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ARLINGTON HOLDS STEPPING THE MAST CEREMONY By MC1 Eric Brown PCU Arlington Public Affairs

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In keeping with an ancient mariner’s custom, USS Arlington (LPD 24) Sailors and Marines “stepped the mast” of the amphibious transport dock in a ceremony, March 6. About 50 crew members and employees of Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) shipyard, where Arlington has been under construction for four years, attended the ceremony at the base of the forward mast, beneath the RADAR dome. They gathered around as HII’s Carlos Turner welded a small corrosion-proof box, which contained a number of “good luck” pieces, to the mast. “It’s an honor to be the first crew of this warship and take part in this ceremony,” said Arlington Commanding Officer Cmdr. Darren Nelson. “This is something very few people get to take part in, so it’s great that we had as many crew members come to this, while we had the chance.” The box contains 24 pennies and other coins, with dates significant to the history of the ship and her sponsor, Joyce Rumsfeld; a piece of steel from the Pentagon; Arlington County Fire Department and Police Department badges; the names of the 184 heroes and victims whose lives were lost on 9/11 in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon, and other items. “The custom of ‘stepping the mast’ by placing coins under the step or bottom of a ship’s mast during construction dates back many years,” explained Arlington’s official program for the event. “Greek mythology states these coins would ensure payment of the crew’s wages for their return trip should the ship be wrecked. Since at least the construction of USS Constitution, the tradition has been passed on as a means of enduring good luck for the ship.” Arlington’s service life is projected to be 40 years. Nelson said he intends to return to the ship her decommissioning ceremony and the reopening of the box when he is about 82 years old. “I left some personal mementos in the box for the decommissioning commanding officer, so I’d like to be here for that,” he said. Arlington is the eighth in Navy’s San Antonio-class of ships, designed to be the most survivable amphibious vessels ever put to sea. The third in the U.S. fleet to bear the name, Arlington will be commissioned on April 6 and homeported in Norfolk. The ship combines 21st century amphibious shipbuilding and warfighting technologies to support current and future Marine Corps aircraft and landing craft, and will be capable of taking nearly 1,200 Sailors and Marines into harm’s way. To learn more about the naval tradition of stepping the mast, see the Navy Live blog at http://1.usa.gov/ X47C12.

■ good luck pieces become permanent part of ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) Commanding Ofﬁcer Cmdr. Darren Nelson holds a corrosionproof box containing good luck pieces and historically-signiﬁcant coins, as Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Carlos Turner welds it to the ship during a maststepping ceremony, March 6. MC1 Eric Brown

Swedish Navy visits Riverine Squadron, Navy EOD unit By MC3 Randy Savarese Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 Public Affairs

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Rear Adm. Jan Thornqvist, chief of staff of the Royal Swedish Navy, and other Swedish Navy guests visited Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story to observe demonstrations from the Navy’s Coastal Riverine Force and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), March 6. The visit showcased the Navy’s expeditionary forces’ capabilities

and provided Thornqvist with an opportunity to interact with the Sailors who make these operations possible. Thornqvist visited a Riverine Command Boat from Coastal Riverine Squadron (CORIVRON) 4 followed by a visit to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit (EODTEU) 2 where he toured the Full Immersion Scenario Trainer (FIST) and chemical training building.

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NMCP emphasizes advances, communication during National Patient Safety Awareness Week Fair By MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s (NMCP) Quality Management Directorate and Patient Safety Ofﬁce marked National Patient Safety Awareness Week with a Patient Safety Awareness Fair with interactive displays, March 7. The national week, March 3 - 9, is an annual education and awareness campaign for healthcare safety.

MC3 Randy Savarese Rear Adm. Michael P. Tillotson (right), Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) and Capt. James C. Hamblet (left), Commander, Coastal Riverine Group (CORIVGRU) 2, speak with Rear Adm. Jan Thornqvist, Chief of Staff of the Royal Swedish Navy at JEBLCFS.

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MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt Zenaida Limon (left) from Internal Medicine speaks with staff about proper endoscope cleaning during Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s Patient Safety Awareness fair.

The week-long celebration creates awareness in the community and among hospital staff and patients about the need for patient safety, and informs them of recent advancements in providing safe care.

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BRAVO ZULU Both SUBLANT and SURFLANT have recognized their 2012 Sailors of the Year. Also, Lincoln Military Housing named its Partner of theYear.

MONITOR SAILORS HONORED The Navy honored USS Monitor Sailors on March 8 with a graveside interment ceremony at Arlington National Ceremony for the remains of two unknown Sailors recovered from the shipwreck.

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Throughout the month of March, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) will be holding its annual active duty fund drive as a way to educate Sailors and Marines on the many services available to them and their families, as well as generate much needed funds to support its programs. NMCRS is a private non-proﬁt organization whose programs are funded entirely by charitable donations. In 2012, NMCRS provided just under $43 million in interest-free loans and grants worldwide – $6.7 million of which was used in Hampton Roads for 12,934 ﬁnancial cases. Of many services offered by NMCRS nationwide, the Budget for Baby (B4B) program is de-

signed specifically for new or prospective parents who want to learn about the ways a baby can impact a family’s finances. B4B classes are open to all Navy and Marine families, and are held at full service centers in Hampton Roads. “Kids are expensive,” said Kathy Nelson, Director, NMCRS Norfolk office. “All of us want to provide for our children the best we can, and this class offers financially sound information and valuable cost-saving resources for prospective parents.” During the volunteer-based 1.5 hour seminars, participants learn about variations in pay, increased expenses, common consumer pressures targeted at new parents, daycare options, and entitlements available through both government and private sources.

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Photos by MC3 Gregory A. Pickett II Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic presented the ship’s CSADD chapter an award for being the 2012 Sea Chapter of the Year. CSADD is a peer-to-peer mentorship program used Navy-wide and is geared toward Sailors between 18-25 years of age.

Justin Woodard. “Your peers are helping out of genuine concern and not just obligation.” During 2012, Big E’s CSADD chapter produced seven training skits, three social and safety events, and weekly training sessions. Each month, CSADD picks a topic of its own chapter’s

choosing to discuss openly as a group and train on a variety of topics, including domestic violence, physical ﬁtness and drinking alcohol. “Our CSADD chapter started with 12 extremely motivated Sailors and progressively got larger each week,” said Ferguson. “Through heavy advertising and solid dedica-

tion, within one month, we went from 12 Sailors to 63 Sailors and Marines.” While on deployment, liberty incidents dropped 84 percent since CSADD became actively engaged in the command. They organized non-alcoholic liberty trips and raised awareness through commercials, posters and shipmate-to-shipmate mentoring. “CSADD CVN 65 chapter has made a commitment to foster a culture of good decision making through peer-topeer mentorship and continuous training,” said Ferguson. “Their goal as a chapter is to ensure every crew member knows that CSADD is not just another organization – they are a group of Sailors and Marines that truly care and want to make a difference in their community, our Navy and on our legendary ship.” For more information on the USS Enterprise and her legendary history, visit www. enterprise.navy.mil.

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Corrections It has come to our attention that a submitted photo that ran in the Feb. 28 edition of The Flagship contained incorrect information.The photo referenced Operation Citadel Shield 13, but the exercise highlighted in the photo was from a non-compliant vessel boarding search and seizure class practice boarding procedures on the USNS Del Monte (T-AK-5049) onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.

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changeofcommand By MC2 Austin Rooney

TR RECEIVES NEW CO; SHIP SCHEDULED TO REJOIN FLEET IN SUMMER

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I have profound respect for our Sailors, what they achieved and their dedication to the job.” - Capt. William J. Hart

Capt. William Hart, the commanding ofﬁcer for the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), receives his end of tour award during a change of command ceremony aboard the ship. Capt. Daniel Grieco relieved Capt. William Hart as commanding ofﬁcer of TR.

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (TR) (CVN 71) received its 13th commanding officer during a change of command ceremony, Feb. 28. Capt. Daniel C. Grieco relieved Capt. William J. Hart as TR’s commanding officer. Hundreds of Sailors, family members and invited guests attended the ceremony, which was held in the ship’s hangar bay. Since Hart arrived aboard TR on July 28, 2010, the ship has achieved many important Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) milestones, such as stepping the mast, leaving dry dock and getting the crew moved aboard. “Theodore Roosevelt is returning to operations. I have profound respect for our Sailors, what they achieved and their dedication to the job. Regardless of their skill, they come together,” said Hart. “Please thank the crew of TR with me, it’s been an awesome ride.” Grieco assumes command in time to bring TR out of the shipyard and to take the ship to sea for the first time in more than four years. “Capt. Dan Grieco, welcome aboard. You’ve taken the helm of a great warship full of great Sail-

ors,” said Hart. “Dan, I’m very jealous you get to take her to sea. Please take care of this national treasure. God bless our Sailors, our Navy and the United States of America.” Before assuming command of TR, Grieco served as the commanding officer for USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), based in Yokuska, Japan. Grieco also spent time aboard TR earlier in his career as the executive officer for Sea Control Squadron Twenty Four (VS24). Through years of hard work and diligent training, Hart said he is confident the ship and crew are ready for the challenges that await them as a fully operational asset. Grieco said he was happy with what he has seen of TR so far and is very impressed with Hart’s accomplishments while commanding the ship. “The Big Stick-shipyard team led by Capt. Hart has done a phenomenal job bringing the ship through one of the most invasive maintenance periods a platform could ever go through,” said Grieco. “Billy, I cannot thank you enough for the incredible effort you’ve expended bringing the ship through RCOH. Thank you very much.” The ceremony concluded with the time honored tradition of the two captains exchanging a salute to officially turn over command of the ship. Capt. Daniel Grieco (left), the prospective commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), salutes Capt. William Hart (right), the outgoing commanding officer of TR in front of Rear Adm. Ted Carter, Commander, Carrier Strike Group 12 (CCSG 12) during a change of command ceremony in the ship’s hangar bay.

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spotlight Cmdr. Michael A. Leachman, the former ofﬁcerin-charge of Navy Mobilization Processing Site (NMPS) Norfolk (back) looks on as a staff member processes one of approximately 125 Individual Augmentee candidates that NMPS Norfolk sees on a weekly basis.

Leachman made NMPS Norfolk more efﬁcient during tour By David Todd The Flagship Managing Editor

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On any given week, Sailors – both reserves and active duty – across the country heed the Navy’s call to support overseas contingency operations through Individual Augmentation assignments, or reserve mobilization. To do so, each Individual Augmentee (IA) or reservist is processed through one of three Navy Mobilization Processing Sites (NMPS) – Norfolk; Gulfport, Miss.; and San Diego, Calif. – prior to their deployment. At NMPS Norfolk, the task of processing nearly 13,000 personnel (an average of 125 personnel per week) during the last two years may seem like an insurmountable feat, but for Cmdr. Michael A. Leachman, a native of St. Louis, Mo. and the former commander-in-charge of NMPS Norfolk, the tirelessly efforts to ensure the process was streamlined became his personal mission, and he accomplished his goals with an efﬁcient and dedicated team. “[We] are able to take Sailors and make it so they are able to deploy and support the Navy mission anywhere in the world,” said Leachman. “… and we make sure that when they come through here, they

are prepared to support the Navy’s mission worldwide – if you send them to the Horn of Africa and they need malaria meds … they show up with those and they show up with their uniforms proper … they are ready to go to work.” Once an active duty service member is selected for an assignment, they are notified 30 days prior to deployment and they must go through a comprehensive checklist of pertinent elements. But once they get to NMPS Norfolk, the staff has five days to get that service member prepared and ready to go on their Navy IA Combat Training Course. “The checklist outlines all the administrative items needed – GTCC [Government Travel Charge Card], pay, wills and power of attorney,” said Leachman. “From there, there is a comprehensive medical piece based upon exactly where [the service member] is going in theater.” This next step can also include addressing the need for specific uniforms, weapons qualifications and/or immunizations for the assignment. For reserve members, which make up a majority of personnel serviced at NMPS Norfolk, the process starts approximately 75 days out, but it can occur as far out as 180 days.

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[We] are able to take Sailors and make it so they are able to deploy and support the Navy mission - Cmdr. Michael A. Leachman anywhere in the world.” ■ locations Navy Mobilization Processing Site (NMPS) Norfolk is located just inside Gate 2 onboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk in Building J-50, D-Wing, 2nd Deck. Nationwide, there are currently two additional NMP sites: San Diego, Calif and Gulfport, Miss.

“This gives them time to get their civilian life in order,” he said. “If they are employed, they can tell their employer that they are going on this mode … and if they have outstanding medical issues, they have time to resolve them before they show up.” In the past two years, Leach-

David Todd Ann Morris, Director, Navy Mobilization Processing Site (NMPS) Norfolk USO Center (right) presents Cmdr. Michael A. Leachman with a commemorative plaque for his service to the USO during his tour at NMPS.

man and his staff have successfully deployed more than 400 service members who would have otherwise been considered not physically

qualiﬁed, or NPQ, by doing their due diligence to resolve service member’s urgent medical issues, thus allowing them to move forward.

