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Implementation of installation ID scanners continues

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By MC1(SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess The Flagship Military Editor

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By Ensign Zachary Keating

As part of an ongoing program to heighten security measures at naval installation Entry Control Points (ECPs), handheld ID scanners continue to be implemented at all Navy installations in the Mid-Atlantic region.

The scanners, controlled by ECP sentries, will scan all Common Access Card (CAC), TESLIN or Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) cards of personnel entering a military installation.

“The Navy has adopted this Navy physical access control system (NPACS), and part of that is the Navy Access Control Management System, NACMS,” said Steve Murley, Non-Guard Services regional manager. “NCAMS involves handheld scanners that will scan ID cards for authorized access into the base.”

According to Murley, the scanners being implemented in the Mid-Atlantic in the coming weeks, will eventually be used at all naval installations in the U.S. “It is important to make sure your card is up-to-date and valid,” said Murley.

To prevent delays, individuals should review their base access cards for validity.

To prevent delays, individuals should review their base access cards for validity. If you believe your card may be denied, make an appointment at your local Personnel Support Detachment (PSD) or Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) service center (https://rapids-appointments. dmdc.osd.mil/default.aspx). Customers should bring two forms of valid government issued identification, one bearing a photo.

Murley added that there should be no concern that personally identifiable information will be taken during the scanning.

He said, “The scanners do not hold PII, they verify the card against an authoritative database to display name, and if the individual is clear for access or denied and reasons for denial.”

Contractors and commercial vendors should report to their company for an updated credential.

Because the card information needs to be registered into the handheld scanner’s independent database during the initial scan, the length of a card members first scan can take anywhere between eight to 12 seconds, causing even more delay if the card is denied due to being invalid.

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Six ships, led by Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 26, departed the U.S. for Scotland, March 14, to participate in Joint Warrior 14-2, a semiannual, United Kingdom-led training exercise designed to provide NATO and allied forces a unique multi-warfare environment in which to prepare for global operations.

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The USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) departs for Scotland to participate in Joint Warrior 14-2. Photo by MC2 Andrew Schneider.

VCNO visits Norfolkbased COs, CMCs Defense Media Activity Washington MC1 Eric S. Garst A liberty boat departs the USS Bush to take Sailors to Antalya, Turkey, March 9.

Aircraft carrier extends operations in Mediterranean Sea

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

MC2 Sabrina Fine Entry Control Point (ECP) sentries use handheld ID scanners to scan ID cards of personnel entering the base in the Hampton Roads and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

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The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush will remain in the Mediterranean Sea a few days longer than originally scheduled, a Defense Department spokesman said March 14.

Army Col. Steve Warren told Pentagon reporters the extension allows for additional training and enhances maritime capabilities in the region.

“This is a few more days over what the original plan was,” he said.

“There’s two reasons: one is to conduct these additional training op-

JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI ANNIVERSARY Commands from Hampton Roads and around the fleet honor the victims of theTohoku Earthquake andTsunami.

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portunities, and frankly, because a lot of what we’re doing there now is an effort to reassure our allies.”

The carrier left Norfolk, to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.

On the situation in Ukraine, Warren said the department continues to monitor situation “very closely” and continues to call on Russia to de-escalate the situation.

“Russian intervention in Ukraine, we’ve said all along, is a violation of international law and international agreements to which Russia is a signatory,” he said.

The Honorable Jun Niimi, Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles, lays a wreath in honor of victims.

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The Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO), Adm. Mark Ferguson spoke with waterfront commanding officers and command master chiefs on Naval Station Norfolk, March 13.

The VCNO asked the assembled command leadership teams to share their views on fleet readiness, manning, and Navy’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program. Questions

and discussion ranged from surface training programs to manning in key ratings, to suggestions for improving the SAPR training. USS Barry (DDG 52) Command Master Chief Charles Jones said he enjoyed the lengthy and frank discussion.

“I didn’t expect him to address the group the way he did. He really let the questions drive the discussion, which made for a very informative and enjoyable session,” said Jones.

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SAHARAN EXPRESS Members of the U.S. naval forces along with African and European maritime partners concluded the fourth annual Saharan Express, March 14.

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Navy community managers reminding Sailors of the various incentive programs available to them.

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NAVSEA executive director tours NSSA Director Deligne toured NAVSEA facilities, labs

By Douglas Denzine NSSA Public Affairs

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Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Executive Director William Deligne toured labs and facilities that aid Intermediate-level maintenance and capabilities at Norfolk Ship Support Activity (NSSA) in Norfolk, March 13.

NSSA is one of NAVSEA’s more than three dozen ďŹ eld activities, which provides maintenance and modernization to ships operating within the Atlantic, 5th and 6th Fleets, ensuring global force readiness. “This was an opportunity to show leadership ďŹ rsthand what our Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) is all about,â€? said NSSA Executive Director Dennis Bevington. “NAVSEA is a very broad organization and even though we here at NSSA live and breathe the daily life as an RMC, the leadership at NAVSEA has thousands of responsibilities that extend beyond our scope. This was a great opportunity for us to reinforce the importance of the work accomplished by the RMCs every day and how we ďŹ t into NAVSEA’s overall mission.â€?

Deligne began his day at Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) where their Executive Director, Robert G. Butler, Jr. briefed Deligne on the maintenance and modernization capabilities present at each of the RMCs. The brief was followed by a tour of NSSA’s Buildings CEP-200 and LF-18 located at Naval Station Norfolk. Deligne was given the opportu-

nity to see NSSA Sailors and civilian technicians and engineers working technical assistance on many ships that are currently undergoing Phased Maintenance Availabilities (PMA). “For me this visit was about getting a better understanding of the larger NAVSEA enterprise,� said Deligne. “I grew up in the aircraft carrier and nuclear worlds, so shipyards were very much a part of my life for twenty years, but not so much the RMCs.�

Among the labs visited was the AN/SLQ-32 EW Lab, which serves as an integral part of NSSA’s local and global direct Fleet support to the ship’s Cryptologic Technician Sailors. Deligne was also taken through various production shops, and given a chance to meet many of the Maintenance Assist Team (MAT) members. Each of the MATs has a ship speciďŹ c concentration aimed at ďŹ nding, documenting and ďŹ xing discrepancies on the deck plates. “Coming down and seeing the different types of technical and I-level capabilities we have here at NSSA RMC is just invaluable for me. Now I get to take that information back with me to headquarters and hopefully connect some dots and make us all better as an enterprise,â€? said Deligne.

Currently, NSSA is working Total Ship Readiness Assessments, Ballistic Missile Defense upgrades, and PMAs on nearly a dozen ships.

For more information on NSSA visit https:// corp.nssa.nmci.navy.mil/command/index.cfm. For more information on NAVSEA visit www.navsea. navy.mil/default.aspx.

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Norfolk E-2 Hawkeye leads recovery of mariners

NMCRS helps Sailors, marines around the world

By MCC(SW/AW) Leslie Tomaino NMCP Public Affairs

By Lt. j.g Rafe Tackes VAW-125 Public Affairs

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A crew from Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125 coordinated the combined rescue efforts to save three stranded mariners off the North Carolina coast, March 11.

As the E-2 Hawkeye, “Tiger,” from VAW-125, was coordinating range clearance and safety for a Norfolk based helicopter missile shoot, Lt. j.g D’Artenya Santana, the E-2 radar operator, heard a distress call of a nearby sinking sailboat.

“We were about two hours into our flight when the call came in,” said Santana. “We heard them say ‘Mayday, mayday, we are going down. We need help.’”

Santana immediately notified the rest of the E-2 crew of the developing situation.

The distress call was answered by U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Carolina, who advised the sailboat to give its position.

The E-2 crew plotted the position of the sinking sailboat, and Lt. Cmdr. Christopher LeBlanc, the E-2’s mission commander, immediately informed the Coast Guard that “Tiger” was in the vicinity and able to use its communications and radar suite to help in any way.

The crew instantly switched gears from supporting the missile shoot to procedures for Search and Recovery (SAR) operations, a mission that all naval aviation crews train to support.

As the Coast Guard responded to “Tiger’s” radio call, the response was one they were not expecting.

“We were expecting to aid in the rescue by coordinating with the vectoring rescue aircraft and ships,” said Santana. “Instead, they informed us that we were the only aircraft available and requested we go overhead and search the area for survivors.”

The E-2 crew immediately jumped into

MC2 Ernest Scott From left: Lt. Cmdr. Mike McNabb, Lt. Cmdr. Jason Wells, Lt. j.g. D’Artenya Santana, Lt. Cmdr.

Christopher LeBlanc helped in leading the recovery efforts of three stranded mariners, March 11.

action. Lt. Cmdr. Jason Wells and Lt. Dave Wiltshire, the E-2’s pilots, quickly coordinated a change in flight clearance with Air Traffic Control, configured the aircraft for maximum speed, and calculated fuel consumption.

As the E-2 crew began executing the Coast Guard request, a Liberian merchant container vessel, Islandia, operating in the vicinity of the downed vessel, responded to the Coast Guard by offering assistance.

It was quickly directed toward the downed vessel.

While Tiger was in transit towards the survivors’ position, its Air Control Officer Lt. Cmdr. Mike McNabb, spotted a nearby Air Force F-15 Strike Eagle fighter on his radar scope.

Knowing that the fighter was better equipped to visually search for survivors in the water, McNabb hailed the fighter on a military common frequency and immediately vectored its crew toward the survivors.

The F-15 belonged to U.S. Air Force 334th Fighter Squadron, stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, NC. It took mere minutes for the fighter to find the survivors and quickly establish a circling pattern above them to maintain sight and coordinate rescue efforts.

During the rescue efforts, a KC-135 Stratotanker, an Air Force airborne refueling tanker who was in the vicinity, contacted Tiger and offered assistance in case the fighters need to refuel.

As Islandia approached the rescue location, they launched small rescue boats to pull the three survivors out of the water, who were then transferred to a Coast Guard helicopter.

“While the E-2 is not often assigned the Search and Rescue mission, there is no doubt that Tiger was ready to quarterback the rescue effort,” said McNabb. “The crews of the E-2, F-15, KC-135, USCG helicopter, and the merchant ship Islandia stepped forward to provide whatever assistance was required without a blink of hesitation. It was fortunate that the crew of Islandia was nearby, but it must have been a great comfort for the survivors to see a U.S. military jet fly overhead as quickly as it did.”

After the rescue mission was complete, Cmdr. Timothy Wilson, commanding officer VAW-125, congratulated his crew as expressed confidence and importance in the team’s performance.

“This happy ending demonstrates that Tiger and its crew performed as any E-2 crew would – quickly and decisively despite an unanticipated situation with unexpected resources,” said Wilson. “This incident highlights the invaluable command and control role of the Navy’s E-2 Hawkeye aircraft and aircrew, a crucial asset to the Carrier Strike Group that is always ready to respond proactively, even in the most extreme situations.”

The Norfolk based E-2, while on deployment, operates off of the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt. The squadron is currently based out of Naval Station Norfolk until the aircraft carrier deploys early next year. The E-2 is a carrier based radar command and control aircraft, which operates with a crew of two pilots and three Naval Flight Officers, generally utilizes its radar and communications suite in support of the Carrier Strike Group.

The annual Navy-Marine Corps Fund Drive is now past its March halfway point, and for those who are still deciding whether to donate, this story may help sway you.

In August 2005, Chief Hospital Corpsman Lisa Ceron, then a new second class, was stationed in Iwakuni, Japan. She was a single parent to a threeyear-old daughter, and that would be enough for most young Sailors to handle. Then doctors diagnosed Ceron with a cerebral aneurysm. The news sent her into a tailspin emotionally, since her parents had died from ruptured cerebral aneurysms.

A brain (cerebral) aneurysm is a bulging, weak area in the wall of an artery that supplies blood to the brain. In most cases, a brain aneurysm causes no symptoms and goes unnoticed. In rare cases, the brain aneurysm ruptures, releasing blood into the skull and causing a stroke. When a brain aneurysm ruptures, the result is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Depending on the severity of the hemorrhage, brain damage or death may result.

Thinking of her parents, Ceron feared the worst, and, with a young child, she didn’t want that same fate. The doctors said she would require a craniotomy and aneurysm clipping so it would not rupture and cause her to die.

Ceron would have to travel to Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii for the surgery, but the command was unable to fund her daughter's travel expenses. Like many young Sailors, Ceron did not have the money saved to pay for her daughter’s expenses, let alone the expense of flying family in to care for her daughter in her absence. Ceron’s command referred her to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, who paid for her daughter's ticket from Japan to Hawaii and back.

“Some people are under the impression that their money is not being used for the services NMCRS advertises. I’m living proof that they are. Without their support, I honestly don’t know what I would have done,” said Ceron.

NMCRS provides a variety of services such as financial assistance with food, rent or mortgage, utilities, home repairs, establishing a new residence, including security and utility deposits, car repairs and insurance deductibles, medical expenses, military pay shortage or delayed entitlements, funeral expenses, and emergency travel expenses.

The NMCRS fund drive goes through the month of March and donations made in Hampton Roads help Sailors and Marines in this geographic area. To donate, contact your command’s coordinator.

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LEAVING THE MILITARY DOESNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T HAVE TO MEAN LEAVING TSP

By Wally Barstow FFSC Norfolk Financial Educator

If you have been making contributions into the federal TSP program while in the military, good for you.

Apart from anything else, TSP is a tax-privileged account that makes you wealthier in retirement.

Upon leaving the military you have some choices. The ďŹ rst is to

withdraw the money and use it for current expenses. This is a tough one because of two things: (1) Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to pay some hefty penalties and taxes, (2) Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to get old and probably wish you hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t done it.

The penalty of 10 percent applies to all of the traditional TSP account you withdraw. A $10,000 balance in a traditional TSP account would net about $7,500 after taxes and penalties.

If you made deposits into the Roth TSP, the penalty would apply only to the earnings portion of your withdrawal assuming you are not yet 59 and a half years old.

Another choice is to roll the money over into an IRA. Most simply, you can roll traditional TSP money into a traditional IRA, or Roth TSP contributions into a Roth IRA. A decision to convert traditional

TSP money into a Roth IRA would trigger a taxable event. That tax bill can be split over two years.

There are no fees for making a roll-over. The complication is that you have to shop for a mutual fund or other account, designate it as the appropriate type of IRA and follow through with the paper work.

A similar option would be a direct roll-over into your next employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 401(k). Most employers offer a 401(k) but relatively few have Roth 401(k)â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. This means you could roll over your traditional TSP balance into your new 401(k), and ďŹ nd a Roth IRA for your Roth TSP money.

The ďŹ nal option is leaving the money where it is.

There are two big reasons staying put may be the best decision. The ďŹ rst is the fundamental structure of TSP. The only mutual fund choices

available to investors in TSP are index funds. This means there is no attempt to beat the broader stock or bond market, just mirror it. This approach has proven itself a winner the majority of the time.

While actively managed mutual funds try with all their might to beat market averages like the S&P 500, year after year less than half of them accomplish the feat. So, the index fund approach puts the odds in your favor over time.

