Tyson, the first woman to command a U.S. Navy carrier task force, will be on hand to speak about today’s Navy. Reservations are required. To make a reservation for this event, call 322-3108. Reservation deadline is Feb. 27.

Virginia’s First Lady keynotes MOAA Military Spouse Symposium ■ When: Feb. 24, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

■ Where: Westin Virginia Beach Town Center ■ Cost: FREE to all military spouses, currently

serving servicemembers, retirees, veterans & surviving spouses ■ For more information, call: 322-3108 Virginia’s First Lady, Mrs. Dorothy McAuliffe, will be the keynote speaker at the Military Spouse Symposium “Keeping a Career on the Move®”, hosted by the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).

There will be two panel discussions throughout the day.

Jacey Eckhart, author and military sociologist, will be the emcee. Registration opens at 8 a.m. For more information and to register online go to www.moaa. org/spousesymposium. The opportunity for free résumé critiques, professional LinkedIn photos, Stella & Dot accessories and professional clothing through the generous donations will be offered at no cost.

Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival welcomes international instructor Anna Hergert ■ When: Feb. 26 - March 1, times vary ■ Where: Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton ■ Cost: $15 admission (includes re-admit).

$13, Sunday Only. Under 16 free. more information, visit: www.quiltfest.com

| Documentary directed by local award winning director Hansen SEALS

Continued from C1 On 9/11 2012 at 8:46 a.m., commemorating the time the first plane hit the World Trade Center, Dave began firing his weapon into a target from 911 yards for each of the 79 fallen SEALS since the war started. Dave was determined to “steal the day” back from those horrors and honor the Navy SEALS. Artist Elwood Risk, then took the target and fusing headlines from 9/11, created a very moving work of art that was donated to WOUNDED WEAR and auctioned off to help raise funds to support wounded warriors.

Todd and Stephanie Grubbs, avid supporters of WOUNDED WEAR, purchased the artwork. They were determined to protect it and to share the stories of those who sacrificed their lives for our country and to reset the date of 9/11 as a day of positivity.

The documentary was directed by local award winning director Scott Hansen. Scott and his team have produced and directed over 250 music videos for clients worldwide.

They have worked with such artists as Willie Nelson, A Day To Remember, ILL NINO & Fear Factory as well as many commercial companies such as Mountain Dew, Doritos, Citi Trends, and Discovery Channel.

Through Scott’s very capable and gifted direction, we vividly see the heart ranching stories of several SEALS come alive as well as Dave Hall’s determination for the need of all of us to appreciate and get to know these men and women on a personal level.

Courtesy photo Until It Hurts actor Lee Harmon.

online For tickets and more information: http://on.fb.me/1yROuVm Until it Hurts Facebook event page: http://on.fb.me/1JnqqFa Trailer: https://vimeo.com/103171389

One such story is that of Jacob Healy. His father Dan Healy was featured in the 2013 Mark Wahlberg movie “Lone Survivor” about Marcus Luttrel. Dan, played in the movie by Dan Bilzerian, pulled off two young navy SEALS and took their spot on a helicopter. The helicopter took off

trying to rescue Marcus Luttrel and was hit by an RPG killing all 18 Navy SEALS on board.

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served in Navy, has ties to Hampton Roads Continued from C1 Y: Any wow moments?

HF: We were rehearsing at Pearl studios in New York and one day Jenifer Hudson walked in, stopped and talked to us a little bit. It was really cool. We also get many stage celebrities walking through whose recordings I listen to, so it is always fun and interesting to chat with them.

Y: Can you talk a little about the other hats you wear: Casting Director, Assistant Director and Teaching Artist?

HF: Teaching is so exciting! When you see the light go on in someone’s eyes, when they make discoveries, when they figure things out, seeing the growth from day one and then in the final showcase at the end, the progress that they make is inspiring and makes me a better artist too because you also learn by teaching.

I am a woman of many dreams. I have always been interested on the other side of the theater and how it all works and come together.

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mixedmartialarts While everyone else is queuing up to state their case for a step up in competition and a shot at the champ, Jessica Andrade (below) is happy to just keep doing her thing in the shadows.

