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ISSUE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS NOTES Adm. John Richardson offers his thoughts to Sailors.

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Sailors wanted for RDC Duty From Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs GREAT LAKES, ILL.

MCSN Zach Sleeper Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Launching and Recovery Equipment Airman Brent Welch, right, prepares to assist in the launch of a T-45C Goshawk training aircraft assigned to Carrier Training Wing (CTW) 1 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). The ship is conducting aircraft carrier qualifications during the sustainment phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan.

The Navy is recruiting Sailors to become recruit division commanders (RDCs) at Recruit Training Command, the Navy’s only boot camp, and Officer Training Command, as announced in the NAVADMIN 042/17 message, released Feb. 23.

Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. R. P. Burke, in the message, calls on Navy leadership to canvass their topquality enlisted personnel and encourage them to consider RDC as their next shore duty choice. The job of an RDC is not easy shore duty.

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Eisenhower’s bow catapult crew key to success

By MC3 Nathan Beard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs ATLANTIC OCEAN

The jet engine turns to full power and drowns out all other noise. The shooter signals ready to launch to the deck edge operator by touching their fingers to the deck and pointing down the bow. The deck edge receives the signal, hits the firing button, and launches a T-45C Goshawk from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.

This is the ritual repeated

hundreds of times a day by Sailors working in the bow catapults aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), as they launch as many aircraft required for the day while maintaining the catapults to be ready at any time.

Working with the bow catapults requires the rate aviation boatswain’s mate launching and recovery equipment (ABE) to put in a lot of hours of work, whether it is above or below the flight deck.

“Our primary mission of launching and recovering

aircraft really depends on ABEs and the catapults,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Launch and Recovery Equipment Airman Quay Salter.

“We have to have our minds focused on the operation every second and be ready for anything that needs to be done.”

The catapults need to be properly maintained and repaired on a regular basis to ensure aircraft can be launched smoothly without injuring any personnel aboard or damaging the jets.

“Maintenance checks are weekly and done nearly every day or every other day,” Salter said. “There is a lot of preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance that is performed on the catapults.”

Knowing how to maintain the catapults below decks is only one aspect of the job.

Working topside on the flight deck is completely different and brings a new set of inherent dangers to the table.

“The most important thing to remember while on the flight deck is safety,” Salter

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said. “You have to be aware of your surroundings and mindful of where the jets are turning, so you aren’t caught off guard by a jet blast when it’s turning.”

It also takes the combined efforts of everyone working the bow catapults to ensure safety and success, a concept Bow Catapults Group Supervisor, Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Launching and Recovery Equipment Eleazor Rojas said his Sailors » See CATAPULT | A7

SURFLANT to kick off annual relief fund drive

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Bush serves with the 24th Marine ExIn other words, he is a fully-trained chiro- peditionary Unit (MEU), which is empractor. barked aboard Bataan as part of the Bataan “I can do everything a chiropractor can do, plus everything an MD can do,” Bush said. » See DOCTOR | A7

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Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) will head the 2017 Hampton Roads Area Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) annual active duty fund drive March 1.

The commander’s intent for the drive this year, which will continue throughout the month of March, is to make 100 percent meaningful contact with every active duty person at each command.

“This year our goal is to ensure each and every Sail-

About the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Last year, NMCRS provided more than $45 million in financial assistance in the form of interest-free loans and grants, while the fund drive contributions to the Society were about $11 million.

For more information on NMCRS and how to donate, visit www.nmcrsfunddrive.org. or has the information they need to make an informed decision about supporting the fund drive,” Commander of Naval Surface Force Atlantic Rear Adm. Patrick Piercey said.

“NMCRS provides outstanding assistance that our Sailors can use in times of need. By supporting

NMCRS you are directly supporting your shipmates.”

Established in 1904, the mission of NMCRS has been to provide – in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps – financial, educational and other needbased assistance to active » See DRIVE | A7

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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson on the Future Fleet Architecture studies, more

From Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson, on the Future Fleet Architecture studies, Feb. 10: “The Navy is at an inflection point where we are back in competition. Many of the ideas from these studies will help us win that competition. To win, our thinking must sharp and these studies help us – they give us exactly what we want ... some fresh ideas.

Each study provided ideas that in some cases validated and advanced the Navy’s current thinking. Some of the recommendations from the studies are so sound that we will act on them quickly. Other ideas show promise and we’ll study those hard. The studies will be rolled into our program of analysis, wargames, experiments, technology demonstrations, and prototyping.”

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) discusses the Navy’s core attribute of toughness on this week’s Soundings podcast: Toughness as an attribute ...

dimension to toughness that we wanted to LaGrone capture.”

Three congressionally mandated studies outline what the Navy of 2030 could look like and present three very different takes on how On toughness and competition ... the service could tackle its roles and respon“Not everything is going to go our way. sibilities in the future.

We’re going to be challenged as we become a http://news.usni.org/2017/02/14/trio-oftougher Navy ... There may be setbacks along studies-look-to-the-u-s-navy-fleet-of-2030 the path. We should always keep the competition in mind – we want to be doing things Darker Shades Of Gray: Why Gray Zone better than our competition, outfoxing our Conflicts Will Become More Frequent and competition, constantly thinking about ways Complex (FOREIGN POLICY RESEARCH to beat them.”

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“There was this idea of toughness or resilience. What word should we use? Toughness is resilience plus more. Resilience is the ability to sustain through some kind of a stress Clips of Interest: and recover. Toughness has this aspect of not only sustaining a blow and recovering but Trio Of Studies Predict The U.S. Navy also fighting back and achieving your aim Fleet Of 2030 (U.S. NAVAL INSTITUTE after that blow. There is just a more active NEWS 14 FEB 17), Megan Eckstein and Sam

MC1 Nathan Laird Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson, the 31st CNO.

and the U.S. Navy is soon to open in Iranian cinemas, amid rising tensions over President Donald Trump’s hardening rhetoric against Tehran. www.reuters.com/article/ us-iran-trump-animation-idUSKBN15U1E1 CNO To Sailors: We Need To Get Tough: (NAVY TIMES 15 FEB 17) David B. Larter The Navy’s top officer wants sailors to toughen up, www.navytimes.com/articles/ cno-to-sailors-toughen-up Upcoming Event: March 26-28, CNO travel to UK and Spain.

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USS George H.W. Bush Sailors commemorate MLK dream

By MC3 Mario Coto USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs MEDITTERANEAN SEA

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

These words, spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his famous “I Have A Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1963, are said to be prophetic today.

In a time when the civil rights movement was beginning to gain traction, and when racism and discrimination were commonplace, it was these words which gave people hope we would stand together as equals.

On the forecastle of the aircraft carrier USS George

H.W. Bush (CVN 77) (GHWB), Sailors of different races, backgrounds, and creeds gathered together to commemorate the contributions and sacrifices by African-American figures in the past with a presentation given by the American Diversity Heritage Observance Committee (ADHOC) to celebrate African-American History Month.

“It was an absolute honor to expose Sailors to the rich heritage, culture, and history of African-Americans,” Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Terra Lamb said. “It’s a time to recognize the contributions they played in the history of the United States.”

The audience watched with a sense of pride as ADHOC’s presentation explained the importance of the civil rights movement and highlighted

events and some major figures in African-American history.

“During the presentation, we spoke a little about the life and contributions of six African-American figures and highlighted some major events in the civil rights movement,” Lamb said.

“Sailors – and for that matter, the public at-large – can better understand and appreciate the influence and sacrifices these people have in American culture.”

Cmdr. John Logan, a Navy chaplain assigned to GHWB and the keynote speaker of the event, emphasized the importance of taking advantage of career and education opportunities not available for people of color decades ago.

“As we celebrate, we should keep in mind that the

pioneers of the civil rights movement both black and white, who marched for equality, put their lives on the line, and some made the ultimate sacrifice so that all of us can have an equal opportunity and a shot of fulfilling our goal and living the American dream,” Logan said. “These individuals that went before us went to great lengths, put their careers on the line, and risked their lives to pave the way for you and me to have a shot at being all that we can be.”

For Lamb, the ceremony was just a result of the decades-long movement reflected throughout American society, both in the military and civilian world.

“What makes gatherings like this worthwhile is looking around and seeing Sailors of different backgrounds

come together to celebrate,” Lamb said. “We’ve come a long way, and the results show every day, especially in the Navy.”

At the end of the presentation, the cake was cut and served to all those in attendance. GHWB Sailors talked, joked, and ate together

regardless of skin color or background. They know when it comes to getting the job done, we are all one team.

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NEWS FROM NAS OCEANA

Base VLAs receive maintenance overhaul Sailors repair visual landing aids at Oceana airfield

Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Jared Mason, Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class David Richardson, Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Kaitlyn Kincaid, Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Ariana Robledo, Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Carmen Graziano, and Interior Communications Electrician Seaman Tashira Blanford stand beside a newly repaired Visual Landing Aid (VLA) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana. Maintenance of the Visual Landing Aids (VLA) is a critical aspect of NAS Oceana airfield operations and is essential to maintaining the operational tempo of the airfield and the squadrons that use it.

By IC1 Jared Mason NAS Oceana Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana is the Navy’s East Coast master jet base, home to eighteen Hornet and Super Hornet squadrons. The installation’s airfield remains open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with minimal closures to support our Naval Aviators. Pilots depend on NAS Oceana, as well as (NALF) Fentress, to train year round using the shore-based improved fresnel lens optical landing system (IFLOLS) conducting field carrier landing practice (FCLP) before heading out for Carrier operations.

Maintenance of the visual landing aids (VLA) is a critical aspect of airfield operations and is essential to maintaining the operational tempo of the airfield and the squadrons that use it. Due to the frequency of use the VLAs recently underwent needed repairs and maintenance overhaul.

A team of highly motivated interior communications electricians (IC) took it upon themselves to assess the material condition of all visual landing aids (VLAs), obtain all parts required to complete

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the job and perform all necessary repairs. To not interfere with airfield operations, a plan was collectively made to rotate one VLA out of service at a time to make them available for the overhaul.

The team was led by Interior Communications Electricians 1st Class Jared Mason and includes Interior Communications Electricians 1st Class David Richardson, Interior Communications

Electricians 1st Class Dennis Johnson, Interior Communications Electricians 1st Class Jeramy Goodlin, Interior Communications Electricians 2nd Class Carmen Graziano, Interior Communications Electricians 2nd Class Ariana Robledo, Interior Communications Electricians 2nd Class Darlene Oliver, Interior Communications Electricians 2nd Class Kaitlyn Kincaid, Interior Communications

Electricians 3rd Class Carl Swarthout, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Launch and Recovery Equipment 3rd Class Ashley Covington, Interior Communications Electricians Seaman Tashira Blanford, and Interior Communications Electricians Seaman Robert Hunt.

The overhaul project has spanned over the last 16 months and has taken approximately 22,000 man

hours to complete repairs and maintenance on three IFLOLS and four FLOLS. The efforts of the 12 dedicated Sailors that made up the overhaul team will ultimately extend the life of the IFLOLS and FLOLS units by 8 to 10 years.

“The time, effort, expertise, and pride this team has put into each of the VLA’s is a credit to the command and a quality example of the Sailors

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that serve at Oceana,” Interior Communications Electricians 1st Class Jared Mason said.

“It truly took hard work, resilience, and dedication from all of our IC’s to make this possible.”

“These 12 Sailors have raised the bar and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service, Bravo Zulu Shipmates!,” NAS Oceana Air Facilities Officer Lt. Sidney Jones said.

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NAVSTA Norfolk MWR Auto Skills Center hosts Ladies’ Day

By Chelsea G. McDaniel Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs NORFOLK

Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Auto Skills Center hosts Ladies’ Day every third Wednesday of the month, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in building U-126, on Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk.

Ladies’ Day offers active duty, dependents, reservists, retirees and DOD females half price bay rentals and maintenance services as well as free food and beverages.

Tim Daubert, Auto Skills Manager, explained why it is so important to have a day dedicated to women. “We’re trying to get the female population working on their own cars, so that they feel more comfortable if they break down on the road,� Daubert said. “It provides them with knowledge on how to change a tire, change their oil or perform basic maintenance on their vehicle.�

Darryl Barrington, auto skills representative and service member, provided more insight on Ladies’ Day. “My job is to assist by providing participants with information and advice,�

Barrington said. “It is important to have them work on their own vehicle so they can learn how their cars operate. We put safety first. I supervise the bay to make sure everyone is following all the Auto Skills bay regulations such as hearing loss prevention, using the right tool and equipment for the right job and wearing proper personal protective equipment.�

With a wide range of tools including wrenches, sockets and spin balancers, there are many tools available to help assist customers working on their vehicle. The Auto Skills Center has two flat bays, three finger lifts and one driveon which is solely designated for oil changes. “It’s a great facility with available lifts and all the right tools you’ll need,�

Airman Darren-Matthew Dedios said. “The staff is friendly and willing to provide assistance when needed.�

For further information, contact MWR/NEX Auto Skill Center 757-444-1130.

U.S. Navy photo Master-at-Arms 1st Class John Eichner works on replacing a 2005 Ford F-150 bumper at the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Auto Skills Center on Naval Station Norfolk. The Auto Skills Center provides bays, tools, and auto repair advice for a reasonable price.

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Polar Plunge 2017: Set up for success

By MCSN Jamin Gordon USS George Washington Public Affairs NORFOLK

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) worked together with other Sailors to set up the 25th anniversary of the Polar Plunge Special Olympics event on the waterfront in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Feb. 2.

Polar Plunge is held annually across the United States, including five locations throughout Virginia.

Volunteering to set up the event wasn’t just a fun day outside of work, but also an opportunity for GW crew members to give back to the local community while learning valuable life lessons.

“It is important for Sailors to volunteer, because when the job is done they know they did something for someone else, and they never have to look for a reason as to why,” Chief Information Systems Technician Gloria Fisher said, a volunteer at the event. “It hits them on a different level. It humbles them into being a better Sailor, a better mentor, and an all-around better person in their community.”

Polar Plunge is an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and businesses to give back by raising funds for their local Special Olympics programs. For individuals like Fisher, this event hit a little closer to home.

“I have a nephew who is autistic,” Fisher said. “When there are large crowds, he’s closed off and may have different types of tantrums. There are autism groups that participate in these types of events to get them out of their shell, so this event is personal to me.”

No matter the reason Sailors

chose to volunteer, it all comes back to the principle of giving back.

“Volunteering allows the community to see that the Navy gives back,” Chief Information Systems Technician Demetria Horton said, a volunteer at the event. “Not only do we proudly serve our country, but we proudly serve our community.”

People know Sailors protect and serve while deployed; however, they may not realize a Sailor’s duty doesn’t stop just because they’re in port.

“Any chance we get to serve the community, we try to take it,” Communications Officer Chief Warrant Officer Carl Smith said. “As Sailors we are responsible for protecting from abroad, as well as protecting our local community.”

A majority of Washington Sailors who volunteered at this event are assigned to the ship’s combat systems department, radio division (CS-1).

The CS-1 leadership team has inspired junior Sailors to give back through many events.

In July 2016, CS-1 participated in a landscaping volunteer project. A few months later in September 2016, the division helped out at the Ronald McDonald House.

While each of the volunteer events allowed Washington Sailors to help the local community, setting up for this year’s Polar Plunge gave CS-1 Sailors a chance for more teamwork and camaraderie.

“Volunteering to set up Polar Plunge gave us a chance to work together outside of the workplace,” Information Systems Technician 3rd Class John Broge said, a Sailor assigned to CS-1. “It was nice to have a break from the day-today tasks. We were able to be

Photos by MCSN Jamin Gordon Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) set up tables while volunteering to set up for Polar Plunge 2017 in Virginia Beach, Virgina. George Washington is homeported in Norfolk preparing to move to Newport News, Virginia for the ship’s refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) maintenance.

ABOVE and LEFT: Sailors from the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), including Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Cody McNary, above, put together a ramp while volunteering to set up for Polar Plunge 2017 in Virginia Beach.

more relaxed and enjoy hanging out, while working as a team to get the job done.”

Washington Sailors are encouraged to continually give back to the community and

COMRELs are a great opportunity to do so; they are held throughout the year and are open to the entire command.

Cmdr. Philip Bagrow, a Navy chaplain aboard George

Washington, regularly notifies Sailors of upcoming COMREL opportunities. Sailors interested in upcoming volunteer events can contact the command religious ministries

department for more information.

For more news from USS George Washington (CVN 73), visit www.navy.mil/local/ cvn73/.

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SUBFOR Commander visits Sailors in Groton

By MCC Steve Owsley Commander, Submarine Forces Public Affairs GROTON, CONN.

The U.S. Navy’s top submarine commander visited Naval Submarine Base New London Feb. 16 to meet with students and instructors from the Naval Submarine School, support organizations, and crews of submarines homeported in Groton.

