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Ike successfully completes INSURV material inspection USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs NORFOLK

Aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) successfully completed the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) Material Inspections (MI) on Feb 25.

Due to operational requirements, this was Eisenhower’s first INSURV in nearly 10 years with more than 1,400 of those days spent at sea.

INSURV is an inspection mandated by Congress to observe and report on the material readiness of Navy ships and to ensure all systems are functioning at the intended level. A successful inspection depends on the combined effort of the entire crew, all departments, and the guidance and experience of officers and enlisted leaders.

“I can’t begin to describe how proud I am of this crew,” Eisenhower’s Commanding Officer Capt. Paul C. Spedero Jr. said. “The demands and sacrifices our Sailors and their families made to get the ship ready for INSURV were tremendous, and their pride and professionalism was evident during the inspection.”

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MC3 Aaron T. Kiser Commanding officer of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Capt. Ronald Ravelo cuts a ceremonial cake along with Lincoln Sailors and shipbuilders before the first meal on the mess decks as part of the first phase of the crew move aboard process.

USS LINCOLN BEGINS CREW MOVE ABOARD MCSA Casey S. Trietsch Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jason Fredrick, assigned to the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) (right), inspects a halon system aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.

meaningful zone inspection program with maximum involvement, and takes ownership in and responsibility for their equipment and spaces.

“I have been thoroughly impressed by the teamwork of this crew and the cooperation across departments to get us ready for INSURV,” Eisenhower’s Executive Officer Capt. Robert Aguilar said. “I’m proud of this crew for what they have accomplished under our compressed work-up schedule.”

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By MCSN Ashley Raine Northen USS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

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Sailors assigned to aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) began the ship’s first phase of the crew move aboard (CMA) process Feb. 26.

CMA marks a major step for the crew as they bring the ship one step closer to completing its refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) and returning to the fleet.

“The crew move aboard is a major milestone,” Lincoln’s

Command Master Chief Lee Salas said. “Today, we are opening up our berthing spaces and galley and officially returning home. We still have a long way to go, but now we are coming down the home stretch toward delivering this warship to the fleet this fall.”

Sailors settled into berthing spaces and enjoyed a special meal in the ship’s newly refurbished aft mess decks to mark the occasion.

“It’s remarkable that we’re here today, cutting the ribbon on the crew’s mess decks and

getting ready to sit down and eat the first meal on board with our shipmates,” Lincoln’s Commanding Officer Capt. Ronald Ravelo said. “I’m immensely proud of the hard work our Sailors have put into getting us to this point. I’m also proud of our teammates from Newport News Shipbuilding and the various other contractors that have made this day possible. None of us could have done it on our own; today is a true testament to the enduring partnership between

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NECC FORCM: CELEBRATING OUR SEABEES AND THEIR ‘CAN-DO’ SPIRIT

By Force Master Chief Lance Kitchens Navy Expeditionary Combat Command

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Serving as the Force Master Chief at Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) for more than a year I truly value the vast capabilities of our expeditionary Sailors. I am inspired and fortunate to serve alongside them.

Our Sailors continue to bring new experiences, ideas and capabilities to our force that we can harness to propel our Navy forward.

One particular group in our force will celebrate a milestone soon, so the intent of this column is to recognize our Seabees. Just around the corner on March 5, Seabee commands around the world will join together to celebrate the 74th anniversary of their establishment.

Many Seabee commands have already scheduled their gala events to celebrate what their Seabees have accomplished in the past year. The men and women of the Seabees have been engaged globally in support of every combatant command worldwide constructing bases, building airfields, roads,

bridges and other support facilities, as well as below the world's oceans and waterways conducting underwater construction. Additionally, I would like to extend to our amphibious construction battalions serving in the Expeditionary Strike Groups a happy birthday as well.

The Seabees were formed in the dark days following Pearl Harbor when the task of building victory from defeat seemed almost insurmountable, yet it is no surprise that throughout our naval history they have become the elite construction force for our Navy.

The demand signal for our construction force continues to be strong. Today, Seabees are directly supporting the Theater Security Cooperation Program and provide that visible reminder of the United States commitment and friendship throughout the world. Seabees are a critical piece to building relationships and trust with not just the local communities, but also with our partner nations.

The true core of Seabee success is built on development and effectiveness of our junior Sailors in the workforce.

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Force Master Chief Lance Kitchens on the job sites to help develop enlisted leaders and junior Officers.

With strong leadership and “Can Do” spirit, our fighting Seabees continue to represent our expeditionary force well at home and abroad with projects they build from the ground up. I am honored to be their force master chief and I look forward to celebrating 74 years of Seabee pride this month. OOORAH Seabees!

While we celebrate our Seabees we will look to April when we commemorate the 123rd birthday of our Chiefs Mess. It will be an honor to stand with my fellow expeditionary chiefs to ring in another year celebrating the legacy of success forged by all that have worn the anchors.

NAVSTA Norfolk celebrates Black History Month

By FC3 Kathleen R. Hinson Naval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

NORFOLK

More than 50 Naval Station Norfolk (NAVSTA Norfolk) Sailors attended a Black History Month celebration at the C9 Auditorium on Feb. 22.

During the celebration, attendees were reminded of the many great achievements black citizens have made and continue to make in our country’s history.

NAVSTA Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Beaver kicked off the celebration by giving a brief welcome speech and stressing the importance of celebrating black

Navy Gateway Inn and Suites (NGIS) buildings at Naval Station Norfolk (NAVSTA Norfolk) were honored with the prestigious Zumwalt Award on Feb. 18.

The Zumalt Award is based on a five-star system that shows the overall excellence of a NGIS, including but not limited to: evaluating cleanliness, functionality, customer service, and administration.

NAVSTA Norfolk NGIS performed outstanding in all levels evaluated. NAVSTA Norfolk’s NGIS General Manager Ronald Plowman said the hard work and dedication his staff shows daily is the reason the facility received such a coveted award.

“The size of our facility separates our operations from the rest,” Plowman said. “We are considered one of the largest in the enterprise with 757 rooms and a staff of 135 employees. Our staff works tremendously hard on a daily basis to receive this award.”

Plowman said to receive the award is an honor and to continue to serve as one of the best NGIS is the primary mission of their facility.

“It feels great to show that Naval Station Norfolk is at the pinnacle of providing exceptional services,” Plowman said. “Our team views this recognition favorably; however, they take even greater pride in ensuring our guests and service members are receiving the best service possible.”

Naval Station Norfolk Commanding Officer Capt.

Doug Beaver said he is proud of the hard work the Navy Gateway Inn and Suites demonstrates every day.

“I am extremely honored and proud that our NGIS was selected to receive this award,” Beaver said. “We take pride in everything we do at this installation and it feels great to be recognized. The Zumwalt Award is just another testament of the very talented and hardworking people we have here at Naval Station Norfolk.”

Kearsarge completes MDVR, departs Bahrain

By MC2 Travis DiPerna USS Kearsarge Public Affairs

FC3 Kathleen R. Hinson Naval Station Norfolk’s diversity committee performs a skit during the Black History Month Celebration at C9 auditorium on Feb. 21.

history month.

Beaver was followed by Operations Specialist 2nd Class Jamie Boatright who sang “Lift Every Voice” by James Weldon Johnson.

The guest speaker, Navy Chaplain Keith Braddy, spoke about the importance of continuing to celebrate black history month.

“It is important Sailors are reminded of the black achievements in the world and in history, because the United States is under constant treatment for racism because of its past,” Braddy said. “It is im-

portant to reinforce that blacks are not inferior, that they are competent and gifted. We need to continue to celebrate black history month, so we can continue to attack America’s original sins of racism and prejudice.”

Following Braddy was NAVSTA Norfolk Tour and Information office Director Carlethia Gaines.

Gaines read a poem she wrote about a “strong, beautiful black woman” – her mother.

The poem was about taking pride in her black heritage.

Next, the members of the diversity committee performed a skit that highlighted the accomplishments of several important people such as Martin Luther King Jr., Madam C. J. Walker and Otis Boykin.

Sailors are encouraged to “hold your head up high and set the example,” Commander of Carrier Strike Group 10 Rear Adm. Jesse Wilson Jr. said, who gave the closing remarks.

The celebration at the C9 auditorium was followed by a cake cutting ceremony at the NAVSTA Norfolk Galley.

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The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), along with embarked Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departed Bahrain after a scheduled mid-deployment voyage repair (MDVR) on Feb. 23.

While in port, Sailors and Marines were able to perform scheduled maintenance and preservation throughout the ship.

“MDVR is important because it gives us time to make sure the ship is in its best material condition to finish out deployment,” Kearsarge’s Operations Officer Cmdr.

Gregory Chapman said. “We accomplished quite a bit during this maintenance period. We were able to work on several critical systems that enabled us to meet the fleet commander’s requirements.”

Although maintaining equipment and preservation was part of the mission, Sailors and Marines also had the opportunity to enjoy Bahrain. They experienced the rich history and culture of the region such as the Grand Mosque and other guided tours offered through the ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation office.

“The Grand Mosque was such an incredible experience,” Operations Specialist 2nd Class Justin Green said.

“The building itself was beautiful and so much bigger than I expected. I would recommend anyone visiting Bahrain to go see it.”

Also during the ship’s stay in Bahrain, the Sailors and Marines had the chance to experience some live music.

Country music’s super group, The Frontmen, performed in the hangar bay of Kearsarge.

The Frontmen includes: Richie McDonald, of the country band Lonestar; Tim Rushlow, formerly of the band Little Texas; Larry Steward of the band Restless Heart and Donnie Reis of The Donnie Reis Band.

According to the band, The Frontmen have been performing for military members around the globe for more than 15 years. See A6 for photos of the concert!

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USS San Antonio hosts college fair

By MCSN Matthews USS San Antonio Public Affairs

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Representatives from nearly 30 We community colleges and universities held an education fair aboard USS San want to Antonio (LPD 17) on Feb 23.

The event, which was sponsored develop by the Norfolk Navy College Office critical (NCO), was open to the entire waterfront and provided an opportunity for thinking Sailors to ask college representatives abilities questions in a familiar environment.

“The fair is super beneficial and highly important to stay competitive to save in today’s Navy,” San Antonio's educalives.” tional services representative Yeoman 1st Class Krystal Byrd said. “Sailors -NCO can take advantage of the fair and benrepresentative efit from a college education.”

Bill Rogers Topics covered by the college representatives included learning how to transfer credits, looking for degree plans to transition to life outside of the military, and how to look for the right college based on individual needs.

“I think it’s great! It offers Sailors an opportunity to benefit outside of the Navy, but also allows them to focus on their military careers,” Operations Specialist Seaman Bryan Byerley said. ”But with underway and deployment plans, it’s difficult to find a college that can accommodate our schedule.”

With a deployment scheduled later this year, San Antonio Sailors will have the opportunity to take classes at sea through the Navy College Afloat Program.

The NCO plans to sponsor three eight-week terms during the ship’s deployment. During the first term, Sailors may take one class; for the following terms, Sailors will be permitted to take up to two classes at a time. Classes offered include basic academic skills, as well as undergraduate and graduate level classes.

“An educated Sailor is a prepared Sailor,” NCO representative Bill Rogers explained. “We want to develop critical thinking abilities to save lives.”

Rogers also said he wants to give Sailors the ability to promote from within, and to reach higher goals.

San Antonio is currently in the basic of training in preparation for deployment.

For more news from USS San Antonio (LPD17), visit www.navy.mil/local/LPD17 or www.facebook. com/usssanantonio/.

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week Foster a healthy relationship with food

By MC1 Liz Vlahos Naval Medical Center Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH

Though National Eating Disorders Awareness Week runs Feb. 21-27, it is important to recognize the hazards of disordered eating habits and to emphasize a healthy relationship with food year-round.

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) offers several services that can help those affected with the use of nutrition and mental health experts.

Eating disorders are much more complicated than the image of the diet gone out of control. Disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder include extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors surrounding weight and food issues.

A person with an eating disorder may try to use food and the control of food to cope with feelings and emotions that may otherwise seem overwhelming. Ultimately these behaviors have the opposite effect on the sufferer’s self-esteem and sense of competence and control adversely affecting his or her physical and emotional health.

“Eating disorders can be biological and situational, they can be influenced by society, and they can also be trauma-related,” a nutritionist at NMCP Laurie Cutlip said. “Most people with an eating disorder are overachievers. If you have a

personality type where you want to be the best at everything and can’t accept imperfection in yourself, that can trigger an eating disorder.”

Though eating disorders have often been mischaracterized as “teenage girls’ problems,” they cut across all age, gender, racial and cultural demographics. Approximately 20 million women and 10 million men will suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some point in their lives.

Stressors within military service can potentially lead to eating disorders as well.

Some service members feel pressure to lose weight in order to fall within standards for the semiannual Physical Fitness Assessment, and this may lead to an eating disorder if they habitually use drastic measures to lose weight for the Body Composition Assessment (BCA).

“Many Sailors don’t PT until about two weeks before their BCA and their [Physical Readiness Test] come up, and they have too many pounds to lose and a short period of time to lose it in,” Cutlip said. “They’re worried about their careers and their families, and they go to extreme measures to lose this weight, such as eating very minimally, using laxatives, or purging through exercise. When Sailors get into the habit of doing those things, it starts to become normal for them.”

Eating disorders are seri-

U.S. Navy photo Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Liz Vlahos, left, Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class David Pendly, middle, and Engineman 1st Class Brandon Lewis fill out surveys following an eating disorder awareness seminar held at C-9. February is National Eating Disorder Awareness month and Naval Station Norfolk took the opportunity to provide additional training and awareness.

ous, life-threatening conditions, with disastrous consequences for a person’s emotional and physical health, and they can happen to anyone.

Anorexia nervosa occurs when someone has an intense fear of gaining weight and intentionally restricts his or her food intake in order to lose weight. A person with anorexia becomes obsessed with his or her weight and will often resort to persistent and extreme behavior to prevent weight gain.

Bulimia nervosa occurs when someone frequently eats large amounts of food and then purges what he or she has just eaten, by means of self-induced vomiting or the use of laxatives. Bulimia nervosa is just as dangerous as anorexia nervosa.

Binge eating disorder occurs when someone fre-

quently eats large amounts of food, but doesn’t purge what he or she has eaten.