Those historically winning odds prompted legendary investor Warren Buffett to offer the following advice: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most investors are better off putting their money in low-cost index funds. An index fund is going to beat the majority of professionally managed money.â&#x20AC;?

Equally, if not more important are the expenses. TSPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual expenses are the lowest anywhere. How

important are the expenses you pay?

Consider this pearl of wisdom from long-time ďŹ nancial columnist Jane Bryant Quinn: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the secret to picking the best mutual funds? Look for the funds with the lowest costs.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all there is to it.â&#x20AC;?

Following the above suggestions would naturally lead one to leave the money in TSP.

Personnel specialist saves Lincoln Sailors money Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here to serve all the Sailors on Lincoln and make sure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting the money the government owes them.â&#x20AC;?

-Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Stacy

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Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Stacy comes from Okemah, Okla. He began his naval career in 2005. Stacy is married with two children and another on the way. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My ďŹ rst ship was the Enterprise back in 2007,â&#x20AC;? said Stacy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After that I went on an Individual Augmentee (IA) in 2010 to Afghanistan. So Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a lot of things.â&#x20AC;?

He reported to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in 2012 after the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deployment. His role on the ship since then has been to keep track of Sailorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pay and travel expenses.

As the travel leading petty ofďŹ cer, Stacy is responsible for helping Sail-

ors complete their paperwork after ofďŹ cial travel. However, he sees it as more than that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My job entails a lot of things but primarily customer service,â&#x20AC;? said Stacy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m here to serve all the Sailors on Lincoln and make sure theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting the money the government owes them. I am also the travel leading petty ofďŹ cer. I take care of all the travel cost paperwork when new Sailors check in and when they leave the ship enroute to their next duty station.â&#x20AC;?

Due to the volume of travel vouchers and other paperwork personnel specialists see on a regular basis, it is not uncommon to ďŹ nd simple mistakes that can affect a Sailorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pay in one way or another. Recently, during a program audit, Stacy identiďŹ ed one of these mistakes resulting in extra

money for his shipmates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yearly weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have an audit on our travel system,â&#x20AC;? said Stacy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We review travel and entitlements that are missed.

Not every Sailor knows how to ďŹ ll out travel entitlements properly. We review some of the improperly ďŹ lled out forms and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll come across some money that was due to members that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it at the time of their travel claim settlement.â&#x20AC;?

Along with basic pay and entitlements, Stacy talked about how pay helps Sailors when underway and times of family separation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be a struggle,â&#x20AC;? said Stacy, â&#x20AC;&#x153;especially for the junior guys. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a lot of money, and then you throw a family into the mix.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to operate two different home funds. You have a family back

home you have to support. You pay for their groceries and you supply your own out here. Normally youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d get that out of one fund but now there are two separate bills for that. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also junior sailors that donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to live in the barracks so they decide to get their own apartment while maintaining a place where their family lives. That causes a lot of strain.â&#x20AC;?

Along with his normal daily duties, Stacy also maintains the Administration Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ tness program, ensuring his shipmates continue to represent the squared away Navy appearance.

Lincoln is currently undergoing a refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, A division of Huntington-Ingalls Industries in Newport News.

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Volunteers with generous hearts, the ladies who manage the Bargain Shop on Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, presented a check for $1,000 to the base commander, kickingoff the installations Active Duty Fund Drive in support of Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. The fund drive runs from March through the end of April.

Accepting the check was Capt. Frank E. Hughlett, Commander, JEBLCFS, along with Christina Murray, site director, NMCRS, and Chief Master-at-Arms John Brooks, Installation Subarea coordinator for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fund drive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They say charity starts at home,â&#x20AC;? commented Hughlett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ladies who operate the Bargain Shop on base all have that spirit of community and receive great joy in supporting our uniformed personnel and their families. Their selďŹ&#x201A;ess dedication and heartfelt concern for the military community on JEB Little Creek-Fort Story is what makes this base such a

special place. Their donation will go far in setting the tone and jump starting this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Navy Marine Corps Relief fund drive.â&#x20AC;?

The mission of the Bargain Shop is to assist military families by making available serviceable used items at a reasonable price and contributing monies derived from the proďŹ ts to eligible charitable, religious, educational and scientiďŹ c organizations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making a donation in support of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is contributing to the wellbeing of our men and women in uniform and their families,â&#x20AC;? stated Georgiana Balling, manager for the Bargain Shop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is in keeping with our mission and by-laws. Besides, it makes you feel good to support those who sacriďŹ ce much in support of our country.â&#x20AC;?

For 110 years, the NavyMarine Corps Relief Society has been there for Sailors and Marines who faced family emergencies, natural disasters and other unexpected life events that strain monthly budgets. Contributing to the Society, supports shortterm, interest-free loans and grants; free budget counsel-

ing; junior sea bags with hand-made blankets for newborns; and registered nurses who visit the homes of young mothers and those healing from the wounds of combat service.

For more information on NMCRS, visit www.nmcrs. org/, or call the local ofďŹ ce on JEBLCFS at 462-1596.

For more information on the NMCRS Fund Drive, visit http://nmcrsfunddrive. org/. Also visit http://youtu. be/VEBAnmshyzw to see Rear Adm. Elaine Wagner, Commander, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, and this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead for the Mid-Atlantic Region's Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Active Duty Fund Drive.

You can also contact your local command fund drive coordinator for additional information.

The Bargain Shop is organized under Section 501(e) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It operates on base with established agreements with command leadership and is comprised of mostly volunteers.

For more information on the Bargain Shop, or to make donations, call 462-1595.

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St. Patrick’s Day marathon held on NAVSTA Norfolk Sailors, families, vets, DOD civilians ran 5K event

By MC2 Sabrina Fine The Flagship Staff Writer

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More than 870 people participated in a Saint Patrick’s Day 5K aboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, March 14.

The Saint Patrick’s Day 5K, hosted by Morale, Welfare, and Recreation was an opportunity for active duty, retirees, eligible family members, reservists and de-

partment of defense civilians to get together and compete in a 5K. “These events keep Sailor’s in shape, so they can do their jobs,” said Duffy Drum, the athletic director for NAVSTA Norfolk MWR. “It makes it more fun for them to include their families too.”

After the playing of the national anthem, participants, some of who were dressed in green Saint Patrick’s Day attire, headed toward the starting line to begin the run.

“We are very excited,” said Amanda Barker, a military spouse, who came with

her friend Lorie Branch.

This was both Barker and Branch’s first time running in a 5K. “Our husbands are deployed together and this gives us wives a chance to exercise together and celebrate St. Patty’s Day,” said Barker.

People pushing strollers, kids jogging alongside their parents, shipmates, and even a few dogs could be seen running across the finish line.

“These events bring us closer,” said Ensign Monica Killoran, stationed aboard USS Elrod (FFG 55), after she finished the race with

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The race is a great motivation for Sailors to help each other perform their best on Physical Readiness Tests (PRT) said Monica Killoran.

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After the race, awards were given to the top placed runners based on age group.

“I feel fantastic. I didn’t think I had a chance,” said Marie Price, a military spouse, who placed first in her age group. “It was great, and love events like this. I am super excited for next year.”

A6 | THE FLAGSHIP | MAR 20, 2014 | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM A guest pays respects to victims during the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami memorial ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is currently moored and homeported at Naval Base Coronado.

Tsunami Memorial March 11, 2011 Commands from Hampton Roads and around the fleet honor the victims of the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami

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MC1 Carla Burdt USS Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) pause for a moment of silence to honor the victims of the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.

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Left: Sailors and members of the local Japanese community participate in a moment of silence during a commemoration ceremony for the Great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo.

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Ike graduates first batch of suicide prevention leaders ■ campaign for suicide prevention Photo illustrations (left) produced by the U.S. Navy supporting the Suicide Prevention program urge Sailors to speak up and seek guidance.

Sailors throughout the fleet are encouraged to work together to recognize suicidal tendencies and behavior and act to prevent it.

By MC3 Sarah Horne USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH

Eight Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) graduated from an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) class, Feb. 28.

The ASIST graduates, the first Sailors from Ike to go through the program, are now equipped with greater suicide prevention tools that they can use to help their Ike shipmates, said Chief Religious Programs Specialist Shari Chisholm.

ASIST is a Chaplain Corps initiative to prevent suicides among all Sailors, of all ranks.

The program revolves around a two-day skills course designed to help Sailors feel more confident and competent so the immediate risk of suicide can be greatly reduced. The course includes interactive, role-playing classes that teach participants how to help someone

who may be thinking of, or may show signs of, hurting themselves or committing suicide.

“This is to help boost morale on Eisenhower and to help Sailors from E-1 to O-10 to know that they can assist anyone who may feel like they want to hurt themselves,” Chisholm said.

Religious Programs Specialist 3rd Class Giacobino Imperiel said he learned a lot from the training, and that he’s sure it will be very helpful if he has to use it. Not that he’s waiting passively for something to react to.

“Our chaplains want us to get out there and talk to other Sailors and see how they’re doing,” Imperiel said. “If you see someone who looks down, ask ‘Hey, how’s your day? How’s it going?’”

Any Sailor who is interested in becoming ASIST-qualified can go to Ike’s Religious Ministries department on the ship’s barge and request to sign up for the next available class.

Chisholm said the command is currently looking for E-6 and above personnel who can be taught to train other Ike Sailors how to help their fellow shipmates. Yet anyone with the desire to help is welcome to join in the fight against suicide.

“We’re just looking for some passionate personnel who are really interested in helping in this area,” said Chisholm.

All ASIST trainers are required to wear green stickers on their helmets that say ‘ASIST’ so they are easily identifiable. If a Sailor identifies a shipmate as possibly needing help, that Sailor can talk to one of the newly-qualified ASIST personnel to get needed guidance and resources.

If a Sailor in need does not feel comfortable talking to someone face-to-face, help is also available via the suicide prevention hotline at (800) 273-TALK or by calling Military OneSource at (800) 3429647.

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Navy Medicine leadership reaches fleet through social media

By Lisa Johnson U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Public Affairs

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The director of the U.S. Navy Medical Service Corps (MSC) took time to share the latest information on the current and future state of the MSC with MSC professionals, other Sailors, Navy civilians and their families during a worldwide virtual “all-hands” call, March 12.

Rear Adm. Terry Moulton and other members of the MSC lead-

ership team, answered questions ranging from leadership opportunities and professional development to the Arctic strategy.

Moulton and his MSC leadership team decided to participate in a virtual “all-hands” call to give Navy Medicine audiences a live, one-onone forum to communicate.

Moulton started off the conversation by thanking the specialty leaders, MSC detailers, strategic goal group members, and everyone who supports the U.S. Navy and Navy medicine. Sailors from Bahrain, Bremerton, Naples, Nor-

folk, Okinawa, Rota, San Diego, and in living rooms across the world were able to ask live questions. There was even a participant from USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

An early question from the online audience pertained to homesteading and whether it impacts someone’s career.

“I think the most important factor is that officers continue to show increasing responsibility and scope as you progress in your career,” said Moulton. “There are some areas that you can stay longer and still accomplish that in-

creasing responsibility, but I think it is risky once you reach three tours in one area.”

Capt. Clarence Thomas, MSC career planner, was one of the officers in the room fielding questions.

He answered a question from U.S. Naval Hospital Naples regarding implications to the role of the directors for administration (DFA) as the Defense Health Agency (DHA) assumes greater responsibility of military treatment facility (MTF) operations.

“The DHA and the command will now operate as an integrated

approach, and the DFA will need to understand the dynamics of the DHA and administrative support requirements at the MTF level,” said Thomas. “DFAs will be required to understand MTF operations as they relate to system level organization execution and implementation.”

Moulton said he was pleased with the amount of engagement using social media as a platform.

“This was a great team effort,” said Moulton. “It was great to see all the MSC officers online asking such great questions.”

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USFF COMMANDER VISITS MILITARY CULINARY ARTS COMPETITIVE TRAINING EVENT Adm.Bill Gortney, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) visited some of the Navy’s top culinary specialists (CS) competing at the 39th annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event (MCACTE) hosted at Ft. Lee, Va.

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Adm. Bill Gortney, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) visited some of the Navy’s top culinary specialists (CS) competing at the 39th annual Military Culinary Arts Competitive Training Event (MCACTE) hosted at Ft. Lee, Va., from March 9-14.

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Chief Culinary Specialist (SW/AW) Nelle Kigembe, assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), said the MCACTE is an excellent opportunity to showcase the culinary expertise of Navy trained chefs to top military leaders.

“It’s a great opportunity for our junior Sailors to see how interested their leaders are in their professional development,” said Kigembe.

“We encourage every young, aspiring chef to participate in unique training events like this. Keep an eye out for the official Navy message, and apply. The selection process is tough but the training is phenomenal.”

More than 300 chefs from military installations around the world competed for top honors during the ACF sanctioned competition featuring more than 600 judged events.

The competition featured individual and team challenges in a variety of categories, including hot foods, cold buffets, pastries, chocolates, field cooking, practical cooking and showpieces.

“We have really talented CSs throughout the Navy who haven’t heard about the MCACTE,” said Kigembe.

“NAVSUP encourages training opportunities like the MCACTE. They are beautiful opportunities that allow our junior Sailors to blossom into tomorrow’s leaders. We want all our chefs to apply for advanced schooling to further their knowledge. There are numerous schools offered by the Navy to help you improve your cooking and management skills.”

Culinary Specialist Seaman Andrea Buckhamjack, a student at Center for Service Support (CSS) Learning Site Fort Lee, Va., said it was a great opportunity to learn from the Navy’s best.

“This event is very challenging,” said Buckhamjack.

“It’s so impressive to see how these cooks and chefs take so much pride in their work.

Many of the competing cooks have been perfecting their craft for years. They give me a strong example to emulate and a model for lifelong learning.”

“Watching the candidates prepare restaurant quality food reinforces what our instructors teach and gives us new techniques to bring to the fleet,” said Buckhamjack.

“Every Navy cook should experience this event.”

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum director wins prestigious award

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum, located on the second floor of Nauticus in Norfolk, is an accredited museum operated by the U.S. Navy.

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■ locally In the Hampton Roads community, Elizabeth Poulliot is an advisory board member for the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History Foundation and is on the Board of Trustees for St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach.

The YWCA of South Hampton Roads announced Elizabeth Poulliot, director of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, as one of its Women of Distinction Award honorees during a ceremony at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, March 13.

She won the military category of the awards.

“We are pleased to recognize an exceptional group of women each year from our community who blaze a trail for others and serve as positive role models for all women,” said Ruth T. Jones, executive director of the YWCA of South Hampton Roads.

“It is such an incredible honor to be recognized and I am truly humbled by this award,” Poulliot said.

During the 26th annual Women of Distinction awards luncheon, 11 women received the honor. The awardees were judged based on a number of criteria, including professional and civic accomplishments, in addition to how the nominees embody the values and mission of the YWCA, eliminating racism and empowering women.