During several all-hands’ calls Commander of Submarine Forces Vice Adm. Joseph E. Tofalo thanked the submarine community before speaking about the importance of submarines in the Navy and world affairs, current challenges, and his vision of the Submarine Force’s future.

“Thank you for everything that you do,” Tofalo said.

“There are a lot of smart people in this audience and

you could do anything that you want, but you made the choice to don the cloth of our nation by joining the Navy and serving in the submarine force.”

Tofalo talked about the cohesion between the chief of naval operations’ “A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority,” and his “Commanders Intent for the U.S. Submarine Force and Supporting Organizations.”

Both documents focus on four prioritized lines of effort.

“A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority” focuses on: 1. Strengthen naval power at and from the sea. 2. Achieve high velocity learning at every level. 3.

Strengthen our Navy team for the future. 4. Expand and strengthen our network partners.

The Commander’s Intent focuses on four prioritized

lines of effort: 1. Provide ready forces. 2. Employ the force effectively. 3. Develop future capability. 4. Empower our people, the foundation of our strength.

Both documents call for building the forces of the future through improved technology, practices, systems, and training.

Tofalo expanded on ways to empower our people by discussing current innovations in training, efforts in rating modernization, and harnessing the best ideas through high-velocity learning.

He described a maritime environment of increased competition and a submarine force that is evolving its tools and training to meet those challenges.

“You are part of the submarine service during an important and exciting time,” Tofalo said.

MCC Steve Owsley Commander of Submarine Forces Vice Adm. Joseph E. Tofalo addresses members of the submarine community during one of several all hands calls held on Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Dealey Center Theater aboard Naval Submarine Base New London.

The submarine force commander reserved the last portion of each all-hands call to answers questions from Sailors. Questions ranged from personnel issues to challenges facing the submarine force of the future.

Listening to the subma-

rine force commander was especially enlightening for one young Sailor. Seaman Chemanuel Colon is a culinary specialist who is about to graduate from Basic Enlisted Submarine School and join the fleet.

“When I first volunteered

for subs, I didn’t really grasp the importance of being part of the submarine service and what an honor it is,” Colon said.

For more news from Commander, Submarine Forces, visit www.navy.mil/local/ sublant/.

MACS Strange encourages Sailors to never give up

By MCSN Jamin Gordon USS George Washington Public Affairs NORFOLK

MC2 Brittney Cannady Entomologist Lt. Cmdr. Jinaki Gourdine assigned to Navy Environmental and Preventative Medicine Unit (NEPMU) 2 explains where to hang a mosquito trap to host nation insect control agents during Continuing Promise 2017 (CP-17). CP-17 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian assistance, training engagements, and medical, dental, and veterinary support in an effort to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America.

NEPMU 2 exchanges mosquito knowledge with Guatemalan ministry of public health Team’s presentations were part of Continuing Promise

By MC2 Brittney Cannady Expeditionary Combat Camera PUERTO BARRIOS, GUATEMALA

Sailors assigned to Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit (NEPMU) 2 conducted a mosquito surveillance and familiarization knowledge exchange and training (KET) with the Guatemalan Ministry of Public Health, Feb. 6-7, in support of Continuing Promise 2017 (CP-17).

The team gave presentations on visual markings, feeding habits, and surveillance, ensuring insect control agents use the best methods for managing mosquito population levels when placing traps in local areas.

“One of the common mistakes people sometimes make is confusing other flying insects with mosquitoes, like the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus – two species found here in Guatemala,” Entomologist who led the KET Lt. Cmdr. Jinaki Gourdine said.

“Knowing what they look like and their characteristics will enable vector control agents to study and put controls in place for them.”

Vector, or insect control, agents help get a better understanding of differences between species, which entails keeping a keen eye on their

subjects.

“Mosquito surveillance is important for a number of reasons, including helping us answer questions such as, ‘Will an insect cause a disease if it bites me or is it just a nuisance?’” Gourdine said. “During the surveillance phase, we work together to determine the level of risk for diseases like malaria, implement controls, and gauge how effective they are.”

Preventing the spread of dengue fever, chikungunya, or other illnesses to humans depends largely on controls, she said. Filling in ditches which routinely accumulate rainwater and emptying tires or blocked gutters prevent creating breeding grounds for mosquitoes responsible for spreading diseases to humans in their surrounding area.

The two-day KET also gave the NEPMU 2 team an opportunity to demonstrate proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage for agents when spraying insect repellents.

Chemicals used in repellents can affect the skin, eyes, and lungs if used improperly, Gourdine said.

After the classroom lecture, agents were divided into groups and practiced laying various mosquito traps based on the training they received.

“The purpose of the training was to provide sustainable and durable mosquito controls to vector control personnel, strengthen their level of knowledge, foster indepen-

dence, and leave them with skills that won’t diminish after training is done,” NEPMU 2 Officer in Charge Lt. Cmdr.

Lucas Johnson said. “I think we accomplished that today.”

Local insect control coordinator Hector Soriano agreed, adding prior KETs have helped build capabilities in the region.

“Working with doctors from previous Continuing Promise missions, we have been able to research mosquitoes in Puerto Barrios and were able to decide what type of training would benefit the agents most when doctors returned,” he said. “We were very thankful for having the team come back and continue to build on the skills our agents have received, and are truly grateful for what we learned through this training.”

Similar KETs on mosquito surveillance disease prevention are planned for the remaining mission stops in Colombia and Honduras.

CP-17 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleetconducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian assistance, training engagements, and medical, dental, and veterinary support in an effort to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America.

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

“If I see that you have potential, I’m going to try to pull that potential out of you,” Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Vermikalasha Strange said aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). “You might think I’m being mean or being hard; no, I’m challenging you to better yourself.”

Strange uses her position as a senior chief to empower and motivate her Sailors. She left her home for boot camp Jan. 14, 1997, and saw the Navy as an opportunity to see and experience the world while receiving a paycheck.

At that time, her main goal was to make chief petty officer and retire at 20 years of service. It didn’t take long for Strange to recognize the bigger picture for her career.

“My ultimate goal is to leave behind some type of legacy of training our relief,” Strange said. “In addition, I want for our junior Sailors to have more persistence and keep pushing through, despite their frustrations. As senior enlisted personnel, we just have to continue to train them and educate them on the proper Navy values and heritage, so we don’t lose it because of the constant change in our job.”

As with anything worth having, the road to success isn’t always smoothly paved. Strange encountered various challenges in getting to where she is now.

“I was not always an MA [Master-at-Arms],” Strange said. “I became an MA when you had to be an E-5 and above. I started off in the engineering rate, and I was as an undesignated fireman when I came in. My whole division was guys when I got to my first ship. I was the only female. I had a DIVO [divisional officer] who was a female. She encouraged me to not give up. Transitioning from engineering to MA, I encountered challenges because some guys didn’t think I could do some of the watch stations that were required because I am a female. The Navy is an equal opportunity environment, therefore they had no choice but to give me the chance.”

Just as Strange was inspired to overcome challenges throughout her career, she also looked to be an inspiration and provide a helping hand to her Sailors.

Strange saw potential in Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Anthony Koch, a Sailor in her shop. She believed in him so much she appointed him to a leadership position during the ship’s material and maintenance management inspection (3MI), December 2016.

“I was delegated to help with inspections,” Koch said. “This position forced me to expand my knowledge of 3M. During one of the spot checks, I actually corrected a spot checker. I was able to prevent something from going wrong because I had taken the initiative to further my knowledge.”

Strange continually encourages Koch to stay focused and keep working towards the next goal.

Everything Strange does is in the best interest of her Sailors. In many ways she takes on a maternal role, and just like in any family, there will be a difference of opinion.

“I feel like most of my Sailors feel as though I am hard on them, when really all I want them to do is better themselves and not just do the minimum to get by,” Strange said.

The trials she has faced throughout her career have helped her become a better leader because she is able to relate to her Sailors’ various situations.

“At first I didn’t have a lot of empathy for single parents, because I always felt as though people were using their child as an excuse to get out of work,” Strange said. “To make up for the time they were gone, I told my Sailors whatever time they needed to get their children or pets situated was fine, but they had to come in after hours and make up that time so we could ensure we didn’t fall behind on our workload. Now that I have a son and I am a single parent, I realize how tough it can be. I began to understand tough decisions, like ‘Who do you call on when your child is sick?’ Now that I’m a parent, I have a lot more empathy and patience.”

Not only does Strange empathize with her Sail-

ors, but she also takes the time to help them where she can.

“I have an open-door policy,” Strange said. “I have a hectic schedule, but I will stay behind. I make it a point to get out during cleaning stations and not only ask how my Sailors’ weekend was, but also see if they need my help. If I see that something seems off with them, I encourage them to come talk to me.”

Having such a busy schedule combined with the rotation of the work schedule in her department, Strange depends a lot on her petty officers 1st class as well as the Chiefs Mess to help get the job done.

“For many of our Sailors, this is their first ship,” Strange said. “We’ve been in their position. I don’t know everything, but I know the Chiefs Mess, so I will reach out to get the needed information. There is always someone else that I can approach to get the answers my Sailors need.”

In addition to assisting junior Sailors, Strange also provides guidance where she can to younger officers.

“A lot of officers are just as young as our junior Sailors,” Strange said. “If we don’t teach them, who will? They get it when they get out of school, but they don’t know the Navy way; so they depend on us to help them learn the way and steer them in the right direction.”

If Sailors aren’t inspired to do anything else, Strange wants them to be inspired to always keep pushing forward.

“I hope to instill ‘never give up,’” Strange said.

“I don’t want my Sailors to ever give up. A lot of them feel like they will just do their four years and get out. If they try to push that much further, then in the worst-case scenario, if they need the Navy, they’ve shown their chain of command they’re worth saving; so don’t count me out, and don’t count yourself out.”

Strange surpassed her personal goal of becoming a chief, and continues to encourage and help other Sailors to do the same.

For more news from USS George Washington (CVN 73), visit www.navy.mil/ local/cvn73/.

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NAVSTA Norfolk CO visits Tarrallton Elementary From Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs NORFOLK

Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Beaver attended a 100th day of school event at Tarrallton Elementary School in Norfolk.

Each grade, K-5, presented a banner with 100 items each to Beaver to celebrate not only the 100th day but also to recognize the 100th birthday of NAVSTA Norfolk.

“Being afforded the opportunity to come to Tarrallton Elementary to speak about Naval Station Norfolk celebrating 100 years of service and correlating it to 100 days of school has been an honor,” Beaver said. “All the students, faculty and volunteers did such a great job at putting this event together, I was very impressed. We will display the banners with honor.”

Angela Manning, a school volunteer, helped create the banners presented to Beaver.

“The teachers selected the theme of their banner. The kids colored, put their name on the item and we placed them on the banners,” Angela said. “The kids were super excited to learn that the banners they helped create were going to be hung up at Naval tion of military children in Station Norfolk.” attendance.

Most of the schools in “Schools have been celNorfolk have a large popula- ebrating 100 days of school

U.S. Navy photos ABOVE: Tarrallton Elementary students take a group photo with Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Beaver after a “100 days of school” banner presentation in recognition of Naval Station Norfolk’s Centennial LEFT: Capt. Doug Beaver shakes the hand of a Tarrallton Elementary School student who was chosen to present the banner.

for many years to exhibit a halfway benchmark and there are only 80 days left to go,” Naval Station Norfolk

School Liaison Officer Terrilyn Williams said. “I think it is really unique that Tarrallton is aware of the Centennial that is taking place at Naval Station Norfolk and that they brought the two events together in a banner presen-

tation to the Commanding Officer of the base.

There were two presenters from each grade to speak about the history of the base, the Commonwealth of Virginia and Captain Beaver’s career.

“As parents, we try to incorporate the history of the state into our children’s lives. Being stationed here in Virginia with such a rich history really adds to their education,” said Casie McNam-

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Duty comes with extra benefits, requirements

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Continued from A1 is physically challenging, and strong character and personal integrity are required throughout the RDCs’ work day. However, the personal reward of training and preparing Sailors for the fleet is unmatched.

Burke added in the NAVADMIN message, “a strong and resilient Navy is built on the leadership put in place to develop our force. The Navy’s accessions training at Officer Training Command Newport (OTC) and Recruit Training Command (RTC) are our starting points for turning civilians into Sailors by instilling the Navy’s Core Values. The leaders that provide this initial training are the Recruit Division Commanders (RDC).”

Training to be an RDC begins at RDC “C” school. Candidates must have passed the most recent physical fitness assessment, including the run.

No optional cardiorespiratory event may be substituted. RDCs at OTC are E-7 and above, and RDCs at RTC are E-5 and above.

Serving as an RDC results not only in growth as a leader, increased career advancement opportunities, and a feeling of self-fulfillment, but it also includes the following benefits: $450 per month Special Duty Assignment Pay. Additional annual clothing allowance of $220.

Opportunity to earn a Master Training Specialist Qualification.

In line with the American Council

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on Education evaluation, RDCs may earn up to 15 college credits (both upper and lower credits) towards a bachelor’s degree, and choice of follow-on coast assignment.

The RDC duty at OTC and RTC each has its own unique challenges.

However, with the significant numbers of RDCs needed at RTC, PERS-4 has instituted an additional sea duty credit incentive for RDCs reporting to RTC on/after Oct. 1, 2016, and who complete a 36-month RDC tour.

According to NAVADMIN 042/17, interested Sailors must submit an Enlisted Personnel Action Request (NAVPERS 1306/7) requesting duty as an RDC to the appropriate rating detailer. Reference (a) contains all screening requirements and instructions for waiver submissions. All commanding officers with interested Sailors must ensure packages for prospective RDC candidates are screened thoroughly.

Additional information can be found on the NPC website at www.public. navy.mil/bupersnpc/enlisted/detailing/ shorespecialprograms/pages/default2. aspx.

Screening packages must be sent via e-mail to michael.d.campbell3@navy. mil, by fax to 901-874-2646 DSN 882, or by mail to Commander, Navy Personnel Command, PERS 4010, 5720 Integrity Drive, Millington, TN 380554000.

For more news on the Navy’s only boot camp, visit www.bootcamp.navy. mil.

er, Tarrallton Volunteer. “To be able to incorporate 100 days of school with Naval Station Norfolk 100 years of service really highlights the history of the base and this particular area. My husband and I love going to Williamsburg and Yorktown to show them the actual place the civil war, World War I and II occurred.”

More than 35 events throughout the year will honor and celebrate Naval Station’s 100th anniversary. The 41st Harborfest along Norfolk’s downtown waterfront will be the City of Norfolk’s signature event. The festivities will create a “homecoming” for those who have ever served at Naval Station Norfolk.

“It’s really great being here in Norfolk. Being a part of the history of the largest Naval Installation in the world celebrating its Centennial makes me very proud to play a part of the yearlong celebration,” Williams said.

The installation will have multiple events planned as well. Events include a throwback softball game in June celebrating and highlighting the historic McClure Field and the 1943 Navy World Series. In July, the base will be holding an air show highlighting Chambers Field and then conclude the year showcasing modern day Naval Station Norfolk with Fleet Fest on Oct. 21.

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MCSN Zachary Sleeper Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Launching and Recovery Equipment Airman Jairo Ceja, prepares to assist in the launch of two T-45C Goshawks assigned to Carrier Training Wings (CTW) 1 and 2 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

CATAPULT | Teamwork Continued from A1 personify every day.

“Working up here requires a lot of teamwork,” Rojas said.

“What we do is a crucial part of the mission, because without us Eisenhower couldn’t receive the jets to continue to support forces on the ground. Everyone working here knows that, and these Sailors work hard under serious pressure and sometimes tough environmental conditions to get the job done without complaint.”

To be as good as they are takes more than just believing in the mission. It takes time, training, and patience, especially to be a topside operator. It requires learning every aspect of helping launch aircraft while maintaining personal safety standards on the flight deck itself.

“It takes time to learn all the

required

positions for a topside qualification, but all of the training runs together so you can keep learning and learning,” Salter said.

“It takes roughly two to three months of training to become topside qualified.”

Deck edge operators are the final safety check before the aircraft launches. When everything mechanical has been verified, they make one last visual sweep of the flight deck to make sure no one is in harm’s way before hitting the firing button.

“As a deck edge operator, you are the final check before the bird leaves the deck,” said Aviation Boatswains Mate Launching and Recovery Equipment 3rd Class Baby Usumbura. “You have to visually check everything and make sure everyone is safe one last time before launching the aircraft.”

duty and retired Sailors and Marines, their eligible family members and survivors.

NMCRS provides needbased financial assistance in the form of interest-free loans and grants, as well as scholarships and interest-free loans for education to those who qualify.