Similar to bulimics, though, binge eaters often feel out of control during periods of binge eating, and they experience feelings of shame as a result.

In addition, plenty of other eating disorders fall into the category of Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified, or EDNOS. “Certain criteria have to be in place for a doctor to diagnose someone with either anorexia or bulimia,” Cutlip said. “An eating disorder NOS can be where the patient’s condition just doesn’t meet all the diagnostic criteria.”

Recovering from an eating disorder is not as simple as deciding to eat a full meal or deciding not to purge what one has eaten.

People with eating disorders need to seek professional help. Treatment for an eating disorder must address the symptoms and the medical consequences, as well as contributing psychological, biological, interpersonal, and cultural factors that may aggravate the disorder.

“Treatment entails a lot of cognitive behavioral therapy with a psychologist, which is the most important thing,” Cutlip said. “Where nutrition comes in, you have to remember that you’re dealing with people who obsess over food, so you don’t want to add to that by having them count their calories. Meal plans work best with eating disorder patients. For example, you could have them eat at least five foods from three different food groups. We’re trying to promote healthy eating and give them guide-

lines without holding them to rigid criteria, such as caloriecounting, that may trigger more stress.”

If you suspect a friend, family member or shipmate may have an eating disorder, voice your concerns in a forthright and caring manner, and encourage that person to seek trained professional help. Early diagnosis and intervention significantly increase the patient’s chances for recovery; left untreated, however, eating disorders can become chronic, debilitating, and even deadly.

“If you have an eating disorder, get help and get help quick,” Cutlip said. “You can’t do it on your own. The sooner you get help, the quicker your recovery generally is.”

For more news from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, visit www.navy.mil/local/ NMCP/.

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ARLINGTON SAILORS, MARINES VOLUNTEER IN ABU DHABI

By MC3 Kaleb R. Staples USS Arlington Public Affairs

ARABIAN GULF

Sailors and Marines from amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) participated in a community relations (COMREL) project at a local church Feb. 10-11.

Forty-one personnel volunteered to paint the Evangelical Church Center of Abu Dhabi, while the ship visited Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The project included two days of painting the second floor main hallway and several of the worship rooms.

“I really enjoyed this COMREL,” Seaman Kiersten L. Hostetter said.

“I’m here for the experience, and to get a better understanding of the culture in the UAE. I love that people from all around the United States can come together to help people a world away.”

Jessica Martin, the director of children’s ministry at the Evangelical Community Church of Abu Dhabi – one of the 52 churches to occupy the center – helped organize the COMREL before the ship pulled into port.

“I’m just incredibly grateful for what the Sailors and Marines did here today,” Martin said. “Adding a few coats of paint to this build-

ing may not seem like much, but it keeps the center in good repair and will help the doors stay open for many years to come.”

In addition to ensuring supplies were available when the Sailors and Marines arrived and organizing the center’s regular maintenance personnel to help with the work, she organized lunch for the team, allowing an opportunity for them to socialize during the event.

Navy chaplain Lt. Jason Ulven, Arlington’s command chaplain, expressed gratitude to the many Sailors and Marines who participated in the project throughout the two days.

“I’m thoroughly impressed that

MC2 Edward Guttierrez III Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the amphibious transport dock USS Arlington (LPD 24). Arlington deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

more than 40 people took one of their three days in a foreign port, to assist others during the COMREL,” Ulven said. “Every week, people walk into that building, and because of this coordinated effort, we helped make the walls look clean and inviting, allowing visitors to

focus on why they are there.”

Arlington is part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

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CNO, MCPON engage Norfolk Sailors Master Chief Petty OfďŹ cer of the Navy Mike Stevens, left, speaks with Sailors during an all-hands call with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson.

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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty OfďŹ cer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens visited Sailors and toured naval activities in Norfolk on Feb. 24.

During a tour of BAE Systems Ship Repair Norfolk, CNO met with company leaders, shipbuilders repair personnel and Sailors repair to discuss current shipyard opportunities and challenges. “The workers who repair our ships, they are the foundation for our readiness,�

Richardson said. “It is absolutely critical that everybody there understands how valuable they are to the Navy and their contribution to national security.�

CNO and MCPON also held an all-hands call with Sailors at Naval Station Norfolk to discuss the Navy’s recently released guidance, ‘A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority,’ and to answer Sailors’ questions.

A number of Sailors in the audience and via social media asked about the ongoing rating name change working group led by MCPON and several master chiefs from around the eet “I think it’s a natural step in the larger program to integrate women into the services,â€? Richardson said. “The MCPON and senior enlisted leadership have taken this on and I’m very conďŹ dent we’re going to get to the right place on this.â€?

MCPON added, “I asked CNO if I could lead this effort because it’s going to affect just about everybody that’s sitting in here. The direction has been given by the SECNAV and we want to do the best we can to provide him some good recommendations.�

Sailors also asked about the Optimized Fleet Response Plan and work to get planned deployment lengths back to seven months. “The plan is that by the end of this year nobody will be scheduled for more than a seven-month deployment,�

Richardson said. “But the world gets a vote. We have to be open to the possibility that world events will cause us to react and respond, and that’s why we have a Navy.�

The waterfront portion of the trip concluded at Navy Warfare Development Command, where CNO met with eet leadership to discuss efforts to improve learning and training geared toward strengthening naval power at and from the sea.

CNO and MCPON wrapped up the visit at an event hosted by the Navy League, reinforcing the Navy’s partnership with the organization.

For more news from Chief of Naval Operations, visit www.navy.mil/local/cno/.

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Below: Donnie Reis of The Frontmen performs for Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

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The Frontmen perform aboard USS Kearsarge

By MC2 Aren Everett USS Kearsarge Public Affairs

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Country music performing artists The Frontmen performed for Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) on Feb. 20.

The concert took place in the ship’s hangar bay as part of their tour sponsored by the military’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and the United Service Organizations (USO).

The Frontmen includes Richie McDonald of the band Lonestar; Tim Rushlow, formerly of the band Little Texas; Larry Stewart of the band Restless Heart; and Donnie Reis of The Donnie Reis Band.

“Whenever we get a break in [McDonald and Stewart’s] touring schedule, and we can work it out, we get together and come do these Frontmen shows,” Rushlow said.

“It’s a highlight for us to do this.”

“It’s just fun to come and see the reactions while everyone sings our songs,” McDonald said. “Country music is about life and real people, and there are a lot of men and women on the ships that can relate to our music.”

Stewart said that his first exposure to military life was in 2003 on a tour with his band Restless Heart, and the experience left a lasting impression.

“I realized what a difference it makes for us to come out here and give that little slice of home,” Stewart said. “We love doing this.”

According to the band, The Frontmen have been performing for military members around the globe for more than 15 years, but this was their first time performing on an amphibious assault ship and they were all very impressed.

“We took a tour with the commanding officer and got to see the operations and what you’re up to, and it’s pretty awesome,” Rushlow said.

Sailors and Marines sang along to some of their favorite songs including “Amazed,” “The Bluest Eyes in Texas,” and “God Blessed Texas.”

“I was really excited to see The Frontmen play, especially after hearing them during the sound check,” Damage Control Fireman

I realized what a difference it makes for us to come out here and give that little slice of home.

We love doing this.”

The Frontmen perform for Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

-Larry Stewart of The Frontment and Restless Heart

■ about the ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

Casey Amerson said. “I heard them practicing and went total ‘fan boy.’”

“They were great!” Fire Controlman 2nd Class Nicole Lagerstedt said. “I enjoyed being able to listen to some old favorites and take a break from the normal routine of the ship.”

The band is scheduled to perform next at Naval Support Activity Bahrain, and then will move on to USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) – while underway – and military bases in Spain and Italy before heading back to Nashville, Tennessee.

Richie McDonald, keyboardist of The Frontmen, performs for Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | MAR 3, 2016 | THE FLAGSHIP | A7 The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maryland (SSBN 738) transits the Saint Marys River.

Maryland returned to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay following routine operations. U.S. Navy photo.

NNSY COMPLETES USS MARYLAND’S ENGINEERED REFUELING OVERHAUL

By Michael Brayshaw Norfolk Naval Shipyard Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Norfolk Naval Shipyard successfully completed USS Maryland’s (SSBN 738) engineered refueling overhaul (ERO) on Feb. 24. EROs are complex, major shipyard availabilities that extend a submarine’s service life.

In addition to being refueled, nearly all

of the ship’s systems were overhauled or modernized. Modernization work included replacement of distilling plants with a reverse osmosis unit, installation of an upgraded 500 kilowatt motor generator, electric power plant work, and LAN upgrades.

The project team met several key milestones on this overhaul, including setting a new best for the shipyard in safety performance on an SSBN availability; achieving record performance in the period from

completion of hot operations to the start of its power range test program; and a record performance on propulsion plant testing.

“The Maryland project team held itself to high standards and had strong leadership with a focus on planning, communication and coordination,” Shipyard Commander Capt. Scott Brown said. “Every SSBN refit and maintenance period directly supports the next strategic deployment, which is the most pressing priority for the Department

of Defense.”

Maryland is the thirteenth of 18 operational Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines and was commissioned in 1992. The submarine is home ported in Kings Bay, Georgia.

NNSY is one of the largest shipyards in the world specializing in repairing, overhauling and modernizing ships and submarines. It’s the oldest and largest industrial facility that belongs to the Navy.

SURFLANT to hold SOY week

By MC2 Jamie V. Cosby Naval Surface Force Atlantic Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Above: Commanding officer of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Capt. Ron Ravelo, cuts the ribbon officially opening the ship’s aft mess deck during Crew Move Aboard.

Left: Lincoln service members and staff pose for a photograph on the mess decks during crew move aboard.

Photos by MC3 Matthew Young

LINCOLN |

Living aboard ship: ‘This is why they joined the Navy.’

Commander of Naval Surface Force Atlantic (SURFLANT) kicked off its Sailor of the Year (SOY) 2015 Week with a meet and greet at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel lobby on Feb. 28 and will hold events from Feb. 28-Mar. 4.

Throughout the week, the Sailors will participate in boards, leadership events and luncheons, and a winner for each sea and shore command will be selected and sent on to participate in the U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) SOY competition.

“I am beyond words when it comes to the leadership, dedication and hard work our Sailor provides on a daily basis out on the deckplates,” SURFLANT’s Force Master Chief Jack Callison said. “These Sailors are the best of the best. This competition is a way for us to recognize and highlight the achievements of our dedicated Sailors from sea and shore commands within SURFLANT and to select the ‘Top’ Sailors in our fleet.”

“Force Master Chief Jack Callison conducted a package review board Feb. 4 to select the top candidates to compete for this year’s SOY,” SOY assistant coordinator for SURFLANT Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Brian Garfield said. “The finalists then go on to compete in the SOY week events and final board evaluations.”

Once the sea command winner is selected, he or she will compete for the USFF SOY and the winner of that competition will be meritoriously promoted to the rank of chief petty officer. The USFF shore command winner will continue on to Washington, D.C., to compete at the chief of naval

operations SOY level.

“I hope these Sailors see it as a culmination of their hard work and leadership that they’ve provided to their junior Sailors as well as their command,” Callison said. “They will continue to carry this with them through their career and to the next platform, so that when they mentor junior Sailors they can show them hard labor is recognized by both peers and superiors and that rewards are reaped.”

The Sailor of the Year program was established in 1972 by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Elmo Zumwalt and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Whittet to recognize an individual Sailor who best represented the ever-growing group of dedicated professional Sailors at each command and ultimately the Navy.

When the program began, only the Atlantic and Pacific Fleet Sailors were recognized.

Within 10 years, the Sailor of the Year program was expanded to include the shore establishment and Navy Reserve Sailors.

This year’s participants are: Culinary Specialist 1st Class (SW) Christopher B. Roth, from USS Nitze (DDG 94); Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 1st Class (SW/AW) Cassandra Joy Davis, from (ACU 4); Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SW/FMF) Roy A. Teague Jr., from USS Laboon (DDG 58); Information Systems Technician 1st Class (SW/IDW/EXW) Bradford O. Brown, from (LCSRON 2); Legalman 1st Class (SW/AW/IDW) Shallon M. Davis, from (CNSS 14); Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class (SW/AW) Jamye M. Graham, from USS Wasp (LHD 1); Ship’s Serviceman 1st Class (SW) Maria A. TorresGuevara, from USS Hue City (CG 66); and Yeoman 1st Class (SW/IDW) Victoria N. Scott, from (PCRON 1).

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Nearly 500 spaces were completed by Lincoln’s crew and their NNS counterparts.

Work in most spaces included updating electrical and mechanical equipment, replacing furniture and decks, painting, and readying the ship for another 25 years of service to the fleet.

In addition to some Sailors moving aboard, special opening ceremonies were held for the ship’s store, barbershop, Morale, Welfare and Recreation spaces, post office, and cardio gym.

Ship’s Serviceman Seaman Temarcus Jones, who provided the barbershop’s first haircut to the command master chief said, “It is all about taking back our spaces and getting back to work as if we were at sea again. I am looking forward to Sailors coming in for a trim and getting closer to the

+VUH[L FFFFFF 6WXII *YLH[L 1VIZ MC3 Aaron T. Kiser Aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln’s (CVN 72) Supply Officer Cmdr. Thomas Neville, right, along with Lincoln’s Commanding Officer Capt. Ronald Ravel, Executive Officer Capt. Todd Marzano, and Command Master Chief Lee Salas help serve food to Sailors during the first meal on the mess decks as part of the first phase of the crew move aboard process.

normal living and working routine aboard the ship.”

Ravelo added that CMA event is the most visible signal that Lincoln is coming back to life and ready to provide for its Sailors.

“The ability to berth and mess the crew means we’re one step closer to getting underway in order to meet opera-

tional commitments,” he said.

“For many of my Sailors, the ability to live aboard a Navy warship is an experience that is both new and exciting. This is why they joined the Navy – to be a part of this crew, live aboard this ship at sea, and bring sustained combat power from the sea wherever it might be needed.”

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Navy announces 2016 Navy Week schedule From Phoenix to Baton Rouge, America’s Navy will come home to 15 cities across the country in 2016 as part of the Navy Week program.

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Like so many of our special operators, Ed is defined by a deep sense of humility.