“We have had – since I’ve been here – more than 400 NPQ avoidances,” he said. “Our NPQ rate … we started about 3.2 or 3.3 when I first got here ... we are now down below two percent.” For those considering an IA assignment, Leachman feels that the opportunity can be advantageous for a Sailors’ career, plus it can also be a rewarding experience. “If you are looking for something to help you along in your career path to make you more competitive, IAs typically do that,” he said. “Whether you are an enlisted member or an officer, it really does support a member’s career very well.” He also said that service members learn about teamwork and other cultures through IA assignments, and service members oftentimes gain a greater appreciation for how the Navy operates and supports them. In addition to processing Sailors efficiently, Leachman speaks highly of the partner-

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| This year’s theme is 7/365 — seven days of recognition, 365 days of commitment to safe care NMCP

Continued from A1 It also demonstrates to patients how the medical center is focused on their care and the value of their healthcare benefit. This year’s theme – Patient Safety 7/365 – signified seven days of recognition and 365 days of commitment to safe care. During NMCP’s fair, there were more than 40 exhibits lining the hallway of the Charette Health Care Center, covering topics from needle sticks and binge drinking, to pressure ulcers and radiation safety, and highlighting many initiatives that contribute to safe care for patients and staff. “The 40 interactive exhibits educated patients and staff and included games, prizes and teddy bears for children,” said Karen McAdoo, patient safety specialist. “Healthcare providers were asked to join the campaign by wearing ‘Patient Safety 365’ buttons on their lapels to encourage constructive dialogue between patients and healthcare providers.” Prior to the beginning of the week, the Patient Safety Office displayed posters and flyers around the medical center encouraging staff and patients to think about patient safety and the questions they should ask their providers during healthcare encounters, as well as those staffing the display tables during the fair. “We want there to be a partnership between the patients and the provider, and make sure there is transparency in care and safety,” said McAdoo. “We want to see that collaboration when we deliver healthcare, and we want the patients and the providers to have the resources they need to form that partnership.” To help achieve that goal, the Patient Safety Office handed out magnets with the safety pledge, as well as keychain cards and notepads with three important questions patients should ask their healthcare provider: What is my main problem?, What do I need to do? and Why is it important for me to do this? Patients also received brochures about speaking up and the TeamUp program, a Department of Defense patient safety program. “These educational materials were prepared with an appreciation for the impact of diversity in healthcare settings where cultural health beliefs, education and other factors can affect a patient’s view,” said McAdoo. “We want to empower patients and to strengthen patient-toprovider communications to promote safety and reduce the incidence of error.” Providers were also reminded about the importance of speaking to patients in simple terms, listening to patient concerns and making sure patient questions are answered thoroughly. Toward the end of the fair, a team of judges rated the presentations on the relationship of their topic to patient and staff safety, the impact of their initiative on patients, families and staff, and their appearance and creativity. Awards were presented to the winners on March 13. “I was thrilled with the turnout,” said John Cherry, patient safety specialist. “All teams were enthusiastic about their initiatives. It was wonderful to watch as they interacted with staff, patients, family members and visitors.”

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Ofﬁce of the Chief of Naval Reserve Continued from A4 ship NMPS Norfolk has built with the on-site USO Center and their support to boost the morale of deploying and returning service members and their families. “They are here rain, sleet or snow,” he said. “When we do our send-offs, they are here.” “The IA Sailors – thousands that have come through here – speak very well of the USO and having it on-site,” he continued. “… because when they David Todd have a little down time during Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic the process, they have a place (left) shakes hands with Cmdr. Michael A. Leachman during his to go and relax.” change of charge ceremony at Navy Mobilization Processing Site A change of charge cereNorfolk, March 8.

mony was held onboard Naval Station Norfolk on March 8. Leachman was relieved by Cmdr. Sam L. Scafe. Leachman’s next assignment will take him to the Ofﬁce of the Chief of Naval Reserve. “I’ve always thought that change was good … and this really conﬁrmed how good change can be,” he explained. “… probably the hardest part of the change is actually leaving [NMPS Norfolk]. It runs very well here, and I don’t say that to sound like I’m bragging or being boastful, we have put the time in to make it a very good process.” As Leachman says his good-

byes to the Hampton Roads area, he said the experience has been extremely rewarding. He set a goal to not only support the IA Sailors, but also increase customer support at NMPS Norfolk. He also set out to create a staff that was both proﬁcient and professional, and upon leaving, he accomplished every goal. “The most enjoyable part [of my tour] has been the people,” he said. “I’ve learned a lot about people in this job. Being able to build a staff and lead it has been wonderful. It has been such a privilege to lead and such an honor to serve alongside these members.”

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6,100 layettes were distributed in 2012 Continued from front “I went and I really enjoyed it,” said Yeoman 3rd Class Precious Leslie, a prospective mother. “The one thing I really liked was how much information they put out about daycare. Before I went to the class, I had a lot of questions about how much it would cost and which ones are the best in the area. They provided all the necessary information and I was happy with the services I received.” The program’s objectives are to help make service members and their families aware of the increased living expenses that come with a new baby, and go over ef-

fective ways to make adjustments in spending and saving habits. “It’s literally as easy as making a phone call to any one of our four main Hampton Roads ofﬁces to sign up for a class,” said Nelson. “We even conduct mobile classes, where we take the program to the service members at their commands.” Families that attend the seminars, or receive a oneon-one “Budget for Baby Workshop,” will receive a free layette from the Society that contains many useful baby items, as well as a special gift from a Society volunteer.

Flagship archive photo | April Phillips The NMCRS annual fund drive is currently underway in Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. For more information about “Budget for Baby” and other available assistance from NMCRS, visit www.nmcrs.org. In the photo, class participants display their layettes, known as “Baby’s First Seabag.”

“I didn’t know a lot about [NMCRS] programs early on in my Navy career,” said retired Navy Master Chief James Warren. “My wife and I were able to receive a layette kit [around 1983] when we had our ﬁrst child. Times were tough back then – just as

they are now – and as a young Sailor I was grateful to have a program like that around.” The layette, known as the “Baby’s First Seabag,” consists of a coordinated set of bedding, clothing, baby books, coupons and handmade gifts from Society volunteers.

To receive a layette, eligible clients should contact the NMCRS ofﬁce closest to their duty station or residence to register for the Budget for Baby class, or make an appointment to see a caseworker. Last year, NMCRS con-

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ducted nearly 800 Budget for Baby workshops worldwide, with more than 7,500 attendees. More than 6,100 layettes were distributed. This year, individuals can contribute to the annual fund drive by visiting www. nmcrsfunddrive.org, and can donate anytime with their credit card. Also, Sailors and Marines can make payments using an allotment, which is generally conducted at command-specific fund drives. Other fundraising methods include: car washes, bake sales, cookouts, fun runs, among others. NMCRS offices are located at approximately 250 locations ashore and afloat throughout the world. The societies work is accomplished mainly by its 3,600 dedicated, trained and caring volunteers who are supported by a small cadre of employees. For more information on the NMCRS Fund Drive, contact your command representative, or visit www. nmcrsfunddrive.org. For more information about NMCRS, visit www.nmcrs. org. For NMCRS locations throughout Hampton Roads, visit www.nmcrs.org/norvaarea.html.

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SUBLANT recognizes 2012 Sailors of the Year By Kevin Copeland Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs

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The 2012 Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic (SUBLANT) Senior and Junior Sailors of the Year (SOY) were announced, March 6. The winners were recognized by Vice Adm. Michael Connor, Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic, during a luncheon onboard Naval Station Norfolk. “As the undersea arm of the Navy, our submarine community is a unique small force signiﬁcantly impacting all maritime missions,” said Connor. “No successful force is without engaged Sailors fully focused in their roles as warﬁghters.” The 2012 SUBLANT Senior Sea Sailor of the Year was Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (SS) William E. Cox, assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Montpelier (SSN 765), homeported in Norfolk. The Denton, Texas native joined the Navy in September of 2001. He is also the Commander, Submarine Group 2 (CSG2) Senior

The SUBLANT Sailors who participated in this year’s Sailor of the Year competition embody the warﬁghting spirit of all undersea warriors.” - Force Master Chief Kirk Saunders

Sea Sailor of the Year, headquartered in Groton, Conn. “It is an honor to be selected,” said Cox. “But the recognition is not just for me, it is also for my chain-of-command and my shipmates, as they were responsible in allowing me to make it this far.” Machinist’s Mate 1st Class (SS) Jared A. Leary was recognized as the 2012 SUBLANT Senior Shore Sailor of the Year. He is assigned to the Nuclear Regional Maintenance Department, New London, Conn. Born in New Orleans, the 27-year-old Sailor joined the Navy on April 27, 2004. He was also the CSG2 Senior Shore Sailor of the Year. “This selection is the culmination of a signiﬁcant amount of hard work by myself, friends and family to ensure I maintained the excellence and highest level of professionalism,” said Leary. “Without the experience and technical expertise of my shipmates, and without the trust, pride and honor instilled in me by my leadership, this recognition would not be possible.”

As the Senior Sea and Shore Sailors of the Year, Cox and Leary will represent SUBLANT in the Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) Sailor of the Year competition. The USFF competition will be held later in March with other Atlantic Fleet type command winners. The Atlantic Fleet sea winner from that competition will be meritoriously advanced to chief petty officer, while the Atlantic Fleet shore winner will enter the Chief of Naval Operations competition in Washington, D.C. The 2012 SUBLANT Junior Sea Sailor of the Year was Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class (SS) Nicholas G. Rucinski, and the 2012 SUBLANT Junior Shore Sailor of the Year was Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class (SW) Austin M. Walters. Rucinski is assigned to the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) (Blue Crew), homeported in Kings Bay, Ga. Born in Greensboro, N.C., the 25-year-old Sailor joined the Navy in March of 2008. He was also the Commander, Submarine Group 10 (CSG10) Junior Sea Sailor of the Year, headquartered in Kings Bay, Ga. “This whole experience was incredible,” said Rucinski. “I could not have done it without the support and work ethic of my shipmates – they got me to where I am today. I have been privileged to be led by some great chiefs who believed in me and gave me the chance to lead.” Walters is assigned to the TRIDENT Refit Facility in Kings Bay, Ga. A native of Pensacola, Fla., he joined the Navy in April of 2004. Walters was also CSG10 Junior Shore Sailor of the Year. “I am really in awe and some shock having been selected from this group of excellent Sailors,” he said. “It is a great accomplishment and a career accelerator for me, as I can use this as a springboard in making first class and chief.” Force Master Chief Kirk Saunders, SUBLANT force master chief, stated he was impressed with the military bearing, professionalism and etiquette exhibited by this special group of enlisted submariners. “Submariners comprise a small elite force providing even a larger contribution to the maritime security mission of our Navy team,” he said. “The SUBLANT Sailors who participated in this year’s Sailor of the Year competition embody the warfighting spirit of all undersea warriors.” The other candidates for Senior Sea Sailor and Senior Shore Sailor of the year were: Yeoman 1st Class (SS) Derrick C. Scott and Sonar Technician (Submarines) 1st Class (SS) Jason B. Zirk, respectively. The other candidate for Junior Sea Sailor of the Year and Junior Shore Sailor of the Year was Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class (SS) Mark A. Frank and Sonar Technician (Submarines) 2nd Class (SS) Antwan M. Haywood, respectively.

Sailors of the year pose for a photograph after being recognized during a luncheon held onboard Naval Station Norfolk.

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MC3 Markus Castaneda Navy Counselor 1st Class Erika C. Rogers, assigned to the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) hugs her daughter, Gabrielle, and friends after being selected as SURFLANT’s Sea Sailor of the Year for 2012 at the Carl Brashear Conference Center in Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek.

SURFLANT SEA, SHORE SAILORS OF THE YEAR NAMED By MC3 Marc Castaneda SURFLANT Public Affairs

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Two first class petty officers earned the coveted titles of Naval Surface Force Sea and Shore Sailor of the Year (SOY) at a ceremony, March 7. Operations Specialist 1st Class Jermaine L. Moore, assigned to Afloat Training Group Norfolk, was selected as the Shore Sailor of the Year and Navy Counselor 1st Class Erika C. Rogers was selected as Sea Sailor of the Year. “It is still overwhelming, such a surreal moment, but very humbling,” she said, who is assigned to the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51). “One thing I will take away from this experience is that your hard work never goes unnoticed. There’s always someone looking, whether it is the junior Sailor or the most senior person in your command.” Rear Adm. David M. Thomas Jr., Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic was the guest speaker at the announcement breakfast held at the Brashear Conference Center onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. After presenting each of the 10 finalists with a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Thomas announced the two Sailors who will advance to the next level of competition at U. S. Fleet Forces Command. “It has been my honor to be part of this event for the past three years,” said Thomas. “Here we have among us the best of those deckplate leaders. I am so humbled to be part of the same Navy that you all are in.”

■ about the nominees SURFLANT’s nominees represent more than 25,000 Sailors serving in 82 ships and 45 special mission and support commands from Hampton Roads to Mayport, Fla. The Sailor who is selected as the U.S. Fleet Forces Sailor of the Year will be meritoriously advanced to the rank of chief petty ofﬁcer at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Using a meticulous, timeconsuming process, six panel members screened written package submissions and narrowed the field to 10 finalists. Earlier they conducted oral boards with these Sailors and made their final selections. The selection board was made up of a panel of six command master chiefs representing Expeditionary Strike Group 2, Destroyer Squadron 14, Afloat Training Group Atlantic, Naval Safety Center, USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) and Naval Surface Force Atlantic. SURFLANT’s Force Master Chief James Williams, along with the selection board, spent the week with the nominees and their families as they attended early morning physical training sessions led by the YMCA, a landing-craft-air-cushion demonstration given by ACU 4, a dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Norfolk and finally, the announcement breakfast. Williams commended the candidates on their nominations. “Just being nominated is the major feat, that’s the accomplishment,” said Williams. “I’ve told these Sailors here earlier that they’ve already won just to make it to this level. It’s an honor just to make it here, so it doesn’t really matter what happens next, these Sailors are the best of the best.” The sea duty finalists were: Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael Lewis, USS

Housing program director awarded LMH Partner of the Year By Katisha Draughn-Fraguada NSA HR Public Affairs

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Jacky DuBeck, Family Housing Installation Program Director for Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR), was recently awarded with the ﬁrst ever Lincoln Military Housing (LMH) Partner of the Year award. The award was presented at the LMH 40th annual Gold Medallion Awards Ceremony in Richmond, Va on Feb. 18. Gold Medallion Awards Ceremonies are held throughout the country, for both conventional and Public-Private Venture (PPV) housing.