“Behind the scenes, we’re working as the regional coordinator to train all sub-area coordinators to ensure they have 100 percent meaningful contact with their Sailors and Marines,” Assistant NMCRS regional campaign coordinator Cmdr. Oscar Moreno said. “Education on the services that NMCRS provides is key when asking Sailors and Marines to give.”

Last year, NMCRS provided more than $45 million in financial assistance in the form of interest-free loans and grants, while the fund drive contributions to the Society were approximately $11 million.

For more information on NMCRS and how to donate, visit www.nmcrsfunddrive. org. For more news from Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, visit www. navy.mil/local/surflant/.

Bataan doc is one of few certified acupuncturists in Navy Medicine

Continued from A1 Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), which is preparing to go on a scheduled deployment later in the month.

After discovering he could be a doctor and serve his country at the same time, Bush – a native of Frankfurt, Illinois – graduated from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and joined the Navy, commissioning as a medical officer August 2010.

“I was a freshman in high school when 9/11 happened,” Bush said. “I knew I wanted to join and to have an opportunity to be a part of the U.S.

Marine Corps. I also knew I wanted to be a doctor, I found out about a Navy program that was bringing doctors in, and I took advantage of the opportunity.”

Bush is one of four doctors aboard Bataan, but he is the only doctor with his specialization embarked with the integrated fighting force. He is also one of the few certified acupuncturists in Navy Medicine.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Trevor Fajardo was a patient of Bush.

“I was having some back pain; I wasn’t able to get my full range of motion,” Fajardo

said. “With the skills he has, he was able to relax the muscle through massaging, then cracked specific parts of my spine back to normal.”

Fajardo went on to praise Bush, saying he has good bedside manner with patients and is able to explain to them what’s going on with them medically in common terminology.

“Having these extra skills that do not require medication or make people drowsy [when treated] helps keep everyone in the fight,” Bush said.

Bataan is Bush’s first ship he’s served aboard since joining the Navy, and Bataan’s

upcoming deployment will be his first.

“The Bataan is interesting; you have to get used to the rhythm,” Bush said. “I enjoy being on a ship; rocking back and forth is actually pretty soothing.”

Bush is thankful for the experience he has had so far in the Navy.

“I appreciate the opportunity I’ve been given; the Navy has been really good to me,” Bush said. “I enjoy being here on a ship because I get to learn from people with different backgrounds, and each of them has different specialties.”

Bush thinks it is awesome to witness all the elements which are brought together and work in sync with each other.

“I’ve worked in several hospitals and this is probably as close as you can get without it actually being a hospital,” Bush said. “It’s nice to have these sorts of capabilities.”

Bataan is the primary casualty receiving ship afloat for the Bataan ARG, and the medical staff aboard covers a wide variety of medical and dental specialties such as general surgery, anesthesiology, X-ray, laboratory, pharmacy, preventive medicine, and

medical equipment repair.

The Bataan ARG consists of Bataan and amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), both homeported in Norfolk, and amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) homeported in Virginia Beach, Virginia. During deployment, the medical departments will be augmented with an additional eight doctors, three nurses, and 75 hospital corpsmen spread across the ships.

For more news from USS Bataan (LHD 5), visit www. navy.mil/local/lhd5/.

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Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Pairoj Prasansai, a jungle survival training instructor from the Thai Reconnaissance Battalion, demonstrates the proper behavior and method when dealing with cobras during a jungle survival training as part of Cobra Gold 2017.

U.S. Marines, Airmen get jungle survival training

By MC2 Marc Castaneda American Forces Network Pacific THAILAND

U.S. service members, along with their Thai counterparts participated in jungle survival training at Camp Banchan Krem. The training was part of the annual multi-national military exercise Cobra Gold 2017 in the Kingdom of Thailand.

Members of the 2nd Battalion 5th Marines and Airmen from the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron received instruction from Marines assigned to the Royal Thai Marines’ Reconnaissance Battalion on survival in the jungles of Thailand when facing a variety of challenges including the climate and the lack

of water, food and shelter. All of these factors and how the individual reacts can determine the difference between life and death, a lesson repeatedly emphasized throughout the training.

“When you are out there by yourself, you cannot worry about your emotions,” a Thai Reconnaissance Marine Chief Petty Officer Pairoj Prasansai said.

“When your life is on the line, you simply have to do what you have to do to survive. You have to value your life.”

The training consisted of two parts: first, Marines and airmen learned about the different vegetation of the Thai jungles. The instructors showcased different herbs and edible roots that can be a » See COBRA | B4

Photos by MC2 Marc Castaneda Prasansai pours cobra blood into the mouth of a Marine with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines to demonstrate how to properly consume the creature during jungle survival training.

Navy announces creation of new personnel web portal

Frank Cable Sailor saves child’s life

By MC2 Allen Michael McNair USS Frank Cable Public Affairs SANTA RITA, GUAM

From the moment he noticed a family in distress, to the moment an unconscious child lay on the floor in front of him, time did not exist. Inside a floral shop in Haganta, Guam, the sounds of crying and incomprehensible speech filled the room.

Though they could not understand English, he used gestures to assure the family he could help. He examined the child’s body; no signs of breathing. He placed two fingers on his neck; no pulse. With his palms sweating and his heart pounding, he got down on the floor. He leaned in, gave two short breaths of air, and then began chest compressions.

Machinist’s Mate Auxiliary 2nd Class Chase Slicer, assigned to submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) and native of Vacaville,

California, used his Navy training to save the life of a child he didn’t know.

“There was no second guessing in my mind that if the baby needed help, I would be the one to do it,” Slicer said. “As far as I knew, I was the most qualified in the room.”

Slicer was in his car at a red light at approximately 4 p.m. Dec. 12, 2016, and saw a family behaving frantically as they carried a child into a floral shop. Slicer’s intuition told him something was wrong, so instead of continuing on through the stop light, he made a U-turn and went to investigate.

He walked into the shop and the employees told him the child was not responsive and they asked if he could help.

“Going into the room in uniform, people instantly look to you as a figurehead,” Slicer said.

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MC2 Allen Michael McNair Machinist’s Mate Auxiliary 2nd Class Chase Slicer, a Sailor assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), poses for a portrait on the ship’s flight deck, Feb. 14.

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The Navy is beginning a beta test of a new web portal designed to aggregate several personnel, training and education websites into one location, it announced last week.

Today, the content and applications Sailors need to access their personnel information are spread across multiple websites. Over time, that capability will be integrated into My Navy Portal.

My Navy Portal is intended to become the central on-line location for Sailors to access all of their personnel information. Additional capabilities and functions will be added in phases before becoming fully operational.

“Sailors have been asking for a

platform that allows them to access their personnel information in one location,” Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Robert Burke said.

“While there is still much work to be done on My Navy Portal, this is the first step in providing a consolidated one-stop shop for Sailors’ personnel information. Our Sailors deserve a modern personnel system and we are committed to giving it to them.”

The initial release of My Navy Portal will allow Sailors to access their Physical Readiness Information Management System (PRIMS) data and Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Additionally, Sailors will be able to view Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) content, the Navy Advancement Center, Navy » See PORTAL | B4

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Gold Star discounts at resorts

By Raymond Cunnikin Navy Gold Star Program Manager

Gold Star Family Members and sponsored guests have been extended the opportunity to stay at Shades of Green or Hale Koa Resorts at a discounted rate.

Eligible users are defined as family members who have suffered a loss of a family member during active duty, regardless of the cause (combat, accident, suicide, illness, or others). Navy Gold Star Survivor Card with serial number, a DD1300 or a DD2064 must be presented at check-in confirming eligibility for the Gold Star families of all military services.

The Survivors Discount Program provides a 50 percent discount from normal room rates by applicable rate category.

The discount applies to additional occupants and up to three guest rooms.

In order for the Survivors Family discount to be extended, the Gold Star Family Member must make and confirm reservations and be listed as the primary occupant.

Stays under the Survivor Family Program are limited to a maximum 14 nights in duration. For more information on obtaining appropriate identification for this program, contact your local Navy Gold Star Coordinator.

The Navy Gold Star Program Manager for the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic is Raymond Cunnikin, 757-445-3073.

For more information about the resorts, visit www.shadesofgreen.org or www.halekoa.com

About Shades of Green and Hale Koa Armed Forces Recreation Centers

FMWRC Public Affairs The Shades of Green resort on Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is one of five Armed Forces Recreation Centers around the world. It has many of the same amenities as the other Walt Disney World resorts, including free shuttle and early park admission.

Daniel Ramirez/Flickr.com The Hale Koa Hotel, another Armed Forces Recreation Center, is located on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, Hawaii.

Shades of Green on Walt Disney World and Hale Koa on Oahu, Hawaii, are two of five Armed Forces Recreation Centers (AFRC) around the world. The others are Edelweiss Lodge & Resort in Garmisch, Germany; Dragon Hill Lodge in Seoul, Korea; and the new Sanno Hotel in Tokyo.

These resorts offer luxurious accommodations at very affordable prices.

Eligibility and reservation requirements vary.

Shades of Green Resort is a military-owned resort within Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. It is walking distance to two of Walt Disney World Resort PGA championship golf courses and a nine-hole executive course. Guests are provided transportation to all Walt Disney World attractions and early entry into select attractions.

Shades of Green on Walt Disney World Resort, 1950 West Magnolia Palm Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Fl 32830; Main Phone 407-824-3400, Reservations 888-593-2242, www.shadesofgreen.org The Hale Koa Hotel, or “House of the Warrior,” is an impressive resort destination situated on 72 tropical acres on the beach at Waikiki. It is located about 10 miles from the Honolulu International Airport. It features an array of dining experiences and entertainment.

Hale Koa Hotel, 2055 Kalia Road, Honolulu, HI 96815, 808-955-0555, www.halekoa.com

Gold Star Resources

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Wanted: Mom manager I was late for the meeting. Again.

With an armful of crumpled papers, I rushed down the hall. Sheepishly, I found a seat at the table, and began with as much authority as I could muster: “This meeting is called to order at, let’s see, 12 minutes after nine. If you don’t mind, I’d prefer that these weekly sessions start promptly at the top of the hour. Now, without further delay, let’s get down to business.”

“The van still needs new Lisa Smith brakes, and if you wait much Molinari longer, you’ll be paying for rotors too. Lilly has her driver’s test Military spouse on Tuesday at 3:15, but you must contributor somehow get her to the dentist at 4. The checkbook hasn’t been balanced in three months, which might explain why you bounced a check last week,” I continued.

“Francis is on his last pair of clean underwear, so please put a load of hot whites in at your earliest convenience. Moby is due for his monthly flea and tick medication. You must write two articles this week. The repairman is coming on Thursday between 8 and 2 to fix the fridge. And you need to get serious about that juice cleanse. Now, how do you plan to get all that done?” I finished, and took a slurp of coffee.

Crickets.

No one responded, because I was having my weekly meeting with myself, and as usual, I had no idea how to answer my own demands. I scribbled a “To Do” list, marked a few things on the calendar, and then went

about my day, determined to get it all done once and for all.

But deep inside, I knew the inevitable pattern of my life would repeat itself. My week would start out productive. But soon, something would throw me off track – a school project, a sick kid, writer’s block. One item on my To Do list would collide into the next, and the ensuing pile up would become overwhelming.

By Friday, Francis would come home from work to find no dinner, unfolded laundry heaped on the coffee table, and me, dazed and unshowered, draped over my computer chair where I’d been surfing vintage Tupperware on e-Bay for the last three hours.

What fundamental flaw in my character has made it so difficult for me to keep up with my responsibilities as a work-from-home military spouse and mom?

After some thought, and half a box of Cheese Nips, I realized that I have always been a soldier, not a commander. An indian, not a chief. A workerbee, not the queen.

I’m not lazy. I’m not incompetent. I’m not disorganized. I just need a supervisor, a boss, a manager to watch over me and keep me on track.

Ahh, how different things would be with someone to offer clear direction and guidance.

“Ms. Molinari,” my boss might say, “while it is clear that you are no stranger to hard work, there is room for improvement in the areas of task prioritization, self-motivation and personal hygiene. It is my recommenda-

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tion that you avoid distractions from your daily priorities such as TJ Maxx, free samples, and mid-day reruns of ‘Mob Wives.’”

But unless I find someone willing to be compensated in meatloaf, I can’t afford to pay a manager to give me direction. I am the manager, damn it, and I have to take responsibility.

Even if it feels like I’m being dragged through life behind my dirty white minivan, I’ll continue this never-ending game of catch up until the job is done. I’ll try to avoid getting tangled in the minutiae – the e-mails, the dust bunnies, the bills, the burnt dinners, the dark roots – and focus on the big picture: Keeping our family happy and healthy.

Long-term analysis indicates that this family is on an upward trend. Subordinates may complain from time to time, but all in all, they report excellent workplace satisfaction. As manager, I sometimes lack efficiency, but I am dedicated, sincere, and work overtime and on weekends without pay.

Despite its flaws, this family business is thriving, so there is no immediate need for new management.

Meeting adjourned.

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Carrier Strike Group 1 patrols South China Sea From Carrier Strike Group One Public Affairs SOUTH CHINA SEA

Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, including the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 1’s Arleigh Burkeclass guided-missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108), and aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, began routine operations in the South China Sea. Prior to their operations in the South China Sea, ships and aircraft from within the strike group conducted training off the islands of Hawaii and Guam to maintain and improve their readiness and develop cohesion as a strike group. The strike group recently enjoyed a port visit to Guam and after departing the Marianas, conducted op-

erations in the Philippine Sea. “The training completed over the past few weeks has really brought the team together and improved our effectiveness and readiness as a strike group,” Commander of CSG 1 Rear Adm. James Kilby said. “We are looking forward to demonstrating those capabilities while building upon existing strong relationships with our allies, partners and friends in the Indo-AsiaPacific region.”

Vinson last deployed to the WesternPacific in 2015 and conducted a bilateral exercise with the Royal Malaysian Navy and Royal Malaysian Air Force in the South China Sea. Vinson first operated in the South China Sea in 1983 and in total, has operated there during 16 previous deployments over its 35year history.

While deployed, the Carl Vinson

CSG will remain under U.S. 3rd Fleet command and control, including beyond the international dateline, which previously divided operational areas of responsibility for 3rd and 7th Fleets.

Third Fleet operating forward offers additional options to the Pacific Fleet commander by leveraging the capabilities of 3rd and 7th Fleets. This operational concept allows both numbered fleets to complement one another and provide the foundation of stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

CVW-2 includes Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 2, VFA-34, VFA-137, VFA-192, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 113, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 and Fleet Logistic Support Squadron (VRC) 30.

MC3 Kurtis A. Hatcher The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Philippine Sea. The Carl Vinson Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled western Pacific deployment as part of the U.S. Pacific Feet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Carderock’s One year later, it’s attracting a variety of employees curious about additive manufacturing MAKE lab To get involved Visit the MAKE Lab milSuite page at www. milsuite.mil/book/groups/ navy-surface-warfarecarderoc/projects/makelab. Training sessions are typically given Wednesday mornings and afternoons.

To view the current schedule and sign up, visit www.signupgenius.com/ go/4090e49a5ad23aafd0make or contact the lab directly at MakeLab@navy. mil.

By Alisha Tyer Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Public Affairs WEST BETHESDA, MD.

Since opening its doors March 2016, the Manufacturing, Knowledge and Education (MAKE) Lab has attracted a wide variety of employees across Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division curious about the additive manufacturing (AM) process and its application to Navy programs.

AM, or 3-D printing, is a cross-cutting manufacturing technology in which parts are built by the addition of material in thin, successive layers.

The technology presents an ability to produce and reproduce components in a quick, cost-effective, on-demand fashion.

AM is a rapidly maturing technology and, in recent years, its benefits have gained increased recognition. The technology is of significance to the Navy, as it offers the potential to rapidly develop and improve upon systems and components crucial to supporting the fleet and its warfighters. Future projections of AM integration include all aspects of naval operations, from research and development to production, manufacturing, and life cycle maintenance support.

Within Carderock, the potential capabilities of AM technology are of particular interest to many employees, including those outside of the materials and manufacturing area. Kent Bartlett, a mechanical engineer in Carderock’s Hydroacoustics and Propulsor Development Branch, is an active proponent of AM technology. He advocates the speed and flexibility AM af-

Dustin Q. Diaz Mechanical engineer and Additive Manufacturing (AM) Tiger Team member Jonathan Hopkins shows fellow employees at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division objects created through AM during a tour of the new Manufacturing, Knowledge and Education (MAKE) Lab, which officially opened in West Bethesda, Md., March 24, 2016. The MAKE Lab will open training and production in AM, also known as 3-D printing, to all of Carderock’s employees who desire to participate and exchange ideas.

fords in the production of complicated parts. In support of test work in the anechoic flow facility, Bartlett utilized the MAKE Lab to additively manufacture an adapter used to connect varying diameters of Tygon, a flexible polymer tubing used to create static pressure taps.