He doesn’t seek the spotlight.

In fact, he shuns it.”

-President Obama

Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward C. Byers Jr., left, and President Barack Obama listen as the award citation is read during a Medal of Honor ceremony Monday, Feb. 29, at the White House.

Byers received the Medal of Honor for his actions during a hostage rescue operation in Afghanistan in 2012.

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President Obama presents Medal of Honor to Navy SEAL for rescuing Taliban hostage

By April Grant Navy Office of Information

WASHINGTON

On Feb. 29, Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Edward C. Byers Jr. became the sixth Navy SEAL in U.S. history to receive the Medal of Honor.

President Barack Obama presented Byers with the medal during a White House ceremony for his heroic gallantry as an assault team member attached to a Joint Task Force in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

Dec. 8, 2012.

During the ceremony, Obama praised Byers’ dedication to duty.

“Like so many of our special operators, Ed is defined by a deep sense of humility. He doesn’t seek the spotlight. In fact, he shuns it. He’s the consummate quiet professional,” Obama said.

The president welcomed members of Byers’ family, including wife Madison, daughter Hannah, and mother Peggy. The crowd laughed as Obama recounted Peggy’s question upon hearing the news of her son’s

award, “Do you think I can come?”

Obama called Byers “a special breed of warrior,” part of a select few who serve the American people in the shadows with honor and sacrifice.

“Our special operations forces are a strategic national asset. They teach us that humans are more important than hardware,” Obama said. “Today is a reminder that our nation has to keep investing in this irreplaceable asset; deploying our special operators wisely, preserving force and family, making sure these incredible Americans stay strong in body,

mind and spirit.

The American people may not always see them. We may not always hear of their success. But they’re there – in the thick of the fight, in the dark of the night, achieving the mission. And we thank God they’re there,” Obama added.

Byers spoke at a press conference following the ceremony.

“The important thing I want to say here is that everything we do is as a team; if it

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NAVY CELEBRATES 2016 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Scott A. Thornbloom Battle Stations 21 Leading Petty Officer Information Systems Technician 1st Class Daniel White shows Vice Adm. Jin-Sup Jung, Republic of Korea navy’s commander of Naval Education and Training, one of the bridges to the U. S. Navy’s largest simulator, USS Trayer (BST 21).

Top ROK naval training officer tours Great Lakes Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs GREAT LAKES, ILL.

Rear Adm. Stephen C. Evans, commander of Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) hosted the Republic of Korea (ROK) navy’s commander of Naval Education and Training on a tour of Recruit Training Command (RTC) on Feb. 29.

During the visit, Vice Adm. JinSup Jung observed recruit training at many of the facilities at the U.S. Navy’s only boot camp.

“All the staff and faculties working at this command [RTC] seemed very professional in their field of expertise,” Jung said. “It was very impressive to see how professional the instructors, facilitators and recruits

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The Navy joins the nation in celebrating Women's History Month throughout March.

This year, Navy commands are encouraged to celebrate and reflect on the theme "Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government." Through service and leadership, women have been an integral part of both the Navy's history and its future.

"Women throughout our history have endeavored to serve the flag, not looking for special treatment, prestigious awards or financial wealth, but merely for the opportunity to serve the flag itself and the great nation it represents," Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard said.

Today, women comprise 18 percent of the Navy and are indispensable to the national security mission. There are more than 59,000 active-duty women serving in the Navy and more than 9,000 female reserv-

MC1 Elizabeth Merriam Chief Logistics Specialist Robyn L. Granell receives her cover from Chief Hospital Corpsman Remirose Pau during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony at Balboa Naval Hospital.

ists. Thousands of women have served alongside men in Iraq, Afghanistan and at sea, and their record of performance has been nothing less than outstanding.

Over the last decade, more than 280,000 women have deployed in support of our operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Women have shown great courage and sacrifice – we simply could not accomplish the mission without them. The diversity of experienc-

es women have had demonstrates both the challenges and the opportunities women have faced.

For more information on the history of women and their numerous contributions to the Navy, visit www.public.navy. mil/bupers-npc/organization/ bupers/WomensPolicy/Pages/ WomensHistoryMonth.aspx.

For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www. navy.mil/local/cnp/.

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Gold Star Resources View the Navy Gold Star newsletter at www.navygoldstar. com for up-to-date information on the Navy Gold Star program.

Wear Blue: Gold Star Run to Remember event honors fallen troops

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Wear Blue honors the fallen by supporting their loved one through their Gold Star Run to Remember Race Program.

For the thousands of Gold Star Family members that have made tremendous sacrifices to our nation they deserve the opportunity to not only heal, but thrive after losing their loved ones.

“Wear blue” emboldens Gold Star family members in the healing process through running. The Gold Star Race Program provides Gold Star family member’s marathon selection and access, as well as the virtual training and support necessary to complete a wear blue endurance running event. Each program recipient will receive one

NAVY UPDATES MATERNITY LEAVE POLICY

Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Following the Jan. 28 announcement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter establishing a Department of Defense-wide 12-week maternity leave policy, the Navy

personalized wear blue shirt, one pair of running shoes, one marathon race entry, airfare to race, lodging for race, training plan for race, access to a certified running coach, and support throughout the training and race experience. The athlete’s fallen service member will be uniquely honored on the tribute wear blue Mile.

Application to the Gold Star Race Program is open to spouses, parents, children, and siblings of those who have died while in service of the United States military.

Registration for the Gold Star Race Program for the Marine Corps Marathon we will be opening in June.

For more information, visit: www.wearblueruntoremember.org/gold-star-race-program.html.

released its guidance today in NAVADMIN 046/16.

This new policy applies to all Sailors in the active duty component, and those Reserve component members serving on mobilization orders for a continuous period of at least 12 months.

Since the Navy had previously implemented an 18-week maternity leave policy in 2015, Sailors who are pregnant or give birth on or before March 3 will be granted up to 18 weeks of maternity leave. The date of pregnancy will be determined by a privileged medical care provider.

Those who become pregnant after March 3, will be entitled 12 weeks of nonchargeable maternity leave.

Sailors must take this leave consecutively and immediately following a child’s birth, or release from hospitalization (whichever is later).

As always, unit commanders and medical providers

may continue to grant convalescent leave based on the individual Sailors’ fitness for duty; meaning, this policy does not constrict convalescent leave in excess of 12 weeks, where a health professional/medical authority deems that such leave is warranted.

Besides the changes to maternity leave, DoD is working to expand both paternity leave and adoptive leave for service members.

It will ask for legislation from Congress to expand the current 10-day paternity leave offered to service members to a 14-day, continuous leave.

Authority will also be sought from Congress to change the current three week leave policy for adoptive leave for one parent to include both parents of a dual military couple by authorizing the second military parent two weeks of leave.

NAVADMIN 046/16 can be found at www.npc.navy.mil.

■ Vacation Discounts: 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 in the event of an active duty death regardless of the cause. 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 services based on appropriate identification.

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.

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.

For more information please log onto www.shadesofgreen.org.

National Gold Star Registry goldstarfamilyregistry.com

Gold Star license plate http://bit.ly/1NP7Zrb http://1.usa.gov/1KPwnZT

Honor and Remember www.HonorandRemember.org

Tragedy Assistance Program www.taps.org

Military Scholarships for Spouses and Children www.foldsofhonor.org

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Uniting families through reading Deputy Commander of XVIII Airborne Corps Maj. Gen. Jefforey Smith, and his wife, Starla, present the book “Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons” to approximately 20 families during the Fort Bragg USO’s monthly United Through Reading program Feb. 25.

Gold Star Wives www.goldstarwives.org

Gold Star Moms www.goldstarmoms.com

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs www.va.gov

Society of Military Widows www.militarywidows.org/home.aspx

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | MAR 3, 2016 | THE FLAGSHIP | B3 Rear Adm. John Fuller, commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific, briefs members of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Moanalua Valley Community Association, and Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 during a visit to one of the fuel tanks at the Red Hill Underground Fuel Storage Facility near Pearl Harbor.

The group visited the modernized Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility and was shown how the Navy maintains the facility as a national strategic asset. Red Hill provides fuel to operate overseas while ensuring drinking water in the area remains safe.

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RED HILL UPDATE: WATER REMAINS SAFE TO DRINK Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs PEARL HARBOR

RearAdm. John Fuller, commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, sent another Red Hill “stakeholder letter” to business and community leaders and elected officials. The letter is posted on the Red Hill Web page www.cnic.navy.mil/redhill/.

Fuller shared the latest information about the fuel storage facility and how the Navy is keeping drinking water safe.

The letter is a means for keeping communication lines open, providing details about ongoing improvements, and thanking public officials and the community for support to the military and its mission in Hawaii.

Fuller’s letter opened with a note of appreciation.

“Before I discuss Red Hill, I feel honored to thank you for your heartfelt expressions of aloha and continued support to the families, friends and colleagues of the 12 Marines who recently lost their lives during

night training off of Oahu.”

Regarding new information about advancements in and around Red Hill: “I am pleased to report that on Dec. 4, 2015, staff from the Navy, Defense Logistics Agency, State of Hawaii Department of Health, and Region IX of the United States Environmental Protection Agency concluded a week of face-to-face, in-depth meetings in accordance with the Administrative Order on Consent signed on Sept. 28, 2015.”

Fuller noted, “These initial scop-

Capt. Ken Epps, left, commander of Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor, briefs members of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, Moanalua Valley Community Association, and Pearl City Neighborhood Board No. 21 during a visit to one of the fuel tanks at the Red Hill Underground Fuel Storage Facility near Pearl Harbor.

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ing meetings met our objectives. The participants organized into groups to address specific sections of the statement of work within the order including: tank inspection, repair and maintenance procedures report; tank upgrade alternatives report; corrosion and metal fatigue practices report; and the groundwater flow model and contaminant fate and transport report. We are pleased with the outcome of these discussions.”

Regulatory agencies approved outlines for reports on fuel release monitoring systems and corrosion and metal fatigue practices.

The Navy is working closely with stakeholders. The team expects to complete the scoping work for tank inspection, repair, and maintenance procedures, and for tank upgrade alternatives, by the end of March.

Draft reports for release detection/ tank tightness testing and corrosion and metal fatigue practices are due in April.

The Navy uses 10 groundwater sampling locations now and plans to install four additional groundwater monitoring wells to “improve our ability to assess and predict the potential migration of subsurface fuel constituents.”

Fuller noted, “The Navy continues to monitor the quality of the drinking water sources closest to the Red Hill facility and share that data with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Hawaii Department of Health (DOH). As I mentioned in my November 2015 letter, over the years, we intermittently

detected trace amounts of fuel constituents adjacent to the Navy’s Red Hill drinking water shaft, at barely detectable levels. The other important facts about our trace detections are that these levels are far below DOH Environmental Action Levels [EAL], and most importantly, these levels pose no risk to human health.”

He added, “Most recently, in July 2015, we detected trace amounts of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons – a fuel constituent – at an estimated value of 17 parts per billion, well below the EAL of 100 parts per billion. Our EPA-certified lab had to estimate the amount because the detection level was too low to accurately quantify.”

The drinking water near Red Hill is safe and has been safe through 70 years of operation.

“The water was and continues to be safe to drink,” Fuller said.

“Moving from today and looking into the future, the Navy will continue to perform diligent and careful water quality analyses on our water. We will continue to submit water test results to DOH, and will promptly inform DOH, EPA and the public if there is ever any risk to the safety of the drinking water.”

Fuller concluded his letter with another note of appreciation to the community: “Thank you for your continued support to our military and our mission in Hawaii. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any concerns regarding Red Hill or our progress. I encourage you to review the Navy’s website on Red Hill and suggest that you subscribe to EPA’s website.”

Both the first and second stakeholder letters from Fuller, along with other information and photos, are available at www.cnic.navy. mil/redhill.

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B4 | THE FLAGSHIP | MAR 3, 2016 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM The Los Angelesclass fast attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) shifts colors as it moors after returning from an 11-week deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

Chicago is one of three forward deployed submarines stationed in Guam.

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Guam Chamber of Commerce Armed Forces Committee members embark submarine USS Chicago

By Lt. Lauren Gaidry Submarine Squadron 15 Public Affairs

PACIFIC OCEAN

Ten members of the Guam Chamber of Commerce Armed Forces Committee (AFC) embarked aboard Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721), Feb. 22, to build upon the strong partnership between the local community of Guam and the U.S. Navy.

The group spent the day at sea, witnessing firsthand what the crew does underway.

Capt. Jeff Grimes, commander of Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 15, and Cmdr.

Lance Thompson, commanding officer, of USS Chicago, hosted the group.

“Having members of the Guam Chamber of Commerce on board allows us to show them the capabilities we bring to the area and gives us the opportunity to teach them about the Navy and our submariners,” Thompson said. “It provides them with an insight into our daily lives and how dedicated we are to maintaining peace and stability

in the region.”

Guam’s strategic location enhances the flexible capabilities of U.S. military forces.

Its location in the Western Pacific allows for unique freedom of action, regional engagement, crisis response and deterrence. An enduring U.S. military presence in Guam demonstrates commitment to partnerships among regional allies and allows the U.S. Navy and the government of Guam to foster their strong relationship.

“The submarine force presence in Guam is important to the maritime security of the region, and we are here to stay,” Grimes said. “This is not only where we operate, it is where we live, and we are committed to ensuring the safety and stability of the region.”

Regarding the Guam Chamber of Commerce, Grimes highlighted the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with the group.

“We appreciate all the support the chamber of commerce has given,” Grimes said.

“It’s been mutually beneficial to be able to talk and build relationships; friendships,

really. By fostering a positive relationship and working effectively together, we become further integrated into the community that supports us and our mission.”

During the visit, guests were given an overview of the submarine’s capabilities and a tour of the bridge, torpedo room, control room and living quarters. They were also given a demonstration of the damage control equipment, learning about how submariners fight casualties and the tools they use.

“These Sailors are so smart; they operate on a higher level,” former Chairman of the Board Gerry Perez said. “It’s incredible what these submarines and their crews are capable of doing, and how professional and enthusiastic they are to show us what they can do.”

Perez was on the bridge as the submarine entered Apra Harbor, Guam. Each of the Guam AFC members had the opportunity to spend time at the top of the sail while the submarine was transiting on the surface.