The ceremony in Richmond highlighted the “Best of the Best” from MidAtlantic, Camp Lejeune, Quantico, Naval District Washington and Marine Air Support Detachment. DuBeck received the award for her dedication and service to military families. “I was very honored to receive this award. It is clear that professionalism and expertise in housing is critical to the success of our NSA HR mission to help service members and their families,” said DuBeck. “We cannot achieve this by ourselves, however, as a team we can accomplish anything. Being a retired family member who traveled around the world, I am dedicated to assisting service members

and their families in ﬁnding housing.” DuBeck began working in Navy Family Housing in Rota, Spain from May of 1979 to May of 1982. Upon arriving in Norfolk in November of 1982, she continued working with Family Housing. As the Family Housing Installation Program Director, DuBeck provides housing support, such as the PPV referral program, Rental Partnership Program, conventional rental and sales listings, landlord/tenant mediations, real estate assistance on foreclosures, home buying, selling and property management, and PCS housing information. “We are the Navy advocate for

Courtesy photo Jacky DuBeck, Family Housing Installation Program Director for Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads (NSA HR), was recognized as Lincoln Military Housing (LMH) Partner of the Year.

Vicksburg (CG 69); Navy Counselor 1st Class Erika Rogers, USS Oak Hill (LSD 51); Fire Controlman 1st Class David Seymore, USS Philippine Sea (CG 58); Information Systems Technician 1st Class Matthew Smith, USS San Jacinto (CG 56); Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Dmitry Spiridonov, USS Underwood (FFG 36); Sonar Technician 1st Class Luis Vargas, USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79); and Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Kyle Walker, USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51). The finalists for shore command were: Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Tim Flotkoetter, Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic; Operations Specialist 1st Class Jermaine Moore, Afloat Training Group Norfolk; and Operations Specialist 1st Class Shane Sembrat, Assault Craft Unit 4 (ACU 4). 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.

the service member and their family when housing maintenance, health or safety issues arises,” she said Joe Sharp, Vice President and General Manager of LMH, Mid-Atlantic Military Family Communities –Hampton Roads has been working with DuBeck for a little more than a year. “Jacky is a valuable resource for our families, and for our team, and her heart is always in the right place,” he said. “We greatly appreciate how she gets involved with setting up command meetings, visiting homes with our team and assisting residents.” Nominations for the Partner of the Year Award are made by LMH employees and are based on criteria, such as having great communication, exhibiting a positive attitude, being a team player, being dependable, having effective problem solving skills and willing to go the extra mile for military families.

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USS Monitor unknown Sailors honored at Arlington National Cemetery By MC2 Kiona Miller Naval District Washington Public Affairs

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The U.S. Navy honored two unknown Sailors, found inside the sunken USS Monitor during an expedition to recover artifacts in 2002, with an interment ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, March 8. Special guests at the ceremony included Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere Kathryn Sullivan and James McPherson, Professor of American History, Emeritus, Princeton University.

Above: Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard escort the remains of two Sailors recovered from the ironclad USS Monitor during a military funeral at Arlington National Cemetery. Left: The two Sailors recovered from the ironclad USS Monitor are buried at Arlington. Monitor sank off Cape Hatteras, N.C. in 1862. The Sailors are being interred with full military honors.

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St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have become both a popular opportunity to celebrate with friends and family, and also one of the most dangerous times for drunk drivers This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on Sunday, March 17, but will likely be celebrated all weekend.

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Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Office (NADAP). “The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration MILLINGTON,TENN. reported more than 700 people were St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have killed nationwide in accidents involving become both a popular opportunity to drunk drivers during the St. Patrick’s celebrate with friends and family, and Day holiday period from 2006 to 2010. also one of the most dangerous times “Alcohol toxicity varies depending for drunk drivers. This year St. Patrick’s on the individual and the circumstancDay falls on Sunday, March 17, but will es, therefore, it is difficult to determine likely be celebrated all weekend. a safe level,” explained Favorite. “Just “Many will celebrate their ‘Irishness’ because your friend can drink five pints for the day, or weekend, by drinking as of green beer and still somehow make it many pints of green beer, (Irish stout) home OK, does not mean you will be as and shots in as short a time as possible lucky if you try to match him. Planning in a ritual that’s turned March 17 into ahead, just like you should any other one of the most alcohol-fueled days of time you go out, will make St. Patrick’s the year,” said Dorice Favorite, director, Day a safe time out.” Press Release

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Mabus spoke on the sacriﬁce the Sailors made during the Civil War and the importance of honoring the crew who paved the way for the modern Navy. “This ceremony also honors every individual who ever put to sea in defense of our country,” he said. “From the Marblehead men who rowed Washington across the Delaware to these brave souls, to those who serve today in nuclear-powered carriers and submarines, Sailors have always been the same ... they are at heart risk-takers, willing – even eager – to brave the unknown to peer past distant horizons.”

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Before all else, know yourself and your own limits. ■ Buy a drink with ingredients that you’re familiar with the effects. ■ Always stay hydrated with water. ■ Pace yourself when drinking. ■ Never drink on an empty stomach. ■ Stop drinking if you start to feel drunk. ■ Most importantly, choose a designated driver, or plan to call a cab “Binge drinking can pose health and safety risks, including car crashes and injuries if you use poor judgment,” said Favorite. “Whether you are meeting a few friends at the local pub after work or attending a party, if you plan on drinking alcohol, don’t drive, ever.”

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Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) released a message, March 6, reminding commanders that safety underpins all other lines of operations even as they execute plans to reduce costs in accordance with across-theboard spending cuts known as “sequestration.” In the message, Adm. Bill Gortney told commanders to continually assess their commands in execution of any plan. “It is your responsibility to assess if and when your command is approaching

the limits of safe operation,” Gortney stated. “It is then your duty to exercise your authority to suspend operations to prevent mishaps.” He added that to safely execute assigned missions, commanders should focus on human factors, adherence to written procedures and utilization of risk management in planning and execution. “One hundred percent of ﬂeet mishaps in the past six months have been a result of human error,” wrote Gortney. “It is imperative that you keep your people focused on the tasks at hand and eliminate

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She’ll do it By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributor

Husband comes home from work carrying a dirty coffee cup. Entering kitchen, he sees that everything is neat, tidy and put away. Sink is empty, Counters are wiped. The aroma of dinner emanates from the oven. Standing equidistant to dishwasher and sink, husband thinks, “She’ll do it.” He puts dirty cup in sink and heads for his Barcalounger. Teenage son enters bathroom to take shower. In one Houdini-esque fell-swoop, he heaps his clothing on the ﬂoor as follows: socks bunched up, jeans with phone and various wrappers still in pockets, belt still in loops, boxers still inside jeans, sweatshirt and T-shirt still inside sweatshirt. Some items need to be washed and others are relatively clean. Approximately one foot away is the laundry basket and son’s dresser is down the hall. Son thinks, “She’ll do it,” and throws entire lot into laundry basket. Teenage daughter comes home from school and bursts in the front door with backpack, gym bag and Vera Bradley lunchbox. Her mother has considerately provided bins with children’s initials on them on stairs inside front door, a basket in nearby laundry room for emptied lunchboxes and a shelf for each child’s school books in nearby ofﬁce. Standing only a few feet from each of these organizational aids, teenage daughter thinks, “She’ll do it,” and drops all of her belongings in the middle of the front hall. Middle school daughter runs into kitchen after tennis practice, famished. Everything is put away and there are no crumbs or other debris

Sequestration? Time to budget By Bianca Martinez Military Spouse Contributor

on counters. Taking out a pot, she proceeds to make a batch of her all-time favorite, mac-n-cheese. When finished, she carefully puts the leftovers in Tupperware bowl in refrigerator. Remembering that her father likes to confiscate her precious leftovers, she takes at least five minutes to find construction paper, a marker and tape, and affixes a homemade sign to her refrigerated bowl that reads, “Do Not Kill.” Before plopping onto the couch to watch reruns of “Dance Moms,” middle school daughter glances at her cheese-sauce enameled dish, fork, pot, wooden spoon and measuring cup laying on the formerly clean countertop, and thinks, “She’ll do it. Mom comes home from grocery store to find dirty dishes in kitchen, backpacks in hallway and laundry in bathroom. Growling under her breath, mom wonders why, despite years of stating otherwise, the family still thinks she’ll do everything. She contemplates blowing a royal gasket, telling everyone to go pack sand and leaving town for a week, but thinks

it might be easier to just clean up the mess and go microwave herself a cup of coffee. Later the same week, husband needs reassurance after a bad day at work. Teenage son wants someone to come watch him receive an award at school. Teenage daughter needs a shoulder to cry on about her biology test. Middle school daughter needs a Band-Aid and a kiss for her freshly scraped knee. And the family dog wants a snuggle. There is no hesitation. No need to think twice. Without doubt in hearts, they know, “She’ll do it.” A 20-year Navy spouse and mother of three, Lisa has plenty of humor to share in her column, “The Meat and Potatoes of Life,” which appears in military and civilian newspapers and on “Stripes Military Moms” website, an offshoot of Stars and Stripes newspaper. She also writes monthly for Military Spouse magazine and her work has appeared in The Washington Post. Read more of Lisa’s wit at www.themeatandpotatoesoﬂife. com and follow @MolinariWrites.

There is no hesitation. No need to think twice. Without doubt in hearts, they know, ‘She’ll do it.’” - Lisa Smith Molinari

HELPING MILITARY FAMILIES PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM BUYER’S REMORSE By Holly Petraeus joiningforces.gov

Have you ever bought something online and clicked the box that says “accept” without having any idea of what you’re actually accepting? Or maybe you looked at the fine print, but it didn’t make any sense. Or, you sit in an office with a salesperson who has a stack of paperwork for a product you’re financing. They give you a twominute explanation of what it all means and ask if you have any questions. You say “no” because it’s embarrassing to say that you didn’t understand what they just said. And when they say “sign here” you do it. Congratulations!

You’ve just bought an iPad for … $3,600?! So, what can service members do when they’re confused at signing time? If you can’t make heads or tails of a contract, take it to someone who can: your installation Personal Financial Manager, or JAG. If the seller doesn’t want to give you a copy of the contract before you sign, that’s a red ﬂag ... so is pressure to sign it “right now, while the offer is still available! Don’t be afraid to step away and say you want to take time to think the purchase over. Think about the total cost of what you’re buying, not just the monthly payment. I can’t tell you how many

times I’ve seen service members sign up for what seems to be an affordable monthly payment and then realize they’re paying an outrageous total price for the item. The $3,600 iPad I mentioned is a true story. So is the story of the service member who signed a contract to borrow $1,600 – at a cost of $15,000 in ﬁnance charges! If someone says they only accept payment by allotment, consider walking away. Under federal law, a business generally can’t require consumers to make payments by automatic electronic payment, but there’s an exception to this that leaves out military allotments. When you pay by allotment directly from DFAS

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(Defense Finance & Accounting Service), it may be convenient for your creditor, but it means you miss out on protections that you might have had if the money was deposited in your bank account and then paid out from there (like not being required to pay by automatic electronic payments). Never give someone access to or control over your financial accounts unless they are someone you trust completely and there is a compelling reason to do so (like a power of attorney when you are deployed). Many scams on service members, veterans and their families have started with giving a persuasive acquaintance or “advisor” access to their accounts. The term “buyer beware” goes all the way back to the Roman era: caveat emptor. Take a hint from Caesar and his legions and protect yourself from getting into a bad deal. But if you do feel that you’ve been scammed or treated unfairly, come see us at www.consumerfinance.gov/Servicemembers. We are here to help! This post was originally published on consumerfinance.gov as a part of a series for National Consumer Protection Week.

I know you have heard the word: Sequestration. You have heard the reports of what things could be cut in the military, what air shows may not be happening and the big hit overall the Department of Defense will feel down the line. What you may be wondering though is, “What does that mean for me? My family?” It’s time to start thinking. The deadline has passed, and here and there we are reporting of things definitely getting slashed. My family has decided to go ahead and just start now and be ahead of the game just in case that slow trickle effect does hit our wallet. Here are the steps we are taking: ■ We are making a priority list. What is a necessity? What is something we would just like to have in our lives? Would I love to grocery shop at Whole Foods? Yes. Do I have the budget for it? No. Do I want almond milk lattes from my favorite Coffee Shop? Yes. Will coffee at home do? Yes. ■ Get an extra workout. My husband drives a giant truck. It is a gas guzzler. My husband also wants to drop some extra pounds and lean out. Guess who is taking some extra time to ride his bike into work? My husband. Now we live far out, but he drives half way there and parks and then rides the rest of the way. And that makes a huge difference. If you live close to where you are going and there are sidewalks, consider walking. It’s a win-win situation. ■ Envelopes! We have had many friends take the Dave Ramsey financial course and they have shared this one with us. Put cash in envelopes. Take some envelopes, write the budget categories on the envelopes and use only the allotted money to purchase specific things. If an envelope is empty, don’t buy anything else in that category for the month. ■ Commissary and Exchange. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I forget about the awesome options we have. Every time I randomly shop at the commissary, I want to kick myself for not using it more. Living in Chesapeake means a little extra drive, but it’s worth it! The savings are amazing. Now use it! And you if you are one of those rock star couponers, even better! These are just some of the things we have started to do. We may need to adjust and be a little tighter with the wallet as we see how deep this will cut. Hope this gets you started! Share you ideas with me! I will keep sharing any I get in the coming weeks.