Bartlett explained how the limitations of the pre-manufactured adapters did not allow his team to freely connect tubes of varying diameters, as they are pre-fitted for specific tubing pairs.

“Well, one adapter might connect 1/8-1/4 inch, and you can only use it for 1/8-1/4 inch tubing,” Bartlett said. “So, what I did was take this exist-

ing product, which costs about $65, I took that same design and I turned it into a 3-D print. If the part gets ruined or breaks, it’s cheap and fast to remake or tweak my design as needed. Plus, creating the adapter myself means I can go to and from whatever sizes I want. That means we can use the adapters a lot more within our facility.”

The MAKE Lab, managed by the Carderock’s Additive Manufacturing Project Office, aims for a collaborative-style approach to the 3-D printing process, one which inspires creativity and innovation by encouraging knowledge-share and providing an open-access space and resources neces-

sary to actively test the AM process. The AM Project Office offers training to anyone who wants to explore the lab’s AM capabilities, and employees are not required to have a technical background to use the lab. In fact, many who take training are unfamiliar with the 3-D printing process before learning to utilize the lab’s equipment, according to Jonathan Hopkins, a mechanical engineer and acting head of the AM Project Office.

Hopkins highly encourages all employees, technical and non-technical, to take the twohour training which consists of a presentation, discussion of the goals of the MAKE

Lab, a demonstration of software and equipment, and culminates with each trainee creating their own 3-D print.

So far, 155 employees have participated in the training, Hopkins said.

“The MAKE Lab is a pretty open place in terms of your background; you really don’t need any background to join,” Bartlett said when asked what advice or encouragement he would offer to others considering visiting or using the MAKE Lab. “It’s very easy to get a hold of admin or supervisors in order to take the training, and once you do, the lab is open and accessible. If you have time in your sched-

ule, then the MAKE Lab is there when you need it. So I think it’s very beneficial and easy to get involved. It really is awesome; you should do it.”

Visit the MAKE Lab milSuite page at www.milsuite. mil/book/groups/navysurface-warfare-carderoc/ projects/make-lab. Training sessions are typically given Wednesday mornings and afternoons. To view the current schedule and sign up, visit www.signupgenius.com/ go/4090e49a5ad23aafd0make or contact the lab directly at MakeLab@navy.mil.

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, a part of Naval Sea Systems Command, leads the Navy in hull, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Headquartered in West Bethesda, Maryland, Carderock Division employs approximately 2,000 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support personnel and includes detachments in Norfolk (Little Creek); Port Canaveral, Florida; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; Bangor, Washington; Ketchikan, Alaska; and Bayview, Idaho.

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Carderock partners with academic communities to cultivate future workforce

By Daniel Daglis Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Public Affairs WEST BETHESDA, MD.

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division depends on a talented workforce to come up with new and exciting innovations both for internal command processes and products, as well as for America’s warfighters and the fleet.

Having served the Navy and the national maritime community for nearly 80 years, Carderock emphasizes the importance of having new generations of skilled workforce recruitment pools by offering a variety of programs and activities dealing with career development in technical, operational, and financial fields while supporting national interests in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) focused initiatives.

In addition to intern programs, such as the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) and the Naval Research Enterprise Intern Program (NREIP) which engage high school and college students in summer work opportunities, many of Carderock’s career-focused programs aim to reach students as early as elementary school and as late as postgraduate university level. To ensure students and the schools they attend to receive the visibility and resources they need, Carderock enters into Educational Partnership Agreements (EPAs) with the university, public

Daniel Daglis Jennifer Brewster, the events lead from Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda, Md., shows a group of students from Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School a ship model in the Woodworking Shop at Carderock during a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) event.

school, or public school jurisdiction.

Currently, Carderock has 11 active EPAs with schools ranging from K-12 public school systems, including Frederick and Howard counties in Maryland, through significant college-level institutions such as the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The term of an EPA currently spans five years.

Carderock’s Chief Technology Officer Jack Templeton said these EPAs are imperative to make sure the universities, public schools, and their students receive the opportunity for and resources required to cultivate student interest in what Carderock does, to interest them in prospective future careers working at Carderock

and to learn how financial, operational, engineering and science skills impact many aspects of Carderock’s business world.

“Having these formalized relationships affords Carderock the recognition among students and academics, and further promotes STEM and other prospective federal career paths,” Templeton said.

“It also allows us to track our outreach. We are working with academics and institutes of higher learning to ensure latest technology sharing, which postures Carderock for future healthy recruiting pools to hire from.”

As stated in any official EPA Carderock enters into, the purpose of these agree-

ments is to aid in the educational experience of the institution’s students by providing a mechanism by which those students can benefit from both Carderock’s staff expertise and unique facilities and equipment related to its science and technology ventures. Carderock’s contributions to these partnerships help to encourage student interest in STEM and business vocations, and may benefit Carderock laboratories in terms of advanced training of future employees. It also benefits the country by encouraging young people to be interested in the sciences and engineering.

An EPA can also allow Carderock to loan laboratory equipment to an institution for educational purposes, make laboratory personnel available to teach science courses, or to assist in the development of such course and related educational material, as well as offer visits, tours, and demonstrations at its facilities for faculty and students of the partnered institution.

Additionally, Carderock designates a senior scientist or engineer responsible for structuring the partnership program and providing support to the educational institution. EPAs do not procure funds for programs, and participating parties are responsible for their own funding.

Carderock’s Director of Technology Transfer Dr. Joseph Teter said the EPA not only protects the student’s interest, but also serves as a nec-

essary safety measure when working with young people.

“Because we are sending our people out to the school districts and they will be in the classroom interacting with kids, the agreement specifies that the school system has the right to vet these people coming through the door,” Teter said. “This is something Carderock happily obliges with.

While Carderock personnel have been vetted by the government, it is important that schools know who is coming into their buildings to interact with the students at all times.”

Odean Cameron, an administrative specialist and acting EPA coordinator at Carderock, works closely with many of the programs and serves as the liaison between the educational institution and the command.

“The relationship between Carderock and the academic institutions is mutually beneficial,” Cameron said. “Students are learning about new things and getting to interact with neat equipment and real professionals in STEM fields, and Carderock will hopefully get more scientists and engineers in the future.”

“The goal of the whole STEM program is to inspire, engage, and educate,” Cameron said. “Currently, the United States is lacking in scientists and engineers, and in order to get that number up, we are going out to the elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools, teaching students about great

Sailor was awarded a Commendation Medal for actions

potential careers. Elementary school kids may not be thinking about their careers, but the middle school and high school students are starting to listen and they see the opportunities. Even if they don’t come to Carderock, if we can inspire them and get them thinking outside the box to pursue a STEM career, then it was all worthwhile.”

Other STEM programs and activities Carderock offers – in addition to the Navywide SEAP and NREIP programs – include SeaGlide®, LEGO Robotics, SeaPerch, Calculator-Controlled Robots, the Seaplane Challenge, and Bristlebots.

Templeton said Carderock is always interested in prospective, formalized relationships with academic institutions and encourages any employee who would like to discuss a prospective relationship for EPA consideration to reach out to Teter or Cameron.

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division, a part of Naval Sea Systems Command, leads the Navy in hull, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Headquartered in West Bethesda, Maryland, Carderock Division employs approximately 2,000 scientists, engineers, technicians, and support personnel and includes detachments in Norfolk (Little Creek); Port Canaveral, Florida; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Memphis, Tennessee; Bangor, Washington; Ketchikan, Alaska; and Bayview, Idaho.

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U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines and Airmen from the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron learn about vegetation of the Thai jungle ad part of jungle survival training as part of Cobra Gold 2017.

Continued from B1 police officer appeared on the scene. Shortly after, paramedics appeared. Slicer informed them of his actions and they took over from there.

“You think you’re ready for something like that, but when it actually happens, you revert back to your training,” Slicer said. “It felt really good knowing that I had the potential of changing someone’s life forever.”

Frank Cable’s Commanding Officer Capt.

Drew St. John said he was glad to know Slicer did not hesitate to react when he saw someone who needed help.

“Petty Officer Slicer is a great example of the professional Sailors who crew the Frank Cable,” St. John said. “I have no doubt that each and every one of them would have reacted in much the same way.”

Slicer said he hopes his actions can be an example for his shipmates and other Sailors in the fleet.

“It’s as simple as stopping to help change a flat tire,” Slicer said. “We may think that’s a simple task, but for some people, it’s not.

You don’t know that if you keep driving someone else will come along.”

On Friday, Jan. 28, Capt. St. John awarded Slicer with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his bravery and swift action.

“I’ve always tried to be a good citizen; if people need help, I always stop,” Slicer said.

“I don’t help people for the award. I appreciate the award but I did it because it’s who I am.”

As Slicer took the stage to receive his award, he received a standing ovation from a crowd full of his shipmates. Though he appreciated the response from the crowd, it didn’t compare to what he received as he left the scene that December night.

“The Japanese have several ways of bowing,” Slicer said. “Each degree of bow represents something different. When the grandfather came up to me and gave me a formal bow, even though he couldn’t communicate, it signified to me that I did the right thing.”

Frank Cable is forward deployed to the island of Guam and conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels in the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.

For more news from USS Frank Cable (AS 40), visit www.navy.mil/local/as40/, www.csp.navy.mil/frankcable or find us on Facebook at USS Frank Cable (AS 40).

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Survival tactics included making hunting weapons

Continued from B1 source of water and temporary sustenance. The second part consisted of different survival tactics, such as making hunting weapons out of wood, preparing a variety of poultry for human consumption and how to safely and properly consume some of the most vicious, poisonous creatures of the Thai jungle – scorpions, tarantulas and cobras.

“I had the opportunity to learn about different ways to survive off of just plants and animals in a harsh jungle terrain,” weapons

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company platoon commander 1st Lt. Clifford Foreman said.

“One of the most valuable aspects of this training is the perspective and experience for our Marines to interact with other marines from partner nations showcasing just how effective they can be. That experience instills confidence when we have to work with one another in future operations.”

The jungle survival training is a key part of Cobra Gold, which puts great emphasis on non-lethal activities, civic ac-

tion programs, humanitarian aid and enhancing multiple nations’ interoperability. The training opportunities presented here will be utilized in future operations with partner nations all over the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

“This training is very important because the U.S. Marines deploy all around the world and will experience most of what we have taught in this training in some of those areas,” Prasansai said. “So it is a good thing when they come to the Asia-Pacific and learn about the dangerous

aspects of the jungle and how to survive in it.”

Cobra Gold 17 improves the capabilities of participating nations to plan and conduct combined and joint operations; build relationships among participating nations across the region; and improve interoperability over a range of activities, including enhancing maritime security, preventing and mitigating emerging disease threats, and responding to large-scale natural disasters.

| Beta release will be field test for functions and capability

Continued from B1 Schools and Learning Centers, Personnel Qualification Standards, and General Military Training. My Navy Portal will also provide links to Career Management System-Interactive Detailing, Sailors’ Electronic Training jackets, their Joint Services Transcript, Navy eLearning, Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL), Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System (Electronic Service Record and eLeave), Pay/ Personnel Standard Operating Procedures, U.S. Navy Awards (NDAWS), and more.

The beta release of My Navy

Portal will serve as a field test for how to improve its functionality and capability. There are currently known challenges for platforms with limited, low, or intermittent bandwidth/connectivity, and we are working to develop a solution that will be more responsive in shipboard environments.

Those individuals identified as beta testers will be notified by email. Sailors should see continued improvement with each software update to My Navy Portal, expected quarterly. Upon completion of the beta test, My Navy Portal will be launched Fleet-wide and be available to Sailors as the central on-line location for their

personnel information.

Sailors can access My Navy Portal’s public homepage by viewing https://my.navy.mil. From there, individuals can securely log into the website and view their personnel information using their CAC. Sailors experiencing difficulty logging on should email the My Navy Portal help desk at MNP_Helpdesk@navy.mil for assistance.

Additionally, with the launch of MNP, Navy Knowledge On-line (NKO) has been tentatively scheduled for retirement after the Spring Navy Wide Advancement Exam Cycle is complete. The NKO data will be incorporated into MNP.

The Navy is seeking Sailors’ feedback and recommendations on how to improve the portal, especially during the beta test. Fleet users who are not designated beta testers are strongly encouraged to provide comments and recommendations for the improvement of the portal’s capability using the site’s feedback option located at the bottom right of every My Navy Portal page.

For more information about the portal, visit the My Navy Portal Help tab, and on the Navy Personnel Command Career Toolbox website at: www.public.navy. mil/bupers-npc/career/toolbox/ Pages/My-Navy-Portal.aspx.

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New archives, preservation system begins

By Dan Kuester U.S. Naval War College

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MC3 Allen Michael McNair Sailors aboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) man the rails as the ship returns from deployment. The return to Guam is Emory S. Land’s first, since changing homeport from Diego Garcia to Guam Dec. 23. Emory S. Land is an expeditionary submarine tender conducting coordinated tended moorings and afloat maintenance in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.

Emory S. Land EM division crucial to mission COMSUBPAC readiness

By MC3 Daniel Willoughby USS Emory S. Land Public Affairs POLARIS POINT, GUAM

With submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) serving as lead tender on the Guam waterfront, the repair department and its divisions are crucial to the mission readiness of submarines and surface ships in the region.

A vital cog in the repair department’s success is the motor rewind and outside electrical repair work center, comprised of 25 Sailors within the electrical repair division.

The work center performs maintenance on generators, motors, and most electrical or electrically-charged equipment on Emory S. Land, usually during shifts and on “fly-aways” to submarines and surface ships in other ports.

The work center’s Leading Petty Officer Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Aldwin David said the electrician work on tenders varies from other surface ships, and his job is to make sure

his Sailors are getting the necessary training.

“The work we do on submarines is often challenging, but at the same time very rewarding,” David said. “We do a lot of on-the-job training, and allow proper rotation for new Sailors to get the experience they need. Everyone has to be versatile; each Sailor we have in here pitches in. If the submarine is here longer than they should be, we feel that it’s on us, even if it may not be.”

Last December, the work center sent multiple Sailors to Japan to assist with repairs on a generator for Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752).

“It was an emergent repair,” David said. “We had to be able to fix their generator, or they wouldn’t be able to move. We were able to finish ahead of schedule and didn’t have any liberty incidents. We received multiple “Bravo Zulus” from the Navy leadership in Japan and here in Guam.”

Electrician’s Mate Fireman Raven Williams said the work they do is very hands-on and described other aspects of the job with safety being paramount and the division’s top priority.

“As an electrician, our most important job is to verify equipment is deenergized,” Williams said. “We have to be complete with everything we do to make sure the submarines can go out to sea; they have to be up to par. We do daily maintenance, safety checks, and assist other work centers for anything electrical that they may need help with. I like being hands-on and working on submarines. It’s very rewarding.”

Emory S. Land, homeported in Guam, provides maintenance, hotel services, and logistical support to submarines and surface ships in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.

For more news from USS Emory S. Land (AS 39), visit www.navy. mil/local/as39/, www.csp.navy.mil, www.facebook.com/EmorySLand.

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U.S. Naval War College (NWC) Library has announced the initial implementation of TRIREME digital repository and preservation system. The name TRIREME comes from the ancient Mediterranean maritime vessels with three banks of oars. It stands as a metaphor for the three institutions of higher education involved in the initial pilot project at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and at NWC. TRIREME is the result of a two-year collaboration between Navy higher education libraries and a leading software developer in digital preservation technology and was launched worldwide today. It is open to the public.

The system is now in full production, storing metadata and content in the cloud and holds approximately 1,600 items from the initial test cases ingested by the three institutions participating.

“TRIREME addresses a growing institutional need to preserve, curate, and disseminate the U.S. Navy’s intellectual output and permanent federal records that originate in a variety of analog and digital formats,” Director of the NWC Library Allen Benson said.

“Among the major current issues are never-ending electronic records management tasks and protecting against file format obsolescence. These are timeconsuming activities for archivists, records managers, and their institutions to manage and

ensure the permanent accessibility – forever – of digital content with maximum integrity.

TRIREME promises to make this easier and more affordable through a three-institution partnership.”

The NWC Library is now seeking to extend the scope of TRIREME to include preserving For Official Use Only (FOUO) information and documents containing Personally Identifiable Information (PII), for example, to meet the federal requirements for capturing and managing e-mail as permanent electronic records. This project will explore the adaptability of TRIREME to non-public, restricted access information, developing documentation for future implementations by the other Navy libraries, and investigating new types of services that can be built on a shared platform.

“We believe that by employing the same software, standards, and protocols,” Benson said, “the sustainability and potential for future development of TRIREME are enhanced.”