“Coming into the harbor; what a great sense of arrival!” Perez said.

CNO, MCPON VISIT NAVY’S ONLY BOOT CAMP Naval Service Training Command Public Affairs GREAT LAKES, ILL.

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens visited The Quarterdeck of the Navy and the Navy’s only boot camp on Feb. 27.

CNO and MCPON toured Recruit Training Command (RTC) facilities, including the Navy’s largest battle stations simulator USS Trayer, a 210-foot-long replica of an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer. CNO and MCPON also visited Division 145 in USS Hopper ship barracks. Recruits demonstrated how they were working and adapting to MCPON’s e-Sailor initiative, being conducted and tested at RTC by Naval Service Training Command’s (NSTC) Information Technology (N6) and Strategy and Analysis (N5) directorates.

“We strive to provide premier education and training by using the most dynamic learning and development processes,” Commander of NSTC Rear Adm. Stephen Evans said. “We cultivate a culture of personal and professional growth for life-long learning, training and service. The e-Sailor initiative also assists us to anticipate and respond to emerging training needs to meet fleet requirements.”

The goal of the e-Sailor initiative and use of e-tablets is to increase the quality of work and quality of life of both recruits and Recruit Division Commanders (RDCs). NSTC staff members and RTC are working to integrate the e-tablets in recruit’s training curriculum. This technology is already prevalent in elementary through high schools across the nation, creating a seamless educational transition from civilian to Sailor.

“I am encouraged to see the progress made using tablets for training,” Richardson said. “This initiative was started by MCPON Mike Stevens and has really taken off and we’re seeing the improvements already.”

In 2014, Stevens proposed the e-Sailor initiative to NSTC for testing at RTC. In April of 2015 the first division was issued e-tablets. Since then, three more divisions have undergone testing with the e-tablets, including Divisions 145 and 146 currently in training. The NSTC-RTC team have worked to develop protocol for the use, care, and programming of the tablets. Each e-tablet will enable recruits easy access to Navy educational apps, Navy instructions, The Bluejacket’s Manual, U. S. Navy ship classifications, Rates and Ranks, training videos, testing and more. The RDCs will also have a quick reference to what recruits use most on the e-tablets to aid in their training.

“During this final cycle of the Pre-pilot, NSTC has deployed iOS tablets (iPads). This will allow the e-Sailor team to monitor the infrastructure and operating requirements associated with this platform to better prepare us for the large scale Pilot that will take place this Spring,” NSTC’s Director of N5 John Drake said. “Additionally, this is the first time we will be able to obtain feedback regarding two new apps we have developed. First, “Ships and Aircrafts” is a flashcard style app to help recruits identify more than 100 naval ships, aircraft and associated equipment. Second, U. S. Military Rank and Reference is a game-reference based app to educate recruits on the visual identification of cross-service ranks.”

Drake said once this current cycle is completed, NSTC and RTC will initiate the large scale Pilot. “During that phase we will

MC1 Nathan Laird Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson tours Recruit Training Command at Naval Station Great Lakes.

evaluate tablets across iOS, Android, and Windows platforms. In addition, we will continue to integrate new content that is currently in development,” he said.

After the brief MCPON said he was more excited with how the e-Sailor initiative was progressing since he launched the program.

“I’m very excited with where e-Sailor is going,” Stevens said.

“I’m very grateful to the staff at NSTC and RTC for their willingness to embrace the e-Sailor program and understand the value of it. I think this is going to help shape our Navy as we move forward into the 21st Century and ensure that we remain relevant.”

CNO and MCPON also toured RTC’s largest structure, the 173,000 square-foot three-story Freedom Hall Physical Fitness facility. Freedom Hall is where recruits train and take their three physical fitness assessments (PFAs) during boot camp. CNO and MCPON also were able to observe a weekly Captain’s Cup competition between soon-to-be-graduating recruit divisions.

Captain’s Cup is a series of relay races and physical shipboardstyle challenges, from caring for a simulated injured shipmate to handling mooring lines. The Navy’s top officer and enlisted Sailors also sat down with the NSTC and RTC leadership to further discuss the way-forward of accessions training for the Navy and budgetary concerns.

“Having the Navy’s most senior leadership tour The Quarterdeck of the Navy provides a valuable chance for us to not only showcase our facilities and the professionalism of our staff, but to also demonstrate the progress we are making in implementing high-velocity learning through the e-Sailor initiative at the Navy’s only boot camp,” RTC Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Pfeifle said. “This program offers the recruits a tremendous opportunity to interface with technology during their training, making for a more streamlined transition from boot camp, to ‘A’ schools, and out to the fleet.”

“Visiting Great Lakes was inspirational,” Richardson added.

“The recruits are full of spirit and determination – it was great to see the next generation of Sailors being trained. The entire command was professional – an amazing blend of challenge, respect, mission, and integrity. The RDCs are a hard-working and highperforming team with a very important job. I look forward to coming back for another visit!”

NPS researchers lay the foundation for an ultra high-speed Navy vessel

By MC3 Brian H. Abel Naval Postgraduate School Pubic Affairs

MONTEREY, CALIF.

A futuristic vessel soars like an aircraft across the electric blue Pacific at more than 100 knots, carrying 25 exhilarated Sailors to a destination in the fraction of the time of any other boat in the fleet.

Of course this currently isn’t possible, however, researchers at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) are working on the very early stages of making this vessel a reality, developing intricate models and simulations that would aid in the potential development of a Joint UItra High-Speed Vessel (JUHSV).

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded NPS Department of Operations Research Associate Professor Dr. Johannes Royset, in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Brown University, a $2 million grant to develop the mathematical models that will be utilized in the early design phase of a possible JUHSV. “DARPA is thinking many decades ahead, and that really allows us to go outside of conventional designs and think about something that will bring a lot of change,” Royset said. “Certainly we’re looking many decades into the future.”

That distant perspective means that researchers must lay a foundation for the decision-making process ... This is done through intricate models that can be utilized as pre-decisional aids.

“Mathematical models are essential for developing a vessel of this type because we simply don’t know how a vessel of this type will behave,” Royset said. “This is so much beyond existing Navy architectural technology that we really need to simulate all different aspects of this ship, not only to simulate, but to make sure our simulations are correct.”

NPS student Army Capt. John Sabol joined Royset, assisting with the modeling and simulation for his NPS degree thesis.

“We’re looking at how we can use existing mathematical equations and relationships to try and [limit] uncertainty in the most extreme cases,” Sabol said. “It’s a way to analyze the data we’re collecting and estimate what the worst case could be even though we haven’t seen it.”

The researchers say there are countless levels of uncertainty that need to be considered when it comes to the development of an ultra high-speed vessel.

But through careful analysis, they can begin to understand critical factors that require more detailed modeling and simulation.

“We try to understand how such a vessel is going to behave, so that we can make decisions on which type of simulations to carry out,” Royset added.

“That introduces an additional level of uncertainty about what and how we should learn about this vessel through simulations, and also through physical experiments. We need to account for all of these levels of uncertainty when we plan the design process, not just of the vessel, but of the whole process of design.”

With the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport vessels beginning to hit their stride, the services are examining the high-speed vessel at the next level, smaller and faster.

“The Marine [Corp] and the Navy, Army included, have foreseen a need to operate at high speeds in littoral waters,” Sabol said. “Enhancing our expeditionary capabilities is pretty important to us.”

“It’s an interesting application of the research direction that Professor Royset and I are going,” Sabol continued. “We’re hoping that the results of our work can be extended well beyond the joint ultra high-speed vessel although this is a very interesting and relevant application of the work. If we can prove these methodologies are relevant and useful to the joint high-speed vessel, it would be great to show how they could be relevant to other projects in the future as well.”

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Partner nations gather in Singapore to plan Pacific Partnership 2016

By MC3 Madailein Abbott CTF 73 Public Affairs

SINGAPORE

Julianne F. Metzger Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert hosts the CNO’s Environmental Awards at the Pentagon via a video teleconference with award recipients at multiple remote sites.

NAVSUP FLC San Diego Fuels Team wins CNO Environmental Award

By Candice Villarreal Office of Corporate Communications

SAN DIEGO

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) San Diego fuels team was recognized as a winner of the prestigious CNO Environmental Award for the second year in a row, in a naval message released on Feb. 22.

The award recognized NAVSUP FLC San Diego’s Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) – Point Loma facility as one of three winners for the Sustainability – Industrial Installation category.

The fuels team is charged with providing petroleum, oil, and lubricant logistics support to 86 homeported ships, submarines and transient vessels.

It is the cornerstone for providing tactical fuel support to Navy command units operating in the southern California operations area, supporting the largest concentration of naval forces in the world.

“I think this award highlights not only our ability to meet customer demands and mission support, but also the dedication we have to being good stewards of the environment,” Regional Fuels Officer Lt. Cmdr. Brian Madden said.

“Our team is really proud of that. We strive to support the warfighter while also making sure we’re doing what’s right and maintaining the public trust. It’s really an honor to be recognized for it.”

While the NAVSUP FLC San Diego team embraced the fiscal year 2015 award, the staff agreed it came by way of a serious issue presented at the facility’s fuel oil reclamation plant. The plant, which THE 2016

recycles contaminated petroleum products and produces a separate petroleum product to be resold on the open market, plays a pivotal role in reducing waste and environmental burden, while providing a significant cost savings to the Navy.

In 2013, the staff discovered a serious microbiological growth and hydrogen sulfide problem that needed to be combated immediately. The team’s receipt of the award is a direct result of their swift, diligent and tireless efforts in alleviating those issues while maintaining optimal support levels to the warfighter and mitigating impact to the environment.

“The challenge to us in overcoming this was enormous, especially when we’re constantly operating at such a high tempo,” Regional Fuels Director Stephen Frey said.

“We’d never encountered anything like this, but we knew we had to be meticulous and active in finding the solution.

So, we did.”

NAVSUP FLC San Diego also received the CNO Environmental Award for fiscal year 2014 in the Sustainability – Team category, making the team’s fuel professionals back-to-back winners. During the 2014 award period, the team successfully met all customer requirements on time and on specification, processing more than 162 million gallons of petroleum products in support of the warfighter; all with zero spills. The bulk fuel terminal also underwent a multi-million dollar construction project with zero days lost due to accidents and was the first Department of Defense operation of its

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kind to receive a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for its groundbreaking efforts in green initiatives and environmental responsibility.

“Excellence doesn’t happen by accident,” NAVSUP FLC San Diego Commanding Officer Capt. John Palmer said. “It is a result of planning, preparation and old fashioned hard work. What the fuels team had to overcome was no small feat, but their incredible synergy and teamwork led them here. I’m very proud to lead such a talented team of star performers.”

NAVSUP FLC San Diego will join the other winners in receiving a command plaque and advancing to the SECNAV level of competition.

“Overall, I just have to say that we really feel blessed,” Frey said. “We’re so humbled by the fact that we were able to win this award for two years in a row; humbled that our submission merited such an award. It’s very prestigious and meaningful to us, so we are very grateful.”

NAVSUP FLC San Diego, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS), provides operational logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Joint and Allied Forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support.

Members of the Pacific Partnership staff and partner nation representatives gathered in Singapore, Feb. 22-26, for a planning conference to hone details for an upcoming mission slated for the summer of 2016.

Now in its eleventh year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. This year’s mission will be led by the commander of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 23, embarked on the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), and will include more than 600 military and civilian personnel from the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

“This conference provides us an opportunity to plan with our partners and allies and build critical relationships for the upcoming mission,” Commodore of DESRON 23 Capt. Tom Williams said.

“Pacific Partnership increases readiness, interoperability, and enhances cooperation with our partners across the region.

We look forward to executing this year’s mission.”

Born out of the devastation wrought by the 2004 tsunami that swept through parts of Southeast Asia, Pacific Partnership began as a military-led humanitarian response to one of the world’s most catastrophic natural disasters.

The mission has evolved over the years from primarily a direct care mission, to a mission focused on enhancing partnerships through host nation subject matter expert and civil-military exchanges. Pacific Partnership also capitalizes on multilateral cooperation and partnerships between government and non-government organizations to increase capabilities in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) and preparedness for natural and man-made disasters.

“It’s been a positive experience working and planning alongside all of the partner nations,” Royal New Zealand air force Wing Commander Michelle White said.

“Everyone is on board with working together. We’re taking guidelines and ideas from each other in order to do good work for our missions this year. It’s been really positive all around.”

Pacific Partnership 2016 will include mission stops in five partner nations throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

The partner nations will be announced before mission begins in June.

A planning officer assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet-Task Force 73 and the executive agent for Pacific Partnership 2016 Lt. Cmdr. Bryan Weatherup said, “This year’s Pacific Partnership will continue the momentum built from past year’s missions. Through 11 years of Pacific Partnership, we are demonstrating our commitment to this region through persistent engagement and continued presence.”

Cmdr. Gregory Adams, assigned to Logistics Group Western Pacific/Commander Task Force 73, participates in a planning conference for Pacific Partnership 2016, Feb. 23.

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SECNAV RELEASES UPDATED DIVERSITY, INCLUSION POLICY STATEMENT Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs WASHINGTON

Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus issued an updated Department of the Navy Diversity and Inclusion Policy statement, Feb. 25, and met with several key military service organizations, veterans service organizations, and stakeholders at the Pentagon to discuss the topic.

The meeting was the first in a planned series of engagements during which Mabus will discuss Navy and Marine Corps issues with leaders in the civilian and military communities.

Mabus also released a short video underscoring the Navy and Marine Corps are stronger, more effective, and innovative when our workforce reflects the nation we serve.

“To recruit the people we need, to keep the people we need, we’ve got to draw from the biggest pool we can,” Mabus said in the released video. “The United States Navy and United States Marine Corps are the most formidable expeditionary fighting force the world has ever known. To keep that, we’ve got to reach out to the most diverse population we can to recruit and retain these top people.”

The Department of the Navy last updated its Diversity and Inclusion Policy statement in

2010, and since then, the Department of Defense has made significant personnel policy changes including the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and rescinding the direct ground combat exclusion policy, which now allows women to serve in military occupational specialties that were previously closed to them.

“Our nation always faces new challenges and threats in an increasingly complex world,” Mabus said. “Recruiting, retaining, and promoting top performers is a readiness imperative. Organizations that embrace myriad backgrounds and perspectives will attract the best talent and remain ready.”