Poulliot was nominated by Hampton Roads Naval Historical Foundation Board Member Channing Zucker who said the Navy has long drawn upon the widest possible set of talents and backgrounds to maximize its warfighting capability, adapt to new threats and

challenges, and take advantage of new opportunities.

He said that among the many areas of Navy history Poulliot emphasizes in her work as museum director, she also understands the importance of Navy people being diverse in experience, background and ideas; personally and professionally ready; and proficient in the operation of their weapons and systems.

“The Hampton Roads Naval Museum offers school programs, lectures, and military presentations that highlight the significant positive impact of minorities in our nation’s naval history,” he said. “During Virginia’s Sesquicentennial of the Civil War kick-off at Norfolk State University, the museum staff researched, printed and made available to all academic leaders Blacks in Blue, a scholarly work on African-American contributions during the Civil War.” “The successes and empowerment of women is another focus of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum’s school programs and lectures. Women comprise 15 percent of the Sea Service’s total active duty force.

For almost 20 years female Sailors formed part of the museum staff, and Elizabeth Poulliot worked directly as their supervisor, serving as a mentor and a model of what hard work and dedication can produce,” said Zucker.

Although women have served in and with the Navy

since the American Revolution, they did not become an official part of the service until 1908 when Congress established the Navy Nurse Corps. Navy’s first enlisted women, more commonly known as Yeomen (F), provided primarily clerical support during World War I, but only for the duration of the war. Nurses remained the only women in the Navy until 1942 when the service launched the program designated as WAVES, the acronym for Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. The contributions of these Navy women and their counterparts in the other services convinced military and congressional leaders that women should have a role in the peacetime armed forces.

Elizabeth Poulliot has given three decades of service to the military men and women who serve in the American military. As the director of the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, she successfully relocated the museum off Naval Station Norfolk into the Nauticus science and technology exhibit center in 1994.

In 1998, Poulliot planned for the arrival of a World War WII battleship, USS Wisconsin, and then from 2000-2009 she operated BB-64 for the Navy, with a team of paid and volunteer history professionals.

Today, the ship remains an important artifact of America’s military history and has become a beloved symbol of the Norfolk waterfront.

TRUMAN SAILORS SELECTED FOR COMMISSION

By MC2 Adam Brock USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs

USS HARRY S.TRUMAN, AT SEA

Three Sailors on board the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) were selected to become commissioned officers, Feb. 28.

Senior Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Ronald Lee, Weapons Department’s G-1 division leading chief petty officer, submitted his package through the chief warrant officer (CWO) program while Chief Culinary Specialist Latonya Felton, Truman’s cargo chief, and Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Jesse Caldwell, Engineering Department’s auxiliaries division leading petty officer (LPO), both submitted their packages through the limited duty officer program.

“I chose to become a warrant officer because they are the technical experts,” said Lee. “They are the ones that people seek out whenever they have questions about a piece of specific gear. They bridge the gap between enlisted personnel and officers.

If an officer has a question about how enlisted Sailors feel about a certain policy or procedure, I can be there to provide insight on that topic from the enlisted side.”

After his seventh application, Lee was surprised when he finally saw his name on the selection list.

“I sat there and probably read my email about four or five times to make sure it was the right person,” said Lee. “I was kind of in shock because I was used to going through the process and watching re-

sults come out with my name not being listed and finally it appeared.”

Felton had doubt in her mind as well because this was her first application. She submitted her package as a first class petty officer and was advanced to chief petty officer while waiting for the results of her selection.

“When I found out I was both shocked and excited,” said Felton. I’m nervous for what is to come. I just made chief and now I’m moving on to ensign. I’m happy I was able to get the experience of being a chief first and now be able to roll into the next position and be a division officer. I think I will be able to better understand not just the chief role but the enlisted role as well.”

The process to apply for LDO/CWO selection includes

a submitting of several evaluations, a written statement on why a person should be selected and a review board covering their enlisted service record (ESR).

“If someone wants to submit a package, I think the best thing for them to do is make sure their ESR is up to

date,” said Felton. “As long as that is current, you don’t have to worry about submitting anything but your package.”

Lee shared some of tips on how he made his package strong enough for selection.

“Seek out a senior person for the designator you are applying for, right away, to get

guidance,” he said. “When it comes to putting your package together seek out somebody who was recently selected because as time goes by, package submission requirements change. I have quite a few mentors in the officer ranks that have assisted me the entire time that I was applying.”

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Edward Jones, known to his friends and co-workers as “Shiny Shoes” for his always perfect footwear, began his career in 1972 with the Navy Public Works Center Norfolk.

A Vietnam veteran, he has a reputation as the go-to employee for solving difficult problems, often long after normal working hours.

“My supervisors know they can count on me,” said Jones. “If they pick up the phone to call me, day or night, I’ll be there.”

According to production manager Richard Banks, Jones is a true teammate in every sense of the word, sharing his vast knowledge about base systems with everyone from the newest apprentice to the Public Works Officer.

“He knows where every valve on the base is,” said Banks. “In fact, there is a pretty good chance that he installed it.”

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John Harris, of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, at Harris’s home in Port Orchard, Wash.

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USS HARRY S. TRUMAN PREPARES FOR 3MI

By MC3 Blagoj B. Petkovski USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs

USS TRUMAN, AT SEA

The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) is scheduled to undergo a maintenance and material management inspection (3MI), March 29 - April 3.

A group of approximately 20 inspectors, representing Commander, Naval Air Forces; Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic; and Commander, Naval Air Forces Pacific will embark the ship to conduct the inspection.

3MI inspections occur approximately every two years and certifies the ship’s maintenance and material management (3M) program.

A ship’s 3M program consists of preventa-

tive and corrective maintenance. The inspection verifies the ship’s crew is performing both types correctly.

“The inspectors look at our entire maintenance process, reviewing everything from our administrative records to the way we actually conduct maintenance,” said Lt. Cmdr. Michael Hanke, Truman mantainance material management officer.

The inspectors will conduct spot checks, review the ship’s material data system and follow zone inspectors as they conduct zone inspections. There will also be a review of the current ship’s maintenance plan with representatives from each department.

Additionally, one member of each department’s 3M team will complete a practical examination testing their ability to use the organizational maintenance management system next generation program.

In December 2013, the 3MI team visited the ship for a material and maintenance management assist (3MA) to identify discrepencies the crew could correct before the inspection.

“We did well during 3MA, but there are always things we can do better,” said Hanke.

“We found out what we did right and what we had to work on.”

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dation from 3MA was that Sailors needed to follow the maintenance requirement card (MRC), the document with instructions on how to conduct maintenance, exactly as it is written.

“Following the MRC exactly as it is written ensures our Sailors are safe while they conduct maintenance and it’s done correctly,” said Hanke.

He said the maintenance training team works diligently to train the crew on how to properly conduct maintenance.

“We have been conducting maintenance training since the beginning of the deployment,” said Senior Chief Electrician’s Mate (SW/AW) Tim Curtain, Truman’s 3M coordinator. “You don’t train to be ready for 3MI, you train to do maintenance correctly. The quality of that training shows during 3MI.” Curtain said preparing for 3MI is a matter of taking processes that already work well and making them better.

Senior leadership is confident in the crew’s ability and its 3M program.

“Procedural compliance is a lifestyle for us where we don’t worry about an inspection,” said Truman Command Master Chief R.D. Kemp. “Our procedural compliance and attention to detail will be the exact characteristics that carry us through this inspection.”

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Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) joined local motorcycle riders in a memorial convoy and vigil to honor the life of a former Stennis Sailor, March 6.

Lt. Cmdr. John Harris lost his life in a motorcycle accident Feb. 26, while on his way to his home in Port Orchard, Wash.

“This [ceremony] gives me an incredible sense of pride for our Navy family and what we do for each other,” said Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Greg Harris, John Harris’s brother, who is currently stationed aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56), homeported at Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Motorcycle riders from across Kitsap County rode from the shopping district in Silverdale, Wash., to Harris’ home in Port Orchard, completing Harris’s intended travel path the day of his accident.

“I think John would have loved this,” said Shannon Harris, John Harris’s wife, from Port Orchard, Wash. “This is wonderful.”

After the ride, Stennis’ Chaplain, Cmdr. Yolanda Gillen, lead a prayer vigil at Harris’ home.

“As a friend of mine, I wanted to bring [Harris] home to his wife,” said Lt. Cmdr. Matt Scott, Stennis’ maintenance material control officer, who helped coordinate the involvement of Stennis Sailors in the ride and ceremony. “This is obviously a tough time for [John Harris’s family and friends], and it’s important to show our support.”

Harris was assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136 in Whidbey Island, Wash., and previously served aboard Stennis from 2000-2003 and 2006-2009.

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Entry Control Point (ECP) sentries use handheld ID scanners to scan ID cards of personnel entering the base in the Hampton Roads and throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Initial scan can take up to 8 seconds Continued from front All scans after the initial scan should take only about 2 seconds.

Currently, many ECPs are scanning during lowvolume times to allow personnel entering the base the opportunity to have their card scanned so in case of a denied card, traffic volume is not affected as much as it would be during peak hours.

Murley added that there is no need to increase the business hours at Pass and ID. “We have been scanning in the (Hampton Roads) area for several weeks now,” he said. “We have not noticed an increase in volume that would warrant extending hours.”

“Our next step after the short preregistration will be to go to 100 percent scanning at all times for all incoming traffic,” Murley said.

“Eventually the scanning will expand and be fully operational in more common places such as restricted areas and turnstiles.”

For questions about the scanners, contact Steve Murley at 322-2753 or email steve.murley@navy.mil, or Gina Dara at 322-2743 or gina.dara@navy.mil.

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participate in 2013 due to budget Continued from front Sailors aboard guided-missile cruisers USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) guidedmissile destroyers USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), USS Cole (DDG 67), USS Ross (DDG 71), guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B Roberts (FFG 58), and fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawa (T-AO 196) will participate in the exercise, which is intended to improve interoperability between allied navies in an operationally challenging environment.

“Joint Warrior provides our Sailors with an opportunity to work with our coalition partners in a unique tactical environment,” said Capt. Cary Krause, Commander, DESRON 26.

“This exercise will enhance our ability to operate with our allied navies, and will prepare our participating crews to conduct combined operations during deployment.”

The U.S. Navy did not participate in Joint Warrior in 2013 due to budgetary constraints. However, with a new budget in place, the De-

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“The entire spectrum of planned activities is a chance for our ships to train and hone their skills before their upcoming deployments,” said Krause. “We are thankful for this opportunity and excited to return to Scotland to participate in this exercise with our allies.”

Joint Warrior will begin in late March and will last approximately two weeks. It will involve air, sea and ground assets from Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, New Zealand, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Exercise scenarios include small boat attacks, boarding operations, air defense, anti-submarine warfare, and ship maneuverability tasks. More than 30 individual units, including aviation, surface, and subsurface, are participating and playing a distinct role.

Above: Christian Turner and his father Corey Turner point to Information Systems Technician 1st Class Ebony Turner aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) as it departs for Scotland.

Left: Sarena Vasquez and Laila Vasquez watch their father, Fire Contolman 2nd Class Don Vasquez aboard the USS Vella Gulf.

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| Various incentive programs available

Continued from front “The Navy has several incentive programs that the enlisted community managers and detailers use to fill vacancies at sea,” said Ron Dodge, deputy director of enlisted distribution at Navy Personnel Command. “We want to give Sailors good reasons to choose sea duty because that is where we need them.”

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced in March an upcoming increase in Career Sea Pay (CSP) and Career Sea Pay Premium incentives for eligible Sailors and Marines serving aboard ships whose primary mission is conducted at sea. This increase, the first since 2001, is intended to compensate Sailors for extended deployments, and is expected to take place early this summer. Additionally, Sailors may qualify for Sea Duty

Incentive Pay (SDIP), if they serve in specific ratings, pay grades and/ or NEC’s and agree to remain on sea duty past their Prescribed Sea Tour (PST), volunteer for a backto-back sea tour, or curtail their current shore duty and return early to sea duty.

Sailors who wish to extend at sea or return to sea duty early may be entitled to receive an incentive pay along with a choice of duty station via the Voluntary Sea Duty Program (VSDP). Updated instructions outlining the VSDP guidelines are forthcoming, but Sailors can continue to refer to NAVADMINs 043/12 and 205/12 until the updates are released.

The Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Early Return to Sea, announced in NAVADMIN 230/12, authorized detailers to fill opening high priority E7-E9 sea duty billets using their authorized transfer window in con-

junction with the candidate’s current length of time on shore, recent advancement, fleet experience, and Navy Enlisted Classifications.

“When the CPO Early Return to Sea initiative was implemented, we were focused very hard on improving the “Supervisor” (E7E9) manning at sea. However, we know that ‘journeymen’ requirements are also important, particularly within the technical (NEC) skills. With this initiative we are trying to create a more holistic improvement in sea duty manning by expanding this initiative to E4-E9 Sailors,” said Dodge.

Navy detailers now will have increased flexibility in filling anticipated fleet vacancies on time with a fully trained and qualified relief, according to NAVADMIN 058/14.

This is one more tool to ensure proper manning of the fleet for all Sailors.

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Sailors baptized at Israel port call Sailors attached to amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and Marines assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit were baptized in the Jordan River while exploring the Holy sites of Israel during a scheduled port visit March 8.

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| Ferguson discussed fleet readiness, manning, SAPR VCNO

Continued from front Capt. Rick Cheeseman, commanding officer USS Monterey (CG 61) appreciated senior leader focus on readiness issues.

“I was very happy to hear the VCNO confirm that readiness accounts are getting the attention they deserve. A decade of war and contingency ops has eroded a lot of our readiness,” said Cheeseman.

Adm. Ferguson wanted to hear directly from shipboard COs and CMCs the impact funding constraints are having on the waterfront. “This is about giving deckplate leaders an opportunity to communicate directly with senior leadership. Hearing, first-hand, the impact of fiscal constraints on the safety, readiness, and morale of our Sailors is critical,” Adm. Ferguson said. “This direct feedback allows Navy leadership in Washington to make better and informed decisions about current programs and the future of our Navy.”

For USS Cole’s (DDG 67) Command Master Chief Michael Fisher, having the opportunity to speak directly to the Navy’s top leadership in an open forum, is vital to the health of the Navy.

“It’s very important for senior leadership to have face-to-face time with Sailors on the waterfront,” said Fisher. “[Navy senior leaders] are deciding policy and determining what programs get funding, and it’s up to the Sailors on the waterfront to implement those policies and programs. I think these types of engagements are the difference between success and failure.”

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Members of the U.S. Naval forces along with African and European maritime partners concluded the annual multinational exercise, Saharan Express, March 14.

During Saharan Express 2014, which began March 6, maritime forces from seven African nations, five European nations and the United States executed a multitude of scenarios, resulting in sharpened strategic and tactical expertise designed to increase collaboration on regional maritime security.

“Saharan Express is important because it is aimed at maritime security capacity building. This will help extend law and order into the waters that supply so many resources in all our countries,” said Sandra Clark, charge d’affaires at the United States Embassy in Dakar. “This training will not only benefit West Africa and West Africans.