JESSICA ANDRADE Willing to wait, ready to fight

By E. Spencer Kyte UFC.com

With the highly-anticipated championship bout between Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano quickly approaching and a slew of top-ranked fighters lobbying for the opportunity to step back into the Octagon, the UFC women’s bantamweight division has been thrust into the spotlight.

A few weeks back, Miesha Tate battled through a broken orbital bone to grind out fellow former title challenger Sara McMann. At the post-fight press conference, she was already angling for her next fight. Canadian Sarah Kaufman extended a challenge by smashing a cupcake with her fist on Instagram, but rather than being paired with Tate, the Victoria, British Columbia native was lined up alongside fellow Canuck Alexis Davis at UFC 186 in Montreal.

Liz Carmouche has been lobbying for a chance to snap her two-fight losing streak, TUF winner Julianna Pena is poised to return and newcomer Holly Holm finally makes her UFC debut against Raquel Pennington one fight before Rousey defends her title against Zingano at UFC 184 in Los Angeles.

Add in Jessica Eye and Bethe Correia, both of whom are certain they’ll be the one to dethrone Rousey, and you have quite the collection of talented females pressing for bigger opportunities and their chance to shine.

While everyone else is queuing up to state their case for a step up in competition and a shot at the champ, Jessica Andrade is happy to just keep doing her thing in the shadows.

After falling to Carmouche in her short notice UFC debut, the 23-year-old Parana Vale Tudo representative has rattled off three straight victories to climb to No. 10 in the rankings. Most recently, the diminutive Brazilian powerhouse handed prospect Larissa Pacheco her first professional loss, forcing a tap with a nasty guillotine choke before an electric crowd in Brasilia as part of the September UFC Fight Night event.

Riding a three-fight winning streak and coming off a dominant first-round finish, Andrade has a better case than most for a step up in competition and a chance to move up in the rankings, but the Umuarama native is content to continue improving, keep piling up wins and wait her turn.

“The experience has been amazing,” Andrade said through her translator Tiago Okamura of her time in the UFC to date.

“Every day that passes, every fight that goes by, I feel better, more well prepared and more confident in my work. I feel like I have been constantly evolving both on the ground and in my stand-up. I feel like slowly things are falling into place and al-

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Every day that passes, every fight that goes by, I feel better, more well prepared and more confident in my work.”

-Jessica Andrade

though I still have a lot to learn, I know now that I can put on a good fight against anyone in the division.

“Unlike many of the girls in the division, I know my place in the division and at the moment it really is not in a title fight,” she added. “I’m still not where I would like to be for a big fight like this and I´m happy to wait and keep working until I’m ready for that. Everything in life has its time and I have no problem waiting for mine.”

Though she’s willing to wait for bigger opportunities to come in the future, that doesn’t mean that Andrade is content to sit on the sidelines and stagnate. Sunday night, the emerging contender returns to action, looking to join Rousey as the only fight-

ers in the division with four wins inside the Octagon when she takes on aggressive newcomer Marion Reneau in the final preliminary card bout of the evening.

Facing an unranked opponent with just a single UFC win under her belt wasn’t exactly the matchup Andrade was expecting, but the compact Brazilian whose nickname “Bate Estaca” translates to “Piledriver” believes the UFC has a plan for her and that Reneau will become the fourth straight opponent she’s turned back this weekend in Porto Alegre.

“I believe the UFC is getting me ready and testing me slowly to allow me to grow in the division,” she said. “If I could fight someone better ranked it would be great, especially since soon the rankings will make a lot of difference in our fight income, but at the moment I’m happy where I am. I’m young, I have time, and I feel I’m still far from my peak, so there is no reason to rush things.

“We watched (Reneau’s UFC debut) live knowing the winner could very well be our next opponent. She is quite technical on the stand-up and she seems very strong. We are aware her ground game is quite good too even though she didn’t have a chance to show it in this match. But I’m very confident in the work of my team and with the

right game plan, I can get my fourth victory in the UFC.” After beginning her UFC career on fight cards in Seattle, Manchester and Dallas, Saturday’s contest marks Andrade’s second straight opportunity to step into the Octagon in her home country and in front of the raucous and supportive Brazilian fans.