Mabus said the importance of having a workforce comprised of those who think differently, and have varied backgrounds cannot be overstated.

“We don’t want everyone coming into the Navy or Marine Corps thinking exactly the same way,” Mabus said.

“It’s important that when such a small number of Americans are serving in uniform, that the force be representative of the people they’re protecting. A more diverse force is a stronger force and we’ve proven that over and over and over again.”

To view the Navy’s Department of the Navy Diversity and Inclusion Policy statement and Secretary of the Navy Mabus’ video, visit http://1.usa.gov/1WOwEAh.

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By MC2 Susan Damman Carrier Strike Group 3 and USS John C. Stennis Public Affairs

PHILIPPINE SEA

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) naval liaison officers (LNOs) visited USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) on Feb. 22.

The LNOs helped coordinate and communicate with Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) as it received an advanced biofuel mixture from the Great Green Fleet.

“The primary purpose [of our visit] is to deepen the mutual understanding and the interoperability with the U.S. Navy and JMSDF, particularly focusing on our tactical skills through bilateral operation with John C. Stennis Strike Group,” Command-

er of Escort Division 4 Capt. Atsushi Minami said.

JMSDF offered to support the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JSCSG) as it transits the Indo-AsiaPacific. “[Japan is] one of our strongest allies,” an Operations Officer for Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21 Lt. Michelle Calarasu said. “The U.S. is willing and able to seamlessly integrate with our allies and provide a strong presence within this area of operations.”

Samidare received more than 62,000 gallons of the advanced biofuel mixture during the refueling-atsea (RAS) with fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7).

“Due to the budget crunch, JMSDF has become interested in the fuel

MCSN Cole C. Pielop Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JDS Samidare (DD-106) receives an advanced biofuel mixture from the fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7) during a replenishment-at-sea.

economy,” Minami said. “So the Japanese government is considering using biofuel more actively.”

JCSSG is using biofuels throughout its deployment as part of the Navy’s yearlong initiative to highlight efforts to transform its energy use and increase operational flexibility. The blended biofuel contains alternative fuel made from waste beef fat. The advanced biofuel blend is a ‘drop-in’ alternative, requiring no equipment, engine, or procedural modifications.

Rhode Island students tour Naval Station Newport, learn about Navy STEM opportunities NEWPORT, R.I.

MCC James E. Foehl Senior Chief Navy Counselor Ann Ferguson, a career counselor at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC), leads students from Tiverton and Portsmouth high schools through an exercise designed to create electrical power from chemical energy at NWC in Newport, Rhode Island.

Naval Station Newport hosted 48 local high school students on base Feb. 24, as part of a Newport County Mentor Group tour aimed at “opening the minds” of aspiring students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

The group, comprised of students from Middletown, Portsmouth, Rogers and Tiverton high schools, received tours of U.S. Naval War College (NWC) and Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS).

“We need you to think about going into STEM fields,” NWC professor, director of the college’s Gravely Naval Warfare Research Group, and program lead of the Office of Naval Research-funded STEM camp William F. Bundy said. “We’re running low on them [STEM professionals], not just in the Navy but nationwide.”

At NWC, students received an overview of STEM-related opportunities in the Navy and participated in an experiment that taught them how to light a light bulb using seawater.

“While we’re out at sea, we can’t just run out to the Radio Shack and get what we need,” NWC command career counselor and a former Navy electronics technician Senior Chief Navy Counselor Ann Ferguson said.

After departing NWC, students received a tour of SWOS – the Navy’s “center of excellence” for surface warfare – talking with Sailors and learning about the various aspects of simulator training.

In describing the school’s mission to the group of high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, SWOS instructor Lt. Bob Burke

said, “SWOS is like Navy drivers’ ed on a million dollar scale.”

One group of students, consisting of 12 from nearby Portsmouth High School, took over leadership of the Full Mission Bridge simulator, which had the Narragansett Bay displayed on the screen.

Megan Sieben, the sole female from that group, was assigned conning officer duties while her classmate Joshua Ray took the helm. The students were a bit timid with their relay of commands, but the enthusiasm was not lacking. Portsmouth High School junior Alex Aminy said. “There is so much more to the Navy then just fighting.”

Naval Station Newport tenant commands host dozens of visits annually by area schools in an effort to promote STEM education and tell the Navy’s story to the greater Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts communities.

“Getting engaged in science-related careers gives you the ability to provide practical tools to truly affect people’s lives,” Naval Station Newport Commanding Officer Capt.

Dennis R.D. Boyer said.

Naval Station Newport, known as the Navy’s center of excellence for officer and senior enlisted education and training, is home to NWC, SWOS, Officer Training Command Newport, Senior Enlisted Academy, Navy Supply Corps School, Naval Justice School and others.

Lisa M.Woodbury Rama of Naval Station Newport Public Affairs and Daniel S. Marciniak of U.S. Naval War College Public Affairs contributed to this story.

Navy announces 2016 Navy Week Schedule

By MC3 Jamal McNeill Navy Office of Community Outreach

MILLINGTON, TENN.

From Phoenix to Baton Rouge, America’s Navy will come home to 15 cities across the country in 2016 as part of the Navy Week program.

Navy Weeks, coordinated by the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO), are designed to give Americans the opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people and its importance to national security and prosperity.

Since 2005, the Navy Week program has served as the Navy’s flagship outreach effort into areas of

the country without a significant Navy presence, with 181 Navy Weeks being held in 68 different U.S. cities.

“Navy Weeks are designed to help Americans understand that their Navy protects and defends America on the world’s oceans, that their Navy is deployed around the world around the clock, and is ready to defend America at all times,” NAVCO’s Deputy Director. John Wallach said. “Because the Navy is concentrated primarily on both coasts, we’re challenged to communicate our mission away from fleet concentration areas. The Navy Week program helps us do that.”

The 2016 Navy Week cities are: Phoenix, March 21-27 Knoxville, Tennessee, April 11-17 ■ San Antonio, April 18-24 ■ St. Louis, May 9-15 ■ Roanoke, Virginia, May 16-22 ■ Syracuse, New York, June 6-12 ■ Dayton, Ohio, June 13-19 ■ Milwaukee, July 4-10 ■ Sioux Falls, South Dakota, July 18-24 ■ Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 15-21 ■ Boise, Idaho, Aug. 22-28 ■ Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sept. 12-18 ■ Sacramento, California, Sept.

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Houston, Oct. 17-23 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Oct. 31-Nov. 6.

Navy Weeks bring a variety of events, equipment and personnel to a single city for a weeklong series of engagements with the public, key influencers and organizations representing all sectors of the community.

“During a Navy Week, 75-100 outreach events are coordinated with corporate, civic, government, education, media, veterans, community service and diversity organizations in the city,” NAVCO’s Event Planning Department Head Lt. Cmdr. Brett Dawson. “We bring

in as much of the Navy as we can.

The Blue Angels, the Navy Parachute Team, bands, divers, Seabees, EOD teams, crews of ships and submarines that are named after a city or state or have a tie to the area, hometown Sailors, medical personnel, environmental displays, USS Constitution Sailors and equipment, and Navy recruiting assets all have participated in the Navy Week program.”

Navy Week cities are chosen based on a variety of factors, including Gallup data on Navy knowledge and awareness, Navy recruiting data, demographic information, namesake ties of ships and submarines, past outreach history in the market and geography, to ensure events are dispersed across the country.

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CNIC announces winners of 2015 Navy Community Service Personal Excellence Partnership Flagship Awards Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field, Florida ■ Large (500 or more personnel): NAS, Patuxent River, Maryland

By Ed Wright Navy Installations Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

Commander of Navy Installations Command (CNIC) announced the winners and honorable mentions in the 2015 Navy Community Service Program Personal Excellence Partnership Flagship Awards Feb. 25.

Annually, the awards program acknowledges the most distinguished Navy volunteer service projects that support improving scholastic achievement, social and life skills and providing vocational guidance.

The 2015 winners are as follows: Shore command category: ■ Small (under 200 personnel): Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific ■ Medium (200-499 personnel): Naval

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Overseas command category: ■ Small: Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae, Korea ■ Large: Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy Commands receiving honorable mentions include: ■ Small shore command: Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, Whidbey Island, Washington

Award winners will receive commemorative plaques and honorable mentions will receive signed certificates from CNIC. The Personal Excellence Partnership Flagship represents one of the five flagships that comprise the Navy Community Service program. The other flagships include Environmental Stewardship, Project Good

Neighbor, Campaign Drug Free and Health, Safety and Fitness.

For additional information about the Navy’s Community Service Program, visit http://1.usa.gov/1VP1lFi. Navy Installations Command is comprised of approximately 52,000 military and civilian personnel worldwide responsible for the operations, maintenance and quality of life programs to support the Navy’s fleet, Sailors and their families.

For more about the Navy’s shore enterprise, visit www.cnic.navy.mil For more news from Commander, Navy Installations Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cni/.

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Continued from B1 wasn’t for that team I wouldn’t be standing here today. Specifically for me, my teammate, friend and brother Nick Checque,” he said, referring to fallen team member Petty Officer 1st Class Nicolas Checque.

“The award is truly his. He was an American hero and he was the hero of that operation.

“Today has been a very memorable day in my life surrounded by friends and family and it is truly something I’ll never forget. We’re gonna celebrate Nick’s life and celebrate the lives of the brothers that have fallen protecting our freedoms so that we can sleep peacefully in our beds at night,” Byers added.

In December 2012, Byers, along with other members of his team, was tasked with a mission to rescue Dr. Dilip Joseph, an American citizen being detained by the Taliban in a mountainous region in the Qarghah’i District of Laghman Province. Byers was the second assaulter on the approach toward the building identified as containing the hostage.

While Byers tried to rip down blankets that served as the door

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Sea command category: ■ Small: Coastal Riverine Group ONE Detachment, Guam ■ Medium: USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) ■ Large: USS Frank Cable (AS 40)

■ Medium shore command: NAS Pensacola, Florida ■ Large shore command: Training Support Center, Great Lakes, Illinois ■ Large sea command: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) ■ Medium sea command: Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO THREE ■ Small overseas command: U.S. Navy Personnel Exchange Program, Ottawa

U.S. Navy photo / Courtesy of Northrop Grumman A RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle conducts tests over Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md.

to the building, the first assaulter pushed his way through the doorway and was immediately shot by enemy AK-47 fire. Byers, fully aware of the hostile threat inside the room, boldly entered and immediately engaged a guard pointing an AK-47 towards him. As he was engaging that guard, another adult male darted towards the corner of the room. Byers could not distinguish if the person may have been the hostage scrambling away or a guard attempting to arm himself with an AK-47 that lay in the corner, so he tackled the unknown male and seized control of him. While in hand-to-hand combat, Byers maintained control of the unknown male with one hand, while adjusting the focus of his night vision goggles (NVGs) with his other. Once his NVGs were focused, he recognized that the male was not the hostage and engaged the struggling armed guard.

By now, other team members had entered the room and were calling to Joseph to identify himself. Byers heard an unknown voice speak English from his right side. He immediately leaped across the room and selflessly flung his body on top

of the American hostage, shielding him from the continued rounds being fired across the room. Almost simultaneously, Byers identified an additional enemy fighter directly behind Joseph. While covering the hostage with his body, Byers was able to pin the enemy combatant to the wall with his hand around the enemy’s throat. Unable to fire any effective rounds into the enemy, Byers was able to restrain the combatant enough to enable his teammate to fire precision shots, eliminating the final threat within the room.

Byers quickly talked to Joseph and, after confirming that he was able to move, extracted him to the helicopter-landing zone. Byers, a certified paramedic and 18D medic, subsequently assisted with the rendering of medical aid to the first assaulter. Byers and others performed CPR during the flight to Bagram Airfield where his teammate was declared deceased.

In a Navy video, Byers recalled the moment the president called to say he would receive the Medal of Honor. “I felt very honored and very humbled because now I’m gonna be a representative for the Navy and the

Navy Special Warfare community and there’s a weight that that carries with it,” he said. “And that weight is the sacrifice that everybody has made within this community ... it’s an affirmation of the job that we do and an appreciation for the job that we do.”

The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest award given to members of the armed forces for gallantry in action. Byers is the first living active-duty member of the Navy to receive the Medal of Honor since Apr. 6, 1976. He is the first living active-duty enlisted member of the Navy to receive the Medal of Honor since Petty Officer Michael Thornton – also a SEAL – was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Richard Nixon Oct., 15 1973.

A husband and father to one daughter, Byers was born in Toledo, Ohio, and began his naval career in 1998 as a hospital corpsman. The following year, he was assigned to Great Lakes Naval Hospital and later served with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. While on deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard USS Austin (LPD 4), Byers

earned the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) badge and Fleet Marine Force (FMF) warfare device.

After graduation, he attended the Special Operations Combat Medic (SOCM) course and was subsequently assigned to east coast SEAL teams. He has deployed overseas 11 times with nine combat tours. Byers was promoted to the rank of senior chief petty officer in January 2016.

In addition to the Medal of Honor, Byers personal decorations include the Bronze Star with Valor (five awards), the Purple Heart (two awards), the Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor, the Navy Commendation Medal (three awards, one with Valor), the Combat Action ribbon (two awards) and the Good Conduct Medal (five awards).

Byers will also be recognized for his accomplishments during a “Hall of Heroes” ceremony at the Pentagon March 1 at 1:30 p.m. EST. This ceremony will be available for viewing online at www.navy.mil/ ah_online/moh/byers-hoh.html.

Additional information on Byers and previous Navy Medal of Honor awardees can be found at www. navy.mil/moh.

Battle Stations 21 Leading Petty Officer Information Systems Technician 1st Class Daniel White introduces Vice Adm. Jin-Sup Jung, Republic of Korea navy’s commander of Naval Education and Training, to the U. S. Navy’s largest simulator, USS Trayer (BST 21).

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The visit began with a tour at RTC’s premier training facility, USS Trayer (BST 21), the 210-foot-long Arleigh Burke-class destroyer simulator, the Navy’s largest, where recruits go through Battle Stations, a grueling 12-hour culmination of basic training and the last evolution recruits accomplish before they graduate.