This training will have a direct impact on security in Europe, North America and the rest of this evermore interconnected world.

As economic growth improves, we will all see the benefits of a wealthier world with more trading partners. The benefits of your training will be felt an ocean away.”

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USS Kidd completes Andaman Sea search, MH370 SAR efforts U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs

USS KIDD, AT SEA

Searching a combined 15,000 square miles since March 10, USS Kidd (DDG 100) and its MH-60R helicopters completed their search of the Andaman Sea and have been detached from the MH370 Search and Rescue (SAR) effort as of March 18.

No debris or wreckage associated with an aircraft was found.

“The dedication of this crew is amazing. Threehundred and fourteen Sailors were out here operating for 24 hours a day, standing extra watches and volunteering for extra duties because they knew if it were their loved one missing on MH370, they’d want the best U.S. Navy capabilities involved in the search,” said Kidd’s exec-

MCC(SW/EXW) Peter D. Lawlor Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert sits down with Lt. Caroline Hutcheson during an episode of “Conversation with a Shipmate” at the Pentagon to discuss the Navy’s proposed Fiscal Year 2015 budget request and how it will affect service members, programs and equipment.

LS2 Karmowska-Brooks U.S. Navy Sailors use hand signals while directing helicopter operations onboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100). Kidd is currently conducting search and rescue operations for the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370.

utive officer Cmdr. T.J. Zerr.

The move was made in consultation with the Government of Malaysia. With the search area expanding into the southern Indian Ocean, long range patrol aircraft such as the P-8A Poseidon and P-3C Orion are more suited to the

current SAR mission.

Covering up to 15,000 square miles in one 9-hour flight, the P-8 and P-3 can search larger areas with their advanced surface search radars and electro-optical

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HAGEL: SEQUESTRATION WOULD CRIPPLE MILITARY STRATEGY

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

If sequestration begins again in fiscal year 2016, the U.S. military will not be able to carry out defense strategy, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told the House Appropriations Committee’s defense subcommittee March 13.

A return to sequester would put at risk “America’s traditional role as a guaran-

tor of global security, and ultimately our own security,” Hagel said.

Events in Europe over the past few weeks underscore the need for American involvement, Hagel said. President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2015 defense budget request reflects that reality, he added, and sustains U.S. commitments and leadership at a very defining time.

“I believe this budget has to be far more than a set of

numbers or just a list of decisions,” the secretary said. “It is a statement of values. It’s a statement of priorities. It’s a statement of our needs. It’s a statement of our responsibilities.”

The budget request is realistic, Hagel said, and prepares the military to defend the nation at a time of increasing uncertainty throughout the world.

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CNO talks compensation online “Conversation with A Shipmate” episodes can be viewed on the CNO’s leadership page on Navy.mil, on the Navy’s official Youtube channel and on the American Forces Network.

By MCC Julianne Metzger Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert sat down this week to film another episode of “Conversation with a Shipmate” discussing aspects of Navy’s Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Proposal.

The Department of the Navy released its proposed $148 billion budget for fiscal year 2015 (FY15), March 4. The budget is part of the $495.6 billion defense budget President Barack Obama submitted to Congress the same day.

“Compensation is about half of our budget. We’d like to keep it to one half,” said Greenert. “The idea is to limit the growth, not take out.”

Navy Sailors’ and Civilians’ compensation would not be directly cut, but rather the rate of growth would slow from roughly 3 to 1 percent in pay and slow for Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) raises, Greenert said.

In 2013 alone, basic allowance housing (BAH) rates overall were raised 3.8 percent, depending on geographic location. In the FY15

Pay, BAH, and tuition assistance

budget new BAH rates will take into account the current 5 percent out of pocket expense along with a proposed 1 percent change to renter’s insurance.

Inserting these changes incrementally and as members permenantly change stations, assures members who have made longterm commitments in the form of a lease or contract are not penalized if the area’s housing costs decrease, said Greenert.

He went on to highlight that members will not see changes in their next pay check if they remain in their current duty station and that changes will be gradual if Sailors are moving to new duty stations.

Three components are included in the BAH computation: median current market rent; average utilities (including electricity, heat, and water/sewer) and average renter’s insurance.

The new budget proposes that BAH does not include the average renter’s insurance since some members choose not to make that purchase, said Greenert.

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MOVING MODE

By Tiffany Silverberg Military Spouse Contributor

“So how often do you move?” Does anyone have a consistent answer for that question? It’s always changing over the course of my husband’s career. Sometimes very often. Sometimes not so often. And while I haven’t quite worked out all the calculations, it seems clear that the years that start happening more often, I start preparing sooner. I think the equation would have to involve momentum, some time and speed variables, and, of course, the evergrowing weight of our household goods.

While I don’t have the specifics of that equation, let’s just be honest, moving is stressful and the faster it comes barreling at us, testing our organization skills and our very sanity, the more we need to prepare. I remember once when I was growing up, in a military home, my mom heard a list of the most stressful situations in a civilian context – and nearly half the list was encompassed by a cross country move – changing homes, changing schools, changing jobs, making

new friends. You name it! It’s always cracked us up because it’s a wonder we’re able to do it all – all the time. And yet we do. We just keep moving.

I’ve come to realize that the key to my own sanity is the result of that equation I mentioned.

The quicker the moves, the sooner I start preparing. Sometimes it feels like I’m never out of move mode. I keep a box of things to donate and haul it to the thrift store once a month – sometimes sooner. I spend evenings or weekends rearranging linen closets and storage closets to evaluate what I want grouped together. It’s one big game of categories – figuring out how I want things stored here, as well as how I want things unpacked there. I’m imagining, without the aid of any kind of floor plan, what the next house will look like and trying to match up how we live now with how we want to live then.

As I buy more plastic boxes to contain our lives, it strikes me that anyone who came into my house in the midst of it all would either find me to be extremely organized or on the brink of a hoarding issue. Either way, they might find it strange. They might find the rearranging of files

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or regrouping of books a rather ridiculous task in the shadow of a huge move. They may find the constant purging of small kitchen appliances and craft supplies a bit over the top, when really it may all fit in the next house – maybe.

But my fellow military spouses understand what I like to call “Moving Mode.” Facebook posts start popping up with the spring flowers requesting a happy new home for outside play toys and outgrown clothes. There’s a certain comfort in knowing that I’m not the only one who has done this enough times to know that while I don’t know exactly where those boxes will end up, nor how the house will be laid out, I do know exactly what I want to open on the other side and what I don’t want to deal with. Which gives me an answer to that question – “So how often do you move?” My answer – “Enough.”

Tiffany Silverberg is Navy wife and foodie with an independent streak. As a freelance writer, she brings years of journalism and language experience to non-profits, businesses and families, telling their stories online and offline. You can visit her website at www.tiffanysilverberg.com.

18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey joined First Lady Michelle Obama in welcoming military families to a movie screening of the new Muppets movie, “Muppets Most Wanted,” at the White House, March 12.

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Gen. Dempsey opened the event with some jokes, and the First Lady introduced a special guest – Kermit the Frog.

By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Sean K. Harp

WASHINGTON

First Lady Michelle Obama hosted military children and their families at the White House yesterday for a special screening of the Disney motion picture “Muppets Most Wanted,” with an opening address by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey.

The event was part of the Joining Forces initiative, established in April 2011 by the first lady and Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Joe Biden’s wife, to mobilize support for military families and veterans by all sectors of society.

“We want you to know how much we love the children of our men and women who serve in uniform,” said Dempsey, who was accompanied by his wife, Deanie.

“You guys are terrific. We couldn’t do what we do without you.”

The nation’s top-ranking military officer had a few questions for the children before the movie.

“Why are teddy bears never hungry?” he asked them.

“Because they're always stuffed,” a child called out.

“You’re right,” Dempsey said.

“What do you call a pig that knows karate?”

“Pork chop,” another answered.

“You guys are all over it,” the chairman told the children. “You’re ready for the movie. Finally, what is a frog’s favorite kind of music?”

“Hip hop!” several kids answered.

“Well, I know this movie is going to be funnier than the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,” Dempsey joked.

Dempsey introduced the first lady as “someone very special to us as a military family -- someone who has spent her time in office with her husband making sure that we can take care of you,” he said.

Obama said she wanted the children to know why their attendance at the White House was important.

“We are incredibly proud of you,” she said, also acknowledging the presence of their parents and Gold Star family members. “I meet a lot of kids, and I am most impressed by our military kids, because I know you guys have a lot on your plates.

“When your parents are deployed, you have to be big boys and girls,” she continued. “You have to get your homework done. You have to stay out of trouble. You have to help out with your brothers and sisters. You have to behave. You have to be strong and brave.”

Obama said she is impressed with how the children handle those tasks, “in a way that makes us proud.”

“You guys are heroes,” she added. “So we thought you should be some of the first kids in the entire country that sees one of the best, coolest movies on the planet.”

But before the movie started, Obama said there was another “extra special” guest in the house, as she introduced the Muppets character Kermit the Frog, who stars in the movie.

“I would have been here sooner,” Kermit said as he joined Obama and Dempsey on the stage. “But it took me a while to get through security. And I still don't understand how a frog with no clothes could set off a metal detector.”

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Kermit told the children it isn’t always easy being green. “And sometimes it’s not easy for you guys – for your moms and dads who wear a green uniform, a blue or white one. But you guys have to be just as tough as them.”

Military children often move from town to town every couple of years and have to make new friends, Kermit noted. “I know you wish your mom and dad could be around more than they are. But because of that, you’re all strong and brave and very grown-up, and that's very cool. And I wish I had been that cool when I was a tadpole.”

Dempsey awarded the “senior Muppet” with his personal challenge coin to honor what he’s done for military children. “Kermit, on behalf of the armed forces, and especially on behalf of this group of great soldier, sailor, airman, Marine spouses and children, I’d like to give you this coin,” he said.

“You are all amazing,” Kermit told the audience as the movie commenced. “I may not be a Marine, but I am marine life. I salute you.”

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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | MAR 20, 2014 | THE FLAGSHIP | B3 Information Systems Technician Seaman Yesenia Webber, assigned to Naval History and Heritage Command, reads a Dr. Seuss book to students at Tyler Elementary School during a Read Across America campaign event.

Webber volunteered with more than 20 Sailors from Naval District Washington to read and participate in activities at the school.

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Children, Sailors partner to celebrate literacy

By Shawn Miller Naval District Washington Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

Monday snow would not, could not, let them read, but Thursday sun returned their fun as hundreds of students at Tyler Elementary School partnered with local Sailors from Naval District Washington (NDW) to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ belated birthday with a Read Across America event, March 6.

Rear Adm. Mark Rich, Commandant, NDW, kicked off the event by reading Seuss’ literary classic, “Green Eggs and Ham.” Rich encouraged the gathered children to read at every chance they get, and to get their parents involved in reading with them.

“It will open doors to you,” he

Reading is so important because it tells you and teaches you about people, about places, about history, and about life.”

-Rear Adm. Mark Rich, Commandant, NDW

said to gathered students. “Reading is so important because it tells you and teaches you about people, about places, about history, and about life.

The foundation of learning is reading.”

As the signature program of the National Education Association (NEA), the annual Read Across America campaign celebrates reading and promotes childhood literacy in public schools nationwide. This year marked the first year NDW personnel volunteered to participate in activities at Tyler Elementary.

“It was a really good experience for our kids, our families, and our teachers,” said principal Mitchell Brunson of this year’s partnership.

“I could see the level of energy and excitement in their eyes as the Admiral was reading.”

Brunson said many of the students have not had much exposure to service members, so the event served as a great chance to ask questions and satisfy their curiosity.

Thirty Sailors from NDW, including one dressed as fan-favorite Cat in the Hat, spread out into the classrooms later in the day to read more books, play games, make crafts and answer questions from the inquisitive children wondering about each ribbon and stripe on the Sailors’ uniforms.

“It was awesome,” said Information Systems Technician Seaman Yesenia Webber, Naval History and Heritage Command. “It was really easy to read to them. Sometimes they read to me. Some words they couldn’t pronounce, so I helped them. It was just a good opportunity for me.”

Young children often don’t get enough exposure to reading, said Webber, who has a 5-year-old niece she enjoys reading with. One of the students encircling Webber as she read declared that he wished to be president one day.

“You have to stay in school, read a lot of books, and you’ll get there,” Webber told the students. “You just have to work hard for it.”

Beyond motivating kids to read, the NEA encourages parents and caregivers to get involved as a critical piece to classroom foundations. In a reading literacy study by the National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Department of Education, research showed a 28-point increase in comprehension levels over the national average for fourth grade when parents are more actively involved in the learning process.

Webber said she never had the opportunity to take part in such an event as a child, so she looked forward to volunteering her time when she heard about the upcoming event.

Tyler Elementary is a school focused on small group literacy, Brunson explained, so Read Across America and similar celebrations are important in continuing the motivation to pick up a book. “We just capitalize on that to continue to expose our kids to reading opportunities,” he said.

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Greenert: Suggested change to budget needs rethinking

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EXERCISE

| Scenarios

against piracy, trafficking, illegal fishing

Continued from B1

Continued from B1 The fourth annual exercise was conducted across three different operational hubs in waters near Cabo Verde and Senegal.

Scenarios included counterpiracy, counter-illicit trafficking and illegal fishing.

“I am pleased that the exercise scenarios that were selected and executed this year are realistic and perfectly reflect the treats proliferating in the maritime area of Africa,” said Rear Adm. Cheikh Bara Cissokho, Senegalese chief of navy staff.

“Indeed, illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing drug trafficking and arms smuggling are scourges that require all maritime stakeholders to have a constant vigilance and continuous training of defense forces and security.”

Saharan Express is one of four African regional “Express” series exercises facilitated by U.S. Naval Forces EuropeAfrica/U.S. 6th Fleet. The objective of the exercise was to increase regional cooperation, Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)/information sharing and improve communications and interoperability among participating forces to strengthen regional partner nations’ capabilities to counter maritime threats.

“Each Saharan Express has built on the successes of the previous year’s work. I am proud to

MC1 David R. Krigbaum Chief Hospital Corpsman Amber Smoker, exercise medical lead, assists a Moroccan Sailor in rendering first aid to a Liberian Coast Guardsman who is role playing a casualty aboard the Spanish Guardia Civil patrol ship Rio Segura during Exercise Saharan Express 2014.

say that we have helped to advance the region’s ability to preserve maritime security through stronger professional bonds as well as improved communications and finely tuned skills,” said U.S. Navy Capt. John Tokarewich, Saharan Express 2014 exercise director, during the closing ceremony here.

Participating nations felt that

the exercise was beneficial to improving skill sets that can be used in real-world operations.

Additionally, African partners will play a larger role in planning future iterations of the annual exercise.

“Saharan Express 2014 is a turning point since the beginning of the organization of the exercise. Indeed, this year was

marked by the gradual transfer of responsibilities to the Navies and Coast Guards of West Africa with regard to planning, conduct of operations and logistical support. This is timely and fits perfectly in line with the objectives of the integrated Maritime Policy of the Economic Community of West African States,” Cissoko said.