It’s an opportunity she enjoyed the first time around and one she doesn’t take lightly, which has the patient, but feisty, fighter focused on putting on a show and chasing a bonus when she shares the cage with Reneau this weekend.

“It was amazing getting a chance to fight in Brazil,” Andrade said of her September bout in Brasilia. “The fans here are very different from the other places I have fought and that makes the experience quite pleasant. Winning quickly was also very good; I believe it shows I’m constantly improving and I will be even better for my next one.

“Marion is very versatile, so it’s tough to predict where we will take the fight, but wherever it goes, I know we will keep a high pace and put on an entertaining match for the fans,” she added. “Winning a Performance or Fight of the Night bonus would be great too. This is my fifth fight and I think I came close before; maybe this time I can do enough to earn one of those.”

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Knockout qualifying for Daytona 500 frustrates several Sprint Cup drivers

By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

Last Sunday’s qualifying session for the upcoming Daytona 500 was the first using the “knockout” format, and when it was done, Jeff Gordon won the pole – for his final Daytona 500 – with a speed of 201.293 miles per hour. His Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jimmie Johnson will start alongside him, with the remainder of the starting lineup to be set after Thursday night’s Gatorade Duel qualifying races.

“This is definitely huge for many reasons,” Gordon said.

“This is one I’ve been stressing about for a while. This format is crazy and chaotic.

It can be extremely rewarding when you have a day like we had.”

The three-round qualifying format worked out just fine for Gordon and Johnson, but several others had harsh words for the process, in which drivers qualify in three sessions, with multiple cars on the track in each one.

Clint Bowyer, who wrecked with Reed Sorenson in the opening segment on Sunday, will have to race his way into the starting field by finishing at least 15th in his Duel on Thursday.

“It’s idiotic to be out here doing this anyway,” Bowyer said, adding that he didn’t blame Sorenson for trying every move he could to get his car – damaged on the start – into the field for the Daytona 500. “It ain’t his fault. It’s not.

It’s NASCAR’s fault for putting us out here in the middle of this crap for nothing.”

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Courtesy of NASCAR Clint Bowyer, who wrecked with Reed Sorensen during knockout qualifying for the Daytona 500, blamed NASCAR for “putting us out here … for nothing.”

Tony Stewart tweeted that the format was “a complete embarrassment for our Series.”

Ryan Newman was a little more diplomatic.

“The frustrating part is dealing with this whole system, which makes no sense whatsoever,” he said. “It’s hard to stand behind NASCAR when everybody I talk to up and down pit road doesn’t understand why we’re doing this.”

The knockout format has worked fairly well at most

tracks, but at Daytona and Talladega – where a driver’s speed depends on aerodynamic support from other drivers – it has been problematic.

NASCAR’s Executive Vice President Steve O’Donnell met with members of the media and indicated that he understood the frustrations of drivers like Bowyer.

“If you look at group qualifying as a whole, we felt it worked really well, but certainly there are some chal-

lenges on superspeedways,” he said. “We don’t want to see wrecks of any kind. It’s not lost on us how much work goes into these cars by the teams, the efforts for our biggest race of the year.”

O’Donnell indicated that NASCAR officials are willing to modify the format in the future.

“I believe we’ve got a really good track record of making adjustments where we need to, so we’ll certainly evaluate

what took place [Sunday],” he said. “We’ll continue to get feedback from the industry, from the drivers as we did to get to where we were [Sunday].”

After qualifying, the times of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Denny Hamlin were disallowed because their cars failed post-race inspections.

In the end, 13 drivers are assured of starting the Daytona 500 this Sunday. Gordon and Johnson secured their starting positions. Also assured of starting spots somewhere in the lineup based on their speeds are Aric Almirola, Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Carl Edwards and Jamie McMurray.

Kevin Harvick, Ryan Newman, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski and Matt Kenseth will get in based on their points finish last year, and Tony Stewart will be eligible for a past champion’s provisional, should he fail to qualify Thursday night.

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Think it’s too soon to start planning your child’s summer?