Jung and his staff said they were amazed by the sights, sounds and even smells presented by Trayer using the latest in simulation technology with video screens, pipedin smells, large stereo woofer-created vibrations and shipboard sound effects, from helicopters to missile hits.

Capt. Douglas Pfeifle, RTC’s commanding officer, also joined the group during their tour around RTC. Pfeifle was pleased to showcase “The Quarterdeck of the Navy” and recognizes the importance of sharing how the Navy trains its recruits at boot camp with foreign military allies.

“By sharing our training curriculum we not only get the chance to compare and learn from one another, we get the opportunity to create best practices as we move forward,” Pfeifle said. “It’s a win all the way around.

The relationship between the United States and South Korea has always been strong, and today, we’re pleased to strengthen that bond because we are very similar with how

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we train Sailors and operate as a Navy.”

Along with the tour of Trayer and Battle Stations, the group also toured USS Chief Firefighting and Damage Control Training building. They also observed how recruits move from classroom training to hands-on training and fight a controlled shipboard compartment fire to prepare them for service in the fleet.

“The tour of the damage control facility and the connectivity between the recruits, their instructors and equipment was also very impressive,” Jung said. “I hope to be able to

take some of that back to Korea to use in our training.”

NSTC oversees 98 percent of initial officer and enlisted accessions training for the Navy, as well as the Navy’s Citizenship Development program. NSTC includes RTC, NROTC units at more than 160 colleges and universities, Officer Training Command (OTC) at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, and Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) and Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) citizenship development programs at more than 600 high schools worldwide.

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RENEW WOMEN’S EXPO: A LIFESTYLE CELEBRATION EVENT

By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

It is time again for RENEW Women’s Expo # 5! It is a lifestyle celebration event full of motivational speakers, dance lessons, cooking demos, shopping, jewelry, informative exhibits, health screenings, and a chance to win a “stacation” at a Virginia Beach resort or an executive makeover and so much more.

This mega-event that is free and open to the public will be held Saturday, March 5 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the Magnuson Hotel and Conference Center in Newport News.

For more information on the RENEW Women’s Expo go to www.renewvamagazine. com/renew-womens-expo.html.

Hosting the event this year are Jezlan Moyet, Amber B. Love and Stacey V. Lewis, who in turn are some of the hosts of the nationally syndicated TV talk show, Every Way Woman seen here locally on COX Cable channel 4.

We had a chance to catch up with the co-

creator and producer of Every Way Woman, Yolando Mitchell Brown.

Yiorgo: Where were you born? What was your early life like? And, what were some of the struggles you had to overcome?

Yolando Mitchell Brown: I was born in East Saint Louis, Illinois, and mostly my grandmother raised me in my younger years, and my mom in my teenage years. I look at my upbringing more as a blessing then a curse. I don’t believe in the victim mentality. We all have an opportunity in life and choices we can make, so for me I made choices early on, like the age of five.

I am very patriotic and I truly believe the USA is the best country in the world for anyone who believes in opportunity and works for it. If it was not, people would not leave their countries – risk their lives to get here.

As women, we have so many rights here, unlike women in other parts of the world who suffer. I believe in the Constitution, the flag, and the people need to realize how great

America is. We protect, we serve, and we create the resources that are in place for any individual to live any life they choose to live.

Y: Who was an early role model that helped to mold you into the woman you are today?

Y M B: My grandmother is a fascinating woman and my role model. She is 78 years old. She is very strong in the way she says she is going to do something and does it without complaining. I admire her a lot. She helped raise her seven children, my self and two other sisters and great grand children as well. She had an 8th grade education, but she always found a way to know what she wants and go after it. After so-called retirement, she started her own catering business. What I learned from her is that hard work never killed anyone, treat people the way you want to be treated, and know your worth. They tell me I am very much like her in my determination to succeed and touch people’s lives in a positive way.

Our formula for the show is to show positivity and help people heal.”

-Yolando Mitchell Brown

online For more information on the RENEW Women’s Expo go to www.renewvamagazine.com/ renew-womens-expo.html.

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

Courtesy of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Make ready for comparative artillery demonstrations at noon Saturday and Sunday, March 19-20, featuring a range of weapons from a 17thcentury swivel gun to a modern-day howitzer.

Corn Hole for the Cure ■ ■ ■

When: March 5, 8:30 a.m.

Where: Norfolk Collegiate School Cost: $25 to play ■ For more information, visit: www.thelikefund.com/corn-hole-tournament.html Over 400 baggers as well as spectators and volunteers will join this annual battle against breast cancer at Corn Hole for the Cure. This event is open to baggers of all ages, with two tournaments running concurrently. The first is a battle between local corn hole associations and some of the best baggers in the state. The second will be a social tournament. There will be good food, fun and entertainment for all ages. Free to watch.

Free SAT Practice Exam ■ ■

When: March 5, 9 a.m.

Where: Sylvan Learning Center of Newport News/ Yorktown ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, call: 873-2181 If you are preparing to take the SAT this spring, come into Sylvan to take a free SAT practice exam. This exam is designed to help you see how you will perform on the actual SAT. The test is 3.5 hours long, and is offered at no cost to you. Students need only bring a calculator and some pencils. After conducting the exam on Saturday, a free review session will be scheduled for the following week with you and your parents.

Renew Women’s Expo #5 ■ ■ ■

When: March 5, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Magnuson Hotel, Newport News Cost: Free ■ For more information, visit: www. eventbrite.com/e/renew-womens-expo-5-tickets Enjoy a one-day, fun-filled lifestyle celebration event, Hosted by Every Way Woman TV show co-hosts (airing on Cox 11). Sponsored in part by Premier Rapport featuring informative exhibits, interactive booths, a line dance lesson by Peninsula Dance Party, a cooking demo by Chef “K”, a fashion show by Wright Talent & Model and motivating speakers designed to promote and enhance health and wellness among women of the peninsula. Admission and parking is free.

The Civil War Beard Competition ■ ■

When: March 5, 2:30 p.m.

Where: Mariner’s Museum, Newport News ■ Cost: Free with museum admission ■ For info, call: 596-2222 or visit BattleofHamptonRoads.com.

Did you know that sideburns are named after the Civil War Gen. Ambrose Burnside? In the Museum’s second annual Civil War Beard Competition, participants will literally face-off beard to beard in this facial hair competition that celebrates the iconic styles of Civil War-era facial hair. Kids can join in on the action too, with two crafty categories designed just for children.

Matters of the Heart Health and Fitness Explosion (Anniversary) ■ ■

When: March 6, 2 p.m.

Where: Warrant Realty (Warehouse), Chesapeake ■ Cost: $0 - $15 ■ For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/ Come In Red Tutu Zumbathon by Matters Of the Heart. Come out and Zumba with us. The music will make you move your feet and get your heart pumping.

Heart disease is a killer - health and wellness is key.

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‘Military Through The Ages’ event at Jamestown Settlement presents centuries of military history WILLIAMSBURG, VA.

Hundreds of re-enactors depicting armed forces from the first century A.D. to modern times will come together on Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20, for Jamestown Settlement’s “Military Through the Ages” event.

This chronological display of military history, held each year at Jamestown Settlement since 1984, will feature 35 groups based in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.

Military re-enactors and modern-day units will show 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.

Weekend highlights include artillery firings, a Saturday children’s parade and a Sunday military pass-in-review. Merchants also will be on hand to sell reproduction wares.

More than 400 re-enactors will portray Soldiers and military encounters from Roman times, the medieval period, Hundred Years’ War, War of the Roses, American Revolution, War of 1812, Napoleonic Wars, and American Civil War. Re-enactors depicting WWI, WWII, 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.

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 children’s parade at 1 p.m. Saturday, allows young “troops” to march through the museum’s recreated colonial fort and reenactor campsites to formally present ribbons to each of the participating military units.

A military pass-in-review will take place at 3 p.m.

Sunday and will feature recognition of re-enactor units judged on camp sites and field demonstrations, as well as awards for visitor and reenactor’s choice for the top

re-enactment unit.

The Virginia War Museum will present “World War II Veterans of Hampton Roads: A Collection of Oral Histories,” a video documentary created by Mitchell Woods of Fort Monroe Boy Scout Troop 31 for his Eagle Service Project. The one-hour documentary features interviews of 30 veterans covering nearly every major WWII battle of the European and Pacific theaters in chronological order. Showings will take place at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the Elmon and Pam Gray Presentation Hall.

Arms, armor and military accouterments of 17thcentury Virginia can be seen inside Jamestown Settlement’s extensive galleries, featuring films and interactive exhibits that tell the story of America’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 re-creations of a 1610-14 English fort, a

Powhatan Indian village, and on board one of three ships that brought English colonists to Virginia in 1607 – Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery.

Jamestown Settlement is 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. A value-priced combination ticket with the Yorktown Victory Center, a museum of the American Revolution, is $21.25 for adults and $10.75 for ages 6-12. Residents of James City and York counties and the City of Williamsburg, including College of William and Mary students, receive complimentary admission to both museums with proof of residency. Parking is 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 2534838, or visit www.historyisfun.org. Event details, including a full schedule of events and list of participating reenactment units, are available at http://bit.ly/1Uuq7vX.

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■ green tip – energy saving and cooling Use ceiling fans to enhance your cooling system. If you raise your thermostat by only two degrees and run your ceiling fan, you can lower cooling costs by up to 14 percent. Remember that ceiling fans cool you, not the room, so turn off the fan when you leave the room. ~askHRgreen.org

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SELLING YOUR HOME? LET THE BIDDING WARS BEGIN

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No wonder you’re thinking of selling your home – it’s a “seller’s market” right now. The housing supply has dwindled, creating more demand for fewer homes.

At the same time, according to Realtor Tammy Reinke, buyers’ expectations are higher than ever. They’ve become accustomed to model-perfect homes.

What’s the upshot? “Sellers have a choice,” Reinke says. “You can win the price war – or win the beauty contest.” By winning the beauty contest, you’ll gain

pricing leverage. And if your home shows well, it can even spark a bidding war – generating offers that exceed your asking price.

Here are three top “beauty” tips to set your home apart from other contestants, and set yourself up for a fatter settlement check.

1. Dirt’s a deal-breaker: Make a clean sweep “Buyers want to see a clean home,” Reinke says. “And the first thing to deal with is stained carpets and ceilings.”

Stained carpets should be cleaned or re-

placed. Stained ceilings deserve your attention, too. They can scare off prospective buyers who fear that ceiling imperfections might be a sign of bigger problems.

“If you’ve got a stained popcorn ceiling, don’t bother trying to spot paint over it, it doesn’t work,” Reinke says.

Even professionals find it difficult to match the original finish and color. In addition, flocked or heavily textured ceilings are best replaced because they look so outdated.

Instead, consider installing ceiling tiles or panels directly over the offending ceiling, using a simple DIY track-and-clip

system. To weigh all your ceiling replacement options, pop some real popcorn and settle back with the Armstrong Ceiling video guide to ceilings for lots of ideas and inspiration.

2. Declutter de house Buyers can’t picture themselves in your home if they can’t see past your piles of stuff. “There’s a difference between clutter and an intentional collection,” a senior Interior Designer at Albion Associates Tiffany Little says.

Pull together different items – like pottery or framed photography – using a common design element like color, similar patterns, texture or materials. “It’s OK to leave some surfaces empty, and to create a display of personal mementos in a stylish, organized manner in other areas,” Little says. “This makes the personal items even more special.”

3. Spark design interest So you’ve cleaned and decluttered, but now your rooms seem blah and uninviting.

Nothing enlivens a space like a splash of color. Toss some bright new pillows on the sofa or add tasteful artwork or accessories to complement your color scheme.

Paint adds personality, too, but choose your colors carefully so your wall palette flows naturally from room to room. “I like using a neutral color palette for larger rooms – from ivory tones to values of grey,” Little says. She adds mid-tone colors to smaller rooms, while selectively using vivid or deeper colors as accents with accessories and artwork throughout the home.

Finally, don’t forget to add texture, whether with a woven area rug or sculptural wire baskets. “Texture adds great dimension and depth to a room,” Little says.

“I especially love the look of Armstrong Ceilings decorative metal ceiling panels in textured tin or copper as accents above a kitchen island. This turns the ordinary, smooth sheetrock ceiling into a wow factor.

By adding this textured ceiling color in with a few of the dishes, or countertop items, it unifies the room’s palette,” she added.

With a bit of primping, your home can win the ultimate beauty contest and attract a buyer who’s willing to meet your price, or even pay a premium to call it their own.

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$3 Movies

JEB Little Creek, Gator Theater – 462-7534

NAS Oceana, Aerotheater – 433-2495

Thursday, March 3 6 p.m.The Revenant (R)

Friday, March 4 6 p.m. Hail, Caesar! (PG-13) 9 p.m. 13 Hours:The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R)

Friday, March 4 6 p.m.The Choice (PG-13) 9 p.m. Hail, Caesar! (PG-13) Saturday, March 5 1 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) 4 p.m.The Finest Hours (3-D) (PG-13) 7 p.m. Hail, Caesar! (PG-13) Photo courtesy of Working Title Films

Hail, Caesar!: Follows a day in the life of Eddie Mannix, a Hollywood fixer for Capitol Pictures in the 1950s, who cleans up and solves problems for big names and stars in the industry. But when studio star Baird Whitlock disappears, Mannix has to deal with more than just the fix.

Sunday, March 6 1 p.m. FREE: Jem and the Holograms (PG) 4 p.m.The 5thWave (PG-13) 7 p.m.The Choice (PG-13)

Saturday, March 5 12 p.m. Kung Fu Panda 3 (3-D) (PG) 3 p.m. Ride Along 2 (PG-13) 6 p.m.The Choice (PG-13) 9 p.m.The 5thWave (PG-13) Sunday, March 6 1 p.m.The Finest Hours (PG-13) 4 p.m. Norm ofThe North (PG) 7 p.m. Hail, Caesar! (PG-13)

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

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

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

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London Has Fallen ^^ In this sequel to the 2013 action thriller Olympus Has Fallen, a terrorist plot unfolds in London as a number of politicians gather for the funeral of the British prime minister. A Secret Service agent (Gerald Butler), the U.S. president (Aaron Eckhardt), and an MI-6 operative (Charlotte Riley) must work together to stop the terrorists from assassinating the world’s leaders and destroying the city’s landmarks. Morgan Freeman and Angela Bassett co-star.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot >> SNL alumnus Tina Fey steps into the wellworn shoes of journalist Kim Barker in the adaptation of Barker’s memoir The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan, which details her time as a reporter in the two countries.