Continuing to speak on compensation, the conversation turned toward retirement.

“There is no plan, today, to change retirement,” Greenert said. There is a commission studying it, and heavy media coverage about the proposed ideas will continue, Greenert said.

“Anybody who is wearing a uniform today – that retirement system will be grandfathered which means: today’s retirement system is their retirement system,” Greenert said.

If and when new options become available service members may have the option of transitioning to a new system. However, they will not be forced to accept a different retirement system than the one that was in effect during their service, Greenert said.

Greenert was asked about the projected FY15 budget that slated Tuition Assistance to 75 percent Navy funded, 25 percent funded by the Sailor.

Greenert challenged this proposed change and said it needs rethinking and that there will be more to follow on this issue.

“That’s very important to me to have an educated force, I want [Sailors] to get the right education,” said Greenert. “So they get something that is useful while they’re in the military and when they leave the military and that enhances their life.”

In FY14 Tuition Assistance remains 100 percent funded by the Navy and Greenert hopes to keep it that way.

“The bottom line is I want our kids to have the best education they can get,” said Greenert.

This year’s budget submission prioritizes funding for forward presence and continues to make critical investments in people and future capabilities. The additional investments proposed will be for retaining Sailors through the Quality of Service initiative.

The Navy seeks to reduce manning gaps at sea and improve the sea-to-shore flow of personnel to increase job satisfaction for Sailors.

“Every penny that the Navy gets out of compensation reform, will go into areas to improve the quality of service and work,” Greenert said.

For more episodes of Conversation with a Shipmate: http://tinyurl.com/kbjkhu7. For more information on the budget: http://tinyurl.com/mh4d8o4 or visit the Navy Live Blog Navy FY15 Budget: Preserving Presence and Warfighting Capability at http://tinyurl.com/mr99gds.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey, and Department of Defense Comptroller Robert Hale testify before the House Appropriations Committee for Defense in Washington D.C. on March 13.

Transportation official urges planning before PCS moves

By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

With warmer weather comes peak moving season, so when orders are in hand, people should plan ahead to ensure the most hassle-free relocation, a senior official who oversees personal property moves for military families said in a recent interview.

Navy Capt. Aaron Stanley, personal property program director for U.S. Transportation Command’s Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, told the Pentagon Channel that peak moving season is a moving industry phenomenon in which government and private-sector moves compete for the same resources during busy summer months, typically between the Memorial Day and Independence Day holidays.

“Whether moving this summer or any time, do your homework, be flexible and know what your rights are,” Stanley said.

The main moving issue is volume, with most families opting to relocate after their children are out of school for the year, he said.

Stanley said the Defense Department conducted 520,000 moves last year, with about about 40 percent occurring from May 15 to Aug. 15, with similar numbers projected this year.

Stanley encouraged those with a permanent-change-ofstation move on the horizon to propose multiple windows or dates for moving consideration.

“By having multiple dates in mind, we have the best chance of getting you the dates you’re after,” Stanley said. “And because of the busy summer season, the better you understand what the movers are supposed to do on your behalf, the better [prepared you will be] to hold them accountable to do exactly that.”

By using the online Defense Personal Property System at www.move.mil, Defense Department personnel and their families can self-counsel and submit their applications online, track their shipments, file a claim, and settle directly with the moving company to get full replacement value of lost and damaged goods, as opposed to depreciated value offered in the past, Stanley explained.

“There are some changes being made to the claims module that should make it more user-friendly,” he added.

Officials have been responsive to customer feedback, Stanley said, and he noted that a higher customer survey response rate – currently at about 35 to 45 percent – would improve their ability to see that the best moving companies get the most business in moving military families.

“That customer satisfaction survey is the underlying foundation for the program, and its best-value approach accounts for 75 percent of the formulae to allocate shipments for [transportation service providers],” he said. “More feedback means a better program and good shipments to the right companies.”

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HAGEL

| Pay increases remain, to be less substantial Continued from B1

All these savings will be reinvested in training and equipping our troops.”

- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel

From the troop side, Hagel discussed compensation reform. The department is committed to providing service members fair compensation, he emphasized, “as well as the training and the tools and the edge they will always need to succeed in battle and return home safely.”

“To meet those obligations under constrained budgets, we need some modest adjustments to the growth in pay and benefits,” the secretary said. “All these savings will be reinvested in training and equipping our troops. And there are no proposals to change retirement in this budget.”

The Defense Department will continue to recommend pay increases, Hagel said, but they will not be as substantial as in past years. The department will continue subsidizing off-base

housing costs, he added, but not at 100 percent, as it is today. DOD will pay about 95 percent, he said, and it will be phased in over the next several years.

The budget request includes a provision to reduce subsidies for military commissaries. “We are not shutting down commissaries,” Hagel explained. “We recommend gradually phasing out some subsidies, but only for domestic commissaries that are not in remote areas.”

Finally, the secretary said, the Defense Department recommends simplifying and modernizing the three TRICARE military health plan systems by merging them into one, with modest increases in copays and deductibles for military retirees and family members that encourage them more fully to use the most affordable means of care. “Active duty personnel will still receive care that is entirely free,” he said.

| P-8 Poseidon to continue SAR efforts in South

KIDD

Continued from B1 sensors as well as fly low for visual identification when needed.

“I’m proud of our crew and their performance and resiliency during this challenging mission,” said Kidd’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Gabe Varela. “We trained for operations like this throughout the year and when it was time

to execute this crew came though flawlessly,” USS Kidd will proceed South through the Strait of Malacca to the South China Sea for follow-on operational tasking as they were when the search operation started.

The US Navy will move its P-8 Poseidon to Western Australia to better support the expanding SAR efforts to the South.

MC2 Eric A. Pastor Crew members on board a P-8A Poseidon assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 16 man their workstations while assisting in search and rescue operations for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

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Photos by MC2 Sabrina Fine

St. Patrick’s Day marathon held on NAVSTA Norfolk Sailors, families, vets, DOD civilians ran 5K event

By MC2 Sabrina Fine The Flagship Staff Writer

NORFOLK

More than 870 people participated in a Saint Patrick’s Day 5K aboard Naval Station (NAVSTA) Norfolk, March 14.

The Saint Patrick’s Day 5K, hosted by Morale, Welfare, and Recreation was an opportunity for active duty, retirees, eligible family members, reservists and de-

partment of defense civilians to get together and compete in a 5K. “These events keep Sailor’s in shape, so they can do their jobs,” said Duffy Drum, the athletic director for NAVSTA Norfolk MWR. “It makes it more fun for them to include their families too.”

After the playing of the national anthem, participants, some of who were dressed in green Saint Patrick’s Day attire, headed toward the starting line to begin the run.

“We are very excited,” said Amanda Barker, a military spouse, who came with

her friend Lorie Branch.

This was both Barker and Branch’s first time running in a 5K. “Our husbands are deployed together and this gives us wives a chance to exercise together and celebrate St. Patty’s Day,” said Barker.

People pushing strollers, kids jogging alongside their parents, shipmates, and even a few dogs could be seen running across the finish line.

“These events bring us closer,” said Ensign Monica Killoran, stationed aboard USS Elrod (FFG 55), after she finished the race with

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her husband Sean Killoran, a former Marine.

Monica Killoran said she enjoys running and her husband came to the race to spend time and support her.

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After the race, awards were given to the top placed runners based on age group.

“I feel fantastic. I didn’t think I had a chance,” said Marie Price, a military spouse, who placed first in her age group. “It was great, and love events like this. I am super excited for next year.”

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U.S., Japan demonstrate interoperability during goodwill exercise

By MC3 Chris Cavagnaro USS McCampbell Public Affairs

USS MCCAMPBELL, AT SEA

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) participated in a goodwill exercise with Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) destroyer Takanami (DD 110), March 9-10.

The ships exchanged crew members and conducted helicopter operations, ship handling, anti-submarine warfare and air warfare events – all with the goal of building cooperation, understanding and interoperability between the two forces.

“Cooperative events like the personnel exchange and anti-submarine warfare exercise serve to improve and strengthen both of our nations’ maritime capabilities,” said Lt. Michael Burling, McCampbell’s damage control assistant and anti-submarine warfare evaluator. “The Japanese crew we had on board from Takanami was very professional and helpful. Anytime we can train and work beside our counterparts from the JMSDF offers a phenomenal opportunity to

NAVY ACCEPTS DELIVERY OF USNS JOHN GLENN Team Ships Public Affairs SAN DIEGO, CALIF.

The Navy accepted delivery of USNS John Glenn (MLP 2), March 12. Delivery marks the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy.

Constructed by General Dynamics National Steel and Shipbuilding Company (NASSCO), the Mobile Landing Platform (MLP) is a highly flexible platform that provides logistics movement from sea to shore, supporting and executing a broad range of military missions including humanitarian support and sustainment of traditional military missions.

John Glenn is the second MLP to be delivered to the Navy following delivery of USNS Montford Point (MLP 1) in May 2013.

“It’s noteworthy that less than a year after the delivery of Montford Point, a first-in-class ship, we have come together with industry to deliver the program’s second ship,” said Capt. Henry Stevens, Strategic and Theater Sealift Program Manager,

Program Executive Office, Ships.

“This is a true testament to the dedication, and hard work of all those involved in shipbuilding as well as the successful partnership with industry.”

MLP 2 was christened on Feb. 1 in a ceremony attended by the ship’s namesake, John Glenn. During the ceremony’s principal address, Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations, touted the ship’s capabilities.

“This opens for us in the Navy, a new chapter of innovation and modularity,” said Greenert. “It will be flexible and responsive, the John Glenn will be truly vital to our future operations.”

John Glenn is able to easily transfer personnel and vehicles from other vessels such as the Large, Medium-Speed, Roll-on/Roll-off ships (LMSRs) onto Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) vehicles and transport them ashore. The platform’s open, reconfigurable mission deck will serve as an important flexible and transformational asset to the Navy as it can be reconfigured to support a wide variety of future operations.

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■ above The Military Sealift Command mobile landing ship USNS John Glenn (MLP 2) underway off the California coast. U.S. Navy photo.

MLP 2 has a range of 9,500 nautical miles at a sustained speed of 15 knots. Her size allows for 25,000 square feet of vehicle and equipment stowage space and 380,000 gallons of JP-5 fuel storage.

USNS John Glenn will be owned by the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) where she will be operated by a 34-person civilian-mariner crew.

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McCampbell participated in ship handling evolutions, cross deck helicopter operations, air defense exercises, and antisubmarine warfare exercises with Takanami.

“The shipboard deck landing period successfully demonstrated shipboard aviation interoperability between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF,” said Lt. Steven Kelly, McCampbell’s helicopter control officer. “It was a unique experience and one that I hope to participate in again in the future.”

The embarked crew members from the Takanami also felt the combined training was valuable.

“This has been a very enjoyable experience for us,” said JMSDF Chief Petty Officer Akira Ito. “McCampbell’s crew has great teamwork and we’re fortunate to be welcomed on board. Both navies have learned a lot from our time together.”

McCampbell is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

MC3 Chris Cavagnaro The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Takanami (DD 110), left, sails alongside the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85).

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Increased assignment flexibility allows detailers to fill anticipated vacancies Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs MILLINGTON, TENN.

A change to personnel policy now allows detailers to write orders directing the transfer of Sailors up to six months prior to or after their Projected Rotation Date (PRD).

Additionally, shore duty Sailors in paygrades E-4 to E-9 may be pulled for Early Return to Sea Duty, after having completed at least 24months ashore.

A change to MILPERSMAN 1306-104 gives Navy detailers increased flexibility in filling anticipated fleet va-

cancies on time with a fully trained and qualified relief.

Although the use of the Voluntary Sea Duty Program, Sea Duty Incentive Pay, and the Chief Petty Officer Early Return to Sea programs have made progress in improving fleet manning, there are times when the number of fleet vacancies and/or the associated training requirements for those positions do not align with the number or availability dates of Sailors in their orders negotiation window.

PRDs will not be adjusted and the current Career Management System/Interactive Detailing (CMS/ID) appli-

cation and detailing policies remain unchanged. Sailors will still enter their CMS/ID order negotiation window nine months prior to their PRD. However, when they are selected for their next assignment, their orders may direct transfer earlier than the previous three months prior to four months after their PRD allowed. The actual transfer date will be determined by the commencement of training for the prospective job and the date of the anticipated fleet vacancy they are being ordered to fill.

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cies exceeds the number of sea duty rollers, detailers may contact shore duty Sailors that are approaching or beyond 24months ashore, and consider them for an early return to sea move. When being considered for an early return to sea requirement, Sailors will be contacted by their detailer, and

Advancement exam readiness review panels seek rating subject matter experts

By Katrina Gergely Naval Education and Training Professional Development Technology Center Public Affairs

PENSACOLA, FLA.

The latest Advancement Examination Readiness Review (AERR) schedule and request for volunteers was announced March 12 by the Naval Education and Training Professional Development Technology Center (NETPDTC) in Pensacola.

Detailed in Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 052/14, Navy chiefs (E7 to E9) on active duty, Full Time Support (FTS), and Reservists on Active Duty

for Special Work (ADSW) are encouraged to apply and participate in the process that helps identify the most qualified advancement candidates.

The Navy Advancement Center (NAC) AERR fleet liaison, Peter Pappas, coordinates with learning center rating managers, detailers, and Type Commander representatives to select the best nominees.

“Each enlisted rating has unique fleet subject matter expert (FSME) requirements calling for the right mix of skills and knowledge to support the AERR process,” said Pappas. “The chiefs who are

with their prescribed sea tour lengths. This change removes unnecessary administration from the ships, allows for more accurate personnel inventory reports and provides our Sailors with more accurate PRDs upon receipt of orders to their initial aircraft carrier sea tour.

Each enlisted rating has unique fleet subject matter expert (FSME) requirements calling for the right mix of skills and knowledge to support the AERR process.”

-The Navy Advancement Center AERR fleet liaison Peter Pappas

MC3 Wesley T. Buckett Religious Programs Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Chung, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), takes the second class petty officer exam.

selected to participate in their rating’s AERR must compliment other panel members so all aspects of the rating are represented. The NAC works closely with each community and Learning Center to obtain the appropriate combination of panel members.”

The reviews are held at Saufley Field in Pensacola, Fla., and FSME travel is funded by

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their current command will be contacted by their placement coordinator, and they will be afforded a 30-day window to submit an impact statement for consideration regarding their early transfer.

Also, nuclear enlisted sailors will have their initial sea tour PRDs set in accordance

NETPDTC. The reviews run one or two weeks in length with each rating being reviewed about every two years.

Updates to the AERR schedule are published quarterly.

According to NETPDTC’s Command Master Chief, Master Chief Electrician’s Mate Eric Riddle, each AERR volunteer plays a vital role as a rating FSME; chiefs who

are selected are responsible for determining the content of E4 through E7 rating advancement exams.