You can catch Bianca Martinez anchoring the 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Kurt Williams, Barbara Ciara, and Juliet Bickford during the work week. You can also follow her laughter, stress and tears as a military wife in her blog, “Married to the Military,” weekly in the Flagship. Reach out to Bianca at bianca.martinez@wtkr.com.

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MCSN Christian B. Martinez Celebrity chef Pete Blohme gives cooking instructions to Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Niadria Jones in the wardroom three galley aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

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CEREMONY CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN IN MILITARY CHAPLAINCY By Christianne M. Witten Chief of Navy Chaplains Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

The Navy, Army and Air Force Chiefs of Chaplains hosted a ceremony to mark the 40th Anniversary of women in military chaplaincy at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, March 4. Rear Adm. Mark L. Tidd, Chief of Navy chaplains; Maj. Gen. Donald L. Rutherford, Army Chief of Chaplains; and Maj. Gen. Howard D. Stendahl, Air Force Chief of Chaplains honored female pioneer chaplains from their respective services and identified the importance of their mentorship. The Navy was the first service in the Department of Defense to commission a female chaplain, Lt. j.g. Dianna Pohlman, in July of 1973. The Air Force and Army followed suit later that same year. Rev. Dianna Pohlman Bell delivered an invocation and reflection to several hundred chaplains, past and present, in attendance asking, “Even as we serve those who are prepared to go to war,

may we never shrink from praying for peace.” When asked how she felt about being recognized and honored as a pioneer for female chaplains, she responded, “Every woman that goes into military chaplaincy is a pioneer in her own right to choose to enter into and serve within a male-dominated profession and organization.” She also commented on the overall sense of “camaraderie, recognition and sisterhood” that marked the event. The ceremony was followed by a ribbon-cutting and dedication of a year-long exhibit at the Women’s Memorial entitled, “A Courageous Journey of Faith and Service,” featuring the impact of women in military chaplaincy over the past 40 years. Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben, deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains and 18th chaplain of the Marine Corps, performed the dedication and blessing at the exhibit’s ribbon-cutting. “In celebrating the gifts of our heritage, may we also share the stories of the sacriﬁcial ministry all chaplains-counting women

equally among them-have provided at sea, in the air, with boots on the ground, in hospitals, training centers and at home,” she remarked. Kibben was among the female chaplains recognized, as the first female promoted to rear admiral in the Chaplain Corps and the first female chaplain of the Marine Corps. Reflecting on the large turnout, Kibben was particularly impressed with the “remarkable number of men and women who came back from retirement to celebrate the event with their fellow chaplains.” Every five years, the Navy Chaplain Corps has held some type of event for all active duty chaplains to celebrate “who we are and from where we come,” according to Kibben. This year, a concerted effort was made to include and transcend the generations of chaplains who have served over the past 40 years. “Their presence, today, gave testimony to the impact of the Chaplain Corps on them and on us, and reaffirms that the opportunity to serve doesn’t go away when we take off the uniform,” said Kibben.

Lt. Jessica K. Bell, a Navy chaplain currently assigned to U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command Support Group, travelled all the way from Camp Lejeune, N.C. to attend the celebration. She came to “explore the history and legacy of the Chaplain Corps,” and left, “inspired and renewed” by the connections made with her fellow chaplains and mentors. Cmdr. Judy Malana, a Navy chaplain assigned to the Chief of Chaplains ofﬁce, has spent the last 17 years in ministry to the sea services. She headed up the Navy Chaplain Corps committee for the event which was a 10-month long, collaborative effort across the services. “It was an event, which not only honored women in military chaplaincy, but also showed the signiﬁcant progress the Navy has made to embrace diversity,” she said. “It also nourished the soul of who we are as a chaplain corps, as we collectively honored and recognized those who navigated unchartered waters and continue to inspire us.”

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The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) hosted three award-winning celebrity chefs, known as the “Messlords,” March 6 - 9. The Navy Entertainment-sponsored visit brought chefs, Pete Blohme, from Fairhope, Ala.; Michael Hardin, from San Diego, Calif.; and Jeff Conley, from Flagstaff, Ariz. aboard to meet with and entertain the crew through culinary shows and cooking demonstrations. Throughout their stay, the Messlords assisted Stennis culinary specialists (CS) in their daily efforts to prepare meals for the crew of more than 5,000 Sailors, and held food contests encouraging creativity and technical skill. “Our goal is to put out something different from the usual meals and show the [CSs] different ways to use some of the products they already have,” said Blohme. “We’re fueling freedom one forkful at a time.” Stennis culinary specialists pitted their skills against the Messlords in a “Pros versus Joes” cook-off, March 7. “It was fun to see how our cooks compared to professional chefs,” said Machinist’s Mate Fireman Maria Cruzclaveria, from Kapolei, Hawaii. Teams of culinary specialists from each of Stennis’ six galleys competed against one another on March 8 in a food competition similar to the Food Network television show “Iron Chef,” with each team was given the same ingredients to make an appetizer, a main dish and a dessert. The teams presented their specially prepared appetizer, main course and dessert to the judges, which consisted of the Messlords and representatives from the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) senior leadership. “I really got to enjoy the best our [CSs] had to offer and I have to say, I’m impressed,” said Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Xavier McCrary, from Columbus, Miss. The Messlords mingled with the crew throughout their stay, sharing recipes and various cooking recommendations, signing autographs and gave out signature souvenirs. Conley said they wanted to do everything they could to thank the men and women in service who keep him and his family safe. Before departing Stennis aboard a C-2A Greyhound, Stennis Sailors gave each Messlord a ﬂight deck jersey stenciled with the chef’s name.

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| Ship remained sunken for 112 years until discovered in 1974 ■ learn more To learn more about the The date for the ceremony USS Monitor, its shipwreck was chosen to recognize a and recovery, see B7. historic day in naval history, the day Monitor arrived in Hampton Roads before its famous battle with Confeder- since her loss to fulfill Dr. ate iron clad CSS Virginia, Weeks’ commitment to the which took place 151 years ship, and her crew and to the ago on March 9, 1962. Known 16 souls who were lost that as the Battle of Hampton night,” said Sullivan. “Today Roads, it was the first fight be- we take another somber step, tween two iron-armored ships. laying two of her Sailors to Although the battle ended in rest in the hallowed ground of a draw, Monitor fulfilled her Arlington National Cemetery. orders to protect the Union As we do so, let us all reafship Minnesota. firm our own commitment, to “This was one of the most forever remember the work of important naval battles in his- the Monitor and to ensure her tory, one of those rare occa- story is told to our children’s sions when technology raced children.” ahead of our understanding of With the help of facial rehow to fully employ it,” said construction created by the Capt. Henry Hendrix, director National Oceanic and Atmoof Naval History and Heri- spheric Administration and tage Command. “The battle Louisiana State University’s between USS Monitor and Forensic Anthropology and the CSS Virginia will always Computer Enhancement Serserve as an anchor point for vices Laboratory, JPAC conU.S. naval history.” tinues to search for the idenThe Monitor would only tity of the two Sailors. serve until Dec. 31, 1862 In keeping with the Navy’s when she sank near Cape tradition to honor a service Hatteras, off the coast of member’s final resting place, North Carolina. She remained possible descendants of 30 sunken for 112 years until the family members from 10 difwreckage was discovered in ferent families, confirmed 1974 and was designated the through a biological profile nation’s first national marine created by JPAC, were invited sanctuary. to take part in the ceremony. In 2002, during an expedi“It’s amazing – what they tion to recover the ship’s gun went through and what we turret, the remains of two have today, and it’s a blessing Sailors were discovered and to be here to pay final tribute transported to the Joint POW/ to the [service members] who MIA Accounting Command have given their lives to help (JPAC). us have a better life,” said During Sullivan’s remarks Jamie Nicklis, descendant of to the more than 200 who at- Jacob Nicklis, one of the 16 tended the chapel service, she Sailors honored during the read a letter written by Dr. ceremony. “It was a beautiful Grenville Weeks, the surgeon service that they provided for aboard the Monitor, which ex- us, and we are very thankful pressed his feelings on losing for the government and our the sunken ship and his devo- country and for all the families tion to ensure she is remem- here today.” bered by future generations. The unknown Sailors and “Just as the crew of the 14 other crew members who Monitor fought tirelessly to died as the Monitor sank will keep their ‘old-time knight be memorialized on a group in armor’ afloat that day, so marker in section 46 of the have many worked tirelessly cemetery.

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Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard follow caissons transporting the remains of two Sailors recovered from the ironclad USS Monitor during a military funeral service at Arlington National Cemetery. Monitor sank off Cape Hatteras, N.C. in 1862.

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distractions from those things they are unable to influence, like the fiscal climate.” Gortney stated that only ready units will deploy, and while the financial landscape this fiscal year will continue to be a challenge, everyone must remain focused on the tasks at hand. The message also prioritized current actions and provided guidance for commanding officers as they implement reductions, cancellations and changes to operations, training and other support functions. While he stated that military pay and housing will not be affected, Gortney noted that “there will be impacts of activities, facilities and functions,” and acknowledged that “the potential for civilian furloughs remains real.” The message closed with a return to the emphasis on safety. Gortney told his commanders and commanding officers that “we cannot afford to injure people or break equipment. As we work through this difficult period, we must go no faster than safe and only deploy ready units.”

■ about the furloughs Unless Congress acts to end sequestration, furloughs for Defense Department civilian employees can begin on April 26, the department’s comptroller said, March 11. The DoD is the only agency in the U.S. government that has to notify Congress when it wants to impose furloughs. Officials did that on Feb. 20. If Congress does not act on sequestration, later this month, the department will send letters to the excepted employees and propose furloughs for the rest. There is a seven-day period for people to reply to their letters, followed by a 30-day waiting period.

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Hagel meets with Soldiers in ﬁrst Afghanistan troop visit By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel visited the Soldiers of the Army’s 101st Airborne Division’s “Bastogne” 1st Brigade Combat Team, March 9. The secretary spent time with troops at Forward Operating Base Fenty, located near the airﬁeld, and pinned two Bastogne Soldiers with Purple Hearts: Sgt. Jeremyah Williams and Pfc. Harry Hikes IV. Each suffered a traumatic brain injury during a Dec. 2, 2012 predawn attack on the base. Following the award ceremony, Hagel told more than 100 of the brigade’s troops he will “always do my best for you, for your families [and] our country. I will always put our men and women in uniform ﬁrst.” The secretary acknowledged that now is not an easy time to serve in the U.S. military. But those now in uniform, he added, have “a rare opportunity to participate in something that doesn’t come along every day.” The world is in transition, as Afghanistan itself is ... “That

presents great possibilities for all of us,” he said, along with the dangers, uncertainty and complicated challenges. The military mindset is to “see through challenges to find the opportunity to help make a better world,” the secretary said. “And if there’s one thing that defines your service, your sacrifices, it is to help make a better world.” Hagel said he’s “very proud to be part of your team.” He then asked the Soldiers if they had questions or advice for him. Hagel responded to several questions regarding the sequester and the $500 million in across-the-board spending cuts it could mean for the Defense Department over the next 10 years. The Soldiers asked if it would affect change-of-station moves, retirement benefits or transition programs for service members leaving the military? The secretary said he and the Congress are committed to keeping the promises they’ve made to service members. “I will do everything I possibly can to assure those commitments are fulfilled

Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, listens to a question from a member of the 1/101st Air Assault, in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, March 9. Hagel traveled to Afghanistan on his ﬁrst trip as the 24th Secretary of Defense to visit U.S. Troops, NATO leaders and Afghan counterparts.

Photos by Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel, laughs with American service members while visiting the Kabul Military Training Center, in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 10.

at every level, in every program,” he said. Hagel explained that sequester, along with the continuing resolution that expires on March 27, puts tremendous ﬁnancial pres-

sure on DoD and other federal agencies. “It affects all of our programs,” he added. If Congress doesn’t alter that landscape, the secretary said, it will become more and

more difficult for the nation’s defenders to do their jobs. But, he repeated, he is committed to protecting pay and benefits for those now serving and for their families. “We will work through it and we will continue to work with the Congress to … make sure that certainty is there and will continue to be there,” he said. Hagel also responded to a Soldier asking whether he plans on pushing so service members’ same-sex partners get the same benefits as other military spouses. “The quick answer to that question,” he replied, “is yes, absolutely.” Every military member who serves the United States deserves the same benefits, Hagel said.

“It’s the right thing to do,” he added, noting that many beneﬁts already are, or are scheduled to be soon, open to same-sex partners. “We still have more to address, [and] we will. But I am absolutely committed.” As he concluded his talk with the Bastogne Soldiers, the secretary asked them to give his regards to their families. “In almost every case, it’s more difﬁcult for them – not that it’s easy for you,” he said. “The families have to … [stay] behind, and worry, and deal with the day-to-day rigors of, in many case, oneparent families and other responsibilities while you’re doing your job for our country. I recognize that and we very much appreciate it.”

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Navy creates iPad app for managing stress, PTSD By Katherine H. Crawford Ofﬁce of Naval Research Public Affairs

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The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is co-funding an affordable, hi-tech, solution for managing stress that could help prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), helping warfighters and potentially saving billions of dollars in associated medical costs, officials announced March 6. ONR, in conjunction with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, is sponsoring development of the Stress Resilience Training System (SRTS), an iPad app training program that teaches Sailors and Marines to understand their stress responses and manage them by learning biofeedback techniques that work for their individual needs. The system will undergo field testing at the Naval Center for Combat and Operational Stress Control (NCCOSC) in San Diego, Calif. in April. Lessening the impact of PTSD to warfighters, the military and the nation is crucial. According to a February 2012 Congressional Budget Office report, 21 percent of military personnel returning from overseas contingency operations (OCO) in Afghanistan and Iraq suffer from PTSD. The cost to treat these individuals is nearly 3.5 times higher than for someone without PTSD, or traumatic brain injury, which works out to close to $1 billion when multiplied by the total number of OCO patients.