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During the summer while school’s out, kids are at greater risk for learning loss and weight gain unless they have a game plan that includes learning enrichment and physical activity. Summer camps are a great way to ensure children continue to grow socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically, while learning skills that will serve them well in the coming school year and beyond. It’s not too early to begin planning your summer camp options now.

Working with SEER, an independent research organization, the Y surveyed nearly 40,000 parents with children enrolled in Y camp programs.

The survey revealed that 91 percent of parents said they agreed day camp programs helped their kids make new friends. In addition, 81 percent said they agreed the program helped their kids discover what they can achieve, while 86 percent agreed their child felt a sense of belonging at camp.

Taking time to research summer camp options is critical to finding the best fit for your child. Consider a camp program that offers learning, exploration and achievement to help make your child’s summer the best ever. Here are some questions to ask when selecting a camp: 1. Does your child want to attend a day camp or a resident camp? Typically, day camps are a child’s first camp experience that prepares him or her for overnight camps later on, but there’s no rule that says kids must start close to home. It all depends on what you’re looking for, and what’s comfortable for your child. Most importantly, you want your child to have fun at camp! As a nonprofit committed to youth development, the Y offers more than 1,800 day and 300 resident camp programs. Y camps focus on three areas proven to impact child development: friendship, accomplishment and belonging.

2. What camp size is best?

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participant ratio. For example, there should be a 1:10 ratio for camps catering to 8 to 10 year olds. Also, ask yourself how your child interacts with peers. Some kids enjoy large camps where they can make many friends, while others do better in smaller groups, like a few dozen campers, where there’s no fear of getting lost in the crowd.

3. Does the camp have qualified staff? Selecting a camp requires trusting that the camp selects well-qualified young adults and trains them well to safely lead programs that provide values lessons for your child. Learn about the staff and camp directors to be assured that the camp screens, carefully selects and trains their leaders.

Many camps are accredited by the American Camp Association, which requires adherence to a wide range of safety practices.

4. Does your child want a general camp or a specialty camp? Many organizations like the Y offer more classic programs that get back to nature with rustic cabins and a variety of outdoor ac-

tivities. Some offer specialty programs with a single goal in mind, such as nature education, training for a sport, horseback riding or performing music. Talk to your children about what type of camp interests them and would best provide their ideal summer experience.

Traditional camps that offer a wide variety of outdoor programs can be very impactful, and provide kids with choices that they can make independently.

5. Does the camp encourage healthy eating and physical activity? The collaboration between first lady Michelle Obama, the Partnership for a Healthier America and the Y has focused on developing healthy habits in kids, families and communities across

the nation. These healthy eating and physical activity (HEPA) standards have been adopted by summer day and resident camps. Make sure your child’s camp program offers plenty of healthconscious meals and snacks while providing plenty of chances for exercise.

When kids are out of school, they can face hurdles that prevent them from reaching their full potential, related to hunger, water safety, academics, safe spaces to play and health. Through summer camp and other youth development programs, the Y helps more than 9 million youth nationwide “hop the gap” and achieve more, providing a safe to place to learn, stay healthy and build friendships.

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Snoring isn’t pleasant for anyone – not the partner who has to sleep beside the snorer, nor the snorer whose breathing may pause repeatedly throughout the night. But did you know that loud, excessive snoring is often a sign of obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that – if left untreated – can cause you to be five times more likely to die from heart disease?

Along with good nutrition and regular exercise, healthy sleep is essential for a healthy heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., so treating sleep apnea is good for your sleep and your heart.

According to the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project, obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic disease that afflicts at least 25 million U.S. adults.

“Obstructive sleep apnea is destroying the health of millions of Americans, and the problem has only gotten worse over the last two decades,” says Dr. Timothy Morgenthaler, president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and a national spokesperson for the Healthy Sleep Project. The project is a collaboration between the AASM, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Sleep Research Society and other partners.

Sleep apnea involves repetitive pauses in breathing during sleep, which can put an enormous strain on the heart. Severe sleep apnea can reduce the amount of oxygen in your blood and cause dangerous surges in your blood pressure. This stress triggers your body to respond in ways that may promote heart disease.