The future goals of TRIREME focus on three areas: development of a comprehensive corpus of electronic documents that represent all the intellectual output of the U.S. Navy’s higher education institutions since their founding, digitization of special collections, and development of long-term preservation policies that comply with published standards and adhere to a professional code of ethics.

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Cobra Gold 2017

By Sgt. Tiffany Edwards III Marine Expeditionary Force CHANTHABURI, THAILAND

Spc. Brianne Kim Marine Corps Master Sgt. Charles Coffman, Marine Aircraft Group-12 (MAG) communications chief, shakes hands and introduces himself to each of the students in class during a community relations event at the Ban Yang Noi Hua Sip School in the Ban Mai district of Korat, Thailand, Feb. 16, in support of Exercise Cobra Gold 17. The MAG-12 troops spent the day teaching students English, playing games together and donating new supplies to the school. These events focus on building stronger friendships between the Thai and U.S. nations that share a mutual goal of supporting the humanitarian interest and general health and welfare of local communities within the region.

RIGHT: U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Noah Vital, 3rd Combat Logisitics Regiment, plays a card game with students at Ban Khok Wat School in Chanthaburi Province, Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold, Feb. 15.

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BELOW: Marine Corp Sgt. John Gonsoulin, Marine Aircraft Group-12 (MAG) expeditionary airfield systems technician, walks to class with a Thai student at the Ban Yang Noi Hua Sip School.

Spc. Brianne Kim

Spc. Brianne Kim Marines from Marine Aircraft Group-12 join students of the Ban Yang Noi Hua Sip School in the Ban Mai district of Korat, Thailand during a traditional Thai dance, known as ram thai.

By Spc. Brianne Kim 122nd Public Affairs Operations Center THAILAND

U.S. Marines spent the day of Feb. 16 teaching students English, playing games and donating new supplies to the Ban Yang Noi Hua Sip School in the Ban Mai district of Korat, Thailand.

The community relations project of the Marine Aircraft Group-12 (MAG) was part of Exercise Cobra Gold 17. The

event is one of many throughout the province supporting local residents’ health and welfare.

These events focus on building stronger friendships between the Thai and U.S. nations that share a mutual goal of supporting the humanitarian interest and general health and welfare of local communities within the region.

During the event, service members donated new supplies to the school of 81 stu-

dents after watching a special display of traditional Thai dancing, known as ram thai, performed by the students.

Some Marines even took part in the dance, bringing joy to the children. After the dance, service members joined students in the classrooms before eating lunch together.

During their time in class, the students and service members took a moment to introduce themselves before teaching each other Thai and

English words. Some classrooms sang songs, such as the ABCs, while others quizzed each other on how to count or name the colors of the rainbow.

Children are essential to our country’s future, Royal Thai Army, 3rd Infantry Division Chief of Staff Col. Boonsin Padklang said. English is very important, so this is a good opportunity for the students to learn from the Americans, he continued.

Overall it was a day full of relationship building between the Thai and U.S., strengthening an already sturdy alliance while supporting the health and welfare of the residents within the Ban Mai district.

“I am happy that our nations have such a good and long relationship,” Padkland said. “I am excited and honored to continue strengthening the relationship between the Thai and U.S. in the future.”

U.S. Marines and Sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force met and interacted with students at Ban Khok Wat School in Chanthaburi, Thailand. Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion 4, 3rd Transport Support Battalion and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit handed out school supplies and socialized with local Thai children as a part of in a community relations project during Exercise Cobra Gold 2017.

The III MEF Marines and Sailors traveled to Ban Khok Wat School, where they handed out donated school supplies and spent the day playing sports and games with the students, giving the Marines an opportunity to bond with the local Thai community.

Deputy Marine Forces Commander for Cobra Gold 17 U.S. Marine Corps Col. Maria McMillen arranged for the school supplies to be handed out to Thai school children after they were donated by a Girl Scout troop in Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The supplies were donated as a part of the Girl Scout troop’s community service project that would connect them with children in Thailand.

McMillen, one of the troop’s leaders, said many of the Girl Scouts’ parents were a part of Cobra Gold 17, which added another level to community connection and interaction during the exercise.

“For any community relations project out here in Thailand, it’s an opportunity to connect with the community,” McMillen said. “In this case, it wasn’t just the Marines coming to Thailand to engage with the military, but the community in Okinawa engaging with the community in Thailand.”

Cobra Gold 17 maintains a consistent focus on humanitarian civic action, community engagement, and medical activities conducted during the exercise to support the needs and humanitarian interests of civilian populations around the region. Various community projects and events III MEF participated in during previous iterations of Cobra Gold included school construction and repairs, community clean-up projects, sporting events and sharing meals with Thai communities.

“For the Marines, it gives them a break from the day-today grind, and a chance to see how the local kids live,” Lt. Jon Uyboco, a Navy chaplain said for Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st MEU. “They get to play games and learn from the kids, and have chance to decompress while building relationships with the local community.

We’re giving the Marines a chance to take a part of the day and experience a bit of Thai culture they don’t normally get to experience.”

During the event, Marines and Sailors enjoyed a welcome ceremony presented by the school administration and students, followed by a tour of the school grounds, music performances and sports competitions led by the students.

“It’s really rewarding to get the chance build relationships with the communities in Thailand,” electrician with Engineer Support Company, CLB-4 Cpl. Brenda James said.

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In its 36th iteration, the exercise focuses on humanitarian civic action, community engagement and medical activities to support the needs and humanitarian interest of civilian populations around the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Cobra Gold 2017

Staff exercise enhances cooperation

By Tech. Sgt. Steven Doty 354th Fighter Wing UTAPAO, THAILAND

According to a June 2016 BBC news report, Abu Sayyaf is one of the smallest and most violent jihadist groups operating in the southern Philippines. Notorious for kidnapping, the group has been responsible for at least 16 attacks since last March on ships in the Sulu and Celebes areas of the South China Sea; just 1,300 miles from the site of the Cobra Gold 2017 Staff Exercise (STAFFEX).

With $40 billion in cargo passing each year through this region, and more importantly, hundred of lives at stake of being held captive by a terrorist group well-known for committing senseless acts of violence, combatting piracy is a serious concern in the Indo-AsiaPacific region.

From Feb. 14 to the 24, senior leaders from over 10 nations will coordinate and practice the preparation for events like those committed by Abu Sayyaf. The STAFFEX scenario focuses on counter-piracy and maritime security operations, dealing with significant humanitarian complications and works to sustain and reinforce the foundation and framework for a combined task force to respond rapidly and effectively to regional crises.

“This 36th iteration of Cobra Gold demonstrates the importance of peace and stability in the IndoAsia-Pacific,” STAFFEX Control Group co-director U.S. Air Force Col. David Moeller said. “The STAFFEX specifically highlights the procedures and interoperability requirements required among the seven partner nations and the seven [Multinational Planning and Augmentation Team] nations for peacekeeping operations.”

Located at Camp Red Horse, in Utapao, Kingdom of Thailand, Multi-National Forces will employ a scenario concept established under a United Nations-Authorized authority and that is based on the fictitious continent of “Pacifica”.

Although there are emphasizes on specific and real-word-based situations, the underlying concept in-

Tech. Sgt. Steven Doty U.S. Army Maj. Edwin D. Morton III, I Corps operations officer, participates in a staff exercise with partner nations during Exercise Cobra Gold 2017 at Utapao, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 15.

spired through STAFFEX is about promoting and developing relationships between various nations and military organizations. The challenge: communicating a common language in a diverse environment to achieve a common goal.

“This exercise provides an opportunity for the personnel from all the participating countries and services to work together and get to know one another,” STAFFEX Control Group political-military subject matter expert Victor Tomseth said. “However, another related and vital opportunity that the exercise provides for people who speak different national languages and different service languages, is to develop a common idiom that they can communicate with one another and in a secure environment.”

Evident throughout the STAFFEX scenarios, the event is

bigger than the makeup of the specific scenarios; it’s about cooperation. Whether the STAFFEX participants are engaged in streamlining crises strategies for noncombatant evacuation operations, or forcible entry operations, counter-piracy, embargo enforcement, and humanitarian assistance, the ability to merge under a singular mission and work together is the ultimate intent of CG17.

“It’s great to understand the process, especially the multi-national planning process,” STAFFEX Control Group co-director Royal Thai Armed Forces Col. Marut Plengkham emphasized. “You see the process and learn about different ideas and how those ideas differ from each country and we learn and share those experiences to do good things.”

This perspective has been echoed

throughout the STAFFEX participants and the benefits for merging together to help learn about cooperative strategies has been lauded as necessary for future successes.

“I think the relationships built and developed here are important and I attribute that to trust and assurance” STAFFEX Control Group Operations Officer U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Eric Fagen said. “If there is an emergency or a contingency of some sort in this region in the future, the assurance established is that we have some familiarity on how we work together and the relationships we cultivated here will spill into those real-world events.”

“This exercise offers different kinds of planning procedures that slightly differ from how we all do it back in our own nations and understanding better procedures, specifi-

cally planning procedures, will defiantly help us in the future,” Plans Officer Singapore Armed Forces Maj. Melvin Gou said. “Everyone brings a certain perspective and usefulness to the whole panning procedure, but because we have different planning procedures, we can bring alternate perspectives and provide another route of thinking that may make the whole procedure more robust and more comprehensive.”

While crises will inevitably occur and the likelihood of piracy will continue to plague the region, the guarantee ensured by CG17 is that by bringing together a robust multinational force to address shared goals and security commitments, we exponentially enhance our ability to work together to achieve the common goal of a safer and more secure Indo-Asia-Pacific.

Nations practice non-combatant evacuations The exercise challenged participants to process the evacuees from reception at an airport hangar until they boarded a plane.

By Sgt. Matthew Sissel 122nd Public Affairs Operations Center THAILAND

What would you do if you were in a foreign country in the wake of a devastating natural disaster? On Feb. 19 at the Utapao International Airport in Thailand, militaries from the United States, Royal Kingdom of Thailand, Japan, and Malaysia practiced non-combatant evacuation operations (NEO) and the rescue of Japanese naPhotos by Cpl. Steven Tran A Japan Air Self-Defense Force member tends to a role player during a noncombatant evacuation tionals overseas (RJNO), while officials from 18 other operation, as part of Cobra Gold 17 at Naval Airbase Utapao, Thailand, Feb. 19. The drill was conducted to exercise joint, multinational cooperation during disaster relief. The U.S., Thai, Malaysian nations observed the event. and Japanese forces participated in the disaster relief drill.

The NEO and RJNO were conducted as part of Exercise Cobra Gold 17, a Thai-U.S. U.S. Marines pat co-sponsored exercise that down a role player for increases cooperation, incontraband during a teroperability, and collaboranoncombatant evacuation among partner nations tion operation, as part in order to achieve effective of Cobra Gold 17 at Naval Airbase Utapao, solutions to common chalThailand, Feb. 19. lenges.

Between the four participating nations, 200 role players were involved in the NEO and RJNO. The 90 role players for the RJNO were Japanese citizens of various ages who live in Bangkok and were invited to participate in the event by the Japanese

embassy.

Governments around the world initiate a NEO when their citizens are in danger in a host foreign nation, typically as a result of a deteriorating security situation or a natural disaster. In 2011, several nations evacuated their citizens from Libya due to the Libyan Civil War. The NEO and RJNO practiced at Cobra Gold 17 challenged participants to effectively process the evacuees from their reception at an airport hangar until they boarded a plane.

The evacuees played roles that military personnel had to respond to. Some of the role players were assigned injuries or medical conditions, others were given VIP status.

A couple of the participants were asked to be non-compliant or to hide contraband.

The evacuees moved in stages through the NEO and RJNO. When they first arrived via ground transportation at the airport hangar, they received a quick security pat down before moving to the reception area located outside.

At the reception area, the evacuees were separated by

nationality and had to show proper documentation before being escorted inside the hangar. Once inside, they were brought to their country’s administration area where they were asked to fill out paperwork that would serve to identify and track them throughout the evacuation.

The process continued, and if anyone was in need of medical attention, food, or water along the way, supplies and personnel were available to assist them.

Following the administrative stage, role players moved to a more focused security pat down to prevent the transport of contraband.

After successful completion of this security phase, participants moved to an area where they were scheduled for transport.

The RJNO culminated with the boarding of evacuees onto a Japanese military C-130 aircraft and its subsequent takeoff for a short flight before landing again at the same airport.

By working together in events like the RJNO and NEO at Cobra Gold 2017, partner nations are addressing shared goals and security commitments in the IndoAsia-Pacific region while ensuring effective responses to regional crises.

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Moving can be an adventure. Sometimes, too much of an adventure. Keep the drama out and the fun in your next permanent change of station move with these Department of Defense resources.

Your installation’s Military and Family Support Center Before and after you move, the staff at your old and new installations can connect you with: Information about your new duty station A PCS Smooth Move class Information on moving costs, housing, child care, employment opportunities for military spouses, and shipping and storing your household goods Relocation counseling on housing, finance and stress management Newcomer orientations The Sponsorship Program for service members and their spouses, which assigns someone to show you the ropes at your new duty station.

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Parenthood is full of surprises. Just when you expect a complete meltdown, your resilient military kids shock you by going with the flow. Moving can put the whole house on an emotional rollercoaster.

So, here are a few tips that might make your next move a smooth one for your kids — and you: Tell your kids about the move early Give your kids plenty of time to adjust to the idea of moving and saying goodbye to all their friends.

Give your kids space and answers. They may also have a lot of questions, so listen patiently and answer as best you can. Help your kids research their new school, nearby parks and base activities. The adjustment — for you and your kids — will take time.

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When you’re preparing for a military move, having a pet can add another layer of complexity, particularly if you’re moving overseas. But you know the drill: spend some upfront time planning and preparing, and you can ease some of the stress of relocating for both you and your pet.

Reassure your kids Pet moving tips Let them know they’ll have a new home address, but the important things in life — like how much you love each other — won’t change. Your kids take their cues from you.

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Calendar Exhibit Opening: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Faces & Figuresâ&#x20AC;?

Hampton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival Â&#x201E; March 3-5, various times, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton Â&#x201E; 757-484-1319, www.hrtattoofest.com

Â&#x201E; March 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Artists Gallery, 608 Norfolk Ave., Virginia Beach Â&#x201E; 757-425-6765, theartistsgallery.org Explore the mysteries of character, beauty and emotion expressed in the face and form of the human body. The many â&#x20AC;&#x153;Veraâ&#x20AC;? by Jeanne Goodman will be part of the facets of humanity are featured exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Faces & Figures,â&#x20AC;? in sculpture, paint, fabric and March 3-26 at The Artists photography. Free reception Gallery in Virginia Beach. with refreshments and participating artists. The exhibit is on view through March 26.

Exhibit Opening: Embracing Narrative Â&#x201E; March 3, 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 p.m., Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street, Portsmouth Â&#x201E; 757-393-8543, www.portsmouthartcenter.com From neon to hot-worked and cold-formed glass, Embracing Narrative features the work by members of the Washington Glass School, located in Washington D.C, and Virginia Glass Guild, originally founded as the Peninsula Glass Guild. Free and open to the public. The exhibit is on display until June 4.

Presented by Folk City Tattoo and Twisted Ink magazine, this event celebrates all aspects of the tattooing industry and welcomes about 200 talented artists from across the country.

Also includes three days of Cosplay, contests and activities. Cost is $25 per day or $35 for a military weekend pass.

Tour of Fort Huger Â&#x201E; March 4, 10 a.m., Fort Huger, 15080 Talcott Terrace, Smithfield. From Route 10, follow the Civil War Trails signage Â&#x201E; 757-357-0115, www. historicisleofwight.com

Free one-hour walking tour to learn the significance of this gateway to the Confederate capital, led by local historian Albert Burckard. Reservations are not required. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Fort Huger is a strategic Civil War fort located on a bluff overlooking the James River.

Lecture: How Hampton Roads Faced World War I Â&#x201E; March 6, 7-8 p.m., Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Lane in Downtown Hampton Â&#x201E; 757-727-1102 Amanda Williams, education manager for the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial, recounts local reaction to World War I with her presentation â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Guns of August: The Great War and Hampton Roadsâ&#x20AC;? as part of the Port Hampton Lecture Series. Free to museum members, $5 for non-members.

Lecture: Wolves: A Vital Role in Nature â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Still Threatened Â&#x201E; March 7, 6:30-8 p.m., Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News Â&#x201E; 757.534.7479, www.thevlm.org Today, both because of and in spite of human intervention, some species and populations of wild wolves are recovering â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and overall, their contributions to a healthy natural balance are recognized. However, the story of the Red Wolf recovery program in the Eastern U.S. is one of increased challenges, and a decrease of both state and federal support. An informative overview of wolf species throughout the world, with a special focus on the current status of the Red Wolf recovery program, under which the VLMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Red Wolves are included.