The SRTS app provides users with an easy-to-access tool that helps them build resilience toward stressful events, so that when they encounter those events, the likelihood of experiencing PTSD or any other aftereffects from stress is reduced.” - Cmdr. Joseph Cohn “The SRTS app provides users with an easy-to-access tool that helps them build resilience toward stressful events, so that when they encounter those events, the likelihood of experiencing PTSD or any other aftereffects from stress is reduced,” said Cmdr. Joseph Cohn, program ofﬁcer in ONR’s Warﬁghter Performance Department and originator of the SRTS project. Using only an iPad and a heart rate monitor clipped to one earlobe, the SRTS App comprises four sections: “Know How,” which provides Sailors and Marines with information about stress and resilience and how to apply this knowledge to their missions; “Techniques,” which explains how they can bring themselves into the best mental and physiological state possible to build resilience and achieve peak performance; “Games,” which allows them to practice applying the resilience skills learned; and “Review,” which helps them track their training progress.

The game-based app allows players to choose from several increasingly challenging training scenarios while the monitor records when the heart rate rhythm, also known as heart rate variability, becomes incoherent – a sign of stress. Through game-play, Sailors and Marines will learn which techniques, such as deep breathing or muscle relaxation, help them maintain or regain coherence, to manage their unique stress responses. Once learned, users can transfer these approaches to reallife situations. “We’re capitalizing on past research and making a leap that one way of managing PTSD lies in learning to more effectively manage your stress,” said Cohn. The SRTS is unique because it pulls together two proven premises – that novices and experts manage stress in different ways, so there’s the potential for training, and that good training requires good feedback. It then combines them with an already established distribution point: the

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■ about the app Along with a heart rate monitor clipped to an earlobe, the app has four major sections. The app teaches which techniques, like deep breathing or muscle relaxation, will help maintain or regain coherence and manage stress responses. Those coping techniques can then be used in real-life situations

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Service members and DoD civilians can save money on official travel (i.e. permanent change of duty station, work-related) by staying at Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS). With more than 24,000 guest beds at military installations worldwide, NGIS offers lodging services for individual and group temporary duty travelers, Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, Space Available (leisure) travelers, retirees, reservists and their sponsored guests. NGIS offers affordable lodging rates that support the continuing reductions of command travel expenses. Average lodging rates range from $32-$77, with varying rates depending on location. Supporting NGIS ensures that travel funds provide the opportunity for improvements to Department of Defense (DoD) lodging operations and facilities for the warfighting community. NGIS provides a professionally managed, business-based lodging program for all military and civilian travelers. NGIS contributes to and supports mission readiness with quality lodging services for a mobile military community. “Every Navy traveler has a responsibility as a steward of taxpayer dollars to ensure that federal funds are used for purposes that are appropriate and cost effective,” said Commander, Navy Installations Command, Vice Adm. William French. “While budget cuts and travel restrictions continue to be a challenge for everyone, there are many benefits to staying at Navy Gateway Inns and Suites for your official lodging needs. They offer value, convenience, great accommodations, service and very affordable rates.” Those staying at NGIS can expect a business lodging environment; in-room amenities

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■ honors Navy officials, airport workers and members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard render honors during a dignified transfer of remains ceremony at Washington Dulles International Airport for one of two Sailors recovered from the ironclad USS Monitor.

MONITOR: AFTER THE FIGHT By MC1 (AW) Tim Comerford Naval History and Heritage Command Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

The Navy honored USS Monitor Sailors with a graveside interment ceremony at Arlington National Ceremony for the remains of two unknown Sailors recovered from the USS Monitor shipwreck, March 8. The unknown Sailors were lost along with 14 of their shipmates when the Monitor sank off Cape Hatteras, N.C. on Dec. 31, 1862. All 16 Sailors will be memorialized on a group marker in section 46 of the cemetery, which is between the amphitheater and the USS Maine Mast memorial. Early in May of 1862, the Confederates withdrew from Norfolk and the Southern bank of the James River, retreating toward the Confederate capital of Richmond. “The Union Army lands troops in Ocean View, which is a Northern part of Norfolk, where it meets the Chesapeake Bay,” said Gordon Calhoun, Naval History and Heritage Command’s Hampton Roads Naval Museum editor and historian. “They march overland virtually unopposed, come into Downtown Norfolk and Downtown Portsmouth, and CSS Virginia no longer has a base of operations.” It was then that the CSS Virginia’s

Achilles heel, its draft too deep to navigate the waterways, caused the beast to be destroyed. As it tried to reach Richmond the shallow waterways stopped it. To stop the Union from claiming it, the Confederate ironclad was set afire by its crew on May 11. It blew up shortly thereafter. Later, Monitor steamed up the James River to gather information for Union General-in-Chief George McClellan and to strengthen the Union Army’s left flank. However, on May 15, when they reached Drury’s Bluff some eight miles below the Southern capital, their progress was stopped by obstructions across the channel. Confederate riflemen fired on the Union ships from both shores and heavy naval guns mounted high on the cliff shelled them from an angle, which minimized the effectiveness of their armor. Although Monitor moved up to protect the heavily damaged Galena, her crew was unable to elevate her guns to hit the shore batteries, and so the ironclad ships retreated downstream. “The Monitor was not meant to fight forts, she was meant to fight other ships,” Calhoun explained. Although checked in their thrust toward Richmond, the Union ships continued to provide McClellan with gunfire support. After his defeat by General Lee in the Seven Days campaign, their guns helped

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save the Army of the Potomac from annihilation. “When the Union Army calls off the offensive, the Union ships are called back to Hampton Roads. That’s the last the Monitor sees action,” said Calhoun. At midsummer, Monitor helped cover the Union Army as it retired from the peninsula to shift operations back to Northern Virginia. Thereafter, she performed blockade duty in Hampton Roads until ordered on Christmas Eve to proceed to North Carolina for operations against Wilmington. Towed by Rhode Island, she departed the Virginia Capes on Dec. 29, 1862. Two days later, tragedy struck both ships. “The USS Monitor was under tow by the steam ship Rhode Island and they hit major squalls off the coast of Cape Hatteras,” Calhoun explained. “Monitor signaled to Rhode Island that they were taking on water. The Sailors from the Rhode Island, in heavy seas, put small boats in the water and rescued the majority of the Monitor ship’s company.” The Monitor went down with 16 men aboard and the Rhode Island lost seven of their own during the rescue of Monitor’s crew. Despite the relative nearness of the wreck of the Monitor to the U.S. coastline, it took more than a

century to find. “People had the idea that it had sunk off Cape Hatteras, but no one was exactly sure where,” said Calhoun. “The Navy actually officially abandoned ownership of the Monitor in 1953, hoping that private salvagers would find it.” The wreckage wasn’t found until 1973 by a team of scientists from Duke University, the State of North Carolina and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As part of a series of marine sanctuary laws passed by the U.S. Congress, the site of the wreck was designated a National Marine Sanctuary on Jan. 30, 1975 and placed under the protection of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The Secretary of the Department of Commerce and U.S. Congress are authorized to designate discrete areas of the marine environment as national marine sanctuaries, under the 1972 Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act. Marine sanctuaries promote comprehensive management of special conservation, recreational, ecological, historical, research, educational, or aesthetic resources. The President can also use the authority of the Antiquities Act to establish Marine National Monuments to be managed as part of the National Marine Sanctuary System. Owing to deterioration of the

wreck from storm and other damage, some artifacts-such as the propeller shaft and hull plates-were later recovered for historic preservation. Starting in March 2001, a five-month long expedition involving NOAA, the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), the U.S. Navy’s Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit Two (MDSU TWO) and The Mariners’ Museum, raised the ironclad’s innovative steam engine and other parts recovered at the site. The following year, in July and August of 2002, the gun turret was raised from the site. Found inside the gun turret were the remains of two Sailors. The artifacts were transferred to the Mariner’s Museum in Newport News for historic preservation and the remains were transferred to Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) in Hawaii for possible identification. JPAC, with the assistance of the Navy Casualty Office and NOAA, conducted a comprehensive effort to identify the remains of the unknown Sailors, including time-demanding and detailed genealogical research. Given the age of the remains, efforts to identify them were unsuccessful. However, JPAC was able to narrow down possible descendents of the unknown Sailors to 30 family members from 10 different families.

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Glory History Museum presents Civil War film ■ when and where March 14, 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6) Hampton History Museum, 120 Old Hampton Ln. The museum presents the 1989 film “Glory” – about the Civil War’s first all-black regiment – as part of its History on Film Series. The film stars Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes and Morgan Freeman.

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Busch Gardens opens on March 17, just in time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and kick off a season filled with fun for the entire family. After visiting favorites like Verbolten, the park’s newest roller coaster, guests can join the party in the park’s Irish village. A celebration for this special day includes an exclusive Celtic Dyne experience, leprechauns and plenty of holidaythemed refreshments. Park guests will notice some not-sosubtle changes at the park this year, including the newly renovated and expanded entrance that highlights the park’s inherent beauty. Vibrant colors, a decorative water feature, and beautiful landscapes will let guests know their fun is about to begin. “We wanted to make a lasting first impression on our guests when they arrive and we believe these changes will kick off a memorable and fun day for everyone,” said Carl Lum, Busch Gardens’ Park President. At the close of the 2012 season, Verbolten left nearly one million guests breathless with its multiple launches and exciting journey through the forbidden Black Forest. This epic adventure coaster will celebrate its first birthday on May 18. In honor of this milestone, Busch Gardens is giving away a 2013 Mini Cooper Roadster to one lucky winner.

In addition to the thrilling rides, the European-themed park will offer a unique encounter with the ancient art of falconry on the park’s new Birds of Prey Up-Close tour. Guests will don a leather glove and command raptors using the same techniques used by European royalty for centuries. Experts trained in falconry will tell the fascinating history between humans and birds of prey. New shopping experiences throughout the park include England’s newly remodeled Emporium, which will feature roller coaster apparel and park souvenirs, and Union Jax, a store that carries

contemporary, youthful fashions reflective of British pop culture. Food lovers are in for a special treat later this spring when the park explores culinary traditions from around the world at the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival. Guests will eat their way across 11 European countries every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 31 through June 23. This all-new event will feature superb foods and other refreshments not usually found at Busch Gardens. Stroll through France and enjoy coq au vin with rosemary roasted fingerling potatoes, linger in Spain for venera con jamón with saffron rice and romesco sauce, and then stop in Germany for pork schnitzel and finecrafted brews. It’s all in a day’s stroll for anyone with a taste for adventure.

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■ birthday celebration In honor of Verbolten’s ﬁrst birthday, Busch Gardens is giving away a 2013 Mini Cooper Roadster to one lucky winner. The giveaway begins March 17 and is open to legal residents of Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Complete details and information about the giveaway can be found at www.facebook.com/ buschgardens starting on March 17.

Feeling lucky? Yuengling Shamrock Marathon commences this weekend at the oceanfront VIRGINIA BEACH

The oldest continuously running road race in Virginia Beach, the annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon is scheduled to return March 16 - 17 at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The marathon course takes you South from the Virginia Beach resort area across Rudee Inlet and through stately neighborhoods, and then to Camp Pendleton before returning North along the oceanfront. It then traverses Shore Dr. adjacent to First Landing State Park on its way to Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story. The course then heads South again for a ﬁnish on the Virginia Beach boardwalk. The marathon course is ﬂat and fast and the perfect place for a personal record. The Shamrock Marathon was born in 1973. It was the brain-

■ marathon quick facts • The 2013 marathon is a 2014 Boston Marathon qualiﬁer. • You must be at least 16 years old on race day to participate in the marathon. • The course time limit is 7 hours (16:02 per mile pace). • The marathon starts at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday at 31st Street and Atlantic Ave. • The participant limit is 4,000 runners. • If you are 16 or older, you must have your ID to pick up your race number – no exceptions. If you are picking up race numbers for others, you must have your ID, a note from the person you are picking up for authorizing you to pick up their packet and a copy of their ID – no exceptions.

child of Jerry Bocrie, who along with his wife Lori would serve as race director for 30 years. The inaugural marathon had 59 entrants and 38 ﬁnishers. The event continued to grow and evolve in the 80s. In 1982, the 10th annual Shamrock Marathon was named the “Largest Sporting Event in Virginia,” and in 1984, the ﬁrst post race party was added. World class athletes, such as Bill Rodgers, Jeff Galloway and Grete Waitz all ran one or more Shamrock events, with Waitz setting a then world record in the 8k in 1986 (25:03). During the 90s, the Shamrock Sportsfest began to take off. In 1990, Runner’s World ranked the Shamrock Marathon as the “Cream of the crop, the race to run on St. Patrick’s Day weekend.” In 1992, it was recognized again by Runner’s World as one of the

Top-20 marathons in the country. In 1996, Shamrock received its ﬁrst segment on ESPN’s Running and Racing program. In 1997, the Shamrock 8k made Runner’s World’s Top of the Line list on their “Exclusive Listing of 101 Great Road Races.” In 2003, Jerry and Amy Frostick took over the Shamrock Sportsfest in its 31st year, inheriting an event with three races and close to 5,000 participants. Since then, the Frosticks have grown the Shamrock Sportsfest weekend to a world class event that includes ﬁve races and more than 24,000 participants. To view 2013 course maps, visit www.shamrockmarathon.com/marathon/maps.htm. To view a preview video of the marathon course, visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5VLQ6kifm4.