Zootopia In a city inhabited by anthropomorphic animals, an uptight rabbit police officer is forced to work with a charismatic fox who’s been framed for a serious crime in order to get to the bottom of an important case. This animated adventure features the voice talents of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, and Shakira.

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| Women’s Expo to have segments for men raising kids as single parent

Continued from C1 Y: What is the message or the goal of Every Way Woman?

Y M B: Our formula for the show is to show positivity and help people heal. A lot of people are in pain so they turn to the type of shows are a distraction, because its easier to pay attention to somebody else’s drama then to focus on fixing yours.

Our show is fun educational and entertaining. It is girlfriends coming together and intimately sharing both their questions and insights, while consulting with guest experts as needed.

Y: Have you had any wow moments?

Y M B: I am always amazed how far of a reach the show goes. This woman from Ohio contacted me. TV executives tell me that my show cannot impact people because we do not feature famous people in it, yet

we do impact their lives and they let us know it. Those are “aha” moments for me.

But the biggest “aha” moment I had was when we did a live show on breast cancer and I believe everyone there had an “aha” moment, because we had men and women talking about breast cancer when a 15-yearold young girl says, “I am 15, and I have a lump on my breast.” It was an “aha” moment for all of us because everyone else was asking about people a lot older who had breast cancer, and here is a 15-yearold who is devastated and she knows that something is wrong. She is in tears, her mom is in tears, and the doctors were able to pull her aside. We were all done, walking out the door, but the doctors all came back and we were all there another hour because we were not your typical “I have a lump on your breast go to your doctor” type advice show. We gave such concrete information

that people were emailing us or writing us letters saying that they found out more information that day then they had gotten from their doctors in the past.

We had people on that show who were 25 and 30-year survivors and we had a 22-year-old woman from the military that was having both of her breasts removed.

Every story became bigger then life. We focus on real people with real issues.

We do segments for men as well, like single fathers who are raising children as a single parent. Women have a lot of support where as men do not. It is probably one of our most popular segments when it comes to men.

Y: Speaking of men, how does your husband feel about the show?

Y M B: My husband Donald is amazing.

He is all hands on. We have 4 a.m. meetings and 50 percent of all ideas are his or

he brings that clarity when I am struggling.

He is also an amazing cook and the caterer for the show.

Y: What should your fans expect to see at the Women’s Expo?

Y M B: They will see us as who we are.

The way I produce the show is that I do not put a microphone in their ear. What you see is what you get. We cannot wait to meet and talk with every woman every way, so come on out, and we will all have fun together.

For more information about Every Way Woman please go to www.everywaywoman.com.

Yiorgo is our very own Hampton Road’s Arts and Entertainment, and Sports journalist. A stage, TV and movie actor, he is also an educator, motivational speaker, writer, storyteller, columnist, and is also involved in the colorful world of professional wrestling.

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Jonathan McLarty Carlito delivering a dropkick to VCW Heavyweight Champion “Mr. Xcellence” Brandon Scott.

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VANGUARD CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HAMPTON HIGH SCHOOL

By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer

Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW) will return to Hampton High School on Saturday, March 5, for a benefit event.

Proceeds from the show will go to the home of The Crabbers – Hampton High School. All tickets for the event are only $10 and the action begins at 7 p.m. VCW Commissioner George Pantas is a member of the Hampton High School faculty and will be appearing at the event.

Currently signed for the event

is VCW Heavyweight Champion “Mr. Xcellence” Brandon Scott defending his championship against former WWE Superstar Carlito in a rematch from their Feb. 6 encounter in Norfolk. This time, the match will be no disqualification – anything goes. In February, the shenanigans of Scott’s manager Jerry Stephanitsis, as well as a blatant low-blow by Scott to Carlito, caused their title match to end in a disqualification victory for Carlito.

Although this will show in Carlito’s win column, the title would not change hands under those circumstances. The returning George

Pantas was quick to demand the rematch for VCW’s Hampton return.

Carlito is sure to be armed with his famous apple – or two – to help in his battle with Scott and to fend off Stephanitsis.

Another VCW competitor with ties to Hampton High School is a former VCW Heavyweight Champion and Hampton High alumnus “Platinum Icon” Phil Brown. In Norfolk, Brown came up on the losing end in his grudge match with “Tongan Giant” Asaafi. Following the contest, Brown addressed the audience to announce he was contemplating retirement.

Recent setbacks with injuries and losses has hurt the confidence of the fan favorite. Before Brown could finish his statement, Colby Corino came out on the stage and implored that Brown not hang up the boots just yet. Corino has challenged Brown to match in Hampton, which has been agreed to by Brown. Fans in Hampton have the chance to see a career resurgence for Brown, or a significant victory for Colby, son of “King” Steve Corino. Colby Corino is a current star for the Ring of Honor wrestling promotion (ROHWrestling.com).

Also appearing at the event: Romonus, VCW Commonwealth Heritage Champion “Number One” Jefferson Early (with Neil Sharkey), The Hallstars, Chatch, Benjamin Banks, Hampton’s own Kevin Cross, and the VCW debut of The Hellcats. Wrestling legend Mark Fleming will be on hand to sign copies of his book “It’s Wrestling, Not Rasslin’!” and greet the fans.

For all of the latest information about the world of VCW, you may visit VCW-Wrestling.com. Relive some of the action of past VCW events by checking out the VCW Hype Machine on YouTube.

Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer. Connect with him on Twitter (@JonathanMcLarty) and view his photography at McLartyPhoto.Zenfolio.com.

NASCAR

Johnson ties Earnhardt Sr. on Sprint Cup all-time win list

By Rick Minter Universal Uclick

Jimmie Johnson never got to race against the late Dale Earnhardt, but after Johnson won the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 on Sunday, Feb. 28, at Atlanta Motor Speedway, they have plenty in common. Johnson is now tied with Earnhardt on the Sprint Cup career win list, with 76 victories – seventh all-time in career victories.

Johnson, who leads all active drivers in wins at AMS with five, said tying Earnhardt, who tops the all-time AMS list with nine victories, is an accomplishment that has special meaning to him.

“I entered the sport just hoping I could win a race and keep a job for a few years, and to have 76 and tie Dale Earnhardt Sr. is something I’m very, very proud of,” Johnson said.

“There’s been a big void in my mind about not having that chance to race against him,

and it was literally a handful of months away from having that opportunity. So to tie him … it’s a little bit of attachment to the great Dale Earnhardt and something I’m very proud of.”

The finish of the race also made the moment more special, as Dale Earnhardt Jr., the son of the late Intimidator and a teammate of Johnson’s, surged from fifth place on the final restart to finish second in a milestone event he said was overdue.

“I’m glad if [Johnson’s] going to win and tie that record, I’m certainly glad that I got to run second,” Earnhardt Jr. said – and who also said before the start of the season that he was surprised it hadn’t come sooner, given Johnson’s abilities.

Earnhardt Jr. said that his dad and Johnson had their own driving styles, and although they’re not similar, they both produce big results.

“Dad was real rough and pushing people around,” Earnhardt Jr. said, adding that from

Johnson’s earliest days driving off-road trucks, he’s won races by having tremendous car control. “[Johnson] drives that style that you see those guys run those trucks out West. You never hear Jimmie complaining about his car not turning. They always have that thing loose, and he just hangs on and makes it work.”

Rick Hendrick, Johnson’s car owner, agreed that Earnhardt Sr. and Johnson had greatly different styles.

“Dale was more aggressive,” Hendrick said. “He didn’t get that Intimidator title by being nice to everybody.

Jimmie doesn’t put a fender on anybody. He races them clean.”

Sunday’s win at AMS was typical of many of Johnson’s victories over the years. His No. 48 team, led by Crew Chief Chad Knaus, worked on his car all day and put him in position to outrun Kevin Harvick, who led the most laps and appeared to have the fastest car.

As the laps wound down, Knaus called Johnson to pit road earlier than usual – he made his stop seven laps sooner than Harvick and the rest of the leaders. As a result, when that round of green-flag stops was over, Johnson had cycled into a lead of more than 13 seconds over Harvick.

It appeared that he would be able to maintain that lead to the finish in a race that had seen just one caution flag up to that point. But a blown tire and a spin by Ryan Newman with three scheduled laps remaining set up an overtime finish.

All of the eight drivers on the lead lap stopped for four

fresh tires, and Johnson left pit road with the lead.

He held the lead for the final lap, while Earnhardt Jr. earned the runner-up spot over polesitter Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch and Carl Edwards.

For drivers in the race, the new lower-downforce aero package that will be used at most tracks this season was a welcome change.

“It was kind of like oldschool racing,” Earnhardt Jr. said. “You had to take care of your tires and be smart about how you drove the car and driving the car straight, not really swinging the car around or getting sideways.

And when you get around

another car or a lapped car, you had to be careful to drive the car straight when you got around them. Then on old tires, if you got lucky to race somebody, it was a blast. Everybody just wasn’t hooked up and hauling tail. You had to drive the cars. The cars were a real challenge.”

Earnhardt Jr. went on to say that he’s excited about the rest of the year, as the package is run at other tracks.

“It was fun for the drivers.

We’re just going to keep learning and trying to improve our setups and what works with this package, but should see some great racing on in the rest of the year,” he said.

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For Rent-Duplex 2BR, 1BA, 1200 sqft, close to schools, city hall, boat launch at inter-coastal waterway. $1320/mo.

Michelle (757) 547-0029. No calls after 6:00 p.m.

Norfolk, Little Creek area - 2BR, 1BA eat in kitchen, just upgraded. No pets, laundry room CAC, off street parking $975 mo. Call 757-434-4886.

MASERATI 2006 COUPE GT -EXTREMELY RARE, LOW 26K MILES --SILVER EXTERIOR WITH BLACK INTERIOR---390 HP FERRARI ENGINE WITH 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION --NAVIGATION--CD-CHANGER---AUTO CLIMATE CONTROL---KEYLESS ENTRY--TRIP COMPUTER--- NEW TIRES, BRAKES---IN NEW CONDITION ---ALL BOOKS & MANUALS---TWO KEYS--TOOLKIT--- CLEAR CARFAX NO ACCIDENTS---CURRENT BOOK VALUE IS $56,000. --- ON SALE FOR $42,890.

CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Kempsville Lake-Share house, private room, $500 mo. + 1/4 utils. Call Bob 757-287-4654.

Kempsville- Priv. entrance & BA, $695 includes all utils & cable. Lg unit, pet ok. 757-727-0129.

Kings Grant, Virginia Beach Room For Rent. Call Eddie For Details, 340-4990

Lees Mill Dr. (right outside front gate of Ft. Eustis) Single small room for rent. Includes pool and tennis courts. Rent includes all utilities, cable TV, and internet.

Norfolk, Coleman Place- Furnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d rm, no smoke, drugs or alcohol, $155/wk.+ dep. 757-390-0479.

next to shopping ctr, $625-$525. 757-818-4872,

For Rent-Chesapeake House

FLOYD'S TREE SERVICE

Lexus 2006 GS430 $9,500-Exceptional, Fully loaded and maintained by Lexus. Must see and Drive.

Bluetooth hands free, Nav, camera, DVD. Garage kept. non-smoker. 757-647-6723

TV Intmt, kitchen W/D, all incl. 125/wk/ No smoking in house. Call 7573663186

NEED ASAP REGISTERED NURSE to work at a Assisted living facility WITH 2+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ABSOLUTE CARE LLC,email:absolutecare101@yahoo.com

100% ALL TREE & SHRUB REMOVAL

Pruning. Trimming, Removal. Firewood.

Free Estimates. Licensed & Insured. 420-6396

Honda 2012 Fit Sport, 50K mis., orig. owner, white ext, black interior, $10,900. 757-477-2450.

Kempsville Furn. Bdrm, nice Nbhd, FIOS

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

D. Joaquim Painting Services-Interior/Exte-

His & Hers Paint/Plaster

Honda 2011 Accord EX, V-6, 28,600 mis., sunroof, white, like new. $14,950. 757-646-1734

All utils inclu. Private BA. Avail now. 757-305-2840.

ROOFERS NEEDED Local Company looking for experienced Commercial Roofers. Candidates must also qualify for US Government Rapid Gate Badge. For additional information & requirements please call 757-452-6955.

Resumes may be sent to CSouza@tstroofing.com

2 vaults, $6600. 757-853-0413. 547-6220.

Licensed and Insured. Free Estimates.

10% Military Discount Call 757-672-6957

Ford 2013 Mustang Premium Coupe 3.7L, 305 Hp., V6, Ruby Red Metallic, Black Leather Interior, Loaded, 21,556 mi., Excellent condition, Well maintained. $17,000. 757-377-9950.

Ingleside- Very nice unfurnished, full cable, W/D. VA BEACH, VA PARALEGAL Virginia Beach, VA law firm seeks an experienced paralegal with background in commercial real estate development, mixed use development, and representing owners, developers and lenders. personnelresponsehr@gmail.com

Tree Service Pruning, Broken Limbs, Bucket Truck, Overgrowth Removal & Cleanup. Lic & Ins. 757-282-3823.

Ford 2001 Focus, very good shape, 111K mis., $3195. 757-650-5050. Va. Dealer.

Ford 2013 Fusion, excel cond! Very clean.

Gray, 22K mis., $13,900. 757-621-6328.

AA Affordable Painting /Plastering- Paint Jobs low as $70/rm, Eliminate popcorn ceiling low as $99/rm. Drywall & Handyman Svcs. 237-1090 rior. Home repairs, maintenance, caulking, window glazing, wallpaper removal, over 30 yrs. locally. All work guaranteed. Insured. 757-435-4242.

Chevy 2013 Spark LT, 4 dr., auto, 36K mis., loaded, On Star, warranty. $8200. 757-285-7202.