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Financial aid briefing by the Virginia Tidewater Consortiumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), including college selection and application process; federal aid (grants, loans, work study); state aid programs; FAFSA changes/ updates, financial aid applications, procedures and processing; scholarship search and application process; and local scholarship representatives.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Military through the Agesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; event is March 18-19 at Jamestown Settlement News Release Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation WILLIAMSBURG

Hundreds of re-enactors depicting armed forces from the 5th century B.C. to modern times will come together on March 18 and 19 for Jamestown Settlementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 33rd annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Military Through the Agesâ&#x20AC;? event.

This popular chronological display of military history, held each year at Jamestown Settlement since 1984, will feature military re-enactors and modern-day units depicting how uniforms, weapons and military tactics evolved through the centuries, as well as aspects of field communication and medical treatment.

This family-friendly event also showcases a variety of military vehicles and equipment. Visitors are encouraged

to interact with re-enactors to learn how soldiers attired and armed themselves, as well as how they were fed and housed in times of war.

A highlight of the 2017 event will be the centennial observance of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry into World War I. Weekend highlights include artillery firings, a Saturday childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade and a Sunday military pass-in-review.

Merchants also will sell reproduction wares.

Timeline More than 400 re-enactors will portray soldiers and military encounters from Greek and Roman times, the medieval period, Hundred Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; War, War of the Roses, American Revolution, War of 1812, Napoleonic Wars, and American Civil War. Re-en-

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actors depicting World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam War will take visitors through the 20th century. The National Museum of the Marine Corps and the Virginia Army National Guard will represent the present.

Virginia, presenting a mix of American Revolution military music and instrumental history; and the Old Cigar Box String Band, offering string band versions of songs from the American Revolution to the 20th century.

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Arms, armor and military accouterments of 17th-century Virginia can be seen inside Jamestown Settlementâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extensive galleries, featuring films and interactive exhibits that tell the story of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first permanent English colony and of the Powhatan Indian, European and African cultures in 1600s Virginia. Families can experience hands-on activities, such as trying on reproductions of English helmets and breastplates, in outdoor recreations of a 1610-14 English fort, a Powhatan Indian Musical Performances village, and on board one of three ships that brought EngMusic will be performed lish colonists to Virginia in throughout the weekend, in- 1607 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Susan Constant, Godcluding the booming sounds speed and Discovery. of The Federal City Brass Band, re-creating a Union About Jamestown Army regimental brass band Settlement from the 1860s; Field Musick Jamestown Settlement is Comparative artillery-firing demonstrations will be presented at noon Saturday and Sunday, with weapons ranging from a 17th-century swivel gun to a modern-day howitzer. A childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade at 1 p.m. March 18 allows young â&#x20AC;&#x153;troopsâ&#x20AC;? to march through the colonial fort and campsites to formally present ribbons to the participating military units. A military pass-in-review, 3 p.m. March 19, will feature recognition of re-enactor units.

Courtesy photo A member of the Crewe of the Archangel, depicting 1670-1730, assists visitors in lifting cargo during the Military through the Ages event at Jamestown Settlement. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is March 18-19 at the museum.

open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily year-round. Admission is $17 for adults and $8 for ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free. Jamestown Settlement is located on State Route 31 near the Colonial Parkway in James City County, just

southwest of Williamsburg and adjacent to Historic Jamestowne. For more information, call 888-593-4682 toll-free or 757-253-4838, or visit www.historyisfun.org/ jamestown-settlement/military-through-the-ages/.

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Jewish Passover Passover, April 10, 7 p.m.

Palm Sunday Mass, April 15, 5 p.m. Dam Neck Annex Palm Sunday Mass, April 16, 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. NAS Oceana Holy Thursday Mass, April 13, 9 p.m. NAS Oceana Good Friday Service, April 14, 3 p.m. NAS Oceana Stations of the Cross, April 14, 7 p.m. Dam Neck Annex Easter Vigil Mass, April 15, 7 p.m. Dam Neck Annex Kristen Zeis | The Virginian-Pilot Easter Sunday Mass, April The Rev. Walter Coles, emeritus pastor at Good News Baptist 16, 9 a.m. NAS Oceana Church of Chesapeake, speaks during the Annual Easter Sunrise Service at First Landing Chapel at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story on March 27, 2016, in Virginia Beach.

Good Friday, April 14, 5 p.m.

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Services Protestant Catholic Catholic Holy Thursday, April 13, Stations of the Cross, Palm Sunday Vigil, April 9, 12 a.m.

March 3, 6 p.m.

5 p.m. Mass Holy Thursday (Mass of Holy Thursday, April 13, Dam Neck Annex, 757-492-6602; NAS Oceana, the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Supper), April 13, 7 p.m. Mass 5 p.m.

Good Friday, April 14, 757-433-2871

Protestant Palm Sunday Christian Worship, April 9, 11 a.m.

NAS Oceana Palm Sunday Christian Worship, April 9, 5:30 p.m.

Dam Neck Annex Easter Sunday Christian Worship, April 16, 11 a.m.

NAS Oceana Easter Sunday Christian Worship, April 16, 5:30 p.m.

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PETS |

Prepare far in advance for long moves

Continued from C1 the name of your pet, your cellphone number and the phone number of an emergency contact.

Take a picture of your pet so that you can show people what it looks like should it get lost during the move.

Consider having your veterinarian insert an identification microchip under your pet’s skin.

Workshops to help military members and families prepare for transfers are offered by the Fleet & Family Support Centers (FFSC) of Hampton Roads. Here are upcoming workshops. For more information, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema or contact the following FFSCs of Hampton Roads.

Traveling in the car Make the move easier on your pet. Spend time with your pet in the vehicle. Introduce it well beforehand to the crate that you intend to use during the move. Show your pet that traveling can be fun. Try the following tips: Offer your pet a reward whenever it gets into the vehicle.

Take your dog on short drives to the park, for example, so that it associates car travel with a happy destination.

Put the pet’s crate you plan to use inside your home or backyard, leave the door open and put a treat inside the crate.

Teach your dog to respond to a bathroom command such as “go potty” or “go outside.” Make sure you give your cat access to a litter box.

Moving to another state Visit the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s website to see if there are rules for bringing animals into the state to which you have been assigned.

There may be a limit to the number of pets that you can have on a military installation. Look up the regulations for your installation before you start to pack.

Ask a friend to watch your pet on moving day.

Seek out pet-friendly hotels along your travel route before moving day.

Don’t forget to take your pet’s health certificate and proof that it has current vaccinations.

Put your pet’s food, water, bowls, leash, toys, bedding, plastic bags and medication in one bag.

Feed your pet three to four hours before the trip and give it a light meal when you stop for the night.

Stop at rest areas and give your pet some water as well as a chance to run around. Give your cat access to a litter box.

Moving to another country Prepare to move your pet in advance of an overseas trip. You can save yourself and your pet a lot of hassle and potential heartache by understanding the ins and outs of rules of your destination country.

Different nations have different rules and quarantine requirements associated with the relocation of cats, dogs and other types of pets.

Support Centers offer workshops for transfers

Overseas Transfer Workshop

damedeeso/Thinkstock image Moving to another state or country with a pet will require careful research and preparation.

Contact the consulate or embassy in the country to which you were assigned to learn about the rules for bringing in pets.

Many overseas destinations require that pets have microchips with a number that matches the number on the health certificate.

Check the airline travel requirements for pet crates before buying a crate. Write your name, your pet’s name and your destination address on the crate. If your pet is unfriendly, then put a warning on the crate.

Ask your airline if you need to reserve a space on the flight for your pet.

Some countries may require your pet to be quarantined for an extended amount of time before it can live with you. The cost associated with that quarantine can be pricey. The Department of Defense may reimburse you for up to $550 if you are an active-duty member moving to a country where the quarantine period is mandatory.

The Department of Defense will not reimburse you for the relocation cost associated with moving your pet from one country to another.

Help ease the stress your family and pet might experience during a major move by knowing what to expect before you begin to pack. Various transportation rules and health regulations could impact you and your pet, and you will want to be prepared to deal with them when they arise. Each installation has its own rules regarding pets. Contact your new installation to get specific information before your move.

March 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at FFSC Oceana/Dam Neck, 757433-2912, 1896 Laser Rd., Suite 120, Virginia Beach.

This helpful single-session workshop helps prepare yourself and your family for transferring overseas. Information will be provided on household goods and auto shipment, financial planning, travel arrangements and passports, personal security and culture shock. Open to active duty members, spouses, and dependents 12 years and older.

Smooth Move Workshop March 15, 1-4 p.m., at Oceana/ Dam Neck FFSC March 16, 9 a.m.-Noon, at FFSC Norfolk 757-444-2102, 7928 14th St. Suite 102 Norfolk and at FFSC Northwest, 757-421-8770, NSA Hampton Roads Northwest Annex 4504 Relay Rd., Bldg. 374 Chesapeake March 23, 5-8 p.m., at FFSC Little Creek-Fort Story, 757-4627563, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story 1450 D St.,Virginia Beach This single-session workshop offers tips to help make moves to a new duty station easier. Topics include hints on shipping household goods, travel and financial planning, entitlements, family preparation, and ways to cope with relocation. Open to all active duty, retiring and separating military personnel, and their families.

From Fleet & Family Support Centers for Hampton Roads

Know your options for getting help during a move

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your Military and Family Support Center loan closet until your goods get a three-month, customizable catch up with your move. calendar to help you plan and track Connect with Military Oneyour move.

Source consultants who can direct you to emergency financial reEmergency financial sources available within the comassistance munity.

Non-medical counseling services Sometimes we end up with more month than money. If you find Relocation is rarely simple. In yourself facing a financial emer- fact, it can be pretty stressful. If you gency: and your family would welcome Contact the Navy-Marine additional support: Corps Relief Society at www.

Take advantage of Military nmcrs.org. and Family Support Center pro Receive emergency food gram and services. vouchers or community emergency Contact Military OneSource resource referrals from your instal- for no-cost, confidential non-medlation’s Military and Family Sup- ical counseling services. port Center.

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6 p.m. The Space Between Us (PG-13) 9 p.m. Rings (PG-13)

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Schedule is subject to change. For your weekly movie showtimes and more, check out the Navy MidAtlantic Region MWR website at discovermwr.com.

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Local Naval Academy graduate’s novel explores beauty of outcasts

By Jackie Mohan Virginian-Pilot Correspondent

Author André Berthiaume once wrote, “We all wear masks, and the time comes when we cannot remove them without removing some of our own skin.”

The latest novel from author, playwright and poet Colin W. Sargent, “The Boston Castrato,” grapples with the same crisis of identity through protagonist Rafaele Pèsca, Americanized as Raffi Peach, who himself laments, “So much of life was hidden behind the drapes of things.”

Sargent’s is a novel about the beauty of the outcast, and a critique of the perverse push and pull of society’s simultaneous exploitative fascination with and disgust for those who are different.

Sargent, a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, lives in Portsmouth and in Kennebunkport, Maine, and his time spent stationed in Naples is reflected in his crafting of a novel about an Italian immigrant in America.

Raffi lives on the streets of Naples until he is 6, when a priest, Father Diletti, persuades him to join his choir.

Diletti violates the church’s ban and castrates Raffi so that he may grow to be the next great castrato singer, like Alessandro Moreschi.

Upon discovering this violation of its rules, the church sends Raffi to America to get him out of Italy. Before he leaves, the church makes Raffi swear that he will never sing again, leading to a lifelong internal struggle between his desire to celebrate his gift and to hide it out of shame.

After he travels between Italy and America for years off the page, we pick up with Raffi, abnormally tall with an

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‘You look very becoming,’ the reflection said to him. ‘But what are you becoming?’ “ Excerpt from “The Boston Castrato”

by Colin W. Sargent androgynous voice and appearance, returning to Boston in 1922, 16 years after that fateful day in Italy.

In Boston, he finally begins to reckon with himself and his past. His struggle with his identity, his desire to make something of himself, and his search for someone who will love and accept him are set against a backdrop colored with the brightest and darkest parts of 1920s Boston.

Raffi’s journey touches the most elite parts of Boston and sinks to dangerous depths as he works at a variety of places, from the famous Parker House hotel to communing with the dead for the Boston Society for Psychical Research.

His zigzagging odyssey includes a rival from his past, the Italian mob, and has him grappling with the loss of loved ones. Although Raffi initially feels alone with his secret, he meets friends in both similar and vastly different situations and explores his identity. As he seeks the freedom to feel comfortable inside his own body, he also questions the consequences, as when he and his new friends cross-dress for the

night: A sunny freedom sailed over him. He’d never been so far outside himself. He was accustomed to women’s eyes being on him, either out of curiosity or pity, and to unsettling glances from lonely blades, but here were gentlemen’s eyes, too. Passing to the ballroom, he caught a glimpse of himself in a goldveined mirror – nightmarish lipstick, eyeliner, rouge, and all. “You look very becoming,” the reflection said to him. “But what are you becoming?”

Through this journey, Raffi becomes increasingly focused on an upcoming performance by his idol, the castrato Moreschi. In all of his suffering, Raffi finds solace in knowing that Moreschi has gone through the same and come out thriving. However, Raffi, always observing and questioning himself as well as those around him, begins to doubt his own belief that Moreschi will hold all the answers he needs.

For weeks, he’d wondered about his need to talk with Moreschi and decided it was because Moreschi had plunged on ahead of him – an explorer on an expedition

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of hurt. Maybe culture, and particularly embarrassment, had a line of descent, too.

He feels a deep connection with Moreschi, often dubbed the last great castrato, as Raffi was the last boy castrated with the intention of following in his footsteps. Sargent’s novel is about the lonely life of an outcast, but also the connections forged through that loneliness.

One of the book’s most admirable accomplishments is the sheer range of characters and its commitment to showcasing a wide variety of self-defined outcasts, whether due to gender, age or physical impairment, and how they embrace their differences.

Sargent’s critique of 1920s society resonates today, calling for understanding and acceptance in the face of anything considered less than normal. In its colorful illustration of 1920s Boston, impressively showcasing Sargent’s extensive knowledge of both castrati and 1920s Boston culture and his carefully constructed prose, the story at times veers a little far into the bizarre, such as in a section told from the point of view of bacteria encased in canned clams.

However, ultimately, Raffi’s multifaceted journey celebrates the strange and proves an endlessly entertaining ride through his world and the challenges he faces.

From revenge, murder, lifelong rivalry, and love, little cannot be found in Sargent’s “The Boston Castrato.”

Jackie Mohan is a graduate student in creative writing at Old Dominion University and is a staff member of The Barely South Review, ODU’s literary journal.

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Sports

Oceana hosts ‘Nothing But Net’ contest Winning teams from each Hampton Roads installation will compete on March 10

By MC2 Jacob S. Richardson NAS Oceana Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH

Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana hosted a Nike-sponsored “Nothing But Net” basketball competition Feb. 22 and 23. The competition, which is being hosted by Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), in partnership with the Navy Exchange (NEX), and began Feb. 17, consists of six preliminary 3-on-3 tournaments and 3-point shootouts held at individual bases throughout Hampton Roads.

Participating commands are NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex, Naval Station Norfolk, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.

“The value in this competition and the participation from multiple commands is giving installation personnel and their families the ability to participate in events with other bases, giving our sailors more exposure to the talent pool at other bases and bringing together communities from all over the area,” NAS Oceana’s MWR sports coordinator David Crowley said. “This is the first of this type of event coordinated through Regional Marketing and Sponsorship and I hope there are more to follow.”

Preliminary competitions are open to all authorized base patrons ages 18 and older, to include active duty, Reservists, retirees, family members and DOD civilians.

Participants will test their skills to see if they can move on to the final rounds. The

men’s and women’s winning teams from each installation’s 3-on-3 Tournament will compete in the final round-robin tournament on March 10.

The 3-Point Shootout will consist of a first, second and final championship rounds.

Championship winners for the 3-on-3 Tournament and 3-Point Shootout for both men’s and women’s divisions will each receive a $50 gift card to the Navy Exchange.

The team and individuals that won the NAS Oceana and Dam Neck Annex 3 on 3 Competition were team NAS Oceana Galley, consisting of team members Culinary Specialist 1st Class Damian Jones, Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Kareem Ross, Culinary Specialist 3rd Class William Roots, and Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Moore. The 3-Point Shootout competition winners were, for males, Culinary Specialist 1st Class Damian Jones, and for females, Mrs. Queloni Miller.

“Every chance we get we play,” Culinary Specialist 1st Class Damian Jones said.

“We are always excited for the opportunity, to watch the competition, and to see more teams play.”