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Lanexa, Va. ■ Cost: $15 per rider, $10 for passengers/extra hand ■ For more information, contact: Kim Elliott at (804) 371-8000, or visit www.dvs.virginia.gov/carecenter_ sitter-barfoot. The Combat Veterans Motorcycle cycle Association will present the Battleﬁeld Bash: Poker Run, Ride to the Civil War Battleﬁelds of Virginia, from March 23 - 24. Celebrate the 27-3, 1st birthday with vendors, food, music, event T-shirts and patches. Proceeds support rt the Sitter & Barfoot Veterans Care Center, which supports residents with high quality, compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to Commonwealth of Virginia residents who are veterans.

Foundations of Fitness Competition ■ When: March 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ Where: JEB Fort Story gym ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 462-2399

This is a timed competition. Prizes for the Top-2 male and female ﬁnishers.

March Madness 5k ■ When: Pre-registration deadline is March 14; Race day is March 20, 11:30 a.m. ■ Where: Dam Neck gym ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 492-7483

Training Support Center Hampton Roads’ (TSCHR) Drug and Alcohol Programs Advisor (DAPA) team hosted a creative way of teaching substance abuse by hosting a local comedian with a message, Feb. 25 - 27. Bernie McGrenahan, stand-up comedian, brought his show “Happy Hour – Comedy with a Message” to 850 naval education and training service members and civilians. His 90-minute show combined comedy and his own true-life experiences and tragedies. McGrenahan kicked off his show by focusing on funny stories. “I’m trying a different inspirational approach anyone can relate to and change their life,” he said. According to McGrenahan, he was addicted to alcohol, had a difﬁcult time holding down a job due to his three Driving Under the Inﬂuence (DUI) arrests, spent six months in county jail – all by the age of 25. Alcohol abuse was also a major factor in the suicide of his younger brother. “I don’t want you to feel sorry for me because my brother killed himself,” he said. “I played the victim card for far too long.” Today, McGrenahan has been sober for 20 years. He is also featured in the comedy book, “‘I Killed’ – True Road Stories from America’s Top Comedians.” “The last thing anyone wants to do is sit through another boring mandatory PowerPoint presentation,” said Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Terry Cox, TSCHR DAPA. “Our DAPA team is always trying to think outside the box

Courtesy photo Bernie McGrenahan performs his “Happy Hour – Comedy with a Message” for service members at NAS Oceana Dam Neck Annex.

I hope I inspired everyone to realize how amazing life can be without drinking.” - Bernie McGrenahan

by providing interactive training to reach junior service members. If only one service member seeks help as a result of Bernie’s show, then we’ve done our job. We’re not saying not to drink, unless of course one is underage ... what we are saying is if you decide to drink, then to do so responsibly and have a safe

plan. Bernie’s show was just what we were looking for, and as a matter of fact, we’ve received so much positive feedback from the audience, we plan to invite him back next year.” “I hope I inspired everyone to realize how amazing life can be without drinking,” said McGrenahan. TSCHR provides centralized student management and infrastructure support to learning centers and learning sites in the Hampton Roads area of responsibility, including direct support to the fleet through an aggressive liaison service between fleet training officers, and learning centers sites and schedulers. For more information about TSC Hampton Roads, visit the TSCHR website at www.netc.navy.mil/centers/tsc_ hr/Default.aspx.

Same day registration begins at 10:30 a.m.

12th annual St. Patrick’s Day golf tourney ■ When: March 14 ■ Where: NAS Oceana, Aeropines Golf Club ■ Cost: $45 per eligible patron, $50 per guest ■ For more information, contact: 433-2866

Check-in at 10:45 a.m. with a shot gun start at Noon. Price includes: green fees, cart, food and beverages upon completion of play.

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St. Patrick’s Day dance ■ When: March 15, 6 to 8 p.m. ■ Where: JEB Fort Story Youth Center ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 422-7714

Free and open to youth ages ﬁve to 12 years old.

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■ When: March 15 - 16, 9 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday ■ Where: JEB Fort Story Youth Center ■ Cost: $5 per person ■ For more information, contact: 422-7714

Open to the ﬁrst 25 youth that sign up and register. Must be registered in the program. Dinner will be served.

8 or 9-pin no tap (men and women) ■ When: March 16 ■ Where: JEB Little Creek, Gator Bowl ■ Cost: $20 entry fee per person ■ For more information, contact: 462-7952

Registration starts at 1:30 p.m., tournament at 2 p.m.

Last summer, more than 50 local military kids fished, snorkeled, rode horses, made films, played basketball and soccer, sang, danced and zip-lined, all courtesy of the Tidewater Military Family Services Council (TMFSC), a homegrown non-profit coalition of dozens of military support organization in Hampton Roads. TMFSC will again be awarding 2013 summer camp scholarships to children of active duty military families in Hampton Roads. Last year’s scholarships sent campers places such as the Virginia Aquarium, an MWR Youth Soccer Clinic, Pony Pals Camp at the Oceana Stables, a film-making boot camp at Norfolk Collegiate School and Teen Camp at

Norfolk Academy, just to name a few. These camp sponsorships are the culmination of TMFSC’s goal to give back in a meaningful way to the local military community. TMFSC founder and camp program chairperson, Susan Burns, said the funding is the result of community sponsorships for the popular annual Military Family Festival. The festival, taking place again on Oct. 27 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, welcomed more than 5,000 guests last fall. “The scholarships are unlike any other local opportunity for military kids,” she said. “Summer camp is often missing from the youth experience of many military kids due to family ﬁnances or moving to a new duty sta-

tion. TMFSC wants to make this part of childhood a reality for as many military kids as possible.” Camp program information and applications will be available online on March 15 at www.TMFSC.org. To qualify, a child must be living in Hampton Roads with an active duty parent and submit the application based on one of three categories: ﬁnancial need, academic success, or community service. Applicants will get to pick the camp of their choice and TMFSC will sponsor the winners for up to $250 of camp tuition. For more information about supporting the 2013 Military Family Festival, email bscarbrough@lpsi.com, or call 961-1795.

Luck of the Irish Clover Find ■ When: March 16, 1 to 8 p.m. ■ Where: Naval Station Norfolk, Bldg. Q-80 ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 444-1216

Try your luck at ﬁnding green clovers throughout the facility for your chance to win amazing prizes.

Admirals Fundraiser Night Out ■ When: March 29, 7:30 p.m. ■ Where: Norfolk Scope ■ For more information, contact:

Kathy Nelson at 322-1173, or kathy.nelson@nmcrs.org, or Charlie Colon at 640-1212, ext. 23, or charlie@norfolkadmirals.com Support your Sailors and Marines as the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society hosts an Admirals Fundraiser Night Out when the Norfolk Admirals face the Syracuse Crunch. Red Level tickets cost $11 and can be purchased online at www.norfolkadmirals.com/groups (enter code NMCRS13). Online ordering will close at Midnight on March 28.

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free parking to Busch Gardens for $10 a month Continued from C1 The park’s popular Glory at the Gardens and Busch Gardens Live concert series are back with an expanded lineup of spring and summer shows. Glory at the Gardens will feature contemporary Christian artists including: Casting Crowns, Third Day and Mary Mary. Busch Gardens Live showcases top talent from pop, country and classic rock, with Styx, Bridgit Mendler, Billy Currington and KC and the Sunshine Band among the announced acts. These popular concerts are free with park admission. A complete list of concerts can be found at buschgardens.com/va. Das Festhaus, the park’s popular German dining hall will feature two show productions in 2013. An all-new designed “Entwined: Tales of Good and Grimm” will reach new heights with acrobatic silk artists, and a park classic, “This is Oktoberfest,” returns to stage featuring traditional Bavarian songs and dances. Make every day count this season with a Busch Gardens

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Chrysler simpliﬁes lineup for its 200 sedan models By Ken Chester, Jr. Motor News Media Corporation

As one of the ﬁrst vehicles out of the gate, the ChryslerFIAT combine allowed the world to peek under the hood of the rejuvenated product line with the introduction of the Chrysler 200 sedan in 2011. Riding on the former Sebring sedan platform, the automaker renamed and dramatically altered the vehicle inside and out. The Chrysler 200 exterior design highlights a sculpted front fascia, clean surfaces and sleek lines. Distinctive features like the Chrysler brand grille with the signature Chrysler winged badge, LED accent light pipe above the headlamps, projector fog lamps and LED taillamps round out the vehicle resulting in a design that’s elegant and reﬁned. New for 2013, the popular S model is now offered on the

Touring and Limited models as a package, rather than a standalone model. The available S exterior and interior package includes: leathertrimmed bucket seats, perforated leather steering wheel, black ﬁnish grille and fog lamp bezels, projector fog lamps, black treatment headlamps, black inlay Chrysler badge, “S” badge, body-color door handles, body-color exterior mirrors, 18-inch all-season touring tires and 18-inch aluminum polished painted wheels. The Chrysler 200 Sedan simpliﬁes its model lineup for 2013 with three well-equipped models, the LX, Touring and Limited models and sports three new exterior colors, Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat, True Blue Pearl Coat and Cashmere Pearl Coat. Standard power for the midsize Chrysler sedan is generated by the proven 2.4L four-cylinder World Gas

Engine. Torque is transferred to the pavement through to a 40TES four-speed or 62TE six-speed automatic transmission. The available 3.6liter Pentastar V-6 engine is joined to the 62TE six-speed automatic transmission. The Chrysler 200 provides drivers an agile, conﬁdent, handling performance in all driving situations. Upgrades to the control hardware from the Sebring includes improved ride and handling tuning, which includes stiffened body mounts and softer ride rate, improved suspension geometry with a raised roll center, a new rear sway bar, new tires and an extensively upgraded treatment for the reduction of noise, vibration and harshness, including acoustic laminated glass for the windshield and front door windows. Inside the passenger cabin, a beautifully crafted interior wraps the driver and passen-

2013 Chrysler 200 sedan ■ Wheelbase: 108.9 inches; overall length: 191.7; width: 72.5; height: 58.4. ■ Engine: 2.4L four-cylinder – 173 hp at 6,000 rpm and 166 lbs.-ft. of torque at

4,400 rpm; 3.6L V6 – 283 hp at 6,400 rpm and 260 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,400 rpm. ■ Transmission: four-speed automatic, six-speed automatic. ■ EPA Fuel Economy: 2.4L four-cylinder – 21 city/30 hwy. (4-speed), 20

city/31 hwy. (6-speed); 3.6L V6 – 19 city/29 hwy. ■ Cargo capacity: 13.6 cubic feet. ■ Safety features: Dual front airbags, front seat-mounted side-impact airbags, dual head curtain side-impact airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with antilock , brake assist, all-speed traction control, electronic stability control, remote keyless entry, alarm system, tire pressure monitor system and Sentry Key theft deterrent system. Touring adds universal garage door opener and automatic headlights. Limited adds UConnect hands free phone system, fog lights and remote engine start. Optional safety features include navigation system. ■ Warranty: Basic – 3-year/36,000 mile; Powertrain – 5-year/100,000 mile; Corrosion – 5-year/100,000 mile. ■ Pricing: The base Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price for the 2013 Chrysler 200 sedan starts from $18,995 for the LX, $21,995 for the Touring and $24,685 for the Limited. Destination charges add $995.

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gers in a level of quality materials, craftsmanship and content that is world-class. Comfortable seating, “soft touch” armrests and instrument panel and premium interior ﬁnishes for touch points are not only pleasing to the touch, but also to the eye. Updates include a new instrument panel, bezels and

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VCW has winning night at â€˜Luck Is For Losersâ€™ By Jonathan McLarty Contributing Writer

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In front of a large and raucous crowd, Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW) presented â€œLuck Is For Losers,â€? March 9. In their ďŹ rst ever meeting, U.S. Jay Steel defeated James Dallas Hall. This match could have gone either way, but Steel secured the victory by sitting on a sunset ďŹ‚ip attempt by Hall. The VCW United States Liberty Champion, Victor Griff, came out to address both â€œlosersâ€? after their match. Both men showed a mutual respect as they shook each otherâ€™s hand after the match. This victory for Steel will likely keep him in the hunt for Griffâ€™s title. Krotch, sporting a new look, quickly defeated Big Country. Krotch was accompanied by Gremlina, with whom he aligned himself after turning on his former tag-team partner Chatch at the Jan. 12 event. Kid VCW was set to face-off with Idol X, but before the match was underway, X demanded to address the crowd on the microphone as he did at the previous event. He continues to hold a grudge against VCW management in that he doesnâ€™t have a higher place on their event card. Instead, he had to face-off with a relative newcomer as opposed to someone with â€œreal talentâ€? like Dirty Money. X offered Kid VCW the chance to walk away from the contest, but instead delivered a cheap shot to Kid anyway to start the match. This wasnâ€™t pretty by any means and X picked up the submission victory with a camel clutch.

Courtesy of Jonathan McLarty RH3 delivers a ďŹ‚ying clothesline to Victor Griff.