Ford 2007 Mustang GT Conv. white w/tan premium pkg. $14,500 call James 757-763-9515

Power Washing

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

BENTLEY 2003 ARNAGE RL - EXT WHEELBASE, LOW 40K MILES, ONLY EIGHT (8) PRODUCED, VERY RARE & TRULY ONE-OF-A-KIND, SILVER EXT W/LIGHT LEATHER/WOOD INT., 450HP V8 TWIN TURBO ENGINE, NAVIGATION, ALL WOOD STEERING WHEEL, ENORMOUS REAR SEATING, FOLDING REAR PICNIC TABLES, RECLINING & HEATED REAR SEATS, CHROME WHEELS, ROLLS-ROYCE GRILLE, PARKING SENSORS, ALL BOOKS & MANUALS, EXTREME LUXURY & ELEGANCE, CLEAR CARFAX, CURRENT VALUE $109,000. A STEAL @ $59,890. CALL OR TEXT (757)373-3257 or (757)803-9001 VaDlr

FORD 2005 FOCUS SE ZX4 excellent condition, 82k, $4,750, 757-537-7471

shots, dew claws. $500. 757-613-6651.

LEAF AND GENERAL CLEAN-UP 455-9475

Garages

ECONOLODGE: Wkly $199. Daily $42+ tax.

Welsh Terrier Pups-AKC, super sweet,

$300 OFF 1ST MO. 1 & 2 BRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CALL 622-5500

Pocket Watches

LAWN SERVICE

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.

3 Bdrms., 1.5 Bath, large kitchen, lawn service included. $1200. No Pets. 622-5500.

757RENTALS.COM

Lawn Maintenance NEW FLOORING FAST!!

For Rent-Furnished Apts

Treadmill, electric $95; stationary exercise bike

100% Drainage & Yard Cleanup, Shrub &

Floors

488 Century Ct.

STANDARD Poodle Puppies. CKC registered. $800 Call/text 757-784-7793

For Rent-Norfolk Apts

757.622.1455

H WINTER HEATING SALEH On Gas Furnaces, Gas Packs & Heat Pumps. Clean & Check for $69. Call Comfort Energy Systems 757-335-0290.

to go. $800. 252-357-4829. Call text 252-548-8327

munity pool, Avail. May 1. $1275. 757-613-7775.

Kempsville

$45; both good cond. Free delivery. 757-237-5757.

business Air Conditioning & Heating

de-sac, privacy, no pets/smoking. 2 blks from Ches. Bay. $1400, 804-382-8388. 757-615-4206.

For Rent-Townhomes Colony Oaks- 2 BR, 1.5 BA Twnhse, FP, com-

2000 sq. ft.-50,000 sq. ft. Call Fred 499-8000.

Flea Markets/Bazaars FLEA MARKET OF NORFOLK!

checked, little beauties. $500. 757-359-5451.

St. Bernard Pups-1st shots, de-wormed, ready

Fitness Equipment

Wrist Watches

For Rent-Duplex Ocean View-3 BR, 2 BA, full kit., patio, on cul-

Fishing Flea Market - March 5, 8 AM-2:30.

Chesapeake Conference Ctr., 700 Conference Center Dr. Fishing equip. only. Info 757-287-0330.

Any Silver Pieces

WWW SOUTHSIDECOC NET

Jack Frost Firewood 430-2257

OAK & HICKORY FIREWOOD

Pets-Dogs,Cats,Other Sheltie Pups-AKC reg, 1st shots, wormed, vet

Close to everything. $640 mo. 757-235-3630.

Portsmouth - Washer/dryer avail, all utils paid.

Kit. privileges, $400 mo. 757-484-9000.

Shore Dr. 2 furn rms, either w/master BA or not,

MASERATI 2007 QUATTROPORTE STUNNING CONDITION, LOW MILES, FERRARI 400HP ENGINE, BLACK EXTERIOR W/ LEATHER AND WOOD INTERIOR, AUTO/MANUAL TRANS W/SHIFTERS, NAVIGATION, PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM, POWER EVERYTHING, REAR RECLINING SEATS, NEW TIRES, NEW ROTORS & BRAKE PADS--- JUST SERVICED AND INSPECTED--- CARFAX CERTIFIED---CURRENT VALUE OVER $41,000.--- A STEAL @ $34,890. --TEXT OR CALL ANYTIME @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Suffolk - All utils paid, full house privâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. $150 wk.

Non Smoker. No Animals. No dep. 757-771-7456.

Va Bch-Furn rm, priv. home, off Oceana, credit/ bkgrnd ck, clean, quiet, no drama, $500. 635-5151 VA Beach Northampton Blvd. Weekly $199.00 plus tax, No deposit, Daily $39.99 special military rate free wifi, continental breakfast, micro/fridg in all rooms. Kitchnet rooms available.

No 30 day limit. Call 757-460-1000

VB, General Booth-Lg. Furn BR., Kit. Privileges, Utils. Incl. Dep. & Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, $525. 757-721-9546.

For Rent-To Share Bayview-1 BR, deck, private bath, all utils, parking. $525. 757-383-5607.

VA BEACH - LYNNHAVEN Share Lg 4 BR House. Huge Kit/Liv Rm. Lg Yd, Washer & Dryer, Tiki Bar, Hot Tub, Professional, Clean, No Drama, Reliable, Helpful.

Big Bedroom. $500/mo, Incl. All Utils.

AWESOME DEAL. Text Only 757-779-1056

MASERATI 2007 QUATTROPORTE STUNNING CONDITION, LOW MILES, FERRARI 400HP ENGINE, BLACK EXTERIOR W/ LEATHER AND WOOD INTERIOR, AUTO/MANUAL TRANS W/SHIFTERS, NAVIGATION, PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM, POWER EVERYTHING, REAR RECLINING SEATS, NEW TIRES, NEW ROTORS & BRAKE PADS--- JUST SERVICED AND INSPECTED--- CARFAX CERTIFIED---CURRENT VALUE OVER $43,000.--- A STEAL @ $34,890. --TEXT OR CALL ANYTIME @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr Mercedes 2008 CL550 Black, Excellent Condition.

76,000 miles. Financing Available. Asking $25,900.

Call Jason 757-613-3337.

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Mercedes Benz 2010 S65 AMG V12 Private Seller I believe the nicest S65AMG in the country. 19,372 Miles! Loaded. Clean Carfax.

Original window sticker over $200,000. Asking $69,000. Ed 757.615.8782

Handicapped

Wanted Automobiles

Wheelchair Vans/Local Dealer Virginia’s Largest Wheelchair Van Dealer in Norfolk. New & Preowned available! Great Selection Mobility Supercenter 3301 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, VA. 23518 757-201-7495 ask for Carolyn Visit us @ mobilitysupercenter.com

$ABSOLUTELY ABLY ACQUIRING AUTOS All Makes & Models, Best Price Paid!!

FREE TOWING. 749-8035

Wheelchair vans from $9995 Mobility Works is the largest mobility dealer in Virginia and the nation with over 800 vehicles to choose from. VA approved.

We have low rate financing available with approved credit. Located in the Military Circle area of Norfolk so we’re close to all points in Tidewater. We have experience and compassion to find the best solution for your needs. Give us a call today @757-455-9889.

1999 Honda CBR900 WANTED Years ago, I sold my 1999 Honda CBR900RR. This yellow, black, and white motorcycle holds sentimental value. I would like to discuss buying it back from the present owner. A CARFAX report search shows it was registered in Virginia Beach in July 2013. The last three numbers of the VIN are 232. If you own this motorcycle and are interested in discussing this, please contact me as soon as possible.

In the event you own the bike and it’s not for sale, tell me what it takes for it to be for sale

AUTOS ACCEPTED - Any Year, Make Or Model TOP DOLLAR, FAST, FREE TOWING. 757-737-2465 Or 757-754-9675

Motorcycles Harley 2007 Dyna Street Bob, black on black, 11K mis., $8500. 252-333-5754.

Wanted: 1987 Buick Grand National.

In good shape, 757-824-0281.

We Buy Cars With Bad Transmissions 757-652-6100

Harley Davidson 2009 Heritage Very low miles, Garage kept. Asking $12k (757) 374 7825

MERCEDES CLS55 AMG 2005 CLS55 ----VERY RARE---- SUPERCHARGED V8-- MAROON RED EXT. W/ TAN SWEDE & WOOD INT. --NAV--AMG PERFORMANCE PACKAGE--HEATED & COOLED SEATS--ALL OPTIONS-NEW TIRES & BRAKES--EXCELLENT CONDITION --$24,890-- (757)373-3257 VaDlr

Honda 1999 CBR900 WANTED Years ago, I sold my 1999 Honda CBR900RR. This yellow, black, and white motorcycle holds sentimental value. I would like to discuss buying it back from the present owner. A CARFAX report search shows it was registered in Virginia Beach in July 2013. The last three numbers of the VIN are 232. If you own this motorcycle and are interested in discussing this, please contact me as soon as possible.

In the event you own the bike and it’s not for sale, tell me what it takes for it to be for sale

4-Wheel Drives Jeep 2013 Rubicon 10th annv. ed.! Loaded. Winch.

Warr. 34k mi. $29.5k neg. Andrew, 757-377-7798.

HUNGER BLOGS, TOO.

Sport Utility Vehicles Jeep 2009 Liberty Limited Red w/tan leather all options 71k Excellent cond 2WD $10,300 OBO Call 757-434-1760 NISSAN 2013 LEAF SV - LOW 5,800 MILES, WHITE EXT., NEW CONDITION, NAVIGATION, HEATED SEATS, ALL ELECTRIC, FAST CHARGE PORT, POWER EVERYTHING, TWO REMOTE KEYS, ALL MANUALS, MSRP $35,000. PRICED @ $13,980. call or text @ (757)373-3258 VaDlr

Trucks Chevy 1998 2500, Ext Cab, 2WD, tool boxes, HD tow pkg, auto, V-8, $2500. 757-553-7724.

Dodge 1999 Ram 150 Extra Cab, Super Shape. Very good cond, 757-650-5050. Va Dealer.

Ford 2011 F150 FX4 LOADED excellent condition, fun country tires, leather, NAV, Power everything Black on Black 54k $27,000 757.425.8554

TESLA 2013 S - P85 PERFORMANCE PACKAGE, NEW CONDITION, UNDER FULL WARRANTY, LOW 31K MILES, RED EXTERIOR WITH BLACK INTERIOR, 265 MILE RANGE, CLEAR CARFAX, CURRENT BOOK VALUE $80,275. ON SALE FOR $68,400. CALL OR TEXT @ (757)373-3257 VaDlr TOYOTA 2006 COROLLA CE AUTO AC 41K MILES EXCELLENT COND. NEW TIRES AND INSPECTION MUST SEE 7450.00 OBO 373-4245 vadlr

Toyota 2015 Tacoma Ext Cab SR5, auto, 5K, Tonneau cover, $24,900, will trade. 819-8664.

Vans DODGE 2000 3500 1 TON,15 PASSENGER WINDOW VAN, ALL ELECTRIC, FRONT AND REAR AC 146,000 MILES, WHITE, EC $5500.00 757-5134962

Toyota 2008 Camy LE, 4 dr, auto, 180K, red, 2nd owner, 4 cyl. Excel Cond. $6975. 621-8613.

Volvo 2000 S-80 Excellent condition, white/tan, 190k, garaged, owner senior citizen, just serviced & inspected, $3500, 925-0379

LLIKE IKE UUSS OON N FFACEBOOK! ACEBOOK! AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO KEEP UP WITH YOUR COMMUNITY THROUGH

1 IN 6 AMERICANS STRUGGLES WITH HUNGER.

Dodge 2015 Grand Caravan SE, 17,500 mis., charcoal gray, $18,500. 301-223-6915.

Ford 1996 250 Econoline Conversion, good cond, needs work on a/c. $3000. 757-328-7205.

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

Campers/RVs CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Let us clean,

TOGETHER WE’RE

FORD 1998 ECONOLINE 11 PASSENGER WINDOW VAN, EC, FRONT & REAR AC, 160K MILES 4500.00 757-513-4962

Hunger is closer than you think. Reach out to your local food bank for ways to do your part. Visit FeedingAmerica.org today.

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FORD 1998 ECONOLINE 11 PASSENGER WINDOW VAN, EC, FRONT & REAR AC, 160K MILES 4500.00 757-513-4962

sell, & finance your RV. Snyders RV 499-8000.

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Religious Services FOR A E STER SERVICE TIMES, VISIT FLAG SHIP NEWS. COM

JEB Fort Story Chapel ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 9:30 a.m., Tues.

PROTESTANT Worship service:11 a.m., Sun. Bible study: Noon, Wed.

JEB Little Creek Chapel Naval Station Norfolk ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. (fulfills Sunday obligation) 8:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. , Sun. Confessions: 3:30 - 4:45 p.m., Sat.

lastweek's answers

PROTESTANT Sun. School : 9 a.m. Sun. (Ages 4 - Adult) AWANA / Children’s Church : 10 a.m., Sun. (Ages 4 - 10) Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. Fellowship: 11:30 a.m., Sun. Coffeehouse: 5 p.m., Sun. Bible Study/ Band Practice: 5 p.m., Mon. WOC: 9:30 a.m., Wed Chapel choir practice: 7 p.m., Wed. Handbell choir: 7 p.m. Thurs.

NWS Yorktown Chapel

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

NAS Oceana Chapel

ROMAN CATHOLIC ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun. Mass schedule: 11:30 a.m., Tues.-Fri. PROTESTANT 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun. Worship service:10:30 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT Sun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun. NSA Northwest Worship service: 10:40 a.m., Annex Chapel Sun. ROMAN CATHOLIC Bible study: 11 a.m., Wed. Rosary: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Confessions: 9:30 a.m., Sun. Dam Neck Annex Mass Schedule: 10 a.m., Sun. Chapel CCD (Sept-May) 11 a.m., Sun. ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: 4:15 p.m., Sat. PROTESTANT (EPISCOPAL) Mass Schedule: 5 p.m., Sat. Worship service: 8 a.m., Sun. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROTESTANT July 29 - Aug. 2; 6 to 8 p.m.

Worship service: 9 a.m., Sun.

Sudoku

Last week’s CryptoQuip answer Hoping the exterminator guy would triumph in the contest, I exclaimed “May the pest men win!”

contact info

duty chaplain

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

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

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

For stories from the Chaplain’s Corner, visit www.flagshipnews.com/news/chaplains_corner/

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