“We have a dedicated staff of exam development professionals who know how to leverage the experience and rating expertise of our visiting chiefs,” said Riddle. “Before the FMSEs leave to go back to their commands, they tell me how rewarding the AERR experience has been, and many return to the NAC to participate in subsequent panels.”

Applications to serve as a FSME for advancement exam development must be endorsed by the applicant’s

commanding officer or officer in charge, as well as the command master chief, senior chief or chief of the boat prior to submission to NETPDTC. Chiefs with experience in multiple platforms or recent experience on a major rating skill-set are highly desirable.

There are seven eligibility requirements listed in the nomination package. Potential applicants should contact the NETPDTC POC listed in the NAVADMIN to request a waiver if needed.

For application forms and additional requirements, visit www.nko.navy.mil/group/navy-advancement-center.

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Save a life! Hampton Roads Harley Davidson Blood Drive ■ when and where The annual Hampton Roads Harley Davidson Blood Drive will take place March 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harley Davidson Showroom in Yorktown.

All presenting donors will receive a special edition t-shirt, while supplies last. Harley Davidson will also give donors a $20 gift certificate to the Hampton Roads Harley Davidson store.

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Spartyka 5K event to benefit wounded veterans VIRGINIA BEACH

In honor of the daily sacrifices made by the brave men and women in all branches of the United States Military, Spartyka will host its sixth annual Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K - Virginia Beach, to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. The race will be held March 24 at 9 a.m. at Neptune’s Park at the Oceanfront.

Race Day registration and check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. but pre-registration is encouraged, and will guarantee that participants will receive a race t-shirt and finishers medal. The registration fee is $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the race. Participants may register online at www. raceit.com/Register/?event=23906.

This event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and anyone with a patriotic spirit who wants to show support for the troops and veterans. Funds raised by the event will support the Wounded Warrior Project, a national nonprofit organization supporting injured veterans. More information is available at woundedwarriorproject.org.

Immediately following the 5K on Saturday, all event participants are invited to the Official CP Shuckers After Party at 2407 Pacific Ave in Virginia Beach for refreshments and live entertainment, including the Hark, Brian Grilli Band and the Deloreans.

As part of the sixth annual Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K, races will also be held on March 29 at Qatar Air Base and on board USS Stout (DDG 55) which is currently forward deployed.

On Race Day the Warrior of the Day award will be presented to Scott Taylor (former NAVY SEAL), and a personalized Honor and Remember Flag will be presented to the Family of fallen U.S. Navy Senior Chief EOD Tech Timothy Johns. For more information about Honor and Remember, visit honorandremember.org.

For more information about the Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K, contact Jimi Partyka, Race Director, at jimi.partyka@gmail.com or 515-6538.

ODU International Festival Shines Light on Diverse Cultures NORFOLK

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The Ted Constant Convocation Center will soon play host to a melting pot of vibrant cultures found throughout Hampton Roads as thousands of attendees gather for the Old Dominion University International Festival.

The sixth annual event, which attracted 6,000 attendees last year, will be held March 30 from noon to 5 p.m. at the convocation center located on Hampton Boulevard directly across from the ODU main campus. It is free and open to the public.

Festivities officially kickoff at 1 p.m. with opening remarks from International Festival co-sponsors and a color guard presentation from the Academy of International Studies at Rosemont, in Norfolk.

On the main stage, live performances will feature music and dances from the Caribbean, South America, Africa, the United Kingdom, India, Vietnam, Brazil, Spain, Russia, Polynesia, the Middle East, Japan and the United States, among others. A global fashion show will also be featured.

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resenting the North and South American continents, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia and Africa. In addition, educational vendors will include more than 20 local non-profit organizations, schools, community alliances and state agencies.

An international bazaar marketplace will feature clothing, jewelry, handmade items and crafts along with items made in Hampton Roads and around the world.

Outside, the Teeny Tiny Farm from Elberon will again be on hand with their popular petting zoo of bunnies, goats, ducks and miniature varieties of a horse, cow, pig, llama and alpaca. For attendees with an exploratory side, Ms. Shelly’s Rocks and Gemstone Mining, LLC, will provide gemstone bags with rocks, minerals, fossils and sand to be mined on-site for a small fee.

Because no international festival is complete without global cuisine, food vendors will include: Grapevine Restaurant (Greek), India Palace Restaurant (Indian), Jeepeny Express (Asian Fusion), Caribbean Castle (Caribbean), Scratch Bakery (Cupcakery), Baladi Mediterranean Café (Mediterranean) and Mary-Helen’s Place LLC (American Creole).

For more information about the International Festival, visit the ODU Office of Intercultural Relations website or call 683-4406.

Scales shine and dragons roar once more at Busch Gardens Williamsburg WILLIAMSBURG

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■ unlimited summer fun Busch Gardens and Water Country USA are currently offering a 2-Park Fun Card, good for unlimited visits to both parks through Sept. 1, for $72. The offer expires on March 31.

For more information visit www.buschgardens.com/va.

The fairy tale dragons at Busch Gardens’ Land of the Dragons have delighted kids and families for 20 years. This spring, Busch Gardens is commemorating this special milestone by turning back the hands of time to make its original KIDsiderate attraction shine like new.

“Families have grown up with Land of the Dragons,” said Carl Lum, Park President. “Now parents who played in the land’s giant tree as children are returning with their own kids and making memories all over again,” Improvements to the area are already underway. This spring, guests can play in a rejuvenated water-play area and interact with some of the parks less

cuddly animal ambassadors. A reptileinspired show is being developed for the area’s newly remodeled stage.

The dragons that call Land of the Dragons home are getting a fresh coat of paint, too. And guests who listen closely may even hear a roar of approval from one of the scaly inhabitants.

“We’re bringing back the dragon roar,” Park Operations Manager Renee Carino said, referring to the recorded roar that was part of the original land when it opened in 1994.

Shade structures are being replaced

near the stage and fans are being added in select locations for the comfort of parents who may be spending extra time in the newly remodeled land.

Families are invited to visit Busch Gardens on April 26 (originally scheduled for March 22 but posponed) to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Land of the Dragons with games, face painting and appearances by some modern-day “dragons.” Children under five can get free admission all summer with the Free 2-Park Preschool Pass, while adults who purchase a Busch Gardens Fun Card online can get Water Country USA added for free for a limited time.

For ticketing information, visit online at www.buschgardens.com/va or call (800) 343-7946.

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Gabriel Iglesias World Tour ■ When: March 23; 7:30 ■ Where: Chrysler Hall,

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Norfolk ■ Cost: Tickets

are $41 plus fees and are available at the Scope box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone (800) 745-3000 and livenation.com.

■ For more information, visit: www.sevenvenues.com/ Comedian Gabriel Iglesias will bring his comedy world tour, Unity Through Laughter, to Chrysler Hall on March 23. Unity Through Laughter will be presented by Comedy Central Live. In 2013 Iglesias found himself sitting atop some of the entertainment industry’s most prestigious lists, with Forbes Magazine including Iglesias in its “Ones to Watch” list, and The Hollywood Reporter naming him to its “Top Five Grossing Standup Comedians.”

In addition, Iglesias’ Comedy Central special “Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy” premiered this last spring and generated the networks highest ratings for the year.

AMERICA’S TALL SHIP TO VISIT MOREHEAD CITY FOR FIVE DAYS MOREHEAD CITY, N.C.

The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, America’s Tall Ship and seagoing classroom for future officers in training, is scheduled to arrive March 26 in Morehead City, N.C. From its homeport in New London, Conn., the cutter will sail along the eastern seaboard and transit through Morehead as part of its spring training for Coast Guard and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration officer candidates.

Eagle’s spring deployment is the first underway training for 2014 after the cutter completed a three and a half month dockside maintenance and a foremast overhaul at the Coast Guard Yard facility in Baltimore.

At 295 feet in length, the Eagle is the largest tall ship flying the stars and stripes and the only active square-rigger in U.S. government service.

Constructed in 1936 by the Blohm and Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany, and originally commissioned as the Horst Wessel by the German Navy, the Eagle was taken by the United States as a war reparation following World War II. With more than 23,500 square feet of sail and six miles of rigging, the Eagle has served as a classroom at sea to future Coast Guard officers since 1946, offering an at-sea leadership and professional development experience.

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A permanent crew of seven officers and 50 enlisted personnel maintain the ship and guide the cadets and officer candidates through an underway and in-port training schedule, dedicated to learning the skills of navigation, damage control, watchstanding, engineering and deck seamanship.

The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is scheduled to be moored in Morehead City on March 26 - 30. To follow the Eagle’s adventures, check its 2014 schedule and visit its Facebook page.

■ about the ship The USCGC Eagle (WIX-327) (formerly the SSS Horst Wessel) is a 295-foot barque used as a training cutter for future officers of the United States Coast Guard. She is the only active commissioned steel hulled sailing vessel in American military service. She is the seventh U.S. Navy or Coast Guard ship to bear the name in a line dating back to 1792.

Cerebral Palsy 5K Run & Walk-A-Thon ■ When: March 22 ■ Where: Mount Trashmore, Virginia Beach ■ Cost: Registration fee is $35 and includes the

official dry fit shirt for 5K and t-shirt for 1 milers, bananas, doughnuts and coffee and pizza after the event ■ For more information, contact: 497-7474 or visit www.cerebralpalsyofvirginia.org Registration for the Cerebral Palsy of Virginia’s 21st annual 5K Run & Walk-A-Thon begins at 7 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk will start at 8:30 with the 1-mile Fun Walk beginning at 9:30. Entertainment by Bobby the Clown, the Admirals, Salty the Dog and Rip Tide.

5K Run hand-painted awards will be given to the top male and female overall finishers, top 3 walkers and the top 3 male and female finishers in 10 age groups.

Awards will also be given to the top fund-raisers in four age categories. Finisher medals for 1 milers will be presented. All proceeds benefit programs and services for children and adults with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.

Presidential Service briefs ■ When: March 24 - 27 ■ Where: Locations listed below ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: YNCS

Michael Diaz at (301) 271-1406 or michael.diaz@whmo.mil Want to be a part of American history, gain unique training, work in a joint environment and have a chance to earn a Presidential Service Badge? Camp David recruiters are looking for ambitious, career-oriented Enlisted Sailors of all pay grades within the following ratings: ABH, ABF, BU, CE, CM, CS, DC, EA, EM, EN, EO, ET, HM, IC, IT, LS, MC, NC, PS, RP, SH, SW, UT and YN. Attend a Camp David Command/ Applicant’s Brief to find out more. They will be held at Naval Station Norfolk, U-40 theater on March 24 from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.; at JEB Little Creek - Fort Story, NECC Bldg. 3504, room 117 on March 26 from 8 a.m. to noon; at JEB Little-Creek Fort Story, HQ Bldg. 1602 safety classroom on March 26 from 1 to 4 p.m.; and at NAS Oceana, CNATTU auditorium on March 27 from 8 to 10 a.m.

Military Transition Job Fair ■ When: March 25; 3 to 7 p.m.

■ Where: The Westin Virginia Beach Town

Center, 4535 Commerce Street, Virginia Beach ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: Sharon Dail at 6642501 or SDail@hrccva.com, or Maggie Cromwell at 664-2537 or MCromwell@hrccva.com Find your next career by attending the Military Transition Job Fair and Virginia Advisory Council on Military Education Expo hosted by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. It is open to all transitioning military, spouses and dependents. Attending a job fair is a proactive way of getting to know companies or industries you’re interested in possibly working for once separated from your military career. It’s also a great way to make contacts.

Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL Tour ■ When: April 4 - 5 ■ Where: Norfolk Scope Arena ■ Cost: Tickets range from $45 to $150 ■ For more information, contact: sevenvenues.com

The Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour, one of the top 10 grossing music tours of all time, will perform in Norfolk. Created by Cirque du Soleil, THE IMMORTAL World Tour features 49 international dancers, musicians, and acrobats, and is presented in a rock concert format that combines the excitement and innovation of Michael Jackson’s music and choreography with Cirque du Soleil’s unparalleled creativity. Tickets are available at www.cirquedusoleil. com/MichaelJackson and www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000.

Women pass judgment on ‘Men Who Cook’ NORFOLK

Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center’s fifth annual “Men Who Cook: Hampton Roads” premiere amateur chef competition is sure to dish up fun beginning at 6 p.m. on March 29, at the Norfolk Plaza Hotel, 700 Monticello Ave., in Norfolk.

“It is a food-filled evening with 25 two-man teams of local amateur chefs competing against each other for the title of Top Chef,” Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center Executive Director Lynne Berg said. “The food presentations are diverse, imaginative – and rival many of the area’s top professionals.

“Our all-female panel of judges will determine winners in multiple categories such as People’s Choice, Most Likely to Cook in My Own Kitchen and Tantalizing Taste Bud. Judges include Lorraine Eaton from the Pilot and Wanda Sheffield with Miller Oil.” While the guests taste the chefs’ delectable creations, Becky Livas will provide musical entertainment. There is also a silent auction of attractive themed gift baskets. “‘Men Who Cook’ was created as one solution to meet our fiscal challenges as we work to help older adults age successfully and enjoy a good quality of life,” Berg said. “Proceeds from this event provide wellness programming and support for our Nutrition Program

Courtesy photo Norfolk City Councilman Tommy Smigiel and Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue Evans Poston participate in the 2013 “Men Who Cook” event.

which serves over 1,000 hot, home cooked meals for seniors each month, as well as our adult day care.”

Tickets are $50 in advance, $55 at the door, and $180 for a four pack. Valet parking is provided, as is your first libation of the evening. There is a limited

six-table VIP room, and table reservations for groups of ten are available.

Last year’s event was sold out.

For more information about “Men Who Cook” and the Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center, call 625-5857 or visit the website at www.primeplus.org.

Virginia War Memorial to salute women veterans RICHMOND

TheVirginia War Memorial will commemorate the contributions of women in the U.S. Armed Forces with a special program and reception entitled “Salute to Women Veterans” on March 27 at 6 p.m. The program is free and the public and, most especially, those women who served our Nation in all branches of military service, are invited to attend.

The award-winning documentary film “Vietnam Nurses,” the emotional story of the women whose lives were forever changed by the casualties and horrors of war, will be shown. The film is narrated by actress Dana Delany, who

portrayed a nurse serving in Vietnam in the television series “China Beach.”

Following the film, there will be a reception sponsored by Woody Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

“March has been designated Women’s History Month in recognition of the many contributions to all aspects of our American society,” said Candi Shelton, Virginia War Memorial Education Director. “It is fitting that we honor those women who have served and continue to serve our Nation in uniform as an integral part of our armed forces.”

For more info, visit www.vawarmemorial.org or call (804) 786-2060.

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Virginia Hot Rod car show rolling into town HAMPTON

Get your motor running for the Virginia Hot Rod and Custom Car Show on March 29 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and March 30 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Hampton Coliseum. Patrons will experience classic restored cars from the 1940s through the 1970s, as well as retro music, drag cars and bikes, and celebrities, including best supporting actress from the iconic 1970s movie “American Graffiti” Candace “Candy” Clark, the fastest man on two wheels and world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride, and Dan and his crew

from FantomWorks. Ricky Ashworth’s pro street truck, as seen on Pinks, will be making an appearance as well among the melting pot of amazing fourwheeled creations.