While harassing Kid VCW after the match, X called out Hax Bandito. Bandito ran out and brawled with him throughout the entire ringside area. Bandito, for the second time in a row, was able to score the victory over X, who was caught with his shoulders down after he tripped over referee Dewey Cheatham. Cheatham was injured during this chaotic match-up. Jerry Stephanitsis on ringside provided color commentary for VCWâ€™s YouTube channel and introduced Roscoe Hall III â€“ now to be referred to as RH3. â€œDiamondâ€? Victor Griff successfully defended his United States Liberty Championship against â€œThe Homeless Luchadorâ€? Chatch and RH3. All three men scrambled throughout the match to breakup any pinfall or submission attempts. Krotch appeared on stage and attempted to distract Chatch, but Steel intervened and laid him out with a chair shot. Steel made it known that he is still keeping his eye on Griff and the U.S. Liberty title. Chatch, none too happy with Krotchâ€™s presence, chased him off with a steel chair of his own. Following this match, Mugabi the Cannibal â€“ by orders of Gremlina â€“ assaulted referee Ryan Melle. Mugabi laid him out with the Circle of Life and two huge splashes in the middle of the ring. This goes to show that Mugabi will destroy anything and anyone that gets in Gremlinaâ€™s way. In the highly anticipated rematch for the VCW Commonwealth Heritage Championship, Chris Escobar retained his title against â€œThe Enforcerâ€? C.W. Anderson. This match was a game of hold and counter-hold as these men were well scouted for each other after they last met at Lutz Cup 2012. Out of nowhere, Escobar was able to roll Anderson up and get the three-count. Following the match, a disappointed Anderson announced that he was going to go back to his roots and become a tagteam competitor again. Who will be his partner and does he have his sights set on the VCW Tag-Team Championships? Commissioner George Pantas has turned his focus toward the Womenâ€™s Division in VCW. In the ďŹ rst womenâ€™s match in VCW for several years, Persephone (accompanied by Gremlina) defeated â€œThe Perfect Knock-

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Courtesy of Jonathan McLarty Shorty Smalls delivers punishment to Brandon Scott during Vanguard Championship Wrestlingâ€™s â€œLuck Is For Losersâ€? show, March 9.

outâ€? Samantha Starr â€“ daughter of legendary valet Baby Doll. Starr was accompanied to ringside by former WWF Womenâ€™s Tag-Team Champion Princess Victoria. Victoria offered her services to thwart any evil intentions Gremlina may have, but also to stand up to the brash and disrespectful Persephone. In this nightâ€™s main event, The Firm (Shorty Smalls, Mr. Class and â€œTrue Talentâ€? Bobby Shieldsâ€?) defeated the team of â€œMr. Xcellenceâ€? Brandon Scott, â€œThe Platinum Iconâ€? Phil Brown and the VCW Heavyweight Champion Dirty Money. The ring could not contain this match. There was too much action for any one person to keep track of â€“ much less the referee. The Firm isolated Scott from his partners, constantly using dirty tactics behind the refereeâ€™s back. Although Dirty Money was tagged in to make the save, Smalls was able to knock Dirty Money out with a ďŹ st wrapped in a steel chain to secure the tainted victory. VCW will return to the Norfolk Masonic Temple on April 6. Already signed for this huge event is Hax Bandito vs. Idol X in a V-Rated match (anything goes, falls count anywhere) and VCW Heavyweight Champion Dirty Money will defend his title against Shorty Smalls. Be sure to visit VCW-Wrestling.com for all of the latest news and ticket information. Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer. If you have any questions or comments, connect with him on Twitter (@ JonathanMcLarty).

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Miller ﬁnds a home at welterweight UFC veteran will look to win second straight since dropping to 170 pounds when he faces Jordan Mein at UFC 158 By Jordan Newmark UFC.com

Cutting weight is never easy. Dieting down 15 pounds while training full-time as a professional fighter with one’s home gym next door to the Original Pancake House is probably Hell. That was the calorie-pinching task set in front of Dan Miller for his welterweight debut last June. The svelte, 170-pound Miller was successful in not only making the cut, but he earned a hard fought Submission of the Night victory via third round guillotine choke. It’s a new weight class, but it’s the same granite chin and the same fight-ending chokes UFC fans have come to expect from him. “I know there are a lot of good fighters at 170 pounds, but I faced a lot of good fighters at 185 pounds,” said Miller. “I think mentally I could hang with some of the best at 185 pounds. There are still going to be tough fights at 170 pounds, but I’m pretty sure I can hang with every single one of them.” The Pine Plaza on route 10 in Whippany, N.J. unassumingly holds two hidden gems in its strip mall: one of the best MMA gyms in AMA Fight Club, and arguably, the best bacon this writer has ever eaten at the Original Pancake House. While one is busy deliciously fattening up America, the other is creating lean and mean fighting machines like the Miller (14-6, 1 no contest) and his younger brother, UFC lightweight Jim. After a 5-5 record as an undersized middleweight inside the Octagon, with the losses only coming by way of decision, Miller’s negative attitude about dropping divisions finally changed after being physically outmatched by the incredibly muscular Rousimar Palhares at UFC 134. “The guy is just a beast,” said Miller. “It was hard for me to compete in that fight because I physically couldn’t keep up with him. Mentally and far as talent goes, I think I matched him well. Physically, there was one time when I shot in to take him down and he, literally, just took me with one hand and threw me against the cage. I fell back and he just jumped on top of me and was pounding my head. It was just one of those things where I was like I either need to get a lot stronger or I need to cut. I think it was a pretty clear path that it was time for me to move.” At UFC on FX in Atlantic City last June, there didn’t appear to be an ounce of ring rust on Miller following a 10-month layoff when battling Brazilian “Golden Boy” Ricardo Funch. “When I was walking in, it felt like it was yesterday, it felt like there was no time off,” he said, who took the fight to the Team Link prospect for two full rounds before dropping Funch in the third with punches and capitalizing with a submission. The guillotine finisher has become Miller’s trademark with his nearly decapitating, highlight reel standing guillotine on Dave Phillips in the IFL as well as his lightning fast 63 second choke of

Courtesy of UFC UFC welterweight champion Georges StPierre is scheduled to put his title on the line in his long-awaited showdown against Nick Diaz at UFC 158 on March 16.

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Courtesy of UFC Dan Miller (top) started his career 11-1-1, including wins in his ﬁrst three UFC bouts, but has since gone just 3-5 in his last eights ﬁghts inside the Octagon.

Jake Rosholt and his power guillotine of John Salter at UFC 118. “If you’re going to put your head there, then I’m going to try and choke you,” said Miller. The 31-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt has put his grappling skills to good use, with nine of his 14 wins via submission ﬁnish. With a background in wrestling, Miller and his brother began training BJJ in June of 2005 with their eyes set on ﬁghting professionally, which they started doing six months later. Brothers who learn armbars together get black belts together, and the Millers got theirs under Jamie Cruz, who is a black belt under Renzo Gracie. “I wasn’t a standout wrestler,” he said. “I was a good local Jersey wrestler. I was a district champ. I took second in regionals, but I never made it to states, so I was OK. I probably had better wrestling than most guys at the time when I started training, but now we have a lot of Division I wrestlers we’re training with and I can’t even compete with. But Jim and I from the beginning, we wanted to learn Brazilian jiu-jitsu. I didn’t want to use my wrestling to beat up Brazilian jiu-jitsu guys, I wanted to be a black belt. I wanted to learn this sport. Right from the beginning, I always started on my back. In the beginning, I thought I was going to be able to knock everyone out (laughs). I was

■ in the news Alistair Overeem had to pull out of his scheduled showdown against former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos at UFC 160 on May 25 due to injury, but dos Santos will remain on the card and face Mark Hunt, who’s reeled off five straight victories in the UFC. In the main event of UFC 160, heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez, who regained the title from dos Santos in December, will face Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva.

going to be a sprawl and brawl, Chuck Liddell. After training and doing it, I have a knack for grabbing a hold of somebody’s neck. I have a good scramble and I usually catch guys in a scramble. I can wrap up their neck and I’m just able to beat guys in that way.” A win against a game opponent, a win in a new division, a submission of the night bonus and a third round stoppage – the first of his career – are all well and good, but Miller’s noticeable tears of joy in the cage weren’t entirely about his solid performance. Outside of the cage, Miller has received a lot of attention and support concerning the health issues of his son Daniel Jr. After a successful living donor kidney transplant from his Aunt Kathy in September, Miller tweeted, “Surgery went well today, never thought I’d be so happy to see some pee!” Danny is making great strides physically, urinating like a champ to his father’s delight and is providing tons of positive motivation to his happy dad. “He’s been doing awesome,” he said. “He’s been making leaps and bounds in physical strength. Just everything.” Up next for Miller is a Montreal melee at UFC 158 against former Strikeforce standout Jordan Mein. At only 23 years old, “Young Gun” has a tremendous amount of cagefighting experience with 26-8 record. The Canadian, trained by his father Lee Mein, captured MMA fans’ attention with his vicious TKO by elbows win over Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos in the Strikeforce cage. Mein is a known for his aggression and the majority of his wins are due to KO/TKO (14). “I think he’s a tough fighter,” said Miller. “He’s very good all over the place. He’s got good striking, he’s quick, good elbows, good knees. It’s going to be a good fight and I’m excited to get in there with him. I expect it to be a three round fight, but I’m going to be going for the finish the whole time. I expect a tough fight from him. It’s going to be tough to take him down, tough to put him in bad positions, but I think when I get in there, when I hit him, it’s going to change everything.”

UFC 158 March 16, 8 p.m., FX; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Georges St-Pierre vs. Nick Diaz Carlos Condit vs. Johny Hendricks Jake Ellenberger vs. Nate Marquardt Chris Camozzi vs. Nick Ring Colin Fletcher vs. Mike Ricci BELLATOR 93 March 21, 10 p.m., Spike Featured bouts: Marcin Held vs. Dave Jansen Ryan Martinez vs. Travis Wiuff Eric Prindle vs. Brett Rogers WORLD SERIES OF FIGHTING 2 March 23, 9:30 p.m., NBC Sports Featured bouts: Andrei Arlovski vs. Anthony Johnson Marlon Moraes vs. Tyson Nam Josh Burkman vs. Aaron Simpson Dave Branch vs. Paulo Filho Gesias Cavalcante vs. Justin Gaethje BELLATOR 95 April 4, 10 p.m., Spike Featured bouts: Pat Curran vs. S. Shamhalaev Jessica Eye vs. Munah Holland Lyman Good vs. Dante Rivera UFC ON FUEL TV 9 April 6, Fuel TV Featured bouts: Alex Gustafsson vs. Gegard Mousasi Philip De Fries vs. Matt Mitrione Mike Easton vs. Brad Pickett Ryan Couture vs. Ross Pearson Diego Brandao vs. Pablo Garza TUF 17 FINALE April 13, FX and Fuel Featured bouts: Urijah Faber vs. Scott Jorgensen TUF 17 final Miesha Tate vs. Cat Zingano Travis Browne vs. Gabriel Gonzaga ■ All cards are subject to change.

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Matt Kenseth won the Kobalt Tools 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10 in much the same fashion as he did the 24 Sprint Cup races he’d won previously – by getting the most out of his car when it counted. He took the lead by making a gas-only trip down pit road and led the ﬁnal 41 laps, holding off Kasey Kahne, who not only had a faster car, but fresher tires. “Matt did everything right,” said Kahne. “This is not the guy you want to have to race with 10 (laps) to go because he’s going to do everything right. He did a perfect job and we came back second.” But this victory, Kenseth’s third at Las Vegas, was different. For starters, it came on his birthday, something that has happened only to two other drivers in the history of the Cup series. Cale Yarborough won on his birthday, March 27, at North Wilkesboro Speedway, in 1977, and again at Atlanta Motor Speedway on his birthday in 1983, and Kenseth’s teammate Kyle Busch won on his birthday, May 2, at Richmond International Raceway in 2009. Kenseth’s victory also was sig-

1. Jimmie Johnson, 129 2. Brad Keselowski, 124 3. Dale Earnhardt Jr., 119 4. Denny Hamlin, 102 5. Carl Edwards, 98 6. Mark Martin, 95 7. Matt Kenseth, 93 8. Greg Bifﬂe, 93 9. Clint Bowyer, 89 Courtesy of NASCAR Matt Kenseth celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Kobalt Tools 400, March 10.

niﬁcant because it was his ﬁrst since joining Joe Gibbs Racing at the start of the season. All of Kenseth’s previous victories came while he was driving for Roush Fenway Racing. Kenseth said in his winner’s interview that he never doubted he’d be able to win in Gibbs’ No. 20 Toyota. Nevertheless, he was glad to be in Victory Lane after just three races. “I’m not a huge goal person, but my goal was to win and to win early,” he said. “Nobody has put any pressure on me except for

myself, but I also know that Coach (Joe Gibbs) hired me to come in there and climb in that car and win races, so you certainly want to do that and you don’t want to disappoint people.” Kenseth went on to say that he doesn’t believe the racing world has seen all they’re going to see of him and his Jason Ratcliff-led team this season. “I feel like this is the beginning,” he said. “I have a lot of confidence, had a lot of confidence after our first

10. Aric Almirola, 88 meeting, and decided to go do this and just had a great feeling about it. And I still do ... It’s always great to get a win early in the season, but you certainly don’t want to act like it stops.” He said he was already thinking about what he needs to do at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend. “That’s the great thing about the sport,” he said. “It never stops. You only get to enjoy [winning] for a couple of days.” Ratcliff sounded as if he and Kens-

eth are thinking alike about where they’re headed this year. “We’ve just got a great group here, and we’ve got Matt and we’re going to win a lot of races, I think,” he said. “I knew that we would get to Victory Lane at some point, and to do it this early in the season is great, and I’m looking forward to the rest of the season.” Team owner Joe Gibbs had been to Victory Lane in the Sprint Cup Series 100 times before Sunday, but it also was a new experience for him, especially after his drivers had engine problems the past two weeks, and one of them, Denny Hamlin, ran afoul of NASCAR for his post-race comments at Phoenix. “In tough times, everybody kind of bands together around our place, and we start ﬁghting and we worked our way out of some tough things,” he said. And he said he was proud of his newest driver and the contributions he’s making to the entire organization. “Obviously, Matt has just been special,” said Gibbs. “I think Denny (Hamlin) and Kyle (Busch) both really respect him. I think that’s helped a lot. I think he kind of likes working with them, so we’ve got three guys that really, I think, can get after it and drive a race car.”