“The value in these events is seeing Navy families being able to enjoy leisure time together away from the job and participating in our Oceana Fitness Center events,” Crowley said. “I love seeing the Active duty member being able to blow off some steam and participate in family-oriented events at Oceana; the next couple of events to look forward to are the Captain’s Cup Volleyball, Softball, Soccer competitions and Golf league this Fall.”

MC2 Jacob S. Richardson Sailors attached to Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana and Dam Neck Annex participate in a 3-on-3 basketball match during the Nike sponsored “Nothing But Net” Basketball Competition. The event is designed to engage multiple Navy commands and installations, providing Sailors more exposure to the talent pool at other bases and bring together communities from the area.

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Arts&Entertainment Celebrate Feminine Freedom Honor Awards this weekend

By Yiorgo

About the event Feminine Freedom Honor Awards celebrates women’s milestones and accomplishments in film, television and theater. Hosted and produced by Tonya M. Shell, it is 6:30 p.m., March 4, at Slover Library, 235 E. Plume Street in Norfolk.

Honorees are Nina Brewton, Patricia Kendalls, Saran Lafrance Day, Floria Comeaux, Anita Pantua Jefferson, Sylvia D. Hutson, Despina Marie, Calisa C. Farmer, Latrese B. Carter, Elder Neisha L. Jones, Keisha Hawkins and Glenda P. Murray-Kelly.

Contributing writer

The 2nd Annual Feminine Freedom Honor Awards, in celebration of National Women’s History Month, will be this Saturday, March 4, 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) at the Slover Library in the heart of Downtown Norfolk.

Hosted and Produced by Tonya M. Shell aka Poe Justice, the African American Cinematic Collections Series, Russ Fulmore and Darnell E. Evans, they promise an exciting program that is free and open to the public.

Everyone is welcome to come and support the following women of influence and inspiration for the milestones and accomplishments of their talents in film, television and theater.

The women being honored are Nina Brewton, Patricia Kendalls, Saran Lafrance Day, Floria Comeaux, Anita Pantua Jefferson, Sylvia D Hutson, Despina Marie, Calisa C. Farmer, Latrese B. Carter, Elder Neisha L. Jones, Keisha Hawkins and Glenda P Murray-Kelly.

We sat down recently with Sylvia Hutson, one of the honorees.

Yiorgo (Y): Thank you for meeting with us today Sylvia.

Sylvia Hutson (SH): Oh my gosh yes, I feel so honored and humbled to be honored. I was shocked that this little girl that came from Northern Ireland so many years ago.

Y: Where were you born and when did you know you wanted to be in the entertainment business?

SH: I was born in Tandragee, Northern Ireland. We are considered quite large, we have about

Courtesy photo Sylvia Hutson, with the casting directing agency Hutson Agency, will be honored for her accomplishments, March 4, at Slover Library in Norfolk.

came to America in 1984. I moved to Charleston, South Carolina where he was stationed and then we moved to the Tidewater area in 1986. We started our family, and in 1995 I auditioned for the Hurrah players in Jack and the Beanstalk. Hugh Copeland the director of the Hurrah Players suggested I get an agent and I did.

From there I started doing wardrobe for TV and Film and teaching TV camera techniques over at Hurrah. A lot of the area agents would contact me to bring them in to meet my students and ask me who do you recommend. Eventually casting directors and friends would say you really need to open up a casting directing agency. And 12 years later here we are.

1500 people. I have always been in the entertainment business. I won my first singing competition when I was 7 years old. There were these shows called “Come As You Are.” They were concerts where you won a cup. Everywhere we would go, mom would say, sing a song!

Also, that was the time when there were a lot of troubles going on, so I sang and acted what was allowed.

Y: What are a couple of proud, They are called cabarets and we per- success stories that you have to formed in pubs or halls. I have been share? doing it ever since.

SH: Grant Gustin the star of the WB’s Network The Flash started Y: When did you come to Amer- with me as well as RJ Brown who ica and what would you consider was Thomas West in The Carrie your start in this crazy business?

Diaries, and among others has acted SH: I was living in England when in the TV shows The Blacklist, Blue I met an American Sailor named Bloods, and Law & Order: SVU. I Michael Hutson, and a week later he remember his mom Tonette bringasked me to marry him, I did, and I ing him to classes and I would say to

Y: Do you have a favorite?

SH: John Adams the mini-series because that was my very first big SAG project so it has a special place in my heart. I attended the red carpet premiere and met Tom Hanks, Paul Giamatti and David McCallum the writer.

Y: What are a couple of favorite roles you played on screen and stage?

SH: For film, it would have to him you are really talented, you be Steven King’s, The Road Virus need to audition he would say no, Heads North. I played a crazy charno, no and look at him now. acter named Judy Diment. For stage I had a ball, playing Ann Spiker last Y: You recently came back from year in James and the Giant Peach.

Alaska.

SH: Yes we were there shooting Y: What have been some wow extra shots for all seven episodes of moments in your life?

Ice cold Killers for M2 pictures. I’m SH: On a personal level the authe only agent they use. This was my thor of James and the Giant Peach second trip. The first time around I came to the opening night and told did some acting, did wardrobe, I was me I should play Ann everywhere a driver a little bit of everything. I it’s produced because I was the got to know some of the locals and ideal image of her. Also in Novembooked them. So this time I went ber, I was a panelist on the elevate back and did more booking, ward- event, and I was humbled by the robe and makeup. This last time I other names there: The writer of the found 63 Alaskan characters. walking dead, the music guy from There is only one other acting Empire, I was part of that. We were agency up there and that one is in interviewed and then we took quesAnchorage so I am considering tions. Finally, when big name direcopening an agency in Fairbanks tors recommend me or my actors Alaska, six hours away. It’s so beau- and now being an honoree for the tiful, the people, the land I could se- Feminine Freedom Television/Theriously live there for sure. ater/ Filmmakers Honor Awards, that’s pretty humbling and huge.

Y: What are some projects the In my mind, I am still Sylvia from Hutson Agency has been involved Ireland. with that you are very proud of?

SH: Captain Philips, Public Af- Yiorgo is a Hampton Roads Arts fairs, I was the casting director for and Entertainment, and Sports that, the TV shows Turn and Outsid- journalist. A stage, TV and movie ers just to mention a few. actor, he is also involved in professional wrestling.

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Concrete/Asphalt Concrete work. Driveways. We Accept All Major Credit Cards. 652-4050. www.shabazznva.com

Janitorial Services commercial bldgs., restaurants, banks, real estate bldgs. Honest, reliable, dependable. Starting price $160. 757-367-4248.

Landscape/Gardening Tree Removal, Pruning, Tractor Work & Grading, French Drains, Mulching, 757-282-3823

Lawn Maintenance ABBOTTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LAWN MANAGEMENT Cut Grass, Edge, Trim Shrubs & More.

Call or Text Ernie at 757-408-2082.

(A) FAMILY TRASH MAN Household, demo inside & out, construction sites, dumpster drop off, backhoe work. We haul it all!

20 yrs exp, lic & ins. 485-1414

B & J MOVING

HIS & HER 757 298 6366 JUNK REMOVAL Attic Garage Yard 1 Item or Whole House

â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you don't use concrete, it's your own asphalt!â&#x20AC;?

Plastering/Drywall

H J.D. BAKER Concrete Contractor H

A1 PLASTER & REPAIR 32 Yrs Exp.

Call 466-9100

WANTED 18th, 19th & 20th Century, Furniture, Artwork, China, Crystal & Collectibles.

1 Piece Or Entire Contents.

We Come To You With & Courteous & Professional Service. No Obligation Offers. Please Get My Offer Before You Sell!

Tag Sales & Estates Settled.

Small Repair Specialist. Affordable Pricing.

Licensed & Insured.We Get The Job Done! 237-5999

Appliances APPLIANCES - Refrigerator $195; Stove $125; Freezer $150; Washer $150; Dryer $125; Dishwasher $100. All Items Like New. DELIVERY AVAIL 757-447-7347

Articles For Sale Jacuzzi-Divorce Sale Seats 5-6, 30 jets, waterfall, color lights, new electronics, has 2 separate pumps, runs great! $1500. 642-4797

Boat Motors $$ CASH 4 BOAT MOTORS $$ We buy boat motors no matter the condition Yamaha ( RALPH.AGBAI@gmail.com) Call Ralph 7573291380 CASH & CARRY; NO STORIES

Cameras-Photography WANTED: High-End Film Camera Collections.

Call 757-481-5375.

Firewood-Fuels FIREWOOD-SEASONED. Full, Half & Quarter Cords.

Pickup or Delivery.

Jack Frost Firewood 430-2257

Fitness Equipment BOWFLEX XTREME SELLING FOR $400.OO, PAID $1300.00 NEW. UNIT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION PHONE #757-777-8537. NEGOTIABLE

Furniture-Household 2 Pc. All New Mattress Sets-In Plastic Twin $99, Full $119, Queen $129, King $189 Financing Available. Can Deliver. 757-490-3902.

Furniture in very good condition for sale: Couch $120 & Loveseat $99 and Upholstered Chair $25.Please Contact: 757-482-0336

din rm table & 6 chairs for $300. 757-650-0603.

Brand New

10% OFF ABSOLUTELY ANY JOB Free Estimates $100 OFF ANY BREAKER BOX COLE ELECTRIC - 498-2653

MATTRESS SETS

Full- $99, Queen- $129, King- $169 40% Military Discount on all other sets!

Can deliver: 757-706-3667

Horses, Cattle, etc.

Horse & Tack Auction, Sat, March 4

Floors

NEW FLOORING FAST!!

We'll bring samples to your home, measure, and can even install the next day. We are Hampton Roads largest flooring dealer, so you get your floors installed right and at the lowest price guaranteed.

CALL 453-8000 for your free quote.

Garages D&W Garages - 20x24' $15,995; 24x24' $17,995; 24x30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $20,995; w/Slab & Vinyl Siding.

Call 465-0115 or 362-1833. dandwgarages.com

General Repairs H AFFORDABLE SAME DAY REPAIR H All Handyman, Int & Ext: Bathrooms, Small Jobs, Remodel. 30 Yrs. Exp. BBB A+ Rating. 430-2612.

Home Improvements HAWKINS ENTERPRISE, INC. Specializing in room additions, bathroom & kitchen remodeling. Licensed & Insâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.

Free Estimates. Call 757-466-7272

ALL-BRITE PRESSURE WASHING, LLC. 2 story siding & trim, cleaning from top to bottom, $115 to $135. Our promise to remove all mold, mildew & surface dirt. Call Gil to schedule, 272-5395. www.all-britepressurewashingllc.com

EXTREME POWER WASHING Deck staining, windows, gutters, painting, odd jobs.

Experience & Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. 757-615-3070.

Roofing-Guttering Siding BEST PRICE EXTERIORS: 757-639-4692 Siding, Windows, Trim, Roofing & Gutters.

FREE ESTIMATES! Lic. & Insured. Lowest Prices & Top Quality Work. BBB A Plus Rating

Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Siding & Repairs 227-8964

HOME INSULATION UNIVERSAL INSULATION DOCTOR Attic Insulation l Insulation Removal l Crawl Space Insulation l l Insulation Upgrade l

Repairing Siding & Trim. Also Small & Large Jobs.

Lic/Ins. LOW PRICES. BBB A+ RATING.

Call 757-424-0919.

Musical Merchandise 4 Fender Guitars-In good cond, make offer,

FREE INSPECTIONS

FLOYD'S TREE SERVICE

757-502-0200 (Mention This Ad and Get $100 Off)

Pruning. Trimming, Removal. Firewood.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. 420-6396

Counseling/ Social Services/ Non-Profit MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES District 19 Community Services Board Job Opportunities 997: Crisis Intervention Provider 981: Enhanced Care Case Manager 528: Substance Abuse Therapist For job descriptions and applications, please visit our website on the next business day at www.d19csb.com or visit our Human Resources office at 20 W. Bank Street, Suite 7, Petersburg, VA 23803.Sign on bonus available for some positions. Restrictions apply.

District 19 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Customer Service/ Call Center CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other AKC English mastiff puppies will ready March 10.

Taking deposits now! Contact Susan at 7575670428 for more information!

American Black & Tan Coon Hound-Pups, UKC, PKC, $350 each. 757-485-1519. 469-9151.

Australian shepherd pups-miniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $600 8043843125 for info. PayPal accepted.

Landscaping/ Lawn Maintenance Landscape Laborer - Temporary, full-time 4/1/17-10/31/17. 65 jobs w/Elizabeth River Landscape Management, Suffolk & Newport News & job sites in York, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk & Virginia Beach cty/cntys. Use hand/power tools/equip. Lay sod, mow, trim, plant, water, fertilize, dig, rake & mulch. Entry level/reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supervsn. No exp. req'd/will train.

Lift/carry 50 lbs, when nec. 40 hr/wk 6:45AM-3:15PM M-F. Sat/Sun work req'd, when nec. Wage is no less than $11.90/hr (OT varies @ $17.85/hr). Transport (incl. meals &, as nec, lodging) to place of employ provided or paid to wkrs residing outside normal commute distance by completion of 50% of job period.

Return transport provided or paid to same wkrs if wkr completes job period or is dismissed early. Wkrs are guaranteed offer of 3/4 of work hrs each 12-wk period. Tools, supplies, equip, uniform & daily trans. to/from wksite from central loc provided at no cost. Emplr provides incidental transport btw job sites. Interview req'd. Fax resume to (757) 538-0186 or apply at: VEC- Portsmouth, 4824 George Washington Highway, Portsmouth, VA 23702, (757) 558-4455. JO#962050.

Maintenance Custodian Tidewater Community College seeks applications for 6 part-time custodian workers; the positions will be assigned to work on the Chesapeake Campus located on Cedar Road. Various shifts are available, the shifts include rotating weekends. Applicants must have prior experience in janitorial or housekeeping to include carpet care and floor maintenance. These positions will pay $10.00 per hour. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the complete position description and qualifications on the college's website https://jobs.tcc.edu.

Applications must be submitted through the website to be considered.

TCC is an EOE/AA employer

Real Estate/ Property Management Association Manager Community Manager needed for Association Management Company in Chesapeake, VA. Ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience and professional designation of CMCA. Please fax resume with salary requirements to 757-534-7765.

Sales Max Media is seeking experienced Account Executives. For details and how to apply visit www.eagle97.com and click Careers. EEO

Call

Cane Corso - Big beautiful babies, do your research & then give me a call. 757-274-2381. neutered, loves to play & loves children. $700.

757-986-2792 until 8 PM. wormed, shots, $500 obo. 252-287-9098.

German Shepherd-AKC, female, 8 mos old, $750. Approved home only. 757-227-8046.

German Shepherd Pups-AKC, excel German lines, fam. raised, vet check, ready early Mar. Black & red coats. 757-543-6288, 757-777-4902

German Shepherd Pups-AKC, lg boned, parents on premises, shots/wormed. Good w/kids. www.jolindys.com 410-957-1279.

German Shepherd Pups-Males, AKC reg, 1st shots, de-wormed, vet ck-ready to go 434-372-4280

Golden Retriever Mix Pups-1st shots, de-wormed, $400. 252-357-4829, 252-548-8327

Golden Retriever Pups-AKC reg, 1st shots/ wormed, will be ready to go March 8. Taking deposits. $800. 757-544-4821.

Burial/Cemetery Plot Meadowbrook Gardens, Suffolk-2 graves, complete, side-by-side. $3500. 757-359-8680.

For Rent-Duplex

5819 Northampton Blvd, Va. Bch. Rms start

Newport News. Position involves both administrative & clinical responsibilities.

Experience preferred but not required.

Please fax resume to (757)889-6586.

Human Resources HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL JAIL Portsmouth, VA Coordinates human resources functions for the Regional Jail. Ensures best practices are in place to maximize human resources potential and ensure high morale. Coordinates with other personnel as necessary.

Maintains personnel records insures compliance with federal and state human resources laws and regulations; ensures personnel files are up to date in accordance with HRRJ, state and federal policies and regulations. Conducts orientation programs for new employees and coordinates human resources related training programs for supervisors and employees. Coordinates the various employee benefits programs and coordinates with outside agencies as necessary. Other duties as assigned. Requires Bachelors' Degree in human resources or related field of study or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Prior experience working in a military or public safety environment is preferred, but not required.

Submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements to apply@hr.rj.virginia.gov or to Hampton Roads Regional Jail, Attention: Human Resources, 2690 Elmhurst Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23701. Phone (757) 488-7500 ext. 2609.

FAX (757) 488-2200. EOE/M/F. Deadline for receipt of application is March 9, 2017.