Sleep apnea may be far more common than you think. Between 30 percent and 40 percent of adults with high blood pressure also have sleep apnea. The rate of sleep apnea soars to 80 percent among people with high blood pressure that do not respond to treatment with medications. Research even shows that sleep apnea can affect the shape, size and performance of your heart.

“The good news is that detecting and treating sleep apnea can improve your heart health and other clinical outcomes,” Morgenthaler says.

The primary treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is continuous positive airway pressure therapy. CPAP therapy keeps your airway open by providing a stream of air through a mask that you wear during sleep.

Treating sleep apnea with CPAP therapy improves blood pressure control and reduces the risk of heart disease. It can even reverse the changes to the shape and size of the heart that can be caused by sleep apnea.

Excess body weight is the leading risk factor for sleep apnea, and loud snoring is a common symptom. Other warning signs for sleep apnea include choking or gasping during sleep, and daytime fatigue or sleepiness. Visit stopsnoringpledge.org to pledge to “Stop the Snore” by talking to a doctor about your risk for sleep apnea.

“Treatment of sleep apnea can be lifechanging and potentially life-saving,” Morgenthaler says. “For the best possible clinical outcomes, people with heart disease should discuss their risk for sleep apnea with their doctor.”

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Friday, Feb. 20 6 p.m. Selma (PG-13) 9 p.m. The Boy Next Door (R)

Friday, Feb. 20 6 p.m. Selma (PG-13) 9 p.m.The Wedding Ringer (R) Saturday, Feb. 21 1 p.m. Paddington (PG) 4 p.m. The Boy Next Door (R) 7 p.m. American Sniper (R) Courtesy of Cloud Eight Films

Selma: A chronicle of Martin Luther King’s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965.

Sunday, Feb. 22 1 p.m. FREE Monsters Inc. (G) 4 p.m. Selma (PG-13) 7 p.m. The Boy Next Door (R)

Saturday, Feb. 21 Noon Paddington (PG) 3 p.m. FREE Taken 3 (PG-13) 6 p.m. The Imitation Game (PG-13) 9 p.m. The Gambler (R) Sunday, Feb. 22 Free admission and halfprice concessions!

1 p.m. Paddington (PG) 4 p.m. American Sniper (R) 7 p.m. The Wedding Ringer (R)

Admission to all movies is only $3 per person at both Aerotheater and Gator Theater. Children ages two and younger are admitted free.

Patrons 17 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult to attend all R rated movies. Doors open approximately one hour before showtimes. Both theaters are now accepting credit cards for admission and snacks.

Schedule is subject to change.

For your weekly movie showtimes and more, check out the Navy Mid-Atlantic Region MWR website at discovermwr.com.

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ATTENTION JOBSEEKERS!

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The Job Market is Improving...

The Duff Emotionally devastated after learning that she’s secretly referred to as “The DUFF” (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) by the entire student body, high-school senior Bianca (Mae Whitman) dismisses the cautionary advice of her favorite teacher (Ken Jeong), turns her back on her longtime crush Toby (Nick Eversman), and enlists the help of charismatic jock Wesley (Robbie Amell) to help salvage what’s left of her senior year. As the once-contented senior wages a monumental struggle to regain her confidence, she gradually turns her efforts toward knocking cruel class queen bee Madison (Bella Thorne) from her throne up on high. Based on the popular novel by Kody Keplinger.

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Hot Tub Time Machine 2 Hot Tub Time Machine director Steve Pink returns to the helm for this sequel set 10 years in the future, when Nick (Craig Robinson, Jacob (Clark Duke, and Adam, Jr. (Adam Scott) must help Lou (Rob Corddry) out of a jam in the past.

McFarland USA Set in the 1980s and inspired by actual events, the inspirational Disney sports drama McFarland stars Kevin Costner as a California track coach determined to shape a predominately Hispanic team into state champions

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EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Duties include writing original stories, proofreading, editing for a print publication, and maintaining websites.

Time will be split between the Public Affairs Office at Oceana and the Military Newspapers Office in Norfolk.

The position is part time, Monday- Friday work week, but can involve some evening and weekend events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • • • • •

Production of original editorial copy, including hard news and features, and copy editing.

Rewriting press releases and wire stories to specific style guidelines.