The custom bike world has a spot at this event, and one-of-a-kinds like the only Chip Foose motorcycle in the world, a completely restored 1950s Indian, inventory from Harley of Hampton and tribute bikes – low-slung, off-the-hook custom choppers, will be represented.

This event features family fun for all, including door prizes, giveaways, pinup girls, booths and displays. This

is a true community-based event; there will be non-profit organizations on-site, focused on giving back through direct donations to specific charities.

Ticket cost will be $12 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 11, and $10 for military, and will be available at the box office on the days of the event as well as online through vacarshow.com.

Park Lane Tavern will be hosting car show events on both Friday and Saturday nights at their location in the Peninsula Town Center beginning at 9 p.m.

For more information, visit vacarshow. com or call (443) 366-5944.

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finances

Money matters: Educating the next generation on spending Brandpoint

At a certain age, kids stop listening to their parents on all topics except for one. Money.

Yet recent research conducted by Bank of America found that although this is the one area where teens and tweens actually seek advice from their parents, it’s one many adults avoid due to their own lack of confidence in managing their finances.

Whether you’re taking steps to proactively educate your children on money management or they’re confronting you with specific questions, be ready and equipped to help them learn about what’s important.

Following the five simple steps below will not only help you brush up on the basics and build your own financial knowledge but better prepare you to teach your kids about managing money responsibly.

Expand your own financial knowledge – A recent Bank of America study on financial literacy reveals that 32 percent of U.S. adults recognize their lack of financial knowledge has led them to make poor financial decisions. Before you can educate your kids, make it a priority to educate yourself.

Consider online resources as an easy way to expand your own financial knowledge. One

option is BetterMoneyHabits.com, a free online learning platform offered through Bank of America’s partnership with Khan Academy, offering dozens of easy-to-understand personal finance videos on everything from using credit to saving and budgeting.

Educate by example – Teens and tweens often model their behaviors after their parents – both good and bad – particularly when it comes to money. By setting a good example and responsibly managing your own personal finances, you can begin teaching your children without much heavy lifting. While you’re at it, check out steps to better money habits on BetterMoneyHabits. com to continue to build healthy behaviors your children can pick up on.

Talk to your kids – We’ve all made mistakes with money at one time or another – the important thing is that you and your children can learn from them. Begin talking to your children about the financial decisions you’ve made in the past to help spur open, ongoing dialogue about money. Knowledge of your personal financial challenges may prevent your children from facing similar issues and discussing your good decisions provides them with concrete examples to follow.

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Get specific – Parents tend to give piein-the-sky goals to their kids – like the need to save for college – which don’t resonate.

Focus your kids in on immediate goals – like saving for a bicycle or a treat after school.

Prior to making a purchase, challenge your children to research and compare. This approach helps teach many important aspects of money management including smart shopping, budgeting, finding and negotiating good deals, and avoiding impulse purchases.

Offer allowance – Once your children reach an age where you feel they’re comfortable with handling money, you can begin to offer an allowance. Whether it’s rewarding

them for completing chores, good behavior or making straight A’s on their report card, make it clear to them what kind of expenditures the money is for and that they are expected to save some of it. This will likely be your child’s first chance at budgeting and managing money, so it’s important to give them the tools they need in order to be successful.

Of course, there are no “one size fits all” answers to your child’s financial questions, but when the questions do come, it’s important to be ready by empowering yourself.

It’s critical that parents are confident in their own money management skills in order to teach the next generation.

Still need to file your taxes? Tips for faster, easier tax filing Brandpoint

Spring can inspire a renewed sense of confidence and optimism in do-it-yourself activities. For nearly 40 percent of Americans, this includes preparing and e-filing their own income tax return.-Like most things DIY, following a few simple strategies can save you valuable time and money at tax time.

“First, gather all your tax forms and information, especially if you want to start and file your return in one fell swoop,” says-TaxACT Spokesperson Jessi Dolmage. “In addition to tax forms like W-2s, 1099s and 1098s, remember documentation related to income, investments and any expenses you think

could be deductible. It’s also a good idea to have a copy of last year’s return for comparison.”

When choosing your digital tax solution, carefully review the tax forms and situations covered. Although one brand may include the tax forms for homeowners and self-employed in its free or deluxe product, another may require you to upgrade to a pricey version for the same forms. Also take note of any fees for state returns.

If you’re new to digital tax filing or switching brands, take a couple for a test drive. Paid solutions typically don’t require payment until you file and some even allow you to try without creating an account.

As part of your test drive, review the

help resources. Most brands offer email, phone and chat but the tax and technical help in the program should be robust enough to answer most questions on the spot. Are the answers easy to find and easy to understand?

Regardless of the brand or product, take advantage of the interview and answer questions in the order they’re asked.

Once you’ve completed the interview and you are ready to file,-print and review your return for these common mistakes: ■ Incorrect social security numbers.

■ Misspelled names. Be sure the names on your return appear exactly as they do on Social Security cards.

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■ Forgotten dependents.

■ Inaccurate bank account

and routing-numbers for direct deposited refunds or electronic tax payments.

An easy way to avoid errors like these is to import last year’s return.

Top brands will import data the IRS requires to match last year’s return, even if the return was prepared by another brand.

Some additional tips for peace of mind: ■ Start sooner rather than later.

Rushing can lead to costly mistakes.

DIY solutions save your information along the way so you can start and stop at any time. If you experienced major life changes last year, allow some extra time to make sure you

reap all the associated tax benefits.

■ Delaying the inevitable because you owe? You can still file your return now and schedule electronic payment anytime by April 15.

■ E-file, it’s the fastest, securest way to submit your tax return and you’ll receive electronic confirmation when your IRS return is processed.

■ Choose direct deposit. With e-file, it’s the fastest path to your refund. Otherwise, you may have to wait six to eight weeks for a check.

■ Need more time? File IRS Form 4868 by April 15 for an automatic six-month filing extension. Just be sure to pay any taxes due by April 15 to avoid late interest and penalties.

Find more tax tips at www.irs.gov.

Health& Fitness The Flagship | flagshipnews.com | 03.20.14 | C4

WAYS TO GET HEALTHIER FROM THE INSIDE OUT StatePoint

Turn daily habits into exercise Most people know that exercise, in addition to a healthy diet, also plays a key role in bettering your overall health. However, many people have trouble fitting exercise into their busy schedule or think they have to look to costly private training options to see results. What most don’t realize is fitting in exercise can be as easy and costefficient as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or going for a walk on your lunch break.

Encourage others, like your friends or family, to join you on these mini exercise sessions. Having a support system of people who are looking for ways to be healthier can help provide motivation to keep going on your journey to better health.

Get your fiber up Fiber is a crucial component to our diet, but most Americans are not getting the recommended daily amount of 25 to 38 grams of fiber, according to the American Dietetic Association.

Many people know that fiber can help promote digestive health, but few know that it can also promote heart health.

Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include seven grams of soluble fiber per day from psyllium husk,

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Heart health should be a year-round consideration for anybody looking to lead a healthy life. While that may sound like a daunting task, better heart health can be possible with a few steps in the right direction.

Iconic television, stage and screen actor, Tony Danza, makes his health a top priority, even when facing a busy schedule. Danza, who knows the importance of diet, exercise and “doing good to feel good,” offers his go-to tips for fitting health and wellness into your daily lifestyle.

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Giving back is good for the soul and really warms the heart. You will be amazed to see how much you do for yourself as a person when you are helping and giving back to others” -Tony Danza

as in Metamucil, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.

One adult dose of Metamucil has at least 2.1 grams of this soluble fiber.

“Metamucil has been an important part of my health regimen for over 20 years,” Danza said. “It’s a simple way to get multiple health benefits and an extra fiber boost since it can be hard to get all the fiber you need from food alone.”

comes from how you feel about yourself as an individual. Danza makes giving back to the community a regular practice and lists it among his healthy habits.

“Giving back is good for the soul and really warms the heart,” Danza said. “You will be amazed to see how much you do for yourself as a person, when you are helping and giving back to others.”

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■ money market The Los Angeles Times reported in 2013 that Americans spend just under $30 billion each year in dietary supplements including vitamins, herbs, and other such products that promise more energy, weight loss, or more muscle mass.

March is Navy Nutrition Month and the Navy’s Nutrition Office, part of the 21st Century Sailor Office, is committed to spreading the word on healthy eating.

A recent article in Nutrition Journal suggests that people looking to take a dietary supplement already have somewhat of a healthy eating pattern with regular exercise in their routine. Supplements may be necessary if adequate nutrition is not available through food due to reasons such as medical conditions that affect the digestive system, food allergies, intolerances, or being on a medically supervised special diet with food restrictions. Otherwise, having a wellbalanced dietary pattern with a variety of foods is adequate and more effective than taking supplements.

Dietary supplement marketing claims to solve numerous health problems, from relieving symptoms of simple medical concerns like the common cold to stopping a heart attack dead in its tracts. If dietary supplements really worked and produced a true quick and lasting solution to any health concern, then we would all be in optimal health without the need to visit the doctor. The Los Angeles Times reported in 2013 that Americans spend just under $30 billion each year in dietary supplements including vitamins, herbs, and other such products that promise more energy, weight loss, or more muscle mass. It’s foolish to believe the marketing and hype surrounding a product without doing the proper research. Some news articles claim supplements to be safe, where science and research may say otherwise. Supplement labeling and ingredients are not always accurate and sometimes misleading.

Last year the DOD removed Jack3d and Oxyelite Pro, along with 17 other supplement brands, from the retail stores on military bases. This was because the label claimed one of the ingredients, geranium, as a natural plant derivative, when in actuality, the real ingredient in these supplements was 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA), a synthetic drug used in the 1940s as a nasal decongestant. DMAA has been linked to severe side effects like heat injuries, seizures, brain hemorrhages, and heart problems. There may be numerous other supplements currently on the market that have unknown and potentially harmful ingredients in them.

Visit Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS) at http://hprconline.org/dietary-supplements/opss to get the latest tools and resources to help you make a wise and informed decision when purchasing supplements.

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$3 Movies Muppets Most Wanted Disney’s “Muppets Most Wanted” takes the entire Muppets gang on a global tour, selling out grand theaters in some of Europe’s most exciting destinations, including Berlin, Madrid and London. But mayhem follows the Muppets overseas, as they find themselves unwittingly entangled in an international crime caper headed by Constantine – the world’s No. 1 criminal and a dead ringer for Kermit – and his dastardly sidekick Dominic (Ricky Gervais), aka No. 2. The film stars Tina Fey as Nadya, a feisty prison guard, and Ty Burrell as Interpol agent Jean Pierre Napoleon.

Courtesy of Warner Bros.

Non-stop (PG-13): Global action star Liam Neeson stars in a suspense thriller played out at 40,000 feet in the air. During a transatlantic flight from NewYork City to London, U.S. Air Marshal Bill Marks (Neeson) receives a series of cryptic text messages demanding that he instruct the airline to transfer $150 million into an off-shore account. Until he secures the money, a passenger on his flight will be killed every 20 minutes.

Courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures

JEB Little Creek, Gator Theater – 462-7534

Divergent Set in a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues, Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group.

When she discovers a conspiracy by a faction leader to destroy all Divergents, Prior must learn to trust in the mysterious Four (Theo James) and together they must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it’s too late. Kate Winslet also stars in this action thriller adapted from the novel by Veronica Roth.

Thursday, March 20 7 p.m. –The Monuments Men (PG-13) Friday, March 21 6 p.m. – Pompeii in 3D (PG-13) 9 p.m. – Non-stop (PG-13) Saturday, March 22 1 p.m. –The LEGO Movie in 3D (PG) 4 p.m. – Pompeii (PG-13) 7 p.m. – Non-stop (PG-13) Sunday, March 23 1 p.m. – FREE MOVIE: Monsters University (G) 4 p.m. – Vampire Academy (PG-13) 7 p.m. –That Awkward Moment (R) NAS Oceana, Aerotheater – 433-2495 Friday, March 21 7 p.m. – Pompeii (PG-13) Saturday, March 22 1 p.m. – RoboCop (PG-13) 4 p.m. –That Awkward Moment (R) 7 p.m. –The LEGO Movie in 3D (PG) Sunday, March 23 1 p.m. – Non-stop (PG-13) 4 p.m. – Vampire Academy (PG-13) 7 p.m. – About Last Night (R)

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50 to 1 A misfit group of New Mexico cowboys find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies for the Kentucky Derby. The cowboys face a series of mishaps on their way to Churchill Downs, becoming the ultimate underdogs in a final showdown with the world’s racing elite.

A Birder’s Guide to Everything David Portnoy (Kodi Smit-McPhee), a 15-year-old birding fanatic, thinks that he’s made the discovery of a life-

time. So, on the eve of his father’s remarriage, he escapes on an epic road trip with his best friends to solidify their place in birding history.

Rob the Mob The true-life story of a crazy-in-love Queens couple who robbed a series of mafia social clubs and got away with it – for a while – until they stumble upon a score bigger than they ever planned and become targets of both the mob and the FBI. Stars Michael Pitt, Nina Arianda, Andy Garcia and Ray Romano.

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Drivers talk settling scores on NASCAR’s short tracks

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With the Sprint Cup Series running two races in the month of March on bump-andrun short tracks – Bristol Motor Speedway and Martinsville Speedway – there’s often lots of talk about payback on the race track for perceived wrongdoing.

Most Sprint Cup tracks are too big and too fast for settling scores without risking serious injury or worse, but many feel that a shove from the bumper at Martinsville or Bristol can send a message or settle a score without causing unintended consequences.

Even so, it’s rare for a driver to talk to the press and to the public about who they want to pay back. They’ll talk about it immediately after an incident, while the adrenaline is still flowing at a fast clip, but after time goes by, it seems that the person done wrong has forgotten everything – until the opportunity for payback presents itself.

But at Bristol Motor Speedway last week, at least two drivers recalled incidents from early in their careers when they had payback on their minds.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. said he stayed mad at Jason Keller for quite a while over an incident at Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Speedway in 1996.

Earnhardt said he was running seventh, Jeff Green was in sixth place, and Keller in fifth.

“Jeff pushed Jason into the corner way up into the marbles in (Turns) Three and Four,” Earnhardt said. “Jason just turned left and was trying to get back down the track and hit Jeff Green in the quarter panel. He hit me in the door as I was following through, and spun me out.

“I always wanted to get Jason Keller back, but I never did. I just never was in the perfect [situation]. I know Jason is a great guy and I probably would have never been able to bring myself to do it, but some people – you get a chance to get back.”

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If somebody runs you over, you definitely can put it in the back of your mind and you don’t ever forget it”

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“Sometimes it’s teed up perfectly right in front of you and you take it,” he said. “Then, sometimes you just never see them again or you are never in that position racing for a win. Or you are just never presented the opportunity for whatever reason.

“If somebody runs you over, you definitely can put it in the back of your mind and you don’t ever forget it.”