Lab Pup-AKC reg, yellow, 1 female English, big

Ward & Hollingsworth Realty 497-4838

For Rent-Furnished Apts

throughout, Spacious 2 BR, 1 BA. $795/mo. 631-1306.

For Rent-Va.Beach House

757RENTALS.COM THE PROPERTY SHOPPE (757) 496-1986 Licâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Agent

For Sale-Norfolk Home

NORFOLK-4 BR, 1.5 BA all brick ranch, gourmet kit, fully fenced yd, patio, across from elem. school, 5 min. to Liittle Creek & beach, 10 min. to NOB. 1430 sq, ft. $219,000 - discount & full closing costs for military. Call Kim for showing 757-477-6080

For Sale-Suffolk Home OAKLAKE-Beautiful 5BR home $294,900;Virtual tour @ MLS#1650816;E.Miller Blu Skyy Realty (757) 681-6654;EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITYAVAILABLE TO ALL PERSONS REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, HANDICAP, FAMILIAL STATUS, ELDERLINESS OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.

For Sale-Va. Beach Home Kempsville-3 BR, 1 BA brick ranch, new roof/windows/heat pump, excel cond, big yd, $205,000 obo. 647-3954

Wanted To Rent Wmsbg Va 107 Magazine Rd 4 bdrm, new carpet, washer & dryer, no pets. $1000.00/mo + sec. dep. POC:William @757-870-9377

Antiques & Classics Ford 1946 PickUp 1946 Ford Pickup. Red Metallic Clear Coat. 302 cu in w/C-4 automatic trans. Custom dash and console. Custom covered bucket seats in medium gray. $18900 OBO. 757-562-3866 Pontiac 1987 GTA Trans Am 1987 TransAm GTA Medium Gray Met. Original mileage 55,000. One owner, VERY clean! $10,000 OBO 757-562-3866

Automobiles for Sale

NEED A CAR? ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT? CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR

BENTLEY 2008 CONTINENTAL FLYING SPUR STUNNING CONDITION, V-12 TWIN TURBO AWD, LOW MILES, NAVY BLUE EXT., GRAY LEATHER INT WITH REAL WOOD TRIM, HEATED & COOLED SEATS, NEW TIRES & BRAKES, 20â&#x20AC;? BENTLEY RIMS, NAV, BLUETOOTH, BACKUP CAMERA, CLEAR CARFAX, 2. EXTREME PERFORMANCE, ELEGANCE & LUXURY. WITH WARRANTY, OVER $8k IN OPTIONS, CURRENT BOOK $78,000.00. PRICED TO SELL @ $57,880. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

$199 wk, kitchenette avail. Pet ok. 757-480-9611

For Lease-Industrial Auto Repair Shop-5000 sq. ft. 4 lifts & equip, 2 offices, good location. Call Fred 499-8000.

Office Warehouse Chesapeake 1200 & 1500 sq. ft. Call 485-1323.

Cadillac 2004 SRX Fully loaded, V8 engine, 4WD. Good Condition. $6750. Call 757-481-6600

For Rent-Norfolk Apts A Newer Remodeled 1 BR apt., walk-in closet, E. Ocean View. $625. Water included. 646-2398.

GHENT-8 Great Locations 1 & 2 BR, free heat & hot H20, $650-$995.

Meredith Mgmt. 622-8233 www.RENTMEREDITH.com

Move in Special! Ocean View-1 & 2 bdrm units.

Gregory Realty 855-3315 gregoryrealtycorpofva.com OCEAN VIEWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEST-5 Locations, 1-2 BR, extras Near beach, air, laundry. www.capitalrentalsva.com Some/Most Utils. 383-5246. 625-7110.

Wards Corner - 1BR, $650 & 2BR, $750 Call 460-1992 or 625-8193.

WATERFRONT $975/mo NEAR NAS 570 W Oceanview Ave Willoughby Spit Large 2br & 1ba No Pets.

Call Tricia 757-735-2876, Owner/Agent.

For Rent-Portsmouth Apts $250 Security Deposit. Waterview Colonial Manor Starting at $675. Immediate Availability, 393-2111

For Rent-Portsmouth House

Chevrolet 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe, Original 340hp Motor, 4 speed, contact cm040577@ gmail.com / 757-346-5087 CHEVROLET 2011 AVEO LT EXCLNT CONDTN 68K MI $6500 757-816-4336

Chrysler 2000 LHS, 4 dr sedan, 127K, very nice, good cond, $4800. 757-620-9390.

Ford 2002 Explorer 4 WD V8 Eddie Bauer $7,500 MUST SEE! 61K Miles, Green, LOADED, Leather/3rd Row Seat, Cruise, Rear AC, Towing Package, New Tires, Sun Roof, Org. Owner, 757-305-8329.

Honda 2013 Accord Honda Accord Touring, White w/ Tan Leather, Loaded, Excellent Condition, 81k miles, $18,900, Call Gerald 757-284-8076 VADLR

twnhmes. $725-$1800. Kline Realty 484-0123

For Rent-Rooms Room For Rent: Near Princess Anne Plaza Near Base, off Rosemont & Va. Beach Blvd.

Furnished $500/mth Call 757-340-4835

1A+ Rm. Va Bch TCC. Priv. entrance, quiet, furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d w/applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, pool, tennis court, cable, high spd net, employed, no drugs/smoke, 757-270-6012.

CHESAPEAKE-Battlefield/Volvo Pkwy, furnished, incl. all utils. $525 mo. + dep. 757-681-4067 Dam Neck/Oceana-Priv. rm & BA, priv. rm, TV, cable, own full bath. No alcohol, drugs, smoking or pets. Avail 3/1. $525. 757-560-9696.

Excel Room Va. Beach- In A Lg House Sharing Utilities. Extra Clean! $450/mo. 757-615-5612

Great Bridge-Ches. Quiet/clean, basic cable, shared bath w/kit. privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $550. Furn. Utils inclu.

Dep. Ref needed. Avail now. 757-717-9332.

Greenbrier/Clearfield-Furn rm, kit privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, cable, utils & Wi-Fi inclu. $500 mo. or $125 per wk.+ deposit. Call Brian 757-472-3518.

Kempsville Area-Utils included, TV, cable, private entrance, $600 mo. 757-420-2232.

Large Rm. For Rent, Campostella Heights, $550 mo. includes utils. 757-738-8534.

Lynnhaven-Full house privileges, quiet neighborhood. W/D. $500/mo., utils included. 803-3169.

Maltipoos & Shih-Poos, M & F majesticmaltese.com

Morkie Spaniel Pups-1st shots, de-wormed,

Poogle Pup-Merle with blue eyes, shots & train-

Kia 2010 Rio 5, looks good, runs great, auto, key entry, 106K mis., $4800. 757-816-8369.

Mazda 2010 Miata MX5 Sport Great Condition, New tires and top, fun to drive. 43000 mies,$13900, Call 438-9179.

Mercedes 2006 E350 Clean inside and out. Loaded. Looks good and runs good. For inquires email willisd@cox.net. This one has been babied.

NEED A CAR? ZERO DOWN? BAD CREDIT?

bath, work ref reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $175 wk. 757-274-7964.

CALL 757-717-1715 VA DLR

Near Norfolk State- Lg. furnished rm, w/d, all

Nissan 2003 350Z Silver, Loaded,extra clean, 119K miles,$6600.00 call or text 757-406-6106

util. incl. $550 + $550 dep. 757-230-0723

Norfolk, Wards Corner-On busline, $550 mo.

Utils incl. Priv. entrance. 757-338-7188, 469-4355

Olds 2003 Alero, looks good, runs great, recently insp, must see. $2000. 757-316-4568.

$495+ dep, all utils inclu, no smoking. 985-6523 Close to everything. $600 mo. 757-235-3630.

800-722-WISH www.wish.org

$450. Call or text 252-333-7554.

Newfoundland Puppies. Gentle Giants. Loving and loyal. Exp.Breeder. $1,500 757-617-3932

JAGUR 2003 XJR silver w/black interior 69,000 miles priced to sell $5,600 call 757-685-4575

N. Witchduck Va. Bch-Priv. entrance, shared

Norview-Furn rm. Everything inclu. Washer/dryer.

LAB PUPS-AKC. Strongly bred for hunting, hunt tests and/or loyal companion. Champion bloodlines.

Email: bylabs6@mchsi.com. Call 252-619-4180.

Jaguar 2000 S Type Clean in and out, 40,000 miles, need a head liner. extra chromes, asking $ 4900.00 please only call if you are serious, tel # 917 3531165

entrance, $625 mo. $300 dep. 757-270-6137.

Deep Creek, Ches.-Near busline, 1 Large furn

boned, $400. 757-556-4908, 252-287-1041

Portsmouth-$135 wk., $70 deposit. Central heat/air, cable, washer, across street from Gate 18, Portsmouth Shipyard. 757-515-5953.

Rosemont Forest, Va Beach. Newly renovated.

Room w/cable & internet. W/D, Military Pref. $550 mo. Utils Included. 757-615-4625.

Va. Bch-$500 mo. Private BR & bath, access to

Share the power of a wishsm.

Va Bch-Furn or unfurnished, twnhse., off of Baxter Rd. Utils included. No drugs, smokers or heavy drinkers. Background check. $650. 904-210-1210.

Make-A-Wish FoundationÂŽ is a CFC participant.

Va Beach-Lg. Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. BR, Priv Bath, Full House

YORKIE PUPPIES AKC Registered. Absolutely Gorgeous. Shots, tiffntellyorkies.com 757-277-2204 $900, 1st shots, deposit accepted. 343-6417.

For Rent-Va. Beach Apts OCEANA/HILLTOP AREA Newly renovated

at $45.99 + tax daily & $210+ tax wkly. 460-1000.

Lab Pups, AKC reg w/1st shots & Vet ck, Must see, 757-563-9766, www.waggntailslabradors.com

Yorkies-AKC, family raised, girls $1000; boys

priv, W/D, cable, $525/all. Dep. 757-721-9546.

Motel 6-Ocean View. New rms, near fishing pier,

Norfolk/ODU- Nice, clean, easy commute,

252-207-9353

Now. No pets. 757-513-3836.

VB-Gen. Booth-female w/same, lg furnished BR, kit

Certified Crane Operator - NCCCO preferred Floating crane & dredge experience TOP pay & benefits - apply @ W3marine.com or call 757-627-3440

Engineering/ Architecture

We are currently looking for a fulltime Medical Appointment Scheduler. Applicants must have strong communication and customer service skills along with attention to detail. Prior computerized scheduling and proficient in Misys/Tiger software mandatory .

Please email resume to hr@atlanticortho.com

For Rent-To Share Va Beach-$540 Mo. Cable & utils inclu. Avail

Ship Building Ship Repair

OCEANA-2 BR, near base, large yd, $795, avail now

Healthcare/ Medical

near Diamond Springs/Newtown Rd., $500 mo. for all. Call John 757-837-6687.

LANDSCAPING OPENINGS Virginia Beach based Landscaping Co. est. 1995 looking for dependable people w/driver's license to fill immediate openings. lSupervisor/Crew Leader- Bilingual plus/not necc. $15 - $20/hr. l Landscape/Mowing Crew $10-$14/hr. lPesticide Tech. w/exp & license $12-$18/hr.

Must have own transportation to/fr work.

No rides w/friends. To apply call 757-430-2911 - Leave message

Atlantic Trucking Company is hiring in our Norfolk office. Must be able to multi-task in a fast pace env. Intermodal exp preferred.

Exc.pay & benefits. Send resumes to employment@atltrucking.com

Land Surveyor Instrument person experience required. Send resume to reception.wmhls@verizon.net 757-4801230

For Rent-Rooms Weblin, Va Bch-Cable, Wi-Fi, bedrm, own bath,

Orthopaedic practice in Norfolk & Churchland, W. Branch, Suffolk Homes, apts,

757-789-5048, Onancock, Va.

ing, grab a ball & give us a call, $550. 274-2381

Tree Service

Building & Construction/ Skilled Trades

Available immediately. Exc. Opp. @ multispecialty ASC in VB. Medical billing experience req. Full Time with benefits. Fax 496-3137 Email VBASC@sentara.com.

RIDING LAWNMOWER, good cond, $350.

Chihuahua Teacup Pup-8 wk old female,

Power Washing

Parts Counterperson(Bap Geon) Parts Specialist. Automotive retail experience a plus. Some lifting required. Full time plus overtime.

Errol Gabriel: Manager 757-440-0004

Lawn & Garden

Chesapeake Bay Retriever-2 yr old male,

â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE ORIGINALâ&#x20AC;?

757-466-0644 â&#x20AC;&#x153;YOUR PLUMBERS IN THE BRIGHT YELLOW TRUCKSâ&#x20AC;?

Automotive/ Mechanics

Medical Billing/Pt. Acct:

SPECIALIZING IN CEILINGS

NORFOLK PLUMBING, INC.

Buyer Buyer needed for SPSA Responsible for procurement with the ability to write detailed scope of work. Visit http://www.spsa.com

Lake Taylor Hospital is hiring for all Healthcare Related Positions. Visit our website at www.laketaylor.org for more information.

docks, dew claws removed, taking dep. now. Will be ready on March 11. $750. 252-217-3713.

Plumbing/Heating/Air

Accounting/ Finance

Southampton Stockyard, Courtland, Va. Saddles & Tack Sell at 6 PM. Horses & Ponies Sell Following the Tack. Info 804-227-3434.

CEILING REPAIRS 757-403-4689 Walls, Cracks, Circle Ceilings & All. Free Estimates.

Licensed & Insured. 757-695-7755.

VAF 662 www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123

Appointment Scheduler/ Health Information

Layaway Available

Boxer Pups-AKC reg, 2 males, 3 females, tails

Electrical Work

Norfolk For Unpd R.E. Tax Mar 2, 6 PM.

TUG CAPTAIN / TUG CREW / DECKHANDS Experienced crew & licensed captains may apply online @ W3marine.com or call 757-627-3440

Living Rm Couch & Leather Loveseat,

Lillianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pro Cleaning Service-Clean

Ches. VAF 662. www.vaauctionco.com 538-0123

Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Towing, monthly auto auction 3rd Sat. at 12 Noon. Call 461-5765 for info.

PRIORITY CLEANING-4 hours of cleaning $75 with 2 people & receive 1 hr complimentary cleaning. www.msperfection.net 757-353-3872.

Reasonable Rates, Licensed & Insured. bandjmoving.com 757-576-1290

DRIVEWAY SPECIALIST. FULLY INSURED

TRAINS & Old Toys Wanted American Flyer, Lionel, LGB, HO Collections CALL 757-715-5173

King Bed w/Matching detached pillowtop, frame, cover. Clean, no pets, no smoke, Original Mattress Factory, $249. 757-777-6875

Moving-Hauling 20 Yrs. Concrete Exp.-S & H. All Types of

Auctions

condos, apts, twnhses. & offices. Honest, reliable, dependable. Starting price $120. 757-367-4248.

100% Drainage & Yard Cleanup, Shrub &

Brick Block Work

757-617-4043

Appraisal Service With 40 Years Experience.

$0 DOWN - 0% FINANCE UP TO 24 MO. 3.99% FINANCING FOR UP TO 144 MO.

PLUS HANDYMAN. LICENSED & INSURED

Diabetic Test Strips Wanted Up to $25 Cash/Box + Bonus Unexpired/Unopened LOCAL. CALL BETH 757-235-4496 RECORDS, TRADING CARDS, COMICS, TOYS, SPORTS, OLD STUFF - CASH PAID TODAY! 636-5466

24/7. Free Estimates.

Virginia Beach Antique Co.

COMPLETELY INSTALLED!

J.K. ROOFING

25 Yrs. Exp. Licensed Will Come to You for Antiques

422-4477

METAL ROOF

LEAKING ROOF, REPAIR SPECIAL 30 YEAR ARCHITECT SHINGLE. $1.99 PER SQ. FT. GUTTER & SIDING.

Pocket Watches

LARRY ZEDD

Roofing-Guttering

types-flat, gutters, slate, shingle, torch down/rubber.

Free est, 30+ yrs exp. BBB. Lic/Ins 757-382-0031

Wrist Watches

ANTIQUES & ESTATES

757.622.1455

CALVINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROOFING REPAIR - Roofing of all

Sterling Flatware

Investors-Ports & Ches Mar 10. Bldg lot - Twnhm

Antiques & Collectibles

business services

CALL TODAY

Wanted To Buy CASH for VINYL RECORDS & TEXTBOOKS TODAYNo collection too large or small. Licensed, insured & locally owned. afkbooks.com or call 757-962-1996.

ALL COINS

Working or Broken

Estate Sale

FREE ESTIMATES!

6 yds $205, Mulch $25/yd; Compost $30/yd.

Rock, Sand & Firewood. D. Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 482-5083

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