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• Able to apply Associated Press Style Guide and Navy Style Guide rules to news stories.

• Proficient with PC computer and Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Acrobat, as well as MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, and PowerPoint).

• Prior military background or knowledge of the military is preferred.

• Experience working in a monthly, weekly or daily newsprint and/or glossy quality publication environment.

• Able to adjust to flexible schedule during special events.

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By Lt. Allyson Breech VITA Coordinator, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic

NORFOLK

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program assists eligible persons with preparation and filing of state and federal income taxes at no cost. In accordance with NAVADMIN 252/14, tax assistance centers (TAC) will again operate as self-service sites this year. 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 tax assistance centers 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 by the IRS. Although the VITA program is designed to be selfservice, 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, but 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. Sites will be open now through April 30 at the following locations, with the following operating hours: 1. Naval Station Norfolk: The TAC is located at Building B-30, 1776 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, First Deck; 2. Joint Expeditionary Base, Little Creek-Fort Story: The TAC is located at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Building 3129, 1450 D Street, VA Beach; 3. Naval Air Station Oceana: The TAC is located at Building 320, 799 Hornet Drive Suite 100, VA Beach.

All sites will began operations on Jan. 26. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., except for federal holidays. The Oceana center will be closed on Fridays, as well.

Please note that the hours of operation are subject to change

based on customer demand and/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, 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 starting Jan. 24. Service members can download their W-2s from their DFAS account at https://mypay.dfas.mil.

If you are married, wanting to file a joint tax return, and your spouse does not accompany you to the tax center, you must provide either a special power of attorney (available at a Region Legal Service Office), or an IRS power of attorney (IRS Form 2848 found at http://www.irs.gov). Either power of attorney requires a signature from the absent spouse; the special power of attorney must be notarized.

Notary services are available at the Legal Assistance offices onboard Naval Station Norfolk, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, and NAS Oceana.

No time to visit the on-base tax centers? 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., 7 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 at http://1.usa. gov/1FIqcTu.

New IRS tool can help you find a tax preparer Press Release

The IRS has launched a new, online public directory of tax return preparers. Now you can use this tool to help you select a tax return preparer with the credentials and qualifications that you prefer. Here are some of the key features of the new Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications: ■ What types of tax preparers does the directory include?

The directory lists enrolled agents, attorneys, CPAs, and those who have completed the requirements for the voluntary IRS Annual Filing Season Program. All preparers listed have a valid Preparer Tax Identification Number, or PTIN, for 2015.

■ What types of tax preparers does it not include?

The directory does not include tax return preparers with PTINs who are not attorneys, CPAs, enrolled agents or Annual Filing Season Program participants. Volunteer tax return preparers who offer free services are also not included.

■ How does the new directory work?

You may search the directory using the preferred credentials or qualifications you seek in a preparer. You may also search by a preparer’s location, including those who practice abroad.

■ What does a search result show?

Directory listings feature the name, city, state and zip code of included tax preparers.

You can use the directory as a tool to get help from a tax professional on the Affordable Care Act tax provisions that affect returns filed this year.

To find out more about the different types of tax preparers, visit IRS.gov/chooseataxpro. Use the new partner page on IRS. gov for links to the websites of national non-profit tax professional groups. These groups can also help you find the type of qualified tax help that you prefer.

Whether you pay a tax preparer, seek volunteer help or do your own taxes, you should file your tax return electronically.

IRS e-file is the easiest way to file a complete and accurate tax return. Visit IRS.gov to check out your e-file options.

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NWS Yorktown Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun.

NSA Northwest Annex Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Rosary: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Confessions: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Mass Schedule: 10 a.m., Sun. CCD (Sept-May) 11 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT (EPISCOPAL) Worship service: 8 a.m., Sun. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 29 - Aug. 2; 6 to 8 p.m.

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.

Naval Station Norfolk 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 Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed.

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Norfolk: 444-7361 JEBLCFS: 462-7427 Yorktown: 887-4711 Oceana: 433-2871 Dam Neck: 492-6602 NSA Northwest Annex: 421-8204

The Duty Chaplain stands by to serve and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Conversations are confidential. Contact the Duty Chaplain by calling 438-3822.

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