Jimmie Johnson said the driver he wanted to crash back in the day was Matt Kenseth.

“It was one of my full years in Nationwide, and [Kenseth] had crashed me two or three times,” Johnson said. “He had a bad pit stop in Dover and came out deep in the field. I was running eighth to 10th or something, and he wrecked me in (Turns) One and Two.” Johnson figured he’d get his chance to even the score on the next lap.

“I was sitting on the apron waiting for him to come back around, and I had the car in gear, ready to dump the clutch to harpoon him,” he said. “When I dumped the clutch to take off, the fuel cell was on the ground and my rear tires were up off the ground and I couldn’t go anywhere. I was all over the rev chip, going nowhere.

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Currently the Intercontinental Champion of WWE, Big E (real name Ettore Ewen) has been involved in the world of professional wrestling since 2009. After success in other athletic endeavors, including amateur wrestling and football, he turned his focus to professional wrestling by training at Florida Championship Wrestling in Tampa. Big E was signed to a developmental contract with WWE and began to find success there as he learned his craft.

Big E, along with many other Superstars and Divas of WWE, will be visiting the Norfolk Scope on March 30. This is a non-televised event as WWE makes a stop on their “Road to WrestleMania.”

When asked how Big E and the rest of the crew feel about the Navy men and women for whom they will be able to perform, Big E states, “We are always excited to be able to perform for the service members. It’s fun for us to be able to interact with the people that sacrifice so much for us. We’re always appreciative of them and their support of what we do.”

When you look at the build of Big E, it is no surprise that he can throw around a lot of weight in the gym. “Look at Mark Henry, Ted Arcidi, Bill Kazmaier, Ken Patera – there have been many guys that come from power lifting or strongman backgrounds who have had success in wrestling. It’s good to have that precedent and to come from the same mold. Having the opportunity to tag team with Mark; having that mentorship, knowing that he’s been around so long and that we took a similar path has been helpful for me.” Big E participated in, and won, national power lifting competitions while in WWE developmental. “It added to my confidence in the ring (winning that national title) and it gave me something other than being a former football player. It gave me an identity in the ring, as well.”

For fans that follow Big E on social media (@WWEBigE), you are able to see a different side to his character that doesn’t come across on WWE television. “That was a goal for me with Instagram and Twitter, especially as I started out as the bodyguard (for Dolph Ziggler and A.J). I was able to branch out a bit.

I still feel like there is a large part of myself that I am able to share (through social media) that really hasn’t been shown on TV. I think it’s a part of the evolution for a character. I definitely have a lot of fun on Instagram and

Jonathan McLarty Big E is the current WWE Intercontinental Champ.

Twitter and hope it’ll be on TV eventually.”

Big E made his WWE in-ring debut last year at WrestleMania 29 when he teamed with Dolph Ziggler to take on then-WWE Tag Team Champions, Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane). The biggest memory of making his WrestleMania debut – “I think the one thing that sticks out most is just coming out of Gorilla that first time and being able to see 80,000 people in front of you; (it took) three and half years in developmental to get to that point.”

Big E will be competing in a 30-man “Andre the Giant Memorial” battle royal at WrestleMania 30. What comes to his mind when he thinks of Andre the Giant? “I think what most wrestling fans think of is (Hulk) Hogan and Andre (at WrestleMania 3). The moment that Hogan body slammed Andre was huge, seeing the roof come off of that place. Hogan and Andre were able to capture the imagination of thousands in the arena and millions around the world.”

Tickets for “Road to Wrestlemania” at Norfolk Scope start at only $15 and can be purchased at the Scope box office, Ticketmaster.com, and all Ticketmaster locations.

WrestleMania 30 will be broadcast live on pay-per-view and via the WWE Network on April 6. Visit WWE.com for all of the latest event information.

Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flagship, as well as a local sports and event photographer. Connect with him on Twitter (@JonathanMcLarty).

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PREVENT POLLUTION FROM PET WASTE This article serves as part three in a four article-series on everyday habits that residents can adopt to prevent pollution from stormwater runoff and to protect our local waterways. The final part of this series will be presented in the next issue of The Flagship.

Stormwater pollution results when precipitation such as rain or snowmelt runs over surfaces picking up pollutants like pesticides, fertilizers, construction site sediments, pet waste, litter, etc. These pollutants can significantly degrade water quality and threaten aquatic, wildlife and human health. In addition, stormwater pollution impacts our drinking water supplies and use of waterways for recreational activities such as swimming, fishing or boating.

Runoff from our lawns, rooftops, and driveways enter into the storm drain system.

This system discharges directly to nearby streams, lakes, and bays without receiving any treatment. Because of this, it is important for us to prevent all pollutants, including pet waste which this article will focus on, from being washed into storm drains.

Pet waste is not only unsightly, but also is a health risk to pets, people and our local water bodies. The problem is that pet waste contains harmful bacteria such as E. coli and fecal coliform, which can make the water unfit for irrigation, drinking water supplies, and recreation such as swimming or fishing. In addition to potentially causing gastrointestinal illnesses in humans such as Giardia and Salmonella, the bacteria from pet waste are harmful to the thousands of species of plants and animals that live in our waterways. Pet

waste also contains nutrients that can lead to excessive algae growth in water bodies, which in turn can lead to fish kills and disrupting the water’s natural ecology.

Some important statistics related to these issues include: ■ When pet waste decays in our waterways, it uses up dissolved oxygen and releases compounds that are harmful to fish and other aquatic life.

■ On average nationally, there are 0.58 dogs per household. Each dog produces approximately 0.42 pounds of fecal waste per day, or about 150 pounds per year. Just think how much waste is produced by the pets in your neighborhood.

■ A single gram of pet waste contains an average of 23 million fecal coliform bacteria that can cause disease in humans.

■ A single day’s waste from one large dog can contain 7.8 billion fecal coliform bacteria – enough to close 15 acres of shellfish beds.

■ EPA estimates that 2 to 3 days of pet waste from a population of 100 dogs would contribute enough bacteria and nutrients to temporarily close an entire bay for swimming and shell-fishing. Source: EPA 1993 Preventing pollution from pet waste can be accomplished by simply using a bag to pick up the pet waste and properly disposing of it in the trash. Other facts and tips to make prevention easier include: ■ Always carry waste bags with you on your walks with your pets.

■ Turn pet waste collection baggies inside out over your hand to use the bag as a glove when picking up the waste, and properly dispose of it in the trash. Or even better if possible dispose of the pet waste

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into the sanitary sewer system where it will be treated.

■ Always clean up after your pet, even in your own yard. Your pet’s waste is not fertilizer.

■ Bury pet waste in your yards at least 5 to 6 inches underground away from gardens or ditches, to allow it to properly decompose.

Other sources of bacteria include the waste from wild animals and septic systems. Because of this, it is important to not feed wild animals such as ducks or geese to prevent them from congregating in one area and causing spikes in bacteria. Also, the proper maintenance and inspections of septic systems is also important to prevent bacterial pollution to our nearby waterways.

Thanks for reading this article and hopefully you can incorporate some of these pollution prevention techniques into your everyday habits to help protect our local waterways. Be sure to pick up the next issue of The Flagship and read the final article in this 4 part series which will discuss the harmful materials found around your home and how to properly dispose of them.

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Conventional wisdom holds that in order to achieve a custom look in your home decor you either have to spend a bundle hiring professionals, or invest countless hours of hard work doing it yourself. In the Internet age, however, it’s easier than ever to achieve the look of custom home decor without the expense or hassle of traditional methods.

That’s because you can buy virtually anything online these days, from custom wall art to made-to-order slip covers. And while for some items you’ll pay a bit more than you would in the local department store, online resources can provide you with virtually limitless ways to achieve exactly the look you want.

Here are a handful of home decor staples that you can customize through online resources: Wall decor – While family photos are one of the easiest, cheapest ways to customize your wall art, sometimes a room cries out for an eye-catching canvas wrapped print. Home decor stores can yield some acceptable options, but for a bigger selection – and reasonable costs – head over to www. canvasyourway.com. The same folks who pioneered the concept of custom wallpaper

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murals now offer millions of image options online that you can customize in several different sizes. With so many options, it’s possible to find exactly what you’re looking for at a reasonable price – without the worry that you’ll ever see a similar piece in someone else’s home.

Lighting – Drive down any subdivision in the U.S., glance in entryway windows and you’ll likely see the same light fixtures repeated over and over again. Builders standardize home lighting and many homeowners simply never bother to change things. A simple online search can yield thousands of

options for customizing your home’s lighting design – from chandelier makers that allow you to specify the number, size and color of crystals to pendant lights in myriad colors, shapes and sizes.

Window treatments – Blinds for one room, sheers for another and valances in a third – sure, you can get all those window treatments customized from local businesses, but how much time and money will it cost? Online merchants offer virtually the same level of customization for window treatments as you would find in a specialty shop, at competitive prices and with far less hassle than driving to a custom store, or having a sales person come to your home.

Slip covers – From shabby couches that are still comfy to sturdy dining room chairs that just need a new look, covering existing furniture with custom slip covers is usually much cheaper than reupholstering or replacing furniture altogether. Again, it’s easy to find a host of online merchants that can customize slip covers to your specifications, including the exact size, color, pattern and fabric you desire. And most reputable online sellers will offer satisfaction guarantees, so you can be confident you’ll be happy with the look of custom slipcovers that you buy online.

Ways to improve your kitchen without renovating StatePoint

The kitchen is perhaps the most functional room of any home, but often it doesn’t feel large enough or flexible enough. And great cooking starts with a comfortable kitchen.

While renovating your kitchen may not always be practical, there are steps you can take to improve it without breaking the bank or your kitchen walls.

Here are a few ways to make the most of your kitchen: Evaluate your kitchen It’s time to weed out the good, the bad and the ugly.

When is the last time you did a thorough inventory of your kitchen gadgets? After several years without an assessment, it’s possible you’ve acquired a substantial collection of electric openers, dicers, slicers and spinners.

If all these tools help you cook, that’s fabulous. If not, they are simply taking up valuable cabinet, cupboard and countertop space. Take a look at what you have and eliminate anything that’s duplicative, broken or somehow unnecessary.

Improve functionality Re-think your appliances. These days, you don’t need to settle for antiquated appliances that perform just one function. Innovations are making cooktops and ovens more functional and versatile, providing greater opportunities for spatial kitchen layout.

For example, you could pair a gas cooktop with an electric oven or install electric ovens side by side. Consider appliances from such brands as Verona, an Italian manufacturer that applies extensive cooking expertise to built-in ovens, cooktops and ranges. Inspired by classical Italian designs, their hand assembled cooktops and ovens offer a choice of fuel type so you can mix and match radiant, induction and gas heat sources. Information is available at www.VeronaAppliances.com.

Flexibility is also being built into today’s appliances. For example, ILVE cooktops come equipped with an exclusive, one-of-a-kind removable griddle that allows for numerous food preparation options on an all-in-one cooking surface. You can steam, grill, warm and more with the included griddle – eliminating the need for additional space-hogging appliances like steam ovens and warming drawers.

This is a great way to be a more flexible cook in a small amount of space. More information on flexible cooktops is available at www.ilveappliances.com.

Maximize storage Creative storage solutions will increase your work area and cabinets, while affording more space to move around. For example, an over-the-door spice rack can give you more room to prep food. A wall-mounted wine rack that holds both bottles and glasses can free up cabinet space and reduce the furniture footprint of your kitchen. Magnetic panels on the wall can be used to store pots, pans, knives and metal utensils.

When it comes to your kitchen, don’t settle for anything less than top-notch, flexible appliances and an ideal use of the space you have. Whether you’re a serious chef or a casual cook, your kitchen can benefit from key upgrades and a thorough organizational sweep.

Empty nesters want low-maintenance yards that focus on fun, functionality Brandpoint

One of the first questions new empty nesters face is: what do we do with the nest? Some are eager to downsize and sell. Others like where they live and choose to stay put.

No matter the decision, the property, new or old, is likely in for a makeover aimed at making routine upkeep more manageable. One of the key areas to tackle is the yard and garden. The following are tips for transforming a yard’s maintenancehungry features, especially the lawn, into alternatives that offer fun and functionality without the fuss.

Swap some turf for landscape beds – Freestanding landscape islands of trees, shrubs, bulbs and perennials are appealing low-maintenance features that can reduce lawn area. Landscape beds are also

a solution for difficult to maintain stretches like steep slopes, rough terrain and curbside strips. It’s important to cover exposed soil with mulch to stop weeds from growing. To go from low to practically no maintenance, sprinkle a weed preventer like Preen on top of mulch to stop weed seeds in the mulch itself from sprouting. Better yet, use Preen Mulch Plus, a premium bagged mulch with added weed preventers already mixed in.

Available at Lowe’s stores and independent garden centers, it’s guaranteed to prevent more than 100 types of tough weeds, including dandelions, for up to six months.

Switch to lawn care “lite” – With less lawn why hang on to over-sized lawn care equipment? Today there are new compact choices scaled to yards under 1/4 acre including cordless electric mulching mowers,

battery-powered edgers and programmable directional lawn sprinklers. There’s also a new spreader designed for small lawns, slopes and tight spaces that’s ergonomic too. The Ready2Go Spreader is a lightweight, hand-carried and battery-powered unit that comes preloaded with popular lawn products from Preen, Greenview or Vigoro to feed or treat up to 2,500 square feet.

Each is refillable and pre-calibrated, so no settings are ever needed.

Deck the yard for fun and folly – Converting open spaces to outdoor entertaining areas is another way to reduce yard maintenance. Paved patios and decks make perfect places to sit, barbecue, dine or simply enjoy being outdoors. New composite decking, bricks and paving stones are definitely low upkeep installations.

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Don’t just look at spots close to the house: come up with reasons to hang out in different parts of the yard.

Uncontained enthusiasm for containers – Downsizing elaborate garden beds is another area to explore.

But don’t give up seasonal flowers: plant in containers. A booming trend among boomers, container plantings add accent color and seasonal drama to decks, patios, paths and other outdoor spaces. For lower maintenance

choose fewer but bigger pots. Just a few large containers of colorful plants will have a major impact. They also retain soil moisture better than smaller pots and need watering less often.

Except in coldest areas, large frostresistant resin or fiberglass containers can be left out year-round. For longterm plantings, check plant labels for USDA winter hardiness zones. Potted plants are more exposed to the elements, so choose ones rated one zone colder than usual.

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Confessions: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Sat.

ROMAN CATHOLIC Mass schedule: 9 a.m., Sun. Bible study: 9:30 a.m., Tues.

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ROMAN CATHOLIC Our Lady of Victory Chapel Mass schedule: 11:45 a.m., Wed. | 10 a.m., Sun. PROTESTANT David Adams Memorial Chapel Worship services: 10:30 a.m., Sun. Jewish SABBATH Commodore Levy Chapel (Second Floor Bldg. C7) Sabbath: 7:30 p.m., Fri. (Sabbath Fellowship Oneg Shabbot Follows)

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

Worship service: 9 a.m., Sun.

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

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