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‘Jersey Boys’ give a captivating performance By Yiorgo Contributing Writer

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Captivating! Fascinating! A slice of Americana! All these are appropriate complements for the enduring Broadway musical “Jersey Boys,” currently appearing at the Chrysler Hall through March 16. This is a must-see, feel-good performance about the music that touched the lives of so many people. As the story unfolds, viewers were taken through a roller coaster of emotions. From humor to pathos, from tragedy to triumph, allowing them to see, hear and experience the unique sounds that sold more than 176 million records worldwide. Jersey Boys is based on the true-life stories of four every day guys: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi, and how they became “Frankie

Valli and The Four Seasons.” The story is told from each member’s point of view, and they do an outstanding job in conveying that there are several sides to every story – noting that oftentimes fame and success can result in paying the ultimate price – and friendships and loyalties were tested. The show exhibited gritty realism and, at times, explicative language – the “F” word is “seasoned” throughout the play – but the ﬂow of dialogue balanced perfectly with musical hits, keeping the audience engaged. Most of the fan-favorite songs were present – “Sherry;” “Walk Like A Man;” “My Eyes Adored You;” “December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night);” and many more. It was a cornucopia of delights for every Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons fan. Colby Foytik, who plays Tommy DeVito and narrates

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■ catch the show “Jersey Boys” will continue showing at the Chrysler Hall through March 16. Show times are 8 p.m. on Thursday; 2 and 8 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday. Tickets start at $33 and are available at the Scope box office, ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster locations, or call (800) 745-3000.

the early part of the story in a mobster want-to-be, take charge style, does an outstanding job in setting the tone and tempo of the show. Foytik portrayed how DeVito’s control over the group was challenged, especially when songwriter/arranger Bob Guadio (played by Jason Kappus) joined the group. Kappus brings a youthful exuberance to the show and another perspective to the story of The

Four Seasons. Brandon Andrus, as Nick Massi, continued the narrative in a laid-back, go along with anything style that was characteristic of Massi in real-life. Andrus’ smooth, 60s delivery is very effective in telling this part of the story. And Brad Weinstock, as Frankie Valli, had the audience at the edge of their seats waiting to hear him sing. Collectively, the entire cast didn’t disappoint. The audience was enthralled from start to ﬁnish with the presentations and execution of the songs. And from my point of view, it’s deﬁnitely a show you could hear and see over and over again. Visit www.sevenvenues.com to get up to the minute information, and book your tickets now for the upcoming performance of “Les Misérables,” running April 23-28.

The Hampton History Museum presents “Singing the News: Broadsides and Ballads,” an evening of songs commemorating famous and infamous people and events, as part of its Front Porch Music Series, March 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Before mass circulation newspapers and the Internet, news often circulated among common people through printed and performed songs. Popular ballads told of notorious crimes, heartbreaking disasters and important political happenings. These tunes documented both famous international events and local tragedies. The sinking of the Titanic spawned hundreds of songs, while the Carter Family’s plaintive “Cyclone of Rye Cove” memorialized the children killed by a tornado at a Scott County schoolhouse. Some songs simply stated the facts of the event and let the audience draw its own conclusions – others clearly aimed to teach a moral lesson. Many songs were no less salacious than much of our current “news,” describing violence, sexual improprieties and general bad behavior. Gregg Kimball, director of Public Services and Outreach at the Library of Virginia, will explain the history of the songs and perform versions of the early ballads. Admission is free for museum members and $3 for non-members, and includes entry to the Hampton History Galleries and “An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia – Surviving War.” Light snacks will be provided. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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down between father and son. The game’s orchestral score by award winning composer Oscar Araujo is also showcased, adding to the suitably gothic atmosphere in a tale that explores the bonds of family and inescapable destiny. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate includes the following key features: ■ Discover the history of the Belmont bloodline – Players go through the game, learning more about the history of the Belmonts, with the game exploring the blood feud between the Belmont clan and Dracula. ■ Play multiple characters – Choose from several playable characters, each with unique abilities and skills across different eras. ■ Share new abilities through character

lineage – Gamers pass on their characters’ newfound abilities in each era and discover the true destiny of the Belmonts. ■ Battle massive bosses – Players experience challenging boss ﬁghts against huge enemies in full 3D, climb, traverse and overcome these monstrous adversaries, and use secondary weapons and magical abilities to take down these foes. ■ Features unrivaled Nintendo 3DS visuals – High resolution and detailed 3D polygon graphics with side scrolling areas and full 3D sections combined. ■ Utilize focus and magic – Players use magic and kill enemies to gain experience, and earn new combos and abilities using the travel book.

“Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate” System: Nintendo 3DS Publisher: Konami Digital Entertainment Release Date: In stores now ESRB Rating: Mature (Blood and Gore, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Violence)

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When the weather heats up, your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system quickly becomes a most valuable player in your home life and stays that way for several months. However, the U.S. Census Bureau estimates that more than three million HVAC systems fail each year. Do you know if it’s time to maintain, repair or replace your air conditioning system? “Air conditioning is a big investment in your home. Learning what maintenance steps you can take on your own and what questions to ask your air conditioning contractor, can save you time, money and keep you comfortable this season,” said Frank Landwehr, Vice President of Emerson Climate Technologies, a major provider of equipment used in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Remember, not all maintenance needs to be outsourced. Here are some preventive tasks to take that can extend the life of air conditioning equipment: ■ Change air ﬁlters: A general rule is to change indoor ductwork ﬁlters every three

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months, or at the beginning of every heating and cooling season. Ensure the filter is sized correctly, fitting snuggly. ■ Keep the outdoor unit clean: Keep coils free of debris by hosing off with light pressure. Any bushes or shrubs should be trimmed back away from the unit. ■ Let air flow: Maintain a reliable airflow to reduce moisture buildup which can lead to mold. Keep vents open. Similarly, keep internal doors open inside your home to maintain air flow. ■ Clean duct grills: Annually, clean the vents and grills at the opening of each duct in every room by lifting the grill out of the floor, wiping with a rag or vacuuming to remove dust and debris. ■ Keep condensate drain open: A stopped up condensate line can lead to expensive water damage. Keep the drain line clean and the drain tube open and clear to prevent backup. Good maintenance will only get you so far. Eventually, your equipment will need to be replaced. Landwehr offers these tips for when that time comes:

■ Hire wisely: Even the best equipment won’t provide comfort if it’s not sized and installed properly. Hire only a certified A/C technician you trust. Also, remember that not all contractors will carry the brand you want. Determine what features and comfort level you want so you can identify a contractor that can fill your need. ■ Educate yourself: You can make smarter investment decisions if you’re speaking the same language as your contractor and they understand what you want. You can hone your A/C knowledge online at fact-based, objective resources like www.AC-HeatingConnect.com. ■ Save money: A few features can go a long way toward maximizing energy efficiency, saving you money in the long run. Use a programmable thermostat to avoid wasting money on cooling costs when no one is home. Also, consider a high efficiency air conditioner with a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating of above 16. This season, keep your cool. Take the time to maintain, repair and replace your A/C equipment when necessary.

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■ national nutrition month Take advantage of the relevant information and resources that will be abundant this month, but remember to check the resources. To get you pointed in the right direction, check out any of these links that will include a wealth of knowledge and information on nutrition: www.eatright.org | www.choosemyplate.gov | www.nutrition.gov | http://hprc-online.org

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Deciphering information is key during National Nutrition Month By Nicholas Aures Navy Fitness

For those that haven’t heard, March is National Nutrition month. This month you will be surrounded by a plethora of nutritional information, some useful and some misleading. Too often there is misinformation regarding nutrition that is commercially driven, which makes it hard to decipher what information is actually true and useful. A current topic of interest that continues to be misleading is the idea of “superfoods.” Depending on what advertisement or article you have read, you may recognize one, five, or maybe even 10 foods that get dubbed as a “superfoods.” Some of those commonly listed include: raspberries, almonds, salmon, Greek yogurt and kale. While I completely agree those are all excellent food sources that offer a variety of nutrients, there are many other great foods, so it’s impossible to cut the list to five or 10. Another major problem with this is that it creates the misperception to only eat those select foods and nothing else. Beyond being completely restrictive, many of those listed foods may not even be available to you, depending on your season or location. Instead of focusing on eating only a few select foods, it may be more practical and beneficial to understand a larger category that a “superfood” belongs to. The categories below

only provide a snapshot as to the variety of different foods presented and in no way summarize all the options available. Let’s briefly look at a broader category of where each mentioned “superfood” would fit. ■ Dairy: While Greek yogurt does provide more protein per serving, most dairy products still offer an abundance of nutrients and are typically fortified with vitamin D, which along with calcium, is excellent for bone health. Other ex-

cellent sources include low fat (or skim) milk, yogurt and cottage cheese. ■ Fish: If prepared by baking or grilling, a variety of ﬁsh can provide an excellent lean protein source that also offers omega-3 fatty acids that protect your brain. Some of the excellent sources that are most commonly available include: salmon, tuna, mackerel and tilapia. ■ Berries: While the focus should be on a variety of all fruits, berries get extra attention due to their rich source of antioxidants and phytochemicals, as well as offering a natural sweetness that can often satisfy what you are craving. Some of the most common types include: cranberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries, all of which are in readily available in a variety of forms – fresh, dried, or frozen. ■ Nuts: Whether it is almonds, walnuts, peanuts, pistachios, or pecans, a simple handful a day can offer a wide range of beneﬁts, but moderation needs to be used. Because they are primarily fat, a small serving can lead to a large amount of calories, so it’s important to utilize portion control. ■ Vegetables: An extremely important food group that should make up a big portion of your diet, vegetables provide an abundance of nutrients with a low amount of calories. Beyond kale, other great options include: broccoli, carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, asparagus and squash as just a few of the colorful vegetables to choose from.

Take guesswork out of meal planning Press Release Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

Navy Nutrition Month is a great time to focus on meal planning and ways to make it easier, said Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer Wallinger, a dietitian with the Navy Physical Readiness Ofﬁce, March 8. “Meal planning overwhelms many, but there are strategies that can keep it simple. The choosemyplate.gov website for example, shows you how a balanced plate will look and divides the plate into four components plus dairy,” she continued. “Once you know what your plate will look like, it’s just a matter of choosing foods within each category.” The choosemyplate.gov website walks you through building a great plate with about onehalf fruits and vegetables, one-quarter whole grains and one-quarter lean protein. Selecting the least processed foods that are low in added sugar, salt and fat will be among the best choices, but even if one chooses other foods, they can still strike a balance by ﬁlling the other components with good choices. “Have fun in the kitchen when building your plate, involve your friends and family,” she stressed. “Including your kids in selecting foods allows them to be part of the process and is a great way to improve eating habits. Knowing more about our food and where it comes from tends to make healthful

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choices easier.” Navy Physical Readiness (www.npc.navy. mil/support/physical) has several nutrition resources to help people stay energized and create a positive impact to their body and mind. The Navy Operational Fueling card deck (www.npc.navy.mil/support/physical/ Documents/NOFFS_Operational%20Fueling.pdf) offers guidance on how to choose foods and portions, and also includes “nutrition rules to live by.”

Additionally, the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center has launched its Healthy Living initiative (www.nmcphc. med.navy.mil/Healthy_Living), in conjunction with DoD’s Operation Live Well (www. defense.gov/home/features/2012/0812_livewell/), underscoring the relationship between physical and emotional wellness. For more information, visit the Navy Nutrition website at www.npc.navy.mil/support/ navynutrition/Pages/default2.aspx.

Clogged heart arteries can foreshadow eminent stroke Press Release American Heart Association

Blockages in your heart arteries could mean you’re more likely to have a stroke, even if you’re considered low risk, according to research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke. “This study demonstrates that stroke risk is tightly aligned with coronary atherosclerosis, showing the closely related nature of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease,” said Dirk M. Hermann, M.D., the study’s lead investigator and profes■ study sor of vascular neurolfindings ogy and dementia at Blockages in the the University Hospiheart arteries tal Essen in Germany. caused by “This raises the need coronary artery for intensified interdiscalcification ciplinary efforts for pro(CAC) can show viding adequate disease prevention and managestroke risk. ment strategies.” Those with CAC In the study, redensity levels searchers used the of more than non-invasive electron 400 were three beam-computed tomogtimes more likely raphy, a variation of the to have a stroke conventional CT scan, than those with to determine how much levels under 399. plaque had built up in the coronary arteries of 4,180 patients who had no previous strokes or heart attacks. The patients, men and women 45- 75 years old, were followed for about eight years. During the study, 92 strokes occurred. The blockages, caused by coronary artery calcification (CAC), were significantly higher in those who had a stroke than those who didn’t. Those who had CAC levels of more than 400 Hounsfield units (HU), a density measurement, were three times more likely to have a stroke than those with CAC levels below 399 HU. CAC measurements were more potent in predicting stroke in patients younger than 65 and those at low risk for cardiovascular disease, researchers said. CAC levels were an accurate predictor of stroke in men and women regardless of whether patients suffered from atrial fibrillation, a form of irregular heartbeat often associated with stroke. “Not only atrial fibrillation, but also CAC has to be taken into account as a marker of risk for stroke events,” said Hermann. Study patients who suffered a stroke were about 65 years old, had a higher body mass index and were more likely to have high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol levels. Although the study was conducted in Germany, Hermann said the findings among the middle-aged participants are likely generalizable to Americans in the same age group. For the latest heart and stroke news, follow us on Twitter: @HeartNews.

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